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Release Notes
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Scalar i2000/i6000® 607A.GS05301 |
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Version i8.1.2 |
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MicrosoftTM Windows®, SolarisTM, and |
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February 2011 |
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Contents
Purpose of This Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
New Features and Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Compatibility and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Resolved Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Known Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contacting Quantum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Purpose of This Release
The Scalar i2000/i6000 i8.1.2 release includes new features and enhancements that extend its capabilities. These release notes describe these new features and enhancements, as well as currently known issues and issues that were resolved for this release of the product. These notes also provide drive and auxiliary firmware compatibility information. Visit http://www.quantum.com for additional information about Scalar i2000 / i6000 and previous releases.
© 2011 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. |
6-66883-05 Rev A, February 2011 |
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Release Notes
6-66883-05 Rev A
February 2011
New Features and Enhancements
i6000 i8.1.2
i6000 i8.1.1
i6000 i8.1
This release resolves issues in the i8.1, i8.1.1, and i8.1.2 releases.
In regards to the i8.1 release, the Scalar i6000 Addendum contains detailed information on the new features.
The i8.1.2 release provides resolution to two known issues. See Resolved Issues on page 4 for more information.
The i8.1.1 release provides further enhancements to the Control Path Failover functionality introduced in the i8.1 release. See Resolved Issues on page 4 for all resolved issues related to this release.
IBM LTO-5 Drive Support
The Scalar i6000 supports the IBM LTO-5 FC single port drive.
Control Path Failover Support
The Scalar i6000 provides support for configuring the HP LTO-5 drive for control path failover. To configure control path failover drives, you must have a Storage Networking License (SNW).
RSA Key Manager (RKM)
The Scalar i6000 now supports RKM functionality for encryption-capable HP LTO drives. To use the RKM functionality, you must have an EKM license key.
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Release Notes
6-66883-05 Rev A
February 2011
Compatibility and Support
Encryption and Q-EKM |
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and SKM Drive Support |
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Encryption |
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HP LTO-4 |
IBM LTO-4 |
HP LTO-5 |
IBM LTO-5 |
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Application |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
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Managed |
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Encryption |
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Q-EKM |
Not |
Requires |
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Requires |
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Supported |
EKM License |
Supported |
EKM License |
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SKM |
Requires EKM |
Not |
Requires |
Not |
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License |
Supported |
EKM License |
Supported |
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RKM |
Requires EKM |
Not |
Requires |
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(i6000 only) |
License |
Supported |
EKM License |
Supported |
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Compatibility Matrix See the following table for information on drive and auxiliary firmware compatibility with this release of Scalar i2000/i6000. This information is current as of this product releasee. For the most up to date information on Quantum Global Services, please visit: http://www.quantum.com.
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Drive Firmware |
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i8.1.2 Release |
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Library Firmware: 607A.GS05301 |
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Firmware Version |
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LMC Remote Client |
5.1.13 |
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Drive Types |
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Quantum SDLT 320 (SCSI) |
v941 |
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Quantum SDLT 600 (FC) |
v531 |
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Quantum DLT-S4 |
v422 |
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IBM LTO-1 (SCSI) |
5AU1 |
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IBM LTO-1 (FC) |
5AU1 |
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IBM LTO-2 |
(SCSI) |
A4N0 |
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IBM LTO-2 |
(FC) |
A4N0 |
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IBM LTO-3 |
(FC) 2 Gb |
93GM |
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IBM LTO-3 |
(FC) 4 Gb |
93GM |
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Compatibility and Support |
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Release Notes
6-66883-05 Rev A
February 2011
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Drive Firmware |
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i8.1.2 Release |
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Library Firmware: 607A.GS05301 |
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IBM LTO-4 (FC) 4 Gb |
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A239 |
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IBM LTO-5 (FC) 8 Gb |
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A6SA |
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HP LTO-3 (FC) 2 Gb |
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L67Z |
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HP LTO-3 (FC) 4 Gb |
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M69Z |
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HP LTO-4 (FC) 4 Gb |
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H5EZ |
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HP LTO-5 (FC) 8 Gb |
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I3AZ |
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UDS3 Drive Sled i2000 |
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680Q.GU062 |
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1. Logical serial number addressing (drive spoofing) is not supported. It is recommended that all customers move to the latest drive firmware.
2. Check with Quantum Customer Service for the latest firmware. 3. Install the LMC remote client from the Quantum Web site.
4. Install the AMC 4.6.6 Server and SAN manager remote client from the Quantum Web site.
Software Compatibility
To view a list backup software packages that have been tested for interoperability with the Scalar i2000 and Scalar i6000, refer to the Quantum Software Compatibility Guide at http://www.quantum.com/swcompguide.aspx.
Resolved Issues
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This release of Scalar i2000/i6000 i8.1, i8.1.1, and i8.1.2 firmware resolved the |
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following issues: |
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607A.GS05301 |
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31338 |
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Input from second (non-existent) picker is causing cold boot issue where robot would not |
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come ready. |
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31572 |
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Phantom drives are displayed when shortening a library to a single frame. |
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606A.GS00301 |
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30539 |
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The library network name cannot contain more than 30 characters. |
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30539 |
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The library network name cannot contain more than 30 characters. |
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Resolved Issues |
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Release Notes |
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6-66883-05 Rev A |
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February 2011 |
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Change |
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30587 |
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When the topology is changed on a CPF secondary inactive drive the system produces a |
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RAS ticket. |
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30588 |
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After a speed change on the CPF primary drive, the host loses drive access. |
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30590 |
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Logical serial number addressing spontaneously disabled after upgrading from i8.0.1 to |
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i8.1 |
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605A.GS07401 |
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20621 |
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TUR is lost following Target reset. |
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29426 |
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A tape with no clutch (gets TA55) or TA4 gets invalid CM scan results when running MeDIA |
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Full scan with continue on error. |
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28580 |
1121736 |
Target reset is received while writing data results in lost devices. |
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1113800 |
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28631 |
1118228 |
FCB6404 - Upgrade QLogic Microcode to 3.03.26 |
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28663 |
1120564 |
LUN reset received while writing data results in lost devices. |
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1148758 |
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28678 |
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LSI fiber controller firmware failed resulting in I/O fail (IOC is in fault state. Fault Code = |
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2215) |
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29320 |
1018764 |
FC blade ethernet interface has Failed - memory leak confirmed. |
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1024756 |
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1053450 |
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1080524 |
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1100730 |
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1119412 |
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1107096 |
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1124992 |
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29418 |
1118244; |
Drive brick firmware auto-update settings are being reset by the MCB at firmware update |
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to 6.6 |
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29437 |
1143964 |
Need to be able to enter a fully qualified DNS name for the library name. |
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29748 |
1143538 |
MCB and FCB SOIP connection failure loop results in FC blade cannot connect library LUNs. |
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1170050 |
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1176098 |
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29821 |
1167054 |
i6k i8.01 FW Upgrade LTO-5 Drive FW will not upgrade. I27z is the minimum level to |
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properly work with EEB/LTO5 drives. |
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29937 |
1170674 |
SKM - RAS ticket now instructs to back up keys, plus mentions that the LME can be |
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enabled for the partition (s). |
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30216 |
1177632 |
The "Pre 600A.X CF Replacement.." menu option should always be available, even if the |
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robot is down. |
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30242 |
1178196 |
Kernel oops in vcm during snapshot process |
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Resolved Issues |
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