XCS 10.000.00?

[gsb_2]

If you look through the 10.000.00 release notes, there is a ton of fixes. I guess in 10.000.01 there will be a few more.

[Robert Atkinson]

Diassapointing that HP could easily have posted something here to quell the rumours, but here is an offical line I've managed to procure :-

"There is a new release of f/w coming out and that is 10.00 XCS. This is currently in controlled release and is only advised for problems not resolved in XCS 09534.

XCs 09534 is stable and works for 99% of customerâ s. It has been out for over a year with no issues."

Rob.

[Davy Priem]

So actually there are saying: 'We have great new features in XCS 10.0, but you should not use them since you have 09534 firmware now, and you use it already for a year without any problems.'

From a hidden source: XCS 10.0 makes your EVA4400-controllers sometimes go nuts.

[Johan Guldmyr]

Robert: but if it's in controlled release, why can we download it from software.hp.com? Doesn't seem very controlled to me :)

Maybe it's the code for x400 series that is in controlled release.

[Torsten.]

I now have an ISO file with this XCS code for HSV340 and HSV360 only, and another for HSV300,340,360,400 and 450.

If one of them is bad, would take it away from the download area be the only action from HP?

BTW, should it be read as version XCS 1.0000000 now? ;-)

[Torsten.]

Still in google cache:

Overview

HP P6300/P6500 EVA and EVA4400/6400/8400 now ship with XCS v10000000 pre-installed. XCS v10000000 is available for download. Both versions of XCS are supported by HP P6000 Command View 9.4 Software.

HP P6000 Command View array-based management (ABM) is only supported on the P6300/P6500 EVA management module and the EVA4400 management module.

Note: If you use HP Continuous Access Software with EVA, please contact your local HP Services representative. EVA XCS v10000000 is the recommended version for CA users.

To receive support alerts (such as Customer Advisories), driver updates, software, firmware, and customer replaceable components, in your e-mail through HP Subscriber's Choice. Sign up for Subscriber's Choice Driver, Patch, Security, ad Support alerts at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/go/myadvisory

HP Enterprise Virtual Array compatibility reference

For specific requirements concerning HP P6000 EVA Command View, see the HP Enterprise Virtual Array compatibility reference, available from the HP Business Support Center web site:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

1. Under storage, click Storage Software.
2. Under Storage Device Management software, click HP P6000 Command View Software.
3. Under General Reference, click HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array compatibility reference.

Updating product software Guide

To update the product software, see the HP Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide. This document is located at the following URL:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

1. Under storage, click Disk Storage Systems.
2. Under EVA Disk Arrays, click HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array, HP 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array, or HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Arrays.

EVA documentation on the HP Business Support Center web site

The release notes, upgrading product software guide, and Read Me First documents may be of particular interest to those downloading the HP P6300/P6500 EVA and EVA4400/6400/8400 Series Media Kit 10.0:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

Click Disk Storage Systems under storage, and then select HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array, HP 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array, or HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Arrays under EVA Disk Arrays.

Firmware downloads for the EVA4400 embedded switch may be also be found on the HP Business Support Center web site:

http://www.hp.com/support/downloads

Click Disk Storage Systems under storage, and then select HP 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array under EVA Disk Arrays.

Additional product information
Product #: T4256-63135
Version: 10000000
Software specification: XCS 10000000 Media (T4256-10040.ISO)



http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:JKbHBQLpK0EJ:https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/printable/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do%3FproductNumber%3DT4256-63135+xcs+10000000&cd=3&hl=de&ct=clnk&gl=de&source=www.google.com

[Davy Priem]

Not only google cache: it is available on the hp biz site.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02858292/c02858292.pdf?HPBCMETA::

[gsb_2]

I installed XCS 10.000.00 on my EVA 4400. No problems so far.

There is this paragraph in the Service notes but the password doesn't seem to work.

HP P6000 Thin Provisioning Software license

Current EVAx400 customers who have upgraded to HP P6000 Command View and XCS 10000000 can obtain a thin provisioning license from Software Depot:

1. Go to http://www.software.hp.com/kiosk .

2. When prompted, enter the following credentials:

   • User name: COMMANDVIEW_THP_LTU_KIOSK

   • Password: Thp_LTU

3. Select the license key associated with your array model.

[Mr Will]

Yep, I couldn't get through with that password either.

However, I did get my license today (didn't work yesterday) using this password:

• User name: COMMANDVIEW_THP_LTU_KIOSK

• Password: Thp_LTUs

Found it in some other material, I think it's unbelievable how hard it is for them to get these right the first time...

I haven't upgraded to XCS 10000000, maybe next week... (EVA4400)

[gsb_2]

You must be lucky, I can't get either password to work.