firmware version

[Jason_L]

This Qlogic link explains the differences in the EFI, FCODE, BIOS firmware.

Basically you need to worry about those 3 IF you boot from SAN.  They each load minimal drivers (based on architecture type) so that you can access a SAN attached volume with an operating system.

https://support.qlogic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/721/~/differences-between-fcode,-bios,-and-efi-code

Most "newer" QLOGIC based HBA's actually load the firmware via the driver on system boot.  So the system boots, initializes the HBA and loads driver specific firmware once the card is "up". This way driver is always interacting with driver specific firmware.

https://support.qlogic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1523/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzc0Njg3NDc3L3NpZC8xUGstaDF3bA%3D%3D

I also agree that a AB379-60001 is "A" rev card

and AB379-60101 is a "B" rev card.  I seem to recall reading that somewhere.

However, with all this said, it is best to stay "current" with the HP SPOCK, so that you can feel confident that the interoperability has been tested and verified.

Hope this helps...

-Jason

[Torsten.]

Regarding the driver consider to run

# swlist | grep FibrChanl-01

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Hi sai
It Is connected to xp 10k #2

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And one more host connected to vmax

[Torsten.]

Back to the HBA:

from manual:

"The AB379B is the newest model, with a different application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) from
the AB379A."

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00852597/c00852597.pdf


Quickspecs:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11729_na/11729_na.PDF

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Hi Torsten

I do read the manual.

But I have to confirm the compatablity that if I have to upgrade firmware.

[Torsten.]

What is your HP-UX release?

What server model?

[Torsten.]

Log on to spock, select other hardware, hp-ux (fcd) and you will find

FW 5.03.15
EFI 2.22

recommended for most servers.

So you need the bundle I linked earlier.


http://h20272.www2.hp.com/utility/document.aspx?docurl=Shared%20Documents/hw/hbas/hba_software_support_stream_hpux.2013_05_30.pdf

In "by array" area you find the minimum needed driver version.

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Hp ux 11i v1 and server model is rp3440 and rx 2660 and from the matrix you shared I guess for rp 3440 server firmware upgrade is not required since firmware version according to matrix is F4.00.90 and for rx 2660 I can't find the model in matrix , can you confirm.

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Is this matrix common to both xp and v max