windows platform kits

[christopher santos_1]

I can't find any updated platform kits for windows. Do we just download drivers of hbas from storageworks website of HP and proceed with driver upgrade by clicking on the adapter and then update driver? I'm used to install/upgrade HBAs driver by using the platform kits. Please advise.

[Uwe Zessin]

The platform kits (a package of: documentation, SSSU and the drivers) are gone.

The array documentation pages on the web list the so-called 'connectivity guides'. SSSU is available from the 'Command View EVA' download pages. And the Fibre Channel adapter device drivers from their specific web pages as well.

I would look for the so-called 'Smart Components'. That is a package (again ;-) of device driver and installer, which makes sure that the correct parameters are set, e.g. in the Windows registry.

[christopher santos_1]

Thanks. I have attached a sample of one of the drivers I've downloaded and ran. Is this the one you are mentioning about?

[Uwe Zessin · Accepted solution]

Yes, perfect! That's a Smart Component, I was talking about.

[christopher santos_1]

Thanks a lot! That gives me more confidence in implementing this at customer site. :)

[Ben de Haan]

Hi,

Windows platformkits are still available see URL:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/softwaredrivers/enterprise/index.html

Funny thing is that all kind of OS's are there except HP's own HPUX!!

Regards,
Ben

[Uwe Zessin]

But Christopher was looking for updated platform kits! Show me a platform kit for, e.g., the EVA3000/5000 V3.0G or V3.0H connectivity guides.