DSS Release Notes 2008-05-06 Open-E DSS up46 v5.0 b3084 Important Note: • If downgrading when using volume replication please clear metadata on each volume with replication functionality as this will be necessary. • Volume Replication is not backwards compatible - only works with Open-E DSS v5.0 b3007 or higher. • In case of update, Japanese language will be available only after small update. This update can be obtained by emailing support@open-e.com • Please note that it is not recommended to use NIC's with different chipsets in a one or many Bonds. New version of Open-E DSS will provide administrator with additional information about this situation. NEW: • Erasing of TDB database while connecting to ADS or PDC is optional now, (default is unchecked). This will fix the problem for users and groups receiving new UID/GID when re-connected to ADS or PDC, which was causing ACL mismatch. • Support for force group & user for Samba • DelayEngine for FTP support • PowerButton events support (function Setup->Hardware->Power button settings) • Reduced writes to DoM • Displaying release notes during online update UPDATED: • Driver for HP Controller SA5xxx SA6xxx version 3.6.14 • NetEffect updated driver (2.8.6.5.x) • Updated driver for HP Smart Array • Intel E1000 driver - e1000-7.6.9.2 • Updated Chelsio drivers (cxgb3 1.0.129a) • Updated Check_sys (v0.13) new: I/O stats charts • PHP update (v5.25) • Samba 3.0.28a • 3ware driver - 3ware-9.5.0.1 • Realtek driver - r8168-8.005.00 • Megaraid driver - megaraid_sas-00.00.03.13 • Updated TESTING kernel FIXED: • Fixed schedule snapshot problem • Fixed backup backwards compatibility • Fixed problem with creating 256 LUNs • Fixed support for NFS locking • Fixed iSCSI Target restarts problems TESTING: • NDMP data server function: CONFIGURATION->NAS settings->NDMP data server New function for evaluation purposes. Please read online help for details. KNOWS ISSUES: • Replication of volumes is not working between 32 and 64bit versions, • In 64bit system mode VERITAS backup agent is not working. Please do not switch to 64bit system if you are going to use VERITAS backup agent, • 64bit system configuration is not preserved after update. If you use 64bit system, please change 32bit to 64bit manually. When system boots, please press TAB key in order to get into Boot menu. Please select 64bit system. Once the system is up and running please press "hot-key" ctrl-alt-t on the system console and then select: Boot options-->Select system architecture, now with SPACE key mark-up desired 64bit system and Apply. Then please select Save changes, • Myricom is not working in case of TESTING kernel 64 bit operating mode, • Myricom is not working in case of stable kernel 32 and 64 bit operating mode, • In case of problems with running "Repair File system" function please disable all running tasks, including Snapshot, Replication and Backup through WebGUI, • Overfilling of snapshot used to backup is reported only on virtual backup device, • Rescan function is not working properly - in case of resize of storage connected via iSCSI Initiator, after rescan changes will be not visible. In such a case please restart the system, • LSI Logic Console tool for configuration of RAID controllers is not working under 64bit operating mode (with 32bit kernel tool works correctly), • Qlogic 23xx and Qlogic 24xx do not work in target mode under 64 bit kernel, • Qlogic 24xx does not work in target mode when using WWN authentication, • iSCSI Initiator does not work under TESTING kernel., • iSCSI Failover does not work. PLEASE do not update if you run iSCSI Failover. This will be fixed in next release, • Accusys does not work under TESTING kernel, • ATTO FC/SATA does not work under TESTING kernel, • Marvell SATA does not work under TESTING kernel, • Neteffect does not work under TESTING kernel, • Qlogic 23xx does not work under TESTING kernel.