StorageWorks Command Console Version 1.0 Release Notes

This document serves as the Release Notes for StorageWorks Command Console Version 1.0, a graphical user interface (GUI) designed for managing StorageWorks controllers.

The notes summarize features and operational information not covered elsewhere, including:

• Minimum System Requirements: Details hardware and software prerequisites for the Command Console Client (e.g., Intel 486/66 MHz, 16MB RAM, Windows NT 3.51/95, specific SCSI adapters), and refers to separate documentation for Agent requirements.
• Qualified Hardware and Software: Lists specific versions of operating systems (Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95), ASPI drivers, and SCSI adapter hardware that have been qualified with the software.
• Clarifications: Provides insights into specific behaviors, such as the need for a CD-ROM drive for Windows NT Agent installation, running the Client over network connections (PPP, SLIP, RAS), display recommendations (SVGA preferred over VGA), and notes on Preferred IDs in single-controller configurations.
• Operating Constraints: Outlines limitations, including the inability to modify existing volume target values without deletion and recreation, specific RAID 0+1 parameters not changeable via the Client, and cautions against using "RUN" commands in the CLI window. It also notes that "What's This" help is unavailable.
• Avoiding Problem Situations: Offers extensive guidance on known issues and their workarounds, such as:
  • Saving configuration files before reinstallation or upgrade.
  • Character limits for cached transfer quantity.
  • Troubleshooting invalid network port numbers.
  • Client hangs when LUNs are deleted or Preferred IDs are changed.
  • Resolving missing tabs in the help search menu.
  • Managing invalid cache errors (with a warning about potential data loss).
  • Addressing connection issues via the host SCSI port (requiring at least one configured volume).
  • Solutions for extraneous event log entries on Windows NT.
  • Recovering from communication failures due to low batteries.
  • Understanding invalid or missing fault displays.
  • Considerations for creating volumes and managing partition volumes.
  • An incompatibility with Windows 95 monitor energy saver mode.

The document concludes by directing users to a "Getting Started" guide for installation instructions and explaining how to identify the software revision level (via Help|About).