Common Array Manager v6.4.0 Brings 8Gb FC Host Interface

Packed with new features, the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager (CAM) version 6.4.0 is now available from Sun Downloads. This software release brings new features that apply critical changes to improve product quality and reliability. Benefits with this software include an easy way to manage your storage environment. With less complexity, users are able to accelerate deployments and simplify processes.

One of the new and exciting features added to CAM v6.4.0 was the 8Gb FC host interface (and 8Gb / 4Gb intermix), which provides an added benefit for the Sun StorageTek 6580 and 6780 arrays. Users will now receive support for up to 448 HDDs and a mixed drive support within a drive tray. Also included is the new array controller firmware v7.50 for the Sun StorageTek 6140, 6540, 6580 and 6780 arrays.

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Important Note

This CAM v6.4.0 release is recommended to upgrade the 6000 array series products only.

This CAM v6.4.0 release should not be installed to manage the following products:

Sun Storage J4200
Sun Storage J4400
Sun Storage J4500
Sun Blade 6000 products

In addition, "Please remain on your current version of CAM until the next release (V6.4.1) currently planned to be released in early June 2009," according to Sun Downloads.

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Common Array Manager v6.4.0 Brings 8Gb FC Host Interface (this article)
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