Scale Logic NX ver.1.0 up30 Release Notes - Revision history

Ma-W at 15:33, 25 April 2024

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	In this case, if you want use those disks, please use “Remove ZFS data structures and disks partitions” function located in “Extended tools”.		In this case, if you want use those disks, please use “Remove ZFS data structures and disks partitions” function located in “Extended tools”.



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	In order to configure FC Target, kernel module parameter qlini_mode should be set to “exclusive” (in some early beta versions of NX up25 qlini_mode was set up to “enabled”). In order to verify the value of this parameter open NX TUI and use CTRL+ALT+W key combination to launch Hardware configuration. Press "Yes" to acknowledge the initial warning message. Type in the password. Choose option: Kernel module parameters. Select qla2xxx_scst QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Driver and make sure the value of this parameter is set to “exclusive”.		In order to configure FC Target, kernel module parameter qlini_mode should be set to “exclusive” (in some early beta versions of NX up25 qlini_mode was set up to “enabled”). In order to verify the value of this parameter open NX TUI and use CTRL+ALT+W key combination to launch Hardware configuration. Press "Yes" to acknowledge the initial warning message. Type in the password. Choose option: Kernel module parameters. Select qla2xxx_scst QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Driver and make sure the value of this parameter is set to “exclusive”.



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	In case of using more than 500 zvols in the system, the responsiveness of the Web-GUI may be low and the system may have problems with the import of zpools.		In case of using more than 500 zvols in the system, the responsiveness of the Web-GUI may be low and the system may have problems with the import of zpools.



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	=== The SED functionality configuration issues. ===		=== The SED functionality configuration issues. ===

	The SED functionality in Scale Logic NX enables to use the drives with verified SED configuration only ~~- they are tagged as "SED" and listed on the Scale Logic NX HCL~~. In order to properly configure the functionality, please follow the steps described in the Knowledge Base article: [https://kb.scalelogicinc.com/NX-sed-support-in-NX_3381.html https://kb.scalelogicinc.com/NX-sed-support-in-NX_3381.html]		The SED functionality in Scale Logic NX enables to use the drives with verified SED configuration only.

	=== The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. ===		=== The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. ===

	The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. To check if a given device is supported, see the HCL list available on the Scale Logic webpage ([https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/ https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/]). To find devices for which we support the SED functionality, on the Scale Logic HCL page in the form: "Search by component", enter: “SED” in the keyword field and click the search button (loupe icon).		The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. To check if a given device is supported, see the HCL list available on the Scale Logic webpage.

	=== Enabling the autotrim functionality in the zpools may cause drastic increase load or iowait in the system. ===		=== Enabling the autotrim functionality in the zpools may cause drastic increase load or iowait in the system. ===

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	In this case, if you want use those disks, please use “Remove ZFS data structures and disks partitions” function located in “Extended tools”.		In this case, if you want use those disks, please use “Remove ZFS data structures and disks partitions” function located in “Extended tools”.



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	In order to configure FC Target, kernel module parameter qlini_mode should be set to “exclusive” (in some early beta versions of NX up25 qlini_mode was set up to “enabled”). In order to verify the value of this parameter open NX TUI and use CTRL+ALT+W key combination to launch Hardware configuration. Press "Yes" to acknowledge the initial warning message. Type in the password. Choose option: Kernel module parameters. Select qla2xxx_scst QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Driver and make sure the value of this parameter is set to “exclusive”.		In order to configure FC Target, kernel module parameter qlini_mode should be set to “exclusive” (in some early beta versions of NX up25 qlini_mode was set up to “enabled”). In order to verify the value of this parameter open NX TUI and use CTRL+ALT+W key combination to launch Hardware configuration. Press "Yes" to acknowledge the initial warning message. Type in the password. Choose option: Kernel module parameters. Select qla2xxx_scst QLogic Fibre Channel HBA Driver and make sure the value of this parameter is set to “exclusive”.



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	This problem will be solved in future releases.		This problem will be solved in future releases.



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	In certain environments in case of large number of disks (about 100 and more) the zpool move operation can take a long time.		In certain environments in case of large number of disks (about 100 and more) the zpool move operation can take a long time.



	~~=== No support for VMD option in BIOS leads to a problem with listing PCI devices ===~~

	On some servers, an enabled VMD option in BIOS causes that PCI devices are not listed properly. If this is the case please disable the VMD option in BIOS. This problem will be solved in the future release.


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	Starting from NX up29 we no longer support certain 16Gbit FC adapters. If you are using a 16Gbit FC adapter based on the Qlogic chipset using the qla2xxx_scts driver, please refer to our online hardware compatibility list (HCL) to verify if that particular adapter is supported.		Starting from NX up29 we no longer support certain 16Gbit FC adapters. If you are using a 16Gbit FC adapter based on the Qlogic chipset using the qla2xxx_scts driver, please refer to our online hardware compatibility list (HCL) to verify if that particular adapter is supported.

			Our HCL is available at this link: [https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/ https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/]

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	In case of using more than 500 zvols in the system, the responsiveness of the Web-GUI may be low and the system may have problems with the import of zpools.		In case of using more than 500 zvols in the system, the responsiveness of the Web-GUI may be low and the system may have problems with the import of zpools.


	=== The Internet Connection Check functionality has been removed. ===		=== The Internet Connection Check functionality has been removed. ===
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	=== The SED functionality configuration issues. ===		=== The SED functionality configuration issues. ===

	The SED functionality in Scale Logic NX enables to use the drives with verified SED configuration only.		The SED functionality in Scale Logic NX enables to use the drives with verified SED configuration only - they are tagged as "SED" and listed on the Scale Logic NX HCL. In order to properly configure the functionality, please follow the steps described in the Knowledge Base article: [https://kb.scalelogicinc.com/NX-sed-support-in-NX_3381.html https://kb.scalelogicinc.com/NX-sed-support-in-NX_3381.html]

	=== The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. ===		=== The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. ===

	The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. To check if a given device is supported, see the HCL list available on the Scale Logic webpage.		The SED configuration tool available in TUI also lists devices that are not currently supported. To check if a given device is supported, see the HCL list available on the Scale Logic webpage ([https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/ https://www.scalelogicinc.com/support/hardware-compatibility-list/Scale Logic-NX-dss/]). To find devices for which we support the SED functionality, on the Scale Logic HCL page in the form: "Search by component", enter: “SED” in the keyword field and click the search button (loupe icon).

	=== Enabling the autotrim functionality in the zpools may cause drastic increase load or iowait in the system. ===		=== Enabling the autotrim functionality in the zpools may cause drastic increase load or iowait in the system. ===
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	To avoid redirection to another network interface, it’s recommended to connect to the ARCHTTP tool using the primary network interface available in the Scale Logic NX (the network interface is usually: eth0).		To avoid redirection to another network interface, it’s recommended to connect to the ARCHTTP tool using the primary network interface available in the Scale Logic NX (the network interface is usually: eth0).

	=== <!-- #~~JBmail 31.10.2023 g. 17:29~~ -->~~Sometimes a web browser may display a blank help page~~. ===		=== <!-- #116234 -->Identification LED blinking does not work on NVMe drives in AMD-based servers. ===

	~~Sometimes a web browser may redirect to the help page using HTTPS, which can result~~ in ~~a blank page being displayed. To resolve this issue, please ensure that your web browser is redirected to the help page using HTTP~~.		The Identification LED blinking on NVMe drives does not work on servers based on AMD processors. This problem will be solved in future releases.

	=== <!-- #~~116234~~ -->~~Identification LED blinking~~ does not ~~work on NVMe drives in AMD-based servers~~. ===		=== <!-- #115416 -->The SED configuration tool available in TUI does not lists devices when using the Broadcom 9600 Storage Adapter. ===

	The ~~Identification LED blinking on NVMe drives~~ does not ~~work on servers based on AMD processors. This problem will be solved in future releases~~.		The SED configuration tool available in TUI does not lists devices when using the Broadcom 9600 Storage Adapter.

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Ma-W at 06:53, 15 January 2024

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