Tech Messages | 2008-09-03

A special extended edition of Tech Messages for 2008-08-28 through 2008-09-03:

• Certain MCS-7835 and MCS-7845 HP Servers May Require a Hard Drive Firmware Upgrade
  When this problem occurs, the reduced performance is characterized by occasional brief delays in command response times while servicing random workloads. (CCO login required.)
• Mozilla Fights Back With New Firefox Benchmarks
  Finally, something interesting to talk about in regard to web browsers. I can tell you that if Google Chrome worked in OS X, I would be using it right now. By the time Firefox 3.1 comes out, maybe I'll have something to compare against…
• C4500 E – Chassis Will Not Boot with Unsupported IOS – Upgrade IOS
  The Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis such as WS-C4503-E and WS-C4506-E will only boot with minimum IOS version 12.2(37)SG, while the Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis such as WS-C4507R-E and WS-C4510R-E will only boot with minimum IOS version 12.2(40)SG. (CCO login required)