Procedures For Getting Started; Gathering Information - HP StorageWorks 6100 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual
Hp storageworks 4x00/6x00/8x00 enterprise virtual array user guide (5697-8037, april 2009)
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In a dual MPX100 configuration, at least one FC port from each MPX100 must be connected to
one storage system controller.
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The Host Port Configuration must be set to Direct Connect using the OCP.
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HP Continuous Access EVA cannot be used with direct connect configurations.
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EVAs cannot be directly connected to each other to create HP Continuous Access EVA configuration.
However, hosts can be direct connected to the EVA in a HP Continuous Access configuration. At
least one port from each array in an HP Continuous Access EVA configuration must be connected
to a Fabric connection for remote array connectivity.
Procedures for getting started
1. Gather information and identify all related storage
documentation.
2. Contact an authorized service representative for
hardware configuration information.
3. Enter the World Wide Name (WWN) into the OCP.
4. Configure HP Command View EVA.
5. Prepare the hosts.
6. Configure the system through HP Command View
EVA.
7. Make virtual disks available to their hosts. See the
storage system software documentation for each host's
operating system.
Gathering information
The following items should be available when installing and configuring an Enterprise Virtual Array.
They provide information necessary to set up the storage system successfully.
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HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array World Wide Name label, which
is shipped with the system.
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HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array read me first.
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HP StorageWorks 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes.
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The latest HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance Update, which consists of the manage-
ment server update CD and its associated documentation, or the latest Windows Server Update.
• You can determine the latest update version available by checking the release notes or contact-
ing your authorized service representative to find out how to receive the latest information.
• Additional documentation is available from the following HP website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Click Storage Array Systems under Storage, and then select the appropriate product under
Enterprise Virtual Array Systems.
Locate these items and keep them handy. You will need them for the procedures in this manual.
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