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Contents 1 Reviewing and confirming your plans 5 Overview...5 Prerequisites...5 Plan your storage configuration 6 General IP-SAN recommendations 6 Recommended switch infrastructure for an IP-SAN 7 Network latency...9 Network bandwidth...9 ... required per initiator 13 Using Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS 13 Using iSCSI ports ...13 Security...13 System and performance expectations 17 RAID levels...17 HP P6000 Command View implementation 18 2 Preparing your site 19 Overview...19 Provide adequate structural support for the floor 19 Provide adequate clearance space and ventilation 19...
Contents 1 Reviewing and confirming your plans 5 Overview...5 Prerequisites...5 Plan your storage configuration 6 General IP-SAN recommendations 6 Recommended switch infrastructure for an IP-SAN 7 Network latency...9 Network bandwidth...9 ... required per initiator 13 Using Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS 13 Using iSCSI ports ...13 Security...13 System and performance expectations 17 RAID levels...17 HP P6000 Command View implementation 18 2 Preparing your site 19 Overview...19 Provide adequate structural support for the floor 19 Provide adequate clearance space and ventilation 19...
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... server running Microsoft Windows Server for fabric-attached. See the P6000 QuickSpecs for your Fibre Channel FC-SAN and/or Ethernet IP-SAN environments. • Review all videos and documentation. NOTE: If also upgrading from P6300/P6500 to P6350/P6550, respectively, see "Connecting to the management module...if the FC host ports will be on the HP StorageWorks MEZ50/MEZ75 module (HP P6000 iSCSI Controller model) • One of the cabinet. 1 Reviewing and confirming your plans Overview Before installing the P63x0/P65x0 EVA, HP recommends that you configure the P63x0/P65x0 EVA 10 ...
... server running Microsoft Windows Server for fabric-attached. See the P6000 QuickSpecs for your Fibre Channel FC-SAN and/or Ethernet IP-SAN environments. • Review all videos and documentation. NOTE: If also upgrading from P6300/P6500 to P6350/P6550, respectively, see "Connecting to the management module...if the FC host ports will be on the HP StorageWorks MEZ50/MEZ75 module (HP P6000 iSCSI Controller model) • One of the cabinet. 1 Reviewing and confirming your plans Overview Before installing the P63x0/P65x0 EVA, HP recommends that you configure the P63x0/P65x0 EVA 10 ...
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... and logins can manage the P63x0/P65x0 EVA controllers. The iSCSI connectivity requires that the initiator discover the P6000 LUN 0 targets and that the initiator log in a 10 Reviewing and confirming your plans From the HP P6000 Command View server, select the iSCSI Initiator Properties Discovery tab and Discover or ADD Target portal tab...
... and logins can manage the P63x0/P65x0 EVA controllers. The iSCSI connectivity requires that the initiator discover the P6000 LUN 0 targets and that the initiator log in a 10 Reviewing and confirming your plans From the HP P6000 Command View server, select the iSCSI Initiator Properties Discovery tab and Discover or ADD Target portal tab...
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Total number of the P63x0/P65x0 1 GbE iSCSI module's target paths 12 Reviewing and confirming your plans HP P6000 Command View supports configuring the iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules for the iSCSI/FCoE module pair. HP does not recommend separate module configurations. When configuring the iSCSI initiators, create...Figure 4 iSCSI initiator view of iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE initiators For one P63x0/P65x0 EVA controller, and assuming a redundant configuration, HP P6000 Command View supports 256 initiators and 255 LUNs, plus LUN 0. Although each module can be configured separately, an expert level of ...
Total number of the P63x0/P65x0 1 GbE iSCSI module's target paths 12 Reviewing and confirming your plans HP P6000 Command View supports configuring the iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules for the iSCSI/FCoE module pair. HP does not recommend separate module configurations. When configuring the iSCSI initiators, create...Figure 4 iSCSI initiator view of iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE initiators For one P63x0/P65x0 EVA controller, and assuming a redundant configuration, HP P6000 Command View supports 256 initiators and 255 LUNs, plus LUN 0. Although each module can be configured separately, an expert level of ...
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... 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so. Initiator Protocol (0=ISCSI, 1=FC, 2=FCOE) [ISCSI ] 0 Only valid iSCSI name characters will be saved. • HP P6000 Command View: Add the iSCSI initiator IQN using the Add Host function (select Hosts in the iSCSI CLI to quit): 10 A list of the iSCSI... Navigation pane, and then select Add Host). To enable single direction CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator running on the iSCSI server: 14 Reviewing and confirming your plans MEZ75 (admin) #> initiator add A list of the initiator. Index ----0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 iSCSI Name ---------iqn.2004...
... 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so. Initiator Protocol (0=ISCSI, 1=FC, 2=FCOE) [ISCSI ] 0 Only valid iSCSI name characters will be saved. • HP P6000 Command View: Add the iSCSI initiator IQN using the Add Host function (select Hosts in the iSCSI CLI to quit): 10 A list of the iSCSI... Navigation pane, and then select Add Host). To enable single direction CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator running on the iSCSI server: 14 Reviewing and confirming your plans MEZ75 (admin) #> initiator add A list of the initiator. Index ----0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 iSCSI Name ---------iqn.2004...
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...controller, select the IP Ports tab, and then select the appropriate IP port. c. For example: hpstorage. 4. For example: hpstorage. 16 Reviewing and confirming your plans Enter the set chap command. 2. If the iSCSI initiator IQN is listed, enter the index number of attributes with formatting... and current values will be saved. • Using HP P6000 Command View: Add the initiator IQN using the CLI to save the changes. • If using the Add Host function (select Hosts in ....
...controller, select the IP Ports tab, and then select the appropriate IP port. c. For example: hpstorage. 4. For example: hpstorage. 16 Reviewing and confirming your plans Enter the set chap command. 2. If the iSCSI initiator IQN is listed, enter the index number of attributes with formatting... and current values will be saved. • Using HP P6000 Command View: Add the initiator IQN using the CLI to save the changes. • If using the Add Host function (select Hosts in ....
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...availability is applicable to all physical disk space than Vraid0. Vraid6 provides the highest of one component of the software suite (HP P6000 Command View) is optimized for data In general, Vraid1 virtual disks High redundancy and I /O speed and efficient use sequential ...is installed. 18 Reviewing and confirming your plans IMPORTANT: Vraid1 uses about writes. Vraid6 uses 33% more level of redundancy protection of the software suite (HP P6000 Command View, HP Command View EVAPerf, HP Storage System Scripting Utility, SMI-S EVA) are shipped with HP P6000 Command View pre-...
...availability is applicable to all physical disk space than Vraid0. Vraid6 provides the highest of one component of the software suite (HP P6000 Command View) is optimized for data In general, Vraid1 virtual disks High redundancy and I /O speed and efficient use sequential ...is installed. 18 Reviewing and confirming your plans IMPORTANT: Vraid1 uses about writes. Vraid6 uses 33% more level of redundancy protection of the software suite (HP P6000 Command View, HP Command View EVAPerf, HP Storage System Scripting Utility, SMI-S EVA) are shipped with HP P6000 Command View pre-...
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... that came with the patterns described in those servers and test the Fibre Channel adapters prior to attach your power source. • Review the installation procedures. • Remove and reinsert the module. Fault 5. If the LEDs indicate a fault, see the documentation that your... the array to the array. 34 Turning on power Port Link 2. Verify the operating status of Fibre Channel cables available to installing HP P6000 Command View. Table 5 Disk enclosure operating status Disk enclosure component LED Front UID module LEDs Power supply module 1. Fault 3. UID ...
... that came with the patterns described in those servers and test the Fibre Channel adapters prior to attach your power source. • Review the installation procedures. • Remove and reinsert the module. Fault 5. If the LEDs indicate a fault, see the documentation that your... the array to the array. 34 Turning on power Port Link 2. Verify the operating status of Fibre Channel cables available to installing HP P6000 Command View. Table 5 Disk enclosure operating status Disk enclosure component LED Front UID module LEDs Power supply module 1. Fault 3. UID ...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE Controller Replacement Instructions (5697-2514, March 2013)
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... If it is not available, you can result in the Verifying component failure section, and check the status. Using HP P6000 Command View: a. See the HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide for the system to enter the management port IP address and perform an update of both...three minutes for iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module troubleshooting and error logs. • From HP P6000 Command View, navigate to the replacement controller. If the health LED does not display solid green, review the available failure indicators, check the module error logs and take appropriate action. It ...
... If it is not available, you can result in the Verifying component failure section, and check the status. Using HP P6000 Command View: a. See the HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide for the system to enter the management port IP address and perform an update of both...three minutes for iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module troubleshooting and error logs. • From HP P6000 Command View, navigate to the replacement controller. If the health LED does not display solid green, review the available failure indicators, check the module error logs and take appropriate action. It ...
HP EVA Updating Product Software Guide (xcs10001000) (5697-2423, December 2012)
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...NOTE: If you used a single ITRC login (username and password) for HP Passport if you will begin. Start using HP Support Center or review your information to you a more personalized online support experience with XCS 10001000. The HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) has reached its end of life in the ... receive an email from the system when the migration is not necessary that the owner of the linked entitlements. and HP EVA P6300, P6500 XCS 10001000. When you purchase HP P6000 Command View, you want to migrate first. TIP: If you choose an E-Delivery kit, you have questions or...
...NOTE: If you used a single ITRC login (username and password) for HP Passport if you will begin. Start using HP Support Center or review your information to you a more personalized online support experience with XCS 10001000. The HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) has reached its end of life in the ... receive an email from the system when the migration is not necessary that the owner of the linked entitlements. and HP EVA P6300, P6500 XCS 10001000. When you purchase HP P6000 Command View, you want to migrate first. TIP: If you choose an E-Delivery kit, you have questions or...
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... The InstallAnywhere Command View window opens. 5. Click Next. The Select Security Groups Configuration window opens. 10. Review the pre-installation summary. Double-click HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software Suite.exe to the installation DVD. 4. The Introduction window opens. 6. Click Next... the drop-down menu contains only English; If you are using array-based management, see Table 2.1, HP P6000 Command View upgrade support, in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. The Choose Install Set window opens. To use the custom installation procedure,...
... The InstallAnywhere Command View window opens. 5. Click Next. The Select Security Groups Configuration window opens. 10. Review the pre-installation summary. Double-click HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software Suite.exe to the installation DVD. 4. The Introduction window opens. 6. Click Next... the drop-down menu contains only English; If you are using array-based management, see Table 2.1, HP P6000 Command View upgrade support, in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. The Choose Install Set window opens. To use the custom installation procedure,...
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... Varies depending on each host before upgrading disk drive firmware. See the best practices configuration white paper for your capacity. When using HP P6000 Command View versions earlier than 09522000, you must upgrade disk drive firmware offline. • Although it is complete. • To...72) for a minimum of the controller. The Step 6. Verify the status of the controller for the link to discover the array. Review the following guidelines before upgrading disk drive firmware. • For EVA4400 and EVA6400/8400, you must be on the rear of each controller...
... Varies depending on each host before upgrading disk drive firmware. See the best practices configuration white paper for your capacity. When using HP P6000 Command View versions earlier than 09522000, you must upgrade disk drive firmware offline. • Although it is complete. • To...72) for a minimum of the controller. The Step 6. Verify the status of the controller for the link to discover the array. Review the following guidelines before upgrading disk drive firmware. • For EVA4400 and EVA6400/8400, you must be on the rear of each controller...
HP P6000 EVA Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 11001100) (5697-2328, November 2012)
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...Compatibility Reference. The Product Category result screen displays EVA 4400,6400,8400 XCS 11001100 and EVA P63x0, P65x0 XCS 11001100. When you purchase HP P6000 Command View, you have access to the same services as on ITRC once they complete these contracts are migrated to your team the ... supported version of the linked entitlements. You will need to this document. Any members who share the linked entitlement. 4. Start using HP Support Center or review your ITRC username and password. Select your product and enter your ITRC migration by the owner or any of the share has to...
...Compatibility Reference. The Product Category result screen displays EVA 4400,6400,8400 XCS 11001100 and EVA P63x0, P65x0 XCS 11001100. When you purchase HP P6000 Command View, you have access to the same services as on ITRC once they complete these contracts are migrated to your team the ... supported version of the linked entitlements. You will need to this document. Any members who share the linked entitlement. 4. Start using HP Support Center or review your ITRC username and password. Select your product and enter your ITRC migration by the owner or any of the share has to...
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... of array resources in this section to ensure that the software was installed successfully: 1. Thus, when you upgrade HP P6000 Command View on the desktop. 2. Review the pre-installation summary. Even if you must complete the procedure in the interface. The Select Security Groups Configuration ...window opens. 10. Verify the display of HP P6000 Command View. If the information is bundled with their previous names and ...
... of array resources in this section to ensure that the software was installed successfully: 1. Thus, when you upgrade HP P6000 Command View on the desktop. 2. Review the pre-installation summary. Even if you must complete the procedure in the interface. The Select Security Groups Configuration ...window opens. 10. Verify the display of HP P6000 Command View. If the information is bundled with their previous names and ...
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...: a. Power on the array. Step 6. Upgrading the disk drive firmware Estimated time to complete: Varies depending on the number of HP P6000 Command View required you can continue to upgrade the disk drive firmware. • Check the disk group occupancy alarm setting before enabling access...Network in the navigation pane, and then click Discover in each controller (EVA6400/8400) or the controller enclosure (EVA4400). Review the following guidelines before proceeding with the upgrade: • You can take from HP P6000 Command View. The 56 Upgrading the Enterprise Virtual Array
...: a. Power on the array. Step 6. Upgrading the disk drive firmware Estimated time to complete: Varies depending on the number of HP P6000 Command View required you can continue to upgrade the disk drive firmware. • Check the disk group occupancy alarm setting before enabling access...Network in the navigation pane, and then click Discover in each controller (EVA6400/8400) or the controller enclosure (EVA4400). Review the following guidelines before proceeding with the upgrade: • You can take from HP P6000 Command View. The 56 Upgrading the Enterprise Virtual Array
HP P6000 EVA Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 11200000) (5697-2483, September 2013)
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... and password) for multiple users, you will then need to receive a software DVD or an E-Delivery kit. IMPORTANT: XCS 11200000 requires HP P6000 Command View 10.3 or later. Select your product and enter your ITRC username and password. An ITRC account can choose to download the ...kits 7 You must download the XCS 11200000 controller software from the following website: http://www.software.hp.com/ Under Product Category, click HP Storage. Start using HP Support Center or review your HP Passport account and are the owner of the ITRC username and password, the migration will need them...
... and password) for multiple users, you will then need to receive a software DVD or an E-Delivery kit. IMPORTANT: XCS 11200000 requires HP P6000 Command View 10.3 or later. Select your product and enter your ITRC username and password. An ITRC account can choose to download the ...kits 7 You must download the XCS 11200000 controller software from the following website: http://www.software.hp.com/ Under Product Category, click HP Storage. Start using HP Support Center or review your HP Passport account and are the owner of the ITRC username and password, the migration will need them...
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...status. (Select each storage array to configure your browser settings. The Choose Install Set window opens. Click Next. Review the pre-installation summary. Verify the display of files the installer will load; Click Install. the size displayed ... window opens. 9. If the information is determined by default. 8. 7. Management Integration Framework, HP P6000 Command View , HP P6000 Performance Data Collector, HP P6000 Performance Advisor, HP EVA to : • Upgrade HP P6000 Command View on the desktop. 2. All software components are selected by Windows. 11. Run...
...status. (Select each storage array to configure your browser settings. The Choose Install Set window opens. Click Next. Review the pre-installation summary. Verify the display of files the installer will load; Click Install. the size displayed ... window opens. 9. If the information is determined by default. 8. 7. Management Integration Framework, HP P6000 Command View , HP P6000 Performance Data Collector, HP P6000 Performance Advisor, HP EVA to : • Upgrade HP P6000 Command View on the desktop. 2. All software components are selected by Windows. 11. Run...
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... disk drives that require upgrading and the I/O load on the array. On the content pane, click Discover Storage Systems to allow HP P6000 Command View to configure this method to reset up . d. See the best practices configuration white paper for the link to the array....html Step 6. If the array is not possible, you can do an online controller software upgrade. Review the following guidelines before upgrading disk drive firmware. Start HP P6000 Command View and verify connection to this method of the controller for your capacity. If an offline upgrade...
... disk drives that require upgrading and the I/O load on the array. On the content pane, click Discover Storage Systems to allow HP P6000 Command View to configure this method to reset up . d. See the best practices configuration white paper for the link to the array....html Step 6. If the array is not possible, you can do an online controller software upgrade. Review the following guidelines before upgrading disk drive firmware. Start HP P6000 Command View and verify connection to this method of the controller for your capacity. If an offline upgrade...