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HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support (593084-001, June 2011)

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HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support HP Part Number: 593084-001 Published: May 2011 Edition: 10

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support (593084-001, June 2011)

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... always maintaining your storage system at the following website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraywhitepapers.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN Product models HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays HP StorageWorks 4100/6100/8100 Enterprise Virtual Arrays HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Arrays HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Arrays Devices supported Fibre Channel online disk drives Table 1 10K RPM Type 36 GB...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support (593084-001, June 2011)

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..., 10000000 09534000, 10000000 SAS disk drives NOTE: SAS disk drives are not supported on the P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array. Table 3 Near-online (FATA) disk drives Type HP model displayed Minimum Recommended Supported controller software in HP P6000 supported firmware version version Command View firmware version 250 GB, 10K RPM ND2505823A HP00 HP04 3.110, 4.100...

HP Disk Drive Replacement Instructions (652989-001, June 2011)

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...the ungroup progress in background. 3. In the HP P6000 Command View navigation pane, select the storage system. The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. 2. 6. For more information about leveling and free space, see the Enterprise Virtual Array configuration best practices white paper for assistance. ... and thermal damage, do not display Ungrouped or the Migration progress box does not display 100%, contact your HP-authorized service representative for your array model. c. The time depends on the disk drive. Figure 11 Removing a disk drive . 4. Click Remove...

HP Disk Drive Replacement Instructions (652989-001, June 2011)

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...proper operation After replacing the disk, check the following website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Click Disk Storage Systems under Storage, and then select the appropriate product under P6000/EVA Disk Arrays. Page 5 Rotate the drive lever to indicate that the disk is typically... version. the firmware version against the supported disk firmware in progress, the online LED flashes. While reconstruction is in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support document, which is available at a time and then turn off together to indicate that the drive ...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference (5697-0145, June 2011)

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HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference 1.0 HP P6000 software solution compatibility 2.0 HP P6000 Command View interoperability support 2.1 HP P6000 Command View upgrade support 2.2 HP P6000 Command View downgrade support 2.3 HP P6000 Replication Solutions Manager upgrade support 2.4 Active/inactive support for P6000 management/replication software 2.5 Active/inactive support for controller software 3.0 Controller software version support 3.1.1 Upgrade ...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference (5697-0145, June 2011)

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... the column that describe the compatible hardware, operating systems, and software for the Enterprise Virtual Array product family. Y = Yes - N = No To determine support or compatibility, in a selected table, start from a row in the first column ("Feature") and traverse to HP P6000 Command View may appear on the controller software version you are running, use...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference (5697-0145, June 2011)

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...). See Table 7.0, P6000 EVA host connectivity, for details about locating operating system support information for more information. 4 See the Enterprise Virtual Array release notes specific to the VCS or XCS version for more information. 1.0 HP P6000 software solution compatibility This table shows the compatibility of controller software, management software, replication software, and replication license...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference (5697-0145, June 2011)

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... Center Operations Manager 2007 • • •2 • • • • • • • Number of HP Enterprise Virtual Arrays supported2 16 16 16 Number of eight EVAs per HP P6000 Command View 9.2 or later instance. When running HP P6000 Command View 9.1 or earlier, the recommended maximum is supported on each other. There are compatible with...

HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference (5697-0145, June 2011)

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... support, see the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support document, which is available at: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. Under storage, select Disk Storage Systems, and then select your array model under P6000/EVA Disk Arrays. Array family1 Minimum/maximum number of drives Vraid level HP P6000 Business Copy HP P6000 Continuous HP P6000 Access DC-Management...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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... is subject to change. This guide does not provide information about upgrading or replacing array hardware. HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) Abstract This guide describes how to earlier versions of HP Command View EVA. General references to HP P6000 Command View may also refer to upgrade controller software, disk drive firmware, and...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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... Multiple resynchronizations ...72 5 Support and other resources 74 Contacting HP...74 HP technical support...74 Subscription service...74 Documentation feedback...74 Related information...74 Documents...74 Websites...74 Typographic conventions...75 Index...76 4 Contents Checking the health of the Enterprise Virtual Array 43 Step 2. Configure User-Initiated Service Mode (UISM 45 Step 3. Upgrading the controller...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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...down before host I /O, not the multiple disruptions seen with application managers and having staff available to shut down until all HP P6000/Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) models. Resynchronization during an online upgrade represents a single disruption of the I /O to service. Offline upgrade ... on the controllers and therefore is the new branding for controller software versions, respectively, in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. Upgrade paths For details about required kits and reference documentation. Resynchronization is complete when the...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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.... Table 1 Reference documentation Document Required Location HP P6000 EVA documentation HP 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide No HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide No http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Click Disk Storage Systems under storage, and HP P6300/6500 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide Yes then select HP 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array, or HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array, or HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array under HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes Yes P6000 EVA Disk...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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... Select the appropriate support agreements or select All Support Agreements. 9. See Table 1 (page 6) for each user. If you prefer. 3. When you purchase HP P6000 Command View, you have a support agreement with ITRC: • Click Register. • Enter your ITRC user ID: NOTE: If you are prompted...view the updates?, select By release and click Next. 10. Required kits 7 If you entered a support agreement in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. You must also obtain a supported version of the following: a. b. To manage the software updates for example...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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... upgrade To check your current software. NOTE: For details on array software compatibility, see Table 1.0, HP P6000 software solution compatibility and Table 2.0, HP P6000 Command View interoperability support, in the Session pane. View"...HP P6000 Command View implementation. In the navigation pane, select the array you should perform several tasks to minimize the time required to this document. Checking the controller software version Estimated time to complete: About 5 minutes When to upgrade. Click Help in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. Open HP...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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... Command View version 1. See Table 1 (page 6) for the upgrade For clients running other operating systems, see Table 5.0, the Browser support table, in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. Figure 1 Storage Network Properties window 10 Preparing for the location of Java is for server-based management.) The EVA Storage Network Properties window (...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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...upgrade is performed. 1. Check for hardware errors. Select the array in the Session pane. 2. Checking the array hardware Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes When to upgrade. 2. Before upgrading your Enterprise Virtual Array, check the operation of the login screen. Examine the Hardware... folder in the navigation pane to see if there are any failed components to update the cache. Figure 3 Hardware Folder Properties window b. If the version is a hardware problem. Figure 2 HP P6000...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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...Visibility IMPORTANT: SAN Visibility is shown in your SAN, including any of your environment. The following website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/index.html Click SAN Visibility under Networking Solutions and Download now!. 2. and operating system combination that ...view supported HBA details. Follow the on-screen instructions to view the SAN Settings window. For complete information about managing Enterprise Virtual Arrays in your SAN infrastructure 13 Click OK to install the software. Expand Fibre Channel Switch to send reports automatically. NOTE:...

HP Enterprise Virtual Array Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 10000000) (667991-001, July 2011)

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...be implemented in "Reference documentation" (page 6). on a management server connected to the array, providing management of the software suite (HP P6000 Command View, HP Command View EVAPerf, HP Storage System Scripting Utility, SMI-S EVA) are upgrading for the upgrade NOTE: Before... on the management server. Click Next. Only one component of the license agreement. 8. Follow the procedures in the HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. HP P6000 Command View can be useful to remove a disk from the management server. Server-based management applies to the...

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