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HP 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual
Array User Guide
Abstract
This document describes the HP 4x00/6x00/8x000 Enterprise Virtual Array. This document is intended for customers who
operate and manage the EVA4x00/6x00/8x00 storage systems.
This document applies to the EVA4000/6000/8000 and EVA4100/6100/8100 models only.
HP Part Number: 5697-0733
Published: March 2011
Edition: 11

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BrandHP
Model6100
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Enterprise Virtual Array Description

Features

Overview of the Enterprise Virtual Array's features and enhancements, including ease of management and performance.

Scalability

Details the scalable capacity and disk drive limits for EVA8000/8100, EVA6000/6100, and EVA4000/4100 models.

Storage System Components

Describes the three main components of the Enterprise Virtual Array: Hardware, HP Controller Software, and HP Command View EVA.

Physical Layout of the Storage System

Illustrates the basic physical components and their arrangement within the storage system.

Enterprise Virtual Array Startup

EVA8000/8100 Storage System Connections

Details the storage system connections for EVA8000/8100, including controller, host, and fabric connections.

Direct Connect

Explains the direct connect solution for lower-cost configurations, connecting controllers directly to hosts.

Entering the Storage System Password

Procedure for setting a storage system password to restrict management access.

Installing HP Command View EVA

Information on installing HP Command View EVA on a management server.

Enterprise Virtual Array Hardware Components

Fibre Channel Drive Enclosures

Details the components of the Fibre Channel drive enclosure, including bays, I/O modules, and power supplies.

I/O Modules

Describes the function and ports of the I/O modules, which interface between the drive enclosure and host controllers.

Disk Drive Status Indicators

Explains the three status indicators for disk drive operational status.

Power Supplies and Blowers

Describes the function and operation of disk enclosure power supplies and blowers.

Controls and Displays

Illustrates the location and function of the EMU displays, controls, and connectors.

Error Condition Reporting

Explains how the EMU monitors enclosure operation and reports error conditions.

HSV Controllers

Details the HSV controller components, including their microprocessors, operator control panels, and ports.

Enterprise Virtual Array Operation

Best Practices

Provides guidance on managing and configuring the storage system.

Changing the Host Port Topology

Procedure for changing array host port topology settings, such as from fabric to direct connect.

Failback Preference Setting for HSV Controllers

Describes the failback preference behavior for the HSV controllers.

Storage System Shutdown and Startup

Details the process for shutting down and starting the storage system using HP Command View EVA.

Adding Disk Drives to the Storage System

Explains how to add new disk drives to increase storage capacity and guidelines for installation.

Configuring Application Servers

Installing Fibre Channel Adapters

Covers the installation of Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) required for host server communication with the EVA.

Adding Hosts

Procedure for adding hosts and their Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) using HP Command View EVA.

HP-UX Configuration

Specific instructions for configuring application servers on HP-UX, including scanning the bus.

Linux Configuration

Details for configuring Linux servers, including driver failover modes and installation.

OpenVMS Configuration

Instructions for configuring OpenVMS servers, including updating firmware and adding hosts.

Sun Solaris Configuration

Guidance on configuring Sun Solaris servers, including loading OS and configuring FCAs.

VMware Configuration

Steps for configuring VMware ESX servers, including loading NVRAM and setting multipathing policies.

Customer Replaceable Units

Best Practices for Replacing Hardware Components

Provides essential information for successfully replacing hardware components on the storage system.

Verifying Component Failure

Steps to verify component failure and detect additional hardware problems before replacement.

Replacing the Failed Component

Detailed instructions and precautions for replacing failed components, including ESD protection.

Support and Other Resources

Contacting HP

Information on how to contact HP for worldwide technical support and required information.

Document Conventions and Symbols

Explains document conventions, symbols, and warnings used throughout the manual.

Regulatory Notices and Specifications

FCC Class A Certification

Details compliance with FCC rules for Class A digital devices regarding radio frequency interference.

Storage System Specifications

Defines the physical, environmental, and power specifications for EVA 4x00/6x00/8x00 systems.

Environmental Specifications

Lists the operating and shipping environmental requirements for optimal product operation.

Power Specifications

Details the AC input voltage and power requirements for Enterprise storage system racks.

EMU-Generated Condition Reports

Condition Report Format

Explains the format of EMU condition reports, including element type, number, and error code.

Drive Conditions

Defines disk drive error codes and corrective actions for EMU-generated reports.

Power Supply Conditions

Details power supply error codes and corrective actions for EMU-generated reports.

EMU Conditions

Covers EMU-specific error conditions, including internal clock errors and hardware failures.

Controller Fault Management

GUI Termination Event Display

Explains the Termination Event display for diagnosing and correcting system problems.

Fault Management Displays

Describes how to display and analyze termination codes on the OCP LCD display.

Interpreting Fault Management Information

Guides on understanding fault codes and information provided by HP Command View EVA.

Non-Standard Rack Specifications

Rack Specifications

Information on requirements for installing EVA systems in non-standard racks.

Weights, Dimensions and Component CG Measurements

Details cabinet CG dimensions and component CG measurements for rack installation.

Environmental and Operating Specifications

Details product environmental and operating specifications, including power requirements.

Shock and Vibration Specifications

Lists product operating shock and vibration specifications for system component protection.

Single Path Implementation

High-Level Solution Overview

Overview of connecting servers with single path HBAs to the EVA storage system.

HP-UX Configuration

Requirements, risks, and limitations for HP-UX single path HBA server configurations.

Sun Solaris Configuration

Requirements, risks, and limitations for Sun Solaris single path HBA server configurations.

VMware Configuration

Requirements, risks, and limitations for VMware single path HBA server configurations.

Failure Scenarios

Details failure scenarios and their effects for various operating systems.

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