HP 6400/8400 - User Manual

HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array
User Guide
Abstract
This document describes the components and operation of the HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array.
IMPORTANT: With the release of the P6300/P6500 EVA, the EVA family name has been rebranded to HP P6000 EVA. The
names for all existing EVA array models will not change. The rebranding change also affects related EVA software. The following
product names have been rebranded:
• HP P6000 Command View (formerly HP StorageWorks Command View EVA)
• HP P6000 Business Copy (formerly HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA)
• HP P6000 Continuous Access (formerly HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA)
• HP P6000 Replication Solutions Manager (formerly HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager)
• HP P6000 SmartStart (formerly HP StorageWorks SmartStart EVA Storage)
All rebranded software continues to support all existing EVA models (EVA3000/5000, EVA4000/6000/8000,
EVA4100/6100/8100, EVA4400, and EVA6400/8400).
HP Part Number: 5697-0977
Published: June 2011
Edition: 5

HP 6400/8400 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	6400/8400
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

EVA6400;8400 hardware

Controller enclosures

Details components and features of HSV400/HSV450 controllers, including operator control panel and status indicators.

Power distribution-Modular PDUs

Explains the AC power distribution system using PDUs for the rack.

Enterprise Virtual Array startup

iSCSI connection configurations

Covers fabric connect and direct connect configurations for iSCSI.

Procedures for getting started

Outlines essential steps for initial storage system setup and configuration.

Setting up a controller pair using the OCP

Guides on initial setup using the Operator Control Panel, including WWN entry.

EVA6400;8400 operation

Best practices

Provides guidance on managing and configuring the storage system effectively.

Failback preference setting for HSV controllers

Explains failback behavior and supported settings for HSV controllers.

Storage system shutdown and startup

Details procedures for safely shutting down and starting the storage system.

Using the OCP

Shutting down the system

Describes methods for powering off the storage system using the OCP.

Configuring application servers

Installing Fibre Channel adapters

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

Adding hosts

Details the process of adding hosts and their FCAs using HP P6000 Command View.

Creating and presenting virtual disks

Explains how to create and present virtual disks to host servers.

Verifying virtual disk access from the host

Customer replaceable units

Customer self repair (CSR)

Replacing the failed component

Error messages

Controller fault management

Using HP P6000 Command View

Single Path Implementation

Installation requirements

VMware configuration

Failure scenarios