HP P6000

HP P6000 Command View User Guide
Abstract
This document describes how to use HP P6000 Command View (formerly HP Command View EVA) to manage HP Enterprise
Virtual Array models. It also describes how to use HP P6000 Performance Data Collector (formerly HP Command View EVAPerf)
to monitor array performance. This document is intended for HP P6000 Command View software and HP P6000 Performance
Data Collector users and administrators.
HP Part Number: T5494-96527
Published: February 2012
Edition: 14

HP P6000 Specifications

General

RAID Levels Supported	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Hard Drive Form Factor	2.5", 3.5"
Drive Types Supported	SAS, SSD, SATA
Redundancy	Redundant power supplies
Host Connectivity	Fibre Channel, iSCSI
Operating Temperature	10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Summary

Overview of HP P6000 Command View

Prerequisites for Installation

Lists the necessary requirements for installing HP P6000 Command View software.

HP P6000 Command View Features

Outlines the capabilities and functions provided by HP P6000 Command View.

Server-based and Array-based Management Modes

Explains the two primary management modes for HP P6000 Command View.

Managing Security and Passwords

HP P6000 Command View Security Groups

Password Protection for Storage Systems

Licensing HP P6000 EVA Storage Systems

License Types and License Keys

Lists the different types of licenses (LTUs) available for HP P6000/EVA systems.

Adding and Importing Licenses

Provisioning Storage

Disk Groups

Redundancy (Vraid) Levels

Virtual Disks

Monitoring Array Performance with HP P6000 Performance Data Collector

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

How to use the CLI to display array performance data and specify output.

Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Troubleshooting HP P6000 Command View

Optimizing Performance and Restarting Services

Tips to improve performance and steps to restart the Command View service.

Common Error Messages and Connection Issues

Troubleshooting UI errors, failed communication paths, and iSCSI link issues.

Resolving Array and Disk Issues

Troubleshooting Access and Version Inconsistencies