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HP P6300 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

HP P6300 Enterprise Virtual Array
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HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array
Installation Guide
Abstract
The P6300 EVA is customer self installable. However, you may purchase installation service by an HP-authorized service
provider if preferred. The P6500 EVA requires installation service by an HP-authorized service provider. For more information,
contact HP technical support in North America at 1-800-474-6836. Outside North America, call HP technical support at the
nearest location. Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support.
To assist you in installing the P6300/P6500 EVAs, videos of the procedures have been produced. Go to the Services Media
Library website: http://www.hp.com/go/sml and navigate to your product to view these videos.
*5697-8091*
HP Part Number: 5697-8091
Published: May 2011
Edition: 1
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HP P6300 Enterprise Virtual Array Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelP6300 Enterprise Virtual Array
CategoryNetwork Storage Server
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Abstract

Reviewing and Confirming Your Plans

Prerequisites

Requirements for installing and using the storage system, including network and hardware.

Plan Your Storage Configuration

Key considerations for designing the EVA storage layout, capacity, and performance.

General IP-SAN Recommendations

Best practices for setting up a high-performance IP storage network for optimal operation.

Network Latency

Factors affecting network speed and recommendations to minimize latency.

RAID Levels

HP's Vraid implementation and their characteristics for data redundancy and performance.

Preparing Your Site

Provide Adequate Structural Support for the Floor

Ensuring the rack and floor can safely support the equipment's weight and stability.

Provide Adequate Clearance Space and Ventilation

Guidelines for airflow and access around the equipment for proper operation.

Provide Adequate and Redundant Sources of Power

Ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply to the storage system.

Remove Product from Packaging

Steps for safely unpacking the storage system components upon arrival.

Installing Components

Rack Installation Best Practices

Guidelines for safely and efficiently mounting equipment into a server rack.

Attach the Rails

Detailed steps for installing rack mounting rails for enclosures.

Install the Enclosures

Procedures for mounting controller and disk enclosures into the rack.

Installing the Disk Drives into the Drive Bays

Instructions for inserting disk drives into the enclosures in the correct sequence.

Connecting Cables and Power Cords

Cabling Best Practices

Recommendations for organized, reliable, and maintainable cable management.

Connecting the Array to the Disk Enclosures

Steps to physically connect controllers to disk enclosures for data transfer.

Connecting the Array to Servers and Switches

Steps to connect controllers to the SAN network for host access.

Connecting the Power Cords

Procedure for safely connecting power to the storage system components.

Turning on Power

Power on Best Practices

Recommendations before powering up the storage system for the first time.

Verify the Operating Status of the Controller Enclosures

Checking controller LEDs to confirm proper operation after power-on.

Verify the Operating Status of the Disk Enclosures

Checking disk enclosure LEDs for operational status after power-on.

Installing Fibre Channel Drivers

Steps to install necessary drivers for Fibre Channel connectivity.

Managing the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE Module using HP P6000 Command View

Configuring the iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE Module Management Ports

Setting up network connectivity and IP addresses for management ports.

HP P6000 Command View Discovery

Process of finding and adding storage devices within the Command View interface.

Configuring the iSCSI IP Ports

Assigning IP addresses to iSCSI data ports for network communication.

Upgrading the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE Module Firmware

Procedure to update the operating software for the iSCSI/FCoE modules.

Restarting the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE Module

How to reboot the management modules for maintenance or troubleshooting.

Connecting to the Management Module

Connecting Through a Public Network

Steps to establish management connectivity via a public network.

Connecting Through a Private Network

Steps to establish management connectivity via a private network.

Changing the Host Port Default Operating Mode

Modifying port settings for direct server connections instead of fabric mode.

Configuring Servers Using HP P6000 SmartStart

Configuring Management Servers using HP P6000 SmartStart

Using SmartStart to set up management servers for array configuration.

Configuring Application Servers using HP P6000 SmartStart

Using SmartStart to configure application servers (hosts) for storage access.

Using and Monitoring Your Storage

Basic steps for utilizing and checking the status of the installed storage.

Support and Other Resources

HP Technical Support

Information on how to contact HP for technical assistance and troubleshooting.

Rack Stability

Safety guidelines to prevent rack tipping and ensure equipment stability.

Location of WWN and Serial Number

Where to find crucial identification details for service and support.

Cabling the P6300/P6500 EVA

Connecting P6300 EVA Controllers to the Disk Enclosures (2C6D)

Detailed cabling instructions for connecting P6300 EVA controllers to disk enclosures.

Connecting P6500 EVA Controllers to the Disk Enclosures (2C6D)

Detailed cabling instructions for connecting P6500 EVA controllers to disk enclosures.

Fibre Channel Cabling to Servers and Switches

Cabling instructions for Fibre Channel connections between EVA and network devices.

iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE Cabling to Servers and Switches

Cabling instructions for iSCSI/FCoE connections to servers and switches.

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