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Figure 63 P6500 iSCSI/FCoE connections

3. DCB Ethernet/FCoE switches1. Blade servers with converged network

adapters

4. Ethernet network2. Pass-through or FIP snooping DCB

switches

74 Cabling the P6300/P6500 EVA

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Table of Contents3
Reviewing and Confirming Your Plans5
Overview5
Prerequisites5
Plan Your Storage Configuration5
General IP-SAN Recommendations6
Recommended Switch Infrastructure for an IP-SAN7
Network Latency9
Network Bandwidth9
Total Number of Iscsi and Iscsi/Fcoe Initiators11
Number of Paths Required Per Initiator12
Using Internet Storage Name Service (Isns)13
Using Iscsi Ports13
Security13
System and Performance Expectations17
RAID Levels17
HP P6000 Command View Implementation18
Preparing Your Site19
Overview19
Provide Adequate Structural Support for the Floor19
Provide Adequate Clearance Space and Ventilation19
Provide Adequate and Redundant Sources of Power19
Remove Product from Packaging19
Installing Components21
Overview21
Rack Installation Best Practices21
Attach the Brackets for a Longer Chassis22
Attach the Rails24
Install the Enclosures25
Installing the Disk Drives into the Drive Bays27
Connecting Cables and Power Cords29
Overview29
Cabling Best Practices29
Connecting Cables29
Connecting the Array to the Disk Enclosures29
Connecting the Array to Servers and Switches30
Labeling Cables Using Labeling Kit30
Connecting the Power Cords30
Turning on Power31
Power on the Devices31
Power on Best Practices31
Power on Procedure31
Verify the Operating Status of the Controller Enclosures31
Verify the Operating Status of the Disk Enclosures32
Verify the Operating Status of the Fibre Channel Switches and Adapters33
Installing Fibre Channel Drivers33
Managing the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Module Using HP P6000 Command View34
Configuring the Iscsi and Iscsi/Fcoe Module Management Ports34
Fibre Channel Zoning37
HP P6000 Command View Discovery38
Configuring the Iscsi IP Ports43
Setting the Time on the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Modules43
Upgrading the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Module Firmware44
Restarting the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Module45
Saving or Restoring the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Module Configuration45
Locating the Iscsi or Iscsi/Fcoe Modules46
Connecting to the Management Module48
Overview48
Connecting through a Public Network48
Connecting through a Private Network49
Accessing HP P6000 Command View on the Management Module50
Changing the Host Port Default Operating Mode50
Accessing the HP P6000 WOCP through HP P6000 Command View51
Configuring Servers Using HP P6000 Smartstart52
Configuring Management Servers Using HP P6000 Smartstart52
Configuring Application Servers Using HP P6000 Smartstart52
Configuring Application Servers Manually52
Using and Monitoring Your Storage52
Controller Software Recovery52
Installing HP Insight Remote Support Software52
Support and Other Resources54
Contacting HP54
HP Technical Support54
Subscription Service54
Documentation Feedback54
Related Information54
Documents54
Websites54
Typographic Conventions55
Customer Self Repair56
Rack Stability56
Location of WWN and Serial Number56
A Cabling the P6300/P6500 EVA58
Overview58
Connecting P6300 EVA Controllers to the Disk Enclosures (2C6D)58
Connecting P6500 EVA Controllers to the Disk Enclosures (2C6D)63
Connecting the P6300/P6500 EVA to Servers and Switches67
Fibre Channel67
Iscsi and Iscsi/Fcoe70

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