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HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide Part number: 5697-7284 First edition: February 2008 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 3
18 HP Storage Essentials Software 18 3 Frequently asked questions 19 4 Best practices 23 Planning best practices 23 SAN management best practices 23 Installation and configuration best practices 24 Ongoing best practices 24 Index 25 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 3 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 4
Tables 1 Document conventions 6 2 EVA4400 hardware documentation 10 3 EVA management software documentation 11 4 EVA replication software documentation 12 4 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 5
after the initial installation and configuration of your HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4400). It include information about: • The documentation set • Supported software applications that can be incorporated into your environment • Best practices that you will want to address - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 6
clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 7
• http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to [email protected]. All submissions become the property of HP. 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 7 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 8
8 About this guide - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 9
Installing and maintaining your EVA4400 in a configuration that is supported by HP is an essential part of ensuring the stability of your array. To confirm support for your configuration, verify that your software, hardware, and driver versions are listed in the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 10
Virtual Array installation guide HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array user guide HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array license key installation instructions HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes For information about • SAN architecture and design • Supported - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 11
software suite (HP Command View EVA, HP Command View EVAPerf, HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU), Storage Management Initiative Specification for Enterprise Virtual Array (SMI-S EVA), including upgrades and removal • SMI-S configuration (post-installation) • Troubleshooting • • HP - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 12
and preparation • Installation instructions for server and host agent software • HP Replication Solutions Manager features and access • Configuring HP Replication Solutions Manager • Management tasks and best practices • Working with operating systems • Troubleshooting replication problems • Syntax - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 13
EVA4400 and its storage • Configure application servers to access EVA4400 storage • Provision additional storage to already-configured servers For additional information, see the HP SmartStart EVA user guide (shipped with the EVA). 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 13 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 14
, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array license key installation instructions, available on the HP Manuals website:http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. For additional information, see the HP Command View EVA website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/ products/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 15
see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array license key installation instructions, available on the HP Manuals website:http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA HP Business Copy EVA is the local replication component of the Enterprise Virtual Array controller software - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 16
Foundation Pack or the HP SIM website at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim. Web Based Enterprise Services (WEBES) WEBES is a tool suite aimed at preventing or reducing system downtime. It is supplied to customers with a valid support contract on their equipment. WEBES software is used for hardware - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 17
a compelling price/performance ratio. Features and benefits: • Designed for the most demanding 24x7 environments • Delivers backup/recovery innovation, performance, and functionality for a low cost 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 17 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 18
existing backup software strategy by delivering application integrated data recovery. In Windows 2003 environments, Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) AppRM deployment supports Microsoft-compliant quick recovery using the VSS framework for Exchange and Microsoft SQL with HP EVA disk arrays. If - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 19
of all licenses. HP Command View EVA displays the current license status of an array. If a license is installed correctly, the status for a particular feature displays as "Valid". If the license is temporary, the expiration date is displayed. 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 19 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 20
on media not associated with the array. Configuration file backups aid in diagnosing any EVA issues that occur, and is usually requested when an escalation to HP services results. HP Command View EVA includes HP Storage System Scripting Utility software (SSSU), a powerful scripting utility. You - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 21
information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide. You can download the latest edition from the following website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. Click Disk Storage Systems under Storage, and then select your EVA model. 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 21 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 22
22 Frequently asked questions - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 23
issues and updates. • Confirm that the hardware and software components you plan to use are supported for use with the EVA4400. Before installing your EVA4400 and before making any configuration changes, check the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array , reference, troubleshooting purposes, and - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 24
in the sequence listed in the installation guide. Several installation and configuration steps include dependencies. Difficulties encountered by not following the directions in the guide may result in lost time and lost revenue while troubleshooting the issues. • When handling hard drives, follow - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 25
Manager overview, 16 website, 16 HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) overview, 16 website, 16 I Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) overview, 17 website, 17 L locating documentation, 10 login information, 9 M maintenance hardware, 24 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide 25 - HP 4400 | HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide (5 - Page 26
Software, 18 HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager, 16 HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), 16 Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE), 17 Web Based Enterprise Services
HP StorageWorks
4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started
guide
Part number: 5697–7284
First edition: February 2008