Contents
1 Enterprise Virtual Array description
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Features
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Ease of management
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Data availability
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Performance
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Scalability
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Operating system support
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HP Insight Remote Support software
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Storage system components
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HP Command View EVA
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Controller software
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XCS features and functionality
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Optional software licensing
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Hardware
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Physical layout of the storage system
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2 Enterprise Virtual Array startup
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EVA8000/8100 storage system connections
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EVA6000/6100 storage system connections
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EVA4000/4100 storage system connections
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Direct connect
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iSCSI connection configurations
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Fabric connect iSCSI
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Direct connect iSCSI
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Procedures for getting started
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Gathering information
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Host information
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Setting up a controller pair using the OCP
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Entering the WWN
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Entering the WWN checksum
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Entering the storage system password
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Installing HP Command View EVA
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Installing optional EVA software licenses
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3 Enterprise Virtual Array hardware components
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Fibre Channel drive enclosures
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Enclosure layout
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I/O modules
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I/O module status indicators
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Fiber Optic Fibre Channel cables
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Copper Fibre Channel cables
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Fibre Channel disk drives
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Disk drive status indicators
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Disk drive status displays
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Disk drive blank
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Power supplies and blowers
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Power supplies
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Blowers
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Drive enclosure EMU
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