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- HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 1
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade assessment Part number: 5697-8185 First edition: June 2009 - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - 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 EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 3
1 as a guide for assessing your system. Answer the questions to determine how the upgrade will affect your host configurations, SAN infrastructure, storage system configuration, and data center physical requirements. NOTE: The EVA4400 has a single 2U controller enclosure per array. The EVA6400/8400 - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 4
third party racks being used? Disk enclosures How many disk enclosures can be reused? Cables How many new disk enclosures are required? How many I/O modules need to be replaced? Are the existing cables long enough to be reused? How many new cables are required? HBAs and HBA drivers See Table - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 5
systems (and versions) are currently used? Are these operating systems supported by the EVA6400/8400? Will these operating systems need to be upgraded? Management nl ? Who will do this testing? Response/Comments HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade assessment 5 - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 6
the storage system and enter it in Table 2. Compare this against the supported HBA information in the appropriate connectivity release notes to determine if it will be necessary to replace the HBA and/or driver. Table 2 HBA and driver information HBA information Model: Firmware: Driver: Supported - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 7
is available on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Under Storage, click Storage software, and then under Storage Device Management Software, select HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software. HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade assessment 7 - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 8
HP Command View EVA (required) 9.0 or later Locating version information1 1. Open HP Command View EVA. 2. In the Session pane, click Help. The HP Command View EVA nl Online Help window opens. The version displays on the right side of the window. HP Replication Solutions Manager (if installed - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 9
all I/O paths to the storage system nl virtual disks. Customer performs following the upgrade1 1This service can be performed by HP for an additional fee. For more information, contact your HP service representative. HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade assessment 9 - HP EVA6400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 10
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HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual
Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade
assessment
Part number: 5697-8185
First edition: June 2009