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- HP EVA8400 | 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 EVA8400 | 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 EVA8400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 3
to an EVA6400/8400. • You must perform this assessment on any host connected to the storage system you are considering upgrading. • Use this upgrade procedure when upgrading to HSV400/HSV450 controllers. All upgraded controllers must have XCS 09501100 or later installed. Review supported host - HP EVA8400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 4
new cables are required? HBAs and HBA drivers See Table 2 on page 6. Clustering software Are the hosts connected to the EVAs currently clustered? What clustering software is used? Is this software supported by the EVA6400/8400? Will this software need to be upgraded? SAN switches and firmware - HP EVA8400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 5
is required? Electrical power Will the data center's current power capabilities be sufficient disks/LUNs/volumes? Who will do the backup? After the upgrade, what testing needs to be done? Who will do this testing? Response/Comments HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 - HP EVA8400 | 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 EVA8400 | 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 EVA8400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade - Page 8
The version of HP Replication Solutions Manager server is nl displayed. 1. Open Windows control panel. 1.5.0_04 supported by XCS 09501100 or later, see the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) for HP Storage Products website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP - HP EVA8400 | 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 EVA8400 | 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