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HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (XCS 09501200) This document applies to the HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array, HP StorageWorks 6400 Enterprise Virtual Array, and HP StorageWorks 8400 Enterprise Virtual Array. Part number: 5697-0013 First edition: May 2009 - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 2
Legal and notice information © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 3
software support. HP Command View EVA 9.0 and 9.0.1 (both server-based management and array-based management) are supported with XCS 09501100 and 09501200. The array-based management version is only supported on the EVA4400, and is installed on the management module in the controller enclosure - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 4
fractures has increased to 28. Use the HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility ADD MULTISNAP or SET MULTIMIRROR commands to perform these tasks. • Management module firmware support. The latest version of firmware, 0001.2010, is supported with XCS 09501100 and 09501200. The management - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 5
information about operating system specifications and supported configurations, see the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock . You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access. HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (XCS 09501200 - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 6
is not supported on Windows Server 2008 systems). You can use HP Command View EVA to configure, manage, and monitor the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) storage system. NOTE: For the EVA4400, HP Command View EVA 9.0 is preinstalled on the controller enclosure management module. You can - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 7
HP SmartStart EVA Storage will install Windows MPIO DSM, which enables you to provision storage from the array; and DSM Manager, which enables you to change the default settings of MPIO DSM. SAN support The HSV300 controller in the EVA4400 supports 1/2/4 Gb Fibre Channel communication, but requires - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 8
sizing To configure an EVA for the intended disk model(s) and host I/O workoads, please contact your HP account support representative for consulting services and instructions. For additional information on performance and solutions, see the following HP websites: • http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 9
workaround: 1. Stop the HP Command View EVA service. 2. Rename the \Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Sanworks\Element Manager for StorageWorks HSV\cache\[EVA WWN] directory to ...\[EVA WWN]_OLD. 3. Start the HP Command View EVA service. HP Command View EVA will retrieve the controller log events that - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 10
the place. Powering off storage system components Individual EVA storage array components should not be powered off during normal operation. Before powering off any storage system component, contact your HP-authorized service representative for assistance. Controller port becomes unresponsive after - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 11
Microsoft Windows 2003 and has Emulex 8 Gb/s HBAs installed, HP Command View EVA 8.x may not display any arrays. To resolve this issue, you must install a Microsoft hotfix. Go to the following link for details and the hotfix download: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945119 The title of the issue on - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 12
connections can drop following an array controller resynchronization or when an event impacts the fabric, such as rebooting or adding a switch. To manage the port limitation: • For all hosts, zone by HBA as defined in the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide. • Limit affected switches to only - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 13
The EVA6400/8400 might not correctly negotiate to 4 Gb/s when connected to an HP M- EVA virtual disk is temporarily lost, the Logical Disk Manager (LDM) will erroneously show a failed dynamic volume. For more information, see the following issue on the Microsoft knowledge base website: http://support - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 14
use HP SmartStart EVA Storage to install HP Command View EVA on your Windows 2003 management server, MPIO DSM version 3.00.00 and DSM Manager are installed automatically. If you are running a different version of Windows, DSM Manager and MPIO DSM are available for download on the HP Download drivers - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 15
this problem occurs, follow these steps: 1. Close the HP MPIO DSM Manager GUI. 2. Close Disk Management. 3. Stop and restart the Virtual Disk services. 4. Open Disk Management, and then rescan or Diskpart rescan to enumerate the LUNs. If these steps are not successful, reboot the server. Controller - HP StorageWorks EVA4400 | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes - Page 16
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HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual
Array release notes (XCS 09501200)
This document applies to the HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array, HP StorageWorks 6400 Enterprise
Virtual Array, and HP StorageWorks 8400 Enterprise Virtual Array.
Part number: 5697-0013
First edition: May 2009