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NOTE: You must have VCS 3.028 installed before upgrading to VCS 4.00x or later. HP recommends that you do a full system backup before an HP service representative performs the migrating procedure. Prerequisites Multiple-path support VMware operating software includes multipath support. No additional software is required to achieve high-availability, multipath capability. For detailed VMware multipathing information, see the description of the vmkmultipath command in the ESX server administrator's guide. NOTE: Secure Path and other MPIO software are not supported with VMware. For more information about multipath options, see the HP multipath website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html VCS 3.028 to VCS 4.00x migration The Active/Active failover feature in VCS 4.00x impacts host configurations. Contact your HP service representative to configure your system and perform the migration procedure. Compatibility/interoperability This release provides full support for all previous EVA controller software used in an existing SAN configuration. Host type for VMware To ensure smooth system operation with VCS 4.00x or later, set the host type to VMware. See the VMware connectivity for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array installation and reference guide for more information. Switch support This release supports the Fibre Channel (FC) switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available for download on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Under storage, click Storage Networking, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP StorageWorks SAN Solutions. NOTE: HP recommends that you not mix switch firmware versions in your storage area network (SAN). It is a best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN. HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 4.1A for VMware release notes 5

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NOTE:
You must have VCS 3.028 installed before upgrading to VCS 4.00x or later. HP recommends that
you do a full system backup before an HP service representative performs the migrating procedure.
Prerequisites
Multiple-path support
VMware operating software includes multipath support. No additional software is required to achieve
high-availability, multipath capability.
For detailed VMware multipathing information, see the description of the
vmkmultipath
command in
the
ESX server administrator’s guide
.
NOTE:
Secure Path and other MPIO software are not supported with VMware.
For more information about multipath options, see the HP multipath website:
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Compatibility/interoperability
This release provides full support for all previous EVA controller software used in an existing SAN
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Host type for VMware
To ensure smooth system operation with VCS 4.00x or later, set the host type to
VMware
. See the
VMware connectivity for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array installation and reference guide
for
more information.
Switch support
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HP StorageWorks
SAN design reference guide
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Storage Networking
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HP StorageWorks SAN
under
HP StorageWorks
SAN Solutions
.
NOTE:
HP recommends that you
not
mix switch
fi
rmware versions in your storage area network (SAN). It is a
best practice to uniformly upgrade all switches in the SAN.
HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array connectivity 4.1A for VMware release notes
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