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• HP StorageWorks XP series • HP StorageWorks MSA 1000 and MSA 1500 with firmware version 7.0 or later. Prerequisites Multiple-path support In a multipath environment, a Windows system with EVA storage requires the installation of multipathing software on each host system to achieve high-availability, multipath capability. For more information about multipath options, see the HP multipath website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html Single-path support Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 32-bit and 64-bit servers require a single Fibre Channel adapter (FCA) to support single-path mode. NOTE: Do not use single-path mode in mission-critical environments. VCS 3.028 to VCS 4.100 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. IMPORTANT: In order for your system to recognize the EVA3000/5000 A/A storage array with VCS 4.100, you must run Smart Component sacd.exe to install the required driver. You can download the executable file from the HP web site: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescri ption.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=co-37579-2&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=321347 After you download the Smart Component, execute sacd.exe, and then follow the steps in the HP setup wizard. EVA storage system These release notes contain the latest product information for operating the EVA3000/5000 on a Windows system. Compatibility/interoperability This release provides full support for all previous EVA controller software used in an existing SAN configuration. 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 10

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Prerequisites
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