HP 6100 HP 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide (5697-0733, Marc - Page 22
Procedures for getting started, Gathering information, Host information
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Procedures for getting started Step Responsibility 1. Gather information and identify all related storage documentation. Customer 2. Contact an authorized service representative for hardware configuration information. Customer 3. Enter the World Wide Name (WWN) into the OCP. HP Service Engineer 4. Configure HP Command View EVA. HP Service Engineer 5. Prepare the hosts. Customer 6. Configure the system through HP Command View EVA. HP Service Engineer 7. Make virtual disks available to their hosts. See the storage system software documentation for each host's operating system. HP Service Engineer Gathering information The following items should be available when installing and configuring an Enterprise Virtual Array. They provide information necessary to set up the storage system successfully. • HP 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array World Wide Name label, which is shipped with the system • HP 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array Read Me First • HP 4x00/6x00/8x00 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes • The latest HP Command View EVA software (Check the HP Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference for controller software and HP Command View EVA compatibility.) Locate these items and keep them handy. You will need them for the procedures in this manual. Host information Make a list of information for each host computer that will be accessing the storage system. You will need the following information for each host: • The LAN name of the host • A list of World Wide Names of the FC adapters, also called host bus adapters, through which the host will connect to the fabric that provides access to the storage system, or to the storage system directly if using direct connect. • Operating system type • Available LUN numbers Setting up a controller pair using the OCP NOTE: This procedure should be performed by an HP authorized service representative. Two pieces of data must be entered during initial setup using the controller OCP: • World Wide Name (WWN) - Required to complete setup. This procedure should be performed by an HP authorized service representative. • Storage system password - Optional. A password provides security allowing only specific instances of HP Command View EVA to access the storage system. 22 Enterprise Virtual Array startup
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