HP Brocade 8/12c HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router Release Notes (56 - Page 3

Version: 3.0 Description The HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) family of Fibre Channel (FC) storage systems is supported for integrated iSCSI connectivity using the MPX200 Multifunction Router. The MPX200 hardware is integrated with up to four EVA storage systems and HP StorageWorks Command View EVA to deliver multiprotocol capabilities. This provides both iSCSI and FC-attached servers access to block storage through an FC and Ethernet IP network simultaneously. The MPX200 supports multiple functions including iSCSI, FCIP, and online or offline data migration. FCIP and data migration are license-enabled features. See Product models. The MPX200 functions are supported separately or simultaneously as follows: • iSCSI only • FCIP only (license required) • Data migration only (license required) • iSCSI and FCIP (license required) • iSCSI and data migration (license required) For more information about MPX200 simultaneous operation, see the MPX200 Multifunction Router User Guide. For more information on data migration, see the HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router Data Migration Solution Guide. Product models The following models and licensed features of the MPX200 Multifunction Router are available: • HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router 1 GbE base chassis (AP771A)-Order with an EVA storage system or to upgrade existing EVA storage systems. This option includes one MPX200 chassis, one 1-GbE blade, and the components required for installation in an EVA cabinet. • HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router 1 GbE upgrade blade (AP772A)-Order with an AP771A connectivity option and an EVA storage system with iSCSI connectivity to provide highavailability multipath connectivity or to upgrade existing EVA storage systems for multipathing. This option includes a redundant 1 GbE blade for customers who require high availability. • HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router 10 - 1 GbE base chassis (AP773A)-Order with an EVA storage system or to upgrade existing EVA storage systems. This option includes one MPX200 chassis, a single 10 - 1 GbE blade, and the components required for installation in an EVA cabinet. • HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router 10 - 1 GbE upgrade blade (AP774A)-Order with the AP773A connectivity option and an EVA storage system with iSCSI connectivity to provide high-availability multipath connectivity or to upgrade existing EVA storage systems for multipathing. This option includes a redundant 10 - 1 GbE blade for customers who require high availability. • HP Storage Works MPX200 Half Chassis FCIP License (TA766A)-Includes the license to enable FCIP functionality in one out of two bays (slots) in an MPX200 Chassis • HP Storage Works MPX200 Full Chassis FCIP License (TA767A)-Includes the license to enable FCIP functionality for both bays (slots) in an MPX200 Chassis MPX200 Multifunction Router Release Notes 3