HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router rel - Page 3

Version: 1.0 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. Product models The following models 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. The following equipment is required to configure the MPX200 Multifunction Router: • B-series or C-series FC switch • Optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers: • FC ports, 8 Gb/s short range SFP (AJ718A) • FC ports, 4 Gb/s short range SFP (A744B) • 10 GbE ports, short range SFP+ (455883-B21) • Optical FC cables • Cat5e or Cat6 GbE Ethernet network cables Product support The MPX200 Multifunction Router supports the following products: • All standard GbE NICs/ASICs supported by HP for Linux, Microsoft Windows, and VMware • All standard GbE NICs supported by Apple and Sun Microsystems • QLogic iSCSI host bus adapter (HBA) QLA4052c, QLA4062c, and QMH4062C • Microsoft Windows 2003 iSCSI Initiator 2.08, 2.07 MPX200 Multifunction Router release notes 3