Contents
1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview
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MPX200 features
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MPX200 configuration options for EVA
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MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000
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Planning the MPX200 installation
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Total number of initiators
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Number of paths required per initiator
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Use of iSNS
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Use of iSCSI ports
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Balancing the load
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10-GbE initiators
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CHAP security
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2 Installing the MPX200
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MPX200 components
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3 Managing the MPX200 using HP Command View EVA
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Setting up the MPX200 management port
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Fibre Channel zoning
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Open zoning
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Fibre Channel switch-based zoning
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HP Command View EVA discovery
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Setting up the iSCSI IP ports
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Setting the date and time on the MPX200
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Code load
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Shutting down and restarting the MPX200
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Saving or restoring the MPX200 configuration
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Locating the MPX200
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Removing an iSCSI controller
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4 Managing the MPX200 for XP 24000/20000
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Setting up the MPX200 management port
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Set up the iSCSI ports
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Fibre Channel zoning
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LUN management
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5 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines
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iSCSI rules and supported maximums
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EVA storage system rules and guidelines
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HP Command View EVA management rules and guidelines
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EVA storage system software
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Features supported for iSCSI hosts
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Features not supported for iSCSI hosts
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MPX200 Multifunction Router User Guide
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