HP XP20000/XP24000 HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router User Guide (569 - Page 54
EVA storage system rules and guidelines, HP Command View EVA management rules and guidelines
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Table 4 Supported MPX200 iSCSI maximums Description Maximum per MPX200 solution1 Hardware EVA and/or XP24000/20000 storage systems 4 total (any combination) MPX200 One chassis with up to 2 blades MPX200 iSCSI port connections See "Planning the MPX200 installation" on page 24. Configuration parameter Total number of iSCSI initiators 300 per chassis for 1 GbE (1 or 2 blades) 600 per chassis for 10 GbE (1 or 2 blades) Total number of iSCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) 4,096 per chassis, 1,024 per EVA or XP iSCSI connections, 1 GbE 1,024 per blade, 2,048 per chassis iSCSI connections, 10 GbE 2,048 per blade, 4,096 per chassis 1For mixed-blade chassis configurations that include one 1-GbE blade and one 10-GbE blade, the maximums supported are the 1-GbE blade values. EVA storage system rules and guidelines The MPX200 is supported with the following EVA storage systems: • EVA4400/4400 with embedded switch • EVA4000/4100/6000/6100/8000/8100 • EVA6400/8400 All MPX200 configurations must follow these EVA connectivity rules: • All MPX200 Fibre Channel connections are supported for fabric-connect or direct-connect configurations. • Each EVA storage system can connect to a maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades). • Each EVA controller host port can connect to a maximum of two MPX200 Fibre Channel ports. • A maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades) can be zoned with up to four EVA storage systems. • An EVA storage system can present LUNs to iSCSI initiators and Fibre Channel hosts concurrently. HP Command View EVA management rules and guidelines The HP Command View EVA implementation for the MPX200 supports management of up to four EVA storage systems concurrently, and provides the equivalent functionality for both iSCSI and Fibre Channel connected servers. All MPX200 management functions are integrated in HP Command View EVA. IMPORTANT: The MPX200 requires a specific controlled release of HP Command View EVA. For more information and to receive the supported HP Command View EVA version, contact your HP service representative. 54 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines