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General| Category | Storage |
|---|---|
| Management Software | HP Command View EVA |
| Model | 6400/8400 |
| Type | Enterprise Virtual Array |
| Storage Capacity | 8400: Up to 240 TB, 6400: Up to 96 TB |
| Drive Types Supported | SATA |
| Number of Drives | Up to 240 |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA |
| Host Interface | Fibre Channel |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Cache Memory | Up to 8 GB per controller pair |
| Redundancy | Redundant controllers, power supplies, and fans |
| Management Interface | EVA Command View |
| Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, VMware, HP-UX |
Describes the features and options of the MPX200 Multifunction Router, including chassis and blades.
Explains how to configure an EVA storage system for simultaneous iSCSI and FC host connectivity.
Provides instructions and diagrams for rack mounting the MPX200 components.
Explains the importance of zoning requirements for fabric-connected MPX200 devices.
Instructions on setting IP addresses for each iSCSI IP port on the MPX200.
Details iSCSI rules, supported maximums for blades, and chassis.
Provides general iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines for various operating systems.
Provides instructions on how to set up the iSCSI initiator.
Details on installing the iSCSI initiator for Windows Server.
Explains Microsoft MPIO support for redundant paths and load balancing.
Instructions for configuring the iSCSI initiator using the built-in GUI or open-iscsi.
Instructions for setting up the software iSCSI Initiator in ESX server.
Details on configuring VMkernel TCP/IP networking for iSCSI support.
Explains how to configure multipath with Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator.
Details on Microsoft MPIO load-balance policies for iSCSI.
Explains MPIO load-balancing policies like Failover Only and Round-robin.
Procedure to install the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and MPIO.
Instructions on how to add HBA port targets to the QLogic iSCSI initiator.
Procedure to present LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator.
Details on iSCSI Failover clustering support for MPX200 with Microsoft Cluster Server.
Explains CHAP as an authentication protocol for secure iSCSI login.
Lists settings for enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery and normal sessions.
Procedure to enable CHAP for MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entries via CLI.
Steps to enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.
Instructions to enable CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator by editing iscsid.conf.
Lists settings for enabling single-direction CHAP (discovery) and bi-directional CHAP (normal).
Lists settings for bi-directional CHAP (discovery) and single-direction CHAP (normal).
Lists settings for bi-directional CHAP during both discovery and normal sessions.
Overview of the MPX200 Multifunction Router with FCIP license for FC SAN extension.
Illustrates a high-availability FCIP configuration using redundant IP networks.
Discusses the impact of FCIP on existing iSCSI configurations.
Addresses performance considerations when mixing iSCSI and FCIP on the same blade.
Describes various HP Continuous Access EVA 3-site configurations.
Defines configuration rules for using the MPX200 Multifunction Router.
Lists general rules for MPX200 configurations, including gateways and IP networks.
Provides rules for using HP Continuous Access EVA storage systems with FCIP.
Discusses performance tuning for MPX200 with considerations like distance and bandwidth.
Optimizes MPX200 FCIP performance through proper TCP window configuration.
How to modify window size and scaling factor based on WAN RTT and link speed.
Provides TCP window scaling factor and window size settings for WAN environments.
Step-by-step guide to configuring an FCIP route, starting with system requirements.
Lists required hardware and software for local and remote FCIP sites.
Steps to set initial MPX200 configuration parameters for the management port.
Details on installing FCIP license and configuring FCIP routes using the CLI.
Procedure to add the FCIP license for each MPX200 blade.
Identifies critical parameters for optimal MPX200 FCIP performance.
Instructions for configuring FCIP route information using the CLI.
Commands to configure FC switch settings for B-series and C-series switches.
Procedures to verify FCIP link connectivity and firmware version.
Highlights features of HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services.
Describes the features of the Data Migration Service, including offline-only operation.
Explains scheduling options for data migration jobs to optimize bandwidth.
Provides maximum flexibility for data migration scheduling with priority-based options.
Explains the use of job groups to associate data migration jobs for better management.
Details how DMS classifies storage array controllers and attributes.
Explains how DMS manages data migration processes and job scheduling.
Lists attributes to configure for a data migration job: Source/Destination LUN, Job groups, Scheduling, I/O size.
Provides CLI commands to alter the state of migration jobs (stop, start, pause, resume).
Guide to DMS usage, covering configurations, best practices, and setup.
Provides recommendations for DMS usage, including migration considerations.
Highlights understanding pre- and post-migration processes for successful migration.
Steps to consider before performing data movement, including assessment and planning.
Considerations after data movement, including validation, audit, and signoff.
Recommendations for maximizing performance in HA configurations.
Guidelines for selecting DMS options for optimum performance and bandwidth usage.
Instructions for installing the mpx Manager application for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
General steps for performing data migration.
Steps to perform data migration: plan, zone, present LUNs, migrate data, update multipathing.
Provides GUI and CLI interfaces to view and edit array properties, including bandwidth.
Steps to create a data migration job group in the mpx Manager GUI.
Procedure to create a data migration job group using the CLI.
Helps simplify configuration and scheduling of individual and batch data migration jobs.
Steps to start the data migration wizard by connecting to the MPX200.
Details on assigning and presenting data LUNs for migration using EVA iSCSI.
How to view data migration job status using mpx Manager GUI or CLI.
Allows viewing job details and controlling actions like pausing or stopping jobs.
Helps configure verification jobs to compare data residing on two LUNs.
How to view data migration license usage from the mpx Manager GUI or CLI.
Information on using the CLI for data migration services.
Lists DMS commands used in the CLI with cross-references.
Procedures for assigning source and destination LUNs to MPX200 for data migration.
Recommendations for improving performance and minimizing downtime during migration.
Recommendations to improve performance and minimize downtime during data migration.
Indicates chassis diagnostics via chassis LEDs shown in Figure 112.
Using HP Command View EVA to display iSCSI controller properties.
Provides solutions for common issues encountered with HP Command View EVA.
Table listing common issues and their corresponding solutions in HP Command View EVA.
Information on how to contact HP for technical support and other resources.
Explains the MPX200 CLI command syntax format, keywords, and conventions.
Lists and describes MPX200 CLI commands alphabetically.
Opens or closes an administrator (Admin) session for router configuration.
Configures, modifies, or deletes an existing FCIP route.
Saves and restores the router's configuration.
Adds, modifies, or removes an initiator in the router's database.
Restores router configuration parameters to factory default values.
Configures general router parameters and parameters for FC, iSCSI, and management ports.
Configures the CHAP parameters.
Displays the port, read, write, initiator, or target performance, in bytes/sec.
Using Telnet, SSH, or serial port to log on to the MPX200.
Key router management tasks: modifying, backing up, and restoring configurations.
Major areas of router configuration: management port, iSCSI ports, VPG, LUN mapping.
Protecting work by saving configurations and restoring them.
Procedure to transfer saved data from workstation to router and restore configuration.
Provides a breakdown of MPX200 log messages, including ID, module, type, and description.
Details log messages specific to the Data Migration service.
Details log messages related to FCIP operations and errors.
Two options for restoring configurations: Full or Partial Restore.
Understanding data migration from source to destination LUNs and server access.
Recommended steps for successful data migration.
Recommendations for improving performance and minimizing downtime during migration.
Suggestions for maximizing performance by balancing LUNs and jobs.
Simplifies migration by configuring jobs before downtime and using dual blade configuration.
Procedures for assigning source and destination LUNs to MPX200.
