QuickSpecs

EVA as Virtualized Storage
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EVA as Virtualized Storage
behind the XP
behind the XPbehind the XP
behind the XP
HP StorageWorks EVA4000/6000/8000 disk arrays can be connected as external storage devices
behind the XP12000.
The XP12000 simplifies the management of heterogeneous SAN environments through its ability to
support up to 32 PB of external storage-all configured 'behind' a single XP12000. HP StorageWorks
External Storage XP software uses advanced virtualization technology to allow storage administrators to
host XP12000 Disk Array LUNs on externally attached storage subsystems. Any Fibre Channel port from
any CHIP pair installed in any slot can be used to connect to an external EVA4000/6000/8000.
With external EVA storage, XP presents multiple tiers of storage to a wide range of host systems. Instead
of seeing a confusing collection of arrays, host systems perceive all the data to be stored inside the XP
disk array. In effect, the XP disk array becomes the storage controller for a flexible, multi-tiered collection
of EVAs with a range of cost and performance capabilities. By configuring EVA storage arrays behind a
single XP12000, data can be moved back and forth dynamically across tiers, all of which is invisible to
the applications.
The XP12000's virtualization feature also reduces the total cost of storage ownership by:
Exploiting common storage management across multiple vendors' systems
Easily deploying a dual-vendor policy
Facilitating simpler and lower cost data migrations
Increasing storage utilization
Extending the life of legacy storage
For more information please refer to the "XP10000/12000 External Storage Streams" document on
External Storage located at: http://spock.corp.hp.com/streams/index.aspx?ArrayID=30
Servers Supported –
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Servers Supported –
Single and Clustered
Single and ClusteredSingle and Clustered
Single and Clustered
HP servers (HP-UX, ProLiant, AlphaServers)
X86 servers
Dell servers
Sun servers
IBM servers
EVA Required Software
EVA Required SoftwareEVA Required Software
EVA Required Software HP StorageWorks EVA4000/6000/8000 v5.1 controller media kit (XCS v5.1)
The HSV200 (for the EVA4000/6000) and HSV210 (for the EVA8000 controllers utilizes XCS v5.1
firmware
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: As a convenience for customers, the EVA4000/6000/8000 ships with XCS pre-installed. HP
StorageWorks EVA4000/6000/8000 v5.1 controller media kit contains both XCS v5.1 and v5.031
firmware for upgrades of existing 2 Gb EVA4000/6000/8000s.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: The minimum supported version of XCS on the 4Gb EVA4000/6000/8000 is XCS V5.1.
HP StorageWorks EVA
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Software Selector
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The following matrix will assist in identifying some of the complimentary HP software products can be
used along with the EVA to support various business applications. Please see your Sales Representative,
or go to http://www.hp.com/ for more information on these valuable HP software products.
Just click on the product name and you will be linked to the product specification URL.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array Family
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HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array Family
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