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Storage System Description
26 Enterprise Virtual Array 3000 User Guide
Virtual Controller Software
HP StorageWorks Virtual Controller Software (VCS) manages all aspects of
storage system operation. VCS provides scalable capacity on-demand, improves
performance, increases disk utilization efficiency, and allows for easy dynamic
storage expansion.
VCS is preinstalled on the storage system and is also included in the VCS for
HSV100 software kit.
VCS Benefits, Features, and Functionality
■ High-density packaging and support of more disks per controller pair
■ Simplified storage management such as server independent storage
management, automatic load balancing, and on-the-fly storage expansion to
multiply management efficiency up to 15 times
■ Support for up to 56 disk drives per controller pair
■ Management of up to 512 virtual disks per disk pool ranging in size from
1GB to 2TB per virtual disk
■ Distributed sparing of disk capacity
■ Dual redundant controller operation for increased fault tolerance
■ Multiple path failover support
■ Battery back-up for cache memory
■ Asynchronous disk swap (hot swap)
■ Clustered server support
■ Mirrored write-back cache support
■ Read-ahead and adaptive read caching support
■ Virtual RAID arrays (Vraid0, Vraid1, Vraid5)
■ Non-disruptive software upgrade capability
■ Supports connection of up to 256 hosts
■ Multivendor platform support
■ Controller password protection for configuration control
■ Selective storage presentation
■ SAN-based data zoning
■ Graphical User Interface (GUI) for management and monitoring