HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array getting started guide Part number: 5697–7284 First edition: February 2008
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Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended audience . . . . . . . Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . Document conventions and symbols HP technical support . . . . . . Customer self repair . . . . . . Product warranties . . . . . . . Subscription service . . . . . . HP websites . . . . . . . . . . Documentation feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables 1 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 2 EVA4400 hardware documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 EVA management software documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4 EVA replication software documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this guide This guide outlines concepts, tools, and tasks that you might find helpful after the initial installation and configuration of your HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4400).
Document conventions and symbols Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text: Table 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text : http://www.hp.
• • • • Product model names and numbers Error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed questions For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Customer self repair HP customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your StorageWorks product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR.
About this guide
1 Getting started After initially installing and configuring your EVA4400, you must confirm supportability of your plans and become familiar with its management tools. Use information in this section to access and browse through the primary software management tools and download (create) your documentation library.
Accessing the web-based operator control panel (WOCP) The WOCP is an additional user interface through which you can perform limited configuration, management, and monitoring tasks. The WOCP is native to the EVA hardware. Because the WOCP is a browser-based application, access to the application must be through a supported browser.
Table 3 EVA management software documentation Read this document . . .
Table 4 EVA replication software documentation Read this document . . .
2 Supported software tools Many software tools are supported for use on your EVA, including: • Operation and management tools • HP SmartStart EVA Storage • HP Command View EVA • Web-based operator control panel (WOCP) • Enhanced functionality tools • HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA • HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA • HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension EVA • HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager • Proactive monitoring tools • HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) • Web Based Enterprise Services
HP Command View EVA HP Command View EVA is a full-function user interface through which you configure, manage, and monitor Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) storage systems. HP Command View EVA is installed on your management server using the CD shipped with the EVA. (See the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array compatibility reference for descriptions and system requirements of management server types.
NOTE: HP Command View EVA and its component tools require licenses to use beyond the 60 day instant-on temporary license period. For additional information, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array license key installation instructions, available on the HP Manuals website:http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA HP Business Copy EVA is the local replication component of the Enterprise Virtual Array controller software.
For additional information, see the HP Cluster Extension EVA website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/ products/storage/software/ceeva/index.html HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager is a graphical and command line user interface for managing data replication on HP storage arrays. It is provided with licensed replication products, including HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA and HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA.
a crash against a set of operating system-specific rules to determine if the footprint of the collected crash data matches any known crash data footprints for which a solution or corrective action has been found. Use of CCAT greatly reduces customer downtime by shortening the time required to analyze system crashes and eliminates the need for customer site visits.
• Easy to deploy and use • Enables you to respond to the needs for 24x7 application availability, by integrating techniques to eliminate backup windows • Meets the demands of the most complex enterprises for specific recovery time and recovery point objectives, and enables critical data to be recovered within minute • Centralized multi-site management capabilities enable customers to automate routine tasks and easily implement changes.
3 Frequently asked questions Q: Should I use HP EVA SmartStart, HP Command View EVA, or the HP web-based operator control panel (WOCP) to manage my array? A: HP SmartStart EVA, HP Command View EVA, and the WOCP are your installation, configuration, and management tools. Each tool is designed to best perform certain tasks, with some function overlap. If more than one tool can perform the task, use the tool with which you are most comfortable.
Q: How do I schedule and perform nightly backups? A: The EVA is supported by numerous backup applications. Through these applications, schedule regular backups and be sure to test the restore process twice a year. For additional information, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solutions (EBS) website: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ebs/index.html. Q: Should I save my array configuration? How often should I save my configuration? How? A: guration files. Configuration Yes.
For additional information, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide. You can download the latest edition from the following website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. Click Disk Storage Systems under Storage, and then select your EVA model.
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4 Best practices For additional useful information on configuring and managing your storage system, see the following: • HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array configuration best practices white papers, available from http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraywhitepapers.html • Best practices section of the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide, available on the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Installation and configuration best practices • Install and configure your EVA4400 in the sequence listed in the installation guide. Several installation and configuration steps include dependencies. Difficulties encountered by not following the directions in the guide may result in lost time and lost revenue while troubleshooting the issues. • When handling hard drives, follow industry-standard practices.
Index A accessing HP Command View EVA, 9 web-based operator control panel (WOCP), 10 applications, supported, 13 audience, 5 B best practices, 23 installation and configuration, 24 ongoing, 24 planning, 23 SAN management, 23 C Computer Crash Analysis Tool (CCAT) overview, 16 configurations, supported, 9 conventions document, 6 customer self repair, 7 D document conventions, 6 prerequisites, 5 documentation locating, 10 providing feedback, 7 F feedback documentation, 7 frequently asked questions, 19
O overview this guide, 5 HP Application Recovery Manager (AppRM), 18 HP Command View EVA, 14 HP Data Protector Software, 17 HP SmartStart EVA, 13 HP Storage Essentials Software, 18 HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA, 15 HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager, 16 HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), 16 Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE), 17 Web Based Enterprise Services (WEBES), 16 web-based operator control pan
