HP 3PAR InForm OS 3.1.1 Concepts Guide

13 HP 3PAR Storage System Hardware
Overview
HP 3PAR Storage Systems are available in a variety of hardware configurations. Different models
address different levels of storage capacity and anticipated growth requirements. All models use
the InForm® Operating System (OS).
Hardware monitoring and configuration tasks can be performed with both the HP 3PAR InForm
Command Line Interface (CLI) and the HP 3PAR InForm Management Console. Refer to the HP
3PAR InForm OS CLI Administrator’s Manual and the HP 3PAR InForm OS Management Console
Online Help for instructions on how to perform hardware management tasks. For detailed information
about ports, network adapters, cabling, and cable configurations, see the physical planning manual
for your storage system model.
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The servicing of HP hardware is to be performed by authorized technicians, including HP field
engineers, Value Added Resellers (VARs), certified self-maintaining customers, and, in some cases,
authorized third-party field technicians, who are authorized by HP to install HP 3PAR Storage
Systems and their hardware components.
Identifying System Components
Figure 11 (page 58) and Figure 12 (page 59) identify the major hardware components of a system.
Different models have different hardware configurations.
Figure 11 P10000 Front View
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