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For the latest data migration storage system, operating system, and version support, see the SPOCK
website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable
access.
3PAR data migration considerations
MPX200 connectivity to 3PAR storage as a data migration destination array is obtained through
a Fibre Channel switch configured in the same fabric as the MPX200 Fibre Channel ports. When
the data migration is complete, server connectivity to the 3PAR storage system must be configured
based on current 3PAR support for operating systems, HBAs, and multipath software. For more
information, see the 3PAR operating systems implementation guides.
Zoning
These zoning rules apply to a heterogeneous SAN with 3PAR storage:
• Zoning by HBA is the HP recommended zoning method for 3PAR storage. See “Configuration
rules” (page 250).
• Zoning is required for all operating systems that access 3PAR storage. See “Heterogeneous
server rules” (page 165).
• 3PAR storage systems can be in multiple operating system zones.
Tape storage
The following rules apply to tape storage support in a SAN with 3PAR storage:
• Overlapping zones are supported with disk and tape.
• Separate or common HBAs for disk and tape connections are supported.
• For a VLS, multiple heterogeneous initiators and multiple ports of the VLS device are supported
in the same fabric zone.
• HP recommends using a separate tape-to-HBA connection for servers when backups require
more than four DLT8000 tape drives or two Ultrium (LTO) tape drives.
For more information about tape storage support, contact your HP representative.
3PAR SAN boot support
For current storage system support, see the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock.
You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access to SPOCK.
3PAR storage management
For information about 3PAR storage management, see the HP 3PAR OS Management Console
User's Guide.
254 3PAR StoreServ storage rules