HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100) (5697-7055, November 2007)

2 Software com patib ility

The Enterprise Virtual Array uses several management software applications. When upgrading,

ensure that all the software and ﬁrmware versions are compatible. Table 4 identiﬁes the required and

recommended versions of the m ana gem ent software.

NOTE:

• For complete details on EVA software comp atibility, see HP StorageWorks EVA software comp atibility

reference.SeeTable 3 on page 13.

• If earlier versions of any of the components listed here are being used, they must be upgraded.

• Use the Software Version Worksheet pro vided to collect important information as you perform the

procedures. See “Worksheet and checklists”onpage41.

Table 4 VCS 4.100 software compatibility

Software

Version Description

HP StorageWorks EVA3000/5000

Series 4.1 Controller Media Kit

4.100

Required for EVA 3000 a nd EVA5000.

HP OpenView Storage Management

Appliance software

2.1

Required with VCS 4.100 if you are using an

SMA to manage the storage system.

HP StorageW orks Command View EVA

• HP StorageWorks Business Copy

EVA

• HP StorageWorks Continuous

Access EVA

7.0 .1

Required with VCS 4.100.

HP Business Copy EVA and HP Continuous

Access EVA are optional replication features.

Youmustpurchasealicensetoaccessthese

features.

Proper capacit y license is required to use HP

StorageWorks Command View EVA.

HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions

Manager (RSM)

3.0 or later Optional

An interface that offers enhanced

management capability of both local

and remote replication. RSM includes

management capability for both HP

Continuous Access EVA and H P Business

Copy EV A environments.

HP StorageWorks 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array updating product software guide (VCS 4.100)