HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 4400 to 6400/8400 upgrade assessment (5697-8185, June 2009)

Overview
This document is intended for customers who are considering upgrading an HP StorageWorks EVA4400
to an EVA6400/8400.
Use this document to assess:
• The impact of upgrading your EVA4400 to an EVA6400/8400
• What storage system components might need to be replaced during the upgrade
NOTE:
• You must be running XCS 09501100 or later to upgrade to an EVA6400/8400.
• You must perform this assessment on any host connected to the storage system you are considering
upgrading.
• Use this upgrade procedure when upgrading to HSV400/HSV450 controllers. All upgraded
controllers must have XCS 09501100 or later installed.
Review supported host configuration information
Before beginning the assessment, review the supported host configuration information for the applicable
operating systems. This information is available on the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK)
at: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
Upgrade assessment checklist
Use Table 1 as a guide for assessing your system. Answer the questions to determine how the upgrade
will affect your host configurations, SAN infrastructure, storage system configuration, and data center
physical requirements.
NOTE:
The EVA4400 has a single 2U controller enclosure per array. The EVA6400/8400 has two 2U
controller enclosures per array. Additional space must be created to make room for the new controllers.
If space is not available in the current cabinet configuration, you might need to move other components.
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