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

Response/CommentsIssueComponent
How many additional disks are required?
What operating systems (and versions) are cur-
rently used?
Operating systems
Are these operating systems supported by the
EVA6400/8400?
Will these operating systems need to be up-
graded?
See “Management software” on page 7.Management
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software
How much additional floor space is needed?Floor space
Will the data center need to be reconfigured?
Will the data center need to be enlarged?
Will the current HVAC system be sufficient for
the new equipment?
HVAC
What additional HVAC equipment is required?
Will the data center's current power capabilities
be sufficient
Electrical power
Who will do the upgrade?Physical upgrade
How long will the upgrade take?
Who will create the paths to the virtual
disks/LUNs/volumes?
Who will do the backup?
After the upgrade, what testing needs to be
done?
Who will do this testing?
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