HP P6000 Continuous Access Implementation Guide (T3680-96431, August 2012)

6 Implementing remote replication
This chapter describes the basic steps for setting up HP P6000 Continuous Access.
Remote replication configurations
There are a number of options for configuring your solution to support remote replication. For
detailed information on remote replication configurations, see “Planning the remote replication
fabric” (page 23).
Verifying array setup
Your array purchase may include installation services provided by HP-authorized service
representatives at local and remote sites. You should, however, verify that the arrays are set up
and cabled properly for remote replication.
Installation checklist
Verify that the following items are installed or configured:
• External connections from the array controllers to two (or for some controllers, four) fabrics
that are also connected to application servers (hosts)
• Internal connections from array controllers to disk enclosures and loop switches
• (Optional) HP P6000 Command View password on the array
• HP P6000 Command View on a management server connected to the fabrics that connect
the local array to the remote array
• (Optional) HP P6000 Command View on a management server connected to the fabrics that
connect the local array to the remote array
• Storage system data replication protocol set properly
NOTE:
• Make sure Fibre Channel switches are configured properly as described in “Verifying Fibre
Channel switch configuration” (page 51).
• HP P6000 Continuous Access is not supported when the management server is attached
directly to the array.
Verifying Fibre Channel switch configuration
To ensure proper operation in an HP P6000 Continuous Access environment, the necessary FC
switches must be configured properly. Make sure the FC switches meet the following requirements.
For more information on FC switch operation and the procedures and commands used to configure
the switch, see the following:
• HP SAN Design Reference Guide
• Documentation for the model and version of the FC switch(es) you are using
You can find FC switch documentation on the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center
website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Storage Networking, and then select your switch product.
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