HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes (XCS 09531000) (5697-0463, April 2010)

NOTE:
1 Gb path and components have specific configuration requirements. For more information on
configuration requirements and support for 2 Gb and 4 Gb EVAs, see the HP StorageWorks SAN
Design Reference Guide , which can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Click Storage Networking under Storage, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP
StorageWorks SAN Solutions.
Supported Fibre Channel switches
For complete information on which Fibre Channel switches are supported, see the Single Point of
Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) at: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must log in to access
SPOCK. If you do not already have an account, select Register to log in on the main page and follow
the instructions.
Supported disks
For information about disk drive support, see HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array disk drive
firmware support, available on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Under storage, click Disk Storage Systems, and then select the appropriate array model under EVA
Disk Arrays.
Performance sizing
To configure an EVA for the intended disk model(s) and host I/O workoads, please contact your HP
account support representative for consulting services and instructions. For additional information on
performance and solutions, see the following HP websites:
• http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraywhitepapers.html
• http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/whitepapers.html
Workarounds
This section identifies important notes and workarounds for the EVA4400, EVA6400, and EVA8400.
If you encounter difficulties with the workarounds, contact HP Services for assistance.
Hardware and controller software
EVA4400 port does not log in to the embedded switch
It has been observed that an EVA4400 host port will occasionally not log in to the embedded switch.
If you encounter this issue, restart the controller to bring the port online.
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