HP 4000.6000.8000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays - Manual (Page 73)

Testing connections to the EVA
After installing the FCAs, you can create and test connections between the host server and the
EVA. For all operating systems, you must:
•
Add hosts
•
Create and present virtual disks
•
Verify virtual disks from the hosts
The following sections provide information that applies to all operating systems. For OS-specific
details, see the applicable operating system section.
Adding hosts
To add hosts using HP P6000 Command View:
1. Retrieve the world-wide names (WWNs) for each FCA on your host. You need this information
to select the host FCAs in HP P6000 Command View.
2. Use HP P6000 Command View to add the host and each FCA installed in the host system.
NOTE: To add hosts using HP P6000 Command View, you must add each FCA installed in
the host. Select Add Host to add the first adapter. To add subsequent adapters, select Add
Port. Ensure that you add a port for each active FCA.
3. Select the applicable operating system for the host mode.
Table 28 Operating system and host mode selection
Host mode selection in HP P6000 Command View Operating System
HP-UX HP-UX
IBM AIX IBM AIX
Linux Linux
Linux Mac OS X
OVMS OpenVMS
Oracle Solaris Oracle Solaris
VMware VMware
Linux Citrix XenServer
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 2008
4. Check the Host folder in the Navigation pane of HP P6000 Command View to verify that the
host FCAs are added.
NOTE: More information about HP P6000 Command View is available at http://
www.hp.com/support/manuals . Click Storage Software under Storage, and then select HP
Command View EVA Software under Storage Device Management Software.
Creating and presenting virtual disks
To create and present virtual disks to the host server:
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