About storage – HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage User Manual
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NOTE:
Passwords for 3paradm username may include all printable characters between
6-8 characters in length.
CAUTION:
Do not run more than one instance of SmartStart on the same host system. Running
multiple instances of SmartStart can cause resource conflicts and operating errors.
About Storage
Learn more about how storage works on your new HP 3PAR storage system before you begin to
use SmartStart to install and set up your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system:
Part II “Understanding Storage”
FAQ
1
What is HP 3PAR SmartStart?
HP 3PAR SmartStart is an installation wizard for your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage systems.
SmartStart enables you to:
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Initialize the HP 3PAR Service Processor
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Initialize the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system
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Configure FC and iSCSI host connections
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Configure and begin data storage
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Install the HP 3PAR Management Console, which you can use to manage storage and
create new storage after installation is complete
2
Can I use HP 3PAR SmartStart with Windows?
Yes. You can use HP 3PAR SmartStart with Windows 2008 R2.
3
Can I use HP 3PAR SmartStart with servers running other operating systems?
Not in this release. Refer to the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Installation Guide.
4
Can I use HP 3PAR SmartStart to configure other HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systems?
Not in this release.
5
Can I use HP 3PAR SmartStart with Windows 2008 R2 servers connected by Fibre Channel?
Yes. You can use HP 3PAR SmartStart to set up Fibre Channel connections.
6
Can I use HP 3PAR SmartStart with Windows 2008 R2 servers connected by iSCSI?
Yes. You can use HP 3PAR SmartStart to set up iSCSI connections.
7
Do I need to configure the hosts by inserting the SmartStart media into each and every one of
the Windows 2008 R2 hosts?
No. You can insert the SmartStart media into a Windows 2008 R2 server and use SmartStart
to remotely configure other Windows 2008 R2 servers as hosts.
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Where can I find help and support for HP 3PAR SmartStart?
HP 3PAR SmartStart includes online help. To access online help:
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Press F1
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Select Help > Online Help
You can also find storage-related information at:
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