HP VMA-series Memory Arrays - Manual (Page 27)

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HP VMA SAN Gateways running vSHARE can be deployed in a High Availability
(HA) configuration, where two HP VMA SAN Gateways provide active-active
access to a Memory Array. Data is accessible via both HP VMA SAN Gateways.
If one of the Gateways fails, or a link along one of the paths to the Array goes down,
data is available seamlessly via the other Gateway.
All vSHARE configuration procedures are described in CHAPTER 4, Configuring
vSHARE on page 65.
HP VMA SAN Gateway Installation
The first phase of an HP VMA SAN Gateway deployment requires that you unpack
and install all hardware, connect power and PCIe cables, and connect and configure
network cabling.
Phase 1, Hardware Installation, includes the following procedures:
• Unpacking HP VMA SAN Gateway Hardware Components: The first step
in the hardware installation phase is to unpack the HP VMA SAN Gateway
shipping box and confirm that all components are present.
• Rack-mounting the HP VMA SAN Gateway Chassis: The second step is to
mount the HP VMA SAN Gateway chassis in the rack.
• Connecting to Memory Arrays with PCIe Cables: The third step is to
connect each HP VMA SAN Gateway to one or more Memory Arrays using
PCIe cables.
• Connecting Power: The fourth step is to connect to a power feed.
• Connecting network interfaces: The fifth step is connect all network
interfaces.
Unpacking HP VMA SAN Gateway Hardware
The first step in the hardware installation process is to unpack the shipping box and
carefully inspect all materials. If you have any problems with your order, contact
HP Customer Service for further instructions.
• Depending on your installation location, you may find it easier to connect
interface cables to the HP VMA SAN Gateway before installing them into the
equipment rack.
• Read through this entire chapter and plan your installation according to your
location before installing the equipment. The following procedures and the
order in which they appear are general installation guidelines only.