Procedures for getting started, Gathering information, Host information – HP 4000.6000.8000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays User Manual
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Procedures for getting started
Step
Responsibility
1. Gather information and identify all related storage
documentation.
Customer
2. Contact an authorized service representative for
hardware configuration information.
Customer
3. Enter the World Wide Name (WWN) into the
OCP.
HP Service Engineer
4. Configure HP Command View EVA.
HP Service Engineer
5. Prepare the hosts.
Customer
6. Configure the system through HP Command View
EVA.
HP Service Engineer
7. Make virtual disks available to their hosts. Refer to
the storage system software documentation for each
host’s operating system.
HP Service Engineer
Gathering information
The following items should be available when installing and configuring an Enterprise Virtual Array. They
provide information necessary to set up the storage system successfully.
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HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array World Wide Name label, which
is shipped with the system.
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HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array read me first.
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HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes.
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The latest HP OpenView Storage Management Server Update, which consists of the management
server update CD and its associated documentation, or the latest Windows Server Update
• You can determine the latest update version available by checking the release notes or
contacting your authorized service representative to find out how to receive the latest
information.
• Additional documentation is available from the following HP web sites:
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Locate these items and keep them handy. You will need them for the procedures in this manual.
Host information
Make a list of information for each host computer that will be accessing the storage system. You will need
the following information for each host:
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The LAN name of the host
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A list of World Wide Names of the FC adapters, also called host bus adapters, through which
the host will connect to the fabric or fabrics that provide access to the storage system
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Operating system type
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Available LUN numbers
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