HP P6000 SmartStart Storage Software - Manual (Page 17)

a server allows you to manage multiple HP P6000 storage systems and all models. The sever on
which HP P6000 Command View is installed is called a storage management server.
HP P6000 SmartStart allows you to configure supported storage systems using either array-based
or server-based instances of HP P6000 Command View.
IMPORTANT:
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If you do not require server-based management for your HP P6000 storage systems, do not
use the Configure Management Server feature in HP P6000 SmartStart.
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If you intend to use HP P6000 storage systems with HP P6000 Continuous Access, HP
recommends that you use server-based management for those systems.
Application servers
Servers that use storage space on HP P6000 storage systems are called application servers. Typical
applications include software for file and print services, e-mail and databases. Application servers
are also called hosts.
To work correctly with HP P6000 storage systems, application servers must have a supported Fibre
Channel host bus adapter (HBA) or iSCSI adapter, a LAN adapter, and related connectivity
software.
For application servers with supported Windows and Linux operating systems, you can verify and
install supported software using HP P6000 SmartStart.
Hardware and software requirements summary
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