System configuration – HP XP Array Manager Software User Manual

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System configuration

As part of a basic storage network configuration, HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced
Edition Suite software is comprised of Command View AE Suite server-based components, agents,
and clients that enable you to manage storage resources.

The following figure illustrates HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite
management server components, and the basic configuration of the storage network.

Management servers

The management server is where P9000 Command View AE Suite is installed.

The management server communicates with management clients, storage systems, pair management
servers, and hosts over LAN connections.

Additional software can be installed on the management server to provide extended management
capabilities.

Managerment server components

The P9000 Command View AE Suite base installation consists of the following components, which
are always installed or removed together on the management server:

HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite Common Component
Provides user account management, security monitoring, and other functions common to all P9000
Command View AE Suite products.

Device Manager server
P9000 Command View AE Suite uses this component to manage storage system volumes.

Tiered Storage Manager server
Tiered Storage Manager uses this component to manage storage system volume migration.

Overview of HP StorageWorks P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite

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