HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage - Manual (Page 20)

2 Implementing a Multi-Site SAN
After you have designed the Multi-Site SAN configuration, you are ready to implement it.
Before you begin
Install Multi-Site SAN feature keys on the storage systems you are going to use.
Register your storage systems. For more information, see “Registering Advanced Features” in the
HP P4000 SAN Solution User Guide for information about registering your storage systems.
Have the following information ready:
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The layout for storage systems and sites
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IP addresses, subnets, and VIPs to use for the Multi-Site cluster. You can use one VIP per subnet.
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(Optional) IP address and subnet for the Failover Manager
Preparing to install a new Multi-Site SAN
After you have finished planning the Multi-Site SAN and installed feature keys on the storage
systems for the SAN, you are ready to begin installation.
Preparing to convert an existing SAN to a Multi-Site SAN
Converting an existing SAN to a Multi-Site SAN includes planning the site layout and network
information along with the following considerations:
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Do you need to move/remove data from the existing SAN before reconfiguring it?
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Do you need to purchase additional storage systems to meet the requirement that each site
have the same number of storage systems?
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Do you need to reconfigure your network to take advantage of the Multi-Site SAN capabilities?
See “Designing the network for the Multi-Site SAN” (page 10) for detailed information about
setting up your network appropriately.
Installing the Multi-Site SAN
To install a Multi-Site SAN, use the Management Groups, Clusters, and Volumes Wizard.
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