HP 9000 Virtual Library System - Manual (Page 13)

VLS9200 system scalability considerations:
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Two Fibre Channel ports (one Fibre Channel port on each Fibre Channel switch) are required
for each VLS node.
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Two Fibre Channel ports (one Fibre Channel port on each Fibre Channel switch) are required
for each VLS base enclosure.
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Up to two VLS arrays may be installed for every VLS node.
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For maximum capacity, install two arrays for every VLS node installed.
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For maximum performance, install one VLS array for every VLS node installed.
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A VLS system can support a maximum of eight 1U or 2U high performance nodes on
non-deduplication systems and six nodes on deduplication-enabled systems.
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A VLS system can support a maximum of 12 arrays of 1 TB or 2 TB drives. To expand beyond
12 arrays, you must purchase and install a second connectivity kit.
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Install a maximum of four arrays per rack. Depending on the configuration, a VLS system
requires one to four racks. If possible, install multiple racks next to each other.
See the HP VLS9200 Virtual Library System Quickspec on the HP web site ( http://www.hp.com/
go/vls ) for performance data.
NOTE: HP recommends ordering a factory-configured rack to eliminate complicated cabling
on-site.
The VLS uses 10.153.0.0/16 on its backend private network and requires its own subnet. Having
another network interface (such as your public network) running on the same network will
significantly interfere with the operation of the VLS.
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