2 installation requirements and procedures, System requirements, Requirements for windows – HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual
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2 Installation Requirements and Procedures
This chapter describes the installation requirements and procedures for Remote Web Console:
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“System Requirements” (page 18)
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“Setting Up Remote Web Console” (page 22)
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“Remote Web Console Conventions” (page 29)
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“Starting Up and Logging In to Remote Web Console” (page 34)
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System Requirements
The Remote Web Console Java application is downloaded from the SVP to the Remote Web
Console computer. The application runs in Remote Web Console and communicates with the
attached storage systems via the TCP/IP network.
The Remote Web Console software requires the following:
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Storage systems. Remote Web Console can be attached to multiple storage systems of the
same type (such as XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array).
To connect to more than one storage system, you must log in to the SVP for each of the desired
storage systems, and use individual Java applications in separate web browser windows.
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Remote Web Console computers. For the requirements for the Remote Web Console computer,
see
“Requirements for Windows” (page 18)
for Windows operating systems and see
“Requirements for UNIX” (page 21)
for UNIX operating systems.
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A web browser is required on the Remote Web Console computer.
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Up to 32 Remote Web Console users can concurrently access the same storage system.
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LAN cable and connection:
Thinnet coaxial cable. For twisted-pair connections, contact HP technical support for
assistance.
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The total length of the LAN cables must not be greater than 185 meters (607 feet).
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License keys for Remote Web Console and other program products.
Requirements for Windows
This section explains the requirements for the Remote Web Console system and the supported web
browsers and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions for the Windows operating systems.
Table 6 Remote Web Console Computer Requirements for Windows
Requirement for Windows Systems
Item
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Service Pack
2 or later)
Windows 2000 (Service
Pack 2 or later)
Operating System
Windows Server 2008 (SP2)
Windows Server 2003
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