HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array - Manual (Page 27)

The mpx100 fabric through a Fibre Channel switch
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Figure 7 )
The mpx100 fabric through a Fibre Channel switch
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Figure 7 )
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A Fibre Channel switch is not required for the mpx100 and Windows host direct connect or HP Command View EVA iSCSI
deployment. See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , and Figure 6 for more information.
Fibre Channel switch hardware support
The EVA and EVA4400 iSCSI options are supported with most B-series, C-series, and M-series product
line switches. Contact an HP storage representative for the latest information about support for specific
switch models.
Storage systems
The mpx100 is supported with the EVA4000/4100/4400/4400 with embedded switch/6x00/8x00
and EVA3000/5000 storage systems. The mpx100b is supported with the EVA4400/4400 with
embedded switch storage systems.
Software support requirements
For the latest information on software support, see the product release notes or SPOCK at http://
www.hp.com/storage/spock . You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
Management software requirements
• Command View 9.0.1 or later is required for EVA6400/8400.
• HP Command View EVA 8.1 or later is required for array-based anagement (ABM).
• HP Command View EVA 8.0.1 or later is required for EVA4400 with embedded switch.
• HP Command View 8.0x or later is required for the mpx100/100b running firmware version 2.4x
or later.
• The EVA iSCSI Connectivity Options support Command View EVA iSCSI connectivity (Fibre
Channel switch not required). See “
Command View EVA management rules and
guidelines ” on page 39.
• HP StorageWorks mpx Manager GUI is required for mpx100/100b management.
Multipath software requirements
Table 4 lists the operating system multipathing requirements for EVA storage systems.
Table 4 Multipathing software requirements
Windows MPIO EVA software version Storage system Operating system
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