Installing And Configuring Vmware For The Xp Disk Array; Features And Requirements; Fibre Channel Interface - HP StorageWorks XP24000 Configuration Manual

1 Installing and configuring VMware for the
XP disk array
You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your HP service representative
is responsible for installing the disk array and formatting the disk devices. You are responsible for
configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance from your HP service representative.

Features and requirements

Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software.
The disk array has the following features:
Storage capacity: The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
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XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
• Server support: VMware-supported processor
Operating system support: Check with your HP representative for the current OS versions supported
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by your XP disk array
Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met:
• Host Bus Adapters (HBAs): Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter
documentation for installation details.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console.
NOTE:
HP does not support using HP StorageWorks XP Command View or HP StorageWorks Command
View XP Advanced Edition Software from an ESX Guest OS.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array Manger
• (Optional) Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.

Fibre Channel interface

The XP family of disk arrays support these Fibre Channel elements:
• Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps
• Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
• Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
• Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach
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