Eva Remote Support Tools; Storage System Components; Hp Command View Eva - HP StorageWorks 6100 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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EVA remote support tools

As a no-charge option, HP will install ISEE remote service tool for any Enterprise Virtual Array under
warranty or service support. This tool enables EVA self-monitoring and diagnosis. ISEE can significantly
reduce the time required to isolate and correct problems. If desired, the tool can be configured to
transmit status information directly to an HP service center for proactive problem resolution. Contact
your local HP Services department for details.

Storage system components

The Enterprise Virtual Array comprises three main components:
• Hardware — The physical components, such as disk drives, enclosures, controllers, and loop
switches. These pieces are installed in a rack and connected to the SAN.
• HP StorageWorks controller software — Manages operation of the storage system hardware and
provides the communication link to HP Command View EVA.
• HP Command View EVA — Management software that communicates with the controllers. Together,
HP Command View EVA and the controllers control and monitor Enterprise Virtual Array storage
systems.
These components work together to create an entire storage system solution. Management is
accomplished by accessing HP Command View EVA through your browser.

HP Command View EVA

HP Command View EVA is the software suite through which you configure, manage, and monitor the
Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA). The software suite includes:
• HP StorageWorks Command View EVA — Use the graphical user interface for simple or initial
configuration tasks.
• HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) — Use the command line interface to
script and run repetitious and complex configuration tasks. See HP StorageWorks Storage
Scripting Utility reference for more information.
• HP StorageWorks Command View EVAPerf — Use this tool to monitor array performance.
• Storage Management Initiative Specification for Enterprise Virtual Array (SMI-S EVA) — SMI-S is
an industry standard developed by the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). SMI-S
enables Common Information Model (CIM) capable management software to manage HP Storage-
Works EVA arrays.
HP Command View EVA enables you to:
• Initialize the array.
• Create, modify, and monitor disk groups, virtual disks, logical unit numbers (LUNs), snapshots,
snapclones, mirrorclones, and DR groups.
• Restore a virtual disk from a snapshot or mirrorclone
• Configure and monitor physical subsystem components such as controllers, physical disks, power
supplies, blowers, and network connections.
• Configure and view controller logs and events.
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