Controller Software; Xcs Features And Functionality; Optional Software Licensing; Hardware - HP StorageWorks 6100 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

Controller software

HP StorageWorks Virtual Controller Software (XCS) manages all aspects of storage system operation.
XCS provides scalable capacity on-demand, improves performance, increases disk utilization efficiency,
and allows for easy dynamic storage expansion. XCS is installed on the storage system and is also
included in the XCS for HSV Controller software kit.

XCS features and functionality

• Support for up to 240 disk drives per controller pair
• Management of up to 1024 virtual disks, ranging in size from 1 GB to 2 TB per virtual disk, per
disk pool
• Dynamic capacity expansion in 1 GB increments (requires operating system support)
• Virtual disk data load leveling
• Distributed sparing of disk capacity
• Supports Direct Attach connection to Windows servers without the need for SAN switches
• Supports integrated iSCSI connectivity direct for Windows and Linux or through the SAN
• Virtually capacity-free snapshots and mirrorclones
• Virtually instantaneous snapclones and preallocated snapclones
• Dual redundant controller operation for increased fault tolerance
• Multipath failover support
• Battery backup for cache memory
• Asynchronous disk swap (Hot Swap)
• Clustered server support
• Mirrored write-back cache support
• Read-ahead and adaptive read caching support
• Virtual RAID storage system (Vraid0, Vraid1, Vraid5)
• Non-disruptive software upgrade capability
• Supports connection of up to 256 hosts
• Multivendor platform support
• Controller password protection for configuration control
• Selective storage presentation
• SAN-based data zoning

Optional software licensing

HP StorageWorks Business Copy EVA and HP StorageWorks Continuous Access EVA require a
separate license for each controller pair. Instructions for obtaining licenses are included with the
software documentation.
Additional information about HP Business Copy EVA and HP Continuous Access EVA can be found
online at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/software.html.

Hardware

The Enterprise Virtual Array includes the following hardware components:
• Fibre Channel drive enclosure — Contains disk drives, power supplies, blowers, I/O modules,
and an Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU).
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