Enterprise Virtual Array Startup; Eva8000/8100 Storage System Connections - HP StorageWorks 6100 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

2 Enterprise Virtual Array startup

This chapter describes the procedures to install and configure the Enterprise Virtual Array. When
these procedures are complete, you can begin using your storage system.
NOTE:
Installation of the Enterprise Virtual Array should be done only by an HP authorized service
representative. The information in this chapter provides an overview of the steps involved in the
installation and configuration of the storage system.
This chapter consists of:
• Storage system connections
• Procedures for getting started
• Gathering information
• Setting up the storage system hardware
• Entering data using the Operator Control Panel (OCP)
• Installing HP Command View EVA

EVA8000/8100 storage system connections

Figure 2 shows how the storage system is connected to other components of the storage solution.
• The HSV210-A and HSV210-B controllers connect via four host ports (FP1, FP2, FP3, and FP4) to
the Fibre Channel fabrics. The hosts that will access the storage system are connected to the same
fabrics.
• The HP Command View EVA management server also connects to the fabric.
• The controllers connect through two loop pairs to the drive enclosures. Each loop pair consists of
two independent loops, each capable of managing all the disks should one loop fail. Four FC
loop switches are used to connect the controllers to the disk enclosures.
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