Mpx200 Multifunction Router Overview; Mpx200 Features - HP StorageWorks MPX200 User Manual

1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview

This user guide provides information to help you do the following:
• Understand the MPX200 options and configurations
• Plan the installation of the MPX200
• Install the MPX200
• Configure the MPX200 for iSCSI
• Install an additional MPX200 blade option for high availability
• Configure the MPX200 for iSCSI multipath support
• Install iSCSI software and hardware iSCSI initiators for different operating systems
• Configure EVA iSCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) using HP Command View EVA
• Manage the MPX200 using HP Command View EVA
• Troubleshoot the MPX200
• Use the Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Interpret error messages

MPX200 features

The Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) and XP families of Fibre Channel (FC) storage systems are supported
for integrated iSCSI connectivity using the MPX200. The MPX200 hardware is integrated with up to
four EVA or XP24000/20000 storage systems for iSCSI connectivity, to deliver multi-protocol
capabilities. This provides iSCSI and FC attached servers access to block storage through an FC
network and an Ethernet IP network simultaneously. Also, FCIP, FCoE, and data migration capabilities
are available for use. For more information on data migration, see the HP StorageWorks MPX200
Multifunction Router Data Migration Solution Guide.
The MPX200 is available from HP factory-integrated with an EVA or XP24000/20000 storage system
or as a field upgrade to an existing storage system. iSCSI connectivity to the storage system is provided
for servers through a standard 1-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 10-GbE network interface controller (NIC).
The MPX200 chassis contains one or two router blades, two power cooling modules (PCMs), and a
mid-plane. There are two types of router blades: a 4-port 1-GbE blade and a 2-port 10-GbE/2-port
1-GbE blade. Both blade options include two 8-Gb/s FC ports. MPX200 dual-blade configurations
provide for high availability with failover between blades.
NOTE:
Each PCM has three variable-speed fans that provide power and cooling. You can remove and replace
a PCM at any time. To ensure that the MPX200 chassis remains operational, there must be at least
one functioning PCM. Each PCM is capable of powering two blades. The PCM cools the corresponding
blade; therefore, when you remove a PCM, you must replace it within 7 minutes or the blade will shut
down due to an over-temperature condition.
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