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HP Tru64 UNIX SAN rules

This section describes the SAN rules for HP Tru64 UNIX.
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Table 100 describes the SAN configuration rules for HP Tru64 UNIX.
for HP Tru64 UNIX multipathing coexistence.
Table 100 Tru64 UNIX SAN configuration rules
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Storage systems
All supported
EVA3000 EVA6000
EVA4000 EVA6100
EVA4100 EVA8000
EVA5000 EVA8100
MSA1000
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Unlisted but supported storage systems have no additional SAN configuration restrictions. For the latest support information, contact an
HP storage representative.
Zoning is required when Tru64 UNIX is used in a heterogeneous SAN with other operating systems.
Supports TruCluster Server.
Supports boot from SAN. For more information, see
and VA SAN boot support" on page 268.
Supports multipathing high-availability configuration in multiple fabrics or in a single fabric with zoned
paths.
Zoning is required when a SAN is configured for multiple TruCluster products. Each TruCluster must
be in its own zone.
Supports connection of single HBA servers.
Supports active/active or active/passive failover mode.
A multipathing driver is embedded in the operating system.
For HP Continuous Access EVA configuration information, see
tegration" on page 254.
Requires a dedicated MSA1000.
Supports clusters with a maximum of 4 nodes.
Contact an HP storage representative for required operating system patches.
Table 101
Tru64 UNIX SAN rules
"EVA SAN boot
"HP Continuous Access EVA SAN in-
SAN Design Reference Guide
describes support
support" on page 256 and
217
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