HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array

Follow the hardware installation rules and conventions for your server type. The FCA is shipped with its own documentation for installation. See that documentation for complete instructions. You need the following items to begin:

• FCA boards and the manufacturer’s installation instructions

• Server hardware manual for instructions on installing adapters

• Tools to service your server

The FCA board plugs into a compatible I/O slot (PCI, PCI-X, PCI-E) in the host system. For instructions on plugging in boards, see the hardware manual.

You can download the latest FCA firmware from the following website: http://www.hp.com/support/ downloads . Enter HBA in the Search Products box and then select your product. See the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website ( http://www.hp.com/storage/spock ) for supported

FCAs by operating system.

Testing connections to the EVA

After installing the FCAs, you can create and test connections between the host server and the EVA.

For all operating systems, you must:

• Add hosts

• Create and present virtual disks

• Verify virtual disks from the hosts

The following sections provide information that applies to all operating systems. For OS-specific details, see the applicable operating system section.

Adding hosts

To add hosts using HP Command View EVA:

1.

Retrieve and note the worldwide names (WWNs) for each FCA on your host.

You need this information to select the host FCAs in HP Command View EVA.

2.

Use HP Command View EVA to add the host and each FCA installed in the host system.

NOTE:

To add hosts using HP Command View EVA, you must add each FCA installed in the host. Select

Add Host to add the first adapter. To add subsequent adapters, select Add Port. Ensure that you add a port for each active FCA.

3.

Select the applicable operating system for the host mode.

Table 10 Select the host mode for the applicable operating system

Operating System

HP-UX

IBM AIX

Linux

Mac OS X

Host mode selection

HP-UX

IBM AIX

Linux

Linux

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