1 Review and confirm your plans
Overview
Before installing the EVA, HP recommends that you:
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Develop an installation and configuration plan for your environment.
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Review all videos and documentation.
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Determine if the EVA will be fabric-attached (connected to Fibre Channel switch) or
direct-attached (connected to Fibre Channel adapter in server). The EVA4400 is factory
configured for fabric-attached. To change to direct-attached mode, see
“Connecting to the
management module” (page 25)
.
NOTE:
Models of the EVA4400 with an embedded switch (also known as the HSV300-S
controller) are configured in fabric-attach mode and must remain fabric-attached.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for using this product include:
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A Fibre Channel switch installed in your environment
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An equipment cabinet suitable for 2U sized enclosures
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A management server running Windows for HP P6000 Command View software (server-based
management)
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A management module running HP P6000 Command View software (array-based management)
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A CD-ROM drive attached to either the management server or the server attached to the
management module
Plan your storage configuration
Proper planning of the system storage and its subsequent performance is critical to a successful
deployment of the EVA. Improper planning or implementation can result in wasted storage space,
degraded performance, or inability to expand the system to meet growing storage needs. Planning
considerations include:
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System and performance expectations
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Striping methods
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RAID levels
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Hard drive sizes and types
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Spare drives
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Array sizing (capacity)
NOTE:
For the minimum supported configuration, and other configuration information, see the
QuickSpecs document at:
http://www.hp.com/go/eva4400
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