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HP Tru64 UNIX SAN rules
This section describes the SAN rules for HP Tru64 UNIX.
For current storage system support, see the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock .
You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
Table 100 describes the SAN configuration rules for HP Tru64 UNIX. Table 101 describes support
for HP Tru64 UNIX multipathing coexistence.
Table 100 Tru64 UNIX SAN configuration rules
Tru64 UNIX SAN rules Storage systems
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• 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 “ EVA SAN boot support ” on page 256 and “ XP
and VA SAN boot support ” on page 268.
• Supports multipathing high-availability configuration in multiple fabrics or in a single fabric with zoned
paths.
All supported
• 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 “ HP Continuous Access EVA SAN in-
tegration ” on page 254.
EVA6000
EVA6100
EVA8000
EVA8100 EVA3000
EVA4000
EVA4100
EVA5000
• Requires a dedicated MSA1000.
• Supports clusters with a maximum of 4 nodes.
• Contact an HP storage representative for required operating system patches.
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.
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