HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual... Instruction Manual

HP StorageWorks
4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual
Array connectivity 5.1A for VMware
release notes
Part number: 5697-5585
Third edition: April 2006

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About this document
This section describes the content reflected in this document, including:
•Release notes information, page 3
•Intended audience, page 3
•Accessing future product updates,page3
Release notes information
These release notes describe the following topics:
•Enhancements, page 3
•EVA storage system,page3
• EVA compatibility, page 4
• Operating constraints,page5
• Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA, page 5
• Custom host mode for VMware hosts, page 5
Intended audience
These release notes are intended for:
•Customers who purchased the HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 Enterprise Virtual Array
(EVA4000/6000/8000) storage system to use with the VMware operating system
•HP customer service personnel responsible for installing and maintaining devices connected to
an EVA4000/6000/8000 storage system
Accessing future product updates
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up on line using the Subscriber’s choice web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
•Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,
the newest versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to
numerous other product resources.
•After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then
Storage under Product Category.
Enhancements
This release includes the following enhancements:
•Support for EVA4000/6000/8000 controller software 5.100
•Support for Storage Management Appliance
•Support for RoHS-compliant hardware
EVA storage system
These release notes contain the latest product information at the time of this release.
The latest product support information and downloads for storage products are available on the HP
storage web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
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EVA documentation
A complete library of EVA4000/6000/8000 and related documentation is available on the following
HP web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/eva/index.html
Supported configurations
Supported configurations are described in the Enterprise Virtual Array QuickSpecs, available on the
following HP web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/eva/index.html
EVA compatibility
This section lists the specifications at the time of this release. Some component versions may change due
to revision. For the latest information, see the HP storage web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/index.html
Operating system specifications
Table 1 lists the operating system specifications.
Table 1 Operating system specifications
VMware version Fibre Channel adapter Adapter BIOS/EFI Adapter driver version (minimum)
FCA2214
281541-B21
FCA2214DC
321835-B21
1.45/1.48 7.0 4
BL20p G2 FC Mezzanine
300874-B21
BL20p G3 FC adapter
361426-B21
BL30p, BL35p
FC balcony
354054-B21
1.45 7.04
VMware ESX 2.5.2 or
later
BL25p, BL45p
HPBALCF 105
381881-B21
1.48 7.04
VMware GSX 3.2
VMware Workstation 5
VMware GSX and VMware Workstation software products run as applications
on Microsoft®and Linux®operatingsystems. Theseapplicationsarestorage
independent and leverage our standard operating system support offerings.
Switch support
This release supports the Fibre Channel (FC) switches and firmware versions listed in the HP StorageWorks
SAN design reference guide, which you can download from the HP StorageWorks web site:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
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NOTE:
HP recommends that you
not mix switch firmware versions in a SAN. It is a best practice to uniformly
upgrade all switches in the SAN.
Multiple-path support
The VMware operating system includes multiple-path support. No additional software is required to
achieve high-availability, multipath capability.
For detailed VMware multipath information, see the vmkmultipath description in the ESX Server
Administrator’s Guide.
NOTE:
Secure Path and other MPIO software solutions are not supported with VMware.
Operating constraints
For information about operating constraints for the EVA4000/6000/8000 hardware and HP
StorageWorks Command View EVA, see their release notes.
Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA
The latest version of the Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) is available on the HP storage web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html
From this web site, click Software & drivers.
NOTE:
The SSSU cannot run from an ESX or a GSX server. You must use a server running an SSSU-supported
guest Virtual Machine operating software, such as Windows®or Linux.
Custom host mode for VMware hosts
For controller software 5.10, ensure that the host connection type is set to VMware.
To verify the host mode:
1. Start HP Command View EVA and select the appropriate Host icon in the Host folder.
2. Click the General tab on the host properties page.
3. Verify that VMware is selected as the Operating System Type.
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