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Chapter 4

Peripherals and Accessories

Both enclosures include dual power supplies with built-in dual blowers, and accommodate up to 15 low-profile 3.5-inch native fibre channel (FC) disk drives in the front. The controller enclosure also includes dual redundant 1 or 2-Gbps FC capable array controller cards and the disk enclosure also includes dual redundant 1- or 2-Gbps link controller cards for back-end connections to the controllers. All field replaceable units are hot swappable. The array controller cards, however, must be replaced offline if the OS does not support controller failover.

The VA7410 can operate in either RAID 1+0 mode or AutoRAID mode. These data protection levels are user selectable at the time of initial array installation. Using Virtual Storage Array (VSA) technology, when configured in AutoRAID mode the array controller automatically selects RAID 1+0 (disk striping and mirroring) or RAID 5DP (RAID 5 Double Parity) depending on the usage patterns of the data. This protection scheme eliminates the requirement for the system administrator to understand and configure RAID levels.

RAID 5DP provides superior data redundancy by protecting against the simultaneous failure of two member disks by using independent error correction schemes. Users will find configuration significantly easier than other array products, since RAID levels don’t need to be configured or managed. The VA7410 supports two redundancy groups, which provides for physical data path separation of the two groups of LUNS.

The VA7410 is architected to communicate with multiple hosts and operating systems, otherwise known as a simultaneous heterogeneous environment. For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the Spock Website and Partnership Website:

Spock website:

For VA7410 array: http://nss-streams.corp.hp.com/xp_documentation/va7410_docs.htm

For VA7400 array: http://nss-streams.corp.hp.com/xp_documentation/va7400_docs.htm

For VA7110 array: http://nss-streams.corp.hp.com/xp_documentation/va7110_docs.htm

For VA7100 array: http://nss-streams.corp.hp.com/xp_documentation/va7100_docs.htm

Partnership website:

http://partner.americas.hp.com/

One host port behavior is initially set in controller firmware, and then heterogeneous support for all other operating systems is enabled through software in a host port behavior table. The controller default host port behavior is set for HP-UX. The VA7xxx products are managed by the HP Command View SDM host-resident software. A one-host license to use for HP StorageWorks Command View SDM is included with each VA7410. Currently HP StorageWorks Command View SDM runs native on HP-UX, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Red Hat Linux 6.2, 7.1. Installations on any of the other supported operating systems will require a dedicated management station running one of the aforementioned operating systems to be in the data path of the VA7410 (i.e. in the switched fabric).

The VA7410 can be configured to use an active hot spare feature. An active hot spare is a portion of the array capacity reserved to perform a rebuild. This feature requires the use of additional disk drives in the array. Users can select from 0, 1, or 2 active hot spares. An active hot spare ensures that the array can maintain data redundancy if one or two disks fail. Until it is needed, the array uses the active hot spare storage space as RAID 1+0 capacity, which improves array performance. The active hot spare storage capacity does not sit idle; it is used to increase the array performance until the storage it is needed.

The VA7410 can be connected to one or more hosts, hubs, or switches via an optical fibre channel (FC) interface with OS-dependant, 1- or 2-Gbps transfer rates. The default factory setting is 1-Gbps. It can be ordered in factory-racked and field-rackable configurations. Factory-racked products are pre-configured in the HP Rack/System E racks. Field-rackable products can be racked in HP racks or in Compaq 9000 racks.

The VA7410 is supported by HP’s Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE). HP’s online diagnostic and resolution capability securely delivers remote reactive services that quickly resolve problems, proactive service that anticipate and prevent downtime due to computing issues, and value-added services to help monitor, manage and maintain global IT networks. A minimum level hardware support upgrade of same day is required.

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Contents Introduction OverviewVA7110 Overview VA7410 Overview Http//partner.americas.hp.com New Firmware Revision Code Designation for VA7410 Product FeaturesImportant VA7410/DS2405 Notes VA7110 Disk Enclosure Specifications DS2405 Specifications WarrantyInstant Support Enterprise Edition Support Isee VA7110 and VA7410 Controller Enclosure Specifications DS2405 Disk Enclosure Specifications Temperature To 35 C 41 to 95 F10% to 90% @ 28 C dry bulb Shock 11 ms half sine Vibration Rms, 5- to 500-Hz random1.1 HP StorageWorks Virtual Array 7000 Family Front View AC Power FibrePort ArrayHardware Ordering Information VA7100 Hardware Ordering InformationDescription VA7100 Field RK SKUVA7100 Factory Rack DisksA6183AE Deskside cabinet for HP StorageWorks VA7100VA7100 Rail Kits VA7110 Hardware Ordering InformationPart Number Description VA7110 Field RK SKUVA7110 Rail Kits VA7410 Controller Enclosure Hardware Ordering Information VA7410 Enterprise Factory RackProduct Option Description Number VA7410 Rail KitsVA7410 Enterprise Modules DS2405 Disk System Accessories Disk System Enclosure DS2405 Hardware Ordering InformationSupport Options Overview VA7000 Family Racking and Rail Kit OptionsPart Number Description Height Units 9122 Rack Meters 22U 9136 36U 9142 42UVA Hardware Description 3-year Installation Year Support SD Indirect Commercial Support PacksSupport SD, 24×7 24×7 Start-Up NumbersDescription of Services Offered Hardware and Software-Additional Recommended ServicesCode Description Early Warning Switch BatteryDisk Drives Loading Rules Drive size GB 36 GB 73 GB Hot Spares Number of drivesEstimated Usable Capacity for AutoRAID-VA7100 Estimated Usable Capacity for RAID 1+0-VA7110 Estimated Usable Capacity for AutoRAID-VA7110Drive size GB 36 GB 73 GB 146 GB Hot Spares Capacity in GBRedundant Power Supply and Fan Modules Gbic VA7100 onlyMidplane LED Status IndicationsSupported Operating Systems Array LogsHBA Support Supported Hardware DevicesHub Support Switch Support Supported Disk DrivesSupported Fibre Channel Cables Part Number Description All Operating SystemsConfiguration Front End and Back End CablingLong-Distance Configurations Not supported on MPE/iX SAN DefinitionsMPE ControllerSwitch SAN Configurations Dual HBA Dual controllers Management Station requiredSwitch Windows ServerCable/Connection Legend BuildingFibre channel short-wave optical only LAN connection Native Fibre ChannelSoftware Products Reference Chart Software Product DescriptionsSoftware Products Software Product Source DescriptionHP StorageWorks Command View SDM Software HP StorageWorks Command View SDM Software CompatibilityOperating System Memory Video Disk Space2Component HP StorageWorks Command View SDM Frequently Asked QuestionsDisks Fans HP StorageWorks Integrations Pack HP StorageWorks Integrations Pack FeaturesHP StorageWorks Integrations Pack Compatibility HP StorageWorks Business Copy VA Features HP StorageWorks Business Copy VAHP StorageWorks Business Copy VA Software Compatibility Memory Disk SpaceHP StorageWorks Secure Manager VA Features HP StorageWorks Business Copy VA Frequently Asked QuestionsHP StorageWorks Secure Manager VA HP StorageWorks Secure Manager VA Software Compatibility HP StorageWorks Auto PathSee above Solaris 2.6, 7.0, 8.0 See above Novell Netware 5.0,5.1HP StorageWorks Auto Path Features HP StorageWorks Auto Path Frequently Asked QuestionsHP StorageWorks Auto Path Operating Systems Compatibility HP StorageWorks Auto Path Software CompatibilityVA7000 Family Software Ordering Information HP StorageWorks Fast Recovery Solutions FeaturesOption Description One software support warranty option required RequiredEnablement One 1 software support warranty option required Software support warranty option requiredProduct Number Option Description Option requiredCapacity unlimited Warranty option requiredUnlimited Glossary Abbreviation Description