HP 3PAR Persistent Ports, HP 3PAR Web Services API

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HP 3PAR Persistent Ports

HP 3PAR Persistent Ports is a Tier 1 resiliency feature that allows for non-disruptive online software upgrades on HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systems without relying on multipathing software. This feature, available on all HP 3PAR StoreServ models, brings increased Tier 1 resiliency, across the StoreServ product line including the midrange platform by ensuring that host paths remain online throughout the software upgrade process. The use of standard NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) technology as defined by the Technical Committee T11 in the Fibre Channel -Link Services (FC-LS) specification enables a single host- facing StoreServ port to assume the identity of additional pre-designated partner ports, thus enabling transparent switchover of host path connections. Persistent Port Technology is also designed to work with iSCSI and FcoE connectivity.

Starting from HP 3PAR OS 3.1.3 Persistent Ports also autonomically fails over a front-end controller node port that experiences physical connection loss from a cable pull or a failed switch; this unique capability, for now is available for FC connectivity only.

HP 3PAR Autonomic Rebalance

HP 3PAR Autonomic Rebalance provides the ability to analyze how volumes on the HP 3PAR Storage System are using physical disk space and makes intelligent, autonomic adjustments to ensure optimal volume distribution when new hardware is added to the system. The best practice is to run the Autonomic Rebalance (Also known as tunesys) after new hardware is added to the system.

HP 3PAR Web Services API

HP 3PAR Web Services API delivers a programming interface for implementing durable automation of storage management tasks with HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systems. Web Services API provides a well- defined application programming interface that customers can use for incorporating the storage infrastructure into their platform for end-to-end automation of their service delivery and management. The Web Services API implementation is based on RESTful Web API service using HTTPS, principles of REST, and data structures represented with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). The server recognizes HTTP versions 1.0 and 1.1.

HP 3PAR OS Administration Tools

The HP 3PAR Operating System offers industry-leading ease of use through a simple, unified InForm Management Console and an extremely powerful, scriptable InForm Command Line Interface (CLI). Manage your entire utility storage deployment from a single window, including remote replication to disaster recovery sites. The latest version of the InForm Management Console is fully integrated with signature HP 3PAR applications such as HP 3PAR Thin Provisioning, Virtual Copy, Dynamic Optimization, Virtual Domains, and Remote Copy-so everything you need to optimize your storage environment is right at your fingertips. The 3PAR Remote CLI gives you powerful customization capabilities that are simple to configure, eliminating the need for extra tools and consulting. Open administration support is provided via SNMP and the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).

HP 3PAR LDAP

Support Native support for lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) within the HP 3PAR OS delivers centralized user authentication and authorization using a standard protocol for managing access to IT resources. With support for LDAP, you can now integrate HP 3PAR Utility StoreServ Storage with standard, open enterprise directory services. The result is simplified security administration with centralized access

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