Configuring the EVM Network

Table 5–7: HP Tru64 UNIX Host Computers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Required

Remarks

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system:

5.1A with patch kit 3 (BL3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAN connection

Emulex LightPulse LP8000

 

 

FCA/HBA:

adapters (176479-B21 /

 

 

 

DS-KGPSA-CB) or

 

 

 

Emulex LightPulse LP9002

 

 

 

adapters (FCA2354)

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN connection:

Compatible LAN adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

HSG Solution Software

V8.6B for Tru64 UNIX or

 

 

kit:

V8.7 for Tru64 UNIX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HSV Solution Software

V2.0 for Tru64 UNIX

 

 

kit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure Path:

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Supported

Remarks

 

 

 

 

 

File System:

advFS, UFS

 

 

 

 

 

 

LVM (LSM):

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cluster:

Yes, see remarks.

EVM Host Agent V2.0D for

 

 

 

HP Tru64 UNIX is

 

 

 

cluster-aware; however, Tru64

 

 

 

UNIX 5.1A patch BL3 does

 

 

 

not support the EVM host

 

 

 

cluster feature. See “Cluster

 

 

 

Support” on page 5–16 for

 

 

 

more information.

 

 

 

 

 

Database:

Oracle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backup:

Legato NetWorker

 

 

 

VERITAS NetBackup

 

 

 

 

 

 

IBM AIX Requirements and Support

Table 5–8 specifies the required and supported components for IBM AIX host computers.

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Enterprise Volume Manager Software specifications

HP Enterprise Volume Manager (EVM) Software is a robust solution designed to optimize storage management for enterprise environments. This innovative software addresses the complexities of managing data across diverse storage systems while enhancing performance, scalability, and efficiency.

One of the key features of HP EVM is its ability to centralize storage management. By providing a unified interface, it streamlines administrative tasks, enabling IT teams to manage storage resources from a single console. This centralization not only simplifies operations but also reduces the potential for human error, leading to more reliable data management.

Another significant feature is the software's powerful automation capabilities. HP EVM automates routine tasks such as data provisioning, monitoring, and reporting. This functionality empowers organizations to allocate resources efficiently, respond to changes in demand swiftly, and ensure optimal performance without extensive manual intervention. Automated alerting and reporting mechanisms provide visibility into storage utilization and performance metrics, allowing for proactive management of storage resources.

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