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HP-UX Requirements and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 HP Tru64 UNIX Requirements and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 IBM AIX Requirements and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 Sun Solaris Requirements and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8 Windows 2000 Requirements and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10 Windows NT Requirements and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Browsing Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13 Windows JRE Security Issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13 JRE Detection and Download from EVM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13 Recommended Browser and JRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14 Browsing from HP-UX Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Selecting a Supported EVM-SAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14 Example 1: EVM Host Agent on One Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14 Example 2: EVM on Multiple Host Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15 Example 3: EVM on Multiple Hosts for High Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16 Cluster Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16 HP Tru64 UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16 HP-UX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17 IBM AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17 Sun Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17 Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17 Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18

EVM Network Configuration Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19 Minimum EVM 2.0D Network Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19 Node Visibility to the Management Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20 Storage System Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20 Multiple Storage System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Available Storage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21 Storage System Refresh Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21 Detect Storage Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22 Element Manager Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22 Management Appliance Service Resynchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23 Using EVM in a DRM Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24 HSG Container Name Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24

Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24 Using the Save Configuration Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24 Using the Reload Configuration Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–25 Save Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–25

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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.

HP EVM also supports advanced storage technologies like thin provisioning and deduplication, which help maximize storage efficiency. Thin provisioning allows organizations to allocate storage on an as-needed basis, minimizing wastage and ensuring cost-effective utilization. Deduplication, on the other hand, reduces redundant data, freeing up valuable storage space and improving backup and recovery times.

Scalability is another hallmark of HP EVM. The software is designed to grow with an organization's needs, supporting a wide array of storage devices, from traditional disk systems to flash storage. This flexibility ensures that enterprises can adapt to evolving data demands and technological advancements without overhauling existing infrastructure.

Security features integrated into HP EVM are essential for protecting sensitive data. The software supports robust encryption protocols and access controls, ensuring that data remains secure during transitions and while stored across multiple locations. Compliance with industry regulations is facilitated through comprehensive logging and reporting features, enhancing an organization’s ability to maintain regulatory standards.

In conclusion, HP Enterprise Volume Manager Software is a pivotal tool for organizations seeking efficient and effective storage management. With its centralized management capabilities, automation features, support for advanced storage technologies, scalability, and strong security measures, HP EVM stands out as a vital asset that drives operational efficiency and data integrity in today's data-centric enterprises. Investing in HP EVM not only simplifies storage management but also empowers organizations to proactively meet their data challenges.
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