Installation procedures
The following procedures describe how to install the Hardware Providers.
If you have not already configured the server and the array as instructed in “Uninstalling HWP,” do so now before you install the HWP software. HWP will not work if the array and server have not been correctly configured before you install HWP. For a summary of the configuration steps, see Configuration procedures.
Upgrade installation
If you are upgrading from a previous version of HWP, before doing the installation procedure that follows, uninstall the previous version of HWP. The uninstallation procedure is explained under the heading Uninstalling HWP.
Installation summary
You will perform the following tasks during installation:
•Run the HWP installation executable(s):
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•Follow the InstallShield Wizard instructions to do the following tasks.
•Accept the license terms.
•Install the HP HWPs in the default or custom folder location.
•Enter the CV workstation IP address and log into Command View EVA.
•Connect to the disk array.
•Select the disk group you created for VDS/VSS operations.
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