Manual

3 Enterpr ise Virtu al Array
operation
This chapter presents the tasks that you might need to perform during normal operation of the storage
system.
Best practices
For useful information on manag ing and con figuring your storage system, refer to the HP
StorageWorks Enterprise Virtu al Array configuration best practices white paper available from
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Operating tips and information
Reser ving adequate free space
To ensure efficient storage system operation, a certain amount of unallocated capacity, or free space,
should be reserved in each disk group. The recommended amount of free space is influenced by your
system configuration. For g uidance on how much free space to reserve, refer to the HP StorageWorks
Enterprise Virtual Array configuration best practices white paper. See Best practices.
Using FATA disk drives
FATA drives are designed for lower duty cycle applications such as near on-line data replication for
back-up. These drives should not be used as a replacement for EVA’s h igh performance, standard
duty cycle, Fibre Channel drives. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive. Download the following
document for more information on FATA drives, their uses and benefits:
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Failback preference setting for HSV controllers
Table 4 descri bes the failback preference mode for each of the operating systems supported with HSV
controllers and Command View EVA.
Table 5
describes the failback d efault behavior and settings allowed for each operating system. The table
indicates when Secure Path is used in conjunction with the operating system
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