HP StorageWorks EVA software compatibility reference (T3687-96039, February 2006)

Controller software version support in remote replication environments
This table shows support between controller software versions in remote replication environments, meaning the controller software versions that are running on the source and destination arrays. A bullet (•) indicates support and a blank cell indicates that
the remote replication environment is not supported when the source and destination arrays are running the controller software versions listed.
Controller software version (destination array)
Controller software version (source
array)
VCS 3.020 VCS 3.025 VCS 3.028 VCS 4.00x XCS 5.02x XCS 5.03x XCS 5.10x
VCS 3.020
•
•
1
•
1
VCS 3.025
•
1
•
•
1
••
VCS 3.028
•
1
•
1
•
•
1
•• •
VCS 4.00x
•
1
•••
XCS 5.02x
•• •
•
1
XCS 5.03x
•••
•
1
•
•
1
XCS 5.10x
••
•
1
•
1
Supported during the seven day upgrade window only, meaning the source and destination arrays can be running these different controller software versions while you are upgrading the arrays and the upgrades must be completed within seven days. You
can only upgrade one controller software family (either VCS or XCS) at a time and only allow two versions within that family.
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You can install HP StorageWorks EVA management and replication software on a management server. The management server types are:
General-purpose server: A server other than the HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance that runs customer applications, such as file and print services
HP OpenView Storage Management Appliance (SMA): A centralized, dedicated monitoring and management hardware-software solution for the storage area network (SAN)
Dedicated management server: A Windows host that is intended solely for HP storage software, such as HP OpenView Storage Node Manager, HP OpenView Storage Area Manager add-on software modules, or HP StorageWorks EVA software
HP ProLiant Storage Server: A server similar to the general-purpose server; it can be used for managing EVAs in the SAN as well as traditional NAS-based applications.
Required hardware
General-purpose server
Dedicated management server
Recommended servers: HP ProLiant DL145, DL360 G4, and DL560
Processor: 1.26 GHz (minimum)
Memory: 2 GB (minimum)
Disk space requirements:
— 120 MB for Command View EVA installation
— 10 MB for each managed array
— 350 MB for HP Replication Solutions Manager installation
— Additional 300–400 MB for HP Replication Solutions Manager installation to accommodate log and database growth
— 10/100 Mps for RSM server to RSM host agent connectivity
Storage Management Appliance
G1, G2, G3
HP ProLiant Storage Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (base model)
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (SAN model)
HP ProLiant DL585 Storage Server
HP ProLiant DL585 Dual Core Storage Server
Note: In most configurations, the HP ProLiant DL380 SAN model is preferred.