9.0 HP StorageWorks P4000 VSA Installation and Configuration Guide

Two-system configuration
A two-system configuration is the smallest possible redundant configuration. Automatic failover between
systems requires a failover manager. A two-system configuration includes the elements listed.
• Two VSAs in a single management group
• A single cluster
• Two managers
• A Failover Manager added to the management group
NOTE:
For more information, see “Failover Manager Overview” in the HP StorageWorks P4000 SAN
User Guide , installed with the CMC as a PDF in the Documentation folder.
Figure 7 Two-system configuration
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Three-system-plus configuration
All configurations greater than two systems can be redundant, and do not require a Virtual Manager
or Failover Manager. A configuration greater than two systems includes the items listed.
• 3 or more systems in a management group
• Multiple clusters with as many VSAs as desired in each cluster
• Running either 3 or 5 managers
Designing a virtual SAN30