HP StorageWorks EVA Software Compatibility Reference (T3687-96037, December 2005)

HP StorageWorks EVA software deployment options
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: Specifically, the HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (formerly the HP NAS 4000) and the HP ProLiant DL585 Storage Server (formerly the HP NAS 9000)
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.