Instruction Manual

The mpx100 fabric through a Fibre Channel switch
(Figure 7)
The mpx100 fabric through a Fibre Channel switch
(Figure 7)
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A Fibre Channel switch is not required for the mpx100 and Windows host direct connect or HP Command View EVA iSCSI
deployment. See Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 6 for more information.
Fibre Channel switch hardware support
The EVA and EVA4400 iSCSI options are supported with most B-series, C-series, and M-series product
line switches. Contact an HP storage representative for the latest information about support for specific
switch models.
Storage systems
The mpx100 is supported with the EVA4000/4100/4400/4400 with embedded switch/6x00/8x00
and EVA3000/5000 storage systems. The mpx100b is supported with the EVA4400/4400 with
embedded switch storage systems.
Software support requirements
For the latest information on software support, see the product release notes or SPOCK at http://
www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
Management software requirements
• Command View 9.0.1 or later is required for EVA6400/8400.
• HP Command View EVA 8.1 or later is required for array-based anagement (ABM).
• HP Command View EVA 8.0.1 or later is required for EVA4400 with embedded switch.
• HP Command View 8.0x or later is required for the mpx100/100b running firmware version 2.4x
or later.
• The EVA iSCSI Connectivity Options support Command View EVA iSCSI connectivity (Fibre
Channel switch not required). See “Command View EVA management rules and
guidelines” on page 39.
• HP StorageWorks mpx Manager GUI is required for mpx100/100b management.
Multipath software requirements
Table 4 lists the operating system multipathing requirements for EVA storage systems.
Table 4 Multipathing software requirements
Windows MPIOEVA software versionStorage systemOperating system
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