HP 3PAR Windows 2012 and Windows Server 2008 Implementation Guide

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• the HP 3PAR Command Line Interface Administrator’s Manual, “Using Persistent Ports for
Nondisruptive Online Software Upgrades”
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HP 3PAR OS Persistent Ports Setup and Connectivity Guidelines for FC
Starting with HP 3PAR OS 3.1.2, the HP 3PAR OS Persistent Ports feature is supported for FC
target ports.
Starting with HP 3PAR OS 3.1.3, the Persistent Port feature has additional functionality to minimize
I/O disruption during an array port “loss_sync” event triggered by a loss of array port connectivity
to fabric.
HP 3PAR OS Persistent Ports Setup and Connectivity Guidelines for FC
Specific cabling setup and connectivity guidelines need to be followed for HP 3PAR OS Persistent
Ports to function properly:
• HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage FC partner ports must be connected to the same FC Fabric and
switch.
• The FC fabric being used must support NPIV, and NPIV must be enabled.
• The host–facing HBAs must be configured for point-to-point fabric connection (there is no
support for direct-connect “loops”).
Setting Up and Zoning the Fabric 23