HP 3PAR T-Class Installation and Deinstallation Guide

processor and HP Central or a local service provider can be made using the customer network
and the Internet, or through a point-to-point connection using a modem. Connections using the
customer network pass through the customer firewall. Connections using a modem, bypass the
customer firewall. When a designated management workstation situated on the same network as
the service processor (as described in Section (page 10)) and configured to access the service
processor, the customer has the option of blocking external communications at any time.
NOTE: When the service processor connects through a modem, the customer is responsible for
supplying an analog phone line.
Table 1 (page 13) summarizes the connectivity options for both data transfer and remote operations.
Data transfer involves external communications between the service processor and HP. Remote
operations include problem solving and diagnostics performed from a remote location. HP
recommends that both data transfer and remote operations occur through the customer network
when possible.
Table 1 Service Processor Connectivity Options
NotesSoftware Update MethodConnection Type Data Transfer /
Remote Ops
This is the is the preferred method of
service processor connectivity
Remote update capabilityNetwork / Network
Lower bandwidth inbound inhibits large
file transfers.
Locally by CDNetwork / Modem
Remote operations are not allowed.Locally by CDNetwork / Blocked
Lower bandwidth of modem connection
inhibits large file transfers. Dumps must
be transferred manually through FTP.
Locally by CDModem / Modem
Remote operations are not allowed.Locally by CDModem / Blocked
Meeting System Requirements
Before installing a storage system, obtain the most current information on compatible system
configurations by consulting the support matrix located in the HP 3PAR Systems Assurance Document
or other systems planning documents.
Information for other operating environments is available by referring to the HP 3PAR Configuration
Matrix and Best Practices documents.
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To obtain a copy of this documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par/, navigate to your
product page, click HP Support and Documents for your product, and then click Manuals.
Management Workstations
Administering the storage system requires installing the InForm Administration Tools on one or
more management workstations.
NOTE: See “Supported Network Topologies” (page 10) for specific information about network
topologies and management workstation connectivity.
See the HP 3PAR InForm Management Console Online Help and the HP 3PAR InForm OS CLI
Administrator’s Manual for system requirements before installing management software.
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