HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (XCS 09501200) (5697-0013, June 2009)

HP SmartStart EVA Storage will install Windows MPIO DSM, which enables you to provision storage
from the array; and DSM Manager, which enables you to change the default settings of MPIO DSM.
SAN support
The HSV300 controller in the EVA4400 supports 1/2/4 Gb Fibre Channel communication, but
requires 4 Gb SFPs in the controller host ports. The HSV300-S supports up to 8 Gb communication
through the embedded switch ports.
The HSV400 controller in the EVA6400 and the HSV450 controller in the EVA8400 are enabled for
4 Gb/s on each Fibre Channel host path, but will also support 1 Gb/s (with restrictions) and 2 Gb/s
Fibre Channel host paths and components for backward compatibility.
NOTE:
1 Gb path and components have specific configuration requirements. For more information on
configuration requirements and support for 2 Gb and 4 Gb EVAs, see the HP StorageWorks SAN
design reference guide , which can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Click Storage Networking under Storage, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP
StorageWorks SAN Solutions.
Supported Fibre Channel switches
For complete information on which Fibre Channel switches are supported, see the HP StorageWorks
SAN design reference guide, which can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Click Storage Networking under Storage, and then select HP StorageWorks SAN under HP
StorageWorks SAN Solutions.
C-Series 9020 switch support
The EVA4400, EVA6400, and EVA8400 are not supported with the C-Series 9020 switch.
Brocade 6.0.0b switch firmware support
The EVA4400, EVA6400, and EVA8400 are not supported with Brocade 6.0.0b firmware.
Supported disks
For information about disk drive support, see HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array disk drive
firmware support, available on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Under storage, click Disk Storage Systems, and then select the appropriate array model under EVA
Disk Arrays.
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