HP StorageWorks VMware connectivity 4.0C for the 3000/5000 Enterprise Virtual Array Release Notes (5697-6594, March 2007)

For more information about multipath options, see the HP multi-path website:
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Operating constraints
You can find information about operating constraints specifictotheEVAfirmware and HP StorageWorks
Command View EVA (Command View EVA) in their respective release notes.
Storage System Scripting Utility for EVA
The latest version of the Storage System Scripting Utility (SSSU) is available on the following HP website:
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From this website, click Software and Drivers.
NOTE:
The SSSU cannot run from an ESX or a GSX server. You must use a server running an SSSU-supported
guest Virtual Machine operating software, such as Windows® or Linux®.
Avoiding problem situations
The following sections describe problems that may arise and their solutions.
Codeload usage
When a maximally configured system is running at full load, codeload functionality is not effective
because the system may time out before codeload is complete. HP recommends that you always perform
VCS upgrades at an off-peak time.
SSSU
Changing comments on a disk enclosure
Use Command View EVA to change comments on a disk enclosure. If you try to change a disk enclosure
comment using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
Changing the name of a disk enclosure
Changing the name of a disk enclosure is not supported with SSSU or Command View EVA. If you try to
change a disk enclosure name using SSSU, the following error message appears:
Error: Invalid Operation
Host considerations
This section contains information and important reminders about the host server.
ProLiant BIOS with multiple HBAs
If you have a ProLiant server with one or more H BAs installed, you must change the MPS Table Mode
setting in the BIOS; other wise, the system may not be able to detect all attached devices.
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