Virtual TapeServer 8.3 Quick Start Guide

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Review the VTS server configuration
Here is an overview of the VTS hardware that may have been purchased:
VT5900-P VT5900-Q
Server DL380 G6 DL380pG8
Fibre Channel
Cards
Up to two four-port 4Gb card, or
One four-port 4Gb card and up to
five two-port 4Gb cards
One four-port 4Gb card, plus
Up to five two-port 4Gb cards, five
four-port 4Gb cards, or five two-
port 8Gb cards
Additional
Internal Storage
Not supported Four 2TB internal disks are
provided and four additional 2TB
disks can be added, or
Four 3TB internal disks are
provided and four additional 3TB
disks can be added
External Disk
Storage
VT5930 controller, which is built on
the P2000 MSA and has 12 2TB
drives and up to three VT5931
expansion chassis (P2000 MSA), each
with 12 2TB drives; maximum
capacity per P2000 system is 96TB,
or
Any SAN-attached storage device
P2000 MSA is supported as
described for the VT5900-P, or
Any SAN-attached storage device
Host Server
Support
Up to 15
Up to 16
Mount the VTS hardware in a rack
To mount the VTS hardware, refer to the following:
l VT5900-P (DL380 G6)
Refer to the rail installation instructions provided with the rail kit (part number 506472-001,
November 2008).
l VT5900-Q (DL380pG8)
Refer to the installation instructions provided with the 2U Quick Deploy Rail System.
l VT5930, VT5931 (P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array)
Download the HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array racking instructions (c01505852.pdf),
first edition (May 2008).
Contact the HP Global NonStop Solution Center (GNSC) if you encounter problems or need assistance.