HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 3000/5000 to 4100/6100/8100 Upgrade Assessment (5697-6985, July 2007)

Component
Issue
Response/C omments
Are the EVAs curr
ently clustered?
What clustering software is used?
Is this software supported by the
EVA4100/610 0/8100?
Clustering
software
Will this softw
are need to be
upgraded?
Are any hubs currently being used?
What SAN switches are currently
used?
Are these switches supported by the
EVA4100/610 0/8100?
What SAN firmware (and version) is
currently used?
Is this firmware supported by the
EVA4100/610 0/8100?
SAN switches and
firmware
How many add
itional SAN switches
are require
d?
How many servers are currently used?
How many HBAs in each server?
Servers
How many ports on the HBAs in each
server?
What disks are currently supported?
Are these disks supported by the
EVA4100/610 0/8100?
Disks
How many
additional disks are
require
d?
What operating systems (and
versions) are currently used?
Are these operating systems supported
by the EVA41 00/6100/8100?
Operating systems
Will t
hese operating systems need to
be upg
raded?
Management
software
See Management software.
How much additional floor space is
needed?
Will
the data center need to be
reco
nfigured?
Floor space
Will the data center need to be
enlarged?
Will the current HVAC system be
sufficient for the new equipment?
HVAC
What additional HVAC equipment is
required?
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