HP Storage Hardware Providers VDS/VSS Installation Guide (5697-1131, August 2011)

• Ethernet network interface cards (or available network interface port)—Connect each server to
the Ethernet LAN.
Notes on installing HP P6000 hardware providers
The following notes will help ensure successful operation of the hardware providers:
• Using multiple servers to manage primary data and data copies is optional. However, if you use
multiple servers, they must be in the same Ethernet domain so that the DCOM communication
process can communicate between servers.
• Administrator privileges are required for all devices and software. If you do not have administrator
privileges, the software and hardware will not communicate properly. If authentication fails, consult
the release notes for any special authentication issues and solutions.
• A firewall between the P6000 Command View management server and the VDS/VSS servers
must be open.
• Excessive traffic on the Ethernet LAN can affect hardware provider performance. If network traffic
is a problem, you can use a private Ethernet LAN between the P6000 Command View management
server and the VDS/VSS server(s) and connect it to the corporate LAN through a firewall.
HP P6000 hardware provider preparation procedures
Prepare servers and software for use with the hardware providers as described below and in the
product manuals. Your HP representative may perform some installation and preconfiguration tasks.
Preparing the P6000 Command View management server
Prepare the P6000 Command View server as described in the following procedure.
1. If necessary, connect the corporate Ethernet LAN to the P6000 Command View management
server through a firewall. Make sure the firewall is open between the P6000 Command View
management server and the VDS/VSS server(s).
2. If you plan to use multipathing, verify that the software is installed or install HP MPIO Full-Featured
Failover Manager, as explained in the documentation for that product.
3. Verify that a license exists or add a license for Business Copy in P6000 Command View, as
explained in the HP Storage P6000 license key Installation Instructions.
Preparing the VDS/VSS server
Install and configure the VDS/VSS server as follows:
1. If it is not already on the server, install the Windows Server operating system on the host according
to the Microsoft installation instructions.
2. If you plan to use multipathing, install the HP MPIO Full-Featured Failover software according to
the documentation for that product.
3. Install a Fibre Channel HBA card into the server according to the HBA manufacturer's instructions.
4. Install the HBA driver and utility software onto the server according to the HBA manufacturer's
instructions. HP tested drivers and installation instructions are available by searching http://
www.hp.com.
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