HP (Hewlett-Packard) AP836B Computer Hardware User Manual


 
HP Insight Control
Storage Module for
vCenter for FC only
HP Insight Control Storage Module for vCenter
HP Insight Control Storage Module for vCenter allows customers who are using vCenter to better
monitor and manage the storage associated with VMware virtual machines. HP StorageWorks can
be added to vCenter, allowing vCenter administrators to list LUN/volume connections, determine
the storage attributes associated with virtual machines, and monitor the status and health of the
arrays.
Features and Benefits:
Monitor the status and health of HP StorageWorks arrays: Administrators managing their
virtual machine environment can get additional information about the health and status of
their HP arrays. This information helps in diagnosing problems, and communicating with
storage administrators on the various storage requirements for the virtualized environment.
1.
Manage LUN / volume connections from VMs and ESX servers to the arrays: As
administrators manage virtual machines, it is often very important that they know exactly
what storage is connected to each, and the location and attributes of that storage within the
SAN. This allows for much more intelligent decisions about VM movement and placement,
and also an increased understanding of what kind of storage is being used.
2.
Understand which storage features are available: Often when allocating storage for a virtual
machine administrators need to match the characteristics of the VM with the attributes of the
storage. A great example is that a "critical" VM would need highly available storage,
whereas a "temp" VM could use non-protected storage. This feature will tell the
administrators what "type" of storage is available to simplify their communication with the
storage administrator (or to easily make the change themselves in smaller businesses).
3.
SW download available on SW Depot:
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=HPVPR
Snapshot and Volume
Copy Software for the
P2000 G3
Product Features
Data Protection
Snapshots create up to 512 point-in-time pictures of data (512 snaps are exclusive to the
P2000 G3)
Volume Copies create up to 128 point-in-time copies of data
Recovery is instant - revert data from any previous Snapshot or Volume Copy
Backup 'snapped' data to disk, virtual tape, or physical tape without a backup window
A 64 snapshot license and Volume Copy are included with all P2000 G3 models.
Support and updates are desired for bundled software functionalities (such as 64 LTU Snap
and/or Volume Copy etc in the P2000 G3 products) a combination HW + SW support care
pack must be purchased.
HP does not provide warranty assistance for software products included with our base
hardware products. This would either be SupportPlus or SupportPlus24. The hardware
warranty component of these services is accounted for in the pricing of the SP and SP24
care packs.
Data Testing
Snap or clone data to test the performance of a software application on 'offline' production
data
Snap or clone data to test how a software patch or enhancement will function on 'offline;
production dat0061
P2000 G3 Snapshot and Clone
:
G3 controllers/models come STANDARD with 64 snapshots and Volume Copy software
512 Snapshot option is ONLY available and supported with the G3, not the prior generation
MSA2000 models
HP P2000 Snapshot 512 Software LTU
TA806A
HP P2000 Snapshot 512 Software E-LTU
TA806AAE
MSA2000 and MSA2000 G2 Snapshot and Volume Copy (clone) software:
Snapshot and Volume Copy software is optional on models other than the P2000 G3.
The following skus are designated for use by the MSA2000 G2 models. They are neither
necessary nor available for the P2000 G3 FC.
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot 255 Software LTU
1
T5539A
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot 64 Software LTU
T5512A
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot 8 Software LTU
T5513A
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot 8/255 Upgrade Software
LTU
1
T5540A
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot 64/255 Upgrade
Software LTU
1
T5541A
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems
Optional Software
DA - 13551 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 12 — 2/7/2011
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