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7 Initializing the Service Processor
The SP supports all actions required for maintenance of the storage system. The service processor
provides real-time, automated monitoring and remote access to HP 3PAR Support in order to
diagnose and resolve potential problems. An HP 3PAR StoreServ system can include either a virtual
or physical SP.
Use the following table as guidance for setting up a specific type of service processor.
ActionType of Service Processor
See “Connecting to a Virtual Service Processor” (page 46).Virtual Service Processor (VSP)
See “Connecting to a Physical Service Processor” (page
48).
Physical Service Processor
Connecting to a Virtual Service Processor
Prerequisites for Using a VSP
Before you connect to a VSP, review and complete the following tasks:
• Ensure the ESXi time and date are properly set, either through the Network Time Protocol
(NTP) server or manually through the ESXi console. Setting the correct date and time ensures
VSP real-time monitoring and access.
• Verify both the VSP and StoreServ system are on the same subnet.
• Verify the VMware vSphere client is available before deploying the VSP OVF file. Access your
ESXi server to download the VMware vSphere client or visit https://my.vmware.com/web/
vmware/downloads.
NOTE: Open Virtualization Format (OVF) is an open standard for packaging and distributing
virtual machines or software.
• Verify the HP 3PAR Virtual Service Processor software DVD is available. If you cannot locate
the DVD, contact HP Support through http://www.hp.com/support, or call your HP Sales
Representative at 1-800-334-5144 and request assistance with the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000
Storage product.
WARNING! Do not install the VSP on the same StoreServ 7000 array because it may lead to
the inability of properly managing the array when connectivity to the storage is unavailable.
Provision the VSP on a VMware server and ensure the VSP boots from the local disk of the assigned
VMware server and not from the StoreServ 7000 LUNs.
CAUTION: VMware vMotion is not a supported application. Do not use vMotion to migrate the
VSP from one physical server to another. Using vMotion may cause communication failure and
interrupt system service.
Deploying the VSP OVF File
NOTE: The virtual service processor supports VMware ESXi versions 4.1 and later. For more
specific VMware environment support, see the VMware compatibility matrix on the VMware
website. The following set of instructions may vary depending on the version of VMware ESXi you
are using.
1. Insert the HP 3PAR Virtual Service Processor software DVD.
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