| Q1. |
Cluster Extension EVA Software supports Windows and Linux environments. |
| A1. |
Cluster Extension EVA Software supports Linux RedHat EL 4 & SuSe SLES 9 in addition to its support of Windows Server 2003 EE (32-bit, IA64 & x64-bit) and Microsoft Windows 2003, Datacenter Edition (64-bit). |
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| Q2. |
What other software prerequisites are there for proper implementation of HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension EVA Software (CLX EVA)? |
| A2. |
Please refer to the CLX EVA QuickSpec for the software support matrix:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/ceeva/index.html |
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| Q3. |
What are the hardware requirements for proper implementation of HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension EVA Software (CLX EVA)? |
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You must have the following hardware:
- Minimum two StorageWorks EVA arrays
- Minimum two FC switches (per site)
- Dual or single inter-site links – FC, WDM, FC-IP as appropriate
- Minimum two management appliances (one per site, recommend two per site)
- SMA or a management server
- Minimum two FC adapters per cluster node or one dual channel FC adapter per cluster node
- Minimum two node cluster (one node per site)
- One additional cluster server node to serve as an arbitrator for the MNS quorum or arbitrator node. (Two arbitrator nodes recommended for the highest level of availability). This server should be located in a third location (a separate room, in a separate fire zone with separate power connections)
- Static IP address for all network interfaces on each cluster node
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| Q4. |
How does Electronic Software Delivery (eSD) work? |
| A4. |
Electronic Software Delivery (eSD) provides delivery of software without physical license key or media shipments. Upon ordering an HP software product, an email is sent to you and/or your HP-certified reseller with instructions to get the license keys and download links.
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| Q5. |
Will physically-delivered software still be available? |
| A5. |
Yes. Some customers, channel partners, and distributors may have unique needs and circumstances which can only be satisfied by physical delivery of their software. HP has no plans currently to eliminate physically-delivered software offerings in favor of their electronically-delivered equivalents.
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