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Is HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software a required product purchase with a new HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array? |
| A1. |
No, it is not a required purchase. However, it is highly recommended because it helps you monitor and analyze the performance of your HP StorageWorks XP Disk Arrays. |
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| Q2. |
How is HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software licensed? |
| A2. |
HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software licensing is based on the raw internal storage capacity of the XP disk array. External Storage volumes are covered for free. |
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| Q3. |
If I have an older HP StorageWorks XP Disk array (e.g. XP1024, XP128, XP512, XP48) and I want to upgrade to a new XP Disk Array, can I receive any credit for my existing HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Software license? |
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Yes. When you purchase the new HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array you will purchase a new license for HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor for that array. If you plan to discontinue use of the older XP Disk Array, you can receive a credit for the older XP Performance Advisor license. Your sales representative will calculate this credit for you and include it on your quotation. |
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| Q4. |
How is XPWatch provided? |
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With the release of HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor version 3.4, XPWatch is provided free with HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor. It is located on the Support tab of the Performance Advisor GUI. |
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| Q5. |
What versions of software enable the integration of HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor with HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager? |
| A5. |
HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor v3.4 and HP StorageWorks XP Command View AE version 5.9. XP Command View AE is a required product for HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager. |
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