Re: Vdisk scrubbing on MSA P2000 G3 - the same progress = 73% since 20 hours
Hello,I do not recommend to unplug the power cables and perform an unclean shutdown.The VRSC (Vdisk scrub) job runs at medium priority by default unless priorities have been changed. If the array is...
View ArticleRe: MSA 1000 Management for Server 2008
You could use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator ( HPE SSA )Below is the link to download for Windows...
View ArticleRe: P2000 Configuration BK829A AJ941A D2700
Q1: As for mixing the enclosures, I believe this is yes according to both the quickspecs and cabling guide.P2000 G3 Mixed-connect expansion configurations:The following illustrations show examples of...
View ArticleRe: ACU NO_Drives Error on MSA1500CS
The last supported Array Configuration Utility (ACU) and Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) versions for the HP MSA1000/MSA1500 SAN Array Systems is version 8.25.5.0Any version above 8.25.5.0 is supported...
View ArticleWhere to begin my SAN journey
Hi we are a SMB with 100 users currently using NAS solutions. However with ever increasing file size and usage we are thinking of investing in a SAN. I have not worked with SAN. I have a few servers...
View ArticleRe: Where to begin my SAN journey
For SMB organizations, iSCSI SAN technology will often provide adequate performance at reasonable cost. You can find a lot of information about all HPE Storage and SAN solutions at the HPE video...
View ArticleCAPI Proxy and VDS Provider - do I need these?
Hello-Apologies in advance for overly simplistic question. My company uses a P2000 G3 SAS MSA. All connections to hosts are provided via SAS cables and no iSCSCI/FC is in use. In addition,...
View ArticleRe: CAPI Proxy and VDS Provider - do I need these?
Hi, these two components (CAPI and VDS/VSS) are must for your application to access the storage device thru the VDS/VSS service. These manages the disk volume that is mapped from the MSA's.Let me know...
View ArticleRe: Monitoring P2000 devices in the DMZ and SCOM/HP Agentless Management Pack
Hi, Could you confirm if P2000 device is located inside/ouside the firewall?
View ArticleUnable to Update Firmware and SAN Loader Gives Invalid FOS Error
While trying to upgrade the firmware on the Brocade 4Gb SAN switch i get invalid path error using FTP.Current firmware Version 5.3.0a.New version tried: 6.0.0b. While using SAN loader utility to...
View ArticleRe: Unable to Update Firmware and SAN Loader Gives Invalid FOS Error
We would recommend to upgrade using the following upgrade path. FOS 5.x -> 5.1.1b -> 5.3.2c -> 6.0.0c_SEFOS 6.x -> 6.1.2b -> 6.2.2f -> 6.3.2d -> 6.4.3h -> 7.0.0dFOS 7.x ->...
View ArticleRe: Unable to Update Firmware and SAN Loader Gives Invalid FOS Error
You may want to try the following1. Check the SAN Loader version. Ver 5.0.2 works fine.2. Extract the firmware zip file and locate the parent folder to upload.Alternatively, you can try 3rd party FTP...
View ArticleRe: Unable to Update Firmware and SAN Loader Gives Invalid FOS Error
Experts thanks for the replies. I will try the suggested steps and revert. Appreciate you help.
View ArticleRe: P2000 G3 Adding new disks in enclucure 2.
May I know drive model and Firmware version running on the P2000
View ArticleRe: P2000 G3 Adding new disks in enclucure 2.
please take a photo of the cabling.make sure the cabling is correct. I am HPE Engineer
View ArticleRe: P2000 G3 Adding new disks in enclucure 2.
It mostly likely be firmware related.Please verify the MSA firmware and the drive compatibility, it is available in respective release notes.You can download latest driver/firmware from Hewlett Packard...
View ArticleRe: Where to begin my SAN journey
I'm not sure the answer your looking for is a SAN. SAN arrays are for block-based data (applications like SQL or Exchange). As you said, NAS is for file based access. Most people generally think that...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040 LUNs Response configuration
This is a bit confusing.Since m85m found this in a best practive document for vSphere I assume that it is used in a VMware environment.In the answer from AnkitM "not required if you are not facing any...
View ArticleRe: ACU NO_Drives Error on MSA1500CS
Thanks, that's exactly what the problem was.Issue resolved!Definitely worth the wait.Thank you, you may mark this thread as solved!P.S: May I ask, how did you know what version of ACU supported my SAN?...
View ArticleIs it easy to extend the volume on MSA 2040
Can someone please explain what does the reserved,committed, and uncommitted means? Also can you use the uncommitted disk space with out causing disruption to the current config? Thanks
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