Re: Decomissioning HP MSA2324i
Hi m8, I do not think you can do something with webbrowser access. It is old device and it will not suppoort newer versions. One more option you have CLI by connecting through SSH :). The only option...
View ArticleMSA 2040
So, I am receiving emails every hour from our SAN. From what I found out about the message it not a big deal. I have download all the log and saved them. Then tried to clear them out. Any thoughts on...
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HP IP Distance Gateway MPX110
I try connect HP MPX110 to new Brocade SAN switch. This switch not support Loop-back connection, only F_PORT.How i can change "Connection mode" on MPX110? GUI combobox is grayed, CLI not show this...
View ArticleRe: Browser Requirements for HP 8/20q QLogic Fiber Channel Switch
You need Java 7u55 and then maybe j2sdk-1_4_2_19, and maybe and older version of Mozilla - i'm using 45.0.1ok, it's a pain in the @$$ and HP should not use java enabled broswer applications for...
View ArticleBest way to setup an MSA 2042/2052
Hi there,I am thinking about replacing my MSA with a brand new one, so probably the new 2052. Anyone has any negative experiences with AutoTiering or Virtual Storage as a whole? Currently I am using a...
View ArticleRe: Best way to setup an MSA 2042/2052
Hello Collector,First, let me say, that if you are going to be purchasing a new MSA like this then you may want to consider engaging the solution architecture resources of the HPE partner that you'll...
View ArticleMSA2040FC - IO traffic only on controller A
Hello,I have strange problem with MSA2040FC on customer site. To this array are connected directly two linux hosts. Array has two storage pools, on each pool is configured one volume. Multipathing is...
View ArticleMSA 2040 iSCSI "All Other Initiators" working only
Hello,I have an MSA 2040 and I have setup a volume that I am trying to present to 3 ESXi 5.5 host. I have other iSCSI Storage technology in my environment so I am familiar with mapping the iSCSI...
View Article3PAR ODM for AIX MPPIO for 3PAR 8440
HI,We are going to buy an HPE 3PAR 8440. Does anyone know that does it include the driver "HPE 3PAR ODM for AIX MPIO"? or need to buy seperately? Thanks!Ray
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Hi againI have all the parts in my hands and i did some preliminary checks before the big movement that i plan to do it in friday evening (hopefully to finish in saturday at some point). The MSA2040...
View ArticleRe: Best way to setup an MSA 2042/2052
Hi Mike,Thanks for your extensive answer, thanks you took the time on this.I know there are more products from HP that might serve a better uptime than the entry level SAN, which the MSA in fact is. On...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040
Hi,I have the same issue.Connect to the CLI using something like PuTTY with an account with the management previlege (like manage) and run the following command:# clear events bothclear...
View ArticleWindows XP 64 - MSA 2040 Chassis Driver
I'm trying to find a Windows XP 64 driver for the MSA 2040 chassis to prevent Windows from prompting to install a driver each time the server is restarted.We have a mix of Win7 x64, Win2012-R2 and...
View ArticleMSA 2040, snapshots problem
Hello!We had one controller failure, it had been repaced, but after this we have problem with snapshots creation: create snapshots volumes volume snap Error: The specified name is already in use....
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
I just write to inform that everything went fine.I ended up finally after some tests (in the little time i had) in this configuration.PoolA2x400GB SSD Raid1 as Performance8x600GB Sas 15K Raid10 As...
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Hi Chris,Congrats on your upgrade and glad that things seem to be working out to your liking. I'm curious though. By putting your nearline disks in a seperate pool, they are not part of the tiering...
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Re: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Thx mike, your help was invaluable believe meNowCongrats on your upgrade and glad that things seem to be working out to your liking. I'm curious though. By putting your nearline disks in a seperate...
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Hi Chris,I'd be curious to see those Pool B test results with hosts having direct access to controller B. It would be interesting to see what the true penalty is for you of not using an optimized path....
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Thank you again..As for your thoughts i completely agree in general.I'd be curious to see those Pool B test results with hosts having direct access to controller B. It would be interesting to see what...
View ArticleRe: MSA2042 connect a P2000 to it
Chris,RAID 10 is mirroring and striping. With thin provisioning, and pools, on the MSA mutiple RAID1 vdisks are striped (or wide striped) via the array controller virtually chunking up the volume...
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