topic Command View etc. on Virtual Server in HPE EVA Storage

Command View etc. on Virtual Server

Jason Lee3 — Mon, 08 May 2006 00:36:04 GMT

Hi, Is there any problem with me installing Command View (Plus ISEE/WEBES, Scanmaster, SSSU etc) on a virtual server on a BL20P G3 blade? Seems a shame to dedicate a whole blade (Yes it is SAN attached) to be just the EVA8K utility server.
Thanks

Jason

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

Stephen Kebbell — Mon, 08 May 2006 01:07:59 GMT

Hi,

as the EVA is managed inbound, the Command View server needs a direct SAN connection. I don't think there is a way to map the HBAs to a virtual machine. So you need to install Command View EVA on a physical server. Not sure about the other programs.

Regards,
Stephen

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

gurdeep_2 — Wed, 10 May 2006 16:53:22 GMT

I've been told that it is a strong recommendation to have each EVA managed directly by a physical server. I have virtual systems but both of my EVAs run off of a server w/command view installed (in two different physical sites).
As far as directing an HBA to a virtual server - - - That one could probably be answered by your vendor, VMWare?

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

Jason Lee3 — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:00:14 GMT

Thanks to you both. We seem to be getting a consistent message that a physical server is recommended so will proceed on that basis.

Regards

Jason

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

Basil Vizgin — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:13:58 GMT

You can install Command View, for example, on a file server to share server roles.

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

gurdeep_2 — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:18:49 GMT

That is true, the server can share roles, however, if the file server will have LUNs presented to it, that may be an "unsupported configuration from HP".
It's better to get one of your oldest 1.4ghz servers and install Command View, ISEE, etc. on it.
Perhaps make this CView server a software share, etc. Nothing mission-critical installed on it of course.

If there are EVA issues, that Command View server is going to be your best friend, you don't want anything happening to that server. It's not as if you can hookup a monitor/keyboard to the EVA. - just my 2 cents worth.

Re: Command View etc. on Virtual Server

Jason Lee3 — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:23:02 GMT

Good point...I image a backup server or utility server would be the best bet, something that could be rebooted without any major drama.

Thanks

Jason