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Christos_10
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xp512 with IBM DS4800 connectivity

hello all, is it possible to connect xp512 with direct attached servers ,to a SAN where an IBM DS4800 array is also connected?
i want to attach luns belonging to the ibm array to the xp servers (the point is that these servers are also with only one fc hba).
Thanks !!
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Peter Mattei
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Re: xp512 with IBM DS4800 connectivity

This is definitely not supported.

It is hardly impossible to find HBA settings, BIOS, FW etc. that match both arrays requirements.
And, what happens if you encounter errors? Neither IBM nor HP tested interoperability and can give you support.

So, do not do it!
Get yourself another HBA!

Cheers
XP-Pete
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Christos_10
Advisor

Re: xp512 with IBM DS4800 connectivity

Thanks a lot Pete.
One more question please. what happens if xp ds & servers(one fc hba still) are connected to the same switch.Will i still have problems?
Peter Mattei
Honored Contributor

Re: xp512 with IBM DS4800 connectivity

Exactly the same as I stated above!

Each storage and its FC ports have unique behaviors and could influence each other directly or at least the HBA.

So buy yourself anothe HBA; if you are short of PCI slots, buy a dual port FC HBA. But then make sure that this dual port HBA is supported by XP512 and DS4800!!

Cheers
XP-Pete
I love storage
Christos_10
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Re: xp512 with IBM DS4800 connectivity

Thanks for all. We will use additional HBA's
.