Starting HPE 3par 7200 Storage with a single array.

[JohnHonai]

Recently was involved in a data center shifting . One of the components which was an old out of support hpe 3par 7200 . Everything came up expect this old HPE 3 par which was supposed to hold non critical data. But now the client claims it has critical data. Issue is one of the controller nodes seems to have faield .

Is there a way for HPE 3 par to start with  a single node  for the client to reterive his data.  I am basically a networking guy so please bear with me if I have said something stupid

[sbhat09]

Hello @JohnHonai,

3PAR can work with single node. But shows a lot of critical degraded alerts.

Regards,
Srinivas Bhat

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[JohnHonai]

Wow , thanks for the quick response. At least that pulls half the pressure form me knowing it is possible . Is there any document that points me towards the right direction .  As said don't know much about storage but can read . And both our storage guys are on other ciritical project and will be available only after a week or two. 

[sbhat09]

Hello @JohnHonai,

Here is all the documents for 3PAR - https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=c03793101

You can refer 'Setting Up a Factory-Integrated Storage System' and 'Verifying Setup and Powering ON the Storage System'

FYI: The document speaks about the standard condition where both the nodes are working. You may face more hurdles in your scenario. But overall you can depend on the document.

Regards,
Srinivas Bhat

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[support_s]

System recommended content:

1. HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage

2. Notice: (Revision) HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 and 7000c Storage Systems - End of Life Announcement

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