Configuring HP StorageWorks MA and EMA systems

You can configure HP StorageWorks Modular Array (MA) and Enterprise Modular Array (EMA) systems to attach to a Lenovo Storage V7000 system.

The HP MA and EMA systems use an HSG80 controller.

HP MA and EMA definitions
The definitions of some storage-related terminology differs between Lenovo and HP.
Configuring HP MA and EMA systems
You can configure the HP MA and EMA systems to provide functions that are compatible with the Lenovo Storage V7000.
Supported models of HP MA and EMA systems
The Lenovo Storage V7000 supports models of the HP MA and EMA systems.
Supported firmware levels for HP MA and EMA systems
The HP MA and EMA systems must use a firmware level that is supported by the Lenovo Storage V7000.
Concurrent maintenance on HP MA and EMA systems
Concurrent maintenance is the capability to complete I/O operations to an HP MA or EMA system while simultaneously completing maintenance operations on it.
Configuration interface for HP MA and EMA systems
The Command Console configuration and service utility is the configuration interface for the HP MA and EMA systems.
Sharing the HP MA or EMA between a host and a Lenovo Storage V7000
There are restrictions for sharing HP MA and EMA storage systems between a host and a Lenovo Storage V7000clustered system.
Switch zoning limitations for HP MA and EMA systems
There are limitations in switch zoning for the Lenovo Storage V7000 and the HP MA and EMA systems.
Quorum disks on HP MA and EMA systems
Managed disks (MDisks) that are presented by the HP MA or EMA are chosen by the Lenovo Storage V7000 as quorum disks.
Advanced functions for HP MA and EMA
Some advanced functions of the HP MA and EMA are not supported by the Lenovo Storage V7000.
Lenovo Storage V7000 advanced functions
Volumes that are created from managed disks (MDisks) that are presented by an HSG80 controller can be used in Lenovo Storage V7000FlashCopy mappings, Lenovo Storage V7000 Metro Mirror relationships, and Lenovo Storage V7000 Global Mirror relationships.
LU creation and deletion on the HP MA and EMA
Ensure that you are familiar with the HSG80 controller container types for logical unit (LU) configuration.
Configuring settings for the HP MA and EMA
The HP StorageWorks configuration interface provides configuration settings and options that are supported with the Lenovo Storage V7000.

Parent topic: Configuring and servicing storage systems

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