The HPE M-series SN3700cM is a suitable SAN component for refreshing an iSCSI-based SAN. It

supports wire-speed Ethernet, is available in a 1U form factor, and includes two independent

switches. Additionally, it supports 100GbE, making it a robust choice for high-performance, scalable

SAN environments that require efficient connectivity and high throughput.

Reference:

HPE M-series Switches

HPE SAN Solutions

To integrate HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays into an HPE OneView environment for automated volume

provisioning, the installation of the 3PAR Host Explorer is required. The 3PAR Host Explorer software

facilitates the communication between the HPE 3PAR StoreServ storage array and the OneView

management platform. This software collects detailed host configuration information, which is then

used by HPE OneView to optimize the management and provisioning of storage resources, ensuring

that the storage is allocated correctly according to the system requirements.

This integration allows for better automation, management, and monitoring of the storage

environment, thereby improving efficiency and reducing the likelihood of manual errors.

For more detailed information on HPE 3PAR StoreServ integration with OneView, please refer to the

following HPE Storage

HPE Storage Products Overview

HPE Storage Solutions

HPE 3PAR StoreServ Information

If a customer is using a VMware-based Veeam backup proxy and attempts to perform a direct backup

from their Fibre Channel (FC)-connected HPE Alletra 9000 array, but the backup falls back to network

mode, the likely reason is that direct backup from an FC-connected array is only supported on a

physical server-based backup proxy. VMware-based (virtual) proxies do not support direct FC

connections, which is why the backup process defaults to network mode.

To achieve direct backup via FC, the customer would need to configure a physical server as the

backup proxy.

For further details, refer to:

HPE Alletra 9000 Overview

Veeam Backup & Replication Documentation

VMvision is a feature within HPE InfoSight that provides deep visibility into the performance and

resource utilization of virtual machines (VMs) running on HPE Nimble Storage arrays. It offers an

agentless approach, meaning it does not require any additional software or agents to be installed on

the VMs or hosts. Instead, VMvision leverages the vCenter server appliance credentials to directly

gather data from the VMware environment.

Once integrated with vCenter, VMvision can collect and analyze VM-level performance data, such as

latency, IOPS, and throughput, in real-time. This data is then correlated with storage performance

metrics, allowing administrators to easily identify bottlenecks and optimize VM performance. The

agentless nature of VMvision simplifies the deployment process and reduces the management

overhead associated with performance monitoring.

Unlike traditional performance monitoring tools that may require configuring SNMP traps or

deploying agents on each VM, VMvision’s integration with InfoSight streamlines the process by using

existing vCenter APIs to gather the necessary data. This approach not only ensures a seamless

integration but also enhances the accuracy of the performance insights provided by InfoSight.

For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage

HPE Nimble Storage

HPE InfoSight for Storage

HPE Flash and Hybrid Storage

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HPE SmartCache is a feature available on HPE servers that accelerates storage performance by

caching frequently accessed data on faster, lower-latency media such as SSDs. For customers who

cannot afford to move to SANs at each branch but require high-performance storage, SmartCache

provides a cost-effective solution. By leveraging SSDs as a caching layer for frequently accessed data,

it can significantly improve the performance of local servers without requiring a full SAN

deployment.

HPE Storage Reference:

HPE SmartCache Overview

HPE Server Technologies

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) refers to the maximum amount of time that is allowed to elapse

before the recovery of application processing is completed after a disaster or failure occurs. This

metric is crucial for business continuity planning as it defines the acceptable downtime that the

business can tolerate before the system is back online and fully functional.

For example, if an RTO is set to 2 hours, the business must ensure that the affected systems are

restored and operational within that timeframe.

For more detailed information, see:

HPE Storage Solutions

This feature cannot be retroactively applied to existing backup devices; it must be configured at the

time of setup to ensure that all data written to the storage device is encrypted. This hardware-

assisted encryption feature is critical for enhancing the security of stored data, protecting it from

unauthorized access in the event of physical theft or unauthorized access.

For further details, refer to:

HPE StoreOnce Overview

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The issue of seeing multiple volumes after creating just a single volume on the MSA is likely due to a

lack of zoning on the Fibre Channel switches. Zoning is a method used in Fibre Channel networks to

segment a fabric into smaller, manageable zones, which helps in controlling access between devices.

By enabling zoning on the SN3000B switches, the customer can isolate the connections and ensure

that only the desired host can see specific volumes. This prevents the scenario where multiple

volumes are visible to a host that should only have access to one.

Reference:

HPE MSA Storage Overview

HPE B-series SN3000B Switches