8100 Read Me First (5697-1122, January 2012)

Storage Management Server software

HP Command View EVA is used to manage the HP x000 and x100 EVA. Version 9.2 or later is

required with XCS 6.250.

Storage system software

The HP XCS 6.250 software must be installed on the Enterprise Virtual Array, which you can download

from the following website:

http://www.software.hp.com

Select Storage and NAS under Product and then select HP EVA XCS v6.250. Follow the instructions

to download an .ISO image of the software from which you can create a CD.

Associated documentation

In addition to the documentation listed in Enterprise Virtual Array documentation, the following

documentation will be useful when upgrading and operating the storage system:

• HP P6000 Command View Installation Guide

• HP P6000 Command View User Guide

• HP P6000 Command View Release Notes

• HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference

• HP Storage System Scripting Utility Reference Guide

You can download the latest editions of these documents from the following website:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

Cli ck Storage Software under s torage, and then select HP Command View EVA Softwar e under Storage

Device Management Software.

Connectivity requirements documentation

Detailed system specifications for each supported operating system are available on the HP SPOCK

(Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) website:

http://spock.corp.hp.com/index.aspx

You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.