Most Basic Question

THANK YOU! WILL DEFINITELY DO...
But I am looking for an answer asap as the boss is buying the server and asking what do we need right now to budget. Sorry again, guys, but I would not be able to review the link till much later tonight...

That is a very basic question indeed

Actually what might be a good start for you is if you download the CLARiiON Procedure Generator and create a few processes, like installing an HBA, installing SAN agents, etc. It will provide a good overview of the processes for connecting a server to the SAN.

On the main Powerlink site go to:
Support > Product and Diagnostic Tools > CLARiiON Tools > CLARiiON Procedure Generators

You will need two HBAs, a Powerpath license, and two switches unless you are going to directly connect to the array. Depending on the models you buy and the number of hosts you are attaching to the array, it can be a little expensive to very expensive

How many servers are attached to the Clariion ? There are AFAIK 3 tiers for that and 8 or more is the costly one. If you are already over that, you don't need to worry I think.

Furthermore: 2 HBAs (one for connecting the server to each fabric (= SAN switches connected to each other; you usually will have 2 separate SANs).

Enough FC patch cables (50/125, not 62.5/125) for connecting each HBA to the switch it needs to be connected to.

Powerpath with license perhaps so you can use more than 1 link for better performance instead of the free Powerpath which only uses 1 link, but has basic failover functionality.

Uhm...

Enough free storage to create LUNs in for your new server.

Ask your boss permission to attend the SAN management course.

MANY, MANY THANKS!!!!

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