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To integrate an HPE 3PAR StoreServ array with a third-party monitoring application, SNMPv3 (Simple Network Management Protocol version 3) can be configured. SNMPv3 is a protocol that supports the forwarding of events from the array to external monitoring tools. It is a secure and standardized method for managing and monitoring network devices, including storage arrays like HPE 3PAR StoreServ.

References:

HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management

HPE 3PAR SNMP Configuration

In a Nimble solution with iSCSI connectivity using an Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) stack with HPE FlexFabric 5900CP switches, there is a limitation on the number of switches that can be used in the IRF stack when connecting storage. Specifically, a maximum of two switches can be included in the IRF stack to ensure optimal performance and reliability when managing iSCSI traffic. This configuration ensures that the storage network maintains high availability and efficient data handling without overcomplicating the stack.

References:

HPE FlexFabric Switches and IRF

HPE Nimble Storage and Networking Best Practices

The Catalyst Store backup repository is designed to provide strong protection against ransomware attacks by reducing the opportunity for backups to become encrypted by malicious software. HPE StoreOnce Catalyst provides secure, deduplicated, and encrypted storage for backups, which can be further protected by air-gapping techniques and other security measures to prevent ransomware from accessing and encrypting the backup data.

For more information, refer to:

HPE StoreOnce and Catalyst Overview

When presenting a Nimble solution based on CS3000 hardware, two key support advantages are provided:

Customers always interact with a 3rd level support engineer, when needed: HPE Nimble Storage has a unique support model where customers directly interact with higher-level support engineers when necessary, bypassing the traditional tiered support model. This ensures faster resolution of complex issues.

Infosight handles the work of 1st and 2nd level support specialists: HPE Infosight, a powerful AI-driven predictive analytics platform, automatically resolves many issues that would typically require intervention from 1st or 2nd level support. It also integrates with the HPE support center via Insight Online, providing proactive issue resolution and reducing the administrative burden on the customer.

HPE Storage References:

HPE Infosight Overview

HPE Nimble Storage Support Model

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

HPE GreenLake for Block Storage performs write operations caching by caching the data on DFC-hosted SSDs. The Data Fabric Controller (DFC) manages the SSDs and is responsible for optimizing the performance of the storage system by caching write operations. This approach ensures that write-intensive workloads are handled efficiently, providing lower latency and higher throughput for applications that demand fast storage performance.

For further details, refer to:

HPE GreenLake for Block Storage Overview

The REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) uses four basic commands: Create, Read, Update, and Delete (often abbreviated as CRUD). These commands enable administrators to define and simplify management processes in a programmatic way. REST APIs are widely used in modern IT environments for their simplicity and efficiency in managing and interacting with systems, including storage and networking solutions.

References:

HPE REST API Documentation

Introduction to REST API

When expanding an HPE StoreVirtual VSA-based cluster with two additional VSA instances, it is crucial that the new instances have equal or greater capacity compared to the existing instances. This requirement ensures that the cluster maintains balanced performance and storage capacity, preventing any potential bottlenecks or imbalances that could affect the overall performance of the cluster.

HPE StoreVirtual VSA is designed to scale out by adding more instances with equal or greater capacity, allowing for seamless expansion while maintaining performance and reliability.

For more information, refer to:

HPE StoreVirtual VSA