Storage

HPE Storage Hardware in the “Hardware” Segment

The Storage Hardware section within the “Hardware” segment in Docusnap365 documents all physical components of storage solutions. This documentation forms the basis for managing and assigning the logical storage resources captured in the “Storage” segment. It ensures a clear link between the physical and logical layers of the storage infrastructure.

Documented Information in the Storage Hardware Section

• Model and Serial Number
  • Key identifiers for the storage system, essential for asset management, tracking, and maintenance.
• Cages
  • Physical enclosures or slots where disks are installed.
  • Cage numbers allow precise localization and organization of individual storage components.
• Controllers
  • Units that manage access to storage resources, linking physical hardware to logical volumes.
• Total Capacity
  • The maximum available capacity of the system, based on installed disks.
• Disks
  • Detailed information about installed disks, including:
    • Model and manufacturer
    • Capacity
    • Position within cages
    • World Wide Name (WWN): A globally unique identifier for each disk.

Dependencies Center: Linking to Logical Storage Resources

The Dependencies Center in Docusnap365 visualizes the relationships between physical components and logical storage units (volumes) documented in the “Storage” segment. This includes:

• LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) and vLUNs (Virtual Logical Unit Numbers) dependent on physical disks and controllers.
• RAID configurations based on documented physical disks.

Use Cases for Documentation

• Physical Storage Systems
  Documentation includes storage solutions such as HPE Alletra, Primera, 3PAR, or Nutanix with physical infrastructure.
• Linkage to Logical Resources
  Every physical disk or controller can be clearly linked to corresponding logical volumes via the Dependencies Center.