HPE Alletra, Primera und 3PAR

Detailed documentation of HPE storage solutions Alletra, Primera, and 3PAR, focusing on volumes, vLUNs, and dependencies.

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Introduction

HPE storage solutions such as Alletra, Primera, and 3PAR provide robust storage infrastructures for enterprises. These systems are designed to ensure high availability, scalability, and efficiency in storage management. Docusnap365’s Storage segment enables comprehensive documentation of these solutions, including all logical storage resources like volumes, vLUNs, and their dependencies.

Currently Supported Storage Solutions

Docusnap365 supports the inventory and documentation of the following HPE storage systems:

  • HPE Alletra: Optimized for data-intensive workloads with cloud-native management capabilities.
  • HPE Primera: Delivers top-tier performance and reliability for mission-critical applications.
  • HPE 3PAR: A scalable storage solution ideal for virtualized and cloud-based environments.

Inventory and Documentation Features

For the supported HPE storage solutions, Docusnap365 offers the following capabilities:

  • Volumes and vLUNs: Capture and document all logical volumes, including WWN, size, RAID level, and provisioning type.
  • Storage Optimizations: Detailed insights into deduplication, compression, and other optimization features.
  • Dependencies Center: Visualize relationships between logical storage resources and physical components like disks, cages, and controllers.
  • Host Assignments: Overview of vLUN assignments to hosts and host groups.

Benefits of Documentation

  • Transparency: Centralized overview of all storage resources and their usage.
  • Efficient Planning: Supports scaling and optimization of the storage infrastructure.
  • Ensuring Availability: Traceable links and dependencies help identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure availability.
  • Compliance and Audits: Comprehensive documentation facilitates adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

Future Enhancements

Docusnap365 plans to expand support to additional on-premises storage solutions such as NetApp ONTAP. This will broaden the platform’s capabilities, providing enterprises with even more comprehensive documentation of their heterogeneous storage environments.