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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP20000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS 200 Part number: A5951-96097 Tenth edition: September 2007 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 2
L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 3
Preface 7 About this guide ...7 Intended audience ...7 Related documentation ...7 Document conventions and symbols 7 Conventions for storage capacity values 8 Graphical interface illustrations ...9 HP technical support ...9 Subscription service ...9 HP websites ...9 Documentation feedback - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 4
2 Troubleshooting 25 Error conditions ...25 Calling the HP support center ...26 Contact information ...26 Before you call ...26 A Path worksheet 27 Worksheet ...27 B Disk array supported emulations 29 Supported emulations ...29 Emulation specifications ...30 Glossary 33 Index 37 4 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 5
Figures 1..SNMP configuration 13 2..Simple point-to-point fabric topology example 16 3..Multi-cluster environment 18 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 5 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 6
Tables 1..Document conventions 7 2.. Host group mode (option 15 3..Fabric topology settings 16 4..Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 18 5..Error conditions ...25 6..Path worksheet ...27 7..Supported emulations 29 8..Emulation specifications 30 6 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 7
HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide • HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client User's Guide You can find these documents from the Manuals - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 8
in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Conventions for storage capacity values HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 9
new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources. HP websites For additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 10
Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to [email protected]. All submissions become the property of HP. 10 Preface - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 11
for the new devices with assistance from your HP service representative. Features and requirements Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software. The disk array has the following features: • Storage capacity: The storage capacity for each model is listed below - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 12
switches Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term "SCSI disk" because disk array XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these device emulation types: • OPEN-x devices: 200, and the XP24000/XP20000/XP12000/XP10000 when connected to external storage devices, HP - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 13
200 support standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remotely managing arrays. The SNMP agent on the service guide for procedures. Figure 1 SNMP configuration XP RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 14
tasks listed below. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you. Setting the host mode and added, additional host group modes (options) may be configured. The storage administrator must verify if an additional host group mode is required for - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 15
Console (shown), XP Command View (XP arrays only), or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. Select the settings for each port based on your storage area network topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of hosts to the array through the same switch. XP Disk Array Configuration - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 16
SAN Design Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign. Figure 2 Simple point-to-point fabric topology example Table 3 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter Connection parameter Provides ON FC-AL Not supported OFF FC-AL FL-port (private arbitrated loop; direct connect - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 17
and configure the Fibre Channel adapters using the FCA manufacturer's instructions. On Linux systems, the disk array only supports QLogic and Emulex adapters. Contact your HP service representative for the latest information about supported FCAs. Loading the operating system and software Follow the - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 18
and fabric using appropriate zoning and LUN security as follows: • Storage port zones may overlap if more than one operating system needs cluster nodes connect through a shared port Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: • Verifying - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 19
recognition 1. Verify that the FCA driver is installed using the lsmod command : 00 Lun: 00 Vendor: HP Model: OPEN-9 Rev: 2105 Type: Direct-Access 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... 1 3 8 ... 0 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... 1 3 8 ... 0 0 0 ... 0 0 0 ... XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 19 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 20
groups • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For details see HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide or HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client User's Guide. Note the LUNs and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 21
you might want to use include: d to remove partitions q to stop a change 6. Repeat the above steps for each device. Creating the file systems The supported file system for Linux is ext2. Creating file systems with ext2 1. Enter mkfs -t ext2 /dev/device_name. Example # mkfs -t ext2 /dev/sdd XP Disk - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 22
2. Repeat step 1 for each device on the disk array. Creating the mount directories Create mount directories using the mkdir command. Choose names for the mount directories which identify both the logical volume and partition. 1. Enter mkdir /mnt/mount_point. Example # mkdir /mnt/A5700F_LU00 2. - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 23
/dev/sdc1 2.2G 13k 2.1G 0% /A5700F-LU00 # Verifying file system operation Verify file system operation by copying a file to each device. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 23 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 24
24 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 25
Troubleshooting This section provides resolutions for various error conditions you may encounter. If you are unable to resolve an error condition, ask your HP support representative for assistance. See "Calling the HP support attributes are correct. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 25 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 26
If you are unable to resolve an error condition, contact the HP support center for assistance. Contact information Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Before you call Be sure to have the following information available - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 27
: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 27 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 28
28 Path worksheet - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 29
HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations HP 200 OPEN-L Yes Yes OPEN-M OPEN-V Yes LUSE & CVS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE: For the SVS 200, and the XP24000/XP20000/XP12000/XP10000 when connected to external storage devices, HP - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 30
Note 6 15 96 Note 7 512 Note 6 15 96 Note 7 512 Note 6 15 128 Note 7 General notes: *Capacity = (512 x number of blocks) ÷ 10242 30 Disk array supported emulations - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 31
OPEN-V CVS volume with capacity = 49 MB: # of cylinders = 49 × 16/15 = 52.26 (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 31 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 32
set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View (XP arrays only), or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. 32 Disk array supported emulations - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 33
Each port can be configured for a particular host type. These modes are represented as two-digit hexadecimal numbers. For example, host mode 08 represents an HP-UX host. Logical device. An LDEV is created when a RAID group is carved into pieces according to the selected host emulation mode (that is - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 34
information message. Simple Network Management Protocol. Service processor, which is the PC built into the disk array. The SVP provides a direct interface into the disk array. SVP use is reserved for HP support representatives only. Storage Virtualization System, an appliance that manages multiple - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 35
identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. HP StorageWorks XP Command View, a software product on a Windows-based management workstation. HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition the SVS 200 and the XP family of disk arrays-even globally distributed arrays. HP StorageWorks XP Remote - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 36
36 Glossary - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 37
versions, 11 requirements, 11 self reboots, 26 server support, 11 storage capacity, 11 document conventions, 7 related documentation, 7 documentation HP website, 7 providing feedback, 10 E emulation(s) device emulation types, 12 supported, 29, 29 error conditions, 25 F fabric environment parameter - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 38
, LUN, 17 server restarting, 19 support, 11 SIMS, 25 storage capacity, 11 storage capacity values conventions, 8 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 9 System Mode, setting, 17 T technical support, 26 HP, 9 service locator website, 9 topology, fabric, 16 troubleshooting, 25 error conditions, 25 technical - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 39
W websites HP , 9 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 9 product manuals, 7 worksheet, path, 27 X XP Array Manager, 11, 14, 20 XP arrays storage capacity, 11 XP Business Copy Software, 13 XP Command View, 11, 13, 14, , 11, 13, 14, 20 Z zoning, fabric, 17 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 39 - HP 200 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP - Page 40
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HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux
XP24000, XP20000, XP12000, XP10000,
SVS 200
Part number: A5951–96097
Tenth edition: September 2007