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Validator Software on HP StorageWorks P9000 disk arrays in an Oracle database environment. The intended audience is a storage system administrator or authorized service provider with independent knowledge of HP StorageWorks P9000 disk arrays and the HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console. HP Part - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 2
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 3
error causes...21 5 Troubleshooting 22 Troubleshooting...22 Troubleshooting when using RAID Manager 22 6 Support and other resources 24 Contacting HP...24 Subscription service...24 Documentation feedback...24 Related information...24 HP websites...25 Conventions for storage capacity values 25 - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 4
Index...29 4 Contents - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 5
P9000 in this guide refers to the following disk array: • P9500 Disk Array The GUI illustrations in this guide storage and database management software has a risk of data corruption while writing data onto storage that volume. For example, if another application attempts to write data onto a volume - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 6
checking. The RAID Manager software is used to specify the logical units (LUs) to be checked and the type of check to be performed (type depends on and the storage system. The other data corruption risk is a non-Oracle application overwriting the Oracle data files on the storage system. The - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 7
. The Oracle application software computes checksums that are included with every data block written to disk. The Database date. Figure 4 Typical database system configuration with Database Validator Storage systems already perform extensive checksum-type validation of data integrity from the point - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 8
on using RAID Manager, the type of data (data file vs. redo log) must be specified so that the correct type of lower-level data structure validation is performed. Read operations: No additional Oracle checksum validation is done for read operations. The Oracle application verifies the checksum - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 9
the target P9500 by installing the license key via Remote Web Console (or SVP). For instructions on installing Database Validator, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 Remote Web Console User Guide. • RAID Manager command device: The RAID Manager command device is required for Database Validator operations - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 10
NOTE: Information on supported versions may change in future releases. For the latest information, contact your HP account team. The host server requirements for Database Validator operations are the following: • RAID Manager: Version 01-22-03/xx or later is required for Database Validator - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 11
host server depending on the user's environment in advance. Operations for these settings are provided as an Oracle Data Validation Service, and this service is required. For details, contact your HP account team. Restrictions and Cautions: • Oracle application may exist on disk. If this is - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 12
enabling Database Validator checking using RAID Manager. The LVM performs some writes to disk as part of the exposed to data corruption. That is, if a user takes an unmirrored H.A.R.D.-enabled LV and makes it LVM bad block relocation, HA cluster software, and host-based mirroring). • All mapping - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 13
and configured: • Installing RAID Manager: The RAID Manager software is installed on the host server. For instructions on installing RAID Manager, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Installation and Configuration User Guide. • Configuring the command device: The command device can be - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 14
or application can be used. RAID Manager provides the raidvchkset, raidvchkdsp, and raidvchkscan commands to set and verify the parameters for Oracle data validation checking at the LU level. For detailed information on these commands, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Reference Guide. To - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 15
Guide for the host platform (for example, Oracle Solaris Configuration Guide). • This document does not describe path allocation. See the HP StorageWorks P9000 Provisioning for Open Systems User Guide ) Oracle data files (block size=2KB) Command device Sample implementation of Database Validator 15 - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 16
Manager to monitor Continuous Access Synchronous and Business Copy pair status. If you do not plan to use these functions, set localhost and default parameters. Set the proper parameters to use these functions. • HORCM_CMD describes the special file names of command device(s). RAID Manager finds - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 17
range. You can specify the target range for each volume with the extended parameters of the raidvchkset -vs option. See the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Reference Guide for the exact syntax. The vxdisk list and vxdg list commands show the range of metadata regions for the VxVM LVM, which are - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 18
checking is enabled for the volumes with an asterisk (*). For further information on the inqraid command, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Reference Guide. Example 4 Displaying Database Validator volumes for sample configuration Displaying Database Validator volumes using raidvchkdsp The - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 19
is not recognized on its own HOST, and the raidvchkdsp command will be rejected in protection mode. Non-permitted volume is shown without LDEV# information (LDEV# is See the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Reference Guide for more examples of the raidvchkdsp command, and parameter definition and - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 20
ways: service information message (SIM), syslog (on the host), P9500-internal sense byte (SSB): • SIM: Users can view the SIMs using the Remote Web Console software. NOTE: The default P9500 setting is that SIM reporting for Database Validator is not enabled. • Syslog: RAID Manager writes a syslog - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 21
SSB log on the SVP can only be accessed by HP service personnel. The SSB log includes the following information for a validation error: ◦ Error volume (P9500 LDEV). ◦ Start address of write request control data block (CDB). ◦ Transfer length of write request CDB. ◦ WWN (worldwide name) of host port - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 22
customer support. RAID Manager: For troubleshooting information on the RAID Manager, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager User Guide. P9500: For troubleshooting information on the P9500 storage system, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 Owner Guide. Troubleshooting when using RAID Manager When - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 23
microcode which does not support Database Validator exist together. The command was rejected because the LU being used by Database Validator is a command device. The command was rejected because the LU being checked by Database Validator is not defined. Troubleshooting when using RAID Manager 23 - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 24
RAID Manager User Guide • HP StorageWorks P9000 Remote Web Console User Guide You can find these documents on the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Disk Storage Systems for hardware or Storage Software for software - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 25
, 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 • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads • http://www.hp.com/storage/whitepapers Conventions for storage capacity values P9000 disk arrays use the - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 26
Table 5 Document conventions (continued) Convention Monospace text Element • File and directory names • System output • Code • Commands, their arguments, and argument values Monospace, italic text • Code variables • Command variables Monospace, bold text Emphasized monospace text WARNING! - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 27
of various commands which are used to control operating system responses. A volume in the disk array that accepts Continuous Access, Business Copy, or P9000 for Business Continuity Manager control operations, which are then executed by the array. Control Unit. Used to organize the storage space - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 28
, or both. The CLI configuration and replication tool for the P9000 or XP disk array that system administrators can use to enter RAID Manager commands from open-system hosts to perform Continuous Access, Business Copy, Database Validator, and Data Retention operations, as well as provisioning - HP P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator User Guide (AV400-96382, Apr - Page 29
Choice, HP, 24 symbols in text, 26 system configuration, 8 T technical support HP, 24 service locator website, 25 text symbols, 26 troubleshooting, 22 typographic conventions, 25 V volume setup, 15 volumes, displaying, 18 W websites HP , 25 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 24 product manuals, 24
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HP StorageWorks
P9000 Database Validator User Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information about configuring the HP StorageWorks P9000 Database Validator Software on HP
StorageWorks P9000 disk arrays in an Oracle database environment. The intended audience is a storage system administrator
or authorized service provider with independent knowledge of HP StorageWorks P9000 disk arrays and the HP StorageWorks
Remote Web Console.
HP Part Number: AV400-96382
Published: May 2011
Edition: Second