HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 .HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide, Pa - Page 420
Storage-based LUN masking, Fibre Channel switch configuration, Server setup
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CAUTION: Plastic tie wraps can damage the internal fiber core if over-tightened. • Cable symmetry. When connecting cables, use similar slot and port numbers. For example, connect HBA 1 to SAN fabric 1, HBA 2 to SAN fabric 2, and so on. Consider the following when configuring your SAN: • Fibre Channel switch configuration, page 420 • Server setup, page 420 • Storage system configuration, page 420 Fibre Channel switch configuration HP Fibre Channel switches are preconfigured with compatible parameter settings. You must configure each switch with a unique domain ID. Server setup When setting up servers: • For each platform or operating system type, use only HP StorageWorks-supported drivers and configuration settings. • Ensure that the servers have the supported operating system versions and all required updates. • Use an alphanumeric naming scheme for multiple servers of the same type, such as WIN01 and WIN02 for Windows servers. Storage system configuration When configuring storage systems: • Use the storage map created in the planning phase to configure each storage system. • Verify server-to-storage connectivity, and access one server at a time. • When defining storagesets, disable all access first, and then enable the desired access. • Define storage system connection names that are consistent with zoning alias names. Use consistent names for storage port and controller connections. Use a naming scheme that represents the physical connectivity. Storage-based LUN masking Use storage-based LUN masking to allow or prevent access to storage system LUNs from one or more servers. • For HP EVA storage systems, use SSP. • For HP XP storage systems, use LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP. • For HP VA storage systems, use Secure Manager VA. During SCSI initialization, the server queries the storage port for a list of available LUNs and their properties. The storage system compares the WWN of the requesting HBA to the defined zone list 420 Best practices