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HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows P9500 Disk Array Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting a P9000 disk array to a host system, and for configuring the disk array for use with the Windows operating system. This document is intended for system - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 2
Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 3
Contacting HP ...19 Subscription service ...19 Related information ...19 HP websites ...19 Conventions for storage capacity values 20 HP product documentation survey 20 A Path worksheet 21 Worksheet ...21 B Disk array supported emulations 23 Supported emulations ...23 P9000 Configuration Guide - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 4
Emulation specifications ...23 C HP Cluster Gateway deployments 27 HBA configuration ...27 MPIO software ...27 Array configuration ...27 LUN presentation ...27 Membership partitions ...27 Snapshots ...28 Dynamic volume and file system creation 28 Glossary 29 Index 31 4 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example 12 3 Multi-cluster environment 14 P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows 5 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 6
Tables 1 Host mode settings 10 2 Volume names for host mode setting 11 3 Host group modes (options 11 4 Fabric topology settings 12 5 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 14 6 Error conditions ...17 7 Path worksheet ...21 8 Supported emulations 23 9 Emulation specifications 23 6 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 7
P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite Software for configuring disk array ports and paths. • HP StorageWorks P9000 Array Manager Software • Check with your HP representative for other P9000 software available for your system. Fibre Channel interface The P9000 family of disk arrays supports - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 8
SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set from the SVP but they can also be set remotely using Remote Web Console Software or Command View Advanced Edition Suite Software . For specific procedures, see the applicable user guide. 8 Installing and configuring Windows for the P9000 family of disk - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 9
P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Suite Software. For information about how to designate a command device, see the applicable user guide . Creating scripts to configure all devices at once may save you considerable time. Installation roadmap Perform these actions to install and configure the disk - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 10
LUNs) In Command View Advanced Edition, LUN mapping includes: • Configuring ports • Creating storage groups • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For more information about LUN mapping, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 Provisioning for Open Systems User Guideor Remote - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 11
HP recommended. Use if future online LUN expansion is not required or planned. Table 2 Volume names for host mode setting Volume name as seen on host Volume on P9000 array modes (options) can be configured. The storage administrator must verify if an P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows 11 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 12
and software configuration of the host. Notify your HP representative if you install storage agnostic software (such as backup or cluster software) that may require specific settings. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using Command View Advanced - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 13
adapters (FCAs) that connect the host to the disk array. Loading the operating system and software Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the FCA manufacturer. Installing and - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 14
Verifying the ready status of the disk array and peripherals. Verifying the host recognizes array devices 1. Log into the host as an administrator. 2. Right-click My Computer , and then click Manage. 3. Click Device Manager. 14 Installing and configuring Windows for the P9000 family of disk arrays - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 15
, the Disk Management main window opens and displays the added disks. Creating and formatting disk partitions Dynamic Disk is supported with no restrictions for a disk array connected to a Windows 2000/2003/2008 system. For more information, see Microsoft's online help. P9000 Configuration Guide - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 16
disk to view Properties and verify the properties are correct (label, type, capacity, and file system). 3. Copy a file from an existing drive to each new drive to verify the new drives are working, and then delete the copies. 16 Installing and configuring Windows for the P9000 family of disk arrays - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 17
system is not mounted after re- Verify that the host was restarted correctly. booting. Verify that the file system attributes are correct. The disk array performs a self reboot Reboot the host. because the disk array was busy or it logged a panic message. P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows 17 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 18
Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds "Not Ready" Contact HP. or the disk array has displayed "Not Ready" and timed out. The host host hangs. Make sure there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs. 18 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 19
Owner Guide • HP StorageWorks P9000 Provisioning for Open Systems User Guide • HP StorageWorks P9000 Remote Web Console User Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide You can find these documents on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Disk - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 20
• http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Conventions for storage capacity values HP P9000 storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard disk drives): • 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 (103) bytes • 1 MB (megabyte) = 1,0002 bytes • 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,0003 bytes • 1 TB - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 21
: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows 21 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 22
22 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 23
about supported emulations and emulation specifications. Some parameters might not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations HP recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation for better performance and - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 24
on the disk array. Note 2: The devices are defined to the host as SCSI disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The command device (used for RAID Manager) is distinguished by -CM on the product name (for example, OPEN-3-CM, OPEN-3-CVS-CM). 24 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 25
53 × 4 = 212 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 16/15 × n Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 × 16/15 × 4 = 52.26 × 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows 25 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 26
Note 7: The capacity of an OPEN-3/8/9/E CVS volume is specified in MB, not number of cylinders. The capacity of an OPEN-V CVS volume can be specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using Remote Web Console or Command View Advanced Edition. 26 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 27
with the P9000 disk arrays and this appendix details configuration requirements specific to P9000 deployments using HP PolyServe Software on Windows. For details on installing and configuring the HP PolyServe software, see the HP PolyServe Matrix Server Installation Guide. For any P9000-specific - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 28
nodes, and assign drive letters or junction points. For details on importing and deporting disks, dynamic volume creation and configuration, and file system creation and configuration, see the HP StorageWorks Scalable NAS File Serving Software Administration Guide . 28 HP Cluster Gateway deployments - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 29
. A volume on the disk array that accepts HP StorageWorks Continuous Access or HP StorageWorks Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the array. Control unit. Custom volume size. CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS) are custom volumes configured using array management software to be smaller - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 30
notebook computer built into the disk array. The SVP provides a direct interface to the disk array and used only by the HP service representative. Storage Virtualization System, an appliance that manages multiple disk array storage systems. Target ID. On the P9000 or XP array, a volume is a uniquely - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 31
LDEV as a, 9 RAID Manager, 9 Command View Advanced Edition, 7, 9, 10, 12 Command View Advanced Edition , 7, 9, 10, 12 configuration device emulation types, 8 disk array, 10 Fibre Channel ports, 12 host, 13 host mode, setting, 10 port, 12 system option mode, 12 configure devices, 15 contacting HP, 19 - HP StorageWorks P9000 | HP StorageWorks P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows (AV40 - Page 32
up, 18 host mode, setting, 10 HP technical support, 19 I installation connecting disk array, 14 overview, 9 interface, Fibre Channel, 7 L LDEV(s) one designated as a command device, 9 logical volumes, cannot be created, 17 LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP, 10 LUN(s) creating, 10 mapping
HP StorageWorks
P9000 Configuration Guide: Windows
P9500 Disk Array
Abstract
This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting a P9000 disk array to a host system, and for
configuring the disk array for use with the Windows operating system. This document is intended for system
administrators, HP representatives, and authorized service providers who are involved in installing, configuring,
and operating the HP P9000 storage systems.
Part Number: AV400-96302
First edition: October 2010