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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware HP XP24000 Disk Array nl HP XP20000 Disk Array nl HP XP12000 Disk Array nl HP XP10000 Disk Array Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system, and for configuring the disk array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - 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 StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 3
for storage capacity values 23 HP technical support ...23 Subscription service ...24 HP websites ...24 Documentation feedback ...24 A Path worksheet 25 B Disk array supported emulations 27 Supported emulations ...27 Emulation specifications ...27 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 3 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 4
Glossary 31 Index 35 4 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Host mode setting 01 (XP20000/XP24000 only 10 3 Point-to-point fabric topology example 12 4 Multi-cluster environment 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 5 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 6
Tables 1 Fabric topology settings 12 2 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 14 3 Error conditions ...21 4 Worksheet ...25 5 Supported emulations 27 6 Emulation specifications 27 6 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 7
472TB 48 4GB or 24 8GB XP12000 1152 454TB 224 4GB XP10000 240 94.5TB 48 4GB SVS 200 External 124TB 48 • Server support: VMware-supported processor • Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 8
because some features (such as HP StorageWorks XP Snapshot Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Journal Software) are only supported with OPEN-V. For detailed information, see "Supported emulations" on page 27. Failover The disk arrays support many standard software products that provide - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 9
SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remotely managing arrays. The SNMP agent on the service processor (SVP) performs error-reporting operations requested by the SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 10
is configured on a disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console (shown). If these are not available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the SVP. The host mode setting for VMware is 0C for the XP10000/XP12000 and 01 for - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 11
. In arbitrated loop environments, set the port addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop physical address (AL-PA) or loop ID for each port. For specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable to your array. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 11 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 12
) 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 configuring - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 13
configuration. WARNING! For OpenVMS - HP recommends that a volume be array port. • Heterogeneous operating systems may share an XP array port if you use Secure Manager and set the appropriate host group and mode. All others must connect to a dedicated XP array port. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 14
down to Disk.MaskLUN. 3. Verify that the value is large enough to support your configuration (default=8). If the value is less than the number of LUNs you have presented then you will not see all of your LUNs. The maximum value is 256. 14 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 15
support your configuration (default=8). If the value is less than the number of LUNs you have presented then you will not see all of your LUNs. The maximum value is 256. Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 15 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 16
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 for later use in verifying host and device configuration. Setting up Virtual Machines (VMs) and guest operating systems Setting the SCSI disk - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 17
VMware ESX Server 2.5x 1. In the management interface, double-click the VM you plan to edit. 2. Click the Hardware tab, select the SCSI controller you will use for your shared LUNs, and then click Edit.... XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 17 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 18
Sharing mode (virtual or physical) appropriate for your configuration, and then click OK. NOTE: Sharing VMDK disks is not supported. VMware ESX Server 3.0x 1. In VirtualCenter, select the VM you plan to edit, and then click Edit Settings. 18 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 19
the HP supported SCSI emulation driver for a guest OS as follows: 1. Windows • For Windows 2000 use the BusLogic SCSI driver. • For Widows 2003 use the LSI Logic SCSI driver. 2. Linux • For the 2.4 kernel use the LSI Logic SCSI driver. • For the 2.6 kernel use the BusLogic SCSI driver. XP Disk Array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 20
20 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 21
Troubleshooting This section includes resolutions for various error conditions you may encounter. If you are unable to resolve an error condition, ask your HP support is not greater than the maximum capacity allowed. See "Disk array supported emulations" on page 27. Verify that the capacity of the - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 22
Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds "Not Ready" or the disk array has displayed "Not Contact HP. Ready" and timed out. The host detects a hangs. Make sure there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs. 22 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 23
• HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide You can find these documents on the HP Manuals - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 24
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/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 25
: TID: LUN: TID: 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 VMware 25 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 26
26 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 27
B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and device type specifications. Some parameters may not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations HP - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 28
) ÷ 10242 The value n is the number of volumes combined together. For example, with 8 combined volumes: OPEN-V*8. Note 1: The availability of an emulation depends on the disk array. 28 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 29
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 LUSE volume with capacity = 37 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 37 × 1024/720 × 4 = 52.62 × 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 29 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 30
of an OPEN-V CVS volume can be specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console. 30 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 31
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, OPEN-3, OPEN-8, XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 31 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 32
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 disk array storage systems. Target - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 33
customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console. A browser-based program installed on the SVP that allows you to configure and manage the disk array. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 33 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 34
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system(s) not mounted after rebooting, 21 G glossary, 31 H help obtaining, 23 host configuration, 12 doesn't reboot properly, 21 hangs up, 22 Host Mode, setting, 10 HP technical support, 23 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 35 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMw - Page 36
, 23 requirements, disk array, 7 S SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term "SCSI disk", 8 security, LUN, 13 server support, 7 SIMS, 21 storage capacity, 7 storage capacity values conventions, 23 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 24 system option mode, setting, 11 T technical support, 24 HP, 23 topology
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HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware
HP XP24000 Disk Array
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HP XP20000 Disk Array
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HP XP12000 Disk Array
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HP XP10000 Disk Array
Abstract
This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system, and for
configuring the disk array for use with the VMware 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 XP storage systems.
Part number: A5951-96105
Fifth edition: January 2010