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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows HP XP24000 Disk Array nl HP XP20000 Disk Array nl HP XP12000 Disk Array nl HP XP10000 Disk Array nl HP 200 Storage Virtualization System Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - 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: Win - Page 3
capacity values 21 HP technical support ...21 Subscription service ...22 HP websites ...22 Documentation feedback ...22 A Path worksheet 23 Worksheet ...23 B Disk array supported emulations 25 Supported emulations ...25 Emulation specifications ...25 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 4
C HP Cluster Gateway deployments 29 HBA configuration ...29 MPIO software ...29 Array configuration ...29 LUN presentation ...29 Membership partitions ...29 Snapshots ...30 Dynamic volume and file system creation 30 Glossary 31 Index 35 4 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example 13 3 Multi-cluster environment 14 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 5 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 6
Tables 1 Host mode settings 10 2 Volume names for host mode setting 10 3 Host group modes (options 11 4 Fabric topology settings 13 5 Fabric zoning and LUN security 14 6 Error conditions ...19 7 Worksheet ...23 8 Supported emulations 25 9 Emulation specifications 25 6 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 7
48 4GB or 24 8GB XP12000 1152 454TB 224 4GB XP10000 240 94.5TB 48 4GB SVS 200 External 124TB 48 • Server support: Windows PC server with the latest HP supported patches • Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single Point of - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 8
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 "Disk array supported emulations" on page 25. Failover The disk arrays support many standard software products that - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 9
the host recognizes array devices 4. Configure disk devices • Writing signatures • Creating and formatting disk partitions • Verifying file system operations Installing and configuring the disk array The HP service representative performs these tasks: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 9 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 10
complete the remaining 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 host group mode for the disk array ports After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each host group that is - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 11
later) CAUTION: Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and configured is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 11 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 12
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. Fabric and connection parameter settings Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of POINT-TO-POINT or FC - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 13
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 system needs to share an array port. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 13 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 14
two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array. Figure 3 Multi-cluster environment . Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: 1. Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths. 2. Connecting the Fibre - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 15
access permissions to the storage groups For details see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 LUN Manager User's Guide, HP StorageWorks XP LUN Configuration and Security Manager user guide: HP XP12000 Disk Array, HP XP10000 Disk Array, HP 200 Storage Virtualization System, or XP Command View Advanced - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 16
device information using the worksheet in "Path worksheet" on page 23. Configure disk devices Disk arrays are configured using the following procedures: • Writing signatures • Creating and formatting disk partitions • Verifying file system operations Writing signatures 1. Right-click My Computer and - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 17
Creating and formatting disk partitions Dynamic Disk is supported with no restrictions for a disk array connected to a Windows 2000/2003 system. Refer to Microsoft's online help for details. CAUTION: Do not partition or create a file system on a device that will - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 18
18 Installing and configuring Windows for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 19
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 25. Verify that the capacity of the - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 20
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. 20 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 21
3 Support and other resources Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP20000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP24000 Disk Array: - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 22
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: Win - Page 23
: 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 Windows 23 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 24
24 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 25
B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and emulation 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: Win - Page 26
) / 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. 26 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 27
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 x 1024/720 x 4 = 52.62 x 4 = 53 x 4 = 212 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 27 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 28
specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. 28 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 29
the XP disk arrays and this appendix details configuration requirements specific to XP 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 XP specific requirements, see - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 30
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 . 30 HP Cluster Gateway deployments - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - 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 Windows 31 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - 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: Win - Page 33
from which you can manage the SVS 200 and the XP family of disk arrays-even globally distributed arrays. 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 Windows 33 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 34
34 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 35
16 emulation types, 8 logical, not recognized by host, 19 type specifications, 26 disk array(s) configuration, 10 connecting, 14 features, 7 installation overview, 9 Not Ready properly, 19 hangs up, 20 host mode, setting, 10 HP technical support, 21 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 35 - HP StorageWorks XP10000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Win - Page 36
, 12 T technical support, 22 HP, 21 topology, fabric, 13 troubleshooting, 19 error conditions, 19 V volume(s) logical, cannot be created, 19 physical, cannot be created, 19 W websites HP, 22 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 22 product manuals, 21 worksheet, path, 23 X XP Array Manager, 7, 10
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Abstract
This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 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 XP storage systems.
Part number: A5951-96199
Tenth edition: January 2010