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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 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 to - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 3
the auto-mount parameters 29 2 Troubleshooting 31 Error conditions ...31 3 Support and other resources 33 Related documentation ...33 Conventions for storage capacity values 33 HP technical support ...34 Subscription service ...34 HP websites ...34 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 3 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 4
35 Worksheet ...35 B Disk array supported emulations 37 Supported emulations ...37 Emulation specifications ...37 LUSE device parameters ...40 SCSI TID map for Fibre Channel adapters 42 C Reference information for the HP System Administration Manager (SAM 45 Configuring the devices using SAM - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example 12 3 Multi-cluster environment 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 5 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 6
zoning and LUN security settings 14 4 Device file name example 17 5 Device information example 20 6 Auto-mount parameters 30 7 Error conditions ...31 8 Path worksheet ...35 9 Supported emulations 37 10 Emulation specifications 37 11 LUSE device parameters 40 12 SCSI TID map ...42 6 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 7
StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for configuring disk array ports and paths. • HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager. • Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system. Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 8
Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Journal Software) are only supported with OPEN-V. For detailed information, see "Emulation specifications" on page 37. Failover The disk arrays support many standard software products that provide host, application, or I/O path failover and management - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 9
to the applicable user's guide for procedures. Figure 1 SNMP configuration . XP RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software operations from a host server. To use RAID Manager you must - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 10
the host mode for each host group that 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) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. If these are not available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 11
system 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 XP Remote Web - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 12
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 arbitrated loop) F-port (fabric port) 12 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 13
Storage Area Network (SAN), the clusters may be homogeneous (all the same operating system) or they may be heterogeneous (mixed operating systems). How you configure LUN security and fabric zoning depends on the operating system mix and the SAN configuration. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 14
the paths Use XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software to define paths (LUNs) between hosts and volumes in the disk array. This process is also called "LUN mapping." In XP Remote Web Console and XP Command View, LUN mapping includes: • Configuring ports • Enabling - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 15
Guide or the 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. Verifying FCA installation After configuring the ports on the disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 16
be configured properly. Refer to the HP documentation or contact HP customer support for assistance with the HP 9000 system or the HP-UX operating system. 3. Enter the device data for each disk array device in a table. See Appendix A on page 35. 16 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 17
number • y = SCSI target ID • z = LUN • c stands for controller • t stands for target ID • d stands for device The numbers x, y, : • Check the AL-PA for each port using the LUN Manager software. • If the same port address is set for multiple ports XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 17 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 18
Manager (LVM) to manage the OPEN-x devices on the disk array. The instructions in this section do not explicitly cover all LVM configuration issues. For further information on LVM configuration, see the HP-UX user documentation. HP System Administrator Manager configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 19
problem. If the device files for the new disk array devices cannot be created automatically, you must create the device files manually c stands for controller • t stands for target ID • d stands for device The numbers x, y, and z are hexadecimal. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 19 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 20
and driver information in the table. 6. Create the device files for all disk array devices (SCSI disk and multiplatform devices) using the mknodcommand. Create the block-type device files 255.0.8.0 sdisk 3390-3B 8 0 c2t8d0 0x028000 188 31 20 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 21
disk array or in other disk arrays. To allow more volume groups to be created, use SAM to modify the HP-UX system kernel configuration. See "Reference information for the HP System Administrator Manager -rw-rw 1 root root 64 0x0000000 Nov7 08:13 group : XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 21 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 22
/dev/vg06 /dev/dsk/c6t0d0 Volume group "/dev/vg06" has been successfully created. Volume group configuration for /dev/vg06 has been saved in /etc/1vmconf/vg06.conf. For Logical Unit Size Expansion to verify that the new directory was created. 22 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 23
Total PE 586 Free PE 586 Creating logical volumes Use these commands for logical volume configuration: • lvremove Deletes a logical volume. Any file system attached to the logical volume must be unmounted before executing the lvreduce command. Example XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 23 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 24
you create volume groups. A logical volume must be created for each new SCSI disk device. To create logical volumes: 1. Use the lvcreate -L command to create . Volume Group configuration for /dev/vg06 has been saved in /etc/1vmconf/vg06.conf. 24 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 25
the file system for each new logical volume on the disk array. The default file system types are: • HP-UX OS version 10.20 = hfs or vxfs, depending on entry in the /etc/defaults/fs file. • HP-UX OS version 11.0 = vxfs • HP-UX OS version 11.i = vxfs XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 25 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 26
vxfs /dev/vg06/rlvol1 : # newfs -F hfs /dev/vg06/rlvol2 Specify file system type 2. Repeat step 1 for each logical volume on the disk array. Setting the I/O timeout parameter Set the I/O timeout value for each disk device to 60 seconds. 26 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 27
each new disk connected to the system. Creating the mount directories Create a mount directory for each logical volume. Choose a unique name for each mount directory that identifies the logical volume. To create a mount directory for each logical volume: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 28
Example # mount /dev/vg06/lvol1 /AHPMD-LU00 2. Repeat step 1 for each logical volume on the disk array. If you need to unmount a file system, use the unmount command. 3. Use the bdf command 2113350 %used 100% 0% Mounted on / /AHPMD-LU00 28 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 29
As a final verification, perform some basic UNIX operations (for example file creation, copying, and deletion) on each logical device to make sure that the devices on the disk array are fully operational. Example parameters for the logical volumes. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 29 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 30
" or other appropriate mount options P5 Enhance 0 P6 File system check (fsck pass) Order for performing file system checks P7 Comments Comment statement 2. Reboot the system. 3. Use the bdf command to verify the file system again. 30 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 31
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 because the disk array was busy or Reboot the host. it logged a panic message. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 31 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 32
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. 32 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 33
Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide • HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 34
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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 35
A Path worksheet Worksheet Table 8 Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = control unit) Device Type SCSI Bus Number 0:00 Path 1 0:01 0:02 0:03 0:04 0:05 0:06 0:07 TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 35 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 36
36 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 37
10 Emulation specifications Emulation (Note 1) OPEN-3 Category (Note 2) SCSI disk Product name (Note 3) OPEN-3 Blocks (512 bytes) 4806720 Sector size (bytes) 512 # of cylinders Heads Sectors per track 3338 15 96 Capacity MB* (Note 4) 2347 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 37 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 38
) ÷ 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. 38 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 39
disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The command device (used for XP Raid Manager) user) × 1024/720 × n Example For a CVS 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 HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 40
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 = the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. LUSE device parameters Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 41
19102 20839 22576 24312 26049 27786 29522 31259 32995 34732 36469 38205 39942 41679 43415 45152 46889 48625 50362 52098 53835 55572 57308 59045 60782 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 41 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 42
(AL_PA/SEL_ID) for Fibre Channel adapters. The controller number (the dks value in /dev/dsk/dks*d*l*s*) depends on the server configuration, and a different value is assigned per each column. The mapping cannot be done when these conditions exist: • Disk array devices and other types of devices are - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 43
33 32 31 2E 2D 2C 2B 2A 29 27 26 AL-PA 1F 1E 1D 1B 18 17 10 0F 08 04 02 01 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 43 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 44
44 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 45
Administration Manager (SAM) is used to perform HP-UX system administration functions, including: • Setting up users and groups • Configuring the disks and file systems • Performing auditing and security activities • Editing the system kernel configuration This appendix provides instructions for - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 46
newly-installed disk array devices: 1. Select Disks and File Systems, then select Disk Devices. 2. Verify that the new disk array devices are displayed in the Disk Devices window. 3. Select the device to configure, select the Actions menu, select Add, and then select Using the Logical Volume Manager - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 47
. 5. When the configuration window opens, click Yes to create the new kernel (or click No to return to the Configurable Parameters window.) 6. When the Reboot the System window opens, click OK to move the new kernel into place and reboot the system. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 47 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 48
48 Reference information for the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 49
Access Software or XP Business Copy Software control operations which are then executed by the disk array. Control Unit. Contains LDEVs and is approximately equivalent to SCSI Target ID. Custom volume size. CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS) are custom volumes configured using array management software to - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 50
it possible for applications to access a single large pool of storage. The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager product is installed. Open Fibre Control. A general term describing any one of the supported OPEN emulation modes (for example, OPEN-E. There are two types - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 51
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 HP-UX 51 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 52
52 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 53
-PA, 12 arbitrated-loop physical address, 12 auto-mount parameters, setting, 29 C clustering, 13 command device(s) one LDEV as a, 9 XP RAID Manager, 9 configuration device, 17 emulation types, 8 recognition, 15 using SAM, 45 disk array, 10 FCAs, 13 Fibre Channel ports, 12 host, 13 Host Mode, setting - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 54
disk array, 7 S SAM (HP System Administrator Manager) configuring devices using, 45 reference information, 45 volume groups, setting maximum number, 46 SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term "SCSI disk", 8 SCSI TIP map, 42 security, LUN, 13 server support, 7 SIMS, 31 storage capacity, 7 storage - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 55
, 7 XP Business Copy Software, 9 XP Command View, 7, 9, 10, 11 XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, 9, 10, 11 XP Continuous Access Software, 9 XP LUN Manager, 14 XP RAID Manager command devices, 9 XP Remote Web Console, 9, 10, 11 Z zoning, fabric, 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: HP- - Page 56
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HP 200 Storage Virtualization System
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 HP-UX 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: A5951-96083
Thirteenth edition: January 2010