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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 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: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 3
2 Troubleshooting 21 Error conditions ...21 3 Support and other resources 23 Related documentation ...23 Conventions for storage capacity values 23 HP technical support ...23 Subscription service ...24 HP websites ...24 Documentation feedback ...24 A Path worksheet 25 XP Disk Array Configuration - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 4
Worksheet ...25 B Disk array supported emulations 27 Supported emulations ...27 Emulation specifications ...27 C HP Cluster Gateway deployments 31 HBA configuration ...31 MPIO software ...31 Array configuration ...31 LUN presentation ...31 Membership partitions ...32 Snapshots ...32 Dynamic volume - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Simple point-to-point fabric topology example 12 3 Multi-cluster environment 14 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 5 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 6
Tables 1 Host group mode (option 11 2 Fabric topology settings 12 3 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 14 4 Error conditions ...21 5 Path worksheet ...25 6 Supported emulations 27 7 Emulation specifications 27 6 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 7
XP10000 240 94.5TB 48 4GB SVS 200 External 124TB 48 • Server support: Check with your HP representative for the servers and Fibre Channel adapters supported by your XP disk arrays. • Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 8
, OPEN-V should be chosen 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 "Emulation specifications" on page 27. Partitions In a Linux environment, one LUN - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 11
and requires the server to be rebooted. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command if you connect different types of hosts to the array through the same switch. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 11 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 12
to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign. Figure 2 Simple point-to-point fabric topology example . Table 2 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter ON OFF ON OFF Connection parameter FC-AL FC-AL Point-to-Point Point-to-Point Provides Not supported FL - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 13
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. Setting the system option modes The HP service representative sets the system option mode(s) based on the operating system and software - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 14
and fabric zoning depends on the operating system mix and the SAN configuration. WARNING! For OpenVMS - HP recommends that a volume be presented to one OpenVMS cluster or stand alone system at a time. Volumes connect through a shared port 14 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 15
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 Channel cables between the disk array and the fabric switch or host. 3. Verifying the ready - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 16
" devices represent the internal hard drive partitions on an HP Proliant system. Defining 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 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 17
Manager User's 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. Configuring disk array devices Disks in the disk array are - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 18
steps for each device. Creating the file systems The supported file system for Linux is ext2. Creating file systems with ext2 1. Enter mkfs -t ext2 /dev/device_name. Example # mkfs -t ext2 /dev/sdd 2. Repeat step 1 for each device on the disk array. 18 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 19
/mnt/mount_point. Example # mkdir /mnt/A5700F_LU00 2. Repeat step 1 for each device on the disk array. Creating the mount table Add the new devices to the /etc/fstab file to specify the Verify file system operation by copying a file to each device. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 19 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 20
20 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 23
Support and other resources Related documentation The following documents [and websites] provide related information: • 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 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 Linux 25 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 26
26 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - 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 for 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 Linux 29 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 30
specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. 30 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 31
with the XP disk arrays and this appendix details configuration requirements specific to XP deployments using HP PolyServe Software on Linux. For details on installing and configuring the HP PolyServe software, see the HP StorageWorks Scalable NAS File Serving Software installation guide. For any XP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 32
snapshots on XP storage arrays, you must install the latest version of firmware on the array controllers. Also, the disks, dynamic volume creation and configuration, and file system creation and configuration, see the HP StorageWorks Scalable NAS File Serving Software Administration Guide. 32 HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 33
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 Linux 33 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 34
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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 35
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 Linux 35 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 36
36 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 37
values, 23 CVS devices, 8 D device(s) configuration, 17 emulation types, 8 emulations, supported, 27 logical, not recognized by host, 21 partitioning, 17 recognition, 15 type specifications, 28 disk array(s) connecting, 15 device emulations, 27 features, 7 installation overview, 9 Not Ready error - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 38
configuration, 13 doesn't reboot properly, 21 hangs up, 22 host mode, setting, 10 HP service representative tasks, 10 technical support, 23 I installation connecting disk array, 15 HP service representative tasks, 10 overview, 9 procedures, 9 interface, Fibre Channel, 7 L LDEV(s) one designated as - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 39
XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, 7, 9, 10 XP Continuous Access Software, 9 XP LUN Manager, 16 XP RAID Manager command devices, 9 XP Remote Web Console, 7, 9, 10 Z zoning, fabric, 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 39 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Lin - Page 40
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HP 200 Storage Virtualization System
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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 Linux 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: A5951-96301
Fourteenth edition: January 2010