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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 2
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...25 Conventions for storage capacity values 25 HP technical support ...25 Subscription service ...26 HP websites ...26 Documentation feedback ...26 A Disk array supported emulations 27 Supported emulations ...27 Emulation specifications ...27 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 3 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 4
Glossary 31 Index 35 4 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 LUN Manager window 13 3 Set UUID window 13 4 Multi-cluster environment 16 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 5 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 6
Tables 1 Microprocessor port sharing 10 2 Host mode setting 12 3 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 17 4 Error conditions ...23 5 Supported emulations 27 6 Emulation specifications 27 6 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 7
4GB or 24 8GB XP12000 1152 454TB 224 4GB XP10000 240 94.5TB 48 4GB SVS 200 External 124TB 48 • Server support: PCI-based AlphaServers; PCI-based Integrity (IA64) Servers. • Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single Point of - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - 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 "Emulation specifications" on page 27. Failover The XP family of disk arrays is supported with OpenVMS's resident - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 9
allow HP support to perform some additional diagnostics. Note that storage assigned to the LUN 0 device is not accessible to OpenVMS. Installation roadmap Perform these actions to set up the disk array: 1. Installing and configuring the disk array • Setting the host mode for the disk array ports - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 10
to the applicable user guide available at: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you. IMPORTANT: For optimal performance when configuring any XP disk array with a Tru64 host, HP does not recommend: • Sharing - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 11
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. For procedures, refer to the applicable user guide available at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. If these are not available, the HP service representative can - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 12
HP recommends OpenVMS customers use Host Mode Option 33 to enable the UUID feature. This increases the capabilities for OpenVMS hosts that access the XP disk array , HP recommends rebooting the OpenVMS host. Though SYSMAN IO AUTO can be used to discover new DGA devices, this helps avoid problems with - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 13
setting to the storage system. 9. Click OK to close the message. The settings are applied to the storage system and the UUID is set. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 13 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 14
connection parameter settings Set each array port to FABRIC ENABLE with connections of POINT-TO-POINT (P-to-P). For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide (http:// www.hp.com/go/sandesign). 14 Installing and configuring OpenVMS for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 15
) 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 XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 16
environment. The following example shows a multi-cluster environment with three clusters, each containing two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array. Figure 4 Multi-cluster environment . Within the Storage Area Network (SAN), the clusters may be homogeneous (all the same operating system - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 17
through a shared port Configuring FC switches OpenVMS supports Fibre Channel only in a switched fabric topology. Refer to the switch documentation to set up the switch. Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: 1. Verifying operational status - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 18
Option 33 is not enabled, for all LUNS, determine the device number as follows (once OpenVMS sees the XP disks): OpenVMS device name ($1$dgaxxx), where xxx = CU with LDEV appended (Then convert the created number from hex an OpenVMS cluster: 18 Installing and configuring OpenVMS for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 19
disk array device recognition Verify that the host recognizes the disk array recognizes all disk array devices. disk numbers and other device information. You will need the disk numbers when you format, partition, and mount the disks. Configuring disk array devices Configure the disk array disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 20
to show the path information for the device: Example: $ show device/full $1$dga100: Disk $1$DGA100: (NODE01), device type HP OPEN-V, is online, file-oriented device, shareable, device has multiple I/O paths, served added volume $1$DGA100. 20 Installing and configuring OpenVMS for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 21
of 1 file. 7. Verify the content of the data file: Example $ type test.txt this is a line of text for the test file test.txt XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 21 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 22
]user.dir; $ show default $1$DGA100:[USER] %DCL-I-INVDEF, $1$DGA100:[USER] does not exist The delete command removes the USER directory from the disk volume. The show default command verifies that the user directory is removed. 10. Restore the default login directory by entering this command: set - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 23
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: Ope - Page 24
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. 24 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 25
3 Support and other resources Related documentation The following documents [and websites] provide related information: • HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array • HP StorageWorks XP20000 Disk Array • HP StorageWorks XP24000 Disk Array • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 26
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: Ope - Page 27
A 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: Ope - Page 28
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 XP Raid Manager) is distinguished by -CM on the product name (for example, OPEN-3-CM, OPEN-3-CVS-CM). 28 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 29
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 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 29 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 30
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 XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View. 30 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - 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 OpenVMS 31 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 32
message. Small computer system interface. Service information message. Simple Network 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. Target ID. On - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 33
, a software product for managing XP arrays. XP Command View runs on a Windows-based management workstation. 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 OpenVMS 33 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 34
34 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 35
by host, 23 mounting, 19 recognition, 19 type specifications, 28 disk array(s) connecting, 17 features, 7 installation overview, 9 , 25 documentation HP website, 25 providing feedback, 26 E emulation(s) device emulation types, 8 supported, 27 error 11 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for OpenVMS 35 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Ope - Page 36
representative tasks, 10 technical support, 25 I installation connecting disk array, 17 HP service representative tasks, 10 overview, 9 procedures, 9 verify FCA card, 15 interface, Fibre Channel, 7 L LDEV(s) designate at least one as a command device, 9 logical volumes, cannot be created,
HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for
OpenVMS
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 OpenVMS 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: A5951-96139
Twelfth edition: January 2010