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HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array. Part number: AE002-96029 tenth edition: October 2006 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 2
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 , Windows XP, and - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 3
18 2 Hardware 21 Physical components 22 Disk control frame 22 Control panel 23 Unit emergency power off switch 28 Service processor (SVP 28 Disk drives 28 HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP 28 Disk array frames 29 Disk drives 29 RAID options 29 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 3 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 4
XP Extension 49 HP StorageWorks External Storage XP 50 HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager 51 HP StorageWorks XP Disk/Cache Partition 51 HP StorageWorks XP Data Shredder 51 Performance management software 52 HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP 52 HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor XP Software - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 5
software 54 HP StorageWorks Secure Path 54 Mainframe software 55 HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP 55 Business continuity solutions 56 HP OpenView Data Protector 56 HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP 56 HP StorageWorks Fast Recovery Solution for Windows 2003 57 5 Troubleshooting 59 Service - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 6
XP12000 Disk Array site preparation guide • HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP user guide • HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition user guide • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System configuration guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 7
text: Document conventions and symbols Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Italic text Monospace text Monospace, italic text Monospace, IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 7 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 8
if more than one component is extended. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 9
under Product Category. HP web sites For additional information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 9 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 10
10 Preface - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 11
disk array is part of the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of products, which provide reliable and secure data storage and protection. These disk arrays also support multiple operating systems, platforms, and RAID groups. Advantages include: • Continuous data availability • Nondisruptive service - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 12
disk array has no user-serviceable components. The SVP does not include a keyboard or monitor and is not a customer-accessible component. Only an HP support representative should open the cabinets. HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP monitoring software detects internal hardware component problems - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 13
to 256 disk drives. The maximum array configuration can contain 1152 disk drives providing up to 332 TB of raw storage capacity in a single array. Your HP support representative can add DKUs and disk drives online with no interruptions to applications or hosts. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 13 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 14
and availability, the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family uses RAID technologies and redundant hardware throughout the disk arrays, including: • RAID1, RAID5, RAID6 (mixing RAID levels is allowed) • Mirrored write cache • Dual channel adapters (CHAs) and array control processors (ACPs) • Dual - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 15
www1.hp.com/ storage/enterprisestorage.html. Web-based array management The disk array comes with HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console, a browser-based interface that runs on the SVP and enables you to manage one disk array. For managing multiple arrays, the optional HP StorageWorks Command View XP or - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 16
about HP external storage, see the HP StorageWorks Command View XP for XP Disk Arrays user guide or Command View XP Advanced Edition for XP Disk Arrays user guide as applicable. Included components The HP XP12000 base product includes the following hardware, software, services, and support: • One HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 17
disk drives • HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console • HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP Optional components HP offers an extensive list of optional products and services tailored for XP disk arrays, including a full suite of software products. HP StorageWorks Command View XP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 18
Maximum shared memory ACP pairs CHIP pairs (FC, ESCON, FICON, NAS, or iSCI) Configuration disk SVP code High-availability secondary SVP RAID level Maximum LDEVs Specification Single-phase or 3-phase One XP12000 DKC, zero to four XP12000 DKUs 1152 40 280 332 TB 256 GB 73 GB 15000 RPM FC 146 GB - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 19
Feature Available LUNs Maximum LUNs per port Maximum ports Specification 229,376 1024 Fibre Channel: 224 ports ESCON: 112 ports FICON: 112 ports NAS: 32 ports iSCSI: 56 ports HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 19 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 20
20 Overview - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 21
The HP StorageWorks XP series of disk arrays are high-performance RAID-capable disk array systems used to store large quantities of data in an efficient and secure manner. There are no single points of failure in the disk arrays. They include redundant logic assemblies, controllers, disk drives - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 22
the following major hardware components: • One disk control frame (DKC) • Zero to four disk array frames (DKUs) • One service processor (SVP) To monitor and manage the array, a Device Manager server is also required. The following figure shows the disk array with the maximum of four DKUs. The - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 23
and running normally, no user operations are required at the control panel, except when instructed by your HP support representative. The following figure shows the control panel location and layout. The accompanying table explains the control panel functions. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 23 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 24
information message (SIM) has been issued from either storage cluster. If the disk array is set up to "phone home" to STC, your HP support representative is notified automatically. If the disk array is not set up to phone home, place a service call to HP to have the message evaluated to determine if - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 25
HP support representative can provide remote maintenance.Do not change the switch position unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. During normal operation, this LED should be on. ON: The disk array unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 25 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 26
operation, this LED should be on. ON: The UNIT EMERGENCY POWER OFF switch on the back of the disk array cabinet is in the ON position. OFF: The UNIT EMERGENCY POWER OFF switch is in the OFF position. Place a service call to HP to have an HP support representative reset the switch. 26 Hardware - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 27
functioning of the LEDs on the control panel or to reset various alarms. During normal operations, this switch should be in the middle position between LED TEST and CHK RST. Do not change the switch position unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 27 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 28
following section about disk drives in the DKUs. HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP HP Continuous Track XP is a program in the system that detects and reports problems even before they are noticed by operators and users. HP Continuous Track XP "phones home" to the HP Storage Technology Center (STC - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 29
, high performance storage option for high priority applications such as OLTP, Oracle, SAP, and Exchange. RAID options The disk array supports RAID1 (2D+2D or 4D+4D), RAID5 (3D+1P or 7D+1P), and RAID6 (6D+2P) array groups. RAID levels may be intermixed. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 29 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 30
and power off processes. 2 If power is restored during the battery backup period, the disk array either automatically restarts or must be restarted manually, depending on the setting of the AUTO PS-ON ENABLE/DISABLE switch on the control panel. HP representatives will help you determine the best - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 31
information about optional HP software products. To protect your security, Remote Web Console and HP Command View XP Advanced Edition do not have access to user data stored on the disk array. You may use an existing host (such as your storage administrator's PC) as the Device Manager server provided - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 32
section provides some general specifications. For complete specifications, see the system site preparation guide, available on the HP XP Disk Array web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/xparrays.html. Temperature Temperature range type Range Recommended operating temperature 21 to 24 degrees - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 33
at 22 degrees C 20% to 80% (71 F) Nonoperating humidity range 8% to 90% Shipping and storage humidity range (product packed in factory packing) 5% to 95% Mechanical vibration Maximum operating acceleration is 0.05G at a frequency range of 10 to 300 Hz. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 33 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 34
the current requirement for the remaining power cord, will double. For details on electrical specifications, cabling, and connectors, see the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array site preparation guide. 50-amp, 50 or 60 Hz, single-phase DKC Parameter 200 208 VAC 220 230 240 VAC 60 Hz only VAC - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 35
power 18 cord (amps RMS) Number of power cords 2 Recommended circuit breakers 50A Number of circuit breakers 2 17.3 16.4 15.7 15 2 2 2 2 50A 50A 50A 50A 2 2 2 2 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 35 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 36
30-amp, 50 or 60 Hz, single-phase DKU Parameter 200 208 VAC 220 230 VAC 60 Hz only VAC VAC Rated line current per power 9 cord (amps RMS) Number of power cords 4 Recommended circuit breakers 30A Number of circuit breakers. 4 Units with only two power cords require only two circuit - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 37
service information messages (SIMs) to the SVP and the Device Manager server. If the array is set up to "phone home," the SVP automatically reports SIMs to the HP Storage Technology Center (STC). For more information about SIMs, see Service information messages. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 38
this and related products. CAUTION: Disk array maintenance must be done only by trained and qualified HP support representatives. Only an HP support representative can power off the disk array, except in an emergency. CAUTION: Do not perform any procedures not described in this guide. If you have any - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 39
the disk array, immediately power off the disk array by following the emergency power off procedure later in this chapter. For routine power off in non-emergency situations, contact your HP support The power cord may not be used with other products. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 39 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 40
. Use this power off method only in an emergency. Only a qualified HP support representative can reset the switch and restore power to the disk array. Emergency situations in which you should consider performing the emergency power off procedure are: • A physical location catastrophe such as a flood - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 41
only partial power off capability. AC input power remains present at the primary circuit. 3. When the emergency situation is over, call the HP support center. Only a qualified HP support representative can reset the switch and restore power to the disk array. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 41 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 42
for up to 48 hours, depending on the selected battery operation mode. For more information, see "Backup Batteries." Manual restart after power is restored CAUTION: After power is restored to your site and before restoring power to the disk array, HP recommends that you have an electrician verify the - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 43
, signifying the system is ready. CAUTION: Powering on the disk array can take up to 10 minutes and is complete only when the SUB-SYSTEM READY LED turns green. To enable automatic restart: • Move the AUTO PS-ON ENABLE/DISABLE switch to the ENABLE position. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 43 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 44
44 Operations - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 45
• Improves data security Before installing a software package, refer to the software product documentation to verify equipment requirements. To learn more about HP software products, or to obtain software updates, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 45 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 46
Storage Allocater • HP Storage Builder • HP Storage Optimizer HP Storage Area Manager provides: • Automatic discovery and mapping of supported devices in the storage network, including hosts, interconnect devices, bridges, storage devices, and NAS devices • Integrated device, capacity, performance - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 47
to add the following plugins to expand functionality as needed: • HP Provisioning Manager • HP Chargeback Manager • HP Global Reporter • HP Report Designer • HP Oracle Viewer • HP Sybase Viewer • HP Exchange Viewer • HP File System Viewer • HP NetApp Viewer HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 47 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 48
configuration management software HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console and Command View XP Advanced Edition (AE) HP Remote Web Console (RWC) which comes installed on the SVP, is the standard software package for managing the XP disk array. RWC allows you to install and manage the disk array but does - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 49
I/O path from server to array • Averts unplanned downtime • Increases uptime and business continuity HP StorageWorks LUN Security XP Extension HP LUN Security XP Extension helps you manage business-critical or sensitive data by providing a highly secure method of LDEV access control, allowing you to - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 50
Firmware-based solution accessible from Remote Web Console XP HP StorageWorks External Storage XP HP StorageWorks External Storage XP enables you to connect low-cost and/or legacy external storage utilizing the superior functionality of XP disk arrays. Key features and benefits include: • Accessed as - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 51
and managed. Each partition has its own assigned host ports, disk groups, and cache. This software can reduce storage costs by dividing the disk array into smaller segments suitable for departmental usage, while retaining superb performance and high availability. HP StorageWorks XP Data Shredder HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 52
integrate with other well-known performance management software to view your performance metrics. HP StorageWorks Performance Control XP HP Performance Control XP is a performance allocation and management tool for XP disk arrays. It lets you allocate storage performance resources to hosts by means - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 53
mainframe emulation modes. HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP (RM) enables you to perform operations with HP StorageWorks Continuous Access and HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP (BC) by issuing commands from a host to the disk array. The RM software interfaces with the - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 54
distribution and concentration, and hierarchical storage management. Multipathing/high availability software HP StorageWorks Secure Path HP Secure Path is a family of high availability multipathing software products providing continuous data access from the disk array to host servers running Windows - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 55
Guard, Santinel + Port Security, Virtual LVI/LUN HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP HP Data Exchange XP provides high-speed bidirectional data sharing between mainframe systems and open systems. File translations are provided through a file conversion utility. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 55 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 56
new levels of recovery with a service-driven management approach • Enterprise-wide data protection • Eliminate recovery windows with instant recovery, system disaster recovery, and direct backup HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP HP Cluster Extension XP offers protection against system downtime - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 57
features • Log file recovery • Reduces downtime with quick recovery • Saves time and money • Compatible with any backup solution • Eliminates access conflicts with backup devices HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 57 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 58
58 Software - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 59
normal operations, service requirements, and failures. SIMs are generated by the SVP and the system microprocessors. Your HP support representative uses the SIMs to monitor and troubleshoot the system. You can view SIMs using the system's management software. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 59 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 60
LED on the system control panel turns on. Call HP to determine the reason for the message. If the system is set up to "phone home," HP Continuous Track XP reports the SIMs to STC through a dedicated dialup connection.SIMs are classified according to severity: service, moderate, serious, or acute - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 61
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EMC statement (Canada HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 61 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 62
Spécification ATI Classe A (France) DECLARATION D'INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d'un matériel de traitement de l'information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 63
Harmonics conformance (Japan) German noise declaration XP12000: Schalldruckpegel Lp = 70 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1988 / EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung) HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 63 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 64
in the fibre path, the OLM control system prevents laser emissions from exceeding Class 1 levels. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. WARNING! There are no user maintenance operations, service operations, or adjustments to be performed on the Optical Link Module. 64 Regulatory - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 65
Japan DENAN law cordset caution Please use the supplied power cord. The power cord may not be used with other products. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 65 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 66
European WEEE statements Czech Danish Dutch 66 Regulatory statements - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 67
English Estonian Finnish HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 67 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 68
French German Greek 68 Regulatory statements - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 69
Hungarian Italian Latvian HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 69 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 70
Lithuanian Polish 70 Regulatory statements - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 71
Portuguese Slovak Slovenian HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 71 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 72
Spanish Swedish 72 Regulatory statements - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 73
of logical volumes on the disk array. C-Track The HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP software program, which detects internal hardware component problems on a disk array and automatically reports them to the HP STC. Continuous Access The HP StorageWorks Continuous Access program, which enables - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 74
To organize the storage space attached to the DKC, you can group similarly configured logical devices (LDEVs) with unique control unit images (CUs). CUs are numbered sequentially. The disk array supports a certain number of CUs, depending on the disk array model. Each CU can manage multiple LDEVs - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 75
disk controller firmware. In most cases, the disk type is identical to the disk model number. The logical devices (LDEVs) associated with each RAID large pool of storage. The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 75 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 76
GLM HA HBA host mode hot standby HP I/O LAN LD, LDEV LED local disk LU LUN LUSE m MB MCU Gigabytes Local area network. Logical device. An LDEV is created when a RAID group is carved into pieces according to the selected host emulation mode ( LUN. Meters. Megabytes. Main control unit. 76 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 77
I/O slots and the number of ports available per I/O adapter. The XP family of disk arrays supports Fibre Channel (FC) ports as well as other port types. Ports are named by port group and port letter, such as CL1-A. CL1 is the group, and A is the port letter. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 77 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 78
by all XP family members. Consult the owner's guide or your HP representative for the details of which RAID levels are supported by your specific XP disk array. Random access memory. HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP, a command line interface for managing XP arrays. Remote service information message - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 79
TB TCP/IP TID VSC VOLID volume Terabyte. Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol Target ID. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. Volume ID. Synonymous with LDEV. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 79 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 80
80 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 81
, 29 disk control frame. See DKC, 22 disk drives, 28, 29 DKC, 22, 22 DKU, 22, 29 document related documentation, 6 document conventions, documentation HP web site, 6 E emergency power off, 39, 40 emergency power off switch, 28 environmental specifications, 32 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array 81 - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 82
control panel, 23 disk array frame, 29 disk control frame, 22 disk drives, 28, 29 features, 16 normal operations, 37 physical components, 22 RAID options, 29 service processor. See SVP, 28 specifications, 32 hazard warnings, 38 help obtaining, 8 high availability, 14 high availability software, 54 HP - HP StorageWorks XP12000 | HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array owner's guide (AE00 - Page 83
, 46 Performance Advisor , 52 performance management, 49 products for XP disk arrays, 45, 56 replication, 53 Secure Path, 54 storage area management, 46 specifications, 32 STC, 12, 14, 24, 60 storage area management software, 46 Storage Technology Center. See STC, 12 Subscriber's choice, HP, 9 SVP
HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array
owner’s guide
This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP StorageWorks
XP12000 Disk Array.
Part number: AE002-96029
tenth edition: October 2006