HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu
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- HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 1
HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop HP XP24000 Disk Array nl HP XP20000 Disk Array nl HP XP12000 Disk Array nl HP XP10000 Disk Array nl HP XP1024 Disk Array nl HP XP128 Disk Array This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 3
values 19 HP technical support ...20 Subscription service ...20 HP websites ...20 Documentation feedback ...20 A Path worksheet 21 Worksheet ...21 B Disk array supported emulations 23 Supported emulations ...23 Emulation specifications ...23 Glossary 25 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 4
Index 29 4 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example 12 3 Direct attach without a SAN example 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop 5 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 6
Tables 1 System option modes 11 2 Fabric topology settings 13 3 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 14 4 Error conditions ...17 5 Path worksheet ...21 6 Supported emulations 23 7 Emulation specifications 23 6 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 7
details. • HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for configuring disk array ports and paths. • HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop 7 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 8
or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Journal Software) are only supported with OPEN-V. For detailed information, see "Emulation specifications" on page 23 . Failover The disk arrays support many standard software products that provide host, application, or I/O path failover and management - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 9
, you will use XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, or XP Array Manager to complete the remaining tasks listed below. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop 9 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 10
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 group modes (options) may be configured. The storage administrator must verify if an - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 11
your HP service representative if you install backup or other software that requires specific settings on the storage system. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. Select - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 13
Adapters (FCSAs) 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 14
of availability and fault tolerance, HP recommends the use of two XP disk arrays, one for the Primary disks and one for the Mirror disks. This process is also called "LUN mapping." In XP Remote Web Console and XP Command View, LUN mapping includes: • Configuring ports • Enabling LUN security on - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 15
details, see HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide or XP Command View Advanced Edition Device Manager Web Client User's Guide. Record the LUNS and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs. This information will be used later to verify host and device configuration. Verifying disk array device - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 16
16 Installing and configuring NonStop for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 17
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 NonStop 17 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 18
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. 18 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 19
XP1024 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • 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 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 20
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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 21
# Example: 00 CU:LDEV Array Emula- ID Group tion type Array Port Array Port WWN NSK Server name NSK SAC (G-M-S-S) NSK SAC WWN NSK volume name Path 01:00 1-11 OPEN-E 1A 50060E80 50060B00 0437B000 /OSDNSK3 110-2-3-1 002716AC $XPM001 P XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop 21 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 22
22 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 23
disk array 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 recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation for better performance - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 24
device type. The maximum configurable LDEV size depends on the RAID level and size of physical disks configured in the array. The minimum size is 46 MB. Note 3: The array capacity displayed by an operating system may be slightly different from the values listed. 24 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 25
Continuous Access or XP Business Copy 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 be smaller - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 26
. 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 ID. On the XP array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 27
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 NonStop 27 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 28
28 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 29
example, 12 Fibre Channel adapters, see "FCAs", 7 file system(s) not mounted after rebooting, 17 G glossary, 25 H help obtaining, 20 host configuration, 13 doesn't reboot properly, 17 hangs up, 18 host mode setting, 10 HP technical support, 20 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop 29 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 30
disk array, 7 S SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term "SCSI disk", 8 Secure Manager XP, 14 security, LUN, 13 server, support, 7 SIMS, 17 storage capacity, 7 storage capacity values conventions, 19 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 20 T technical support, 20 HP, 20 topology, fabric, 12 troubleshooting
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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 NonStop 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: A5951-96226
Seventh edition: January 2010