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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 2
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Veritas Volume Manager 4.x and later 24 2 Troubleshooting 27 Error conditions ...27 3 Support and other resources 29 Related documentation ...29 Conventions for storage capacity values 29 HP technical support ...30 Subscription service ...30 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 3 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 4
HP websites ...30 Documentation feedback ...30 A Disk array supported emulations 31 Supported emulations ...31 Emulation specifications ...31 Glossary 35 Index 39 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 13 3 Multi-cluster environment 20 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 5 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 6
Tables 1 Host group modes (options 12 2 Fabric topology settings 13 3 Max throttle (queue depth) requirements for the devices 14 4 Error conditions ...27 5 Supported emulations 31 6 Emulation specifications 31 6 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 7
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 Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK): http://spock.corp.hp.com Before installing the disk array, ensure the following - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 8
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 these Fibre Channel elements - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 9
for these products and Sun technical support for installation and configuration information. Your HP representative may have to set specific disk array System Modes for these products. Check with your HP representative for the current versions supported. For I/O path failover, different products are - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 11
required for the host group. For Solaris, host group mode 7 should always be set as this is a prerequisite when using the Sun SAN driver. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 11 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 12
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 Console - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 13
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. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 14
the devices Queue depth op- Requirements tion Option 1 XP10000, XP12000, SVS 200: Queue_depth 1024 default. XP20000, XP24000: Queue_depth 2048 default. CAUTION: The number of issued commands must be completely controlled. Because queuing capacity of the disk array is either 1024 or 2048 per port - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 15
Software Installation and Configuration Guide or Solaris Fibre Channel and Storage Multipathing Administration Guide, and HP StorageWorks MPxIO for Sun Solaris application notes, for further details. • For Solaris 8/9 change to "no" as shown: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 15 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 16
between HP and disk connected configured unknown c4 fc-fabric connected configured unknown c4::50060e8003285311 disk connected configured unknown # cfgadm -c configure c3::50060e8003285301 # cfgadm -c configure c4::50060e8003285311 16 Installing and configuring Sun Solaris for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 17
15. To determine which Emulex FCAs and driver version HP supports with the lpfc driver, contact your HP representative. The lpfc driver is not supported on x86 architecture. Configure Emulex FCAs with the lpfc in "Defining the paths" on page 21. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 17 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 18
WWPNs for your array ports.) • With qla2300 v4.13.01 and earlier (legacy support on XP10000/XP12000): If LUNs HP recommends to migrate to different FCAs. Refer to the AMCC JNI Adapter End Of Life Customer Communication notice (http:// 18 Installing and configuring Sun Solaris for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 19
Document.jsp?objectID=PSD_CN0714W) for more information. Support is limited to legacy environments with Solaris 8 and 9 only. Configure 2 Gbit FCAs differently as explained below. For 1 Gbit FCAs, see the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array configuration guide for Sun Solaris. AMCC/JNI legacy drivers - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 20
for the XP24000/XP20000 disk array offer the ability to limit access to a given host to a specific host/WWN. • Security needs to be enabled for LUN isolation when multiple hosts connect through a shared array port. See the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide (http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 21
HP StorageWorks XP LUN 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. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 22
unnecessary reboots. Refer to "Installing and configuring the FCAs" on page 14 for individual driver requirements. Verifying host recognition of disk array devices Verify that the host recognizes the disk array devices as follows: 1. Use format to display the device information. 2. Check the list of - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 23
the file systems 1. If you want to create a file system, create a file system of your choice on the given disks. For the various file systems you may set specific parameters that may have an impact on performance and are application dependant. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 23 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 24
for setting specific FCA parameters. VxVM 3.2 and later use Array Support Libraries (ASL) to configure the Dynamic Multipathing (DMP) feature and other parameters. The ASL is required for all arrays. With VxVM 5.0 or later, the ASL is 24 Installing and configuring Sun Solaris for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 25
that the XP array is visible and the ASL is present using the vxdmpadm listctlr all and vxddladm listsupport all commands. Example # vxddladm listsupport all grep HPlibvxxp256.so HP libvxhpxp.so HP libhpxp12k.so HP All 0450, 0451 50, 51 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 26
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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 Sun Solaris 27 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 28
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. 28 Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 29
3 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 30
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 31
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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 32
) ÷ 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. 32 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 33
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 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 Sun Solaris 33 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 34
specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. 34 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 35
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 Sun Solaris 35 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 36
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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 37
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 Sun Solaris 37 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 38
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, 20 features, disk array, 7 Fibre Channel connection speed, 8 interface, 8 ports, configuring, 12 supported elements, 8 Fibre Channel adapters, see "FCAs", 8 file system(s) creating, 24 not mounted after rebooting, 27 G glossary, 35 H help obtaining, 30 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 40
, 12 T technical support, 30 HP, 30 troubleshooting, 27 error conditions, 27 V Veritas Volume Manager configuration, 24 volume(s) logical, cannot be created, 27 physical, cannot be created, 27 W websites HP, 30 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 30 product manuals, 29 X XP Array Manager, 8, 10 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 41
XP Remote Web Console, 9, 10, 12 Z zoning, fabric, 20 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 41 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 42
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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 Sun Solaris 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: A5951-96302
Thirteeth edition: January 2010