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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 2
software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 3
19 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 B Disk array supported - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 4
Glossary 31 Index 35 4 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Host mode setting 01 (XP20000/XP24000 only 10 3 Point-to-point fabric topology example 12 4 Multi-cluster environment 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 5 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 6
Tables 1 Fabric topology settings 12 2 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 14 3 Error conditions ...21 4 Worksheet ...25 5 Supported emulations 27 6 Emulation specifications 27 6 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 7
. Refer to the adapter documentation for installation details. • HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console. NOTE: HP does not support using HP StorageWorks XP Command View or HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software from an ESX Guest OS. • HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager. • Check - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 8
other emulation may cause data loss in the external storage LUNs. For new deployments, 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 9
XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. Refer to the applicable user's guide for procedures. Figure 1 SNMP configuration . XP RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 10
a disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console (shown). If these are not available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the SVP. The host mode setting for VMware is 0C for the XP10000/XP12000 and 01 for the XP20000/XP24000 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 11
disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. Select the settings for each port based on your storage refer to the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable to your array. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 12
) 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 13
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) or they may be - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 14
down to Disk.MaskLUN. 3. Verify that the value is large enough to support your configuration (default=8). If the value is less than the number of LUNs you have presented then you will not see all of your LUNs. The maximum value is 256. 14 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 15
the disk array and peripherals. 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 Remote Web Console and XP Command View, LUN mapping - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 16
groups • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For details see the 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 17
VMware ESX Server 2.5x 1. In the management interface, double-click the VM you plan to edit. 2. Click the Hardware tab, select the SCSI controller you will use for your shared LUNs, and then click Edit.... XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware 17 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 18
Sharing mode (virtual or physical) appropriate for your configuration, and then click OK. NOTE: Sharing VMDK disks is not supported. VMware ESX Server 3.0x 1. In VirtualCenter, select the VM you plan to edit, and then click Edit Settings. 18 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 19
the HP supported SCSI emulation driver for a guest OS as follows: 1. Windows • For Windows 2000 use the BusLogic SCSI driver. • For Widows 2003 use the LSI Logic SCSI driver. 2. Linux • For the 2.4 kernel use the LSI Logic SCSI driver. • For the 2.6 kernel use the BusLogic SCSI driver. XP Disk Array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 20
20 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP disk array - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 21
resolve an error condition, ask your HP support representative for assistance. Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMS) as follows: • In XP Remote Web Console (Status tab) • In XP Command View Advanced Edition Software (Alerts window - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 22
. The host detects a parity error. Check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host. The host hangs or devices are declared and the host 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 23
Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide You can find these documents on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Disk - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 24
number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions Subscription service HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates After registering, you - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - 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: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 26
26 Path worksheet - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 27
-V Yes LUSE & CVS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE: For the XP24000/XP20000/XP12000/XP10000 when connected to external storage devices, HP recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation the array makes visible to the host. This allows external storage LDEVs to be configured without losing data. Using any other - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - 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 XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 29
SCSI disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The command device (used for XP Raid Manager) is user) × 1024/720 × n Example For a CVS 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 30
OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 16/15 × n Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 . You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console. 30 Disk array supported emulations - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 31
accepts XP 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 32
disks. Remote service information 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 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 33
customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. 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 VMware 33 - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 34
34 Glossary - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 35
by host, 21 type specifications, 28 disk array(s) configuration, 10 connecting, 15 device emulations, 27 features, 7 installation overview, 9 Not Ready error message, 22 operating system versions, 7 requirements, 7 self reboots, 21 server support, 7 storage capacity, 7 document related documentation - HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Gu - Page 36
X XP Array Manager, 7, 10 XP Array Manager , XP arrays storage capacity, 7 XP Business Copy Software, 9 XP Command View, 9, 10, 11 XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, 9, 10, 11 XP Continuous Access Software, 9 XP LUN Manager, 15 XP RAID Manager command devices, 9 XP Remote Web Console, 9, 10
HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for VMware
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
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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 VMware 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: A5951-96105
Fifth edition: January 2010