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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS XP12000 XP10000 XP1024 XP128 This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting and configuring the XP family of disk arrays to work with an AlphaServer running the OpenVMS operating system. Part number: A5951- - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 2
Development Company, L.P., all rights reserved. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 3
Contents Preface 5 About this guide 5 Intended audience 5 Disk arrays 5 Related documentation 5 Document conventions and symbols 6 HP technical support 7 Subscription service 7 Other HP web sites 7 1 Installation 9 Features and requirements 9 Fibre Channel interface 10 Device emulation - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 4
2 Troubleshooting 29 Error conditions 29 Calling the HP support center 31 Contact Information 31 Before you call 31 A Disk array supported emulations 33 Supported emulations 33 Emulation specifications 34 Glossary 37 Index 41 4 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 5
Array XP128: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide To locate these documents, to learn more about HP software products, or to obtain software updates, visit the HP web - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 6
Document conventions and symbols Convention Blue text Bold Italics Blue, underlined: www.hp.com Monospace font Monospace, italic font Monospace, bold Web site addresses • File and directory names • System output • Code • Commands, their arguments, and argument values • Code variables • Command - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 7
by selecting Business support and then Storage under Product Category. Other HP web sites For additional information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.docs.hp.com Disk Array XP operating - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 8
8 Preface - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 9
Refer to the adapter documentation for installation details. • (Recommended) HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP, Command View XP Advanced Edition or Command View XP with LUN management feature for configuring disk array ports and paths • (Recommended) HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 10
Cache LUN XP HP StorageWorks Auto Path XP HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor XP Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays supports these Fibre Channel elements: • Connection speed of 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps • Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 11
SVP but they can also be set remotely using Remote Web Console XP, Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition. Refer to the applicable user's guide for procedures. RAID Manager command devices RAID Manager manages Business Copy (BC) or Continuous Access (CA) operations from a host server - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 12
the System Option Modes • Configuring the Fibre Channel ports • Setting the host mode for the disk array ports 2. Install and configure the host • Loading the OS and software • the section called "Installing and configuring the HBAs" • Clustering and fabric zoning • Fabric zoning and LUN security for - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 13
configure the disk array The HP service representative performs these tasks: • Assembling hardware and installing software • Loading the microcode updates • Installing and formatting devices After these tasks are finished, you will use Remote Web Console, Command View, Command View XP Advanced Edition - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 14
the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using Remote Web Console (shown), Command View, or Command View XP AE. Select the settings for each port based on your storage area network . For specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP User Guide. 14 Installation - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 15
SAN Design Reference Guide on the hp.com website. [http://www.hp.com] Fabric Parameter ON ON OFF OFF Connection Parameter FC-AL Point-to-Point FC-AL Point-to-Point Provides Not supported by OpenVMS N-port (fabric port, direct connect) Not supported by OpenVMS Not supported Disk Array XP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 16
for the disk array ports After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in Remote Web Console XP (shown), Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition. If these are not available, the HP service - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 17
For the XP1024/XP128 arrays, the host mode can also be set at the port information window in Command View XP AE. Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 17 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 18
the host to the disk array. Loading the OS 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 HBA manufacturer. Installing and configuring the HBAs Install and configure the - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 19
. The nodes share access to the disk array. Clustering software is an integral part of OpenVMS, however, it requires a license. Refer to the HP manual Guidelines for OpenVMS Cluster Configurations for complete instructions. Within the Storage Area Network (SAN), the clusters may be homogeneous (all - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 20
same switch and fabric using appropriate zoning and LUN security as follows: • Storage port zones may overlap if more than one operating system needs to share an array port. • Heterogeneous operating systems may share an XP array port if you use Secure Manager and set the appropriate host group and - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 21
only in a switch topology. Refer to the switch documentation to set up the switch. The disk array may support a large number of LUs. OpenVMS supports 32,768 LUs per port. Defining the paths Use Remote Web Console (shown), Command View, or Command View XP AE to define paths (LUNs) between hosts and - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 22
figuration and Security Manager User's Guide or Command View XP Advanced Edition 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. Path configuration for OpenVMS requires the following steps: 1. If - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 23
Example For an XP LUN with a CU of 2 and an LDEV of 59: LDEV = 59 hex = 89 decimal OpenVMS device identifier = 2*256+89 = 601 The example LUN is presented to OpenVMS as $1$dga601. Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 23 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 24
1. The HP service representative verifies operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths. 2. The HP representative connects the Fibre Channel cables between the host and Fibre Channel switches. 3. Create Fibre Channel zones connecting the host systems to the XP ports. 4. Use - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 25
directory $1$dga100:[user] This command creates a user directory name USER at the top level of the newly added volume $1$DGA100. 3. Verify that this directory exists: Example $ set default $1$dga100:[user] $ show default $1$dga100:[user] Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 25 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 26
for the test file test.txt [Control-Z] The create command creates a file with data entered from the terminal. Control-Z terminates the data input. 5. Verify found The delete command removes the test.txt file. The directory command verifies that the test.txt file is removed, and the type command verifies - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 27
] 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. 9. Restore the default directory by entering this command: set default sys$login: Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 27 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 28
28 Installation - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 29
the HP support center. Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages as follows: • In Remote Web Console (Status tab) • In Command View Advanced Edition ("Alerts" panel) • In Command View (Event History or Event Notification panels) Disk Array XP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 30
properly according to the HBA manufacturer's instructions. Check the HBA topology. It should be set to fabric. Verify that the HBA is supported by the version of the host operating system and the required minimum ECO kits are installed. ECO kits for HP products are available online from http://www - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 31
available: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Product model names and numbers • Applicable error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 31 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 32
32 Troubleshooting - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 33
XP Model Emulation Supported LUSE CVS OPEN-3 Yes Yes Yes OPEN-8 Yes Yes Yes XP128 OPEN-9 Yes Yes Yes XP1024 OPEN-E Yes Yes Yes XP10000 OPEN-K XP12000 OPEN-L Yes Yes OPEN-M OPEN-V Yes Yes LUSE & CVS Yes Yes Yes Yes Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 34
5 Note 4 512 Note 5 15 96 Note 6 15 96 Note 6 15 96 Note 6 15 96 Note 6 15 128 Note 6 *Capacity = (512 x number of blocks) ÷ 10242 34 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 35
-3 CVS volume with capacity = 37 MB: # of cylinders = ↑37 × 1024/720↑ = ↑52.62↑ (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS volume = # of cylinders = ↑ (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 16/15 ↑ Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 35 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 36
cylinders = ↑ (capacity (MB) specified by 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 × the Remote Web Console, Command View or Command View Advanced Edition software. 36 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 37
Business Copy XP. BC lets you maintain up to nine local copies of logical volumes on the disk array. CA HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP. CA lets you create and maintain duplicate copies of local logical volumes on a remote disk array. Command View (CVXP) HP StorageWorks Command View XP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 38
only a single LDEV. The LUSE feature allows a LUN to be associated with 1 to 36 LDEVs. Essentially, LUSE makes it possible for applications to access a single large pool of storage. The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed. 38 Glossary - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 39
disks. remote console PC The PC running HP StorageWorks Remote Control XP. Remote Control (RC) HP StorageWorks Remote Control XP. A software product used for managing XP arrays. Remote Web Con- HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console. A browser-based sole (RWC) program installed on the SVP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 40
; one is identified as CU = 00 and LDEV = 00, and the other as CU = 01 and LDEV = 00; they are two unique separate virtual storage devices within the XP array. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. 40 Glossary - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 41
24 type specifications, 34 disk array(s) connecting, 24 features, 9 installation overview, 12 Not Ready error, 30 operating system versions, 9 requirements, 9 document, 5 document conventions, 6 documentation, HP web site, 5 E emulation(s) device emulation types, 10 supported, 34 error conditions, 29 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 42
Manager command devices, 11 RAID Manager XP, 10 related documentation, 5 Remote Web Console, 9, 11, 13, 21 Resource Manager XP, 9 S SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term "SCSI disk", 10 Secure Manager XP, 20 security, LUN, 19, 20 server(s), supported, 9 SNMP configuration, 11 software options - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 43
15 troubleshooting, 29 error conditions, 29 technical support, 31 V volume(s) logical, cannot be created, 30 physical, cannot be created, 30 W web sites, 5 HP documentation, 7 HP storage, 7 HP Subscriber's Choice, 7 X XP family optional software, 9 Z zoning, fabric, 19, 20 Disk Array XP operating
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HP StorageWorks
Disk Array XP operating system
con
fi
guration guide OpenVMS
XP12000
XP10000
XP1024
XP128
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting and con
fi
guring the XP family of
disk arrays to work with an AlphaServer running the OpenVMS operating system.
Part number: A5951-96134
Sixth edition: (December 2005)