HP XP1024 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide:
HP XP1024 Manual
 |
View all HP XP1024 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
HP XP1024 manual content summary:
- HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 1
HP StorageWorks HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop XP12000 XP10000 XP1024 XP128 This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to an HP NonStop server and configuring the disk array for operation with the HP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 2
liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a US trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 3
Contents 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 types 10 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 4
A Path worksheet 25 B Disk array supported emulations 27 Supported emulations 27 Emulation specifications 27 Glossary 29 Index 33 4 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 5
• HP StorageWorks Disk 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 You can find these documents on the storage web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/xparrays - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 6
Document conventions and symbols Convention Blue text: Bold Italics Blue, underlined: www.hp.com [http:// www.hp.com] Monospace font Monospace, italic font 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: - Page 7
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 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 8
8 About this guide - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 9
. Refer to the FCSA 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: - 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: - Page 11
by the SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set from the 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. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 12
Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array: 1. Install and configure the disk array • Setting the System Option Modes • Configuring the Fibre Channel ports • Setting the host mode 2. Install and configure the host • Loading the OS and software • Installing and configuring the - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 13
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 XP, Command View XP, Command View XP Advanced Edition - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 14
figures and table. HP recommends that the individual Fibre Channel paths from the NonStop host to the array be routed through separate FC switches utilizing WWN zoning. See the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html. 14 Installation - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 15
Parameter ON ON OFF OFF Connection Parameter Provides FC-AL Not supported Point-to-Point N-port (SAN fabric port) FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop; direct connect without a SAN) Point-to-Point Not supported HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop 15 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - 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: - Page 17
For XP1024/XP128 arrays, you can also set the host mode at the port information window in Command View XP AE. Install and configure the host This section explains how to install and configure the host and Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapters (FCSAs) that connect the host to the disk array. Loading the OS - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 18
Installation and Support Guide, available at the NonStop Technical Library web site http://h30163.www3.hp disk array and the fabric switch or host. 3. Verifying the ready status of the disk array and peripherals. Defining the paths Use Remote Web Console XP (shown), Command View XP, or Command View XP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 19
XP User's Guide or Command View XP 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. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 20
at once may save you considerable time. Refer to Fibre ChannelServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide, at the NonStop Technical Library web site http://h30163.www3.hp.com/ntl/. To configure the array disk devices, use SCF commands including ADD, START, and INIT as detailed in subsection - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 21
Remote Web Console XP (Status tab) • In Command View XP Advanced Edition ("Alerts" panel) • In Command View XP (Event History or Event Notification panels) NOTE: For host error conditions, refer to the NonStop Technical Library (NTL) web site:http://h30163.www3.hp.com/ntl/ HP StorageWorks Disk Array - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 22
Verify that the READY indicator lights on the disk array are ON.Verify that fiber cables are correctly installed and firmly connected.Verify that the WWNs con fications table. The disk array responds "Not Ready" or the Contact HP. disk array has displayed "Not Ready" and timed out. 22 Troubleshooting - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 23
: • 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 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop 23 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 24
24 Troubleshooting - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 25
A Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = Device control unit) Type 0:00 0:01 0:02 0:03 0:04 0:05 0:06 0:07 0:08 0:09 0:10 0:11 TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: TID: LUN: HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop 25 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 26
26 Path worksheet - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 27
be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations Emulation 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 - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 28
2: Open-V is a variable 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 46MB. Note 3: The array capacity displayed by an operating system may be slightly different from the values listed. Note 4: NonStop - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 29
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: - Page 30
array cabinets that house the disk array physical disks. The logical devices (LDEVs) associated with each RAID group are assigned an emulation mode that makes them operate like OPEN system disk path and replacing it with 08 represents an HP-UX host. Logical LDEV. The LUSE feature allows a LUN to be - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 31
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: - Page 32
Volume VSC WWN On the XP array, a volume is a uniquely identified virtual storage device composed of a control unit (CU) component and a logical device (LDEV) component separated by a colon. For example 00:00 and 01:00 are two uniquely identified volumes; one - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 33
specifications, 27 verifying recognition, 20 disk array(s) connecting, 18 features, 9 installation overview, 12 Not Ready error message, 22 operating system versions, 9 requirements, 9 storage capacity, 9 document conventions, 6 documentation HP web sites, 5 related, 5 E emulation(s) device emulation - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 34
related documentation, 5 Remote Web Console XP, 9, 13, 13, 18 Resource Manager XP, 10 S SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term "SCSI disk", 10 Secure Manager XP, 18 security, LUN, 18 server(s), supported, 9 SNMP configuration, 11 software, optional, 9 storage capacity, 9 Subscriber's Choice, HP - HP XP1024 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: - Page 35
HP documentation, 7 HP storage, 7 HP Subscriber's Choice, 7 worksheet, path, 25 X XP family optional software, 9 storage capacity, 9 Z zoning, fabric, 18 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop 35
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
 |
 |
HP StorageWorks
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system con
fi
guration guide
NonStop
XP12000
XP10000
XP1024
XP128
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to an
HP NonStop server and con
fi
guring the disk array for operation with the HP NonStop operating system.
Part number: A5951–96221
Second edition: November, 2005