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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows 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 200 to a - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 2
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 3
2 Troubleshooting 19 Error conditions ...19 3 Support and other resources 21 Contacting HP ...21 Subscription service ...21 Related information ...21 HP websites ...21 Conventions for storage capacity values 22 HP product documentation survey 22 A Path worksheet 23 Worksheet ...23 B Disk array - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 4
C HP Cluster Gateway deployments 29 HBA configuration ...29 MPIO software ...29 Array configuration ...29 LUN presentation ...29 Membership partitions ...29 Snapshots ...30 Dynamic volume and file system creation 30 Glossary 31 Index 33 4 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 5
Figures 1 SNMP configuration 9 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example 14 3 Multi-cluster environment 15 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows 5 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 6
Tables 1 Host mode settings 11 2 Volume names for host mode setting 11 3 Host group modes (options 12 4 Fabric topology settings 14 5 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings 15 6 Error conditions ...19 7 Path worksheet ...23 8 Supported emulations 25 9 Emulation specifications 25 6 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 7
.hp.com/storage/spock. Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to the following requirements: • Fibre Channel Adapters (FCAs): Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. For installation details, see the adapter documentation. • HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console or HP - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 8
storage LUNs. For new deployments, use OPEN-V, 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 "Emulation specifications" on page 25"Disk array supported - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 9
also be set remotely using P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console. For specific procedures, see the applicable user guide. Figure 1 SNMP configuration . RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Software manages HP StorageWorks XP Business - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 10
information about LUN mapping, see the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide, HP StorageWorks XP LUN Configuration and Security Manager user guide: HP XP12000 Disk Array, HP XP10000 Disk Array, HP 200 Storage Virtualization System, or Remote Web Console online help. Note the LUNs and their - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 11
host group that is 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 P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. If these are not available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the SVP. The - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 12
modes (options) can be configured. The storage administrator must verify if an additional host group Setting Failure for TPRLO When using the Emulex FCA in the Windows environment, the parameter setting between ports exceeds the threshold. V-Vol expansion. Select HMO 40 when all of the disk arrays - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 13
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 P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 14
and configure Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) 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 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 15
nodes share access to the disk array. Figure 3 Multi-cluster environment . Connecting the disk array The HP service representative performs the following steps to connect the disk array to the host: 1. Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths. 2. Connecting - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 16
. 4. For each new disk, click OK to write a signature, or click No to prevent writing a signature. 5. When you have performed this process for all new disks, the Disk Management main window opens and displays the added disks. 16 Installing and configuring Windows for the XP family of disk arrays - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 17
Creating and formatting disk partitions Dynamic Disk is supported with no restrictions for a disk array connected to a Windows 2000/2003/2008 . Format partitions with the following settings and format options. File System: NTFS (enables Windows to write to the disk). Allocation unit size: Default. - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 18
18 Installing and configuring Windows for the XP family of disk arrays - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 19
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 per port has not been exceeded. • The disk array host mode is set correctly. The host does not reboot properly - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 20
Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds "Not Ready" Contact HP. or the disk array has displayed "Not Ready" and timed out. The host host hangs. Make sure there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs. 20 Troubleshooting - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 21
: • 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's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 22
• http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Conventions for storage capacity values HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard disk drives): • 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 23
: 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: Windows 23 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 24
24 Path worksheet - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 25
Yes Yes NOTE: For the SVS 200, and 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 configuration of external storage LDEVs without losing data. Using any other emulation may - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 26
Note 5 512 Note 6 512 Note 6 512 Note 6 512 Note 6 512 Note 6 SCSI disk SCSI disk SCSI disk SCSI disk SCSI disk OPEN-3*n-CVS OPEN-8*n-CVS OPEN-9*n-CVS OPEN-E*n-CVS OPEN-V*n Note 5 Note 5 Note 5 Note 5 The availability of an emulation depends on the disk array. 26 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 27
) 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 × 4 = 212 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows 27 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 28
is specified in MB, not number of cylinders. The capacity of an OPEN-V CVS volume can be specified in MB or number of cylinders. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. 28 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 29
then have visibility to it. Membership partitions HP Scalable NAS uses a set of membership partitions to control access to HP Scalable NAS assigns to the SAN disks placed under its control. The membership partitions must be placed on the SAN, not on local storage. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 30
nodes, and assign drive letters or junction points. For details on importing and deporting disks, dynamic volume creation and configuration, and file system creation and configuration, see the HP StorageWorks Scalable NAS File Serving Software Administration Guide . 30 HP Cluster Gateway deployments - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 31
the disk array that accepts HP StorageWorks Continuous Access or HP StorageWorks Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the array. Control sets, fabrics or paths, and array controllers. Fibre Channel. A network technology primarily used for storage networks. Fibre Channel Adapter - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 32
off, on, and so on). Service processor. A notebook computer built into the disk array. The SVP provides a direct interface to the disk array and used only by the HP service representative. Storage Virtualization System, an appliance that manages multiple disk array storage systems. Target ID. On the - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 33
example, 14 Fibre Channel adapters, configuring, 14 file system(s) not mounted after rebooting, 19 verify operations, 17 H help obtaining, 21 host configuration, 14 doesn't reboot properly, 19 hangs up, 20 host mode, setting, 11 HP technical support, 21 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows 33 - HP XP20000/XP24000 | HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows - Page 34
be created, 19 W websites HP, 21 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 21 product manuals, 21 worksheet, path, 23 X XP Array Manager, 7, 10 XP Array Manager , 7, 10 XP arrays storage capacity, 7 XP Business Copy Software, 9 XP Continuous Access Software, 9 XP Remote Web Console, 7, 9, 10, 13 34
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HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows
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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HP 200 Storage Virtualization System
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 Windows 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: A5951-96204
Twelfth edition: October 2010