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HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200 Part number: A5951-96096 Ninth edition: June 2007 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 2
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conventions and symbols 8 Conventions for storage capacity values 9 Window illustrations ...9 HP technical support ...9 Subscription service ...9 HP websites ...10 Documentation feedback ...10 1 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array 11 Features and requirements ...11 Fibre - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 4
2 Troubleshooting 25 Error conditions ...25 Calling the HP support center ...26 Contact information ...27 Before you call ...27 A Path worksheet 29 Worksheet ...29 B Disk array supported emulations 31 Supported emulations ...31 Emulation specifications ...32 Glossary 35 Index 39 4 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 5
Figures 1..Array management using SNMP 13 2..Simple point-to-point fabric topology example 17 3..Multi-cluster environment 18 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 5 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 6
Tables 1..Document conventions 8 2.. Host group mode (option 15 3..Fabric topology settings 17 4..SAN fabric zoning and LUN security settings 18 5..Error conditions ...26 6..Worksheet ...29 7..Supported emulations 31 8..Emulation specifications 32 6 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 7
• HP StorageWorks XP24000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide • HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide • HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide • HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client User - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 8
conventions and symbols Table 1 Document conventions Convention Blue text: Table 1 Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Element Cross-reference links or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 9
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 will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources. XP Disk Array - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 10
information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 11
documentation for installation details • (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for configuring disk array ports and paths • (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 12
arrays. The SNMP agent on the service processor (SVP) performs error-reporting operations requested by the SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set from the SVP but they can also be set remotely using XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View (XP 12 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 13
RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software operations from a host server. To use XP RAID Manager you must designate at least one LDEV as a command device. This can be done with XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View (XP arrays only - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 14
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 disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 15
the System Option Modes The HP service representative sets the System Option Mode(s) based on the operating system and software configuration of the host. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown), XP Command View (XP - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 16
XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable to your array Fabric and Connection parameter settings Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of POINT-TO-POINT or FC-AL as shown in the following figures and table. For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN design - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 17
a SAN) N-port (SAN fabric port) Not supported Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure the host and host bus adapters (HBAs) that connect the host to the disk array. Loading the operating system and software Follow the manufacturer's instructions to - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 18
in the SAN) Not required Required Must be used when multiple hosts or cluster nodes connect through a shared port Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: • Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 19
see HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide or HP StorageWorks Command View XP 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 XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 20
Channel: 00 Id: 00 Lun: 02 Vendor: HP Model: OPEN-9 Rev: 2105 Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 Host: scsi0 Channel: 00 Id: 00 Lun: 03 Vendor: HP Model: OPEN-9 Rev: 2105 Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 3. Verify that the system recognizes the disk array partitions by - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 21
partitions q to stop a change 6. Repeat the above steps for each device. Creating the file systems The supported file system for Linux is ext2. Creating file systems with ext2 1. Enter mkfs -t ext2 /dev/device_name. Example # mkfs -t ext2 /dev/sdd XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 21 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 22
/dev/sdb /A5700F_ID08 ext2 defaults 1 2 /dev/sdc /A5700F_ID09 ext2 defaults 1 2 /dev/sdd /A5700F_ID10 ext2 defaults 1 2 A B C D E F Make an entry for each device. After all the entries are made, save the file and exit the editor. 22 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 23
866M 51% / /dev/sdb1 1.9G 1.0G 803M 57% /usr /dev/sdc1 2.2G 13k 2.1G 0% /A5700F-LU00 # Verifying file system operation Verify file system operation by copying a file to each device. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 23 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 24
24 Installing and configuring Linux for the XP disk array - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 25
, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMS) as follows: • In XP Remote Web Console (Status tab) • In Command View XP Advanced Edition Software ("Alerts" panel). • In XP Command View (Event History or Event Notification panels) (XP arrays only) XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 25 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 26
bus are unique. Do not install two devices with the same ID on the same bus. Recheck the buses for new devices. • LUSE devices are not intermixed with normal LUNs on the same port. • The maximum number of LUSE devices per port has not been exceeded. • The disk array host mode is set correctly. The - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 27
support are listed on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support/. Before you call Be sure to have the following information available: • Technical support Detailed, specific questions For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 28
28 Troubleshooting - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 29
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 XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 30
30 Path worksheet - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 31
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 emulation may cause data loss in the external storage LUNs. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 32
96 15 96 15 96 15 96 15 96 15 96 15 96 15 128 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 32 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 33
an OPEN-V CVS volume with capacity = 49 MB: # of cylinders = 49 × 16/15 = 52.26 (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders OPEN-3/8/9/E: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 1024/720 × n XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 33 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 34
= (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 × 16/15 × 4 = 52.26 × Remote Web Console, XP Command View (XP arrays only), or Command View XP Advanced Edition Software. 34 Disk array supported emulations - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 35
installs on the user-provided Device Manager server and provides a browser-based platform from which you can manage the SVS200 and the XP family of disk arrays-even globally distributed arrays. A volume on the disk array that accepts XP Continuous Access Software or XP Business Copy Software control - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 36
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 XP Array Manager product is installed. Open Fibre Control. A general term describing - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 37
View, a software product for managing XP arrays. XP Command View runs on a Windows-based management workstation. 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 Linux 37 - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 38
38 Glossary - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 39
, 14 port, 16 System Option Mode, 15 conventions document, 8 storage capacity values, 9 CVS devices, 12 D device(s) configuration, 21 emulation types, 12 emulations, supported, 31 logical, not recognized by host, 26 partitioning, 21 recognition, 20 type specifications, 32 disk array(s) connecting - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 40
I installation connecting disk array, 18 HP service representative tasks, 14 overview, 13 procedures, 13 interface, Fibre Channel, 11 L LDEV(s) designate at least one as a command device, 13 Linux partitions, 12 server, restarting, 19 supported versions, 11 logical volumes, cannot be created, 26 LUN - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 41
13 XP Array Manager, 11, 14, 19 XP arrays storage capacity, 11 XP Business Copy Software, 13 XP Command View, 13 XP Command View, 11, 19 XP Continuous Access Software, 13 XP RAID Manager command devices, 13 XP Remote Web Console, 11, 14, 19 Z zoning, fabric, 17 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for - HP XP24000 | HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide - Page 42
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HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux
XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200
Part number: A5951–96096
Ninth edition: June 2007