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1 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array You and the HP service representative each play a role in installation. The HP service representative is responsible for installing the disk array and formatting the disk devices. You are responsible for configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance from the HP service representative. Features and requirements The disk array has the following features: • Storage capacity: The storage capacity for each model is listed below: Model Maximum drives Maximum Capacity Maximum FC ports XP24000 1152 2.27TB 224 4GB or 24 8GB XP20000 240 472TB 48 4GB or 24 8GB XP12000 1152 454TB 224 4GB XP10000 240 94.5TB 48 4GB SVS 200 External 124TB 48 • Server support: HP-UX-supported processor • For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK): http://spock.corp.hp.com Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met: • Fibre Channel Adapters (FCAs): Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter documentation for installation details. • HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for configuring disk array ports and paths. • HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager. • Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system. Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these Fibre Channel elements: • Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX 7

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1 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the
XP disk array
You and the HP service representative each play a role in installation. The HP service representative
is responsible for installing the disk array and formatting the disk devices. You are responsible for
configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance from the HP service representative.
Features and requirements
The disk array has the following features:
•
Storage capacity:
The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
Maximum FC ports
Maximum Capacity
Maximum drives
Model
224 4GB or 24 8GB
2.27TB
1152
XP24000
48 4GB or 24 8GB
472TB
240
XP20000
224 4GB
454TB
1152
XP12000
48 4GB
94.5TB
240
XP10000
48
124TB
External
SVS 200
•
Server support:
HP-UX-supported processor
•
For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP StorageWorks Single Point of
Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK):
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Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met:
•
Fibre Channel Adapters (FCAs):
Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter doc-
umentation for installation details.
•
HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced
Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for
configuring disk array ports and paths.
•
HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager.
•
Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.
Fibre Channel interface
The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these Fibre Channel elements:
•
Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps
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