HP XP1024 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide O - Page 9

1 Installation You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your 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 your HP service representative. Features and requirements Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software. The disk array and host have the following features: • Storage capacity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below: XP128: From 8 to 128 drives for up to 36 TB, 48 FC ports XP1024: From 8 to 1024 drives for up to 149 TB, 64 FC ports XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports • Server support. PCI-based AlphaServers • Operating system support. OpenVMS 7.3 or later Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements: • Firmware Version Alpha System Firmware version 5.6 or higher for Fibre Channel support. • Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. 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 Manager XP • (Optional) Other available XP software (some may not be supported by your system): HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access Extension XP HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide OpenVMS 9