HP XP20000/XP24000 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux - Page 17
Fibre address, Setting the System Option Modes, Installing and configuring the host
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Fibre address In fabric environments, the port addresses are assigned automatically. In arbitrated loop environments, set the port addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop physical address (AL-PA) or loop ID for each port. For specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable to your array. Setting 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. Notify your HP representative if you install storage agnostic software (such as backup or cluster software) that may require specific settings. Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapter (FCAs) that connect the host to the disk array. Installing and configuring the FCAs Install and configure the Fibre Channel adapters using the FCA manufacturer's instructions. On Linux systems, the disk array only supports QLogic and Emulex adapters. Contact your HP service representative for the latest information about supported FCAs. 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 manufacturer. Clustering and fabric zoning If you plan to use clustering, install and configure the clustering software on the servers. Clustering is the organization of multiple servers into groups. Within a cluster, each server is a node. Multiple clusters compose a multi-cluster environment. The following example shows a multi-cluster environment with three clusters, each containing two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux 17
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