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1 Installing and configuring Tru64 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: 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 XP20000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports • Server support: PCI-based AlphaStation or AlphaServer • Operating system support: 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, 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 supports these Fibre Channel elements: • Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps • Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface • Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors • Fibre Channel switches Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term "SCSI disk" because disk array devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Tru64 UNIX 7

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1 Installing and configuring Tru64 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:
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
XP20000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
•
Server support:
PCI-based AlphaStation or AlphaServer
•
Operating system support:
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, 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 supports these Fibre Channel elements:
•
Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps
•
Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
•
Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
•
Fibre Channel switches
Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term “SCSI disk” because disk array
devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks.
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