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Installing and configuring the host, Loading the operating system and software

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Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example Table 5 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter Connection parameter OFF FC-AL ON FC-AL ON POINT-TO-POINT OFF POINT-TO-POINT Provides NL-port (private arbitrated loop) FL-port (public loop) for loop connection to a switch N-port (fabric port) for connection to a switch 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 load the operating system and software onto the host. Load all operating system patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer. If you purchased multipath software, install it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Installing and configuring the HBAs Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions. HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These downloads contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a download, log onto the HP website at www.hp.com and search for the model name or number of your HBA. Download the file, and follow the installation instructions in the "readme" or documentation file supplied with each download. Contact your HP representative for current information on compatible HBAs. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows 2000/2003 17

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Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example
Table 5 Fabric topology settings
Provides
Connection parameter
Fabric parameter
NL-port (private arbitrated loop)
FC-AL
OFF
FL-port (public loop) for loop connection to a switch
FC-AL
ON
N-port (fabric port) for connection to a switch
POINT-TO-POINT
ON
Not supported
POINT-TO-POINT
OFF
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 load the operating system and software onto the host. Load
all operating system patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer.
If you purchased multipath software, install it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Installing and configuring the HBAs
Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions.
HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These downloads
contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a download, log onto the HP
website at
w
w
w
.hp
.co
m
and search for the model name or number of your HBA. Download the file,
and follow the installation instructions in the “readme” or documentation file supplied with each
download.
Contact your HP representative for current information on compatible HBAs.
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