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HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX
XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200
Part number: A5951-96018
Ninth edition: June 2007

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200 Part number: A5951-96018 Ninth edition: June 2007...
  • Page 2 U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HP technical support ........................9 Subscription service ........................9 HP websites ..........................9 Documentation feedback ......................9 1 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array ......11 Features and requirements ......................11 Fibre Channel interface ......................11 Device emulation types ......................12 Failover ...........................
  • Page 4 Emulation specifications ......................39 LUSE device parameters ......................42 SCSI TID map for Fibre Channel adapters ..................44 C Reference information for the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) ....................47 Configuring the devices using SAM ..................... 47 Setting the maximum number of volume groups using SAM ............48 Glossary ....................

  • Page 5: Xp Disk Array Configuration Guide For Hp-Ux

    Figures ..SNMP configuration ....................13 ..Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 16 ..Multi-cluster environment ..................17 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 6 Tables ..Document conventions ....................7 ..Host group modes (options) ..................15 ..Fabric topology settings ................... 16 ..SAN fabric zoning and LUN security settings ............. 18 ..Device file name example ..................20 ..Device information example ..................24 ..Auto-mount parameters ................... 31 ..Error conditions ......................

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client • User’s Guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals In the Storage section, click Disk Storage Systems and then select your product.

  • Page 8: Conventions For Storage Capacity Values

    NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Conventions for storage capacity values HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard disk drives): • 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 bytes •...

  • Page 9: Window Illustrations

    Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions Subscription service HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates After registering, you will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources.
  • Page 10 To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to storagedocsFeedback@hp.com. All submissions become the property of HP. About this guide...

  • Page 11: Installing And Configuring Hp-Ux For The Xp Disk Array

    1 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array 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.

  • Page 12: Device Emulation Types

    OPEN-9*3-CVS. NOTE: For the SVS200, and the XP24000/XP12000/XP10000 when connected to external storage devices, HP recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation the array makes visible to the host. This allows configuration of external storage LDEVs without losing data.

  • Page 13: Xp Raid Manager Command Devices

    Figure 1 SNMP configuration XP RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software operations from a host server. To use XP RAID Manager, you must designate at least one LDEV as a command device. This can be done with XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View (XP arrays only), or Command View XP Advanced Edition Software.

  • Page 14: Installing And Configuring The Disk Array

    OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console (shown), XP Command View (XP arrays only), or Command View XP Advanced Edition Software. If these are not available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the SVP. The host mode setting for HP-UX is 08. CAUTION: The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports) to HP-UX hosts.

  • Page 15: Setting The System Option Modes

    Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and configured is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted. 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. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown), XP Command View (XP arrays only), or Command View XP Advanced Edition Software.

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: Installing And Configuring The Host

    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 HBA manufacturer. Installing and configuring the HBAs Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 18: Fabric Zoning And Lun Security For Multiple Operating Systems

    SAN) Connecting the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths. Connecting the Fibre Channel cables between the disk array and the fabric switch or host.

  • Page 19: Verifying Hba Installation

    • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For details see the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User’s Guide or the HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client User’s Guide. Note the LUNs and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs for later use in verifying host and device configuration.

  • Page 20: Device File Name Example

    DEVICE... In the example: • HP OPEN-9 device: SCSI bus number = 14/12, bus instance = 6, SCSI target ID = 0, LUN = 0. • HP OPEN-9*2 device: SCSI bus number = 14/12, bus instance = 6, SCSI target ID = 0, LUN = 1.

  • Page 21: Configuring Disk Array Devices

    Mounting and verifying the file systems 10. Setting and verifying the auto-mount parameters The HP-UX system uses the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) to manage the OPEN-x devices on the disk array. The instructions in this section do not explicitly cover all LVM configuration issues. For further information on LVM configuration, see the HP-UX user documentation.
  • Page 22 Use the device data table you created to verify that the character-type device file name for each device is correct. This task can also be accomplished with the lssf command. After verifying the block-type and character-type device files, verify the HP-UX driver for the disk array using the ioscan –fncommand. Example...

  • Page 23: Creating The Device Files

    Create the device files for all disk array devices (SCSI disk and multiplatform devices) using the mknodcommand. Create the block-type device files in the /dev/dsk directory and the character-type device files in the /dev/rdsk directory. Example XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...

  • Page 24: Creating The Physical Volumes

    If you accidentally enter the character-type device file for an existing volume, you will lose the data on that volume. Repeat step 1 for each OPEN-x device on the disk array. Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array...

  • Page 25: Creating New Volume Groups

    To allow more volume groups to be created, use SAM to modify the HP-UX system kernel configuration. Reference information for the HP System Administrator Manager SAM for details.

  • Page 26: Creating Logical Volumes

    Deletes a logical volume. Any file system attached to the logical volume lvremove must be unmounted before executing the lvremove command. Example lvremove /dev/vgnn/lvolx Increases the size of an existing logical volume. lvextend Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array...
  • Page 27 To create logical volumes: Use the lvcreate –L command to create a logical volume. Specify the volume size (in megabytes) and the volume group for the new logical volume. HP-UX assigns the logical volume numbers automatically (lvol1, lvol2, lvol3). Use the following capacity...

  • Page 28: Creating The File Systems

    Create the file system for each new logical volume on the disk array. The default file system types are: • HP-UX OS version 10.20 = hfs or vxfs, depending on entry in the /etc/defaults/fs file. • HP-UX OS version 11.0 = vxfs •...

  • Page 29: Setting The I/O Timeout Parameter

    Physical volume "/dev/dsk/c0t6d0" has been successfully changed. Volume Group configuration for /dev/vg06 has been saved in /etc/lvmconf/vg06.conf. Verify that the new I/O timeout value is 30 seconds using the pvdisplay command: Example # pvdisplay /dev/dsk/c0t6d0 --- Physical volumes --- XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...

  • Page 30: Creating The Mount Directories

    Use the bdf command to verify that the file systems are correct. The capacity is listed under Kbytes. Example # bdf Filesystem Kbytes used avail %used Mounted on /ldev/vg00/lvol1 59797 59364 100% Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array...

  • Page 31: Setting And Verifying The Auto-Mount Parameters

    Parameter Name Enter Device to mount Block-type device file name Mount point Mount directory name File system Type of file system (for example, hfs, vxfs) Mount options “defaults” or other appropriate mount options XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 32 Parameter Name Enter Enhance File system check (fsck pass) Order for performing file system checks Comments Comment statement Reboot the system. Use the bdf command to verify the file system again. Installing and configuring HP-UX for the XP disk array...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    2 Troubleshooting This section includes resolutions for various error conditions you may encounter. If you are unable to resolve an error condition, ask your HP support representative for assistance. See Calling the HP support center. Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMs) as follows: •...

  • Page 34: Calling The Hp Support Center

    TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs. Calling the HP support center If you are unable to resolve an error condition, contact the HP support center for assistance. Contact information Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/.
  • Page 35 Product serial numbers • Product model names and numbers • Applicable error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 37: A Path Worksheet

    TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:07 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:08 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:09 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:10 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 38 Path worksheet...

  • Page 39: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and device type specifications. Some parameters may not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations Table 10 Supported emulations...
  • Page 40 Emulation (Note Category Blocks (512 bytes Sector # of Heads Sectors Capacity (Note 2) Size Cylinders MB* (Note 3) (bytes) track OPEN-8 SCSI disk 14351040 9966 7007 OPEN-9 SCSI disk 14423040 10016 7042 OPEN-E SCSI disk 28452960 19759 13893 OPEN-L SCSI disk 71192160 49439...
  • Page 41 × 4 = 52.62 × 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume =# of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 16/15 × n XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...

  • Page 42: Luse Device Parameters

    Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 × 16/15 × 4 = 52.26 × 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 Note 6: The capacity of an OPEN-3/8/9/E CVS volume is specified in MB, not number of cylinders. The capacity of an OPEN-V CVS volume can be specified in MB or number of cylinders.
  • Page 43 46889 n = 28 48625 n = 29 50362 n = 30 52098 n = 31 53835 n = 32 55572 n = 33 57308 n = 34 59045 n = 35 60782 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...

  • Page 44: Scsi Tid Map For Fibre Channel Adapters

    Device type Physical extent Max physical extent size size (PE) (MPE) n = 36 62518 OPEN-L*n n = 2 to 3 default default OPEN-8/9/E-CVS OPEN-V default default OPEN-8/9/E*n-CVS 70 to 119731(MB) × N1 default OPEN-V*n (n = 2 to 119732 to (MB) × N1 N1 = [ VCS volume capacity (in MB) from Remote Console PC ] ×...
  • Page 45 AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA AL-PA XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 46 Disk array supported emulations...

  • Page 47: C Reference Information For The Hp System Administration Manager (Sam)

    C Reference information for the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) The HP System Administration Manager (SAM) is used to perform HP-UX system administration functions, including: • Setting up users and groups • Configuring the disks and file systems • Performing auditing and security activities •...

  • Page 48: Setting The Maximum Number Of Volume Groups Using Sam

    Setting the maximum number of volume groups using SAM The HP-UX kernel specifies the maximum number of volume groups that can be created. The default is 10. You may need to change this number to accommodate new devices on the disk array. To change this number, use the Kernel Configuration function.
  • Page 49 When the configuration window opens, click Yes to create the new kernel (or click No to return to the Configurable Parameters window.) When the Reboot the System window opens, click OK to move the new kernel into place and reboot the system. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 50 Reference information for the HP System Administration Manager (SAM)

  • Page 51: Glossary

    4 (3D+1P) or 8 HDDs (7D+1P). All RAID6 array groups are made up of 8 HDDs (6D+2P). Command View HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software, installs on XP Advanced the user-provided Device Manager server and provides a browser-based platform Edition Software from which you can manage the SVS200 and the XP family of disk arrays—even...
  • Page 52 Simple Network Management Protocol. Service processor, which is the PC built into the disk controller. The SVP provides a direct interface into the disk array. SVP use is reserved for HP support representatives only. Storage Virtualization System, an appliance that manages multiple disk array storage systems.
  • Page 53 Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. XP Command HP StorageWorks XP Command View, a software product for managing XP View arrays. XP Command View runs on a Windows-based management workstation.
  • Page 54 Glossary...

  • Page 55: Index

    LUSE device parameters, 44 file system(s) recognition, 19 cannot be created, 34 type specifications, 40 for logical volumes, 28 verifying, 20 mounting, 30 directories, mount, 30 not mounted after rebooting, 34 verifying, 21, 30 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...
  • Page 56 9, 34 HP-UX, supported versions, 11 related documentation, 7 requirements, disk array, 11 I/O timeout parameter, setting, 29 installation SAM (HP System Administrator Manager) connecting disk array, 18 configuring devices using, 47 HBA, verifying, 19 reference information, 47 HP service representative...
  • Page 57 11 XP Business Copy Software, 13 XP Command View, 11, 13, 14, 15 XP Continuous Access Software, 13 XP LUN Manager, 15, 18 XP RAID Manager command devices, 13 zoning, fabric, 17 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for HP-UX...

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