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HP StorageWorks
XP10000 Disk Array
owner's guide
first edition (July 2005)
part number: AE102-96001
This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP
StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array.

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array owner’s guide first edition (July 2005) part number: AE102-96001 This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array.
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HP-UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this guide 7 Related information 7 Document conventions and symbols 8 HP technical support 8 HP storage web site 9 HP sales and authorized resellers 9 Helpful web sites 9 Revision history 10 Overview Continuous data availability 12 Nondisruptive service and upgrades 13...
  • Page 4 Manual restart of the disk array after power is restored 45 Automatic restart when power is restored 46 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of software products Device and configuration management software 48 HP StorageWorks XP Web Console and Command View Advanced...
  • Page 5 Business continuity solutions 54 HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP 54 HP StorageWorks Direct Backup Engine XP 55 Other business solutions 56 HP StorageWorks Data Integrity Check for XP 56 HP StorageWorks Data Shredder 56 Troubleshooting Service information messages 58 Failure detection and reporting process 59...
  • Page 6 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    • HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition User Guide • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide (various operating systems) To locate these documents, to learn more about HP software products, or to obtain software updates, visit the HP web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/xparrays.html...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Respond to questions with “yes” and “no.” Outside North America, call technical support at the location nearest you. The HP web site lists telephone numbers for worldwide technical support at: http://www.hp.com/support. From this web site, select your country.

  • Page 9: Hp Storage Web Site

    For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity, contact your HP support representative. HP sales and authorized resellers To reach HP sales or find a local authorized reseller of HP products, call 1-800-282-6672 or visit the HP How To Buy web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/howtobuy.html You can also find HP sales and resellers at http://www.hp.com.

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Revision history July 2005 First edition HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview The XP10000 disk array is part of the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of products. These disk arrays provide reliable and secure data storage and protection, featuring redundant circuitry and RAID storage options for data security. These disk arrays also support multiple operating systems, platforms, and RAID groups.

  • Page 12: Continuous Data Availability

    Continuous data availability The HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP family is among the first RAID disk arrays to provide truly continuous data availability. XP disk arrays are designed for nonstop operation and continuous access to all user data. The following XP10000 features ensure continuous data availability: •...

  • Page 13: Nondisruptive Service And Upgrades

    HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP monitoring software detects internal hardware component problems and automatically reports them to the HP Storage Technology Center (STC) before they are noticed by operators and users. An HP support representative can then verify the problem and perform the appropriate maintenance activity, with no interruption to applications or hosts.

  • Page 14: Connectivity

    • FICON: mainframe, LC-Duplex, 1 or 2 Gb/s, single or multimode • NAS: Open System, Gigabit Ethernet Note: Some connection types may not be available with the initial XP10000 product release but are expected to become available soon afterwards. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Scalability

    Figure 1: R1, R2, R3. Your HP support representative can add disk chassis and disk drives online with no interruptions to applications or hosts. Note: The initial release of the XP10000 disk array may not include a second rack.
  • Page 16 Second Rack Chassis R1 (60 drives) Basic Disk Chassis R0 (60 drives) Expansion Disk Chassis R3 (60 drives) Disk Controller Expansion Disk Chassis R2 (60 drives) Front View Figure 1. Disk array rack configurations HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Data Integrity And High Availability

    Data integrity and high availability To provide the highest levels of data integrity and availability, the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family uses RAID technologies and redundant hardware throughout the disk arrays, including: • RAID1, RAID5, RAID6 • Mirrored write cache •...

  • Page 18: Summary Of Features

    The disk array is also scheduled to support mainframe operating systems in the near future. For the latest information on supported operating systems and versions, contact your HP support representative or visit the HP web site: www.hp.com. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 19: External Storage

    • Other HP StorageWorks XP disk array models • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 • Specific disk array models of other manufacturers. Consult your HP representative for detailed information. Included components The XP10000 base product includes the following hardware, software, services, and support: •...

  • Page 20: Additional Required Components

    • MIX pair (combined channel and disk adapters) • Hard disk drives Optional components HP offers an extensive list of optional hardware, software, and services tailored for XP disk arrays, including the following: • Additional CHIP pair (channel interface processor) •...

  • Page 21: Hardware Specifications

    RAID 1 (2D+2D) RAID 5 (3D+1P) RAID 6 (6D+2P) Maximum LDEVs 16,384 Maximum LUNs 49,152 Maximum LUNs per port 1024 1 Contact HP for the firmware version required to achieve this maximum. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Overview...
  • Page 22 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Xp10000 Hardware

    There is no single point of failure in the disk array. It includes redundant logic assemblies, controllers, disk drives, and power supplies, all of which can be removed or replaced without interrupting access to data. Caution Only your HP support representative can remove or replace hardware. XP10000 hardware...

  • Page 24: Physical Components

    • One optional second rack containing up to two expansion disk chassis Figure 2 shows the disk array in single and twin rack configurations. Twin rack configuration Single rack configuration Primary Second Primary Rack Rack Rack Figure 2. Disk array rack configurations HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Figure 3 shows the major components within each XP10000 rack. Primary Rack Expansion Disk Second Rack Chassis R1 (60 drives) Basic Disk Chassis R0 (60 drives) Expansion Disk Chassis R3 (60 drives) Disk Controller Expansion Disk Chassis R2 (60 drives) Front View Figure 3.

  • Page 26: Disk Controller

    SVP, and control boards for the disk array. Control panel Once the disk array is powered on and running normally, no user operations are required at the control panel, except when instructed by your HP support representative. Figure 4 and Table 3 (page 27) describe the control panel.
  • Page 27 If the disk array is set up to “phone home” to STC; your HP support representative is notified automatically. If the disk array is not set up to “phone home,” place a service call to HP to have the message evaluated to determine if any action is required.
  • Page 28 On: A service information message (SIM) has been issued from either storage cluster. If the disk array is set up to “phone home” to STC, your HP support representative is notified automatically. If the disk array is not set up to phone home, place a service call to HP to have the message evaluated to determine if any action is required.
  • Page 29 Enable: An HP support representative can provide remote maintenance. Caution: Do not change the switch position unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. BS-ON During normal operation, this LED should be on. (Amber) On: The disk array is plugged in and receiving power from the primary AC outlet.
  • Page 30 Enable: The PS ON/OFF switch can be used. Disable: The PS ON/OFF switch cannot be used. Caution: Do not change the switch position unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. PS ON/OFF Switch Used to power on/off the disk array. During normal operation, this switch should be in the ON position.

  • Page 31: Service Processor (Svp)

    “Service information messages” (page 58) • Provides your HP support representative with access to the disk array • Allows you to manage the disk array using built-in Remote Web Console software accessed from a web browser on a remote host Your HP support representative uses the SVP to configure, maintain, and upgrade the disk array software and hardware.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 beginning on page Note: The “phone home” capability can be turned off, if desired. Continuous Track XP still monitors the disk array, but does not automatically notify HP if a problem occurs. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Disk Array Chassis

    (page 21). Ask your HP support representative about currently available disk drives. The disk array automatically detects and corrects disk errors, and an HP support representative can replace any of the disk drives without disrupting user activity. The disk array must contain at least one spare disk drive and can contain up to 16.

  • Page 34: Backup Batteries

    If the jumper is in the DISABLE position, you must turn the power switch on to power up the disk array. HP representatives will assist you in determining which Auto-Power-On mode is best for your disk array configuration and will configure the selected mode during disk array installation.

  • Page 35: Array Management

    Device Manager server to enable additional management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple arrays. Other HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array software may also be installed on this host; see Chapter 4 beginning on page 47 for information on optional HP software products.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications This section provides some general specifications for the XP10000. For complete specifications, see the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide, available on the HP XP Disk Array web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/xparrays.html. Temperature Table 4. Temperature specifications Temperature range type...

  • Page 37: Humidity

    Humidity Protect the disk array from excessive humidity. You should not observe condensation in or around the product under any conditions. There is no procedure for recovery from moisture condensation Table 5. Humidity specifications Noncondensing relative humidity Humidity range type (RH) Operating humidity range at 22°...

  • Page 38: Ac Line Voltage Requirements

    20A 20A 20A 20A 1 60 Hz only. HP requires a separate branch circuit for each power cord connection. The circuit breaker for each branch circuit must have a minimum rating of 20 amps. Breakers must be easily visible and accessible so power can be quickly removed in an emergency.

  • Page 39: Xp10000 Operations

    The disk array reports any service information messages (SIMs) to the SVP and the Device Manager server. If the array is set up to “phone home,” the SVP automatically reports SIMs to the HP Storage Technology Center (STC). For more information on automatic reporting, see “HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP”...

  • Page 40: General Safety Guidelines

    Be alert and use common sense. If you have any questions, contact your HP support representative. • Follow the safety guidelines and procedures in all documentation for this and related products.
  • Page 41 (page 42). For routine power off in non-emergency situations, contact your HP support representative. Caution Keep the front and rear doors closed at all times. Caution Keep the tops and sides of the cabinets clear to allow air to flow properly.

  • Page 42: Powering Down The Disk Array

    Use this power-off method only in an emergency. Afterwards, only a qualified HP support representative is allowed to restore power to the disk array. Call your HP support representative immediately.

  • Page 43: Planned Power-Off

    Occasionally, you may need to plan a site power outage, such as during alterations to the data center, inspections, or work by the electric company. If a scheduled power outage will affect the disk array, contact your HP support representative to schedule a planned power-off.

  • Page 44: Recovering From An Unplanned Power Outage

    For restart procedures after power is restored to the disk array, see “Manual restart of the disk array after power is restored” on page 45 “Automatic restart when power is restored” on page HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Manual Restart Of The Disk Array After Power Is Restored

    After power is restored to your site and before restoring power to the disk array, HP recommends that you have an electrician verify the power to ensure that all phases are restored and input power to the disk is stable.

  • Page 46: Automatic Restart When Power Is Restored

    Automatic restart when power is restored Caution HP recommends the use of automatic power on restart only if the power to the disk array is subject to power conditioning equipment, such as a UPS, to ensure that the power restored to the disk array is stable. If your site...

  • Page 47: Hp Storageworks Xp Disk Array Family Of Software Products

    HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of software products This chapter describes HP’s suite of software products designed to help you get the most from your disk array. HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array software: • Augments critical array capabilities • Helps optimize your IT resources •...

  • Page 48: Device And Configuration Management Software

    Device and configuration management software HP StorageWorks XP Web Console and Command View Advanced Edition Remote Web Console (RWC), which comes installed on the SVP, is the standard software package for managing the XP disk array. RWC allows you to install and manage the disk array but does not allow you to manage multiple arrays.

  • Page 49: Hp Storageworks Lun Configuration And Security Manager Xp

    • Protection from local and remote replication activities • Data read only by authorized applications • Access attributes assigned to each logical volume • Global masking for protection from all host servers HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of software products...

  • Page 50: Hp Storageworks External Storage Xp

    SEC-related data integrity requirements • Firmware-based solution accessible from Remote Web Console HP StorageWorks External Storage XP HP StorageWorks External Storage XP enables you to connect low-cost and/or legacy external storage utilizing the superior functionality of XP disk arrays.

  • Page 51: Performance Management Software

    Auto LUN develops a plan to migrate impacted data volumes to lower usage LUNs, using the data acquired during monitoring. You can perform the migration manually or automatically. HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of software products...

  • Page 52: Hp Storageworks Xp Performance Advisor

    HP StorageWorks XP Performance Advisor Performance Advisor is an Internet application used to monitor real-time performance of the HP StorageWorks XP family of disk array products. Using a simple, browser-based interface, you can quickly customize performance data collection and set performance alarms. Performance Advisor provides real-time and historical data on: •...

  • Page 53: Replication Software

    HP StorageWorks Flex Copy XP Flex Copy XP enables bidirectional, server-independent data transfer between HP Disk Array XP12000/10000/1024/128 and MSA 1000 storage systems. Data can be transferred locally within a single data center or over metropolitan distances in a distributed storage network, without consuming server or LAN performance resources.

  • Page 54: Business Continuity Solutions

    SUN, AIX, Linux, and Microsoft systems (similar functionality exists for HP-UX servers with HP cluster software). This extended-distance solution allows for more robust disaster recovery topologies as well as automatic failover, failback, and redirection of mirrored pairs for fast recovery.

  • Page 55: Hp Storageworks Direct Backup Engine Xp

    • Data mover maximizes system performance, providing efficient backup and restore of mission-critical data within a SAN • Leverages existing LAN and SAN to provide lower cost of ownership • Supports multiple platforms and applications HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of software products...

  • Page 56: Other Business Solutions

    The software is compatible with HP-UX, Sun Solaris, and MC/Service Guard for HP-UX. HP StorageWorks Data Shredder HP StorageWorks XP Data Shredder is a valuable software application for critical data stored in enterprise environments where secure erasure is an absolute requirement. Data Shredder erases selected data volumes with up to eight overwrite passes to minimize the possibility of recreating the data.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 58: Service Information Messages

    The disk array generates service information messages (SIMs) to identify normal operations, service requirements, and failures. SIMs are generated by the SVP and the disk array microprocessors. Your HP support representative uses the SIMs to monitor and troubleshoot the disk array.

  • Page 59: Failure Detection And Reporting Process

    Failure detection and reporting process If a failure occurs in the disk array, the failure is detected and reported to the system log, the SIM log, and the HP STC, as shown in Figure 7 explained in Table 8 (page 59).
  • Page 60 • Serious and acute levels—Reported immediately to STC to ensure that the problem is addressed as soon as possible. For more information on Continuous Track XP, see “HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP” (page 31).

  • Page 61: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory statements Regulatory statements...

  • Page 62: Fcc Emc Statement (Usa)

    Hewlett-Packard’s device certification tests were conducted with HP computer systems and HP shielded cables, such as those you received with your product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 63: Iec Statement (Worldwide)

    IEC statement (worldwide) This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Regulatory statements...

  • Page 64: Emc Statement (Canada)

    This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Spécification Ati Classe A (France)

    Spécification ATI Classe A (France) DECLARATION D’INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d’un matériel de traitement de l’information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique. Regulatory statements...

  • Page 66: Vcci Emc Statement (Japan)

    VCCI EMC statement (Japan) HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Bsmi Emc Statement (Taiwan)

    BSMI EMC statement (Taiwan) Regulatory statements...

  • Page 68: Rrl Emc Statement (Korea)

    RRL EMC statement (Korea) HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Harmonics Conformance (Japan)

    Harmonics conformance (Japan) Regulatory statements...

  • Page 70: German Noise Declaration

    German noise declaration XP10000: Schalldruckpegel Lp = 70 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1988 / EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung) HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Laser Safety

    Laser safety When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser internal to the Optical Link Module (OLM) contained on the 8-port Fibre Channel Adapter board and 8-port FICON board, and on the 16-port Fibre Channel Adapter board and 16-port FICON board for connection to a fibre communications network.

  • Page 72: Japan Denan Law Cordset Caution

    Japan DENAN law cordset caution Please use the supplied power cord. The power cord may not be used with other products. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 73: European Weee Statements

    European WEEE statements Czech Danish Regulatory statements...
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  • Page 81: Glossary

    All RAID6 array groups are made up of 8 HDDs (6d+2P). Application System Engineer. The HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP software program, which enables you to maintain up to nine internal copies of logical volumes on the disk array.
  • Page 82 The HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP program, which enables you to replicate data stored on a local disk array to a remote disk array. cache Very high speed memory that is used to speed I/O transaction time. All reads and writes to the XP array family are sent to the cache. The data is buffered there until the transfer to/from physical disks (with slower data throughput) is complete.
  • Page 83 fixed-size OPEN system volumes. Synonymous with volume size customization (VSC). disk adapter (DKA) Synonymous with the term ACP. disk cabinet unit The array cabinets that house the disk array physical disks. In the XP10000, (DKU) the second rack is referred to as the DKU. disk controller The array cabinet that houses the channel adapters and service processor (DKC)
  • Page 84 The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed. ExSA Extended serial adapter. failover Disconnecting a failed unit or path and replacing it with an alternative unit or path in order to continue functioning.
  • Page 85 selected emulation mode. The term LDEV is often used synonymously with the term volume. Light emitting diode. local disk A disk in the host. Logical unit. Logical unit number. A LUN results from mapping a SCSI logical unit number, port ID, and LDEV ID to a RAID group. The size of the LUN is determined by the emulation mode of the LDEV, and the number of LDEVs associated with the LUN.
  • Page 86 Redundant array of independent disks. RAID group See “array group.” RAID level A RAID Level is one of the ways that disk drives are grouped together to improve performance, data availability/reliability or both. RAID levels are HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 87 SSID Storage subsystem identification. HP Storage Technology Center. 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. Terabyte. Glossary...
  • Page 88 TCP/IP Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol Target ID. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. VOLID Volume ID. volume Synonymous with LDEV. HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Index

    Index control panel 26 conventions, document 8 AC power 38 array management 18 authorized resellers 9 data availability 12 Auto LUN XP 51 data integrity 17 automatic restart 46 Data Integrity Check for XP 56 Data Shredder 56 device management software 48 batteries, backup 34, 44 Direct Backup Engine XP 55 Business Copy 53...
  • Page 90 38 restart LUN Configuration and Security Manager automatic 46 XP 49 manual 45 LUN Security XP Extension 49 safety guidelines 40 maintenance, remote 29 scalability 15 management server 31, 35, 48 service 13 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 91 Auto LUN XP 51 warnings, hazard 40 Business Copy 53 web site Cache LUN XP 51 HP storage 9 Cluster Extension XP 54 HP support 8 Command View XP 48 wet bulb temperature 37 Command View XP Advanced Edition 48...
  • Page 92 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide...

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