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HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array
Owner's Guide
This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP StorageWorks
XP10000 Disk Array.
Part number: AE102-96005
third edition: (March 2006)

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide This guide describes features, components, options, and general operations for the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array. Part number: AE102-96005 third edition: (March 2006)
  • Page 2 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. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rack stability ....... . . HP technical support ......
  • Page 4 HP OpenView Storage Area Manager suite ....HP Storage Essentials ......
  • Page 5 Business continuity solutions ......HP OpenView Data Protector ..... . .

  • Page 6: Preface

    HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition User Guide • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide 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 7: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. NOTE: Provides additional information. Rack stability Rack stability protects personnel and equipment. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...

  • Page 8: Hp Technical Support

    Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more than one component is extended. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: •...

  • Page 9: Subscription Service

    Subscription service HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber’s choice web site: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources.
  • Page 10 Preface...

  • Page 11: Overview

    1 Overview This disk array is part of the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family of products, which provide reliable and secure data storage and protection. These disk arrays also support multiple operating systems, platforms, and RAID groups. Advantages include: •...

  • Page 12: Continuous Data Availability

    Continuous data availability The HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP family includes 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 features ensure continuous data availability: •...

  • Page 13: Connectivity

    Fibre Channel: Open Systems; FC-AL or Fabric; 1, 2, or 4 Gb/s, single or multimode; LC-Duplex • ESCON: mainframe, serial • FICON: mainframe, LC-Duplex, 1 or 2 Gb/s, single or multimode iSCSI: 8 ports per adapter, 1 Gb/s • • NAS: 8 ports per adapter, 1 Gb/s HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...

  • Page 14: Scalability

    Scalability The disk array is scalable to accommodate your current and future storage capacity needs. The following figure shows the disk array equipment racks. Overview...
  • Page 15 Disk array basic storage includes disk chassis R0 in the primary rack. Add more disk chassis in the order shown in the figure: R1, R2, R3. Your HP support representative can add disk chassis and disk drives online with no interruptions to applications or hosts.

  • Page 16: 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, and RAID6 (mixing RAID levels is allowed) •...

  • Page 17: Summary Of Features

    Web-based array management The disk array comes with HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console, a browser-based interface that runs on the SVP and enables you to manage one disk array. For managing multiple arrays, the optional HP StorageWorks Command View XP or Command View XP Advanced Edition runs on a single Windows-based Device Manager server and can be accessed using remote web-based clients.

  • Page 18: External Storage

    HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array MSA1000 and MSA1500 • HP StorageWorks EVA3000, EVA4000, EVA5000, EVA6000, and EVA8000 disk arrays • Specific disk array models of other manufacturers. Consult your HP representative for details. Included components The XP10000 base product includes the following hardware, software, services, and support: •...

  • Page 19: Optional Components

    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) • Additional disk chassis • Additional cache memory • Additional shared memory •...

  • Page 20: Feature Specifications

    (OPEN system LDEVS must be in first 16k; mainframe LDEVS may occupy any part of the available range.) Maximum LUNs 49,152 Maximum LUNs per port 1024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact HP for the firmware required to achieve the maximum number of LDEVs. Overview...

  • Page 21: Hardware

    2 Hardware The HP StorageWorks XP series of disk arrays are high-performance RAID-capable disk array systems used to store large quantities of data in an efficient and secure manner. There are no single points of failure in the disk arrays. They include redundant logic assemblies, controllers, disk drives, and power supplies, all of which can be removed or replaced without interrupting access to data.

  • Page 22: Physical Components

    Physical components The disk array includes the following major hardware components: • One primary rack containing a disk controller with Service Processor (SVP) and one disk chassis. A second disk chassis is optional. • One optional second rack containing up to two expansion disk chassis Hardware...

  • Page 23: Disk Controller

    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 24: Control Panel

    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. The following figure and table describe the control panel. Hardware...
  • Page 25 BLINKING: An SVP failure has occurred. The disk array will continue to operate normally. Place a service call to HP to ensure notification. SVP failures might not be reported automatically to STC. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...
  • Page 26 HP support representative will be notified. CAUTION: Do not change the switch position unless directed to do so by HP service personnel. REMOTE During normal operation, this LED may MAINTENANCE (Amber) be on if remote maintenance is occurring.
  • Page 27 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.The switch...

  • Page 28: Disk Array Chassis

    STC. • Incidental “sick” calls When an error occurs, a service information message (SIM) is generated, stored in the disk array for use by your HP support representative, and reported to STC. For details, see Service information messages.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Array Management

    Array management HP Remote Web Console allows browser-based management of a single disk array. The optional Command View XP Advanced Edition software may be installed on an optional 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;...

  • Page 31: Operating Specifications

    Operating 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 Temperature range type Range Recommended operating temperature...

  • Page 32: Mechanical Vibration

    Recommended circuit breakers 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. Local building electrical codes may dictate specific additional circuit breaker requirements.

  • Page 33: 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 SIMs, Service information messages.

  • Page 34: General Safety Guidelines

    Follow the safety guidelines and procedures in all documentation for this and related products. CAUTION: Disk array maintenance must be done only by trained and qualified HP support representatives. Only an HP support representative can power off the disk array, except in an emergency.
  • Page 35 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. CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord. The power cord may not be used with other products. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...

  • Page 36: Powering Down The Disk Array

    HP support representative to schedule a planned power off. CAUTION: Only a trained HP support representative can shut down and power off the disk array. Do not attempt to power down the disk array other than during an emergency. Operations...

  • Page 37: Recovering From An Unplanned Power Outage

    Manual restart of the disk array after power is restored CAUTION: 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 38: Automatic Restart When Power Is Restored

    UPS, to ensure that the power restored to the disk array is stable. If your site does not have a UPS, HP recommends configuring the disk array for manual restart, meaning the Auto-Power-On jumper, which is set during installation by an HP support representative, is in the DISABLE position.

  • Page 39: Software

    4 Software 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 • Improves overall storage availability •...

  • Page 40: Storage Area Management Software

    Storage area management software HP OpenView Storage Area Manager suite OpenView Storage Area Manager provides comprehensive, centralized management across distributed, heterogeneous storage networks. The Storage Area Manager product suite includes the following applications: • Storage Node Manager • Storage Accountant •...

  • Page 41: Hp Storage Essentials

    HP Storage Essentials The HP Storage Essentials suite delivers integrated heterogeneous functionality for network (DAS, SAN, NAS) management, storage resource management, provisioning and application infrastructure monitoring. The HP Storage Essentials framework allows you to add the following plugins to expand functionality as needed: •...

  • Page 42: Device And Configuration Management Software

    Device and configuration management software HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console and Command View XP Advanced Edition (AE) 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 43: Hp Storageworks Cache Lun Xp

    It comprises flexible tools for solution configuration and management and supports raw disk, LVM, and VxVM environments. The software is compatible with HP-UX, Sun Solaris, and MC/Service Guard for HP-UX. Key features and benefits include: •...

  • Page 44: Hp Storageworks External Storage Xp

    Reduces costs by allowing less expensive secondary storage HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager HP StorageWorks XP Tiered Storage Manager is a plug-in for the HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Software. The plug-in migrates data to tiered storage systems according to quality of service requirements, matching the defined quality requirements of the data to the appropriate storage tier.

  • Page 45: Hp Storageworks Xp Data Shredder

    HP StorageWorks XP Data Shredder HP StorageWorks XP Data Shredder securely erases selected data volumes with up to eight overwrite passes to minimize the chance that unauthorized users could recreate the data. It is a valuable software application for critical data stored in enterprise environments where secure erasure is an absolute requirement.

  • Page 46: Performance Management Software

    HP StorageWorks 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.

  • Page 47: Replication Software

    Open system and mainframe emulation modes. HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP (RM) enables you to perform operations with HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP (CA) and HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP (BC) by issuing commands from a host to the disk array.

  • Page 48: Hp Storageworks Flex Copy Xp

    HP StorageWorks Flex Copy XP Flex Copy XP enables bidirectional, server-independent data transfer between the XP10000 and these HP Disk Array storage systems: XP48/128/256/512/1024, MSA1000, MSA1500, EVA 3000, EVA 4000, EVA 5000 EVA 6000, EVA 8000. 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 49: Multipathing/High Availability Software

    • Monitors path status, and in the case of a path failure, automatically re-routes data to an alternate path • Allows easy path management from a single application with graphical displays and task automation HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...

  • Page 50: Mainframe Software

    Mainframe software Data Exchange XP and other HP mainframe applications merge open systems and mainframe storage with the XP family of arrays for maximum flexibility, scalability, and ease of management. Together, these products can free your network of host-to-host data conversion traffic.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Hp Storageworks Rapid Backup Solution With Direct Backup Xp

    • Eliminates access conflicts with backup devices HP StorageWorks Rapid Backup Solution with Direct Backup XP Rapid Backup Solution with Direct Backup XP provides a zero downtime and serverless backup solution for XP disk array customers wanting to use an array-based data mover to backup data directly from the disk array to the tape library within a SAN.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    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. You can view SIMs using the disk array’s management software.

  • Page 54: 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 the following figure and table. Item Description A failure is detected in the disk array.

  • Page 55: Regulatory Statements

    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. Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.

  • Page 56: 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. VCCI EMC statement (Japan) BSMI EMC statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC statement (Korea)

  • Page 57: Harmonics Conformance (Japan)

    Harmonics conformance (Japan) 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...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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...

  • Page 60: European Weee Statements

    European WEEE statements Czech Danish Regulatory statements...
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  • Page 71: Glossary

    The HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP software program, which detects internal hardware component problems on a disk array and automatically reports them to the HP STC. The HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP program, which enables you to replicate data stored on a local disk array to a remote disk array.
  • Page 72 The benefit of cache memory is that it speeds I/O throughput to the application. The larger the cache size, the greater the amount of data buffering that can occur and the greater throughput to the applications. XP arrays support a range of cache memory. In the event of power loss, battery power holds up the contents of cache for up to 36 hours.
  • Page 73 LUSE feature allows a LUN to be associated with 1 to 36 LDEVs. Essentially, LUSE makes it possible for applications to access a single large pool of storage. The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed. ExSA Extended serial adapter.
  • Page 74 Each port can be configured for a particular host type. These modes are represented as two-digit hexadecimal numbers. For example, host mode 08 represents an HP-UX host. hot standby Using two or more servers as a standby in case of a primary server failure.
  • Page 75 Fibre Channel (FC) ports as well as other port types. Ports are named by port group and port letter, such as CL1-A. CL1 is the group, and A is the port letter. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...
  • Page 76 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 defined from RAID0 to RAID6. HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays in the XP product family support RAID1, RAID5 and RAID6. Not all of these RAID levels are supported by all XP family members.
  • Page 77 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. TCP/IP Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol Target ID.
  • Page 78 Glossary...

  • Page 79: Index

    18 connectivity, 13 Continuous Access, 47 Continuous Access Extension, 47 Continuous Track XP, 12, 16, 28, 54 control panel, 24 failure detection and reporting process, conventions, document, Flex Copy XP, 48 data availability, 12 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...
  • Page 80 29, 37 Subscriber’s choice web site, 9 power specifications, 32 technical support, 8 powering down the disk array, 35, 36 HP Storage Technology Center. See STC, 12 humidity specifications, 31 rack stability warning, 7 RAID options, 28 line voltage, 32...
  • Page 81 Path, 49 warnings, hazard, 34 storage area management, 40 sites, 6 specifications, hardware, 20 documentation, 9 STC, 12, 16, 25, 54 storage, 9 storage area management software, HP Subscriber’s choice, 9 wet bulb temperature, 31 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array...

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