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HP XP1024 System Configuration Manual

HP XP1024 System Configuration Manual

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HP StorageWorks
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system configuration guide
NonStop
XP12000
XP10000
XP1024
XP128
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to an
HP NonStop server and configuring the disk array for operation with the HP NonStop operating system.
Part number: A5951–96221
Second edition: November, 2005

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  • Page 1 NonStop XP12000 XP10000 XP1024 XP128 This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to an HP NonStop server and configuring the disk array for operation with the HP NonStop operating system.
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor’s standard commercial license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this guide ..... Intended audience ....... Disk arrays .
  • Page 4 A Path worksheet ....B Disk array supported emulations ... . . Supported emulations .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Related documentation The following documents provide related information: • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide • HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide • HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide • HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide You can find these documents on the storage web site:...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Document conventions and symbols Convention Element Blue text: Cross-reference links and email addresses • Keys that are pressed Bold • Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes •...

  • Page 7: Hp Technical Support

    HP technical support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-633-3600, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside North America, call technical support at the location nearest you. Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support.
  • Page 8 About this guide...

  • Page 9: Installation

    XP128: From 8 to 128 drives for up to 36 TB, 48 FC ports XP1024: From 8 to 1024 drives for up to 149 TB, 64 FC ports 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 •...

  • Page 10: Fibre Channel Interface

    HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP HP StorageWorks Cache LUN XP HP StorageWorks Auto Path XP HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor XP Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays supports these Fibre Channel elements: •...

  • Page 11: Failover

    Failover The NonStop system architecture, by default, provides two paths to each LDEV for failover, and can be further enhanced with host mirroring. SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as an aid for disk array management. The SNMP agent on the service processor (SVP) performs error reporting operations requested by the SNMP manager.

  • Page 12: Installation Procedures

    Installation procedures Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array: 1. Install and configure the disk array • Setting the System Option Modes Configuring the Fibre Channel ports • • Setting the host mode 2. Install and configure the host •...

  • Page 13: Install And Configure The Disk Array

    Install and configure the disk array The HP service representative performs these tasks: • Assembling hardware and installing software • Loading the microcode updates • Installing and formatting devices After these tasks are finished, you will use Remote Web Console XP, Command View XP, Command View XP Advanced Edition, or LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP to complete the remaining tasks listed below.

  • Page 14: Fibre Address

    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 LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP User Guide applicable to your array .
  • Page 15 Connection Parameter Provides Fabric Parameter FC-AL Not supported Point-to-Point N-port (SAN fabric port) FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop; direct connect without a SAN) Point-to-Point Not supported HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop...

  • Page 16: Setting The Host Mode For The Disk Array Ports

    Setting the host mode for the disk array ports After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in Remote Web Console XP (shown), Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition.

  • Page 17: Install And Configure The Host

    For XP1024/XP128 arrays, you can also set the host mode at the port information window in Command View XP AE. Install and configure the host This section explains how to install and configure the host and Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapters (FCSAs) that connect the host to the disk array.

  • Page 18: Installing And Configuring The Fcsas

    Installing and configuring the FCSAs Install and configure the adapters using the Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide, available at the NonStop Technical Library web site http://h30163.www3.hp.com/ntl/. Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems You can connect multiple clusters of various operating systems to the same switch using appropriate switch zoning and array LUN security as follows: •...
  • Page 19 In Remote Web Console XP and Command View XP, LUN mapping includes: • Configuring ports • Enabling LUN security on the ports • Creating host groups • Assigning host bus adapter WWNs to host groups • Mapping volumes to host groups (by assigning LUNs) In Command View XP Advanced Edition, LUN mapping includes: •...

  • Page 20: Verifying Disk Array Device Recognition

    Verifying disk array device recognition For the NonStop host to recognize disk devices, the disk devices must first be configured and started using the installation procedure described in chapter 2 of the Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide (available at the NonStop Technical Library web site http://h30163.www3.hp.com/ntl/).

  • Page 21: 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 22 Error Condition Recommended Action The logical devices are not recognized by Verify that the READY indicator lights on the host. the disk array are ON.Verify that fiber cables are correctly installed and firmly connected.Verify that the WWNs configured in each host group match the WWNs for the appropriate FCSA port.

  • Page 23: Calling The Hp Support Center

    Calling the HP support center If you are unable to resolve an error condition, contact the HP support center for assistance. Contact Information In North America, call technical support at 1-800-633-3600, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outside North America, call technical support at the location nearest you.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 25: A Path Worksheet

    Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = Device SCSI Bus Path 1 Alternate Paths control unit) Type Number 0:00 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:01 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:02 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:03 LUN:...
  • Page 26 Path worksheet...

  • Page 27: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations Emulation XP Model Emulation Supported LUSE LUSE & CVS OPEN-3 OPEN-8 XP128 OPEN-9 XP1024 OPEN-E XP10000 OPEN-K XP12000 OPEN-L OPEN-M OPEN-V Emulation specifications (Note 1) (Note 3) Device Type...
  • Page 28 Note 1: The availability of an emulation depends on the disk array. Note 2: Open-V is a variable device type. The maximum configurable LDEV size depends on the RAID level and size of physical disks configured in the array. The minimum size is 46MB. Note 3: The array capacity displayed by an operating system may be slightly different from the values listed.

  • Page 29: Glossary

    Glossary Arbitrated loop. AL-PA Arbitrated loop physical address. array group A group of 4 or 8 physical hard disk drives (HDDs) installed in an XP disk array and assigned a common RAID level. RAID1 array groups consist of 4 (2D+2D) or 8 HDDs (4D+4D). RAID5 array groups include a parity disk but also consist of 4 (3D+1P) or 8 HDDs (7D+1P).
  • Page 30 DKU (disk cabinet The array cabinets that house the disk array physical disks. unit) emulation modes The logical devices (LDEVs) associated with each RAID group are assigned an emulation mode that makes them operate like OPEN system disk drives. The emulation mode determines the size of an LDEV: OPEN-3: 2.46 GB OPEN-8: 7.38 GB...
  • Page 31 is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed. Open Fibre Control. OPEN- A general term describing any one of the supported OPEN emulation modes (for example, OPEN-L). Operating system. Physical address. path “Path” and “LUN” are synonymous. Paths are created by associating a port, a target, and a LUN ID with one or more LDEVs.
  • Page 32 Volume On the XP array, a volume is a uniquely identified virtual storage device composed of a control unit (CU) component and a logical device (LDEV) component separated by a colon. For example 00:00 and 01:00 are two uniquely identified volumes;...

  • Page 33: Index

    Index type specifications, 27 arbitrated-loop physical address, 14 verifying recognition, 20 audience, 5 disk array(s) Auto LUN XP, 10 connecting, 18 Auto Path XP, 10 features, 9 installation overview, 12 Not Ready error message, 22 operating system versions, 9 requirements, 9 Business Copy XP, 9 storage...
  • Page 34 physical volumes, cannot be created, glossary, 29 port(s) address, 14 Fibre Channel, 13 host mode, setting, 16 help, obtaining, 7 host configuration, 17 host mode, setting, 16 RAID Manager XP, 10 related documentation, 5 service representative tasks, 13 Remote Web Console XP, 9, 13, 13, storage web site, 7...
  • Page 35 documentation, 7 optional software, 9 storage, 7 storage capacity, 9 HP Subscriber’s Choice, 7 worksheet, path, 25 zoning, fabric, 18 XP family HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide NonStop...

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