Setting The System Option Modes; Configuring The Fibre Channel Ports - HP XP20000/XP24000 Configuration Manual

Figure 8 Host mode setting 01 (VMware)(XP20000/XP24000 only)
CAUTION:
to VMware hosts. Do not select a mode other than 0C (XP10000/XP12000) or 01 (XP20000/
XP24000) for VMware. Changing a host mode after the host has been connected is disruptive
and requires the server to be rebooted.
When a new host group is added, additional host group modes (host mode options) can be
configured. The storage administrator must verify if an additional host group mode is required for
the host group.
IMPORTANT:
commands during I/O processing is shortened). Your HP representative will select host group mode
19 for you.
CAUTION:
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. Notify your HP representative if you install storage agnostic
software (such as backup or cluster software) that might require specific settings.

Configuring the Fibre Channel ports

Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using P9000 or XP Command View Advanced
Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console (shown). Select the settings for each port based on
your SAN topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of hosts to the array through
the same switch.
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The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports)
HP recommends selecting host group mode 19 (processing time for reserve
Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and