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Hp storageworks xp disk array configuration guide: novell netware (a5951-96059, september 2010)
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Abstract
This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system,
and for configuring the disk array for use with the Novell Netware operating system. This document is intended
for system administrators, HP representatives, and authorized service providers who are involved in installing,
configuring, and operating the HP XP storage systems.
Part Number: A5951-96059
Eleventh edition: October 2010

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Novell NetWare HP XP24000 Disk Array HP XP20000 Disk Array HP XP12000 Disk Array HP XP10000 Disk Array Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system, and for configuring the disk array for use with the Novell Netware operating system.
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2003-2010 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Installing and configuring Novell NetWare for the XP family of disk arrays ....................7 Features and requirements ......................7 Fibre Channel interface ....................... 7 Device emulation types ........................ 8 Failover ............................. 8 SNMP configuration ........................8 Installation roadmap ........................9 Installing and configuring the disk array ..................
  • Page 4 Subscription service ......................29 Related information ........................29 HP websites ........................29 Conventions for storage capacity values ..................30 HP product documentation survey ....................30 A Path worksheet ................31 Worksheet ..........................31 Worksheet ......................... 31 B Disk array supported emulations ............33 Supported emulations ........................
  • Page 5 Figures SNMP configuration ....................9 Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 13 Multi-cluster environment ..................14 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Novell NetWare...
  • Page 6 Tables Fabric topology settings ................... 13 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings ..............15 Error conditions ...................... 27 Path worksheet ....................... 31 Supported emulations ....................33 Emulation specifications ................... 33...

  • Page 7: Installing And Configuring Novell Netware For The Xp Family Of Disk Arrays

    1 Installing and configuring Novell NetWare for the XP family of disk arrays You and the HP service representative each play a role in installation. The 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 the HP service representative.

  • Page 8: Device Emulation Types

    Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach Fibre Channel switches Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term “SCSI disk” because disk array devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks. Device emulation types The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these device emulation types: OPEN-x devices: OPEN-x logical units represent disk devices.

  • Page 9: Installation Roadmap

    Figure 1 SNMP configuration Installation roadmap Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array: Installing and configuring the disk array Defining the paths Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports Setting the system option modes Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Installing and configuring the host Loading the operating system and software...

  • Page 10: Defining The Paths

    Defining the paths Use P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console (shown) to define paths between hosts and volumes (LUNs) in the disk array. This process is also called “LUN mapping.” In the XP Remote Web Console, LUN mapping includes: Configuring ports Enabling LUN security on the ports Creating host groups...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports) to Novell NetWare hosts. Do not select a mode other than 0A for Novell NetWare. The host modes must be set for certain middleware environments (for example, Novell High Availability Server, NHAS, System Fault Tolerance, SFT III).

  • Page 12: Setting The System Option Modes

    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 may 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).

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring The Host

    Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example Table 1 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter Connection parameter Provides FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop) Direct Fabric Attach F-port (fabric port) FC-AL Not supported Direct Fabric Attach Not supported Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) that connect the host to the disk array.

  • Page 14: Configuring Netware Consoleone

    Configuring NetWare ConsoleOne NetWare 6.x Novell NetWare v6.x requires a tool called ConsoleOne to work in a storage environment. ConsoleOne is a free Java utility used to manage network resources. Configure ConsoleOne as follows: Ensure NetWare Client software is already installed. Install ConsoleOne on the NetWare 6.x server.

  • Page 15: Fabric Zoning And Lun Security For Multiple Operating Systems

    Within the SAN, the clusters must be homogeneous (all the same operating system). Heterogeneous (mixed operating systems) clusters are not allowed. How you configure LUN security and fabric zoning depends on the SAN configuration. Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems You can connect multiple clusters with multiple operating systems to the same switch and fabric using appropriate zoning and LUN security as follows: Storage port zones can overlap if more than one operating system needs to share an array port.

  • Page 16: Configuring Disk Devices

    Configuring disk devices Configure the disks in the disk array using the same procedure for configuring any new disk on the host. This includes the following procedures: Creating the disk partitions Assigning the new devices to volumes Mounting the new volumes Verifying client operations Creating scripts to configure all devices at once can save you considerable time.
  • Page 17 NetWare 6.0 Start ConsoleOne on the Windows server. Select and right-click the targeted server, and then click Properties. Select the Media tab, click Devices, and then initialize the new devices. Click the Partitions option on the Media tab, select the desired device, and then select New..The Create a new partition screen appears.

  • Page 18: Assigning The New Devices To Volumes

    Assigning the new devices to volumes A volume can span as many as 32 devices, so you can assign more than one device to a volume. The addition of new volumes to the NetWare server may require a memory upgrade. See the NetWare documentation or contact Novell customer support.

  • Page 19: Mounting The New Volumes

    NetWare 6.5 Enter NSSMU at the server console. In the main menu, select Pools. Press Insert and enter a name for the new pool. Select Activate and Mount in the On Creation box as desired. Specify the Virtual Server Name, IP Address, Advertising Protocols and, if necessary, the CIFS Server Name.

  • Page 20: Verifying Client Operations

    In the main menu, select Volumes. Press Insert and enter a name for the new volume, then click Next. Select the desired pool/device, enter the desired Volume Quota, then click Next. Review and change volume attributes as necessary. Select Create. Verifying client operations After configuring the Novell NetWare system, verify that NetWare clients can access the new volumes.

  • Page 21: Middleware Configuration

    2 Middleware configuration The disk array supports many industry-standard middleware products which provide host failover and logical volume management. Available host failover products for the Novell NetWare server operating system include the Novell High Availability Server (NHAS), SFT III software products, Novell Clustering Services, and Novell Multipath Support.

  • Page 22: Helpful Multipath Commands

    Restart the server. To see a list of the failover devices and paths, at the server prompt enter: list failover devices Example failover device path listing 0x20 [V6E0-A2-D0:0] HP OPEN-3 rev:HP16 Up 0x0D [V6E0-A2-D0:0] HP OPEN-3 rev:HP16 Priority = 0 selected 0x1B [V6E0-A3-D0:0] HP OPEN-3 rev:HP16 Priority = 0 0x21 [V6E0-A2-D0:2] HP OPEN-3 rev:HP16...

  • Page 23: Configuring Netware 6.X Servers For Cluster Services

    MM Reset failover registry This command will delete all the failover entries in the registry, and recreate them again based on the current set of failover devices. As a path fails, it is automatically marked as a Down (offline) path, and the next highest priority path is automatically selected.

  • Page 24: Creating Logical Volumes

    Add servers to the cluster: Click Browse. Highlight all of the servers that you want to add and click Add to Cluster. You may use the shift and control keys to select multiple nodes. After all servers in the cluster appear on the list, click Next. Wait while NWDeploy accesses each node.
  • Page 25 In the main menu, select Volumes. Press Insert and enter a name for the new volume, then click Next. Select the desired pool/device, enter the desired Volume Quota, then click Next. Review and change volume attributes as necessary. Select Create. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Novell NetWare...
  • Page 26 Middleware configuration...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    3 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. Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMS) as follows: In XP Remote Web Console (Status tab) In P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software (Alerts window) Table 3 Error conditions...
  • Page 28 Error condition Recommended action The host detects a parity error. Check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host. The host hangs or devices are de- Make sure there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array clared and the host hangs.

  • Page 29: Support And Other Resources

    4 Support and other resources Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support Before contacting HP, collect the following information: Product model names and numbers Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial numbers Error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed questions Subscription service...

  • Page 30: Conventions For Storage Capacity Values

    http://www.hp.com/support/manuals http://www.hp.com/storage/spock 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 (10 ) bytes 1 MB (megabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 TB (terabyte) = 1,000 bytes...

  • Page 31: A Path Worksheet

    A Path worksheet Worksheet Worksheet Table 4 Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = SCSI Bus Device Type Path 1 Alternate Paths control unit) Number TID: TID: TID: 0:00 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:01 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:02 LUN:...
  • Page 32 Path worksheet...

  • Page 33: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and emulation specifications. Some parameters might not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations HP recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation for better performance and features that may not be supported with the legacy emulations (OPEN-[389LE]).

  • Page 34: General Notes

    Emulation Category Product name Blocks Sector size # of Heads Sectors Capacity (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (512 bytes) (bytes) cylinders per track (Note 4) LUSE OPEN-3*n SCSI disk OPEN-3*n 4806720*n 3338*n 2347*n OPEN-8*n SCSI disk OPEN-8*n 14351040*n 9966*n 7007*n OPEN-9*n SCSI disk...
  • Page 35 Note 4: The device capacity can sometimes be changed by the BIOS or host adapter board. This may make actual capacity different from that listed in the table. Note 5: The number of blocks for a CVS volume is calculated as follows: # of blocks = (# of cylinders) ×...
  • Page 36 Note 7: 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. You set the volume size using XP Remote Web Console or P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software.

  • Page 37: Glossary

    Glossary AL-PA Arbitrated loop physical address. command device A volume on the disk array that accepts HP StorageWorks Continuous Access or HP StorageWorks Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the array. Control unit. Custom volume size. CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS) are custom volumes configured using array management software to be smaller than normal fixed-size OPEN system volumes.
  • Page 38 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. For example, a LUN associated with two OPEN-3 LDEVs has a size of 4,693 LUSE Logical Unit Size Expansion.
  • Page 39 World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Novell NetWare...
  • Page 40 Glossary...

  • Page 41: Index

    Index disk array(s) configuration, AL-PA, connecting, arbitrated-loop physical address, features, installation overview, Not Ready error message, operating system versions, client, verifying operations, self reboots, clustering, 14, 15, 21, server support, configuration storage capacity, cluster services, support for middleware products, device, system requirements, emulation types, disk, partitions,...
  • Page 42 Fibre Channel adapters, see "FCAs", operating system(s) file system(s) loading, not mounted after rebooting, LUN security for, multiple, fabric zoning for, NetWare client settings, help ConsoleOne settings, obtaining, supported versions, host configuration, doesn't reboot properly, hangs up, P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition host mode, setting, Software, 7, 9, parity error,...
  • Page 43 volume(s) assigning, logical, logical, cannot be created, mounting, physical, cannot be created, websites HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, Novell documentation, Novell support, product manuals, worksheet, path, XP Array Manager, 7, XP Array Manager , 7, XP arrays storage capacity, XP LUN Manager, XP Remote Web Console, 7, 9, zoning, fabric, 14, XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Novell NetWare...

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