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HP StorageWorks XP12000 Configuration Manual

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk
arrays to an HP-UX system and configuring the new disk array for operation with HP-UX.

operating system

configuration guide

HP-UX
XP10000
XP12000
sixth edition (July 2005)
part number: A5951-96015
XP128
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  • Page 1: Operating System

    HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to an HP-UX system and configuring the new disk array for operation with HP-UX. operating system configuration guide part number: A5951-96015...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX sixth edition (July 2005) part number: A5951-96015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intended audience 7 Prerequisites 7 Disk arrays 7 Related documentation 8 HP storage website 8 HP sales and authorized resellers 8 HP technical support 9 Document conventions 10 Revision history 11 Fibre Channel interface 17 Device emulation types 18...
  • Page 4 Creating the file systems 47 Setting the I/O timeout parameter 49 Creating the mount directories 50 Mounting and verifying the file systems 51 Setting and verifying the auto-mount parameters 52 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system • Configuring the disk array for use with the HP-UX operating system • Disk arrays and RAID technology • Operating system commands and utilities...

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    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: You can also find HP sales and resellers at http://www.hp.com. Click Contact HP.

  • Page 7: Hp Technical Support

    7 days a week. 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. Collect the following information before calling: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    The word “example” in italics denotes an example of input or output. Square brackets indicate an optional parameter. Braces indicate that you must specify at least one of the listed options. A vertical bar separates alternatives in a list of options. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 9: Revision History

    Added glossary. Changed brand name to StorageWorks. Added support for OPEN-L and OPEN-V. Changed CVS to VCS. Revised I/O timeout procedure. Minor update. Updated for XP12000. Updated to include XP10000, Command View XP Advanced Edition, and Remote Web Console XP.

  • Page 10: Warranty Statement

    Warranty statement HP warrants that for a period of ninety calendar days from the date of purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the Software is furnished (if any) will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE WILL HP OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR...
  • Page 12 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your 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 your HP service representative.

  • Page 14: Features And Requirements

    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 165 TB, 128 FC ports • Server support. HP-UX-supported processor •...

  • Page 15: Fibre Channel Interface

    • (Optional) Other available XP software (some may not be supported by your array: HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access Extension XP HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP...

  • Page 16: Device Emulation Types

    OPEN-9*3-CVS. • HP Multi-Computer/ServiceGuard (MC/ServiceGuard) software for application failover • Alternate link for I/O path failover (included in HP-UX) • Logical volume management (included in HP-UX) HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 17: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remotely managing the disk array. The SNMP agent on the SVP performs error-reporting operations requested by the SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set from the SVP but they can also be set remotely using Remote Web Console XP, Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition.

  • Page 18: Installation Procedures

    • Setting the I/O timeout parameter • Creating the mount directories • Mounting and verifying the file systems • Setting and verifying the auto-mount parameters HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX (see page 21) (see page 26) (see page 35)

  • Page 19: Install And Configure The Disk Array

    Command View, Command View XP Advanced Edition, or LUN Configuration and Security Manager to complete the remaining tasks listed below. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you. Setting the host mode for the disk array ports The disk array ports have host modes that must be set depending on the host you use.
  • Page 20 For the XP1024/XP128 arrays, the host mode can also be set at the port information window in Command View XP AE. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 21: 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. Mode Installation Level Software Description and Usage Optional None ON: Response to the Inquiry command is...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Fibre Channel Ports

    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. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 23 Fabric and Connection parameter settings Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of POINT-TO-POINT or FC-AL as shown in the following table and figures. For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide on the Fabric...

  • Page 24: Install And Configure The Host

    Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer. Installing and configuring the HBAs Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer’s instructions. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 25: Clustering And Fabric Zoning

    Clustering and fabric zoning If you plan to use clustering, install and configure the clustering software on the servers. Clustering is the organization of multiple servers into groups. Within a cluster, each server is a node. Multiple clusters compose a multi-cluster environment.

  • Page 26: Fabric Zoning And Lun Security For Multiple Operating Systems

    Not required Required Not required Required Not required Required HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX LUN Security Must be used when multiple hosts connect through a shared port Must be used when multiple cluster nodes connect through...

  • Page 27: Connect The Disk Array

    Connect the disk array The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by: 1. Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, 2. Connecting the Fibre Channel cables between the disk array and the 3. Verifying the ready status of the disk array and peripherals.
  • Page 28 Guide. Note the LUNS and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs for later use in verifying host and device configuration. • Configuring ports • Creating storage groups • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 29: Verifying Hba Installation

    8/12.5 8/12.8 ext_bus 8/12.8.0.255.0 Installation Driver S/W State H/W Type fcT1 CLAIMED INTERFACE HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage Adapter fcT1_cntl CLAIMED INTERFACE HP Fibre Channel Mass Storage Cntl CLAIMED INTERFACE FCP Protocol Adapter fcpdev CLAIMED INTERFACE FCP Device Interface Description...

  • Page 30: Verifying Device Recognition

    HP OPEN-9*2 device: SCSI bus number = 14/12, bus instance = 6, SCSI target ID = 0, LUN = 1. If UNKNOWN is displayed for a disk, the HP 9000 system may not be configured properly. Refer to the HP documentation or contact HP...
  • Page 31 4. Construct the device file name for each device, using the device Example 5. Verify that the SCSI TIDs correspond to the assigned port address for Installation customer support for assistance with the HP 9000 system or the HP-UX operating system. worksheet” on page information, and enter the file names in your table.
  • Page 32 • If unused device information remains, the TID-to-AL-PA mapping will not correspond to the mapping given in Appendix B (page 63). Renew the device information, and then verify new device recognition again. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 33: Configure Disk Array Devices

    9. Mounting and verifying the file systems 10. Setting and verifying the auto-mount parameters The HP-UX system uses the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) to manage the OPEN-x devices on the disk array. The instructions in this section do not explicitly cover all LVM configuration issues. For further information on LVM configuration, see the HP-UX user documentation.

  • Page 34: Verifying The Device Files And Drivers

    Verifying the device files and drivers The device files for new devices are usually created automatically during HP-UX startup. Each device must have a block-type device file in the /dev/dsk directory and a character-type device file in the /dev/rdsk directory.
  • Page 35 1 bin sys 177 0x006100 Dec 6 15:08 c6t0d1 device file name for each device is correct. This task can also be accomplished with the lssf command. HP-UX driver for the disk array using the ioscan –fn command. Driver S/W State H/W Type root...

  • Page 36: Creating The Device Files

    = SCSI target ID z = LUN c stands for controller, t stands for target ID, and d stands for device. The numbers x, y, and z are hexadecimal. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 37 3. Construct the minor number for each device, using the device 4. Display the driver information for the system using the lsdev command. Example 5. Enter the major numbers for the device drivers into the table. You should 6. Create the device files for all disk array devices (SCSI disk and Example Installation information, and enter the file names in your table.
  • Page 38 If you need to delete a device file, use the rm –i command. Device Driver type OPEN-9 6 OPEN-9 6 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX Major # Device Minor # for char. file 0xXXYZ00...

  • Page 39: Creating The Physical Volumes

    Creating the physical volumes A physical volume must be created for each new SCSI disk device. To create the physical volumes: 1. Use the pvcreate command to create the physical volumes with the Example 2. Repeat step 1 for each OPEN-x device on the disk array. Installation character-type device file as the argument.

  • Page 40: Creating New Volume Groups

    The minor numbers are hexadecimal (for example, the 10th minor number is 0x0a0000). volume group name, major number, and minor number. The major number for all group files is 64. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX (page 73) for details. 0x0000000...
  • Page 41 Example 7. Create the volume group. Example 8. Use the vgdisplay command to verify that the new directory was 9. Use vgdisplay –v to verify that the volume group was created correctly. Installation In this example: group name = vg06, major number of group file = 64, minor number of existing group file = 06 (which must be unique for each volume group), and c = character.
  • Page 42 VGDA PE Size (Mbytes) Total PE Alloc PE Free PE Total PVG Physical Volumes PV Name /dev/dsk/c6t0d0 PV Status available Total PE Free PE HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX - - - - - -...

  • Page 43: Creating Logical Volumes

    Example: lvreduce –L size /dev/vgnn/lvolx Specify the volume size (in megabytes) and the volume group for the new logical volume. HP-UX assigns the logical volume numbers automatically (lvol1, lvol2, lvol3). Use the following capacity values for the size parameter:...
  • Page 44 Logical volume "/dev/vg06/lvol1" has been successfully extended. Volume Group configuration for /dev/vg06 has been saved in /etc/1vmconf/vg06.cof. 2. Use the lvdisplay command to verify that the logical volume was created correctly. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 45: Creating The File Systems

    You can create only one logical volume at a time. However, you can verify multiple logical volumes at a time. • HP-UX OS version 10.20 = hfs or vxfs, depending on entry in the /etc/defaults/fs file • HP-UX OS version 11.0 = vxfs •...
  • Page 46 / etc/default/fs is used for determining the file system type mkfs (hfs): ... 7188496, 7198520, 7208544 # newfs -F vxfs /dev/vg06/rlvol1Specify file system type # newfs -F hfs /dev/vg06/rlvol2 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX 1600 ig/g)

  • Page 47: Setting The I/O Timeout Parameter

    Setting the I/O timeout parameter Set the I/O timeout value for each disk device to 30 seconds. To change the I/O timeout parameter: 1. Verify the current I/O timeout value using the pvdisplay command: Example 2. If the I/O timeout value is not 30, change the value to 30 using the Example 3.

  • Page 48: Creating The Mount Directories

    PV Status Stale PE IO Timeout (Seconds) the mount directory. # mkdir /AHPMD-LU00 # ls -x AHPMD-LU00 floppy home hstsboof HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX /dev/dsk/c0t6d0 /dev/vg06 available [New I/O timeout value] device kadb kernel export...

  • Page 49: Mounting And Verifying The File Systems

    Mounting and verifying the file systems After the mount directories have been created, mount and verify the file system for each logical volume. To mount and verify the file systems: 1. Use mount to mount the file system for the volume. Example 2.

  • Page 50: Setting And Verifying The Auto-Mount Parameters

    OPEN-x device on the disk array. This example and the following table show the auto-mount parameters. ignore defaults defaults HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX root 8192 Mar 217088 Mar 217088 Mar root primary swap...
  • Page 51 2. Reboot the system. 3. Use the bdf command to verify the file system again. Installation Parameter Name Device to mount Mount point File system Mount options Enhance File system check (fsck pass) Comments Enter Block-type device file name Mount directory name Type of file system (for example, hfs, vxfs) “defaults”...
  • Page 52 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    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” page Troubleshooting...

  • Page 54: Error Conditions

    If the host restarts while the disk array is processing queued commands, the host may not reboot successfully. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 55 Error Condition Physical volumes cannot be created (pvcreate). Volume group cannot be created (vgcreate). Logical volumes cannot be created (lvcreate). The file system cannot be created (newfs command). A file system is not mounted after rebooting. Troubleshooting Recommended Action Verify that the disk array logical devices are correctly formatted. Verify that the character-type device file exists.
  • Page 56 Check the HBA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host. Make sure there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 57: 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.
  • Page 58 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

  • Page 59: A Worksheets

    Worksheets Worksheets...

  • Page 60: Path Worksheet

    Path worksheet Instance Disk H/W path (XX) Driver Device type HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX Device Minor # Major # file 0xXXYZ00 for char. files Major # for block files...

  • Page 61: B Disk Array Device Emulations

    Disk array device emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and device type specifications. Some parameters may not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Disk array device emulations...

  • Page 62: Supported Emulations

    Supported emulations XP Model XP128 XP1024 XP10000 XP12000 OPEN OPEN Emulation Emulation Type Supported OPEN-3 OPEN-8 OPEN-9 OPEN-E OPEN-K OPEN-L OPEN-M OPEN-V HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX LUSE & LUSE...

  • Page 63: Device Type Specifications

    Device type specifications Device Type Category (Note 1) (Note 2) OPEN-3 SCSI disk OPEN-8 SCSI disk OPEN-9 SCSI disk OPEN-E SCSI disk OPEN-L SCSI disk OPEN-V SCSI disk LUSE OPEN-3*n SCSI disk OPEN-8*n SCSI disk OPEN-9*n SCSI disk OPEN-E*n SCSI disk OPEN-L*n SCSI disk OPEN-V*n...
  • Page 64 # of cylinders = ↑49 × 16/15↑ = ↑52.26↑ (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders OPEN-3/8/9/E: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = ↑ (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 1024/720 ↑ × n HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 65 Example: For a CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 37 MB and n = 4 # of cylinders = ↑37 × 1024/720↑ × 4 = ↑52.62↑× 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = ↑...

  • Page 66: Luse Device Parameters

    = 30 n = 31 n = 32 n = 33 n = 34 n = 35 n = 36 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX Physical physical extent extent size size (PE) (MPE) default...
  • Page 67 Device type OPEN-E*n Disk array device emulations Physical extent size (PE) n = 2 to 9 default n = 10 n = 11 n = 12 n = 13 n = 14 n = 15 n = 16 n = 17 n = 18 n = 19 n = 20...
  • Page 68 = 34 n = 35 n = 36 n = 2 to 3 70 to 119731(MB) × N1 119732 to (MB) × N1 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX Physical physical extent extent size size (PE)

  • Page 69: Scsi Tid Map For Fibre Channel Adapters

    SCSI TID map for Fibre Channel adapters When an arbitrated loop (AL) is established or reestablished, the port addresses are assigned automatically to prevent duplicate TIDs. With the SCSI over Fibre Channel protocol (FCP), there is no longer a need for target IDs in the traditional sense.
  • Page 70 • disk array devices and other types of devices are connected in the same loop • information for unused devices remains in the server system • multiple ports participate in the same arbitrated loop value value HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX value value value value –...
  • Page 71 The HP System Administrator Manager (SAM) is used to perform HP-UX system administration functions, including: This appendix provides instructions for: Reference information for SAM Reference information for SAM • setting up users and groups • configuring the disks and file systems •...

  • Page 72: Configuring The Devices Using Sam

    The Disks and File Systems function allows you to configure new disk devices for LVM operations. To configure the newly installed SCSI disk devices: 1. Select Disks and File Systems, then select Disk Devices. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 73 2. Verify that the new disk array devices are displayed in the Disk Devices 3. Select the device to configure, select the Actions menu, select Add, and 4. In the Add a Disk Using LVM window, select Create... or Extend a 5.

  • Page 74: Setting The Maximum Number Of Volume Groups Using Sam

    Setting the maximum number of volume groups using SAM The HP-UX kernel specifies the maximum number of volume groups that can be created. The default is 10. You may need to change this number to accommodate new devices on the disk array. To change this number, use the Kernel Configuration function.

  • Page 75: Glossary

    HDDs, depending on whether they are RAID5 3D+1P or RAID5 7D+1P, respectively. All RAID6 array groups are made up of 8 HDDs (6D+2P). HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP. BC lets you maintain up to nine local copies of logical volumes on the disk array.
  • Page 76 Host bus adapter. host mode 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. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 Service information message. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. 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. Target ID.

  • Page 79: Index

    arbitrated-loop physical address 24 authorized resellers 8 Auto LUN XP 17 Auto Path XP 17 auto-mount parameters, setting 52 Business Copy XP 17 Cache LUN XP 17 Cluster Extension XP 17 clustering 27 command device(s) designate at least one LDEV as a 19 RAID Manager 19 Command View 16 Command View XP Advanced Edition 16...
  • Page 80 29 HBA, verifying 31 HP service representative tasks 21 overview 20 LDEV(s) designate at least one as a command logical volume(s) auto-mount parameters 52 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX shutdown 56 device 19...
  • Page 81 LUSE device parameters 68 mount directories, creating 50 multi-cluster environment 27 operating system(s) loading 26 LUN security for 28 multiple, fabric zoning for 28 supported versions of HP-UX 16 parity error 58 path(s) defining 29 worksheet 62 Performance Advisor XP 17 physical volume(s)
  • Page 82 57 creating 41 creating groups 42 warranty 12 web site HP storage 8 worksheet, path 62 XP family optional software 17 storage capacity 16 zoning, fabric 27 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX...

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