Install And Configure The Host; Loading The Os And Software; Installing And Configuring The Hbas - HP StorageWorks XP48 Configuration Manual

Install and configure the host

Loading the OS and software

Installing and configuring the HBAs

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This section explains how to install and configure the host and host bus
adapters (HBAs) that connect the host to the disk array.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and
software onto the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities
supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer.
Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's
instructions.
Verify FC HBA installation and set fabric mode by using wwidmgr:
1. P00 >>> set mode diagnostic
2. P00 >>> wwidmgr -show adapter
The list of adapters is displayed.
3. P00 >>> wwidmgr -set adapter -item xxxx -topology fabric
This sets the HBA for the required fabric mode.
4. P00 >>> wwidmgr -show adapter
The list of adapters is displayed, showing fabric topology.
5. P00 >>> initialize
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