Setting The System Option Modes; Configuring The Fibre Channel Ports; Fibre Address; Fabric And Connection Parameter Settings - HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Configuration Manual

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 XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP
Command View Advanced Edition Software. Select the settings for each port based on your storage
area network topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of hosts to the array through
the same switch.

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 XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable
to your array.

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 at:
http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign.
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