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HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Configuration Manual

HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Configuration Manual

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This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system, and for
configuring the disk array for use with the NonStop 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: A5951-96226
Seventh edition: January 2010

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  • Page 1: Xp Disk Array Configuration Guide For Nonstop

    HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop HP XP24000 Disk Array HP XP20000 Disk Array HP XP12000 Disk Array HP XP10000 Disk Array HP XP1024 Disk Array HP XP128 Disk Array This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system, and for configuring the disk array for use with the NonStop operating system.
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2005, 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 NonStop for the XP disk array ......7 Features and requirements ......................7 Fibre Channel interface ....................... 8 Device emulation types ........................ 8 Failover ............................. 8 SNMP configuration ........................9 Installation roadmap ........................9 Installing and configuring the disk array ..................9 Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports ..........
  • Page 4 Index ....................29...
  • Page 5 Figures SNMP configuration ....................9 Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 12 Direct attach without a SAN example ................ 13 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for NonStop...
  • Page 6 Tables System option modes ....................11 Fabric topology settings ................... 13 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings ..............14 Error conditions ...................... 17 Path worksheet ....................... 21 Supported emulations ....................23 Emulation specifications ................... 23...

  • Page 7: Installing And Configuring Nonstop For The Xp Disk Array

    1 Installing and configuring NonStop for the XP disk array 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: Fibre Channel Interface

    Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system. Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays supports these Fibre Channel elements: Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface Multimode optical cables with LC connectors Direct connect (PriNL) or fabric switch connect (N-port or DFA) Fibre Channel switches...

  • Page 9: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remotely managing arrays. The SNMP agent on the service processor (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 XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software.

  • Page 10: Setting The Host Mode And Host Group Mode For The Disk Array Ports

    Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each host group that is configured on a disk array port to match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software.

  • Page 11: Setting System Option Modes

    Setting system option modes The HP service representative sets system option modes based on the operating system and software configuration of the host. In some situations, the system option modes shown in Table 1 on page 11 enable storage system behaviors that are more compatible with the requirements of a NonStop system than the default modes.

  • Page 12: Fibre Address

    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.

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring The Host

    Figure 3 Direct attach without a SAN example Table 2 Fabric topology settings Fabric Parameter Connection Parameter Provides FC-AL Not supported Point-to-Point N-port (SAN fabric port) NL-port (private arbitrated loop; direct connect without a FC-AL SAN) Point-to-Point Not supported Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure the host and Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapters (FCSAs) that connect the host to the disk array.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Disk Array

    Do not connect other operating systems to the same XP ports or even use a port that shares a processor with the same port as NonStop systems. Use SAN switches dedicated to NonStop connections, or solutions that have been qualified by HP.

  • Page 15: Verifying Disk Array Device Recognition

    In XP Command View Advanced Edition, LUN mapping includes: Configuring ports Creating storage groups Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For details, see HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide or XP Command View Advanced Edition Device Manager Web Client User's Guide. Record the LUNS and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs.
  • Page 16 Installing and configuring NonStop for the XP disk array...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    2 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 XP Command View Advanced Edition Software (Alerts window) In XP Command View (Event History or Event Notification windows) (XP arrays only)
  • Page 18 Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds “Not Ready” or the disk array has displayed “Not Contact HP. Ready” and timed out. Check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the The host detects a parity error. host.

  • Page 19: Support And Other Resources

    3 Support and other resources Related documentation The following documents provide related information: HP StorageWorks XP128 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP1024 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 disk Array Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide...

  • Page 20: Hp Technical Support

    HP technical support 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 HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website:...

  • Page 21: A Path Worksheet

    A Path worksheet Worksheet Table 5 Path worksheet CU:LDEV Array Emula- Array Array Port NSK Serv- NSK SAC NSK SAC LUN # volume Path Group tion type Port er name (G-M-S-S) name 50060E80 50060B00 Example: 00 01:00 1-11 OPEN-E /OSDNSK3 110-2-3-1 $XPM001 0437B000...
  • Page 22 Path worksheet...

  • Page 23: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about disk array supported emulations and emulation specifications. Some parameters may 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 24 Note 1: The availability of an emulation depends on the disk array. Note 2: OPEN-V is a variable device type. The maximum configurable LDEV size depends on the RAID level and size of physical disks configured in the array. The minimum size is 46 MB. Note 3: The array capacity displayed by an operating system may be slightly different from the values listed.

  • Page 25: Glossary

    Glossary AL-PA Arbitrated loop physical address. array group A group of 4 or 8 physical hard disk drives (HDDs) installed in an XP disk array and assigned a common RAID level. RAID1 array groups consist of 4 (2D+2D) or 8 HDDs (4D+4D). RAID5 array groups include a parity disk but also consist of 4 (3D+1P) or 8 HDDs (7D+1P).
  • Page 26 LDEV Logical device. An LDEV is created when a RAID group is carved into pieces according to the selected host emulation mode (that is, OPEN-3, OPEN-8, OPEN-E). The number of resulting LDEVs depends on the selected emulation mode. The term LDEV is often used synonymously with the term volume. Logical unit number.
  • Page 27 the other as CU = 01 and LDEV = 00; they are two unique separate virtual storage devices within the XP array. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name. A unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel device. XP Command HP StorageWorks XP Command View, a software product for managing XP View...
  • Page 28 Glossary...
  • Page 29 Index emulation(s) AL-PA, device emulation types, arbitrated-loop physical address, error conditions, clustering, fabric environment configuration parameter settings, device, zoning, emulation types, failover, disk array, FCA(s), FCSAs, FCSA(s) Fibre Channel ports, configuring, host, supported, port, features, disk array, conventions Fibre Channel storage capacity values, connection speed, CVS devices,...
  • Page 30 installation technical support, overview, procedures, topology, fabric, interface, Fibre Channel, troubleshooting, error conditions, logical volumes, cannot be created, LUN(s) volume(s) creating, logical, cannot be created, mapping, physical, cannot be created, security, LUSE devices, websites OPEN-x devices, HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, operating system(s) product manuals, loading,...

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