Installing And Configuring Nonstop For The Xp Disk Array; Features And Requirements - HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Configuration Manual

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.
The HP NonStop operating system runs on HP S-series and Integrity NonStop servers to provide
continuous availability for applications, databases, and devices. The NonStop OS and servers support
high transaction volumes and complex mixed workloads. An open application development environment
supports common standards, including Java, CORBA, SQL, OBDC, JDBC, HTTP, TCP/IP, and
application programming interfaces.

Features and requirements

The disk array has the following features:
Storage capacity: The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
Model
XP24000
XP20000
XP12000
XP10000
SVS 200
Server support: Check with your HP representative for the servers and Fibre Channel adapters
supported by your XP disk arrays.
Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP
StorageWorks Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK):
http://spock.corp.hp.com
Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met:
Superuser access: Make sure you have superuser (root) access.
Fibre Channel Adapter (FCAs): Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter docu-
mentation for installation details.
HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced
Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management feature for
configuring disk array ports and paths.
HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager.
Maximum drives Maximum Capacity
1152 2.27TB
240 472TB
1152 454TB
240 94.5TB
External 124TB
Maximum FC ports
224 4GB or 24 8GB
48 4GB or 24 8GB
224 4GB
48 4GB
48
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