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HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Configuration Manual

Hp storageworks xp disk array configuration guide: windows (a5951-96199, january 2010)
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This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system,
and for configuring the disk array for use with the Windows 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: A5951-96199
Tenth edition: January 2010

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows HP XP24000 Disk Array HP XP20000 Disk Array HP XP12000 Disk Array HP XP10000 Disk Array HP 200 Storage Virtualization System Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system, and for configuring the disk array for use with the Windows operating system.
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2003, 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 Windows for the XP disk array ......7 Features and requirements ......................7 Fibre Channel interface ....................... 7 Device emulation types ........................ 8 Failover ............................. 8 SNMP configuration ........................8 XP RAID Manager command devices .................... 9 Installation roadmap ........................
  • Page 4 C HP Cluster Gateway deployments ............29 HBA configuration ........................29 MPIO software ......................... 29 Array configuration ........................29 LUN presentation ....................... 29 Membership partitions ......................29 Snapshots ......................... 30 Dynamic volume and file system creation ..................30 Glossary .................... 31 Index ....................

  • Page 5: Xp Disk Array Configuration Guide For Windows

    Figures SNMP configuration ....................9 Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 13 Multi-cluster environment ..................14 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Windows...
  • Page 6 Tables Host mode settings ....................10 Volume names for host mode setting ................10 Host group modes (options) ..................11 Fabric topology settings ................... 13 Fabric zoning and LUN security ................14 Error conditions ...................... 19 Worksheet ......................23 Supported emulations ....................25 Emulation specifications ...................

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

    1 Installing and configuring Windows 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: Device Emulation Types

    Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach Fibre Channel switches Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term “SCSI disk” because disk array devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks.

  • Page 9: Xp Raid Manager Command Devices

    the SVP but they can also be set remotely using XP Remote Web Console or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. Refer to the applicable user's guide for procedures. Figure 1 SNMP configuration XP RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks XP RAID Manager manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software operations from a host server.

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

    Assembling hardware and installing software Loading the microcode updates Installing and formatting devices After these tasks are finished, you will use XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, or XP Array 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.

  • Page 11: Host Group Modes (Options)

    CAUTION: The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports) to Windows hosts. Do not select a mode other than 2C or 0C. Changing a host mode after the host has been connected is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted. When a new host group is added, additional host group modes (options) may be configured.

  • Page 12: 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. 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.

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring The Host

    Figure 2 Point-to-point fabric topology example Table 4 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter Connection parameter Provides FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop) Direct Fabric Attach F-port (fabric port) FC-AL Not supported Direct Fabric Attach Not supported Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) that connect the host to the disk array.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Disk Array

    Heterogeneous operating systems may share an XP array port if you use Secure Manager and set the appropriate host group and mode. All others must connect to a dedicated XP array port. Use Secure Manager for LUN isolation when multiple hosts connect through a shared array port. Secure Manager provides LUN security by allowing you to restrict which LUNs each host can access.

  • Page 15: Defining The Paths

    Defining the paths Use XP Remote Web Console (shown) or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software to define paths (LUNs) between hosts and volumes in the disk array. This process is also called “LUN mapping.” In XP Remote Web Console and XP Command View, LUN mapping includes: Configuring ports Enabling LUN security on the ports...

  • Page 16: Verifying The Host Recognizes Array Devices

    Verifying the host recognizes array devices Log into the host as an administrator. Right-click My Computer , and then click Manage. Click Device Manager. Click SCSI and then RAID Controllers. Click the Fibre Channel adapter, and verify all devices are displayed. Click each device, click Properties, and then click Settings.

  • Page 17: Creating And Formatting Disk Partitions

    Creating and formatting disk partitions Dynamic Disk is supported with no restrictions for a disk array connected to a Windows 2000/2003 system. Refer to Microsoft's online help for details. CAUTION: Do not partition or create a file system on a device that will be used as a raw device (for example, some database applications use raw devices.) In the Disk Management main window, select the unallocated area for the SCSI disk you want to partition.
  • Page 18 Installing and configuring Windows for the XP disk array...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21: Support And Other Resources

    3 Support and other resources Related documentation The following documents provide related information: HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP20000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks XP24000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System: Owner's Guide You can find these documents on the HP Manuals website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals...

  • Page 22: Subscription Service

    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: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources.

  • Page 23: A Path Worksheet

    A Path worksheet Worksheet Table 7 Worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = SCSI Bus Device Type Path 1 Alternate Paths control unit) Number TID: TID: TID: 0:00 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:01 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:02 LUN: LUN: LUN:...
  • Page 24 Path worksheet...

  • Page 25: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about 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 26: General Notes

    Emulation Category Product name Blocks Sector # of Heads Sectors Capacity (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (512 bytes) size cylinders (Note 4) (bytes) track OPEN-8 SCSI disk OPEN-8 14351040 9966 7007 OPEN-9 SCSI disk OPEN-9 14423040 10016 7042 OPEN-E SCSI disk OPEN-E 28452960...
  • Page 27 Note 2: The devices are defined to the host as SCSI disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The command device (used for XP Raid Manager) is distinguished by -CM on the product name (for example, OPEN-3-CM, OPEN-3-CVS-CM). Note 4: The device capacity can sometimes be changed by the BIOS or host adapter board.
  • Page 28 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) x 16/15 x n Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 x 16/15 x 4 =...

  • Page 29: C Hp Cluster Gateway Deployments

    C HP Cluster Gateway deployments The HP Cluster Gateway and HP Scalable NAS software both use the HP PolyServe software as their underlying clustering technology and both have very similar requirements for the XP disk array. They have both been tested with the XP disk arrays and this appendix details configuration requirements specific to XP deployments using HP PolyServe Software on Windows.

  • Page 30: Snapshots

    HP Scalable NAS can use either one or three membership partitions, but to ensure that a membership partition is always available, we strongly recommend that you use three membership partitions. HP recommends that you create three LUNs for the membership partitions. Each LUN should be a minimum of 1 GB in size.

  • Page 31: 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 32 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. A LUN results from mapping a SCSI logical unit number, port ID, and LDEV ID to a RAID group. The size of the LUN is determined by the emulation mode of the LDEV and the number of LDEVs associated with the LUN.
  • Page 33 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 arrays. XP Command View runs on a Windows-based management workstation. XP Command HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, installs on View Advanced...
  • Page 34 Glossary...

  • Page 35: Index

    Index documentation HP website, AL-PA, providing feedback, arbitrated-loop physical address, emulation(s) command device(s) device emulation types, one LDEV as a, supported, XP RAID Manager, error conditions, configuration device emulation types, disk array, fabric environment Fibre Channel ports, parameter settings, host, failover, host mode, setting, features and requirements,...
  • Page 36 installation technical support, connecting disk array, overview, topology, fabric, interface, Fibre Channel, troubleshooting, error conditions, LDEV(s) one designated as a command device, volume(s) logical volumes, cannot be created, logical, cannot be created, LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP, physical, cannot be created, LUN Manager, LUN(s) websites...

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