Installation; Features And Requirements - HP XP1024 System Configuration Manual

1 Installation

You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your 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 your HP service representative.

Features and requirements

Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software.
The disk array has the following features:
• Storage capacity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
XP128: From 8 to 128 drives for up to 36 TB, 48 FC ports
XP1024: From 8 to 1024 drives for up to 149 TB, 64 FC ports
XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
• Server support. Server supported by HP to run Linux. Consult your HP
representative for a list of supported servers.
• Operating system support. Red Hat, SuSE, and United Linux are supported.
Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements:
• Fibre Channel Port configuration Configure each Fibre Channel port on the
disk array so it has a unique Fibre Channel loop ID. (All ports are set to 0 by
default at the factory.)
• Linux version Confirm you are using Red Hat, SuSE, or United Linux.
• Superuser access Make sure you have superuser (root) login access to the Linux
system.
• Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the
adapter documentation for installation details
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP, Command View
XP Advanced Edition or Command View XP with LUN management feature for
configuring disk array ports and paths
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP
• (Optional) Other available XP software (some may not be supported by your
system):
HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP
Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: Linux
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