Snmp Configuration; Xp Raid Manager Command Devices; Installation Roadmap - HP XP20000/XP24000 Configuration Manual

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, XP Command View (XP
arrays only), 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. To use XP RAID Manager
you must designate at least one LDEV as a command device. This can be done with XP Remote Web
Console, XP Command View (XP arrays only), or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software to
. Refer to the applicable user guide for information about how to designate a command device.

Installation roadmap

Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array:
1. Installing and configuring the disk array
• Setting the host mode and host group mode
• Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
• Setting the System Option Modes
2. Installing and configuring the host
• Installing and configuring the FCAs
• Loading the operating system and software
• Clustering and fabric zoning
• Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems
3. Connecting the disk array
• Restarting the Linux server
• Verifying new device recognition
• Defining the paths
4.
Configuring disk array devices
• Partitioning the devices
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