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HP XP20000/XP24000 Configuration Manual

Hp storageworks xp disk array configuration guide: windows (a5951-96204, september 2010)
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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. 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: A5951-96204
Twelfth edition: October 2010

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: 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 family of disk arrays ..7 Features and requirements ......................7 Fibre Channel interface ....................... 7 Device emulation types ........................ 8 Failover ............................. 8 SNMP configuration ........................8 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: Windows

    Figures SNMP configuration ....................9 Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 14 Multi-cluster environment ..................15 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: Windows...
  • Page 6 Tables Host mode settings ....................11 Volume names for host mode setting ................11 Host group modes (options) ..................12 Fabric topology settings ................... 14 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings ..............15 Error conditions ...................... 19 Path worksheet ....................... 23 Supported emulations ....................

  • Page 7: Installing And Configuring Windows For The Xp Family Of Disk Arrays

    1 Installing and configuring Windows for the XP family of disk arrays 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

    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. Device emulation types The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these device emulation types: OPEN-x devices: OPEN-x logical units represent disk devices.

  • Page 9: Raid Manager Command Devices

    SNMP properties are usually set from the SVP but they can also be set remotely using P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console. For specific procedures, see the applicable user guide. Figure 1 SNMP configuration RAID Manager command devices HP StorageWorks P9000 RAID Manager Software manages HP StorageWorks XP Business Copy Software or HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software operations from a host server.

  • Page 10: Defining The Paths

    Assembling hardware and installing software Loading the microcode updates Installing and formatting devices After these tasks are finished, use XP Remote Web Console, P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software, or XP Array Manager to complete the remaining disk array configuration tasks. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you.

  • Page 11: Setting The Host Mode And Host Group Mode For The Disk Array Ports

    IMPORTANT: A LUN assigned a number greater than FF is outside the accepted range of numbers for a Windows server (00 to FE) and will not be recognized by the server or be visible for use. Windows 2000: A LUN 0 must be created to discover more than LUNs 0 to 7. Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports After the disk array is installed, set the host mode for each host group that is configured on a disk array port to match the host OS.

  • Page 12: 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 is connected is disruptive and requires a server reboot. When a new host group is added, additional host group modes (options) can be configured.

  • Page 13: Setting The System Option Modes

    CAUTION: Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and configured is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted. 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.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting The Disk Array

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

  • 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 2000/2003/2008 system. For more information, see Microsoft's online help. 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 family of disk arrays...

  • 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 P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software (Alerts window) Table 6 Error conditions...
  • Page 20 Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds “Not Ready” Contact HP. or the disk array has displayed “Not Ready” and timed out. The host detects a parity error. Check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host.

  • Page 21: Support And Other Resources

    3 Support and other resources Contacting HP 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...

  • Page 22: Conventions For Storage Capacity Values

    http://www.hp.com http://www.hp.com/go/storage http://www.hp.com/support/manuals http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Conventions for storage capacity values HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard disk drives): 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 (10 ) bytes 1 MB (megabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 TB (terabyte) = 1,000...

  • Page 23: A Path Worksheet

    A Path worksheet Worksheet Table 7 Path 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:...
  • 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 might 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 size # of Heads Sectors Capacity (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (512 bytes) (bytes) cylinders per track (Note 4) OPEN-8 SCSI disk OPEN-8 14351040 9966 7007 OPEN-9 SCSI disk OPEN-9 14423040 10016 7042 OPEN-E SCSI disk OPEN-E...
  • 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 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) × 16/15 × n Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 ×...

  • 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 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. command device A volume on the disk array that accepts HP StorageWorks Continuous Access or HP StorageWorks Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the array. Control unit. Custom volume size. CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS) are custom volumes configured using array management software to be smaller than normal fixed-size OPEN system volumes.
  • Page 32 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. For example, a LUN associated with two OPEN-3 LDEVs has a size of 4,693 LUSE Logical Unit Size Expansion.

  • Page 33: Index

    Index document related documentation, AL-PA, documentation arbitrated-loop physical address, HP website, providing feedback, command device(s) one LDEV as a, emulation(s) RAID Manager, device emulation types, configuration supported, device error conditions, emulation types, disk array, Fibre Channel ports, host, fabric environment host mode, setting, parameter settings, port,...
  • Page 34 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(s) creating, websites...

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