HP XP7 Configuration Manual page 28

The available host mode settings are as follows:
Table 5 Host mode settings (Windows)
Host mode
2C (available on some array
models)
0C
Table 6 Volume names for host mode setting (Windows)
Volume on XP7 array (examples)
OPEN-E
OPEN-9
OPEN-9*2
OPEN-9*3-CVS
CAUTION:
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. The
storage administrator must verify if an additional host group mode is required for the host group.
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Description
HP recommended. For use with LUSE volumes when online LUN
expansion is required or might be required in the future.
HP recommended. Use if future online LUN expansion is not
required or planned.
host mode = 0C
The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports)
Volume name as seen on host
host mode = 2C
OPEN-E
OPEN-9
OPEN-9*2
OPEN-9*3-CVS
OPEN-E
OPEN-9
OPEN-9
OPEN-9-CVS