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HP XP128 Configuration Manual

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk
arrays to a Windows 2000/2003 system and configuring the new disk array for operation
with Windows 2000/2003.
Windows 2000/2003
operating system
configuration guide
XP10000
XP12000
third edition (July 2005)
part number: A5951-96192
XP128
XP1024

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  • Page 1 Windows 2000/2003 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide XP128 XP1024 XP10000 XP12000 third edition (July 2005) part number: A5951-96192 This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to a Windows 2000/2003 system and configuring the new disk array for operation...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003 third edition (July 2005) part number: A5951-96192...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this guide 5 Intended audience 5 Prerequisites 5 Disk arrays 5 Related documentation 6 HP storage website 6 HP sales and authorized resellers 6 HP technical support 7 Document conventions 8 Revision history 9 Warranty statement 10 Installation Features and requirements 14...
  • Page 4 Verifying file system operations Troubleshooting Error conditions 36 Calling the HP support center 38 Worksheet Path worksheet 40 Disk array device emulations Supported emulations 42 Device type specifications Glossary Index HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    • Operating system commands and utilities Disk arrays Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to these disk arrays: HP StorageWorks Disk ArrayXP 128 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array...

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity, contact your HP support representative. HP sales and authorized resellers To reach HP sales or find a local authorized reseller of HP products, call 1-800-282-6672 or visit the HP How To Buy web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/howtobuy.html You can also find HP sales and resellers at http://www.hp.com.

  • Page 7: Hp Technical Support

    7 days a week. Outside North America, call technical support at the location nearest you. The HP web site lists telephone numbers for worldwide technical support at: http://www.hp.com/support. From this web site, select your country. Collect the following information before calling: •...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    Square brackets indicate an optional parameter. Braces indicate that you must specify at least one of the listed options. A vertical bar separates alternatives in a list of options. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 9: Revision History

    Revision history July 2004 First release. August 2004 Updated to combine Windows 2000 with Windows 2003 verions and to include support for XP12000. July 2005 Updated to include XP10000, Command View XP Advanced Edition, and Remote Web Console XP. About this guide...

  • Page 10: Warranty Statement

    Warranty statement HP warrants that for a period of ninety calendar days from the date of purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the invoice, the media on which the Software is furnished (if any) will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE WILL HP OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR...
  • Page 12 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 13: Installation

    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.

  • Page 14: Features And Requirements

    • Storage capacity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below: XP128: From 8 to 128 drives for up to 18 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...

  • Page 15: Fibre Channel Interface

    • (Optional) Other available XP software (some may not apply to your system): HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP HP StorageWorks Continuous Access Extension XP HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP...

  • Page 16: Device Emulation Types

    CVS volumes are combined to create an expanded device, this device is designated as OPEN-9*3-CVS. Failover The XP family of disk arrays supports many standard software products that provide host, application, or I/O path failover and management. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 17: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remotely managing the disk array. The SNMP agent on the 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 Remote Web Console XP, Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition.

  • Page 18: Installation Procedures

    3. Connect the disk array (page 28) • Defining the paths 4. Configure disk devices (page 31) • Writing signatures • Creating and formatting disk partitions • Verifying file system operations HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 19: Install And Configure The Disk Array

    After these tasks are finished, you will use Command View or LUN Configuration Manager to complete the remaining tasks listed below. If you do not have Command View or LUN Configuration Manager, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you.
  • Page 20 Volume name as seen on host XP Array (examples) host mode = 00, 08, 0C host mode = 2C OPEN-E OPEN-E OPEN-E OPEN-9 OPEN-9 OPEN-9 OPEN-9*2 OPEN-9*2 OPEN-9 OPEN-9*3-CVS OPEN-9*3-CVS OPEN-9-CVS HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...
  • Page 21 For the XP1024/XP128 arrays, the host mode can also be set at the port information window in Command View XP AE. Installation...

  • Page 22: Setting The System Option Mode

    Setting the System Option Mode The HP service representative sets the System Option Mode(s) based on the operating system and software configuration of the host. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using Remote Web Console (shown), Command View, or Command View XP AE.
  • Page 23 Fabric and connection parameter settings Set each array port to FABRIC ON or OFF with connections of POINT-TO-POINT or FC-AL as shown in the following table and figures. For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN hp.com Design Reference Guide on the website.

  • Page 24: Install And Configure The Host

    HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These downloads contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a download, log onto the HP website at www.hp.com and search for the model name or number of your HBA.
  • Page 25 Cross referencing HBAs The following cross reference table identifies both the HP part number and the HBA manufacturer’s number for common HBAs. HP Part OEM Partner OEM Adapter Family (*1) FCA2355 Emulex LP9002DC FCA2101 Emulex LP952 FCA2408 / A7298A Emulex...

  • Page 26: Fabric Zoning And Lun Security

    Within a cluster, each server is a node. Multiple clusters compose a multi-cluster environment. The following example shows a multi-cluster environment with three clusters, each containing two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...
  • Page 27 Environment OS Mix Fabric Zoning LUN Security Standalone SAN homogeneous (a single OS Not required Must be used when multiple (non-clustered) type present in the SAN) hosts connect through a shared port heterogeneous (more than one Required OS type present in the SAN) Clustered SAN homogeneous (a single OS Not required...

  • Page 28: Connect The Disk Array

    Connect the disk array The HP representative connects the cables between the array and the host or between the array and the SAN. Defining the paths Use Remote Web Console (shown), Command View, or Command View XP AE to define paths (LUNs) between hosts and volumes in the disk array.
  • Page 29 In Command View XP AE, LUN mapping includes: • Configuring ports • Creating storage groups • Mapping volumes and WWN/host access permissions to the storage groups For details see LUN Configuration and Security Manager User’s Guide or Command View XP Advanced Edition Device Manager Web Client User’s Guide.
  • Page 30 6. Click the host bus adapter to open it, and verify all devices are displayed. 7. Click each device, click Properties, and then click Settings. 8. Record the device information on the worksheet in Appendix A. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 31: Configure Disk Devices

    Configure disk devices Disk arrays are configured using the same procedure for configuring any new disk on the host. This includes the following procedures: • Writing signatures (page 31) • Creating and formatting disk partitions (page 32) • Verifying file system operations (page 33) Writing signatures 1.

  • Page 32: Creating And Formatting Disk Partitions

    4. Repeat this procedure for each new disk device. 5. Exit Disk Management, clicking Yes to save your changes. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 33: Verifying File System Operations

    Verifying file system operations 1. Open My Computer and check that the new disks are present. 2. Right-click on each disk to view Properties and verify the properties are correct (label, type, capacity, and file system). 3. Copy a file from an existing drive to each new drive to verify the new drives are working, and then delete the copies.
  • Page 34 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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. See “Calling the HP support center” page Troubleshooting...

  • Page 36: Error Conditions

    If the host restarts while the disk array is processing queued commands, the host may not reboot successfully. Physical volumes cannot be Verify that the disk array logical devices are correctly formatted. created. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...
  • Page 37 Reboot the host. self reboot because the disk array was busy or it logged a panic message. The disk array responds “Not Contact HP. Ready” or the disk array has displayed “Not Ready” and timed out. The host detects a parity Check the HBA and make sure it was installed properly.

  • Page 38: Calling The Hp Support Center

    Calling the HP support center If you are unable to resolve an error condition, contact the HP support center for assistance. Contact Information In North America, call technical support at 1-800-633-3600, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Page 39: A Worksheet

    Worksheet Worksheet...

  • Page 40: Path Worksheet

    LUN: 0:10 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:11 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:12 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:13 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 41: B Disk Array Device Emulations

    Disk array device emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and device type specifications. Some parameters may not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Disk array device emulations...

  • Page 42: Supported Emulations

    Supported emulations XP Type Emulation OPEN-x LUSE LUSE & CVS OPEN-3 OPEN-8 XP128 OPEN-9 XP1024 OPEN-E XP10000 OPEN-K XP12000 OPEN-L OPEN-M OPEN-V HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 43: Device Type Specifications

    Device type specifications Device Type Category Blocks Sector # of Heads Sectors Capacity MB* (512 bytes ) Size Cylinders (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (bytes) Track OPEN-3 SCSI disk 4806720 3338 2347 OPEN-8 SCSI disk 14351040 9966 7007 OPEN-9 SCSI disk 14423040 10016...
  • Page 44 # of cylinders = ↑49 × 16/15↑ = ↑52.26↑ (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders OPEN-3/8/9/E: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = ↑ (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 1024/720 ↑ × n HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...
  • Page 45 Example: For a CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 37 MB and n = 4 # of cylinders = ↑37 × 1024/720↑ × 4 = ↑52.62↑× 4 = 53 × 4 = 212 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = ↑...
  • Page 46 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    HDDs, depending on whether they are RAID5 3D+1P or RAID5 7D+1P, respectively. All RAID6 array groups are made up of 8 HDDs (6D+2P). HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP. BC lets you maintain up to nine local copies of logical volumes on the disk array.
  • Page 48 Each port can be configured for a particular host type. These modes are represented as two-digit hexadecimal numbers. For example, host mode 08 represents an HP-UX host. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...
  • Page 49 LUN to be associated with 1 to 36 LDEVs. Essentially, LUSE makes it possible for applications to access a single large pool of storage. The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed.
  • Page 50 Service information message. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Service processor, which is the PC built into the disk controller. The SVP provides a direct interface into the disk array. SVP use is reserved for HP support representatives only. Terabyte. Target ID.

  • Page 51: Index

    Index disk array(s) arbitrated-loop physical address 22 Not Ready error message 37 authorized resellers 6 self reboots 37 supported 5 disk partitions Command View 14 create 32 Command View XP Advanced Edition 14 format 32 documentation configuration related 6 Fibre Channel ports 22 host mode, setting 19 port 22 emulations 42...
  • Page 52 HP storage 6 parity error 37 path(s) defining 28 XP family physical volumes, cannot be created 36 optional software 15 port(s) Fibre Channel 22 host mode, setting 19 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: Windows 2000/2003...

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