Installing And Configuring Hp-Ux For The Xp Disk Array; Features And Requirements; Fibre Channel Interface - HP StorageWorks XP24000 Configuration Manual
Xp disk array configuration guide for hp-ux
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1 Installing and configuring HP-UX for the
XP disk array
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:
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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
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
SVS200: Up to 127 TB in external storage, 48 FC ports
Server support: HP-UX-supported processor
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Operating system support: Check with your HP representative for the current OS versions supported
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by your XP disk array.
Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met:
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Host Bus Adapters (HBAs): Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter
documentation for installation details.
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(Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks Command View
XP Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management
feature for configuring disk array ports and paths.
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(Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array Manger
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(Optional) Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.
Fibre Channel interface
The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS200 support these Fibre Channel elements:
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Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps (4 Gbps not available for the SVS200)
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Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
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Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
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Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach
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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.
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