HP StorageWorks XP48 - Disk Array User manual

HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system configuration
guide
XP48
XP128
XP512
XP1024
XP12000
fourth edition (November 2004)
part number: A5951-96132
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting and configuring the XP
family of disk arrays to work with an AlphaServer running the OpenVMS operating system.
OpenVMS

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: OpenVMS
fourth edition (November 2004)
part number: A5951-96132

Contents 3
About this guide 5
Intended audience 5
Disk arrays 5
Related documentation 5
Conventions 6
HP technical support 7
HP storage website 7
HP authorized reseller 8
Revision history 9
Warranty statement 10
1Installation13
Features and requirements 14
Fibre Channel interface 15
Device emulation types 15
RAID Manager command devices 16
Failover 16
SNMP configuration 17
Installation procedures 18
Install and configure the disk array 19
Setting the System Option Modes 20
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports 21
Setting the Host Mode for the disk array ports 23
Install and configure the host 24
Loading the OS and software 24
Installing and configuring the HBAs 24
Clustering and fabric zoning 25
Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems 26
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Configure FC switches 27
Defining the paths 27
Connect the disk array 29
Verifying disk array device recognition 29
Configure disk array devices 30
Initializing and label the devices 30
Mounting the devices 30
Verifying file system operation 30
2Troubleshooting33
Error conditions 34
Calling the HP support center 36
A Disk array device emulations 37
Supported emulations 38
Device type specifications 39
Glossary 43
Index 47

About this guide 5
About this guide
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting and
configuring the XP family of disk arrays to work with an AlphaServer host
running the OpenVMS operating system.
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators who have knowledge of
the following topics:
• Data processing concepts
• Direct access storage device subsystems and their basic functions
• Disk arrays and RAID technology
• Operating system commands and utilities
Disk arrays
Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to these disk arrays:
HP Surestore Disk Array XP512
HP Surestore Disk Array XP48
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024
HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array
Related documentation
HP provides the following related documentation:
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks Command View XP for XP Disk Arrays: User Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide
• Guidelines for OpenVMS Cluster Configurations (Chapter 7)

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For information about operating system commands and third-party
products, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.
Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Figure 1 Blue text represents a cross-reference. For the online
version of this guide, the reference is linked to the
target.
www.hp.com Underlined, blue text represents a website on the
Internet. For the online version of this guide, the
reference is linked to the target.
literal Bold text represents literal values that you type exactly
as shown, as well as key and field names, menu items,
buttons, file names, application names, and dialog box
titles.
variable Italic type indicates that you must supply a value. Italic
type is also used for manual titles.
input/output Monospace font denotes user input and system
responses, such as output and messages.
Example Denotes an example of input or output. The display
shown in this guide may not match your configuration
exactly.
[ ] Indicates an optional parameter.
{ } Indicates that you must specify at least one of the listed
options.
| Separates alternatives in a list of options.

About this guide 7
HP technical support
In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call technical support at the nearest location.
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP
website under support:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraysystems.html
Be sure to have the following information available before calling:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial numbers
• Product model names and numbers
• Applicable error messages
• Operating system type and revision level
• Detailed, specific questions
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
HP storage website
For the most current information about HP StorageWorks XP products,
visit the support website. Select the appropriate product or solution from
this website:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraysystems.html
For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity,
consult your HP account representative.

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HP authorized reseller
For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller, you can obtain
information by telephone:
United States 1-800-345-1518
Canada 1-800-263-5868
Or contact:
www.hp.com

About this guide 9
Revision history
September 2000 First release
March 2001 Added appendixes D, E, and glossary
February 2003 Updates
November 2003 Updates
July 2004 Updates for version 7.3
November 2004 Updated for XP12000

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