HP StorageWorks XP1024 Quick guide

HP StorageWorks
Disk Array XP operating system
configuration guide: Windows
2000/2003
XP12000
XP10000
XP1024
XP128
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting and configuring the XP family
of disk arrays to work with a Windows 2000/2003 system running the Windows 2000/2003
operating system.
Part number: A5951-96193
Fourth edition: November, 2005

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Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: Windows 2000/2003

Contents
Preface ......................... 5
Aboutthisguide................................ 5
Intendedaudience............................... 5
Diskarrays.................................. 5
Relateddocumentation............................. 5
Documentconventionsandsymbols ....................... 6
HPtechnicalsupport.............................. 7
Subscriptionservice .............................. 7
OtherHPwebsites .............................. 7
1Installation....................... 9
Featuresandrequirements ........................... 9
FibreChannelinterface.......................... 10
Deviceemulationtypes.......................... 10
Failover ................................ 10
SNMP configuration........................... 11
RAIDManagercommanddevices ..................... 11
Installationprocedures ............................ 12
Install and configurethediskarray....................... 13
Settingthehostmodeforthediskarrayports ................ 13
SettingtheSystemOptionMode...................... 15
ConfiguringtheFibreChannelports .................... 16
Fibreaddress............................ 16
Fabric and connection parameter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install and configurethehost ......................... 18
LoadingtheOSandsoftware ....................... 18
Installing and configuringtheHBAs..................... 18
Cross-referencingHBAs........................ 19
FabriczoningandLUNsecurity ...................... 20
Connectthediskarray............................ 22
Definingthepaths............................ 22
Verifyingthehostrecognizesarraydevices ............... 23
Configurediskdevices............................ 24
Writingsignatures............................ 24
Creatingandformattingdiskpartitions ................... 25
Verifying filesystemoperations ...................... 25
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2Troubleshooting.................... 27
Errorconditions............................... 27
CallingtheHPsupportcenter ......................... 29
ContactInformation ........................... 29
Beforeyoucall ............................. 29
APathworksheet .................... 31
BDiskarraysupportedemulations............. 33
Supportedemulations ............................ 33
Emulation specifications ........................... 34
Glossary........................ 37
Index ......................... 41
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Preface
About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a host system
•Configuring the disk array for use with the Windows 2000/2003 operating
system
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of:
•The host hardware
•Windows 2000/2003 operating system
•XP disk arrays
Disk arrays
Unless otherwise noted, the term “disk array” refers to these disk arrays:
•HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128
•HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024
•HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array
•HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array
Related documentation
The following documents provide related information:
•HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide
•HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide
•HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide
•HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide
You can find these documents on the storage web site:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/xparrays.html
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HP technical support
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•Product model names and numbers
•Applicable error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
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1 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.
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:
XP128: From8to128drivesforupto36TB,48FCports
XP1024: From8to1024drivesforupto149TB,64FCports
XP10000: Up to 240drivesforupto69.2TB,48FCports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
•Server support. Windows 2000/2003 PC server with the latest HP supported
patches
•Operating system support. Windows 2000/2003
Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements:
•Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the
adapter documentation for installation details.
•(Recommended) HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP, Command View
XP Advanced Edition or Command View XP with LUN management feature for
configuring disk array ports and paths
•(Recommended) HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP
•(Optional) Other available XP software (some may not apply to your system):
HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP
HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP
HP StorageWorksContinuousAccessExtensionXP
HP StorageWorks Auto LUN XP
HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP
HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP
HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP
HP StorageWorks Cache LUN XP
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HP StorageWorks Auto Path XP
HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP
HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor XP software
Fibre Channel interface
The XP family of disk arrays supports these Fibre Channel elements:
•Connection speed of 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps
•Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
•Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
•Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach
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 supports these device emulation types:
•OPEN-3/8/9/E/L/V devices: OPEN-x logical units represent disk devices.
Except for OPEN-V, these devices are based on fixed sizes. OPEN-V is a
user-defined size. Supported emulations include OPEN-3, OPEN-8, OPEN-9,
OPEN-E, OPEN-L, and OPEN-V devices.
•LUSE devices (OPEN-
x * n ): Logical Unit Size Expansion (LUSE) devices combine
2 to 36 OPEN-x devices to create expanded LDEVs larger than standard
OPEN-3/8/9/E/L/V disk devices. For example, an OPEN-x LUSE volume
created from ten OPEN-x volumes is designated as OPEN-x*10.
•CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS): Volume Size Configuration (VSC) defines custom
volumes (CVS) that are smaller than normal fixed-sized logical disk devices
(volumes). (OPEN-V is a CVS-based custom disk size that you determine. OPEN-L
does not support CVS.)
•LUSE (expanded) CVS devices (OPEN-x*n CVS): LUSE CVS combines CVS devices
to create an expanded device. This is done by first creating CVS custom-sized
devices and then using LUSE to combine from 2 to 36 CVS devices. For example,
if three OPEN-9 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.
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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 service processor
(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. Refer to
the applicable user’s guide for procedures.
RAID Manager command devices
RAID Manager manages Business Copy (BC) or Continuous Access (CA) operations
from a host server. To use RAID Manager with BC or CA, you use Remote Web Console,
Command View, or Command View XP Advanced Edition to designate at least one LDEV
as a command device. Refer to the applicable user’s guide for information about how to
designate a command device.
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Installation procedures
Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array:
1. Install and configure the disk array
•Setting the host mode for the disk array ports
•Setting the System Option Mode
•Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
2. Install and configure the host
•Loading the OS and software
•Installing and configuring the HBAs
•Fabric zoning and LUN security
3. Connect the disk array
•Defining the paths
4. Configure disk devices
•Writing signatures
•Creating and formatting disk partitions
•Verifying file system operations
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Install and configure the disk array
The HP service representative performs these tasks:
•Assembling hardware and installing software
•Loading the microcode updates
•Installing and formatting devices
After these tasks are finished, use Remote Web Console, Command View, Command
View XP Advanced Edition, or LUN Configuration and Security Manager to complete
the remaining tasks listed below. If you do not have these programs, your HP service
representative can perform these tasks for you.
Setting the host mode for the disk array ports
After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each disk array port to
match the host OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in Remote Web Console XP
(shown), Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition. If these are not
available, the HP service representative can set the host mode using the SVP.
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The available host mode settings for Windows 2000/2003 are as follows:
Host Mode Description
2C (available on some array models) HP recommended. (For use with LUSE
volumes when online LUN expansion is
required or may be required in the future.)
0C HPrecommended.(UseiffutureonlineLUN
expansion is not required or planned.)
08 For Agilent D8602B HBA only, with or
without MSCS (clustering).
00 For Fibre Channel HBAs without MSCS
(clustering) Not recommended by HP.
Volume name as seen on hostVolume on 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
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For the XP1024/XP128 arrays, the host mode can also be set at the port information
window in Command View XP AE.
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.
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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. Select the settings for each port based on
your storage area network topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of
hosts to the array through the same switch.
Fibre address
In fabric environments, the port addresses are assigned automatically. In arbitrated
loop environments, set the port addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop
physical address (AL-PA) or loop ID for each port. For specificvalues,refertotheHP
StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP User Guide applicable
to your array.
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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 Design Reference Guide on the www.hp.com website.
Fabric Parameter Connection Parameter Provides
OFF FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop)
ON FC-AL NL-port (public loop) for loop
connection to a switch
ON POINT-TO-POINT N-port (fabric port) for connection to
aswitch
OFF POINT-TO-POINT Not supported
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Install and configure the host
This section explains how to install and configure the host and host bus adapters (HBAs)
that connect the host to the disk array.
Loading the OS and software
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to load the operating system and software onto
the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA
manufacturer.
If you purchased multipath software, install it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installingandconfiguring the HBAs
Install andconfigure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer’s instructions.
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. Download the file, and follow the installation instructions in the
“readme” or documentation file supplied with each download.
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Cross-referencing HBAs
Thefollowingtableidentifies both the HP part number and the HBA manufacturer’s
number for common HBAs.
HP Part OEM Partner OEM Adapter Family (*1)
KGPSA-CB Emulex LP8000 1
FCA2355 Emulex LP9002DC 1
FCA2101 Emulex LP952 1
FCA2408 / A7298A Emulex LP982 2
FCA2404 / AB232A Emulex LP9802 2
FCA2404DC Emulex LP9802DC 2
A7388A / AB467A Emulex LP1050 3
A7387A / AB466A Emulex LP1050DC 3
A7560A Emulex LP1050EX 3
None Emulex LP10000 3
FCA2142/A8002A Emulex LPe11002 6
FCA2242/A8003A Emulex LPe1150 6
FCA2214 QLogic QLA2340 4
FCA2214DC QLogic QLA2342 4
BL20p G2 (FC
Mezzanine Card) BL20p
G3 (FC Adapter Card)
QLogic Chipset None 4
BL25p, BL45p (HPALCF
105) QLogic Chipset None 4
BL30p, BL35p (FC
Balcony Card) QLogic Chipset None 4
394757–B2 (E-FC
Adapter Card): BL20p
G3
Emulex Chipset None 5
394588–B2 (E-FC
Adapter Card): BL25p,
BL30p, BL35p, BL45p
Emulex Chipset None 5
Note *1: Family number shows which HBAs can use similar driver/BIOS/firmware.
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Fabric zoning and LUN security
By using appropriate zoning and LUN security, you can connect various servers with
various operating systems to the same switch and fabric:
•Storage port zones may overlap if more than one operating system needs to
share an array port.
•Heterogeneous operating systems may share an XP array port if you use Secure
Manager and set the appropriate host group and mode. All others must connect
to a dedicated XP array port.
•Use Secure Manager for LUN isolation when multiple hosts connect through a
shared array port. Secure Manager provides LUN security by allowing you to
restrict which LUNs each host can access.
•QLogic and Emulex HBAs must be in separate zones (a QLogic zone and an
Emulex zone) whether the HBAs are in the same or separate servers.
•If booting over the SAN, within a server, the booting HBAs must be from the
same vendor. Additional data storage HBAs can be from a different vendor.
•If you plan to use clustering, install and configure the clustering software on the
servers. Clustering is the organization of multiple servers into groups. 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.
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