HP StorageWorks XP1024 Quick guide

HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system configuration guide
Novell Netware
XP12000
XP10000
XP1024
XP128
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk arrays to a
Novell system and configuring the disk array for operation with the Novell Netware operating system.
Part number: A5951–96053
Fifth edition: November, 2005

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Contents
About this guide . .................... 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
I/Opathfailover .......................... 11
SNMP configuration........................... 11
Installationprocedures ............................ 12
Install and configurethediskarray....................... 12
Settingthehostmodeforthediskarrayports ................ 13
SettingtheSystemOptionMode...................... 14
ConfiguringtheFibreChannelports .................... 14
FibreAddress............................ 15
Fabric and connection parameter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install and configurethehost ......................... 16
LoadingtheOSandsoftware ....................... 16
Installing and configuringtheHBAs..................... 16
NetWareClientsettings ......................... 17
NetWareConsoleOnesettings....................... 17
FabriczoningandLUNsecurity ...................... 17
Multipleoperatingsystemsinasharedswitchfabric ............. 18
ConnectthediskarraytotheNetWareserver .................. 19
Definingthepaths............................ 19
Verifyingnewdevicerecognition...................... 20
Configurediskdevices............................ 21
Creatingthediskpartitions ........................ 21
Assigningthenewdevicestovolumes.................... 23
Mountingthenewvolumes ........................ 25
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Verifyingclientoperations......................... 26
2 Middleware configuration ............... 27
Hostfailover ................................ 27
Multipathfailover ............................ 27
HelpfulMultipathcommands ..................... 28
MMSetfailoverpriority<pathid>=<number></insert> ......... 28
MMSetfailoverstate<pathid>=<Up:Down></setpath> ........ 29
MMSetfailoverpath<pathid> .................... 29
MMRestorefailoverpathdevice_id .................. 29
MMResetfailoverregistry....................... 29
ConfiguringNetWare6.xServersforClusterServices............. 29
InstallClusterServices ........................ 30
Createlogicalvolumes........................ 31
3Troubleshooting.................... 33
Errorconditions............................... 33
CallingtheHPsupportcenter ......................... 35
Contactinformation ........................... 35
Beforeyoucall ........................... 35
APathworksheet .................... 37
BDiskarraysupportedemulations............. 39
Supportedemulations ............................ 39
Emulation specifications ........................... 40
Glossary........................ 43
Index ......................... 47
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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a Netware
system
•Configuring the disk array for use with the Novell NetWare operating system
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of:
•thehostserver
•Novell Netware 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
In North America, call technical support at 1-800-633-3600, available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call technical support at the location nearest you. Telephone
numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site:
http://www.hp.com/support. From this web site, select your country.
Collect the following information 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 questions
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
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under Product Category.
Other HP web sites
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ttp://www.hp.com/go/storage
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•http://www.docs.hp.com
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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. Novell NetWare server
•Operating system support. Novell NetWare server operating system version 5.x,
or 6.x (FC) with current OS patches.
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) OtheravailableXPsoftware(somemaynotbesupportedbyyour
array:
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
HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP
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HP StorageWorks Cache LUN XP
HP StorageWorks Auto Path XP
HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension XP
HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor XP
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
•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.
Device emulation types
The XP family of disk arrays supports these device emulation types:
•OPEN-x 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-x
disk devices. For example, an OPEN-x LUSE volume created from ten OPEN-x
volumesisdesignatedasOPEN-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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I/O path failover
NetWare multipath failover is supported. Refer to Chapter 2 for configuration details.
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.
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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
•NetWare Client settings
•NetWare ConsoleOne settings
•Fabric zoning and LUN security
•Multiple operating systems in a shared switch fabric
3. Connect the disk array to the NetWare server
•Defining the paths
•Verifying new device recognition
4. Configure disk devices
•Creating the disk partitions
•Assigning the new devices to volumes
•Mounting the new volumes
•Verifying client operations
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.
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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.
The host mode setting for Novell Netware is OA.Thehostmodesmustbesetforcertain
middleware environments (for example, Novell High Availability Server, NHAS, System
Fault Tolerance, SFT III).
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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, based on the 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. 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.
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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.
Fabric and connection parameter settings
When configuring the disk array, use LUN Manager in Remote Web Console XP,
Command View XP, or Command View XP Advanced Edition to specify whether the hosts
and the disk array are connected by a fabric switch. Also, you must specify FC-AL or
point-to-point in the “Mode” field of the Change Port Mode pane. The default is FC-AL.
If you are using a fabric switch, consult the switch’s documentation to determine whether
FC-AL or point-to-point should be used. Some fabric switches require that you specify
point-to-point to get the system running.
For detailed topology information, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference
Guide on the www.hp.com
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Install andconfigure 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.
Installing and configuring the HBAs
Install and configure 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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NetWare Client settings
NetWare 6.x
NetWare Client software is required for the client system. After installing the software on
the NetWare server, follow these steps:
1. Open the Novell Client Configuration dialog and click the Advanced Settings tab.
2. Change the following parameters:
Give up on Requests to Sas: 180 Net Status Busy Timeout: 90
NetWare ConsoleOne settings
NetWare 6.x
Novell NetWare v6.x requires a tool called ConsoleOne to work in a storage
environment. ConsoleOne is a free Java utility used to manage network resources.
Configure ConsoleOne as follows:
1. Ensure NetWare Client software is already installed.
2. Install ConsoleOne on the NetWare 6.x server.
3. From the NetWare Client, run ConsoleOne:
z:public/mgmt/consoleOne/1.2/bin/ConsoleOne
4. Right click the Server icon, and select “Disk Management Devices.”
5. Scroll left to the Media tab.
6. Click Partitions,New,andselectadevice.
7. Click Create,clickNSS pools,clickNew, and name the pool. The pool name and
volume name can be the same.
8. Click Create,clickNSS Logical Volume, select New,namethevolume,thenselect
the pool.
9. Select Allow volume quota to grow to pool size.
10. Leave the default settings on the next page and click Finish.
Fabric zoning and LUN security
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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Within the Storage Area Network (SAN), the clusters must be homogeneous (all the same
operating system). Heterogeneous (mixed operating systems) clusters are not allowed.
How you configure LUN security and fabric zoning depends on the SAN configuration.
Multiple operating systems in a shared switch fabric
You can connect multiple clusters with multiple operating systems to the same switch and
fabric using appropriate zoning and LUN security. Note:
•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 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.
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Environment OS Mix Fabric Zoning LUN Security
homogeneous (a
single OS type
present in the SAN)
Not required
Standalone SAN
(non-clustered)
heterogeneous (more
than one OS type
present in the SAN)
Required
Must be used
when multiple hosts
connect through a
shared port
homogeneous (a
single OS type
present in the SAN)
Not required
Clustered SAN
heterogeneous (more
than one OS type
present in the SAN)
Required
Must be used when
multiple cluster
nodes connect
through a shared
port
homogeneous(a
single OS type
present intheSAN)
Not required
Multi-Cluster SAN
heterogeneous (more
than one OS type
present in the SAN)
Required
Must be used when
multiple cluster
nodes connect
through a shared
port
Connect the disk array to the NetWare server
The HP service representative connects the disk array to the host by:
1. Verifying operational status of the disk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths.
2. Connecting the Fibre Channel cables between the disk array and the fabric switch
or host.
3. Verifying the ready status of the disk array and peripherals.
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.
This process is also called “LUN mapping.” In Remote Web Console and Command
View, LUN mapping includes:
•Configuring ports
•Enabling LUN security on the ports
•Creating host groups
•Assigning host bus adapter WWNs to host groups
•Mapping volumes to host groups (by assigning LUNs)
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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.NotetheLUNS
and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs for later use in verifying host and
device configuration.
Verifying new device recognition
To verify that the NetWare system recognizes the new disk array devices:
1. In the NetWare directory, enter SERVER to get to the server console.
2. At the server console, enter LIST DEVICES to display all devices. Use the Pause
keyasneeded. Thedevicenumber(forexample,0x000B)anddevicetypeare
displayed for each device:
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