HP StorageWorks XP48 - Disk Array User manual

HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system
configuration guide
XP48
XP128
XP512
XP1024
first edition (October 2004)
part number: A5951-96200
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk
arrays to an IBM NUMA-Q system and configuring the disk array for operation with the
DYNIX/ptx operating system.
DYNIX/ptx

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX/ptx
first edition (October, 2004)
part number: A5951-96200

Contents 1
About this guide 3
Intended audience 3
Disk arrays 3
Related documentation 3
Conventions 4
HP technical support 4
HP storage website 5
HP authorized reseller 5
Revision history 6
Warranty statement 7
1 Installation 9
Features and requirements 10
Fibre Channel interface 11
Device emulation types 11
Failover 12
SNMP configuration 12
RAID Manager command devices 12
Installation procedures 13
Install and configure the disk array 14
Setting the System Option Modes 14
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports 15
Setting the Host Mode for the disk array ports 17
Install and configure the host 18
Loading the OS and software 18
Installing and configuring the HBAs 18
Clustering and Fabric zoning 19
Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems 20
Contents

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Connect the disk array 21
Defining the paths 22
Verifying disk array device recognition 23
Configure disk array devices 24
2Troubleshooting25
Error conditions 26
Calling the HP support center 28
A Worksheet 29
Path worksheet 30
B Disk array device emulations 31
Supported emulations 32
Device type specifications 33
Glossary 37
Index 41

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About this guide
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the
XP family of disk arrays to an IBM NUMA-Q system and configuring the
disk array for use with the DYNIX/ptx 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
Related documentation
HP provides the following related documentation:
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide
For information about operating system commands and third-party
products, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

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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.
HP technical support
In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.

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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.
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

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Revision history
October 2004 First edition

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