HP StorageWorks XP128 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 StorageWorks auto path for AIX product version: 04-01 fifth edition (may 2003) part number: B7949-96003 This guide is a supplement to the HDLM product documentation and describes how to install and configure Auto Path for AIX with HP disk arrays.
- Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide product version: 04-01 fifth edition (may 2003)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HP authorized reseller........ - Page 4 Contents HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this guide This guide provides information about configuring the HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX product on supported HP disk arrays. About this guide The Auto Path product requires Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager (HDLM) software. This guide is a supplement to the HDLM documentation. Before installing Auto Path, refer to the readme file for instructions and restrictions. -
Page 6: Related Documentation
Indicates that you must specify at least one of the listed options. Separates alternatives in a list of options. Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Getting Help
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. HP storage website The HP website has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest drivers. Select the appropriate product or solution from this website: thenew.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html... - Page 8 About this guide elsewhere See the HP website for locations and telephone numbers: www.hp.com HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 9: Warranty Statement
About this guide Warranty statement HP warrants that for a period of ninety calendar days from the date of purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the invoice, the media on which the Software is furnished (if any) will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. - Page 10 PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS IS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AND SHALL NOT GOVERN OR APPLY TO THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 11: Installation
Installation This chapter describes how to install HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX (Auto Path) on HP disk arrays. Use these instructions instead of the procedures provided in the HDLM documentation. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... -
Page 12: Installing Auto Path In Aix Environments
See the HDLM documentation for other user information. information Disk array firmware and software dependencies See the readme file on the Auto Path for AIX CD for firmware revision and software version requirements. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Installation Procedure
There is no need to mount the CD. 5. Execute the install command. # installp –aXgd /dev/cd0 all Or in place of /dev/cd0, specify the special file of the installation medium. Follow the display prompts to complete the install. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... - Page 14 To specify the volumes to not be managed, enter the logical names of these volumes (hdisks) in the unconf file: /usr/DynamicLinkManager/drv/dlmfdrv.unconf Example If physical volumes hdisk4 and hdisk6 are not to be recognized by the DLM driver, dlmfdrv.unconf will contain the following: hdisk4 hdisk6 HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
- Page 15 If a volume group did not exist before you started installing Auto Path, continue with step 12. Create a volume group. To specify a physical volume group, specify the lowest numbered DLM device in the same LU. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
- Page 16 17. Verify the volume group. # dlmlsvg 18. Activate the DLM subsystem. # dlmcfgmgr A system reboot also activates the DLM subsystem. 19. Verify that the DLM subsystem is active. # lssrc –a | grep DLMManager HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 17: Upgrading To Version 04-01
Or in place of /dev/cd0, specify the special file of the installation medium. Follow the display prompts to complete the install. 8. Verify that the package was installed. # lslpp -L AutoPath.rte HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... - Page 18 The dlmfdrv device files are regenerated as configured in the dlmfdrv.conf or dlmfdrv.unconf file. 11. Activate all of the DLM volume groups. Example # dlmvaryonvg dlmvg01 12. Make the mount point available. Example # mount /tmp/dlmvg01_fs HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Configuration And Operation
Configuration and operation This chapter provides supplementary information about Auto Path operation on HP disk arrays. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Setting The Automatic Failback Feature Using The Dlnkmgr Command
It does not go offline even if an error occurs. The path containing an error is now indicated as Online(E). The Online(E) path returns online if input and output can be successfully executed. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... - Page 21 When –s is specified, the operation is continued in an assumption that y is specified. Executing the dlnkmgr view –path command can show the status of the LUN paths. # dlnkmgr view –path HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
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Page 22: Required Commands For Operating Dlm Volume Groups
Auto Path name (for example, dlmfdrv1). The error messages and Help output for the commands from the utility for operating DLM volume groups are those defined for AIX commands. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide... - Page 23 542 36 00..00..00..00..36 dlmfdrv3 active 542 36 00..00..00..00..36 hdisk4 active 542 36 00..00..00..00..36 See the HDLM documentation for commands to correct the condition, as well as the complete set of DLM commands. HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...
- Page 24 Configuration and operation HP StorageWorks Auto Path for AIX: Installation Guide...