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HP XP1024 System Configuration Manual

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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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  • Page 1: Novell Netware

    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.
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2003-2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor’s standard commercial license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this guide ..... Intended audience ....... Disk arrays .
  • Page 4 Verifying client operations ......2 Middleware configuration ....Host failover .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    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:...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Document conventions and symbols Convention Element Blue text Cross-reference links and email addresses • Keys that are pressed Bold • Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes •...

  • Page 7: Hp Technical Support

    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.
  • Page 8 About this guide...

  • Page 9: Installation

    XP128: From 8 to 128 drives for up to 36 TB, 48 FC ports XP1024: From 8 to 1024 drives for up to 149 TB, 64 FC ports XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports •...

  • Page 10: Fibre Channel Interface

    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 •...

  • Page 11: I/O Path Failover

    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.

  • Page 12: Installation Procedures

    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.

  • Page 13: Setting The Host Mode For The Disk Array Ports

    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.

  • Page 14: Setting The System Option Mode

    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.

  • Page 15: Fibre Address

    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 specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP User Guide applicable to your array.

  • Page 16: Install And Configure The Host

    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.

  • Page 17: Netware Client Settings

    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: Open the Novell Client Configuration dialog and click the Advanced Settings tab. Change the following parameters: Give up on Requests to Sas: 180 Net Status Busy Timeout: 90 NetWare ConsoleOne settings NetWare 6.x...

  • Page 18: Multiple Operating Systems In A Shared Switch Fabric

    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.

  • Page 19: Connect The Disk Array To The Netware Server

    Environment OS Mix LUN Security Fabric Zoning Standalone SAN homogeneous (a Not required Must be used (non-clustered) single OS type when multiple hosts present in the SAN) connect through a shared port heterogeneous (more Required than one OS type present in the SAN) Clustered SAN homogeneous (a Not required...

  • Page 20: Verifying New Device Recognition

    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. Note the LUNS and their ports, WWNs, nicknames, and LDEVs for later use in verifying host and device configuration.

  • Page 21: Configure Disk Devices

    Example NetWare prompt> LIST DEVICES 1. 0x000B: [V6E0-A2-D7D:0] HP OPEN-3 rev:0111 2. 0x000C: [V6E0-A2-D7D:1] HP OPEN-3 rev:0111 Record the device number for each new device on the worksheet in Appendix A, Path Worksheet. This information will be useful later during disk partitioning and volume creation.
  • Page 22 On the Disk Partition Options screen, select Create NetWare disk partition, and press ENTER. You are now prompted to create the partition either automatically or manually. Click the desired option, and press ENTER. If you select automatic partitioning, NetWare will create the disk partition and hot fix area using the available disk space (the hot fix area will be approximately two percent of the partition size).

  • Page 23: Assigning The New Devices To Volumes

    • Create New Mirror. This option means you are making the partition capable of being part of a mirror group. You do not actually create the group until you add another mirrored partition to the partition you are creating. • Existing Mirror Group. (If you select this option, also select the ID of the mirrored partition.) This shows a list of existing mirror groups that are compatible in data area size.
  • Page 24 In the Disk Segment Parameters screen, enter the new volume name (or verify the selected volume), and enter the disk segment size. The segment size is the same as the partition size entered during disk partitioning. Press ENTER to save the new volume information and return to the Segment List of Volume Disk screen.

  • Page 25: Mounting The New Volumes

    Mounting the new volumes NetWare 5.x From the Installation Option screen, click Volume options to display the volume list and volume options, and then click Mount/Dismount an existing volume and press ENTER. On the Directory Services Login/Authentication screen, enter the NetWare administrator password, then press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Verifying Client Operations

    Netware 6.5 Enter NSSMU at the server console. In the main menu, select Volumes. Press Insert and enter a name for the new volume, then click Next. Select the desired pool/device, enter the desired Volume Quota, then click Next. Review and change volume attributes as necessary. Select Create.

  • Page 27: Middleware Configuration

    2 Middleware configuration The disk array supports many industry-standard middleware products which provide host failover and logical volume management. Available host failover products for the Novell NetWare server operating system include the Novell High Availability Server (NHAS), SFT III software products, Novell Clustering Services, and Novell Multipath Support. Logical volume management functions are included in the Novell NetWare server operating system (for example, Installation Option NetWare Loadable Module, NWAdmin).

  • Page 28: Helpful Multipath Commands

    Example startup.cfg SET MULTI-PATH SUPPORT=ON LOAD ACPIDRV.PSM ######## End PSM Drivers ######## LOAD SCSIHD.CDM AEN #LOAD CPQSHD.CDM LOAD IDECD.CDM ######## End CDM Drivers ######## LOAD IDEATA.HAM SLOT=10011 LOAD CPQRAID.HAM SLOT=10019 LOAD QL2300.HAM SLOT=2 /LUNS /ALLPATHS /PORTNAMES/CONSOLE LOAD QL2300.HAM SLOT=3 /LUNS /ALLPATHS /PORTNAMES /CONSOLE ######## End HAM Drivers ######## Restart the server.

  • Page 29: Mm Set Failover State =

    assigned a number 2 using the /insert option, then the paths that were 2, 3, and 4 are moved to 3, 4, and 5, and the new path assigned priority 2. MM Set failover state <pathid> = <Up: Down> </setpath> This command sets the state of the path.

  • Page 30: Install Cluster Services

    • One client running Windows 98 with Novell Client v4.83 or later. Install Cluster Services Bring up all servers that will be in the cluster. Log into a client as Administrator. Insert the NetWare 6.x CD in the CD drive of the client. Start Cluster Services installation: Select Start and Run.

  • Page 31: Create Logical Volumes

    Select No next to “... mirror Cluster Partition”, if prompted. Click Next to accept the default shared media settings, if prompted. Select Start Clustering on newly added or upgraded servers after installation. Install the licenses: Insert the appropriate Cluster License diskette into drive A: of the client. Click Next.
  • Page 32 Middleware configuration...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    3 Troubleshooting This section includes resolutions for various error conditions you may encounter. If you are unable to resolve an error condition, ask your HP support representative for assistance. See Calling the HP support center Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMS) as follows: •...
  • Page 34 Error Condition Recommended Action The host does not reboot properly after hard If you power off the host without executing shutdown. the shutdown process, wait three minutes to allow the disk array’s internal timeout process to purge queued commands. If the host restarts while the disk array is processing queued commands, the host may not reboot successfully.

  • Page 35: Calling The Hp Support Center

    Calling the HP support center If you are unable to resolve an error condition, contact the HP support center for assistance. Contact information 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.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 37: A Path Worksheet

    Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = Device SCSI Bus Path 1 Alternate Paths control unit) Type Number 0:00 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: 0:01 TID: TID: TID: LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:02 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:03 LUN:...
  • Page 38 Path worksheet...

  • Page 39: B Disk Array Supported Emulations

    Supported emulations Emulation XP Model Emulation Supported LUSE LUSE & CVS OPEN-3 OPEN-8 XP128 OPEN-9 XP1024 OPEN-E XP10000 OPEN-K XP12000 OPEN-L OPEN-M OPEN-V HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide Novell Netware...

  • Page 40: Emulation Specifications

    Emulation specifications Category Sector Sectors Capacity Emulation Blocks (512 # of Heads (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 1) Size bytes ) Cylinders (bytes) Track OPEN-3 4806720 3338 2347 SCSI disk OPEN-8 14351040 9966 7007 SCSI disk OPEN-9 14423040 10016 7042 SCSI disk OPEN-E 28452960...
  • Page 41 Note 1: The availability of a disk type depends on the disk array. Note 2: The devices are defined to the host as SCSI disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The device capacity can sometimes be changed by the BIOS or host adapter board. This may make actual capacity different from that listed in the table.
  • Page 42 Example For an OPEN-V CVS volume with capacity = 49 MB: # of cylinders = ↑49 × 16/15↑ = ↑52.26↑ (rounded up to next integer) = 53 cylinders OPEN-3/8/9/E: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = ↑ (capacity (MB) specified by user) ×...

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary Arbitrated loop. AL-PA Arbitrated loop physical address. array group A group of 4 or 8 physical hard disk drives (HDDs) installed in an XP disk array and assigned a common RAID level. RAID1 array groups consist of 4 (2D+2D) or 8 HDDs (4D+4D). RAID5 array groups include a parity disk but also consist of 4 (3D+1P) or 8 HDDs (7D+1P).
  • Page 44 DKU (disk cabinet The array cabinets that house the disk array physical disks. unit) emulation modes The logical devices (LDEVs) associated with each RAID group are assigned an emulation mode that makes them operate like OPEN system disk drives. The emulation mode determines the size of an LDEV: OPEN-3: 2.46 GB OPEN-8: 7.38 GB...
  • Page 45 Open Fibre Control. OPEN- A general term describing any one of the supported OPEN emulation modes (for example, OPEN-L). Operating system. Physical address. path “Path” and “LUN” are synonymous. Paths are created by associating a port, a target, and a LUN ID with one or more LDEVs.
  • Page 46 volumes; one is identified as CU = 00 and LDEV = 00, and the other as CU = 01 and LDEV = 00; they are two unique separate virtual storage devices within the XP array. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. World Wide Name.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index configuration, 21 arbitrated-loop physical address, 15 emulation types, 10 audience, 5 logical, not recognized by host, 33 Auto LUN XP, 9 recognition, 20 Auto Path XP, 10 type specifications, 40 verifying, 20 disk array(s) connecting, 19 features, 9 Business Copy XP, 9 installation overview, 12...
  • Page 48 Fibre Channel LUN(s) connection speed, 10 creating, 19 interface, 10 mapping, 19 parameter settings, 15 security, 17, 18 ports, configuring, 14 supported elements, 10 topology example, 15 file system(s) middleware not mounted after rebooting, 34 configuration, 27 disk array support, 27 multi-cluster environment, 17 multi-path...
  • Page 49 RAID Manager XP, 9 volume(s) related documentation, 5 assigning, 23 Remote Web Console, 9, 12, 14, 19 logical, 27 Resource Manager XP, 9 logical, cannot be created, 34 mounting, 25 physical, cannot be created, 34 SCSI disk, 10 Secure Manager XP, 18 security, LUN, 17, 18...

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