Installing And Configuring Linux For The Xp Disk Array; Features And Requirements; Fibre Channel Interface - HP XP20000/XP24000 Configuration Manual

1 Installing and configuring Linux for the
XP disk array
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:
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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
XP20000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
SVS 200: Up to 127 TB in external storage, 48 FC ports
Server support: Server supported by HP to run Linux. Consult your HP representative for a list of
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supported servers.
• Operating system support: Check with your HP representative for the current OS versions supported
by your XP disk array.
Before installing the disk array, ensure the following requirements are met:
• Fibre Channel Port configuration: Configure each Fibre Channel port on the disk array so it has
a unique Fibre Channel loop ID. (All ports are set to 0 by default at the factory.)
Linux version: Confirm you are using Red Hat, SuSE, or United Linux.
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• Superuser access: Make sure you have superuser (root) login access to the Linux system.
• Fibre Channel Adapter (FCAs): Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter
documentation for installation details
(Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command
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View Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management
feature for configuring disk array ports and paths
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager
• (Optional) Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.

Fibre Channel interface

The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support these Fibre Channel elements:
• Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps
• Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
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