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Abstract
This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system,
and for configuring the disk array for use with VMware. This document is intended for system administrators,
HP representatives, and authorized service providers who are involved in installing, configuring, and operating
the HP XP storage systems.
Part Number: A5951-96106
Sixth edition: October 2010
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- Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMware HP XP24000 Disk Array HP XP20000 Disk Array HP XP12000 Disk Array HP XP10000 Disk Array Abstract This guide provides requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array or SVS 200 to a host system, and for configuring the disk array for use with VMware.
- Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2007-2010 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP family of disk arrays ... 7 Features and requirements ......................7 Fibre Channel interface ....................... 8 Device emulation types ........................ 8 Failover ............................. 8 SNMP configuration ........................9 RAID Manager command devices ....................9 Installation roadmap ........................ - Page 4 Glossary .................... 27 Index ....................29...
- Page 5 Figures SNMP configuration ....................9 Host mode setting 01 (XP20000/XP24000 only) ............11 Point-to-point fabric topology example ............... 13 Multi-cluster environment ..................14 XP Disk Array Configuration Guide: VMware...
- Page 6 Tables Fabric topology settings ................... 13 Fabric zoning and LUN security settings ..............14 Error conditions ...................... 17 Path worksheet ....................... 21 Supported emulations ....................23 Emulation specifications ................... 23...
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Page 7: Installing And Configuring Vmware For The Xp Family Of Disk Arrays
1 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP family of disk arrays You and the HP service representative each play a role in installation. The 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 the HP service representative. -
Page 8: Fibre Channel Interface
Fibre Channel interface The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support the following Fibre Channel elements: Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps. Short-wave non-OFC (open fibre 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”... -
Page 9: Snmp Configuration
SNMP configuration The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS 200 support standard SNMP for remotely managing arrays. The SNMP agent on the 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 P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console. -
Page 10: Installing And Configuring The Disk Array
Setting up virtual machines (VMs) and guest operating systems Setting the SCSI disk timeout value for Windows VMs Sharing LUNs Selecting the SCSI emulation driver Installing and configuring 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 XP Remote Web Console, P9000 or XP Command View Advanced... -
Page 11: Setting The Host Mode And Host Group Mode For The Disk Array Ports
The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports) to VMware hosts. Do not select a mode other than 0C (XP10000/XP12000) or 01 (XP20000/XP24000) for VMware. Changing a host mode after the host has been connected is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted. -
Page 12: Setting The System Option Modes
Setting the system option modes The HP service representative sets the system option mode(s) based on the operating system and software configuration of the host. Notify your HP representative if you install storage agnostic software (such as backup or cluster software) that may require specific settings. Configuring the Fibre Channel ports Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software or XP Remote Web Console (shown). -
Page 13: Installing And Configuring The Host
Figure 3 Point-to-point fabric topology example Table 1 Fabric topology settings Fabric parameter Connection parameter Provides FC-AL NL-port (private arbitrated loop) Direct Fabric Attach F-port (fabric port) FC-AL Not supported Direct Fabric Attach Not supported Installing and configuring the host This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapters (FCAs) that connect the host to the disk array. -
Page 14: Fabric Zoning And Lun Security For Multiple Operating Systems
Figure 4 Multi-cluster environment Within the Storage Area Network (SAN), the clusters may be homogeneous (all the same operating system) or they may be heterogeneous (mixed operating systems). How you configure LUN security and fabric zoning depends on the operating system mix and the SAN configuration. Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems You can connect multiple clusters with multiple operating systems to the same switch and fabric using appropriate zoning and LUN security as follows:... -
Page 15: Setting Up Virtual Machines (Vms) And Guest Operating Systems
Setting up virtual machines (VMs) and guest operating systems Setting the SCSI disk timeout value for Windows VMs To ensure Windows VM’s (Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003) wait at least 60 seconds for delayed disk operations to complete before generating errors, you must set the SCSI disk timeout value to 60 seconds by editing the registry of the guest operating system as follows: CAUTION: Before making any changes to the registry file, make a back up copy of the existing file. - Page 16 Installing and configuring VMware for the XP family of disk arrays...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
2 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. Error conditions Depending on your system configuration, you may be able to view error messages (R-SIMS) as follows: In XP Remote Web Console (Status tab) In P9000 or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software (Alerts window) Table 3 Error conditions... - Page 18 Error condition Recommended action The disk array responds “Not Ready” Contact HP. or the disk array has displayed “Not Ready” and timed out. The host detects a parity error. Check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host.
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Page 19: Support And Other Resources
3 Support and other resources Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support Before contacting HP, collect the following information: Product model names and numbers Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial numbers Error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed questions Subscription service... -
Page 20: Conventions For Storage Capacity Values
http://www.hp.com/go/storage http://www.hp.com/support/manuals http://www.hp.com/storage/spock Conventions for storage capacity values HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard disk drives): 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 (10 ) bytes 1 MB (megabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,000 bytes 1 TB (terabyte) = 1,000 bytes... -
Page 21: A Path Worksheet
A Path worksheet Worksheet Table 4 Path worksheet LDEV (CU:LDEV) (CU = SCSI Bus Device Type Path 1 Alternate Paths control unit) Number TID: TID: TID: 0:00 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:01 LUN: LUN: LUN: TID: TID: TID: 0:02 LUN: LUN:... - Page 22 Path worksheet...
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Page 23: B Disk Array Supported Emulations
B Disk array supported emulations This appendix provides information about supported emulations and device type specifications. Some parameters might not be relevant to your array. Consult your HP representative for information about supported configurations for your system. Supported emulations HP recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation for better performance and features that may not be supported with the legacy emulations (OPEN-[389LE]). -
Page 24: General Notes
Emulation Category Product name Blocks Sector # of Heads Sectors Capacity (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (512 bytes) size cylinders (Note 4) (bytes) track OPEN-8 SCSI disk OPEN-8 14351040 9966 7007 OPEN-9 SCSI disk OPEN-9 14423040 10016 7042 OPEN-E SCSI disk OPEN-E 28452960... - Page 25 Note 2: The devices are defined to the host as SCSI disk devices, even though the interface is Fibre Channel. Note 3: The command device (used for RAID Manager) is distinguished by -CM on the product name (for example, OPEN-3-CM, OPEN-3-CVS-CM). Note 4: The device capacity can sometimes be changed by the BIOS or host adapter board.
- Page 26 OPEN-V: The number of cylinders for a CVS LUSE volume = # of cylinders = (capacity (MB) specified by user) × 16/15 × n Example For an OPEN-V CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 49 MB and n = 4: # of cylinders = 49 ×...
- Page 27 Glossary AL-PA Arbitrated loop physical address. command device A volume on the disk array that accepts HP StorageWorks Continuous Access or HP StorageWorks Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the array. Control unit. Custom volume size. CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS) are custom volumes configured using array management software to be smaller than normal fixed-size OPEN system volumes.
- Page 28 Logical unit number. A LUN results from mapping a SCSI logical unit number, port ID, and LDEV ID to a RAID group. The size of the LUN is determined by the emulation mode of the LDEV and the number of LDEVs associated with the LUN. For example, a LUN associated with two OPEN-3 LDEVs has a size of 4,693 LUSE Logical Unit Size Expansion.
- Page 29 Index document related documentation, AL-PA, documentation arbitrated-loop physical address, HP website, providing feedback, clustering, command device(s) emulation(s) one LDEV as a, device emulation types, RAID Manager, supported, configuration error conditions, device emulation types, disk array, FCAs, fabric environment Fibre Channel ports, parameter settings, host, zoning,...
- Page 30 Host Mode, setting, SCSI disk, Fibre Channel interface and term technical support, "SCSI disk", security, LUN, server support, SIMS, installation storage capacity, connecting disk array, storage capacity values overview, conventions, interface, Fibre Channel, Subscriber's Choice, HP, system option mode, setting, LDEV(s) one designated as a command device, technical support,...