Technical data

Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems
Yo u can connect multiple clusters of various operating systems to the same switch a nd fabric using
appropriate zoning and LUN security as follows:
• Heterogeneous operating systems may share an XP array port if you use Secure Manager and set
the appropr
iate host group and mo de. All others must connect to a dedicated XP array port.
• Use Secure Manager for LUN isolation when multiple hosts connect through a shared array port.
Secu re Manager provides LUN security by allowing you to restrict which LUNs each host can
access. For detailed procedures, refer to HP StorageWorks Secure Manager X P user guide
available at h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/manuals .
Environm e
nt
OS Mix
Fabric Zo
ning
LUN Securi
ty
homogeneous (a single OS
type present in the SAN)
Not required
(Required with multiple
nodes)
Standalone SAN
(non-clustered)
heterogeneous (more than
one OS type present in the
SAN)
Not recommended
N/A
homogeneous (a single OS
type present in the SAN)
Not required
(Required with multiple
clusters)
Clustered SAN
heterogeneous (more than
one OS type present in the
SAN)
Not recommended
Must be used when multiple
cluster nodes connect through
asharedport
homogeneous (a single OS
type present in the SAN)
Not requiredMulti-Cluster SAN
hete
rogeneous (more than
one
OS type present in the
SAN
)
Not r
ecommended
Must be used when multiple
cluster nodes connect through
asharedport
Connect the disk array
The HP ser vice representative connects the disk array to the host by:
1. Verifying operational status of the d isk array channel adapters, LDEVs, and paths.
2. Connecting the Fibre Channel cables between the d isk array and the fabric switch or host.
3. Verifying the ready status of the disk array and peripherals.
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: Tru64 UNIX
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