HP StorageWorks Clustered File System 3.6.0 Windows Storage Server Edition Setup Guide (403102-005, January 2008)

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7. Configure the Storage Array
Perform the initial configuration of the storage array as described in the
product documentation. If you will be using the XIOtech
MAGNITUDE
storage array, click this title, “
PolyServe Data Management Software -
Configuring the XIOtech MAGNITUDE Array” or search for the document on
the
www.hp.com web site.
8. Install the iSCSI Initiator (iSCSI Configurations
Only)
Install the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator on each server according to the
product documentation.
9. Install HP or Third-Party MPIO Software (Optional)
If you will be using third-party MPIO software, install it according to the
product documentation. HP highly recommends the use of MPIO DSM
software for optimal performance and availability. Contact your HP
storage architect for additional information for support of non-HP MPIO
software. For information about HP’s MPIO software for HP arrays, check
the following link:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/softwaredrivers/
multipathoptions/windows.html.
10. Set Parameters for MPIO Software
Different MPIO software solutions may require specific configuration
steps. This section documents known setup for HP’s MPIO software in
order for it to work with HP HP Clustered File System.
HP MPIO DSM
No additional setup is required after this software has been installed.
Note that there are different MPIO DSM packages for different HP arrays.
Also note that there are compatibility restrictions on which MPIO DSM
packages can co-exist on the same system. The latest information can be
found at:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/softwaredrivers/
multipathoptions/windows.html.