HP StorageWorks External Storage XP user guide (December 2005)

42 External Storage XP for the XP10000/XP12000
When you select a setting in the Preset list and right-click, the following commands appear:
• Detail
Displays the Preset Detail window with detailed information about actions selected in the Preset list.
When an error code appears in the Preset list, a corresponding error message appears in the Preset
Detail window.
Figure 23 Preset Detail window (changing port attribute)
• Delete
Cancels actions selected in the Preset list.
Configuring external LUs
To use external storage devices connected to the local disk array, configure the connection to the external
LU. This involves setting port attributes on the local and/or external arrays, mapping external LUs, and
setting alternate paths. This section describes these operations, including:
• ”Overview of steps required to define external LUs” on page 43
• ”Configuring external disk array LUs, host mode, and ports” on page 44
• ”Setting port attributes on the local disk arrays” on page 44
• ”Mapping external LUs” on page 45
• ”Setting alternate paths on each external LU” on page 57
• ”Checking External Storage XP volume status (LDEV Information)” on page 64
• ”Disconnecting external disk arrays or external LUs” on page 67
• ”Checking connection status and resuming external LU operations (Check Paths & Restore Vol.)” on
page 69
• ”Deleting external LU mappings (Delete LU)” on page 70