HP StorageWorks XP External Storage user guide: HP XP12000 Disk Array, HP XP10000 Disk Array, HP 200 Storage Virtualization System (T1706-96017, June 2010)

HDD typeApplication
SATAFC
Not RecommendedOK
File operation
from host
(both Read and
Write)
OKOK
File operation
from host
(mainly Read)
RecommendedOKBackup
RecommendedOKArchive
Table 4 When external LU's emulation type is for mainframes
HDD typeApplication
SATAFC
Not RecommendedNot Recommended
Database
Online
Transaction
Processing
(OLTP)
Not RecommendedNot Recommended
System volumes
(Journal, Check
points)
Not SupportedNot Supported
Operation from
TPF
Not RecommendedOK
File operation
from host
(both Read and
Write)
OKOK
File operation
from host
(mainly Read)
RecommendedOKBackup
RecommendedOKArchive
• The external array's performance and status affect the mapped external LU's Read and Write
performance. If there is a heavy load on the external array, the Read and Write operation's pro-
cessing speed slows. In this case, I/Os from the mainframe host might have an MIH error.
• If the host connected to the local array issues too many I/Os for the external array to process,
commands from the host might time out.
XP External Storage Software User Guide 45