HSG80 ACS Solution Software V8.6 for IBM AIM Installation and Configuration Guide

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HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for IBM AIX
Contents
Figures
Tables
About this Guide
- Text Conventions
- Symbols in Text
- Symbols on Equipment
- Rack Stability
- Installation and Setup of the CD-ROM
- Configuration Flowchart
- Getting Help
- Compaq Technical Support
- Compaq Website
- Compaq Authorized Reseller
Chapter 1
Planning a Subsystem
- Defining the Subsystems
  - Controller Designations A and B
  - Controller Designations “This Controller” and “Other Controller”
- Failover Mode
  - Transparent Failover Mode
- Selecting a Cache Mode
- Enabling Mirrored Caching
- The Command Console LUN
- Connections
  - Naming Connections
  - Numbers of Connections
- Assigning Unit Numbers
  - Matching Units to Host Connections in Transparent Failover Mode
  - Assigning Unit Numbers Depending on SCSI_VERSION
    - Assigning Host Connection Offsets and Unit Numbers in SCSI-3 Mode
    - Assigning Host Connection Offsets and Unit Numbers in SCSI-2 Mode
- Selective Storage Presentation
  - Restricting Host Access in Transparent Failover Mode
- Worldwide Names (NodeIDs and Port IDs)
  - Restoring Worldwide Names (Node IDs)
  - Unit Worldwide Names (LUN IDs)
Chapter 2
Planning Storage
- Where to Start
- Configuration Rules
- Device PTL Addressing Convention
- Determining Storage Requirements
- Choosing a Container Type
- Creating a Storageset Profile
- Storageset Planning Considerations
- Storageset Expansion Considerations
- Partition Planning Considerations
  - Defining a Partition
  - Guidelines for Partitioning Storagesets and Disk Drives
- Changing Characteristics through Switches
  - Enabling Switches
  - Changing Switches
- Storageset and Partition Switches
- Initialization Switches
- Unit Switches
- Storage Maps
  - Creating a Storage Map
  - Using the LOCATE Command to Find Devices
Chapter 3
Preparing the Host System
- Enterprise Storage RAID Array Storage System Installation
- Making a Physical Connection
  - Preparing to Install the Host Bus Adapter
  - Installing the Host Bus Adapter
- Storage Works Platform Kit Installation
  - Fresh Install
  - Upgrade Install
    - Examining and Upgrading Your Driver
    - Upgrading the Storageworks Software and Agent
Chapter 4
Installing and Configuring the HS-Series Agent
- Why Use StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC)?
- Installation and Configuration Overview
- About the Network Connection for the Agent
- Before Installing the Agent
- Installing and Configuring the Agent
  - Installing the Agent for the First Time
  - Upgrading the Agent
- Running the Agent
- Reconfiguring the Agent
- Uninstall Agent, Storageworks Software, and Cambex Driver.
  - Agent Only Uninstall
  - Everything Uninstall
- High Availability Cluster Multi-Processor (HACMP)
Chapter 5
Configuration Procedures
- Establishing a Local Connection
- Setting Up a Single Controller
- Setting Up a Controller Pair
- Configuring Devices
- Configuring a Stripeset
- Configuring a Mirrorset
- Configuring a RAIDset
- Configuring a Striped Mirrorset
- Configuring a Single-Disk Unit (JBOD)
- Configuring a Partition
- Assigning Unit Numbers and Unit Qualifiers
- Configuration Options
Chapter 6
Verifying Storage Configuration from the Host
Chapter 7
Configuration Example Using CLI
- CLI Configuration Example
Chapter 8
Backing Up the Subsystem, Cloning Data for Backup, and Moving Storagesets
- Backing Up the Subsystem Configuration
- Cloning Data for Backup
- Moving Storagesets
Appendix A
Subsystem Profile Templates
- Storageset Profile
- Storage Map Template 1 for the BA370 Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 2 for the second BA370 Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 3 for the third BA370 Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 4 for the Model 4214R Disk Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 5 for the Model 4254 Disk Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 6 for the Model 4310R Disk Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 7 for the Model 4350R Disk Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 8 for the Model 4314R Disk Enclosure
- Storage Map Template 9 for the Model 4354R Disk Enclosure
Appendix B
Installing, Configuring, and Removing the Client
- Why Install the Client?
- Before You Install the Client
- Installing the Client
- Troubleshooting the Client Installation
  - Invalid Network Port Assignments During Installation
  - “There is no disk in the drive” Message
- Adding the Storage Subsystem and its Host to the Navigation Tree
- Removing the Command Console Client
- Where to Find Additional Information
  - About the User Guide
  - About the Online Help
Appendix C
Exploitation of the CLONE and SNAPSHOT Functions of the HSG80 in an AIX Environment
Glossary
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Example Storage Map - Model 4350R Disk Enclosure

Figure 2–20 shows an example of three Model 4350R disk enclosures (dual-bus).

■ Unit D100 is a 6-member RAID 3/5 storageset named R1. R1 consists of Disk10000,

Disk20000, Disk30000, Disk 40000, Disk50000, and Disk60000.

■ Unit D101is a 6-member RAID 3/5 storageset named R2. R2 consists of Disk10100,

Disk20100, Disk30100, Disk40100, Disk50100, and Disk60100.

■ Unit D102 is a 2-member striped mirrorset named S1. S1 consists of M1 and M2:

❏ M1 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk10200 and Disk20200.

❏ M2 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk30200 and Disk40200.

■ Unit D103 is a 2-member mirrorset named M3. M3 consists of Disk50200 and

Disk60200.

■ Unit D1 is 4-member stripeset named S2. S2 consists of Disk10300, Disk20300,

Disk30300, and Disk40300.

■ Unit D2 is a 2-member mirrorset named M4. M4 consists of Disk50300 and

Disk60300.

■ Unit D3 is a 2-member striped mirrorset named S3. S3 consists of M5 and M6:

❏ M5 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk10400 and Disk20400.

❏ M6 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk30400 and Disk40400.

■ Unit D4 is a single (JBOD) disk named Disk50400.

■ Disk60400 is a spareset member.