HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in OpenVMS environments (434885-001, October 2006)

Installing new MSA1500 controllers active/active (data device only)

Step Description Check

Install both MSA array controllers using instructions shipped with the controllers.

NOTE: Ensure that both controllers have the same cache size installed.

The message, MSA STARTUP COMPLETE displays on each controller LCD panel when

the controllers boot.

At the MSA CLI, add connections as required for server HBAs, ensuring that the profile

is set to OpenVMS.

Add connections syntax:

add connection <ConnectionName> <wwpn=xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx>

[profile=profile_name] [offset=offset_value]

NOTE: The WWPNs used in specifying the new connections are those of the server

HBAs recorded in step 6, page 6 of ”Preparing for the migration”.

Example command:

CLI> add connection MSA-1 wwpn=12345678-12345678

profile=OpenVMS

Example response:

Connection MSA-1 has been added successfully.

Profile OpenVMS is set for the new connection.

NOTE: LUNs can be created and presented either before or after the firmware

upgrade.

See the MSA1000/1500 Command Line Interface User Guide for detailed information

on adding connections.

Follow the steps in the “For existing OpenVMS installations” section of the

MSA1000/1500 Firmware Updating Guide.