HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide (A5951-96014, August 2004)

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About this guide
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the
XP family of disk arrays to an HP-UX system, and configuring the new
disk array for operation with HP-UX.
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators who have knowledge of
the following topics:
• Data processing concepts
• Direct access storage device subsystems and their basic functions
• Disk arrays and RAID technology
• Operating system commands and utilities
Disk arrays
Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to these disk arrays:
HP Surestore Disk Array XP512
HP Surestore Disk Array XP48
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024
HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array
Related documentation
HP provides the following related documentation:
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner’s Guide
For information about operating system commands and third-party
products, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.