HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: Windows NT (A5951-96023, December 2005)
Setting the Sys
tem Option Mode
The HP service representative sets the System Option M ode (s) based on the operating
system and software config uration of the host.
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using Remote Web Console (shown),
Command View, or Command View XP AE. Select the settings for each por t based on
your storage area network topolo gy. Use switch zoning if you conne ct different types of
hosts to the array through the same switch.
Fibre address
In fabric environments, the port addresses are assigned automatically. In arbitrated loop
environments, set the p ort addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop physical
address (AL-PA) or loop ID for each port on the loop. For specificvalues,refertothe
HP StorageWorks LUN Confi g uration and Security Manager XP User Guide applicable
to your array.
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