HP XP P9500 Disk Array Configuration Guide (AV400-96496, May 2014)

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You and the HP service representative each play a role in installation. The HP service representative
is responsible for installing the disk array and formatting the disk devices. You are responsible for
configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance from the HP service representative.
Installation roadmap
Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array:
1. Installing and configuring the disk array
• Defining the paths
• Setting the host mode for the disk array ports
• “Setting the UUID” (page 53)
• “Setting the system option modes” (page 54)
• Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
2. Installing and configuring the host
• Loading the operating system and software
• Installing and configuring the FCAs
• Clustering and fabric zoning
• Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems
3. Configuring FC switches
4. Connecting the disk array
• Verifying disk array device recognition
5. Configuring disk array devices
• Initializing and labeling the devices
• Mounting the devices
• Verifying file system operation
Installing and configuring the disk array
The HP service representative performs these tasks:
• Assembling hardware and installing software
• Loading the microcode updates
• Installing and formatting devices
• Configuring array groups and creating LDEVs
After these tasks are finished, use Remote Web Console, Command View Advanced Edition, or
Array Manager to complete the remaining disk array configuration tasks. If you do not have these
programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you.
IMPORTANT: For optimal performance when configuring any P9000 disk array with a Tru64
host, HP does not recommend:
• Sharing of CHA (channel adapter) microprocessors
• Multiple host groups sharing the same CHA port
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