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” (page 74)
• Defining the paths
• Setting the host mode for the disk array ports
• “Setting the system option modes” (page 76)
• Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
2. Installing and configuring the host
• Loading the operating system and software
• Installing and configuring the FCAs
• Verifying the FCA configuration
• Clustering and fabric zoning
• Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems
3. Connecting the disk array
• Adding the new device paths to the system
• Verifying host recognition of disk array devices
4. Configuring disk array devices
• Labeling and partitioning the devices
• Creating the file systems
• Creating the mount directories
5. Configuring for use with Veritas Volume Manager 4.x and later
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
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.
Defining the paths
Use Command View Advanced Edition or Remote Web Console to define paths between hosts
and volumes (LUNs) in the disk array.
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