HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide for Windows 2000/2003 XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200, v01 (A5951-96195, June 2007)

1 Installing and configuring Windows for
the XP disk array
You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your 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 your HP service representative.
Features and requirements
Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software.
The disk array has the following features:
• Storage capacity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
SVS200 Up to 127 TB of external storage, 48 FC ports
• Server support. Windows 2000/2003 PC server with the latest HP supported patches
• Operating system support. Check with your HP representative for the current OS versions supported
by your XP disk array
Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements:
• Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter
documentation for installation details.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks Command View
XP Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management
feature for configuring disk array ports and paths
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array Manager Software
• (Optional) Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.
Fibre Channel interface
The XP family of disk arrays and the SVS200 support these Fibre Channel elements:
• Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps (4 Gbps not available for the SVS200)
• Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
• Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
• Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach
Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term “SCSI disk” because disk array
devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks.
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