HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Mainframe Host Attachment and Operations Guide XP24000, XP20000 (A5951 - 96151, September 2007)

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User DocumentLicensed
Software?
Host
OS?
XP
Remote
Web
Console?
Feature Name
HP StorageWorks Cache LUN XP user
guide
YesYesYesCache LUN XP
Hitachi Cache Manager User's GuideNoYesYesCache Manager
HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 for
Compatible Parallel Access Volumes
Software User's Guide
YesYesYesCompatible PAV
HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000
Volume Security User's Guide
YesNoYesVolume Security
HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000
Volume Retention Manager User's Guide
YesYesYesVolume Retention
Manager
Storage utilities:
HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000
Performance Monitor User's Guide
YesNoYesPerformance Monitor
Mainframe Configuration
The first step in configuring the storage system is to define the storage system to the mainframe (z/OS,
S/390) host(s). The three basic areas requiring definition are:
• Subsystem ID (SSIDs)
• Hardware definitions, including I/O Configuration Program (IOCP) or Hardware Configuration
Definition (HCD)
• Operating system definitions (HCD or OS commands)
NOTE:
The default primary missing interrupt handler (MIH) time interval that the storage system reports to the host
operating system is 30 seconds. HP recommends that this default MIH time be changed to 45 seconds for
those devices that are shared across multiple members of a Sysplex and are not part of an XP Continuous
Access environment. When devices are part of an TrueCopy for Mainframe or Universal Replicator for
Mainframe environment, the recommended MIH value is 60 seconds. When devices are the target volumes
of a Data Migration effort, the recommended MIH value is 120 seconds.
NOTE:
For details on FICON connectivity, FICON/Open intermix configurations, and supported FCAs, switches,
and directors (for example, McDATA or CNT) for the storage system, contact your HP representative.
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