Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.5 PowerPatch 2 (Software Release C.75.02) (30216-90352)

Chapter 3

Technical Articles

HP SureStore Virtual Array 7110 and 7410 on the HP e3000

by Jim Hawkins, MPE/iX Lab

The HP StorageWorks Virtual Array is a low-cost, high capacity, high performance, 2 Gb Fibre Channel

virtual disk array that delivers industry leading uptime. You can mix and match drives of different size, and

add capacity instantly. HP's hot swap technology and redundant components reduce planned downtime. The

virtual array architecture simplifies management and administration of the array. File or LUN creation

occurs quickly, without worrying about the underlying physical technology.

• The HP StorageWorks Virtual Array 7110 (va7110) supports over 6.5 TB with up to 45 disks. The va7110

has one host port per array controller to enable configurations with no single point of failure. These ports

support either 1 Gb or 2 Gb Fibre Channel devices to protect your investment in connectivity

infrastructure.

• The HP StorageWorks Virtual Array 7410 (va7410) supports over 15 TB with up to 105 disks. The va7410

has four host ports to enable simplified and more extensive server and storage area network (SAN)

connectivity. These ports support either 1 Gb or 2 Gb Fibre Channel devices. With four back-end disk

ports and faster array controllers, the va7410 is capable of up to 34,000 cached I/Os per second and up to

330 MBps sequential throughput.

Device installation and support is to be provided by HP trained personnel. For detailed information on the

support and configuration of the Virtual Array products consult the hp external web site in the storage

section: http://www.hp.com/storage (currently VA7110 is under “Entry-level” and VA7410 “Mid-range”). Both

the VA7110 and VA7410 have “technical documentation” tabs as the primary source for information.

For HP Support engineers additional information can be found on the NSS Spock site (HP Internal only):

http://hpso.rose.hp.com/spock/index.shtml

NOTE The Command View SDM software is required to Support the VA disk arrays. CV-SDM does

NOT run on MPE/iX. In addition to your MPE system you are required to connect an

appropriate host system (“windows” type or HP-UX) with CV-SDM installed for configuration,

support and management of your VA

HP SureStore Command View SDM .http://www.hp.com/storage “Storage software”

Configuration Basics

• va7100 va7410 Configuration Requirements

— Firmware version A100 or higher

— Port behavior set to HPUX or MPE

— Port Topology should be set to Private Loop

— Rebuild Priority should be set to Low

— Logical Unit Number (LUN) (0) must be configured for Command View SDM to work properly

— LDEV 1 as a boot device is supported

• HP e3000 System information:

— S9xx (NIO based machines):