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Host Bus Adapter Modes 59 C Supported Host Modes 61 D Failover and SNMP Remote Disk Array Management 63 Failover Configuration 64 SNMP Configuration 65 Glossary 67 Index 77 4 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
Host Bus Adapter Modes 59 C Supported Host Modes 61 D Failover and SNMP Remote Disk Array Management 63 Failover Configuration 64 SNMP Configuration 65 Glossary 67 Index 77 4 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
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... representative performs the physical installation of the disk array and formats the disk devices. The HP account representative can assist in determining the supported configurations for operation with the SGI IRIX operating system. Installation of the HP Surestore Disk Array XP is performed by users with assistance as needed from the HP service representative. The user configures the system...
... representative performs the physical installation of the disk array and formats the disk devices. The HP account representative can assist in determining the supported configurations for operation with the SGI IRIX operating system. Installation of the HP Surestore Disk Array XP is performed by users with assistance as needed from the HP service representative. The user configures the system...
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Revision History 5 May 1999 First release. 1 November 2000 Added Fibre Channel support. July 2001 Updated. 6 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
Revision History 5 May 1999 First release. 1 November 2000 Added Fibre Channel support. July 2001 Updated. 6 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
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...If the LUN Configuration Manager software is not installed, the HP service representative can install the remote console PC and HP Surestore LUN Configuration Manager XP. Please contact your topology accordingly. Disk Array FC Port The Fibre Channel topology parameters for further information ... modes for the disk array ports and configure the Fibre Channel ports. Determine the topology parameters supported by the device, and set your HP account team for each disk array Fibre Channel port depend on Fibre Channel configuration services. 10 hp surestore disk array xp operating system ...
...If the LUN Configuration Manager software is not installed, the HP service representative can install the remote console PC and HP Surestore LUN Configuration Manager XP. Please contact your topology accordingly. Disk Array FC Port The Fibre Channel topology parameters for further information ... modes for the disk array ports and configure the Fibre Channel ports. Determine the topology parameters supported by the device, and set your HP account team for each disk array Fibre Channel port depend on Fibre Channel configuration services. 10 hp surestore disk array xp operating system ...
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... • SGI IRIX operating system, version 6.2, 6.4, or 6.5.7 Contact Silicon Graphics to ensure the most HP customers. • (XP256 only) SCSI 12 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Ultra-wide differential or Adapters fast-wide differential (FWD) adapters are... must not exceed 500 meters (1,640 feet). Installation Requirements To install the disk array on an SGI IRIX system, ensure that the environment conforms to these requirements: • HP Surestore Disk Array XP with SC connectors, and gigabit link modules (GLMs). Differential SCSI Do...
... • SGI IRIX operating system, version 6.2, 6.4, or 6.5.7 Contact Silicon Graphics to ensure the most HP customers. • (XP256 only) SCSI 12 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Ultra-wide differential or Adapters fast-wide differential (FWD) adapters are... must not exceed 500 meters (1,640 feet). Installation Requirements To install the disk array on an SGI IRIX system, ensure that the environment conforms to these requirements: • HP Surestore Disk Array XP with SC connectors, and gigabit link modules (GLMs). Differential SCSI Do...
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... mount directories (page 32). 11. Installation Procedures Installation and configuration of the disk array are composed of the following activities: 1. (XP256 only) Identify the available SCSI paths (page 15). 2. Register, mount, and verify the file systems (page 33). 14 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Verify new device recognition (page 21...
... mount directories (page 32). 11. Installation Procedures Installation and configuration of the disk array are composed of the following activities: 1. (XP256 only) Identify the available SCSI paths (page 15). 2. Register, mount, and verify the file systems (page 33). 14 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Verify new device recognition (page 21...
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... updates for certain middleware environments; Figure 1. Configuring the Disk Array Fibre Channel Ports You must be set the host mode for the Disk Array Ports The disk array ports have special modes that must configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports to define the Fibre Channel parameters and... Manager to set for SCSI/Fibre Channel support. 3. Use the LUN Configuration Manager software to configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports. 16 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Install the SCSI or Fibre Channel adapters and cabling. 4. Install...
... updates for certain middleware environments; Figure 1. Configuring the Disk Array Fibre Channel Ports You must be set the host mode for the Disk Array Ports The disk array ports have special modes that must configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports to define the Fibre Channel parameters and... Manager to set for SCSI/Fibre Channel support. 3. Use the LUN Configuration Manager software to configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports. 16 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Install the SCSI or Fibre Channel adapters and cabling. 4. Install...
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... values ranging from 01 to a SCSI target ID (TID). The AL-PAs should be unique for example, addresses EF and CD both have TID 0). 18 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
... values ranging from 01 to a SCSI target ID (TID). The AL-PAs should be unique for example, addresses EF and CD both have TID 0). 18 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
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... as required. Power off the SGI display. When shutdown is powered on the SGI system. 20 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX The HP service representative installs the SCSI or Fibre Channel cables between the disk array and the SGI system. Power on , the host modes must already be set, and the...
... as required. Power off the SGI display. When shutdown is powered on the SGI system. 20 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX The HP service representative installs the SCSI or Fibre Channel cables between the disk array and the SGI system. Power on , the host modes must already be set, and the...
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...4 Mbytes Integral SCSI controller 2: Version Fibre Channel AIC-1160, revision 2 Integral SCSI controller 0: Version QL1040B (rev. 2), single ended Disk drive: unit 1 on SCSI controller 0 CDROM: unit 6 on SCSI controller 0 Integral SCSI controller 1: Version QL1040B (rev. 2), ... Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 5 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 6 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 7 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 8 on the disk array are listed in this file. 22 hp surestore disk array ...
...4 Mbytes Integral SCSI controller 2: Version Fibre Channel AIC-1160, revision 2 Integral SCSI controller 0: Version QL1040B (rev. 2), single ended Disk drive: unit 1 on SCSI controller 0 CDROM: unit 6 on SCSI controller 0 Integral SCSI controller 1: Version QL1040B (rev. 2), ... Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 5 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 6 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 7 on SCSI controller 8 Fabric Disk: node 50000e10ff809999 port 0 lun 8 on the disk array are listed in this file. 22 hp surestore disk array ...
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...rdsk directory by entering cd /dev/dsk 4. C_RAD=176; \ export B_DKS C_DKS B_RAD C_RAD; \ for each disk device recognized. List the device files by entering ls -l 24 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX List the device files by entering ls -l You may want to ...restrict the display to list only the disk devices on IRIX NL 0214e4; 3;21:00:00:fa:...
...rdsk directory by entering cd /dev/dsk 4. C_RAD=176; \ export B_DKS C_DKS B_RAD C_RAD; \ for each disk device recognized. List the device files by entering ls -l 24 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX List the device files by entering ls -l You may want to ...restrict the display to list only the disk devices on IRIX NL 0214e4; 3;21:00:00:fa:...
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...Be sure you have the drive backed up if it contains any user data. 26 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Use the fx utility to label a disk Enter r for partition menu Enter e for a device, verify the partitions using ... [l]abel/ [a]uto [b]adblock/ [exe]rcise/ [r]epartition/ fx> r ----- The IRIX system controls disk devices using the prtvtoc command. Partition 10 is 4806720 blocks ----- When the disk array is connected through 15). to quit this menu)----- [ro]otdrive [o]ptiondrive [e]xpert [u]srrootdrive [re]size ...
...Be sure you have the drive backed up if it contains any user data. 26 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Use the fx utility to label a disk Enter r for partition menu Enter e for a device, verify the partitions using ... [l]abel/ [a]uto [b]adblock/ [exe]rcise/ [r]epartition/ fx> r ----- The IRIX system controls disk devices using the prtvtoc command. Partition 10 is 4806720 blocks ----- When the disk array is connected through 15). to quit this menu)----- [ro]otdrive [o]ptiondrive [e]xpert [u]srrootdrive [re]size ...
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please choose one (? prtvtoc /dev/dsk/dks8d0115s0 Partition number LUN Target ID SCSI controller number 28 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Use the prtvtoc command to quit this menu)----- [exi]t [b]adblock/ [d]ebug/ [exe]rcise/ [l]abel/ [r]epartition/ [a]uto fx> r 2. to verify the partition configuration. for help, .. ...drive selftest...OK Scsi drive type == HITACHI OPEN-3 5245 -----
please choose one (? prtvtoc /dev/dsk/dks8d0115s0 Partition number LUN Target ID SCSI controller number 28 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Use the prtvtoc command to quit this menu)----- [exi]t [b]adblock/ [d]ebug/ [exe]rcise/ [l]abel/ [r]epartition/ [a]uto fx> r 2. to verify the partition configuration. for help, .. ...drive selftest...OK Scsi drive type == HITACHI OPEN-3 5245 -----
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please choose one (? write out changes? (yes) yes 30 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX for disk dksc(8,0,2). to modify drive parameters on disk dksc(8,0,2)! yes ----- ok? Enter enable Enter desired queue depth Enter yes Exit the fx utility Enter yes fx/label/set/parameters: Auto bad block reallocation (...
please choose one (? write out changes? (yes) yes 30 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX for disk dksc(8,0,2). to modify drive parameters on disk dksc(8,0,2)! yes ----- ok? Enter enable Enter desired queue depth Enter yes Exit the fx utility Enter yes fx/label/set/parameters: Auto bad block reallocation (...
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... : : # 3. Create and Verify the Mount Directories Caution Do not create mount directories for logical unit 0 on the disk array. 32 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each device on the disk array, partition c, enter mkdir HP5700_LU0c 2. Verify the new mount directories by using the ls -d command. Create a mount directory...
... : : # 3. Create and Verify the Mount Directories Caution Do not create mount directories for logical unit 0 on the disk array. 32 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each device on the disk array, partition c, enter mkdir HP5700_LU0c 2. Verify the new mount directories by using the ls -d command. Create a mount directory...
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... to unix.back2. To verify the operation of the drives in kilobytes rather than in this case change the file name to be verified. 34 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Remove the files you copied by entering 15:08 15:08 rm file_name unix.back1 unix.back2 Example...
... to unix.back2. To verify the operation of the drives in kilobytes rather than in this case change the file name to be verified. 34 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Remove the files you copied by entering 15:08 15:08 rm file_name unix.back1 unix.back2 Example...
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Calling the HP Support Center If you need to call HP customer support, make sure to provide as much information about the problem as possible, including the circumstances surrounding the error or failure and the exact content of recent R-SIMs. 36 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX If the HP Surestore Remote Control XP software product is installed on a remote console PC, check the R-SIM window and note the reference codes and severity levels of any error messages displayed on the host system.
Calling the HP Support Center If you need to call HP customer support, make sure to provide as much information about the problem as possible, including the circumstances surrounding the error or failure and the exact content of recent R-SIMs. 36 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX If the HP Surestore Remote Control XP software product is installed on a remote console PC, check the R-SIM window and note the reference codes and severity levels of any error messages displayed on the host system.
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Table 2. Parameter Values of the OPEN-3 Disk Types (continued) Disk Type Parameter od d partition offset (Starting block in d partition) oe e partition offset (Starting block in e partition) of f partition offset (Starting block in f partition) og g partition ... 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Continued 40 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
Table 2. Parameter Values of the OPEN-3 Disk Types (continued) Disk Type Parameter od d partition offset (Starting block in d partition) oe e partition offset (Starting block in e partition) of f partition offset (Starting block in f partition) og g partition ... 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Continued 40 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX
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Parameter Values of the OPEN-8 Disk Types (continued) Disk Type Parameter OPEN-8 OPEN-8*n (n=2 to 36) OPEN-8 CVS OPEN-8 CVS*n (n=2 to 36) pa a partition size Set optionally2 Set optionally2 Set optionally2 Set optionally2 pb b partition ... fg g partition fragment size 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 fh h partition fragment size 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 See "Notes for Table 1 Through Table 5" (page 46). 42 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Table 3.
Parameter Values of the OPEN-8 Disk Types (continued) Disk Type Parameter OPEN-8 OPEN-8*n (n=2 to 36) OPEN-8 CVS OPEN-8 CVS*n (n=2 to 36) pa a partition size Set optionally2 Set optionally2 Set optionally2 Set optionally2 pb b partition ... fg g partition fragment size 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 fh h partition fragment size 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 See "Notes for Table 1 Through Table 5" (page 46). 42 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX Table 3.
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Parameter Values of the OPEN-K (XP256 only) Disk Types Disk Type Parameter ty Disk category OPEN-K Winchester OPEN-K*n (n=2 to 36) Winchester dt Control type ns Sectors/tracks nt Tracks/cylinder nc Number of all cylinders SCSI 96 ... optionally 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Set optionally 1,024 1,024 1,024 Table 5. Parameter Values of CV3 Continued 44 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX OPEN-9 CVS*n (n=2 to 36) OPEN-9 CVS ph h partition size Set optionally Set optionally Set optionally ba a partition block...
Parameter Values of the OPEN-K (XP256 only) Disk Types Disk Type Parameter ty Disk category OPEN-K Winchester OPEN-K*n (n=2 to 36) Winchester dt Control type ns Sectors/tracks nt Tracks/cylinder nc Number of all cylinders SCSI 96 ... optionally 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 8,192 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Set optionally 1,024 1,024 1,024 Table 5. Parameter Values of CV3 Continued 44 hp surestore disk array xp operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX OPEN-9 CVS*n (n=2 to 36) OPEN-9 CVS ph h partition size Set optionally Set optionally Set optionally ba a partition block...