HP XP24000, XP20000 manual Starting XP External Storage

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Starting XP External Storage

This section explains how to start XP External Storage.

To start XP External Storage and display the window:

1.Start Remote Web Console, and open the Remote Web Console main window.

For instructions, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Remote Web Console User Guide.

2.Click Go and then External Storage on the menu bar of the Remote Web Console main window.

Names of the windows which you need for XP External Storage operations are displayed in the submenu.

3.Click the name of the window you want to display.

XP External Storage starts up, and the window you selected, opens.

For details about the displayed windows, see “Using the XP External Storage GUI” (page 46).

4.Switch to Modify mode if necessary.

For instructions, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Remote Web Console User Guide.

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Contents Abstract Second September Edition Date Description First JuneThird November Fourth JanuaryContents Using the XP External Storage GUI Preparing for XP External Storage OperationsPerforming XP External Storage Operations 101 Remote Command Devices 119Troubleshooting 126 Connecting External Storage Systems 134Support and Other Resources 132 Required Volume Capacity for Each Emulation Type 152 Glossary 167 Index 169 XP External Storage Overview of HP StorageWorks XP External Storage SoftwareUnifying Copy Operations between Different Storage Systems XP External StorageOverview of HP StorageWorks XP External Storage Software Page Connecting External Storage Systems About XP External Storage OperationsAbout XP External Storage Operations XP External Storage Components XP External Storage ComponentsStorage Systems and Cross-subsystem Paths Volumes and Mapping PathsXP External Storage Operations XP External Storage OperationsConfiguring XP External Storage Choosing and Mapping External VolumesChoosing the External Port Registering a Volume to an External Volume Group ExG Configuring External Volume AttributesConfiguring XP External Storage Clpr Cross-subsystem PathsPath Mode Example of Alternate Path Setting Examples of Switching I/O Execution Paths to Alternate Paths When the Path Mode is Multi Mode When the Path Mode is Single Mode Single Mode with Alternate Paths in Normal and Standby Single Mode with Alternate Paths in Standby Only Connecting Mainframe VolumesPort Discovery and Volume Discovery Connecting Open Systems VolumesChoosing Mapping Policy Difference between Automatic Mapping and Manual MappingUsing a Mapped External Volume from a Connected Host Storing New Data in the Mapped External VolumeUsing a Mapped External Volume from a Connected Host Storing the New Data in the Mapped External Volume Using Existing Data in the Mapped External VolumeInteroperability with other Products and Functions LUN Manager and Configuration File LoaderLUN Expansion Luse Interoperability with other Products and FunctionsVirtual LVI/LUN VLL XP Continuous Access and Hitachi TrueCopy for MainframeCache Residency Manager Performance Monitor and XP Auto LUNHP StorageWorks XP Snapshot Software Examples of Using External Volumes with Other ProductsHP StorageWorks XP Thin Provisioning Software Snmp AgentExample of the XP Auto LUN Operations XP Continuous Access OperationsExamples of Using External Volumes with Other Products XP Continuous Access Journal OperationsExample of the XP Continuous Access Journal Operations Example of the XP Business Copy Operations XP Business Copy OperationsExample of the XP Snapshot Operations XP Snapshot OperationsSystem Requirements Preparing for XP External Storage OperationsStorage Systems Supported as External Storage Systems XP External Storage RequirementsGuidelines for XP External Storage Operations Mapping GuidelinesXP External Storage Requirements Recommended Applications According to HDD Type When the Emulation Type of the External Volume is for OpenApplication HDD Type FC/SSD 1 Database YesCapacity Guidelines Application HDD TypeDatabase Not Recommended Volume Attribute Guidelines Guidelines for Mainframe VolumesCreating Luse Volume Guidelines Performance and Status Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines for an External Storage SystemRAID Level Considerations AMS 2000 Series GuidelinesInstalling and Uninstalling XP External Storage Installing XP External StorageUninstalling XP External Storage Starting XP External Storage Starting XP External StorageUsing the XP External Storage GUI Volume Operation WindowUsing the XP External Storage GUI Status Enable The status is displayed To Status EnableTo update the all items in the window including the Ext Volume Operation WindowVolume Operation Tree and List Pop-up Menu for the Volume Operation Tree Volume Operation TreeSubsystem Add Volume Auto + Product name VolumeExecuted the volume For the Add VolumeStatus of the External Volume in Ext. VOL Status Volume Operation List When Path Group is ClickedWhen the external volumes are mapped Assigned to each volume in the external volume groupRegardless of the Cache Mode setting Path ModeCross-subsystem Paths List Details Identification number of the port in the external storage Preview Dialog BoxSystem Cross-subsystem Paths dialog box. This dialog boxPath Operation Window Changing the tree display. The information displayed Not show the status when you open the Path OperationSelected in the tree. For details, see Console main windowPath Operation Tree and List Path Operation Tree Path Operation List When Subsystem is ClickedStatus of the Cross-subsystem Path Displayed in the Status Path Operation List When Port or WWN is Clicked Path Operation List When Product Name is ClickedPort External port in the local storage system Port Operation WindowWWN indicating the target port in the external storage Port Operation WindowSelected in the tree. Sort the list by clicking the column Selected in the treeHeadings Preview dialog box, see Preview Dialog BoxPort Information List Port Operation TreeNumber of Ports Detailed information on the PCB mode, see the HPOverview of Setting Operations Overview of Setting OperationsPerforming XP External Storage Operations Performing XP External Storage Operations Setting Port of External Storage SystemMapping an External Volume Automatically Setting Port Attribute for Local Storage SystemMapping an External Volume Manually Mapping an External Volume Manually Add Volume Dialog Box Add Volume Dialog BoxLdev Mapping Auto Pop-up menu Description Set External Volume ParameterCan specify the Ldev number to the first Ldev Ldev Mapping ManualSet External Volume Parameter Dialog Box Set External Volume Parameter Dialog BoxLdev Mapping Auto Dialog Box Ldev Mapping Auto Dialog BoxLdev Mapping Manual Dialog Box Ldev Mapping Manual Dialog Box Ssid Dialog BoxSsid Example How to Map LDEVs Manually Example How to Map LDEVs AutomaticallyExample of Ldev Mapping Manual Dialog Box Setting the Cross-subsystem PathsConfigure Cross-subsystem Paths Dialog Box Configure Cross-subsystem Paths Dialog BoxPort Discovery Dialog Box Selected Paths Delete Allows you to delete the selected Configuring the Cross-subsystem PathRaise Priority Lower PriorityPop-up Menu of Configure Cross-subsystem Paths Dialog Box Changing the Configured Cross-subsystem Path PriorityChanging the Cross-subsystem Path Canceling the Cross-subsystem Path ConfigurationPerforming XP External Storage Operations Checking the External Volume Details Checking the External Volume DetailsLdev Information Dialog Box Displayed Item Description Normal Mapping path is normal Mapping Path Information Dialog BoxDisplayed Item Target errorFound Processing has timed outTurning On or Off the Storage System Check Paths & Restore Volume commandTurning On or Off Only the External Storage System Turning On or Off Only the Local Storage SystemTurning On or Off the Storage System Turning On or Off Both Storage Systems If the External Volume is Used in this way Operations Required before Disconnecting External VolumesDisconnecting All External Volumes Disconnect Subsystem Resuming All External Volumes Check Paths & Restore Volume Performing XP External Storage Operations Restoring the Paths to the External Volume Check Paths Changing the Cache Mode Setting of the External VolumeRestoring the Paths to the External Volume Check Paths Changing the Inflow Control Setting of the External Volume Changing the Port Setting of the External Storage System Changing the Port Setting of the External Storage SystemChange WWN Parameter Dialog Box Performing Maintenance for External Subsystem Editing Mapping PolicyEdit Policy Dialog Box Deleting the External Volume Mapping Delete Volume Command Deleting the External Volume Mapping Delete Volume CommandPerforming XP External Storage Operations Using Spreadsheets for XP External Storage Operations IntroductionIntroduction Before Using Spreadsheets Contents of a SpreadsheetAvailable Types and Operation Tags Ssid Tag Saving Storage System InformationInformation Saved when the Ssid Tag is Written MappedVolume TagInformation Saved when the ExternalGroup Tag is Written ExternalGroup TagLU number of the external volume Information Saved when the MappedVolume Tag is WrittenLayer WWN of the external storage systemAddVolumeSetting Tag Mapping External VolumesAddVolumeSetting Tag Parameters Alternate path Digits WWNOr fewer Assigned to any Volume. AnCapacity Ldev in blocks For details, see Parameter Setting Range of ValuesSsid assigned to To Fffe RangeWhen Creating Multiple LDEVs in an External Volume AddVolumeSetting2 TagAddVolumeSetting2 Tag Parameters Assigned to any Volume However, an Parameter Setting RangeValues Ldkc number 00 toDisconnectVolume Tag Parameters CheckPath-RestoreVolume Tag Parameters Deleting the External Volume Mapping DeleteVolume TagDeleteVolume Tag Parameters Changing Path GroupStructure and Identifier of Parameters DividePathGroup Tag UnitePathGroup TagStructure and Identifier of Parameters UnitePathGroup Tag Example of a SpreadsheetNumber Less Example of a SpreadsheetExample Remote Command Devices Overview of Remote Command DevicesOverview of Remote Command Devices Remote Command Devices Guidelines for Remote Command DevicesGuidelines for Remote Command Devices Universal Storage PlatformUniversal Storage Platform VM Restrictions on Remote Command Device Mapping a Command Device as a Remote Command DeviceRestriction Maximum capacityPage Procedure to Use Initiator/External MIX Mode Restrictions on Initiator/External MIX Mode Troubleshooting for XP External Storage TroubleshootingGeneral Troubleshooting for XP External Storage ErrorMapping Path Statuses and Required Actions Troubleshooting the Mapping PathStatus Description Unknown Blockade External port is blocked ActionAccess the device of the external Changed the volume capacity wasTo access the device of the external ReducedConnected through switches, Setting of the topology doesInternal error Been stopped by timeoutCauses of Volume Discovery Failure and Required Actions Troubleshooting Volume DiscoveryStatus Description Device check error System becomes inaccessibleCalling HP Technical Support Calling HP Technical SupportRelated Documentation Support and Other ResourcesConventions for Storage Capacity Values HP Technical SupportSubscription Service Subscription ServiceHP Websites Documentation FeedbackAMS/WMS Storage System Connecting External Storage SystemsSystem Parameters System Parameters AMS/WMSWindow Names Parameters Parameter Settings Storage System Displayed Serial Number ModelWMS Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure AMS/WMS Path status and examples of recovery procedure Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure AMS/WMSP9500 Disk Array Thunder 9500V Storage System System Parameters Thunder Relationship between the WWN of the Port and Controller Path Status and Examples of the Recovery ProcedureChannel port properly using LUN Manager Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure ThunderDisable the host group security USP V/VM Storage SystemVolume operation again Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure USP V/VMTagmaStore USP/NSC Storage System SecurityLightning 9900V Storage System Lightning 9900V Storage SystemLightning 9900 Storage System Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure LightningSVS200 Storage System SVS200 Storage SystemPath Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure SVS200 Identifying Logical Volumes Using Characteristic2System Parameters for Connecting an EVA Storage System HP StorageWorks EVA Storage SystemSun StorEdge 6120/6320 System Parameter Connecting Sun StorEdge 6120/6320Sun StorageTek FlexLine Behavior of the Alternate PathEMC CLARiiON CX Series Sun StorageTekSystem Parameter Sun StorageTek FlexLine System Parameter Sun StorageTekRestrictions for Connecting an EMC CLARiiON CX Series System Option modeProcedure EMC Symmetrix SeriesIBM DS3000/DS4000/DS5000 Series System Parameter for Connecting IBM SVC SeriesFujitsu FibreCAT CX Series System Parameter for Connecting Fujitsu FibreCAT CX SeriesNon-HP Storage Systems SGI IS4600 SeriesDetermining Required External Volume Capacity Required Volume Capacity for Each Emulation TypeMaximum Usable Capacity of an External Volume Required Volume Capacity for Each Emulation TypeCapacity List for Each Emulation Type Capacity List for Each Emulation TypeLdev Capacity Information for Each Emulation Type Volume Capacity Information for Each Emulation Type Adjusting the Volume Capacities for Pairs Adjusting the Volume Capacities for Pairs157 ExPath Tool Preparing for Using the ExPath ToolOverview of the ExPath Tool ExPath ToolInstalling the ExPath Tool Using the ExPath ToolUninstalling the ExPath Tool Using the ExPath ToolCreating an Authentication File Creating a Command FileEditing the Java Security Policy Running the ExPath Tool Svpip Command Command ReferenceCommand List for the ExPath Tool Command Purpose SvpipDisconnect Command Login CommandCheckstatus Command Checkpath CommandExternal Volume Status Normal Destage Disconnect Checking External Volume Status Normal Destage Disconnect Checking 167 GlossaryGlossary SVPXP Continuous Access or XP Continuous Access Journal Index169 Index
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