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HP XP128 Configuring the devices using SAM, To configure the newly installed SCSI disk devices

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Configuring the devices using SAM

Configuring the devices using SAM

The SAM Areas window displays the system administration functions and allows you to select the desired function. The Disks and File Systems function allows you to configure new disk devices for LVM operations.

To configure the newly installed SCSI disk devices:

1.Select Disks and File Systems, then select Disk Devices.

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HP XP128, XP10000 manual Configuring the devices using SAM, To configure the newly installed SCSI disk devices

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HP-UX XP128 XP1024 XP10000 XP12000sixth edition July part number A5951-96015 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guideHP-UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company Contents 1 InstallationTroubleshooting WorksheetsDisk array device emulations IndexAbout this guide Intended audiencePrerequisites Disk arraysRelated documentation HP storage websiteHP sales and authorized resellers HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128 Owner’s GuideHP technical support Document conventions ItalicsBlue text Figure BoldRevision history Warranty statement LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE WILL HP OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS, ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Your use of the Software is entirely at your own risk. Should the Software prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all service, repair or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by such local laws Page Installation InstallationFeatures and requirements Fibre Channel interface Device emulation types FailoverSNMP configuration RAID Manager command devicesInstallation procedures Install and configure the disk array Setting the host mode for the disk array portsPage Setting the System Option Modes InstallationMode LevelConfiguring the Fibre Channel ports Fibre AddressFabric and Connection parameter settings Install and configure the host Installing and configuring the HBAsLoading the OS and software Clustering and fabric zoning Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems EnvironmentOS Mix Fabric ZoningConnect the disk array Defining the pathsIn Command View XP AE, LUN mapping includes Configuring ports Verifying HBA installation ExampleInstallation Verifying device recognition To verify device recognitionExample cxtydz where x = SCSI bus instance number y = SCSI target ID z = LUNExample different address for each port, reboot the server, and then verify new device recognition again Configure disk array devices Verifying the device files and drivers Example Example This task can also be accomplished with the lssf commandCreating the device files insf Installing special files for mux2 instanceExample cxtydz where0xxxyz00 where xx = SCSI bus instance number y = SCSI target ID Example ExampleExample of a completed device data table If you need to delete a device file, use the rm -i commandCreating the physical volumes To create the physical volumesCreating new volume groups To create volume groupseach volume group, and c = character In this example group name = vg06, major number of group file =minor number of existing group file = 06 which must be unique for 7. Create the volume groupdev/dsk/c6t0d0 Creating logical volumes To create logical volumeslvremove Example lvremove /dev/vgnn/lvolxOPEN-L = ExampleCreating the file systems ExampleTo create file systems 2. Repeat step 1 for each logical volume on the disk array Example ExampleSetting the I/O timeout parameter To change the I/O timeout parameterCreating the mount directories To create a mount directory for each logical volumeMounting and verifying the file systems To mount and verify the file systemsExample Example Setting and verifying the auto-mount parameters To set up and verify the auto-mount parametersExample Device to mount Page Troubleshooting TroubleshootingError conditions pvcreate for example, /dev/rdsk with vgcreatenewfs for example, /dev/vg01/r/vo/x The host hangs or devices are Calling the HP support center Contact InformationBefore you call Page Worksheets WorksheetsPath worksheet Disk array device emulations Disk array device emulationsSupported emulations OPENOPEN LUSEDevice type specifications SectorSectors Device TypeNote 1 The availability of a disk type depends on the disk array Example For a CVS LUSE volume with capacity = 37 MB and n = LUSE device parameters Physicalphysical extentPhysical physicalextent extent sizePhysical physicalextent extent sizeSCSI TID map for Fibre Channel adapters The mapping cannot be done when these conditions exist Reference information for SAM Configuring the devices using SAM To configure the newly installed SCSI disk devices1. Select Disks and File Systems, then select Disk Devices 4. In the Add a Disk Using LVM window, select Create... or Extend a Volume Group Setting the maximum number of volume groups using SAM To change the maximum number of volume groupsGlossary disk controller unit LDEV support representatives only Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVSIndex Page Page setting maximum number 76 logical cannot be created 57 creating 41 creating groups W warranty web sitegroups cannot be created 57 creating auto-mount parameters 52 cannot be created 57 creating