HP XP20000, XP24000 Setting the Cross-subsystem Paths, Example of Ldev Mapping Manual Dialog Box

5.Make the settings to all the LDEVs in the LDKC:CU:LDEV column (repeat step 2 through step 4).

6.Click OK.

The specified numbers are assigned to the LDEVs. However, the Add Volume dialog box shows only the LDEV number assigned for the first LDEV of each external volume.

Figure 30 Example of LDEV Mapping (Manual) Dialog Box

You can also assign contiguous LDEV numbers to LDEVs using this dialog box. To assign contiguous LDEV numbers to LDEVs, select multiple LDEVs at step 2, and specify the starting LDEV number at step 3 and 4. You can set Interval if necessary.

Setting the Cross-subsystem Paths

You need to configure the cross-subsystem path from the internal volume to the external volume before using the external volume mapped as an internal volume. For details on the cross-subsystem path, see “Cross-subsystem Paths” (page 18).

You can configure the cross-subsystem path when you map the external volume as the internal volume. You can also add or change the cross-subsystem paths after the mapping operation is

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