HP StorageWorks XP24000, StorageWorks XP20000, StorageWorks XP12000, StorageWorks XP10000 Configuration Guide for Novell Netware
HP StorageWorks
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Novell
Netware
XP24000, XP20000, XP12000, XP10000
Part number: A5951–96055
Seventh edition: September 2007
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Contents
About this guide ................................................................................... 7
Intended audience ...................................................................................................................... 7
Related documentation ................................................................................................................ 7
Document conventions and symbols ............................................................................................... 7
Conventions for storage capacity values ........................................................................................ 8
Graphical interface illustrations ..................................................................................................... 9
HP technical support ................................................................................................................... 9
Subscription service .................................................................................................................... 9
HP websites ............................................................................................................................... 9
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 9
1 Installing and configuring Novell Netware for the XP disk array ............. 11
Features and requirements ......................................................................................................... 11
Fibre Channel interface ............................................................................................................. 11
Device emulation types .............................................................................................................. 12
Failover ................................................................................................................................... 12
SNMP configuration .................................................................................................................. 12
Installation roadmap ................................................................................................................. 13
Installing and configuring the disk array ...................................................................................... 13
Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports .......................................... 14
Setting the System Option Modes ......................................................................................... 15
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports ..................................................................................... 15
Fibre address .............................................................................................................. 15
Fabric and connection parameter settings ....................................................................... 15
Installing and configuring the host ............................................................................................... 16
Loading the operating system and software ........................................................................... 16
Installing and configuring the FCAs ..................................................................................... 16
Configuring NetWare Client ................................................................................................ 16
Configuring NetWare ConsoleOne ...................................................................................... 17
Fabric zoning and LUN security ............................................................................................ 17
Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems ................................................. 18
Connecting the disk array to the NetWare server .......................................................................... 18
Defining the paths ..............................................................................................................19
Verifying new device recognition .......................................................................................... 19
Configuring disk devices ............................................................................................................ 20
Creating the disk partitions .................................................................................................. 20
Assigning the new devices to volumes ................................................................................... 22
Mounting the new volumes .................................................................................................. 23
Verifying client operations ................................................................................................... 24
2 Middleware configuration ................................................................. 25
Host failover ............................................................................................................................. 25
Multipath failover .............................................................................................................. 25
Helpful Multipath commands ......................................................................................... 26
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Configuring NetWare 6.x Servers for Cluster Services ............................................................. 27
Installing Cluster Services .............................................................................................. 27
Creating logical volumes .............................................................................................. 28
3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31
Error conditions ........................................................................................................................ 31
Calling the HP support center ..................................................................................................... 32
Contact information ............................................................................................................ 32
Before you call ................................................................................................................... 32
A Path worksheet ................................................................................ 33
Worksheet ............................................................................................................................... 33
B Disk array supported emulations ........................................................ 35
Supported emulations ................................................................................................................ 35
Emulation specifications ............................................................................................................. 35
Glossary ............................................................................................ 39
Index ................................................................................................. 43
4
Figures
..SNMP configuration ............................................................................................... 131
..Arbitrated loop fabric topology example .................................................................... 162
..Multi-cluster environment .......................................................................................... 183
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Tables
..Document conventions ............................................................................................... 71
..Fabric topology settings ........................................................................................... 162
..SAN fabric zoning and LUN security settings ............................................................. 183
..Error conditions ...................................................................................................... 314
..Path worksheet ....................................................................................................... 335
..Supported emulations ............................................................................................. 356
..Emulation specifications ........................................................................................... 357
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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
• Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a Netware system
• Configuring the disk array for use with the Novell NetWare operating system
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of:
• Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a Netware system
• Configuring the disk array for use with the Novell NetWare operating system
Related documentation
The following documents provide related information:
• HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP20000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP24000 Disk Array: Owner's Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Device Manager Web Client
User’s Guide
• HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide
You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Disk Storage Systems and then select your product.
Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
ElementConvention
Cross-reference links and e-mail addressesBlue text: Table 1
ttp://www.hp.com
Bold text • Keys that are pressed
Website addressesBlue, underlined text: h
• Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu
and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
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ElementConvention
Text emphasisItalic text
Monospace text • File and directory names
• System output
• Code
• Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic text • Code variables
• Command variables
Emphasized monospace textMonospace, bold text
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
TIP:
Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.
Conventions for storage capacity values
HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate physical storage capacity values (hard
disk drives):
• 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,000 bytes
•
1 MB (megabyte) = 1,0002 bytes
•
1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,0003 bytes
•
1 TB (terabyte) = 1,0004 bytes
HP XP storage systems use the following values to calculate logical storage capacity values (logical
devices):
• 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,024 bytes
•
1 MB (megabyte) = 1,0242 bytes
About this guide8
•
1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,0243 bytes
•
1 TB (terabyte) = 1,0244 bytes
• 1 block = 512 bytes
Graphical interface illustrations
The GUI illustrations in this guide were created using a Windows computer with the Internet Explorer
browser. Actual windows may differ depending on the operating system and browser used. GUI
contents also vary with licensed program products, storage system models, and firmware versions.
HP technical support
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support
Before contacting HP, collect the following information:
• Product model names and numbers
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial numbers
• Error messages
• Operating system type and revision level
• Detailed questions
Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates
After registering, you will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.
HP websites
For additional information, see the following HP websites:
•http://www.hp.com
•http://www.hp.com/go/storage
•http://www.hp.com/service_locator
•http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Documentation feedback
HP welcomes your feedback.
To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to
storagedocsFeedback@hp.com. All submissions become the property of HP.
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About this guide10
1 Installing and configuring Novell Netware
for the XP disk array
You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your HP service representative
is responsible for installing the disk array and formatting the disk devices. You are responsible for
configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance from your HP service representative.
Features and requirements
Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and software.
The disk array has the following features:
• Storage capacity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
XP10000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
XP20000: Up to 240 drives for up to 69.2 TB, 48 FC ports
XP24000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 256 FC ports
• Server support: Novell NetWare server
• Operating system support: Check with your HP representative for the current OS versions supported
by your XP disk array.
Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements:
• Fibre Channel Adapter (FCAs): Install FCAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter
documentation for installation details.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console, HP StorageWorks XP Command
View Advanced Edition Software or HP StorageWorks XP Command View with LUN management
feature for configuring disk array ports and paths.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks XP Array Manger.
• (Optional) Check with your HP representative for other XP software available for your system.
Fibre Channel interface
The XP family of disk arrays supports these Fibre Channel elements:
• Connection speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps
• Short-wave non-OFC (open fiber control) optical interface
• Multimode optical cables with SC or LC connectors
• Public or private arbitrated loop (FC-AL) or direct fabric attach
• Fibre Channel switches
Even though the interface is Fibre Channel, this guide uses the term “SCSI disk” because disk array
devices are defined to the host as SCSI disks.
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Device emulation types
The XP family of disk arrays supports these device emulation types:
• OPEN-x devices: OPEN-x logical units represent disk devices. Except for OPEN-V, these devices
are based on fixed sizes. OPEN-V is a user-defined size based on a CVS device. Supported
emulations include OPEN-3, OPEN-8, OPEN-9, OPEN-E, OPEN-L, and OPEN-V devices.
• LUSE devices (OPEN-x*n): Logical Unit Size Expansion (LUSE) devices combine 2 to 36 OPEN-x
devices to create expanded LDEVs larger than standard OPEN-x disk devices. For example, an
OPEN-x LUSE volume created from ten OPEN-x volumes is designated as OPEN-x*10.
• CVS devices (OPEN-x CVS): Volume Size Configuration (VSC) defines custom volumes (CVS) that
are smaller than normal fixed-sized logical disk devices (volumes). OPEN-V is a CVS-based custom
disk size that you determine. OPEN-L does not support CVS. Although OPEN-V is a CVS-based
device, the product name in the SCSI inquiry string is OPEN-V opposed to the fixed size
OPEN-[389E] devices that appear as OPEN-x-CVS.
• LUSE (expanded) CVS devices (OPEN-x*n CVS): LUSE CVS combines CVS devices to create an
expanded device. This is done by first creating CVS custom-sized devices and then using LUSE to
combine from 2 to 36 CVS devices. For example, if three OPEN-9 CVS volumes are combined to
create an expanded device, this device is designated as OPEN-9*3-CVS. OPEN-V devices are
designated as OPEN-V*n (without CVS).
NOTE:
For the XP24000/XP20000/XP12000/XP10000 when connected to external storage devices, HP
recommends using OPEN-V as the emulation the array makes visible to the host. This allows configuration
of external storage LDEVs without losing data. Using any other emulation may cause data loss in the
external storage LUNs. For new deployments, OPEN-V should be chosen because some features (such as
XP Snapshot or Continuous Access Journal) are only supported with OPEN-V.
Refer to Table 6 on page 35 for detailed information.
Failover
The disk arrays support many standard software products that provide host, application, or I/O path
failover and management.
SNMP configuration
The XP family of disk arrays supports standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for
remotely managing the disk array. The SNMP agent on the SVP performs error-reporting operations
requested by the SNMP manager. SNMP properties are usually set from the SVP but they can also
be set remotely using XP Remote Web Console, or XP Command View . For procedures, refer to the
applicable user guide available at:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
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Figure 1 SNMP configuration
Installation roadmap
Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array:
1. Installing and configuring the disk array
• Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports
• Setting the System Option Modes
• Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
2. Installing and configuring the host
• Loading the operating system and software
• Installing and configuring the FCAs
• Configuring NetWare Client
• Configuring NetWare ConsoleOne
• Fabric zoning and LUN security
• Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems
3. Connecting the disk array to the NetWare server
• Defining the paths
• Verifying new device recognition
4. Configuring disk devices
• Creating the disk partitions
• Assigning the new devices to volumes
• Mounting the new volumes
• Verifying client operations
Installing and configuring the disk array
The HP service representative performs these tasks:
• Assembling hardware and installing software
• Loading the microcode updates
• Installing and formatting devices
After these tasks are finished, use XP Remote Web Console, XP Command View, XP Command View
Advanced Edition Software, or XP Array Manager to complete the remaining tasks listed below. If
you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform these tasks for you.
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Setting the host mode and host group mode for the disk array ports
After the disk array is installed, you must set the host mode for each disk array port to match the host
OS. Set the host mode using LUN Manager in XP Remote Web Console (shown), XP Command View,
or XP Command View Advanced Edition Software. If these are not available, the HP service
representative can set the host mode using the SVP. The host mode setting for Novell Netware is 0A.
CAUTION:
The correct host mode must be set for all new installations (newly connected ports) to Novell Netware hosts.
Do not select a mode other than 0A for Novell Netware. The host modes must be set for certain middleware
environments (for example, Novell High Availability Server, NHAS, System Fault Tolerance, SFT III).
Changing a host mode after the host has been connected is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted.
When a new host group is added, additional host group modes (host mode options) may be configured.
The storage administrator must verify if an additional host group mode is required for the host group.
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