HP XP20000 Bedienungsanleitung

HP StorageWorksXP24000/XP20000 External StorageSoftware User GuideAbstractThis guide describes how to connect and map external storage to HP StorageWo

Figure 1 Unifying Copy Operations between Different Storage SystemsUnifying Connections from a Host to Different Storage SystemsWhen a system has mult

• Whether an LU path is set.When an LU path is set to the mapped volume, you cannot delete the external volume mapping.• Whether the volume is set to

6 Using Spreadsheets for XP External Storage OperationsThis chapter contains the following sections describing how to use spreadsheets, instead of the

Before Using SpreadsheetsRemote Web Console is required to use spreadsheets. In addition, you must use CFL Extension(not the Configuration File Loader

Table 15 Relationship Among the Types, Operation Tags, and Version NumberTemplateVersion NumberOperation TagTypeExternalStorage_Get_def.spd05_02_01SSI

Specify the GET_ALL parameter for the SSID tag. By specifying this parameter, the informationabout all the SSIDs that the local storage system has wil

Table 18 Information Saved when the MappedVolume Tag is WrittenContentItemColumn inSpreadsheetLayerInformation about the external storage systemFirst

Mapping External VolumesTags to map external volumes are:• The AddVolumeSetting tag: Creates multiple LDEVs in an external volume by specifying thecap

Table 20 AddVolumeSetting Tag ParametersNumber ofCharactersRange of ValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerInformation about external volumes

Table 20 AddVolumeSetting Tag Parameters (continued)Number ofCharactersRange of ValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerInformation about alter

Table 20 AddVolumeSetting Tag Parameters (continued)Number ofCharactersRange of ValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerN/AN/AIdentifier+A+B2 h

Figure 2 Unifying Connections from a Host to Different Storage SystemsUnifying Connections from a Host to Different Storage Systems 11

Table 20 AddVolumeSetting Tag Parameters (continued)Number ofCharactersRange of ValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerCapacity of theLDEV in

Figure 40 When Creating Multiple LDEVs in an External Volume• When the emulation type is other than OPEN-V:For details on the base LDEV capacity, the

Table 21 AddVolumeSetting2 Tag ParametersNumber ofCharactersRange ofValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerInformation about external volumes

Table 21 AddVolumeSetting2 Tag Parameters (continued)Number ofCharactersRange ofValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerN/AN/AIdentifier+A+B2 h

Table 21 AddVolumeSetting2 Tag Parameters (continued)Number ofCharactersRange ofValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerSSID assigned tothe ran

Table 23 CheckPath-RestoreVolume Tag ParametersNumber ofCharactersRange of ValuesSettingParameterColumn inSpreadsheetLayerGrp: 5 decimaldigits or fewe

Table 25 Structure and Identifier of Parameters (DividePathGroup Tag)DescriptionContentIdentifierLayerThis layer is required.Information about the pat

Table 27 Structure and Identifier of Parameters (UnitePathGroup Tag)DescriptionContentIdentifierLayerThis layer is required.Information about the path

◦ Inflow control: Disable◦ CLPR: 00• LDEVs are configured as follows:Number of LDEVs: 3◦◦ LDEV number: 00:00:00, 00:01:00, 00:02:00◦ LDEV capacity: 96

7 Remote Command DevicesThis chapter describes how to use remote command devices as command devices.• “Overview of Remote Command Devices” (page 119)•

2 About XP External Storage OperationsThis chapter explains the functions and the applications of XP External Storage.• “Connecting External Storage S

Guidelines for Remote Command DevicesNotices on remote command device are as follows:• You can map a command device as a remote command device when on

Table 29 Displayed Information in Device Column for Remote Command DeviceDisplayed Information in Device ColumnStorage SystemFormat: Emulation Type +

Table 30 Restrictions on Remote Command DeviceRestrictionItemOPEN-VEmulation type1Number of LDEVs in an external volumeDisableCache mode96,000 Blocks

For detailed information on the port block and setting the Initiator/External MIX mode, see the HPStorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 LUN Manager User Guide.

Figure 43 Example of Using XP Continuous Access or XP Continuous Access Journal with RemoteCommand DeviceProcedure to Use Initiator/External MIX ModeT

4. Map the command device as the remote command device.Only the command device can be recognized when the discovery operation is performedusing the ex

8 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides troubleshooting information for XP External Storage.• “Troubleshooting for XP External Storage” (page 126)• “Ca

Table 31 General Troubleshooting for XP External Storage (continued)Corrective ActionErrorPerform the required action and retry the operation. See “Tr

Table 32 Mapping Path Statuses and Required Actions (continued)ActionDescriptionStatusThe port of the external storage systemis recognized. See the do

Table 32 Mapping Path Statuses and Required Actions (continued)ActionDescriptionStatusThe port of the external storage systemis recognized. Check the

Figure 3 Concept of XP External StorageBy mapping an external volume as an internal volume using XP External Storage as shown inFigure 3 (page 13), it

Table 32 Mapping Path Statuses and Required Actions (continued)ActionDescriptionStatusCheck the status of the volume in theexternal storage system and

Table 33 Causes of Volume Discovery Failure and Required Actions (continued)ActionCauseIf a management LU is configured on the port of theexternal sto

9 Support and Other ResourcesRelated Documentation• HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array Owner Guide• HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 LUN Manage

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A Connecting External Storage SystemsThis appendix provides configuration information for connecting various external storage systemsto the HP XP24000

Table 34 System Parameters (AMS/WMS) (continued)Parameter SettingsParametersWindow NamesSet this parameter to Standard Mode.Host Connection Mode 1Host

Table 36 Relationship between the WWN of the Port and Controller(AMS/WMS) (continued)WWN of the PortControllerModelXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX1XXX

Table 37 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (AMS/WMS)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may have be

Table 38 Path status and examples of recovery procedure (P9500 Disk Array)Examples of Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may have b

Table 39 System Parameters (Thunder 9500V)Parameter SettingsParametersWindow NamesStart AttributeSystem Startup SettingsSpecify this parameter when th

Figure 4 XP External Storage ComponentsThis section describes the details on the storage systems, cross-subsystem paths, volumes andmapping paths as s

When you use the Thunder 9500V storage system as an external storage system, the followingversions are recommended. If you use a 9500V storage system

to recover the path status. For other errors not described in this section, see “Troubleshooting forXP External Storage” (page 126). If you cannot res

Table 43 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (USP V/VM)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may have b

Table 44 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (USP V/VM)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may have b

Table 45 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (Lightning 9900V)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may

Table 46 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (Lightning 9900)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may

Table 47 Path Status and Examples of the Recovery Procedure (SVS200)Examples of the Recovery ProcedurePath StatusSettings of the LU paths may have bee

In the configuration in Figure 44 (page 147), you can identify the logical volumes referring toCharacteristic2 in the XP External Storage windows. The

Table 50 System Parameter (Sun StorageTek FlexLine 380)Parameter SettingParameterWindows Non-clustered (DMP Support)host typeSun StorageTek 2540When c

Table 53 Restrictions for Connecting an EMC CLARiiON CX SeriesRestrictionsVersionThe RAID-6 volume for the EMC CLARiiON CX series canbe used by instal

local storage system. After the mapping, you can manipulate the external volume from the localstorage system in the same way as manipulating an intern

When you connect an EMC Symmetrix series as an external storage system, set the systemparameters of the EMC Symmetrix series according to the settings

Fujitsu FibreCAT CX SeriesSystem Option modeWhen you connect a Fujitsu FibreCAT CX series as an external storage system, set system optionmode 725 of

B Required Volume Capacity for Each Emulation TypeWhen you map an external volume as an internal volume, you need to specify the emulation typefor the

Figure 45 Idea of LDEV CapacityFigure 46 Example of How to Figure Out the Volume Capacity (For OPEN-3)Capacity List for Each Emulation TypeThis sectio

mainframe system, the LDEV capacity that can be made when an external volume is mapped isan integer when converted into a cylinder.Table 61 LDEV Capac

Table 62 Volume Capacity Information for Each Emulation TypeMaximumNumber ofLDEVs1Maximum Capacity of ExternalVolumeMinimum LDEV CapacityBase LDEV Cap

C Adjusting the Volume Capacities for PairsWhen you create a pair, the capacity of an S-VOL must be the same as that of a P-VOL. To set adesired volum

1. Map the external volume (A) as an internal volume (B) of the local storage system. Set theemulation type as same as that of the copy source volume

D The ExPath ToolThis appendix explains how to use the ExPath tool.Overview of the ExPath ToolThe ExPath tool enables you to perform the Disconnect Vo

running Remote Web Console, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Remote WebConsole User Guide.• The ExPath tool programThe ExPath tool is contained

• Using spreadsheets to map external volumesXP External Storage supports Configuration File Loader spreadsheets. These spreadsheetsallow you to config

Creating an Authentication FileAn authentication file is an encrypted file containing a user ID and a password. If the SVP has anIPv6 address, an auth

; Disconnectsvpip 127.0.0.1login root passworddisconnect E1-1 E1-2disconnect E2-1 E2-2The svpip and login commands are used for writing the authentica

-1: An error occurred.If multiple external volumes are specified, 0 returns only when all the commands on all the externalvolumes are finished success

login CommandSyntaxlogin user-ID passwordDescriptionSpecifies the login user ID and the password. The svpip command must be written before thiscommand

checkpath CommandSyntaxcheckpath ExG-VPG[ ExG-VPG...]DescriptionResume using external volumes. This command executes the same operation as the Check P

Termination Code-1: An error occurred.See Table 64 (page 165) for other termination codes.Table 64 Termination Codes for the checkstatus Command and t

Table 64 Termination Codes for the checkstatus Command and the External Volume Status (continued)External Volume StatusTermination CodeBlockadeCheckin

GlossaryAAMS Adaptable module storage.ATA Advanced Technology Attachment standard.CCHA Channel adapter. A device that provides the interface between t

SS-VOL Secondary or remote volume. The copy volume that receives the data from the primary volume.S-VOL Source volume (for ShadowImage for Mainframe)

IndexAAttributeslist of emulation type, 17BBlock management, ExG, 17CCachelogical partition, 18memory, 18ChannelsESCON or FICON, 25Concept, 13conventi

(internal volumes). Identify the volumes in each external storage system that should be mapped asinternal volumes.• You cannot access the data that is

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set to Disable. All I/O to and from the local storage system (either Enable or Disable) alwaysuses cache mode. Write operations are always backed up i

If two or more external volumes use the same redundant cross-subsystem paths, these externalvolumes can be a group. This group is called a path group.

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the local storage system for the alternate path. Therefore, CL1 port and CL2 port are specified asshown in the figure.Figure 5 Example of Alternate Pa

Figure 7 Example of Unavailable Alternate Path SettingExamples of Switching I/O Execution Paths to Alternate PathsThis section describes examples of t

Figure 8 When the Path Mode is Multi Mode• When the path mode is Single modeFigure 9 (page 23) shows an example of when the path mode is Single mode.

Figure 9 When the Path Mode is Single Mode• When the path mode is Single mode and there is at least one alternate path in the StandbystatusFigure 10 (

Figure 10 Single Mode with Alternate Paths in Normal and Standby24 About XP External Storage Operations

Figure 11 Single Mode with Alternate Paths in Standby OnlyConnecting Mainframe VolumesMainframe volumes that pre-exist on an external storage system a

For the volume formatting and Write to Control Blocks operation procedures, see the HPStorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL) and Volume Sh

the external storage system can be displayed in a dialog box of XP External Storage whenyou execute port discovery.You can set in advance the mapping

see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL) and Volume ShredderUser Guide.Go to step 4.3. If you set the emulation type for the main

From the host, you can access the external storage system volumes that have not been mapped asinternal volumes. There is no restriction. Figure 13 (pa

Contents1 Overview of HP StorageWorks XP External Storage Software...9XP External Storage...

Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL)Consider the following for Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL):• If you set the emulation type for the mainframe system as you map the external

HP StorageWorks XP Snapshot SoftwareMapped volumes can be used for XP Snapshot. Consider the following for XP Snapshot:• Both internal and external vo

To copy the existing data in the mapped external volume using the copy program productsof Remote Web Console such as XP Continuous Access and XP Busin

is not executed automatically. If you need to format the mapped volume, format the volumeusing the VLL function.For the volume formatting operation pr

1. Use XP External Storage to map the volume in the external storage system as an internal volumeof the local storage system, which is used as RCU for

XP Business Copy OperationsFigure 17 (page 35) shows the use of an external volume for the XP Business Copy operation. Themapped external volume is se

XP Snapshot OperationsFigure 18 (page 36) shows the use of an external volume for the XP Snapshot operation. Themapped external volume is set as a poo

3 Preparing for XP External Storage OperationsThis chapter describes the requirements and preparations for XP External Storage operations.• “System Re

Table 1 XP External Storage RequirementsRequirementItem1,024 per portMaximum number of ports in theconnected external storage system(WWN is used as a

• Make sure that an external volume is accessed only from the local storage system side oncethe external volume is mapped.◦ Make sure that the externa

3 Preparing for XP External Storage Operations...37System Requirements...

Table 3 When the Emulation Type of the External Volume is for MainframeHDD TypeApplicationSATAFC/SSDNot RecommendedNot RecommendedDatabaseOnline Trans

smaller than the actual external volume capacity. The available capacity decreases as muchcapacity as the data management information area.Figure 20 (

• The attributes that are set for the external volume originally on the external storage systemside (such as the port security, the LUN security, the

Maintenance Guidelines for an External Storage System• Before you change settings of the external storage system, you must delete the external volumem

To keep the load proper, HP recommends the following:◦ Define volumes of each AMS 2000 series storage system to set the external path numberto two. In

Starting XP External StorageThis section explains how to start XP External Storage.To start XP External Storage and display the window:1. Start Remote

4 Using the XP External Storage GUIThis chapter explains the XP External Storage windows: Volume Operation, Path Operation, andPort Operation. When yo

Figure 22 Volume Operation WindowDescriptionItemThe left pane of the window contains a tree and a list forchanging the tree display. The information s

DescriptionItemApplies the settings in the Preview dialog box to the localstorage system.When the settings are applied successfully, they areremoved f

Volume Operation TreeThe Volume Operation tree, on the left side of the Volume Operation window, contains the following:DescriptionItemChanges the ite

Changing the Cross-subsystem Path...83Replacing All Cross-subsystem

Table 5 Pop-up Menu for the Volume Operation Tree (continued)DescriptionReferencePop-up MenuItems displayed in the tree(Clicked items areunderlined)Di

Table 6 Status of the External Volume in Ext. VOL StatusDescriptionDisplayed ItemThe path is normal.NormalThe status of the mapping path is not retrie

The External Volumes list provides the following information:DescriptionItemExternal volume group number and sequential numberassigned to each volume

DescriptionItemStatus of the operation executed to the external volume orstatus of the connection of the mapping path. For thedisplayed status descrip

Table 7 Cross-subsystem Paths List Details (continued)DescriptionItemIdentification number of the port in the external storagesystem.WWNRight-click a

DescriptionItemA list of the items that are set in the list of the XP ExternalStorage windows. The items appearing in the preset areadiffer depending

DescriptionItemThe left pane of the window contains a tree and a list forchanging the tree display. The information displayed inthe list on the right

DescriptionItemApplies the settings in the Preview dialog box to the localstorage system.When the settings are applied successfully, they areremoved f

Path Operation TreeThe Path Operation tree, on the left side of the Path Operation window, contains the following:DescriptionItemChanges the items dis

DescriptionItemThe external port of the local storage system. One of thefollowing icons appears:: Ports in the Standard mode.: Ports in the Initiator/

Restrictions on Initiator/External MIX Mode...1258 Troubleshooting...

Table 9 Status of the Cross-subsystem Path Displayed in the Status (continued)DescriptionDisplayed ItemConnecting to the external storage system or th

DescriptionItemExternal port in the local storage system.PortWWN indicating the target port in the external storagesystem.WWNVendor name of the extern

DescriptionItemThe left pane of the window contains a tree and a list forchanging the tree display. The information displayed inthe list on the right

Port Operation TreeThe Port Operation tree, on the left side of the Port Operation window, contains the following:DescriptionItemChanges the items dis

DescriptionItemThe PCB mode of the port.• Standard• High Speed• MIX (for Initiator/External MIX mode)The external ports do not have the High Speed mod

5 Performing XP External Storage OperationsThis chapter describes setting the external volume using XP External Storage.• “Overview of Setting Operati

Figure 23 Operations of Making External Volumes Usable from a HostThe outlined procedure for making the external volumes usable from a host is as foll

1. Set the topology information according to the configuration of the connection.2. According to the configuration, set the data transfer speed.3. Set

External volumes can be mapped either automatically or manually. This section explains automaticmapping. For the difference between automatic mapping

3. Right-click one of the following in the Volume Operation tree:• Subsystem: Allows you to create a new path group, and add external volumes to the n

IBM DS3000/DS4000/DS5000 Series...150System Parameter for Connecting I

10. Click OK to close the Add Volume dialog box.• When the SSID setting is required, the SSID dialog box opens (see “SSID Dialog Box”(page 75)). Go to

The Add Volume dialog box consists of:• List (for more information, see “Volume Operation List (When Path Group is Clicked)”(page 51))◦ Characteristic

Set External Volume Parameter Dialog BoxUse the Set External Volume Parameter dialog box to set the external volume parameter. The SetExternal Volume

• Inflow ControlInflow Control specifies if the writing operation to the cache memory is stopped (Enable) orcontinued (Disable) when the writing opera

The LDEV Mapping (Auto) dialog box consists of:• SLPR LimitedTo restrict the CU in the CU list to the CU which belongs to the SLPR, select the Limited

Figure 27 LDEV Mapping (Manual) Dialog BoxThe LDEV Mapping (Manual) dialog box consists of:• List◦ ExGThe external volume group number of the connecte

Figure 28 SSID Dialog BoxThe SSID dialog box consists of:• SLPR listWhen the storage system is partitioned using XP Disk/Cache Partition, use the SLPR

SSID (0004–FFFE): Select the SSID from the SSID list. You can select the value for an SSID from0x0004 to 0xFFFE.◦ If you have selected the SLPR Limite

5. Make the settings to all the LDEVs in the LDKC:CU:LDEV column (repeat step 2 through step4).6. Click OK.The specified numbers are assigned to the L

completed. To configure the cross-subsystem paths, use the Configure Cross-subsystem Paths dialogbox.CAUTION: You cannot delete all the current cross-

Parameters...164Example...

The middle pane shows external ports of the local storage system that connects to the externalstorage system that you selected in the left pane.◦ Port

• Cancel buttonCancels the settings and closes the dialog box.• Pop-up MenuRight-click a row in the Configure Cross-subsystem Paths dialog box to perf

7. Right-click the WWN in the WWN, and then click Add in the pop-up menu.The cross-subsystem path is added to the Selected Paths with the selected inf

8. Repeat the operation of the Raise Priority command until the row of the selected path appearsin the head of the Selected Paths list and its Priorit

Figure 34 (page 84) shows the overview of the operation and the status of the cross-subsystempaths. When you delete the current cross-subsystem paths

7. Disconnect the cable that the cross-subsystem path B uses, and connect the cable that thecross-subsystem path D uses.8. Cancel the configuration of

emulation type of the mapped external volume is for the mainframe system, the capacityis shown in Cylinder.• Close buttonCloses the LDEV Information d

Table 12 Status of the Mapping Paths in the Mapping Path Information Dialog Box(continued)DescriptionDisplayed ItemThe setting of the external storage

Turning On or Off the Storage SystemThis section describes how to turn on or off the local storage system and the external storage systemafter the XP

When the Check Paths & Restore Volume command is executed and the external volume isready to be restored as the mapped volume, the external volume

1 Overview of HP StorageWorks XP External StorageSoftwareThis chapter provides an overview of XP External Storage.• “XP External Storage” (page 9)• “U

1. Turn on the external storage system that contains the external volume, which is mapped as aninternal volume.2. Turn on the power supply of the loca

1. Turn on the power supply of the external storage system.CAUTION: Make sure that the power supply of the external storage system is completely onand

Table 13 Operations Required before Disconnecting External Volumes (continued)This Operation is RequiredIf the External Volume is Used in this wayPerf

3. Click the product name in the Volume Operation tree.4. Right-click the external volume that you want to change in the Volume Operation list.5. Clic

1. Start Remote Web Console, and open the Volume Operation window.2. Make sure that Remote Web Console is in Modify mode.3. Right-click the product na

3. Select one of the following from the list above the Path Operation tree.• Fibre - Local Subsystem: Displays the ports in the local storage system.

Check the following before changing the cache mode of the external volume.• Whether the volume is not set as a volume that constitutes a part of a LUS

Changing the Port Setting of the External Storage SystemYou can change the setting of the port of the external storage system in the Path Operation wi

are accepted until the time set for this parameter has passed. After the time set for this parameterhas passed, the path status becomes Blockade. The

The Edit Policy dialog box consists of:• Pattern: Mapping policies. Default Policy is prepared.• Policy: The content of the selected mapping policy is