HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array Manuel de configuration - Page 17

Fibre address

In fabric environments, the port addresses are assigned automatically. In arbitrated loop environments,

set the port addresses by selecting a unique arbitrated loop physical address (AL-PA) or loop ID for

each port. For specific values, refer to the HP StorageWorks XP LUN Manager User's Guide applicable

to your array.

The HP service representative sets the System Option Mode(s) based on the operating system and

software configuration of the host. Notify your HP representative if you install storage agnostic software

(such as backup or cluster software) that may require specific settings.

This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel adapter (FCAs) that connect the host

to the disk array.

Install and configure the Fibre Channel adapters using the FCA manufacturer's instructions.

On Linux systems, the disk array only supports QLogic and Emulex adapters. Contact your HP service

representative for the latest information about supported FCAs.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host. Load

all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the FCA manufacturer.

If you plan to use clustering, install and configure the clustering software on the servers.

Clustering is the organization of multiple servers into groups. Within a cluster, each server is a node.

Multiple clusters compose a multi-cluster environment. The following example shows a multi-cluster

environment with three clusters, each containing two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array.

XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Linux