Figure 52 selecting vdisk’s preferred path/mode, Figure 53 presenting vdisks, Defining xp12000 external ports – HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual
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HP recommends defining Vdisk settings so the number of Vdisks presented to the XP is balanced between
the two EVA controllers and across controller ports.
Figure 52
Selecting Vdisk’s Preferred path/mode
After EVA Vdisks are created, they can be assigned to the previously defined XP12000 host object;
thereby presenting them to the XP12000.
illustrates this step.
Figure 53
Presenting Vdisks
Defining XP12000 external ports
For the XP12000 to access and use storage present on the EVA disk array, EVA-attached XP12000 ports
must be functionally redefined as dedicated external storage fibre channel ports. Use Command View XP
or XP Remote Web Console to define these EVA-connected XP12000 ports to external ports. On the Port