HP XP Racks - Manual (Page 93)

NOTE: If you need a profile that models your specific storage system, please contact the HP
Technical Support. HP will gather the required information and may provide the requested profile
in a microcode update. Upgrading to the new microcode will allow the External Storage to display
the vendor name, product name, serial number, and path mode of the external volumes.
Virtualization support requirements
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The external storage system conforms to SCSI Primary commands (SPC-3).
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Inquiry page 0x83 contains device identifier 2h (EUI-64-based) or 3h (NAA).
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The alternate path mode is not Active/Standby. (Active/Standby is a Single Mode much like
Active/Passive, but it does not failover automatically.)
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A profile specific to the storage system does not exist.
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A special device driver or path manager is not required to control the external storage system.
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All other restrictions referenced in this guide apply to virtualization specifications.
Suggested virtualization procedure
1. Set up HP XP7 Storage External ports.
2. Connect the external storage FC ports to the HP XP7 Storage External ports.
3. Virtualize at least four LUNs from the external storage.
- If virtualization fails, please contact the HP Technical Support.
4. Connect two FC ports of the HP XP7 Storage to two HBAs of the server.
5. Provision the ELUNs mapped to the LUNs (step 3) on the ES to the Ext Stor FC ports.
6. Run an I/O generator to the virtualized LUNs. IOMETER or VDBENCH can be used.
1. Delete the external path of the highest priority during the I/O.
2. Add the external path as the highest priority during the I/O.
7. Stop the I/O.
NOTE: HP asks that if a new branded storage is attached, that a local HP representative collects
a screen print and dump to send to HP. If this is done, the new brand will ultimately appear on
the HP website with a listing of storage models supported by name. The collection of information
is optional. It is required only if you would like to see the Storage Model listed on HP website and
if a profile that models your specific storage system is requested.
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