HP XP Racks - Manual (Page 21)

3 System configuration
The ESAM system configuration process is the first main task in the process of setting up the ESAM
system. It follows the planning of the system implementation and is based on the outcome of the
system implementation planning effort. All of the configuration procedures must be completed
before you can begin using the system.
The basic workflow for configuring the system configuration
The configuration process involves connecting the system hardware components, installing all
required software, configuring the primary and secondary storage systems, setting up the quorum
disk, and configuring host mode options.
Complete the configuration tasks in the indicated order and configure the components according
to the configuration requirements.
Use the following process to configure ESAM:
1. Connect the system hardware components.
For more information, see “Connecting the hardware components” (page 21) .
2. Install the required software.
For more information, see “Installing and configuring software” (page 22) .
3. Configure the primary and secondary storage systems (MCU and RCU).
“Configuring the primary and secondary storage systems” (page 23) .
4. Set up a quorum disk.
For more information, see “Configuring the quorum disks” (page 24) .
5. Add the quorum disk ID.
For more information, see “Adding the ID for the quorum disk to the storage systems” (page 25) .
6. Configure host mode options.
For more information, see “Configuring host mode options” (page 26) .
Connecting the hardware components
Connecting certain hardware components of the system is the first main task in the system
configuration. Completion of this task ensures that the data paths required for normal system
operation are set up and ready for use.
During this task, you and HP representatives connect the following system components:
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The host to the primary and secondary P9500 systems.
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The primary to the secondary storage system.
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The external system that has the quorum disk to the primary and secondary storage systems.
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Any optional external storage systems to the primary and/or secondary storage systems.
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Initiator ports (primary storage system) to the RCU Target ports (secondary storage system).
The basic workflow for configuring the system configuration 21