HP StorageWorks External Storage XP user guide for the XP12000, XP10000, SVS200 (T1706-96009, October 2007)

Figure 74 Example: Connecting an MSA array
The following is a summary of the port setting status of the local array when you connect the MSA
external array.
Topology Fabric ON Fabric OFF
Loop
Supported Supported
Point-to-Point
Supported Not supported
Setting up t
he MSA
To set up the
MSA for use as an external array connected to the XP12000/XP10000/SVS200, perform
the following steps:
1. Define the MSA Array Object.
2. Define the MSA LU.
3. Use MSA Se
lective Storage Presentation to institute LUN security.
After defi
ning the MSA array object, specify individual storage LUs within the array object. At this point,
institut
e LUN security on the MSA using the ACU Selective Storage Presentation (SSP) functionality.
Use the HP
StorageWorks Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to configure the MSA for its role as an
externa
l array. ACU runs from a server attached to the MSA via a Fibre Channel path.
TheMSAArraydoesnotrequireanyspecialfirmware level or hardware additive to be usable by
External Storage XP as long as the firmware level in use supports the appropriate host mode setting (for
example
, Windows or Tru64).
NOTE:
Download the ACU and ACU Online User Guide from the following address: h
ttp://
h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software-management/acumatrix/index.html
Defining MSA array objects
Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to define at least one internal MSA array object (for instance,
“A”) when first setting up the array. After defining an array object, specify LUs within that array object.
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Configuring MSA1000/1500 as external arrays