HP StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software V8.8 for Sun Solaris Installation and Configuration Guide (AA-RV1RA-TE, March 2005)

FC Configuration Procedures
157HSG80 ACS Solution Software V8.8 for Sun Solaris Installation and Configuration Guide
FC Considerations for Both Loop and Fabric Environments
In a mixed environment of Fibre Channel loop and Fibre Channel switched
access, there are specific differences in transport and access to storage
subsystems—either on the loop or in the fabric. This section describes the
differences and configuration processes for Sun servers and adapters for loop and
switch support. It is divided into the following subsections:
■ General FC Environmental Considerations, page 157
■ Configurable Objects, page 157
■ Fibre Channel Access/Transport Paths, page 161
■ Implementation of Loop and Fabric Bindings, page 162
■ Configuration Procedures, page 173
General FC Environmental Considerations
Fibre Channel (FC) configurations include servers, storage (RAID Arrays), hubs,
switches, and repeaters. There are many options for configuring a storage area
network.
In the simple cases, a configuration can easily be understood and investigated. In
more complex configurations, with Fibre Channel’s ability to support
transmission lengths in terms of miles/kilometers, the problems of design,
installation, testing and documentation require greater discipline and control.
Configurable Objects
This section describes how to configure the Sun server and the storage (RAID
Array) components so that given a path with a loop or switch configuration, the
Sun server and storage will be able to communicate successfully. This section
describes how to configure the following objects:
■ Servers
■ Storage
■ Hubs
■ Switches