HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Configuration Guide (AA-RPHZF-TE, March 2004)

Getting Started
48 Data Replication Manager HSG80 ACS Version 8.7P Configuration Guide
Host-to-Switch Connections
■ Host name and rank number or PCI slot number of the HBA
■ Switch name and port number on switch
Switch-to-Controller Connections
■ Fibre Channel switch name (top or bottom)
■ Fibre Channel switch port number (0-15 for a sixteen port switch)
■ Site name (initiator or target)
■ Controller name
■ Controller port number (1 or 2)
■ Host port number
■ HBA WWN
The DT solution requires two different types of fiber optic cables, depending on where the
connections are made. Cabling at each individual site that involves the controller, the switch,
and the host is made with 50-micron multimode fiber optic cables. The maximum length that
these cables support is 500 meters. When cabling between initiator and target sites that are
more than 500 meters apart using GBICs, you must use a 9-micron single-mode fiber optic
cable, which can run a distance of up to 100 km, depending on the GBIC and the quality of the
cable connection. For additional information refer to the HP StorageWorks Continuous Access
and Data Replication Manager SAN Extensions Reference Guide.
Note: The 9-micron single-mode fiber optic cable may also be referenced by some manufacturers
as an 8.3-micron cable. To increase the reliability of the cable or to reduce the likelihood of having
to re-pull or re-install the cable over a long distance, HP recommends that you use multiple
conductor cable.
For a list of the most current software, firmware, patches, drivers, and so on, for each of the
supported operating systems in your DRM solution, refer to the DRM Release Notes.
Caution: If the fiber optic cable is not properly connected to the controller, failure may
result. Because of the cable’s frail nature, it must be regularly maintained or its
performance and life span will be affected. Before continuing, make sure that you follow
the precautions listed in the
HP StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.7
Maintenance and Service Guide
.
Table 5 provides an example of the connections required at each site and between the sites for
the first server and first storage array. Note that additional servers and additional arrays will
use other ports. Specific connection information is covered in more detail in Chapter 4,
“Configuring a Standard Data Replication Manager Solution.”
Caution: Do not make any connections until you are instructed to do so later in this guide.