HP StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software V8.8 for HP-UX Installation and Configuration Guide (AA-RV1FA-TE, March 2005)

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Planning Storage
Configurations
This chapter provides information to help you plan the storage configuration of
your subsystem. Storage containers are individual disk drives (JBOD), storageset
types (mirrorsets, stripesets, and so on), and/or partitioned drives. Use the
guidelines found in this section to plan the various types of storage containers
needed.
This chapter also focuses on the required design and implementation aspects, such
as addressing conventions, configuration rules, creating storage profiles, and
creating storage maps.
The following storage configuration information can be found in this chapter:
■ "Where to Start", page 64
■ "Determining Storage Requirements", page 66
■ "Configuration Rules for the Controller", page 67
■ "Addressing Conventions for Device PTL", page 69
■ "Choosing a Container Type", page 78
■ "Creating a Storageset Profile", page 80
■ "Planning Considerations for Storageset", page 82
■ "Changing Characteristics Through Switches", page 92
■ "Specifying Storageset and Partition Switches", page 93
■ "Specifying Initialization Switches", page 95
■ "Specifying Unit Switches", page 99
■ "Creating Storage Maps", page 100
Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to prepare your host computer to
accommodate the HSG80 controller storage subsystem.