HP StorageWorks P9000 Performance Advisor Software v5.3 Install Guide (T1789-96323, August 2011)

Glossary
Array Control
Processor (ACP)
ACP is used in the XP disk arrays prior to the XP24000 Disk Array. With the
introduction of the XP24000 Disk Array, the DKA has replaced ACP. The DKA
is also applicable for the P9000 disk arrays.
ACP handles the transfer of data between the cache and the physical drives held
in the DKUs. The ACPs work in pairs, providing a total of eight SCSI buses. Each
SCSI bus associated with one ACP is paired with a SCSI bus on the other ACP
pair element. In the event of an ACP failure, the redundant ACP takes control.
Both the ACPs work together by sharing the load. On the XP models, such as
the XP10000 Disk Array, this function is handled by the DKA on the MIX board.
Cache A Cache is a high speed memory that is used to speed up the I/O transaction
time. All reads and writes to the XP and P9500 disk arrays are sent to the cache.
The data is buffered in the cache until it is transferred to the physical disks or
from the physical disks (with slower data throughput) is complete. The benefit of
cache memory is that it speeds the I/Os throughput to the application. The larger
the cache size, the greater the amount of data buffering that can occur and the
greater throughput to the applications. In the event of power loss, the battery
power maintains the contents of cache for a specified time period.
Cache Logical
Partition (CLPR)
The cache logical partition contains cache and parity groups. It is available on
the P9000 disk arrays, such as the P9500 Disk Array. It is also available on the
XP12000, XP10000, and later generations of the XP disk arrays.
NOTE:
CLPR0 always exists (cannot be deleted) and is a pool area for cache and parity
groups that are not yet assigned to other CLPRs.
CHA Channel adapter. A device that provides the interface between the array and
the external host system. Occasionally, this term is used synonymously with the
term channel host interface processor (CHIP).
CHP Channel processor. The processors located on the CHA. Synonymous with CHIP.
CHIP Channel host interface processor. Synonymous with the term CHA.
Command Line
User Interface
(CLUI)
In addition to its GUI, P9000 Performance Advisor also provides a command-line
utility called the CLUI to monitor real-time performance of the XP and the P9000
disk arrays. The CLUI allows you to monitor performance, set alarms, and
configure host information using commands and scripts. You can execute
commands in the CLUI and view the same data that is displayed on the GUI.
The CLUI utility is operating system specific and can be installed locally on the
management station, or remotely on a client system.
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