HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.7 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX Installation and Configuration Guide

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Configuration Guide
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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 2–2
“Determining Storage Requirements,” page 2–3
“Configuration Rules for the Controller,” page 2–3
Addressing Conventions for Device PTL,” page 2–4
“Choosing a Container Type,” page 2–14
“Creating a Storageset Profile,” page 2–16
“Planning Considerations for Storageset,” page 2–18
“Changing Characteristics through Switches,” page 2–27
“Specifying Storageset and Partition Switches,” page 2–28
“Specifying Initialization Switches,” page 2–29
“Specifying Unit Switches,” page 2–33
“Creating Storage Maps,” page 2–34
Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to prepare your host computer to
accommodate the HSG80 controller storage subsystem.