HP 3PAR Windows 2012 and Windows Server 2008 Implementation Guide

2 Performing Preliminary HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage and
Host Configuration
Required
If you are setting up a fabric along with your installation of the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage, see
“Setting Up and Zoning the Fabric” (page 19) before configuring or connecting the HP 3PAR
StoreServ Storage and host.
Configuring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Host Persona and Ports
(HP 3PAR OS 3.1.x or OS 2.3.x)
For an HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage running HP 3PAR OS 3.1.x or OS 2.3.x, each HP 3PAR
StoreServ Storage port connecting to a host HBA port through a fabric or direct connection must
be set to the correct host persona.
NOTE: When deploying HP Virtual Connect Direct-attach FC Storage for HP 3PAR StoreServ
Storage, where the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage ports are cabled directly to the uplink ports on the
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10 Gb/24-port Module for c-Class BladeSystem, follow the steps
for configuring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage ports for a fabric connection.
For more information about HP Virtual Connect, HP Virtual Connect interconnect modules, and the
HP Virtual Connect direct-attach feature, see HP Virtual Connect documentation. To obtain this
documentation, search the HP SC website:
http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc
See also the HP SAN Design Reference Guide, available on the following website:
HP SAN Design Reference Guide
Configuring Ports on the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage for a Direct Connection
To configure HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage ports for a direct connection to the Windows
Server 2012/2008 host on HP 3PAR OS 3.1.x or OS 2.3.x, complete the following steps:
1. To set up the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage ports for a direct connection, issue the following set
of commands with the appropriate parameters for each direct connect port:
a. controlport offline <node:slot:port>
b. controlport config host -ct loop <node:slot:port>
where -ct loop specifies a direct connection.
c. controlport rst <node:slot:port>
Example:
# controlport offline 1:5:1
# controlport config host -ct loop 1:5:1
# controlport rst 1:5:1
2. After all ports have been configured, verify that the ports are configured for a host in a direct
connection by issuing the showport -par command on the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage.
Configuring Ports on the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage for a Fabric Connection
To configure ports for fabric using HP 3PAR OS 3.1.x or OS 2.3.x, follow these steps:
Configuring the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Host Persona and Ports (HP 3PAR OS 3.1.x or OS 2.3.x) 11