HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Software Installation Guide (T1656-96034, April 2010)

5 Installing XP Cluster Extension Software

for Linux

This chapter describes how to install the XP Cluster Extension Software in a Linux environment. The

software provides integration with SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension, Red Hat Cluster

Suite, and a standalone application that can be used for other solutions.

NOTE:

For information on configuring XP Cluster Extension Software in a Linux environment, see the

StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Software Administrator Guide

Prerequisites

Before installing XP Cluster Extension, perform the following tasks:

1. Check “General installation prerequisites” on page 8 to make sure your setup meets the general

installation prerequisites.

NOTE:

XP RAID Manager command devices must use udev-generated device file names. For more

information on udev, see the HP High Availability website: http://docs.hp.com/en/ha.html.

2. For the cluster software versions and XP arrays that are supported with XP Cluster Extension, see

the HP SPOCK website: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock.

3. Make sure you have the latest supported software and microcode versions, fixes, FC adapter

firmware, and driver versions.

4. Complete the Linux pre-installation procedures.

See “Pre-installation procedures” on page 37 for more information.

Pre-installation procedures

Before installing XP Cluster Extension, complete the following configuration tasks:

1. Enable XP RAID Manager for startup.

For instructions, see “Enabling XP RAID Manager instances” on page 38.

2. Configure multipath software.

For more information, see “Configuring multipath software” on page 38.

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