HP StorageWorks HSG80 ACS Solution Software V8.8 for IBM AIX Installation and Configuration Guide (AA-RV1HA-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 62
■ "Determining Storage Requirements", page 64
■ "Configuration Rules for the Controller", page 65
■ "Addressing Conventions for Device PTL", page 67
■ "Choosing a Container Type", page 76
■ "Creating a Storageset Profile", page 78
■ "Planning Considerations for Storageset", page 80
■ "Changing Characteristics Through Switches", page 90
■ "Specifying Storageset and Partition Switches", page 91
■ "Specifying Initialization Switches", page 93
■ "Specifying Unit Switches", page 97
■ "Creating Storage Maps", page 98
Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to prepare your host computer to
accommodate the HSG80 controller storage subsystem.