HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide: SGI IRIX (A5951-96075, December 2005)

1 Installation
You and your HP service representative each play a role in installation. Your HP service
representative is responsible for installing the disk a rray and formatting the disk devices.
Yo u are responsible for configuring the host server for the new devices with assistance
from your HP service representative.
Features and requirements
Ask your HP service representative about the latest supported hardware and softwar e.
The disk array h
as the following features:
• Storage capac ity. The storage capacity for each model is listed below:
XP128: From8to128drivesforupto36TB,48FCports
XP1024: From8to1024drivesforupto149TB,64FCports
XP10000: Up to
240drivesforupto69.2TB,48FCports
XP12000: Up to 1152 drives for up to 332 TB, 128 FC ports
• Server support SGI ORIGIN 2000 system(s)
• Operating sys
tem suppor t SGI IRIX operating system 6.5 or higher with current
patches
Before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to these requirements:
• Host Bu s Adap
ters (HBAs) Install HBAs and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the
adapter documentation for installation details.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP, Command View
XP Advanced Edition or Command View XP with LUN management feature for
configuring disk array ports and paths
• (Recommen
ded) HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP
• (Optional) OtheravailableXPsoftware(somemaynotbesupportedbyyour
system):
HP Storag
eWorks Business Copy XP
HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP
HP StorageWorks Continuous Access Extension XP
HP Storage
Works Auto LUN XP
HP StorageWorks Data Exchange XP
HP StorageWorks Resource Manager XP
HP Storage
Works RAID Manager XP
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