HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide for Sun Solaris XP24000, XP12000, XP10000, SVS200, v01(A5951-96037, June 2007)

When a new host group is added, additional host group modes (options) may be configured. The
storage administrator must verify if an additional host group mode is required for the host group. For
Solaris, host group mode 7 should be set as this is a prerequisite when using the Sun SAN driver.
The following host group modes (options) are available for Solaris:
Table 2 Host group modes (options)
CommentsDefaultFunction
Host
Group
Mode
Previously MODE186
Do not apply this option
to Sun Cluster.
InactiveVERITAS DBE+RAC Database
Edition/Advanced Cluster for Real
Application Clusters or if VERITAS® Cluster
Server 4.0 or later with I/O fencing function
is used.
2
Previously MODE249InactiveReporting Unit Attention when adding LUN7
CAUTION:
Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and configured is disruptive and
requires the server to be rebooted.
Setting the System Option Modes
The HP service representative sets the System Option Mode(s) based on the operating system and
software configuration of the host.
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP Remote Web Console (shown), XP Command
View, or Command View XP Advanced Edition Software. Select the settings for each port based on
XP Disk Array Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris 15