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ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 1
...HP Power Supply Technology
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HP ProLiant 100-series Intel-based G6 server technology, 3rd edition
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HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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Using HP ProLiant Network Teaming Software with Microsoft® Windows...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 2
ISS Technology Update
Volume 9, Number 1
How many bytes are in a GB?
Storage device manufacturers and operating system developers answer this question differently. This is the reason why a number of lawsuits have sprung up around the country, typically between storage device manufacturers and disgruntled customers. For example, the capacity of a 300,000,000,000 byte drive is reported as...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 4
... Table 1). The option to enable only one core is not present in the currently released BIOS updates.
HP Note The lack of support for single-core operation is based on observations with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version: 2009.07.11 (A) (11 Sep 2009).
AMD Core Select technology
AMD Core Select is...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 5
... on the system during the operating system installation as follows:
- When installing to disks attached to a Smart Array controller, the miniroot must have the array driver so that the Solaris software can be installed onto the disks. See the deployment guide for information on installing the Smart Array driver, cpqary3, into the miniroot.
- For network-based deployments, the miniroot must have...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 6
... in over 200 standards organizations through more than 500 technical committees. HP engineers help develop specifications for memory, wired and wireless telecommunications, storage, management software, information technology and security, ANSI, IEEE, ISO/IEC, and so forth. HP also works closely with industry partners that develop processors, memory, storage, and networking components.
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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 3
... emulation types 11 Failover 12 SNMP configuration 12 RAID Manager command devices 12 Installation procedures 13 Install and configure the disk array 14 Setting the System Option Modes 14 Configuring the Fibre Channel ports 15 Setting the Host Mode for the disk array ports 17 Install and configure the host 18 Loading the OS and software 18 Installing and configuring the HBAs 18 Clustering and...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 12
... system
• Host Bus Adapters (HBAs): Install adapters and all utilities and drivers. Refer to the adapter documentation for installation details.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks Command View XP with LUN management feature or Remote Control with the LUN Configuration Manager XP option for configuring disk array ports and paths.
• (Recommended) HP StorageWorks Secure Manager XP...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 15
... ports • Setting the Host Mode for the disk array ports 2. "Install and configure the host" on page 18 • Loading the OS and software • Installing and configuring the HBAs • Clustering and Fabric zoning • Fabric zoning and LUN security for multiple operating systems 3. "Connect the disk array" on page 21 • Defining the paths • Verifying disk array device...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 16
... the disk array
The HP service representative performs the following tasks: • Assembling hardware and installing software • Loading the microcode updates • Installing the channel adapters (CHAs) and cabling • Installing and formatting devices
You perform the additional tasks below. If you do not have Command View or LUN Configuration Manager, your HP service representative...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 17
... Fibre Channel ports
Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using Command View (shown) or the Fibre Parameter window in LUN Configuration Manager. Select the settings for each port based on your storage area network topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of hosts to the array through the same switch.
Fibre Address
In fabric environments, the port addresses are...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 20
...and software
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer.
Installing and configuring the HBAs
Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions.
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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 21
... the clustering software on the servers. Clustering is the organization of multiple servers into groups. Within a cluster, each server is a node. Multiple clusters compose a multi-cluster environment. The following example shows a multi-cluster environment with three clusters, each containing two nodes. The nodes share access to the disk array.
Within the Storage Area Network (SAN...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 39
... of logical volumes on the disk array.
CA
HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP. CA lets you create and maintain
duplicate copies of local logical volumes on a remote disk array.
Command View
HP StorageWorks Command View XP, a software product for managing XP arrays. Command View runs on a Windows-based management workstation.
command device
An LDEV that transfers RAID commands to BC or CA...
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX (A5951-96200, October 2004) - Page 44
... 19, 20 SNMP 12 SNMP configuration 12 software options 10 storage
website 5 system administrator
required knowledge 3 system option modes 14
T technical support
HP 4 troubleshooting
error conditions 26 HP Support Center 28
W warranty 7 website
storage 5 worksheet
paths 30
X XP1024
support for 3 XP128
support for 3
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HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Site Prep Guide - Page 2
... not be liable for errors contained herein or for ...service-trained personnel.
Caution
Denotes a hazard that can cause hardware or software damage.
WARNING
Denotes a hazard that can cause personal injury or death.
Warranty
If you have any questions about the warranty for this product, contact your dealer or local HP sales representative.
Trademarks
Windows NT, Microsoft, Windows, MS Windows...
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Site Prep Guide - Page 3
... (SR) 12 The HP Customer Engineer (CE) 12 The HP Application Software Engineer (ASE) 12 The Customer 13
Site Prep Technical Tasks 14 Site Planning Timetable 16
3 Preparing for Installation 17
Safety Requirements 18 Site Safety Consideration 18 Fire Safety 18 Equipment Servicing Hazards 18
General Computer Room Requirements 19 Space planning 19 The HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 20
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HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Site Prep Guide - Page 12
... your HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512. The CE will also assist you in determining your site prep requirements.
The HP Application Software Engineer (ASE)
The HP ASE is a software technical specialist trained in configuring your HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512. The ASE can install and configure all software applications for your disk array.
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HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512: Site Prep Guide
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Site Prep Guide - Page 19
... to maintain an ideal environment for your computer equipment, including your HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512. The following guidelines are recommended:
• Locate the computer room away from exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain from windows and exterior wall surfaces.
• When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that are double or tripled glazed and...
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Site Prep Guide - Page 25
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512 Upgrade Product Weights
Product
Description
A5953U
4-ExSA channel adapter pair
A5954U
8-ExSA channel adapter pair
A5956U
8 port Fibre Channel adapter pair
A5961U
Additional power supply for chips 3 to 4
A5962U
1GB cache memory
A5963U
256MB shared memory module
A5964U
Additional ACP pair
A5965A Opt 001
60 Hz disk array frame with 2 disk canister ...
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512/XP48 Owner's Guide - Page 14
... boards • hot-pluggable fans, power supplies, and controllers • upgradable online firmware
Following are some of the software features/products that complement your disk array hardware to ensure that the array meets your requirements for high reliability:
• HP SureStore E support "Phone Home" capability to multidisciplinary "Stress-Free" Center advanced remote diagnostics...