HP XP12000 Configuration Manual
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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP
operating system
configuration guide
XP128
XP1024
XP10000
XP12000
sixth edition (July 2005)
part number: A5951-96015
This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk
arrays to an HP-UX system and configuring the new disk array for operation with HP-UX.
HP-UX
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX
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About this guide 7
Intended audience 7
Prerequisites 7
Disk arrays 7
Related documentation 8
HP storage website 8
HP sales and authorized resellers 8
HP technical support 9
Document conventions 10
Revision history 11
Warranty statement 12
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Installation 15
Features and requirements 16
Fibre Channel interface
HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: HP-UX
Connect the disk array 29
Defining the paths 29
Verifying HBA installation 31
Verifying device recognition 32
Configure disk array devices 35
Verifying the device files and drivers 36
Creating the device files 38
Creating the physical volumes 41
Creating new v
About this guide
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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
• Requirements and procedures for connecting an XP disk array to a
host system
• Configuring the disk array for use with the HP-UX operating system
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of the host
server, the operating system, and XP di
