Setting an external array's port, Setting a local array's port attributes, 86 setting a local array's port attributes – HP XP External Storage Software User Manual
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4.
Perform the Discovery operation.
In the Device tree on the LU Operation pane, select an external array, and select Discovery (see
NOTE:
To perform Discovery operations, Command View XP or XP Remote Web Console must be
in
Modify mode.
5.
Display the LU Operation pane, right-click the external LU to be mapped as an internal LDEV in
the Device list, and select Add LU or Add LU (Auto). The Add LU or Auto Map Setting pane
appears.
6.
Use the Add LU or Auto Map Settings pane to map the external LU as an internal LDEV (
7.
If you select a mainframe emulation type on the Add LU pane, use Volume Manager to reformat
the volume or perform the Write to Control Blocks operation. For instructions, (see the
HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration and Security Manager XP user guide for the
XP12000/XP10000/SVS200.
8.
Define alternate paths between the external array or mapped LU and the local array. For
instructions, see
9.
Use LUN Manager to define paths. For instructions, see the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration
and Security Manager XP user guide for the XP12000/XP10000/SVS200.
Setting an external array's port
This section describes the procedure for setting the external array's port. For more information, see
the external array's documentation.
1.
Set the topology information for the connection configuration.
2.
Set the data transfer speed for the configuration.
3.
Set the system parameters. For more information about system parameters for specific external
arrays, see
Notes on connecting external arrays
.
4.
Define the port's LUN.
Setting a local array's port attributes
The attribute of any port used for External Storage XP must be set to External.
NOTE:
Only ports in SLPR0 can be set as external ports.
Configuring external LUs
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