HP StorageWorks 3000 RAID Array - Manual (Page 4)

iv Command Console V2.2 for the RAID Array 3000 (Pedestal and Rack Mount Models) User’s Guide
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Chapter 2
Installing and Setting Up the Command Console Client
Installing Command Console Client..................................................................... 2-2
Stopping and Starting AES on Window NT and Windows 2000 ........................... 2-4
Removing the Command Console Client.............................................................. 2-5
Creating Your First Virtual Disk .......................................................................... 2-5
Establishing a Serial Connection, Single Controller ....................................... 2-6
Creating a Virtual Disk by Using a Serial Connection.................................... 2-9
Installing the Agent Software............................................................................. 2-19
Adding a System to the Navigation Tree ............................................................ 2-19
Fault Notification by Pager (TCP/IP Network Connections) ............................... 2-21
Chapter 3
Using Command Console
About the AES (TCP/IP Network Connections Only).......................................... 3-2
Start Menu Options for Command Console .......................................................... 3-4
Choosing a Connection Method ........................................................................... 3-5
Establishing a Serial Connection, Single Controller ....................................... 3-6
Establishing a Serial Connection, Dual Controller ......................................... 3-7
Establishing a SCSI Connection, Single Controller........................................ 3-9
Establishing a SCSI Connection, Dual Controller ........................................ 3-10
Connecting Over a Network........................................................................ 3-12
Using the Navigation Window ........................................................................... 3-15
Adding a System to the Navigation Tree ..................................................... 3-16
Deleting a System....................................................................................... 3-17
Creating and Using General Folders............................................................ 3-18
Renaming a Folder...................................................................................... 3-18
Viewing the Hierarchy in the Navigation Window....................................... 3-19
Viewing and Modifying a System Folder’s Properties ................................. 3-19
Opening a Storage Window ........................................................................ 3-20
Configuring a Single Controller ......................................................................... 3-20
Configuring a Dual-Controller System ............................................................... 3-25
Adding Devices................................................................................................. 3-27
Creating a Virtual Disk ...................................................................................... 3-28
Deleting Virtual Disks ....................................................................................... 3-36
Modifying Virtual Disks.................................................................................... 3-37
Changing Virtual Disk Operating Parameters .............................................. 3-37
Removing Virtual Disk Members (Deleting Devices) .................................. 3-39
Setting Passwords and Security Options (Network Only).................................... 3-39
Managing and Creating Spare Devices............................................................... 3-40
Clearing Failed Devices..................................................................................... 3-41
Using Configuration Files.................................................................................. 3-41
Monitoring the Status of the RA3000 ................................................................. 3-43
Setting Up Pager Notification ............................................................................ 3-45
Setting Pager Preferences............................................................................ 3-46