HP Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software - Manual (Page 115)

3. Creating an HDLM Environment
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Figure 3-2: Single Path Configuration and Multi-path Configuration
2. Set up the storage system.
Assign an LU to each port.
To change the settings of a storage system, follow the maintenance documentation
for that particular storage system.
3. Install the HBAs onto the host.
Install as many HBAs as you want to use.
In a cluster configuration, make sure that the manufacturer and model of the HBA
is the same for all the hosts that make up the cluster. Also, make sure that the
versions of the HBA micro-programs are the same.
4. Set up the switches.
For details on how to set up a switch, see the documentation for the particular
switch. This step is unnecessary if you do not use a switch.
5. Set up the BIOS for the HBAs.
Set up the BIOS for all the HBAs, regardless of whether paths exist.
Different settings are used for different topologies. For details on how to set up
the BIOS, see the HBA documentation.
6. Install Windows, and any non-HDLM drivers.
Install Windows and any non-HDLM drivers by following the documentation for
each of the products.
7. Set up the HBAs.