HP Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software User Manual
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3. Creating an HDLM Environment
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If a message appears asking you whether you want to install the MPIO driver,
make sure that no multi-path management software other than HDLM is installed.
• If multi-path management software other than HDLM is installed, click the
Cancel button to cancel the installation, uninstall the multi-path
management software, and then install HDLM.
• If no multi-path management software other than HDLM is installed, click
the Next button to continue the installation.
8.
Specify a license key file or enter a license key by following the instructions
shown in the messages that appear in the window.
If a license key file was saved in step 5, specify that license key file.
If a license key file is not being used, specify the license key directly.
9.
Specify the installation folder by following the instructions shown in the
messages that appear in the window.
The utility for registering HDLM persistent reservation keys (
dlmprsvkey
) will
be automatically executed. However, creation of the PRSV key might be
unsuccessful if, for example, an NIC does not exist. If the PRSV key is created
with time information only, or if key creation fails, a dialog box will prompt you
to enter the PRSV key.
If this dialog box appears, go to step 10; otherwise, go to step 12.
10. Enter the PRSV key by following the instructions shown in the dialog box.
The PRSV key is required for the HDLM functions to properly operate. Also, the
value of the PRSV key must be unique for each host.
11. If the KAPL09128-W message appears, you will need to re-enter the correct
PRSV key.
If a message does not appear, go to the next step.
12. The message Select Storage system to be managed. is displayed. Click the Next
button.
In an Oracle RAC environment, because an EMC DMX series or EMC CX series
LU cannot be set as an HDLM management-target device, do not select EMC
Symmetrix DMX Series, CLARiiON CX Series. Similarly, because an HP EVA
series LU cannot be set as an HDLM management-target device, do not select HP
StorageWorks EVA Series.
13. Follow the instructions shown in the messages that appear in the window.
• If a dialog box with the following text appears during installation, and the
Storport Miniport driver is being used as the HBA driver, stop the HDLM
installation. After that, install QFE838894 or a later version of the Microsoft