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Disk array and host requirements, Raid manager requirements with continuous access, Disk array and host requirements 28 – HP XP Continuous Access Software User Manual

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP RAID Manager: User’s Guide

Disk array and host requirements

RM requires an activated installation of BC or CA on the disk array. For
information on activating and operating these programs, refer to the
following manuals:

• HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP: User’s Guide

• HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP: User’s Guide

• HP StorageWorks Command View XP for XP Disk Arrays: User

Guide

• HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition Device

Manager Web Client User's Guide

• HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console User Guide for the

XP1024/XP128

• HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console User Guide for the

XP12000/XP10000

RAID Manager requirements with Continuous Access

• Have your HP representative configure the disk arrays for CA

functions.

• Install CA license keys on the disk arrays.

• Configure the sender ports (Initiator for Fibre Channel, RCP for

ESCON) and receiver ports (RCU-Target for Fibre Channel and LCP
for ESCON) on the local and remote disk arrays.

• Establish a path between the local and remote control units (CUs)

using Continuous Access.

• Enable bidirectional swap between local and remote volumes. Verify

that at least two physical links exist in each direction.

• Designate one or more RM command devices using Command View

XP, LUN Configuration Manager XP, Remote Web Console XP, or
Command View XP Advanced Edition. If none of these are available,
ask your HP representative to configure the devices.

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