Windows nt and windows 2000 – HP Surestore Disk Array 12h and FC60 User Manual
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220 Configuring the Disk Array
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For more information, see
"Adding a Global Hot Spare" on page 296
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To use SAM, see
"Adding a Global Hot Spare" on page 273
Step 10. Install Special Device Files
After binding LUNs, you must install special device files on the LUNs. This makes the LUNs
usable by the operating system.
To install the special device files, type:
insf -e
Step 11. Check Disk Array Status
The final step is to display the disk array status to ensure that all features are enabled and
that the array is working properly.
To display disk array status, type:
amdsp -a
See
for a sample status display output that identifies the important
fields and the normal values.
Windows NT and Windows 2000
Perform the following steps to configure the disk for operation on a Windows NT or
Windows 2000 host. Refer to the HP Storage Manager 60 User’s Guide for detailed
instructions on performing each of these tasks.
1. Add the disk array to the SM60 management topology.
2. Set up any alert notifications.
3. Rename the disk array.
4. Create the desired volume structure. Replace the default 10 Mbyte volume if necessary.
5. Add hot spares as required.