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Figure 2-7 dual controller configuration, To change the label, enter, Figure 2-8 labeling a controller unit – APC SGI 15000 RAID User Manual

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Figure 2–7

Dual Controller Configuration

If you require multi-pathing to the LUNs, enable cache coherency. If you do not require multi-pathing,
disable cache coherency.

To enable/disable the cache coherency function, enter the following (ON enables, OFF disables):

dual coherency=on|off

You may change the label assigned to each unit. This allows you to uniquely identify each unit in the
system. Each unit can have a label of up to 31 characters long.

1.

To change the label, enter:

dual label

2.

Select which unit you want to re-label (see Figure 2–8).

3.

When prompted, type in the new label for the selected unit. The new name is displayed.

Figure 2–8

Labeling a Controller Unit

2.3.8

Configuring the Storage Arrays

When you have determined your array configuration, you need to create and format the LUNs. You have
the option of creating a 32-bit or a 64-bit address LUN.

In the example below, 2 LUNs (32-bit addressing) are created:

• LUN 0 on Tiers 1 to 8 with capacity of 8192MB each.

• LUN 1 on Tiers 1 and 2 with capacity of 8192MB each.

NOTE : You may press

e

at any time to exit and cancel the command completely.

Enter the number of the Unit you wish to rename.

15000 [1]: dual label

LABEL=1 for Unit 1, Test System[1]
LABEL=2 for Unit 2, Test System[2]

Unit: 1

Enter a new label for Unit 1, or DEFAULT to return to the default label.
Up to 31 characters are permitted.

Current Unit name: Test System[1]

New Unit name: System[1]
15000 [1]: