HP StorageWorks XP48 - Disk Array User manual

HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP

operating system

configuration guide

XP48

XP128

XP512

XP1024

first edition (October 2004)

part number: A5951-96200

This guide describes the requirements and procedures for connecting the XP family of disk

arrays to an IBM NUMA-Q system and configuring the disk array for operation with the

DYNIX/ptx operating system.

DYNIX/ptx

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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide: DYNIX/ptx

first edition (October, 2004)

part number: A5951-96200

Contents 1

About this guide 3

Intended audience 3

Disk arrays 3

Related documentation

HP provides the following related documentation:

• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP128: Owner’s Guide

• HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Owner’s Guide

For information about operating system commands and third-party

products, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

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Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Figure 1 Blue text represents a cross-reference. For the online

version of this guide, the reference is linked to the

target.

www.hp.com

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Internet. For the online version of this guide, the

reference is linked to the target.

literal Bold text represents literal values that you type exactly

as shown, as well as key and field names, menu items,

buttons, file names, application names, and dialog box

titles.

variable

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type is also used for manual titles.

input/output Monospace font denotes user input and system

responses, such as output and messages.

Example Denotes an example of input or output. The display

shown in this guide may not match your configuration

exactly.

[ ] Indicates an optional parameter.

{ } Indicates that you must specify at least one of the listed

options.

| Separates alternatives in a list of options.

HP technical support

In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

About this guide 5

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Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP

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HP storage website

For the most current information about HP StorageWorks XP products,

visit the support website. Select the appropriate product or solution from

this website:

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraysystems.html

For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity,

consult your HP account representative.

HP authorized reseller

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United States 1-800-345-1518

Canada 1-800-263-5868

Or contact:

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Revision history

October 2004 First edition

About this guide 7

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