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1 Overview

What's in this guide

This guide includes information on installing and configuring XP7 disk arrays. The following

operating systems are covered:

• HP-UX

• Windows

• NonStop

• OpenVMS

• VMware

• Linux

• Solaris

• IBM AIX

For additional information on connecting disk arrays to a host system and configuring for a

mainframe, see the HP XP7 Mainframe Host Attachment and Operations Guide.

Audience

This document is intended for system administrators, HP representatives, and authorized service

providers who are involved in installing, configuring, and operating the HP XP7 storage systems.

Features and requirements

The disk array provides following features:

• Storage capacity:

Maximum FC PortsMaximum CapacityMaximum DrivesModel

1924.5 PB2304 (2.5 inch)XP7

• Server support: Check with your HP representative for the servers and Fibre Channel adapters

supported by your disk arrays.

NOTE: See the following list for specific OS server support:

◦ OpenVMS server support: PCI-based AlphaServers; PCI-based Integrity (IA64) Servers.

◦ VMware server support: VMware-supported processor.

◦ Windows server support: Windows PC server with the latest HP supported patches.

• Operating system support: For supported disk array microcode and OS versions, see the HP

SPOCK website: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock.

For all operating systems, before installing the disk array, ensure the environment conforms to the

following requirements:

• Fibre Channel Adapters (FCAs): Install FCAs, all utilities, and drivers. For installation details,

see the adapter documentation.

• HP XP7 Remote Web Console or HP XP7 Command View Advanced Edition Suite Software

for configuring disk array ports and paths.

8 Overview

HP XP7 Configuration Guide

Other manuals for HP XP7