topic Re: VA Connectivity problems in Disk Enclosures

VA Connectivity problems

Jayesh shah — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 06:09:39 GMT

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Enes Dizdarevic — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 07:57:26 GMT

In order to communicate with VA controller(s) LUN0 on array must exist. So the first step is to create LUN0. You can do it from terminal connected to RS232 port of VA controller. (This configuration tool is called Virtual Front Panel, VFP). Using this you will also configure communication parameters, topology, etc. After that you can install CommandView on one attached host and continue configuring. You can learn how to use VFP in VA Installation and Users guide. If you do not have it you can download it from http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&docIndexName=manuals&locale=en_US&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=64100&prodSeriesName=hp+surestore+virtual+array+7400

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Jayesh shah — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 08:47:52 GMT

Hi,

I had tried to configure the
array using the vfp commands.

This is what I did:
vfpfmt
vfpmgr -os hpux -c 1
vfmpgr -S 1 -c 1
vfpmgr -L 108 -c 1
vfpmgr -L 110 -c 2
vfpmgr -t 4 -c 1
vfpcfg -L 0 -a 10G

But the problem is not solved

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Paul Barmettler — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 11:58:40 GMT

Hello Jayesh,

for solving your problem I would need more information.
Did You install "hp surestore command view sdm"?
What topology do you use (Fabric Mode, FC-AL)?
Everything may help.

So long

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Jayesh shah — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 12:06:00 GMT

Hi,

I have installed commandview SDM version A.1.02.00.

The array is connected direct Fabric attach.

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Paul Barmettler — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 12:25:27 GMT

Hello Jayesh,

more questions ...

Did you format the VA7100 (fmt)?
Did you run "armdiscover"?

Please start "command view" and check the controller settings. Are they all right?

Is your fc-link ok?

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Jayesh shah — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 12:32:02 GMT

Hi,

I have formatted the array
using the vfp commands - please see my earlier response.

armdiscover is not able to recognise the array.

Thank you,
Jayesh

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Paul Barmettler — Wed, 06 Mar 2002 15:51:04 GMT

Hello again,

if you can see there is a link to the array
i'm almost sure you have a problem with your fc-driver.

Are you running a version earlier than hp-ux 11.00, so you have to intall the driver first.

If you are running 11.00, please check if there is an entry "fcp" in your /stand/system.

good luck

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Daryl Yockey — Thu, 07 Mar 2002 01:39:14 GMT

The fibre card required is a A5158A . I don't think that card is supported

Re: VA Connectivity problems

Tom Moore — Fri, 08 Mar 2002 23:56:31 GMT

Jayesh,

The A3406A is not a supported HBA in the VA family. Only the following HBA's are supported on the VA.

A5158A
A6684A
A6685A
A6795A

Cheers,
Tom