GC 27421004

IBM DS8000
Version 7 Release 5
Host Systems Attachment Guide
GC27-4210-04
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in the Notices on page 125 section.
This edition replaces GC27-4210-03.

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Contents
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 3. Fujitsu PrimePower host

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Who should use this guide . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions and terminology . . . . . . . . vii
Publications and related information . . . . . . vii
Ordering IBM publications . . . . . . . . . xi
Sending comments . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Chapter 4. HP OpenVMS host

attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Confirming the installation of the OpenVMS
operating system . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter in an
AlphaServer OpenVMS host . . . . . . . .
Setting the mode for the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host
adapter in an AlphaServer OpenVMS host . . .
Locating the WWPN for an OpenVMS host. . .
Locating the WWPN for an AlphaServer. . .
Locating the WWPN for an Integrity server .
Managing devices for an Integrity server using the
OpenVMS EFI . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confirming Fibre Channel switch connectivity for
OpenVMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining a UDID for OpenVMS storage system
volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the storage system volumes from an
OpenVMS host . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guidelines for OpenVMS LUN 0 . . . . . .
Restrictions for OpenVMS Fibre Channel
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of changes . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1
General requirements for attaching a host . . .
Downloading and installing a host bus adapter
driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multipathing . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver . . .
Host attachment path considerations for a storage
image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attachment restrictions for Copy Services. . . .
Fibre Channel host attachment . . . . . . .
Fibre Channel architecture . . . . . . .
Fibre Channel overview for the DS8000 series .
Fibre Channel cables and adapter types . . .
Node-to-node distances for Fibre Channel
attachment . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUN considerations for Fibre Channel
attachment . . . . . . . . . . . .
Access-restricted mode and profiles for Fibre
Channel attachment . . . . . . . . .
Fibre Channel storage area networks . . . .
Fibre Channel worldwide port name
identification . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open-systems host attachment with Fibre
Channel adapters . . . . . . . . . .
Host configuration using the DS8000 interfaces .
Host configuration using the DS8000 Storage
Management GUI . . . . . . . . . .
Host configuration using the DS CLI . . . .
Host configuration using Tivoli Storage
Productivity Center for Replication . . . .
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Chapter 5. HP-UX host attachment . . . 37
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Locating the WWPN for an HP-UX host . .

Setting the queue depth for an HP-UX host.
Configuring clustering on an HP-UX host .
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Chapter 6. IBM Power Systems host

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Chapter 2. Apple Macintosh host

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Installing an ATTO adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac
Server host system running OS X . . . . . . .
Installing and updating an ATTO driver on a Mac
Pro or Mac Server host system running the Mac OS
X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing an SNS adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac
Server host system running OS X . . . . . . .
Locating the WWPN for a Mac host . . . . . .
Creating a file system for a Mac host running OS X
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Locating the WWPN for IBM Power Systems
hosts running IBM i . . . . . . . . . .
LUN considerations for IBM Power Systems
Direct connect support for IBM Power Systems
Switch support for IBM Power Systems hosts
running IBM i . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configurations for IBM Power Systems hosts
running IBM i . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX host
attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using AIX MPIO . . . . . . . . . . .
Using SDDPCM . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locating the adapters installed on IBM Power
Systems hosts running AIX . . . . . . . .
Locating the WWPN for IBM Power Systems
hosts running AIX . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX
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Support for Fibre Channel boot on IBM Power

Systems hosts running AIX . . . . . . . .
IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux . . . .
Hardware requirements for the SDD on IBM
Power Systems hosts that are running Linux . .
Preparing to install the SDD on IBM Power
Systems hosts running Linux . . . . . . .
Installing the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrading the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring and using the SDD . . . . . .
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Chapter 7. IBM SAN Volume Controller

host attachment. . . . . . . . . . . 57
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| FICON attached z Systems hosts overview . . . .
Attaching a z Systems host with FICON adapters
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Port for TSO commands on z Systems hosts . .
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Linux on z Systems host attachment . . . . .

Running Linux on z Systems hosts . . . .
Attachment requirements for z Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing and configuring HBAs on z Systems
hosts running Linux . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Linux on z Systems hosts with zFCP
attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing multipath support for Linux on z
Systems hosts with zFCP attachment . . . . .
SAN boot support on z Systems hosts running
Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the number of disks on z Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
DS8000 storage configuration for z Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Known issues and limitations for z Systems hosts
running Linux . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registered state-change notifications on z Systems
hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analyzing service information messages for z
Systems hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 9. Linux (x86 or x86_64) host

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Linux host attachment overview . . .
Configuring Linux hosts for SAN boot .
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Chapter 10. Microsoft Windows Server

host attachment. . . . . . . . . . . 85
Installing Fibre Channel adapters and drivers on a
Windows host . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Installing an Emulex adapter and driver on a
Windows host . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Installing a QLogic adapter and driver on a

Windows host . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a Brocade adapter and driver on a
Windows host . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating a Windows Server device driver . . .
Locating the WWPN for a Windows host . . .
Verifying that the Windows host is configured for
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing remote Fibre Channel boot support for a
Windows host . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure zoning and obtain storage . . . .
Check BIOS level . . . . . . . . . .
Configure QLogic and Emulex host adapters .
Complete the Windows installation . . . .
Complete Windows post-installation . . . .
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Chapter 11. Solaris host attachment . . 91

Installing Fibre Channel adapters and adapter
drivers on a Solaris host . . . . . . . . . . 91
Installing an AMCC adapter and driver on a
Solaris host . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Installing an Emulex adapter and driver on a
Solaris host . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Installing a QLogic adapter and driver on a
Solaris host . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Installing a Sun adapter and driver on a Solaris
host system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Configuring host device drivers on a Solaris host . . 95
Configuring AMCC, Emulex, and QLogic host
device drivers on a Solaris host. . . . . . . 95
Configuring Sun-Emulex and Sun-QLogic host
device drivers on a Solaris host . . . . . . 104
Setting system parameters on a Solaris host . . . 111
Setting system parameters for AMCC adapters
on a Solaris host . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Setting system parameters for Emulex or QLogic
adapters on a Solaris host . . . . . . . . 113
Setting system parameters for Sun-Emulex or
Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris host . . . . 114
Locating the WWPN for a Solaris host . . . . . 115
Attaching a Solaris host using StorEdge Traffic
Manager System . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Configuring the Sun STMS host settings . . . 116
Attaching a Solaris host using Sun Cluster or
Oracle Solaris Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . 117
Chapter 12. VMware ESXi/ESX host

attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Installing the Emulex adapter for a VMware
ESXi/ESX host . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the QLogic adapter and driver for a
VMware ESXi/ESX host . . . . . . . . . .
Defining the number of disk devices on a VMware
ESXi/ESX host . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCSI disk considerations for a VMware ESXi/ESX
host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUN identification for a VMware ESXi/ESX
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Disk device discovery on a VMware ESXi/ESX
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Configuring a VMware ESXi/ESX host . . . .

Partitioning storage and creating a file system
for a VMware ESXi/ESX host . . . . . .
Copy Services considerations for VMware
ESXi/ESX hosts . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a multipath policy for a VMware
ESXi/ESX host . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Trademarks . . . . .
Homologation statement
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Contents
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About this guide

This book describes how to attach hosts to your DS8000 storage systems. It
includes an overview of host attachment concepts and general guidelines for
specific hosts.
Who should use this guide

This book is intended for system administrators or others who install and use the
IBM DS8000 series.
Conventions and terminology

Different typefaces are used in this guide to show emphasis, and various notices
are used to highlight key information.
The following typefaces are used to show emphasis:
Typeface
Description
Bold
Text in bold represents menu items.
bold monospace
Text in bold monospace represents command names.
Italics
Text in italics is used to emphasize a word. In command syntax, it

is used for variables for which you supply actual values, such as a
default directory or the name of a system.
Monospace
Text in monospace identifies the data or commands that you type,

samples of command output, examples of program code or
messages from the system, or names of command flags,
parameters, arguments, and name-value pairs.
These notices are used to highlight key information:

Notice
Description
Note
These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
Important
These notices provide information or advice that might help you

avoid inconvenient or difficult situations.
Attention
These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed before the instruction or
situation in which damage can occur.
Publications and related information

Product guides, other IBM publications, and websites contain information that
relates to the IBM DS8000 series.
To view a PDF file, you need Adobe Reader. You can download it at no charge
from the Adobe website (get.adobe.com/reader/).
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Online documentation
The IBM DS8000 series online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html) contains
all of the information that is required to install, configure, and manage DS8000
storage systems. The online documentation is updated between product releases to
provide the most current documentation.
Publications
You can order or download individual publications (including previous versions)
that have an order number from the IBM Publications Center website
(www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/). Publications without an order number
are available on the documentation CD or can be downloaded here.
Table 1. DS8000 series product publications
Title
Description
Order number
DS8870 Introduction and Planning Guide
This publication provides an overview of

the product and technical concepts for
DS8870. It also describes the ordering
features and how to plan for an installation
and initial configuration of the storage
system.
V7.5
V7.4
V7.3
V7.2
V7.1
V7.0
DS8800 and DS8700 Introduction and

Planning Guide

the product and technical concepts for
DS8800 and DS8700. It also describes
ordering features and how to plan for an
installation and initial configuration of the
storage system.
V6.3 GC27-2297-09
V6.2 GC27-2297-07
This publication provides information

about attaching hosts to the storage
system. You can use various host
attachments to consolidate storage capacity
and workloads for open systems and IBM
System z hosts.
V7.5
V7.4
V7.2
V7.1
V7.0
V6.3
IBM Storage System Multipath Subsystem

Device Driver User's Guide
This publication provides information

Download
regarding the installation and use of the
Subsystem Device Driver (SDD),
Subsystem Device Driver Path Control
Module (SDDPCM), and Subsystem Device
Driver Device Specific Module (SDDDSM)
on open systems hosts.
Command-Line Interface User's Guide
This publication describes how to use the

DS8000 command-line interface (DS CLI) to
manage DS8000 configuration and Copy
Services relationships, and write
customized scripts for a host system. It
also includes a complete list of CLI
commands with descriptions and example
usage.
V7.5
V7.4
V7.3
V7.2
V7.1
V7.0
V6.3
GC27-4212-06
GC27-4212-04
GC27-4212-03
GC27-4212-02
GC27-4212-01
GC27-4212-00
GC53-1127-07
Application Programming Interface Reference
This publication provides reference

information for the DS8000 Open
application programming interface (DS
Open API) and instructions for installing
the Common Information Model Agent,
which implements the API.
V7.3
V7.2
V7.1
V7.0
V6.3
GC27-4211-03
GC27-4211-02
GC27-4211-01
GC35-0516-10
GC35-0516-10
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GC27-4209-11
GC27-4209-10
GC27-4209-09
GC27-4209-08
GC27-4209-05
GC27-4209-02
GC27-4210-04
GC27-4210-03
GC27-4210-02
GC27-4210-01
GC27-4210-00
GC27-2298-02
Table 1. DS8000 series product publications (continued)

Title
Description
Order number
RESTful API Guide

the Representational State Transfer
(RESTful) API, which provides a platform
independent means by which to initiate
create, read, update, and delete operations
in the DS8000 and supporting storage
devices.
V1.0 SC27-8502-00
Table 2. DS8000 series warranty, notices, and licensing publications

Title
Order number
Warranty Information for DS8000 series
See the DS8000

Publications CD
IBM Safety Notices
Search for
G229-9054 on the
IBM Publications
Center website
IBM Systems Environmental Notices
http://ibm.co/
1fBgWFI
International Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Not all

software will offer Software Maintenance under this agreement.)
http://ibm.co/
1fBmKPz
License Agreement for Machine Code
http://ibm.co/
1mNiW1U
Other Internal Licensed Code
http://ibm.co/
1kvABXE
International Program License Agreement and International License

Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs
www.ibm.com/
software/sla/
sladb.nsf/pdf/
ilan/$file/
ilan_en.pdf
See the Agreements and License Information CD that was included with the
DS8000 series for the following documents:
v License Information
v Notices and Information
v Supplemental Notices and Information
Related publications
Listed in the following table are the IBM Redbooks publications, technical papers,
and other publications that relate to DS8000 series.
Table 3. DS8000 series related publications
Title
Description
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager online

product documentation (www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/SSWPVP/)
This online documentation provides

information about IBM Security Key
Lifecycle Manager, which you can use to
manage encryption keys and certificates.
About this book
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Table 3. DS8000 series related publications (continued)

Title
Description
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center

online product documentation
(www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
SSNE44/)
This online documentation provides

information about Tivoli Storage
Productivity Center, which you can use to
centralize, automate, and simplify the
management of complex and heterogeneous
storage environments includingDS8000
storage systems and other components of
your data storage infrastructure.
Related websites
View the websites in the following table to get more information about DS8000
series.
Table 4. DS8000 series related websites
Title
Description
IBM website (ibm.com )
Find more information about IBM products and

services.
IBM Support Portal website

(www.ibm.com/storage/support)
Find support-related information such as downloads,

documentation, troubleshooting, and service requests
and PMRs.
IBM Directory of Worldwide

Contacts website
(www.ibm.com/planetwide)
Find contact information for general inquiries,

technical support, and hardware and software
support by country.
IBM DS8000 series website

(www.ibm.com/servers/storage/
disk/ds8000)
Find product overviews, details, resources, and

reviews for the DS8000 series.
IBM System Storage Interoperation Find information about host system models,
Center (SSIC) website
operating systems, adapters, and switches that are
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/ supported by the DS8000 series.
storage/config/ssic)
IBM Storage SAN
(www.ibm.com/systems/storage/
san)
Find information about IBM SAN products and

solutions, including SAN Fibre Channel switches.
IBM Data storage feature activation Download licensed machine code (LMC) feature keys
(DSFA) website
that you ordered for your DS8000 storage systems.
(www.ibm.com/storage/dsfa)
IBM Fix Central

(www-933.ibm.com/support/
fixcentral)
Download utilities such as the IBM Easy Tier Heat

Map Transfer utility and Storage Tier Advisor tool.
IBM Java SE (JRE)

(www.ibm.com/developerworks/
java/jdk)
Download IBM versions of the Java SE Runtime

Environment (JRE), which is often required for IBM
products.
DS8700 Code Bundle Information

website (www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1003593)
Find information about code bundles for DS8700. See

section 3 for web links to SDD information.
The version of the currently active installed code

bundle now displays with the DS CLI ver command
when you specify the -l parameter.
Table 4. DS8000 series related websites (continued)

Title
Description

website(www.ibm.com/support/


website (www.ibm.com/support/

Ordering IBM publications

The IBM Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material.
Procedure
The IBM Publications Center website (www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/)
offers customized search functions to help you find the publications that you need.
Some publications are available for you to view or download at no charge. You can
also order publications. The IBM Publications Center website displays prices in
your local currency.
Sending comments
Your feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and highest
quality information.
Procedure
To submit any comments about this publication or any other IBM storage product
documentation:
Send your comments by email to starpubs@us.ibm.com. Be sure to include the
following information:
v Exact publication title and version
v Publication form number (for example, GA32-1234-00)
v Page, table, or illustration numbers that you are commenting on
v A detailed description of any information that should be changed
About this book
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Summary of changes
IBM DS8000 Version 7.5 introduces the following new features. Technical changes
or additions to the text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line to the left
of the change.
Version 7.5
This table provides the current technical changes and enhancements to the DS8000
Host Systems Attachment Guide.
Function
Description
16 Gb adapters
Support was added for 16 Gb Fibre Channel and FICON

adapters.
IBM z Systems hosts
Support was added for IBM z13.
VMware ESXi/ESX
hosts
Support was added for VMware ESXi v5.5.
Host systems that are

no longer supported
Supporting documentation was removed for the following host

systems:
v Hewlett-Packard (HP) AlphaServer with Tru64 UNIX operating
system
v Microsoft Windows Server 2003
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 Update 6
v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 SP3
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter is an overview of host attachment for the DS8000 series.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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General requirements for attaching a host

Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver on page 2
Multipathing on page 3
Host attachment path considerations for a storage image on page 4
Attachment restrictions for Copy Services on page 9
Fibre Channel host attachment on page 9
Host configuration using the DS8000 interfaces on page 17
General requirements for attaching a host

Before you attach a host to the DS8000 storage system, review this list of general
requirements for all hosts. The remaining chapters of this guide detail specific
requirements for each host type.
Complete the following steps before you attach a DS8000 to any host system.
1. Go to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic) for the most current
information on supported hosts, operating systems, adapters, and switches.
2. Obtain a list of supported host bus adapters (HBAs), firmware, and device
driver information for your host system and host adapter on the IBM System
Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/
storage/config/ssic).
3. Ensure that you can reference the following documentation:
v IBM DS8000 series online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html)
v IBM Knowledge Center website (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/)
4. Have an IBM service support representative install the storage system.
5. Check the volume or logical unit number (LUN) limitations for your host
system and verify that enough adapters are installed on the server to manage
the total number of volumes or LUNs that you want to attach.
6. Review the I/O adapter features section of the IBM DS8000 Introduction and
Planning Guide for detailed host adapter configuration rules and for information
about host adapter and cable feature codes, host adapter balancing for optimal
performance, and supported cabling distances. To find the appropriate
Introduction and Planning Guide for your model, see the publications topic in the
IBM DS8000 series online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html).
7. Use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or the DS8000 command-line
interface (DS CLI) to define the host and I/O port configurations. Ensure that
you define the worldwide port names for Fibre Channel ports.
8. Install the adapter driver with your host adapter or use the steps that are
defined in Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver on page 2.
9. For further host attachment details, refer to the subsequent chapter dedicated to
your host operating system.
Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver

Download and install host adapter drivers to use with the DS8000.
About this task

Complete the following steps to download and install a host adapter driver.
Notes:
1. For Linux hosts, use the HBA driver that is provided in the distribution.
2. You must download the relevant vendor documentation for the driver that you
select to correctly install and configure the host adapter.
Procedure
1. Go to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic) and verify that the host
adapter you want to use is compatible with the DS8000 series, your host, and
your host operating system.
Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/
storage/config/ssic).
3. If required, download the adapter driver from the adapter vendor website.
Table 5 provides vendor web addresses and specific download steps. For the
most current steps, see the vendor website download page.
Table 5. Host adapter driver download steps by vendor
Host adapter
vendor
Brocade
Emulex
Web address
Steps to locate download page
QLogic Downloads and

Documentation (http://
driverdownloads.qlogic.com/
QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/
DefaultNewSearch.aspx)
1. Select your operating system from the list.
Emulex Downloads IBM Branded

HBAs VFAs (www.emulex.com/
downloads/oem-qualified/ibm/vfafcsoftware-kits/)
1. Click the tab for your adapter type.
Hewlett-Packard HP website (www.hp.com)
2. Select your adapter.

3. Download the appropriate files for your adapter.
2. Locate your adapter.

1. Type the name of the host adapter in the Search field
at the bottom of the Hewlett-Packard home page.
2. In the search results, click the link for the driver for
your operating system.
3. Click Download to download the adapter driver.
4. Return to the search results and review the links to
documentation, such as installation requirements and
release notes.
QLogic
QLogic Downloads and

Documentation (http://
driverdownloads.qlogic.com/
QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/
DefaultNewSearch.aspx)
1. Select your operating system from the list.

2. Select your adapter.
Table 5. Host adapter driver download steps by vendor (continued)

Host adapter
vendor
Solaris
Web address
Steps to locate download page
Oracle and Sun (www.oracle.com/us/ If you are using Solaris 8 or 9, complete the following
sun/)
steps. If you are using Solaris 10 or later, you can skip
these steps because the SAN software is included in the
operating system.
1. On the Products tab, select Networking and Data
Center Fabric Products.
2. On the Storage Networking tab, select Host Bus
Adapters.
4. Follow the installation instructions from the vendor to install the host adapter
driver. Some installation instructions might be included in the readme files that
are in the compressed download, but you might need to download some
installation documentation separately. Return to the vendor web address that is
listed in Table 5 on page 2 to locate installation and configuration instructions.
5. Locate the chapter for your host system in the IBM DS8000 Host Systems
Attachment Guide, and follow any additional driver configuration instructions.
Multipathing
Installing a multipathing driver on the host provides redundancy for failed paths
and failed storage controllers. The DS8000 system supports various multipathing
drivers, depending upon the operating system. Refer to the IBM Storage SSIC
website at IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic) for the correct multipathing
driver.
IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver

The IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) is the IBM multipathing driver
and is used with several operating systems.
The SDD is on the host server with the local disk device driver. It takes advantage
of redundant storage configurations to provide single-point failure protection, high
data availability, and storage concurrent firmware download. It also provides a
dynamic I/O load-balancing algorithm to reach the best I/O performance.
The SDD provides the following functions:
v Enhanced data availability
v Automatic path failover and failback
v Dynamic I/O load-balancing across multiple paths
v Multiple path selection policies for the host system
v Concurrent installation of licensed machine code
v Multiple path SAN boot on storage devices that support multipath I/O (MPIO)
The term "SDD" represents both the SDD as the established multipath subsystem
device driver and as the MPIO path control module, depending upon the
operating system. Table 6 on page 4 provides examples.
Table 6. Examples of SDD MPIO path control modules

Operating system
AIX
Windows
Description
Acronym
SDD Path Control Module
SDDPCM
SDD Device Specific Module
SDDDSM
As new operating systems are added, the SDD is named according to the operating
system.
For more information about the SDD, see the IBM Multipath Subsystem Device
Driver User's Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide
(www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000303).
Host attachment path considerations for a storage image

Path considerations affect the performance and availability of a storage image.
For optimal performance, use the following guidelines if you are attaching
multiple paths from a single host system to I/O ports on a host adapter of a
storage image:
v Use attached I/O ports on different host adapters.
v Use multiple physical adapters.
v Do not use all of the ports that are on a single host adapter, if it can be avoided.
A maximum of two host adapters per I/O enclosure can be used on DS8870 or
DS8800. Four host adapters per I/O enclosure can be used on DS8700 and earlier
models.
The following tables are graphical representation of frame 1 and frame 2.
Table 7. Port and SAID/WWPN for frame 1 enclosure 1 (R1-XI1) of DS8100, DS8300,
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0000
0000
00:0
I0010
0010
01:0
I0030
0030
03:0
I0040
0040
04:0
I0001
0001
00:4
I0011
0011
01:4
I0031
0031
03:4
I0041
0041
04:4
I0002
0002
00:8
I0012
0012
01:8
I0032
0032
03:8
I0042
0042
04:8
I0003
0003
00:C
I0013
0013
01:C
I0033
0033
03:C
I0043
0043
04:C
I0004
0004
40:0
I0034
0034
43:0
I0005
0005
40:4
I0035
0035
43:4
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870 (continued)
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0006
0006
40:8
I0036
0036
43:8
I0007
0007
40:C
I0037
0037
43:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0100
0100
08:0
I0110
0110
09:0
I0130
0130
0B:0
I0140
0140
0C:0
I0101
0101
08:4
I0111
0111
09:4
I0131
0131
0B:4
I0141
0141
0C:4
I0102
0102
08:8
I0112
0112
09:8
I0132
0132
0B:8
I0142
0142
0C:8
I0103
0103
08:C
I0113
0113
09:C
I0133
0133
0B:C
I0143
0143
0C:C
I0104
0104
48:0
I0134
0134
4B:0
I0105
0105
48:4
I0135
0135
4B:4
I0106
0106
48:8
I0136
0136
4B:8
I0107
0107
48:C
I0137
0137
4B:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0200
0200
10:0
I0210
0210
11:0
I0230
0230
13:0
I0240
0240
14:0
I0201
0201
10:4
I0211
0211
11:4
I0231
0231
13:4
I0241
0241
14:4
I0202
0202
10:8
I0212
0212
11:8
I0232
0232
13:8
I0242
0242
14:8
Slot 6
Slot 1
I0203
0203
10:C
Slot 2
Slot 3
I0213
0213
11:C
Slot 4
I0233
0233
13:C
I0204
0204
50:0
I0234
0234
53:0
I0205
0205
50:4
I0235
0235
53:4
I0206
0206
50:8
I0236
0236
53:8
I0207
0207
50:C
I0237
0237
53:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
I0243
0243
14:C
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0300
0300
18:0
I0310
0310
19:0
I0330
0330
1B:0
I0340
0340
1C:0
I0301
0301
18:4
I0311
0311
19:4
I0331
0331
1B:4
I0341
0341
1C:4
I0302
0302
18:8
I0312
0312
19:8
I0332
0332
1B:8
I0342
0342
1C:8
I0303
0303
18:C
I0313
0313
19:C
I0333
0333
1B:C
I0343
0343
1C:C
I0304
0304
58:0
I0334
0334
5B:0
I0305
0305
58:4
I0335
0335
5B:4
I0306
0306
58:8
I0336
0336
5B:8
I0307
0307
58:C
I0337
0337
5B:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0400
0400
20:0
I0410
0410
21:0
I0430
0430
23:0
I0440
0440
24:0
I0401
0401
20:4
I0411
0411
21:4
I0431
0431
23:4
I0441
0441
24:4
I0402
0402
20:8
I0412
0412
21:8
I0432
0432
23:8
I0442
0442
24:8
I0403
0403
20:C
I0413
0413
21:C
I0433
0433
23:C
I0443
0443
24:C
I0404
0404
60:0
I0434
0434
63:0
I0405
0405
60:4
I0435
0435
63:4
I0406
0406
60:8
I0436
0436
63:8
I0407
0407
60:C
I0437
0437
63:C
Slot 6
Table 12. Port and SAID/WWPN for frame 2 enclosure 2(R2-XI2) of DS8100, DS8300,
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0500
0500
28:0
I0510
0510
29:0
I0530
0530
2B:0
I0540
0540
2C:0
I0501
0501
28:4
I0511
0511
29:4
I0531
0531
2B:4
I0541
0541
2C:4
I0502
0502
28:8
I0512
0512
29:8
I0532
0532
2B:8
I0542
0542
2C:8
I0503
0503
28:C
I0513
0513
29:C
I0533
0533
2B:C
I0543
0543
2C:C
I0504
0504
68:0
I0534
0534
6B:0
I0505
0505
68:4
I0535
0535
6B:4
I0506
0506
68:8
I0536
0536
6B:8
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
I0507
0507
68:C
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
I0537
0537
6B:C
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0600
0600
30:0
I0610
0610
31:0
I0630
0630
33:0
I0640
0640
34:0
I0601
0601
30:4
I0611
0611
31:4
I0631
0631
33:4
I0641
0641
34:4
I0602
0602
30:8
I0612
0612
31:8
I0632
0632
33:8
I0642
0642
34:8
I0603
0603
30:C
I0613
0613
31:C
I0633
0633
33:C
I0643
0643
34:C
I0604
0604
70:0
I0634
0634
73:0
I0605
0605
70:4
I0635
0635
73:4
I0606
0606
70:8
I0636
0636
73:8
I0607
0607
70:C
I0637
0637
73:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0700
0700
38:0
I0710
0710
39:0
I0730
0730
3B:0
I0740
0740
3C:0
I0701
0701
38:4
I0711
0711
39:4
I0731
0731
3B:4
I0741
0741
3C:4
I0702
0702
38:8
I0712
0712
39:8
I0732
0732
3B:8
I0742
0742
3C:8
I0703
0703
38:C
I0713
0713
39:C
I0733
0733
3B:C
I0743
0743
3C:C
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0704
0704
78:0
I0734
0734
7B:0
I0705
0705
78:4
I0735
0735
7B:4
I0706
0706
78:8
I0736
0736
7B:8
I0707
0707
78:C
I0737
0737
7B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Attachment restrictions for Copy Services

Certain attachment restrictions can apply to standard FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE,
and Remote Mirror and Copy features with regard to the host system of the target
and source volumes.
When you copy a source volume to a target volume with the FlashCopy or Remote
Mirror and Copy feature, the source and target volumes must be on different host
systems to enable concurrent read/write access of both volumes.
A copy operation with the source and target volume on the same host system
creates a target volume with the same identification as the source volume. The
result is that the host system sees two identical volumes. When the copy operation
creates the same identification for the target volume as for the source volume, you
are not able to distinguish one from the other. Therefore, you might not be able to
access the original data.
There are several exceptions to these restrictions. Under the following conditions,
the target volume and the source volume can be on the same host system for a
FlashCopy or Remote Mirror and Copy operation:
v For AIX and Solaris, when the host system is not using a logical volume
manager (LVM)
v For AIX, when the host system is using an LVM with recreatevg command
support
v For HP using a Fibre Channel connection, when an LVM accesses a host through
the vfchigid -f command
v For any host system, when the host system can distinguish between a source
and a target volume that have the same identification
Fibre Channel host attachment

The DS8000 series supports Fibre Channel (FC) attachment to a wide range of host
systems.
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Note: The DS8000 does not support direct attachment of Fibre Channel over
Ethernet (FCoE); attachment must be made through a Fibre Channel over Ethernet
switch or a Fibre Channel Forwarder (FCF)
Fibre Channel architecture

Fibre Channel architecture provides various communication protocols on the
storage system. The storage systems that are interconnected are referred to as
nodes. Each node has one or more ports.
A storage system is a node in a Fibre Channel network. Each port on a storage
system Fibre Channel host adapter is a Fibre Channel port. A host is also a node in
a Fibre Channel network. Each port attaches to a serial-transmission medium that
provides duplex communication with the node at the other end of the medium.
The storage system architecture supports three basic interconnection topologies or
network structures:
v Arbitrated loop
v Point-to-point
v Switched-fabric
Note: IBM supports the arbitrated loop, point-to-point, and switched-fabric
topologies.
Arbitrated loop topology

You can interconnect a set of nodes with Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
ring topology. The maximum number of ports that you can have on an FC-AL is
127.
The storage system supports FC-AL as a private loop. It does not support the
fabric-switching functions in FC-AL.
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Although the storage system supports up to 127 hosts or devices on a loop, the
loop goes through a loop initialization process (LIP) whenever you add or remove
a host or device from the loop. LIP disrupts I/O operations that are in progress.
For this reason, you must have only a single host and a single storage system on
any loop.
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Note:
1. The storage system does not support FC-AL topology on adapters that are
configured for FICON protocol. or 16 Gb adapters at any speed.
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Figure 1 on page 11 shows an illustration of an arbitrated loop topology

configuration that includes one host system and one storage system.
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v 1 is the host system.
v 2 is the storage system.
Figure 1. Arbitrated loop topology example
Point-to-point topology
With point-to-point topology, also known as direct connect, you can interconnect
ports directly. Figure 2 shows an illustration of a point-to-point topology
configuration that includes one host system and one storage system.
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Figure 2. Point-to-point topology example
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The storage system supports direct point-to-point topology at the following

maximum distances:
v 2 Gb shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 300 meters (984 ft) using.
v 4 Gb shortwave adapters have a maximum distance of 400 meters (1312 ft).
v 2 Gb longwave adapters have a maximum distance of 10 km (6.2 miles).

v Standard 4 Gb longwave adapters have a maximum distance of 4 km (2.5 miles).
v Extended distance 4 Gb longwave adapters have a maximum distance of 10 km
(6.2 miles).
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The maximum distances also vary depending on the cable type as shown in
Table 15 on page 12. There are three basic types of optical cable fiber. The orange
colored cables are shortwave, multimode OM2 type cables. The aqua colored
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multimode cables are laser optimized OM3 and OM4 type. The yellow colored
longwave cables are single mode fiber. The connection speed in Gigabits per
second determines the distance that is allowed.
Table 15. Connection speed and distance by cable type
Cable type
Speed
Distance
OM2
2 Gbps
300 m (984 ft)
OM3
2 Gbps
500 m (1640 ft)
OM2
4 Gbps
150 m (492 ft)
OM3
4 Gbps
270 m (886 ft)
OM4
4 Gbps
400 m (1312 ft)
OM3
8 Gbps
150 m (492 ft)
OM4
8 Gbps
190 m (623 ft)
OM2
16 Gbps
35 m (115 ft)
OM3
16 Gbps
100 m (328 ft)
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16 Gbps
125 m (410 ft)
The maximum distance for a longwave cable also varies depending on the speed
and the type of optical transducer.
Switched-fabric topology
The switched-fabric topology provides the underlying structure that enables the
interconnection of multiple nodes. The distance can be extended by thousands of
miles by using routers and other storage area network components.
The storage system supports increased connectivity with the use of Fibre Channel
(SCSI-FCP and FICON) directors. Specific details on status, availability, and
configuration options that are supported by the storage system are available at
IBM DS8000 series (www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds8000).
The storage system supports the switched-fabric topology with point-to-point
protocol. You must configure the storage system Fibre Channel adapter to operate
in point-to-point mode when you connect it to a fabric topology.
Figure 3 on page 13 shows an illustration of a switched-fabric topology
configuration that includes two host systems, two storage systems, and three
switches.
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Figure 3. Switched-fabric topology example
Fibre Channel overview for the DS8000 series

Each Fibre Channel adapter has either four or eight ports, and each port has a
unique worldwide port name (WWPN). You can configure a port to operate with
the SCSI-FCP upper-layer protocol with the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or
the DS CLI. You can add Fibre Channel shortwave and longwave adapters.
For details on the host systems that support Fibre Channel adapters, go to the IBM
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/
support/storage/config/ssic).
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Fibre Channel adapters for SCSI-FCP support the following configurations:

v A maximum of eight 8-port host adapters on the DS8870, Model 961 (2-core) and
a maximum of 16 8-port host adapters on the DS8870, Model 96E (4-core), which
equates to a maximum of 128 Fibre Channel ports
Note: If 4-port 16 Gb host adapters are used in combination with the 8-port
adapters, the maximum number of ports varies from 64 to 128, depending on
the combination of adapters.
v A maximum of 506 logins per Fibre Channel port, which includes host ports and
PPRC target and initiator ports
v Access to 63700 LUNs per target (one target per host adapter), depending on
host type
v Switched-fabric or point-to-point topologies, if 16 Gb adapters are used.
v Arbitrated loop, switched-fabric, or point-to-point topologies, if 2 Gb, 4 Gb, or 8
Gb adapters are used.
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Fibre Channel cables and adapter types

The Fibre Channel host adapters enable the DS8000 storage system to attach to
Fibre Channel and FICON servers. The adapters are installed in an I/O enclosure.
A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach each Fibre Channel adapter port to a
server port.
Storage system Fibre Channel adapters and FICON host adapters provide standard
LC (Lucent) connectors for attachment to the host system or SAN.
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See the IBM DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide for detailed information about
Fibre Channel cables and adapter types. This document also includes information
about cable features and optional cables.
Node-to-node distances for Fibre Channel attachment

DS8000 supports Fibre Channel adapters for extended node-to-node distances.
See Table 15 on page 12 for a list of longwave and shortwave adapter cables and
their distances.
For Fibre Channel attachment, the maximum distance between the following items
is 10 km (6.2 miles):
v Fabric switches
v Host Fibre Channel port
v Link extenders
v Storage system Fibre Channel port
The maximum distance might be greater than 10 km (6.2 mi) when a link extender
provides target initiator functions or controller emulation functions.
Do not use link extenders with emulation functions on links over which Remote
Mirror and Copy operations are performed. This is because of the additional path
delay introduced by these units.
LUN considerations for Fibre Channel attachment

You can use a worldwide port name to associate a LUN for Fibre Channel
attachment.
For Fibre Channel attachment, LUNs are associated with the Fibre Channel adapter
through the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host adapter.
In a switched fabric configuration, a single Fibre Channel host adapter can have
physical access to multiple Fibre Channel ports on the storage system. In this case,
you can configure the storage system to allow the host to use some or all of the
physically accessible Fibre Channel ports on the storage system.
The maximum number of LUNs that can be assigned to a host is dependent on the
host operating system type.
Table 16 on page 15 lists the maximum number of LUNs that are supported by
some of the more common hosts. For more details, see your operating system
documentation.
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Table 16. LUNs per host operating system

Host operating system type
Number of LUNs per host
AIX
64000
HP
16000
Linux
Thousands
Solaris
Thousands1
IBM i
64000
Windows
Thousands
Previously for Solaris, all storage system ports shared a single volume group per host,
which limited the maximum volumes per host to 256. Currently for Solaris, each storage
system port can use a different volume group (256 volumes per port), allowing many
thousands of volumes per host. This amount is limited only by the number of ports on the
storage system that are assigned to the Solaris host.
Access-restricted mode and profiles for Fibre Channel

attachment
The access-restricted mode prevents all Fibre Channel attached host systems that
do not have access profiles from accessing volumes that you defined in the storage
system.
Access-restricted mode
The Fibre Channel architecture allows any Fibre Channel initiator to access any
Fibre Channel device, without access restrictions. However, in some environments
this flexibility can represent a security exposure. During initial configuration, IBM
sets the access mode for the IBM DS8000 to the access-restricted mode.
Access profiles
Any Fibre Channel attached host system that has an access profile can access only
those volumes that are defined in the profile. Depending on the capability of the
particular host system, an access profile can contain either up to 256 or up to 4096
volumes.
The setup of an access profile is not apparent to you when you use the DS8000
Storage Management GUI to configure the hosts and volumes in the storage
system. The following configuration actions can affect the access profile:
v When you define a new Fibre Channel attached host system in the DS8000
Storage Management GUI by specifying its worldwide port name (WWPN), the
access profile for that host system is automatically created. Initially the profile is
empty. That is, it contains no volumes. In this state, the host cannot access any
volumes that are already defined in the storage system.
v When you add new volumes to the storage system, the new volumes are
assigned to the host. The new volumes are created and are automatically added
to the access profile.
v When you map volumes to Fibre Channel attached hosts, the volumes are added
to the access profile.
v When you remove a Fibre Channel attached host system from the DS8000
Storage Management GUI, you delete the host and its access profile.
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Fibre Channel storage area networks

A Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) is a specialized, high-speed network
that attaches servers and storage devices.
With a SAN, you can create an any-to-any connection across the network with
interconnected elements such as routers, gateways, and switches. Using a SAN can
eliminate the connection between a server, storage, and the concept that the server
effectively owns and manages the storage devices.
The SAN also eliminates any restriction on the amount of data that a server can
access. This restriction is limited by the number of storage devices that can be
attached to the individual server. Instead, a SAN introduces the flexibility of
networking to enable one server or many heterogeneous servers to share a
common storage utility. This might comprise many storage devices, including disk,
tape, and optical storage. You can also locate the storage utility far from the servers
that use it.
Think of ESCON as the first real SAN. It provides connectivity that is commonly
found in SANs. However, it is restricted to ESCON hosts and devices.
Fibre Channel SANs, however, provide the capability to interconnect open systems
hosts and z Systems hosts. You can map the protocols for attaching open systems
hosts and z Systems hosts to the FC-4 layer of the Fibre Channel architecture.
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Fibre Channel worldwide port name identification

The DS8000 system uses a worldwide port name (WWPN) to uniquely identify a
host port that is connected to a storage system. The WWPN consists of exactly 16
hexadecimal characters (0 - 9 and A - F).
The DS8000 system automatically finds the WWPN for its ports on its host
adapters when you attach your host system. You must identify the unique WWPN
of each port on your host system that is attached to a DS8000 system. You use
those WWPNs when you configure a host attachment either through the DS8000
Storage Management GUI or the DS CLI.
You can manually locate a unique worldwide port name for your host ports by
performing the steps outlined in the chapter for your host.
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) is a standardized method for virtualization of a
Fibre Channel port. An NPIV-capable Fibre Channel HBA can have multiple
N_Port IDs, each with a unique identity and worldwide port name (WWPN). The
DS8000 system supports configurations that use N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
on the host bus adapter or SAN switch.
Open-systems host attachment with Fibre Channel adapters

You can attach a DS8000 series to an open-systems host with Fibre Channel
adapters.
Fibre Channel is a full-duplex, serial communications technology to interconnect
I/O devices and host systems that are separated by tens of kilometers.
The IBM DS8000 series supports SAN connections of up to 8 Gbps with 8 Gbps
host adapters. The IBM DS8000 series detects and operates at the greatest available
link speed that is shared by both sides of the system.
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Fibre Channel technology transfers information between the sources and the users
of the information. This information can include commands, controls, files,
graphics, video, and sound. Fibre Channel connections are established between
Fibre Channel ports that reside in I/O devices, host systems, and the network that
interconnects them. The network consists of elements like switches, bridges, and
repeaters that are used to interconnect the Fibre Channel ports.
Host configuration using the DS8000 interfaces

This section describes how to configure host connections using the following
interfaces:
v DS8000 Storage Management GUI
v IBM DS command-line interface (DS CLI)
v Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Replication
Host configuration using the DS8000 Storage Management

GUI
You can use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI to add new hosts to the storage
system, which includes assigning host ports, mapping volumes to hosts, and
defining I/O ports.
For information about attaching and configuring hosts, see the IBM DS8000 series
online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
ST8NCA/product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html)) or refer to the DS8000
Storage Management GUI online help.
Host configuration using the DS CLI

You can use the DS CLI to create new host connections. This includes defining host
ports, mapping host ports to volume groups and defining I/O ports; and to
display connection information.
For the most current information about supported operating systems for the DS
CLI and creating Fibre Channel host port connections, see the IBM DS8000 series
online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
ST8NCA/product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html) or the IBM DS8000
Command-Line Interface User's Guide.
Host configuration using Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for

Replication
You can use Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Replication to create and
configure host connections.
For information about host configuration commands, see the IBM Tivoli Storage
Productivity Center online product documentation - csmcli command descriptions
(www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSNE44/).
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Chapter 2. Apple Macintosh host attachment

If you have an Apple Macintosh host system, refer to the following requirements
and procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host using Fibre Channel.
v Installing an ATTO adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system running
OS X
v Installing and updating an ATTO driver on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host
system running the Mac OS X on page 20
v Installing an SNS adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system running OS
X on page 20
v Locating the WWPN for a Mac host on page 20
v Creating a file system for a Mac host running OS X on page 21
Before you attach a host, refer to the following information:
v For an overview of host attachment requirements, see General requirements for
attaching a host on page 1.
v For the most current information on supported hosts, operating systems,
adapters, and switches, go to the System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
website: IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic).
Specify host type Apple OSX for the Apple server attachment, when you create a
host attachment using the DS CLI or the DS8000 Storage Management GUI.
Installing an ATTO adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system

running OS X
You can install an ATTO Fibre Channel adapter to attach your DS8000 storage
system to a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system running the Mac OS X operating
system.
Procedure
To install an ATTO adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system running OS X,
complete the following steps:
1. Shut down the server.
2. Install the ATTO adapter in the host system. If the card is not being connected
directly to the storage system or to a fabric switch port, install a loop-back
connector, which is supplied with the adapter.
3. Connect the cable to the storage system port or fabric switch port which is able
to reach the storage system.
4. Start the server.
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Installing and updating an ATTO driver on a Mac Pro or Mac Server

host system running the Mac OS X
You can install or upgrade an ATTO Fibre Channel adapter driver on a Mac Pro or
Mac Server host system running the Mac OS X.
Procedure
To install or upgrade an ATTO adapter driver, complete the following steps:
Note: When you are connecting through a Fibre Channel switch, configure the
ATTO adapter ports and Fibre Channel switch ports to automatically negotiate
speed and topology. This enables the correct speed and topology to be configured
automatically.
1. Download the ATTO driver update from the ATTO Technology, Inc. website
(www.attotech.com/).
2.
3.
4.
5.
v If you are using the 8 Gb Celerity HBA, download the 8 Gb Celerity for IBM
DS Series from the Fibre Channel HBAs for Storage Partners page.
Install the adapter. For specific adapter installation instructions, see the
installation instructions provided by your host adapter vendor.
Verify that the ATTO adapter module is loaded using the host system kextstat
command, look for the module name containing ATTO.
Install the ATTO adapter configuration tool.
Set each channel NVRAM parameter Port Down Try Again Count to 8 in case
there are more than two ports or channels. Set it to 30 if only one channel or
port is available.
Installing an SNS adapter on a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system

running OS X
You can install an SNS Fibre Channel adapter to attach your DS8000 storage
system to a Mac Pro or Mac Server host system running the Mac OS X operating
system.
Procedure
To install an SNS adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Shut down the server
2. Install the SNS adapter in the host system. If the adapter is not being connected
directly to the storage system or to a fabric switch port, install a loop-back
connector, which is supplied with the adapter.
3. Connect the cable to the storage system port or fabric switch port, which is able
to reach the storage system.
4. Start the server.
Locating the WWPN for a Mac host

To attach your DS8000 to a Mac host that is running the OS X operating system,
you must locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
To locate the WWPN without restarting the host, use the following command: sudo
fibreconfig -l.
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Creating a file system for a Mac host running OS X

You can use either the GUI or the CLI to create a file system on the DS8000 storage
system for a Mac host running the OS X operating system.
Using the OS X GUI

Complete the following steps:
1. Go to Utilities > Disk Utility.
2. From the left panel, locate the disk that you want use. Then, select Volume
Scheme.
3. Select the volume format and provide a volume name.
4. Click Apply.
5. Click Partition.
Using the OS X CLI

1. List disks attaching to host system using the $diskutil list command.
2. Select the disk that you want to use.
3. Select the volume format you want use and provide a file system name.
Chapter 2. Apple Macintosh host attachment
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Chapter 3. Fujitsu PrimePower host attachment

The host attachment procedure for the Fujitsu PrimePower system is the same as
the procedure for the Solaris host system. For details, see Chapter 11, Solaris host
attachment, on page 91.
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Chapter 4. HP OpenVMS host attachment

If you have a Hewlett-Packard (HP) AlphaServer or Integrity server that is running
an OpenVMS operating system, refer to the following requirements and procedures
for attaching DS8000 storage to your host using Fibre Channel.
v Confirming the installation of the OpenVMS operating system on page 26
v Installing the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter in an AlphaServer OpenVMS host
on page 26
v Setting the mode for the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host adapter in an AlphaServer
OpenVMS host on page 27
v Locating the WWPN for an OpenVMS host on page 28
v Managing devices for an Integrity server using the OpenVMS EFI on page 29
v Confirming Fibre Channel switch connectivity for OpenVMS on page 31
v Defining a UDID for OpenVMS storage system volumes on page 31
v Accessing the storage system volumes from an OpenVMS host on page 33
v Guidelines for OpenVMS LUN 0 on page 34
v Restrictions for OpenVMS Fibre Channel connections on page 35
In addition, review the following HP documentation:
v For a discussion about working with Fibre Channel devices and
recommendations for system parameters, see Guidelines for OpenVMS Cluster
Configurations.
v For a detailed description of the AlphaServer console commands, see the
WWIDMGR User's Manual. You can find this document on the Alpha Systems
Firmware Update CD.
v For Integrity server documentation, go to the HP Support Center website
(h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/).
Notes:
1. IBM supports cascaded switches in configurations up to a maximum of eight
switches with a maximum of three interswitch hops for any path. Use two hops
for normal operations and reserve the third hop for backup paths.
2. You do not need the IBM Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) because OpenVMS
manages multipathing.
3. DS8000 host I/O ports no longer must be dedicated to an OpenVMS host.
However, non-OpenVMS hosts that are logged in to an OpenVMS-enabled port
must abide by the OpenVMS mode behavior of no ABTS notifications.
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Confirming the installation of the OpenVMS operating system

Confirm that the Hewlett-Packard OpenVMS operating system is properly installed
before you attach the host to the DS8000.
Procedure
To confirm the operating system installation, complete the following steps:
1. To display the current version of the OpenVMS operating system that is
installed, enter show system.
The following example shows the output:
$ show system
OpenVMS V8.3 on node ES47
26-JUL-2012 17:29:01.88
Uptime
57 06:42:19
2. Ensure that you installed the most current version of patches and
HP-recommended remedial kits. Some kits depend on other kits, so you must
install some kits before you install another kit. See the documentation from
Hewlett-Packard for more information.
3. To check the patches that are installed on your system, enter product show
history.
$ product show history
-----------------------------------PRODUCT
-----------------------------------DEC AXPVMS VMS83A_FIBRE_SCSI V9.0
DEC AXPVMS VMS83A_UPDATE V13.0
DEC AXPVMS VMS83A_PCSI V3.0
.
.
-----------------------------------109 items found
$
----------KIT TYPE
----------Patch
Patch
Patch
----------OPERATION
----------Install
Install
Install
----------- ----------
--VAL
--Val
Val
Val
----------DATE
----------13-DEC-2010
13-DEC-2010
13-DEC-2010
--- -----------
Installing the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter in an AlphaServer OpenVMS

host
You can install a KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter to attach a Hewlett-Packard
AlphaServer OpenVMS host to your DS8000 storage system.
Procedure
To install the adapter , complete the following steps:
1. Shut down the AlphaServer OpenVMS host.
2. Use the procedures that are provided by the manufacturer of the adapter to
install the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host adapter.
3. Bring the host system to a halt condition at the console level.
4. Enter set mode diag to place the console in diagnostic mode.
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Note: This step is only for AlphaServer models AS8x00, GS60/140, AS4x00, or
AS1200. On all other machines, you can use the wwidmgr command at any time
before you start the host.
5. Enter wwidmgr -show adapter to confirm that you installed each adapter
properly.
Note: On AlphaServer models AS8x00, GS60/140, AS4x00, or AS1200, you
must set the console to diagnostic mode to use the wwidmgr command after you
initialize the system. On these systems, enter set mode diag first as shown in
step 4 on page 26.
6. If necessary, update the adapter firmware.
The following example shows the output. This example shows the worldwide
node name (WWNN). You also need the worldwide port name (WWPN) to
configure the storage system host attachment. To determine the WWPN for the
KGPSA/FCA2xxx adapters, replace 2 in the WWNN with 1.
Example
P00>>>set mode diag
Console is in diagnostic mode
P00>>>wwidmgr -show adapter
polling for units on kgpsa0, slot 9, bus 0, hose0...
kgpsaa0.0.0.9.0
PGA0
WWN 2000-0000-c922-69bf
polling for units on kgpsa1, slot 10, bus 0, hose0...
kgpsab0.0.0.10.0
PGB0
WWN 2000-0000-c921-df4b
item adapter
WWN
Cur. Topo
[ 0] kgpsab0.0.0.10.0
2000-0000-c921-df4b
FABRIC
[ 1] kgpsaa0.0.0.9.0
2000-0000-c922-69bf
FABRIC
[9999] All of the above.
P00>>>
Next Topo
FABRIC
FABRIC
Setting the mode for the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host adapter in an

AlphaServer OpenVMS host
To attach a Hewlett-Packard AlphaServer OpenVMS host to your DS8000 storage
system, you must set the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host adapter mode to FABRIC.
Before you begin

You must install the KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx host adapter before you can set the
mode.
Procedure
To set the mode for the host adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Place the AlphaServer OpenVMS host into console mode.
2. The KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx Fibre Channel adapter must be set to FABRIC. To
verify that the Cur. Topo and Next Topo variables are set to FABRIC, enter
wwidmgr -show adapter.
item
[ 0]
adapter
pga0.0.4.1
WWN
2000-0000-C923-1765
Cur. Topo
FABRIC
Next Topo
FABRIC
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3. To set the KGPSA/FCA2xxx host adapter mode to FABRIC, enter wwidmgr -set
adapter -item item -topo fabric,
where item is the value in brackets from the wwidmgr show adapter command
output.
Skip this step if Cur. Topo displays the value FABRIC.
4. To initialize the system, enter init.
5. To verify the mode, enter wwidmgr -show adapter.
Locating the WWPN for an OpenVMS host

To attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard AlphaServer or Integrity server
OpenVMS host you must locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
Locating the WWPN for an AlphaServer

To attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard AlphaServer OpenVMS, you must
locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
About this task

If the system is not running, you can find the WWPN by completing the following
steps from the console:
1. From the console prompt, enter P0>>>wwidmgr -show ada. The following
example shows the output:
Probing timeout
item
adapter
[ 0] pga0.0.0.7.1
[ 1] pgb0.0.0.8.1
[9999] All of the above.
WWN
1000-0000-c922-d469
2000-0000-c922-6a63
Cur. Topo
FABRIC
FABRIC
Next Topo
FABRIC
FABRIC
You might receive the following error:

wwidmgr available only prior to booting. Reinit system and try again.
2. If you receive an error, enter P00>>>init at the console prompt.

If the system is already running, you can find the WWPN by using the SHOW
DEVICE command or the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility. You must have the OpenVMS
privilege CMKRNL to run the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility.
v To use the SHOW DEVICE command, enter show device fg/full. The following
example shows the output. In this example, the WWPN is in the last line
(1000-0000-C922-D469).
Device FGA0:, device type KGPSA Fibre Channel, is online, shareable, error
logging is enabled.
Error count
0
Owner process
""
Owner process ID
00000000
Reference count
0
Current preferred CPU Id
0
Current Interrupt CPU Id
0
FC Port Name 1000-0000-C922-D469
Operations completed
Owner UIC
Dev Prot
Default buffer size
Fastpath
FC Node Name
0
[SYSTEM]
S:RWPL,O:RWPL,G,W
0
1
2000-0000-C922-D469
v To use the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility, complete the following steps:
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1. Enter ANALYZE/SYSTEM.
2. At the SDA> prompt, enter fc show dev fgadapter0, where adapter is the
letter that identifies the adapter; for example, fc show dev fga0. The
following example shows the output. In this example, the WWPN is in the
last line (1000-0000-C922-D469).
SDA> fc show dev fga0
FGA0: operational firmware revision SS3.20X7
port_name(adapter_id) = 1000-0000-C922-D469, node_name(host_id) = 2000-0000-C922-D469
Locating the WWPN for an Integrity server

To attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard Integrity server OpenVMS, you must
locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
About this task

If the system is not running, you can find the WWPN using the OpenVMS
Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) VMS_SHOW utility. For more information, see
Managing devices for an Integrity server using the OpenVMS EFI.
If the system is already running, you can find the WWPN by using the SHOW
DEVICE command or the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility. You must have the OpenVMS
privilege CMKRNL to run the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility.
v To use the SHOW DEVICE command, enter show device fg/full. The following
example shows the output. In this example, the WWPN is in the last line
(1000-0000-C922-D469).
Device FGA0:, device type KGPSA Fibre Channel, is online, shareable, error
logging is enabled.
Error count
0
Owner process
""
Owner process ID
00000000
Reference count
0
Current preferred CPU Id
0
Current Interrupt CPU Id
0
FC Port Name 1000-0000-C922-D469
Operations completed
Owner UIC
Dev Prot
Default buffer size
Fastpath
FC Node Name
0
[SYSTEM]
S:RWPL,O:RWPL,G,W
0
1
2000-0000-C922-D469
v To use the ANALYZE/SYSTEM utility, complete the following steps:

1. Enter ANALYZE/SYSTEM.
2. At the SDA> prompt, enter fc show dev fgadapter0, where adapter is the
letter that identifies the adapter; for example, fc show dev fga0. The
following example shows the output. In this example, the WWPN is in the
last line (1000-0000-C922-D469).
SDA> fc show dev fga0
FGA0: operational firmware revision SS3.20X7
port_name(adapter_id) = 1000-0000-C922-D469, node_name(host_id) = 2000-0000-C922-D469
Managing devices for an Integrity server using the OpenVMS EFI

Learn how to use the OpenVMS Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) to manage
devices for the Hewlett-Packard Integrity server.
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About this task

The following OpenVMS EFI utilities enable you to manage devices for an
Integrity server from the EFI console, especially if you are using SAN boot:
VMS_SHOW
Displays all bootable devices that are mapped by the EFI console and their
corresponding OpenVMS device names.
As shown in Figure 4, the first output line shows the OpenVMS device
name and additional information about the device. The additional
information consists of vendor identification and product identification if
the device is a disk, or a MAC address if the device is a network device.
The second output line shows the file system designation (fsx) and its
corresponding EFI device path.
VMS_SHOW.EFI dev
VMS: DQA0
IDE Drive
EFI: fs0: Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master)
VMS: EIA0
00-30-6E-F3-F2-52
EFI: Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(3|0)/Mac(00306EF3F252)
VMS: DKA0
HP 36.4GST336753LC
HPC4
EFI: fs1: Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)
V8.2-1
VMS: EWA0
00-30-6E-F3-52-2C
EFI: Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(00306EF3522C)
VMS: DGA78
IBM
2107900
.531
V8.2-1
EFI: fs5: Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0)/Fibre(WWN5005076303018020,Lun1000000000000)
VMS: DGA78
IBM
2107900
.531
V8.2-1
EFI: fs3: Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0)/Fibre(WWN5005076303148020,Lun1000000000000)
Figure 4. OpenVMS Extensible Firmware Interface output
If specified, the utility matches the specified OpenVMS device name to the
EFI console mapping. For multipath Fibre Channel devices, the utility
displays all paths that are associated with the specified OpenVMS device
name.
There are several additional options:
v The debug_dev option displays the selected OpenVMS debug device.
v The dump_dev option displays the selected OpenVMS dump device for
the dump-off-system-disk (DOSD) function.
v The -fs option displays the OpenVMS device names of those devices
that have only the system disk.
VMS_BCFG
Adds an entry to the EFI Boot Manager using a specified OpenVMS device
name.
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fs3:\efi\vms> VMS_BCFG.EFI boot show

The boot option list is:
01. VenHw(D65A6B8C-71E5-4DF0-A909-F0D2992B5AA9) "EFI Shell [Built-in]"
02. Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0)/Fibre(WWN5005076303018020,Lun1000000000000)/HD(Part1,Sig0C516100-6657-11DC-AA2E-AA000400FEFF)/
\efi\vms\vms_loader.efi "OpenVMS on $1$DGA78: FGA0.5005-0763-0301-8020"
03. Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0)/Fibre(WWN5005076303148020,Lun1000000000000)/HD(Part1,Sig0C516100-6657-11DC-AA2E-AA000400FEFF)/
\efi\vms\vms_loader.efi "OpenVMS on $1$DGA78: FGA0.5005-0763-0314-8020"
04. Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig76D23A51-9B8B-11DB-A618-AA000400FEFF)/\efi\vms\vms_loader.efi "DKA0 PKA0.0" OPT
05. Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig76D23A51-9B8B-11DB-A618-AA000400FEFF)/\efi\vms\vms_loader.efi
"HP-UX Primary Boot: 0/1/1/0.0.0"
06. Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master) "CDROM" OPT
fs3:\efi\vms>
Confirming Fibre Channel switch connectivity for OpenVMS

To attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard OpenVMS system, you must confirm
that the host adapters are logged in to the switch.
Procedure
1. Open a telnet session and log in to the switch as an administrator.
2. To confirm that each storage system host adapter completed a fabric login to
the switch, enter switchshow. The following example shows the output:
Example
snj2109f16h4:osl> switchshow
switchName:
snj2109f16h4
switchType:
9.1
switchState:
Online
switchRole:
Principal
switchDomain:
1
switchId:
fffc01
switchWwn:
10:00:00:60:69:50:0c:3e
switchBeacon:
OFF
port 0: id N1 Online
F-Port 50:05:07:63:00:c9:91:62
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:22:d2:08
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:22:6a:63
F-Port 50:00:1f:e1:00:00:2b:11
port 4: id N2 No_Light
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:22:d4:69
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:22:67:38
L-Port 1 private, 3 phantom
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:22:69:bf
F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:21:df:4b
F-Port 50:05:07:63:00:cf:8d:7e
F-Port 50:05:07:63:00:c7:91:1c
F-Port 50:05:07:63:00:cd:91:62
port 15: -- N2 No_Module
snj2109f16h4:osl>
Defining a UDID for OpenVMS storage system volumes

Each OpenVMS Fibre Channel-attached volume requires a user-defined identifier
or unit device identifier (UDID).
A UDID is a nonnegative integer that is used in the creation of the OpenVMS
device name. All Fibre Channel-attached volumes have an allocation class of $1$,
followed by the letters, DGA, followed by the UDID. All storage system logical unit
numbers (LUNs) that you assign to an OpenVMS system need a UDID so that the
operating system can detect and name the device. LUN 0 must also have a UDID;
however, the system displays LUN 0 as $1$GGA<UDID>, not as $1$DGA<UDID>. For
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more information about Fibre Channel-attached storage devices, see the HP

document, Guidelines for OpenVMS Cluster Configurations.
You can use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or the DS CLI to set a value in
a storage system volume name field that is used by OpenVMS systems as the
UDID for the volume. DS CLI examples are provided in this section. See the IBM
DS8000 Command-Line Interface User's Guide for more information.
The DS CLI allows 16 alphanumeric characters as input when you complete the
storage system volume name field. OpenVMS UDID values must be an integer
within the range of 0 to 32767. Therefore, you must ensure that the input is valid
for UDID support. The utility does not enforce UDID rules. It accepts values, such
as AaBbCcDd, that are not valid for OpenVMS. It is possible to assign the same
UDID value to multiple storage system volumes. However, each volume that you
assign to an OpenVMS system must have a value that is unique for that system or
throughout the OpenVMS cluster to which that system belongs. Review the HP
OpenVMS documentation for UDID rules to verify that your input is valid.
Note: Volumes with UDIDs greater than 9999 cannot be mass storage control
protocol (MSCP) served in an OpenVMS cluster to other systems.
Examples
The following example uses the DS CLI to add or change a name to an existing DS
volume. In this example, the DS CLI is in interactive mode and a configuration
profile file has been defined. The final command uses the AlphaServer console to
list Fibre Channel-attached volumes.
1. Use the chfbvol command to change the name of a fixed block volume. For
example, to set the UIDD value to 21, enter chfbvol -name 21 0001.
The value for the name parameter in the DS CLI command is the UDID field
for the AlphaServer. This command returns the volume ID. The following
example shows the output:
CMUC00026I chfbvol: FB volume 0001 successfully modified.
Note: The first volume, LUN 0, is reported as a CCL device and not as a disk
volume.
2. To make a volume group called VMS_A0 and add a volume to it, enter the
following command:
mkvolgrp -type scsimap256 -volume 0001 VMS_A0
This command returns the volume group ID. The following example shows the
output:
CMUC00030I mkvolgrp: Volume group V0 successfully created.
3. To create an OpenVMS host with the DS CLI and associate a volume group
with it, enter the following command:
mkhostconnect -wwname 10000000ABCDEF98 -hosttype HpVms -volgrp v0 ES40_A
This command returns the host connection ID. The following example shows
the output:
CMUC00012I mkhostconnect: Host connection 0005 successfully created.
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4. To display the defined attributes for a host connection, enter showhostconnect

0005.
Name
ID
WWPN
HostType
LBS
addrDiscovery
Profile
portgrp
V0 atchtopo
ESSIOport
ES40_A
0005
10000000ABCDEF98
HpVms
512
LUNPolling
HP - Open VMS
0 volgrpID
all
5. To display the volumes in a volume group and its attributes, enter showvolgrp
v0.
Name
ID
Type
Vols
VMS_A0
V0
SCSI Map 256
002A 0000F 0001
6. Use the wwidmgr -show wwid command at the AlphaServer console to list Fibre
Channel-attached volumes that have been detected by its Fibre Channel host
adapters. If a volume has no UDID or has a UDID that is not valid, the volume
UDID is minus one (-1). When it is booted, OpenVMS does not detect a
volume with -1 as a UDID number.
Accessing the storage system volumes from an OpenVMS host

After you attach the DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard OpenVMS system, you can
access volumes on the storage system from the host.
Procedure
To access the storage system volumes, complete the following steps:
1. Start the host operating system.
During the startup procedure, the operating system scans for Fibre Channel
storage devices and configures them automatically. You can display the Fibre
Channel disks with the following SHOW DEVICE command:
$ SHOW DEVICE DGA
If you assigned new storage system volumes to the host when the operating
system was already running, or if the SHOW DEVICE command does not show
newly assigned DS8000 disks, you can use the SYSMAN utility to configure the
new devices manually:
RUN SYS$SYSTEM:SYSMAN
SYSMAN> IO AUTOCONFIGURE/LOG
SYSMAN> EXIT
$ SHOW DEVICE DGA
2. Initialize the storage system volumes.

With the OpenVMS operating system, you can initialize storage system
volumes as ODS-2 or ODS-5 volumes. You can use the volumes to create
volume sets. Volume sets are concatenated volumes that form a larger volume.
See the HP document, OpenVMS System Manager's Manual, Volume 1: Essentials.
For OpenVMS shadow sets, HP recommends that you add the qualifiers
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/SHADOW/ERASE to the INITIALIZE command. For more information, see the HP

document, Volume Shadowing for OpenVMS.
If you plan to use DS8000 Logical Volume Expansion, you can prepare the
volume with the one-time allocation of extra bitmap space and configure the
maximum size to be used on this volume. You can perform this task at disk
initialization time with the INITIALIZE/LIMIT command or on a privately
mounted volume with the SET VOLUME/LIMIT command. These commands
require OpenVMS Alpha version 7.3-2 or later. For more information, see the
HP document, Volume Shadowing for OpenVMS.
3. Mount the storage system volumes.
For OpenVMS shadow sets, the storage system does not support READL or
WRITEL commands. Therefore, the volume does not support the shadowing data
repair (disk bad block errors) capability as some other disks do. Add the
/OVERRIDE=NO_FORCED_ERROR qualifier to the MOUNT command when you use
storage system volumes as a shadow set. This qualifier suppresses bad block
handling by OpenVMS shadowing data repair. For more information, see the
HP document, Volume Shadowing for OpenVMS.
4. Access the storage system volumes.
The following example shows the output of the standard OpenVMS storage
configuration utilities (SHOW DEVICES DG command).
$ SHOW DEVICES DG
Device
Device Error Volume Free
Trans Mnt
Name
Status Count Label Blocks Count Cnt
1$DGA20: (HANK)
Online
0
1$DGA21: (HANK)
Online
0
$ INITIALIZE/SYSTEM $1$DGA20 DGA20
$ MOUNT/SYSTEM $1$DGA20 DGA20
%MOUNT-I-MOUNTED, DGA20 mounted on $1$DGA20: (HANK)
$ DIRECTORY $1$DGA20:[000000]
000000.DIR;1
BITMAP.SYS;1
SECURITY.SYS;1
BACKUP.SYS;1
CONTIN.SYS;1
VOLSET.SYS;1
BADBLK.SYS;1
CORIMG.SYS;1
BADLOG.SYS;1
INDEXF.SYS;1
Total of 10 files.
$ DISMOUNT $1$DGA20
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Guidelines for OpenVMS LUN 0

OpenVMS considers the storage system volume that becomes LUN 0 as the
Command Console LUN (CCL), or pass-through LUN.
The storage system assigns LUN numbers using the lowest available number. The
first storage system volume that is assigned to a host is LUN 0, the next volume is
LUN 1, and so on. When a storage system volume is unassigned, the system reuses
the LUN number that it had when assigning another volume to that host.
You can verify the LUN number assignment with the DS CLI showvolgrp -lunmap
command and modify the LUN number assignment with the chvolgrp -lun
command. You can also use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI to verify and
modify LUN numbers. For information on using the GUI to verify and modify
LUN number assignments, see the IBM DS8000 series online product
documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/
product_welcome/ds8000_kcwelcome.html).
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The storage system does not support CCL command functions. This storage system
volume (LUN 0 for OpenVMS) does not display when you issue the wwidmgr -show
wwid AlphaServer console command. When OpenVMS is running and a UDID has
been set for that storage system volume, the storage system volume LUN 0
displays as a GGA device type, not as a DGA device. Although OpenVMS does not
strictly require a UDID for the CCL, the SHOW DEVICE GGA command displays CCL
devices if you set a UDID. You can display the multiple paths and diagnose failed
paths to the storage controller using the SHOW DEVICE/FULL GGA command.
Guidelines:
The first storage system volume that you assign to an OpenVMS system becomes
LUN 0. However, the volume that you assign can be used by the system for only
support capability and should be at the minimum size. An OpenVMS host cannot
use the volume for any other purpose. Multiple OpenVMS hosts, even in different
clusters that access the same storage system, can share the same storage system
volume as LUN 0, because there will be no other activity to this volume.
When you issue the wwidmgr -show wwid command at the AlphaServer console,
LUN 0 does not display. Only Fibre Channel storage devices are listed in the
output. The storage system LUN 0 is presented as a CCL device, and therefore, is
not shown. You can only see the LUN 0 from the operating system when a UDID
had been assigned.
Restrictions for OpenVMS Fibre Channel connections

Learn about restrictions that apply to OpenVMS Fibre Channel connections if your
DS8000 licensed machine code (LMC) is earlier than 5.0.4.0.
Note: You can display the versions of the command-line interface, storage
management console (HMC), and LMC by using the DS CLI ver -l command.
This command does not display the version number of the DS Storage
Management GUI.
The following restrictions are required for the DS8000 host adapter to maintain
compatibility with the OpenVMS host system. Compatibility is enabled on a
DS8000 adapter port after a defined host establishes Fibre Channel connectivity to
one or more storage system volumes.
v You must dedicate DS8000 adapter ports for only the OpenVMS type. Ensure
that each OpenVMS host adapter is in a fabric zone with one or more DS8000
adapter ports.
v All DS8000 adapter ports that are in a fabric zone with an OpenVMS host
adapter must have at least one DS8000 volume assigned to it. This volume can
be the LUN 0 volume.
v Multiple OpenVMS systems can access the same DS8000 adapter port. However,
you must define each system for that specific DS8000 port and assign at least
one DS8000 volume.
v To re-enable compatibility, you can force the defined OpenVMS host to
reestablish connectivity to the DS8000 adapter by disabling the switch port that
it is connected to, and then enabling the switch port again.
The following problems are a few examples of issues that might occur when you
attach a storage system to an HP AlphaServer OpenVMS host system without
fulfilling the OpenVMS Fibre Channel restrictions.
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If the system hangs during boot:

Your system might be attempting to access a host adapter port that is not
configured for it. To correct your system, check to ensure that the following
items are true:
1. The Fibre Channel switch is enabled to ensure zoning.
2. The zones for the OpenVMS host are connected to only those ports that
are correctly configured to support them.
3. Other fabric zones do not include the OpenVMS host adapters by
mistake.
If the system reaches the mount verification timeout:
All pending and future I/O requests to the volume fail. You must
dismount and remount the disk before you can access it again.
The mount verification process for Fibre Channel-attached volumes might
not complete before the system reaches the mount verification timeout.
This timeout can be caused by the same scenario that causes the system to
hang during boot. Verify that the path to the affected volumes is available,
and then follow the preceding steps.
If another host system gains access to a storage system host adapter port that is
dedicated for OpenVMS:
The port compatibility mode is disabled. This can occur when the fabric
switch disabled all zoning. After you reenable zoning, the storage system
port compatibility remains disabled. Some internal storage system
processes cause a momentary loss of connectivity to volumes with active
I/O. OpenVMS has no problems when the storage system adapter port is
in compatibility mode. If the mode is disabled, disk I/O might fail a read
or write and display the following message:
-SYSTEM-F-TOOMANYRED, too many redirects
Force the host adapter to reestablish connectivity:

Forcing the OpenVMS host adapter to reestablish Fibre Channel
connectivity with the storage system adapter port enables compatibility
mode. You can force the connection only by disconnecting and then
reconnecting one end of the physical Fibre Channel cable between the host
and the affected storage system adapter port. You can also reestablish
connectivity by accessing the Fibre Channel switch and disabling one of
the switch ports, and then enabling it again.
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Chapter 5. HP-UX host attachment

If you have a Hewlett-Packard (HP) server that is running the HP-UX operating
system, refer to the following requirements and procedures for attaching DS8000
storage to your host using Fibre Channel.
v Locating the WWPN for an HP-UX host
v Setting the queue depth for an HP-UX host on page 38
v Configuring clustering on an HP-UX host on page 38
For more information about SDDs, seeIBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's
Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide
Notes:
1. To have failover protection on an open system, SDD allows a maximum of 32
paths, but requires a minimum of two paths. For data availability and I/O
performance, use four to eight paths per LUN configuration.
2. Do not configure the same logical unit number (LUN) to be managed by both
SDD and PVLINKS. Do not configure the same volume group with LUNs that
are managed by both SDD and PVLINKS.
3. Because of limitations in the host operating system, LUNs greater than x'3FFF'
are not supported. When you create or assign LUNs and volumes, only LUN
and volume IDs less than x'3FFF' are supported. This range limits the
maximum number of volumes that are allowed for HP host types to 16384.
Locating the WWPN for an HP-UX host

To attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard (HP) server that is running the
HP-UX operating system, you must locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for
the host.
Procedure
To locate the WWPN, complete the following steps:
1. Go to the root directory of your HP-UX host.
2. Enter ioscan -fnC fc| more for information about the Fibre Channel adapters
that are installed on the host.
The following example shows the output of the ioscan command:
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fc 0 0/2/0/0 td CLAIMED INTERFACE HP Tachyon XL2 Fibre Channel Mass Storage Adapter /dev/td0
3. Look under the description for the Fibre Channel Mass Storage adapter.
For example, look for the device path name /dev/td1.
4. Enter fcmsutil /dev/td1 | grep World where /dev/td1 is the path.
The following example shows the output of the fcmsutil:
# fcmsutil /dev/td1 | grep World
N_Port Node World Wide Name = 0x50060b000024b139
N_Port Port World Wide Name = 0x50060b000024b138
(root@hpmain)/home/root# fcmsutil /dev/td0 | grep World
N_Port Node World Wide Name = 0x50060b000023a521
N_Port Port World Wide Name = 0x50060b000023a520
(root@hpmain)/home/root# fcmsutil /dev/td2 | grep World
N_Port Node World Wide Name = 0x50060b0000253a8f
N_Port Port World Wide Name = 0x50060b0000253a8e
(root@hpmain)/home/root#
Setting the queue depth for an HP-UX host

After you attach your DS8000 to a Hewlett-Packard server that is running the
HP-UX operating system, you can set the queue depth by device level or globally.
Before you begin

Before you set the queue depth, you must attach the host system to a DS8000.
Procedure
To set the queue depth for all classes of HP-UX, use the following formula:
256 maximum number of LUNs = queue depth
Note: For optimum performance, monitor configurations with greater than 256
LUNs and adjust the queue depth.
v To update and activate the queue depth by device immediately, complete the
following steps:
1. Enter scsimgr set_attr -D /dev/rdsk/$dsksf -a max_qdepth=21 where
/dev/rdsk/$dsksf is the device node.
2. To locate the device node, enter the ioscan command.
v To save the update after rebooting, complete the following steps:
1. Enter scsimgr save_attr -D /dev/rdsk/$dsksf -a max_qdepth=21 where
/dev/rdsk/$dsksf is the device node.
2. To locate the device node, enter the ioscan command.
v To update or save the queue depth by driver level, complete the following steps:
1. Enter scsimgr [set/save]_attr -N /escsi/$driver -a max_qdepth=21 where
/escsi/$driver is the disk driver. For example, /escsi/esdisk.
Configuring clustering on an HP-UX host

After attaching to the DS8000, you can configure the storage system for clustering
on a Hewlett-Packard host that uses the MC/ServiceGuard clustering software.
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The steps to configure MC/ServiceGuard with the storage system are the same as
the steps in the Hewlett-Packard high availability documentation at HP-UX
Reference Manuals (hp.com/go/hpux-manpage-docs).
After you configure your host for normal operating system access, the storage
system acts as a normal disk device in the MC/ServiceGuard configuration. You
can create volume groups that contain the volumes by using the Hewlett-Packard
logical volume manager. This method of disk management is more reliable, easier,
and more flexible than whole-disk management techniques.
When you create volume groups, you can implement PV-Links, the
Hewlett-Packard built-in multipathing software for high availability drives. You
can also implement IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver (SDD), which is the
multipathing software that is recommended by IBM.
Note: HP-UX 11iv3 is not supported with SDD. The standard multipath support
driver that comes with HP-UX 11iv3 is supported. For more information, see your
HP documentation.
Implementing PV-Links multipathing software

To use PV-Links multipathing software, complete the following steps:
1. Create the volume group, using the path to the volumes that you want as the
primary path to the data. The following lines are an example that shows the
commands that you use to create the volume group:
mkdir /dev/vg15
mknod /dev/vg15/group c 64 0x030000
pvcreate /dev/rdsk/c1t0d0
pvcreate /dev/rdsk/c1t2d0
vgcreate /dev/vg15 /dev/dsk/c2t0d0
In this example, the new volume group is /dev/vg15 and the primary path to
the data is /dev/dsk/c2t0d0.
2. Extend the volume group with the path to the volumes that are intended as
alternative paths. The logical volume manager reads the label on the disk and
knows that it is an alternative path to one of the volumes in the group. The
logical volume manager labels the volume.
The following command creates an alternative path using the volume group
that you created in Step 1 (/dev/vg15):
vgextend /dev/vg15 /dev/dsk/c3t0d0
In this example, /dev/dsk/c3t0d0 is the alternative path to the data.

3. To display the alternative path that you created in step 2, enter the following
command:
vgdisplay -v /dev/vg15
For more information about these commands, see the online manpages
pvcreate(1M), vgcreate(1M), and vgdisplay(1M), or see the HP-UX Reference
(Manpages) at HP-UX Reference Manuals (hp.com/go/hpux-manpage-docs).
Implementing SDD multipathing software

To use SDD multipathing software, complete the following steps:
1. Create the volume group using the vpath devices. The alternative paths of the
volume are controlled by the vpath.
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2. Extend the volume group of another vpath device only for multivolume
groups.
3. Because vpath1 controls two device nodes c2t0d0 and c3t0d0, you need to
create a volume group with the vpath1 device only.
With the SDD implementation, the utility vpcluster provides a convenient way for
exporting and importing volume groups among the MC/Service Guards nodes.
Note: For more information about the SDD, see the IBM Multipath Subsystem
Device Driver User's Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide
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Chapter 6. IBM Power Systems host attachment

If you have an IBM Power Systems server, refer to the following requirements
and procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host using Fibre Channel.
v IBM Power Systems hosts running IBM i
v IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX host attachment on page 46
v IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux on page 51
IBM Power Systems hosts running IBM i

If you have an IBM i server, refer to the following requirements and procedures for
attaching DS8000 storage to your host using Fibre Channel.
Notes:
1. You cannot use the IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver on IBM i hosts
that are running the IBM i operating system. The multipathing capability is
included in IBM i operating system.
2. You can assign storage system logical unit numbers (LUNs), also referred to as
volumes, to multiple IBM i Fibre Channel adapters through switches, direct
connection, or through a fabric. These multiple adapters must all be within the
same IBM i operating system logical partition (LPAR).
3. For the latest IBM i documentation, go to the IBM i online product
documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i/
welcome).
Locating the WWPN for IBM Power Systems hosts running

IBM i
To attach your DS8000 to a IBM i host that is running the IBM i operating system,
you must locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
Before you begin

You can find the 16-digit WWPN for an IBM i host using either of the following
methods:
v Append the number 1000 to the beginning of the 12-digit IEEE address that is
found on the tailstock label or the back side of the Fibre Channel input/output
adapter (IOA).
v Display the details for the Fibre Channel Storage IOA through the Logical
Hardware Resource information in the Hardware Service Manager in SST/DST.
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If your IBM i host is attached to the DS8000 through a virtual Fibre Channel (vFC)
N_port ID virtualization (NPIV) connection, you can find the WWPN in the Virtual
Fibre Channel Properties in the Hardware Management Console.
Procedure
To locate the WWPN in System Service Tools (SST), complete the following steps:
1. On the IBM i Main Menu panel, type strsst.
2. On the Start Service Tools (STRSST) Sign On panel, type your service tools user
ID and password.
3. On the System Service Tools (SST) panel, type 1 to select Start a service tool.
4. On the Start a Service Tool panel, type 7 to select Hardware service manager.
5. On the Hardware Service Manager panel, type 1 to select Packaging hardware
resources (systems, frames, cards).
6. On the Packaging Hardware Resources panel, type 9 to select the System
Expansion unit.
7. On the Packaging Hardware Resources panel, type 8 to select Storage IOA.
8. On the Logical Resources Associated with a Packaging Resource panel, type 5
to select Storage IOA.
9. On the Auxiliary Storage Hardware Resource Detail panel, locate the field
name for the worldwide port name. The number in the right column is the
WWPN.
Note: If you exchanged a Fibre Channel IOA in the IBM i operating system
partition, you must update the WWPN of the new IOA in the storage
subsystem and any SAN fabric configurations that you need.
LUN considerations for IBM Power Systems hosts running

IBM i
Learn about logical unit number (LUN) considerations for IBM i hosts that are
running the IBM i operating system.
LUNs (also referred to as volumes) are represented in an IBM i environment by a
nine-character serial number that is created by the storage system, for example,
75-1409194. In this example, 75 is the manufacturer code, 14 is the logical
subsystem, 09 is the volume identifier, and 194 is the last three digits of the DS8000
worldwide node name (WWNN).
Notes:
1. Fibre Channel attached LUNs are identified as the storage system device type
of 2107 on the IBM i host system.
2. You can specify 1-32 LUNs per port on IOP-based IBM i Fibre Channel
adapters (features 2766, 2787, and 5760).
3. You can specify 1-64 LUNs per port on any IOPless Smart IOA Fibre Channel
adapter.
The following example shows the hardware service manager output of the
auxiliary storage hardware resource detail for the 5735/5273 adapter.
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Auxiliary Storage Hardware Resource Detail

Description . . . .
Type-model . . . .
Status . . . . . .
Serial number . . .
Part number . . . .
Resource name . . .
Port . . . . . . .
Worldwide port name
Port . . . . . . .
Worldwide port name
PCI bus . . . . . .
System bus . . .
System board . .
System card . . .
Storage . . . . . .
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Direct connect support for IBM Power Systems hosts running

IBM i
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systems by using Fibre Channel adapters that are native to the IBM i partition.
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connected only to host adapter I/O ports capable of running 8 Gb or slower. The
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only to 16 Gb host adapter I/O ports on your DS8000. The host adapter I/O port
must be configured as SCSI-FCP.
Switch support for IBM Power Systems hosts running IBM i

The IBM i operating system supports a homogeneous environment that contains
IBM i operating system initiators only. You can establish a homogeneous
environment by using the logical zoning of the switch. All hosts within the zone
must be IBM i hosts.
For a list of supported switches for IBM i hosts, go to IBM System Storage
Interoperation Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/
config/ssic).
Configurations for IBM Power Systems hosts running IBM i

To achieve an efficient connection with your DS8000, follow the configurations for
IBM i hosts that are running the IBM i operating system.
The following example shows output of the logical hardware resources of the
hardware service manager that are associated with the IOP:
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The following example shows output of the logical hardware resources of the
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The following example shows output for the hardware service manager auxiliary
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System board.....................:
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You can define the storage system LUNs as either protected or unprotected. From a
storage system, physical-configuration viewpoint all IBM i volumes are RAID-5,
RAID-6, or RAID-10 volumes and are protected within the storage unit. When you
create IBM i volumes by using the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or DS CLI,
you can create them as logically protected or unprotected, depending on the
intended use of the LUNs in the IBM i configuration.
Note: The All Flash DS8870 configuration supports only RAID 5.
Table 17 on page 45 shows the volume capacity for the protected and unprotected
models. Logically unprotecting a storage LUN, allows the IBM i host to complete
remote load source mirroring to that device. Because the load source is mirrored
on an external LUN, the storage system can copy or transfer this load source as a
disaster recovery backup. When you use the IBM i toolkit, an IBM i host in a
remote location, using a copy of the original load source, can recover this load
source and start running as if this recovery box were the original source host.
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Table 17. Capacity and models of volumes for IBM i hosts that are running IBM i operating
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A82
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A85
65.7 GiB
2107
A04
A84
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A86
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A87
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IBM i supports multipath attachment through Fibre Channel as part of the base
IBM i operating system . Obtain a list of supported host adapters on the IBM
support/storage/config/ssic)
Notes:
v A number of Fibre Channel and FCoE CNA adapters are not natively supported
by IBM i. However, many of these adapters are supported when used in a
virtual I/O server (VIOS) partition. Refer to the IBM System Storage
config/ssic) for a list of these adapters.
v DS8000 LUNs can be assigned to the IBM i partition as either vSCSI or vFC
(NPIV).
Multipath is important for the IBM i partitions because it provides greater
resilience to storage area network (SAN) failures, which can be critical to IBM i
due to the single-level storage architecture. Additionally, having multiple paths to a
logical volume can improve the I/O performance of the partition.
Up to eight connections from multiple I/O adapters in an IBM i partition can be
defined to a single logical volume in the DS8000. Each connection for a multipath
disk unit functions independently. Several connections provide redundancy by
allowing disk storage to be used even if a single path fails.
New paths are automatically detected, configured by the system, and immediately
used. If a disk is initially set up as a single path and a second path is added, the
resource name of the disk unit is modified from DDxxx to DMPxxx. This
modification reflects that it now has more than one path to the disk unit. No user
changes are required on the IBM i host to use the new path. Multipath connections
can be directly connected or connected through a fabric.
Note:
v With IBM i operating system 6.1 or later, multipath attachment is supported on
an external disk unit that acts as a load source for the IBM i host.
v For more information, see Displaying Disk Multipath information and status
on page 46.
To activate multipathing on the IBM i host, use the DS8000 Storage Management
GUI.
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With IBM i operating system, path information is available for the disk unit
hardware configuration from the IBM i Navigator.
To improve the availability of Fibre Channel disks, use the following configuration
guidelines to help you achieve optimum IBM i I/O performance:
v Use the Disk Magic Analysis tool to calculate the smallest LUN size possible to
allow more IBM i-active I/O, without affecting device response times.
v Use RAID-10 LUNs for performance-critical applications.
Displaying Disk Multipath information and status

You can display Disk Multipath information and status using System Service Tools
(SST), Dedicated Service Tools (DST) and through IBM Navigator for IBM i.
System Service Tool (SST):
Procedure
To display disk multipath information and status using the System Service Tool
(SST), complete the following steps:
1. On the Main Menu panel, type strsst
2. On the Start Service Tools (STRSST) Sign On panel, type your service tools user
ID and password.
3. Select option 3 Work with Disk Units.
4. Select option 1 Display disk configuration.
5. Select option 9 Display disk path status.
Dedicated Service Tools:
Procedure
Use the following procedure after starting the system using a manual IPL.
1. Start the system by running an initial program load (IPL) in Manual mode.
2. Select option 3 Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
3. Log into DST with your Service Tools UserID.
4. Select option 1 Work with disk unit.
5. Select option 1 Work with disk configuration.
6. Select option 1 Display disk configuration.
7. Select option 9 Display disk path status.
IBM Navigator for i Procedure (port 2001):
Procedure
Use the following steps for the IBM Navigator for i procedure.
1. Expand Configuration and Service.
2. Click on Disk Units.
3. Right-mouse click on a disk unit and choose Properties.
4. Click on Connections on the left side of the window.
IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX host attachment

There are two solutions for attaching an IBM Power Systems host that is running
AIX to a DS8000 system with Fibre Channel adapters.
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AIX supports the DS8000 system through the AIX multipath I/O (MPIO)
framework, which is included in the base AIX operating system. You do not need
to install additional software for AIX to recognize and configure the DS8000 system
in supported MPIO configurations.
You can choose either to use the base AIX MPIO support or to install the IBM
System Storage Subsystem Device Driver Path Control Module (SDDPCM).
SDDPCM is a separately installable software package that provides an alternative
for AIX support of the DS8000 system using the AIX MPIO framework.
Note: IBM System Storage Multipath Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) is not
compatible with the AIX MPIO framework. It cannot be installed on the IBM
Power Systems Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) and is not supported on AIX version 7.1
(or later). For these reasons, SDD should not be used for AIX support of the
DS8000.
For information on selecting an MPIO solution, see Guide to selecting a multipathing
path control module for AIX or VIOS at Guide to selecting a multipathing path
control module for AIX or VIOS (www.ibm.com/developerworks/aix/library/aumultipathing/index.html)
Using AIX MPIO

When using the AIX MPIO support for DS8000 that is included with the AIX base
operating system, AIX detects and configures the DS8000 volumes as MPIO disks
consistent with the AIX MPIO capability.
For information about AIX MPIO capabilities, see the AIX 6.1 online product
documentation about multiple path I/O (http://www-01.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/ssw_aix_61/com.ibm.aix.osdevice/devmpio.htm).
The following example is the output that shows that DS8000 is recognized by the
AIX MPIO:
[root@ocotillop1]
hdisk38 Available
hdisk39 Available
hdisk40 Available
hdisk41 Available
hdisk42 Available
hdisk43 Available
hdisk44 Available
/ # lsdev -Cc disk

06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
06-09-02
MPIO IBM
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
Disk
Disk
Disk
Disk
Disk
Disk
Disk
Using SDDPCM
The SDDPCM MPIO is a separately installable package that provides AIX MPIO
support for the DS8000 through the AIX MPIO framework. It provides additional
customization of AIX MPIO support, consistent with the overall architecture of the
IBM System Storage Multipath Subsystem Device Driver.
For information on installing and configuring SDDPCM on the AIX operating
system, see the IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide at IBM
Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide (www.ibm.com/support/
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To download the SDDPCM installation package, go to Subsystem Device Driver

Path Control Module (SDDPCM) (www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000201).
The following example output shows that a DS8000 is recognized by SDDPCM:
[root@ocotillop1]
hdisk1 Available
hdisk2 Available
hdisk3 Available
hdisk4 Available
hdisk5 Available
hdisk6 Available
hdisk7 Available
hdisk8 Available
hdisk9 Available
hdisk10 Available
hdisk11 Available
hdisk12 Available
hdisk13 Available
/ # lsdev -Cc disk

00-08-02 IBM MPIO FC
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
2107
Locating the adapters installed on IBM Power Systems hosts

running AIX
To attach your DS8000 to an IBM Power Systems host that is running the AIX
operating system, you must locate the adapters that are installed on the host.
Procedure
To locate the installed adapters, complete the following steps:
1. Log in as root.
2. Enter lsdev -Cc adapter.
The following example output shows that Fibre Channel adapters fcs0 and fcs1
are installed on the host:
[root@ocotillop1] /
ent0
Available
ent1
Available
fcs0
Available
fcs1
Available
ics0
Available
ide0
Available
sisscsia0 Available
usbhc0
Available
usbhc1
Available
usbhc2
Available
vsa0
Available
# lsdev -Cc adapter

02-08 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter (14108902)
02-09 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter (14108902)
06-08 FC Adapter
06-09 FC Adapter
08-09 iSCSI Adapter
04-08 ATA/IDE Controller Device
05-08 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
03-08 USB Host Controller (33103500)
03-09 USB Host Controller (33103500)
03-0a USB Enhanced Host Controller (3310e000)
LPAR Virtual Serial Adapter
Locating the WWPN for IBM Power Systems hosts running

AIX
To attach your DS8000 to an AIX system, you must locate the worldwide port
name (WWPN) for the host.
Procedure
1. Log in as root.
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2. Enter lscfg -vl fcsx, where x is the adapter number.

The network address is the Fibre Channel adapter port WWPN value.
Notes:
a. The lscfg -vl fcsx ROS level identifies the Fibre Channel adapter firmware
level.
b. If you are using SDDPCM, enter pcmpath query wwpn to display all adapters
with the associated WWPN.
Attaching IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX

Learn the requirements and procedures for attaching an IBM Power Systems host
that is running AIX to a storage system with Fibre Channel adapters. It is assumed
that you properly connected and zoned the host, FC adapters, and SAN fabric with
the storage.
Verifying the storage system configuration on IBM Power

Systems hosts that are running AIX
Verify that the storage system is configured for Fibre Channel adapters so that you
can attach it to an IBM Power Systems host that is running AIX.
Procedure
To verify the storage system configuration, complete the following steps:
Enter the following command:
lsdev -Cc disk | grep 2107
Example
The following example shows the output for a successful configuration that uses
the base AIX MPIO enablement:
hdisk3
hdisk4
hdisk5
hdisk6
...
...
Available
Available
Available
Available
06-09-02
06-09-02
06-09-02
06-09-02
MPIO
MPIO
MPIO
MPIO
IBM
IBM
IBM
IBM
2107
2107
2107
2107
FC
FC
FC
FC
Disk
Disk
Disk
Disk
The following example shows the output for a successful configuration that uses
SDDPCM MPIO enablement:
hdisk3
hdisk4
hdisk5
hdisk6
...
...
Available
Available
Available
Available
00-08-02
00-08-02
00-08-02
00-08-02
IBM
IBM
IBM
IBM
MPIO
MPIO
MPIO
MPIO
FC
FC
FC
FC
2107
2107
2107
2107
For information about supported hardware and software configurations that use
the DS8000, go to the System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website at IBM
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Troubleshooting IBM Power Systems hosts that are running AIX

On a heavily loaded system, you might see lower-than-expected performance and
errors that indicate that the host adapter is unable to activate an I/O request on
the first attempt. The most likely cause of these errors is that the host is low on
resources.
To reduce the incidence of these errors, complete the following steps to increase
the resources by modifying the maximum transfer size attribute for the adapter:
1. To view the current setting, enter lsattr -El adapter_name -a max_xfer_size,
where adapter_name is the name of the adapter that logs the error.
2. To increase the size of the setting, enter chdev -l adapter_name -P -a
max_xfer_size=0x1000000.
Note: To view the range of allowable values for the attribute, enter lsattr -Rl
adapter_name -a max_xfer_size.
3. Restart the host to use the updated setting.
Making SAN changes on IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX

You can change the storage area network (SAN) configuration on an IBM Power
Systems host.
Before you begin

Before you make a SAN configuration change, ensure that AIX Dynamic Tracking
is enabled for the Fibre Channel adapter. Dynamic Tracking enables AIX to detect
changes in the Fibre Channel N_Port ID of the DS8000 and adjust I/O traffic as
needed. Examples of SAN configuration changes are changing the switch port that
is connected to the storage system or rebooting a switch.
To determine whether Dynamic Tracking is enabled on a Fibre Channel adapter:
1. Enter lsattr El fscsiX where fscsiX is the FC SCSI I/O Controller Protocol
Device that corresponds to the Fibre Channel adapter attached to the DS8000.
2. If the attribute dyntrk has a value of no, Dynamic Tracking of Fibre Channel
devices is not enabled for this FC adapter. To enable Dynamic Tracking, enter
chdev l fscsiX a dyntrk=yes
Notes:
1. You might need to unconfigure the Fibre Channel adapter to change the value
of the dyntrk attribute. Complete the following procedure to unconfigure a
Fibre Channel adapter. Alternatively, it is possible to use the P option on the
chdev command and then reboot the partition for the new dyntrk attribute
value to take effect.
2. For a complete overview of AIX Dynamic Tracking of Fibre Channel device
capabilities on IBM Power Systems see the AIX 6.1 online product
documentation about dynamic tracking of Fibre Channel devices
(www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_aix_61/com.ibm.aix.prftungd/
doc/prftungd/dynamic_tracking.htm).
About this task

You can modify the following steps, depending on the software stack on the AIX
that is using the DS8000.
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Procedure
To unconfigure the Fibre Channel adapter when used in a typical AIX
configuration, complete the following steps.
1. Stop all I/O that is running to the affected disks.
2. For each host that is connected to the storage system, enter umount
filesystem_name for all file systems to be unmounted.
3. Enter varyoffvg VG_name for each 2107/242x volume group to be varied offline.
4. Enter rmdev -dl fcsadapter_number -R to remove the Fibre Channel adapter.
The value of adapter_number is the number of the Fibre Channel adapter that
you want to remove, for example, rmdev -dl fcs1 -R.
5. Make all required SAN changes.
6. Enter cfgmgr to reconfigure the adapter and rediscover the 2107/242x hdisks.
7. Enter varyonvg VG_name for each 2107/242x volume group to be varied online.
8. Enter mount filesystem_name to remount all file systems from all hosts that are
connected to the storage system.
9. Resume I/O to the affected disks.
Support for Fibre Channel boot on IBM Power Systems hosts

running AIX
IBM Power Systems hosts running AIX support both installation on and booting
from DS8000 subsystem LUNs when you use either the base AIX MPIO support or
the SDDPCM.
For a complete overview of AIX installation capabilities on IBM Power Systems see
the AIX online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
ssw_aix/welcome).
Note: When the reserve_policy attribute of the AIX root volume group disk or
disks is set to a value of no_reserve, do not share the rootvg disks of your host
with other hosts. This precautionary measure eliminates the potential for accidental
modification of AIX rootvg data by other hosts.
IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux

You can install the IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) on IBM Power
Systems hosts running the Linux operating system.
SDD is supported on Linux through Linux RedHat 4 and SUSE SLES 9. SDD is not
supported starting with RedHat 5 and SLES 10; Linux Device Mapper is supported
instead. More information about SDD is available at www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000107.
For instructions on installing and configuring the SDD, refer to the IBM Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide. You can download this guide at IBM
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000303). You can get the latest driver on the IBM
Subsystem Device Driver for Linux download page at IBM Subsystem Device
Driver for Linux (www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000107).
Before you install the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux, review the
following considerations:
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v Many Linux distributions enable administrators to configure their systems for

automatic system updates. Red Hat provides this feature in a program that is
called up2date, while SUSE provides it as YaST Online Update. These features
periodically query for updates that are available for each host, and they can be
configured to automatically install any new updates. The queries often includes
updates to the kernel.
Consider turning off this automatic update feature if your hosts are attached to
the DS8000 and run the SDD. Some drivers that are supplied by IBM, such as
the SDD, depend on a specific kernel and cease to function in the presence of a
new kernel. Similarly, host bus adapter (HBA) drivers must be compiled against
specific kernels for optimum performance. By allowing automatic updates of the
kernel, you risk unexpectedly impacting the performance of your hosts.
v If you are using SUSE SLES 8 or 9 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 or 4.0, you
must have Service Refresh 1 to ensure that the SDD installs and operates
successfully.
v SLES 10 is supported by Device Mapper Multipath (DMM). For more
information go to IBM Subsystem Device Driver for Linux (www.ibm.com/
support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S4000107), and complete the following steps:
1. Click Device Mapper Multipath Configuration File for ESS, DS6000,
DS8000 and SVC .
2. Click the documentation and download links for SLES 10.
v The SDD does not support the following environments for the Linux operating
system on an AIX host:
A host system with Fibre Channel connection to a shared storage system LUN
Logical volume manager
System start from an SDD pseudo device
EXT3 file system on an SDD pseudo device
System paging file on an SDD pseudo device
Single-path mode during concurrent download and installation of LMC
Single-path mode during any maintenance that impacts the path attachment,
such as replacing a storage system host adapter
v For hardware considerations, see Hardware requirements for the SDD on IBM
Power Systems hosts that are running Linux.
Hardware requirements for the SDD on IBM Power Systems

hosts that are running Linux
Before you install the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) on a IBM Power Systems
host that is running the Linux operating system, review the hardware
requirements.
You must have the following hardware to ensure that the SDD installs and
operates successfully:
v An AIX host that is attached to a DS8000 with one or more pairs of Fibre
Channel host adapters.
Notes:
1. To use the I/O load balancing and failover features of the SDD, you must
have a minimum of two paths. Go to IBM System Storage Interoperation
Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic)
for more information about the Fibre Channel adapters that you can use on
your Linux host.
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Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website (www.ibm.com/systems/
v Subsystem LUNs that you created and configured for multiport access. Each
LUN can have up to 32 SCSI disk instances, one for each path on the server.
v A fiber-optic cable to connect each Fibre Channel adapter to a DS8000 port or
two switch ports zoned to DS8000 ports.
Preparing to install the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts

running Linux
Before you can install the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD), you must configure the
storage system for a IBM Power Systems host that is running the Linux operating
system, and attach the required Fibre Channel adapters.
Configuring the storage system

Before you install the SDD, make sure that your DS8000 is configured for multiport
access for each LUN. To use the load balancing and path failover protection
features, the SDD requires a minimum of two independent paths that share the
same LUN. Failover protection is not provided with a single path. A host system
with a single Fibre Channel adapter connected through a switch to multiple
storage system ports is considered a multipath Fibre Channel connection. See the
IBM DS8870 Introduction and Planning Guide for more information about
configuring the storage system for the SDD.
Configuring the Fibre Channel adapters for the storage system

Before you can install the SDD, you must configure the Fibre Channel adapters
and the adapter drivers that are attached to your host. Follow the adapter
configuration instructions to configure the adapters. See your Linux on System p
documentation for details about installing the device driver on your Fibre Channel
adapter.
Installing the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running

Linux
Install the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) on IBM Power Systems hosts running
the Linux operating system.
Before you begin

Before you install the SDD, make sure that your DS8000 is configured for multiport
access for each LUN. To use the load balancing and path failover protection
features, the SDD requires a minimum of two independent paths that share the
same LUN. Failover protection is not provided with a single path. A host system
with a single Fibre Channel adapter connected through a switch to multiple
storage system ports is considered a multipath Fibre Channel connection. See the
IBM DS8870 Introduction and Planning Guide for more information about
configuring the storage system for the SDD.
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Procedure
Note: See Upgrading the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux for
information about upgrading the SDD.
To install the SDD, complete the following steps:
Log on to your host as the root user.
Insert the SDD installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Enter mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom to mount the CD-ROM drive.
Enter cd /mnt/cdrom to change to the /mnt/cdrom directory.
For SUSE Linux, enter cd suse to change to the suse directory. Then enter ls to
display the name of the package.
6. Enter the following command to view all the files in the package:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
rpm -qpi IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.1.ppc64.sles9.rpm1.4.0.0-6.ppc64.sles9.rpm
7. Enter the following command to install the SDD.

rpm -iv IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.1.ppc64.sles9.rpm1.4.0.0-6.ppc64.sles9.rpm
This command displays a message similar to the following message:

Preparing for installation ...
IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.11.4.0.0-6
Upgrading the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running

Linux
You can upgrade the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) on an IBM Power Systems
host that is running the Linux operating system.
Before you begin

You must have a preexisting version of the SDD installed on your host before you
follow these steps. If you are installing the SDD for the first time, see Installing
the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux on page 53.
Procedure
To
1.
2.
3.
upgrade the SDD, complete the following steps:

Log on to your host as the root user.
Insert the SDD installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Enter mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom to mount the CD-ROM drive.
4. Enter cd /mnt/cdrom to change to the /mnt/cdrom directory.

5. For SUSE Linux, enter cd suse to change to the suse directory. Then enter ls to
display the name of the package.
6. Enter the following command to view all the files in the package:
rpm -qpi IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.1.ppc64.sles9.rpm1.4.0.0-6.ppc64.sles9.rpm
7. Type the following command to upgrade the SDD:

rpm -U IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.1.ppc64.sles9.rpm1.4.0.0-6.ppc64.sles9.rpm
This command displays a message similar to the following message:

Preparing for installation ...
IBMsdd-1.6.2.0-1.11.4.0.0-6
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Verifying the SDD on IBM Power Systems hosts running Linux

Before you configure the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) on an IBM Power
Systems host that is running the Linux operating system, verify that the SDD is
properly installed.
Procedure
To verify the SDD installation, complete the following steps:
1. Check the /opt/IBMsdd directory for the SDD driver and its major components.
The SDD installs the device driver and its utilities. The following table lists the
SDD driver and its major components.
File name
Location
Description
sdd-mod.o-xxxy
/opt/IBMsdd
The SDD device driver file,

where xxx represents the
kernel level of your host
system and y represents smp
or up.
vpath.conf
/etc
The SDD configuration file.
executables
/opt/IBMsdd/bin
The SDD configuration and

status tools.
executables
/usr/bin
The symbolic links to the

SDD utilities.
sdd.rcscript
/etc/init.d/sdd
The symbolic link for the

SDD system startup option.
sdd.rcscript
/usr/sbin/sdd
The symbolic link for the

SDD manual start or restart
option.
2. Issue the rpm -qi IBMsdd command to receive information on the particular
package. You can also issue the rpm -ql IBMsdd command to list the specific
SDD files that you successfully installed on your Linux host.
3. If the installation is successful, issue the cd /opt/IBMsdd command, and then
issue the ls -l command to list all of the installed SDD components. This
creates output like the following screen:
total 580
-rw-r-----rw-r----drw-r-----rw-r-----rw-r-----rw-r-----rw-r-----rw-r-----rw-r-----
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
8422
9120
4096
88190
88817
88094
88689
88775
89370
Sep
Sep
Oct
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
26
26
2
26
26
26
26
26
26
17:40
17:40
16:21
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
LICENSE
README
bin
sdd-mod.o-2.4.19
sdd-mod.o-2.4.19-smp
sdd-mod.o-2.4.19
sdd-mod.o-2.4.19
4. The installation process packages the SDD utilities as executable files in the
/bin directory. Issue the cd /opt/IBMsdd/bin command, and then issue the ls
-l command to view the files in the /opt/IBMsdd/bin directory. This creates
output like the following screen:
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total 232
-rwxr-x---rwxr-x---rwxr-x---rwxr-x---rwxr-x---rwxr-x---rwxr-x---
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
root
32763
28809
1344
16667
78247
22274
92683
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
Sep
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
17:40
cfgvpath
datapath
sdd.rcscript
lsvpcfg
pathtest
rmvpath
addpaths
If the installation fails, the system displays a message like the following
message:
package IBMsdd is not installed
Configuring and using the SDD

For information about configuring and using the Subsystem Device Driver (SDD),
see the IBM System Storage Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide at IBM
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Chapter 7. IBM SAN Volume Controller host attachment

If you have an IBM SAN Volume Controller server, refer to the following
requirements and procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host using Fibre
Channel.
For more information, go to the SAN Volume Controller Support website
(www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/software/sanvc).
Note: You must create a host entry for every port on every SAN Volume
Controller node in your cluster. For example, a four-node SAN Volume Controller
requires 16 host entries.
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Chapter 8. IBM z Systems host attachment

If you have a IBM z Systems host, refer to the following requirements and
procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host using a Fibre Channel or
FICON adapter.
Note: ESCON adapters are not supported on DS8700, Model 941; DS8800, Model
951; or DS8870, Model 961. For information about ESCON connectivity you can
download the IBM DS8000 Host Systems Attachment Guide Version 7.2 (order
number GC27-4210-02) from the IBM Publications Center at IBM Publications
Center website (www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order).
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v FICON attached z Systems hosts overview
v FICON considerations for z Systems hosts on page 61
v FICON migration overview for z Systems hosts on page 72

v Linux on z Systems host attachment on page 72
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v Registered state-change notifications on z Systems hosts on page 77

v Analyzing service information messages for z Systems hosts on page 77
FICON attached z Systems hosts overview
The DS8000 series can be attached to FICON attached z Systems host operating
systems under specified adapter configurations.
|
|
Each storage system Fibre Channel adapter has either four ports or eight ports,
depending on the adapter speed. Each port has a unique worldwide port name
(WWPN). You can configure the port to operate with the FICON upper-layer
protocol. For FICON, the Fibre Channel port supports connections to a maximum
of 509 FICON hosts. On FICON, the Fibre Channel adapter can operate with fabric
or point-to-point topologies.
With Fibre Channel adapters that are configured for FICON, the storage system
provides the following configurations:
|
|
|
|
v Either fabric or point-to-point topologies

v A maximum of eight 8-port host adapters on the DS8870, Model 961
(2-core) and a maximum of 16 8-port host adapters on the DS8870,
Model 96E (4-core), which equates to a maximum of 128 Fibre Channel
ports
|
|
|
Note: If 4-port 16 Gb host adapters are used in combination with the

8-port adapters, the maximum number of ports varies from 64 to 128,
depending on the combination of adapters.
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A maximum of 509 logins per Fibre Channel port.

A maximum of 8192 logins per storage system.
A maximum of 1280 logical paths on each Fibre Channel port.
Access to all 255 control-unit images (8000 CKD devices) over each
FICON port.
v A maximum of 512 logical paths per control unit image.
v
v
v
v
Note: FICON host channels limit the number of devices per channel to 16 384. To
fully access 65 280 devices on a storage system, it is necessary to connect a
minimum of four FICON host channels to the storage system. You can access the
devices through a Fiber channel switch or FICON director to a single storage
system FICON port. With this method, you can expose 64 control-unit images (16
384 devices) to each host channel.
The storage system supports the following operating systems for z Systems
hosts:
v Linux
v Transaction Processing Facility (TPF)
v Virtual Storage Extended/Enterprise Storage Architecture
v z/OS
v z/VM
v z/VSE
For the most current information on supported hosts, operating systems, adapters,
and switches, go to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website
Attaching a z Systems host with FICON adapters
You can configure a z Systems host for FICON attachment to a DS8000.
See the IBM DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide for a list of the FICON host
adapter feature codes. This guide also contains the number of FICON host
adapters, cable group numbers, number of cables, and connector IDs to order for
the cables.
FICON attachment overview for z Systems hosts
You can attach the FICON channels directly to a storage unit or you can attach the
FICON channels to a Fibre Channel switch.
You can use either longwave or shortwave adapters with z Systems hosts. The
adapter for the z Systems has two or four channel ports.
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Note: Depending on your DS8000 model, you might need to purchase a FICON
license. See the IBM DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide for more information.
When you attach the FICON channels directly to a storage system, the maximum
number of FICON attachments is limited by the number of installed FICON I/O
ports on the storage system. When you use a storage system host adapter to attach
to FICON channels either directly or through a switch, the I/O port is dedicated to
FICON attachment. It cannot be simultaneously attached to SCSI hosts.
Note: SCSI hosts include z Systems hosts, which access storage through the
SCSI-over-FC protocol (FCP).
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When you attach a storage system to FICON channels through one or more
switches, the maximum number of FICON attachments is 509 per storage system
I/O port. The maximum number of logins per storage system through all I/O
ports is 8,192.
Directors provide high availability with redundant components and no single
points of failure or repair. You can use directors to attach Fibre Channel hosts and
devices in addition to the FICON hosts and devices. For these configurations, the
Fibre Channel hosts must communicate only with the Fibre Channel devices. The
FICON hosts must communicate only with the FICON devices. Set up zones in the
directors to guarantee that none of the Fibre Channel hosts or devices can affect
the FICON traffic.
To support cascaded switches, the fabric must be what is called a high integrity
fabric. A high integrity fabric ensures data integrity by detecting any incorrect
cabling within a FICON cascaded switch fabric that could lead to I/O data being
delivered to the wrong destination. A high integrity fabric is one that both
supports and is configured to use fabric-binding and insistent domain IDs.
Fabric-binding is the ability of the fabric to prevent another switch from being
added operationally to the fabric without the new switch being properly planned
for in the fabric and for the switch to be configured with the high integrity
attributes. An insistent domain ID is a function of the fabric that does not allow
the switch address to be automatically changed when a duplicate switch address is
added to the fabric. Instead, fabrics that use insistent domain IDs require an
operator's overt action to change a switch address. The customization of
fabric-binding and the setting of an insistent domain ID are normally done only at
switch installation time or reinstallation time.
Note: Switches that do not support high integrity fabrics can only be used in a
single-switch FICON fabric.
With Fibre Channel and FICON-intermix mode, both Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP)
and FICON upper-level protocols can be supported within the same director when
deployed independently by port. (Director ports operate in either Fibre Channel or
FICON mode). For a list of supported switches, see: IBM Storage area network
(SAN) (www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san).
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FICON considerations for z Systems hosts

Before you configure your system with FICON adapters for z Systems hosts,
review considerations regarding the number of links, multipathing, and
channel-path groups.
Multipathing FICON
With multipath mode operation, reconnections can occur on any path in a path
group. Increasing the number of paths allows reconnections to occur in a more
timely basis. If you use eight paths in path groups, you can increase the overall
throughput.
FICON allows multiplex of requests for different devices concurrently. There is no
problem with reconnections occurring concurrently with other I/O operations on a
single path with FICON. The number of paths in the path group depends on the
throughput requirement. If it takes x paths to satisfy the throughput requirement,
where x is the number of paths, set the path group to x.
Note: x must be a minimum of two and cannot exceed a maximum of eight.
Attaching to a FICON channel or a FICON channel-path group

When you attach multiple controllers to a channel, you are connecting serially. You
can use a switch (director) for each controller or FICON channel that has a direct
connection to the controller. I/O activity does not flow through all the other
controllers before you get to the target controller. I/O activity goes directly to the
target controller. When multiple controllers are connected to a channel through a
switch, you create the logical equivalent of the parallel interconnection.
FICON does not support a private connection. FICON performs frame (or packet)
multiplexing. A configuration with the serially connected controllers communicates
with the controllers simultaneously. It can multiplex I/O operations across all
controllers simultaneously. No interface cycles are wasted because of a private
connection. You can serially connect controllers with FICON without performance
degradation.
You must also consider the implications of serially connecting disk drive control
units with tape controllers. Tape performs much larger I/O operations at any
instant in time. Therefore, even with FICON, when you run tape I/O, you can
temporarily lockout some disk drive I/O operations. It is still better to connect tape
and disk drives to different FICON channels.
Port for TSO commands on z Systems hosts
You can use the devserv command to identify ports on a z Systems host.
The following eight tables help identify the port ID for the MVS TSO commands
for z Systems hosts. These tables show the I/O port, SAID value, and the
location-specific digits (identified in bits 22:14) for each possible port. The I/O port
value starts with the letter I and is in the format IEESP where EE is the enclosure
number (minus 1), S is the slot number (minus 1) and P is the port number
(ranging 0 - 7). The SAID number is the same as the I/O port number except that
it does not start with the letter I.
The SAIDs shown in the following eight tables are used for mirror and copy paths
between 4-port cards on any DS8000 model or between DS8700s and either
DS8800s or DS8870s (by using 4-port and 8-port cards). A special handling
situation exists when an 8-port card on a DS8800 is detected by any model of an
ESS800, DS8100, and DS8300. You need tag numbers for the TSO commands such
as path setup. To determine the tag number, issue the devserv command with the
read configuration data (RCD) parameter. The last four characters of a logical
adapter interface name form the 2-byte tag number or system adapter
identification (SAID).
Note: Use "special" SAIDs as the target SAID in PSF commands that are used by
TSO or other programs to establish paths that are issued to ESS800, DS8100, or
DS8300 when DS8800 or DS8870 is the auxiliary storage system. For more
information, see System adapter identification legacy connections on page 67.
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DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0000
0000
00:0
I0010
0010
01:0
I0030
0030
03:0
I0040
0040
04:0
I0001
0001
00:4
I0011
0011
01:4
I0031
0031
03:4
I0041
0041
04:4
I0002
0002
00:8
I0012
0012
01:8
I0032
0032
03:8
I0042
0042
04:8
I0003
0003
00:C
I0013
0013
01:C
I0033
0033
03:C
I0043
0043
04:C
I0004
0004
40:0
I0034
0034
43:0
I0005
0005
40:4
I0035
0035
43:4
I0006
0006
40:8
I0036
0036
43:8
I0007
0007
40:C
I0037
0037
43:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0100
0100
08:0
I0110
0110
09:0
I0130
0130
0B:0
I0140
0140
0C:0
I0101
0101
08:4
I0111
0111
09:4
I0131
0131
0B:4
I0141
0141
0C:4
I0102
0102
08:8
I0112
0112
09:8
I0132
0132
0B:8
I0142
0142
0C:8
I0103
0103
08:C
I0113
0113
09:C
I0133
0133
0B:C
I0143
0143
0C:C
I0104
0104
48:0
I0134
0134
4B:0
I0105
0105
48:4
I0135
0135
4B:4
I0106
0106
48:8
I0136
0136
4B:8
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
I0107
0107
48:C
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
I0137
0137
4B:C
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0200
0200
10:0
I0210
0210
11:0
I0230
0230
13:0
I0240
0240
14:0
I0201
0201
10:4
I0211
0211
11:4
I0231
0231
13:4
I0241
0241
14:4
I0202
0202
10:8
I0212
0212
11:8
I0232
0232
13:8
I0242
0242
14:8
I0203
0203
10:C
I0213
0213
11:C
I0233
0233
13:C
I0243
0243
14:C
I0204
0204
50:0
I0234
0234
53:0
I0205
0205
50:4
I0235
0235
53:4
I0206
0206
50:8
I0236
0236
53:8
I0207
0207
50:C
I0237
0237
53:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
64
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0300
0300
18:0
I0310
0310
19:0
I0330
0330
1B:0
I0340
0340
1C:0
I0301
0301
18:4
I0311
0311
19:4
I0331
0331
1B:4
I0341
0341
1C:4
I0302
0302
18:8
I0312
0312
19:8
I0332
0332
1B:8
I0342
0342
1C:8
I0303
0303
18:C
I0313
0313
19:C
I0333
0333
1B:C
I0343
0343
1C:C
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0304
0304
58:0
I0334
0334
5B:0
I0305
0305
58:4
I0335
0335
5B:4
I0306
0306
58:8
I0336
0336
5B:8
I0307
0307
58:C
I0337
0337
5B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0400
0400
20:0
I0410
0410
21:0
I0430
0430
23:0
I0440
0440
24:0
I0401
0401
20:4
I0411
0411
21:4
I0431
0431
23:4
I0441
0441
24:4
I0402
0402
20:8
I0412
0412
21:8
I0432
0432
23:8
I0442
0442
24:8
I0403
0403
20:C
I0413
0413
21:C
I0433
0433
23:C
I0443
0443
24:C
I0404
0404
60:0
I0434
0434
63:0
I0405
0405
60:4
I0435
0435
63:4
I0406
0406
60:8
I0436
0436
63:8
I0407
0407
60:C
I0437
0437
63:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
I0500
0500
28:0
Slot 2
I0510
0510
29:0
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0530
0530
2B:0
Slot 5
I0540
0540
2C:0
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0501
0501
28:4
I0511
0511
29:4
I0531
0531
2B:4
I0541
0541
2C:4
I0502
0502
28:8
I0512
0512
29:8
I0532
0532
2B:8
I0542
0542
2C:8
I0503
0503
28:C
I0513
0513
29:C
I0533
0533
2B:C
I0543
0543
2C:C
I0504
0504
68:0
I0534
0534
6B:0
I0505
0505
68:4
I0535
0535
6B:4
I0506
0506
68:8
I0536
0536
6B:8
I0507
0507
68:C
I0537
0537
6B:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
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Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0600
0600
30:0
I0610
0610
31:0
I0630
0630
33:0
I0640
0640
34:0
I0601
0601
30:4
I0611
0611
31:4
I0631
0631
33:4
I0641
0641
34:4
I0602
0602
30:8
I0612
0612
31:8
I0632
0632
33:8
I0642
0642
34:8
I0603
0603
30:C
I0613
0613
31:C
I0633
0633
33:C
I0643
0643
34:C
I0604
0604
70:0
I0634
0634
73:0
I0605
0605
70:4
I0635
0635
73:4
I0606
0606
70:8
I0636
0636
73:8
I0607
0607
70:C
I0637
0637
73:C
Slot 6
DS8700, DS8800, or DS8870
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
I0700
0700
38:0
I0710
0710
39:0
I0730
0730
3B:0
I0740
0740
3C:0
I0701
0701
38:4
I0711
0711
39:4
I0731
0731
3B:4
I0741
0741
3C:4
I0702
0702
38:8
I0712
0712
39:8
I0732
0732
3B:8
I0742
0742
3C:8
I0703
0703
38:C
I0713
0713
39:C
I0733
0733
3B:C
I0743
0743
3C:C
I0704
0704
78:0
I0734
0734
7B:0
I0705
0705
78:4
I0735
0735
7B:4
I0706
0706
78:8
I0736
0736
7B:8
I0707
0707
78:C
I0737
0737
7B:C
Slot 6
The following rules apply to card usage and placement:

v Slots 3 and 6 in every model are reserved for device adapters (DAs).
v DS8100, DS8300, and DS8700s use only 4-port cards.
v DS8800 and DS8870 use only slots 1 and 4 for host adapters (HAs) and might
contain either 4-port or 8-port cards.
System adapter identification legacy connections

There is a special handling case when an ESS800, DS8100, or DS8300 establishes a
path to the bottom four ports of an 8-port card on a DS8800 or DS8870. The SAIDs
detected by the ES800, DS8100, and DS8300 are different from the SAIDs shown in
the previous tables. Instead, they are detected as shown in the following eight
tables. Only the SAIDs are different. The I/O ports and WWPNs remain the same.
Note: Use the top four ports on the DS8800 and DS8870 8-port adapters for Metro
Mirror and Global Mirror connections when used for secondary connections to
ESS, DS8300, and DS8700 as primaries.
Table 26. Port and SAID/WWPN for frame 1 enclosure 1(R1-XI1) of DS8800 or DS8870 as
detected by an ESS800, DS8100, or DS8300
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0000
0000
00:0
I0030
0030
03:0
I0001
0001
00:4
I0031
0031
03:4
I0002
0002
00:8
I0032
0032
03:8
I0003
0003
00:C
I0033
0033
03:C
I0004
0800
40:0
I0034
0830
43:0
I0005
0801
40:4
I0035
0831
43:4
I0006
0802
40:8
I0036
0832
43:8
I0007
0803
40:C
I0037
0833
43:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
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Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0100
0100
08:0
I0130
0130
0B:0
I0101
0101
08:4
I0131
0131
0B:4
I0102
0102
08:8
I0132
0132
0B:8
I0103
0103
08:C
I0133
0133
0B:C
I0104
0900
48:0
I0134
0930
4B:0
I0105
0901
48:4
I0135
0931
4B:4
I0106
0902
48:8
I0136
0932
4B:8
Slot 5
Slot 6
detected by an ESS800, DS8100, or DS8300 (continued)
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
I0107
0903
48:C
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
I0137
0933
4B:C
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0200
0200
10:0
I0230
0230
13:0
I0201
0201
10:4
I0231
0231
13:4
I0202
0202
10:8
I0232
0232
13:8
I0203
0203
10:C
I0233
0233
13:C
I0204
0A00
50:0
I0234
0A30
53:0
I0205
0A01
50:4
I0235
0A31
53:4
I0206
0A02
50:8
I0236
0A32
53:8
I0207
0A03
50:C
I0237
0A33
53:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Table 29. Port and SAID/WWPN for frame 1 enclosure 4 (R1-XI4) of DS8800 or DS8870 as
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0300
0300
18:0
I0330
0330
1B:0
I0301
0301
18:4
I0331
0331
1B:4
I0302
0302
18:8
I0332
0332
1B:8
I0303
0303
18:C
I0333
0333
1B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0304
0B00
58:0
I0334
0B30
5B:0
I0305
0B01
58:4
I0335
0B31
5B:4
I0306
0B02
58:8
I0336
0B32
5B:8
I0307
0B03
58:C
I0337
0B33
5B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0400
0400
20:0
I0430
0430
23:0
I0401
0401
20:4
I0431
0431
23:4
I0402
0402
20:8
I0432
0432
23:8
I0403
0403
20:C
I0433
0433
23:C
I0404
0C00
60:0
I0434
0C3
63:0
I0405
0C01
60:4
I0435
0C31
63:4
I0406
0C02
60:8
I0436
0C32
63:8
I0407
0C03
60:C
I0437
0C33
63:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
I0500
0500
28:0
70
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0530
0530
2B:0
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0501
0501
28:4
I0531
0531
2B:4
I0502
0502
28:8
I0532
0532
2B:8
I0503
0503
28:C
I0533
0533
2B:C
I0504
0D00
68:0
I0534
0D30
6B:0
I0505
0D01
68:4
I0535
0D31
6B:4
I0506
0D02
68:8
I0536
0D32
6B:8
I0507
0D03
68:C
I0537
0D33
6B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0600
0600
30:0
I0630
0630
33:0
I0601
0601
30:4
I0631
0631
33:4
I0602
0602
30:8
I0632
0632
33:8
I0603
0603
30:C
I0633
0633
33:C
I0604
0E00
70:0
I0634
0E30
73:0
I0605
0E01
70:4
I0635
0E30
73:4
I0606
0E02
70:8
I0636
0E32
73:8
I0607
0E03
70:C
I0637
0E33
73:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
I0700
0700
38:0
I0730
0730
3B:0
I0701
0701
38:4
I0731
0731
3B:4
I0702
0702
38:8
I0732
0732
3B:8
I0703
0703
38:C
I0733
0733
3B:C
I0704
0F00
78:0
I0734
0F30
7B:0
I0705
0F01
78:4
I0735
0F31
7B:4
I0706
0F02
78:8
I0736
0F32
7B:8
I0707
0F03
78:C
I0737
0F33
7B:C
Slot 5
Slot 6
FICON migration overview for z Systems hosts

On a z Systems host, you can migrate from an ESCON adapter to a FICON
adapter. You can also migrate from a FICON bridge to a FICON adapter.
Notes:
1. FICON attachment is supported on all 2107/242x models.
2. FICON support consists of hardware enhancements for enterprise servers, host
software upgrades, DS8000 LMC, and adapters. The FICON bridge enables the
ESCON to FICON conversion.
Linux on z Systems host attachment

If you have a z Systems server that is running the Linux operating system, refer to
the requirements and procedures for attaching your host to a DS8000 storage
system.
Before you attach a storage system to any host, review the information in General
requirements for attaching a host on page 1.
Running Linux on z Systems hosts
You can run Linux on a z Systems host in a Logical Partition (LPAR) or as a

z/VM guest.
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z/VM provides virtualization of central processing units, I/O subsystems, and

memory. You can have hundreds of Linux systems running on a single z Systems
host. For example, you can offer a complete Linux server environment to each of
the application developers and host production systems that are on the same z
Systems host.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 or 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 or
6.0, IBM supports 64-bit Linux on z Systems for a storage system. FICON, ESCON,
and Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) attached hosts are also supported.
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Attachment requirements for z Systems hosts running Linux

Before you begin attaching a z Systems host running the Linux operating system to
your DS8000, review the host and storage system requirements.
Complete the following tasks:
v Check the volume or LUN limitations for your host system.
v Ensure that you have the documentation for your host system and the DS8000.
You can access DS8000 publications on the IBM Support Portal
(www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/support) or the IBM DS8000 series online
product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/
v Ensure that you have installed the correct operating systems and are running a
supported Linux kernel.
v Review the distribution-specific documentation for Linux on z Systems on the
IBM developerWorks Linux on z System distribution hints webpage
(www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390/distribution_hints.html). Check
the following information for the Linux kernel that you are using:
Supported platforms and environments
Hardware and software requirements
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Linux distributions for z Systems hosts
IBM supports the following Linux distributions for z Systems hosts:

v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS
HBAs for z Systems hosts that are running Linux
Ensure that you use the correct Linux host bus adapter (HBA) and software on
your z Systems host.
Ensure that you use a Linux distribution that is supported by IBM on your z
Systems host.
Table 34 lists the supported HBAs for z Systems hosts that are running the Linux
operating system.
For the most current interoperability information about supported HBAs and
operating system levels, go to IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic).
Table 34. Supported HBAs for Linux on z Systems
Host
Operating systems
Supported HBAs1
zEnterprise 196 and System

z114
SUSE Linux Enterprise

Server and Red Hat
Enterprise Linux AS
ESCON, FICON Express4,

FICON Express8, and FICON
Express8S
Table 34. Supported HBAs for Linux on z Systems (continued)

Host
Operating systems
Supported HBAs1
zEnterprise EC12

Server and Red Hat
Enterprise Linux AS
FICON Express4, FICON

Express8, and FICON
Express8S
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IBM z13

Server and Red Hat
Enterprise Linux AS
FICON Express8, FICON

Express8S, and FICON
Express16S
Note: 1 z Systems HBAs must be ordered as an additional feature for the host system.
HBAs are either factory-installed on the host system or installed in an existing system by
an IBM service representative.
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Drivers and firmware for z Systems hosts running Linux

Ensure that you use the correct kernel version and firmware levels for your z
Systems host.
For the most current interoperability information about supported device driver
and firmware levels, go to IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic).
Installing and configuring HBAs on z Systems hosts running

Linux
Verify that the host bus adapters (HBAs) are properly installed on the z Systems
host that is running Linux, and configure the HBAs for attachment to your DS8000
system.
Procedure
To verify the installation of an HBA and to configure the HBA to work with the
DS8000 system, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that a supported HBA is installed on the z Systems host. Table 34 on
page 73 lists the supported HBAs.
2. Configure the HBA to run in FICON or FCP mode.
3. When using an HBA in FCP mode, and multiple guest systems are sharing the
HBA for access to the storage controller, enable the N-Port-ID Virtualization
(NPIV) mode of the HBA.
Configuring Linux on z Systems HBAs in FICON mode

You can attach the DS8000 system to Linux on z Systems hosts with FICON
attachment. Access to FICON attached storage devices is provided by the DASD
device driver of the Linux operating system.
Before you begin

Review information about FICON attachment for z Systems hosts.
About this task

For more information, see the latest edition of Linux on z Systems Device Drivers,
Features, and Commands for the Linux kernel that you are using. You can access this
publication on the IBM developerWorks website at IBM Developerworks Linux on
z System website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390). This website
has specific documentation for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux
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Enterprise Server distributions, as well as generic information.
Configuring Linux on z Systems HBAs in FCP mode

You can attach the DS8000 to Linux on z Systems hosts with FCP attachment.
About this task

Access to FCP-attached storage devices is provided by the SCSI disk device driver
or the zFCP HBA driver of the Linux operating system. For information about FCP
connectivity, go to IBM z System I/O Connectivity website (www.ibm.com/
systems/z/connectivity).
Configuring Linux on z Systems hosts with zFCP attachment

You can use the zFCP device driver to configure FCP connectivity between a Linux
on z Systems host and your DS8000 system.
Before you begin

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You must configure the Linux operating system before you can use your z Systems
host with the DS8000 system.
Before you configure the host operating system, the following tasks must be
completed:
v An IBM service representative must install the DS8000 system.
v You must install the appropriate HBAs.
Procedure
After the prerequisite tasks are finished, complete the following steps to configure
your Linux on z Systems hosts:
1. Zone the host system to the DS8000 system on the Fibre Channel SAN.
2. Create the host connection on the DS8000 system using the worldwide port
names (WWPNs), and map the volumes to the host, as required.
For information on using the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or the DS CLI
to create hosts and map volumes, see the IBM DS8000 series online product
documentation (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ST8NCA/
3. Configure the Linux operating system for FCP attachment.
For more information, see the latest edition of Device Drivers, Features, and
Commands for the Linux kernel that you are using. You can access this
publication on the IBM developerWorks website at IBM Developerworks Linux
on z System website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390). For
additional information, go to the publication FC-attached SCSI devices with
Linux on System z.
4. Create either volumes or disks on your host with the logical volume manager.
If you create disks, create file systems on the disks.
For more information, refer to your host system publications.
Installing multipath support for Linux on z Systems hosts with

zFCP attachment
You can configure multipath support for a Linux on z Systems host that is using
the zFCP device driver or Parallel Access Volumes (PAV).
Before you begin

If you are using the FCP attachment, you must install multipath software on all z
Systems hosts that are attached to the DS8000. Multipath software is also required
if you are using parallel access volumes (PAV) with RHEL5, RHEL6, or SLES10 (up
to SP3) distributions. You can use multipathing software for PAV with SLES10 SP4
and above, but it is not required. Check the release notes of the SLES10
distribution that you are installing.
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About this task

On z Systems hosts running the Linux operating system, the following software
provides multipath support:
v Linux kernel 2.6
v Multipath-tools package
With Linux kernel 2.6, the number of paths per physical volume is limited to eight
paths.
For more information about using the logical volume manager or the
multipath-tools package, go to IBM Developerworks Linux on z System website
(www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390).
SAN boot support on z Systems hosts running Linux
You can perform an initial program load (IPL) on a SCSI LUN. However, be aware
that the boot can fail if there is no multipath support during the boot process.
For more information about using IPL processes with z Systems hosts, see the
latest edition of How to use FC-attached SCSI devices with Linux on System z. You can
access this publication on the IBM developerWorks website at IBM
Developerworks Linux on z System website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/
linux/linux390).
Defining the number of disks on z Systems hosts running

Linux
When you define the number of disks on z Systems hosts that are running the
Linux operating system, you allocate space for configured disks.
About this task

On the Linux operating system, disks are represented as device files. The
maximum number of devices depends on your Linux configuration.
DS8000 storage configuration for z Systems hosts running

Linux
Each attached DS8000 LUN has a special device file in the Linux directory /dev.
The maximum number of devices depends on your Linux configuration.
For more information, see the latest edition of Device Drivers, Features, and
Commands for the Linux kernel that you are using. You can access this publication
on the IBM developerWorks website at IBM Developerworks Linux on z System
website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390).
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Known issues and limitations for z Systems hosts running

Linux
There are several restrictions for z Systems hosts running the Linux operating
system.
For the most current information on restrictions, see the IBM Developerworks
Linux on z System website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390).
For additional information, go to the following websites:
v Red Hat website at Red Hat website (www.redhat.com)
v Novell at Novell website (www.novell.com)
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Registered state-change notifications on z Systems hosts

Review information about registered state-change notifications (RSCNs) on z
Systems hosts.
This configuration enables all ports in the switch with a Fibre Channel connection
to communicate with each other and to receive RSCNs about each other. You can
set the zones.
Review the following recommendations:
v If you have FICON-only environments, do not disable the default zone.
v If you have FICON environments and plan to add (or already have) Fibre
Channel intermix on the switch, ensure that all FICON host adapters and all
FICON-capable device ports are in an explicitly defined common zone.
v If you have open-systems traffic with Fibre Channel Protocol, continue to create
zones that include the host ports and storage ports. Multiple overlapping zones
must be used in this case to support communication from multiple host ports to
share device ports.
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Analyzing service information messages for z Systems hosts

Service information messages (SIMs) are generated by a storage system for z
Systems hosts. Use the customization worksheets before installation to record the
SIM severity level and the maximum number of times the storage system sends the
SIMs to the console (0-5 times). During installation, you (or the IBM service
representative) must enter this information into the system.
SIM types
The following SIM types are generated by the storage system.
Direct access storage device (DASD) SIM
Tracks drive failures and problems.
Media SIM
Tracks data check problems on the media.
Storage unit SIM
Tracks storage system, power control, and other hardware problems.
SIM severity levels

1 acute
An unrecoverable error with possible loss of data. This severity level
applies only to DASD SIMs.
2 serious
An unrecoverable error or a data check with loss of access to data.
3 moderate
A system path is not operational and performance might be degraded. This
severity level does not apply to media SIMs.
4 service
A recoverable error, equipment checks, or data checks. You can defer
repair.
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Chapter 9. Linux (x86 or x86_64) host attachment

If you have a Linux server, refer to the following requirements and procedures for
attaching DS8000 storage to your Linux host with Fibre Channel.
v Linux host attachment overview
v Configuring Linux hosts for SAN boot on page 81
Linux host attachment overview

IBM supports the two largest commercial Linux distributions, Red Hat Enterprise
Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). You can apply this
information, in general, to other Linux distributions.
IBM supports various host bus adapters (HBAs) manufactured by QLogic, Emulex,
and Brocade. These guidelines assume that the HBA was previously installed. For
all newer versions of RHEL and SLES, use the Linux multipathing driver,
Device-Mapper Multipath (DM Multipath). This chapter assumes DM Multipath is
used. Use the HBA driver that is included with the distribution.
Before Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 6 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SP3, the IBM Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) was the only multipathing option.
For more information about SDD, see the IBM System Storage Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver Users Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver
User's Guide (www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000303).
The procedures for attaching DS8000 storage are similar to the procedures for
attaching most storage systems to Linux. There might be more than one way to
complete each procedure. For more information about configuring storage on your
specific Linux distribution, see your distribution documentation. For example,
detailed information for Red Hat is provided in the Storage Administration Guide,
which is included in the Red Hat documentation.
Adding LUNs to a Linux host
To add DS8000 LUNs to a Linux host, complete the following steps.
1. Configure multipathing.
2. Scan for new LUNs.
3. Ensure that the LUNs are discovered and multipathed correctly.
4. Partition, format, and mount the multipathed devices, as needed.
For more information, see your Linux distribution documents.
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Locating the WWPN for a Linux host

You can use several methods to locate the worldwide port names (WWPN)
for a Linux host, however the simplest is the systool utility, which is
included in the sysfsutil package.
To locate one or more WWPNs, enter the following command:
# systool -c fc_host -A "port_name"
Configuring Device-Mapper Multipath for a Linux host
Device-Mapper Multipath (DM Multipath) is the preferred multipathing
method on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, and SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 and 11
For multipathing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, use the defaults that are
compiled into DM Multipath.
For multipathing on earlier Linux releases, use the sample multipath.conf
file that is provided on the IBM Subsystem Device Driver for Linux
support page at IBM Subsystem Device Driver for Linux
multipath.conf is a user-configurable file. The recommended settings are
baseline recommendations and can be modified as needed.
Managing SCSI disk connectivity on a Linux host
To scan for new LUNs on RHEL5/SLES10 and above, complete the
following steps:
1. Upgrade the HBA driver to the latest stable version.
2. Install or upgrade sg3_utils-*.rpm to the latest version on
RHEL5/SLES11.
3. Install or upgrade scsi-*.rpm to the latest version on SLES10.
4. Ensure that the Device Mapper Multipath (DMMP) tool is enabled.
5. Enter sh rescan-scsi-bus.sh -r.
6. Enter multipath.
7. Enter multipath -11.
This adds any new LUNs to the configuration. No reboot is required.
To expand or shrink the LUN size on RHEL5/SLES10 and above, complete
the following steps:
1. Upgrade the HBA driver to the latest stable version.
2. Install or upgrade sg3_utils-*.rpm to the latest version on
RHEL5/SLES11.
3. Install or upgrade scsi-*.rpm to the latest version on SLES10.
4. Ensure that the Device Mapper Multipath (DMMP) tool is enabled.
5. Ensure that the LUNs that you want to expand or shrink are not
mounted or in use by other applications.
6. Enter sh rescan-scsi-bus.sh -r
7. Enter multipath -F.
8. Enter multipath.
9. Enter multipath -11.
This expands or shrinks the LUN size. No reboot is required.
For more information, see your Linux distribution documentation.
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Configuring Linux hosts for SAN boot

You can configure various releases of Linux with DM Multipath for SAN boot.
For more information about SDD, see the IBM System Storage Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver Users Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver
User's Guide (www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000303).
Note: To complete these tasks, ensure that you have Fibre Channel FC switch
zoning, HBA BIOS setting, and experience using the DS8000 command-line
interface.
Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 or later

1. Zone all the paths between server and the DS8000.
2. Create a host with either the DS8000 Storage Management GUI or the DS CLI.
3. If you are using the DS8000 Storage Management GUI, create a fixed block (FB)
volume and map it to the host. If you are using the DS CLI, create an FB
volume and map it to the host through a volume group. This FB volume is
used to load the OS.
4. Enable HBA BIOS loading during boot, and select the newly mapped volume
as a boot disk. For more information, see the HBA vendor BIOS setup guide.
Note: Disable the local hard disk through server BIOS.
5. Load RHEL 5 OS to server CDROM/DVDROM. After you start the RHEL 5
CD/DVD, type linux mpath at the prompt, and press Enter. This begins the
installation with DM Multipath support.
6. When the disk selection page is displayed, select mapper/mpathx for the boot
disk.
7. After installation, update /etc/multipath.conf:
defaults {
polling_interval 30
failback immediate
no_path_retry 5
rr_min_io 100
path_checker tur
user_friendly_names yes
} devices {
# DS8000 device {
vendor "IBM"
product "2107900"
path_grouping_policy group_by_serial
}
}
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5. Load RHEL 6 OS to server CDROM/DVDROM. After you start the RHEL 6
CD/DVD, select Specialized Storage Devices on the Storage Devices selection
page.
6. Select Multipath devices to start the new installation.
defaults {
polling_interval 30
failback immediate
no_path_retry 5
rr_min_io 100
path_checker tur
} devices {
# DS8000 device {
vendor "IBM"
product "2107900"
}
}
Configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 or later

1. Zone only one path between the server and the DS8000 port. Use the first host
HBA port.
3. If you are using the DS8000 Storage Management GUI, create a fixed block
(FB) volume and map it to the host. If you are using the DS CLI, create an FB
5. Load the SLES 10 OS to the DS8000 volume.
6. Prepare /etc/multipath.conf as:
defaults {
polling_interval 30
failback immediate
no_path_retry 5
rr_min_io 100
path_checker tur
}
devices {
# DS8000
device {
vendor "IBM"
product "2107900"
}
}
multipaths {
multipath {
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wwid 36005076307ffc77d0000000000001050
alias OSROOT
}
}
Note: An alias OSROOT is set for boot device to avoid possible device
renumbering, which can cause a boot issue.
7. Update /etc/sysconfig/kernel by adding module dm_multipath in
INITRD_MODULES. For example:
INITRD_MODULES="ata_piix qla2xxx processor thermal fan dm_multipath jbd ext3"
8. Update /boot/grub/menu.lst to use DM Multipath device during system boot

using ONE of the following methods:
v kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.16.60-0.21-smp root=/dev/mapper/OSROOT-part3
vga=0x314 resume= /dev/mapper/OSROOT-part2 splash=silent showopts OR
v kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.16.60-0.21-smp root=/dev/mapper/mpatha-part3
vga=0x314 resume= /dev/mapper/mpatha-part2 splash=silent showopts
Note: OSROOT-part3 means the third partition of the OSROOT disk.
9. Update /etc/fstab to use DM Multipath device using ONE of the following
methods:
v /dev/mapper/mpatha-part3 / ext3 acl,user_xattr 1 1
/dev/mapper/mpatha-part1 /boot ext3 acl,user_xattr 1 2
/dev/mapper/mpatha-part2 swap swap defaults 0 0
v OR
/dev/mapper/OSROOT-part3 / ext3 acl,user_xattr 1 1
/dev/mapper/OSROOT-part1 /boot ext3 acl,user_xattr 1 2
/dev/mapper/OSROOT-part2 swap swap defaults 0 0
10. Create an initrd image to include DM Multipath module support booting from
the DM Multipath device: #mkinitrd -k /boot/vmlinuz -i
initrd-2.6.16.60-0.21-smp.
11. Reboot the server to apply the new initrd file.
Note: If the system cannot boot up, and returns a message such as can not
find /dev/mapper/mpatha-part3, complete the following steps:
a. Extract the initrd image.
#mkdir ~/sanboot; cd ~/sanboot
#cp /boot/initrd-2.6.16.60-0.21-smp ./initrd.gz
#gunzip initrd.gz
#mkdir tmp;cd tmp
#cpio -id < ../initrd
b. Update file init to add a 3-second wait after the HBA driver load. For
example, if you are using QLogic:
#cd ~/sanboot/tmp
#vi init
Change:
echo "Loading qla2xxx"
modprobe qla2xxx $params
To:
echo "Loading qla2xxx"
modprobe qla2xxx $params
sleep 30
12. Repack the files into the archive:
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#cd ~/sanboot/tmp
#find . | cpio --create --format=newc > ~/sanboot/newinitrd
#cd ~/sanboot
#gzip newinitrd
#cp newinitrd.gz /boot/initrd-2.6.16.60-0.21-smp
Configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 or later

5.
6.
7.
8.

Load SLES 11 OS to the DS8000 volume.
On the disk selection page, use custom partitioning.
On the Expert Partitioner page, select Hard Disks > Configure > Configure
Multipath > Active Multipath.
Partition the DM Multipath managed disk and install SLES 11 on the local hard
disk.

defaults {
polling_interval 30
failback immediate
no_path_retry 5
rr_min_io 100
path_checker tur
}
devices {
# DS8000
device {
vendor "IBM"
product "2107900"
}
}
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Chapter 10. Microsoft Windows Server host attachment

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If you have a Windows Server 2008 or 2012, refer to the following requirements
and procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host with Fibre Channel.
v Installing Fibre Channel adapters and drivers on a Windows host
v Updating a Windows Server device driver on page 86
v Locating the WWPN for a Windows host on page 87
v Verifying that the Windows host is configured for storage on page 88
v Installing remote Fibre Channel boot support for a Windows host on page 88
LUN mapping: When you need access to the data on the target volume, map to
the LUNs for the target volumes of the Windows host. This significantly reduces
the time that it takes for the host system to restart. If you do not map the LUNs,
the system can take up to 10 minutes per Remote Mirror and Copy target volume
to map the LUNs. If you map the LUNs, complete the LUN mapping after the
Remote Mirror and Copy operation and immediately before you access the data.
You must restart the host system before you can access the data on the target
volume. Map the LUNs when the target volume is mapped to the host through the
DS8000 Storage Management GUI.
Installing Fibre Channel adapters and drivers on a Windows host

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Install Fibre Channel adapters and drivers on your Windows Server 2008 or 2012
before you connect the host to your DS8000 system.
Installing an Emulex adapter and driver on a Windows host

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You can install and configure an Emulex adapter and driver on Windows Server
2008 or 2012.
About this task

Single- and dual-port, Fibre Channel interfaces with an Emulex adapter support
the following public and private loop modes:
v Target
v
v
v
v
Public initiator
Private initiator
Target and public initiator
Target and private initiator
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For the most current information about supported Emulex adapters, go to the
System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) website at IBM System Storage
config/ssic).
Procedure
To install and configure an Emulex adapter and driver, complete the following
steps:
1. Record the IEEE number that is printed on the adapter. You can use the IEEE
number to determine the WWPN.
2. Install and configure the adapter and driver on the host. See the installation
instructions that are provided by your host adapter vendor for specific adapter
and adapter driver instructions. Go to Downloading and installing a host bus
adapter driver on page 2 or Emulex Downloads IBM Branded HBAs VFAs
(www.emulex.com/downloads/oem-qualified/ibm/vfafc-software-kits/).
3. Connect the cable to the adapter and to the DS8000 or switch port that you
configured for the host adapter. If you have not configured host adapter ports
on your DS8000, see Host configuration using the DS8000 Storage
Management GUI on page 17.
4. Restart the host.
Installing a QLogic adapter and driver on a Windows host

You can install and configure a QLogic adapter and driver on Windows Server
2008 or 2012.
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Procedure
To install and configure a QLogic adapter and driver, complete the following steps:
1. Install the QLogic adapter on the host system.
2. Connect the cable to the storage system port.
3. Install and configure the adapter driver. See the installation instructions that are
provided by your host adapter vendor for specific adapter and adapter driver
instructions. Go to Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver on
page 2 or to QLogic Downloads and Documentation (http://
driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/
DefaultNewSearch.aspx).
4. Restart the host.
Installing a Brocade adapter and driver on a Windows host

You can install and configure a Brocade adapter and driver on Windows Server
2008 or 2012
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For information about installing a Brocade adapter and driver on a Windows host,
see the QLogic website (www.qlogic.com).
Updating a Windows Server device driver

You can replace an existing Windows Server 2008 or 2012 device driver with an
updated version.
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Procedure
To
1.
2.
3.
update a Windows Server device driver, complete the following steps:

Right-click My Computer and select Manage > Device Manager.
Expand the menu for Storage Controllers.
Right-click the adapter that you want to update and select Properties.
4. Select the Driver tab.

5. Click Update Driver and follow the instructions that are displayed on the
screen.
Locating the WWPN for a Windows host

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To attach your DS8000 to a Windows Server 2008 or 2012 with an Emulex or

QLogic adapter, you must locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host.
About this task

To locate the WWPN, complete the steps for the adapter you are using.
v Emulex adapter
1. Use the Emulex OneCommand Manager to locate the WWPN. You can
download it from the Emulex website at Emulex website (www.emulex.com).
2. After installing OneCommand Manager, to launch the application select Start
> Programs > Emulex > OCManager.
3. In the left panel, double-click on the host. It will expand to display the
WWPN of the HBA installed on the host.
v QLogic adapter using the SANsurfer tool and QConvergeConsole
Note: This tool enables you to locate the WWPN without restarting the server.
1. Go to the QLogic website at QLogic website (www.qlogic.com) and click the
Downloads tab.
2. On the Downloads page, select your adapter type, model, and operating
system, and then click Go.
3. On the adapter page, go the tools list to download the SANsurfer tool and
QConvergeConsole for Windows Server 2008 and 2012.
v QLogic adapter using the FAST!Util utility
1. Restart the server.
2. Press Alt+Q to get the FAST!Util menu.
Note: If you have more than one Fibre Channel adapter installed, all the
Fibre Channel adapters display. Scroll down to the adapter you want and
press Enter.
3. From the FAST!Util menu:
a. Scroll down and select Select Host Adapter.
b. Scroll up and select Configuration Settings.
c. Press Enter.
4. From the Configuration Settings menu, select Host Adapter Settings.
5. Write down the 16-digit alphanumeric string that is displayed on your
screen.
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Verifying that the Windows host is configured for storage

Determine whether a Windows Server 2008 or 2012 is configured for storage.
Procedure
To verify that the Windows host is configured for storage, complete the following
steps:
1. Partition new drives with Disk Management.
2. From the Windows Server desktop, right-click Start.
3. Click Explore and verify that you can see the Fibre Channel drives.
4. Select a large file (for example, 9 MB file), and drag (copy) it to a Fibre Channel
drive.
5. Verify that the file was copied to the selected drive.
Installing remote Fibre Channel boot support for a Windows host

You can install remote Fibre Channel boot support on a Windows Server 2008 or
2012.
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Before you begin

You must obtain the following items for the Windows host before you can begin to
install remote Fibre Channel boot support:
v The IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide at IBM Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide (www.ibm.com/support/
v The IBM DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide.
v Either the Windows CD or a set of Windows setup diskettes with the Windows
CD.
v The Windows installation instructions.
v The supported Fibre Channel host adapter driver package.
v The supported Fibre Channel host adapter driver documentation.
Ensure that the host adapters are installed and cable connections of the host,
switch, and storage system are complete and functional.
Extract and copy the driver files to a diskette or USB drive.
About this task

Remote Fibre Channel boot support is available for Windows Server 2008 or 2012
with or without SDDDSM. For information about the SDDDSM hardware and
software installation requirements, see IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's
Guide.
Configure zoning and obtain storage

Complete this task to configure zoning and obtain storage.
Procedure
1. Obtain the WWPN for each host adapter. For instructions, see Locating the
WWPN for a Windows host on page 87.
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2. Zone only one path between the server and DS8000 I/O port.
3. Use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI to add the host to the list of host
systems that are available for attachment to the storage system. For information
about how to use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI, see the IBM DS8000
series online product documentation (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/HW213_v7.4.0/).
4. Use the DS8000 Storage Management GUI to allocate storage to the host
system.
Check BIOS level

Because the host adapter BIOS is responsible for scanning the Fibre Channel bus to
locate the remote boot device, ensure that the latest supported host adapter BIOS is
loaded. If not, follow the host adapter documentation to update the BIOS of the
host adapter.
Configure QLogic and Emulex host adapters

Complete this task to configure the QLogic and Emulex host adapters.
Procedure
1. Return to the host system and complete the following steps:
v QLogic host adapters
a. When the BIOS banner is displayed press Ctrl+Q or Alt+Q. The QLogic
Fast!UTIL menu is displayed. Depending on the host adapter BIOS
version, the BIOS menu might be different in the following steps:
Select Configuration Settings Host Bus Adapter Settings. Set Host
Adapters BIOS for only one of the adapters to Enabled and set
Connection Options appropriately. For example, set Connection
Options to Loop Preferred; otherwise, Point to Point. Press ESC to
return to the previous menu.
Select Configuration Settings Selectable Boot Settings. Set
Selectable Boot to Enabled and select the appropriate Boot Port Name
and LUN that corresponds to the WWPN of the storage system.
v Emulex host adapters:
a. When the BIOS banner is displayed, press Ctrl+E or Alt+E as indicated,
depending on the BIOS level. A list of adapters is displayed. Select an
adapter by entering the appropriate number, and complete the following
steps:
Set only one host adapter to Enabled and set Topology appropriately.
For example, set Topology to Loop First (default). Press ESC to return
to the previous menu.
Select Configure Boot Devices and configure one boot device which
includes the boot device, the boot entry WWPN, and the starting LUN.
2. Exit the BIOS utility and save the changes.
Complete the Windows installation

|
Complete this task to finish installing remote Fibre Channel boot support on
Windows Server 2008 or 2012.
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Procedure
Apply the Windows Server 2008 or 2012 installation instructions. These instructions
include the following steps:
1. Reboot the host system and insert the Windows setup CD in the CD drive.
2. If prompted with the message, Press any key to boot from CD, press any key.
3. In the Welcome to Setup window, press Enter. The message Set up of Windows
now is displayed.
4. Answer appropriately in the Windows Licensing Agreement window.
5. Press ESC to reply to the Continue installing a fresh copy of Windows
prompt.
6. When prompted, choose the drive on the storage system where you want to
install the Windows operating system.
Complete Windows post-installation

Procedure
1. After the Windows Server 2008 or 2012 installation is complete, install the IBM
Subsystem Device Driver Device Specific Module (SDDDSM). For information
about installing the SDDDSM, see the IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver
User's Guide at IBM Multipath Subsystem Device Driver User's Guide
(www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000303) and the SDDDSM
Readme.txt file.
2. Update zoning on the switch to enable the availability of multiple paths.
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Chapter 11. Solaris host attachment

If you have a Solaris server, refer to the following requirements and procedures for
attaching DS8000 storage to your host with Fibre Channel.
v Installing Fibre Channel adapters and adapter drivers on a Solaris host
v Configuring host device drivers on a Solaris host on page 95
v
v
v
v
Setting system parameters on a Solaris host on page 111

Locating the WWPN for a Solaris host on page 115
Attaching a Solaris host using StorEdge Traffic Manager System on page 115
Attaching a Solaris host using Sun Cluster or Oracle Solaris Cluster on page
117

In addition, go to My Oracle Support (support.oracle.com/CSP/ui/flash.html) and
check the latest patch cluster releases that are associated with your operating
system. Download and apply, if necessary. The patch cluster updates the kernel,
flash-drive driver, ISP driver, and SD driver patches to the current level.
Notes:
1. IBM Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) supports host systems that are running
Solaris 8 or 9 in either 32-bit or 64-bit kernel mode, or Solaris 10 in 64-bit
kernel mode.
2. SDD does not support the Solaris host system in a clustering environment.
3. SDD does not support Solaris 11.
Installing Fibre Channel adapters and adapter drivers on a Solaris host

Install Fibre Channel adapters and drivers on your Solaris host system before you
connect the host to your DS8000 system.
Installing an AMCC adapter and driver on a Solaris host

You can install an AMCC PCI adapter and driver on a host that is running Solaris
8 or 9.
About this task

Note: AMCC adapters do not support host systems that are running Solaris 10 or
later releases.
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The following steps are general steps used to install AMCC adapters and drivers.
Before using these steps to install the adapter and driver, read through all
documentation that comes with your adapter and driver download, and follow
any specific instructions included in that documentation.
Procedure
To
1.
2.
3.
install an AMCC adapter and driver, complete the following steps:

Shut down your host system.
Insert the AMCC PCI adapter into an available PCI slot.
Connect the cable to the adapter and to the DS8000 or switch port that you
configured for the host adapter. If you did not configure host adapter ports on
your DS8000, see Host configuration using the DS8000 Storage Management
GUI on page 17.
4. Restart the system.
5. Use the instructions in Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver
on page 2 to download and install the AMCC driver for your adapter.
Installing an Emulex adapter and driver on a Solaris host

You can install an Emulex adapter and driver on a host that is running Solaris 8, 9,
10, or 11.
About this task

Note: For all Emulex HBAs (LP7000, LP8000, LP8000S, LP9000, LP9002L, LP9002S,
LP9002C, LP9402, LP9802, LP9802DC, LP10000, LP10000DC, LP11000, LP11002,
LPe11000, LPe11002, LPe11004, LPe12000, LPe12002, and LPe12004), the following
conditions apply:
v The standard Emulex "lpfc" driver is only available for Solaris 8 and 9
v For Solaris 8 and 9, the Sun SFS "emlxs" driver is available starting from HBA
model LP900x to later models (LP1000x, LP/e1100x, LP/e1200x)
v For Solaris 10, the only driver supported is Sun SFS "emlxs" driver
Single- and dual-port, Fibre Channel interfaces with an Emulex adapter support
v Target
v Public initiator
v Private initiator
v Target and public initiator
v Target and private initiator
Note: Starting with Emulex driver for Solaris 6.20f, and QLogic Solaris driver 4.17,
the sd.conf and st.conf files are no longer used to limit the storage presented to the
OS. If you are using that driver, you do not need to modify the sd.conf and st.conf
files described in this topic.
Procedure
To install an Emulex adapter and driver, complete the following steps:
1. Record the IEEE number that is printed on the card. You can use the IEEE
number to determine the WWPN.
2. Shut down your host system.
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3. Insert the Emulex adapter into an available PCI slot.

GUI on page 17.
on page 2 to download and install the Emulex driver for your adapter.
Installing a QLogic adapter and driver on a Solaris host

You can install a QLogic adapter and driver on a host that is running Solaris 8, 9,
10, or 11.
About this task

the sd.conf and st.conf files are no longer used to limit the storage that is
presented to the OS. If you are using that driver, you do not need to modify the
sd.conf and st.conf files that are described in this topic.
Procedure
To install a QLogic adapter and driver, complete the following steps:
2. Insert the QLogic adapter into a PCI or SBUS slot on your host.
GUI on page 17.
on page 2 to download the QLogic driver for your adapter.
6. Install the QLogic host adapter driver package:
a. Locate the qlaxxxx.Z package image file that you downloaded in step 5.
b. Log in to your Solaris system as root.
c. Enter cd/tmp to change the directory to a temporary directory.
d. Enter the following command to copy the compressed package file to the
/tmp directory:
cp source_directory/qlaxxxx.Z
where source_directory is the directory where the compressed package file

is located after the driver is downloaded.
e. Enter the following command to decompress the package file:
uncompress qlaxxxx.Z
Note: You must use an uppercase Z when you specify the file name.
f. Enter the following command to install the decompressed QLogic driver
package:
pkgadd -d glaxxxx
Note: The Z suffix is dropped after the file is decompressed.
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Installing a Sun adapter and driver on a Solaris host system

You can install a Sun-branded adapter and driver on a host that is running Solaris
8, 9, 10, or 11.
About this task

Note: The following steps are general steps to install Sun-branded adapters and
drivers. Before you install the adapter and driver, read through all documentation
that comes with your adapter and driver download, and follow any specific
instructions that are included in that documentation.
Procedure
To install a Sun adapter and driver, complete the following steps:
2. Insert the Sun adapter into an available PCI slot.
3. Connect the cable to the adapter and to the DS8000 or to the switch port
GUI on page 17.
5. If you are using Solaris 8 or 9, follow the instructions in Downloading and
installing a host bus adapter driver on page 2 to download the most recent
Sun driver for your adapter.
If you are using Solaris 10 or 11, skip this step because the SAN software is
included in the operating system.
6. Log in to your Solaris system with root privileges.
7. Navigate to the directory where the compressed package file is located. Enter
cd/source_directory , where source_directory is the directory where the
compressed package file is located after you download the driver from the
Sun website.
8. Enter the following command to decompress the package file:
For Solaris 8: tar xvf SAN_4[1].4.13_install_it.tar
For Solaris 9: tar xvf SAN_4[1].4.15_install_it.tar
9. Navigate to the following directory:
For Solaris 8: cd SAN_4.4.13_install_it
For Solaris 9: cd SAN_4.4.15_install_it
10. Enter the following command to install the driver:
./install_it

12. After the system is restarted, enter the following command to identify the
connected Fibre Channel adapters:
cfgadm -al
The following output indicates that one Fibre Channel adapter was identified:
c3::500507630304c093 ...
unconfigured
13. To configure the adapters so that the Solaris operating system can recognize
the logical unit numbers (LUNs), enter the following command:
cfgadm -c configure c3::500507630304c093
where c3::500507630304c093 is the output from step 12 and the WWPN of the
DS8000 adapter port that you connected to in step 3.
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14. Repeat step 13 on page 94 as necessary to ensure that all LUNs are
recognized.
15. Enter devfsadm to scan all attached devices.
16. Enter format to display all LUNs that were discovered by the Solaris
operating system.
Configuring host device drivers on a Solaris host

You can update the configuration files for your adapter and the Solaris device
driver.
About this task

Notes:
1. The Emulex and Sun-Emulex adapters look the same physically. However,
Sun-Emulex adapters include Sun firmware, the Sun label, and a part number
beginning with SG instead of LP.
2. The QLogic and Sun-QLogic adapters look the same physically. However,
Sun-QLogic adapters include Sun firmware, the Sun label, and a part number
beginning with SG instead of QLA.
For configuration instructions, see the following topics:
v Configuring AMCC, Emulex, and QLogic host device drivers on a Solaris host
v Configuring Sun-Emulex and Sun-QLogic host device drivers on a Solaris host
on page 104
Configuring AMCC, Emulex, and QLogic host device drivers

on a Solaris host
Update the configuration files for your AMCC, Emulex, or QLogic adapter and the
Solaris device driver.
About this task

the sd.conf and st.conf files are no longer used to limit the storage that is
presented to the OS. If you are using that driver, you do not need to modify the
sd.conf and st.conf files that are described in this topic.
Procedure
To configure the host device drivers, complete the following steps:
1. Enter cd /kernel/drv to change directories.
2. Edit parameter settings in your adapter configuration file:
AMCC adapters
Parameters are in the /kernel/drv/jnicxxx.conf file, where the value
of xxx depends on the AMCC model number. For parameter
descriptions and recommendations, see Parameter settings for AMCC
adapters on a Solaris host on page 97.
Emulex adapters
Parameters are in the /kernel/drv/lpfc.conf file. For parameter
descriptions and recommendations, see Parameter settings for Emulex
adapters on a Solaris host on page 100.
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For Emulex adapters that are using Sun SFS "emlxs" driver, parameters
are in the /kernel/drv/emlxs.conf file. For parameter descriptions and
recommendations, see Parameter settings for Sun-Emulex adapters on
a Solaris host on page 104.
QLogic adapters
Parameters are in the /kernel/drv/qla2300.conf file. For parameter
descriptions and recommendations, see Parameter settings for QLogic
QLA23xx adapters with driver level v5.05 build 11 on a Solaris host on
page 101 or Parameter settings for QLogic QLA23xx, QLA246x, and
QLE256x adapters with a San Surf configuration on a Solaris host on
page 102.
3. Back up the Solaris device driver configuration file, /kernel/drv/sd.conf.
4. Edit the sd.conf file to add support for the target and LUN pairs that are
configured on the host system.
Attention:
v Do not change or remove entries in the sd.conf file for preexisting devices.
Changing or removing entries can cause your system to become inoperable.
v Do not add duplicate target and LUN pairs.
Figure 5 shows the lines that you must add to the file to access LUNs 0 - 49 on
target 0 for Fibre Channel connections.
name="sd" class="scsi"
target=0 lun=0;
target=0 lun=1;
target=0 lun=2;
target=0 lun=3;
target=0 lun=4;
target=0 lun=5;
target=0 lun=6;
target=0 lun=7;
.
.
.
target=0 lun=48;
target=0 lun=49;
Figure 5. Example of sd.conf file entries for a Solaris host
You might want to add lines to probe for additional LUNs or targets, as shown
in the following example:
target=0 lun=50;
target=0 lun=51;
Delete any lines that represent lpfc targets or LUNs that are not used.
Figure 6 on page 97 shows the start lpfc auto-generated configuration.
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Attention: You delete anything that you put within this auto-generated
section when you issue the pkgrm command to remove the lpfc driver package.
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
name="sd"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
parent="lpfc"
target=0 lun=0;
target=1 lun=0;
target=2 lun=0;
target=3 lun=0;
target=4 lun=0;
target=5 lun=0;
target=6 lun=0;
target=7 lun=0;
target=8 lun=0;
target=9 lun=0;
target=10 lun=0;
target=11 lun=0;
target=12 lun=0;
target=13 lun=0;
target=14 lun=0;
target=15 lun=0;
target=16 lun=0;
target=17 lun=0;
target=17 lun=1;
target=17 lun=2;
target=17 lun=3;
Figure 6. Example of a start lpfc auto-generated configuration for a Solaris host
5.
From the UNIX prompt, enter the following commands:

a. cd /
b. touch reconfigure
c. reboot
The Fibre Channel adapters that are used for attaching the storage system to a
Solaris host support full-fabric. Ensure that all Fibre Channel driver
configurations include worldwide port name, worldwide node name, port ID,
or host adapter binding of target LUN pairs.
Binding of target LUN pairs implements the Solaris Fibre Channel host adapter
configuration file that is installed by the adapter software package. For detailed
configuration instructions, see the adapter documentation and utilities that are
provided by the manufacturer.
You can tune Fibre Channel host adapter configuration files for host system
reliability and performance.
Note: Starting with Emulex driver for Solaris 6.20f, and with QLogic Solaris
driver 4.17, the sd.conf and st.conf files are no longer used to limit the storage
that is presented to the operating system. If you are using that driver, you do
not need to modify the sd.conf and st.conf files that are described in this topic.
Parameter settings for AMCC adapters on a Solaris host

You can use these recommended settings for AMCC FCX-6562, AMCC FCX2-6562,
AMCC FCE-6460, or AMCC FCE-1473 adapters on a Solaris host.
Table 35 on page 98 describes the configuration parameters and recommended
settings for AMCC adapters.
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Table 35. Recommended configuration settings for AMCC adapters on a Solaris host
Parameters
Recommended settings
BusyRetryDelay
5000 (Default)
Specifies the delay, in milliseconds, before retrying after
receipt of an I/O operation with a SCSI Busy status from a
target. The number of retries is based on the Solaris
retry-count that is associated with the I/O operation.
FailoverDelay
30 (Default)
Specifies the delay, in seconds, before failing all I/O
operations for an offline target. If the delay timer expires, all
I/O operations for the failed target is returned to the
application. A zero value disables failover.
FcEmldEngTcbCount
1789 (Default)
Specifies the total number of concurrent exchanges (also
called transfer control blocks) that the adapter allows. To
optimize performance, set this parameter to match the
memory capacity of the hardware.
FcEngHeartbeatInterval
5 (Default)
Specifies the interval that is used by the adapter when it
sends a test frame.
When the AMCC adapter or driver detects that the Fibre
Channel link is up (and there is no I/O activity), it sends a
test frame (or heartbeat) to itself to verify link integrity. The
test frame is sent at the interval that is specified by this
parameter. If the test frame does not complete, there might
be a link problem. In this situation, the driver initiates error
recovery to reestablish a good link. A value of 0 disables the
heartbeat.
FcFlogiTimeout
10 (Default)
Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) that the driver
waits for a fabric login (FLOGI) to be accepted. The value
should be increased only if the switch to which the host
adapter is connected requires more time to respond to a
FLOGI. The number of retries is configured with the
FlogiRetryCount parameter.
FcLinkSpeed
3 (Default)
Specifies the selected Fibre Channel link speed:
0: Default to SEEPROM setting
1: Force 1 gigabit per second
2: Force 2 gigabit per second
3: Auto negotiate link speed
FcLinkUpRecoveryTime
1000 (Default)
Specifies the delay, in milliseconds, after the link is up
before port discovery begins, allowing the link to stabilize
and protecting against a possible I/O surge. This timer is
reset every time that the link comes up. The default value is
adequate for most configurations.
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Table 35. Recommended configuration settings for AMCC adapters on a Solaris

host (continued)
Parameters
FlogiRetryCount
3 (Default)
Specifies the total number of fabric login (FLOGI) attempts
before giving up logging in to a switch. Failure prevents
participation on a fabric topology.
JniCreationDelay
5 (Default)
Specifies the delay, in seconds, after driver creation to allow
the network to stabilize, discover ports, and build the driver
database. Increase this value if targets are being discovered
too late in the restart process.
LunRecoveryInterval
50 (Default)
Sets the LUN I/O recovery interval, in milliseconds, after
the driver reconnects to a disk. It is a global parameter that
affects all targets, and determines how long the driver waits
after a port is discovered until sending I/O operations to
that port. Some devices might require more time to flush an
I/O operation that was in progress before a link went
down; if so, increase the value of this parameter.
PlogiControlSeconds
30 (Default)
Specifies the number of seconds that the driver waits for a
successful port login (PLOGI) attempt. The maximum
number of attempts is defined by the PlogiRetryCount
parameter. Some devices might take longer to respond to
PLOGIs; if so, increase the value of this parameter.
PlogiRetryCount
5 (Default)
Specifies the total number of port login (PLOGI) attempts
before failing to log in to a SCSI target.
QfullRetryCount
5 (Default)
Specifies the number of times an I/O operation is retried
due to receipt of a SCSI queue-full status from a target. The
delay between retries is based on the QfullRetryDelay
parameter.
QfullRetryDelay
5000 (Default)
Specifies the delay, in milliseconds, before retrying after
receipt of an I/O operation with a SCSI queue full status
from a target. The number of retries is based on the
QfullRetryCount parameter.
TargetOfflineEnable
0
Enables or disables target offline when target port fails:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled (Default)
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Table 35. Recommended configuration settings for AMCC adapters on a Solaris

host (continued)
Parameters
TimeoutResetEnable
0 (Disabled)
Specifies whether SCSI target resets for timed-out I/O
operations are enabled or disabled. When the timer expires
(usually 60 seconds, as specified by the upper layers), the
driver issues a target reset to attempt to clear the device.
The device might be too busy to respond or hung.
Parameter settings for Emulex adapters on a Solaris host

You can use these recommended settings for Emulex LP9002DC, LP9002L,
LP9002S, LP9802, LP10000, LP10000, LP11000, LP11002, LPe11000, LPe11002,
LPe12000, and LPe12002 DC adapters.
Table 36 describes the configuration parameters and recommended settings for the
Emulex adapters.
Table 36. Recommended configuration settings for Emulex adapters on a Solaris host
Parameters
automap
1 (Default)
SCSI IDs for all FCP nodes without persistent bindings are automatically
generated. If new FCP devices are added to the network when the
system is down, there is no guarantee that these SCSI IDs remain the
same when the system is restarted.
If one of the FCP binding methods is specified, automap devices use the
same mapping method to preserve SCSI IDs between link down and link
up.
If no bindings are specified:
1: Forces WWNN binding.
2: Forces WWPN binding.
3: Forces DID binding.
If automap is 0, only devices with persistent bindings are recognized by
the system.
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fcp-on
1 (Default. FCP is on.)
lun-queuedepth
30
Specifies the default value that the driver uses to limit the number of
outstanding commands per FCP LUN. This value is global, affecting each
LUN recognized by the driver, but can be overridden on a per-LUN
basis. You might have to configure RAID with the per-LUN tunable
throttles.
Table 36. Recommended configuration settings for Emulex adapters on a Solaris

host (continued)
Parameters
no-device-delay 1
Specifies the device delay:
0: No delay (Default)
1: Short delay
2: Long delay
Setting a long delay might permit I/O operations to build up, each with
a pending timeout, which can result in the exhaustion of critical Solaris
kernel resources. In this case, you might see an unrecoverable message
such as PANIC: Timeout table overflow.
nodev-tmo
30
Specifies the default value in seconds that the driver holds all I/O errors
on devices that do not respond until the timer expires. This value helps
the driver avoid transient device errors.
network-on
0 (Default. Recommended for fabric.)

0: IP networking is turned off.
1: IP networking is turned on.
scan-down
0
0: The driver uses an inverted ALPA map, effectively scanning ALPAs
from high to low as specified in the FC-AL annex.
1: The driver uses arbitrated loop topology.
tgt-queue-depth 0
Specifies the default value that the driver uses to limit the number of
outstanding commands per FCP target. This value is global, affecting
each target that is recognized by the driver, but it can be overridden on a
per-target basis. You might have to configure RAID with the per-target
tunable throttles.
topology
2 (for fabric); 4 (for non-fabric)

2: Point-to-point topology only
4: Arbitrated-loop topology only
xmt-que-size
256 (Default)
Specifies the size of the transmit queue for mbufs. You can specify a
value of 128 - 10240.
zone-rscn
0 (Default); 1, if you use soft zoning with Brocade fabrics.

Setting this parameter to 1 causes the driver to check with the name
server to see whether an N_Port ID that is received from an RSCN
applies.
Parameter settings for QLogic QLA23xx adapters with driver

level v5.05 build 11 on a Solaris host
You can use these recommended configuration settings for QLogic QLA2310F,
QLA2340, and QLA2342 adapters with driver level v5.05 build 11 on a Solaris host.
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Table 37 describes the configuration parameters and recommended settings for

QLogic QLA23xx adapters with driver level v5.05 build 11. These settings are for a
host that is attached directly to DS8000 or through a fabric switch.
Table 37. Recommended configuration settings for QLogic QLA23xx adapters with driver
level v5.05 build 11 on a Solaris host
Parameters
hba0-max-frame-length
=2048;
hba0-max-iocb-allocation
=256;
hba0-execution-throttle
=31;
hba0-login-timeout
=4;
hba0-login-retry-count
=1;
hba0-fabric-retry-count
=10;
hba0-adapter-hard-loop-ID
=0;
hba0-enable or disable-64bit PCI DMA addressing
=0: disabled
=1: enabled
hba0-enable or /disable-LIP-reset
=0: disabled
hba0-enable or disable-LIP-full-login
=1: enabled
hba0-enable or disable-target-reset
=0: disabled
hba0-reset-delay
=5;
hba0-port-down-retry-count
=30;
hba0-link-down-error
=1: enabled
hba0-link-down-timeout
=60;
hba0-connection-options
=0: loop only (for direct

attachment)
=1: point-to-point only (for
fabric attachment)
hba0-device-configuration-mode
hba0-fc-tape
=1: use port name

=0: disabled
=1: enabled
hba0-fc-data-rate
=2: Auto-negotiate
hba0-command-completion-option
=0: response queue
persistent binding only option
=0: reports the discovery of

persistent binded and non-binded
devices to the operating system
Parameter settings for QLogic QLA23xx, QLA246x, and QLE256x

adapters with a San Surf configuration on a Solaris host
You can use these settings for QLogic QLA23xx, QLA246x, QLE246x, QLE256x
adapters on a Solaris host. Adapter QLA23xx is for storage systems with a San Surf
configuration (4.06+ driver). Adapters QLA246x, QLE246x, and QLE256x are for
storage systems with a San Surf configuration (5.0+ driver).
Table 38 on page 103 describes the configuration parameters and settings. These
settings are for a host that is attached directly to DS8000 or through a fabric
switch.
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Table 38. Configuration settings for QLogic QLA23xx, QLogic QLA246x, and QLA256x
adapters with a San Surf configuration on a Solaris host
Parameters
Settings
Host Parameters
Execution Throttle
16 (Default)
Frame Length
2048
Port Down Retry Count
30
Connection Options
v Loop Only
v Loop Retrieved
v Point-to-Point
Enable Fibre Channel Tape Support
Enable
Enable Fibre Channel Confirm
Enable
Data Rate
2 Auto Negotiate
Advanced Host Parameters
Persistent Plus New
Enable
Persistent Target Only
Disable
Persistent Bind HBA
Disable
Fast Error Reporting
Disable
Link Down Error
Enable
Extended Logging
Disable
Enable Target Reset
Enable
Enable Fast Command Posting
Disable
Enable 4Gb Addressing
Disable
Maximum LUNs per Target
8 (Default)
Loop Down Timeout
60 (Default)
Advanced Firmware Parameters
Enable Adapter Hard Loop ID
Disable
Enable LIP Full Login
Enable
Enable Class 2 Service
Disable
Enable ACKO
Disable
Enable Read Transfer Ready
Disable
Hard Loop ID
Default
Login Retry Count
Interrupt Delay Timer

Wizard (for binding)
0
2
Notes:
1. All of the parameters in the Advanced Host Parameters and Advanced Firmware
Parameters categories use the default parameter settings.
2. San Surf uses the wizard parameter to update the binding configuration information in
the qlaxxxx.conf file. Figure 7 on page 104 shows an example of a qlaxxxx.conf file that
contains binding inserts at the end of the file.
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hba3-SCSI-target-id-0-fibre-channel-node-name="5005076300c0863a";
hba3-SCSI-target-id-0-fibre-channel-port-name="5005076300cf863a";
hba3-SCSI-target-id-1-fibre-channel-port-name="5005076300cb863a";
hba2-SCSI-target-id-0-fibre-channel-port-name="5005076300cf863a";
hba2-SCSI-target-id-1-fibre-channel-port-name="5005076300cb863a";
hba1-SCSI-target-id-0-fibre-channel-port-name="5005076300c1863a";
Figure 7. Example of a qlaxxxx.conf file for a Sun host
Configuring Sun-Emulex and Sun-QLogic host device drivers

on a Solaris host
Update the configuration files for your Sun-Emulex or Sun-QLogic adapter and the
Solaris device driver.
Procedure
To configure the host device drivers, complete the following steps:
1. Enter cd /kernel/drv to change directories.
2. Edit parameter settings in your adapter configuration file:
Sun-Emulex adapters
Parameters are in the /kernel/drv/emlxs.conf file. For parameter
descriptions and recommendations, see Parameter settings for
Sun-Emulex adapters on a Solaris host.
Sun-QLogic adapters
Parameters are in the /kernel/drv/qlc.conf file. For parameter
descriptions and recommendations, see Parameter settings for
Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris host on page 108.
3. To update an adapter so that the Solaris operating system can recognize all the
LUNs, complete the following steps:
a. Enter cfgadm -c configure adapter_number.
b. Enter devfsadm to scan all attached devices.
c. Enter format to display all LUNs that were discovered by the Solaris
operating system.
Parameter settings for Sun-Emulex adapters on a Solaris host

You can use these recommended settings for Sun-Emulex SG-XPCI1/2FC-EMx, and
SG-XPCIe1/2FC-EMx adapters on a Solaris host.
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Table 39 describes configuration parameters and recommended settings for

Sun-Emulex adapters.
Table 39. Recommended configuration settings for Sun-Emulex adapters on a Solaris host
Parameters
Buffer parameters
num-iocbs
1024 (default)
Specifies the number of iocb buffers to allocate. You can specify a value
of 128 - 10240.
ub-bufs
1000 (default)
Specifies the number of unsolicited buffers to allocate. You can specify a
value of 40 - 16320.
Fibre Channel connection parameters

ack0
0 (default)
Specifies whether ACK1 or ACK is used for class 2 acknowledgement:
0: The driver uses ACK1.
1: The driver uses ACK0.
adisc-support
1 (default)
Specifies the level of driver support for the Fibre Channel ADISC login:
0: No support. Flush active I/O for all FCP target devices at link
down.
1: Partial support. Flush I/O for non-FCP2 target devices at link
down.
2: Full support. Hold active I/O for all devices at link down.
assign-alpha
0x00 (default)
Specifies the preferred ALPA for the adapter. This parameter is valid only
if the topology parameter is set to loop mode (4). You can specify valid
ALPA values of 0x00 0xef.
If multiple adapter instances on the same host are on the same loop, you
must specify a different value for each adapter, for example:
emlxs0-assign-alpa=0x01;
cr-count
assigns ALPA 0x01 to adapter 0

1 (default)
This parameter is valid only if the cr-delay parameter enables the
coalesce response feature. Specifies the number of I/O completions after
which an interrupt response is generated. You can specify a value of 1 255.
cr-delay
0 (default. The coalesce response feature is disabled.)

If the coalesce response feature is enabled, specifies the number of
milliseconds after which an interrupt response is generated if the recount
value is not satisfied. To enable this feature, specify a value of 1 - 63.
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Table 39. Recommended configuration settings for Sun-Emulex adapters on a Solaris

host (continued)
Parameters
link-speed
0 (default)
Specifies the link speed to be used for initializing the Fibre Channel
connection:
0: Select automatically
1: 1 Gigabaud
2: 2 Gigabauds
4: 4 Gigabauds
num-nodes
512 (default)
Specifies the number of Fibre Channel nodes (N_Ports). You can specify a
value of 2 - 512.
pm-support
1 (default)
Enables or disables power management support in the driver:
0: Support is disabled.
1: Support is enabled.
topology
0 (default, unless you want to run as an N_Port or an NL_Port.)

Specifies the link topology to be used for initializing the Fibre Channel
connection:
0: Attempt loop mode; if fails, attempt point-to-point mode.
2: Attempt point-to-point mode only. Use this setting if you want to
run as an N_Port.
4: Attempt loop mode only. Use this setting if you want to run as an
NL_Port.
6: Attempt point-to-point mode; if fails, attempt loop mode.
IP networking support parameter

network-on
1 (default)
Enables or disables IP networking support in the driver:
0: Support is disabled.
1: Support is enabled.
Message parameters
console-errors
0 (default)
Specifies the verbose level for driver errors to the console:
0: Sets the minimum level.
0xffffffff: Sets the maximum level.
console-notices
0 (default)
Specifies the verbose level for driver notices to the console:
consolewarnings
0 (default)
Specifies the verbose level for driver warnings to the console:
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Table 39. Recommended configuration settings for Sun-Emulex adapters on a Solaris

host (continued)
Parameters
log-errors
0xffffffff (default)
This parameter sets the verbose level for driver errors to the system log
file:
To configure the types of events to be logged, see System log file
parameters.
log-notices
Specifies the verbose level for driver notices to the system log file:
parameters.
log-warnings
Specifies the verbose level for driver warnings to the system log file:
parameters..
System log file parameters

The system log file is usually in the /var/adm/messages directory. Each parameter
is a bit mask that enables or disables messages for specific types of events. If the
bit is set, the messages of that type are enabled.
Table 40 lists the system log parameters and settings you can use to specify the
types of messages to be logged.
Table 40. System log parameters for configuring Sun-Emulex adapter messages
Event Types
Parameters
Settings
Driver attach and detach

events
LOG_DRIVER
0x00000002
ELS events
LOG_ELS
0x00000100
FCP target mode events
LOG_TGTM
0x00000800
FCP traffic events
LOG_FCP
0x00000400
Firmware download events
LOG_FIRMWARE
0x00008000
General I/O packet events
LOG_PKT
0x00000200
HBA initialization events
LOG_INIT
0x00000004
IP traffic events
LOG_IP
0x00001000
IOCTL events
LOG_IOCTL
0x00004000
Link events
LOG_LINK
0x00000080
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Table 40. System log parameters for configuring Sun-Emulex adapter

messages (continued)
Event Types
Parameters
Settings
Mailbox events
LOG_MBOX
0x00000020
Memory management event
LOG_MEM
0x00000008
Miscellaneous events
LOG_MISC
0x00000001
Node events
LOG_NODE
0x00000040
Service Level Interface events LOG_SLI
0x00000010
SFS events
0x00002000
LOG_SFS
Parameter settings for Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris host

You can use these recommended configuration settings for Sun-QLogic
SG-XPCI1/2FC-QFx and SG-XPCIe1/2FC-QFx adapters on a Solaris host.
Table 41 describes configuration parameters and recommended settings for
Sun-QLogic adapters. These settings are for a host that is attached directly to
DS8000 or through a fabric switch.
Table 41. Recommended configuration settings for Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris host
Parameters
adapter-hard-loop-ID
This parameter is valid only when adapter hard loop ID is

enabled (enable-adapter-hard-loop-ID=0;). You can specify a
value of 0 - 125.
connection-options
When you are connecting the HBA to a switch port with

auto-mode sensing capability (a G port), it is recommended
that this parameter is set to either 0 or 1. Setting this
parameter to 2 when connected to a G port on a switch, can
result in device-lost or system-hang conditions. For other
configurations, the default value is recommended.
Specifies the connection mode that the driver firmware uses:
0: Loop only
1: Point-to-point only
2: Loop preferred, otherwise point-to-point (default)
enable-adapter-hard-loop-ID
0 (Default)
Enables or disables the setting of the hard loop ID for
adapters on the Fibre Channel bus:
0: Enabled
1: Disabled
The default value is recommended and might be necessary
on some bus configurations where devices fail to appear.
enable-FCP-2-error-recovery
1 (Default)
Enables or disables the Fibre Channel FCP 2 error recovery
support:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
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Table 41. Recommended configuration settings for Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris

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Parameters
enable-link-down-error
1 (Default)
Enables or disables driver-error reporting during a
link-down condition:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
enable-LIP-full-login-on-busreset
1 (Default)
Enables or disables the adapter to issue a LIP full login reset
during Fibre Channel reset:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
enable-LIP-reset-on-bus-reset 0 (Default)
Enables or disables the adapter to issue a LIP reset during
Fibre Channel reset:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
enable-target-reset-on-busreset
0 (Default)
Enables or disables the adapter to issue a target reset during
Fibre Channel reset:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
The default value is recommended.
execution-throttle
32 (Default)
Specifies the maximum number of commands that are sent
per LUN by the ISP2xxx firmware. You can specify a value
of 1 - 65535.
Note: Exceeding device capabilities causes unnecessary
command retries that impact performance.
extended-logging
0 (Default)
Enables or disables the logging of driver-detected events
that occur in the driver or Fibre Channel bus:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
Events are usually logged in the /var/adm/messages file.
fc-data-rate
2 (Default)
Specifies the Fibre Channel data rate that the driver uses:
0: 1 gigabit/second
1: 2 gigabits/second
2: Automatically negotiate
3: 4 gigabits/second
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host (continued)
Parameters
firmware-dump-flags
0 (Default)
Specifies whether to force a firmware dump when one or
more flag conditions occur:
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
Flag conditions:
1:
2:
4:
8:
link-down-timeout
TAKE_FW_DUMP_ON_MAILBOX_TIMEOUT
TAKE_FW_DUMP_ON_ISP_SYSTEM_ERROR
TAKE_FW_DUMP_ON_DRIVER_COMMAND_TIMEOUT
TAKE_FW_DUMP_ON_LOOP_OFFLINE_TIMEOUT
0 (Default)
Specifies the number of seconds that the driver waits for a
Fibre Channel loop to come up before reporting the failure.
You can specify a value of 0 - 240.
login-retry
4 (Default)
Specifies the maximum number of retry attempts for the
firmware when the login into a device fails. You can specify
a value of 0 - 255.
login-timeout
3 (Default)
Specifies the maximum number of seconds that the driver
waits for the login of a device to complete. You can specify
a value of 0 - 255.
Note: Large values can cause long delays during
initialization and device reconfiguration.
max-frame-length
2048 (Default)
Specifies the frame payload length, in bytes, that is used by
the ISP2xxx firmware. Other possible values are 1024 and
2048.
pci-max-read-request
2048 (Default)
Specifies the number of bytes to be used for the PCI
maximum read request, and overrides the value that is
programmed by the system. Other possible values are 128,
256, 512, 1024, and 4096.
Note: If this value is not specified or is not equal to 128,
256, 512, 1024, 2048 or 4096, the ISP2xxx defaults to the
value specified by the system.
port-down-retry-count
8 (Default)
Specifies the number of command retries when devices are
not responding on the Fibre Channel bus. You can specify a
value of 0 - 255.
Note: Large values can cause long delays for failover
software to detect a failing device.
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host (continued)
Parameters
port-down-retry-delay
2 (Default)
Specifies the number of seconds to delay between
port-down retries. You can specify a value of 0 - 255.
Note: Large values can cause long delays for failover
software to detect a failing device, and can also cause upper
layer drivers or applications to time out IO operations.
queue-full-retry-count
16 (Default)
Specifies the number of times to retry a SCSI queue-full
error. You can specify a value of 0 - 255.
queue-full-retry-delay
2 (Default)
Specifies the number of seconds to delay, after a SCSI
queue-full error, before starting any new I/O commands.
reset-delay
5 (Default)
Specifies the number of seconds to delay after a reset before
sending commands to the devices on the Fibre Channel bus.
Setting system parameters on a Solaris host

You can set system parameters for AMCC, Emulex, QLogic, Sun-Emulex, and
Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris host.
If you do not set a parameter in the system file, the default value is used if the
parameter exists in the operating system level. For example, the default value for
the ssd_retry_count parameter is not used for Solaris 10 because this parameter is
not valid for Solaris 10.
This section does not describe all system parameters and their default values. To
find out the default value for any system parameter, type the following command:
echo system_parameter_name/D |mdb -k
For example:
echo ssd_min_throttle/D |mdb -k
The following example shows the command output:

ssd_min_throttle:
ssd_min_throttle:
Tip: If you are using Solaris 8 or 9, you must install the SAN software package
before you can display information on all the parameters that are associated with
the SSD driver. For more information, see Downloading and installing a host bus
adapter driver on page 2.
Setting system parameters for AMCC adapters on a Solaris

host
Set the system parameters for AMCC adapters on a Solaris host.
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Procedure
To
1.
2.
3.
set the system parameters, complete the following steps:

Type cd/etc to change to the /etc subdirectory.
Back up the system file in the subdirectory.
Edit the system file and set the following parameters for servers with
configurations that use AMCC adapters:
Note: To configure the AMCC adapters see the EZ Fibre Configuration Utility
at Applied Micro website (www.apm.com).
sd_max_throttle
This parameter specifies the maximum number of commands that the
SD driver can queue to the host adapter driver. The default value is
256, but you must set the parameter to a value less than or equal to a
maximum queue depth for each connected LUN. Determine the value
by using the following formula: 256 (LUNs per adapter) where LUNs
per adapter is the largest number of LUNs that are assigned to a single
adapter.
To set the sd_max_throttle parameter for the storage system LUNs, add
the following line to the /etc/system file:
set sd:sd_max_throttle=8
Notes:
a. In general, an sd_max_throttle setting of less than 8 can have a
negative performance impact for some types of workloads that
benefit from queuing. You can avoid the requirement for low
throttle settings by limiting the number of LUNs that you configure
on a port.
b. Theoretically, all LUNs on a port must be simultaneously busy to
reach the maximum throttle setting that is specified on the
sd_max_throttle parameter times the number of LUNs. You can tune
the sd_max_throttle setting higher than the formula dictates;
however, tuning might result in an unexpected workload spike that
can cause queue overrun.
sd_io_time
This parameter specifies the timeout value for disk operations. Add the
following line to the /etc/system file to set the sd_io_time parameter
for the storage system LUNs:
set sd:sd_io_time=0x78
sd_retry_count
This parameter specifies the retry count for disk operations. Add the
following line to the /etc/system file to set the sd_retry_count
parameter for the storage system LUNs:
set sd:sd_retry_count=5
maxphys
This parameter specifies the maximum number of bytes that you can
transfer for each SCSI transaction. The default value is 126976 (124 KB).
If the I/O block size that you requested exceeds the default value, the
request is broken into more than one request. You must tune the value
for the application requirements. For maximum bandwidth, set the
maxphys parameter by adding the following line to the /etc/system
file:
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set maxphys=1048576
Note: Do not set the value for maxphys greater than 1048576 (1 MB).
Setting this value too high can cause the system to hang.
Setting system parameters for Emulex or QLogic adapters on

a Solaris host
Set the system parameters for Emulex or QLogic adapters on a Solaris host.
Procedure
To
1.
2.
3.
set the system parameters, complete the following steps:

Type cd /etc to change to the /etc subdirectory.
Back up the system file in the subdirectory.
Edit the system file and set the following parameters for servers with
configurations that use only Emulex or QLogic adapters:
sd_max_throttle
SD driver can queue to the host adapter driver. The default value is
adapter.
To set the sd_max_throttle parameter for the storage system LUNs, add
the following line to the /etc/system file:
set sd:sd_max_throttle=8
Notes:
a. In general, an sd_max_throttle setting of less than 8 can have a
on a port.
sd_max_throttle parameter times the number of LUNs. You can tune
the sd_max_throttle setting higher than the formula dictates;
sd_io_time
following line to the /etc/system file to set the sd_io_time parameter
set sd:sd_io_time=0x78
sd_retry_count
This parameter specifies the retry count for disk operations. Add the
following line to the /etc/system file to set the sd_retry_count
parameter for the storage system LUNs:
set sd:sd_retry_count=5
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maxphys
This parameter specifies the maximum number of bytes you can
transfer for each SCSI transaction. The default value is 12 6976 (124
KB). If the I/O block size that you requested exceeds the default value,
the request is broken into more than one request. You must tune the
value to the application requirements. For maximum bandwidth, set the
maxphys parameter by adding the following line to the /etc/system
file:
set maxphys=1048576
Note: Do not set the value for maxphys greater than 1048576 (1 MB).
Setting this value too high can cause the system to hang.
Setting system parameters for Sun-Emulex or Sun-QLogic

adapters on a Solaris host
Set the system parameters for Sun-Emulex or Sun-QLogic adapters on a Solaris
host.
Procedure
To set the system parameters, complete the following steps:
1. Type cd /etc to change to the /etc subdirectory.
2. Back up the system file in the subdirectory.
3. Edit the system file and set the following parameters for servers with
configurations that use only Sun-branded host adapters:
ssd_io_time
following line to the /etc/system file to set the ssd_io_time parameter
set ssd:ssd_io_time=0x78
ssd_max_throttle
SSD driver can queue to the host adapter driver. The default value is
adapter.
To set the ssd_max_throttle parameter for the storage system LUNs,
add the following line to the /etc/system file:
set ssd:ssd_max_throttle=8
Notes:
a. In general, an ssd_max_throttle setting of less than 8 can have a
on a port.
ssd_max_throttle parameter times the number of LUNs. You can
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tune the ssd_max_throttle setting higher than the formula dictates;

Locating the WWPN for a Solaris host

To attach your DS8000 to an AMCC, Emulex, QLogic, Sun-Emulex, or Sun-QLogic
adapter on a Solaris host, locate the worldwide port name (WWPN) for the host
adapter.
About this task

Note: If you installed multiple host adapters, you see more than one WWPN.
Procedure
1. After you install the adapter and restart the host system, open
the/var/adm/messages file.
2. Search for the line that contains the WWPN.
v AMCC adapters:
For the 2Gb AMCC adapter, search for AMCCc146xN: Fibre Channel WWNN,
where N is the adapter number (0, 1, and so on). You can find the WWPN
on the same line that follows the WWNN.
For the AMCC PCI adapter, search for fca-pcix: Fibre Channel WWNN,
where x is the adapter number (0, 1, and so on). You can find the WWPN
on the same line that follows the WWNN.
For the AMCC SBUS adapter, search for fcawx: Fibre Channel WWNN,
where x is the adapter number (0, 1, and so on). You can find the WWPN
on the same line immediately after the WWNN.
v For the Emulex adapter, search for lpfcx: Fibre Channel WWNN, where x is
the adapter number (0, 1, and so on).
v For the QLogic QLA23xx adapter, search for qla23200-hbax-adapter-portname where x is the adapter number (0, 1, and so on).
v For the Sun-Emulex adapter, search for emlxsx: Fibre Channel WWNN, where
x is the adapter number (0, 1, and so on).
v For the Sun-QLogic adapter, search for qlcx: Fibre Channel WWNN, where x is
the adapter number (0, 1, and so on).
Attaching a Solaris host using StorEdge Traffic Manager System

You can use StorEdge Traffic Manager System (STMS) to attach a Solaris host to a
DS8000.
STMS is a multipathing mechanism for Solaris systems.
See the Oracle website at Oracle and Sun (www.oracle.com/us/sun/) for the most
current documentation.
Notes:
Use the following documentation for the required configuration changes to enable
Solaris MPxIO multipathing software with a DS8000.
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v For Solaris 8 and 9, see Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager Installation and Configuration
Guide For the Solaris OS & Sun SAN Foundation Software 4.4 at Sun StorEdge
Traffic Manager Installation and Configuration Guide (docs.sun.com/app/docs/
doc/817-3674-12?q=817-3674).
v For Solaris 10, see Solaris Fibre Channel Storage Configuration and Multipathing
Support Guide at Solaris Fibre Channel and Storage Multipathing Administration
Guide (docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-0139?q=819-0139).
v For Solaris 11, see Oracle Solaris Administration: SAN Configuration and
Multipathing - Configuring Third-Party Storage Devices at Oracle Solaris
Administration: SAN Configuration and Multipathing - Configuring Third-Party
Storage Devices (docs.oracle.com/cd/E23824_01/html/E23097/gfjtx.html)
Configuring the Sun STMS host settings

You can configure the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager System (STMS) host settings.
Procedure
To configure the STMS host settings, complete the following steps:
1. Enter cd /etc to change to the /etc subdirectory.
2. Back up the system file in the subdirectory.
3. Edit the system file and set the following parameters for servers with
configurations that use only Sun-branded host adapters:
ssd_io_time
following line to the /etc/system file to set the ssd_io_time parameter
set ssd:ssd_io_time=0x78
ssd_max_throttle
SSD driver can queue to the host adapter driver. The default value is
adapter.
To set the ssd_max_throttle parameter for the storage system LUNs,
add the following line to the /etc/system file:
set ssd:ssd_max_throttle=8
Notes:
a. In general, an ssd_max_throttle setting of less than 8 can have a
on a port.
ssd_max_throttle parameter times the number of LUNs. You can
tune the ssd_max_throttle setting higher than the formula dictates;
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4. To enable Solaris MPxIO multipathing for an STMS host that is attached to a

DS8000, select the appropriate procedure for your Solaris release:
v For an STMS host that is running Solaris 8, 9, and 10, complete the following
steps:
a. Enter cd /kernel/drv to change to the /kernel/drv subdirectory.
b. Edit the scsi_vhci.conf file, and set the parameter values to those in
Table 42.
Table 42. Recommended Solaris settings for the SCSI device
Parameters
mpxio-disable
no
load-balance
round-robin1
auto-failback
enable
For a symmetric storage array, you must specify round-robin so that the driver can
balance the I/O load between the two paths.
c. Add the following lines to the end of the scsi_vhci.conf file:

device-type-scsi-options-list =
"IBM
2107900", "symmetric-option";
symmetric-option = 0x1000000;
Note: Ensure that there are exactly five spaces between IBM and the
storage device ID.
v For an STMS host that is running Solaris 11 SPARC, complete the following
steps:
a. Enter: stmsboot -D fp -e. This command copies the /kernel/drv/fp.conf
file to /etc/driver/drv/fp.conf and modifies mpxio-disable="yes" to
mpxio-disable="no".
b. Reboot the system to enable MPxIO.
Note: The above procedure for Solaris 11 SPARC is an alternative to the
procedure given in Oracle Solaris Administration: SAN Configuration and
Multipathing - Oracle Solaris 11 Information Library: at Oracle Solaris
Administration: SAN Configuration and Multipathing - Configuring
Third-Party Storage Devices (docs.oracle.com/cd/E23824_01/html/E23097/
gfjtx.html). It achieves the same result in fewer steps.
v For an STMS host that is running Solaris 11 x86 (Intel or AMD based
processor), MPxIO is enabled by default. You do not need to complete the
procedure that is given for Solaris 11 SPARC.
Attaching a Solaris host using Sun Cluster or Oracle Solaris Cluster

You can use Sun Cluster or Oracle Solaris Cluster to attach a storage system to a
Solaris host.
See the Oracle website at Oracle and Sun (www.oracle.com/us/sun/) for the most
current documentation.
Notes:
1. Sun Cluster and Oracle Solaris Cluster software require MPXIO as the
multipath driver in all configurations regardless of the version.
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2. For a two-node Sun Cluster 3.0 configuration, Solaris and third-party HBAs are
supported if the Sun Fibre Channel and MPXIO drivers are available to the
operating system and HBA models that are in the configuration. The Sun Fibre
Channel and MPXIO drivers are part of the Solaris SAN installation package
that can be downloaded from the Oracle website. For more information, see
Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver on page 2.
3. For the most current Sun Cluster and Oracle Solaris Cluster interoperability
matrix for IBM storage products, go to Oracle Solaris Cluster Partner Program
documentation:
v Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.x (www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/
solaris-cluster/ibm-4x-matrix-1728864.pdf)
v Oracle Solaris Cluster 3.x and Sun Cluster (www.oracle.com/technetwork/
server-storage/solaris-cluster/ibm-matrix-168121.pdf)
This zoning and port masking must be implemented before assigning any storage
system LUNs to the Solaris Cluster host and before attempting any Solaris Cluster
configuration, for example:
Host "Sun1" with 2 HBAs: "qlc0" and "qlc1"
Host "Sun2" with 2 HBAs: "qlc0" and "qlc1"
DS8000 with 4 Target adapters:
B1-C1 (cpsspc400)
B2-C1 (cpsspc600)
B3-C1 (cpsspc500)
B4-C1 (cpsspc700)
The following example shows an acceptable zoning configuration:

Sun1:qlc0
Sun1:qlc1
Sun2:qlc0
Sun2:qlc1
-----
B1-C1
B4-C1
B2-C1
B3-C1
This configuration uses only two target adapters, but each is paired with the HBAs
in separate zones, which satisfies the requirement that each initiator be in a zone
with itself and only one target.
The following example shows another acceptable zoning configuration:
zone
zone
zone
zone
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1:
2:
3:
4:
Sun1:qlc0
Sun1:qlc1
Sun2:qlc0
Sun2:qlc1
-----
B1-C1
B4-C1
B2-C1
B3-C1
Chapter 12. VMware ESXi/ESX host attachment

If you have a VMware ESXi/ESX server, learn the following requirements and
procedures for attaching DS8000 storage to your host with Fibre Channel.
Note: This information applies to VMware ESX/ESXi Server v4.1 and later.
v Installing the Emulex adapter for a VMware ESXi/ESX host
v Installing the QLogic adapter and driver for a VMware ESXi/ESX host on
page 120
v Defining the number of disk devices on a VMware ESXi/ESX host on page
121
v SCSI disk considerations for a VMware ESXi/ESX host on page 121
v Configuring a VMware ESXi/ESX host on page 123
v Copy Services considerations for VMware ESXi/ESX hosts on page 123
v Selecting a multipath policy for a VMware ESXi/ESX host on page 124
In addition, review the VMware product documentation for the version of VMware
that you are using. You can access the VMware documentation at VMware
(www.vmware.com).
LUN limitations: The calculated LUN limitations (Table 43) includes a combination
of the following VMware limitations:
v Maximum of 64 LUNs running I/Os concurrently
v Less than 1024 paths managed by multipathing
Table 43. Calculated LUN limitations
Number of paths
Maximum number of LUNs

configured on storage system / HBA
1 through 16
64
32
31
Installing the Emulex adapter for a VMware ESXi/ESX host

You can install an Emulex adapter for a VMware ESXi/ESX Server host.
About this task

Single and dual-port Fibre Channel interfaces with an Emulex adapter support the
following public and private loop modes:
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v
v
v
v
v
Target
Public initiator
Private initiator
Target and public initiator
Target and private initiator
Procedure
To install the Emulex adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Record the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) number that
is printed on the card. You can use the IEEE number to determine the WWPN.
Notes:
v For VMware ESXi Server v5.5 and later, you can use /usr/lib/vmware/
vmkmgmt_keyval/vmkmgmt_keyval -a to find the WWPN of the host adapter.
v For VMware ESX/ESXi Server v5.0 and earlier, you can find the WWPN in
your /proc/scsi/adapter_type/n directory, where adapter_type is the host
adapter type and n is the host adapter number for your card. The host
adapter type for an Emulex adapters is lpfcxxx.
2. See the installation instructions provided by your host adapter vendor. For the
latest information and firmware, see Emulex Downloads IBM Branded HBAs
VFAs (www.emulex.com/downloads/oem-qualified/ibm/vfafc-software-kits/) .
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Installing the QLogic adapter and driver for a VMware ESXi/ESX host
You can install a QLogic adapter and driver for a VMware ESXi/ESX host.
About this task

Single- and dual-port Fibre Channel interfaces with the QLogic adapters support
v Target
v Public initiator
v Private initiator
v Target and public initiator
v Target and private initiator
The following procedure is an example for a QLogic QLA23xx adapter. The
configuration for your adapter might differ.
Procedure
1. Install the QLogic adapter in the host system.
configured for the host adapter. If you have not configured host adapter ports
on your DS8000, see Host configuration using the DS8000 Storage
Management GUI on page 17.
4. Install the adapter driver on the host. See the installation instructions that are
provided by your host adapter vendor for specific adapter and adapter driver
instructions. Go to Downloading and installing a host bus adapter driver on
page 2 or QLogic IBM Supported Software (support.qlogic.com/support/
oem_ibm.asp).
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Defining the number of disk devices on a VMware ESXi/ESX host

The maximum number of disk devices that are supported on a VMware ESXi/ESX
server is 256. The embedded multipathing capability of the VMkernel can manage
up to 1024 paths.
The maximum number of LUNs that can be used must accommodate these two
limitations.
SCSI disk considerations for a VMware ESXi/ESX host

You can identify specific LUNs or disk devices that are connected to the VMware
ESXi/ESX server.
LUN identification for a VMware ESXi/ESX host

Each of the attached storage system LUNs has a special device file in the /dev
/disks operating system directory. The maximum number of LUNs is 256 and the
format is /dev/disks/naa.xxxx.
You can trace the storage system from the VMware ESXi/ESX server through the
following layers:
v Host adapter level - The host adapter driver provides the list of LUNs that are
detected for each Fibre Channel port.
v Vmhba level - VMware virtualizes the host adapter as a VMware host bus
adapter from which you can retrieve the information that is related to the
multipathing.
Host adapter level

The host adapter driver (lpfxxx for Emulex or qla23xx for QLogic) provides
information about the port base. The content of the information varies according to
the driver. The directory /proc/scsi/driver_name/adapter_number provides the
information for a specific adapter/port. Figure 8 on page 122 provides an example
of QLogic output and Figure 9 on page 122 provides an example of Emulex output.
Note: The following examples are for a VMware ESXi v5.0 Server. The output
from your adapter might differ, depending on the model and firmware deployed.
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[root@denethor root]# cat /proc/scsi/qla2310/2

QLogic PCI to Fibre Channel Host Adapter for ISP23xx:
Firmware version: 3.01.18, Driver version 6.04.02
Entry address = 0x4d8000
HBA: QLA2312 , Serial# H88769
Request Queue = 0x210ec000, Response Queue = 0x21100000
Request Queue count= 128, Response Queue count= 512
Total number of active commands = 0
Total number of interrupts = 4008395
Total number of IOCBs (used/max) = (0/600)
Total number of queued commands = 0
Device queue depth = 0x10
Number of free request entries = 128
Number of mailbox timeouts = 0
Number of ISP aborts = 90
Number of loop resyncs = 300
Number of retries for empty slots = 0
Number of reqs in pending_q= 0, retry_q= 0, done_q= 0, scsi_retry_q= 0
Host adapter:loop state= <DOWN>, flags= 0x860813
Dpc flags = 0x0
MBX flags = 0x0
SRB Free Count = 4096
Port down retry = 30
Login retry count = 30
Commands retried with dropped frame(s) =0
SCSI Device Information:

scsi-qla1-adapter-node=200000e08b0c2109;
scsi-qla1-adapter-port=210000e08b0c2109;
scsi-qla1-target-0=5005076300c6a3bb;
scsi-qla1-target-1=200500a0b80f0a15;
scsi-qla1-target-2=5005076300c6a6b8;
scsi-qla1-target-3=5005076300c2a6b8;
scsi-qla1-target-4=5005076300cfa6b8;
SCSI LUN
(Id:Lun)
( 4: 0):
( 4: 1):
( 4: 2):
( 4: 3):
...
Information:
Total
Total
Total
Total
reqs
reqs
reqs
reqs
7, Pending reqs 0,
7132, Pending reqs
7414, Pending reqs
2948, Pending reqs
flags 0x0, 1:0:81,

0, flags 0x0, 1:0:81,
0, flags 0x0, 1:0:81,
0, flags 0x0, 1:0:81,
Figure 8. Example of QLogic output for a VMware ESXi v5.0 server
HBA: Emulex LightPulse LP9002 on PCI bus 06 device 28 irq 49

Emulex LightPulse LPFC Driver Version: 4.20q
SerialNum: MI23710129
Firmware Version: 3.90A7
Hdw: 2002606d
VendorId: 0xf90010df
Portname: 10:00:00:00:c9:2e:78:cc Nodename: 20:00:00:00:c9:2e:78:cc
Link Up - Ready:
PortID 0x71000a
Fabric
Current speed 2G
lpfc1t00 DID 71000e WWPN 50:05:07:63:00:cf:a6:b8 WWNN 50:05:07:63:00:c0:a6:b8
Figure 9. Example of Emulex output for a VMware ESXi v5.0 server
Vmhba level
For information about how to identify a specific LUN connected to a VMware
ESXi/ESX server, see the VMware Knowledge Base article at VMware Knowledge
Base Identifying disks when working with VMware ESX (kb.vmware.com/
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selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC
&externalId=1014953).
Disk device discovery on a VMware ESXi/ESX host

You can rescan storage for disk device discovery on a VMware ESXi/ESX server.
For information about how to rescan storage on a VMware ESXi/ESX server, see
the VMware Knowledge Base article at VMware Knowledge Base rescan storage on
ESX (kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US
&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1014953).
Configuring a VMware ESXi/ESX host

You can partition a server disk and create a file system on a VMware ESXi/ESX
server.
The following requirement is necessary only when different host adapters are on
the same VMware ESXi/ESX server, not when devices are shared between VMware
ESXi/ESX servers. VMware ESXi/ESX multipathing requires that the storage
system present the drive modules in the same LUN sequence for each Fibre
Channel adapter on the host.
Partitioning storage and creating a file system for a VMware

ESXi/ESX host
You can partition storage and create a file system for a VMware ESXi/ESX server.
As the preferred method, use the VMware Virtual Center (vSphere Client) product
to partition LUNs and manage storage. For alternative methods, see the VMware
Knowledge Base article at VMware Knowledge Base Performing a rescan of the
storage on an ESX/ESXi host (http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/
search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1003988).
Copy Services considerations for VMware ESXi/ESX hosts

Review considerations for using the Copy Services functions with a VMware
ESXi/ESX server.
Copy Services are only available for individual LUNs.
The DS8000 does not recognize Virtual Machine File Server (VMFS)
volumes or extents so you must copy all LUNs that might be contained
within a VMFS volume. To prevent LUN locking problems, no virtual
machine can use a copy target volume during the copy process.
The source and target volumes must be on separate physical machines
The VMFS file system uses a label mechanism and if it encounters two
volumes with the same label, only one remains accessible.
Remote Mirror and Copy read from secondary option is not supported
Read from secondary allows a target volume to be opened in read-only
mode during a Remote Mirror and Copy operation. VMware ESX Server
does not open volumes in read-only mode and therefore is not able to
access a Remote Mirror and Copy target while a copy is in progress.
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Rescan of LUNS might be required

VMFS is able to discover changes on a hard disk drive at the file system
level. It can manage a copy if the system knows that there is a VMFS file
system to discover:
v If the copy target volume was discovered at system start time without a
VMFS file system, you must rescan for the changes.
v If there is a VMFS file system, the server can use the new information
immediately without any intervention.
Additional considerations
Copy Services functions are supported for any DS8000 LUN that is
attached to an ESX server, with the following important restrictions and
recommendations:
v The copy relationship must not be persistent if the target LUNs are used
with a VMware host. If you are using the Metro Mirror function, the
complete relationship must be severed; if the suspend or read-only
options are used, VMware cannot use the copied LUNs.
v If the target LUNs are used within the same VMware Datacenter as the
source LUNs, a resignature operation is required (see the VMware SAN
Configuration Manual, which is available at VMware
(www.vmware.com)).
v Ensure that you create separate DS8000 volume groups for the set of
source LUNs and the sets of target LUNs. The LUNs in the target
volume group must have the same order and size as LUNs in the source
volume group. Only one set of target LUNs can be presented to a single
VMware host.
v Ensure that LUN names are distinctive for each type or set of copy
operations. Distinctive names aid in postoperation identification of
LUNs.
v Raw device mapping (RDM) LUNs might require reattachment to the OS
image that was copied. The OS image must be edited so that the existing
RDM LUNs are removed, and then add the appropriate LUNs. Data is
preserved during this operation.
v If an OS image is running during a copy operation, there might be a loss
of data that is caused by the timing of I/O buffer flushes. For absolute
data integrity, shut down the guest OS image during the copy operation.
Selecting a multipath policy for a VMware ESXi/ESX host

For multipath configurations, the DS8000 system supports fixed, most recently
used (MRU), and round-robin policies. For most configurations, use the
round-robin policy so that the driver can balance the I/O load. For more
information about multipath policies, see your VMware documentation.
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Index
A
access
Fibre Channel mode and profiles
access profiles 15
access-restricted mode 15
adapters
downloading and installing host
adapter drivers 2
AIX host
attachment instructions 49
Fibre Channel boot support 51
locating installed adapters 48
requirements for attaching 47
SAN changes 50
troubleshooting attachment 50
WWPN 48
Apple Macintosh host
ATTO adapter 19
ATTO driver 20
SNS adapter 20
arbitrated loop topology, Fibre
Channel 10
feedback, sending xi
Fibre Channel 13, 15
adapter types 14
architecture
nodes 10
ports 10
cables 14
distances between nodes 14
interconnection topologies
arbitrated loop 10
point-to-point 10
switched fabric 10
open-systems hosts 16
overview 9
SAN connections 16
WWPN 16
Fibre Channel attachment
LUN considerations 14
storage area networks (SANs)
FlashCopy feature
attachment restrictions 9
Linux host
DM Multipath 79, 81
LUNs 79
SAN boot 81
SCSI disk connectivity 79
WWPN 79
15
M
MC/ServiceGuard
HP-UX, configuration 39
multipathing 3
VMware ESXi/ESX hosts 124
multipathing driver 3
OpenVMS
switch connectivity 31
OpenVMS host
accessing volumes 33
confirming operating system
installation 26
manually configure volumes 33
Oracle Solaris Cluster 117
overview
Fibre Channel host attachment 9
C
clustering
HP-UX host 39
commands
DS CLI
mkhostconnect 33
OpenVMS
SHOW DEVICES DG 34
show system 26
comments, sending xi
conventions
terminology vii
typefaces vii
Copy Services
VMware ESXi/ESX hosts 123
Copy Services features
homologation 129
host attachment requirements 1
HP AlphaServer
KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter 26
HP OpenVMS host
defining UDID 31
WWPN 28
HP-UX host
locating the WWPN 37
MC/ServiceGuard 39
queue depth 38
disk multipath
displaying
information 46
DS Storage Management GUI
host configuration 17
119
P
point-to-point topology, Fibre
Channel 11
Power Systems host
requirements for attaching
publications
ordering xi
product vii
related vii
I
IBM Power Systems host
installing SDD on host running
Linux 51
running IBM i operating system
recommended configurations
supported direction
connections 43
supported switches 43
Interoperability Matrix 1
Emulex adapters
VMware ESX hosts
16
41
Q
43
KGPSA-xx/FCA2xxx adapter
installing on HP AlphaServer 26
setting mode on HP AlphaServer 27
QLogic adapters
VMware ESX hosts
queue depth
HP-UX host 38
120
R
Remote Mirror and Copy feature
Fujitsu PrimePower host 23
HP-UX host 37
PrimePower host 23
Solaris host 91
z Systems host 59
129
SAN
connections with Fibre Channel
adapters 16
ESCON 16
Fibre Channel attachment 16
SAN boot on Linux host 81
SAN Volume Controller host
SCSI-FCP 13
service information messages (SIMs) 77
Solaris host
AMCC adapter installation 91
AMCC adapter parameters 97, 112
configuring AMCC host device
drivers 95
configuring Emulex host device
drivers 95
configuring host device drivers 95
configuring QLogic host device
drivers 95
Emulex adapter installation 92
Emulex adapter parameters 113
MPxIO 115
Oracle Solaris Cluster 117
QLogic adapter installation 93
QLogic adapter parameters 102, 113
setting parameters 111
STMS parameters 116
StorEdge Traffic Manager System 115
Sun adapter installation 94
Sun Cluster attachment 117
Sun-Emulex adapter parameters 105,
114
Sun-QLogic adapter parameters 108,
114
WWPN 115
storage area network
connections with Fibre Channel
adapters 16
Sun Cluster attachment 117
Sun host
Emulex adapter parameters 100
QLogic adapter parameters 102
Sun Storage Traffic Manager System
(STMS) 116
switch connectivity
OpenVMS 31
switched-fabric topology, Fibre
Channel 12
System i host
running IBM i operating system
LUN considerations 42
System Storage Interoperation Center
(SSIC) 1
UDID, HP OpenVMS
T
terminology vii
Trademarks 126
troubleshooting
service information messages
(SIMs) 77
130
31
V
VMware ESXi/ESX hosts
Copy Services considerations 123
Emulex adapters 119
multipathing 124
QLogic adapters 120
W
websites vii
Windows host 85
installing Fibre Channel adapters and
adapter drivers 85
installing remote Fibre Channel boot
support 88
updating a device driver 87
verifying that Windows is configured
for storage 88
worldwide port name
WWPN
HP OpenVMS host 28
Linux host 79
Solaris host 115
Z
z Systems hosts
attaching FICON adapters 60
FICON attachment overview 59
FICON considerations 61
FICON migration 72
identifying the port for TSO
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Chapter 3. Fujitsu PrimePower host

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Chapter 4. HP OpenVMS host

Summary of changes . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter 5. HP-UX host attachment . . . 37

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Chapter 10. Microsoft Windows Server

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