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Configuring the Disk Array
Step 5. Replace LUN 0
LUN 0 was created solely to allow the host to communicate with the disk array when it is
first powered on. It should be replaced with a usable LUN. If not replaced, a substantial
amount of storage will be wasted.
To replace LUN 0, type:
amcfg -R <cntrlr>:0 -d <channel:ID>,<channel:ID>..... -r <RAIDlevel>
<options> <ArrayID>
For example, the following command replaces LUN 0 with a RAID 0/1 LUN using four
disks:
amcfg -R A:0 -d 1:0,2:0,3:0,4:0 -r 1 <options> <ArrayID>
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For a complete explanation of the command syntax and parameters, refer to the amcfg
man page, or see
"Replacing a LUN" on page 294
.
Step 6. Disable WCE On All Disks
For optimum data protection, WCE (Write Cache Enable) should be disabled on all disks in
the array.
To disable WCE on all disks, type:
amutil -w <ArrayID>
Note
To ensure optimum protection against data loss, it is recommended that Write
Cache Enable be disabled on all disks in the array. Disabling disk WCE will
impact disk array performance. However, it reduces the potential for data loss
during a power loss.
Step 7. Set Disk Array Time and Date
The disk array maintains its own time and date internally. These values are used to write
time stamps on log entries. The disk array settings should be synchronized with the time
Summary of Contents for Surestore Disk Array 12h - And FC60
Page 16: ...16 ...
Page 36: ...36 Array Controller Enclosure Components Figure 9 Controller Enclosure Front View ...
Page 41: ...Array Controller Enclosure Components 41 Product Description Figure 13 Controller Fan Module ...
Page 44: ...44 Array Controller Enclosure Components Figure 15 Power Supply Fan Module ...
Page 68: ...68 Capacity Management Features ...
Page 117: ...Topologies for HP UX 117 Topology and Array Planning Figure 39 High Availability Topology ...
Page 122: ...122 Topologies for HP UX Figure 40 High Availability Distance and Capacity Topology ...
Page 126: ...126 Topologies for HP UX Figure 41 Campus Topology ...
Page 130: ...130 Topologies for HP UX Figure 43 Four Hosts Connected to Cascaded Switches ...
Page 142: ...142 Topologies for Windows NT and Windows 2000 ...
Page 158: ...158 Installing the Disk Array FC60 Figure 54 Enclosure EIA Positions for System E Racks ...
Page 161: ...Installing the Disk Enclosures 161 Installation Figure 56 Disk Enclosure Contents ...
Page 172: ...172 Installing the Controller Figure 62 Controller Enclosure Package Contents ...
Page 174: ...174 Installing the Controller Figure 63 Mounting the Controller Enclosure ...
Page 234: ...234 Adding Disk Enclosures to Increase Capacity ...
Page 274: ...274 Managing the Disk Array Using SAM Unassigned disks selected as hot spares ...
Page 345: ...HP UX Diagnostic Tools 345 5 HP UX DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS Overview 346 Support Tools Manager 347 ...
Page 350: ...350 Support Tools Manager Figure 90 mstm Interface Main Window ...
Page 358: ...358 Support Tools Manager ...
Page 440: ...440 FCC Statements USA Only ...
Page 466: ...466 Index ...