Instructor-led training (ILT)
Onsite dedicated training (
OST)
Price
USD $4,500
CAD $4,800
Course overview
This 5-day course introduces students to the XP disk array terminology, function, architecture, and configuration. Students will get configuration practice on our XP’s with LUN and Volume Management, Data Replication using Business Copy and Continuous Access, Performance Advisor, Disk and Cache partitioning and Command View XP Advanced Edition. In addition we will cover the concepts of External Storage, Thin Provisioning, and Snapshot XP This version uses updated releases of Command View XP Advanced Edition and Performance Advisor
Prerequisites
Required
Knowledge of networks and the storage administration tasks for the OS the XP will serve
It is also beneficial to have and understanding of SANs
Understand the architecture of the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Arrays
Use Remote Web Console
Use XP Command View Advanced Edition
Set the Fibre Port Topology for the XP ports
Configure LUNs
Use the Volume Manager to create LUSE and Custom Size Volumes
Understand how to implement LUN Security
Use MPIO or Secure Path/Autopath to handle multiple paths to a LUN
Understand XP replication products: Business Copy XP, Snapshot XP, and Continuous Access XP
Understand and use the RAID manager for Business Copy
Use Performance Advisor software
Describe the purpose of additional XP software products including External Storage and Thin Provisioning
Benefits to you
Learn how to manage the XP family of disk arrays through the hands-on use of StorageWorks XP software
Gain an in-depth knowledge of the XP architecture and how it can be implemented and extended in the enterprise
Next Steps
If deploying XPs in a SAN environment, consider Accelerated SAN essentials (UC434S)
If deploying other HP Storage technologies: Managing HP StorageWorks enterprise virtual array (UC420S) and Implementing MSA storage solutions (U4226S)
For storage data availability, consider the Data Protector courses (U1610S and U1611S)
Course outline
XP Array Concepts
Where does the XP Fit in the HP Family of
Arrays?
XP Frames - Disk Unit and Disk Controller
(DKC)
Channel Adapter (CHA)
Online Firmware Upgrades
XP Components - Disk Adapter (DKA)
Cache & Shared Memory
Service Processor (SVP)
Hard Disk Units (HDUs) and (HDDs)
Disk Numbering
B4
Marketing Array and Parity Groups
Volumes – Logical Device (LDEV)
LDEV Interleaving (Striping)
XP Disk Array RAID
LDEV Numbering
Logical Unit Size Extension (LUSE)
Spare Disk Drives
XP Disk Array Software
High Availability and Data Replication
Performance Management
XP Array Hardware
XP2x000 and XP1x000 Hardware Architecture
CHA and DKA supported configurations for
XP 2x000 and 1x000
Remote Web Console
Web Console Architecture and Client
Requirements
Accessing Web Console through a Firewall
Start Remote Web Console
Web Console Page Layout
Adding User Accounts
Array Locking
License Key Management
Audit Logs
Viewing Storage System Information
Host connectivity
What Is a SAN?
XP Fibre Port Topology
Zoning rules for the XP
Securing LUNs using Host Groups
Finding WWN
Host Modes
LUN management
Management Tools for Configuring LUNs
Verify/Set Port Topology
When Is CHA Security Needed?
Hosts Groups
Creating LUNs and Command Devices
Configuration File Loader
Volume management
LUN Expansion (LUSE)
LUSE Guidelines
Expanding Path Defined LDEVs
Open-V Volume Creation
Formatting and deleting volumes
Data Shredder and Retention Utility
Making LUNs visible to hosts
Making Host See New LUN
Host Bus Adapter Issues
Making LUNs Visible to HP-UX 11iv1, v2 & v3
HP-UX Legacy FC Hardware Addresses
Connecting a Windows Host to an XP
Multi-Pathing Solutions
Automatic Path Failover
Dynamic Load Balancing
Multi-Pathing Solutions
MPIO for Windows Overview
Installing MPIO DSM for XP
Installing DSM MGR (Optional)
HPDSM CLI (hpdsm.exe)
MPIO DSM Manager
MPIO – Setting a Preferred Path
HP-UX 11iv3 native mutli-pathing
Disk and Cache Partitioning
With and without Cache Partitions
Cache Logical Partitions (CLPRs)
Definition of Storage Partition (SLPR)
HP StorageWorks Performance Advisor
Collecting Array and Host Information
Management Station — Components
Host Stations and Clients
Installing and logging on to Performance
Advisor
XP Configuration Data Collection
Creating Charts and New Alarms
Generating and Scheduling Reports
XP Business Copy
XP Business Copy Overview
Full copy vs Snapshot Comparison
XP Business Copy Operations and States
HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP
What Is HP StorageWorks RAID Manager
XP?
RAID Manager Overview
Installation and Configuration
Command Device
Instance Configuration File
RAID Manager Commands for Business Copy
Continuous Access XP
XP Continuous Access Overview
CA Synchronous/Asynchronous Overview
XP Continuous Access Journal Overview
Configure Synchronous CA
Basic Configuration for CA Journal
Introduction to XP Command View Advanced
Edition
XP Command View AE Features
Architecture
Device Manager Host Agent and Web Client
Connecting to the XP CV AE Device Manager
GUI Functions Available with Core License
Installing the Device Manager Host Agent
Setting Up the Device Manager Agent
XP Command View Advanced Edition - CLI
Command Line (CLI) Features
Installing and Running the CLI
Command Format
CLI Commands
LUN and User Management with XP Command View Advanced Edition GUI
Logical Group Concept
CVAE Host - Concept
Host Storage Domains
Add LUNs to an existing host group
Create LUNs for a new host group
User Management Concepts – Resource Groups
Security Settings for User Accounts
XP Command View Advanced Edition – Copy Pair Operations
Device Manager Copy Operations –
Architecture+
Setting Up Copy Pair Operations
XP Additional Software
Conceptual overview of the following products
External Storage, Thin Provisioning, AutoLUN, Performance Control, Tiered Storage Manager (note: these products are covered in more depth in the XP 2 course)
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