Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Configuration Guide

2-8 Installing the USP V
Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Configuration Guide for SGI
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Configuring the USP V Fibre-Channel Ports
Use LUN Manager software to configure the USP V fibre-channel ports with the
appropriate fibre parameters. You select the appropriate settings for each
USP V fibre-channel port based on the device to which the port is connected:
Determine the topology parameters supported by the device, and set your
topology accordingly.
Figure 2-2 shows the LUN Manager panel for defining port parameters, and
Table 2-3 explains the panel settings. For more information, see the Hitachi
Universal Storage Platform V LUN Manager User’s Guide (MK-96RD615).
Table 2-3 Fibre Parameter Settings for the USP V
Fabric Connection Provides
Enable FC-AL FL-port (fabric port)
Enable Point-to-Point F-port (fabric port)
Disable FC-AL
NL-port (private
arbitrated loop)
Disable Point-to-Point Not supported
Note: The USP V supports up to 2048 LUs per fibre-channel port.
Note: If you plan to connect different types of servers to the USP V via the
same fabric switch, use the zoning function of the fabric switch.
Note: Contact Hitachi Data Systems for information about port topology
configurations supported by HBA/switch combinations. Not all switches support
F-port connection.

Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	Universal Storage Platform V
Category	Storage
Language	English