HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 - Disk Array User Manual

HP StorageWorks
XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array Owner's Guide
Abstract
This guide describes the operation of the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Disk Arrays. Topics include a
description of the disk array hardware, instructions on how to manage the disk array, descriptions of the disk
array control panel and LED indicators, troubleshooting, and regulatory statements. The intended audience is
a storage system administrator or authorized service provider with independent knowledge of HP StorageWorks
XP storage systems and Remote Web Console.
Part number: AE131-96072
Third edition: December 2009

HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000 - Disk Array Specifications

General

Model	HP StorageWorks XP20000/XP24000
Category	Disk Array
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Dimensions	Varies by configuration
Weight	Varies by configuration
Drive Types Supported	Fibre Channel
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6
Host Interfaces	Fibre Channel
Power Supply	Redundant
Operating System Support	HP-UX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, IBM AIX, VMware
Cooling	Redundant Fans

Summary

Overview of HP XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array

Outstanding Performance and Reliability

Discusses the high performance, capacity, and reliability of the disk arrays.

Continuous Data Availability

Details features ensuring nonstop operation and continuous access to user data.

Nondisruptive Service and Upgrades

Explains how maintenance and upgrades can be performed without disrupting operations.

Scalability and Configurations

Covers the scalable nature of the arrays and basic configuration options.

Web-based Array Management

Software Suite Overview

Hardware Description of the HP XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array

System Architectures

Describes the core architecture of XP24000 and XP20000 disk array systems.

Disk Control Frame and DKC Clusters

Explains the Disk Control Frame (DKC) and its organized, redundant power/PCB clusters.

Key System Components

RAID Options

Hardware Specifications

Provides selected hardware specifications for XP24000 and XP20000 disk arrays.

Operating the HP XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array

General Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety precautions to follow when operating the disk array.

Managing the Disk Array

Control Panel and LED Descriptions

Powering Down Procedures

Covers both planned power off and emergency power off procedures for the disk array.

Power Outage Recovery and Restart

Guides on recovering from unplanned outages and performing manual restarts.

Automatic Restart Configuration

Troubleshooting the HP XP24000/XP20000 Disk Array

Service Information Messages (SIMs)

HP Continuous Track (C-Track) for Support

Failure Detection and Reporting Process

Details the system's process for detecting, logging, and reporting failures to HP support.