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HP XP P9500
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P9000 for Business Continuity Manager
Software User Guide
Abstract
This manual describes how to use the following program products: HP StorageWorks P9000 for Business Continuity Manager
Software, HP StorageWorks P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Extended CT Group Software, and HP StorageWorks
P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Continuous Access Journal 4x4 Extended CT Software.
HP Part Number: T5253-96059
Published: October 2011
Edition: Eleventh

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

  • J
    James EnglishSep 2, 2025
    Why does HP Software initialization fail?
    • M
      Melanie CarsonSep 2, 2025
      If the link initialization procedure to the remote HP Software system failed, ensure that the main and remote systems are physically and correctly connected. Also, make sure that you entered the correct remote system S/N, SSID, and path parameters (port, link address, logical address).
  • R
    Rita Meza MDAug 25, 2025
    What causes HP XP P9500 Software 'Initialization Failed' error?
    • W
      Wyatt CortezAug 25, 2025
      The 'Initialization Failed' error for HP Software occurs because the link initialization procedure for the secondary system failed. Ensure that the cables between the primary and secondary systems are correctly connected. Verify that you entered the correct serial number (S/N) of the secondary system and the correct path parameters, such as primary system port, secondary system port, and controller ID. Also, confirm that the topology settings of the primary and secondary systems ports are correct.
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    Lisa SmithNov 27, 2025
    What to do if HP XP P9500 pairs are suspended due to hardware failures?
    • H
      Heather Bass DDSNov 27, 2025
      Hardware redundancy has been lost due to some blockade condition. As a result, one of the following could not complete: primary-secondary system communication, journal creation, copy operation, restore operation, staging process, or de-staging process. Journals cannot be retained because some portion of the cache memory or the shared memory has been blocked due to hardware failure. The primary system failed to create and transfer journals due to unrecoverable hardware failure. The secondary system failed to receive and restore journals due to unrecoverable hardware failure. The drive parity group was in correction-access status while the Cnt Ac-J Z pair was in Pending Duplex status. According to SIM, remove the hardware blockade or failure. If a failure occurs when Business Continuity Mana...
  • I
    Ian JonesSep 8, 2025
    What to do if the HP XP P9500 Remote Web Console hangs?
    • S
      Stephanie Nguyen DDSSep 8, 2025
      If the HP Software Remote Web Console hangs, ensure the issue isn't with your computer, Ethernet hardware, or software. Restart your computer, which won't impact ongoing Cnt Ac-J operations. Verify all Cnt Ac-J requirements are met. Confirm that the primary and secondary systems, along with remote copy connections, are powered on and fully operational, including NVS and cache. Double-check all entered values and parameters in the Remote Web Console for accuracy, such as the secondary system S/N and path parameters. Avoid using Performance Monitor during these operations.
  • B
    bvargasSep 14, 2025
    What to do if I see a Program Error in HP XP P9500 Software?
    • L
      Laurie MartinezSep 14, 2025
      If a program error is detected in HP Software, delete the path by using the Delete Path or Delete DKC command, and then add the path and the secondary system again by using the Add Path or Add DKC command.
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    Sarah MillerSep 5, 2025
    What to do if HP Software pair suspended by M-VOL Failure?
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      Virginia GonzalezSep 5, 2025
      If the user suspended the HP Software pair from the MCU using the M-VOL Failure for Suspend Kind option, resynchronize the pair from the MCU (Resume Pair).
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    Anne ChanAug 30, 2025
    How to fix HP XP P9500 Software Serial Number Mismatch?
    • P
      Peter AndersonAug 31, 2025
      If the remote HP Software system’s serial number (S/N) does not match the specified S/N, ensure you have entered the correct remote system S/N, SSID, and path parameters, including port, link address, and logical address. Delete the failed path; you may need to change the minimum paths setting or delete the remote system to do so. Then add the path/remote system using Edit Path or Add RCU. For Fibre connections, verify the Controller ID and Fibre Channel topology settings on both main and remote system ports.
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    natalie94Sep 17, 2025
    Why only Exit and Refresh menus work on HP Software Remote Web Console?
    • M
      Mike DonaldsonSep 17, 2025
      If only the Exit and Refresh menus are effective when accessing the SVP from Remote Web Console, the SVP might not be ready, or another user is performing write processing. Wait and then refresh the window.
  • B
    Benjamin GrahamSep 12, 2025
    How to resolve HP XP P9500 Software Pair-Port Type Mismatch error?
    • B
      bobbyrichardsonSep 12, 2025
      If you get a 'Pair-Port Type Mismatch' error in HP Software, it means the specified port in the secondary system isn't configured as an RCU Target port. Make sure that the specified port in the secondary system is configured as an RCU target port.
  • R
    robert16Aug 27, 2025
    What to do if HP XP P9500 shows 'Communication error'?
    • S
      Stephanie BaileyAug 27, 2025
      A timeout error has occurred in the path between the primary and secondary systems. Delete the failed path and retry.

Summary

Overview of HP P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Software

Business Continuity Manager with replication products

The 4 x4 x4 Cascade configuration

Explains the 4x4x4 Cascade configuration, combining 4x4 and 3DC Cascade configurations.

Understanding Business Continuity Manager functions

Functions That Support Disaster Recovery

Describes Business Continuity Manager functions that support disaster recovery, including Reverse Resync and Consistency Preservation.

Preparing to use Business Continuity Manager

Configuration Definitions

Defining a 2 DC configuration

Explains how to define a 2DC configuration with one storage system installed at each site.

Defining a 3 DC Cascade configuration

Details the procedure for defining a 3DC Cascade configuration.

Defining a 3 DC Multi-Target configuration

Describes how to define a 3DC Multi-Target configuration.

Defining a 4 x4 configuration

Details how to define a 4x4 configuration.

Importing copy groups

Generating a copy group definition file by using CSV files

Explains generating copy group definition files using comma-separated value (CSV) files.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Operations

Failover Procedure

Provides the step-by-step procedure for performing a failover.

Failback Procedure

Details the step-by-step procedure for performing a failback.

Actions to be Taken When the Delta Resync Function Cannot be Set Up or Operated Successfully

Provides troubleshooting steps for errors encountered with the delta resync function.

Performing Primary Site Storage System Maintenance

Explains procedures for primary site storage system maintenance.

Performing Local Site Storage System Maintenance

Details procedures for local site storage system maintenance.

Automatic operation using BCM Monitor

Troubleshooting procedures provided by BCM Monitor

Details troubleshooting procedures for BCM Monitor issues.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Failures

Explains common system failures that might occur with Business Continuity Manager.

Error Notification

Describes the function that reports errors when volume status changes to an error state.

Recovering from a Failure

Provides procedures for recovering from various types of failures.

Performing Operations When a Failure Occurs for a Volume in a Copy Group

Outlines methods for performing operations when a copy group volume has a hardware failure.

HP XP P9500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelXP P9500
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

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