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HP XP7 Provisioning for Open Systems User
Guide
Abstract
This document describes and provides instructions for using the provisioning software to configure and perform operations on
HP XP7 Storage systems. Provisioning software includes Thin Provisioning, Smart Tiers, LUN Manager, Virtual LUN, and Data
Retention.
Please read this document carefully to understand how to use these products, and maintain a copy for your reference.
HP Part Number: H6F56-96077
Published: January 2015
Edition: Fifth

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BrandHP
ModelXP7
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction to provisioning

Fixed-sized provisioning

Traditional host-based volume management methods using physical volumes with fixed capacity.

3 Configuring resource groups

4 Configuring custom-sized provisioning

Virtual LUN functions

Function used to create, configure, or delete a customized volume (LDEV).

5 Configuring thin provisioning

Thin Provisioning overview

Advanced software for saving costs and reducing management expenses.

Smart Tiers overview

Software to reduce storage costs and increase performance using tiered storage media.

Thin provisioning requirements

License and software installation requirements for Thin Provisioning and Smart Tiers.

6 Configuring access attributes

7 Managing logical volumes

LUN Manager overview

Overview of LUN Manager and its role in managing logical volumes.

8 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Virtual LUN

Troubleshooting steps for Virtual LUN failures.

Troubleshooting Thin Provisioning

Instructions for troubleshooting Thin Provisioning issues.

A RAID Manager command reference

Remote Web Console tasks and RAID Manager command list

Actions in Remote Web Console GUI and their corresponding RAID Manager commands.

B Resource Partition GUI reference

Resource Group window

Window to create, delete, view, edit, or export information about resource groups.

C LDEV GUI reference

Parity Groups window

Window to view information about parity groups assigned to the logged-on user.

D Thin Provisioning and Smart Tiers GUI reference

Pools window

Window for managing pools, displaying capacity, status, and configuration.

E Data Retention GUI reference

Data Retention window

Window to assign access attributes to open-system volumes.

F LUN Manager GUI reference

PortHost Groups window

Window for managing ports and host groups.

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