Table 1 Host group modes (options) HP-UX
CommentsDefaultFunction
Host
Group
Mode
Previously MODE280InactiveDeletion of Ghost LUN12
HP-UX 11.31 onlyInactiveTask retry ID enable33
CAUTION: Changing host group modes for ports where servers are already installed and
configured is disruptive and requires the server to be rebooted.
Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
Configure the disk array Fibre Channel ports by using XP7 Command View Advanced Edition
Software or the XP7 Remote Web Console. Select the settings for each port based on your SAN
topology. Use switch zoning if you connect different types of hosts to the array through the same
switch.
Installing and configuring the host
This section explains how to install and configure Fibre Channel (FCAs) or Converged Network
adapters (CNA) that connect the host to the disk array.
Loading the operating system and software
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host.
Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the FCA or CNA manufacturer.
Installing and configuring the FCAs, CNAs
Install and configure the Fibre Channel or Converged Network adapters using the manufacturer's
instructions.
Clustering and fabric zoning
If you plan to use clustering, install and configure the clustering software on the servers.
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