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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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Questions and Answers

  • M
    martin54Sep 23, 2025
    What to do if HP XP7 Storage RWC hangs or BC Z pair tasks fail?
    • K
      Kathleen JohnsonSep 23, 2025
      If the RWC hangs or BC Z pair tasks are not properly performed, ensure all BC Z requirements and restrictions are met. Also, verify that the HP XP7 storage system is powered on and fully functional. Finally, check all input values and parameters to ensure that you entered the correct information on the BC Z windows, such as P-VOL and S-VOL IDs.
  • M
    mendezlaurenSep 23, 2025
    What to do if BC Z error message appears in HP Storage RWC?
    • S
      Shane SantiagoSep 23, 2025
      If a BC Z error message is displayed in the RWC during a task, check the error message for the failed task in the RWC.
  • E
    Eric WigginsSep 23, 2025
    How to fix HP XP7 Storage volume pairs not displaying correctly?
    • T
      thomascorySep 23, 2025
      If the volume pairs are not displaying correctly, select the correct volumes.
  • J
    jacquelinecarrollAug 31, 2025
    How to fix cannot add a pool-VOL on HP Storage?
    • M
      Malik MasonAug 31, 2025
      If you cannot add a pool-VOL on HP Storage, it could be due to: * 1,024 pool-VOLs are already defined in the pool. * The pool-VOL does not fill the requirements for a pool-VOL. To resolve this, change the setting of the LDEV to satisfy the requirement of the Pool-VOL.
  • B
    bwalkerAug 25, 2025
    What to do if SIM code such as 620XXX, 625000 or 626XXX was issued on HP XP7 Storage?
    • S
      steven50Aug 25, 2025
      If you receive SIM code such as 620XXX, 625000 or 626XXX with your HP Storage, it means that the pool usage level exceeds the threshold. To fix this, add pool-VOLs to the pool to increase the free space in the pool.
  • R
    Ross WilliamsAug 25, 2025
    What to do if SIM code 622XXX was issued on HP XP7 Storage?
    • R
      Richard HernandezAug 26, 2025
      If you receive SIM code 622XXX with your HP Storage, it means that the usage of the pool has reached 100%. To fix this, add pool-VOLs to the pool to increase the free space in the pool.
  • M
    Matthew WrightAug 26, 2025
    How to fix cannot create a THP V-VOL on HP XP7?
    • D
      Dawn CampbellAug 26, 2025
      If you are unable to create a THP V-VOL in your HP Storage, it could be due to: * The pool usage has reached 100%. * The available capacity of THP V-VOL is restricted due to the value of Subscription-Limit set for the pool. To resolve this, add some pool-VOLs to the pool or adjust the value of Subscription Limit for the pool.
  • B
    Brian BergerAug 27, 2025
    Why formatted pool capacity displayed in the View Pool Management Status window does not increase on HP XP7?
    • J
      jonesmaryAug 27, 2025
      If the formatted pool capacity displayed in the View Pool Management Status window does not increase on your HP Storage, it might be because another pool is being formatted or the pool usage level reaches up to the threshold. Wait for a while and confirm the display again, or add pool-VOLs to the pool to increase the free space.
  • M
    Mr. Ryan SloanAug 27, 2025
    What to do if a failure occurs to the application for monitoring the volumes installed in a host on HP XP7?
    • K
      Katrina GonzalezAug 27, 2025
      If a failure occurs to the application for monitoring the volumes installed in a host on HP Storage, it could be because the free space of the pool is insufficient. To resolve this, check the free space of the pool and increase the capacity of the pool.
  • P
    Patrick JohnsonAug 27, 2025
    What to do if a pool cannot be restored on HP XP7 Storage?
    • C
      Christina RobinsonAug 27, 2025
      If a pool cannot be restored on HP Storage, it may be because the usage of the pool has reached 100%. To resolve this, add some pool-VOLs to the pool to increase the capacity of the pool.

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

Port;Host Groups window

Window for managing ports and host groups.

HP XP7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelXP7
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

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