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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

  • R
    Robert CarrSep 4, 2025
    Why the Disable/ Enable or the Enable/Disable button on the Data Retention window is unavailable on HP XP7 Storage?
    • V
      Vanessa WadeSep 4, 2025
      If The Disable/ Enable or the Enable/Disable button on the Data Retention window is unavailable on HP Storage, it is because you have been making changes in the Data Retention window, but the changes have not been applied to the storage system. Apply the changes first, then perform the extension lock operation.
  • B
    bsmithSep 4, 2025
    Why the number of days in the Retention Term does not decrease on HP XP7?
    • M
      Megan TranSep 4, 2025
      The number of days in the Retention Term is calculated based on the operating time of the storage system.
  • C
    Charles FarleySep 5, 2025
    What to do if HP XP7 Storage logical devices are not recognized by the host?
    • T
      Thomas MezaSep 5, 2025
      If the HP Storage logical devices are not recognized by the host, verify the following: * The READY indicator lights on the disk array are ON. * Fiber cables are correctly installed and firmly connected. * The TIDs/WWNs on each bus are unique. Do not install two devices with the same ID on the same bus. Recheck the buses for new devices. * The maximum number of LUSE devices per port has not been exceeded. * The disk array host mode is set correctly.
  • D
    diazsierraSep 6, 2025
    What to do if HP Storage host hangs or devices are declared and the host hangs?
    • C
      Claudia EvansSep 6, 2025
      If the HP Storage host hangs or devices are declared and the host hangs, ensure that there are no duplicate disk array TIDs and that disk array TIDs do not conflict with any host TIDs.
  • T
    Tammy OlsonSep 6, 2025
    What to do if HP XP7 Storage host does not reboot properly after hard shutdown?
    • V
      Victor HumphreySep 6, 2025
      If the HP Storage host powers off without executing the shutdown process, wait three minutes to allow the disk array's internal timeout process to purge queued commands. If the host restarts while the disk array is processing queued commands, the host may not reboot successfully.
  • M
    Michael BerrySep 7, 2025
    What to do if HP XP7 host detects a parity error?
    • N
      Nathan RodriguezSep 7, 2025
      If the HP Storage host detects a parity error, check the FCA and make sure it was installed properly. Reboot the host.

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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