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Preface

This document briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order toconnect an ETERNUS2000 model 100 or 200, ETERNUS4000 model 300, 400, 500, or 600, orETERNUS8000 model 700, 800, 900, 1100, 1200, 2100, or 2200 Disk storage system to aserver running AIX via a Fibre Channel interface.

This document should be used in conjunction with any other applicable user manuals, such asthose for the ETERNUS2000 model 100 or 200, ETERNUS4000 model 300, 400, 500, or 600, orETERNUS8000 model 700, 800, 900, 1100, 1200, 2100, or 2200 Disk storage system, server,OS used, Fibre Channel cards, drivers, etc.Note that this manual refers the following documents:

• Server Support Matrix• Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

ETERNUS Disk Storage System Settings• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

Fibre Channel Switch Settings• ETERNUSmgr Install Guide• ETERNUSmgr User Guide

Also, note that in this document the ETERNUS2000 models 100 and 200, ETERNUS4000models 300, 400, 500, and 600, and ETERNUS8000 models 700, 800, 900, 1100, 1200, 2100,and 2200 Disk storage systems are collectively referred to as ETERNUS Disk storage systems.

Fifth EditionDecember 2010

The Contents and Structure of this Manual

This document is composed of the following 12 chapters.

• Chapter 1 Workflow

This describes how to connect the ETERNUS Disk storage system to a server.

• Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment

This describes which servers can be connected to ETERNUS Disk storage systems.

• Chapter 3 Notes

This describes issues that should be noted when connecting the ETERNUS Disk storagesystems and server.

• Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information

This describes how to check the server's WWN (World Wide Name).

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• Chapter 5 Installing and Setting up ETERNUSmgr

This describes how to install ETERNUSmgr.

• Chapter 6 Setting up the ETERNUS Disk Storage Systems

This describes how to use ETERNUSmgr to set up the ETERNUS Disk storage systems.

• Chapter 7 Setting up the Fibre Channel Switches

This describes how to setup the Fibre Channel switches.

• Chapter 8 Installing Drivers and Setting up the Server

This describes the driver and server settings.

• Chapter 9 Checking Connections

This describes how to check the connection status between server and ETERNUS Diskstorage systems.

• Chapter 10 Setting up the Multipath Configuration

This describes the settings when operating with a multipath configuration.

• Chapter 11 Creating Volumes

This describes how to create a volume on the ETERNUS Disk storage systems.

• Chapter 12 SAN Boot

This provides notes for a SAN Boot.

Safe Use of this Product

■ Using this manual

This manual contains important information to ensure the safe use of this product. Be sure tothoroughly read and understand its contents before using the product. After reading, store thismanual in a safe place for future reference.FUJITSU has made every effort to ensure the safety of the users and other personnel, and toprevent property damage. When using this product, carefully follow the instructions described inthis manual.



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Acknowledgments

• AIX, RS/6000, pSeries, System p, and Power are trademarks of IBM Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.

• Symantec, Symantec logo, VERITAS, and VERITAS logo are registered trademarks of Symantec Corp. in the U.S. and its affiliated companies.

• VERITAS Volume Manager and VERITAS Cluster Server are trademarks of Symantec Corp. and its affiliated companies.

• The company names, product names and service names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Naming Conventions

■ Other names

• "Channel Adapter" (CA) refers to a Fibre Channel interface module used in the ETERNUS Disk storage systems to connect to the server.

• "Fibre Channel card" refers to the Fibre Channel interface module normally used in the server. A "Host Bus Adapter" (HBA) or "Channel Adapter" (CA) may be used instead, depending on the server.

• Italics are used to show variables such as values and characters that appear in command parameters and output examples.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Workflow ...................................................................................8

Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment........................................122.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 122.2 OS .................................................................................................................... 122.3 Fibre Channel Cards ........................................................................................ 122.4 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) ................................................................ 122.5 VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) ....................................................................... 12

Chapter 3 Notes .......................................................................................133.1 Setup Notes for the ETERNUS Disk Storage Systems .................................... 133.2 Notes Regarding the Number of LUNs ............................................................ 133.3 Fibre Channel Switch Notes ............................................................................. 143.4 LVM Notes ....................................................................................................... 143.5 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes ............................................. 153.6 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes ...................................................... 153.7 VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) Notes ............................................................. 153.8 Multipath Notes ................................................................................................ 163.9 Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Notes .................................................................. 16

Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information..........................................17

Chapter 5 Installing and Setting up ETERNUSmgr...............................18

Chapter 6 Setting up the ETERNUS Disk Storage Systems ................19

Chapter 7 Setting up the Fibre Channel Switches................................20

Chapter 8 Installing Drivers and Setting up the Server........................218.1 Installing the Drivers ......................................................................................... 218.2 Setting the Driver Parameters .......................................................................... 218.3 Installing the Multipath Driver ........................................................................... 238.4 Installing the FJspio Package .......................................................................... 23

Chapter 9 Checking Connections ..........................................................249.1 Turning on the Devices .................................................................................... 24



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9.2 Logical Unit Recognition .................................................................................. 249.3 Setting Logical Units ........................................................................................ 25

Chapter 10 Setting up the Multipath Configuration................................26

Chapter 11 Creating Volumes...................................................................2711.1 Creating the Volume Groups ............................................................................ 2711.2 Creating the Logical Volumes .......................................................................... 29

Chapter 12 SAN Boot.................................................................................32



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Applicable reference documents vary depending on the connection environment. The documentsand workflow required are as follows.

Documents required in the workflow:

• Server Support Matrix• Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

ETERNUS Disk Storage System Settings• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

Fibre Channel Switch Settings• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

for AIX (this manual)• ETERNUSmgr Install Guide• ETERNUSmgr User Guide• Manuals supplied with the server, Fibre Channel card, Fibre Channel card driver, and

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Workflow

Install ETERNUSmgr and set up the ETERNUS Disk storage systemIf ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it and set up the ETERNUS Disk storage system, and identify the WWNs of the server-side Fibre Channel cards (required later).

Refer

- "Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information" (page 17)- "Chapter 5 Installing and Setting up ETERNUSmgr" (page 18)- "Chapter 6 Setting up the ETERNUS Disk Storage Systems" (page 19)- Install ETERNUSmgr.

• ETERNUSmgr Install Guide- Check ETERNUSmgr operation.

• ETERNUSmgr User Guide- Set up the ETERNUS Disk storage system.

• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS Disk Storage System Settings

Set up the Fibre Channel SwitchesIf a Fibre Channel switch is to be used, set it up now.

Refer

- Set up the Fibre Channel switch.• "Chapter 7 Setting up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 20)• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel)

ETERNUS Disk Storage System Settings- Check the Fibre Channel switch connection requirements.

• Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH



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Install the Fibre Channel Card Drivers and Set the ParametersInstall the Fibre Channel card drivers, and set up the server environment.

Refer

- "8.1 Installing the Drivers" (page 21)- "8.2 Setting the Driver Parameters" (page 21)- Check the driver version for the Fibre Channel card being used.

• Server Support Matrix

(If the ETERNUS MPIO for IBM AIX orETERNUS Multipath Driver is used)

(If single-path connection or VERITAS VOLUME Manager is used)

Install the Multipath DriverInstall the ETERNUS Multipath Driver before using it.

Refer

- "8.3 Installing the Multipath Driver" (page 23)

- Install the Multipath Driver.• Installation & Configuration Guide

Install the FJspioInstall the FJspio.

Refer

- "8.4 Installing the FJspio Package" (page 23)

Set the Server to Recognize the Logical UnitsSet up the server so that it can recognize the ETERNUS Disk storage systems' LUNs (logical units).

Refer

- "9.2 Logical Unit Recognition" (page 24)



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Configure the ServerSet up the server as required by the system configuration.

Refer

- Multipath configurations• ETERNUS Multipath Driver or ETERNUS MPIO for IBM AIX

- "Chapter 10 Setting up the Multipath Configuration" (page 26)• Set up Dynamic Multipathing (DMP) with VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM)

- "3.6 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes" (page 15)- Volume manager

• Logical Volume Manager (LVM)- "Chapter 11 Creating Volumes" (page 27)

• VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM)- "3.6 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes" (page 15)

Create the VolumesCreate LVM logical volumes.

Refer

- "Chapter 11 Creating Volumes" (page 27)



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Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" to check the server environment.

2.1 Hardware

Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for details.

2.2 OS


2.3 Fibre Channel Cards


2.4 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM)

Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" to check the compatibility of AIX and VxVM versions.

2.5 VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS)

Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" to check the compatibility of AIX and VCS versions.



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Note the following issues when performing the relevant operation.

3.1 Setup Notes for the ETERNUS Disk Storage Systems

The following settings will depend on the exact connection conditions.• Host Response settings

"Host Specific Mode" and "Reservation Conflict Response for Test Unit Ready" settings• Reset Group settings

Refer to the following manual for the appropriate settings.• ETERNUS Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS Disk

Storage System Settings

3.2 Notes Regarding the Number of LUNs

The maximum number of LUNs vary according to the system environment.System environment ETERNUS Disk storage systems

ETERNUS2000 ETERNUS4000 models 300 and 500

ETERNUS8000 models 700, 900, 1100, and 2100

ETERNUS4000 models 400 and 600

ETERNUS8000 models 800, 1200,

and 2200

Single path (FJspio) environment Maximum 256 LUNs

Maximum 256 LUNs

Maximum 512 LUNs

ETERNUS Multipath Driver 1.0.x environment

Maximum128 LUNs

Maximum128 LUNs

Maximum128 LUNs

ETERNUS MPIO for IBM AIX 2.0.x environment

Maximum256 LUNs

Maximum256 LUNs

Maximum512 LUNs

ETERNUS Multipath Driver 2.0 environment

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3.3 Fibre Channel Switch Notes

Which Fibre Channel switches can be connected to the ETERNUS Disk storage system variesdepending on the connection environment (server OS and ETERNUS Disk storage systemmodel). Refer to the "Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH" before starting.

When using a Fibre Channel switch (ETERNUS SN200 series, Brocade DCX series) betweenthe server and ETERNUS Disk storage system, refer to the "ETERNUS Disk storage systemsServer Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings" for help in preparingand setting up the Fibre Channel switch.

• If AIX server is connected to a Fibre Channel switch, the Fibre Channel switch port link speed must be set.Set the link speed of the Fibre Channel switch ports according to the link speeds of the server-side Fibre Channel cards, as follows:

If the devices being connected together both have automatically set link speeds, the resultinglink speed may be less than optimal.The default link speed setting for Fibre Channel switch ports is "Automatic".The link speed setting for true IBM Fibre Channel cards is always "Automatic".The link speed setting of a true IBM Fibre Channel card cannot be changed to other than"Automatic", so the Fibre Channel switch port link speeds must be fixed to match the actualspeed of the server-side Fibre Channel cards, as per the above table, so that the same linkspeed is always used.

3.4 LVM Notes

Disable [Bad Block Relocation] for a LVM logical volume that was created on ETERNUS Diskstorage systems' LUN. Also, [Bad Block Relocation] must be disabled for the logical volume inwhich file system logs are stored.

Paired devicesSet the Fibre Channel switch port

link speed to...Fibre Channel card(Maximum link speed)

Fibre Channel switch(Maximum link speed)

8Gbps 8Gbps 8Gbps fixed

4Gbps 4Gbps fixed

2Gbps 2Gbps fixed


4Gbps

2Gbps 2Gbps fixed


4Gbps

2Gbps



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3.5 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes

Before turning the server on, check that the ETERNUS Disk storage systems and Fibre Channelswitches are all "Ready". If the server is turned on and they are not "Ready", the server will notbe able to recognize the ETERNUS Disk storage systems.Also, when the ETERNUS Disk storage system power supply is being controlled by a con-nected server, make sure that the ETERNUS Disk storage system does not shut down beforethe connected servers. Similarly, the Fibre Channel switches must also be turned off after theconnected servers have been shut down. If turned off, data writes from the running server cannot be saved to the ETERNUS Disk storagesystems, and already saved data may also be affected.

3.6 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes

• Refer to "8.4 Installing the FJspio Package" and install the FJspio package on the AIX system before installing VxVM.

• Install VERITAS Array Support Library after installing VxVM.• Installing VxVM

VxVM should be installed as specified in its accompanying documentation.• To use VxVM, set the Fibre Channel card parameters that are specified in the VxVM

documentation.• When using VxVM 4.0 or VxVM 5.0

If the ETERNUS Disk storage systems are connected to a configuration that uses the VxVM,the VERITAS Array Support Library (ASL) will also need to be installed.Which version of VERITAS ASL is required will depend on the storage system and version ofVxVM used. Download the VERITAS ASL version that matches your environment from thefollowing Symantec web-site. Refer to the Symantec web-site for VERITAS ASL installation details.

• When using VxVM 5.1ASL does not need to be installed.

3.7 VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) Notes

VERITAS Cluster Server should be installed according to the directions given in thedocumentation provided with VERITAS Cluster Server.

Storage system VxVM ASL download URL

ETERNUS2000 VxVM 5.0 MP1 or later http://support.veritas.com/docs/323776

ETERNUS4000ETERNUS8000

VxVM 4.0 MP3 or later http://support.veritas.com/docs/285827

VxVM 5.0 MP1 or later http://support.veritas.com/docs/338461



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3.8 Multipath Notes

Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for details of the different combinations of Multipathconfigurations.

3.9 Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Notes

• Perform the settings described in this document only for a VIOS.When setting the VIOS, the root privilege for the VIOS environment is required.

• Make sure to install ETERNUS Multipath Driver 2.0 on the VIOS.When installing software on a VIOS, the root privilege for the VIOS environment is required.

• Only a virtual SCSI adapter connection is supported.Assign hdisk to the virtual SCSI adapter.

• Configuring LVM on the VIOS is not supported.



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Check the World Wide Name (WWN).

Execute the following command to display the WWN of fcs0.

The WWN is displayed in the [Network Address].

If multiple Fibre Channel cards are installed, change the parameter and re-execute the command.

# lscfg -vl fcs0



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If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it according to the directions given in the "ETERNUSmgrInstall Guide". After the installation, set up ETERNUSmgr following the instructions in the"ETERNUSmgr User Guide".



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Set up the ETERNUS Disk storage systems using ETERNUSmgr.

ETERNUS Disk storage systems' setup can be performed independently of server setup.For details on how to perform these settings, refer to the "ETERNUS Disk storage systemsServer Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) ETERNUS Disk Storage System Settings" and"ETERNUSmgr User Guide".



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This chapter describes the settings required to connect a server and ETERNUS Disk storagesystem via a Fibre Channel switch.

Perform the settings according to the procedure given in "ETERNUS Disk storage systemsServer Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings".



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8.1 Installing the Drivers

Install the necessary drivers and patches following the Fibre Channel card installation guide.

8.2 Setting the Driver Parameters

After the driver has been installed, its parameters need to be set.Perform the following procedure to get the server to recognize the Fibre Channel card.

Procedure

1 Use the "cfgmgr" command to force the server to recognize the Fibre Channel card configuration.

2 Use the "lsdev" command to check the resulting configuration.

If there is a "fscsiN" entry (where "N" is a number) corresponding to the Fibre Channelcard displayed, delete the fscsiN device temporarily using the "rmdev" command tochange the fscsiN device parameter.The deleted fscsiN device will be recreated after rebooting or at the next "cfgmgr"command execution.Enter the fscsi number to delete for "N".

3 Use the "smit" command to set the driver parameters.

The [System Management] menu is displayed.

# cfgmgr -v

# lsdev -C

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4 Select the following menu items in order.

(1) [Devices]

(2) [FC Adapter]

(3) [FC Adapter]

(4) [Change / Show Characteristics of a FC Adapter]A window to select the Fibre Channel card to be set will appear.

5 Select the Fibre Channel card.The [Change/Show Characteristics of a FC Adapter] window will appear.

6 Input a value for [Maximum number of COMMANDS to queue to the adapter].For ETERNUS2000, input the value calculated by the following formula:

Use the value of "20" if the actual result is lower.

For ETERNUS4000 or ETERNUS8000, just enter "40".

7 Select the [INIT Link flags] value.• For FC-AL connection, select [al].• For fabric connection, select [pt2pt].

Perform the procedures below in Step 8 – Step 11 only when a VIOS is configured.

8 Return to the [System Management] menu and select the following menu items in order.

(1) [Devices]

(2) [FC Adapter]

(3) [FC SCSI I/O Controller Protocol Device]

(4) [Change / Show Characteristics of a FC SCSI Protocol Device] A window to select the FC SCSI protocol device to be set will appear.

9 Select the HBA port to be set.

10 Set "no" for [Dynamic Tracking of FC Devices].

11 Set "fast_fail" for [FC Fabric Event Error RECOVERY Policy].

If the ETERNUS2000 is connected to a Fibre Channel switch viamultiple ports, and the above formula does not gives the same valuefor each port, use the minimum value obtained.

Some HBAs (i.e. 5735) are set as "Auto" and the setting cannot bechanged. Use those HBAs as they are, in the "Auto" setting.

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12 After the settings are complete, exit the "smit" command.

End of procedure

8.3 Installing the Multipath Driver

Install the ETERNUS Multipath Driver by following the manual provided with the Multipath Driver.

8.4 Installing the FJspio Package

FJspio is used to register the ETERNUS Disk storage system on the AIX server's ODM.

The FJspio package must be installed in both of the following cases:

• Single-path connection is used• Multi-path connection is configured using VxVM

FJspio package installation conditions:

Contact your Fujitsu sales representative or engineer for details on obtaining the FJspiopackage.Refer to "readme_FJspio" included in the FJspio package for instructions about how to install theFJspio package.

Storage system FJspio package version Remarks

ETERNUS2000ETERNUS4000, andETERNUS8000

FJspio_1_5_0_16 or later —

When a Multipath Driver is used, the FJspio package does not need to beinstalled. This is because the Multipath Driver provides the same functionsas FJspio.



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9.1 Turning on the Devices

To turn on the connected devices, use the following procedures:

Procedure

1 Turn on the Fibre Channel switch power (if used).

2 After checking that the Ready (or equivalent) LED of the Fibre Channel switch is lit, turn on the ETERNUS Disk storage systems.

3 After checking that the ETERNUS Disk storage systems’ Ready LED is lit, turn on the server.

End of procedure

9.2 Logical Unit Recognition

The ETERNUS Disk storage systems' LUNs (Logical Units) recognized by the server are used asphysical volumes (hdisks). The "lsdev" command can be used to display them.

• Logical unit (LUN) recognition in FJspio environment(example for the ETERNUS2000)

(example for the ETERNUS4000)

#lsdev -Cc diskhdisk0 Available 1S-08-00-8,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drivehdisk1 Available 1S-08-00-9,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drivehdisk2 Available 11-08-02-01 E2000 - Fujitsu Storage Systems ETERNUS




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(example for the ETERNUS8000)

9.3 Setting Logical Units

Set the parameters for the LUNs that are recognized by the VIOS.

Perform the following procedure using the padmin user account.

Procedure

1 Use the "chdev" command to set the reserve policy.Enter the hdisk number to set for "N".

2 Use the "lsdev" command to check the configured settings.Enter the hdisk number to set for "N".

End of procedure


IMPORTANT The following procedure is not required when a VIOS is not configured.

$ chdev -dev hdiskN -attr reserve_policy=no_reserve

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Create a volume group, logical volume and file system.

11.1 Creating the Volume Groups

To create logical volumes, use the "smit" command.

Procedure

1 Execute the "smit" command.The [System Management] menu is displayed.

2 Select in the following order:

(1) [System Storage Management (Physical & Logical Storage)

(2) [Logical Volume Manager]

(3) [Volume Group]

(4) [Add a Volume Group]The [Add a Volume Group] window will appear.

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3 Specify the following items.• Specify any name for the [VOLUME GROUP name].• Be sure to specify the [PHYSICAL VOLUME names].

4 After the settings are completed, exit the "smit" command.

5 Check the contents of the new volume group.Use the "lsvg" command to discover the number of physical partitions (the "Total PPs"value). This is required in "11.2 Creating the Logical Volumes" (page 29).

End of procedure

raid_vg2raid_vg3raid_vg4raid_vg5# lsvg raid_vg6VOLUME GROUP: raid_vg6 VG IDENTIFIER: 000972ca57abbe2bVG STATE: active PP SIZE: 4 megabyte(s)VG PERMISSION: read/write TOTAL PPs: 511 (2044 megabytes)MAX LVs: 256 FREE pps: 10 (40 megabytes)LVs: 2 USED PPs: 501 (2004 megabytes)OPEN LVs: 2 QUORUM: 2TOTAL PVs: 2 VG DESCRIPTORES: 2STALE PVs: 0 STALE PPs: 0AVTIVE PVs: 1 AUTO ON: yesMAX PPs per PV: 16256 MAX PVs: 2



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11.2 Creating the Logical Volumes

To create logical volumes, use the "smit" command.

Procedure

1 Execute the "smit" command.The [System Management] menu is displayed.

2 Select in the following order:

(1) [System Storage Management (Physical & Logical Storage)]

(2) [Logical Volume Manager]

(3) [Logical Volume]

(4) [Add a Logical Volume]

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The [Add a Logical Volume] window will appear.

4 Specify the following items.

• Specify any name for the [Logical volume NAME].• Specify the [Number of LOGICAL PARTITIONS], according to the following formula.

Also, when creating a file system, a Journal Log is also created on the same disk, so besure to leave at least one logical partition in the Volume Group.

• Regarding [Enable BAD BLOCK relocation?], be sure to specify "no".

5 After the settings are completed, exit the "smit" command.

6 Check the contents of the created logical volume.If the logical volume name is "raid_lv6", execute the command as follows:

Logical volume capacity = logical partition size × number of logical partitions

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7 Check that the [BB POLICY:] parameter is shown as "non-relocatable".If not, re-execute the "smit" command and try again.

End of procedure

Execute this command for all logical volumes created on ETERNUSDisk storage systems' LUNs to disable [Bad Block Relocation]. If[Redistribution of bad blocks] is not disabled, file system may bedamaged.

LOGICAL VOLUME: raid_lv6 VOLUME GROUP: raid_vg6LV IDENTIFIER: 000972ca57abbe2b.l PERMISSION: read/writeVG STATE: active/complete LV STATE: opened/syncdTYPE: jfs WRITE VERIFY: offMAX LPs: 512 PP SIZE: 4 megabyte(s)COPIES: 1 SCHED POLICY: parallelLPs: 500 PPs: 500STALE PPs: 0 BB POLICY: non-relocatableINTER-POLICY: minimum RELOCATABLE: yesINTRA-POLICY: middle UPPER BOUND: 32MOUNT POINT: /mnt/raid_lv6 LABEL: /mnt/raid_lv6MIRROR WRITE CONSISTENCY: onEACH LP COPY ON A SEPARATE PV ?: yes



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• If a logical unit (LUN) of the ETERNUS Disk storage systems is used as a boot disk, refer to "Server Support Matrix" to check the server environment.

• When using a LUN as a boot disk, make sure that the LUN has enough capacity to install the OS in the ETERNUS Disk storage system.

• Only single-path configurations are supported.



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