Configuration settings for HP 3PAR F-Class, HP 3PAR T-Class, and HP P10000 3PAR Storage Systems

To use this external storage, you must use the HP 3PAR Storage System management console to configure settings and options to use with the system.

The management console enables the intuitive setup of the HP 3PAR Storage System LUNs and exports to the clustered system.

Logical unit options and settings for HP 3PAR Storage System

From the HP 3PAR Storage System management console, the following options are involved in the setup of logical units:

The setup of common provisioning groups (CPGs).

Note: If you are using the Easy Tier® function, do not mix LUNs with different performance in the same system storage pool.

Set each designated host port to Mode: point.

Set the host persona to 6 - Generic Legacy for the following series and models:

All system ports need to be included.

Size limitations:
- 256 MB minimum
- Greater than 2 TB LUNs are supported (1 PB is the system limit).
Provisioning:
- Fully provisioned from CPG
- Thinly provisioned
CPG: Choose provisioning group for new LUN, usually R1, R5, R6, or drive specific.
Allocation warning: Level at which warning is given (%) (optional).
Allocation limit: Level at which TP allocation is stopped (%) (optional).
Grouping: For creating multiple sequential LUNs in a set (integer value in the range 1 - 999).

To export LUNs to the system, select the host definition that was created for the system.

The host option that is required to present the HP 3PAR Storage System to systems is 6 - Legacy Controller for all F/T 200.400,700,1000.