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HP StorageWorksXP24000/XP20000 Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL)and Volume Shredder User GuideAbstractThis user guide provides instructions for using the Virtual

Table 2 CV Capacity by Emulation Types (for Mainframe System) (continued)Number of control cylinders(Cyl)Maximum CV capacity (Cyl)Minimum CV capacity

IndexBboundary limitation, 18CConcatenation List, 69conventionsstorage capacity values, 96convertinglogical volumes to space, 70normal volumes to free

conventions, 96storage systemssupported models, 6Subscriber's Choice, HP, 97system requirementsVirtual LVI/LUN (VLL), 23Volume Shredder, 23Ttechn

Table 4 SSID RequirementsLVI/LUN SupportSSID requirementController emulation type3390-3, 3390-3A, 3390-3B, 3390-3C,3390-9, 3390-9A, 3390-9B, 3390-9C,O

In this manual, the sum of these two types of capacities is called the entire capacity. This sectionexplains how to calculate the user area capacity a

NOTE:◦ The value enclosed in two upward arrows ( ) must be rounded up to the nearest wholenumber.◦ The user area capacity is expressed in kilobytes◦ T

NOTE:◦ The value enclosed in two upward arrows ( ) must be rounded up to the nearest wholenumber.◦ The user-specified CV capacity is expressed in bloc

NOTE: The user-specified CV capacity is expressed in blocks.To calculate the entire capacity of a CV, use the following formula. The resulting entire

NOTE:◦ The value enclosed in two upward arrows ( ) must be rounded up to the nearest wholenumber.◦ The calculated management area capacities depend on

Table 6 Management Area Capacity of a Mainframe Volume (continued)Management Area CapacityEmulation Type223380-FNOTE: The management area capacity of

Table 10 Capacity of a SlotCapacity of a SlotEmulation Type483380-xx, NF80-xx583390-xx48OPEN-xx(except for OPEN-V)256OPEN-VNOTE:• xx is a variable ind

Figure 3 Parity Group ConfigurationAs a result of VLL operations, a VDEV contains FVs, CVs, and free spaces that are delimited inlogical cylinders. Se

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If the service processor (SVP) system option 503 is not set, when a volume is installed by using thefollowing operations, the volume is formatted auto

1. Zero-format the external mainframe volumes.The term zero-formatting refers to a formatting operation that writes the number 0 (zero) tothe entire d

• Volumes whose access attribute is not Read/Write• Quorum disksFor details on how to execute the shredding function, see “Deleting the Data in the Ta

3 Preparing for Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume ShredderOperationsThis chapter describes the environment that you need to prepare in order to operate VLL a

4. Right-click the target volume and select Blockade. A message appears asking if you want tochange the volume status.5. Click OK to close the message

4 Using the Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder GUIThis chapter describes the Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL) and Volume Shredder GUI.• “Customized Volume Windo

Figure 6 Customized Volume Window26 Using the Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder GUI

Tree of Parity Groups and VDEVs• The tree of parity groups and VDEVs (on the left side of the Customized Volume window)shows the hierarchical structur

Table 14 LDEV Table DetailsDescriptionItemSelect the unit for which you want to show the volume capacity.• MB: Megabytes• Cyl: Cylinders• Block: Block

Table 14 LDEV Table Details (continued)DescriptionItemThe status of the volume:• Normal: The volume is in a normal status.• Blocked: The volume is in

Contents1 Overview of Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder...6Virtual LVI/LUN (VLL)...

Table 14 LDEV Table Details (continued)DescriptionItemOpens the Encryption window. In the Encryption window, you can encrypt or decrypt paritygroups.

• Select Restore from the pop-up menu• Click Apply in the Customized Volume window• Click Cancel in the Customized Volume window• Select File, and the

Figure 7 Install CV Dialog Box (1)DescriptionItemVDEV number of the selected free space. The VDEV numberindicates the parity group where the VDEV belo

DescriptionItemSelect to specify the capacity and the number of CVs inthe VLL volume that you want to create.Use the Capacity field to enter the capac

Figure 8 Install CV Dialog Box (2)DescriptionItemNumber of the VDEV to which the VLL volume belongs. TheVDEV number indicates the parity group where t

DescriptionItemSelect an LDKC number from this list. The default is 00. Thesettings of LDEV numbers for the selected LDKC and CUnumbers appear in the

DescriptionItemCancels the settings for the LDEV, and returns to theCustomized Volume window.CancelRemoves an LDKC:CU:LDEV number that is alreadyassig

Figure 9 Set SSID (Install CV) Dialog BoxDescriptionItemThe Set SSID tree is a hierarchical structure of LDKCnumbers (for example, LDKC00), CU numbers

DescriptionItemThe icons indicate the SSID boundary area assignments:An LDKC number or a CU number. SSIDs are assignedto all the boundary areas.An LDK

Figure 10 Install CV Dialog Box (4)DescriptionItemNumber of the VDEV to which the VLL volume belongs. TheVDEV number indicates the parity group where

Format All Dialog Box...59Shredding Param. D

DescriptionItemReleases the system disk settings from the selected VLLvolume.ReleaseReturns to the previous dialog box (that is, Install CV dialogbox

Figure 11 Install CV Confirmation Dialog BoxDescriptionItemVDEV number for the VLL volume to be created.• A VDEV number that starts with E (for exampl

Make Volume Dialog Box (1)Use the Make Volume dialog box (1) as the first dialog box to specify how to create the selectedvolume.Figure 12 Make Volume

DescriptionItemSelect the unit to use for specifying the capacity of the VLLvolume:• MB: Megabytes. This unit is used for specifying thecapacity of op

DescriptionItemDeletes all the settings in the LDEV information table.ClearOpens the Make Volume dialog box (2). When no CV isset, no volume will be m

Figure 13 Make Volume Dialog Box (2)DescriptionItemNumber of the VDEV to be initialized. The VDEV numberindicates the parity group where the VDEV belo

DescriptionItemUse this area to set LDEV numbers for the VLL volumes youintend to create.• Select LDKC No.: Select an LDKC number from the list.The de

Set SSID (Make Volume) Dialog BoxThe Set SSID (Make Volume) dialog box opens during the creation of VLL volumes if the boundaryarea of the selected LD

Figure 14 Set SSID (Make Volume) Dialog BoxDescriptionItemA hierarchical structure of LDKC numbers (for example,LDKC00), CU numbers (for example, CU 0

DescriptionItemThe icons indicate the SSID boundary area assignments.An LDKC number or a CU number. SSIDs are assignedto all the boundary areas.An LDK

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Figure 15 Make Volume Dialog Box (4)DescriptionItemNumber of the VDEV to which the VLL volume belongs. TheVDEV number indicates the parity group where

DescriptionItemReturns to the previous dialog box (that is, Make Volumedialog box (2) or Set SSID (Make Volume) dialog box).BackOpens the Make Volume

DescriptionItemThe LDKC number, the CU number, and the LDEV numberof the VLL volume to be created.LDKC:CU:LDEVShows System Disk if the VLL volume is c

Figure 17 Volume Initialize Dialog Box (1)DescriptionItemNumber of the VDEV to be initialized. The VDEV numberindicates the parity group where the VDE

DescriptionItemAllows you to set LDEV numbers for the VLL volume to beinitialized.• Select LDKC No.: Select an LDKC number from the list.The default i

Volume Initialize (Set SSID) Dialog BoxThe Volume Initialize (Set SSID) dialog box opens during the initialization of VLL volumes if theboundary area

Figure 18 Volume Initialize (Set SSID) Dialog BoxDescriptionItemA hierarchical structure of LDKC numbers (for example,LDKC00), CU numbers (for example

DescriptionItemThe icons indicate the SSID boundary area assignments.An LDKC number or a CU number. SSIDs are assignedto all the boundary areas.An LDK

Figure 19 Volume Initialize Confirmation Dialog Box (for Confirming Volume Initialize Settings)DescriptionItemVDEV number for the VLL volume to be ini

RAID Concatenation Dialog BoxIn the storage system, data can be written to an LDEV that extends over concatenated parity groups;concatenation of parit

1 Overview of Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume ShredderThis chapter provides a brief description of Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder.• “Virtual LVI/LUN (

Figure 21 Format All Dialog BoxDescriptionItemSelect the action to perform.• Format: Volumes will be formatted.• Write To Control Blocks: Control bloc

DescriptionItemConfirms the settings in the Format All dialog box, andcloses this dialog box. If an external volume to be operatedis disconnected, the

Figure 22 Shredding Param. Dialog BoxDescriptionItemSelect whether to use the default settings of the shreddingoperation or to define the settings of

DescriptionItemSelect the contents of the dummy data.• Define — You can enter numbers or characters in thetext box, and the data you enter will be use

number is 11. The filename also indicates that dummy data has been written to that volume threetimes. A binary file contains the first 512 bytes of da

Table 18 Ending Status of a Shredding Operation (continued)MeaningEnding Status Displayed in the DialogBoxThe result of the shredding operation could

Figure 24 Shredding Data Output Dialog BoxDescriptionItemThe result of shredding the volumes in this list will NOT besaved in files.Each row represent

Figure 25 Select Progress Dialog Box 1Figure 26 Select Progress Dialog Box 2DescriptionItemSelect one operation and click OK to view progressinformati

Figure 27 System Disk Options Dialog BoxDescriptionItemEnable is selected while you are using this function. Tomake it unavailable, select Disable. To

5 Performing Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume ShredderOperationsThis section describes procedures for performing VLL operations and Volume Shredder operatio

2 About Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume ShredderThis chapter provides an in-depth overview of Virtual LVI/LUN and Volume Shredder.• “Overview of Virtual LV

Converting Logical Volumes to SpaceWARNING! The Volume to Space function is a destructive operation. The data on the logicalvolumes being converted is

6. In the confirmation panel, click OK. The conversion to space starts. When the conversion ends,a message appears.7. Click OK to close the message.CA

c. Specify the capacity of the VLL volume and/or the number of CVs according to the selectedmethod. For example:• If you select Specify capacity and n

11. To set other VLL volumes, repeat steps 8 through 10. To remove an LDKC:CU:LDEV numberthat is already assigned, select one or more VLL volume numbe

Converting CVs Back to FVs (Volume Initialize Operation)WARNING! The Volume Initialize function is a destructive operation. The data on the VirtualLVI

c. Select an LDEV number from the white LDEV numbers in the Select LDEV Number table.The LDKC number, CU number, and LDEV number appear in the LDKC:CU

Re-creating the CVs After Initializing the VDEV (Make Volume Operation)WARNING! The Make Volume function is a destructive operation. The data on the V

1. Make sure that Remote Web Console is in Modify mode.For detailed information about Modify mode, see the HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000Remote Web C

can be incremented by 1 MB or 1 block for open systems or by 1 Cyl for mainframesystems.b. Click Set to display the setting in the How to create volum

22. To apply the changes to the storage system, click Apply (or Cancel to cancel them).While an LDEV is being formatted, a progress window is displaye

The VLL operations include: Volume to Space, Install CV, Volume Initialize, and Make Volume.• The Volume to Space function formats one or more of the

4. Confirm that the status of the volume under the Status column of the LDEV Information tablein the Customized Volume window is now changed to Blocke

If volumes appear in blue bold italics on the LDEV information table, do either of the followingto re-operate the volumes:• Click Apply or Cancel.• Ri

9. Click OK to close the Format All dialog box. A message appears asking if you want to applythe settings.10. Click OK to start formatting.Quick Forma

Table 20 Quick Format Specifications (continued)DescriptionItemsThe Quick Format operation resumes if you turn the power back on.Storage system is pow

• The required time shown in Table 22 (page 83) might be as much as four times longer,depending on the configuration of disk adapter (DKA) pairs.• Whe

the audit log in a system disk, your system disk should have 176 megabytes or more of diskcapacity.The following rules apply when creating system disk

4. Confirm that the status of the volume under the Status column of the LDEV Information tablein the Customized Volume window is now changed to Blocke

If volumes appear in blue bold italics on the LDEV information table, do either of the followingto re-operate the volumes:• Click Apply or Cancel.• Ri

6. Click Apply in the Customized Volume window, and then click OK on the confirmation dialogbox. The new setting will then be implemented on the stora

When the Format All dialog box is displayed, all entries in the Action column are WriteTo Control Blocks, which means that control blocks in all the d

Table 1 Virtual LVI/LUN SpecificationsOpen systemMainframe systemParameterOPEN-VOPEN-3, OPEN-8, OPEN-9,OPEN-E3380, 3390Track formatOPEN-VOPEN-3, OPEN-

Format List become equal to N, the number of shredding operations, including the Last Datarow.The number of rows = The number of shredding operations

6. Use the Shredding Data Output dialog box to specify how Volume Shredder will saveinformation about the result of shredding the volumes. When specif

Canceling Data DeletingDuring the shredding operation, the following message box appears. To cancel shredding duringthe operation, click Cancel in thi

NOTE: Data deleting conforming to DoD5220.22-M for a volume using a flash disk is enabledby performing multiple dummy data overwriting while changing

2. Where the number of shredding operations necessary to overwrite data in the target volumewith dummy data is N, it can be calculated using the follo

6 TroubleshootingThis chapter explains how to troubleshoot problems that you might experience while using VirtualLVI/LUN or Volume Shredder.• “Trouble

7 Support and Other ResourcesRelated Documentation• HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP20000 Cache Residency Manager User Guide• HP StorageWorks XP24000/XP2000

Before contacting HP, collect the following information:• Product model names and numbers• Technical support registration number (if applicable)• Prod

GlossaryCcache extents areas used for Cache Residency ManagerCache ResidencyManagerdynamic cache residencyCU Control unit.CV customized volumeDDKC Dis

SSATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.SIM Service information message.SLPR Storage logical partition.SSID storage system IDSSID Subsystem identi