Storage Manager 2019 R1 Installation Guide April 2020 Rev.
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Preface This guide describes how to install and configure Storage Manager components. Revision History Document number: 680-028-025 Revision Date Description A April 2019 Initial release B February 2020 Updated for Storage Manager 2019 R1.10 C April 2020 Updated for Storage Manager 2019 R1.20 Audience Storage administrators make up the target audience for this document. The intended reader has a working knowledge of storage and networking concepts.
• Provides cabling instructions for Storage Center controllers, switches, and enclosures and provides instructions for configuring a new Storage Center. Storage Center Software Update Guide • Describes how to update Storage Center software from an earlier version to the current version. Storage Center Update Utility Administrator’s Guide • Describes how to update the Storage Center software on storage systems.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Storage Manager......................................................................................7 Storage Manager Components............................................................................................................................................7 Management Compatibility...................................................................................................................................................
Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to a Storage Center.............................................................................. 29 Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to the Data Collector............................................................................ 30 Add Storage Centers to Storage Manager...................................................................................................................... 30 Next Steps........................................................
1 Introduction to Storage Manager Storage Manager allows you to monitor, manage, and analyze Storage Center SANs, FluidFS clusters, and PS Series groups from a centralized management console. The Storage Manager Data Collector stores data and alerts it gathers from managed storage devices in an external database or an embedded database.
Management Compatibility Storage Manager is compatible with the products that are listed in the following table: Product Versions Storage Center 7.1 – 7.4 PS Series group firmware 9.0 – 10.0 Dell FluidFS 6.0.300135 NOTE: You must update FluidFS firmware to 6.0.300135 before updating to Storage Manager 2019 R1. Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012, 2012 SP1, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) 6.0, 6.1, 6.5, 8.1, 8.1.1, and 8.
Component Requirements NOTE: Using an embedded database requires an additional 64 GB to store the database on the file system. However, an embedded database is not recommended for a production environment. Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later, full installation Web browser Any of the following web browsers: • • • Google Chrome Internet Explorer 11 Mozilla Firefox NOTE: Google Chrome is the recommended browser. Other web browsers might work but are not officially supported.
Storage Manager Client Requirements The following table lists the requirements for the Storage Manager Client: Component Requirements Operating system Any of the following 64-bit operating systems: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Windows 8.1 Windows 10 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Oracle Linux 7.
Server Agent Requirements The following table lists the requirements for running the Storage Manager Server Agent on Windows servers. Component Requirements Operating system Any of the following 64-bit operating systems with the latest service packs: • • • Windows Server 2012 R2 (full or core installation) Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 CPU 64-bit (x64) microprocessor Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.
Port Protocol Name Purpose 443 TCP SSL • • 1199 TCP SIMS RMI Communicating with managed PS Series groups 1433 TCP Microsoft SQL Server Connecting to an external Microsoft SQL Server database 3033 TCP SSL Communicating with managed Storage Centers 3306 TCP MySQL Connecting to an external MySQL database 8080 TCP VMware SDK Communicating with VMware servers 27355 TCP Server Agent Socket Listening Port Storage Manager Server Agent communication 35451 TCP FluidFS Communicating
IPv6 Support The Storage Manager Data Collector can use IPv6 to accept connections from Storage Manager Client and to communicate with managed Storage Center SANs. To use IPv6, assign IPv6 addresses as described in the following table. IPv6 Connection Requirements Storage Manager Client to Data Collector • • Storage Manager Client computer must have an IPv6 address. Data Collector server must have both an IPv4 address and an IPv6 address.
2 Planning and Preparation Before you install Storage Manager, plan your configuration and install the required software. • • If you plan to install a new Storage Manager Data Collector instead of updating an existing Data Collector installation, a new Data Collector database must be created during the installation.
Item Write down your information Database version Name of server that hosts the database Database server port Database user name For security reasons, only record the database username in a secure location. Database password For security reasons, only record the database password in a secure location. Prepare the Database If you plan to use an external database, prepare the database by performing the task that corresponds to your database type.
Figure 1. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box IP Addresses Tab e. Under IPALL, make sure the TCP Port is set to a valid port number. The default TCP port for SQL Server is 1433. f. Click Apply and click OK to close the dialog box. 6. Enable TCP/IP protocol: a. In the navigation pane, click Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS. b. Right-click TCP/IP and select Enable. 7. Restart SQL Server. a. In the navigation pane, click SQL Server Services. b. Right-click SQL Server and select Restart.
3 Installing and Configuring the Data Collector Use the Data Collector Setup Wizard to install and configure a Data Collector on a Windows server. Topics: • • • Install the Primary Data Collector Install a Remote Data Collector Migrating an Existing Data Collector to a New Data Collector Install the Primary Data Collector Install the Data Collector on a Windows server that has network connectivity to your Storage Centers.
NOTE: When the Use Custom Password checkbox is selected, make sure to follow the password policy settings on the Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL Server. If you do not select the Use Custom Password checkbox, the Data Collector Initial Setup creates a default 13‐character password for database user (compmsauser). 11. Click Next. The Ports page is displayed. a. To specify a different port number for the Web server service, type the port number in the Enable Web Server Service Port field. b.
Steps 1. Download the Storage Manager Data Collector software. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Storage Manager Data Collector is available for download from the Drivers & Downloads tab of the storage system support page located at Dell.com/support. Unzip the software, and double-click the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup file. The Storage Manager Data Collector - InstallShield Wizard appears. Select a language from the drop-down menu, and click OK. Click Next. The License Agreement page appears.
• • • The existing Data Collector and new Data Collector must be running the same version of the Storage Manager Data Collector software. The existing Data Collector must not have any ongoing tasks. These tasks may not be reflected in the new installation of the Data Collector after the migration. If using VVols, unregister the VASA provider before migrating the Data Collector.
13. Verify the information on the Summary page. 14. Click Install. 15. When the migration is complete, connect to the Windows server with the existing Data Collector and stop the Storage Manager Data Collector service.
4 Deploying and Configuring the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance Use a VMware vSphere Web Client to deploy the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance on an ESXi server. After the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance is deployed, connect to Virtual Appliance using a web browser and configure the Data Collector settings.
The Select a compute resource page is displayed. 11. Select a the destination compute resource on which to deploy the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance. 12. Click Next. The Review details page is displayed. 13. Confirm the details for the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance and click Next. The License agreements page is displayed. 14. Select the I accept all license agreements checkbox. 15. Click Next. The Configuration page is displayed. 16.
Steps 1. In a web browser, navigate to https://virtual_appliance_IP_address/ui/. NOTE: Depending on your web browser settings, you may need to acknowledge security alerts to continue. 2. Log in to Storage Manager using the following temporary user: • • User name: config Password: dell The Getting Started page of the Data Collector Initial Setup wizard is displayed. Click Next. Select the Configure as a Primary Data Collector radio button.
Configure the Virtual Appliance as a Remote Data Collector Configure the Virtual Appliance as a Remote Data Collector to use it for disaster recovery when the Primary Data Collector is inaccessible. Prerequisites The Virtual Appliance must be deployed. Steps 1. In a web browser, navigate to https://virtual_appliance_IP_address/ui/. NOTE: Depending on your web browser settings, you may need to acknowledge security alerts to continue. 2.
Data Collector Migration Requirements The following requirements must be met to migrate from a Windows installation of the Data Collector to a Storage Manager Virtual Appliance. • • • The Data Collector and Storage Manager Virtual Appliance must be running the same version of the Storage Manager Data Collector software. The Windows installation of the Data Collector must not have any ongoing tasks. These tasks may not be reflected in the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance after the migration.
Next Steps After Migration Depending on the configuration of the existing Data Collector, you may need to perform some additional setup tasks.
5 Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client Install the Storage Manager Client on a Windows or Linux computer and use the client to connect to a Storage Center or Data Collector.
4. If a Windows security dialog box is displayed, click Yes to start the installation. The InstallShield Wizard opens. 5. (Optional) If you are updating the Storage Manager Client, click Yes on the confirmation dialog box to perform the update. 6. Following the steps in the wizard to install the Storage Manager Client. Install the Storage Manager Client on Linux The Storage Manager Client is an application that connects to a Data Collector or directly to a Storage Center.
• Remember Password – To make the Storage Manager Client remember the password that is used to log in to the Storage Center, select the Remember Password checkbox. 5. Click Log In. The Storage Manager Client connects to the Storage Center and displays the Summary tab. Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to the Data Collector After the Storage Manager Client is installed, you can use the client to connect to the Data Collector. Steps 1. Start the Storage Manager Client application.
Steps 1. In the Storage Manager Client, click Add Storage Center. The Add Storage Center dialog box appears. NOTE: If one or more Storage Centers are associated with other Storage Manager users, the dialog box allows you to select an existing Storage Center or add a new Storage Center. 2. Type Storage Center logon information. • • Host Name: Type the host name or IP address of a Storage Center controller. For a dual-controller Storage Center, type the IP address or host name of the management controller.
6 Updating Storage Manager Software Use the following tasks to update the Storage Manager Data Collector, Storage Manager Client, Storage Manager Server Agent, and Storage Manager Virtual Appliance. Topics: • • • • Update the Storage Manager Data Collector Update the Storage Manager Client Update the Storage Manager Server Agent Update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance Update the Storage Manager Data Collector Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Data Collector to a newer version.
Update the Storage Manager Server Agent Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Server Agent. Update the Storage Manager Server Agent on all servers managed by the Data Collector. Prerequisites • • The Server Agent must be connected to a Data Collector. The Data Collector must be updated to the newer version. Steps 1. Open the Server Agent Manager. 2. Click Check for Upgrades. The server downloads the Server Agent installer from the Data Collector. 3.
NOTE: When performing an update from Storage Manager Virtual Appliance 2016 R3 or earlier to Storage Manager Virtual Appliance 2018 R1 or later, close the browser, wait up to 15 minutes, then reopen the browser and log in to the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance.
