HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures This document provides device overview information, installation best practices and procedural overview, and illustrated examples for attaching external 6Gb SAS storage enclosures to an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
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Contents 1 Introduction...............................................................................................6 Topics discussed in this guide.....................................................................................................7 Devices referred to in this guide..................................................................................................7 Documents referred to in this guide...........................................................................................
High availability / dual domain information................................................49 5 Device relationships and mapping information.............................................50 6 Zoning information...................................................................................51 Types of zone groups..............................................................................................................51 Key zoning configuration steps.....................................................
Tape library standard cabling..............................................................................................96 10 Support and other resources.....................................................................97 Contacting HP........................................................................................................................97 HP websites...........................................................................................................................
1 Introduction This document provides guidelines, instructions, and illustrated examples to help deploy a solution centered around a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure with server blades, 6Gb SAS controllers, 6Gb SAS switch blades, and external SAS storage enclosures. MSL Tape Libraries and Tape Autoloaders are also discussed.
Topics discussed in this guide • General descriptions and primary features of devices in a BladeSystem solution with external SAS storage enclosures • Links to essential installation, setup, and user instructions for each device • Information about high availability and performance • Information about different zoning techniques and scenarios • Summary of the fundamental steps required to successfully deploy a BladeSystem solution with external SAS storage enclosures • Configuration and cabling e
• HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide • HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide P2000 G3 SAS MSA storage enclosures: • HP MSA System Racking Instructions • HP P2000 G3 MSA Systems Installation Instructions • HP P2000 G3 MSA Systems Cable Configuration Guide • HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA System User Guide • HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide • HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide • HP P2000 G3 MSA System Event Descriptions Reference Guide • HP MSA System MPIO DSM Installation Guide • HP MSA
• HP MSA 2040 CLI Reference Guide • HP MSA 2040 Event Descriptions Reference Guide These and additional documents for devices in this solution are available on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/manuals and on the device websites. How to obtain detailed information For detailed installation, configuration, use, and reference information about the HP BladeSystem enclosure and its supported devices, note the types of information you can obtain from HP websites.
Direct Connect SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnect HP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and support documents): http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP BladeSystem components: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-components.html HP Smart Array P711m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p711m HP Smart Array P712m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p712m HP Smart Array P721m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.
2 Device information Overview information is provided for the following solution devices: • “HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures” (page 11) • “HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades” (page 14) • “HP Smart Array SAS Controllers” (page 16) • “HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch” (page 20) • “HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MSA 2040 SAS Systems” (page 23) • “HP MDS600 and D6000 Disk Enclosures” (page 28) • “HP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures” (page 32) • “HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tap
HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure The HP BladeSystem c3000 is built specifically for small-size deployment environments without requiring special power and cooling capabilities. It provides eight device bays and four interconnect bays in a 6U rack-mount or tower-mount configuration. For more information Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/ c3000/ BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.
HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure The HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure is ideal for larger data centers with more dynamic data center environments. It provides 16 device bays and 8 interconnect bays in a 10U rack-mount configuration. For more information Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/ c7000/ BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.
HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades An HP c-Class server blade is a full-function server that slides into an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, in contrast to a server that is mounted in a rack. One great advantage of blade architecture is the easy addition of more server blades to your environment. HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures support server blade models that are built in standardized form factors, referred to as half-height (4U) or full-height (8U).
For more detailed information about server blades, see the following documents, available on HP websites: • HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide—Detailed hardware description and user information Important tips • Compatibility dependencies exist among components. See the QuickSpecs for your existing or potential components to confirm compatibility. QuickSpecs are available for each component on the HP BladeSystem website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem.
HP Smart Array SAS Controllers HP Smart Array P711m, P712m, and P721m controllers provide 6Gb SAS connections through the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure high-speed mid-plane to the 6Gb SAS switch blade, allowing external SAS storage enclosures to be connected to BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. Their 6Gb SAS technology delivers data bandwidth up to 1200 MB/s per port (600 MB/s per SAS link), and is fully compatible with 6G SAS, 3G SAS, 3G SATA, and 1.5 G SATA.
• Supports the hot-addition of external zoned SAS storage enclosures to the SAS BL Switch. • Up to four HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches are supported. • 72-bit, 1GB Flash-Based Write Cache (FBWC). • Four external SAS ports: • ◦ Each SAS port consists of 2x SAS links. ◦ The four ports can also provide dual-domain support. Controller firmware supports SAS 2.0 zoning and the following RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 50, and 60. • Smart Array Advanced Pack 1.
At startup time, the system negotiates the fastest available speed capable between all devices. Currently, the available switch operates at a maximum of 6G. This means that the P731m will default to operate at 6G. • Storage interface (SAS/SATA) ◦ Eight 6 Gb SAS physical links distributed equally across 4 external 2x ports to support up to four 6 Gb SAS Switches. NOTE: If other devices are connected at 6G, this would cause the P731m to also function at 6G.
NOTE: • The P731 is not currently support with MSA 2040 SAS. In zoned solutions such as those using MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 storage enclosures, the P711m with 1Gb cache the P721m/P731m with 2GB cache SAS controller is required. Gen6 or Gen7 servers: P711m with 1Gb cache Gen8 servers: P721m/P731m with 2GB cache SAS controller NOTE: • The HP P731m does not support the MDS600. Hard drive and cabling method restrictions might exist, depending on the disk enclosure being accessed by the controller.
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch The HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch (SAS BL switch) is HP's second-generation c-Class embedded SAS switch designed to provide external storage for HP c-Class server blades, providing 6Gb transfer speeds.
For more information about configuring and managing the switch using VSM, see “Solution management tools” (page 37).
For more information Device website: http://www.hp.com/go/6gbsasbl BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation Be sure to read the following documents, shipped with the switch and BladeSystem enclosure: • HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions—Physical installation instructions. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster—Overview of the complete installation process of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution.
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MSA 2040 SAS Systems The HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA is 6Gb SAS, external shared SAS storage that helps users easily transition from direct attached to centralized storage. It allows departmental and small-to-medium businesses grow capacity as demands increase. The HP MSA 2040 SAS array is a 12Gb capable, external shared SAS storage array. All the features of the P2000 G3 SAS array are incorporated into the MSA 2040 SAS array.
Drive enclosures—Contain I/O modules, for connecting to the P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure, providing additional storage capacity. The following illustrations show rear views of supported drive enclosure models: P2000 or MSA 2040This LFF enclosure has 12 drive bays for 3.5 inch drives D2700 This SFF enclosure has 25 drive bays for 2.5 inch drives NOTE: • A mixture LFF and SFF drive enclosures can be cascaded from an MSA controller enclosure.
Key benefits of the MSA2040 SAS and P2000 G3 MSA family: • MSA products manage growing storage requirements across multiple HP ProLiant servers for users who need a centralized dedicated storage solution for applications. Shared storage allows for controlled, cost-effective growth and increased protection of data. • Its ease of management allows a department or small company to effectively handle growing storage requirements with a minimum of complexity.
BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation Be sure to read the following documents, shipped with the storage and BladeSystem enclosure: • HP P2000 G3 MSA Systems Installation Instructions • HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster—Overview of the complete installation process of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution.
• • The controller and its storage are configured using the Storage Management Utility (SMU) or Command Line Interface (CLI). ◦ For information about configuring storage in the SMU, see the HP MSA 2040 SMU Reference Guide or HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide. ◦ For information about configuring storage in the CLI, see the HP MSA 2040 CLI Reference Guide or HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide. (Optional but strongly recommended) Map each volume to ports on the server blades.
HP MDS600 and D6000 Disk Enclosures These high-density Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) storage enclosures can attach to HP BladeSystem c7000 or c3000 enclosures via the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch. Each of these enclosures have two, 35-drive drawers for a total of 70 drives. Key features shared by these enclosures include: • 5U design, with seventy (70) 3.5-inch hot-pluggable drive bays divided in to two 35-drive storage drawers. • Each storage drawer is an independent unit.
Single domain environments: Include one I/O module in each storage enclosure drawer. Dual domain environments with dual-port SAS drives: Include two I/O modules in each storage enclosure drawer. For more information MDS600 Device website: http://www.hp.com/go/mds600 D6000 Device website: http://www.hp.com/go/d6000 BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.
• • • When racking an MDS600 or D6000, consider its weight and size: ◦ Weight: An unpopulated MDS600 or D6000 weighs 72.57 K (160 lb) ◦ Size: 5U When connecting power cords, consider the following: ◦ The MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure, BladeSystem c-CLass enclosure, and other devices in the rack all consume power. Make sure that sufficient power input is available.
First, determine your c7000 enclosure model by viewing the Insight Manager LCD panel or Onboard Administrator display. ◦ ◦ If the c7000 model is a G2 or later: – Ensure that P721m/P731m SmartArray controllers are installed on Gen8 servers. – Ensure that 6Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the c7000. If the c7000 model is a first generation model, you must upgrade your environment: – Purchase the latest available model c7000 enclosure.
HP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures HP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures are 6Gb Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) storage enclosures. • D2600 and D2700 disk enclosures may be used as zoned SAS storage, connected to the 6Gb SAS BL Switch. • D2700 disk enclosures may be used as shared SAS storage, cascaded from a P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure. D2600 This LFF model has 25 bays for 2.5 inch drives D2700This SFF model has 12 bays for 3.
Important tips • Upgrade to the latest firmware version before use. When included in a BladeSystem solution, D2600/D2700 firmware updates must be performed through the HP Virtual SAS Manager utility on the switch. For more information on firmware updating methods, see “Maintenance and troubleshooting” (page 62).
HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader The HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader provide compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The Libraries house 12 tape cartridges for each 1U of height, with easy access to tape cartridges via removable magazines and one or more mailslots.
Important tips • Switch-port zone groups must be created and assigned to server bays to grant access to the tape library. For more information about configuration guidelines, see the EBS Design Guide. • SAS tape libraries must be connected to a port on the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch (they cannot be connected to a SAS port on an external SAS storage enclosure). • Each SAS tape drive has a single SAS port.
Rack and Power HP helps companies manage power and cooling costs. HP provides a variety of hardware and software, enabling optimal deployment of HP servers and storage, and smarter control over power, cooling and access. For more information For additional information see the following HP websites: HP Infrastructure products website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/ rackandpower.
3 Software information The following software tools are used to configure, manage, and monitor devices in this solution: • “HP Onboard Administrator” (page 38) • “HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager” (page 41) • “MSL 2040 SAS and P2000 G3 SAS MSA Storage Management Utility” (page 42) • “MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA Command Line Interface” (page 43) • “HP Array Configuration Utility” (page 44) • “HP Systems Insight Manager” (page 46) • “MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management inter
HP Onboard Administrator HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to support the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and the managed devices contained within the enclosure. OA provides a single point from which to view the entire HP BladeSystem c-Class environment and perform basic management tasks on BladeSystem devices, including server blades and switches installed in the c-Class enclosure.
Selecting an item in the OA navigation tree displays management and monitoring tasks for the selected device. For example, when a SAS BL Switch installed in interconnect bay 5 is selected in the navigation tree, additional information about the device is displayed, with tabs at the top of the display providing additional functions.
To view the WWN of the P711m/P712m controller ports or device mappings, expand the navigation tree for a SAS BL Switch and then click Port Mapping. For the selected switch, the display shows each port of the switch, the server blade it is mapped to, and the WWN of the P711m/P712m port. To determine installed firmware versions of components, click Rack Firmware in the navigation tree. The display shows all BladeSystem devices, along with the currently-installed and latest-available firmware versions.
HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is embedded in the 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware and is the software application used to create hardware-based zone groups to control access to external SAS storage. Servers in the c-Class enclosure are then granted access to these zone groups, allowing them to access the storage.
MSL 2040 SAS and P2000 G3 SAS MSA Storage Management Utility The Storage Management Utility (SMU) offers a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring, managing, and monitoring the MSA storage systems. The SMU is accessed through a browser by entering the IP address of the MSA controller management port. The SMU for the MSA 2040 SAS and P2000 G3 SAS arrays are very similar, with the MSA 2040 SAS array adding support for SSDs and more enclosures. Examples shown below use the P2000 G3 SMU.
MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA Command Line Interface The embedded CLI offers a command level method of configuring, managing, and monitoring the MSA System and its storage. You can enter individual commands or command scripts.
HP Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a host-based, browser-accessed tool for configuring, managing, and monitoring MDS600, D6000 and D2600/D2700 storage. The ACU is supported for use in Windows, Linux, and NetWare environments and can run locally from the server or remotely through HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). The ACU: • Is available in both a graphical user interface and a command line interface. • Allows the setting of access rights to storage by hosts.
HP Smart Storage Administrator HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) is an advanced utility that enables you to perform many complex configuration tasks. Previously, other HP configuration utilities, including Array Configuration Utility and Option ROM Configuration for Arrays, were recommended for storage configuration. The HP SSA provides improved configuration performance, additional configuration features, along with enhanced diagnostic and reporting capabilities.
HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) is the foundation for the HP unified server-storage management strategy. SIM is a hardware-level management product that provides basic management features through a single management view. SIM provides device management capabilities that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices. SIM reports hardware fault conditions (both failure and pre-failure) and collects data for reporting and graphing.
MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface With the remote management interface (RMI), you can monitor, configure, and operate most Library or Autoloader functions from a web browser. The RMI is accessed through a browser by entering the IP address of the Library or Autoloader.
HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel The operator control panel (OCP) has a power button, four LEDs, an LCD screen, and control keys. With the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most Library or Autoloader functions from the front panel. Use the control buttons to scroll through the menu. For more information about the OCP, see the HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Library user and service guide or the HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide.
4 High availability / dual domain information HP External SAS BladeSystem Solutions provide high availability, offering c-Class BladeSystem users full connectivity to External SAS storage by using the following redundant hardware components: • Two controllers in each external shared SAS storage enclosure • Two I/O modules in each MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure drawer (four per enclosure) or D2600/D2700 storage enclosure.
5 Device relationships and mapping information Each interconnect bay row in an HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 enclosure maps to servers via the server expansion slot in which the controller card is installed. The following tables list the mappings between server expansion slots and BladeSystem enclosure interconnect bays. For information about which expansion slots are supported for use with your controller model, see the user documents for the controller.
6 Zoning information HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is the software application used to configure the switch, and create and manage hardware-based zone groups. These zone groups allocate resources for device load balancing purposes and for selectively allowing access to data. For planning purposes, zone groups and assignments can be pre-configured, even if servers or disk drives are not yet installed in BladeSystem c-Class enclosure device bays or storage enclosure drive bays.
7 Installation best practices and procedures This section provides an overview of the best practices and steps required to install a BladeSystem enclosure with external SAS storage; details are not included in the scope of this document. For details, see the setup and installation instructions provided with each device. User documents for devices in this solution are available on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.
Key installation steps Step 1 Set up the rack. Step 2 Install tape library or autoloader (optional). Step 3 Install controller cards on the server blades. Step 4 and Step 5 Install BladeSystem c-Class enclosure and its servers, interconnect devices, and other components. Install operating system updates and patches, and, if necessary, update firmware on the HP controllers and interconnect devices.
Installation notes and best practices HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, server blade, SAS controller, and 6Gb SAS BL Switch: • Before installing SAS controllers on server blades and installing SAS BL Switches in BladeSystem c-Class enclosure interconnect bays, be sure to understand the mapping relationships between the devices. For more information, see “Device relationships and mapping information” (page 50).
• Decide whether to use explicit mapping to control which hosts can access a volume. For more information, see “Provisioning the system” in the HP MSA 2040 SMU Reference Guide or HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide. • Use blanks to fill unpopulated drive bays. Gaps between components cause changes in airflow through the device. Using blanks ensures proper airflow. HP MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure: • The MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure may be the heaviest item in the rack.
Installation steps 1. 2. 3. Set up the rack and its power distribution units (PDUs). If applicable, install the Tape Library or Autoloader. Install one or more P711m, P712m, or P721m/P731m controller on each server blade. For detailed instructions on installing the P711m, P712m, or P721m/P731m, see the HP Smart Array Controllers User Guide. Make sure to install the P711m, P712m, or P721m/P731m controller in a expansion slot that maps to the planned interconnect bays of the switches.
g. h. 5. Complete the Onboard Administrator First Time Setup Wizard. (HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator user guide). Record additional important system information about each device in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure in the spaces provided in “Solution summary worksheet” (page 101) “Server and P711m, P712m, and P721m/P731m controller worksheet” (page 102), and “HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch worksheet” (page 103).
g. h. i. j. k. Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords. Apply power to the storage enclosures: • Power on any cascaded drive enclosures and allow them to complete its POST. Make sure that the drive enclosures complete their startup routines before powering on the controller enclosure. If the controller enclosure is powered on prematurely, it may not properly discover the attached storage. • Power on the controller enclosure and allow it to complete POST.
For more information about cabling storage enclosures to the switch, see “Deployment examples” (page 71). g. h. Connect the power cords. Apply power to the MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosures. Confirm successful startup of the MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure. View the LEDs on the front and rear of each MDS600 or D6000 to monitor the progress of the POST.
10. Configure zone groups and assign them to the servers. a. Set the Multi-initiator mode. b. Create the zone groups. Zoned SAS and shared SAS storage enclosures use different types of zoning. For more information, see the VSM online help and the HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide. c. For each server bay, assign zone groups to grant the server access to the storage. 11. Force the servers to discover the storage by restarting all servers that need to access the storage.
13. Configure the MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. a. Obtain and record the WWID of each MDS600 or D6000 I/O module in the provided spaces in “MDS600 and D6000 storage enclosure worksheet” (page 106). b. Obtain and record the SAS WWN of all P711m/P712m ports on all server blades that will access the MDS600 or D6000 storage in the provided spaces in “Server and P711m, P712m, and P721m/P731m controller worksheet” (page 102).
8 Maintenance and troubleshooting Included sections: • “Updating firmware on solution devices” (page 62) • “Troubleshooting” (page 69) Updating firmware on solution devices As part of a routine system maintenance program, periodically check firmware versions installed on all devices in your solution. Updated firmware may include additional features and functions, performance enhancements, support for newly released hardware, or fixes to known issues.
Updating firmware on HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware updates can be performed using the Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO or the HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) utility. Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO and Firmware Release Sets— These tools deliver tested, compatible sets of firmware for components included in BladeSystem solutions and are designed to help manage firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem Components. These tools use executable Smart Component firmware packages.
1. 2. 3. Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http:// www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img firmware file; Smart Component firmware updating methods are not used when updating firmware using the VSM. From the workstation with access to both the firmware file and the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, access the VSM for the switch.
10. 11. 12. 13. Wait a few minutes for the switch to reset. Clear all temporary Internet files from the browser cache. Log back in to VSM and confirm that the firmware installed successfully with no issues. Close the maintenance window by doing the following: a. Restart storage enclosures. b. Restart server blades. c. Restart I/O. Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in dual-domain deployments The following is an overview of key firmware updating steps when using the VSM GUI.
NOTE: By default, the Update both Active and Passive switches is selected. HP strongly recommends accepting this default, so that firmware does not become mis-matched. 6. Click OK to begin the update. IMPORTANT: Do not interfere with or cancel the flashing process. Interrupting the flashing process may corrupt the firmware. 7. 8. Wait for a completion message to display. Open the maintenance window and do the following to prepare for restarting the switch: a. Stop host traffic. b.
Updating firmware on shared SAS storage (MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosures and its cascaded MSA 2040, P2000, MSA2000, and D2700 drive enclosures) Updating firmware on MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA storage enclosures and any cascaded drive enclosures can be performed through one of the following methods: • HP Storage Management Utility (SMU) • An HP Smart Component self-extracting executable file Firmware files may be provided in both Smart Component and Binary file formats, both of w
Updating firmware on zoned SAS storage (MDS600, D6000, and D2600/D2700 drive enclosures) Firmware files are provided in multiple file formats for installation in different environments.
Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in mind that the device is part of a solution, so correcting the issue may require a fair amount of analysis. Before contacting HP, gather information about the device, the solution, and the issue. When contacting HP, be sure to inform support personnel that the device is part of a BladeSystem solution.
For more information about LED displays or 7-segment codes, see the HP 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide, HP D6000 Disk Enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide, HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide, or HP D6000 Disk Enclosure User Guide. Troubleshooting D2600/D2700 storage enclosures NOTE: After a power failure, the enslosure automatically returns to the last-powered state (On or Off) when A/C power is restored. If the enclosure does not initialize, do the following: 1.
9 Deployment examples The following sections describe example deployments: • “Introduction” (page 71) • “Device SAS port information” (page 73) • “External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices” (page 77) • “Illustrated configuration examples” (page 79) Introduction Examples in this section illustrate a few of the supported deployments when connecting external SAS storage enclosures to the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure.
The following standards are maintained in the sample configurations: 72 Device / Component Single domain Dual domain SAS BL switches: Depending on the type of server blade used, one or two switches are installed in the c-Class enclosure, providing a single path between the server blades and the switches. When using full-height or half-height server blades, one switch is required.
Device SAS port information HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch port information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS ports: Eight per switch. Labeled 1–8 from left to right on the front of the switch. Use these SAS ports to connect external SAS storage enclosures and tape devices. MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure port information As shown in the following illustration of P2000 G3 SAS controllers: • SAS host ports: Four per controller. Labeled SAS 1, SAS 2, SAS 3, and SAS 4.
MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 drive enclosure port information P2000 drive enclosures are supported for use in P2000 G3 SAS MSA System environments. As shown in the following illustration: • SAS In port: One per I/O module. Labelled IN. Use this SAS expansion port to connect to a MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure or to a drive enclosure that is between this drive enclosure and the controller enclosure. • SAS Out port: One per I/O module. Labelled OUT.
MDS600 and D6000disk enclosure port information The MDS600 and D6000 have two drawers that contain drives. From the front of the device, drawer number one is on the left of the device; from the rear of the device, drawer number 1 is on the right. As shown in the following illustration: • • I/O modules: Each drawer can support two I/O modules. ◦ Top I/O module: Primary I/O module ◦ Bottom I/O module: Secondary I/O module SAS Ports: Each I/O module has two SAS ports.
D2600/D2700 disk enclosure port information As shown in the following illustration: • • SAS port P1: Labelled P1. Use this SAS expansion port for the connection towards the host. ◦ In zoned SAS environments, use this SAS expansion port to connect to the 6G SAS BL Switch ◦ In shared SAS environments, use this SAS expansion port to connect to the MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA or MSA 2040 drive enclosure, P2000 drive enclosure, or D2600/D2700 disk enclosure. SAS port P2: Labelled P2.
External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices External SAS device, controller, and drive support matrix The following table provides a matrix for external SAS devices, showing the supported SAS controllers. Supported drive types are also indicated.
Storage enclosure Drive type Cabling method SAS Single or dual domain, standard cabling SAS Single or dual domain, high performance SATA Single domain, standard cabling SATA Single domain, high performance cabling D2600/D2700 P2000 G3 MSA MSA 2040 SAS 78 Deployment examples Any supported Any supported Single or dual domain, standard cabling Single or dual domain, optimal cabling Single or dual domain, standard cabling Single or dual domain, optimal cabling P712m (512MB cache) P711m (1GB
Illustrated configuration examples The following illustrated deployment examples are included. All P2000 G3 SAS MSA examples are also applicable to the MSA 2040 SAS array.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA single-controller, single-domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from the switch to the MSA controller offers single-path connectivity. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, single-domain optimal cabling This example illustrates optimal cabling for a dual-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from the single switch to each MSA controller offers dual-path connectivity between the MSA and the switch. • Because there is only one switch in the c-Class enclosure interconnect bay row, connectivity from the switch to the server will be single-path.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from each switch to each MSA controller offers high availability. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, optimal cabling This example illustrates optimal cabling for a high-performance, high-availability configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • Two cables from each switch to each MSA controller will provide optimal fault tolerance, if a zone group is created that includes all associated switch ports. For example, as shown in the following illustration, create a zone group that includes ports 1 and 2 on both switches.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA with cascaded drive enclosures This example expands on the cabling paths illustrated in “P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, optimal cabling” (page 83) and shows connection paths from a dual-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure to cascaded, dual I/O module P2000 drive enclosures. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
MDS600 and D6000 single domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from the MDS600 or D6000 storage drawer to the switch offers single-domain connectivity. For dual-domain support, an additional I/O module must be installed in the storage drawer and connected to the switch. • The cable is connected to the primary I/O module, SAS port 1.
MDS600 and D6000 single domain, high-performance cabling This example illustrates high-performance cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • An additional cable from each I/O module to an adjacent port on the switch offers additional performance: one cable provides a 4x connection; two cables provide a 8x (high-performance) connection. For more information on switch ports, 4x, and 8x (high-performance) cabling, see “HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch” (page 20).
MDS600 and D6000 single domain, high-performance cabling, max performance This example illustrates cabling for best-possible performance in a single-domain configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • This configuration combines a unique cabling scheme AND zone group creation strategy to achieve best possible performance in a single-domain configuration.
NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
MDS600 and D6000 dual domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration for a dual domain configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • • Two cables from an MDS600 or D6000 storage drawer to the switch provide dual-domain connectivity: ◦ One cable connects to the primary I/O module, SAS port 1. ◦ One cable connects to the secondary I/O module, SAS port 1.
MDS600 and D6000 dual domain, high-performance cabling This example illustrates cabling for an optimal high-performance, high-availability configuration in dual domain configurations. In this configuration, note the following: • An additional cable from each I/O module to an adjacent port on the switch offers additional performance: one cable provides a 4x connection; two cables provide a 8x (high-performance) connection.
MDS600 and D6000 to two c-Class enclosures This example illustrates cabling from two BladeSystem c-Class enclosures to one MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: • This example shows a dual-domain MDS600 or D6000 with high-performance cabling. Dual-domain standard cabling and single-domain devices are also supported. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
D2600/D2700 Single domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from the switch to the D2600/D2700 I/O module offers single-path connectivity. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
D2600/D2700 Dual domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In this configuration, note the following: • One cable from each switch to each D2600/D2700 I/O module controller offers high availability. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA and D2700 to the same c-Class enclosure This example illustrates cabling from one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure to both an P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure and an D2700 disk enclosure. In this type of configuration, note the following: NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MDS600 or D6000 to the same c-Class enclosure This example illustrates cabling from one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure to both an P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure and an MDS600 storage enclosure. In this type of configuration, note the following: NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
Tape library standard cabling The purpose of this example is to show cabling to a tape library. IMPORTANT: The following illustration shows an P2000 G3 SAS MSA System in the configuration. Tape autoloaders and tape libraries are supported with shared SAS storage enclosures and zoned SAS storage enclosures. NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model.
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Typographic conventions Convention Element Blue text: “Typographic conventions” (page 98) Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.
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A Device worksheets Use the following worksheets to record important reference information about your devices. Because the number of devices differ for each installation, print or copy pages as needed.
Server and P711m, P712m, and P721m/P731m controller worksheet Server blade model: Serial number: Server name: OS version/service pack: Installed in enclosure device bay number: Onboard Administrator IP address: Expansion slot used by P711m, P12m, or P721m/P731m: P711m, P12m, or P721m/P731m serial number P711m, P12m, or P721m/P731m firmware version (must be the same on all controllers): P711m, P12m, or P721m/P731m WWN 102 Device worksheets Accessing switch in interconnect bay #
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch worksheet IMPORTANT: Dual-domain configurations need two switches.
HP MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure worksheet Model: MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure MSA controller model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Hard drive type and size: Firmware version (must be the same on both controllers): Controller A Management port IP address: Controller A, Port 1 WWN: Controller A, Port 2 WWN: Controller A, Port 3 WWN: Controller A, Port 4 WWN: Controller B Management port IP address: Controller B, Port 1 WWN: Controller B, Port 2 WWN: Contr
HP MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure worksheets Model: MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Hard drive type and size: Model: MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Hard drive type and size: Model: MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Hard drive type and size: Model: MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Devic
MDS600 and D6000 storage enclosure worksheet Model: MDS600 or D6000 disk enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules): I/O module 1 WWID: I/O module 2 WWID: I/O module 3 WWID: I/O module 4 WWID: ACU login information: Drive types and sizes: 106 Device worksheets
HP D2600/D2700 storage enclosure worksheet Model: (D2600 or D2700) Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules): I/O module 1 WWID: I/O module 2 WWID: ACU login information: Hard drive types and sizes: Model: (D2600 or D2700) Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules): I/O module 1 WWID: I/O module 2 WWID: ACU login information: Hard drive types and sizes: HP D2600/D2700 storage enclosure worksheet 107
Tape and Autoloader worksheet Model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version: 108 Device worksheets
Index Symbols 6Gb SAS BL Switch information about, 20 installation best practices, 54 port information, 73 worksheets, 103 A ACU reference documents, 8 Array Configuration Utility (ACU) configuring the storage, 44 overview, 44 B best practices installation, 52 installing 6Gb SAS BL Switch , 54 installing BladeSystem enclosures, 54 installing D2600/D2700 enclosures, 55 installing MDS600/D6000 enclosures, 55 installing P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosures, 54 installing P711m/P712m/P721m cards, 54 BladeSystem instal
G O getting started deploying the solution, 10 Onboard Administrator (OA) overview, 38 optimal cabling P2000 G3 SAS MSA, 83 H help obtaining, 97 high availability information overvew, 49 high-performance cabling dual domain MDS600, 90 single domain MDS600, 86, 87 HP technical support, 97 I Insight Remote Support, 99 installation 6Gb SAS BL Switch best practices, 54 BladeSystem best practices, 54 D2600/D2700 best practices, 55 key steps of, 53 MDS600/D6000 best practices, 55 overview, 52 P2000 G3 SAS MS
getting started, 10 management tools, 37 overview of, 6 reference documents, 7 supported devices, 7 worksheets, 101 standard cabling D2600/D2700, 92, 93 P2000 G3 SAS MSA, 81, 82, 84 shared SAS storage, 80 storage configuration, 51 Array Configuration Utility (ACU), 44 Command Line Interface (CLI), 43 Storage Management Utility (SMU), 42 Storage Management Utility (SMU) configuring the storage, 42 overview, 42 symbols in text, 98 Systems Insight Manager (SIM) overview, 46 P2000 drive enclosure, 105 P2000 G3
