HP StoreVirtual 4630 Storage Maintenance Guide Abstract This guide explains how to back up, restore, upgrade, and otherwise maintain the HP StoreVirtual 4630 storage system and solution components. The intended audience is system administrators and technicians with experience managing and repairing networked storage. For installation and configuration information, see the HP StoreVirtual 4630 Storage Quick Start Guide. For day-to-day operations, see the HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide.
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Contents 1 Overview..................................................................................................5 Hardware components..............................................................................................................5 Hardware configuration.............................................................................................................5 Documentation available..........................................................................................................
A HP 4630 system cabling...........................................................................35 B Regulatory information..............................................................................39 Turkey RoHS material content declaration...................................................................................39 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration................................................................................39 Warranty information...................................
1 Overview The HP StoreVirtual 4630 Storage (HP 4630 system) base configuration is a single-node SAN consisting of one storage blade and one D2700 disk enclosure (the enclosure contains 25 drives). Each storage blade, installed in the blade enclosure, runs the LeftHand OS software and is connected to a D2700 disk enclosure through a SAS switch. Up to seven storage blades can be added, for a total of eight storage blades, in one blade enclosure connected to eight D2700 disk enclosures.
Figure 1 Front view: 2-system configuration 1. Blade enclosure (1) 2. Storage blades (2) 3. HP BladeSystem Insight Display (1) 4.
Figure 2 Front view: 4-system configuration 1. Blade enclosure (1) 2. Storage blades (4) 3. HP BladeSystem Insight Display (1) 4.
Figure 3 Front view: 6-system configuration 1. Blade enclosure (1) 2. Storage blades (6) 3. HP BladeSystem Insight Display (1) 4.
Figure 4 Front view: 8-system configuration 1. Blade enclosure (1) 2. Storage blades (8) 3. HP BladeSystem Insight Display (1) 4. Disk enclosures (8) Documentation available For quick installation and setup, see the HP StoreVirtual 4630 Storage Quick Start Guide. For links to the latest manuals for HP BladeSystem and other components, go to: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-tech-installing.
• Online Help in the Centralized Management Console Click Help→Help Topics from the menu bar to open the Online Help. Context-sensitive help is available by clicking the question mark on any window. • HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide Find complete instructions for configuring and managing storage systems and clustered storage volumes in the User Guide. The User Guide is available in PDF format, installed in the same directory as the Centralized Management Console program files.
2 Backing up HP 4630 system configurations HP recommends that you back up all HP 4630 system components for safekeeping after initially powering on the HP 4630 system, and immediately after making changes to an existing configuration or replacing a component. You must back up each component (for example, the VC Flex-10 module) separately. Backing up or restoring the Virtual Connect domain configuration Use the Virtual Connect Manager to back up the VC Flex-10 module configuration.
3. 4. 5. 6. Select Ignore enclosure serial number in restored configuration file to restore a configuration that was generated on another enclosure. If this item is not selected, a configuration generated on another enclosure is rejected. Select Ignore firmware version in restored configuration file. Click Restore Configuration. Confirm the domain configuration to be restored, and then click OK. Backing up the SAS switch The SAS switch configuration cannot be backed up using the CMC.
3 Maintaining the HP 4630 system This chapter provides information to troubleshoot, upgrade, and recover the HP 4630 system. Troubleshooting For detailed troubleshooting information about the HP 4630 system components, see the documents listed in Table 1 (page 13). Table 1 Component troubleshooting information Component Resource Location HP 4630sb storage blade HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/ blades/components/ c-class-tech-installing.
CMC does not detect drives Symptom • The storage blade will not boot using LeftHand OS, or the CMC does not list the storage drives or OS boot drives. Cause • The BIOS was reset to factory defaults. NOTE: Other possible causes of the storage drives not being detected are the D2700 disk enclosure being zoned improperly, the zone is not assigned to the correct blade bay, or the 4630 components have been installed in an older c7000 enclosure.
Performing field system recovery of the HP 4630 storage system Overview The field system recovery procedures for the HP 4630 storage system includes the following tasks: • Obtaining the feature registration license key for the HP 4630 storage system • Running server diagnostics • Re-imaging the HP 4630 storage blade with the LeftHand OS software and re-installing the license key Before you start Have the following items ready: • BIOS version I31, 12/14/2012 or later installed on the HP 4630 storage s
To re-image the storage blades, perform the steps in the following sections for each blade. Verify minimum server requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Log in to iLO for the storage blade. Boot the storage blade from the DVD. Select the F10 Intelligent Provisioning option after the RAID controller BIOS initialization. Select a language. Accept the HP End User License Agreement. Select Maintenance. Select HP Insight Diagnostics.
2. Click Begin Testing. The Survey Tab displays the data from the tests. Wait for the tests to finish, which may take several minutes. 3. 4. When the tests have completed, select the Log tab and check the failure log to see if the Quick Test reports any failures. If the Quick Test reports any errors, fix all errors before continuing. If you need more information about an error, run a Complete Test on any component that reported a failure.
6. Assign an IP address to the storage blade. The storage blade is now ready for use. Next steps Install the CMC from the HP StoreVirtual Management Software DVD. Open the CMC, and use the wizards on the Getting Started Launch Pad to begin using the HP 4630 storage system. If the storage system was part of a management group and contained valid data, perform the following steps to recover data from the disk enclosure: 1.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Before powering on the new disk enclosure, connect SAS cables from the disk enclosure to the 6G SAS BL switches. Power on the new disk enclosure. Using the Virtual SAS Manager, create a zone using all drives in the new disk enclosure. To identify the disk enclosure, use the switch port number connected to the disk enclosure. Assign the zone to blade bay in which the new storage blade is installed.
4 Removing and replacing the HP 4630 system components This section contains information and procedures specific to replacing the HP 4630 system components. Additional component removal and replacement instructions For detailed information about the removal and replacement of HP 4630 system components, see the resources listed in Table 4 (page 20).
The following HP 4630 system components are hot-pluggable; therefore, you do not need to power down the device before replacing a part: • D2700 disk drives • External fans • Power supplies • Storage blade disk drives All other HP 4630 system components are not hot-pluggable. You must first power down the device before replacing a part.
6. Power on the blade bay. CAUTION: • Be sure to only replace a storage blade in the bay from which it was removed. Do not swap or move storage blades in a c7000 blade enclosure. If you do, nodes will lose failover ability and you may lose connectivity to the disks and network. • For cooling practices, do not leave a server bay open for an extended period of time. When removing an active component, immediately replace it with a blank.
2. Note the storage blade bay number, and then remove the storage blade from the blade enclosure. NOTE: For instructions on removing and replacing storage blade components, see Table 4 (page 20) for the applicable server blade maintenance and service guide. 3. 4. 5. Ensure that all components of the original blade are in place in the replacement blade. In particular, ensure that: • The original system disks are in place. This task is essential.
2. 3. Insert two replacement drives. Reinstall the storage blade by following the quick restore instructions, see “Performing field system recovery of the HP 4630 storage system” (page 15). CAUTION: After performing field recovery, do not reconfigure RAID using the CMC. Instead, log in to TUI using iLO and select Initiate OS Recovery. The OS configuration is restored from a backup and the storage blade is rebooted. After the reboot, the storage blade is discovered as part of the management group.
Figure 6 HP Smart Array P721m controller 1. Cache module 2. Capacitor pack cable connector To replace the P721m controller: NOTE: For detailed instructions, see “Installing a mezzanine controller in a previously configured server blade” in the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide. For detailed instructions on replacing the cache module and capacitor, see “Upgrade and replacement procedures” in the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide. 1. 2.
11. Verify that the storage blade boots correctly and the alarm for the failed RAID controller has cleared. 12. Confirm that all storage blades are running the same firmware version. NOTE: Use the CMC Hardware Report to view the controller firmware version. If the storage blades are not running the same firmware version, update the controller firmware with the Smart Update Firmware DVD located at http://www.hp.com/go/support.
IMPORTANT: Clients will lose connectivity during this procedure unless using a bonded network with a pair of network switches. If not using a bonded network, clients should be disconnected before starting the procedure. In addition, both externally facing uplinks must be connected to the external network of your volumes. If uplinks are not connected to the external network, connectivity will be lost when one of the Flex-10 or FlexFabric switches goes offline during a firmware update.
9. When the upgrade is complete, select Reset Hardware to activate the new firmware on the replacement switch. 10. In the HP Virtual SAS Manager, select Force VSM Active. NOTE: This selection copies the zone and firmware information from the active switch to the passive, replacement switch. The replacement switch then becomes the active switch. 11. Reconnect the SAS cables to their original locations; see “HP 4630 system cabling” (page 35). 12. Power on the disk enclosures.
Figure 7 Removal of the I/O module CAUTION: For best cooling practices, do not operate the enclosure for extended periods with more than one component or blank removed. When removing an active component, replace it with a blank. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Open the locking lever on the replacement I/O module. Insert the module into the enclosure opening. Push the module into the enclosure until a click is detected when fully seated. Reconnect the SAS cables. Power on the disk enclosure.
1. Lift up on the mounting latch (1). Figure 8 Removing a fan 2. 3. 4. Position one hand under the fan, and with the other hand, pull the fan out of the enclosure (2). Insert the replacement fan into the enclosure opening. Push the replacement fan into the enclosure until a click is detected when fully seated. Replacing the disk enclosure hard drive You do not need to power down the storage blade; you can hot-swap disk drives.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Record the bay number of each drive and then remove all drives from the disk enclosure. Disconnect the disk enclosure from the SAS switches. Be sure to identify the which cable goes into each switch port. Install the drives in the new disk enclosure so they are in the same order they were in the original disk enclosure. Connect the disk enclosure to the SAS switches using the same ports. Power on the disk enclosure.
5 Support and other resources Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.
Related information You can find these documents on the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals To locate a HP 4630 system document, see “Documentation available” (page 9). HP websites For additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.
http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair To determine the warranty service provided for this product, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty To order a replacement part, contact an HP-authorized service provider or see the HP Parts Store online: http://www.hp.
A HP 4630 system cabling The HP 4630 system SAS cabling is shown in Figure 9 (page 35) through Figure 12 (page 38). Figure 9 2-system cabling 1. HP VC Flex-10 or HP VC FlexFabric modules (2) 2. HP 6Gb SAS BL switches (2) 3. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator 4.
Figure 10 4-system cabling 1. HP VC Flex-10 or HP VC FlexFabric modules (2) 2. HP 6Gb SAS BL switches (2) 3. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator 4.
Figure 11 6-system cabling 1. HP VC Flex-10 or HP VC FlexFabric modules (2) 2. HP 6Gb SAS BL switches (2) 3. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator 4.
Figure 12 8-system cabling 1. HP VC Flex-10 or HP VC FlexFabric modules (2) 2. HP 6Gb SAS BL switches (2) 3. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator 4.
B Regulatory information For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http:// www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.
Glossary Acronyms and Abbreviations CMC Central Management Console CSR Customer Self Repair DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol EBIPA Enclosure bay IP addressing ESX VMware's enterprise-class virtualization platform FBWC Flash-backed write cache FCC Federal Communications Commission FOM Failover Manager iLO 2 HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 iSCSI Internet SCSI KVM Keyboard, video, mouse switch LUN Logical unit number NIC Network interface card OA Onboard Administrator POST Power
Index available documents, 9 Flex-10 module replacing, 26 Flex-10 module, replacing, 26 B H backing up configurations, 11 backup configuration, 12 hard drive disk enclosure, 30 help obtaining, 32 HP technical support, 32 A C cabling diagram, 35 HP 4630 system, 35 component replacement instructions, 20 components hardware, 5 hot-pluggable, 20 non-hot-pluggable, 20 configuration back view, 5 backing up, 11, 12 factory settings, 11 front view, 5 configuration backup methods, 12 secure copy tool, 12 cont
replacing replacing replacing replacing replacing replacing replacing the the the the the the the disk enclosure power supply, 29 I/O module, 28 mezzanine controller, 24 SAS cable, 28 SAS switch, 27 VC Flex-10 module, 26 VC FlexFabric module, 26 S SAS cable, 28 SAS switch, 12, 27 solution configuration, 5 storage blade replacement, 21 storage blade disk drive replacement, 23 replacing both, 23 storage system repair, 18 Subscriber's Choice, HP, 32 support software, remote, 32 T technical support HP, 32 s
