HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array installation and configuration roadmap (383069-003, July 2008)

Step 7: Configure your system
Upgrade to active/active
The MSA1510i Support CD guides you through the process of upgrading
the MSA1510i from the factory-installed active/passive firmware to
active/active firmware. For a new MSA1510i, perform these upgrades
before configuring the storage. The following steps are executed from
the CD:
• Obtaining the latest versions of Microsoft iSCSI initiator software,
multipathing software, and Device SpecificModule(DSM)
• Uninstalling previous versions of Microsoft and HP initiator and
multipathing components
• Installing the new Microsoft components
• Updating MSA firmware
NOTE:
Windows and VMware use the CD differently. For more
information, see information provided on the CD.
>>> The MS
A1510i Support CD, v2.0 or later, is available on the
MSA1510i
support page: h
ttp://www.hp.com/support.TheMSA1510i
installation and user guide provides additional detail on configuring
your system and is included on the CD. <<<
Configure the MSA1510i
Two user interfaces are available for confi guring the MSA1510i and
its storage; use the interface with which you think you will be most
comfortable:
• HP Storage Management Utility (SMU)—a Graphical User Interface,
with tabs, windows, and prompts for entering or changing
configuration information.
• MSA1510i Command Line Interface (CLI)—a command-driven
interface, provided for system administrators who prefer this method
of system management over a Graphical User Interface
Regardless of the interface, common configuration tasks include:
• Configuring the physical hard drives into logical storage units
• Configuring iSCSI management and IP settings
• Configuring iSCSI storage (target) settings
Configure the host (initiator)
Each operating system uses unique initiator and multipathing software
and/or drivers.
Configuration procedures vary, but may include the following:
• Enabling discovery of the targets that you want the initiator to access
(the IP address and TCP portal of each MSA1510i storage target)
• Confirming (testing) discovery of the targets
• Configuring target logon settings, including the following:
• Automatically restoring the connections when the system boots
• Enabling multipathing
Make sure that you enter the Initiator settings in the SMU or MSA-CLI,
including the Initiator iSCSI node name (iqn format) and any security
settings for Login Authentication using CHAP and Access Controls.
Step 8: Capture an electronic copy of
the configuration
After the system is configured, save a copy of your settings using one
or both of the following:
• SMU—Diagnosetabdiagnosticreport(savedinan.xmlfile format)
• MSA-CLI—show tech_support command (saved in a .txt file
format)
Key best pract
ices
• Consider read
ing the HP SAN design guide. This guide contains
useful information about setting up and managing iSCSI and Fibre
Channel netw
orks and is available on the HP SAN Infrastructure
website: h
t
tp://www.hp.com/go/san.
• Operate the
MSA1510i in a dedicated iSCSI LAN, to isolate the
iSCSI netwo
rk from corporate and external networks (strongly
recommend
ed).
• Assign sta
ticIPaddresstodevicesinthenetwork,includingthe
M SA 1510 i
.
• Use only 1
000BaseT Ethernet NICs and switches throughout the
network.
• Use qual
ified Category 5e (or better) Ethernet cables throughout
the netw
ork.
• If more t
han one server will access the MSA1510i, protect the system
from un
authorized or accidental access by:
•Settin
g up VLANs to control initiator access to the targets.
• Enabl
ing mutual initiator and target iSCSI CHAP authentication.
•Creat
ingAccessControlLists(ACL)tocontrolaccessattheLUN
level
.
• Draw
physical and logical diagrams of your network.
• Main
tain detailed records of your iSCSI storage network, including
information about the initiators, targets (including which LUNs are
mapped to the targets), IP address assignments, portals, and portal
gro
ups. Note the path of each initiator to its target (the portal
gr
oup, portals, and IP address it uses) and the ACL and VLAN that
is
providing protection.
• Re
view messages on the MSA1510i controller LCD panel periodically,
to monitor the status of your MSA1510i.
Key websites
MSA products: http://www.hp.com/go/msa
Storage products: http://www.hp.com/storage
Servers: http://www.hp.com/go/servers
Clustering: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/
highavailability/index.html
Storage networking: http://www.hp.com/go/san
Ethernet adapters: http://www.hp.com/servers/networking
Support: http://www.hp.com/support
Systems Insight Manager: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim
Microsoft Windows: http://www.microsoft.com
VMware: http://www.vmware.com
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