Installation Guide hp StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) Fifth Edition (September 2003) Part Number: 254092-005 This document details the procedures for installing your MSA1000 and is designed to be used along with the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration Overview poster, also printed and included in the shipping carton with the MSA1000.
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Contents Contents About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Step 2: Preparing your Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Preparing your Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 4: Installing the HBA in your Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 5: Preparing your Switches & Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using the Provided RPM File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compiling a Driver from Source Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ACU on your Linux Management Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes . . . .
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About This Guide About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you install your MSA1000, whether into an existing SAN or a new setup, and is organized as follows: About this Guide ■ Chapter 1: Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments ■ Chapters 2 - 6: Configuration Procedures - for each Operating System To use this guide, follow all of the instructions in chapter 1 and then proceed to the chapter for your specific operating system for some additional setup and conf
About this Guide Related Documentation In addition to this guide, the MSA1000 documentation set includes: ■ HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration Overview (printed) This poster illustrates common MSA1000 deployments and includes a checklist and worksheet for you complete, to help ensure that you have all of the items needed for your MSA1000 installation.
About this Guide Document Conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases.
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About this Guide Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the country of origin. Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 1 Installing and configuring your MSA1000 includes the following steps, each of which is illustrated in Figure 1 on the following page and is discussed in the separate sections of this guide: ■ Step 1: Reviewing your Plans, page 15 ■ Step 2: Preparing your Site, page 24 ■ Step 3: Preparing your Servers, page 26 ■ Step 4: Installing the HBA in your Servers, page 27 ■ Step 5: Preparing your Switches & Hubs, page 28 ■ Step 6: Installing Option
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 1 2 3 10 4 5 ~A ~A 6 9 ~B ~B 1 Review your plans 2 Prepare your site 3 Prepare your severs 4 Install the HBA 5 Prepare your switches 6 Install MSA1000 option kits 7 Rack your MSA1000 8 Connect the cables 9 Power on your MSA1000 ➓ Configure your MSA1000 7 8 Figure 1: Overview of the MSA1000 installation procedures Note: When installing items in your rack, follow industry-standard recommendations, including: ■ Locate the heaviest items, such
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 1: Reviewing your Plans Before you install your MSA1000, it is important that you thoroughly research, study, and establish an installation and configuration plan for your specific environment. Proper planning ensures a successful installation of your MSA1000.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments For Information about SANs Go to the SAN Infrastructure website at http://www.hp.com/go/SAN. The SAN Infrastructure website provides information about building a SAN.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments For Information about the Array Configuration Utility Go to the ACU website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant storage/software-management/acumatrix/index.html. The ACU makes it easy to configure your disk drive arrays. This browser-based tool is intuitive, allowing you to configure your storage with just a few keystrokes.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Plan How you Want to Configure your Storage Proper planning for system storage and performance is critical to a successful deployment of your MSA1000. Improper planning or implementation can result in wasted storage space, degraded performance, or inability to expand the system to meet growing storage needs.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Striping Methods A storage array combines the capacity of several physical hard drives into one virtual unit called a logical unit (LUN). These LUNs are presented to the operating system as a disk device. The physical layout of an array can be one of two configurations: ■ Vertical striping ■ Horizontal striping In a vertical configuration, an array uses physical drives from each storage enclosure.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Hard Drive Sizes and Types Arrays should be composed of hard drives of the same size and type. When drive types are mixed within a storage enclosure, the usable capacity and the processing ability of the entire storage sub-system is affected. For example, when an array is composed of different sized drives, the array defaults to the smallest individual drive size, and capacity in the larger drives goes unused.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Review MSA1000 Installation Best Practices ■ ■ ■ Use the MSA1000 Configuration Overview poster to help you gather all of the items required for your MSA1000 installation. Go to the MSA1000 website at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 to confirm your installation plans and review current information about the MSA1000. As you install your MSA1000 into your SAN, record information about your system in the provided configuration worksheets.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments ■ When planning your LUNs, set the drive rebuild priority of your LUNs to “high” to minimize exposure during a drive failure. ■ When planning your LUNs, to optimize performance and redundancy in a mirrored environment (RAID 1 or RAID 1+0), stripe the drives in the array across the separate buses within the MSA1000 and any attached storage enclosures.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments ■ When installing or updating the HBA drivers, always use the drivers and the installation scripts provided on the MSA1000 Support Software CD and the MSA1000 website. Your MSA1000 will not operate as intended if you update your HBA driver manually or use drivers obtained from the HBA manufacturer. ■ After installing your MSA1000, remember to set your host mode to identify your operating system to the MSA1000.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 2: Preparing your Site To ensure continuous, safe, and reliable operation of your equipment, place your system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment. Ensure that you have adequate physical space, ventilation, and power. For physical space and ventilation, be sure to provide adequate clearance around the front and back of the racks.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Table 2: MSA1000 Environmental Specifications Parameter English Metric Dimensions Height Depth Width 6.9 in (4U) 20.5 in 19.0 in 17.5 cm (4U) 52.1 cm 48.3 cm Weight Shipping configuration 68.8 lb 31.21 kg Input Power Requirements Rated Input Voltage Rated Input Frequency Rated Input Current Input Power (max) 100 to 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz 7.35 A Max 641 W* 100 to 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz 7.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 3: Preparing your Servers Depending on your plans, you will connect your MSA1000 to either new or existing servers. In both scenarios, it is important that your servers are operating properly before installing the HBA for the MSA1000. Verify that the servers and operating systems that you plan to use are supported for use with the MSA1000.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 4: Installing the HBA in your Servers After you have confirmed that your servers are operating properly, you may install the HBA for the MSA1000 in each of the servers. Because the MSA1000 can be deployed into a variety of operating system environments and configurations (including single-path and multi-path), specific HBA are required for the different deployments.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 5: Preparing your Switches & Hubs In an existing SAN, your switches and hubs are already set up and configured, but if you are deploying your MSA1000 into a new SAN, you need to install and configure your Fibre interconnect devices at this time.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 6: Installing Option Kits in your MSA1000 If your plans include adding any of the available option kits for the MSA1000 (such as a redundant controller, additional controller cache, or embedded interconnect device), install them now. It is easier to install these options now, before you install the MSA1000 in the rack.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 7: Installing your MSA1000 in the Rack At this point in the process of installing your MSA1000, you have either installed your new SAN or prepared your existing SAN for the MSA1000 — your server is ready, and your interconnect device is ready.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Attach the Mounting Rails to the Rack The items supplied in the rail kit include: 1 3 2 1 2 Rack rail (left) Rack rail (right) 3 Pins for round-hole conversion Converting the Rack Rails for Round-Hole Racks The rack rails ship configured for square-hole racks, but can be converted for use in round-hole racks. To convert the rack rails for use in a round-hole rack: 1.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Figure 3: Removing the standard pins from the rail 3. Install four round-hole pins into the rail. Figure 4: Installing the round-hole pins in the rail 4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the second rail.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Attaching the Rails in the Rack Note: When installing items in your rack, follow industry-standard recommendations, including: ■ Locate the heaviest items, such as uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and additional storage enclosures near the bottom of the rack. ■ Locate the MSA1000 near the bottom of the rack, but high enough to easily read the LCD panel on the front of the unit.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 2. Insert the front end of the left rack rail into the inside front of the rack. Be sure that the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure. Note: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latch engages when the end of the rail seats into the rack uprights.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 3. Slide the back end of the left rack rail into the inside rear of the rack. Be sure that the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure. Note: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latch engages when the end of the rail seats into the rack uprights. Figure 7: Installing the back of the left rail into the rack 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right rack rail.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Install the MSA1000 in the Rack To install the MSA1000 in the rack: 1. Align the MSA1000 with the rails and slide it into the rack. WARNING: The storage system weight, as assembled for shipping, exceeds 22.7 kg (50 lb). To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, at least two people are required to lift the storage system during removal or installation. Install the storage system in the lowest available position in the rack.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 2. Slide the MSA1000 into the rack until the front edge of the MSA1000 is flush with the front of the rack 1. 3. Secure the MSA1000 to the rack using the provided thumbscrews on the front of the MSA1000 2.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 4. To secure the MSA1000 in the rack for shipping: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on the shipping bracket. b. Slide the shipping bracket forward until it engages the MSA1000 chassis. 2 1 Figure 10: Securing the shipping bracket c. Tighten the thumbscrew.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Install the Hard Drives in the MSA1000 Now that the MSA1000 and any additional storage enclosures are installed and secured in the rack, you can install your hard drives into the drive bays. For a list of the hard drives that are supported for use on the MSA1000, review the MSA1000 Compatibility Guide, located on the MSA1000 Technical Documents Web page at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 2. On the hard drive to be installed, press the ejector button 1 and pivot the lever to a full open position 2. 1 2 Figure 12: Preparing the hard drive 3. Insert the hard drive into the vacant bay, sliding it in as far as it will go 1. Make sure that the ejector lever is in the full open position and press firmly on the front of the hard drive to properly seat the drive in the drive bay. 1 2 Figure 13: Installing the Hard Drive 4.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 8: Connecting the Cables At this point in the process of installing your MSA1000, you have either installed your new SAN or prepared your existing SAN for the MSA1000 — your server is ready, your interconnect device is ready, and the MSA1000 is ready. Now is the time to: ■ Connect the SCSI Cables (if needed) ■ Connect the Fibre Cables ■ Connect the Power Cords Each of these connection types is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Connect the SCSI Cables (if needed) If you have purchased and installed additional storage enclosures for the MSA1000, use standard VHDCI SCSI cables to connect the MSA1000 to the enclosures. SCSI cables are included in the shipping carton with the storage enclosures. Note: Tighten the thumbsrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Connect the Fibre Cables Your MSA1000 can be deployed into a variety of configurations, from relatively simple single-path configurations to more complex multi-path configurations. Because there are two interconnect devices and HBAs in multi-path (redundant) configurations, cable connections must follow specific installation requirements.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Figure 15: Sample Fibre cable connections, single path configuration Figure 16: Sample Fibre cable connections, multi-path configuration 44 MSA1000 Installation Guide
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Connect the Power Cords To protect your system from power supply or power source failure, the MSA1000 ships standard with a redundant power supply. By connecting the power supplies on the MSA1000 to electrical outlets on separate power sources, you eliminate the power supply and power source as single points of failure to your storage sub-system.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments The power cord should be approved for use in your country. It must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 1.00 mm² or 18 AWG. If you are using 18 AWG, your maximum length may be up to 12 ft.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Connect the power cords to your MSA1000 in the following sequence: 1. Plug one end of the first AC power cord into an uninterruptable power supply or grounded outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the same AC power cord into one of the power supplies on the back of the MSA1000. 3. Flip the cord lock lever on the back of the MSA1000 over the power cord to secure the connection. 4. The power supply automatically senses the input voltage.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 9: Powering On your MSA1000 At this point in the installation process you have prepared your servers and interconnect devices for the MSA1000 and have connected your MSA1000 to your SAN. With your SAN ready to go and the MSA1000 installed and connected, you can power up your MSA1000. Note: Install hard drives in the MSA1000 and any attached storage enclosures before you power on the system, so the MSA1000 controller can identify them at power up.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments 5. Power on the external interconnect devices. 6. Power on the servers in the SAN with access to the MSA1000. 7. After you have powered up your MSA1000 and the SAN, examine your MSA1000, the interconnect devices, and the server and verify that each component is operating properly. Verify the operating status of the MSA1000 Each MSA1000 Controller contains an integrated LCD display module.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments If the MSA1000 Startup Complete message is not displayed, check your cable connections to the MSA1000, check the availability of your power source, and review the setup instructions in the previous sections of this guide.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Step 10: Configuring your MSA1000 After the servers and interconnect devices are set up and the MSA1000 is physically installed, connected, and powered up, you may now customize the server and the MSA1000 for your operating system environment and according to your storage configuration plan.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments To Determine Which Version of the MSA1000 Support Software CD to Use To determine if you can use the MSA1000 Support Software CD that was included in the shipping carton with your MSA1000 or if you need to download and create a new CD from the Web: 1. Obtain the MSA1000 Support Software CD from the shipping carton of your MSA1000. 2. Read the CD label and record the version of the Support Software CD in “My MSA1000 Worksheets” on page 95 of this guide.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments To Determine Which Version of the MSA1000 Controller Firmware to Use To determine if you can use the MSA1000 Controller firmware that was preinstalled on your MSA1000 Controller or if you need to download and install a newer or alternative version from the Web: 1.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Select the Storage Configuration Tool to Use Depending on your operating system and your preference of user interfaces, use one of the following provided tools to configure the MSA1000: ■ Command Line Interface (CLI) ■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU) If you have not already done so, obtain the reference manual for the storage configuration tool you choose to use.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Note: If you plan to use the CLI to configure and manage your storage, HP recommends using the CLI exclusively and not using the ACU. About the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) The ACU is a browser-based utility that can run “locally” through your browser screen or “remotely” through HP Insight Manager. This utility is provided on the MSA1000 Support Software CD.
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments Customize your Installation for your Operating System With your MSA1000 physically installed, you must now perform a few additional configuration procedures, But because these procedures vary for each operating system, they are not listed in this section. Browse through the remaining chapters of this guide and locate the chapter for your operating system.
Configuration Procedures - for Windows Environments 2 Deploying the MSA1000 in a Microsoft® Windows® environment involves: 1. Installing the HBA Driver on your Windows Servers 2. Installing the ACU on your Windows Management Server 3. Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 4. Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs. Note: The MSA1000 must be installed in the sequence of steps listed in this guide.
Configuration Procedures - for Windows Environments Installing the HBA Driver on your Windows Servers You can install the HBA driver onto your server from the MSA1000 Support Software CD or from the MSA1000 website. If you need to install the HBA from the Web, use the instructions provided on the website. To install the HBA driver from the MSA1000 Support Software CD, use the following instructions. 1. With the HBA(s) installed in the server, power on the server and start your Windows operating system.
Configuration Procedures - for Windows Environments Installing the ACU on your Windows Management Server If you plan to use the ACU to configure the MSA1000, perform the following steps to install it on the server that you have designated for management tasks: 1. Insert the MSA1000 Support Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your management server and let it auto-start the installation program. 2. Agree to the license agreement. 3. Click Install Array Configuration Utility. 4.
Configuration Procedures - for Windows Environments Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 Because the MSA1000 can operate in a variety of operating system environments, you must identify your server to the MSA1000. These identification steps include changing the name of the connection to the server to a meaningful name and identifying your server’s operating system.
Configuration Procedures - for Windows Environments Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes Planning the storage configuration is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments,” plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability.
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Configuration Procedures for Linux Environments 3 Deploying the MSA1000 in a Linux environment involves: 1. Installing the HBA Driver on your Linux Servers 2. Installing the ACU on your Linux Management Server 3. Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 4. Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Configuration Procedures - for Linux Environments Installing the HBA Driver on your Linux Servers Because this process involves updating your configuration for the MSA1000, HP recommends performing this task during inactive periods. After the HBA driver is installed, it will automatically load on each system boot and will provide optimized support for Secure Path multi-path storage configurations, as well as single-path storage configurations.
Configuration Procedures - for Linux Environments 6. Install the FCA2214 HBA driver on the new kernel by entering: rpm -Uvh rmp filename where rpm filename is the name of the rpm file for your distribution of Linux. After a few minutes, the following messages are displayed: Attempting to load qla2200 ..... FAILED Attempting to load qla2300 ..... OK 7. For Red Hat Linux Advanced Server/Enterprise Server, run the provided script to modify the SCSI blacklist. a.
Configuration Procedures - for Linux Environments Installing the ACU on your Linux Management Server If you plan to use the ACU to configure the MSA1000 storage, perform the following steps to install it on your server: 1. Insert the MSA1000 Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive of the server. 2. From the console, mount the CD-ROM and navigate to the /LINUX/onacu directory on the CD. 3. List the contents of the directory and identify the RPM file for the ACU. 4.
Configuration Procedures - for Linux Environments Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 Because the MSA1000 can operate in a variety of operating system environments, you must identify your server to the MSA1000. These identification steps include changing the name of the connection to the server to a meaningful name and identifying your server’s operating system.
Configuration Procedures - for Linux Environments Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes Planning the storage configuration is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments”, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability.
Configuration Procedures for NetWare Environments 4 Deploying the MSA1000 in a NetWare environment involves: 1. Installing the HBA Driver on your NetWare Servers 2. Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 3. Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes These procedures are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Configuration Procedures - for NetWare Environments Installing the HBA Driver on your NetWare Servers You can install the HBA driver onto your server from the MSA1000 Support Software CD or from the MSA1000 website. If you need to install the HBA from the Web, use the instructions provided on the website. To install the HBA driver from the MSA1000 Support Software CD, use the following instructions. 1. Install the HBA(s), power on the server, and start your NetWare server. 2.
Configuration Procedures - for NetWare Environments Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 You can install the HBA driver onto your server from the MSA1000 Support Software CD or from the MSA1000 website. If you need to install the HBA from the Web, use the instructions provided on the website. To install the HBA driver from the MSA1000 Support Software CD, use the following instructions.
Configuration Procedures - for NetWare Environments Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes You can install the HBA driver onto your server from the MSA1000 Support Software CD or from the MSA1000 website. If you need to install the HBA from the Web, use the instructions provided on the website. To install the HBA driver from the MSA1000 Support Software CD, use the following instructions.
Configuration Procedures for OpenVMS Environments 5 Deploying the MSA1000 in an OpenVMS environment involves: 1. Obtaining the Current Fibre SCSI ECO Kit 2. Obtaining the MSA1000 Firmware 3. Obtaining World Wide Port Names 4. Installing the Fibre SCSI ECO Kit on your OpenVMS Server 5. Installing Alternative Firmware on your MSA1000 6. Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 7. Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes 8.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments Obtaining the Current Fibre SCSI ECO Kit The Fibre SCSI ECO kits needed for OpenVMS are the following (or later) versions: — OpenVMS 7.3-1DEC-AXPVMS-VMS731_FIBRE_SCSI-V0200-4 — OpenVMS 7.3 DEC-AXPVMS-VMS73_FIBRE_SCSI-V0500-4 — OpenVMS 7.2-2 DEC-AXPVMS-VMS722_FIBRE_SCSI-V0300-4 Download the kit from the Software Patches website at http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/openvms.shtml.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments Obtaining World Wide Port Names When setting your connection to the MSA1000, you must supply the WWPNs of the Fibre Channel adapters on the OpenVMS system. To obtain the WWPNs: 1. From OpenVMS, use the following DCL command: $ show device fg/full The following information is displayed: Device FGA0: device type KGPSA Fibre Channel, is online, shareable, error logging is enabled.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments Installing the Fibre SCSI ECO Kit on your OpenVMS Server 1. Locate the MSA1000 that requires the firmware upgrade. If the MSA1000 has a dual-controllers, remove the secondary (left) controller (controller 2). The error light on the primary controller lights, and displays the following error message: REDUNDANCY FAILED, NO SECOND CONTROLLER. You can safely ignore the error message. 2. If you have an existing OpenVMS installation: a.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments Installing Alternative Firmware on your MSA1000 1. Acquire the latest MSA1000 firmware file as detailed in “Obtaining the MSA1000 Firmware.” Note: The firmware file must be copied to a local disk on the OpenVMS system. The MSA1000 cannot be flashed directly from the CD. 2. Verify that the controller of the MSA1000 has been assigned a unique identifier. See the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Command Line Interface User Guide for instructions. 3.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments 6. Use the following command to indicate the controller to be flashed: MSA> SET CONTROLLER where is the unique ID of the controller that you obtained in step 4. For example: $1$GGA40. 7. Use the following command to begin the firmware update: MSA> FLASH FIRMWARE where is the filename of the latest firmware image that you saved in step 1.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments 9. After reinstalling the left controller, the following message is displayed: CLONE FIRMWARE? ‘<‘ =NO, ‘>’=YES Press the > button on the left controller display to begin the cloning process. Note: If you take no action, the firmware clone starts automatically. The message ROM CLONING STARTED is displayed, indicating that the firmware on the left controller is being cloned. Cloning takes approximately one minute.
Configuration Procedures - for OpenVMS Environments Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 Because the MSA1000 can operate in a variety of operating system environments, you must identify your server to the MSA1000. These identification steps include changing the name of the connection to the server to a meaningful name and identifying your server’s operating system.
Configuration Procedures for Tru64 UNIX Environments 6 Deploying the MSA1000 in an Tru64 UNIX environment involves: 1. Obtaining the MSA1000 Firmware 2. Obtaining the Node ID of the MSA1000 3. Installing Alternative Firmware on your MSA1000 4. Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 5. Configuring the Storage Arrays and Logical Volumes Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Obtaining the MSA1000 Firmware To obtain the firmware file: Note: The firmware filename varies depending on the version number. 1. From Tru64 UNIX, log in as the root user and create a directory for the MSA1000 firmware: # mkdir /msa1000 2. Obtain the MSA1000 firmware file by doing one of the following: ■ Go to the Software, Firmware & Drivers page of the MSA1000 website at http://www.hp.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Obtaining the Node ID of the MSA1000 1. Access the CLI of the MSA1000. Use the MSA1000 CLI configuration cable (part number 259992-001) to connect the MSA1000 to a laptop, personal computer, or AlphaServer console. See the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Command Line Interface User Guide for instructions. (To connect the AlphaServer console to the MSA1000, use the tip command, as identified in the tip(1) reference pages.) 2.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Installing Alternative Firmware on your MSA1000 Note: The following procedure uses an example configuration with two installed MSA1000s. Use the information from your own configuration to install the firmware. A table is provided for you to record important information. 1. Use the hwmgr utility to determine the hardware IDs of any MSA1000s in your SAN: This command may take several seconds to complete.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Command for device 237: # /sbin/hwmgr show scsi -full -id 237 SCSI DEVICEDEVICEDRIVERNUMDEVICEFIRST HWID:DEVICEIDHOSTNAMETYPESUBTYPEOWNERPATHFILEVALIDPATH 237:36 deliraidnone0 4 scp2[5/2/0] WWID:02000008:5008-05f3-0001-bdb0 BUS 5 5 6 6 TARGET 2 3 2 3 LUN 0 0 0 0 PATH STATE valid valid valid valid In this example, the MSA1000 controller that requires a firmware upgrade has a NODE_ID of 500805F3-0001BA20.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments 6. Use the SCSI CAM Utility program (SCU) to download the MSA1000 firmware to the right controller. There are three steps to download the firmware: (a) setting the device nexus information, (b) determining which bus/target/LUN values to use, and (c) downloading the firmware. a. Use the scu sbtl command to set the device nexus information. The scu sbtl command is a shorthand command for the set nexus command.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Note: The MSA1000 displays the message FIRMWARE FLASH STARTED when it starts the download, and FIRMWARE FLASH DONE when the download is complete. 7. When the controller displays FIRMWARE FLASH DONE, remove power from the MSA1000. After a few seconds, reapply power to the MSA1000, which causes a reboot of the right controller.
Configuration Procedures - for Tru64 UNIX Environments Identifying the Server and Operating System to the MSA1000 Because the MSA1000 can operate in a variety of operating system environments, you must identify your server to the MSA1000. These identification steps include changing the name of the connection to the server to a meaningful name and identifying your server’s operating system.
Regulatory Notices A Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 is assigned an HP Series number. The Series number can be found on the product label, along with the required approval markings and information. The product label is located on the right side of the chassis. When requesting certification information for this product, always refer to this Series number.
Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Regulatory Notices BSMI Notice Laser Compliance The SFP Module contains a laser diode of either gallium aluminum arsenide (GaALAs) emitting in the wavelength range of 770-860 nm, or indium gallium arsenide phosphide (InGaAsP) emitting in the wavelength range of 1270-1355 nm. All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825.
Regulatory Notices This indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Battery Replacement Notice Your MSA1000 is provided with a Lithium Manganese Dioxide, a Nickel-Metal Hydride, or a Vanadium Pentoxide, batteries. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the array is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replace only with the HP spare designated for this product.
Electrostatic Discharge B To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Prevention Methods ■ Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: ■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
My MSA1000 Worksheets C Use these worksheets to record information about your MSA1000. Note: Although these worksheets are not prerequisites for installing your MSA1000, Some of the information is required for zoning, multi-pathing, future configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes.
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 4: Information about My MSA1000 Component Configuration Type (check one) Setting ❑ Single-path, non-clustered ❑ Single-path, clustered-servers ❑ Multi-path, non-clustered ❑ Multi-path, multiple clustered-servers MSA1000 Serial number (on the product label): MSA1000 controller firmware: Version shipped on the controller: Version available on the Web: MSA1000 Support Software CD: Version shipped with the MSA1000: Version available on the Web: MSA1000 WWNN: MSA1000 WWPN: Interc
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 5: Information about My Fibre Interconnect Devices Component Setting Primary Interconnect Device (I/O Module, Switch or Hub) Make and model: Switch firmware version: Switch IP Address: Switch WWNN: Switch WWPN: Additional Device for Multi-Path Configurations: Make and model: Switch firmware version: Switch IP Address: Switch WWNN: Switch WWPN: Any Other Interconnect Device Make and model: Switch firmware version: Switch IP Address: Switch WWNN: Switch WWPN: Additional Device f
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 6: Information about One of My Servers Component The Server Make and model: Operating system and version / kernel: Service pack / Errata: Server name: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA firmware version: HBA driver version: HBA boot BIOS firmware: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN (also called Adapter ID): Additional Items for Multi-Path Configurations: Multi-pathing software, version: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN: Additional Items for Clustered Configurations
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 7: Information about a Second Server The Server Make and model: Operating system and version / kernel: Service pack / Errata: Server name: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA firmware version: HBA driver version: HBA boot BIOS firmware: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN (also called Adapter ID): Additional Items for Multi-Path Configurations: Multi-pathing software, version: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN: Additional Items for Clustered Configurations: Clustering
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 8: Information about a Third Server The Server Make and model: Operating system and version / kernel: Service pack / Errata: Server name: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA firmware version: HBA driver version: HBA boot BIOS firmware: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN (also called Adapter ID): Additional Items for Multi-Path Configurations: Multi-pathing software, version: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN: Additional Items for Clustered Configurations: Clustering
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 9: Information about a Fourth Server The Server Make and model: Operating system and version / kernel: Service pack / Errata: Server name: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA firmware version: HBA driver version: HBA boot BIOS firmware: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN (also called Adapter ID): Additional Items for Multi-Path Configurations: Multi-pathing software, version: HBA model: HBA server slot location: HBA WWNN: HBA WWPN: Additional Items for Clustered Configurations: Clustering
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 10: Information about the Hard Drives in my MSA1000 Box #1 Box name: ________ Serial # ________________ MSA1000 Note: Recording information about your hard drives is a two-step process. As you configure your storage, record information about the drives in this table and turn to Table 13: “Information about my Arrays and LUNs” on page 105 to record information about the arrays.
My MSA1000 Worksheets Box #2 Connected to Port A Box #3 Connected to Port B Serial # _________________ Another Enclosure Serial # _________________ One Enclosure Table 11: Information about the Hard Drives in my Attached Single-Bus Storage Enclosures Drive Bay SSCI ID SCSI Bus Transfer Rate (Ultra 320?) Capacity Spindle Speed Array Letter Spare Drive? Drive Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SSCI ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SCSI Bus 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 3 3 3
My MSA1000 Worksheets 104 Drive Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SSCI ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SCSI Bus 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 Transfer Rate (Ultra 320?) Connected to Ports A&B Serial # _________________ Additional Enclosure Table 12: Information about the Hard Drives when a Dual-Bus Storage Enclosure is Attached Capacity Spindle Speed Array Letter Spare Drive? MSA1000 Installation Guide
My MSA1000 Worksheets Table 13: Information about my Arrays and LUNs Settings for All Arrays Array Letter LUN Number MSA1000 Installation Guide Capacity RAID Type Selective Storage Presentation Drive Letter (Share Name) Adapter ID HBA Name Host Mode 105
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Index A Array Configuration Utility (ACU) information about 55 installing Linux environments 66 Windows environments 59 audience 7 authorized reseller, HP 12 B battery replacement notice 92 best practices 21 MSA1000 Installation Guide Index cables cable management considerations 41 connecting fibre cables, illustrated 44 connecting power cords, illustrated 46 connecting SCSI cables, illustrated 42 fibre 43 power 45 SCSI 42 Command Line Interface (CLI) information about 54 Index C configuring the MSA
Index E electrostatic discharge 93 enclosures, storage, installing 30 environment, requirements 24 equipment symbols 10 F FCC notice 89 fibre cables, connecting 43 firmware, determining the version to use 51 firmware, installing alternative versions OpenVMS environments 77 Tru64 UNIX environments 84 G getting help 12 grounding methods 94 H hard drives approved models 39 installing 39 recommendations 20 using spares 20 HBA driver, installing Linux environments 64 NetWare environments 70 Windows environme
Index L LCD display 49 LCD messages at MSA1000 startup 49 switch-related 48 Linux environments configuring the storage 68 identifying your server and operating system 67 installing the ACU 66 installing the HBA driver 64 prerequisites for the MSA1000 63 M management server, definition 21 messages, LCD at MSA1000 startup 49 switch-related 48 N NetWare environments configuring the storage 72 identifying your server and operating system 71 installing the HBA driver 70 prerequisites for using the MSA1000 69
Index rack rails converting for roundhole racks 31 installing in the rack 34 kit contents 31 securing the shipping bracket 38 rack template 33 RAID levels, defined 19 recommendations MSA1000 best practices 21 power sources 45 suggested reading 15 redundant fibre cables 43 power cables 45 regulatory compliance country notices 90 identification numbers 89 release notes, information about 15 S SCSI cables, connecting 42 securing the MSA1000 to the rack 37 server at MSA1000 startup 50 designating a management
Index W warnings power related 46 rack related 30 rack stability 11 symbols on equipment 10 websites ACU 17 high availability 16 HP SANs 16 HP storage 12 MSA1000 Installation Guide MSA1000 15 Secure Path 16 Windows specific installation procedures 57 Windows environments configuring the storage 61 identifying your server and operating system 60 installing the ACU 59 installing the HBA driver 58 prerequisites for the MSA1000 57 111
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