Page 1 Installation Guide HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Product Version: Controller firmware 5.xx or earlier, with active/passive support Controller firmware 7.0 or later, with active/active support Fourth Edition (October 2006) Part Number: 355901-004 This document details procedures for installing an HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array controller shelf (MSA1500) and its attached storage enclosures.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents About this Guide........... .7 Prerequisites .
Page 4 Contents Step 3: Install MSA option kits ..........36 Step 4: Rack the MSA and the storage enclosures .
Page 5 Contents Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments ......73 Prerequisites ............. . 73 Installing MSA-specific components on the servers .
Page 6 Contents Japanese power cord notice ..........101 BSMI notice .
Page 7: About This Guide
About this Guide About this Guide This guide provides information about installing an MSA1500, whether into an existing or new SAN, and is organized as follows: About this Guide ■ Chapter 1: Installation Procedures - All Deployments ■ Chapters 2-6: Configuration Procedures - for each Operating System To use this guide, follow all instructions in Chapter 1, and then proceed to the chapter for your specific operating system for some additional setup and configuration tasks.
Page 8: Prerequisites
About this Guide Prerequisites ■ Determine who will install and configure your MSA. A moderate knowledge level about SANs and their components is required to install this storage array system. If you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems in a SAN, HP can install your MSA for you.
Page 9: Related Documentation
About this Guide Related documentation The following (and other) MSA-related documents are available on the Documentation CD (included in the shipping carton with the MSA) or on the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. ■ MSA1500 compatibility guide ■...
Page 10: Document Conventions
About this Guide Document conventions The following document conventions apply in most cases. Cross-reference links Figure 1 Key and field names, menu items, Bold buttons, and dialog box titles Italics File names, application names, and text emphasis User input, command and directory Monospace font names, and system responses (output COMMAND NAMES are uppercase...
Page 11: Equipment Symbols
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Equipment symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains. They have the following meanings: Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards.
Page 12: Rack Stability
About this Guide Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple sources of power. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the power supplies and systems. Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely.
Page 13: Getting Help
About this Guide Getting help If you have questions after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP call centers use product and serial numbers to validate warranty entitlement. Note: Most HP products can provide product number, serial number and firmware revision electronically through the use of supplied management or diagnostic utilities, eliminating the need to physically inspect or remove products from installed enclosures.
Page 14: Hp Technical Support
About this Guide 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. Be sure to have the following information available before calling: ■...
Page 15: Installation Procedures - All Deployments
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Installing and configuring your MSA includes the following steps, each of which is illustrated in Figure 1 and discussed in this chapter: ■ Step 1: Review and confirm your plans, page 17 ■ Step 2: Prepare your site, page 34 ■...
Page 16 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 1 Review/confirm your plans 2 Prepare your site 3 Install MSA option kits 4 Rack the MSA 5 Install the hard drives 6 Prepare the servers 7 Install the HBAs 8 Prepare the switches 9 Connect the cables 10 Power on the devices 1 1 Configure the MSA Figure 1: Overview of MSA installation procedures...
Page 17: Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 1: Review and confirm your plans Before installing the MSA, HP recommends thorough research and study to develop the best installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful installation. ■ Determine which version MSA controller firmware to use ■...
Page 18 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 1: Basic MSA firmware and configuration options Number of Supported Firmware type controllers Configuration status Operating Systems Windows active/passive Single controller Standard shipping HP-UX version configuration Linux NetWare VMware Windows Dual controller Added hardware Linux (controller and I/O module) NetWare...
Page 19 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Note: When examining the available firmware versions, consider the following: The MSA ships with a single controller and active/passive firmware pre-installed. If ■ you plan to install an additional MSA controller and are interested in upgrading to active/active, consider the complexity of your SAN, including the variety of device types, operating systems, failover tools, and access requirements.
Page 20: Complete The Planning Worksheet On The Poster
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Complete the planning worksheet on the poster The printed configuration overview poster, included in the shipping carton, is a companion to this installation guide, and should be completed before installing your MSA. Use the poster to: ■...
Page 21: Go To The Internet For The Most Recent Msa And San Information
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA and SAN information HP recommends going to the following websites to learn more about MSA devices and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Information found at these web sites may offer suggestions, alternatives, or changes to your installation plans.
Page 22 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 2: MSA1500 and SAN-related websites website Content HP Storage Management Provides the Web-based management interface for the Initiative Specification provider management of the MSA, in compliance with the SMI-S standard. for the MSA This MSA-specific SMI-S provider can be installed on Microsoft http://h18007.www1.hp.com/ Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Server hosts with access to the support/files/storage/us/...
Page 23 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 2: MSA1500 and SAN-related websites website Content HP MPIO Basic Failover Multi-pathing software for Windows (active/passive environments only) http://h18006.www1.hp.com/ products/sanworks/ active/passive Used in multi-pathing environments running array multipathoptions/index.html controller firmware, HP MPIO Basic Failover provides basic path failover and path recovery.
Page 24: Review Msa Installation Best Practices
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Review MSA installation best practices ■ Before installing your MSA (and periodically afterwards), go to the MSA1500 website to confirm your installation plans and read current information about the device: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. ■ Periodically check the MSA website for firmware updates and other announcements.
Page 25 Installation Procedures - All Deployments — To provide redundant storage, configure your Logical Units (LUNs) using fault-tolerant Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) levels and striping methods. Stripe the LUNs vertically across separate storage enclosures on different SCSI buses, including drives from each bus. —...
Page 26 Installation Procedures - All Deployments ■ When planning and configuring the LUNs: — In direct-connect environments or any environment using the ACU-CLI, a minimum of one storage LUN on the MSA must be configured and set to the appropriate host mode before connecting the MSA to the server. —...
Page 27 Installation Procedures - All Deployments ■ After configuring the LUNs, remember to: — Verify that all HBA connections to the MSA are recognized, including both paths in a multipath configuration. Each time the MSA is power-cycled, all active connections to the MSA are automatically detected and identified by their World Wide Port Name (WWPN).
Page 28 Installation Procedures - All Deployments — Manual load balancing—Through the ACU or the CLI, indicate the preferred path (controller ownership) for each LUN. This method is recommended for environments that are load balancing from the host. ■ In dual-controller multipath configurations (both active/active and active/passive), you must install some management software (such as multipathing software, management/monitoring utilities, and array configuration software) on each server with access to the MSA.
Page 29 Installation Procedures - All Deployments If both controllers are operational and both need servicing, schedule a maintenance window and perform the service as for a single-controller configuration. If both controllers are operational and one needs servicing, do the following to disable and then service the controller: Note: The MSA operates in a non-redundant mode during this procedure.
Page 30: Plan Your Storage Configuration
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Plan your storage configuration Proper planning of the system storage and its subsequent performance is critical to a successful deployment of your MSA. Improper planning or implementation can result in wasted storage space, degraded performance, or inability to expand the system to meet growing storage needs.
Page 31: Striping Methods
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Striping methods A storage array combines the capacity of several physical hard drives into one virtual unit called an array. These arrays are then presented to the operating system as a single disk device. The physical layout of an array can be one of two configurations: ■...
Page 32: Hard Drive Sizes And Types
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 3: RAID level comparison Alternative Fault Storage RAID Level Name Performance Tolerance Efficiency RAID 0 Data striping Highest None Highest RAID 1 Drive High * Highest * mirroring Data striping RAID 1+0 plus drive mirroring RAID 5 Data striping,...
Page 33: Spare Drives
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Spare drives HP recommends including spare drives in your LUNs. Spares are hard drives that are not active members of any particular LUN, but have been configured to be used in the event that a drive in one of the LUNs should fail. If a spare is present and a physical hard drive fails, the spare automatically replaces the failed drive as a member of the LUN and the process of rebuilding the information onto the spare automatically begins.
Page 34: Step 2: Prepare Your Site
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 2: Prepare your site To ensure continuous, safe, and reliable operation of your equipment, place your system in an approved environment. You must provide adequate physical space, ventilation, and power. Note: Consider using the HP Enterprise Configurator (eCO) to help you plan and configure racks and rack-mountable devices.
Page 35 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 4: MSA1500 specifications Parameter Value Dimensions: Height 3.46 in (8.79 cm) Width 24.0 in (60.96 cm) Depth 17.64 in (44.81 cm) Weight Shipping configuration 41.6 lb (18.9 kg) Input Power: Rated Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Rated Input Frequency 47-63 Hz Maximum Rated Input Current...
Page 36: Step 3: Install Msa Option Kits
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 3: Install MSA option kits If your plans include adding any of the available option kits for the MSA, install them now. It is easier to install these options before racking the system. Some of the available option kits include: additional controller cache, additional SCSI I/O module, additional MSA controller, and additional Fibre Channel I/O module.
Page 37: Step 4: Rack The Msa And The Storage Enclosures
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 4: Rack the MSA and the storage enclosures The MSA and its supported storage enclosures can be installed into most standard server racks. To verify that the rack and the storage enclosures you plan to use are supported for use with the MSA and its storage enclosures, read the compatibility guide, located on the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
Page 38 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Caution: To prevent damage and to ease insertion of the device into the rack, support the weight of the device and keep it level when sliding it into the rack. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: The leveling jacks on the rack are extended to the floor.
Page 39 Installation Procedures - All Deployments c. Use a pencil to mark the required location of the scissor-like locking latches on the rails, as indicated by the template. d. Repeat these steps to mark the back of the rack, using the information on the back of the template as a guide.
Page 40 Installation Procedures - All Deployments c. Extend the back end of the rail toward the inside rear of the rack until the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure and the locking latch engages. d. Loosen the locking nut on the shipping retaining bracket and slide the bracket to the farthest position on the rear of the rail.
Page 41 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 4. Install the component in the rack: a. Remove the bezel from the front of the device, align the device with the rails, and slide it into the rack. b. Slide the device into the rack until the front edge is flush with the front of the rack (1).
Page 42 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 5. Secure the device in the rack: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on the shipping retaining bracket (1) and slide the bracket forward (2) until the tab engages the slot in the chassis. b. Tighten the thumbscrew on the bracket. c.
Page 43: Step 5: Install The Hard Drives
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 5: Install the hard drives After the storage enclosures are secured in the rack, install the hard drives into the drive bays. For a list of supported hard drives, see the compatibility guide, located on the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs Caution:...
Page 44: Step 6: Prepare Your Servers
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 6: Prepare your servers In an existing SAN, the servers are already set up and configured, but if you are deploying your MSA into a new SAN, install and configure your servers at this time.
Page 45: Step 7: Install The Hba In Your Servers
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 7: Install the HBA in your servers After you have confirmed that your servers are operating properly, install the HBA for the MSA in each server that will access the MSA. Because the MSA can be deployed into a variety of operating system environments and configurations (including single-path and multi-path), specific HBAs are required for the different deployments.
Page 46: Step 8: Prepare Your Switches
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 8: Prepare your switches In an existing SAN, your switches are already set up and configured, but if you are deploying your MSA into a new SAN, you need to install and configure your Fibre Channel switches at this time.
Page 47: Step 9: Connect The Cables
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 9: Connect the cables At this point in the process of installing your MSA, you have either installed your new SAN or prepared your existing SAN for the MSA, your server is ready, your switch is ready, and the MSA is ready.
Page 48: Connecting The Scsi Cables
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the SCSI cables To connect the MSA to the storage enclosures, use standard VHDCI SCSI cables included in the shipping carton with each storage enclosure. Recommended SCSI cable connections HP recommends installing additional SCSI I/O modules and connecting storage enclosures in the same sequence as the pre-assigned box numbers, as illustrated in Figure Figure 2: SCSI I/O modules, bus numbers, and box numbers...
Page 49: Supported And Unsupported Scsi Connections
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Supported and unsupported SCSI connections Each MSA SCSI I/O module has two ports — depending on the type of storage enclosure you plan to connect, one or both of the ports may be supported. Table 5 for examples of supported and unsupported connections and see Figure 3 Figure 4...
Page 50: Connecting The Msa To Sata Storage Enclosures
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the MSA to SATA storage enclosures The following illustration shows the MSA1500 connected to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures. Note: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 3: SCSI cable connections to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 51: Connecting The Msa To Scsi Storage Enclosures
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the MSA to SCSI storage enclosures The following illustration shows the MSA1500 connected to one dual-bus MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure. Note: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 4: SCSI cable connections to one MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 52: Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the Fibre Channel cables Your MSA can be deployed into a variety of configurations, from relatively simple single-path configurations to more complex multi-path configurations. Because there are two switches, two HBAs, and two servers in multi-path configurations, all of which use Fibre Channel cables, cable connections must follow specific installation requirements.
Page 53: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Single-Path Configuration
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a single-path configuration Figure 5 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 being accessed by two servers in a single-path configuration. Figure 5: Sample Fibre Channel cable connections, single-path configuration HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 54: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Multi-Path Configuration
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a multi-path configuration Figure 6 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 being accessed by two servers, but in a multi-path configuration. Note: Multi-path configurations must include: Two MSA controllers ■...
Page 55: Connecting The Power Cords
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the power cords To protect your system from power-failure-related down time, each MSA ships standard with a redundant power supply. Depending how you connect the power supplies to your power source, you can eliminate down time caused by power-related failures.
Page 56 Installation Procedures - All Deployments WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an ■ important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily ■...
Page 57: Step 10: Power On The Devices
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 10: Power on the devices After the MSA and its storage enclosures are installed and connected to the SAN, power up all of the devices in the SAN and verify that they are operating properly. 1.
Page 58: Verify The Operating Status Of The Msa
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Caution: When you power on the server, the monitor may display a “New Hardware Found” message and prompt to install an HBA driver. Cancel out of this window to prevent the installation of an unsupported HBA driver. 8.
Page 59: Read The Messages On The Controller Display Panel
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Read the messages on the controller display panel Each controller contains an integrated LCD panel. This panel displays informational and error messages, shows the current status of the MSA, and provides an interface for user input. To verify that your MSA is operating properly, use the arrow buttons on the LCD panel of the controller and look for the following messages: Table 8: MSA1500 Startup Messages...
Page 60: Verify The Operating Status Of The Storage Enclosures
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Verify the operating status of the storage enclosures To verify that your storage enclosures and hard drives are operating properly, view the enclosure and hard drive LEDs and compare them with the patterns described in the documentation for these devices. If the LEDs indicate a fault, refer to the documentation that came with the enclosure for help.
Page 61: Step 11: Configure Your Msa
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 1 1: Configure your MSA After the servers and switches are set up and the MSA is physically installed, connected, and powered on, you may customize the server and the MSA and configure the storage according to your plan. Procedures vary for each operating system, but common steps include: ■...
Page 62: Determine Which Storage Configuration Utility To Use
Installation Procedures - All Deployments 7. Scroll through and read the display for the Web versions of the Support Software CD and MSA controller firmware, and then record the version numbers in Table “MSA1500 Information” on page 108. 8. If desired, download the updated firmware or support software CD ISO image from the web.
Page 63: About The Array Configuration Utility
Installation Procedures - All Deployments About the Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a server-based, browser-accessed tool used to configure an array controller and its 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).
Page 64: About The Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface
Installation Procedures - All Deployments About the Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface The Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI) is a command line user interface that can run locally through your browser or remotely through HP Insight Manager. The ACU is supported for use in Windows, Linux, NetWare, and HP-UX environments and can run locally from the server or remotely through HP Systems Insight Manager (HP-SIM).
Page 65: Configure The Msa
Installation Procedures - All Deployments Configure the MSA To configure your MSA, go to the chapter for your specific operating system: ■ Chapter 2: Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments, page 67 ■ Chapter 3: Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments, page 73 ■...
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Page 67: Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments
Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Deploying the MSA in a Microsoft Windows environment involves: 1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 67 Installing MSA-specific components on the servers, page 68 Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 71 Configuring the storage, page 72 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Page 68: Installing Msa-Specific Components On The Servers
Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Installing MSA-specific components on the servers Because these installation processes involve updating the server configuration, HP recommends performing these tasks during inactive periods. MSA-specific components include: ■ HBA drivers ■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU) ■ Array Configuration Utility-Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI) (The ACU-CLI is not supported on IA64 platforms.) ■...
Page 69 Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments 3. When prompted, read and accept the license agreement. The Support Software CD main menu is displayed. 4. In the CD Main Menu, do the following: a. Click View Contents to review notes and information that supplement this document.
Page 70 Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments b. Install the following component (required): — HBA driver (and the included Windows Event Notification Service) Important: After installing the HBA and Event Notification Service drivers, remove the Support Software CD from the CD-ROM drive and restart the server. Then, re-insert the MSA Support Software CD and access the CD main menu.
Page 71: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see the following sections of this guide: ■...
Page 72: Configuring The Storage
Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: Installation Procedures - Deployments, page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance.
Page 73: Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments
Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Deploying the MSA in a Linux environment involves: 1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 73 Installing MSA-specific components on the servers, page 74 Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 78 Configuring the storage, page 79 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Page 74: Installing Msa-Specific Components On The Servers
Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Installing MSA-specific components on the servers Because these installation processes involve updating the server configuration, HP recommends performing these tasks during inactive periods. MSA-specific components include: ■ HBA drivers (and multipathing tool, if needed) ■ HP System Management Homepage ■...
Page 75 Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments 6. To install the HBA drivers: Caution: Use only the Support Software CD to install the HBA drivers. Drivers for all supported HBAs are included on the CD and are the only versions approved for use with the MSA. a.
Page 76 Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments e. Install the System Management Homepage by entering: rpm -ivh <SMH_rpm_filename> (Where is the name of the System Management <SMH_rpm_filename> Homepage rpm.) 8. To install the Array Configuration Utility (ACU): Note: You must remove earlier versions of the ACU before installing later versions. ■...
Page 77 Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments d. Install the ACU-CLI by entering: rpm -ivh <HPACUCLI_rpm_filename> (Where is the name of the ACU-CLI rpm.) <HPACUCLI_rpm_filename> 10. After all desired components are installed, remove the Support Software CD from the CD-ROM drive. 11. Restart the server. 12.
Page 78: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA1500 website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see: ■...
Page 79: Configuring The Storage
Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability.
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Page 81: Configuration Procedures - Hp-Ux Environments
Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments Deploying the MSA in an HP-UX environment involves: 1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 81 2. Reading the Additional HP-UX support notes, page 82 Installing the ACU-CLI on the servers (optional), page 84 Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 85 Configuring the storage, page 86...
Page 82: Additional Hp-Ux Support Notes
Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments Additional HP-UX support notes ■ Supported HP-UX operating system versions: — HP-UX 11i v1(PA) — HP-UX 11i v2(PA/IA) ■ Supported controller configurations: — Single controller (active/passive firmware only) — Dual controllers (active/active firmware only) ■ Supported Fibre Channel connections: —...
Page 83 Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments HP-UX version Required update for active/active 11.11 systems HWE0509 Online Diagnostics Support Tools Bundle, Sept. 2005 (or later) 11.23 systems HWE0603 Online Diagnostics Support Tools Bundle, June 2006 (or later) These bundles are available on the HP Software Depot home website: http://h20293.www2.hp.com.
Page 84: Installing The Acu-Cli On The Servers (Optional)
Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments Installing the ACU-CLI on the servers (optional) To use the ACU-CLI to configure MSA storage, perform the following steps to install it on the servers: Note: You must remove earlier versions of the ACU before installing later versions. ■...
Page 85: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA1500 website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see: ■...
Page 86: Configuring The Storage
Configuration Procedures - HP-UX Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance.
Page 87: Configuration Procedures - Openvms Environments
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Deploying the MSA in an OpenVMS environment involves: 1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 87 Obtaining World Wide Port Names, page 88 Installing the current Fibre_SCSI patch on the servers, page 89 Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 90 Configuring the storage, page 91...
Page 88: Obtaining World Wide Port Names
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Obtaining World Wide Port Names When setting connections to the MSA, 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,...
Page 89: Installing The Current Fibre_Scsi Patch On The Servers
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Installing the current Fibre_SCSI patch on the servers 1. Download the current patch from the HP OpenVMS Systems website: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/serv_support.html. a. Navigate to the HP Proactive service tools banner. b. Select one of the following options: —...
Page 90: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA1500 website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see: ■...
Page 91: Configuring The Storage
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - All Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance.
Page 92: Assigning Id Numbers To The Controllers And Luns
Configuration Procedures - OpenVMS Environments Assigning ID Numbers to the Controllers and LUNs When configuring your MSA, you must assign a unique ID number to each MSA controller and to each MSA storage LUN. See the HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Command Line Interface reference guide for specific instructions.
Page 93: Configuration Procedures - Other Environments
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments Deploying the MSA in a NetWare, Tru64 UNIX, SCO UNIX, or VMware operating system environment involves: 1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 93 Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 97 Configuring the storage, page 98 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Page 94: Operating-System-Specific Notes
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments Operating-system-specific notes Note: SCO UNIX, VMWare, OpenVMS, and Tru64 UNIX do not use the provided MSA Support Software CD. These operating systems use the MSA-CLI to configure the storage and obtain the HBA drivers and multipathing tools from a different source, such as through operating system updates or the HP website.
Page 95: Tru64 Unix Environments
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments d. For each HBA, verify that the following options are specified: load ql2x00.ham slot=x/luns/allpaths/portnames, where x represents the slot number. The Native MPIO solution can co-exist with HP Secure Path for NetWare. Note: ■ If the MSA is upgraded to 6.86or later active/active firmware, and, if you want to remove the Secure Path for NetWare driver, do the following: a.
Page 96: Sco Unix Environments
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments SCO UNIX environments ■ Dual-controller active/passive configurations are not supported. Dual-controller configurations must run active/active firmware. ■ Detailed information about deploying an MSA in a SCO UNIX environment is provided in a separate document on the MSA1500 Technical Documents web page.
Page 97: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the web, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see: ■...
Page 98: Configuring The Storage
Configuration Procedures - Other Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance.
Page 99: A Regulatory Notices
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to comply with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Page 100: Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
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.
Page 101: Japanese Power Cord Notice
Regulatory Notices Japanese power cord notice BSMI notice Laser compliance The SFP Module contains a laser diode of 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.
Page 102: Battery Replacement Notice
Regulatory Notices The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. This device is classified as a Class 1 laser product as defined by IEC 825.
Page 103: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Households In The European Union
Regulatory Notices Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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Page 105: Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge 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.
Page 106: Grounding Methods
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 ±...
Page 107: C Worksheets
Worksheets Use these worksheets to record information about your MSA. Note: Although these worksheets are not prerequisites for installing your MSA, some of the information is required for multi-pathing, future configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes. The following worksheets are included in this section: ■...
Page 108: Msa1500 Information
Worksheets Table 10: MSA1500 Information Component Setting Configuration Type ❑ Single-path, non-clustered ❑ Single-path, clustered-servers (check one) ❑ Multi-path, non-clustered ❑ Multi-path, multiple clustered-servers MSA1500 Serial number (on the product label) ____________________________________ Controller firmware: ____________________________________ Version shipped on the controller ____________________________________ Version available on the Web Support Software CD:...
Page 109: External Fibre Channel Interconnect Device (Switch) Information
Worksheets Table 1 1: External Fibre Channel Interconnect Device (Switch) Information Component Setting Primary Switch Make and model ____________________________________ Switch firmware version ____________________________________ Switch IP Address ____________________________________ Switch WWNN ____________________________________ Switch WWPN ____________________________________ Additional Device for Multi-Path Configurations: Make and model (must be the same as the companion device) Switch firmware version (must be the same as the companion device)
Page 110: Server Information
Worksheets Table 12: Server Information Component Setting Primary 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...
Page 111 Worksheets Table 12: Server Information Component Setting Additional 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...
Page 112 Worksheets Table 12: Server Information Component Setting Additional 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...
Page 113 Worksheets Table 12: Server Information Component Setting Additional 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...
Page 114: Hard Drive Information
Worksheets Table 13: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Note: Recording information about the hard drives and their configuration is a two-step process: As you install the hard drives, record basic information about the drives in this table.
Page 115 Worksheets Table 13: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Note: Box numbers are assigned to enclosures based on their connection to the MSA1500. Figure 2 “SCSI I/O modules, bus numbers, and box numbers”...
Page 116 Worksheets Table 13: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ 1 16 HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 117 Worksheets Table 13: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide 1 17...
Page 118: Array (Lun) Information
Worksheets Table 14: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name 1 18 HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 119 Worksheets Table 14: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide 1 19...
Page 120 Worksheets Table 14: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...
Page 121: Index
Index cable management considerations connecting fiber cables, illustrated Array Configuration Utility - Command Line connecting power cords, illustrated Interface (ACU-CLI) connecting SCSI cables, illustrated information about fiber installing power HP-UX environments SCSI Linux environments cloning of firmware between controllers Windows environments Command Line Interface (CLI) supported operating systems information about...
Page 122 Index authorized reseller storage website electrostatic discharge technical support enclosures HP-UX environments bus and box numbers additional notes installing configuring the storage environmental, requirements installing the ACU-CLI equipment symbols prerequisites for the MSA updating MSA firmware FCC notice fibre cables, connecting Infrastructure web site firmware Insight Manager...
Page 123 Index special configuration tasks upgrading LCD messages at MSA startup option kits LEDs installing of the MSA list of Linux environments SCSI I/O module configuring the storage other environments installing the ACU configuring the storage installing the ACU-CLI prerequisites installing the HBA driver updating MSA firmware installing the System Management Home page...
Page 124 Index installing Step 10: Power on the devices RAID levels Step 11: Configure your MSA recommendations Step 2: Prepare your site MSA best practices Step 3: Install MSA option kits power sources Step 4: Rack the MSA and the storage redundant enclosures controller note...
Page 125 Index Tru64 UNIX environments of the MSA configuration procedures warnings updating MSA firmware power related determining which version to use rack stability HP-UX environments symbols on equipment Linux environments websites OpenVMS environments HP storage other environments MSA and SAN Windows environments weight considerations Windows environments configuring the storage...
Page 126 Index HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide...

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