Dell PowerVault MD1400 Setup Manual

PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide

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Contents

About this Document 5

Hardware Description 6

High-Level Capacity Information 6

Enclosure Options 6

Capability with RSA NetWitness Platform Series 5 or 6 Hosts 7

Package Contents 7

Customer Supplied Materials 7

Rear View of the PowerVault 8

Mini-to-Mini SAS Cable Connector 8

Monitoring PowerVault Through IDRAC 9

Install PowerVault without Encryption 10

Prerequisites 10

Introduction 11

Attach and Configure a PowerVault without Encryption 11

NetWitness Platform 11.3 and Later 11

NetWitness Platform 11.2 and Earlier 12

Connect PowerVaults to a Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log Decoder Physical Host 12

Connect a PowerVault to a Hybrid 20

Run the PowerVault Installation Scripts on the Decoder, Log Decoder, Concentrator, or
Archiver 22

Run the PowerVault Installation Scripts on a Hybrid 25

Restart the Service 28

Task 4 - (Conditional) License Host Services 29

Install PowerVault with Encryption on a Series 6 R640 Host 30

Enclosure Options for Encryption 30

Minimum NetWitness Platform Software Versions 30

Attach and Configure New PowerVault with Encryption 31

NetWitness Platform 11.3 and Later 31

NetWitness Platform 11.2 and Earlier 31

Task 1 - Connect PowerVaults to an Archiver, Concentrator, or (Network) Decoder Host 31

Task 2 - Run the PowerVault Installation Scripts on the Archiver, Concentrator, or
(Network) Decoder 34

Task 3 - Restart the Service 40

Task 4 - (Conditional) License Host Services 41

PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide

Install PowerVaults and 15-Drive DACs on a Series 5 or Series 6 Host
(Mixed Mode) 42

Minimum NetWitness Platform Software Versions 42

Introduction 42

High-Level Procedure 43

NetWitness Platform 11.3 and Later 43

NetWitness Platform 11.2 and Earlier 43

Connect External Storage Devices to RSA Series 5 or Series 6 Archiver, Decoder, or Log
Decoder Hosts 44

Connect External Storage Devices to Series 5 (R630) 44

Connect External Storage Devices to Series 6 (R640) 46

Run the External Storage Script on the Decoder, Log Decoder, or Archiver 48

Restart the Service 55

Install PowerVault on Core Appliance Used as a Hybrid 56

Prerequisites 56

Introduction 57

High-Level Procedure 57

NetWitness Platform 11.3 and Later 57

NetWitness Platform 11.2 and Earlier 58

Connect PowerVaults to a Core Physical Host Used as a Hybrid 59

Run the PowerVault Installation Scripts on an R603 or R640 Used as a Hybrid 63

Restart the Services 67

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PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide

About this Document

This document provides instructions for installing a PowerVault external storage device on
RSASeries 5 and Series 6 (Network) Decoder, Log Decoder, Concentrator, Archiver, and
Hybrid hosts.

The hardware setup instructions in this document are for hardware only; they do not apply to a
specific release of RSA NetWitness Platform software. This document is for new hardware
only. It is not intended for PowerVaults with preexisting data.

The PowerVault installation script instructions in this guide apply only to NetWitness Platform

11.2 and earlier. For NetWitness Platform 11.3 and later, use the hardware connection
information in this guide, but refer to Storage Guide for RSA NetWitness Platform Version 11.3
and later for instructions on how to allocate storage for your hardware.

Caution: If you are adding a previously used PowerVault and would like to preserve the data,
DO NOT follow the instructions in this guide. Contact RSA Customer Support. Running the
script on a previously used PowerVault could erase any existing data.

Note: When viewing a printed guide, be aware that a newer version of the guide may be
available online at RSA Link in RSA NetWitness® Platform under Hardware Setup Guides:

https://community.rsa.com/community/products/netwitness/hardware-setup-guides

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PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide

Host SKU Description Specification

Decoder /
Archiver

NW­PVHD72

NetWitness PowerVault
High Density 72TB

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us ,12x6TB NLSAS

Decoder /
Archiver

NW­PVHD144

NetWitness PowerVault
High Density 144TB

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 12x12TB NL­SAS

Decoder /
Archiver

NW­PVHDE96

NetWitness PowerVault
High Density 96TB SED
(Self Encrypted Drives)

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 12x8TB NL-SAS
SED

Concentrator NW-

PVHP56

NetWitness PowerVault
High Performance 56TB

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 9x6TB NLSAS,
3x800GB SSD

Concentrator

NW­PVHP113

NetWitness PowerVault
High Performance 113TB

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 9x12TB NLSAS,
3x1.6TB SSD

Concentrator NW-

PVHPE78

NetWitness PowerVault
High Performance 78TB
SED (Self Encrypted
Drives)

DellStorage MD1400, 12HDs 3.5",
Rackmount, 2Us, 9x8TB NLSAS
SED, 3x1.92TB SSD SED

Hardware Description

The RSA PowerVault (Dell MD 1400) high capacity storage device is a drive array enclosure
powered by EMC/Dell. PowerVault is used to extend the usable storage on the RSA Series 5
and Series 6 (Network) Decoder, Log Decoder, Concentrator, Archiver, and Hybrid hosts.

High-Level Capacity Information

PowerVault:

l Stores up to 120 TB for a single enclosure.

l Accommodates up to 12 hot-pluggable 3.5" and 2.5" drives (2.5" available with adapter).

l Allows you to daisy-chain eight PowerVaults (four enclosures per channel).

l Provides improved device monitoring and management.

l Is compatible with Dell OpenManage/iDRAC system management technology.

Enclosure Options

Hardware Description 6

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Capability with RSA NetWitness Platform Series 5 or 6 Hosts

RSA NetWitness Platform Series 5 or 6 hosts are shipped with the software to support a
PowerVault installation. The initial setup of a PowerVault in your network involves these steps:

1. Review site requirements and safety information.

2. Install PowerVault.

Package Contents

Refer to the documentation that is included with the PowerVault. The Dell Storage MD1400
Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual (http://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/storage-md1400-dsms_

owners-manual_en-us.pdf) contains detailed instruction on all the optional setups you can

implement with PowerVault to address the needs of your environment.

Note: The PowerVault comes with four SAS cables. You only need one cable to connect the
PowerVault to a Series 5 or 6 host. Use a cable with the mini-to-mini-SAS connectors to
connect the PowerVault to a Series 5 or 6 host.

Customer Supplied Materials

You do not need to supply any materials.

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Key Description

1 SAS ports. Each set of ports has a Primary port and an Expansion port. In each set, the

Primary port is closer to the center of the chassis. There are two rows of ports. In each
row, the ports are labeled 1 to 4 from left to right. Start with the upper row port 1. You
can daisy chain using the rest of the ports if you have multiple PowerVaults connected
to a Series 5 or 6 host.

2 Power Input Connections

Rear View of the PowerVault

Mini-to-Mini SAS Cable Connector

Both connectors are the same on the Mini-to-Mini SAS cable. The following figures shows one
mini connector.

Note: You must insert the cable correctly at both ends with the correct side up. If you have
done this correctly, you hear a click and a green light displays on the rear of the PowerVault
and the rear of the Series 5 or Series 6 host indicating a live connection.

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Monitoring PowerVault Through IDRAC

You can monitor PowerVault MD array communication through the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller (IDRAC). Refer to the "Monitoring network devices using web interface" and
"Monitoring network devices using RACADM" sections of the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller 8/7 Version 2.60.60.60 User’s Guide (https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/idrac7-8-

lifecycle-controller-v2606060_users-guide_en-us.pdf) for information on how to monitor network

devices through IDRAC.

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PowerVault (Dell MD1400) Setup Guide

Install PowerVault without Encryption

This topic describes how to install a PowerVault without encryption on RSA Series 5 and Series
6 Decoder, Log Decoder, Concentrator, Archiver, and Hybrid physical hosts.

Prerequisites

Make sure that you have the following required software:

l For RSA NetWitness Platform 11.1.0.2 and later versions:

rsa-sa-tools-11.2.1.0-1901070555.5.d1d4cb3.el7.noarch.rpm or newer

version of this file, which contains the script you need to configure the storage.

For RSA Security Analytics 10.6.6.1 and later versions:

l

rsa-sa-tools-10.6.6.1-199.5.47209f4.el6.noarch.rpm or newer or newer

version of this file, which contains the script you need to configure the storage. This file is
available on RSA Link at https://community.rsa.com/docs/DOC-100361.

To verify the rsa-sa-tools version, log in as root on the physical hosts and run the following
command:

rpm -qa | grep sa-tools

Results example:

l For 11.x: rsa-sa-tools-11.2.1.0-1901070555.5.d1d4cb3.el7.noarch.rpm

l For 10.6.6.x: rsa-sa-tools-10.6.6.1-199.5.47209f4.el6.noarch.rpm

This RPM is updated quarterly. Contact RSA Customer Support to obtain the most recent
version.

l RSA NetWitness Platform - The minimum version is 10.6.6.0 (licensed only). The

recommended versions are 10.6.6.x and 11.1.0.2 and later.

To verify the version, in the Administration Services view (Administration > Services), the
release version is displayed to the right of each service listed. To check the version at the
command line, run the following command:

rpm -qa | grep nw

Results example:

nwconcentrator-10.6.6.2-182.3.0f6d16e.el6.x86_64

Caution: If you are adding a previously used PowerVault and would like to preserve the data,
DO NOT follow the instructions in this guide. Contact RSA Customer Support. Running the
script on a previously used PowerVault could erase any existing data.

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Deployment Scen-

ario

Tasks

Concentrator, Archiver,
Decoder, and Log
Decoder (Multiple Power­Vaults)

1. Connect the PowerVaults to the physical host before powering

on the physical host as described in Connect PowerVaults to a

Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log Decoder Physical Host .

2. Follow the instructions in the Storage Guide for RSA

NetWitness Platform Version 11.3 and Later to allocate

storage for your hardware.

Hybrid

1. Connect the PowerVault to the physical host before powering

on the physical host as described in Connect a PowerVault to a

Hybrid .

2. Follow the instructions in the Storage Guide for RSA

NetWitness Platform Version 11.3 and Later to allocate

storage for your hardware.

Introduction

The following table contains the summarized installation instructions for different deployments,
and detailed procedures are in individual subsections. The deployment scenarios are:

l Multiple PowerVaults in a Concentrator, (Network) Decoder, Log Decoder, and Archiver

deployment.

l A single PowerVault in a Hybrid deployment.

Attach and Configure a PowerVault without Encryption

This table summarizes the steps you must complete to attach and configure a PowerVault
without encryption. The scenarios are shown in detail in the topics following immediately the
table.

NetWitness Platform 11.3 and Later

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Deployment

Scenario

Tasks

Concentrator,
Archiver, Decoder,
and Log Decoder
(Multiple Power­Vaults)

1. Connect the PowerVaults to the physical host before powering on

the physical host as described in Connect PowerVaults to a

Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log Decoder Physical Host .

2. Run the NwArrayConfig.py script as described in Run the

PowerVault Installation Scripts on the Decoder, Log Decoder,

Concentrator, or Archiver .

3. Restart the services for this host as described in Restart the Service.

4. License the services for this host (if they are not already licensed).

Refer to the Licensing Guide available through the application Help

option and RSA Link at https://community.rsa.com/docs/DOC-40370

for instructions on licensing RSA physical hosts.

Hybrid

1. Connect the PowerVault to the physical host before powering on the

physical host as described in Connect a PowerVault to a Hybrid .

2. Run the NwArrayConfig.py script as described in Run the

PowerVault Installation Scripts on a Hybrid .

3. Restart the services for this host as described in Restart the Service.

4. License the services for this host (if they are not already licensed).

Refer to the Licensing Guide available through the application Help

option and RSA Link at https://community.rsa.com/docs/DOC-40370

for instructions on licensing RSA physical hosts.

NetWitness Platform 11.2 and Earlier

Connect PowerVaults to a Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log

Decoder Physical Host

You can connect one or more PowerVaults to a RSA Series 5 or Series 6 Concentrator,
Archiver, Decoder, or Log Decoder physical hosts. You can only add four PowerVaults per port
for a total of eight PowerVaults per PERC H830 (Series 5) RAID controller or five per PERC
H840 (Series 6) RAID controller.

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Note: 1.) If you are attaching more then 3 PowerVaults to a single port you may received the
following Error message:

The total number of enclosures connected to connector 00, has

exceeded the maximum allowable limit of 3 enclosures. Please remove
the extra enclosure and then restart your system. This error was caused by

PERC profile settings. From factory, PERC profile is set to PD64. Setting the profile to PD240
corrects the issue. Profile PD240 is labeled as “default”, however, this is not set from factory.
To set the PD Profile:

1. Enter the DELL PERC 10 Configuration Utility. See Navigating to Dell PERC 10
configuration utility.

2. Click Main Menu > Controller Management > Advanced Controller Properties > Profile
Management. Current profile and profile properties are displayed.

3. Change profile using the Choose Profile option.

4. Select Set Profile. Click Reboot.

2.) The PowerVault comes with four SAS cables. You only need one cable to connect the
PowerVault to the physical host. For RSA Series 5 physical hosts, use a cable with the mini­SAS connector.

1. Ensure that the physical host is powered off.

2. Connect one end of the SAS cable to the left port of the RAID controller on the back of the

Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log Decoder physical host.

3. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to the PowerVault unit.

When you connect the first PowerVault to the RAID controller, make sure that you insert the

cable into the Primary SAS port on the PowerVault as shown in the following figures.

Series 5 Physical Hosts

Series 5 - R630

The following figure shows an R630 host (port 0 ) connected to a PowerVault (port 1 in top
row of ports) using a mini-to-mini SAS cable.
The PERC830 card for the R630 is installed in slot #3. This means that:

l Port 0 is on the left and port 1 is on the right on the R630.

l You must attach the cable to the R630 with the connector's blue tab on the top.

l You must attach the other end the cable to the PowerVault with the connector's blue tab

on the top.

l You know if the cable is properly connected when you hear a click as the cable locks into

place and see the green port light illuminate on the R630.

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Series 5 - R730 (Hybrid)

The following figure shows an R730 host (port 0 ) connected to a PowerVault (port 1 in top
row of ports) using a mini-to-mini SAS cable.
The PERC830 card for the R730 is installed in slot #3. This means that:

l Port 0 is on the left and port 1 is on the right on the R730.

l You must attach the cable to the R730 with the connector's blue tab on the top.

l You must attach the other end the cable to the PowerVault with the connector's blue tab

on the top.

l You know if the cable is properly connected when you hear a click as the cable locks into

place and see the green port light illuminate on the R730.

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Series 6 Physical Hosts

Series 6 - R640

The following figure shows Series 6 - R640 host (port 0) connected to PowerVault (port 1 in
top row of ports) using a mini-to-mini SAS cable.

The PERC H840 card for the R640 is installed in slot #1. This means that:

l Port 0 is on the left and port 1 is on the right on the R640.

l You must attach the cable to the R640 with the connector's blue tab on the top.

l You must attach the other end the cable to the PowerVault with the connector's blue tab

on the top.

l You know if the cable is properly connected when you hear a click as the cable locks into

place and see the green port light illuminate on the R640.

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Series 6 - R740xd (Hybrid)

The following figure shows Series 6 - R740 hybrid host (port 0) connected to PowerVault
(port 1 in top row of ports) using a mini-to-mini SAS cable.

The PERC H840 card for the R740 is installed in slot #4 inverted (upside down) in this slot.
This means that:

l Port 0 is on the right and port 1 is on the left on the R740.

l You must attach the cable to the R740 with the connector's blue tab on the bottom as

shown in the following picture.

l You must attach the other end the cable to the PowerVault with the connector's blue tab

on the top.

l You know if the cable is properly connected when you hear a click as the cable locks into

place and see the green port light illuminate on the R740.

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4. When you connect two or more PowerVaults to the RAID controller, make sure that you:

l Connect the Primary Port 1 of the first PowerVault to Port 0 of the Decoder RAID

controller.

l Daisy chain up to three additional PowerVaults to the first PowerVault.

The following figure shows you how to connect eight PowerVaults to an RSASeries 5
and Series 6 physical hosts.

Series 5 - R630 Attached to Eight PowerVaults

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Series 5 R730 (Hybrid) Attached to Eight PowerVaults

Series 6 - R640 Attached to Eight PowerVaults

Series 6 R740xd (Hybrid) Attached to Eight PowerVaults

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Note: The PERC840 card for the R740 is installed in slot #4 inverted (upside down) in
this slot. This means that Port 0 is on the right and port 1 is on the left on the R740.

5. When you finish the cabling, ensure that the PowerVault is powered on and then power on

the physical host.

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Connect a PowerVault to a Hybrid

You can connect only one PowerVault to a Hybrid physical host.

Note: The PowerVault comes with four SAS cables. You only need one cable to connect the
PowerVault to the physical host. RSASeries 5 physical hosts require different cables. For
RSA Series 6 physical hosts, use a cable with the mini-SAS connector.

To connect a PowerVault to a Series 6 Hybrid:

Follow the instructions In the Connect PowerVaults to a Concentrator, Archiver, Decoder, or Log

Decoder Physical Host procedure above and connect the RSA Series Series 6 Hybrid physical

host to only one PowerVault.

To connect a PowerVault to a Hybrid physical host:

1. Ensure that the physical host is powered off.

2. Connect one end of the mini-to-mini SAS cable to the Port 0 of the RAID controller on the

back of the Series 5 Hybrid physical host.

3. Connect the other end of the mini-to-mini SAS cable to the PowerVault unit (Port 1 in the

following example).

When you connect the first PowerVault to the RAID controller, make sure that you insert the
cable into the Primary SAS port on the PowerVault as shown in the following figure.

Series 5 R730 Hybrid

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Series 6 R740xd Hybrid

4. When you finish the cabling, ensure that the PowerVault is powered on and then power on

the physical host.

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