An installation space and network environment must be prepared in advance.
Prepare the following manuals:
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Manuals for the ETERNUS AF250
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Related manuals, such as manuals for the server or the networking equipment that is used
Installation Space
Site Planning Guide
Installation space
Check that the installation area meets the space requirements of the rack in which the ETERNUS AF250 (hereafter
referred to as "ETERNUS AF") is to be installed.
Environmental considerations for installation
Check if the installation area for the ETERNUS AF meets the environmental conditions and installation environment
conditions.
Power outlets
Check the type and the number of power outlets/sockets that are required to install the ETERNUS AF.
Network Environment
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Configuration Guide (Basic)
•
Configuration Guide (Web GUI)
Completing and attaching the Network Settings label
Write down the IP address for the ETERNUS AF on the Network Settings label and attach it inside the rack.
Settings for the PC
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Set up the network environment
- IP address : 192.168.1.2
- Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
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Set the Web browser
Refer to "Configuration Guide (Web GUI)" for details on the settings that are required.
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STEP
Installation in a Rack
The rack rail needs to be attached to the rack and the controller enclosure or the drive enclosure needs to be
installed.
Configuration Guide (Basic)
IMPORTANT
The center of gravity must be taken into consideration to prevent a rack from toppling over. The controller
enclosure and drive enclosures should generally be installed from bottom to top to lower the center of gravity
and to ensure the safe use of racks.
Attach the rack rails to the rack.
1.
The size of the controller enclosure and each drive enclosure is 2U.
(Rear rack pillars)
M5 screws
Rack rail (for left side)
Plate
M5 screws
Plate
(Front rack pillars)
Install and fasten the controller enclosure or the drive enclosure in the rack.
2.
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To fasten the controller enclosure
M5 screws
Rack rail (for right side)
Washers
M5 screws
Washers
Use three M5 screws to fasten the controller enclosure to the rack pillars and attach the flange cover.
Various cables need to be connected to the ports on the rear of the ETERNUS AF.
Configuration Guide (Basic)
Point
To help with cable management and prevent incorrect connection, attach labels to the cables and make a note
of connection origins and destinations.
IMPORTANT
●The cables should never be bent, twisted or pulled.
●Some cables have static-sensitive electronic components. Wear an anti-static wrist strap or touch a metal
part to discharge the static electricity on your body before starting each operation. Failure to discharge static
electricity before touching the connectors may cause a device failure.
1
LAN Cable
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MNT port
A port that is used to connect to an operation management LAN. Before connecting to the operation
management LAN, change the IP address of the MNT port in the Setup Network Environment settings.
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RMT port
A port that is used for initial setup or to connect to the remote support center.
Rear viewCable
2
Host Interface Cable
Connect a host interface cable to each host interface port.
When drive enclosures are installed, use mini SAS HD cables between enclosures to connect between the DI ports of
each enclosure.
IMPORTANT
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DI (OUT) side plug
When connecting the mini SAS HD cable between enclosures,
check the direction of the connector (the tab must be pointed
downward) and firmly insert all the way in.
The " ■ " symbol is
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DI (IN) side plug
The "●" symbol is
printed here.
Attach the destination labels
to the plugs of the mini SAS HD
cables between enclosures.
Rear viewCable
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Controller enclosure
DI (OUT) port
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Drive enclosure
Tab
The controller enclosure only has DI (OUT) ports.
Plug in the connectors on which the "
" symbol is printed.
Plug in the connectors on which the "
DI (IN) port
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Example of mini SAS HD cable connections between enclosures
Connect the power cords to the inlets of the power supply unit.
Use release ties to hold the power cords in place.
Rear viewCable
Drive enclosure
Controller enclosure
STEP
Basic Setup
Use ETERNUS Web GUI to perform a basic setup of the ETERNUS AF.
Configuration Guide (Basic)
1
ETERNUS AF and PC Terminal Connection
Connect a PC terminal to the ETERNUS AF.
Connect the PC terminal to the RMT port of Controller 0 (CM#0) on the controller enclosure directly with the LAN
cable.
Enter the following URL in the address bar of the Web browser.
2.
http://192.168.1.1/
The login screen for ETERNUS Web GUI appears.
To change the user interface language, click the [Option] button and select "English" or "Japanese" in
3.
"Language".
Enter the username and password.
4.
Username: root
Password: root (by default)
After logging in, the Initial Setup screen of ETERNUS Web GUI appears.
4
Initial Setup
Perform the settings that are required before operation of the ETERNUS AF on the Initial Setup screen.
Perform the following settings according to the wizard
screen:
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Set Storage System Name
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Change User Password
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Set Thin Provisioning
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Register SED Authentication Key
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Setup Network Environment
In the Setup Network Environment settings, set the IP
address of the MNT port to connect the ETERNUS AF to
the operation management LAN.
After the settings are complete, close the Web browser.
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Establishing a Connection between the ETERNUS AF and the Operation Management LAN
Remove the LAN cable between the RMT port on Controller 0 and the PC terminal.
Connect the LAN cables of the MNT ports on Controller 0 and Controller 1 to the network of the customer.
Then start the web browser from the PC terminal that is connected to the network and log in to ETERNUS Web GUI
again with the IP address that is set in the Setup Network Environment settings. After login, the Overview screen
appears.
6
Firewall Settings
Set the firewall for each service.
Click the [System] tab, click [Network] in [Category],
1.
and then click [Setup Firewall] in [Action].
Enable or disable each service. Make sure to disable
2.
the ETERNUS DX Discovery function.
IMPORTANT
If the network environment is not set up,
the ETERNUS DX Discovery function is
enabled. Some functions are not available
when the ETERNUS DX Discovery function
is enabled for the MNT port. Make sure
to set up the network environment
and disable the ETERNUS DX Discovery
function.
Use ETERNUS Web GUI to set RAID configurations in the ETERNUS AF.
Perform the following settings:
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RAID group creation
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Volume creation
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Hot spare registration
RAID group creation
1.
Create RAID groups to create volumes.
To display the screen to create RAID groups:
Click the [RAID Group] tab, and then click [Create]
in [Action].
Volume creation
2.
Create volumes in the RAID group.
To display the screen to create volumes:
Click the [Volume] tab, and then click [Create] in
[Action].
Hot spare registration
3.
Register the hot spare for the failure of a drive.
To display the screen to register the hot spare:
Click the [Component] tab, and then click [Drives] in [Category].
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Global Hot Spare registration
Select the drive that is to be registered as the
Global Hot Spare and click [Assign Global HS] in
[Action]. In the confirmation screen that appears,
click the [OK] button.
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Dedicated Hot Spare registration
Select the drive that is to be registered as the
Dedicated Hot Spare and click
[Assign Dedicated HS] in [Action].
Select which RAID group to use the selected drive
as a Dedicated Hot Spare for and click the [Assign]
button. In the confirmation screen that appears,
click the [OK] button.
The host affinity settings ensure security when multiple servers are connected by assigning the host interface ports
that the hosts (servers) can access and the volumes that the hosts (servers) can recognize.
Follow the procedure below to set host affinity by associating a host group, a CA port group and a LUN group.
Host group addition
1.
Add the information on the hosts (servers) that access
the ETERNUS AF.
To display the screen to add the host groups (example
for iSCSI host groups):
Click the [Connectivity] tab, click [Host Group] in
[Category], and then click [Add iSCSI Host Group] in
[Action].
Port parameter settings
2.
Set the connection information between the host
interface port and the server.
To display the screen to set the port parameters
(example for iSCSI Port):
Click the [Connectivity] tab, and then click [iSCSI]
under [Port Group] in [Category]. Select the checkbox
for the iSCSI port to set the port parameters for on the
[iSCSI Port] screen and then click [Configure iSCSI Port]
in [Action].
Port group creation
3.
Create a port group for a host to access the ETERNUS
AF.
To display the screen to create a port group (example
for iSCSI Port):
Click the [Connectivity] tab, click [Port Group] in
[Category], and then click [Create iSCSI Port Group] in
[Action].
LUN group addition
4.
Add a group of volumes that can be recognized by the
host (LUN group).
To display the screen to add a LUN group:
Click the [Connectivity] tab, click [LUN Group] in
[Category], and then click [Add LUN Group] in [Action].
Create an association between a host group and a port
group and an association between a host group and a
LUN group.
To display the screen to create a host affinity:
Click the [Connectivity] tab, and then click [Create Host
Affinity] in [Action].
STEP
STEP
Monitoring Setup
Perform the ETERNUS AF monitoring setup if required.
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Notification of the ETERNUS AF problems as they occur is possible if the event notification method and level
have been set.
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If remote support is required, the ETERNUS AF needs to be set to notify the remote support center of failures.
Point
Remote support allows prompt detection and resolution of trouble.
Configuration Guide (Basic)
Server Connection
Perform the settings required to connect to the server and install the required drivers. Perform the settings required
for network devices connecting the server and the ETERNUS AF.
After the server connection setup, confirm that the volumes in the ETERNUS AF can be recognized by the server.
All necessary settings are complete, and the ETERNUS AF is now ready for normal operation.
The status of the ETERNUS AF should be regularly monitored by checking the LEDs and using ETERNUS Web GUI.
Data backup
Important data should be regularly backed up to a tape drive or similar device as a precaution against system failures.
Maintenance support period
The standard maintenance support period for ETERNUS AF is five years from the date of purchase, or is defined in your service
level agreement (SLA). Contact your sales representative for details if you prefer to extend the period.
Operation Guide (Basic)
FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS AF250 All-Flash Arrays
Date of issuance: April 2017
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