HP StorageWorks 12000, StorageWorks 12000 Gateway Virtual Library System User Manual

HP StorageWorks
12000 Gateway Virtual Library System User Guide
This document describes the HP StorageWorks VLS12000 Gateway systems to facilitate their installation, operation, and maintenance. This document is intended for system administrators who are experienced with setting up and managing large storage systems.
*AH814-96014*
Part number: AH814-96014 Tenth edition: March 2010
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Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 15
VLS12000 Gateway Components ............................................................................................... 15
2 Hardware Installation ....................................................................... 17
Preparing for the Installation ....................................................................................................... 17
Prepare the EVA for the VLS12000 Gateway ......................................................................... 17
Tools for Installation ............................................................................................................ 17
Taking ESD Precautions ....................................................................................................... 17
Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................. 18
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 18
Removing the Packing Materials .................................................................................................. 18
Rack Planning Resources ............................................................................................................ 19
Rack Requirements .................................................................................................................... 19
Rack Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 19
Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents ............................................................................... 20
VLS12000 System Shipping Carton ...................................................................................... 20
Installing the VLS12000 Node into a Rack ................................................................................... 22
Installing the 1 Gb Ethernet Switch 2810–24G into a Rack ............................................................ 23
Installing Cage Nuts and Rail Flanges in the Rack .................................................................. 24
Attaching Rails to the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G .................................................................... 24
Installing Ethernet Switch 2810-24G in Rack .......................................................................... 25
Installing the 100 Mb Ethernet Switch 2510–24 into a Rack ........................................................... 26
Installing VLS12000 Cables ....................................................................................................... 27
3 Multi-node Setup ............................................................................. 33
Configuring Primary Node 0 ...................................................................................................... 33
Configuring the Secondary Nodes 1 through 7 ............................................................................ 33
4 Storage Configuration ...................................................................... 35
Establishing Communication Between the VLS12000 Gateway and the EVA ..................................... 35
Verifying Array Zoning ........................................................................................................ 35
Presenting the LUNs ............................................................................................................ 35
Managing VLS12000 Gateway Capacity .................................................................................... 40
Discovering Array LUNs ...................................................................................................... 40
Deleting Array LUNs ........................................................................................................... 41
Configuring Storage Pools ................................................................................................... 42
Destroying Storage Pools ..................................................................................................... 44
Installing Additional Licenses ...................................................................................................... 45
5 Automigration/Replication ................................................................ 47
Understanding Automigration Concepts ....................................................................................... 48
Echo Copy Concepts .......................................................................................................... 48
Smart Copy Concepts ......................................................................................................... 49
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Replication Concepts .......................................................................................................... 49
Tape Initialization ............................................................................................................... 50
Connecting a Destination Library ................................................................................................ 51
Supported Destination Library Configurations ......................................................................... 51
Connecting a Destination Library to the VLS12000 Gateway ................................................... 51
Managing and Unmanaging a Destination Library ........................................................................ 51
Managing a SAN Library .................................................................................................... 52
Managing a LAN/WAN Replication Library .......................................................................... 52
Unmanaging a SAN or LAN/WAN Library ........................................................................... 53
Echo Copy Pool Operations ....................................................................................................... 54
Creating an Echo Copy Pool ................................................................................................ 55
Creating Virtual Tapes ........................................................................................................ 60
Restoring from a SAN Physical Cartridge ............................................................................... 60
Restoring from a LAN/WAN Virtual Cartridge ....................................................................... 61
Loading Blank Media into an Echo Copy Pool ........................................................................ 61
Loading Media into an Echo Copy Pool for Overwrite ............................................................. 62
Restarting a Broken Mirror ................................................................................................... 62
Viewing Cartridges in Automigration Source Libraries ............................................................. 63
Viewing Automigration Cartridges in the Firesafe .................................................................... 63
Smart Copy Pool Operations ...................................................................................................... 63
Editing SMI-S Settings ......................................................................................................... 63
Creating a Smart Copy Pool ................................................................................................ 64
Changing the Number of Drives in a Smart Copy Pool ............................................................ 65
Loading Blank Media into a Smart Copy Pool ........................................................................ 65
Loading Media into a Smart Copy Pool for Overwrite ............................................................. 65
Editing Copy Pools .................................................................................................................... 66
Moving a Copy Pool ........................................................................................................... 66
Changing the Slot Mapping for a SAN Library ...................................................................... 66
Changing the Slot Mapping for a LAN/WAN Library ............................................................. 68
Editing the SAN or LAN/WAN Policy ................................................................................... 69
Editing the SAN or LAN/WAN Availability Windows ............................................................. 69
Deleting a Copy Pool .......................................................................................................... 69
SAN Destination Library Operations ............................................................................................ 69
Monitoring Destination Library Status .................................................................................... 70
Cartridge Status and Slot Details ................................................................................... 70
Advanced Search for Slots ............................................................................................ 73
Mailslot Details ........................................................................................................... 73
Copy Pool Details ........................................................................................................ 73
Import/Export Pool Details ............................................................................................ 73
Tape Drive Details ........................................................................................................ 74
Forcing a Replication Job .................................................................................................... 74
Placing a Library Offline or Online ....................................................................................... 74
Moving Media from One Slot to Another ............................................................................... 75
Ejecting Media from a Slot into an Empty Mailslot .................................................................. 75
Ejecting Media from a Drive into an Empty Mailslot ................................................................ 76
Restarting Automigration/Replication Services ........................................................................ 76
Scanning a SAN Destination Library ..................................................................................... 76
Editing the Management URL ............................................................................................... 77
Uploading SAN Destination Library or Tape Drive Firmware ..................................................... 77
Deploying SAN Destination Library or Tape Drive Firmware ..................................................... 77
Generating a SAN Destination Library Support Ticket .............................................................. 78
Generating a SAN Destination Library Drive Support Ticket ..................................................... 78
Running a SAN Destination Library Assessment Test ................................................................ 78
Running a SAN Destination Library Drive Assessment Test ........................................................ 79
LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations .................................................................................. 79
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Exporting Data to Physical tapes for Tape Initialization ............................................................ 79
Stopping a Tape Export ...................................................................................................... 80
Importing Data from Physical Tapes for Tape Initialization ........................................................ 80
Forcing Non-Deduplicated Replication .................................................................................. 81
LAN/WAN Replication Target Operations ................................................................................... 81
Creating a LAN/WAN Replication Target ............................................................................. 81
Viewing the Replication Target Slot Details ............................................................................. 83
Setting the Global LAN/WAN Replication Target Configuration Settings ................................... 84
Editing a LAN/WAN Replication Target ................................................................................ 84
Deleting a LAN/WAN Replication Target .............................................................................. 85
Changing the LAN/WAN Replication Target Password ........................................................... 85
Clearing the Source VLS from the LAN/WAN Replication Target .............................................. 86
Automigration/Replication Reporting ........................................................................................... 86
Cartridge Status ................................................................................................................. 86
Configuring the Cartridge Summary ............................................................................... 87
Viewing the Current Status ................................................................................................... 88
Configuring Automigration Job Reports ................................................................................. 88
Viewing the Job History ....................................................................................................... 89
Exporting the Job History to a CSV File ........................................................................... 90
Viewing the Job Summary ................................................................................................... 90
6 Deduplication .................................................................................. 91
Understanding Accelerated Deduplication .................................................................................... 91
How it Works .................................................................................................................... 92
Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS ................................................................................... 92
Considerations ................................................................................................................... 92
Installing the Firmware ........................................................................................................ 92
Installing the Deduplication Licenses ..................................................................................... 93
Configuring Deduplication Options ............................................................................................. 93
Editing the Data Protector Configuration ................................................................................ 94
Viewing Deduplication Statistics and Reports ................................................................................ 95
Deduplication Summary ...................................................................................................... 95
Deduplication Backup Report ............................................................................................... 95
Deduplication Cartridge Report ............................................................................................ 97
Deduplication System Capacity ............................................................................................ 97
7 Operation ....................................................................................... 99
Powering on the VLS12000 System ............................................................................................. 99
Rebooting the System .............................................................................................................. 100
Powering Off the System .......................................................................................................... 100
8 User Interfaces ............................................................................... 103
User Interface Requirements ..................................................................................................... 103
Command View VLS ............................................................................................................... 103
Window Regions ............................................................................................................. 104
Opening a Command View VLS Session from a Web Browser ............................................... 105
Opening a Command View VLS Session from Command View TL ........................................... 106
Installing the SSL Certificate into your Web Browser .............................................................. 106
Restarting Command View VLS .......................................................................................... 107
Closing a Command View VLS Session ............................................................................... 108
Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces ...................................................................................... 108
Opening a Secure Shell Session ......................................................................................... 108
Closing a Secure Shell Session ........................................................................................... 109
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Opening a Serial Session .................................................................................................. 109
Closing a Serial Session .................................................................................................... 109
9 Configuration ................................................................................ 111
Setting the Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 111
Setting the Network Settings using the VLS Discovery Utility ................................................... 111
Setting the Network Settings using the CLI Command Set ...................................................... 113
Setting the Network Settings using Command View VLS ........................................................ 115
Setting the User Preferences ..................................................................................................... 116
Editing the Default Fibre Channel Host Port Settings ..................................................................... 117
Managing Oversubscription ..................................................................................................... 118
Enabling and Disabling Oversubscription ............................................................................ 119
Shutdown at 98% Capacity ............................................................................................... 119
Reclaiming Storage Space .......................................................................................... 120
Managing Virtual Device LUNs ................................................................................................. 120
Default LUN Numbering .................................................................................................... 121
Operating System LUN Requirements and Restrictions ............................................................ 121
LUN Masking .................................................................................................................. 122
LUN Masking (v3.x) ................................................................................................... 122
LUN Masking (v2.x) ................................................................................................... 122
LUN Mapping ................................................................................................................. 123
LUN Mapping (v3.x) .................................................................................................. 123
LUN Mapping (v2.x) .................................................................................................. 129
Dual Port Virtual Devices ................................................................................................... 130
Creating a Virtual Library ........................................................................................................ 131
Editing a Virtual Library's Slots and Drives ................................................................................. 133
Creating Tape Drives ............................................................................................................... 133
Creating Cartridges ................................................................................................................ 135
Destroying a Virtual Library ...................................................................................................... 138
Destroying a Tape Drive ........................................................................................................... 138
Destroying Cartridges .............................................................................................................. 139
Adding and Removing Barcode Templates ................................................................................. 141
10 Management ............................................................................... 143
Changing the Account Passwords ............................................................................................. 143
Managing High Availability ..................................................................................................... 144
Array Dual Pathing ........................................................................................................... 144
Load Balancing ......................................................................................................... 144
LUN Path Failover ...................................................................................................... 144
Private LAN Dual Pathing .................................................................................................. 146
Managing Cartridges .............................................................................................................. 146
Unloading a Cartridge from a Drive .......................................................................................... 146
Freeing up Storage Space ........................................................................................................ 146
Restarting VLS Device Emulations .............................................................................................. 147
Updating the Firmware ............................................................................................................ 148
Saving Configuration Settings ................................................................................................... 148
11 Monitoring .................................................................................. 151
Status Information in the Status Pane .......................................................................................... 151
Status Icons ............................................................................................................................ 151
Device Status Icon ............................................................................................................ 151
Navigation Tree Icon ........................................................................................................ 152
Notification Alerts ................................................................................................................... 152
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Command View VLS ......................................................................................................... 153
E-mail Notification ............................................................................................................ 154
Editing the Email Server Settings .................................................................................. 154
Edit the Email Settings ................................................................................................ 154
SNMP Notification ........................................................................................................... 155
Editing the SNMP Settings .......................................................................................... 156
SMI-S Support .................................................................................................................. 157
Trace Log Files ........................................................................................................................ 158
Viewing Trace Log Files ..................................................................................................... 158
Saving a Trace Log File ..................................................................................................... 158
Creating a Support Ticket .................................................................................................. 158
Performance and Storage Use Reports ....................................................................................... 159
Exporting CSV Data ......................................................................................................... 159
Configuring Performance Reports and Notifications .............................................................. 159
Current Status Tab ...................................................................................................... 159
Performance History Tab ............................................................................................. 160
SAN Health Tab and Notifications ............................................................................... 160
Physical Capacity Notifications .................................................................................... 160
Logical Capacity Notifications ..................................................................................... 160
Current Status .................................................................................................................. 161
Performance History ......................................................................................................... 161
Logical Capacity .............................................................................................................. 162
Physical Capacity ............................................................................................................. 163
SAN Health ..................................................................................................................... 163
Workload Assessment ....................................................................................................... 165
Running a Workload Assessment Simulation .................................................................. 165
Using the Workload Assessment Templates ................................................................... 165
Editing the Notification Alerts ...................................................................................... 166
Replication History ........................................................................................................... 166
Receiving Automated Reports ............................................................................................. 166
12 CLI Command Set ........................................................................ 169
Commands ............................................................................................................................ 169
Conventions .................................................................................................................... 169
CLI-only Commands ................................................................................................................ 169
Connection Commands ..................................................................................................... 169
Output Commands ........................................................................................................... 170
VLS Commands ...................................................................................................................... 170
Network Settings Configuration Commands ......................................................................... 170
Configuration Commands .................................................................................................. 171
Management Commands .................................................................................................. 179
Monitoring Commands ..................................................................................................... 180
13 Component Identification .............................................................. 183
VLS12000 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons ....................................................................... 183
Front Panel Components .................................................................................................... 183
Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ............................................................................................. 184
Rear Panel Components .................................................................................................... 185
Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons .............................................................................................. 186
System Board Components ................................................................................................ 187
Accessing the VLS12000 HP Systems Insight Display ............................................................ 188
HP Systems Insight Display and LEDs ................................................................................... 189
HP Systems Insight Display LEDs and Internal Health LED Combinations ................................... 189
Hard Drive LEDs ............................................................................................................... 191
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Hard Drive LED Combinations ............................................................................................ 191
Fan Locations ................................................................................................................... 192
Ethernet Switch 2510–24 Components, LEDs, and Buttons ............................................................ 192
Front Panel Components .................................................................................................... 192
Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ............................................................................................. 193
Ethernet Switch 2810–24G Components, LEDs, and Buttons ......................................................... 195
Front Panel Components .................................................................................................... 195
Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ............................................................................................. 195
USB LAN Adapter Components ................................................................................................ 197
14 Component Replacement .............................................................. 199
Safety Considerations .............................................................................................................. 199
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ....................................................................................... 199
Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Damage ............................................................. 199
Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................... 200
Preparation Procedures ............................................................................................................ 200
Extending a VLS12000 Node from the Rack ........................................................................ 201
Removing a VLS12000 Node from the Rack ........................................................................ 201
Removing the VLS12000 Node Access Panel ....................................................................... 201
Installing the VLS12000 Node Access Panel ........................................................................ 202
VLS12000 Node Component Replacement ................................................................................ 202
SATA Hard Drive .............................................................................................................. 202
DVD-CD Drive .................................................................................................................. 204
Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 205
Fan Module ..................................................................................................................... 206
FBDIMM ......................................................................................................................... 208
Replacing a Primary Node ....................................................................................................... 209
Replacing a Secondary Node .................................................................................................. 211
Ethernet Switches .................................................................................................................... 211
USB LAN Adapter Replacement ................................................................................................ 212
15 Disaster Recovery ......................................................................... 213
Recovering from Operating System Failure ................................................................................. 213
Restoring the Configuration Settings .................................................................................... 214
Restoring the Virtual Library Configuration from a Configuration File ................................. 214
Rebuilding the Virtual Library Configuration .................................................................. 215
Recreating VLS12000 Gateway Storage Pools ............................................................... 215
Re-installing the VLS Licenses .............................................................................................. 216
Warm Failover ................................................................................................................. 216
Recovering from a Node RAID Volume Failure ............................................................................ 216
16 Support and Other Resources ........................................................ 217
Related Information ................................................................................................................. 217
Documents ...................................................................................................................... 217
Websites ......................................................................................................................... 217
Document Conventions and Symbols ......................................................................................... 218
Rack Stability ......................................................................................................................... 219
Contacting HP ........................................................................................................................ 220
Before you Contact HP ...................................................................................................... 220
HP Contact Information ..................................................................................................... 220
Subscription Service ................................................................................................................ 220
Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................... 221
Product Warranties ................................................................................................................. 221
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Documentation Feedback ......................................................................................................... 221
A Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 223
VLS Common Issues ................................................................................................................ 223
Automigration/Replication Issues .............................................................................................. 229
Destination library status icon ............................................................................................ 230
Replacing a library ........................................................................................................... 230
Deduplication Issues ................................................................................................................ 231
B Specifications ................................................................................ 233
VLS12000 Node .................................................................................................................... 233
Ethernet Switch 2510–24 ......................................................................................................... 233
Ethernet Switch 2810–24G ...................................................................................................... 234
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................... 235
C Regulatory Compliance Notices ....................................................... 237
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers ........................................................................... 237
Federal Communications Commission Notice ............................................................................. 237
FCC rating label .............................................................................................................. 237
Class A equipment ..................................................................................................... 237
Class B equipment ..................................................................................................... 238
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only ............... 238
Modification .................................................................................................................... 238
Cables ............................................................................................................................ 238
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ............................................................................................ 238
Class A Equipment ........................................................................................................... 238
Class B Equipment ............................................................................................................ 239
European Union Notice ........................................................................................................... 239
Japanese Notices ................................................................................................................... 239
Japanese VCCI-A Notice ................................................................................................... 239
Japanese VCCI-B Notice ................................................................................................... 239
Japanese Power Cord Statement ......................................................................................... 239
Korean Notices ...................................................................................................................... 240
Class A Equipment ........................................................................................................... 240
Class B Equipment ............................................................................................................ 240
Taiwanese Notices .................................................................................................................. 240
BSMI Class A Notice ........................................................................................................ 240
Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement ....................................................................................... 240
Laser Compliance Notices ....................................................................................................... 241
English Laser Notice ......................................................................................................... 241
Dutch Laser Notice ........................................................................................................... 241
French Laser Notice .......................................................................................................... 242
German Laser Notice ........................................................................................................ 242
Italian Laser Notice .......................................................................................................... 242
Japanese Laser Notice ...................................................................................................... 243
Spanish Laser Notice ........................................................................................................ 243
Recycling Notices ................................................................................................................... 243
English Notice ................................................................................................................. 243
Bulgarian Notice .............................................................................................................. 244
Czech Notice .................................................................................................................. 244
Danish Notice ................................................................................................................. 244
Dutch Notice ................................................................................................................... 244
Estonian Notice ............................................................................................................... 245
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Finnish Notice ................................................................................................................. 245
French Notice .................................................................................................................. 245
German Notice ................................................................................................................ 245
Greek Notice ................................................................................................................... 246
Hungarian Notice ............................................................................................................ 246
Italian Notice ................................................................................................................... 246
Latvian Notice ................................................................................................................. 246
Lithuanian Notice ............................................................................................................. 247
Polish Notice ................................................................................................................... 247
Portuguese Notice ............................................................................................................ 247
Romanian Notice ............................................................................................................. 247
Slovak Notice .................................................................................................................. 248
Spanish Notice ................................................................................................................ 248
Swedish Notice ................................................................................................................ 248
Turkish Notice .................................................................................................................. 248
Battery Replacement Notices .................................................................................................... 249
Dutch Battery Notice ......................................................................................................... 249
French Battery Notice ....................................................................................................... 250
German Battery Notice ..................................................................................................... 250
Italian Battery Notice ........................................................................................................ 251
Japanese Battery Notice ................................................................................................... 251
Spanish Battery Notice ..................................................................................................... 252
Glossary .......................................................................................... 253
Index ............................................................................................... 259
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Figures
Racked Gateway Components .................................................................................. 161
Identifying contents of the VLS12000 system shipping carton ........................................ 212
Recommended rack configuration ............................................................................. 223
VLS12000Primary node port cabling ........................................................................ 284
VLS12000 Secondary node port cabling ................................................................... 305
VLS12000 Ethernet Switch 2810–24G port cabling .................................................... 316
VLS12000 Ethernet Switch 2510–24 port cabling ....................................................... 327
Fibre Channel details window .................................................................................. 368
Add a Host window ................................................................................................ 379
Add a Host Port window .......................................................................................... 3810
Vdisk Active Member Properties window .................................................................... 3911
Storage LUNs details window ................................................................................... 4112
Unpresent Host(s) window ........................................................................................ 4213
Confirm Destroy Storage Pool window ....................................................................... 4514
Creating an echo copy pool (LAN/WAN shown) ........................................................ 5515
Setting the echo copy pool policies (LAN/WAN shown) .............................................. 5716
Setting up the availability windows (LAN/WAN shown) .............................................. 5917
Creating a new smart copy pool (with sample slot range error message) ........................ 6418
Creating a LAN/WAN replication target ................................................................... 8219
Adding policy windows to a new LAN/WAN replication target .................................... 8320
Setting the global LAN/WAN replication target settings .............................................. 8421
Editing a LAN/WAN replication target's availability windows ...................................... 8522
Changing the job history options .............................................................................. 9023
Configuring deduplication options ............................................................................ 9424
VLS12000 node LED status during normal operation ................................................... 9925
VLS discovery utility main window ...................................................................... 11226
VLS discovery utility – Device Configuration window .................................................. 11327
Set Network Configuration Wizard window ............................................................. 11528
User Preferences window ....................................................................................... 11629
Fibre Channel Host Ports window ............................................................................ 11830
Host LUN Mapping Mode window .......................................................................... 12331
LUN Mapping Device View window ........................................................................ 12532
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LUN Mapping Host View window ........................................................................... 12633
LUN Mapping Host Setup window .......................................................................... 12834
Library Parameters – Map LUNs window .................................................................. 13035
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (1 of 12) ....................................................... 13136
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (2 of 12) ....................................................... 13237
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (5 of 12) ...................................................... 13438
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (6 of 12) ....................................................... 13539
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (8 of 12) ....................................................... 13640
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (9 of 12) ....................................................... 13741
Create Virtual Library Wizard window (10 of 12) ..................................................... 13742
Cartridges details window ..................................................................................... 14043
Cartridges parameters window ............................................................................... 14144
Add/Remove Barcode Templates window ................................................................ 14245
Edit Accounts window ........................................................................................... 14346
Device status icon in the status banner ..................................................................... 15247
Navigation tree icon ............................................................................................. 15248
Notification alert examples .................................................................................... 15349
Edit Email Settings window .................................................................................... 15550
Edit SNMP Settings window ................................................................................... 15651
CSV data fields for VLS performance reports ............................................................ 16152
SAN Health tab .................................................................................................... 16453
Extending the HP Systems Insight Display ................................................................. 18854
Rotating the HP Systems Insight Display .................................................................... 18855
Removing a node hard drive .................................................................................. 20356
Preparing the node hard drive ................................................................................ 20357
Installing the node hard drive ................................................................................. 20358
Pressing ejector button ........................................................................................... 20459
Installing the DVD-CD drive .................................................................................... 20560
Removing a node power supply .............................................................................. 20561
Installing a node power supply ............................................................................... 20662
Placing the power cord in the strain relief clip ........................................................... 20663
Removing the node power supply air baffle .............................................................. 20764
Removing the node fan module 1 ............................................................................ 20765
Removing the node fan module 2 or 3 ..................................................................... 20866
Installing the node FBDIMM ................................................................................... 20967
Rail release bracket ............................................................................................... 21068
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Tables
VLS12000 Gateway Capacity .................................................................................. 161
VLS user interface requirements ............................................................................... 1032
CLI connection commands ...................................................................................... 1693
CLI output commands ............................................................................................ 1704
CLI network settings configuration commands ........................................................... 1715
CLI configuration commands .................................................................................. 1726
CLI management commands .................................................................................. 1797
CLI monitoring commands ...................................................................................... 1808
Document Conventions .......................................................................................... 2189
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1 Introduction
The HP StorageWorks virtual library system (VLS) family consists of RAID disk-based SAN backup devices that emulate physical tape libraries, allowing you to perform disk-to-virtual tape (disk-to-disk) backups using your existing backup applications. The VLS family includes different series of models that vary in storage capacity and performance.
The VLS emulates a variety of physical tape libraries, including the tape drives and cartridges inside the libraries. You determine the number and types of tape libraries a VLS emulates, and the number and types of tape drives and cartridges included in each tape library to meet the needs of your environment. You configure the size of the virtual cartridges in your VLS, which provides even more flexibility.
The VLS automigration features allow you to establish data pools to create and manage mirror (echo copy) or snapshot (smart copy) replication of data for additional protection against data loss. Deduplication provides the functionality in which only a single copy of a data block is stored on a device. Duplicate information is removed, thereby reducing the amount of storage used by a given data block.
The VLS accommodates mixed IT platform and backup application environments, allowing all your servers and backup applications to access the virtual media simultaneously. You can specify which servers are allowed to access each virtual library and tape drive you configure. You can change the default LUNs assigned to the virtual library and tape drives for each host as needed to accommodate different operating system requirements and restrictions.
Data stored on a VLS is easily cloned to physical tape for off-site disaster protection or long-term archival using a backup application.
This section describes the HP StorageWorks 300 and 12000 Gateway virtual library system models.
VLS12000 Gateway Components
A VLS12000 Gateway consists of at least two nodes (one primary node and between one and seven secondary nodes) and dual LAN switches for internal inter-node connections. See the drawing of racked nodes below. In addition, each VLS12000 gateway node contains hardware data compression, dual processors, one 4 Gb quad port Fibre Channel HBAs, two 2048 MB memory modules, and two 60 GB SATA hard drives.
NOTE:
A VLS12000 node can be used as a secondary node (an upgrade) on a VLS300 system. In order to do so, the VLS12000 node is set to compatibility mode (to disable hardware compression) when your service representative installs the node.
No external storage is included with the VLS12000; instead, the gateway uses external storage in existing arrays.
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Figure 1 Racked Gateway Components
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DescriptionItem
Ethernet Switch 2810–24G (1 Gb)1
Ethernet Switch 2510–24 (100 Mb)2
Node 0, primary node3
Node 1, secondary node4
The two nodes include a base license to configure up to 25 LUNs, ten LUNs per gateway node plus five 2 TB upgrade licenses, which gives the gateway up to 50 TB capacity.
Up to six nodes can be added to a gateway for a total of eight nodes in a single gateway. Each additional node adds licenses for up to ten more LUNs and increases maximum external capacity by up to 20 TB. Capacity can also be increased by purchasing capacity expansion licenses, each of which adds licensing for one additional external array LUN and increases maximum external capacity by up to 2 TB.
Adding nodes and licenses increases the gateway storage capacity as shown in Gateway capacity. Adding nodes also increases the performance. See the HP StorageWorks VLS12000 Virtual Library System Quickspec on the HP web site (http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/disk_storage/
disk_to_disk/vls/vls_gateway/index.html) for performance data.
Table 1 VLS12000 Gateway Capacity
Maximum capacity without expansion LTUsNodesModel
50 TB2
70 TB3
90 TB4
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110 TB5
130 TB6
150 TB7
170 TB8
2 Hardware Installation
This section details the steps to install the VLS hardware from installation preparation to final cabling.
Preparing for the Installation
Prepare the EVA for the VLS12000 Gateway
Arrays that will be connected to the VLS Gateway must already be setup with the appropriate configuration as described in the solutions guide, including:
Command View EVA is installed, at firmware revision 5100 or later, and functioning properly.
There are either two external Fibre Channel switches/fabrics or two zones on an external Fibre
Channel switch/fabric so that there are two (high availability) data pathways from the VLS Gateway
to the EVA.
All of the VRaid LUNs required for the VLS have been created on the EVA according to the design
guidelines (for example, each LUN is roughly the same size2 TB is preferred. The LUNs can not
be read-only. RAID 5 is recommended. Path failover is balanced across both EVA controllers).
NOTE:
Minimum capacity for EVA LUNs is 100 GB. Ensure all EVA LUNs attached to the Gateway meet
this requirement.
If this has not been done, refer to the solutions guide for instructions.
Tools for Installation
Two people
#1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
Box cutting knife
CAUTION:
Do not use any power tools. They could strip or damage connections.
Taking ESD Precautions
To prevent damaging 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.
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To prevent electrostatic damage:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
Several methods are used 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 megaohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations.
Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
Use conductive field service tools.
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact your authorized reseller.
Unpacking
Place the shipping carton as close to the installation site as possible. Before unpacking the VLS, inspect the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you detect any damage, notify the carrier and HP before unpacking the unit.
Removing the Packing Materials
To unpack the VLS:
1. Open the top of the shipping cartons.
2. Carefully lift the units out of the boxes and remove the packing materials.
3. Place the units on a stable work surface.
NOTE:
Inspect the units for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is detected, contact your authorized service representative.
4. Remove the accessory kits and documentation from the shipping cartons. Set them aside for later
use.
5. Place shipping materials back into the shipping cartons.
6. Set the shipping cartons aside for later use.
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Rack Planning Resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:
Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks. Rack configurations
can be created using:
A simple, guided interface
Build-it-yourself model
The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations required for configuring
a rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the following important configuration
steps:
Planning the site
Installing rack servers and rack options
Cabling servers in a rack
Coupling multiple racks
The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print documentation for
HP and Compaq branded racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and optimize a rack in
a manner that best fits your environment.
Rack Requirements
HP supports the HP System E racks and the HP 10000 Series racks for use with VLS systems. Other racks might also be suitable, but have not been tested with the VLS.
Rack Warnings
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one com-
ponent is extended for any reason.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:
At least two people are needed to safely unload a rack from a pallet. An empty 42U rack can
weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may become unstable when being moved on its casters.
Never stand in front of a rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle a
rack from both sides.
Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents
Unpack the VLS shipping cartons and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the VLS. All the rack mounting hardware and documentation necessary for installing a VLS node into a rack is included in the node shipping carton. All the rack mounting hardware and documentation necessary for installing a VLS disk array into a rack is included in the disk array shipping carton.
VLS12000 System Shipping Carton
NOTE:
In addition to the contents of the shipping carton(s) and an existing EVA, you will also need a #1 Phillips screwdriver, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, 1 Ethernet cable to connect to the existing external network, and 4–8 Fibre Channel cables to connect from the nodes to the external Fibre Channel fabrics/switches. These are not included with the VLS12000.
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Figure 2 Identifying contents of the VLS12000 system shipping carton
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DescriptionItem
VLS12000 Gateway primary and secondary nodes1
100 Mb Ethernet Switch 2510–24 (1)2
Ethernet Switch 2810–24G (1)3
3 ft Ethernet cables (5)4
1U rack mounting hardware kits and documentation (3)5
Power cords (6)6
Documentation CD (1) and VLS Quick Restore CD (1)7
Printed VLS node installation poster (1)8
Loopback plugs9
USB LAN adapters (2)10
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Installing the VLS12000 Node into a Rack
The components of the VLS12000 Gateway are connected with 1 meter cables. Install the components close enough in the rack to accommodate the cable lengths. HP recommends the following racking configuration installed from bottom to top:
Figure 3 Recommended rack configuration
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DescriptionItem
Ethernet Switch 2810–24G (1 Gb)1
Ethernet Switch 2510–24 (100 Mb)2
Node 0, primary node3
Node 1, secondary node4
NOTE:
If you are installing the node into a telco rack, order the appropriate option kit at the RackSolutions.com web site: http://www.racksolutions.com/hp. Follow the instructions on the web site to install the rack brackets.
Install the node in the rack as follows:
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1. Locate the rail kit part number 360332–003.
Install the two outer slide rails to the rack. The outer rails are marked FRONTand REAR.
On both sides of the rack, align the rail holes with the holes in the rack and secure.
2. Attach the inner rails to the sides of the node.
Align the holes in the rail with the round tabs on the side of the node.
NOTE:
The inner rails are identical. The word FRONT should face away from the node, but will appear updside-down on one
side.
3. Align the rails on the node with the rails in the rack, and slide the node fully into the rack.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews.
Installing the 1 Gb Ethernet Switch 2810–24G into a Rack
Installing the switch into the rack involves installing the cage nuts and rail flanges, attaching the rails to the switch, and installing the switch into the rack.
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Installing Cage Nuts and Rail Flanges in the Rack
1. On the rack vertical posts, mark the holes (three on each front vertical post and two on each rear
vertical post) that will be used by the rail flanges. Then, from the inside of each vertical post, insert a cage-nut into each marked hole.
2. From the front of the rack, secure the mounting flanges to the marked holes, using screws shipped
with the rails.
3. Attach a washer and nut to the posts at the end of each mounting flange. Leave them loose and
towards the open edge of the post.
Attaching Rails to the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G
1. Align the rail with the switch. The two holes at the front of the rail must align with the two holes
at the front of the switch. The bracket end of the rail is towards the front of the switch.
2. Insert two of the pan-head screws through the rail and into the switch at the front of the switch.
Tighten the screws.
3. Insert two of the pan-head screws through the appropriate holes in the rail and into the switch
at the back of the switch. Tighten the screws.
4. Perform these steps again to install the other rail on the other side of the switch.
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Installing Ethernet Switch 2810-24G in Rack
1. From the back of the rack, align the grooved ends of the switch rails with the posts on the mounting
flanges. Placing the grooved ends between the mounting flange and the loose washer and nut provides guidance.
2. Slide the switch fully into the rack.
3. Tighten the washer and nut on both sides of the rack to secure the switch rails to the mounting
flanges.
4. From the back of the rack, on each side of the switch, insert an M5 screw through the holes in
the rail and into the holes in the rack.
5. Tighten the M5 screws to secure the switch to the rack.
6. Attach a power cable to the switch's power supply.
7. Plug the power cable into an AC power source.
8. Route the power cable through the left side of the rack and plug it into a PDM.
9. Attach a 1U cover plate to the front of the rack.
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Installing the 100 Mb Ethernet Switch 2510–24 into a Rack
NOTE:
There are no rails associated with this switch.
1. If the metal mounting brackets are not attached to the switch, attach them as follows:
a. Align the brackets so that the four screw holes are against the side of the switch. The side
of the bracket with two screw holes extends from the switch and aligns with the front of the bezel.
NOTE:
When installed, the switch sits flush with Ethernet Switch 2810–24G.
b. Adjust alignment so that the holes in the side of the mounting bracket line up with the holes
in the switch.
c. Use a Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and the eight M4 screws (included) to attach the
mounting brackets to the switch.
d. Attach cap nuts to the vertical posts where the mounting brackets attach to the rack.
2. On each side of the switch, secure the mounting bracket to the vertical posts with a Phillips screw.
3. Attach a power cable to the switch's power supply.
4. Plug the power cable into an AC power source. If possible, connect the power supply to a
separate power source than that used for Ethernet Switch 2810–24G to provide redundancy.
5. Attach a power cable to the switch's power supply.
6. Attach a 1U cover plate to the front of the rack.
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Installing VLS12000 Cables
To install VLS12000 cables, follow the instructions below.
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1. On the primary node:
Figure 4 VLS12000Primary node port cabling
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DescriptionItem
Quad port FC card, storage port, port 31
Quad port FC card, storage port, port 22
Quad port FC card, host port, port 13
Quad port FC card, host port, port 04
Power supply 25
Power supply 16
NIC 2, on primary node connects to port 1 of switch 2810–24G7
NIC 1, on primary node only connects to the customer-provided external network8
Keyboard connector9
Video connector10
Serial connector to access CLI11
12
USB connector, on primary node connects to USB/Ethernet adapter, then to port 1 of switch 2510–24
a. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to NIC1. Connect the other end of the
cable to the existing external network.
b. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to host port 0. Connect the other
end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your tape backup hosts.
c. If desired, connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to host port 1. Connect
the other end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your tape backup hosts. Otherwise, connect a loopback plug to host port 1.
d. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to storage port 3. Connect the
other end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your external array.
e. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to storage port 2. Connect the
other end to a second external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your external array.
f. Connect to the serial port (cable is provided) to access the command-line user interface at
initial configuration. Also connect to this during debug activities. Disconnect from this port during normal operations.
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NOTE:
You must connect to the keyboard and monitor ports when performing Quick Restore (keyboard and monitor not included).
g. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to NIC2. Connect the other end of the cable to port
1 of Switch 2810–24G (see Figure 6).
h. Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the
USB/Ethernet adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet end of the adapter, then connect the Ethernet cable to port 1 of Switch 2510–24 (see Figure 7).
i. Connect a power cable to each power supply and to a PDU. If possible, connect each power
supply to a separate PDU to provide redundancy.
j. Begin routing the cables through the cable ties that shipped with the racks.
NOTE:
Automigration cabling occurs on the Fibre Channel switch on the existing EVA, therefore, it is not addressed in this procedure.
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2. On the secondary nodes:
NOTE:
Use this procedure to install any secondary nodenode 1 which is shipped with the gateway or upgrade nodes 2–7 which can be ordered separately.
Figure 5 VLS12000 Secondary node port cabling
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DescriptionItem
Quad port FC card, host port, port 01
Quad port FC card, host port, port 12
Quad port FC card, storage port, port 23
Quad port FC card, storage port, port 34
5
USB port, on secondary node connects to USB/Ethernet adapter, then to the next available port of switch 2510–24
NIC 2, on secondary nodes connects to the next available port of switch 2810–24G6
Power supply 17
Power supply 28
a. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to host port 0. Connect the other
end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your tape backup hosts.
b. If desired, connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to host port 1. Connect
the other end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your tape backup hosts. Otherwise, connect a loopback plug to host port 1.
c. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to storage port 3. Connect the
other end to an external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your external array.
d. Connect one end of an Fibre Channel cable (not provided) to storage port 2. Connect the
other end to a second external Fibre Channel switch/fabric that connects to your external array.
e. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to NIC2. Connect the other end of the cable to port
2 of Swtich 2810–24G (see Figure 6.
f. Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the
USB/Ethernet adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet end of the adapter, then connect the Ethernet cable to port 2 of Switch 2510–24 (see Figure 7).
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