HP VT5900-K, VT5900-L, VT5900-H Quick Setup Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Virtual TapeServer for NonStop Servers
Model: VT5900-H, VT5900-K, and VT5900-L, Release: 6.04.03
Part number: 577733-004
Virtual TapeServer (VTS) is a fully integrated virtual tape, hardware, and software solution.
VTS allows host systems to read from and write to a local or SAN-attached file system. For every
host connection to VTS, the host system “sees” a tape drive; the virtual tape drive emulates the
type of tape drive specified during the initial installation and setup process. Data can be
manually migrated to physical tape for archival storage or disaster recovery, if long-term backup
copies are required. The integrated support for backup management application software
enables VTS to write data to physical tape drives and libraries.
This Quick Setup Guide describes how to deploy the VTS hardware and configure VTS on the
network, as follows:
1. Prepare for installation
2. Unpack and identify the hardware
3. Mount the VTS hardware in a rack
4. Cable the VTS server
5. Power on the hardware
6. Configure network settings
7. Configure and label ports
8. Configure storage space and path failover, if necessary
Then, to complete the installation of VTS, you must log in to the web interface as described in
Access the web interface and configure VTS as described in the Virtual TapeServer Installation
Guide. Get help on page 20 describes how to access the product documentation and specifications
and contact Support.
1 Prepare for installation
To ensure that you are ready for deployment, complete the following tasks.
Choose a location
VTS can be mounted in a 19-inch rack near the host server. Allow the following unit spacing:
• VTS server — Allow 2U for the VTS server
• SCSI converter — Allow 1U for the SCSI converter, if necessary
• External storage — Allow 2U each for the VT5917 and VT5918, if purchased
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When considering the installation location, note the following guidelines:
• Place the server and its components near 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets. VTS uses
redundant power supplies, so consider independent power sources for high-availability
operation. Additional power outlets might be required for external tape drives or RAID
storage devices.
• Place the VTS server near the host server, within the limits of the cable specifications.
• Identify ports on the host server(s) to which you can connect VTS.
• Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
• Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.
Obtain tools and supplies for installation
You may need the following items to complete the installation instructions:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Level
• Pliers
• Tape measure
• Terminal, keyboard, and mouse, or a computer running a terminal emulation program
•Cables:
Model # Type Description
VT5900-H Up to 4 SCSI (HVD) To connect from the SCSI converter to the host
server or external storage device.
To connect to the SCSI converter, the cable
must have a male MD68 connector. SCSI cable
length is limited to 25 meters (82 feet). Note
that four 2-meter VHDCI-to-MD68 HVD cables
are provided with the SCSI converter.
Up to 4 Fibre optic To connect to one or more host servers, to
connect to one or more external tape drives or
libraries, and to connect to an external disk
array.
It is recommended that you acquire M8900
MMF cables, and a male LC connector is
required to attach to the VTS server.
Up to 3 CAT-5 Ethernet To connect VTS to the network and for HP
Integrated Lights_out (iLO) support.
1 VGA To connect the terminal or computer to VTS.
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Model # Type Description
VT5900-K Up to 4 Fibre optic To connect to the host server, and to connect to
an external drive or library. If a second
(optional) Fibre Channel card is installed, you
can connect to up to two host servers and up to
two external drives or libraries.
It is recommended that you acquire M8900
MMF cables, and a male LC connector is
required to attach to the VTS server.
Up to 2 CAT-5 Ethernet To connect VTS to the network.
1 VGA To connect the terminal or computer to VTS.
VT5900-L Up to 10Fibre optic By default, you can connect to up to six host
servers or external drives or libraries. Up to two
additional Fibre Channel cards may be
installed, allowing for up to four more
connections.
It is recommended that you acquire M8900
MMF cables, and a male LC connector is
required to attach to the VTS server.
Up to 5 CAT-5 Ethernet To connect VTS to the network for LAN/WAN
connectivity and for HP Integrated Lights-Out
(iLO) support.
1 VGA To connect the terminal or computer to VTS.
For the most reliable service, use cables of the highest quality and shortest possible length
based on the location of the equipment in the data center. The following is a list of HP cables
and their part numbers, which are provided by HP for VTS installations. (These cables are
provided if listed in the CPSA description for the PID.)
• S-series SCSI cable, 3 m, part number 518-010W
• S-series SCSI cable, 7.6 m, part number 518-025W
• S-series SCSI cable, 15.2 m, part number 518-050W
• S-series SCSI cable, 22.9 m, part number 518-075W
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 2 m, part number M8900-02
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 5 m, part number M8900-05
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 15 m, part number M8900-15
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 40 m, part number M8900-40
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 80 m, part number M8900-80
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Review standard operating practices
Standard operating practices include
• Obtaining an ESD protection kit and following the directions that come with the kit.
• Ensuring that your ESD protection kit contains an antistatic table mat and that your ESD
wrist strap has a built-in series resistor.
• Removing all metal accessories before working with the equipment.
• Restraining any dangling items that can get caught in equipment.
• Working in an ESD-protected environment:
Gather network information
After you mount and cable the hardware, you must configure the following network settings if
you do not plan to use DHCP (DHCP is not supported with GFS):
• Fully qualified domain name
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default router (gateway)
• DNS or DHCP addresses with VTS name entered
A second set of IP settings may be required if configuring Instant DR or AutoCopy. It is
recommended that you segregate Instant DR and AutoCopy traffic from network and EMS traffic
to ensure adequate response times.
It is also recommended that you determine the time zone in which the VTS server will reside.
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2Unpack and identify the hardware
Before mounting and cabling VTS, you must unpack the hardware and verify the box contents.
Unpack all hardware
A. Unpack all hardware and retain packing materials.
B. Inspect the hardware and the contents of the box(es). If damage is apparent, contact the
carrier and your vendor.
C. Place hardware on a flat, stable work surface. Always lift the enclosures by the sides.
Because the hardware is heavy, it is recommended that you use an assistant when lifting it.
Confirm that you received the following components, in addition to this guide and the hardware:
• VT5900-H
• Power cords
• HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack CDs
• HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Documentation CD and posters
• HP Virtual TapeServer Base Release 6.04.03 DVD
• Labels for bus numbers
•Rail kit
• VT5900-K
• Power cords
• HP ProLiant DL185 G5 Server Support and Documentation CD
• HP ProLiant DL185 Generation 5 Server Installation Sheet
• HP Virtual TapeServer Base Release 6.04.03 DVD
• External DVD/CD-ROM drive and USB cable
• Labels for bus numbers
•Rail kit
• VT5900-L
• Power cords
• Power Cord Strain Relief Kit (clips and documentation)
• HP Insight Foundation Suite for ProLiant CDs
• HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD
• HP Server Adapter Quick Installation Sheet
• HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster (includes DL380 G6 documentation CD)
• Rail kit (includes rail installation instructions)
• HP Virtual TapeServer Base Release 6.04.03 DVD
• External DVD/CD-ROM drive and USB cable
• Labels for bus numbers
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• SCSI converter (shipped with the VT5900-H)
• Power cord
•Rail kit
•SCSI cables
• Virtual TapeServer SCSI Interface Connection Module Sliding Rail Kit Installation guide
• VT5917 (may have been shipped with the VT5900-H and VT5900-L)
• Power cords
• Serial cable
•Rail kit
• VT5918 (may have been shipped with the VT5900-H and VT5900-L)
• HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Installation Kit CD
• Power cords
• SAS cables
•Rail kit
Review the VTS server configuration
Here is an overview of the VTS hardware that may have been purchased:
VT5900-H VT5900-K VT5900-L
Server DL385 G5 DL185 G5 DL380 G6
Fibre
Channel
and SCSI
Cards
• Two SCSI cards
(four ports),
or one SCSI card (two
ports) and one FC
card (two 2Gb ports)
One FC card
(two 4Gb ports),
or two FC cards
(four 4Gb ports)
*
• Three FC cards
(six 4Gb ports),
or up to five FC cards
‡
(ten 4Gb ports)
• One FC card
(two 4Gb ports)
Additional
Internal
Eight 146GB internal
disks (VT5904-E)
Six 1TB internal disks
(VT5900-6TB)
Not supported
Storage
External
Disk
Storage
Up to four MSA2000s
(one VT5917 and up to
three VT5918s); each
Not supported Up to one MSA2000
(VT5917 or VT5918),
which provides 12TB
MSA2000 provides
†
12TB
‡
†
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VT5900-H VT5900-K VT5900-L
Host
Server
4 2 Up to 10 (if optional FC
cards are installed)
Support
Virtual
Tape Drive
Support
Up to four SCSI VTDs
(one per port),
or up to two SCSI VTDs
and eight FC VTDs (four
Two FC VTDs are
provided; up to six more
can be purchased for a
total of eight FC VTDs
Four FC VTDs are
provided; up to 28 more
can be purchased for a
total of 32 FC VTDs
per port), if an FC card
replaces a SCSI card
* A dual-port 2Gb FC card (VT5900-FCU) may have been purchased to replace one of the SCSI cards in slot 4 or 5
† This is the disk capacity specified by the manufacturer; after RAID 5 formatting, approximately 9.5TB is available
‡ A dual-port 4Gb FC card (VT5900-FC4) may have been purchased and added to the VT5900-K; up to two 4Gb FC cards
(VT5900-FC4) may be added to the VT5900-L
3 Mount the VTS hardware in a rack
To mount the VTS hardware, refer to the following:
• VT5900-H (DL385 G5)
Refer to the HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Documentation poster, which was shipped with the VTS
server.
• VT5900-K (DL185 G5)
Download the HP Rack Rail Kit installation instructions (c01362353.pdf), first edition (Feb
2008).
• VT5900-L (DL380 G6)
Refer to the rail installation instructions provided with the rail kit (part number 506472-001,
November 2008).
• SCSI converter
Refer to the Virtual TapeServer SCSI Interface Connection Module Sliding Rail Kit
Installation guide, which was shipped with VTS.
• MSA2000
Download the HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array racking instructions
(c01505852.pdf), first edition (May 2008).
Contact the HP Global Mission Critical Solution Center (GMCSC) if you encounter problems or
need assistance.
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4 Cable the VTS server
You must cable the VTS server to the host server, then cable to any external storage devices.
Connect the VT5900-H
Here is an illustration of the back of the VT5900-H (base model):
1. SCSI port (slot 4, port A)
2. SCSI port (slot 5, port A)
3. SCSI port (slot 5, port B)
4. SCSI port (slot 4, port B)
5. 4Gb FC port (slot 2, port A)
The SCSI card in slot 4 may be replaced by a dual-port 2Gb Fibre Channel card (VT5900-FCU).
If the host server requires an HVD SCSI connection, such as the NonStop S-series, you must
connect the VTS server to the SCSI converter, and then connect the SCSI converter to the host
server. Here is an illustration of the HVD and LVD ports on the back of the SCSI converter:
As a best practice, use all 4Gb ports first and connect the external disk array or external tape
device to a 4Gb port. Then, if necessary, connect external storage to the 2Gb ports, which may
provide half the performance as the 4Gb ports.
6. 4Gb FC port (slot 2, port B)
7. Power plugs
8. Ethernet port 2
9. Ethernet port 1
10. PS/2 port
11. PS/2 port
12. VGA port
13. USB ports
14. Serial port
15. iLO port
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