HP StorageWorks MPX200, XP20000/XP24000 User Manual
HP StorageWorks
MPX200 Multifunction Router User Guide
This user guide describes the MPX200 Multifunction Router, which supports the EVA and XP families of Fibre
Channel storage systems for integrated iSCSI connectivity, FCIP, FCoE (EVA only), and data migration. The
MPX200 hardware is integrated with up to four EVA or XP24000/20000 storage systems and HP Command
View EVA (EVA only) to deliver multi-protocol capabilities, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCIP, and FCoE. This
document is intended for system administrators with knowledge of HP StorageWorks EVA4x00/6x00/8x00
and XP24000/20000 storage systems, configuring LUNs using HP Command View, HP Fibre Channel SANs,
Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, iSCSI, FCIP, FCoE.
Part Number: 5697-0568
Seventh edition: August 2010
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Contents
1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview ............................................... 15
MPX200 features ...................................................................................................................... 15
MPX200 configuration options for EVA ........................................................................................ 18
MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000 .............................................................................. 21
Planning the MPX200 installation ................................................................................................ 24
Total number of initiators ..................................................................................................... 25
Number of paths required per initiator .................................................................................. 25
Use of iSNS ...................................................................................................................... 25
Use of iSCSI ports .............................................................................................................. 25
Balancing the load ............................................................................................................. 25
10-GbE initiators ................................................................................................................ 26
CHAP security .......................................................................................................................... 26
2 Installing the MPX200 ...................................................................... 27
MPX200 components ................................................................................................................ 27
3 Managing the MPX200 using HP Command View EVA ......................... 35
Setting up the MPX200 management port .................................................................................... 35
Fibre Channel zoning ................................................................................................................ 35
Open zoning ..................................................................................................................... 35
Fibre Channel switch-based zoning ....................................................................................... 36
HP Command View EVA discovery .............................................................................................. 37
Setting up the iSCSI IP ports ....................................................................................................... 39
Setting the date and time on the MPX200 .................................................................................... 40
Code load ............................................................................................................................... 41
Shutting down and restarting the MPX200 .................................................................................. 42
Saving or restoring the MPX200 configuration .............................................................................. 42
Locating the MPX200 ................................................................................................................ 43
Removing an iSCSI controller ...................................................................................................... 44
4 Managing the MPX200 for XP 24000/20000 .................................... 47
Setting up the MPX200 management port .................................................................................... 47
Set up the iSCSI ports ................................................................................................................ 48
Fibre Channel zoning ................................................................................................................ 48
LUN management ..................................................................................................................... 49
5 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines ................................ 53
iSCSI rules and supported maximums ......................................................................................... 53
EVA storage system rules and guidelines ...................................................................................... 54
HP Command View EVA management rules and guidelines ............................................................ 54
EVA storage system software ...................................................................................................... 55
Features supported for iSCSI hosts ........................................................................................ 55
Features not supported for iSCSI hosts ................................................................................... 55
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XP storage system rules and guidelines .................................................................................. 56
Fibre Channel switch and fabric support ...................................................................................... 56
Operating system and multipath software support ......................................................................... 56
iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines .............................................................................................. 57
Apple Mac OS X iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines .............................................................. 57
Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ........................................................... 57
Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ............................................................................... 58
Solaris iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ............................................................................ 58
VMware iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ........................................................................... 58
Supported IP network adapters .................................................................................................. 60
IP network requirements ............................................................................................................ 60
Setting up the iSCSI initiator ....................................................................................................... 60
Windows Server iSCSI initiator ........................................................................................... 60
Multipathing ...................................................................................................................... 66
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2008 ............................................................. 67
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2003 ............................................................. 69
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Scalable Networking Pack .................................................... 69
Setting up SNP for the HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapter ............................ 70
iSCSI initiator setup for Apple Mac OS X (single-path) ............................................................ 70
Setting up the iSCSI initiator for Apple Mac OS X ............................................................ 70
Setting up storage for Apple Mac OS X .......................................................................... 75
iSCSI initiator setup for Linux ................................................................................................ 75
Installing and configuring the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 iSCSI driver ................................... 75
Assigning device names ............................................................................................... 80
Target bindings ........................................................................................................... 81
Mounting file systems ................................................................................................... 81
Unmounting file systems ................................................................................................ 82
Presenting EVA storage for Linux .................................................................................... 82
iSCSI Initiator setup for VMware ........................................................................................... 82
Configuring multipath with the Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator .......................................................... 87
MPxIO overview .......................................................................................................... 88
Configuring Microsoft MPIO iSCSI devices ............................................................................. 96
Microsoft MPIO for iSCSI load-balancing policies ................................................................... 97
Microsoft MPIO with QLogic iSCSI HBA ................................................................................ 98
Installing the QLogic iSCSI HBA ..................................................................................... 98
Installing the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and MPIO .................................................. 98
Configuring the QLogic iSCSI HBA ................................................................................. 99
Adding targets to the QLogic iSCSI initiator ................................................................... 101
Presenting LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator ................................................................. 102
Installing the HP MPIO Full Featured DSM for EVA ......................................................... 102
Microsoft Windows Cluster support ..................................................................................... 103
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2003 .................................................................. 103
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2008 .................................................................. 104
Setting up authentication .................................................................................................. 105
Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 105
Microsoft initiator CHAP secret restrictions .......................................................................... 106
Linux CHAP restrictions ..................................................................................................... 106
ATTO Macintosh CHAP restrictions .................................................................................... 106
Recommended CHAP policies ........................................................................................... 106
iSCSI session types .......................................................................................................... 106
MPX200 CHAP modes .................................................................................................... 106
Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and normal session ........................... 107
Enabling CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry ............................................ 108
Enabling CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator .................................................................... 108
Enabling CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator .................................................................. 109
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Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during normal
session ........................................................................................................................... 111
Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and single-direction CHAP during normal
session ............................................................................................................................ 112
Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during normal
session ............................................................................................................................ 115
6 MPX200 FCIP ................................................................................ 117
MPX200 FCIP product description ............................................................................................. 117
Redundant FCIP network structure example ................................................................................. 118
Using FCIP to encapsulate FC packets ....................................................................................... 118
FCIP Impact on existing iSCSI configurations .............................................................................. 118
FCIP and iSCSI performance .................................................................................................... 120
MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations ........................................................................................... 120
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configurations .................................................................. 125
3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers ................................................................ 126
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers .................................................................. 126
3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers .............................................................. 127
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers and full inter-site connectivity ......................... 128
FCIP configuration rules and guidelines ............................................................................... 129
General FCIP configuration rules .................................................................................. 129
Operating system and multipath support ....................................................................... 130
Storage system rules and guidelines ............................................................................. 130
Fibre Channel switch and firmware support ................................................................... 130
IP performance tuning ............................................................................................................. 131
Distance ......................................................................................................................... 132
Bandwidth per route ......................................................................................................... 132
Latency ........................................................................................................................... 132
MTU/Jumbo frames .......................................................................................................... 132
Compression ................................................................................................................... 133
TCP window size/scaling performance tuning ...................................................................... 133
Modifying the window size and scaling factor ..................................................................... 134
TCP window size and scaling factor recommendations .......................................................... 134
Configuring an FCIP route ........................................................................................................ 137
Step 1. Verify your system requirements ............................................................................... 137
Step 2. Pre-installation checklist .......................................................................................... 138
Step 3. Rack-mount the MPX200 ........................................................................................ 138
Step 4. Install the SFPs ...................................................................................................... 138
Step 5. Set the MPX200 management port parameters ......................................................... 139
Step 6. Configure the MPX200 FCIP Route parameters .......................................................... 140
Install FCIP license ..................................................................................................... 140
Critical FCIP Performance settings ................................................................................ 141
Configure the FCIP routes using the CLI ......................................................................... 141
Step 7. Configure FC switch settings for the MPX200 ............................................................. 142
Step 8. Cable the MPX200 FC, GE, and management ports .................................................. 142
Step 9. Verify FCIP links and firmware version ...................................................................... 143
7 MPX200 FCoE feature description .................................................... 145
FCoE configurations ................................................................................................................ 145
Setting up for FCoE connectivity ................................................................................................ 146
8 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ...................................................... 153
MPX200 chassis diagnostics .................................................................................................... 153
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Input Power LED is extinguished .......................................................................................... 153
System Fault LED is illuminated ........................................................................................... 154
Fibre Channel Port LEDs .................................................................................................... 154
Power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics ................................................................................... 154
Heartbeat LED blink patterns ....................................................................................... 154
Locating the MPX200 blade .............................................................................................. 155
MPX200 log data ............................................................................................................ 156
MPX200 statistics ............................................................................................................. 156
MPX200 ping command ................................................................................................... 157
Troubleshooting using HP Command View EVA .................................................................... 157
Issues and solutions ................................................................................................................. 158
HP Command View EVA does not discover MPX200 ............................................................. 158
Initiator cannot log in to MPX200 iSCSI target ..................................................................... 158
Initiator logs in to MPX200 iSCSI target, but EVA-assigned LUNs do not appear on initiator ....... 159
EVA-presented virtual disk not seen by initiator ..................................................................... 159
Windows initiators may display Reconnecting if NIC MTU changes after connection has logged
in ................................................................................................................................... 160
Communication between HP Command View EVA and MPX200 is down ................................ 161
HP Command View EVA issues and solutions ............................................................................. 161
9 Support and other resources ............................................................ 163
Intended audience .................................................................................................................. 163
Related documentation ............................................................................................................ 163
Contacting HP ........................................................................................................................ 163
HP technical support ......................................................................................................... 163
Subscription service .......................................................................................................... 164
Product feedback ............................................................................................................. 164
Documentation feedback ................................................................................................... 164
Related information ................................................................................................................. 164
HP Websites .................................................................................................................... 164
Typographical conventions ....................................................................................................... 165
Rack stability .......................................................................................................................... 166
Product warranties .................................................................................................................. 166
A Command reference ....................................................................... 167
Command syntax .................................................................................................................... 167
Command line completion ................................................................................................. 167
Authority requirements ...................................................................................................... 167
Commands ............................................................................................................................ 168
Admin ............................................................................................................................ 168
Beacon ........................................................................................................................... 169
Blade ............................................................................................................................. 169
Clear .............................................................................................................................. 169
Date ............................................................................................................................... 170
Exit ................................................................................................................................ 170
Fciproute ......................................................................................................................... 171
FRU ................................................................................................................................ 173
Help ............................................................................................................................... 173
History ............................................................................................................................ 175
Image ............................................................................................................................. 175
Initiator ........................................................................................................................... 176
Logout ............................................................................................................................ 177
Lunmask .......................................................................................................................... 177
Passwd ........................................................................................................................... 179
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Ping ............................................................................................................................... 179
Quit ............................................................................................................................... 180
Reboot ............................................................................................................................ 180
Reset .............................................................................................................................. 181
Save ............................................................................................................................... 181
Set ................................................................................................................................. 182
Set alias .......................................................................................................................... 183
Set CHAP ........................................................................................................................ 184
Set chassis ...................................................................................................................... 184
Set FC ............................................................................................................................ 185
Set features ..................................................................................................................... 186
Set iSCSI ......................................................................................................................... 186
Set iSNS ......................................................................................................................... 186
Set Mgmt ........................................................................................................................ 187
Set NTP .......................................................................................................................... 188
Set properties .................................................................................................................. 188
Set SNMP ....................................................................................................................... 188
Set system ....................................................................................................................... 189
Set VPGroups .................................................................................................................. 190
Show .............................................................................................................................. 191
Show CHAP .................................................................................................................... 193
Show chassis ................................................................................................................... 193
Show FC ......................................................................................................................... 194
Show fciproutes ............................................................................................................... 194
Show features .................................................................................................................. 195
Show initiators ................................................................................................................. 195
Show initiators LUNmask ................................................................................................... 196
Show iSCSI ..................................................................................................................... 196
Show iSNS ...................................................................................................................... 197
Show logs ....................................................................................................................... 197
Show LUNinfo ................................................................................................................. 198
Show LUNs ..................................................................................................................... 198
Show LUNmask ............................................................................................................... 199
Show memory ................................................................................................................. 199
Show mgmt ..................................................................................................................... 200
Show NTP ....................................................................................................................... 200
Show perf ....................................................................................................................... 201
Show presented targets ..................................................................................................... 202
Show properties ............................................................................................................... 203
Show SNMP .................................................................................................................... 203
Show stats ....................................................................................................................... 204
Show system .................................................................................................................... 206
Show targets ................................................................................................................... 207
Show VPGroups ............................................................................................................... 207
Shutdown ........................................................................................................................ 208
Target ............................................................................................................................. 208
Traceroute ....................................................................................................................... 209
B Command Line Interface usage ........................................................ 211
Logging on to an MPX200 ....................................................................................................... 211
Understanding the guest account .............................................................................................. 212
Working with MPX200 router configurations .............................................................................. 213
Modifying a configuration ................................................................................................. 213
Saving and restoring router configurations ........................................................................... 213
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Restoring router configuration and persistent data ................................................................. 214
C Simple Network Management Protocol setup ..................................... 215
SNMP parameters .................................................................................................................. 215
SNMP trap configuration parameters ......................................................................................... 216
Management Information Base ................................................................................................ 216
Network port table ........................................................................................................... 216
FC port table ................................................................................................................... 218
Initiator object table .......................................................................................................... 220
LUN table ....................................................................................................................... 222
VP group table ................................................................................................................. 224
Sensor table .................................................................................................................... 227
Notifications .......................................................................................................................... 228
System information objects ................................................................................................. 229
Notification objects .......................................................................................................... 230
Agent startup notification ................................................................................................... 230
Agent shutdown notification ............................................................................................... 230
Network port down notification .......................................................................................... 230
FC port down notification .................................................................................................. 231
Target device discovery ..................................................................................................... 231
Target presentation (mapping) ............................................................................................ 231
VP group notification ........................................................................................................ 232
Sensor notification ............................................................................................................ 232
Generic notification .......................................................................................................... 233
D Log messages ............................................................................... 235
E HP StorageWorks mpx100/mpx100b to MPX200 Upgrade ................ 259
To upgrade from mpx100/mpx100b to the MPX200 Multifunction Router: ..................................... 259
F Regulatory compliance and safety .................................................... 261
Regulatory compliance notices ................................................................................................. 261
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment ........................................ 261
Modifications ............................................................................................................ 261
Cables ..................................................................................................................... 261
Regulatory compliance identification numbers ...................................................................... 261
Laser device .................................................................................................................... 261
Laser safety warning .................................................................................................. 262
Certification and classification information .................................................................... 262
Laser product label .................................................................................................... 262
International notices and statements .......................................................................................... 263
Canadian notice (avis Canadien) ....................................................................................... 263
Class A equipment ..................................................................................................... 263
BSMI notice ..................................................................................................................... 263
Japanese notice ............................................................................................................... 263
Korean notices ................................................................................................................. 264
Safety notices ......................................................................................................................... 264
Battery replacement notice ................................................................................................ 264
Taiwan battery recycling notice .......................................................................................... 265
Power cords ..................................................................................................................... 265
Japanese power cord statement .......................................................................................... 265
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive ..................................................................... 265
English notice .................................................................................................................. 265
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Dutch notice .................................................................................................................... 266
Czechoslovakian notice ..................................................................................................... 266
Estonian notice ................................................................................................................ 266
Finnish notice ................................................................................................................... 266
French notice ................................................................................................................... 267
German notice ................................................................................................................. 267
Greek notice .................................................................................................................... 267
Hungarian notice ............................................................................................................. 268
Italian notice .................................................................................................................... 268
Latvian notice .................................................................................................................. 268
Lithuanian notice .............................................................................................................. 268
Polish notice .................................................................................................................... 269
Portuguese notice ............................................................................................................. 269
Slovakian notice ............................................................................................................... 269
Slovenian notice ............................................................................................................... 270
Spanish notice ................................................................................................................. 270
Swedish notice ................................................................................................................. 270
G Saving and restoring the MPX200 configuration ................................ 271
Saving the configuration using MPX200 CLI ............................................................................... 271
Restoring the configuration using MPX200 CLI ............................................................................ 272
Glossary .......................................................................................... 273
Index ............................................................................................... 277
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Figures
MPX200 single-blade fabric-attached configuration ..................................................... 191
MPX200 dual-blade fabric-attached configuration ....................................................... 192
MPX200 single-blade multi-EVA configuration ............................................................. 203
MPX200 dual-blade multi-EVA configuration ............................................................... 204
MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to one EVA configuration ........................................ 215
MPX200 single-blade direct connect to one EVA configuration ...................................... 216
MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to two EVA configuration ........................................ 217
MPX200-XP single-blade fabric-attached configuration ................................................. 228
MPX200-XP dual-blade fabric-attached configuration ................................................... 229
MPX200-XP multi-XP fabric-attached configuration ....................................................... 2310
MPX200 components .............................................................................................. 2811
Chassis rails ........................................................................................................... 2912
Rack rails ............................................................................................................... 2913
Inner rack view ....................................................................................................... 3014
Rear view .............................................................................................................. 3115
Power cord ............................................................................................................. 3216
Bezel view ............................................................................................................. 3317
Open zone configuration ......................................................................................... 3618
Fibre Channel zone configuration .............................................................................. 3719
iSCSI devices folder properties .................................................................................. 3720
Host properties ....................................................................................................... 3821
iSCSI controller properties: Mgmt Port tab .................................................................. 3922
iSCSI controller properties: IP Ports tab ....................................................................... 4023
Set iSCSI controller time ........................................................................................... 4124
Code Load page for the iSCSI controller .................................................................... 4225
iSCSI controller shutdown options .............................................................................. 4226
iSCSI controller configuration selection ....................................................................... 4327
Blue LED locating beacon ........................................................................................ 4428
Locate hardware device ........................................................................................... 4429
iSCSI controller options: Remove controller ................................................................. 4530
Use the blade # command ....................................................................................... 4731
The admin start command ........................................................................................ 4732
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The set mgmt command. .......................................................................................... 4833
The set iscsi command ............................................................................................. 4834
The show vpgroup command .................................................................................... 4935
LUN management window ....................................................................................... 5036
LUN Selection window ............................................................................................. 5137
Expanded ports ...................................................................................................... 5138
Select the Initiators .................................................................................................. 5239
Installing the Windows Server 2003 kit ..................................................................... 6140
Installation Wizard .................................................................................................. 6141
iSCSI initiator properties: Discovery tab ..................................................................... 6242
Adding a host ........................................................................................................ 6343
Virtual disk properties .............................................................................................. 6444
Host details ............................................................................................................ 6445
Targets tab ............................................................................................................. 6546
Select Features page ............................................................................................... 6747
MPIO Properties page before reboot ......................................................................... 6848
MPIO Properties page after reboot ............................................................................ 6849
Software update installation wizard ........................................................................... 6950
Discover targets ...................................................................................................... 7151
Add static IP address ............................................................................................... 7152
Discovered Targets list ............................................................................................. 7253
iSNS discovery and verification ................................................................................ 7254
Discovered Targets .................................................................................................. 7355
Selecting the newly added target .............................................................................. 7456
Select status ........................................................................................................... 7457
Presented EVA LUNs ................................................................................................ 7558
Configure the iSCSI initiator and targets ..................................................................... 7659
Discovered Targets tab ............................................................................................ 7660
Log in to the target .................................................................................................. 7761
Connected Targets tab ............................................................................................. 7862
Configuration tab .................................................................................................... 8363
Firewall Properties dialog box ................................................................................... 8464
General Properties dialog box .................................................................................. 8565
Add Send Target Server dialog box .......................................................................... 8666
Rescan dialog box .................................................................................................. 8767
iSCSI Initiator MPIO properties ................................................................................. 9768
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation page ................................................................... 9869
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Connect to Host window ........................................................................................ 10070
Start general configuration wizard ........................................................................... 10071
HBA Port Target Configuration window .................................................................... 10172
Target Settings tab ................................................................................................ 10173
iSCSI HBA port connections ................................................................................... 10274
HP MPIO DSM Manager with iSCSI devices ............................................................. 10375
iSCSI Persistent Reservation Setup ............................................................................ 10476
MPX200 basic FCIP configuration ........................................................................... 11777
MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant long-distance links ............. 11878
FCIP impact on existing iSCSI configurations – single fabric per blade ......................... 11979
FCIP impact on existing iSCSI configurations — dual fabrics per blade ........................ 12080
MPX200 basic FCIP configuration with one or two long-distance links .......................... 12181
MPX200 FCIP with B-series Integrated Routing .......................................................... 12182
MPX200 FCIP with C-series IVR ............................................................................... 12283
MPX200 high-availability configuration with one or two long-distance links .................. 12284
MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant long-distance links ............. 12285
MPX200 configuration with remote IP Distance gateway (mpx110) ............................. 12386
MPX200 highly-redundant configuration with one or two long-distance lists .................. 12387
MPX200 highly redundant pairs of gateways with fully-redundant long-distance links ..... 12388
MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP with remote dedicated FCIP blade .................... 12489
MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP, both local and remote ..................................... 12490
MPX200 iSCSI and FCIP dedicated blades, both local and remote .............................. 12591
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configuration with four MPX200 routers ................... 12692
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configuration with six MPX200 routers ..................... 12793
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configuration with eight MPX200 routers .................. 12894
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configuration with six MPX200 router full peer-to-peer
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connectivity .......................................................................................................... 129
Setting IP addresses .............................................................................................. 14096
FCIP License Add .................................................................................................. 14097
FCoE end-to-end direct-connect EVA storage configuration .......................................... 14598
FCoE end-to-end fabric-connect EVA storage configuration .......................................... 14699
HP Command View FCoE ports .............................................................................. 147100
FCoE show fc command ........................................................................................ 148101
Host type ............................................................................................................. 149102
Host properties ..................................................................................................... 150103
Host Details display .............................................................................................. 151104
MPX200 chassis diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................ 153105
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Normal blink pattern ............................................................................................. 155106
System error blink pattern ....................................................................................... 155107
Management port IP address conflict blink pattern .................................................... 155108
Over-temperature blink pattern ................................................................................ 155109
Using the beacon on command to locate an MPX200 blade ...................................... 156110
Using HP Command View EVA to locate a hardware device ....................................... 156111
FCIP route ping command ...................................................................................... 157112
iSCSI controller properties ...................................................................................... 158113
iSCSI controller properties: IP Ports tab ..................................................................... 159114
Virtual disk properties: Host details ......................................................................... 160115
iSCSI initiator properties: Targets tab ....................................................................... 160116
Class 1 laser product label ..................................................................................... 262117
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Tables
MPX200 part numbers and options ........................................................................... 161
MPX200 blade configurations .................................................................................. 242
MPX200 supported configuration maximums .............................................................. 253
Supported MPX200 iSCSI maximums ........................................................................ 544
Support for EVA storage system software with MPX200 iSCSI ....................................... 565
EVA operating system and multipath software support .................................................. 566
MPX200-XP operating system and multipath support .................................................... 577
Supported IP network adapters ................................................................................. 608
Differences between Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 ....................... 669
MPIO options for the MPX200 .................................................................................. 6610
Node settings ....................................................................................................... 10411
CHAP single-direction settings ............................................................................... 10712
CHAP single-direction settings ................................................................................ 11113
CHAP bidirectional settings .................................................................................... 11214
CHAP bidirectional settings .................................................................................... 11515
Minimum IP bandwidth and maximum EVA DR groups ............................................... 13016
Network requirements for the MPX200 with XCS and VCS ......................................... 13117
TCP window size scale factors ................................................................................ 13418
T1/DS-1 1.554 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 1 Mb) .......................................................... 13419
T3/DS-3 45 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 43 Mb) ............................................................. 13520
OC-1 50 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 50 Mb) ................................................................. 13521
OC-3 150 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 148 Mb) ............................................................. 13622
DS-5 400 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 384 Mb) .............................................................. 13623
OC-12 621 Mb/Sec (Bandwidth = 699 Mb) ............................................................ 13624
OC-24 and above 1.244 Gb/Sec (Bandwidth = 1000 Mb) ....................................... 13725
Document conventions ........................................................................................... 16526
Command line completion keystrokes ....................................................................... 16727
SNMP parameters ................................................................................................ 21528
SNMP trap configuration parameters ....................................................................... 21629
MPX200 log messages .......................................................................................... 23530
DM log messages ................................................................................................. 25331
FCIP log messages ................................................................................................ 25632
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1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview
This user guide provides information to help you do the following:
• Understand the MPX200 options and configurations
• Plan the installation of the MPX200
• Install the MPX200
• Configure the MPX200 for iSCSI
• Install an additional MPX200 blade option for high availability
• Configure the MPX200 for iSCSI multipath support
• Install iSCSI software and hardware iSCSI initiators for different operating systems
• Configure EVA iSCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) using HP Command View EVA
• Manage the MPX200 using HP Command View EVA
• Troubleshoot the MPX200
• Use the Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Interpret error messages
MPX200 features
The Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) and XP families of Fibre Channel (FC) storage systems are supported
for integrated iSCSI connectivity using the MPX200. The MPX200 hardware is integrated with up to
four EVA or XP24000/20000 storage systems for iSCSI connectivity, to deliver multi-protocol
capabilities. This provides iSCSI and FC attached servers access to block storage through an FC
network and an Ethernet IP network simultaneously. Also, FCIP, FCoE, and data migration capabilities
are available for use. For more information on data migration, see the HP StorageWorks MPX200
Multifunction Router D ata Migration Solution Guide.
The MPX200 is available from HP factory-integrated with an EVA or XP24000/20000 storage system
or as a field upgrade to an existing storage system. iSCSI connectivity to the storage system is provided
for servers through a standard 1-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or 10-GbE network interface controller (NIC).
The MPX200 chassis contains one or two router blades, two power cooling modules (PCMs), and a
mid-plane. There are two types of router blades: a 4-port 1-GbE blade and a 2-port 10-GbE/2-port
1-GbE blade. Both blade options include two 8-Gb/s FC ports. MPX200 dual-blade configurations
provide for high availability with failover between blades.
NOTE:
Each PCM has three variable-speed fans that provide power and cooling. You can remove and replace
a PCM at any time. To ensure that the MPX200 chassis remains operational, there must be at least
one functioning PCM. Each PCM is capable of powering two blades. The PCM cools the corresponding
blade; therefore, when you remove a PCM, you must replace it within 7 minutes or the blade will shut
down due to an over-temperature condition.
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Table 1 lists the MPX200 part numbers and describes each option.
Table 1 MPX200 part numbers and options
• one chassis
• one 1-GbE blade with four
1-GbE iSCSI ports and two
8-Gb/s FC ports
• rail kit
• accessory kit
• documentation
• redundant power supplies
• one 1-GbE blade with four
1-GbE iSCSI ports and two
8-Gb/s FC ports
• accessory kit
• documentation
• one chassis
• one 10-GbE/1-GbE blade
with two 10-GbE and two
1-GbE iSCSI ports, and two
8-Gb/s FC ports
• rail kit
• accessory kit
• documentation
• redundant power supplies
AP771A
AP772A
AP773A
HP StorageWorks MPX200
1GbE Base Chassis
HP StorageWorks MPX200
1GbE Upgrade Blade
HP StorageWorks MPX200
10-1GbE Base Chassis
Order withOption includesOptionPart number
Up to four EVA storage
systems, or order separately to upgrade existing
EVA storage systems
The AP771A or AP773A
MPX200 base chassis
and up to four EVA storage systems, or to upgrade existing EVA storage systems to provide
high-availability multipath
connectivity
Up to four EVA storage
systems, or order separately to upgrade existing
storage systems
AP774A
TA766A
TA767A
HP StorageWorks MPX200
10-1GbE Upgrade Blade
HP StorageWorks MPX200
Half Chassis FCIP License
HP StorageWorks MPX200
Full Chassis FCIP License
• one 10-GbE/1-GbE blade
with two 10-GbE and two
1-GbE iSCSI ports, and two
8-Gb/s FC ports.
• accessory kit
• documentation
The AP771A or AP773A
MPX200 base chassis
and EVA storage systems,
or to upgrade up to four
existing EVA storage systems to provide highavailability multipath connectivity
Includes the license to enable FCIP functionality in
one out of two bays (slots)
in an MPX200 chassis
Includes the license to enable FCIP functionality for
both bays (slots) in an
MPX200 Chassis. For
multipath (redundant
blade for high availability), order the full chassis
license TA767A.
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TA762A
HP Storage Works MPX200
1TB Full Chassis Data Migration License
Includes the license to migrate 1 TB of data using
an MPX200 Chassis.
TA763A
TA764A
TA765A
HP Storage Works MPX200
5TB Full Chassis Data Migration License
HP Storage Works MPX200
Full Chassis 1 Array Data Migration License
HP Storage Works MPX200
Full Chassis 3 Array Data Migration License
Includes the license to migrate 5 TB of data using
a MPX200 Chassis.
Includes the license to migrate data from or to a
single array using a
MPX200 Chassis.
Includes the license to migrate data from or to a
single array on three
unique migration jobs using an MPX200.
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The following additional equipment is required to configure the MPX200:
• B-series or C-series FC switch (iSCSI fabric-attached, data migration, or FCIP)
• Optical small form-factor pluggables (SFPs)
• FC ports, 8 Gb/s short-range SFP (AJ718A)
• FC ports, 4 Gb/s short-range SFP (A744B)
• 10-GbE ports, short-range SFP+ (455883–B21)
• Optical FC cables, copper FC cables (direct-connect only)
• Cat5e or Cat6 GbE network cables
• Supported Direct Attach Copper 10GbE SFP+ Ethernet cables:
• HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable (J9281B)
• HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable (J9283B)
• HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Cable (J9285B)
• HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 0.5m Direct Attach Cable (487649-B21)
• HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable (487652-B21)
• HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable (487655-B21)
• HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Cable (487658-B21)
• Cisco 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable SFP-H10GB-CU3M (AP784A)
• Cisco 10-GbE SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Cable SFP-H10GB-CU5M (AP785A)
• Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0101 (AP818A)
• Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0301 (AP819A)
• Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0501 (AP820A)
For FC switch model support, see Chapter 5 and the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/
spock.
MPX200 configuration options for EVA
You can configure an EVA storage system for simultaneous connectivity to iSCSI and FC attached
hosts. Support for iSCSI to an EVA is provided through the MPX200 and an FC switch fabric port
(fabric attach) or the MPX200 directly connected to the EVA.
NOTE:
Directly connecting an MPX200 FC port and an EVA requires the EVA controller port to be set to
Direct.
Figure 1 illustrates an MPX200 single-blade fabric-attached configuration. This is the lowest-cost
configuration and is used when high availability for iSCSI hosts is not required.
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Figure 1 MPX200 single-blade fabric-attached configuration
.
Figure 2 illustrates an MPX200 dual-blade fabric-attached configuration. This configuration provides
high availability with failover between blades.
NOTE:
A dual-blade configuration may require reconfiguration of device mappings.
Figure 2 MPX200 dual-blade fabric-attached configuration
.
Figure 3 illustrates a multi-EVA configuration with connectivity for up to four EVA storage systems from
a single MPX200 blade.
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Figure 3 MPX200 single-blade multi-EVA configuration
.
Figure 4 illustrates a multi-EVA configuration with connectivity for up to four EVA storage systems from
dual MPX200 blades. This configuration provides high availability with failover between blades.
Figure 4 MPX200 dual-blade multi-EVA configuration
.
Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7 illustrate EVA direct connect configurations.
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GE1 GE2
IOIOI
FC1 FC2MGMT
GE4
GE3
HP StorageWorks
MPX200
1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router
EVA storage system
26639a
GE1
MGMT
IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)
iSCSI
B
A
FC1 FC2
FP1 FP2
FP2
FP1
NIC
MPX200 blade 2
GE1 GE2
IOIOI
FC1 FC2MGMT
GE4
GE3
HP StorageWorks
MPX200
1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router
GE1
MGMT
FC1 FC2
MPX200 blade 1
IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)
Figure 5 MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to one EVA configuration
GE1 GE2
IOIOI
FC1 FC2MGMT
GE4
GE3
HP StorageWorks
MPX200
1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router
EVA
storage system
26640a
GE1
MGMT
IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)
IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)
iSCSI
B
A
FC1 FC2
FP1 FP2
FP2
FP1
NIC
MPX200
GE1 GE2
IOIOI
FC1 FC2MGMT
GE4
GE3
HP StorageWorks
MPX200
1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router
EVA
storage system
26641a
GE1
MGMT
IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)
iSCSI
B
A
FC1 FC2
FP1 FP2
FP2
FP1
NIC
MPX200 blade 2
GE1 GE2
IOIOI
FC1 FC2MGMT
GE4
GE3
HP StorageWorks
MPX200
1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router
GE1
MGMT
FC1 FC2
MPX200 blade 1
IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)
B
A
FP1 FP2
FP2
FP1
.
Figure 6 MPX200 single-blade direct connect to one EVA configuration
.
Figure 7 MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to two EVA configuration
.
MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000
An XP storage system can be configured for simultaneous connectivity to iSCSI and FC attached hosts.
Support for iSCSI to an XP storage system is provided through the MPX200 and an existing FC switch
fabric port (fabric-attached).
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Figure 8 shows an MPX200-XP single-blade fabric-attached configuration. This is the lowest-cost
configuration and is used when high availability for iSCSI hosts is not required.
Figure 8 MPX200-XP single-blade fabric-attached configuration
.
Figure 9 shows an MPX200-XP dual-blade fabric-attached configuration. This configuration provides
high availability with failover between blades.
Figure 9 MPX200-XP dual-blade fabric-attached configuration
.
Figure 10 shows a multi-XP configuration with connectivity for up to four XP storage systems from a
single MPX200 blade.
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Figure 10 MPX200-XP multi-XP fabric-attached configuration
.
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Planning the MPX200 installation
Before installing the MPX200, it is important to define the requirements for iSCSI server connectivity
and MPX200 multifunction usage. You should consider present and future needs as they relate to the
following MPX200 configuration attributes:
• Simultaneous operation
You can configure the MPX200 chassis with a single blade or dual blades to run up to two operations simultaneously per blade as shown in Table 2.
• iSCSI operation
• Dual-blade configurations are for high availability
• Total number of initiators
• Number of paths required per initiator
• Use of Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS)
• Use of iSCSI ports
• Load balancing
• 10-GbE initiators
Table 2 MPX200 blade configurations
Dual-blade chassis (blade1/blade2)Single blade chassis (blade1/blade2)
iSCSI/empty
iSCSI-FCIP/empty
iSCSI-DMS/empty
FCIP/empty
DMS/empty
1
Dual-blade iSCSI configurations are always configured for high availability.
2
Dual-blade FCIP configurations can be configured for separate operation or high availability.
3
Dual-blade DMS (data migration services) configurations are always configured for separate operation.
iSCSI/iSCSI
iSCSI-FCIP/iSCSI-FCIP
iSCSI-DMS/iSCSI-DMS
FCIP/FCIP
DMS/DMS
iSCSI-DMS/iSCSI-FCIP
iSCSI-FCIP/iSCSI-DMS
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
NOTE:
For more information on data migration, see the
Data Migration Solution Guide
.
HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router
Table 3 describes the MPX200 supported configuration maximums for ports, blades, and chassis.
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Table 3 MPX200 supported configuration maximums
iSCSI connections, 10-GbE model
1
For mixed-blade chassis configurations that include one 1-GbE blade and one 10-GbE blade, the supported maximums are
the 1-GbE values.
2
10-GbE ports only
3
For iSCSI connectivity
Total number of initiators
You can configure the MPX200 with a single blade or with two (redundant) blades. When using two
blades, the initiator is registered in both blades for consistency, whether or not you intend to access
both blades.
2,048
N/ATargets
Per bladePer portConfiguration parameter
2
Up to 4 EVAs
Per chassis (2 blades1)
2,0481,024256iSCSI connections, 1-GbE model
4,0962,048
300300N/AInitiators, 1-GbE model
600600N/AInitiators, 10-GbE model
4,0964,096N/ALUNs, 1-GbE model
4,0964,096N/ALUNs, 10-GbE model
3
Up to 4 EVAs
3
Number of paths required per initiator
After establishing the number of initiators, determine how many paths are required by each. The
number of connections per blade is finite, and every initiator login constitutes a connection to the
MPX200. In a multipath environment, HP recommends a minimum of one connection per blade;
high-performance applications may require up to four connections per blade (a total of eight).
Use of iSNS
The MPX200 presents one iSCSI target for each virtual port group (VPG) (a total of four). Each initiator,
therefore, discovers four times the number of FC targets. HP recommends that you use iSNS to present
to the initiator only the required iSCSI targets.
Use of iSCSI ports
When configuring the MPX200 for iSCSI, there are four available iSCSI ports per blade. For high
performance and maximum initiator connectivity, HP recommends that you use all available ports.
Balancing the load
HP recommends that you use all iSCSI ports for both 1-GbE and 10-GbE blades. If multiple 1-GbE
initiators are required, ensure that logins are spread across all 1-GbE ports. For 10-GbE blades, you
can place a higher number of initiators on the 10-GbE ports than on the 1-GbE ports.
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Because iSCSI and data migration traffic can share the same FC ports, it is prudent to understand
how each function effects the other during I/O operation. The use of bandwidth throttling for data
migration or MPIO for iSCSI provides a mechanism to allocate FC bandwidth to each function.
10-GbE initiators
HP recommends that you map servers with 10-GbE NICs for login to the 10-GbE ports on the MPX200.
CHAP security
You can configure the Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) on the MPX200. CHAP
is a security protocol that supports the bidirectional (mutual) authentication option and the one-way
(target) authentication option. The target MPX200 can have a unique password for the one-way CHAP
option. The initiator can have a unique password for the bidirectional CHAP option with the target
MPX200. See the CHAP information in Chapter 5.
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2 Installing the MPX200
This chapter describes how to rack mount the MPX200.
WARNING!
• Mount the MPX200 in the rack so that the weight is evenly distributed. An unevenly loaded rack
can become unstable, possibly resulting in equipment damage or personal injury.
• This product is supplied with a 3 wire cable and plug for the user's safety. Use this power cable
in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock. An electrical outlet that
is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch chassis. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent
electrical shock.
• If the chassis is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than the ambient temperature. Be sure to install the chassis in an
environment that is compatible with the maximum ambient rated temperature.
MPX200 components
Figure 11 shows the MPX200 components.
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7. Washer, centering (10); for use on racks
with square holes only
Figure 11 MPX200 components
.
Rack mounting the MPX200
NOTE:
Use a crosshead screwdriver to perform the rack mount procedure.
To rack mount the MPX200:
2. Rack rail, outer (2)1. Rack rail, inner (2)
4. Screw, flathead, 6–32 x 1/4 in. (8)3. Chassis rail (2)
6. Screw, panhead, 10–32 x 3/8 in. (10)5. Screw, flathead, 10–32 x 1/4 in. (6)
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1. Attach the two chassis rails to the MPX200 chassis using three 10-32 x 1/4 in. screws for each
26592b
1
2
rail. Make sure that the end with the flange is facing the rear of the chassis (Figure 12).
The MPX200 has multiple mounting holes to allow for adjustable setback. Secure the chassis rails
in the desired position if additional room is needed.
2. Screws, flathead, 10-32 x 1/4 in.1. Chassis rail
Figure 12 Chassis rails
.
2. Assemble the front and rear rack rails; secure them loosely using four 6-32 x 1/4 in. screws
(Figure 13).
2. Front rack rail1. Rear rack rail
3. Screw, flathead, 6-32 x 1/4 in.
Figure 13 Rack rails
.
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3. Install the rails in the rack.
There are two inner rails and two outer rails. Slide each inner rail into the corresponding outer
rail to create a complete rack rail.
a. Extend the rack rails to fit the inner dimensions of the rack. The rail flanges on both ends fit
inside the rack.
b. Make sure the inner rail is toward the front of the rack.
c. Fasten the rail flanges to the rack on both ends using two 10-32 x 3/8 in. screws in the
upper and lower holes (Figure 14).
3. Washer
Figure 14 Inner rack view
.
2. Screw, panhead, 10-32 x 3/8 in.1. Screw, flathead, 6-32 x 1/4 in.
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