HPE K2R67A Getting Started Guide

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HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System

The HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller provides an efficient, bulletproof, and effortless way to provide file services from any
model of HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage.

With one or two nodes per 2U chassis, 3PA
workloads using block capacity. With autonomic space reclamation, non
federation services such as Peer Motion, c
of encryption options, sophisticated data access controls for Microsoft Active Directory
run endpoint protection and backup soft
further enhanced by clustering up to eight 3PAR StoreServ File Controllers for transparent failover, and to enable online rol
maintenance updates so that users can always access their data.

What's New

• New SKU available for 3PAR File Controller v3 Single Node with Windows Storage Server 2016 Standard OS edition

HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System

The HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System sets the standard for performance and expandability in gateway services for
your
chassis and one or two 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Nodes.
3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System with two no
3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Systems can be configured together as an 8 node cluster.

Models

HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System

K2R66A

NOTE:

(Q0F57A or Q0F69A) within a single HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System chassis. As a best
practice it is recommended to configure all nodes in a high availability cluster with the sam
quantity of hardware components and operating systems.

HPE WSS2016 Standard Edition Upgrade Kit

Q0F57A

NOTE: HPE WSS2016 Standard Edition Upgrade Kit (Q0F57A) can only be ordered and shipped within a
3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System c

NOTE:

3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 WSS2016 Single Node (Q0F57A) can only be upgraded in the field to two
nodes by ordering Q0F69A - HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 WSS2016 Single Node Upgrade.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node

K2R67A

R StoreServ File Controllers serve thousands of concurrent users and multiple diverse

-intrusive sub file deduplication, and support for storage

ustomers can maximize capacity usability and extend their storage investment. A range

-based IT environments, and the ability to

ware onboard protects your data and your organization. This bulletproof protection is

- Q0F54A – HPE 3PAR File Controller WSS2016 v3 Single Node

• New SKU available to upgrade installed 3PAR File Controller v3 Gateway system with a single node to dual node

- Q0F69A – HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR File Controller v3 Windows Storage Server 2016 Single Node Upgrade

• New hardware SKU available for 3PAR File Controller v3 Windows Storage Server 2016 Single node optional

performance kits

- Q0F56A – HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR File Controller E5-2609v4 10Gb Performance kit

• New software sku available to upgrade either from Windows Storage Server 2012 or Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 to

Windows Storage 2016

- Q0F57A – HPE WSS2016 Standard Edition Upgrade Kit

ling

3PAR array. The 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System consists of the 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System 2U

The nodes can be WSS2016 or WSS2012 R2-based. A

des provides high availability by clustering the nodes together. Up to four

You cannot mix WSS2012 R2 based nodes (K2R67A or P9M57A) with WSS2016 based nodes

e type and

hassis.

An HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System (K2R66A) shipped from the factory with only one

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NOTE:

within a 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Sys

NOTE:

3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node (K2R67A) can only be upgraded in the field to two nodes by
ordering P9M57A - HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node Upgrade.

3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 – Front View

Item

Description

1

Power On/Standby button and system power LED (Node 1)

2

Power On/Standby button and system power LED (Node 2) – not active

3

Health LED (Node 2) – not active

4

Health LED (Node 1)

5

SSDs (Node 1)

6 SSDs (Node 3)

7

Health LED (Node 3)

8

Health LED (Node 4) – not active

9

Power On/Standby button and system power LED (Node 4) – not active

10 UID button/LED
11

Power On/Standby button and system power LED (Node3)

12

Chassis serial label pull tab

3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 - Rear view showing 2 nodes installed

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HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node (K2R67A) can only be ordered and shipped

tem chassis.

An HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System (K2R66A) shipped from the factory with only one

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Item

Description

1

File Controller node (configured as Node 3)

2

RCM module

3

Power Supply 2

4

Power Supply 1

5

File Controller node (configured as Node 1)

6 PCIe slot 1 (Node 1)

7

PCIe slot 2 (Node 1)

8

FlexibleLOM (Node 1)

9

2 x 1GbE NIC connectors (Node 1)

10

Dedicated iLO port (Node 1)

11

USB 3.0 connector (Node 1)

12 SUV connector (Node 1)

13

2 x 1GbE NIC connectors (Node 3)

14

Dedicated iLO port (Node 3)

15

USB 3.0 connector (Node 3)

16

SUV connector (Node 3)

17

FlexibleLOM (Node 3)

18 PCIe slot 2 (Node 3)

19

PCIe slot 1 (Node 3)

Maximize your Primary
Storage Efficiency

Support thousands of users and devices concurrently accessing their files and consolidate multiple

Built-in file sync and share enables employees, mobile workers and distributed teams to access their

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diverse workloads via a broad range of file protocols.

Save an average of 50 to 60% capacity with sub-file deduplication and compression, and with
autonomic space reclamation. Systems running Windows Storage Server 2016 benefit from an
enhanced engine that supports performant deduplication of large files (1TB) and large volumes.

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work files from any Internet-connected desktop, smartphone, or tablet. Organizations can apply policies

ly with data retention

Accelerate copying files by up to 6.5 times with Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) over the SMB protocol.

Deploy Your File Shares
with Confidence

Deliver continuity of data access with online file system healing and, when clustered, with rolling

cloud, using your Azure subscription, for protection against disasters and catastrophic failures.

Simplify your Storage
Provisioning and
Administration

Provision storage from raw block capacity to use for file shares using the SMI-S Provider integrated File

resources or IT generalists, so your admins can spend more time on core projects.

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Use advanced data management to automatically improve use of resources, comp
policies, and enhance protection of sensitive files. Reduce your branch office WAN usage with Hosted
BranchCache, which automatically caches frequently accessed corporate data center files locally.

maintenance updates, transparent failover, and automatic disaster recovery across local and remote
HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage arrays.

Protect data while at rest with file system encryption and data drive encryption, and while in flight with
SMB encryption and SMB signing.

File Classification Infrastructure can dynamically identify files based on sensitivity and implement
sophisticated access controls based on your organization’s requirements using Active Directory Rights
Management Services.

Reduce cost and complexity by installing antivirus scanning software and data protection agents
onboard. Microsoft Azure support allows you to seamlessly store backups of file shares and data in the

Controller Server Manager.

Repurpose capacity easily and dynamically between file shares and block volumes on HPE 3PAR
StoreServ Storage arrays. Leverage capacity-optimized HDDs for file shares and reserve flash SSDs for
performance-intensive workloads.

The familiar Windows-based storage OS makes management straightforward, even for limited IT

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Operating

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2016 or 2012 R2 (depends on model), Standard Edition with HPE enhanced
value and unique features

WSS2016 and WSS2012 R2 OS versions that allows you to manage and classify data that is stored on

System

• HPE enhanced Initial Configuration Tasks Wizard: Installation and network configuration wizards simplify

installation and prevent network configuration errors for faster deployment.

• HPE 3PAR File Controller Dashboard consolidates all key status information such as capacity utilization,

performance, and health in a single interface and reduces the need to navigate multiple tools and
interfaces for system monitoring. Low capacity warning email alerts now available to minimize disruption.

• HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller Tools menu within Windows Server manager to access the most

commonly accessed tools and tasks that an administrator uses for day-to-day management. The 3PAR
StoreServ File Controller Tools menu provides management of storage pools, snapshots, emails and
alerts, enclosure settings, and firmware updates. It also includes access to the Deduplication Evaluation
tool, storage viewer and the initial configuration task wizard.

• Windows Storage Server 2016 includes a set of new and enhanced features, in addition to all of the

existing WSS2012 R2 features around advanced security and data services. StoreEasy 3850 system
based on WSS 2016 has an improved deduplication engine that supports files up to 1TB and file
systems up to 64TB. Additionally, new security and encryption technologies provide stronger protection
against man-in-the-middle attacks.

• Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 (WSS2012 R2) includes a robust range of file serving and storage

capabilities. It addresses heterogeneous environments and it enables more efficient storage utilization.
WSS2012 R2 delivers a similar level of performance and reliability comparable to more expensive
storage solutions and it offers support for both file SMB/CIFs and NFS protocols, allows for a flexible mix
of configurations and includes advanced data management tools.

• WSS2016 or WSS2012 R2 leverages your Windows Server management skill sets and tools including

Active Directory, PowerShell and System Center.

• Extensive file access protocols support: SMB (2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.02 and 3.1.1), NFS (v2, v3, v4.1), WebDAV,

HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, ISCSI. NOTE:

- SMB 3.X.X protocol: Leverage high performance continually available file shares to deliver

SMB 3.1.1 protocol only supported in WSS2016.

feature-rich storage for business-critical applications and virtual servers using advanced new
functionality.

- SMB 3.1.1 protocol: Enhances security between SMB clients and StoreEasy. When both a client

and StoreEasy connect over SMB 3.1.1, SMB signing and encryption protects against an
attacker tampering with or eavesdropping on any network packets. SMB 3.1.1 with AES-128­GCM, the latest fixed cryptographic algorithm, showed a 2x performance improvement
compared with SMB 3.0 using AES-128-CCM in certain scenarios such as copying large files
over an encrypted SMB connection.

- SMB 3.X.X Multi-channel: Enable aggregation of network bandwidth and network fault tolerance

when multiple paths are available between SMB clients and file servers.

- SMB 3.1.1. Multichannel and Multi-NIC Cluster Networks: Allows the use of multiple NICs on the

same cluster network subnet and automatically enables SMB Multichannel. This allows
customers to maximize throughput of SMB 3.1.1 network traffic.

- NFS v4.1: Server for NFS has been updated to support continuous availability. These

improvements make it possible to reliably store and run VMware ESX on a virtual machine that
is running Windows Server by using the NFS v4.1 protocol to share files. Additional
improvements in failover clustering take advantage of better resilience to hardware and
software outages that may afflict individual cluster nodes. At the same time, failover clustering
isolates VMware ESX hypervisor hosts from intermittent glitches during failovers.

• File Server Resource Manager (FSRM): File Server Resource Manager is a set of features within the

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file servers. File Server Resource Manager includes the following features:

ication. Example policies include dynamic

orts are used to help you identify trends in disk usage and how your

snapshot and backup operations to remote storage from VSS hardware providers within Hyper-V virtual

- Storage Quotas: Quotas allow you to limit the space that is allowed for a volume or folder, and

they can be automatically applied to new folders that are created on a volume. You can also
define quota templates that can be applied to new volumes or folders.

• Storage Quality of Service (QOS) within WSS 2016: WSS 2016 provides a way to centrally monitor and

• Data Deduplication:

• Work Folders: With Work Folders users can store and access work files on personal computers and

• Hosted Branch Cache: Using client/server architecture, Windows 7/8.X/10 client computers can cache

• Volume Shadow Copy Service: Creates point-in-time copies (snapshots) of files and folders at

• VSS for Remote SMB File Shares: Leverage proven Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to offload

- File screening: File screens help you control the types of files that user can store on a file server.

You can limit the extension that can be stored on your shared files. For example, you can create
a file screen that does not allow files with an MP3 extension to be stored in personal shared
folders on a file server.

- File Classification Infrastructure: File Classification Infrastructure provides insight into your data

by automating classification processes so that you can manage your data more effectively. You
can classify files and apply policies based on this classif
access control for restricting access to files, file encryption, and file expiration. Files can be
classified automatically by using file classification rules or manually by modifying the properties
of a selected file or folder.

- File Management Tasks: File Management Tasks enables you to apply a conditional policy or

action to files based on their classification. The conditions of a file management task include the
file location, the classification properties, the date the file was created, the last modified date of
the file, or the last time the file was accessed. The actions that a file management task can take
include the ability to expire files, encrypt files, or run a custom command.

- Storage reports: Storage rep

data is classified. You can also monitor a selected group of users for attempts to save
unauthorized files.

manage storage performance for virtual machines using Hyper-V and the Scale-Out File Server roles.

- Data deduplication enables WSS2016 and WSS2012 R2 to store more data in less physical

space for greater storage efficiency. Data deduplication uses variable size chunking and
compression, which deliver optimization ratios of 2:1 for general file servers and up to 20:1 for
virtualization data. Evaluate your deduplication savings with the included deduplication
evaluation tool which allows you to determine the expected savings that you would get if
deduplication is enabled on a particular volume. The Deduplication evaluation tool supports
local drives and mapped or unmapped remote shares.

- Data deduplication within Windows Storage Server 2016 has specific improvements for

deduping large volumes and large files - up to 64 TB and 1TB respectively. In WSS 2012 R2, it
was recommended to run deduplication on volumes under 10TB in size. WSS 2016’s
deduplication engine will run multiple threads in parallel using multiple I/0 queues on a single
volume and thereby improve the performance for deduping large volumes.

-

devices, often referred to as bring-your-own device (BYOD), in addition to corporate PCs. Users gain a
convenient location to store work files, and they can access them from anywhere. Organizations maintain
control over corporate data by storing the files on centrally managed file servers, and optionally
specifying user device policies such as encryption and lock-screen passwords. Work Folders can be
deployed with existing deployments of Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and home folders. Work Folders
stores user files in a folder on the server called a sync share. You can specify a folder that already
contains user data, which enables you to adopt Work Folders without migrating servers and data or
immediately phasing out your existing solution. Work folders in support on Windows 10, Windows 8.1,
Windows 8, Windows 7, Apple iOS and Android.

content on the local network via the Hosted Cache running on the 3PAR StoreServ File Controller. Other
clients who need the same content retrieve it directly from the Hosted Cache.

predetermined time intervals that can then be accessed from client computers.

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machines.

NOTE: The following specifications are for a HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node or File Controller WSS2016 v3
Single Node unless otherwise indicated.

Processor / Cache
Memory

Intel Xeon E5-2609v3 (1.9GHz/6-core/15MB/85W) Processor (SKU K2R67A)

Memory

Type

DDR4 Registered (RDIMM) standard

Standard

32GB (4 x 8GB)

DIMM Sockets

16

Network Controller

NIC Ports

2 x 1GbE

Expansion Slots

Expansion

Technology

Bus

Source

Connector

Form Factor

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• DFS Namespaces: Enables you to group shared folders that are located on different servers into one or

more logically structured namespaces. Each namespace appears to users as a single shared folder with a
series of subfolders. However, the underlying structure of the namespace can consist of numerous file
shares that are located on different servers and in multiple sites.

• Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R): Enables you to efficiently replicate folders (including those

referred to by a DFS namespace path) across multiple servers and sites. DFS Replication uses a
compression algorithm known as remote differential compression (RDC). RDC detects changes to the
data in a file, and it enables DFS Replication to replicate only the changed file blocks instead of the entire
file.

• New VHDX Standard: Deploy larger capacity virtual storage that can grow to 64 terabytes, is more

resilient against corruption, and provides more efficient usage of new 4 KB sector hard disks with the
new VHDX virtual storage standard.

• Live Storage Migration: Maintain maximized service-level availability even while moving virtual machine

storage between host servers independent of the actual virtual machine.

• Unlimited Client Access Licenses (CALs) included

NOTE: Windows Server 2016 and Windows Storage Server 2016 are built on the same code base.

Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 are built on the same code base.
Applications certified for Windows Server are expected to have the same application compatibility profile
on Windows Storage Server. Windows Server and Windows Storage Server have the same application
frameworks, services and plumbing to support running the full breadth of Window-compatible
applications. Applications that rely upon certain roles that are removed from Windows Storage Server
2016 and 2012 R2, such as fax server, active directory domain controller or terminal services will not be
able to leverage those roles. Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) ultimately decide what versions and
editions of Windows Server or Windows Storage Server are supported by their products and users should
review ISV compatibility and support information before purchasing. HPE StoreEasy customers should
review the End User License Agreement (EULA) to see the types of applications that are permitted for
installation. All versions of Windows Storage Server can join Active Directory domains, but cannot be a
domain controller.

• More Information on Windows Storage Server 2016 can be found here:

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/storageserver/2016/10/14/announcing-windows-storage­server-2016/

• More information on Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 can be found here:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj643303.aspx

Intel Xeon E5-2609v4 (1.7GHz/8-core/15MB/85W) Processor (SKU Q0F57A)

Slot #

Width*

Width

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1

PCIe 3.0

x16

CPU1

X16

Low profile

2

PCIe 3.0

X16

CPU1

x16

FHFLDW

FlexibleLOM

PCIe 3.0

x8

CPU1

x16

FlexibleLOM

Storage Controller

NOTE: HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 nodes include a storage controller designed for

internal
SAN or array storage

Controller(s)

HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller

RAID

0, 1, 1+0, and 5

Storage

Hard Drives

Internal

24 x 2.5" (Small Form Factor) hot-plug bays in the 3PAR StoreServ File

External

Designed for attach to Fibre Channel (HBA required), SAS (HBA required),
or iSCSI (iSCSI initiator included) arrays

Power Supply

2 x 800W Platinum Hot Plug Power Supply (located in 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System
chassis)

Power Cords

NOTE: The HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Systems are primarily connected to PDU's in

data center racks and ship standard with a PDU 6-foot C-14 to C13 power cord (142258-001).

System Fans

8 (4+4 redundancy) non hot-plug in 3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System chassis

Form Factor

3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 System - 2U rack mount chassis
3PAR StoreServ File Controller v3 Single Node
3PAR StoreServ File Controller WSS2016 v3 Single Node
chassis)

SATA drives only, including the OS drivers. An HBA is typically used to address external

for user storage

Controller v3 System chassis

NOTE: Only four bays occupied standard – each 3PAR StoreServ File

Controller v3 Single Node will use two bays for its two operating system
SSDs

• 2 x 6G SATA Solid State Drives containing factory installed OS.

Configured as RAID 1 mirrored pair

- 2U single slot tray (one or two nodes per chassis)

- 2U single slot tray (one or two nodes per