IBM 86596ry, Fibre Channel Setup Manual
IBM Fibre Channel
Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide
IBM Fibre Channel
Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide
Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in ″Notices″ on page 25.
First Edition (August 2001)
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Contents
Preface ............................v
Who should read this book .....................v
How to use this book .......................v
Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview .................1
Building blocks .........................1
Configuration types ........................1
Basic storage partitioning ....................2
Cluster and non-cluster shared storage pool .............3
SAN with partitioned storage ...................4
High-capacity storage configuration .................5
Multiple clusters in a switched fabric environment ...........6
Direct attach multiple cluster configuration ..............7
Hardware components overview ...................7
Server ...........................8
Fibre Channel host bus adapter ..................8
Fibre Channel RAID controller enclosure unit .............8
Fibre Channel switch ......................9
SAN Data Gateway.......................9
Tapelibrary.........................10
Hard disk drive enclosure ....................10
Software programs overview ....................10
IBM FAStT Storage Manager software ...............10
Fibre Channel switch utility program ................11
Fibre Channel SAN router utility program ..............12
Storage management program ..................13
Chapter 2. Installation overview ..................15
Example SAN solution configuration .................15
Fibre Channel cable installation ...................15
Solutionbillofmaterials .....................16
Planning and installing devices in a rack cabinet ............17
Chapter 3. Installation sequence..................19
Chapter 4. Operation, maintenance, and scalability ..........21
Powering Sequence .......................21
Scaling capacity and change management...............21
Installing additional servers ...................21
Installing additional Fibre Channel host bus adapters ..........22
Installing additional drive enclosures ................22
Installing additional Fibre Channel switches .............23
Appendix. Notices .......................25
Edition notice .........................25
Trademarks ..........................26
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Preface
The IBM®SAN Solutions Basic Configuration Setup Guide outlines the steps
required to assemble a basic Storage Area Network (SAN) that encompasses IBM
SAN Solutions hardware components. Several possible configurations are also
described. In addition, this guide discusses how to add hardware components to
expand the SAN configuration. This guide is not intended to describe all the
configurations possible by using the building blocks listed in this chapter. The
installation information presented in this book is intended to be used in conjunction
with the detailed information found at the Web sites cited in the text.
Note: Many of the explanations of components and programs in this book are
directly quoted from the original IBM documentation for the particular
products. Because this guide is intended to serve as an outline for
assembling a SAN configuration, be aware that the original information
source will often contain more detail than this guide. Therefore, if you have
questions about particular components or programs, refer to the
documentation for the component or program.
Who should read this book
This guide is intended for trained service personnel who are familiar with IBM
products and are proficient with Windows
The user should have a solid understanding of the IBM FAStT Storage Manager as
well as the software tools used to configure and administer Fibre Channel switches,
routers, host bus adapters, and other hardware devices.
How to use this book
This book is organized as follows:
“Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview” on page 1, lists the major building blocks of a
SAN solution, describes the configuration that is the focus of this guide, and
presents an overview of the hardware components and software programs that
comprise the IBM SAN Solutions portfolio.
“Chapter 2. Installation overview” on page 15, introduces the type of SAN
configuration discussed in this guide and provides an overview of the installation
process.
“Chapter 3. Installation sequence” on page 19, provides a step-by-step sequence to
assembling a basic SAN configuration. These steps include verifying and updating
the basic server, Fibre Channel switch, host bus adapter, and router firmware, as
well as installing, configuring, and administering the hardware components.
“Chapter 4. Operation, maintenance, and scalability” on page 21, discusses the
operation and maintenance of a SAN and the process of adding components to a
SAN configuration.
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2000 operating system administration.
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Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview
The IBM SAN initiative provides a complete range of services, infrastructure, and
technology required to successfully implement a Storage Area Network (SAN).
Servers, storage devices, software, and Fibre Channel interconnect components are
the building blocks used to construct, use, and manage a SAN. Because of the
complexity of heterogeneous, multi-platform environments, service and system
integration are critical to the success of a SAN implementation.
Building blocks
The following building blocks are included in a typical SAN configuration:
v Operating systems
This guide details configurations using Microsoft
v Device configuration and management software programs and tools
This guide discusses programs to configure and manage switches, managed
hubs, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controllers, host bus adapters
(HBAs), and SAN routers.
v Storage management applications
Applications to manage tape libraries and hard disk enclosures are included in
the IBM SAN Solutions configurations.
v Storage, HBAs, other options
This guide discusses hard disk drive enclosures, Fibre Channel (FC) HBAs, and
tape drives and libraries.
v Servers
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Windows®2000.
This guide details configurations using IBM
v Fibre Channel interconnect
This guide discusses Fibre Channel switches and managed hubs, Fibre Channel
routers, Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs), and Fibre Channel cables.
Configuration types
The following sample configurations are described in this chapter:
v Basic storage partitioning
v Cluster and non-cluster shared storage pool
v SAN with partitioned storage
v High-capacity storage configuration
v Multiple clusters in a switched fabric environment
v Direct attach multiple cluster configuration
xSeries servers.
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Basic storage partitioning
The following illustration shows the functionality of partitioning. Partitioning the
storage provides flexible management of available storage by subdividing the
storage into separate independent sections or partitions. It also enables you to
consolidate the storage from multiple host systems into one or more FAStT500
RAID Controller Enclosure Units and amortize the cost of the storage across the
connected hosts rather than having one host incur the total cost of the storage.
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Note: Four partitions are shown. Eight are available in the base configuration.
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Cluster and non-cluster shared storage pool
The following illustration shows a configuration where both the clustered and
non-clustered servers share storage. This configuration increases reliability and
availability through redundancy of the Fibre Channel components, with no single
point of failure. Storage is defined for each of the server environments that use the
storage partitioning capability of the FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit,
provided that each server is its own storage subsystem.
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Figure 2. Cluster and non-cluster shared storage pool
Note: Factors such as performance and the number of storage partitions influence
the number and type of node.
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