Page 1 HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide Product Version: Controller firmware 5.xx or earlier, with active/passive support Controller firmware 7.0 or later, with active/active support This document details procedures for installing an HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array controller shelf (MSA1500) and its attached storage enclosures.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents About this guide ..........7 Intended audience .
Page 4 Recommended SCSI cable connections ........42 Supported and unsupported SCSI connections .
Page 5 Assigning ID Numbers to the controllers and LUNs ........83 6 Configuration procedures—VMware environments .
Page 6 Figures Overview of MSA installation procedures ........14 SCSI I/O modules, bus numbers, and box numbers .
Page 7: About This Guide
About this guide This guide provides information about installing an MSA1500 whether into an existing or new SAN, and is organized as follows: • Chapter 1: Installation procedures—All deployments • Chapters 2-6: Configuration procedures for each operating system To use this guide, follow all instructions in Chapter 1, and then proceed to the chapter for your specific operating system for some additional setup and configuration tasks.
Page 8: Prerequisites
Prerequisites Prerequisites for installing this product include: • Determine who will install and configure your MSA. A moderate knowledge level about SANs and their components is required to install this storage array system. If you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems in a SAN, HP can install your MSA for you.
Page 9: Document Conventions And Symbols
Document conventions and symbols Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Medium blue, underlined text Website addresses (http://www.hp.com) Bold font • Key names • Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box •...
Page 10: Equipment Symbols
TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Equipment symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains. They have the following meanings: Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards.
Page 11: Rack Stability
Rack stability WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment: Extend leveling jacks to the floor. • • Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. • Install stabilizing feet on the rack. •...
Page 12: Hp-Authorized Reseller
HP-authorized reseller For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-345- 1 518. • Elsewhere, see the HP website: http://www.hp.com. Click Contact HP to find locations and telephone numbers. Helpful websites For third-party product information, see the following HP websites: •...
Page 13 Installation procedures—All deployments Installing and configuring your MSA includes the following steps, each of which is illustrated in Figure 1 and discussed in this chapter: • Step 1: Review and confirm your plans, page 15 • Step 2: Prepare your site, page 28 •...
Page 14: Overview Of Msa Installation Procedures
1 Review/confirm your plans 2 Prepare your site 3 Install MSA option kits 4 Rack the MSA 5 Install the hard drives 6 Prepare the servers 7 Install the HBAs 8 Prepare the switches 9 Connect the cables 10 Power on the devices 1 1 Configure the MSA Figure 1: Overview of MSA installation procedures Installation procedures—All deployments...
Page 15: Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans
Step 1: Review and confirm your plans Before installing the MSA, HP recommends thorough research and study to develop the best installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful installation. • Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use •...
Page 16: Basic Msa Firmware And Configuration Options
Table 2 Basic MSA firmware and configuration options Firmware type Number of Configuration status Supported controllers operating systems Windows active/passive Single controller Standard shipping HP-UX version configuration Linux NetWare VMware Windows Dual controller Added hardware Linux (controller and I/O module) NetWare VMware active/active version...
Page 17: Complete The Planning Worksheet On The Poster
NOTE: When examining the available firmware versions, consider the following: • The MSA ships with a single controller and active/passive firmware pre-installed. If you plan to install an additional MSA controller and are interested in upgrading to active/active, consider the complexity of your SAN, including the variety of device types, operating systems, failover tools, and access requirements.
Page 18: Go To The Internet For The Most Recent Msa And San Information
Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA and SAN information HP recommends going to the following websites to learn more about MSA devices and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Information found at these websites may offer suggestions, alternatives, or changes to your installation plans.
Page 19 Table 3 MSA1500 and SAN-related websites (continued) Website Content HP Storage Management Initiative Provides the Web-based management interface for the management of the Specification provider for the MSA MSA, in compliance with the SMI-S standard. http://h18007.www1.hp.com/ This MSA-specific SMI-S provider can be installed on Microsoft Windows support/files/storage/us/ 2000 or Windows 2003 Server hosts with access to the MSA.
Page 20 Table 3 MSA1500 and SAN-related websites (continued) Website Content QLogic Driver for HBA Control and Multipathing tool for Linux (active/passive and active/active environments) Multipathing Used in multipathing environments running either active/passive or http://h18006.www1.hp.com/ active/active firmware, QLogic Driver for HBA Control and Multipathing products/sanworks/ provides multipathing support for Linux environments.
Page 21: Review Msa Installation Best Practices
Review MSA installation best practices MSA installation best practices fall into one of three categories: planning, installation, and ongoing. Planning • Before installing your MSA (and periodically afterwards), go to the MSA1500 website to confirm your installation plans and read current information about the device: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
Page 22 • When handling hard drives, follow industry-standard practices. Internal storage media can be damaged when drives are shaken, dropped, or roughly placed on a work surface. When removing a drive, press the release button, and then pull the drive only slightly out of the enclosure.
Page 23 • Customize the RAID level and striping method to the type of data that will be stored on the LUN. For example, depending on the number of drives included in an array, the ACU may suggest RAID 6 (ADG) as the default RAID level, which offers a high level of fault tolerance and usable disk capacity, but at a significant cost to I/O performance.
Page 24: Ongoing
Ongoing • Periodically check the MSA website for firmware updates and other announcements. HP may place new versions of MSA controller firmware (or other support items) on the Web. Updates include fixes to known issues, support for new features, and enhancements of existing features. For more information, see the MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide, available on the Technical documentation page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
Page 25: Plan Your Storage Configuration
b. In the utility, disable the controller to be removed. For details, see the utility online help or MSA user documentation. c. Wait for array controller disabled to display on the controller LCD panel. d. Remove the disabled controller for servicing or replacement. CAUTION: If an operational controller is removed without first being disabled, the active controller might halt.
Page 26: Raid Levels
• Vertical striping—Offers ultimate fault tolerance and performance, but at the price of storage efficiency. • Horizontal striping—Allows for the creation of large arrays and efficient use of storage capacity, but at the price of I/O performance and less fault tolerance. In a vertical configuration, an array uses hard drives from separate storage enclosures and different SCSI buses.
Page 27: Hard Drive Sizes And Types
NOTE: For detailed information about the different RAID levels, see the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This guide is available on the Documentation CD and on the Technical documentation page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. Hard drive sizes and types Hard drives in each enclosure and included in the same array should be the same size and type.
Page 28: Step 2: Prepare Your Site
Step 2: Prepare your site To ensure continuous, safe, and reliable operation of your equipment, place your system in an approved environment. You must provide adequate physical space, ventilation, and power. NOTE: Consider using the HP Enterprise Configurator (eCO) to help you plan and configure racks and rack-mountable devices.
Page 29: Msa1500 Specifications
Table 5 MSA1500 specifications Parameter Value Dimensions: Height 3.46 in. (8.79 cm) Width 24.0 in. (60.96 cm) Depth 17.64 in. (44.81 cm) Weight Shipping configuration 41.6 lb (18.9 kg) Input power: Rated input voltage 100 to 240 VAC Rated input frequency 47-63 Hz Maximum rated input current 1.3 A...
Page 30: Step 3: Install Msa Option Kits
Step 3: Install MSA option kits If your plans include adding any of the available option kits for the MSA, install them now. It is easier to install these options before racking the system. Some of the available option kits include: additional controller cache, additional SCSI I/O module, additional MSA controller, and additional Fibre Channel I/O module.
Page 31: Enclosures
Step 4: Rack the MSA and the storage enclosures The MSA and its supported storage enclosures can be installed into most standard server racks. To verify that the rack and the storage enclosures you plan to use are supported for use with the MSA and its storage enclosures, read the compatibility guide, located on the Technical documentation page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
Page 32 WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks on the rack are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. •...
Page 33 Install the rails in the rack: a. Identify the left (L) and right (R) rack rails by markings stamped into the rails. b. Insert the front end of the right rack rail into the inside front of the rack until the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure.
Page 34 d. Loosen the locking nut on the shipping retaining bracket and slide the bracket to the farthest position on the rear of the rail. e. Repeat steps a through d for the left rack rail. Install the component in the rack: a.
Page 35 b. Slide the device into the rack until the front edge is flush with the front of the rack (1). c. Secure the device to the front of the rack using the provided thumbscrews on the front of the device (2) and then replace the front bezel. Secure the device in the rack: a.
Page 36: Step 5: Install The Hard Drives
Step 5: Install the hard drives After the storage enclosures are secured in the rack, install the hard drives into the drive bays. For a list of supported hard drives, see the compatibility guide, located on the Technical documentation page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. CAUTION: Follow industry-standard practices when handling hard drives.
Page 37: Step 6: Prepare Your Servers
Step 6: Prepare your servers In an existing SAN, the servers are already set up and configured, but if you are deploying your MSA into a new SAN, install and configure your servers at this time. HP recommends that you: Verify that the servers and operating systems you plan to use are supported for use with the •...
Page 38: Step 7: Install The Hba In Your Servers
Step 7: Install the HBA in your servers After you have confirmed that your servers are operating properly, install the HBA for the MSA in each server that will access the MSA. Because the MSA can be deployed into a variety of operating system environments and configurations (including singlepath and multipath), specific HBAs are required for the different deployments.
Page 39: Step 8: Prepare Your Switches
Step 8: Prepare your switches In an existing SAN, your switches are already set up and configured, but if you are deploying your MSA into a new SAN, you need to install and configure your Fibre Channel switches at this time. NOTE: If you are connecting the Fibre Channel I/O module of the MSA directly to the HBA in the server, proceed to the next step.
Page 40: Step 9: Connect The Cables
Step 9: Connect the cables At this point in the process of installing your MSA, you have either installed your new SAN or prepared your existing SAN for the MSA, your server is ready, your switch is ready, and the MSA is ready.
Page 41 NOTE: Typically, the second Fibre Channel HBA that is initialized during the POST is the Fibre Channel HBA on the higher slot number. However, because this can change depending on your server architecture, always check your specific system architecture first. •...
Page 42: Connecting The Scsi Cables
Connecting the SCSI cables To connect the MSA to the storage enclosures, use standard VHDCI SCSI cables included in the shipping carton with each storage enclosure. Recommended SCSI cable connections HP recommends installing additional SCSI I/O modules and connecting storage enclosures in the same sequence as the pre-assigned box numbers, as illustrated in Figure Figure 2...
Page 43: Supported And Unsupported Scsi Connections
Supported and unsupported SCSI connections Each MSA SCSI I/O module has two ports—depending on the type of storage enclosure you plan to connect, one or both of the ports may be supported. Table 6 for examples of supported and unsupported connections and see Figure 3 Figure 4 for illustrations of sample configurations.
Page 44: Connecting The Msa To Sata Storage Enclosures
Connecting the MSA to SATA storage enclosures The following illustration shows the MSA1500 connected to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures. NOTE: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 3 SCSI cable connections to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures Installation procedures—All deployments...
Page 45: Connecting The Msa To Scsi Storage Enclosures
Connecting the MSA to SCSI storage enclosures The following illustration shows the MSA1500 connected to one dual-bus MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure. NOTE: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 4 SCSI cable connections to one MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide...
Page 46: Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables
Connecting the Fibre Channel cables Your MSA can be deployed into a variety of configurations, from relatively simple singlepath configurations to more complex multipath configurations. Because there are two switches, two HBAs, and two servers in multipath configurations, all of which use Fibre Channel cables, cable connections must follow specific installation requirements.
Page 47: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Singlepath Configuration
Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a singlepath configuration Figure 5 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 being accessed by two servers in a singlepath configuration. Figure 5 Sample Fibre Channel cable connections, singlepath configuration HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide...
Page 48: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Multipath Configuration
Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a multipath configuration Figure 6 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 being accessed by two servers in a multipath configuration. For consistency, cabling should be done like this for active/passive and active/active configurations. NOTE: Multipath configurations must include: •...
Page 49: Connecting The Power Cords
NOTE: Typically, the first Fibre Channel HBA that is initialized during the POST is the Fibre Channel HBA on the lower slot number. However, because this can change depending on your server architecture, always check your specific system architecture first. Connect the second Fibre Channel HBA that is initialized during the POST to the passive Fibre Channel Interconnect Switch (that is, the Fibre Channel SAN switch that is connected to the MSA1500 passive controller—in other words, the controller on the left as you look at the MSA1500...
Page 50 Table 7 Levels of protection against power failures MSA power supplies connected to... Provide this level of protection... Two separate power sources • Protects you from downtime when one of the MSA power supplies fails. • Protects you from data loss when one of your power sources fails, due to a pulled cable or tripped breaker.
Page 51: Connecting The Power Cords Using Two Upss
• Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord is attached to the MSA. Figure 7 Connecting the power cords using two UPSs HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide...
Page 52: Step 10: Power On The Devices
Step 10: Power on the devices After the MSA and its storage enclosures are installed and connected to the SAN, complete the following steps to power on all of the devices in the SAN, and verify that they are operating properly.
Page 53: Verify The Operating Status Of The Msa
CAUTION: When you power on the server, the monitor may display a “New Hardware Found” message and prompt to install an HBA driver. Cancel out of this window to prevent the installation of an unsupported HBA driver. Verify that each device in the SAN is operating properly. Verify the operating status of the MSA To verify the operating status of the MSA: •...
Page 54: Read The Messages On The Controller Display Panel
Read the messages on the controller display panel Each controller contains an integrated LCD panel. This panel displays informational and error messages, shows the current status of the MSA, and provides an interface for user input. To verify that your MSA is operating properly, use the arrow buttons on the LCD panel of the controller and look for the following messages: Table 9 MSA1500 startup messages...
Page 55: Verify The Operating Status Of The Fibre Channel Switches
Verify the operating status of the Fibre Channel switches To verify that your switches are operating properly, view the switch LEDs and compare them with the patterns described in the documentation for these devices. If the LEDs indicate a fault, see the documentation that came with the switch for help. Verify the operating status of the servers Although the MSA is not yet visible to the server, verify that the server is operating properly.
Page 56: Msa1500 Information
Step 1 1: Configure your MSA After the servers and switches are set up and the MSA is physically installed, connected, and powered on, you may customize the server and the MSA and configure the storage according to your plan. Procedures vary for each operating system, but common steps include the following: •...
Page 57: Determine Which Storage Configuration Utility To Use
Determine which storage configuration utility to use Depending on your operating system and your preference of user interfaces, use one of the following provided utilities to configure the MSA: • Command Line Interface (CLI) • Array Configuration Utility (ACU) • Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI) NOTE: ”Plan your storage...
Page 58: About The Array Configuration Utility Command Line Interface
• Runs offline (from a CD) in other ProLiant server environments, such as NetWare. NOTE: The ACU is included on the Support Software CD inside the MSA1000/1500 Setup and Management kit. Instructions for installing the ACU on your server are included in the configuration chapters of this guide.
Page 59: Configure The Msa
Configure the MSA To configure your MSA, go to the chapter for your specific operating system: • Chapter 2: Configuration procedures—Windows environments, page 61 • Chapter 3: Configuration procedures—Linux environments, page 67 • Chapter 4: Configuration procedures—HP-UX environments, page 73 •...
Page 60 Installation procedures—All deployments...
Page 61: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—Windows environments Deploying the MSA in a Microsoft Windows environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 61 2. Installing MSA-specific components on the servers, page 62 3. Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 64 4. ”Configuring the storage” on page 65 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Page 62: Installing Msa-Specific Components On The Servers
Installing MSA-specific components on the servers Because these installation processes involve updating the server configuration, HP recommends performing these tasks during inactive periods. MSA-specific components include the following: • HBA drivers • Array Configuration Utility (ACU) • Array Configuration Utility-Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI) (The ACU-CLI is not supported on IA64 platforms.) •...
Page 63 The Support Software CD main menu is displayed. On the CD Main Menu, do the following: a. Click View Contents to review notes and information that supplement this document. CAUTION: Use only the MSA Support Software CD to install HBA drivers. Drivers for all supported HBAs are included on the CD and are the only versions approved for use with the MSA.
Page 64: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
d. In multipathing environments, install the following components (required in all dual-controller configurations): • MPIO Full Featured DSM • Multipath Manager IMPORTANT: When installing the MPIO components, if prompted, remove the Support Software CD from the CD-ROM drive and restart the server. After all desired components are installed, remove the Support Software CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 65: Configuring The Storage
Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: ”Installation procedures—All deployments” on page 13, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance. Although detailed in the ACU and the CLI user guides, basic configuration tasks include (in the following sequence): •...
Page 66 Configuration procedures—Windows environments...
Page 67: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—Linux environments Deploying the MSA in a Linux environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 67 2. Installing MSA-specific components on the servers, page 68 3. Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 70 4. Configuring the storage, page 71 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Page 68: Installing Msa-Specific Components On The Servers
Installing MSA-specific components on the servers Because these installation processes involve updating the server configuration, HP recommends performing these tasks during inactive periods. MSA-specific components include the following: • HBA drivers (and multipathing tool, if needed) • HP System Management Homepage •...
Page 69 d. Install the HBA driver on the new kernel by entering: ./INSTALL -f e. If not already connected, connect the MSA to the SAN. NOTE: To build an HBA driver from source code or manually patch the Linux kernel, see the README file in the /opt/hp/src/hp_qla2x00src directory on the server.
Page 70: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
d. Start the ACU by entering one of the following commands: • To enable remote access, enter: /usr/sbin/cpqacuxe -R • To disable remote access, enter: /usr/sbin/cpqacuxe -d To install the Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface: a. Navigate to the /HPACUCLI/Linux directory on the CD. b.
Page 71: Configuring The Storage
Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: ”Installation procedures—All deployments” on page 13, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability. Although detailed in the ACU and the CLI user guides, basic configuration tasks include (in the following sequence): •...
Page 72 Configuration procedures—Linux environments...
Page 73: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—HP-UX environments Deploying the MSA in an HP-UX environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 73 Reading the Additional HP-UX support notes, page 74 3. Installing the ACU-CLI on the servers (optional), page 75 4. Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 76 5.
Page 74: Additional Hp-Ux Support Notes
Additional HP-UX support notes • Supported HP-UX operating system versions: • HP-UX 1 1i v1(PA) • HP-UX 1 1i v2(PA/IA) • Supported controller configurations: • Single controller (active/passive firmware only) • Dual controllers (active/active firmware only) • Supported Fibre Channel connections: •...
Page 75: Installing The Acu-Cli On The Servers (Optional)
• Direct connect configuration notes: • For direct connect configurations you must enable FC-AL hard addressing on the MSA controller. See the ACU or CLI online help or user documentation for instructions. LUN configuration notes: • • In direct connect environments or in any environment when using the ACU-CLI, a minimum of one storage LUN on the MSA must be configured and set to the HP-UX host mode before connecting the MSA to the HP-UX server.
Page 76: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA1500 website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see the following sections in this guide: •...
Page 77: Array (Lun) Information
IMPORTANT: In multipath configurations: • Verify that both HBAs in each server have been granted access to the storage. • In active/active configurations, manually assign a preferred path (controller ownership) for each LUN. By default, MSA firmware initially assigns ownership of all LUNs to the controller in slot one (front-right) of the MSA.
Page 78 Configuration procedures—HP-UX environments...
Page 79: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—OpenVMS environments Deploying the MSA in an OpenVMS environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 79 2. Obtaining World Wide Port Names, page 80 3. Installing the current Fibre_SCSI patch on the servers, page 81 4. Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 82 5.
Page 80: Obtaining World Wide Port Names
Obtaining World Wide Port Names When setting connections to the MSA, you must supply the WWPNs of the Fibre Channel adapters on the OpenVMS system. To obtain the WWPNs: From OpenVMS, use the following DCL command: $ show device fg/full The following information is displayed: Device FGA0: device type KGPSA Fibre Channel, is online, shareable, error logging is enabled.
Page 81: Installing The Current Fibre_Scsi Patch On The Servers
Installing the current Fibre_SCSI patch on the servers Download the current patch from the HP OpenVMS Systems website: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/serv_support.html. a. Navigate to the HP Proactive service tools banner. b. Select one of the following options: • Register to access the HP Patch Database •...
Page 82: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the MSA1500 website, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see the following sections in this guide: •...
Page 83: Assigning Id Numbers To The Controllers And Luns
IMPORTANT: In multipath configurations: • Verify that both HBAs in each server have been granted access to the storage. • In active/active configurations, manually assign a preferred path (controller ownership) for each LUN. By default, MSA firmware initially assigns ownership of all LUNs to the controller in slot one (front-right) of the MSA.
Page 84 Configuration procedures—OpenVMS environments...
Page 85: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—VMware environments Deploying the MSA in a VMware operating system environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 85 2. Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary), page 86 Completing VMware-specific tasks, page 86. 4. Configuring the storage, page 89 Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs. HP recommends installing your MSA in the sequence of steps listed here and in chapter 1 NOTE: of this guide.
Page 86: Vmware-Specific Tasks
Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the Web, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see the following sections in this guide: •...
Page 87 • Prepare the server: NOTE: Multipathing software is native to VMware; therefore, there is no need to install any additional multipathing software. • VMware ESX Server installs directly on the server hardware. It virtualizes server storage and networking, allowing multiple applications to run in virtual machines on the same physical servers.
Page 88 • Configure the VMware ESX 3.0.X Server: Open the Virtual Infrastructure client and select the Configuration tab. Then select Advanced Settings..In the left-hand pane of the Advanced Settings window, select Disk. In the right-hand pane, scroll down to Disk.MaxLUN. Verify that the value is large enough to support your configuration.
Page 89: Configuring The Storage
• Ensure that the drivers for the SCSI and network adapters are appropriate for the desired SCSI adapter RHEL3 LSI Logic RHEL4 BusLogic SLES8 LSI Logic SLES9 BusLogic Windows 2000 BusLogic Windows 2003 LSI Logic Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: ”Installation procedures—All deployments”...
Page 90 Go to Table ”Hard drive information” on page 1 14 and Table ”Array (LUN) information” on page 1 18 to record information about your storage. Configuration procedures—VMware environments...
Page 91: Prerequisites
Configuration procedures—Other environments Deploying the MSA in a NetWare, Tru64 UNIX, SCO UNIX, or VMware operating system environment involves: Completing all Prerequisites, page 91 Completing operating system-specific tasks: • NetWare environments, page 92 • Tru64 UNIX environments, page 93 • SCO UNIX environments, page 93 3.
Page 92: Operating System-Specific Notes
Operating system-specific notes NOTE: SCO UNIX, VMware, OpenVMS, and Tru64 UNIX do not use the provided MSA Support Software CD. These operating systems use the MSA-CLI to configure the storage and obtain the HBA drivers and multipathing tools from a different source, such as through operating system updates or the HP website.
Page 93: Tru64 Unix Environments
If the MSA is upgraded to 6.86 or later active/active firmware, and, if you want to remove the Secure Path for NetWare driver, do the following: a. Follow the removal instructions provided in the Secure Path user documents. b. From the console, enter edit c:\NWSERVER\STARTUP.NCF. c.
Page 94: Updating Msa Controller Firmware (If Necessary)
Updating MSA controller firmware (if necessary) If you need to update the firmware on your MSA controller to a version downloaded from the Web, do so at this time. For information on determining whether you need to update MSA controller firmware, see the following sections in this guide: •...
Page 95 IMPORTANT: In multipath configurations: • Verify that both HBAs in each server have been granted access to the storage. • In active/active configurations, manually assign a preferred path (controller ownership) for each LUN. By default, MSA firmware initially assigns ownership of all LUNs to the controller in slot one (front-right) of the MSA.
Page 96 Configuration procedures—Other environments...
Page 97: Powering Off And Powering On The Msa
Powering off and powering on the MSA NOTE: To restart (power-cycle) the MSA, follow the procedures below to power off and then power on the array. Powering off the MSA NOTE: System power to the MSA array does not completely shut off with the Power on/Standby button.
Page 98: Powering On The Msa
Powering on the MSA Verify that the following devices are powered on and in a ready state: • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) • External Fibre Channel switches Power on all attached storage enclosures. IMPORTANT: Proceed to the next step only after confirming that the external storage enclosures have completed their startup routines;...
Page 99 CAUTION: If the servers are being restarted after the installation of the HBA, the monitor may display a “New Hardware Found” message and prompt to install an HBA driver. Cancel out of this window to prevent the installation of an unsupported HBA driver. The required drivers are provided on the MSA1000/1500 Support Software CD, shipped with the device and available on the MSA websites.
Page 100 Powering off and powering on the MSA...
Page 101: A Regulatory Notices
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to comply with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Page 102: European Union Notice
European Union notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards): •...
Page 103: Laser Compliance
Laser compliance The SFP Module contains a laser diode of gallium aluminum arsenide (GaALAs) emitting in the wavelength range of 770-860 nm or indium gallium arsenide phosphide (InGaAsP) emitting in the wavelength range of 1270- 1 355 nm. All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825.
Page 104: Battery Replacement Notice
Battery replacement notice Your MSA1500 is provided with a Lithium Manganese Dioxide, a Nickel-Metal Hydride, or a Vanadium Pentoxide, batteries. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the array is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replace only with the HP spare designated for this product.
Page 105: B Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Page 106 Electrostatic discharge...
Page 107: Server Information
Worksheets Use these worksheets to record information about your MSA. NOTE: Although these worksheets are not prerequisites for installing your MSA, some of the information is required for multipathing, future configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes. The following worksheets are included in this section: •...
Page 108: External Fibre Channel Interconnect Device (Switch) Information
Table 12 MSA1500 information Component Setting Configuration type Singlepath, non-clustered (check one) Singlepath, clustered-servers Multipath, non-clustered Multipath, multiple clustered-servers MSA1500 Serial number (on the product label) ____________________________________ Controller firmware: Version shipped on the controller ____________________________________ Version available on the Web ____________________________________ Support Software CD: ____________________________________...
Page 109 Table 13 External Fibre Channel interconnect device (switch) information Component Setting Primary switch ____________________________________ Make and model ____________________________________ Switch firmware version ____________________________________ Switch IP address ____________________________________ Switch WWNN ____________________________________ Switch WWPN Additional device for multipath configurations: Make and model (must be the same as the companion device) Switch firmware version (must be the same as the companion device) Switch IP address...
Page 110 Table 14 Server information Component Setting Primary server ____________________________________ Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________ HBA boot BIOS firmware...
Page 111 Table 14 Server information (continued) Component Setting Additional server Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________ HBA boot BIOS firmware...
Page 112 Table 14 Server information (continued) Component Setting Additional server ____________________________________ Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
Page 113 Table 14 Server information (continued) Component Setting Additional server ____________________________________ Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
Page 114: Hard Drive Information
Table 15 Hard drive information Box number Drive bay Transfer rate Drive capacity Spindle speed Array letter (LUN #) Box number assigned to this enclosure ________ NOTE: Recording information about the hard drives and their configuration is a two-step process: •...
Page 115 Table 15 Hard drive information (continued) Box number Drive bay Transfer rate Drive capacity Spindle speed Array letter (LUN #) Box number assigned to this enclosure ________ NOTE: Box numbers are assigned to enclosures based on their connection to the MSA1500.
Page 116 Table 15 Hard drive information (continued) Box number Drive bay Transfer rate Drive capacity Spindle speed Array letter (LUN #) Box number assigned to this enclosure ________ Worksheets...
Page 117 Table 15 Hard drive information (continued) Box number Drive bay Transfer rate Drive capacity Spindle speed Array letter (LUN #) Box number assigned to this enclosure ________ HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide 117...
Page 118 Table 16 Array (LUN) information Basic settings SSP (ACL) settings Array Capacity RAID level HBA Host mode O/S share letter (WWPN or name) (profile) name (LUN #) Worksheets...
Page 119 Table 16 Array (LUN) information (continued) Basic settings SSP (ACL) settings Array Capacity RAID level HBA Host mode O/S share letter (WWPN or name) (profile) name (LUN #) HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide 119...
Page 120 Table 16 Array (LUN) information (continued) Basic settings SSP (ACL) settings Array Capacity RAID level HBA Host mode O/S share letter (WWPN or name) (profile) name (LUN #) Worksheets...
Page 121: Index
Index best practices common steps Array Configuration Utility - Command Line operating-system-specific tasks Interface (ACU-CLI) configuring the storage information about available tools installing HP-UX environments HP-UX environments Linux environments Linux environments OpenVMS environments Windows environments other environments 89, supported operating systems planning of Array Configuration Utility (ACU) VMware environments...
Page 122 determining which version to use option kits updating rack rails in HP-UX environments installing the ACU in Linux environments Linux environments in OpenVMS environments Windows environments in other environments 86, installing the ACU-CLI in Windows environments HP-UX environments Linux environments Windows environments installing the Fibre_SCSI patch grounding methods...
Page 123 management software Linux environments messages, LCD OpenVMS environments at MSA startup other environments 85, Windows environments NetWare environments configuration procedures 85, rack using the support software CD approved models best practices installing storage enclosures installing the MSA in obtaining world wide port names rack rails OpenVMS environments converting for roundhole racks...
Page 124 recommendations installing in Linux environments shipping bracket spare drives specifications, environmental requirements technical support, HP startup messages on the LCD panel text symbols startup sequence Tru64 UNIX environments status lights configuration procedures 85, of the MSA Step 1: Review and confirm your plans Step 10: Power on the devices updating MSA firmware Step 11: Configure your MSA...
Page 125 installing the ACU-CLI installing the HBA driver prerequisites for the MSA updating MSA firmware HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide 125...

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