Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Intended Audience; Prerequisites
7 About This Guide Intended Audience This guide is intended for use by system administrators and information professionals who are experienced with the following: ■ Direct attach storage (DAS) or storage area network (SAN) management ■ Network administration ■ Network installation ■ Storage system i...
Page 8 - Document Conventions
8 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Document Conventions Rack Stability Caution – To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: ■ Extend leveling jacks to the floor. ■ Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. ■ Install ...
Page 9 - HP Technical Suppor t
About This Guide 9 HP Technical Suppor t Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support / . Collect the following information before calling: ■ Technical support registration number (if applicable) ■ Product serial numbers ■ Product ...
Page 10 - Subscription Service; Documentation Feedback
10 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Subscription Service HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber's choice website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates . Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product e...
Page 11 - C H A P T E R; Before You Begin
11 C H A P T E R 1 Before You Begin The MSA2000 Family 2012i Modular Smart Array and MSA2000 Drive Enclosure are high-performance storage solutions that combine outstanding performance with high reliability, availability, flexibility, and manageability. Supported configurations include a controller ...
Page 12 - System Management Software
12 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 System Management Software Embedded management software includes a web-browser interface and the command-line interface described below. HP StorageWorks MSA2000 Family Storage Management Utility (SMU) SMU is the primary interface ...
Page 13 - Hardware Components and LEDs; Controller Components and LEDs
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 13 Hardware Components and LEDs This section describes the main hardware components of your storage system enclosures. Controller Components and LEDs The controller enclosure can be connected through switches to Ethernet adapters (NICs) or host iSCSI ports. Table 1-1 descr...
Page 19 - Drive Enclosure Components and LEDs
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 19 Drive Enclosure Components and LEDs A drive enclosure can be connected to a controller enclosure or to another drive enclosure to provide additional disk storage capacity. Table 1-6 describes the drive enclosure components. The components and LEDs on the front of a driv...
Page 25 - Required Tools
25 C H A P T E R 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures This chapter describes how to install and cable enclosures in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. It contains the following sections: ■ “Required Tools” on page 25 ■ “Safety Precautions” on page 26 ■ “Installing Enclosures Into a Rack” on page 27...
Page 26 - Safety Precautions
26 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment: ■ Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment. ■ Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power...
Page 27 - Installing Enclosures Into a Rack; Preparing the Rack
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 27 Installing Enclosures Into a Rack This section describes how to install the enclosures into a standard 19-inch rack cabinet with a 28 to 36-inch (71.12 to 91.44-cm) depth. Note – Keep all hardware items in plastic bags until you are ready to use them. T...
Page 28 - Rack Installation Overview and Procedure
28 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Rack Installation Overview and Procedure Figure 2-1 provides a visual overview of rack installation and components and corresponds to the steps that follow. Figure 2-1 Overview of Standard 19-Inch EIA Rackmounting Components #10-3...
Page 31 - Attaching the Ear Caps
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 31 Attaching the Ear Caps The plastic ear caps are snap-on parts that require some care when attaching or removing them. After the enclosure has been installed in the rack cabinet, attach the ear caps, which are located in a plastic bag included in the con...
Page 32 - Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures
32 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures Use the supplied SAS cables to connect a controller enclosure to up to three drive enclosures. Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 show the recommended fault-tolerant cabling patterns. In an enclos...
Page 35 - Connecting AC Power
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 35 Connecting AC Power Use this procedure to connect AC power to the enclosures. 1. Verify that both power switches are off. 2. Using the AC power cords, for each enclosure, connect one power and cooling module to one power source in the rack, and the othe...
Page 36 - Testing the Enclosure Connections
36 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Testing the Enclosure Connections Use this procedure to power on the newly installed system. 1. Press the power switches at the back of each drive enclosure to the On ( –) position. This ensures that the disks in the drive enclosu...
Page 37 - Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage System; Ethernet Management Por t; Data Host Ethernet Por t
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 37 Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage System Use the guidelines presented in this section when requesting or assigning IP values for your storage system. Ethernet Management Por t Use DHCP to obtain a different IP address for each Ethernet management por...
Page 38 - Correcting Enclosure IDs; Next Steps
38 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 iSCSI host ports should be assigned IP addresses that are on one or the other subnet to which data host ports are assigned. That is, one iSCSI host port on controller A should be on the same subnet as one of the data host ports, w...
Page 39 - Connecting Hosts; Host System Requirements
39 C H A P T E R 3 Connecting Hosts This chapter describes how to connect data and management hosts to controller enclosures. It contains the following sections: ■ “Host System Requirements” on page 39 ■ “Connecting Data Hosts to Controller Enclosures” on page 41 ■ “Connecting Remote Management Host...
Page 40 - Installing the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator
40 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 ■ To prevent Microsoft Windows ® data hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when the storage system is discovered, install the MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services driver. For more information, see “Installing the ...
Page 41 - Connecting Data Hosts to Controller Enclosures
Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 41 Installing the MSA2000 Family SES Driver for Microsoft Windows Hosts Installing the MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver prevents Microsoft Windows hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when the storage system is discovered. 1. Download the ...
Page 43 - Connecting Remote Management Hosts
Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 43 Connecting Remote Management Hosts The management host directly manages systems out-of-band over an Ethernet network. This section describes how to connect the Ethernet cables to the management host. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet management port on each c...
Page 46 - Setting Management Por t IP Addresses Using the CLI
46 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Setting Management Por t IP Addresses Using the CLI Note – If you used DHCP to set the IP addresses, you do not have to set them using the CLI as described in this section. Ethernet Management ports on controller module A and cont...
Page 49 - Configuring Your Web Browser for SMU
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 49 8. In the host computer's command window, type the following command to verify Ethernet connectivity, first for controller A and then for controller B: If you cannot your access your system for at least three minutes after changing the IP address ...
Page 50 - Logging in to SMU from a Local Management Host; Updating Firmware
50 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Logging in to SMU from a Local Management Host To log in to SMU from a local management host: 1. In your web browser ’s address field, type the IP address of one of the controller enclosure’s Ethernet management ports and press En...
Page 52 - Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Por ts
52 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Por ts To configure iSCSI host ports on the controller enclosure, complete the following steps: 1. Select Manage > General Config > Host Port Configuration. 2. In the Controller Module H...
Page 53 - Configuring the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 53 5. Click OK to save these settings. 6. Complete Step 3 through Step 5 for the second data host Ethernet port, selecting IP addresses on the subnet not used for the first Ethernet port. IP properties have been set for Ethernet ports on the data hos...
Page 55 - Editing Registry Values for Ethernet Adapters
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 55 10. On the Persistent Targets tab, verify that two entries appear for each controller (.a and .b) for a total of four connections. Configuring more than one session per controller port will use additional host interface resources and may cause fai...
Page 56 - Optimizing NIC Hardware TCP Settings
56 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Optimizing NIC Hardware TCP Settings To improve performance on single-threaded read and write actions, edit the TCP registry settings as follows. Note – For hosts running Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later. 1. Start the Registry Edi...
Page 57 - Optimizing iSCSI Initiator Parameters
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 57 Optimizing iSCSI Initiator Parameters To optimize performance, edit the following two iSCSI initiator registry keys: ■ LinkDownTime: Edit this key to increase the amount of time that the host allows for failover on the controller enclosure before ...
Page 58 - Creating Vir tual Disks
58 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Creating Vir tual Disks Two or more disk drives can be logically combined to form a virtual disk. The combined storage capacity can then be partitioned into volumes. SMU provides both manual and automatic methods for creating virt...
Page 59 - Mapping a Data Host to a Volume
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 59 Mapping a Data Host to a Volume To enable a data host to access a volume you created, you must map the volume to the host. The host value, typically the IQN (iSCSI qualified name), of each host port connected to the system is automatically added t...
Page 60 - Logging Out of SMU
60 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 3. Once you have determined that your system is ready for use, tighten the thumb screws on all SAS cables. 4. Optionally, unmount the volume and delete the test vdisks. Logging Out of SMU If you do not log out of SMU when you have...
Page 61 - A P P E N D I X; Powering the System Off and On; Powering Off the System; Powering On the System
61 A P P E N D I X A Powering the System Off and On This appendix describes how to power off and power on the system when needed. Powering Off the System The system rarely needs to be powered off. You remove power only when you plan to physically move the system to another location. Use this procedu...
Page 63 - Regulatory Compliance and Safety; Regulatory Compliance; Federal Communications Commission Notice
63 A P P E N D I X B Regulatory Compliance and Safety Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spect...
Page 64 - Class B Equipment
64 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference a...
Page 65 - Modifications
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 65 To identify this product, refer to the part, Regulatory Model Number, or product number found on the product. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by...
Page 66 - Laser Safety Warning; Cer tification and Classification Information
66 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Laser Safety Warning Warning – To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation: ■ Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside. ■ Do not operate controls, make adjustments, o...
Page 67 - International Notices and Statements; Class A Equipment; European Union Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 67 International Notices and Statements Canadian Notice (avis Canadien) Class A Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toute...
Page 68 - BSMI Notice
68 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 ■ Also approved under UL 60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. BSMI Notice Japanese Notice
Page 69 - Korean Notices; Safety; Battery Replacement Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 69 Korean Notices Safety Battery Replacement Notice Your computer is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery...
Page 70 - Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
70 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized reseller or service provider. Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice Power Cords The power cord set must meet the requirements for use in the cou...
Page 71 - Japanese Power Cord Notice; Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 71 Japanese Power Cord Notice 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 damag...
Page 72 - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive; Czechoslovakian Notice
72 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Note – For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Czechoslovakian Notice Danish Notice Bortskaffels...
Page 73 - Dutch Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 73 Dutch Notice English Notice Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it i...
Page 74 - Estonian Notice
74 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Estonian Notice Finnish Notice S eadmete jäätmete kõrvaldamine eramajapidami s te s Euroopa Liidu s S ee tootel või s elle p a kendil olev s üm b ol näit ab , et kõne a l us t toodet ei tohi koo s tei s te m a j a pid a mi s jäätm...
Page 75 - French Notice; Entsorgung von Altgeräten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 75 French Notice German Notice Élimination des appareils mis au rebut par les ménages dans l'Union européenne Le symbole apposé sur ce produit ou sur son emballage indique que ce produit ne doit pas être jeté avec les déchets ménagers ordinaires. Il est de...
Page 76 - Greek Notice
76 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Greek Notice Hungarian Notice . , . . , , . Ké s zülékek ma g ánháztartá s ban történ s elejtezé s e az Európai Unió területén A ké s züléken, illetve a ké s zülék c s om a golá s án láth a tó a zono s s zim b ól u m a nn a k jelz...
Page 77 - Italian Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 77 Italian Notice Latvian Notice Smaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati nel territorio dell'Unione Europea Questo simbolo presente sul prodotto o sulla sua confezione indica che il prodotto non può essere smaltito insieme ai rifiuti domestic...
Page 78 - Lihuanian Notice
78 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Lihuanian Notice Polish Notice Nolietotu iek rtu izn cin šana s noteikumi lietot jiem Eiropa s S avien ba s priv taj s m j s aimniec b s Š d s s im b ol s u z iz s tr d j u m a v a i u z t ie sa i oj u m a nor d a , k a šo iz s tr...
Page 79 - Por tuguese Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 79 Por tuguese Notice Slovakian Notice Descarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia Este símbolo encontrado no produto ou na embalagem indica que o produto não deve ser descartado no lixo doméstico comum. É responsabilidade do cliente descartar o mater...
Page 80 - Slovenian Notice
80 HP StorageWorks 2012i Modular Smar t Array user guide • March 2008 Slovenian Notice Spanish Notice Eliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos por parte de usuarios particulares en la Unión Europea Este símbolo en el producto o en su envase indica que no debe eliminarse junto con...
Page 81 - Swedish Notice
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 81 Swedish Notice Bortskaffande av avfallsprodukter från användare i privathushåll inom Europeiska Unionen Om den här symbolen visas på produkten eller förpackningen betyder det att produkten inte får slängas på samma ställe som hushållssopor. I stället är...
Page 83 - Index
83 Index A accessing SMU , 50 the CLI , 46 accumulators , 70 Avis Canadien, regulatory compliance notice , 67 B batteries recycling or disposal , 70 replacement notice , 69 Taiwan EPA recycling and disposal , 70 boot straps, using , 71 BSMI, regulatory compliance notice , 68 C cables FCC compliance ...
