Page 3 - Contents
HP StorageWorks 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 3 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Figures
HP StorageWorks 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 7 Figures 1 Cabling connections between a single-controller enclosure and one MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure 22 2 Cabling connections between a dual-controller enclosure and one MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure . 23 3 Cabling connections between a ...
Page 9 - Tables
HP StorageWorks 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 9 Tables 1 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - About this guide; Intended audience
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 11 About this guide This guide provides information about the HP StorageWorks 2324fc Modular Smart Array. Intended audience This guide is intended for use by system administrators and technicians who are experienced with the followi...
Page 13 - HP web sites; Documentation feedback
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 13 Product warranties For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty Subscription service HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online usi...
Page 15 - Overview; Features and benefits
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 15 1 Overview The 2324fc Modular Smart Array is a high-performance storage solution that combines outstanding performance with high reliability, availability, flexibility, and manageability. Features and benefits Product features an...
Page 17 - Components; Front panel components
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 17 2 Components Front panel components MSA2324fc 1 Enclosure ID LED 2 Hard drive Online/Activity LED 3 Hard drive Fault/UID LED 4 Unit Identification (UID) LED 5 Fault ID LED 6 Heartbeat LED 2 3 1 4 5 6
Page 19 - Cache
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 19 MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure NOTE: The MSA2324fc can also be attached to an MSA70 that is running firmware version 2.18 or later. For information about the MSA70, see the HP StorageWorks 70 Modular Smart Array Enclosure user gu...
Page 21 - Installing the enclosures; Installation checklist
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 21 3 Installing the enclosures Installation checklist The following table outlines the steps required to install the enclosures and initially configure the system. To ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order ...
Page 22 - Connecting controller and MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures
22 Installing the enclosures Connecting controller and MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures You can connect up to three MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures to an MSA2324fc. The cabling diagrams shown in this section show the recommended fault-tolerant cabling patterns. IMPORTANT: Connecting an MSA2000 3.5 12...
Page 24 - Testing enclosure connections; Obtaining IP values; Setting management port IP addresses using DHCP; Setting management port IP addresses using the CLI
24 Installing the enclosures Testing enclosure connections 1. Press the power switches at the back of each drive enclosure to On. IMPORTANT: This ensures that the disks in the enclosures have enough time to completely spin up before being scanned by the RAID modules in the controller enclosure. Whil...
Page 26 - Installing the HP seismic rack mounting kit
26 Installing the enclosures 6. At the prompt, type the following command to set the values you obtained in Step 1 for each Ethernet management port, first for controller A and then for controller B: set network-parameters ip address netmask netmask gateway gateway controller a|b where:• address is ...
Page 31 - Connecting hosts; Host system requirements; Connecting direct attach configurations; Single controller configuration
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 27 4 Connecting hosts Host system requirements Data hosts connected to MSA2324fc arrays must meet the following requirements: • Depending on your system configuration, data host operating systems may require that multipathing is sup...
Page 32 - Connecting switch attach configurations; Connecting remote management hosts
28 Connecting hosts Two servers/one dual-ported HBA per server/dual path Connecting switch attach configurations Two servers/two switches Connecting remote management hosts The management host directly manages systems out-of-band over an Ethernet network. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet...
Page 33 - Basic operation; Powering on/powering off; Updating firmware; Selecting an appropriate time to perform the online upgrade
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 29 5 Basic operation Powering on/powering off Before powering on the enclosure for the first time: • Install all hard drives in the enclosure so that the connected host controller can identify and configure them at power-up. • Conne...
Page 35 - Front panel LEDs
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 31 6 LED descriptions Front panel LEDs LED Description Definition 1 Enclosure ID Green — OnEnables you to correlate the enclosure with logical views presented by management software. The enclosure ID for a controller enclosure is 1....
Page 36 - Hard drive LEDs
32 LED descriptions Hard drive LEDs LED Description 1 Fault/UID (amber/blue) 2 Online/Activity (green) Table 5 Hard drive LED combinations Online/Activity (green) Fault/UID (amber/blue) Description On Off Normal operation. The drive is online, but it is not currently active. Blinking irregularly Off...
Page 38 - Rear panel LEDs
34 LED descriptions Rear panel LEDs MSA2324fc LED Description Definition 1 Power supply LEDs See Power supply LEDs . 2 Host Link Status/Activity FC port 1 Blinking green (1 Hz) — No link is detected. 2G LED illuminates green — Link speed is 2 Gbit/sec. 4G LED illuminates green — Link speed is 4 Gbit...
Page 43 - Configuring a system for the first time; Configuring your web browser for SMU; Tips for using the main window
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 39 7 Configuring a system for the first time Configuring your web browser for SMU Before using SMU to perform remaining steps, ensure that your web browser is properly configured according to the following guidelines: • Your browser...
Page 44 - Tips for using the help window; Changing the system date and time; To use manual date and time settings; To obtain the date and time from an NTP server
40 Configuring a system for the first time Tips for using the help window • In the main panel, clicking the help icon displays help for the last-selected item, whether it is a component in the Configuration View panel or a subpanel in the main panel. • In the help window, clicking the arrowed border...
Page 45 - Using the Configuration Wizard
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 41 Using the Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard helps you initially configure the system or change system configuration settings. The wizard has several steps, which are highlighted at the bottom of the panel as you compl...
Page 46 - Using the Provisioning Wizard; Testing the configuration
42 Configuring a system for the first time Using the Provisioning Wizard The Provisioning Wizard helps you create a vdisk with volumes and to map the volumes to hosts. The wizard has several steps, which are highlighted at the bottom of the panel as you complete them. The last step prompts you to co...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting; Fault isolation methodology; Gather fault information; Review the event logs
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 43 8 Troubleshooting Fault isolation methodology The MSA2000 Family storage system provides many ways to isolate faults within the system. This section presents the basic methodology used to locate faults and the associated FRUs.The...
Page 48 - Correcting enclosure IDs; Diagnostic steps; Is the front panel Fault LED amber?
44 Troubleshooting Correcting enclosure IDs When installing a system with drive enclosures attached, the enclosure IDs might not agree with the physical cabling order. This is because the controller might have been previously attached to some of the same enclosures during factory testing and it atte...
Page 50 - Is a connected port’s Expansion Port Status LED off?
46 Troubleshooting Is a connected port’s Expansion Port Status LED off? Is a connected port’s Ethernet link status LED off? Is the power supply’s AC Power Good LED off? Answer Possible Reasons Actions No System functioning properly. No action required. Yes The link is down. • Check cable connections...
Page 52 - Transporting Cache
48 Troubleshooting Controller failure in a single-controller configuration Cache memory is flushed to CompactFlash in the case of a controller failure or power loss. During the write to CompactFlash process only the components needed to write the cache to the CompactFlash are powered by the super-ca...
Page 53 - Isolating a host-side connection fault
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 49 Isolating a host-side connection fault During normal operation, when a controller module host port is connected to a data host, the port’s host link status LED and host link activity LED are green. If there is I/O activity, the h...
Page 54 - Isolating a controller module expansion port connection fault
50 Troubleshooting Isolating a controller module expansion port connection fault During normal operation, when a controller module’s expansion port is connected to a drive enclosure, the expansion port status LED is green. If the connected port’s expansion port LED is off, the link is down. Use the ...
Page 55 - Temperature sensors
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 51 Sensor locations The storage system monitors conditions at different points within each enclosure to alert you to problems. Power, cooling fan, temperature, and voltage sensors are located at key points in the enclosure. In each ...
Page 56 - Power supply module voltage sensors
52 Troubleshooting When a power supply sensor goes out of range, the Fault/ID LED illuminates amber and an event is logged to the event log. Power supply module voltage sensors Power supply voltage sensors ensure that an enclosure’s power supply voltage is within normal ranges. There are three volta...
Page 65 - Environmental requirements and specifications; Safety requirements; Site wiring and AC power requirements
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 61 B Environmental requirements and specifications Safety requirements Install the system in accordance with the local safety codes and regulations at the facility site. Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment. ...
Page 66 - Weight and placement guidelines; Electrical guidelines; Cabling requirements; Management host requirements
62 Environmental requirements and specifications Weight and placement guidelines Refer to Physical requirements for detailed size and weight specifications. • The weight of an enclosure depends on the number and type of modules installed. • Ideally, use two people to lift an enclosure. However, one ...
Page 68 - Electrical requirements; Site wiring and power requirements
64 Environmental requirements and specifications Electrical requirements Site wiring and power requirements Each enclosure has two power and cooling modules for redundancy. If full redundancy is required, use a separate power source for each module. The AC power supply unit in each power and cooling...
Page 69 - Electrostatic discharge; Preventing electrostatic discharge
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 65 C Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging 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 fi...
Page 71 - Regulatory compliance and safety; Regulatory compliance; Federal Communications Commission notice; Class B equipment; only
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 67 D 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 t...
Page 73 - Laser product label; International notices and statements; Class A equipment; European Union notice
HP StorageWorks Carrier-Grade 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 69 Laser product label The optional label in Figure 6-1 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP supplied laser device. Figure 6-1 Class 1 Laser Product Label International notices and statements Canadian notice (avis C...
Page 74 - BSMI notice; Safety; Battery replacement notice
70 Regulatory compliance and safety BSMI notice Japanese notice 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 inju...
Page 76 - Grounding methods
72 Regulatory compliance and safety • Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. • Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers. • Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. • Always be properly grounded when t...
Page 77 - Index
HP StorageWorks 2312fc and 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 73 Index A accessing the CLI 24 accessing the SMU 39 accumulators 71 audience 11 Avis Canadien, regulatory compliance notice 69 B batteries recycling or disposal 71 replacement notice 70 Taiwan EPA recycling and disposal 71 boot straps...
