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HP 12200 Gateway Virtual Library System

User Guide

Abstract

This document describes the HP StorageWorks VLS12200 Gateway systems to facilitate their installation, operation, and

maintenance. This document is intended for system administrators who are experienced with setting up and managing large

storage systems.

*BW403-10001*

HP Part Number: BW403-10001

Published: June 2011

Edition: First

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Introduction11
- VLS12200 Gateway Components11
2 Hardware Installation13
- Preparing for the Installation13
- Unpacking14
- Removing the Packing Materials14
- Rack Planning Resources14
- Rack Requirements15
- Rack Warnings15
- Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents15
  - VLS12200 Base System Shipping Carton16
  - VLS12200 Expansion Kit Shipping Carton16
- Installing the VLS Node into a Rack17
- Cabling the VLS Node18
- Installing the Ethernet Switches into a Rack19
- Cabling Ethernet Switches 6600-24G22
3 Multi-Node Setup23
- Configuring Primary Node 023
- Configuring the Secondary Nodes 1 through 323
4 Storage Configuration24
- Establishing Communication between the VLS12200 Gateway and the EVA24
  - Verifying Array Zoning24
  - Presenting the Luns24
- Managing VLS12200 Gateway Capacity26
- Installing Additional Licenses31
5 Automigration/Replication33
- Understanding Automigration Concepts33
- Connecting a Destination Library36
  - Supported Destination Library Configurations36
  - Connecting a Destination Library to the VLS12200 Gateway37
- Managing and Unmanaging a Destination Library37
- Echo Copy Pool Operations39
- Smart Copy Pool Operations46
- Editing Copy Pools48
- SAN Destination Library Operations51
- LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations59
- LAN/WAN Replication Target Operations61
6 Deduplication70
- How It Works70
- Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS70
  - Considerations70
  - Installing the Deduplication Licenses71
- Configuring Deduplication Options71
  - Editing the Data Protector Configuration72
- Viewing Deduplication Statistics and Reports73
  - Deduplication Summary73
  - Deduplication Backup Report73
7 Operation75
- Powering on the VLS12200 System75
- Rebooting the System75
- Powering off the System76
8 User Interfaces78
- User Interface Requirements78
- Command View VLS78
- Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces81
9 Configuration83
- Setting the Network Settings83
- Setting the User Preferences86
- Editing the Default Fibre Channel Host Port Settings87
- Managing Oversubscription88
  - Enabling and Disabling Oversubscription88
  - Shutdown at 98% Capacity89
    - Reclaiming Storage Space89
- Managing Virtual Device Luns90
- Creating a Virtual Library95
- Editing a Virtual Library97
- Creating Tape Drives97
- Creating Cartridges99
- Destroying a Virtual Library101
- Destroying a Tape Drive102
10 Management103
- Changing the Account Passwords103
- Managing High Availability103
  - Array Dual Pathing103
    - Load Balancing103
    - LUN Path Failover104
  - Private LAN Dual Pathing105
- Managing Cartridges105
- Freeing up Storage Space109
- Restarting VLS Device Emulations109
- Updating the Firmware110
- Saving Configuration Settings111
1 Monitoring112
- Status Information in the Status Pane112
- Status Icons112
  - Device Status Icon112
  - Navigation Tree Icon113
- Notification Alerts113
- Monitoring Storage Capacity117
  - Accessing the Capacity Manager118
  - Capacity Usage Views118
- Performance and Storage Use Reports125
- Clearing the Hardware Compression Faults133
- Trace Log Files133
12 CLI Command Set135
- Commands135
  - Conventions135
- CLI-Only Commands135
  - Connection Commands135
  - Output Commands136
- VLS Commands136
13 Component Identification146
- VLS Node Components, Leds, and Buttons146
14 Component Replacement154
- Safety Considerations154
- Preparation Procedures155
- VLS Node Component Replacement156
- Replacing a Primary Node162
- Replacing a Secondary Node163
- Ethernet Switch 2510-24 Replacement163
15 Disaster Recovery165
- Recovering from Operating System Failure165
  - Restoring the System with Warm Failover165
  - Manually Restoring the System165
- Recovering from a Node RAID Volume Failure167
16 Support and Other Resources168
- Related Information168
  - Documents168
  - Websites168
- Document Conventions and Symbols168
- Rack Stability170
- Contacting HP170
  - Before You Contact HP170
  - HP Contact Information171
- Subscription Service171
- Customer Self Repair171
- HP Insight Remote Support Software172
- Product Warranties172
- Documentation Feedback172
A Troubleshooting173
- VLS Common Issues173
- Automigration/Replication Issues176
  - Destination Library Status Icon176
  - Replacing a Library176
- Deduplication Issues177
B Specifications178
- VLS Node178
- Ethernet Switch 2510-24 Specifications178
- Environmental Specifications179
C Regulatory Compliance Notices180
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers180
- Federal Communications Commission Notice180
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)181
  - Class a Equipment181
  - Class B Equipment181
- European Union Notice181
- Japanese Notices182
- Korean Notices182
  - Class a Equipment182
  - Class B Equipment182
- Taiwanese Notices182
  - BSMI Class a Notice182
  - Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement182
- Laser Compliance Notices184
- Recycling Notices186
- Battery Replacement Notices190
- Japanese Battery Notice192
- Spanish Battery Notice193
Glossary194
Index199

Brand	HP
Model	12000
Category	Storage
Language	English

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