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Cabling Ethernet Switches 6600–24G

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from port 24 on switch #1 to port 24 of switch #2.

2. Using Velcro®, secure the excess cable to the right side of the rack.

WARNING! Do not connect cables to unused ports on Ethernet switch #1 or #2. Doing so could

result in data loss.

22 Hardware Installation

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- 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

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