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HP StorageWorks 12000 User Manual

HP StorageWorks 12000
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HP StorageWorks 12000 Gateway Virtual
Library System User Guide
This document describes the HP StorageWorks VLS12000 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.
*AH814-96015*
Part Number: AH814-96015
Eleventh edition: September 2010

Table of Contents

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HP StorageWorks 12000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameHP StorageWorks 12000
Management SoftwareHP StorageWorks Command View
Form FactorRack-mountable
TypeGateway
CategoryGateway
ConnectivityiSCSI

Summary

1 Introduction

VLS12000 Gateway Components

Describes the components that make up the VLS12000 Gateway system, including nodes and switches.

2 Hardware Installation

Preparing for the Installation

Details prerequisites and preparations needed before installing the VLS hardware.

Taking ESD Precautions

Outlines essential precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to system components.

Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

Describes various methods for proper grounding to prevent electrostatic damage.

Rack Warnings

Provides crucial warnings regarding rack stability and safety during installation.

Installing the 1 Gb Ethernet Switch 2810–24G into a Rack

Step-by-step instructions for rack-mounting a 1 Gb Ethernet Switch.

Installing the VLS12000 Node into a Rack

Provides guidance on rack-mounting the VLS12000 node components.

Installing VLS12000 Cables

Details the procedures for connecting the VLS12000 system cables.

3 Multi-node Setup

Configuring Primary Node 0

Explains how to configure the primary node (Node 0) of the VLS gateway.

Configuring the Secondary Nodes 1 through 7

Details the process for configuring secondary nodes (1-7) in the VLS system.

4 Storage Configuration

Establishing Communication Between the VLS12000 Gateway and the EVA

Describes setting up communication between the VLS Gateway and the EVA.

Presenting the LUNs

Outlines the steps for presenting LUNs from the EVA to the VLS.

Discovering Array LUNs

Explains how to discover and recognize unconfigured array LUNs.

Configuring Storage Pools

Details the process of creating and managing storage pools for the VLS.

Installing Additional Licenses

Covers the installation of necessary licenses for VLS system functionality.

5 Automigration/Replication

Understanding Automigration Concepts

Provides an overview of automigration concepts and policies.

Echo Copy Concepts

Explains the functionality and considerations of echo copy.

Replication Concepts

Describes the concepts of replication between VLS devices.

Creating an Echo Copy Pool

Step-by-step guide to creating an echo copy pool for automigration.

SAN Destination Library Operations

Details operations specific to SAN destination libraries.

LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations

Details operations specific to LAN/WAN destination libraries.

Exporting Data to Physical tapes for Tape Initialization

Procedure for exporting data to physical tapes for tape initialization.

Creating a LAN/WAN Replication Target

Explains how to create a LAN/WAN replication target.

Automigration/Replication Reporting

Covers reporting on automigration and replication jobs.

Cartridge Status

Describes the status of cartridges managed by automigration/replication.

6 Deduplication

How It Works

Explains the mechanism of HP Accelerated deduplication.

Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS

Guides on setting up and running the deduplication feature.

Installing the Deduplication Licenses

Details the process of installing deduplication licenses.

Configuring Deduplication Options

Describes how to configure deduplication for specific data types.

Deduplication Summary

Provides a graphical summary of storage savings achieved through deduplication.

7 Operation

Powering on the VLS12000 System

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the VLS12000 system.

Rebooting the System

Describes methods for rebooting the VLS system.

Powering Off the System

Provides instructions on how to safely power off the VLS system.

8 User Interfaces

User Interface Requirements

Lists the VLS user interfaces and their specific requirements.

Command View VLS

Details the Command View VLS interface and its features.

Window Regions

Describes the different regions within the Command View VLS window.

Opening a Command View VLS Session from a Web Browser

Instructions for accessing VLS via a web browser.

Installing the SSL Certificate into your Web Browser

Guide to installing the SSL certificate for web browser access.

Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces

Overview of secure shell and serial interfaces for VLS management.

Opening a Secure Shell Session

Steps to establish a secure shell session to the VLS.

9 Configuration

Setting the Network Settings

Covers configuring the VLS network settings.

Setting the Network Settings using the VLS Discovery Utility

Details using the VLS discovery utility for network configuration.

Setting the Network Settings using the CLI Command Set

Explains network settings configuration via the CLI.

Setting the Network Settings using Command View VLS

Instructions for setting network configurations via Command View VLS.

Setting the User Preferences

Describes how to set user preferences for the VLS.

Managing Virtual Device LUNs

Information on managing virtual device LUNs.

LUN Masking

Explains LUN masking for controlling host access to virtual devices.

LUN Mapping (v3.x)

Details LUN mapping for VLS firmware version 3.x.

Mapping LUNs by Device

Procedure for mapping LUNs to devices.

Mapping LUNs by Host

Procedure for mapping LUNs to specific hosts.

Setting Up the Hosts

Guidance on configuring hosts within Command View VLS.

LUN Mapping (v2.x)

Details LUN mapping for VLS firmware version 2.x.

Creating a Virtual Library

Step-by-step instructions for creating a virtual library.

Creating Tape Drives

Procedure for adding tape drives to a virtual library.

Creating Cartridges

Instructions for adding cartridges to a virtual library.

Destroying a Virtual Library

Steps to destroy or delete a virtual library.

Deleting Cartridges

Procedure for deleting one or more cartridges from the VLS.

10 Management

Changing the Account Passwords

Describes how to change administrator and user account passwords.

Managing High Availability

Methods for maintaining high availability for the VLS.

Array Dual Pathing

Explains dual pathing for Gateway arrays for path balancing.

Restarting VLS Device Emulations

Instructions for restarting VLS device emulations.

Updating the Firmware

Covers the process of updating the VLS firmware.

Saving Configuration Settings

Details on saving VLS configuration settings to an external file.

11 Monitoring

Status Information in the Status Pane

Explains how status information is displayed in Command View VLS.

Notification Alerts

Describes how VLS generates and displays notification alerts.

E-mail Notification

Covers configuring VLS notification alerts via email.

Editing the SNMP Settings

Instructions for configuring SNMP settings for alerts.

SMI-S Support

Explains SMI-S support for VLS configuration and user management.

Trace Log Files

Covers viewing and saving diagnostic VLS trace log files.

Performance and Storage Use Reports

Details on customizing and viewing performance and storage reports.

Current Status

Describes the Current Status tab for VLS performance and capacity.

Logical Capacity

Explains the logical capacity usage views for VLS.

Physical Capacity

Details the physical capacity usage views for VLS.

SAN Health

Provides information on SAN errors and health.

Workload Assessment

Features workload assessment simulation for backup planning.

Editing the Notification Alerts

How to edit notification alerts for libraries, VLS system, and pools.

Replication History

Displays views of replication usage for the VLS system.

12 CLI Command Set

Commands

Describes the types of CLI commands available for VLS.

Conventions

Explains the conventions used for CLI command syntax.

CLI-only Commands

Details CLI-only commands in the VLS CLI command set.

Connection Commands

Commands used to establish or close VLS secure shell or serial sessions.

Output Commands

Commands to control output and display help information for CLI commands.

Network Settings Configuration Commands

CLI commands for configuring VLS network settings.

Configuration Commands

CLI commands for VLS configuration tasks.

Management Commands

CLI commands for VLS management tasks.

Monitoring Commands

CLI commands for monitoring the VLS.

13 Component Identification

VLS Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons

Identifies front and rear panel components, LEDs, and buttons of VLS nodes.

Front Panel Components

Illustrates and describes front panel components of VLS nodes.

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Details front panel LEDs and buttons and their status indicators.

Rear Panel Components

Illustrates and describes rear panel components of VLS nodes.

Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons

Details rear panel LEDs and buttons and their status indicators.

System Board Components

Identifies components on the VLS system board.

Accessing the VLS12000 HP Systems Insight Display

Instructions for accessing the HP Systems Insight Display.

HP Systems Insight Display and LEDs

Describes the HP Systems Insight Display and its LEDs.

HP Systems Insight Display LEDs and Internal Health LED Combinations

Explains combinations of system LEDs and internal health LEDs.

Hard Drive LEDs

Details the LEDs for hard drives.

Hard Drive LED Combinations

Interprets the combinations of hard drive LEDs.

Ethernet Switch 2510–24 Components, LEDs, and Buttons

Identifies components, LEDs, and buttons for the Ethernet Switch 2510-24.

Front Panel Components

Illustrates and describes front panel components of the Ethernet Switch 2510-24.

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Details front panel LEDs and buttons for the Ethernet Switch 2510-24.

Ethernet Switch 2810–24G Components, LEDs, and Buttons

Identifies components, LEDs, and buttons for the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G.

Front Panel Components

Illustrates and describes front panel components of the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G.

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Details front panel LEDs and buttons for the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G.

USB LAN Adapter Components

Identifies the components of the USB LAN adapter.

14 Component Replacement

Safety Considerations

Provides essential safety information before component replacement.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Outlines precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Damage

Describes various methods for grounding to prevent component damage.

Warnings and Cautions

Lists important warnings and cautions for component removal.

Preparation Procedures

Details procedures required to access components for replacement.

Extending a VLS Node from the Rack

Instructions for extending a VLS node from the rack.

Removing a VLS Node from the Rack

Steps to safely remove a VLS node from its rack.

Removing the VLS Node Access Panel

Procedure for removing the VLS node access panel.

Installing the VLS12000 Node Access Panel

Steps for installing the VLS12000 node access panel.

VLS12000 Node Component Replacement

Overview of VLS12000 node component replacement.

SATA Hard Drive

Instructions for replacing a SATA hard drive.

DVD-CD Drive

Procedure for replacing the DVD-CD drive.

Power Supply

Instructions for replacing the power supply unit.

Fan Module

Details on how to replace a fan module.

FBDIMM

Instructions for replacing an FBDIMM module.

Replacing a Primary Node

Procedure for replacing the primary node of the VLS.

Replacing a Secondary Node

Procedure for replacing a secondary node of the VLS.

Ethernet Switches Replacement

Instructions for replacing Ethernet switches.

USB LAN Adapter Replacement

Procedure for replacing the USB LAN adapter.

15 Disaster Recovery

Recovering from Operating System Failure

Details on recovering from operating system failures.

Restoring the Configuration Settings

How to restore VLS configuration and network settings.

Rebuilding the Virtual Library Configuration

Steps to reconfigure network settings and rebuild virtual library.

Re-installing the VLS Licenses

Procedure for re-installing VLS licenses.

16 Support and Other Resources

Documents

Lists related documentation available for the VLS product.

Websites

Provides links to HP websites for support and resources.

Document Conventions and Symbols

Explains document conventions and symbols used in the guide.

Rack Stability

Information on ensuring rack stability for safety.

Contacting HP

Information on how to contact HP for support and service.

Customer Self Repair

Details on HP's Customer Self Repair program.

HP Insight Remote Support software

Information on installing HP Insight Remote Support software.

A Troubleshooting

VLS Common Issues

Describes common issues encountered with the VLS.

Automigration/Replication Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with automigration/replication.

Replacing a library

Procedure for replacing a library or its robotics card.

Deduplication Issues

Troubleshooting common problems related to deduplication.

B Specifications

VLS Node

Provides technical specifications for the VLS node.

Ethernet Switch 2510–24 Specifications

Details the technical specifications for the Ethernet Switch 2510-24.

Ethernet Switch 2810–24G Specifications

Details the technical specifications for the Ethernet Switch 2810-24G.

Environmental Specifications

Lists the environmental operating and shipping specifications.

C Regulatory Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice

FCC compliance information and notices.

Class A equipment

Compliance information for Class A digital devices.

Class B equipment

Compliance information for Class B digital devices.

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

Regulatory compliance notice for Canada.

European Union Notice

CE marking compliance information for EU products.

Laser Compliance Notices

Laser safety and compliance information.

Recycling Notices

Information regarding proper disposal and recycling of equipment.

Battery Replacement Notices

Notices and warnings related to battery replacement.

Glossary