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- Table of Contents3
Introduction15
- VLS12000 Gateway Components15
- Racked Gateway Components16
- VLS12000 Gateway Capacity16
Hardware Installation17
- Preparing for the Installation17
- Unpacking18
- Removing the Packing Materials18
- Rack Planning Resources19
- Rack Requirements19
- Rack Warnings19
- Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents20
  - VLS12000 System Shipping Carton20
- Installing the 1 Gb Ethernet Switch 2810 24G into a Rack21
- Installing the 100 Mb Ethernet Switch 2510 24 into a Rack24
- Installing the VLS12000 Node into a Rack25
- Recommended Rack Configuration25
- Installing VLS12000 Cables26
- Vls12000Primary Node Port Cabling27
- VLS12000 Secondary Node Port Cabling29
  - VLS12000 Ethernet Switch 2810 24G Port Cabling30
  - VLS12000 Ethernet Switch 2510 24 Port Cabling31
Multi-Node Setup33
- Configuring Primary Node 033
- Configuring the Secondary Nodes 1 through 733
Storage Configuration35
- Establishing Communication between the VLS12000 Gateway and the EVA35
  - Verifying Array Zoning35
  - Presenting the Luns35
- Fibre Channel Details Window36
- Add a Host Window37
  - Add a Host Port Window38
- Vdisk Active Member Properties Window39
- Managing VLS12000 Gateway Capacity40
  - Discovering Array Luns40
  - Deleting Array Luns41
- Storage Luns Details Window41
  - Configuring Storage Pools42
- Unpresent Host(S) Window42
  - Destroying Storage Pools44
  - Installing Additional Licenses45
- Confirm Destroy Storage Pool Window45
Automigration/Replication47
- Understanding Automigration Concepts48
  - Echo Copy Concepts48
  - Smart Copy Concepts49
- Replication Concepts49
- Tape Initialization50
- Connecting a Destination Library51
  - Supported Destination Library Configurations51
  - Connecting a Destination Library to the VLS12000 Gateway51
- Managing and Unmanaging a Destination Library51
- Echo Copy Pool Operations54
- Smart Copy Pool Operations62
- Editing Copy Pools64
- SAN Destination Library Operations68
- LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations78
Deduplication91
- How It Works91
- Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS92
- Configuring Deduplication Options93
  - Editing the Data Protector Configuration94
- Viewing Deduplication Statistics and Reports94
Operation99
- Powering on the VLS12000 System99
- VLS12000 Node LED Status During Normal Operation99
  - Rebooting the System100
  - Powering off the System100
User Interfaces103
- User Interface Requirements103
- Command View VLS103
- VLS User Interface Requirements103
- Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces108
Configuration111
- Setting the Network Settings111
  - Setting the Network Settings Using the VLS Discovery Utility111
- VLS Discovery Utility - Main Window112
  - Setting the Network Settings Using the CLI Command Set113
  - Setting the Network Settings Using Command View VLS115
- Set Network Configuration Wizard Window115
  - Setting the User Preferences116
  - Editing the Default Fibre Channel Host Port Settings117
- Fibre Channel Host Ports Window117
  - Managing Oversubscription118
  - Managing Virtual Device Luns120
- Host LUN Mapping Mode Window122
  - LUN Mapping (V3.X)123
- LUN Mapping Device View Window124
- LUN Mapping Host View Window125
- LUN Mapping Host Setup Window127
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (1 of 12)130
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (2 of 12)131
  - Editing a Virtual Library's Slots and Drives132
  - Creating Tape Drives132
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (5 of 12)133
  - Creating Cartridges134
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (6 of 12)134
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (8 of 12)135
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (9 of 12)136
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (10 of 12)136
10 Management141
- Changing the Account Passwords141
- Managing High Availability141
  - Array Dual Pathing141
    - Load Balancing142
    - LUN Path Failover142
  - Private LAN Dual Pathing143
- Managing Cartridges143
- Unloading a Cartridge from a Drive144
- Freeing up Storage Space144
- Restarting VLS Device Emulations144
- Updating the Firmware145
- Saving Configuration Settings146
11 Monitoring147
- Status Information in the Status Pane147
- Status Icons147
  - Device Status Icon147
  - Navigation Tree Icon148
- Notification Alerts148
- Device Status Icon in the Status Banner148
  - Command View VLS149
  - E-Mail Notification149
- Notification Alert Examples149
- Edit Email Settings Window151
  - Editing the SNMP Settings152
- Edit SNMP Settings Window152
- CSV Data Fields for VLS Performance Reports157
- SAN Health Tab160
  - Workload Assessment161
  - Clearing the Hardware Compression Faults164
12 CLI Command Set165
- Commands165
  - Conventions165
- CLI-Only Commands165
  - Connection Commands165
- CLI Connection Commands165
  - Output Commands166
- VLS Commands166
  - Network Settings Configuration Commands166
- CLI Output Commands166
- CLI Network Settings Configuration Commands166
  - Configuration Commands168
- CLI Configuration Commands168
  - Management Commands175
- CLI Management Commands175
  - Monitoring Commands176
  - CLI Monitoring Commands176
13 Component Identification179
- VLS Node Components, Leds, and Buttons179
- Ethernet Switch 2510 24 Components, Leds, and Buttons188
  - Front Panel Components188
  - Front Panel Leds and Buttons189
- Ethernet Switch 2810 24G Components, Leds, and Buttons190
  - Front Panel Components191
  - Front Panel Leds and Buttons191
- USB LAN Adapter Components193
14 Component Replacement195
- Safety Considerations195
- Preparation Procedures196
- VLS12000 Node Component Replacement198
  - SATA Hard Drive198
- Removing a Node Hard Drive199
- Preparing the Node Hard Drive199
- Installing the Node Hard Drive199
- Rail Release Bracket206
15 Disaster Recovery209
- Recovering from Operating System Failure209
- Recovering from a Node RAID Volume Failure212
16 Support and Other Resources213
- Related Information213
  - Documents213
  - Websites213
- Document Conventions and Symbols214
- Document Conventions214
- Rack Stability215
- Contacting HP216
  - Before You Contact HP216
  - HP Contact Information216
- Subscription Service216
- Customer Self Repair217
- HP Insight Remote Support Software217
- Product Warranties217
- Documentation Feedback218
A Troubleshooting219
- VLS Common Issues219
- Automigration/Replication Issues225
  - Destination Library Status Icon226
  - Replacing a Library226
- Deduplication Issues227
B Specifications229
- VLS Node229
- Ethernet Switch 2510 24 Specifications229
- Ethernet Switch 2810 24G Specifications230
- Environmental Specifications231
C Regulatory Compliance Notices233
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers233
- Federal Communications Commission Notice233
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)234
  - Class a Equipment234
  - Class B Equipment235
- European Union Notice235
- Japanese Notices235
- Korean Notices236
  - Class a Equipment236
  - Class B Equipment236
- Taiwanese Notices236
  - BSMI Class a Notice236
  - Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement236
- Laser Compliance Notices237
- Recycling Notices239
- Battery Replacement Notices245
Glossary249
Index255

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