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1. Gather the device WWPNs.

a. From Command View VLS, select the System tab.

b. From the Navigation Tree, select Nodes, then a specific node, then Fibre Channel.

The status pane displays information about the Fibre Channel ports including the world wide

port names (WWPNs) (Figure 7).

Figure 7 Fibre Channel details window

c. Write down the WWPN for each storage port on the node. There is no need to write down

the WWPNs for the host ports.

d. Repeat these steps for each node on the VLS Gateway.

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- Revision History2
- 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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Product Name	HP StorageWorks 12000
Management Software	HP StorageWorks Command View
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Type	Gateway
Category	Gateway
Connectivity	iSCSI

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