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HP StorageWorks

9000–series Virtual Library System User Guide

This document describes the HP StorageWorks VLS9000 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.

*AG306-96027*

Part number: AG306-96027

Eighth edition: March 2010

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction17
- VLS9000-Series Components17
Hardware Installation21
- Preparing for the Installation21
- Unpacking22
- Removing the Packing Materials22
- Rack Planning Resources22
- Rack Requirements23
- Rack Warnings23
- Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents23
- VLS9000-Series Hardware Installation Overview29
  - Identifying Contents of the VLS9000 Interswitch Link Kit Shipping Carton29
  - VLS9000-Series Two-Rack Configuration30
- Installing the VLS9000 7.5 TB and 10 TB Systems31
  - VLS9000 Series Four-Rack Configuration, Racks 1 4 (Left to Right)31
- Installing Pdus32
  - PDU and PDM Locations33
- Installing the VLS9000 Node into a Rack34
- Rack One Recommended Rack Configuration (32-Port Connectivity Kit Shown)35
- Rack Two Recommended Rack Configuration37
  - Rack Three Recommended Rack Configuration39
- Rack Four Recommended Rack Configuration40
- Installing the Cage Nuts53
- Fibre Channel Switch 4/16Q 10Gb Ports69
Multi-Node Setup73
- Configuring Primary Node 073
- Configuring the Secondary Nodes 1 through 773
Storage Configuration75
- Managing VLS9000 Series Capacity75
- Installing Additional Licenses79
Automigration/Replication81
- Understanding Automigration Concepts82
- Connecting a Destination Library85
  - Supported Destination Library Configurations85
  - Connecting a Destination Library to a VLS900085
- Managing and Unmanaging a Destination Library85
- Echo Copy Pool Operations88
  - Creating an Echo Copy Pool89
  - Creating an Echo Copy Pool (LAN/WAN Shown)89
- Setting the Echo Copy Pool Policies (LAN/WAN Shown)91
- Setting up the Availability Windows (LAN/WAN Shown)93
- Smart Copy Pool Operations97
  - Editing SMI-S Settings97
  - Creating a Smart Copy Pool98
- Creating a New Smart Copy Pool (with Sample Slot Range Error Message)98
- Editing Copy Pools100
- SAN Destination Library Operations103
- LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations113
- LAN/WAN Replication Target Operations115
  - Creating a LAN/WAN Replication Target115
- Creating a LAN/WAN Replication Target116
- Setting the Global LAN/WAN Replication Target Settings118
- Changing the Job History Options124
Deduplication125
- Understanding Accelerated Deduplication125
  - How It Works126
- Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS126
- Configuring Deduplication Options127
  - Editing the Data Protector Configuration128
- Configuring Deduplication Options128
  - Viewing Deduplication Statistics and Reports129
Operation133
- Powering on VLS9000 Arrays133
- Disk Array Front Panel LED Status During Normal Operation134
- Base Disk Array Rear Panel LED Status During Normal Operation135
- Powering on the VLS9000 Series System136
- Expansion Disk Array Rear Panel LED Status During Normal Operation136
  - Rebooting the System137
- VLS9000 Node LED Status During Normal Operation137
  - Powering off the System138
  - Powering off VLS9000 Arrays139
User Interfaces141
- User Interface Requirements141
- Command View VLS141
- Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces146
Configuration149
- Setting the Network Settings149
  - Setting the Network Settings Using the VLS Discovery Utility149
- VLS Discovery Utility - Main Window150
  - Setting the Network Settings Using the CLI Command Set151
    - Device Configuration Window151
    - Setting the Network Settings Using Command View VLS153
- Set Network Configuration Wizard Window153
  - Setting the User Preferences154
- User Preferences Window154
- LUN Mapping Device View Window163
- LUN Mapping Host View Window164
- LUN Mapping Host Setup Window166
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (2 of 12)170
- Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (10 of 12)175
- Add/Remove Barcode Templates Window180
10 Management181
- Changing the Account Passwords181
- Edit Accounts Window181
11 Monitoring191
- Status Information in the Status Pane191
- Status Icons191
  - Device Status Icon191
  - Navigation Tree Icon192
- Notification Alerts192
- Device Status Icon in the Status Banner192
  - Command View VLS193
- Notification Alert Examples193
  - E-Mail Notification194
- Edit Email Settings Window195
  - Editing the SNMP Settings196
- Edit SNMP Settings Window196
12 CLI Command Set213
- Commands213
  - Conventions213
- CLI-Only Commands213
- VLS Commands214
  - Network Settings Configuration Commands214
- CLI Output Commands214
- CLI Network Settings Configuration Commands214
  - Configuration Commands215
- CLI Configuration Commands215
  - Management Commands223
- CLI Management Commands223
  - Monitoring Commands224
  - CLI Monitoring Commands224
13 Component Identification227
- VLS9000 Node Components, Leds, and Buttons227
- Extending the HP Systems Insight Display232
- Fibre Channel Switch 4/10Q Components, Leds, and Buttons236
  - Front Panel Components236
  - Front Panel Leds and Buttons237
    - Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns238
- Fibre Channel Switch 4/16Q Components, Leds, and Buttons238
- Ethernet Switch 2510 24 Components, Leds, and Buttons241
  - Front Panel Components241
  - Front Panel Leds and Buttons241
- Ethernet Switch 2810 24G Components, Leds, and Buttons243
  - Front Panel Components243
  - Front Panel Leds and Buttons244
- USB LAN Adapter Components246
- VLS9000 Series Disk Array Components, Leds, and Buttons246
14 Component Replacement253
- Safety Considerations253
- Preparation Procedures254
- VLS9000 Node Component Replacement256
  - SATA Hard Drive256
- Removing a Node Hard Drive257
  - Preparing the Node Hard Drive257
- Installing the Node Hard Drive257
- Installing the Node FBDIMM263
15 Disaster Recovery273
- Recovering from Operating System Failure273
- Recovering from a VLS9000 Disk Array RAID Volume Failure276
- Recovering from a Node RAID Volume Failure277
16 Support and Other Resources279
- Related Information279
  - Documents279
  - Websites279
- Document Conventions and Symbols280
- Document Conventions280
A Troubleshooting285
- VLS Common Issues285
- Automigration/Replication Issues292
  - Destination Library Status Icon292
  - Replacing a Library292
- Deduplication Issues293
B Specifications295
- VLS9000 Node295
- VLS9000 Series Disk Array Enclosure295
- Fibre Channel Switch 4/10Q296
- Fibre Channel Switch 4/16Q297
- Ethernet Switch 2510 24299
- Ethernet Switch 2810 24G300
- Environmental Specifications301
C Regulatory Compliance Notices303
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers303
- Federal Communications Commission Notice303
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)304
  - Class a Equipment304
  - Class B Equipment305
- European Union Notice305
- Japanese Notices305
- Korean Notices306
  - Class a Equipment306
  - Class B Equipment306
- Taiwanese Notices306
  - BSMI Class a Notice306
  - Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement306
- Laser Compliance Notices307
- Recycling Notices309
- Battery Replacement Notices315
Glossary319
Index325

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