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HP StoreOnce 2900
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HP StoreOnce
2700, 2900, 4500 and 4700 Backup
Installation and Configuration Guide
Abstract
This document describes how to install and configure HP StoreOnce 4700, 4500, 2900 and 2700 Backup systems. These
systems are also sometimes referred to as single-node StoreOnce products and they were introduced with StoreOnce software
version 3.9.0 (or 3.12.0 for HP StoreOnce 2900).
HP Part Number: BB877-90938
Published: August 2015
Edition: 5

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HP StoreOnce 2900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelHP StoreOnce 2900
CategoryNetwork Hardware
Form Factor2U
Raw Capacity12 TB
Data DeduplicationYes
Deduplication Ratio20:1
ConnectivityEthernet
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
ReplicationYes
Operating SystemHP StoreOnce OS
Network Ports4 x 1GbE
ProtocolsCIFS, NFS
Target EmulationVTL
Maximum Streams32 streams

Summary

Before You Start

Introduction

Overview of the HP StoreOnce Backup system and related documentation.

HP StoreOnce Models

Details on the HP StoreOnce 2700, 2900, 4500, and 4700 Backup system models.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Specifies the necessary software and hardware for the HP StoreOnce Backup system.

Supported Ethernet Configurations

Details the supported network configurations and protocols for the backup system.

iLO 4 Functionality

Explains the use of HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 for remote management.

Supported Fibre Channel Connections

Information on Fibre Channel connectivity for supported models.

Software Requirements

Lists the required software for backup and restore operations.

Recommended Web Browser Settings

Specifies browser requirements for accessing the StoreOnce Management GUI.

Installing and Cabling the HP StoreOnce Backup System

Installing the Rail Kit

Instructions for installing the provided rail kits in server racks.

Mounting the HP StoreOnce Backup System

Guidance on physically mounting the backup system unit in a rack.

Attaching SFPs

Procedure for installing SFP transceivers on network and FC ports.

Connecting the Hardware

Steps for connecting power, network, and expansion enclosures.

Connecting to the Expansion Enclosure

Instructions for cabling expansion shelves for HP StoreOnce 4500 and 4700.

Powering On and Managing the StoreOnce Management System

Powering On the HP StoreOnce Backup System

Steps for powering up the backup system and initial boot sequence.

Discovering the HP StoreOnce Backup System on the Network

How to locate and access the system on the network after initial power-up.

Accessing the StoreOnce Management Console

Methods for accessing the system's management interface via CLI or GUI.

User Roles and Accounts

Defines user roles and default accounts for system access.

Password Best Practices

Recommendations for securing user and system passwords.

Configuration Using the System Set Config Wizard

System Configuration Using System Set Config Command

Using the CLI wizard for initial system setup, including network and licenses.

Configure Network

Steps for configuring network settings via the system set config wizard.

Configure Time

Procedure for setting the system's time and date, optionally via NTP.

Configure Licenses

Guidance on applying licenses for system features and capacity.

Verify Hardware Health

Generating a hardware health report for system status.

Finish Configuration (and Reboot)

Finalizing the configuration process and performing a system reboot.

Network Configuration: Understanding the StoreOnce Networking Concepts

Network Configuration Basics

Fundamentals of network configuration, including DNS, Port Sets, and Subnets.

Network Configuration Guidelines

Best practices and considerations for configuring network settings.

Deciding Whether to Use the StoreOnce CLI or the StoreOnce GUI

Guidance on choosing between CLI and GUI for network configuration tasks.

Physical Ports and IP Addresses

Mapping physical ports to IP addresses and network configurations.

Network Configuration: How to Use StoreOnce CLI Commands

Identifying Available Ports on the StoreOnce CLI

Commands to display and identify available network ports on the system.

Before Running Net Set Wizard

Preparation steps and decisions required before using the network configuration wizard.

Network Configuration Using Net Set Wizard

Step-by-step guide for configuring network settings using the CLI wizard.

Modifying the Current Network Configuration

Procedures for changing existing network configurations using CLI commands.

Network Configuration: How to Use the StoreOnce GUI

To Add a Custom Configuration

Steps for creating and defining new network configurations via the GUI.

To Edit a Custom Configuration

Instructions for modifying existing custom network configurations in the GUI.

To Write Protect or Un-protect a Configuration

Managing the protection status of network configurations.

Completing the Installation

Setting Up Time and Date

Configuring system time, date, and NTP server settings.

Configuring Licenses

Information on applying various types of licenses for system functionality.

Expanding Storage

Process for discovering and adding new storage capacity to the system.

Accessing the StoreOnce Backup System Over SFTP

Using SFTP to transfer files and access the system's folder structure.

Software Update Process

Procedure for updating the system's software and firmware.

Upgrading BIOS or Hardware Firmware Components

Steps for checking and updating system firmware and BIOS.

Fibre Channel Installation and Configuration

Fibre Channel Connection

Steps for connecting the system to a Fibre Channel SAN.

Creating a FC VTL Library

Procedure for creating Virtual Tape Libraries using Fibre Channel ports.

Zoning

Explanation and best practices for configuring zoning in Fibre Channel environments.

Configuring Backup Servers to Work with HP StoreOnce

Configuring Media Servers to Use StoreOnce Catalyst

Setting up media servers to utilize StoreOnce Catalyst for backups.

Configuring Data in Flight Encryption on Windows Media Servers

Steps to enable and configure data encryption during transit on Windows servers.

Driver Installation (Optional, VTL Only)

Installing necessary drivers for tape and medium changer devices for VTL.

iSCSI Initiator (Optional, VTL Only)

Guide for configuring iSCSI initiator for VTL devices on Windows systems.

Understanding LEDs

Front View of the HP StoreOnce 4700 Backup System

Description of front panel LEDs for the HP StoreOnce 4700 model.

Capacity Upgrade Kit LEDs

Explanation of LEDs on the capacity upgrade kits.

Front View of the HP StoreOnce 4500 Backup System

Description of front panel LEDs for the HP StoreOnce 4500 model.

Front View of the HP StoreOnce 2900 Backup System

Description of front panel LEDs for the HP StoreOnce 2900 model.

Front View of the HP StoreOnce 2700 Backup System

Description of front panel LEDs for the HP StoreOnce 2700 model.

Drive LEDs

Details on the status indicators for hot-plug drives.

1 Gbit Ethernet Port LEDs

Explanation of LEDs for 1 Gbit Ethernet network ports.

10 Gbit Ethernet Card LEDs

Explanation of LEDs for 10 Gbit Ethernet network ports.

Fibre Channel Card LEDs

Description of LEDs on Fibre Channel interface cards.

Troubleshooting

Connecting to the Network

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with network connectivity.

Connecting to the StoreOnce Backup System from the Backup Application

Troubleshooting backup application connectivity to the system.

Performance

Identifying and resolving performance issues with the backup system.

Power Up and Power Off

Troubleshooting power-related issues and system startup problems.

Licensing Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to system licenses.

Problems Expanding Storage

Troubleshooting failures during storage expansion.

Cannot Connect to NAS Share

Resolving issues when connecting to Network Attached Storage shares.

Cannot Access a Storage Shelf

Diagnosing problems with accessing connected storage shelves.

More Networking Examples

Example 1

Demonstrates configuring two subnets on different interfaces with static IP addresses.

Example 2

Shows configuring two subnets on the same interface with static IPv4 and IPv6.

Example 3

Illustrates configuring subnets with VLAN tags on different interfaces.

About This Guide

Related Documentation

List of other documents providing additional information about the system.

Document Conventions and Symbols

Explanation of formatting conventions and symbols used in the documentation.

Regulatory Information

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Regulatory compliance information for specific regions.

Warranty Information

Details regarding warranty terms and support resources.

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