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HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup User Manual

HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup
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HP StoreOnce
4900 Backup system
Installation and Configuration Guide
Abstract
This document describes how to install and configure HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup systems. These systems are also sometimes
referred to as single-node StoreOnce products and they run StoreOnce software version 3.10.0 or later.
HP Part Number: BB903-90915
Published: June 2014
Edition: Second

Table of Contents

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HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryStorage
ReplicationYes
DeduplicationYes
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Warranty3 years
Deduplication Ratioup to 20:1
ModelHP StoreOnce 4900
Form FactorRack-mountable
ProtocolsCIFS, NFS, VTL
Connectivity10GbE
Operating SystemStoreOnce OS

Summary

Checklists for completion prior to installation

Product configuration

Verifies delivered materials match Bill of Materials and components.

Location

Identifies a suitable data center location with sufficient access and space.

Backup strategy

Impacts networking and Fibre Channel decisions for backup targets.

Network requirements

Details network configuration, portsets, bonding modes, and VLANs.

Fibre Channel

Covers configuration for Virtual Tape Libraries and SAN topology.

Miscellaneous

Addresses NTP, email, and SNMP requirements for system configuration.

Before you start

Introduction

Overview of the HP StoreOnce Backup system and its functions.

HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup

Details the different models and their specifications.

Software and hardware requirements

Lists necessary software and hardware for system compatibility and operation.

Supported Ethernet configurations

Outlines supported Ethernet connection types and network configurations.

iLO 4 functionality

Explains the use of iLO 4 for remote monitoring and console access.

Supported Fibre Channel connections

Describes supported Fibre Channel topologies and cards.

Web browser settings

Specifies recommended browser configurations for the web interface.

StoreOnce CD contents

Lists the documentation and software included on the CD.

Installing and cabling the HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup system

Rack warnings

Safety guidelines for installing equipment in a rack.

Important safety information

Critical safety precautions for handling heavy components.

Installing the rails, locking nuts and 1U support shelf

Procedures for installing rack rails and support shelves.

Installing the disk enclosure

Steps for physically installing the disk enclosure into the rack.

Installing the head server

Steps for mounting the head server unit in the rack.

Attaching SFPs

Instructions for connecting Fibre Channel and 10GbE SFPs.

Cabling the head server and disk enclosure(s)

Guides SAS cabling between the head server and disk enclosures.

Licensing and storage expansion

Explains licensing requirements for capacity expansion.

Installing disks from the 44TB Capacity Expansion kit

Details the procedure for installing expansion disks correctly.

To install the drives

Step-by-step guide for installing hard drives into the enclosure drawers.

Powering on and managing the StoreOnce Management system

Powering on disk enclosures

Procedure for powering up attached disk enclosures before the head server.

Powering on the HP StoreOnce Backup system

Steps to power on the main appliance unit.

Discovering the HP StoreOnce Backup system on the network

How the system becomes visible on the network.

Accessing the StoreOnce Management console

Methods for accessing the system's management interfaces (CLI/GUI).

User roles and accounts

Defines user roles (Admin, Operator) and account management.

Password best practices

Guidelines for creating strong, secure passwords.

Configuration using the system set config wizard

System configuration using system set config command

Overview of the wizard for network, time, and license configuration.

Configure network

Guides through setting up network interfaces and subnets.

Configure Time

Steps for setting the system's date, time, and NTP server.

Configure Licenses

Process for applying licenses for features and capacity.

Verify Hardware health

Generates a report to check the system's hardware status.

Finish Configuration (and reboot)

Finalizes setup, saves configuration, and optionally reboots.

Network configuration, understanding the StoreOnce networking concepts

Network configuration

Defines network structure, DNS, portsets, and subnets.

Portsets

Explains portset definition, physical ports, and bonding modes.

Network bonding modes

Details supported bonding modes (Active/Passive, LACP, Load Balance).

Physical ports and IP addresses

Discusses available physical ports and IP addressing.

VLAN subnets with HP StoreOnce Backup

Covers using VLANs for multiple subnets on a single portset.

Network configuration, how to use StoreOnce CLI commands

Before running net set wizard

Prepares for network configuration by gathering DNS and IP details.

Network configuration using net set wizard

Step-by-step guide to configuring network settings via CLI wizard.

Modifying the current network configuration

Procedures for changing existing network settings using CLI commands.

To add VLAN subnets

Instructions to add new VLAN subnets to existing portsets.

To add Data in Flight Encryption

Configures IPsec for secure data transmission between systems.

Completing the installation

Setting up time and date

Configures system time, date, and NTP server settings.

Configuring licenses

Process for applying licenses for features and capacity expansion.

Expanding storage

Details adding and configuring new disk enclosures and capacity kits.

Accessing the StoreOnce Backup system over SFTP

How to access system files and folders using SFTP.

Software update process

Steps to update the system's software version.

Upgrading BIOS or hardware firmware components

Procedures for checking and updating system firmware.

Configuring Remote Support

Sets up the system to proactively send alerts to HP Support.

Configuring SNMP

Configures the system to act as an SNMP agent for network monitoring.

Saving configuration

Describes how to save current system settings for backup.

Restoring the configurations

Procedures to restore saved network and device settings.

Managing and resetting the password for the HPresetpassword account

How to recover or reset the admin password via a special account.

Fibre Channel installation and configuration

Fibre Channel connection

Guides connecting the system to a Fibre Channel SAN.

Port assignment for StoreOnce Backup systems

Details assigning FC ports for library devices.

Zoning

Explains SAN zoning for controlling host access to devices.

Diagnostic Fibre Channel Device

Information on diagnostic FC devices presented to the fabric.

Configuring backup servers to work with HP StoreOnce

Configuring Data in Flight encryption on Windows media servers

Sets up Windows servers for encrypted data transfer with StoreOnce.

Driver installation (VTL only)

Instructions for installing tape and medium changer drivers for VTL.

iSCSI Initiator (optional, VTL only)

Guides configuration of iSCSI initiator for VTL access on Windows hosts.

Understanding LEDs

Front view of the HP StoreOnce 4900 Backup system

Identifies front panel LEDs and their meanings.

Front view of the disk enclosure

Explains LEDs on the front of the disk enclosure.

Rear view of the disk enclosure

Describes LEDs on the rear of the disk enclosure.

Drive LEDs

Details the status indicators for hard drives.

1GbE LAN port LEDs

Explains the LEDs for 1GbE network ports.

10GbE card LEDs

Explains the LEDs for 10GbE network ports.

Fibre Channel card LEDs

Describes the LEDs on Fibre Channel adapter cards.

Troubleshooting

Connecting to the network

Steps to diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.

Connecting to the StoreOnce Backup system from the backup application

Troubleshoots issues accessing the system from backup software.

Performance

Identifies common causes for unexpected performance issues.

Power up and power off

Addresses problems related to system power cycling.

Licensing problems

Troubleshooting steps for license expiration or issues.

Problems expanding storage

Specific issues that may cause storage expansion failures.

Cannot connect to NAS share

Resolves problems when connecting to network-attached storage shares.

About this guide

Intended audience

Defines the target users for this installation manual.

Related documentation

Lists supplementary guides and resources for the product.

Document conventions and symbols

Explains formatting conventions used throughout the documentation.

HP technical support

Provides information on how to obtain technical assistance from HP.

Customer self repair

Details HP's program for customer-performed hardware repairs.

Registering your HP StoreOnce Backup system

Instructions for registering the product with HP.

Subscription service

HP websites

Documentation feedback

A Regulatory information

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking

Regulatory compliance information for specific regions.

Turkey RoHS material content declaration

Compliance statement regarding hazardous substances in Turkey.

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration

Compliance statement regarding hazardous substances in Ukraine.

Warranty information

Links and information regarding product warranty coverage.

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