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Chapter 3 Installing the Disk Array System

This chapter describes how to prepare, install, and connect a disk array unit.

In this chapter

“Preparation” on page 66

“Installation” on page 69

“Connection” on page 80

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- Table of Contents3
About this Document15
- Conventions in this Document15
- Table 1: Conventions15
- Table 2: Terms Used15
- Document Organization16
- Table 3: Document Organization16
- About Other Documents18
- Table 4: Reference Documents18
Introduction19
- Figure 1: Example of Recommended Configuration20
About Warning Labels22
- Disk Array Controller23
- Power Supply - AC Power Supply25
- Controller26
- Battery27
- Disk Enclosure28
- Power Cable29
Disposal of the Unit30
CHAPTER 1 Overview31
- Features32
- Components33
- Basic Operation54
CHAPTER 2 Workflow - Installation to Operation62
CHAPTER 3 Installing the Disk Array System65
- Preparation66
- Figure 3-1: Flow of Preliminary Setups67
- Installation69
- Connection80
CHAPTER 4 NEC Storage Manager86
- How NEC Storage Manager Is Provided87
- Before Starting NEC Storage Manager Client93
- Figure 4-2: Internet Options Window93
- Figure 4-3: Trusted Sites Window94
- Figure 4-4: Internet Options Window95
- Figure 4-5: Security Settings Window96
- Figure 4-6: Update Tab of Java Control Panel97
- Figure 4-7: Advanced Tab of Control Panel98
- Setup99
- Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility on Application Server121
- Starting NEC Storage Manager Client122
CHAPTER 5 Initializing a Disk Array (FC)126
- Overview127
- Collecting Host Information from Application Servers128
- Initialization by NEC Storage Manager130
- Checking Connection from Application Servers167
CHAPTER 6 Initializing a Disk Array (Iscsi)168
- Overview169
- Initialization by NEC Storage Manager170
- Checking Connection from Application Server206
CHAPTER 7 Initializing a Disk Array (SAS)207
- Overview208
- Collecting Host Information from Application Servers209
- Initialization by NEC Storage Manager211
- Checking Connection from Application Servers243
CHAPTER 8 Installing Optional Parts244
- Optional Parts245
- Table 8-1: M100 Series Optional Parts245
- Table 8-2: M300 Series Optional Parts247
- Table 8-3: Optional Parts for All Series248
- Table 8-4: Disk Drive Features249
- Preparation250
- Installation and Removal251
CHAPTER 9 Changes to the Configuration263
- Modifying the Settings by Using DIP Switches264
- Figure 9-1: DIP Switch264
- Modifying the Configuration by NEC Storage Manager (FC/SAS)265
- Modifying the Configuration by NEC Storage Manager (Iscsi)268
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting270
- Troubleshooting According to Device Conditions271
- Table 10-1: Trouble in Disk Array Unit (Front Panel LED Status)271
- Table 10-2: Trouble in Disk Array Unit (Rear Panel Controller LED Status)273
- Table 10-3: Trouble in Disk Array Unit or Disk Enclosure (Rear Panel Power LED Status)274
- Table 10-4: Trouble in Disk Enclosure275
- Table 10-5: Wrong SAS Cable Connection276
- Table 10-6: Trouble in Linkup of Host Port276
- Network Setting Tool Errors277
- NEC Storage Manager Errors278
- Iscsi Setup Tool Errors286
- NEC Storage Pathmanager (Windows) Errors292
- NEC Storage Pathmanager (Linux) Errors294
- Changing Network Settings for Monitoring Disk Arrays from Storage Manager296
- Troubleshooting at Installation297
  - The IP Address of the Iscsi Port Cannot be Set on the NEC Storage Manager Initialization Wizard297
  - The Logical Disks of the Disk Array Cannot be Recognized by the Host, or an Error Message Is Displayed297
- SAS Connection Errors301
- User Support302
APPENDIX A Specifications305
- Table A-1: Specifications - Disk Array305
- Table A-2: Specifications - RAID Configurations306
APPENDIX B How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (FC/SAS)307
- Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility307
  - Before Installation307
  - Installation310
- Collecting/Registering Host Information on Application Server311
- Checking Connection from Application Server316
APPENDIX C How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (Iscsi)319
- Initializing Application Server319
- Iscsi Setup Tool337
- Figure C-23: Iscsi Setup Tool - Log on to the Target338
- Checking Connection from Application Server340
APPENDIX D How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (Iscsi HW Initiator)354
- Initializing Application Server354
- Setting up Iscsi Software Initiator369
APPENDIX E How to Set/Check Application Server (Linux) (FC/SAS)374
- Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility374
  - Before Installation374
- Table E-1: Operating Environment (Linux)374
APPENDIX F How to Set/Check Application Server (Linux) (Iscsi)385
- Initializing Application Server385
- Table F-1: Open-Iscsi Driver Settings390
  - Iscsi Setup Tool393
  - Checking Connection from Application Server397
APPENDIX G How to Set/Check Application Server (Vmware) (FC)401
APPENDIX H How to Set/Check Application Server (Vmware) (Iscsi)402
- Initializing Application Server402
- Checking Connection from Application Server417
APPENDIX I Installing NEC Storage Pathmanager424
- For Windows Application Server424
- Figure I-1: Storage Pathmanager Environment Checker424
- Figure I-2: Storage Pathmanager Installshield Wizard - Welcome425
- Figure I-3: Storage Pathmanager Installshield Wizard - Welcome426
- Figure I-4: Storage Pathmanager Installshield Wizard - Ready to Install the Program427
- Figure I-5: Storage Pathmanager Installshield Wizard - Completed428
- Figure I-6: Storage Pathmanager Installer Information428
- For Linux Application Server429
APPENDIX J LED Inspection Checksheet431
- Disk Array Unit431
- Table J-1: Disk Array Unit - Front431
- Table J-2: Disk Array Unit - Back431
  - Disk Enclosure432
- Table J-3: Disk Enclosure - Front432
APPENDIX K Notes-Using Iscsi Supported Disk Array Unit434
APPENDIX L Iscsi Connection Configuration-Examples436
- Connection between Application Server and LAN436
- Figure L-1: Connection between Application Server and LAN436
- Connection between Management Server and LAN437
- Figure L-2: Connection between Management Server and LAN - Direct Configuration437
- Figure L-3: Connection between Management Server and LAN - Switch Configuration438
- Figure L-4: Connection between Management Server and LAN - Non-Supported Configuration438
APPENDIX M Script for Reporting Information Registered with Isns Server439
APPENDIX N Retrieve Initiator Information on Application Servers Registered with Isns Server440
APPENDIX O CHAP Authentication443
- General443
- Constraints on Secrets443
- Description of Operation Modes443
- CHAP Username Setting443
- Correspondence between Microsoft Iscsi Software Initiator Secret Setting and Ismcli444
- Figure O-1: Iscsi Initiator Authentication Setting (General Tab) Screen444
- Figure O-2: Iscsi Initiator (General Tab) Screen445
- Figure O-3: Iscsi Initiator CHAP Secret Input Window445
Glossary446
Index455

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