Violin Memory 6000 Series - System Verification and Management

System Verification and Management
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System Verification and Management
Following first-time configuration of a Violin 6000 Series Memory Array, it is recommended that you
verify that the system is set up as desired and running properly. This section provides those system
verification steps to complete.
Utilities commands are also available to monitor the performance of Memory Array systems in a
direct-attached configuration. Using Violin utilities, you may retrieve detailed information about the
Memory Array and data transfer counts that enable you to configure the system for optimal
performance. See the Violin 6000 Series Memory Array User’s Guide for information on using Violin
utilities.
The following verification steps are covered in this section:
• Cluster Management below
• Configuring the PCIe Connection on page 39
• Verifying ACM PCIe Settings on page 41
• Verifying the Memory Gateway Network Setup on page 42
• Verifying the Memory Gateway Power State on page 43
• Verifying Memory Gateway Addresses and Licenses on page 44
• Verifying NTB Link (vMOS-6 Only) on page 45
• Initializing the Violin Memory Array on page 45
• Troubleshooting on page 47
Cluster Management
The Array Controllers (ACMs) and the Memory Gateways inside the Violin 6000 Series Memory
Array operate as separate clusters. One of the ACMs is designated as the master node and the
other designated as the standby to the master. The same roles apply to the Memory Gateways: one
is the master and one is the standby Memory Gateway. The Memory Gateways manage
connectivity to SAN systems as well as LUN management.
• The first node configured at installation becomes the master, and the second one configured
becomes the standby.
• The standby is an active node that performs services like the other nodes in the cluster.
Management activities include monitoring nodes in the system, stopping or rebooting nodes, and
upgrading the software running on the system.
Note: Management tasks can be performed using either the Violin Web interface or the
Command Line Interface (CLI). This section explains the tasks with CLI examples, and gives
references to the Web Interface screens where you can perform the same tasks.
This section is organized into the following sections:
• ACM Management IP Address on page 38
• Monitoring the Cluster on page 38