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HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures Abstract This document provides device overview information, installation best practices and procedural overview, and illustrated examples for attaching external 6Gb/s SAS storage enclosures to an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. The BladeSystem solutions described in this guide include a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure with server blades, 6Gb/s SAS Smart Array controllers, 6Gb/s SAS switch blades, and 6Gb/s SAS external storage enclosures.
3 Software information.................26 HP Onboard Administrator......................27 HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager....................30 P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array System Storage Management Utility...........31 P2000 G3 MSA Array System Command Line Interface...............32 HP Systems Insight Manager....................33 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface......34 HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel.........35...
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Updating firmware on HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches..............47 Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in single-domain deployments......47 Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in dual-domain deployments.......49 Updating firmware on P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller and drive enclosures......50 Troubleshooting........................51 Gathering troubleshooting information..................51 Troubleshooting the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch................51...
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Server and P71 1m/P712m controller worksheet................67 HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch worksheet.....................68 HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosure worksheet............69 HP P2000 drive enclosure worksheets..................70 HP D2700 storage enclosure worksheet..................71 Tape and Autoloader worksheet....................72 Index......................73 Contents...
1 Introduction This document provides guidelines, instructions, and illustrated examples of attaching external 6Gb/s SAS storage enclosures to an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. These deployment guidelines and configuration examples will help when deploying a solution centered around a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure with server blades, 6Gb/s SAS controllers, 6Gb/s SAS switch blades, and 6Gb/s external SAS storage enclosures.
HP P2000 G3 MSA Systems Cable Configuration Guide HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA System User Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System Event Descriptions Reference Guide Devices referred to in this guide...
Software tools: HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide How to obtain detailed information For detailed installation, configuration, use, and reference information about the HP BladeSystem enclosure and its supported devices, note the types of information you can obtain from HP websites.
HP Smart Array P71 1m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p71 1m HP Smart Array P712m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p712m HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch: http://www.hp.com/go/6gbsasbl HP P2000 G3 MSA Systems: http;//www.hp.com/go/p2000 HP D2700: http://www.hp.com/go/D2000 Tape Storage & Media website: http://www.hp.com/go/tape (under Business Class Libraries or...
HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure The HP BladeSystem c3000 is built specifically for small-size deployment environments without requiring special power and cooling capabilities. It provides eight device bays and four interconnect bays in a 6U rack-mount or tower-mount configuration. For more information Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/ c3000/...
HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure The HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure is ideal for larger data centers with more dynamic data center environments. It provides 16 device bays and 8 interconnect bays in a 10U rack-mount configuration. For more information Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/ c7000/ BladeSystem Technical Resources website:...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades An HP c-Class server blade is a full-function server that slides into an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, in contrast to a server that is mounted in a rack. One great advantage of blade architecture is the easy addition of more server blades to your environment. HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures support server blade models that are built in standardized form factors, referred to as half-height (4U) or full-height (8U).
For more detailed information about server blades, see the following documents, available on HP websites: HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide—Includes detailed hardware description and user information Important tips Compatibility dependencies exist among components. See the QuickSpecs for your existing or potential components to confirm compatibility.
Key features of the P712m (entry-level controller): External shared SAS storage enclosures such as the P2000 G3 SAS MSA are supported. Up to two HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches are supported. 40-bit, 256MB cache.
HP Smart Array Server Software is supported for use with the P71 1m/P712m and its servers, but it is important to note that the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array does not use the Smart Array storage device management software tools of ACU, ADU, and Storage Event Notification Service.
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch The HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch (SAS BL switch) is HP's second-generation c-Class embedded SAS switch designed to provide external storage for HP c-Class server blades, providing 6Gb/s transfer speeds. Key features of the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch include: 6Gb/s SAS links through the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure high-speed mid-plane to the server bays Sixteen internal SAS connections to BladeSystem c-Class server bays (x2 links)
Be sure to read the following documents, shipped with the switch and BladeSystem enclosure: HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions—Includes physical installation instructions. HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster—Provides an overview of the complete installation process of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. For more detailed information about the switch, see the following documents, available on HP websites: HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide—Includes detailed hardware descriptions and user...
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array The HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array is 6Gb/s SAS, external shared storage that helps users easily transition from direct attached to centralized storage. It allows departmental and small-to-medium businesses grow capacity as demands increase.
Ability to grow as storage demands increase. The P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure can support up to seven cascaded P2000 drive enclosures, as long as the total number of drives in the array system does not exceed 149. For detailed information about maximum-capacity configurations, see the P2000 G3 MSA System QuickSpecs.
HP P2000 G3 MSA System SAS User Guide HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide—Provides detailed information about and instructions how to configure arrays and LUNs on P2000 G3 MSA Arrays and drive enclosures. HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide—Provides detailed information about and instructions how to configure arrays and LUNs on P2000 G3 MSA Arrays and drive enclosures.
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A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4), to guarantee access in the event of a controller, port, or cable failure. During a failover, if access is granted to all P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller ports, I/O will fail over to ports on the surviving controller.
HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader The HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader provide compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The Libraries house 12 tape cartridges for each 1U of height, with easy access to tape cartridges via removable magazines and one or more mailslots.
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Each SAS tape drive has a single SAS port. Redundancy is not supported, so the host end of the fanout cable will be connected to only one port on one SAS BL switch. Either SAS BL switch in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure may be used. The corresponding switch port on the other SAS BL switch may be left open or connected to other tape devices.
Rack and power HP helps companies manage power and cooling costs. HP provides a variety of hardware and software, enabling optimal deployment of HP servers and storage, and smarter control over power, cooling and access. For more information For additional information see the following HP websites: HP Infrastructure products website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/ rackandpower.html...
The following software tools are used to configure, manage, and monitor devices in this solution: “HP Onboard Administrator” (page 27) “HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager” (page 30) “P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array System Storage Management Utility” (page 31) “P2000 G3 MSA Array System Command Line Interface” (page 32) “HP Systems Insight Manager” (page 33) “MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface”...
HP Onboard Administrator HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to support the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and the managed devices contained within the enclosure. OA provides a single point from which to view the entire HP BladeSystem c-Class environment and perform basic management tasks on BladeSystem devices, including server blades and switches installed in the c-Class enclosure.
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Selecting an item in the OA navigation tree displays management and monitoring tasks for the selected device. For example, when a SAS BL Switch installed in interconnect bay 5 is selected in the navigation tree, additional information about the device is displayed, with tabs at the top of the display providing additional functions.
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To view the WWN of the P71 1m/P712m ports or device mappings, expand the navigation tree for a SAS BL Switch and then click Port Mapping. For the selected switch, the display shows each port of the switch, the server blade it is mapped to, and the WWN of the P71 1m/P712m mezzanine port.
HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is embedded in the 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware and is the software application used to create hardware-based zone groups to control access to external SAS storage. Servers in the c-Class enclosure are then granted access to these zone groups, allowing them to access the storage.
For more Information about using the SMU, see the HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide, available on the P2000 G3 MSA Array System website at http://www.hp.com/go/P2000.
The CLI is accessed locally through a terminal emulator running on a management host connected to the serial port on the P2000 G3 MSA Array controller or remotely through a Secure Shell application (SSH), Telnet, or terminal emulator running on a management host connected through a LAN to the Ethernet port on the P2000 G3 MSA Array controller.
HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) is the foundation for the HP unified server-storage management strategy. SIM is a hardware-level management product that provides basic management features through a single management view. SIM provides device management capabilities that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices.
MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface With the remote management interface (RMI), you can monitor, configure, and operate most Library or Autoloader functions from a web browser. The RMI is accessed through a browser by entering the IP address of the Library or Autoloader.
HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel The operator control panel (OCP) has a power button, four LEDs, an LCD screen, and control keys. With the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most Library or Autoloader functions from the front panel.
When configuring the storage, the storage enclosures offer a variety of RAID levels, allowing a user-selected level of performance and fault tolerance. For more information about RAID levels and configuring the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array storage, see the HP MSA2000 G1, MSA 2000 G2, and P2000 G3 MSA Best Practices white paper at http://www.hp.com/go/P2000...
5 Device relationships and mapping information The mezzanine slot in which you install the P71 1m/P712m determines the BladeSystem interconnect bay in which you must install the SAS switches, because each mezzanine slot maps to a specific interconnect device bay in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. Tables in this section show the mapping relationship between solution devices: BladeSystem c-Class enclosure model Server type (half height, full height, and full height double wide)
Tape environments and shared storage environments such as those using the P2000 G3 SAS MSA use switch port zoning. All tape drives in a tape device will be accessible to any server that has access to the zone group. All LUNs in the controller enclosure will be accessible to the assigned servers, unless controlled through the storage management utility for the controller enclosure.
BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/ documentation (under the Installing tab) P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array website: http://www.hp.com/go/P2000 (under HP Support & Drivers > Manuals Tape Storage & Media website: http://www.hp.com/go/tape (under Business Class Libraries...
For each server that will boot locally (not use the storage enclosure as a boot device), install the operating system. Step 7 Install P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller and drive enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware. Step 8 Configure zoning on the switch.
You can specify a nickname (host name) for the SAS WWN to be able to easily identify the host in the host list. See “Adding a host” in the HP P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide or set host name in the HP P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide.
37). Connect the Onboard Administrator cables and power cords. If the P2000 G3 is already racked, do not connect SAS cables between the switches and the P2000 G3 controller enclosure at this time. Connect them only after ensuring that the latest available firmware is installed on the P2000 G3 controllers.
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For detailed information, see the HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide. Install the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosures and drive enclosures. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. For detailed instructions on installing MSA storage enclosures, see “Installing the enclosures”...
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Be sure to view device and status information to confirm that they were properly discovered. 10. Configure the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. Obtain and record the IP address of each P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller in the provided spaces in “HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosure worksheet”...
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For each MSA volume: Create a mapping to all WWNs of the server that needs access. Open access to the volume through all SAS ports on the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller. Dual-domain configurations require at least two mappings per volume to each server.
“Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices” (page 46) “Updating firmware on HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches” (page 47) “Updating firmware on P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller and drive enclosures” (page 50) Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices Available as a download from the BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance website, use the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO to simplify updating firmware and software on devices in an HP BladeSystem solution.
Updating firmware on HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware updates can be performed using the Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO or the HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) utility. Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO and Firmware Release Sets— These tools deliver tested, compatible sets of firmware for components included in BladeSystem solutions and are designed to help manage firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem Components.
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Click Browse and navigate to the location of the previously-obtained firmware file. When downgrading to an older version of firmware than what is currently installed on the switch, check Force Downgrade. Click OK to begin the update. IMPORTANT: Do not interfere with or cancel the flashing process. Interrupting the flashing process may corrupt the firmware.
Updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware in dual-domain deployments The following is an overview of key firmware updating steps when using the VSM GUI. For detailed information about updating HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide IMPORTANT: A service maintenance window must be opened when updating switch firmware.
Firmware files are provided in both SmartComponent and Binary file formats, both of which are supported for use when the P2000 G3 is connected to a BladeSystem solution. To view the currently-installed firmware versions on controller enclosures and cascaded drive enclosures, access the SMU and, in the Configuration View panel, right-click the system, select View >...
Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in mind that the device is part of a solution, so correcting the issue may require a fair amount of analysis. Before contacting HP, gather information about the device, the solution, and the issue. When contacting HP, be sure to inform support personnel that the device is part of a BladeSystem solution.
9 Deployment examples The following sections describe example deployments: “Introduction” (page 52) “Device SAS port information” (page 54) “Illustrated configuration examples” (page 56) Introduction Examples in this section illustrate a few of the supported deployments when connecting external SAS storage enclosures to the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure. The focus of these examples is on hardware options, requirements, and SAS cabling.
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5 and 6. P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array One controller is installed in P2000 G3 Two controllers are installed in P2000 G3 controller modules: SAS MSA Array controller enclosures,...
SAS ports: Eight per switch. Labeled 1–8 from left to right on the front of the switch. Use these SAS ports to connect external SAS storage enclosures and tape devices. P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosure port information As shown in the following illustration: SAS host ports: Four per controller.
As shown in the following illustration: SAS In port: One per I/O module. Labelled IN. Use this SAS expansion port to connect to a P2000 G3 SAS controller enclosure or to a P2000 drive enclosure that is between this drive enclosure and the controller enclosure.
Shared storage—P2000 G3 SAS MSA single-controller, single-domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a single-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: One cable from the switch to the MSA controller offers single-path connectivity.
Shared storage—P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, single-domain optimal cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a dual-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: One cable from the single switch to each MSA controller offers dual-path connectivity between the MSA and the switch.
Shared storage—P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, standard cabling This example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In this configuration, note the following: One cable from each switch to each MSA controller offers high availability. Devices and quantities P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosures: 1...
Shared storage—P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, optimal cabling This example illustrates optimal cabling for a high-performance, high-availability configuration. In this configuration, note the following: Two cables from each switch to each MSA controller will provide optimal fault tolerance, if a zone group is created that includes all associated switch ports.
Tape library—basic cabling The purpose of this example is to show cabling to a tape library. IMPORTANT: The following illustration shows an P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array in the configuration. Devices and quantities P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosures: 1...
10 Support and other resources Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/ support. Before contacting HP, collect the following information: Product model names and numbers Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial numbers Error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed questions...
Typographic conventions Convention Element Blue text: Typographic conventions Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Website addresses Bold text Keys that are pressed Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes Italic text Text emphasis...
parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR. For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider, or see the CSR website: http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair HP Insight Remote Support software HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete the installation or upgrade of your product and to enable enhanced delivery of your HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement.
Server and P71 1m/P712m controller worksheet Server blade model: Serial number: Server name: OS version/service pack: Installed in enclosure device bay number: Onboard Administrator IP address: Mezzanine slot used by P71 1/712: P71 1m/P712m serial number P71 1m/P712m firmware version (must be the same on all controllers): P71 1m/P712m WWN Accessing switch in interconnect bay # Server and P71 1m/P712m controller worksheet...
HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch worksheet IMPORTANT: Multi-path configurations need two switches. Model: 6Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on all switches): Installed in enclosure interconnect bay number: Model: 6Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on both switches):...
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosure worksheet Model: P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array controller enclosure MSA controller model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Hard drive type and size: Firmware version (must be the same on both controllers): Controller A Management port IP address:...
HP P2000 drive enclosure worksheets Model: P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Hard drive type and size: Model: P2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Hard drive type and size: Model: P2000 drive enclosure...
HP D2700 storage enclosure worksheet Model: D2700 disk enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules): I/O module 1 WWID: I/O module 2 WWID: Hard drive types and sizes: Model: D2700 disk enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules):...