Page 1 HP StorageWorks 300 Virtual Library System user guide AH138-96002 Part number: AH138–96002 First edition edition: November 2006...
Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About this guide ......Related documentation ........Document conventions and symbols .
Page 4 4 Storage conﬁguration ..... . Establishing communication between the VLS300 and the EVA ....Verifying array zoning .
Page 5 Load balancing ........LUN path failover ....... . . Private LAN dual pathing .
Page 6 Warnings and cautions ....... . . Preparation procedures ........Extending a VLS300 node from the rack .
Page 7 Spanish laser notice ........Recycling notices ........Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union .
Page 8 Figures 1 ..Install rails ........2 ..Remove slides from rails ......3 ..Attaching rails to the VLS300node .
Page 9 45 ..Create Virtual Library Wizard window (9 of 12) ....46 ..Create Virtual Library Wizard window (10 of 12) ....47 ..Create Virtual Library Wizard window (1 1 of 12) .
Page 10 Tables 1 ..Document conventions ......2 ..VLS300 capacity ....... . 3 ..VLS user interfaces .
Page 11: About This Guide
About this guide This user guide provides information to help you: • Become familiar with HP StorageWorks 300 virtual library system (VLS) features, models, and components • Install and operate your VLS • Conﬁgure your VLS to meet the data backup needs of your environment •...
Page 12: Document Conventions And Symbols
Document conventions and symbols Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text: Table 1 Cross-reference links and E-mail addresses Web site addresses Blue, underlined text: http:// www.hp.com • Keys that are pressed Bold text • Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box •...
Page 13: Rack Stability
WARNING! These symbols, which mark an RJ-45 receptacle, indicate a network interface connection. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, ﬁre, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle. WARNING! These symbols, which mark a surface or area of the equipment, indicate the presence of a hot surface or hot component.
Page 14: Subscription Service
NOTE: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Be sure to have the following information available before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Product model names and numbers • Applicable error messages •...
Page 15: Introduction
1 Introduction This section describes the HP StorageWorks 300 virtual library system features and models. Features The HP StorageWorks 300 virtual library system (VLS) is a RAID disk-based SAN backup device that emulates physical tape libraries, allowing you to perform disk-to-virtual tape (disk-to-disk) backups using your existing backup application(s).
Page 16: System Status Monitoring
System status monitoring VLS hardware, environmental, and virtual device (library, tape drive, cartridge) status is constantly monitored by the VLS software and displayed on the VLS web user interface, Command View VLS. A notiﬁcation alert is generated by the VLS software when a hardware or environmental failure is detected or predicted.
Page 17: Vls300 Capacity
11149 Item Description Ethernet switch 2824 (1 Gb) Ethernet switch 2524 (100 Mb) Node 0, primary node Node 1, secondary node The two nodes include a base license to conﬁgure up to 25 LUNs—ten LUNs per gateway node plus ﬁve 2 TB upgrade licenses—which gives the gateway up to 50 TB capacity.
Page 18 Introduction...
Page 19: Hardware Installation
2 Hardware installation This section details the steps to install the VLS hardware: • Preparing for the installation • Unpacking • Identifying the VLS shipping carton contents • Installing the VLS node(s) into a rack • Install the 100 Mb Ethernet switch 2524 into a rack •...
Page 20: Grounding Methods To Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are ﬂexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
Page 21: Rack Requirements
• Installing rack servers and rack options • Cabling servers in a rack • Coupling multiple racks • The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print documentation for HP and Compaq branded racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and optimize a rack in a manner that best ﬁts your environment.
Page 22: Temperature Requirements
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings. When vertical space in the rack is not ﬁlled by a VLS or rack component, the gaps between the components cause changes in airﬂow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airﬂow.
Page 23: Electrical Grounding Requirements
CAUTION: Protect the VLS from power ﬂuctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure. When installing a VLS connected to more than one disk array, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to safely provide power to all devices.
Page 24 11145 Item Item Description Description VLS300 Gateway primary and Power cords (6) secondary nodes 100 Mb Ethernet switch 2524 Documentation CD (1) and VLS Quick Restore CDs (2) 1 Gb Ethernet switch 2824 (1) Printed VLS node installation poster (1) 3 ft Ethernet cables (5) Loopback plugs 1U rack mounting hardware kits...
Page 25: Installing The Vls300 Nodes Into A Rack
Installing the VLS300 nodes into a rack NOTE: The components of the VLS300 are connected with 3 ft. cables. Install the components close enough in the rack to accommodate the cable lengths. HP recommends the racking conﬁguration: 11149 Item Description Ethernet switch 2824 (1 Gb) Ethernet switch 2524 (100 Mb) Node 0, primary node...
Page 26: Attach Rails To The Vls300 (Appliance)
5201b Figure 1 Install rails Repeat these tasks for the rail on the other side of the rack. Remove the inner slide rails from the outer slide rails. To do so, extend the inner slide rails from the front of the rack until they lock in place. Then press the inner rail release latch (see Figure 2) and pull the inner slide rails straight out.
Page 27: Install Appliance In Rack
11184 Figure 3 Attaching rails to the VLS300node Align the holes in the rail with the round tabs on the side of the node. Put the rail onto the node with the tabs extending into the holes on the side of the rail, then slide the rail toward the front of the node until the tabs are locked into the rail.
Page 28: Install The 1 Gb Ethernet Switch 2824 Into A Rack
11192 Figure 4 Switch 2524 mounting brackets b. Adjust alignment so that the holes in the side of the mounting bracket line up with the holes in the switch. Use a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and the four M4 screws (included) to attach the mounting brackets to the switch.
Page 29: Attach Rails To The 2824 Switch
11194 Figure 5 Switch 2824 rail installation, front At the front of the rack, slide the clip onto the rack so that the hexagonal hole is facing out and align the holes in the clip with the proper hole in the rack. Then align the rail hole with these holes.
Page 30: Install Switch 2824 In Rack
11193 Figure 7 Attach rails to switch 2824 Insert two of the pan-head screws through the slide rail and into the switch at the front of the switch. Tighten the screws. Insert two of the pan-head screws through the appropriate holes in the slide rail and into the switch at the back of the switch.
Page 31: Primary Node Ports
11148 Dual port FC card, host port, port 0 Dual port FC card, host port, port 1 Dual port FC card, storage port, port 3 Dual port FC card, storage port, port 2 Serial port to access CLI Monitor and keyboard NIC1, on primary node only connects to the customer-provided external network (array) NIC2, on primary node connects to port 1 of switch 2824 USB port, connects to USB/Ethernet adapter, then to port 1 of switch 2524...
Page 32: Secondary Node Ports
Begin routing the cables through the cable ties that shipped with the racks. On the secondary node(s) of the VLS300: NOTE: Use this procedure to install any secondary node—node 1 which is shipped with the gateway or upgrade nodes 2–7 which can be ordered separately. 11153 Dual port FC card, host port, port 0 Dual port FC card, host port, port 1...
Page 33: Switch 2824 Ports
NOTE: For each additional node, connect cables from NIC2 and the USB port to the next available ports on both switches. For example, connect the 3rd node to switch ports 3, connect the 4th node to switch ports 4, etc. On Switch 2824: 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8...
Page 34: Switch 2524 Ports
1 2 3 4 5 6 11146 Ethernet cable from USB adapter on primary node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 2nd node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 3rd node (if present) Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 4th node (if present) Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 5th node (if present) Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 6th node (if present) Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 7th node (if present)
Page 35: Multi-Node Setup
3 Multi-node setup After the VLS300 is physically installed, conﬁgure the identities of each node: • Conﬁgure primary node--node 0 • Conﬁgure the secondary node(s)—nodes1 through 7 Conﬁgure primary node—node 0 To conﬁgure the primary node: On the primary node, connect to the serial port or use the keyboard and mouse ports to connect to a console.
Page 36: Add Node Wizard Window
Power on the primary node and all previously installed secondary nodes of the VLS300. Power on the secondary node being added to the VLS300. After several minutes, a menu will appear on your monitor asking whether the node is a primary (master, m) or secondary (slave, s) node.
Page 37: Storage Conﬁguration
4 Storage conﬁguration After all of the nodes have been conﬁgured, conﬁgure the storage: • Establishing communication between the VLS300 and the EVA • Managing VLS300 capacity • Installing capacity licenses Establishing communication between the VLS300 and the EVA Verifying array zoning Verify that you have conﬁgured the zoning between the EVA ports and all storage ports on all the nodes of your VLS300.
Page 38: Add A Host Window
a. Access Command View EVA. b. From the Storage tab navigation tree, select the EVA storage system that will be used for the VLS300, then Hosts. In the status pane, click on Add Host to display the Add a Host screen. d.
Page 39: Add A Host Port Window
Figure 16 Add a Host Port window Continue to add ports until all of the ports on the VLS300 are added and are listed on the Host Properties screen in the status pane. Present the LUNs: CAUTION: Present only the disks that you wish to use with the VLS300 because existing data will be destroyed during storage pool conﬁguration.
Page 40: Managing Vls300 Capacity
Figure 17 Vdisk Active Member Properties window Click on Present, then select the VLS300 host (just created) on the Present Vdisk screen on the status pane. Click on Present Vdisk. g. The Operation Succeeded message displays on the status pane. Click OK. h.
Page 41: Deleting Array Luns
a. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See Opening a Command View VLS session from Command View b. In the Storage tab navigation tree, select Storage LUNs. Under All, select All Nodes in the Nodes dialog box, then click View to display Storage LUN Details and Storage LUN Details Per Node (Figure 18).
Page 42: Conﬁguring Storage Pools
Select the disk to remove from the host (Figure 19). Figure 19 Unpresent Host(s) window Click on Unpresent host(s). Click OK from the conﬁrmation dialog box. Click OK under Operation Succeeded in the status pane. If there is a break in numbering of the remaining LUNs, LUN numbers after the break must be reconﬁgured.
Page 43 Create a storage pool(s): a. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See Opening a Command View VLS session from Command View b. In the Storage tab navigation tree, select Storage Pools. From the task bar, select Create Storage Pool. The Create Storage Pool Wizard is displayed. d.
Page 44: Destroying Storage Pools
NOTE: Do not format the LUNs when manually creating previously existing pools after performing a disaster recovery of the primary node. If you do not format the LUN, all cartridge data in that pool is retained. Click Finish to add the LUNs to the pool. The pool is now ready to have cartridges created.
Page 45: Installing Capacity Licenses
A second page of the Conﬁrm Destroy screen is displayed, containing the following text: WARNING: Existing data in StoragePool # will be destroyed and cannot be recovered. This step cannot be reversed. Select Finish to display the screen conﬁrming that the storage pool has been destroyed. Select Finish again to return to the system screen.
Page 46: Identity Tab Window
Figure 21 Identity tab window Record the VLS serial number listed on the Identity tab window. Obtain a license key from the HP web site (http://www.webware.hp.com) using the VLS serial number and license registration number. NOTE: Make sure to enter the VLS serial number correctly when obtaining the license key. If it is entered incorrectly, the license key generated will not work and the license registration number will become locked to the wrong serial number.
Page 47: Operation
5 Operation This section describes how to power on and power off the VLS nodes. It is comprised of the following topics: • Powering on the VLS300 system • Rebooting the system • Powering off the system Powering on the VLS300 system To power on the VLS300 system: Power on all arrays connected to the VLS300.
Page 48: Powering Off The System
Figure 22 Restart Head Wizard window Select Yes to reboot all nodes. CAUTION: Rebooting the VLS device places the VLS cartridges back into the same library slots and tape drives they were in at the time of reboot. To move the cartridges from tape drives back into the appropriate slots, use Force Unload from the task bar visible when you select the tape drive from the navigation tree.
Page 49: Shutdown Head Wizard Window
The node is now without power. To power off the system from Command View VLS: Verify that any backup or restore operation has completed and that the VLS is idle. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See Opening a Command View VLS session from a web browser.
Page 50 Operation...
Page 51: User Interfaces
6 User interfaces This section describes the three user interfaces (UIs) that can be used to conﬁgure, manage, and monitor the VLS over the web, remotely over the LAN, or through a serial connection. It also provides instructions on how to open and close a connection to the VLS for each type of user interface. It is comprised of the following topics: •...
Page 52: Window Regions
• Changing of the default FC host port settings • Viewing and deleting VLS notiﬁcation alerts • Conﬁguring VLS mail and SNMP notiﬁcation alert settings • Editing VLS account passwords • Enabling and disabling storage capacity oversubscription • Managing storage pools •...
Page 53: Opening A Command View Vls Session From A Web Browser
Opening a Command View VLS session from a web browser NOTE: Before you can open a Command View VLS session, you must set the VLS network settings. See Setting the network settings. To open a Command View VLS session from a web browser: Launch a web browser.
Page 54: Opening A Command View Vls Session From Command View Tl
The default administrator password is admin. The default user password is guest. The password is case sensitive. Click Login. Opening a Command View VLS session from Command View TL NOTE: Before you can open a Command View VLS session from Command View TL, you must ﬁrst install Command View TL on a PC or workstation and then add the VLS to Command View TL.
Page 55: Security Alert Window
Figure 25 Security Alert window Click Install Certiﬁcate, and then click OK. HP StorageWorks...
Page 56: Certiﬁcate Window
Figure 26 Certiﬁcate window Select Automatically select the certiﬁcate store based on the type of certiﬁcate, and then click Next. User interfaces...
Page 57: Restarting Command View Vls
Figure 27 Certiﬁcate Import Wizard window On the Certiﬁcate Store window, click Yes to add the certiﬁcate. Continue to click OK or Finish on each window that displays until the Command View VLS login window displays. Restarting Command View VLS To restart Command View VLS: Under the System tab, select Chassis in the navigation tree.
Page 58: Closing A Command View Vls Session
Figure 28 Restart Command View VLS window Click Restart to conﬁrm. Closing a Command View VLS session To close a Command View VLS session, click Logout in the status banner or simply close the web browser. Secure shell and serial user interfaces The secure shell user interface provides remote conﬁguration and management of your VLS over a LAN using the VLS command-line interface (CLI) command set.
Page 59: Closing A Secure Shell Session
To open a secure shell session: Open a secure shell session to the VLS using a secure shell program (such as PuTTY) or by entering: ssh and then press Enter. At the Login as: prompt, enter administrator and then press Enter. At the Password: prompt, enter the administrator password and then press Enter.
Page 60 User interfaces...
Page 61: Conﬁguration
7 Conﬁguration This section describes how to conﬁgure the VLS network settings, user preferences, FC host ports (optional), virtual libraries, tape drives, and cartridges. It is comprised of the following topics: • Setting the network settings • Setting the user preferences •...
Page 62: Vls Discovery Utility - Main Window
The Conﬁgured box for a device is checked if the device has an IP address. The device type, host name, IP address (if available), and serial number are displayed for each device listed. Figure 29 VLS discovery utility – main window (Optional) To visually identify a device listed, select the device from the list and click Beacon.
Page 63: Setting The Network Settings Using The Cli Command Set
Figure 30 VLS discovery utility – Device Conﬁguration window Leave the default host name or enter a new host name in the Host Name box. The default VLS host name is VLS. The host name cannot contain spaces. Enter an IP address in the IP Address box.
Page 64: Setting The Network Settings Using Command View Vls
To set the network settings using the CLI command set: Open a serial session and log in to the administrator account. See Opening a serial session. To see the current conﬁguration settings, at the prompt enter: showConfig Set each desired conﬁguration value by entering: setConfigValue <-tag>...
Page 65: Setting The User Preferences
Current network conﬁguration, NTP settings, and time zone settings are displayed. Modify these as needed (Figure 31). Figure 31 Set Network Conﬁguration Wizard window Click Finish to apply the settings. NOTE: The system automatically reboots after any change. Setting the user preferences Setting the user preferences allows you to: •...
Page 66: Editing The Default Fc Host Port Settings
Figure 32 User Preferences window Enter a value (in seconds) in the State Polling Frequency box. The default state polling frequency is 15 seconds. Enter the appropriate numeric value in the Number of Notiﬁcations box. Enter the company name in the Company box. Enter the city and state where the VLS is located in the Location box.
Page 67: Enabling And Disabling Oversubscription
Expand the Node to modify in the navigation tree. Select Fibre Channel in the navigation tree. The FC Host Ports window opens (Figure 33). Figure 33 FC Host Ports window (Optional) Enter a value for the Loop ID in the Loop ID Preferred box for each FC host port to use for prioritizing communication requests with the VLS.
Page 68: Managing Virtual Device Luns
Select Chassis in the navigation tree. The chassis details window opens (Figure 34). Figure 34 Chassis details window Click the Enabled box to select it. Enter a percentage value in the Storage Capacity Alert box. This percentage value is the threshold of available storage space remaining that when reached will trigger a storage capacity notiﬁcation alert.
Page 69: Default Lun Numbering
Default LUN numbering The VLS automatically assigns a logical unit number (LUN) to each virtual library and tape drive created on the VLS in the order in which they are created by you, starting with LUN0 and increasing incrementally by one as each new virtual library or tape drive is created on an FC host port (LUN1, LUN2 and so on). The ﬁrst virtual device port mapped to any of the FC host ports is assigned the LUN number LUN0.
Page 70: Lun Mapping
devices numbered LUN8, LUN9, ..., and up. LUN masking limits the virtual devices (LUNs) the host’s operating system can see on the port, so that only the virtual devices the host needs to see are visible. To perform LUN masking: Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator.
Page 71: Dual Port Virtual Devices
Perform LUN masking and select Mapping Enabled for the hosts for which you want to perform LUN mapping. Click the System tab. Select a virtual library or tape drive in the navigation tree that you want to make visible (accessible) to the host.
Page 72: Creating A Virtual Library
When creating dual port virtual devices, the LUN numbering on both ports follows the conventions for default LUN numbering (see Default LUN numbering); however, if you use LUN mapping for a dual port device (see mapping), the deﬁned LUN number for that device for a speciﬁed host applies to both device paths.
Page 73: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (2 Of 12)
NOTE: The only library emulation Veritas supports for use with Netbackup is the HP VLS emulation. The HP VLS emulation was created speciﬁcally for use with Netbackup. It is not intended for use with other backup applications. Click Next Step. The next wizard window opens and displays the default values in the Maximum Slots, Maximum Ports, and Maximum Drives boxes based on the physical tape library emulation selected (Figure...
Page 74: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (3 Of 12)
Figure 39 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (3 of 12) Click Create Library. A summary window opens and displays details about the library emulation created (Figure 40). Figure 40 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (4 of 12) Choose one of the following options: •...
Page 75: Creating Tape Drives
Creating tape drives NOTE: If you add a virtual tape drive to a library after another library has been created, the default LUN number assigned to the tape drive will not be consecutive with the other virtual tape drives in the same library.
Page 76: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (6 Of 12)
Figure 42 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (6 of 12) Enter the number of tape drives you want to create in the library at this time in the Tape Drives box, if different from the default value. You can add more tape drives to the library later. The Tape Drives box defaults to the standard number of drives for the library type.
Page 77: Creating Cartridges
Figure 43 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (7 of 12) Choose one of the following options: • To perform LUN mapping for the virtual tape drive, click Map LUNs and proceed to mapping for further instructions. • To create more tape drives, click Create More Tape Drives. •...
Page 78: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (8 Of 12)
Figure 44 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (8 of 12) To add a barcode template: a. Enter the barcode preﬁx (one to ﬁve alpha characters) in the Barcode Preﬁx box. b. Enter the number of digits for the barcode number in the Digit Length box. Enter the barcode sufﬁx (one to two alpha characters) in the Barcode Sufﬁx box.
Page 79: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (9 Of 12)
Figure 45 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (9 of 12) Enter the number of cartridges and the cartridge size in the appropriate boxes (Figure 46). The default number of cartridges is based on the maximum number of slots conﬁgured for the virtual library.
Page 80: Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (12 Of 12)
Figure 47 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (1 1 of 12) Click Next. Figure 48 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (12 of 12) 1 1. Click Return. The System tab window opens. You can now select the new library, tape drive(s), and cartridges in the navigation tree to view their conﬁguration information, such as their default LUN numbers.
Page 81: Destroying A Tape Drive
NOTE: You cannot destroy a library that is currently being accessed by a backup application. When a virtual library is destroyed, all the tape drives associated with the library are also destroyed. The cartridges in the virtual library, however, are not destroyed. They are moved to the Firesafe where they are stored until you either destroy them or associate them with a virtual library.
Page 82: Destroying Cartridges
To destroy a tape drive: Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See Opening a Command View VLS session from Command View Click the System tab. Select the tape drive in the navigation tree. The tape drive details window opens (Figure 50).
Page 83: Cartridges Details Window
Figure 51 Cartridges details window Select the number of cartridges to display from the drop-down box beside the group of cartridges you wish to destroy. Options are 10, 50, 100 (default), 500, or 1024 cartridges. Click the View button beside the category that contains the cartridge(s) you want to delete. The cartridges parameters window opens (Figure 52).
Page 84: Adding And Removing Barcode Templates
Figure 52 Cartridges parameters window Select the Select box next to each cartridge that you want to delete. Select Select All if you want to destroy all the cartridges listed. Click Destroy Selected. Click Yes to conﬁrm. Click Finish. NOTE: Barcode numbers assigned to cartridges that have been destroyed can be reused.
Page 85: Add/Remove Barcode Templates Window
Click the System tab. Select Cartridges in the navigation tree. Click Add/Remove Barcode Templates in the task bar. The Add/Remove Barcode Templates window opens (Figure 53). Figure 53 Add/Remove Barcode Templates window To delete a barcode template, click the Remove button for the barcode template. The window refreshes when the deletion operation is ﬁnished.
Page 86 Conﬁguration...
Page 87: Management
8 Management This section details the VLS management procedures. It is comprised of the following topics: • Changing the account passwords • Managing high availability • Managing cartridges • Unloading a cartridge from a drive • Freeing up storage space •...
Page 88: Managing High Availability
NOTE: You can change the user or administrator account password separately, or change both at the same time. NOTE: The password can also be changed from the VLS CLI. See CLI Management commands. Managing high availability Array dual pathing The VLS300 supports dual pathing to the disk arrays, which provides path balancing and transparent path failover on the VLS300.
Page 89: Lun Path Failover
Figure 55 Storage LUNs window LUN path failover LUN path failover allows the VLS300 to automatically reroute data trafﬁc usually assigned to one (preferred) path to another (secondary) path when the preferred path fails. Path status is shown in Command View VLS under Storage LUN Details. A failover is indicated in the Storage LUN Details screen by the yellow warning icon and the notiﬁcation message: Fibre Channel Path Failed Over to {#:#:#:#}.
Page 90: Fix Primary Paths Wizard Window
Figure 56 Fix Primary Paths Wizard window Select Apply to set all paths back to their primary paths. Failure of both paths (double path failure) is indicated by the red critical icon and a speciﬁc notiﬁcation message. The notiﬁcation message differs based on whether the failure occurs while running or upon booting the system (Figure 57).
Page 91: Private Lan Dual Pathing
Select Storage LUNs from the navigation tree. Select Fix Primary Paths from the task bar to display the Fix Primary Paths Wizard. Select Apply to set all paths back to their original settings. CAUTION: If you attempt to reboot during a path failure without ﬁrst repairing the failure, the array might reassign paths or fail-over preferences.
Page 92: Cartridge Details Window
Figure 58 Cartridge Details window Select the number of cartridges to display from the drop-down box beside the group of cartridges you wish to edit. Options are 10, 50, 100 (default), 500, or 1024 cartridges. Click the View button beside the group of cartridges you want to edit. If viewing by barcode, enter a cartridge range to view a speciﬁc cartridge(s) or leave the default values to view all the cartridges with the barcode.
Page 93: Cartridges Parameters Window
Figure 59 Cartridges Parameters window CAUTION: Be careful when moving cartridges to a library other than the Firesafe. If the total number of cartridges for a library exceeds the number of slots available for that library, the backup application cannot access the additional cartridges. To move one or more cartridges to a different location or to the Firesafe: a.
Page 94: Unloading A Cartridge From A Drive
Unloading a cartridge from a drive If a tape becomes stuck in a drive and can not be removed using the backup application, unload the tape using Command View VLS: Select the tape drive from the navigation tree From the task bar, select Force Unload. This will return the tape to its original slot.
Page 95: Updating The Software
CAUTION: Restarting VLS device emulations places the VLS cartridges back into the same library slots and tape drives they were in at the time of reboot/restart. To move the cartridges from tape drives back into the appropriate slots, use Force Unload from the task bar visible when you select the tape drive from the navigation tree.
Page 96: Saving Conﬁguration Settings
Figure 61 Software Update window Click Browse. Select the ﬁrmware.zip ﬁle. Click Next Step. The window displays: Uploading the file Click Next Step to conﬁrm that you want to load the new software. The Software Update Finished window opens and displays a message indicating that the upgrade was successful.
Page 97: Save Conﬁguration Window
Figure 62 Save Conﬁguration window Right-click Download Conﬁguration Files. Select Save Target As. A zip ﬁle is displayed in the File name box. Click Save, wait for the ﬁle to ﬁnish downloading, and then click Close. The Save Conﬁguration window re-opens. Click Finish.
Page 98 Management...
Page 99: Monitoring
9 Monitoring This section describes the various tools you can use to monitor the status of the VLS hardware and virtual devices (libraries and tape drives), and how to use them. These monitoring tools include: • Status information in the Status pane •...
Page 100: Navigation Tree Icon
If multiple system health conditions exist simultaneously (for example, two components are experiencing problems and have a status of warning and error, respectively), the icon representing the most serious status is displayed in the status banner. Figure 63 Device status icon in the status banner A device status icon can be one of four states: Unknown—A component’s operating condition is unknown.
Page 101: Command View Vls
A notiﬁcation alert can be one of four states: Unknown—The operating condition of the component or component part is unknown. Contact HP Technical Support. Info—The component or component part’s operating condition has improved to good (OK). Warning—The component or component part’s operating condition has degraded. Error—The component or component part has failed.
Page 102: E-Mail Notiﬁcation
Click Delete Selected. The notiﬁcation alerts are deleted from the Notiﬁcation window and can no longer be viewed. E-mail notiﬁcation To receive VLS notiﬁcation alerts by E-mail, you must edit the E-mail server settings and then edit the E-mail settings. Editing the E-mail server settings NOTE: You must enter the E-mail server settings before editing the E-mail settings.
Page 103: Edit The E-Mail Settings
Edit the E-mail settings E-mail notiﬁcation is sent to the persons you include on the E-mail distribution list in the E-mail settings. You specify the E-mail notiﬁcation alert severity and format settings for each person on the distribution list. To create an E-mail distribution list for notiﬁcation alerts, add an E-mail address to the list, or remove an E-mail address from the list: Log in to Command View VLS as the administrator.
Page 104: Snmp Notiﬁcation
If the test message is not received at the E-mail address, check the E-mail server settings. SNMP notiﬁcation To receive VLS notiﬁcation alerts on a management console(s), you must edit the SNMP settings to specify the management console(s) you want to receive VLS SNMP traps. Editing the SNMP settings NOTE: To display VLS notiﬁcation alerts on a management console, the management console must be running...
Page 105: Trace Log Files
You can add up to 8 management consoles. To delete a management console from the list, click the Remove button for the management console. Trace log ﬁles You can view the current diagnostic VLS trace log ﬁles for troubleshooting purposes. You can also save one or more of the trace log ﬁles to external text ﬁles, or to a single zip ﬁle to create a support ticket.
Page 106: Creating A Support Ticket
Creating a support ticket To save all the current diagnostic VLS trace log ﬁles to a single zipped ﬁle to create a support ticket: Log in to Command View VLS as the administrator or user. Click the System tab. Select Chassis in the navigation tree. Click Support Ticket under Maintenance Tasks.
Page 107: 10 Cli Command Set
10 CLI command set This section describes the VLS command-line interface (CLI) command set. The CLI command allows you to remotely conﬁgure, manage, and monitor the VLS over the LAN using a secure shell session. It also allows you to locally conﬁgure, manage, and monitor the VLS through the serial connection. Commands There are two types of CLI commands: •...
Page 108: Output Commands
Output commands Use the CLI commands in to control the output and display help information for the CLI commands. Table 5 CLI output commands Description Command Displays the stack trace after an exception has occurred. trace Toggles verbose output on and off. When on, all messages verbose are output to the screen.
Page 109: Conﬁguration Commands
Table 6 CLI network settings conﬁguration commands Description Command Lists host name, DNS domain name, DNS address, and various showConfig other addresses. This command shows both the current internal values, as well as the original values. It also lists the current and new content of all ﬁles affected by the changes.
Page 110 Table 7 CLI conﬁguration commands Usage Command Changes the default FC host port connection settings. Where updateFC the options are: -a - ID number of node to modify (0, ...) (optional) -i - Fibre Channel index (0, 1, ...) (required) -l ...
Page 111 Usage Command Returns a list of the libraries deﬁned on the VLS. getLibs Returns a summary of the speciﬁed library. Where the options getLib are: -a ~~- Name of library (Library_0, ..) (required) -h - Displays command usage information (optional) Returns a summary of the slot status for each deﬁned library getLibOpenSlots (open:used:total).~~

Page 112 Usage Command Deletes the speciﬁed tape drive from the VLS. Where the options destroyTapeDrive are: -a - Node number on which the tape drive resides (0 to 3) (optional) -f - Force. Do the destroy without a prompt (optional) -l ...

Page 113 Usage Command Creates the speciﬁed number of cartridges with the speciﬁed createCartridge barcode and associated with the speciﬁed library. Note: If you specify more cartridges than slots deﬁned for the library, this command only creates enough cartridges for the slots available. That is, if your library has 100 slots and you specify 125 total cartridges, this command creates 100 cartridges.

Page 114: Management Commands
Usage Command This command returns the cartridge metadata for the number getCartsByBarcode of cartridges indicated having the speciﬁed barcode. Where options are: -b ~~- Barcode preﬁx (required) -i - Starting numeric value for the cartridges created with this template (required) -n ...~~

Page 115: Monitoring Commands
Table 8 CLI management commands Usage Command Reset the administrative password, or change the changePassword administrative or user password. Command View VLS automatically restarts after changing the password(s) to make the changes take effect. Where the options are: -admin - Reset the administrator password ( -u and -p are ignored) (optional) -p - Password (no spaces) (optional) -u - Username (administrator or user).

Page 116: Cli Monitoring Commands 1
• View or delete notiﬁcation alerts • Add, view, or delete mail servers to route notiﬁcation alerts • Add, view, or delete mail addresses for notiﬁcation alerts • Add, view, or delete SNMP management consoles to receive notiﬁcation alerts Table 9 CLI monitoring commands Usage Command Returns the VLS health status as a number (0-good,...

Page 117 Usage Command Adds an mail address and desired report formatting to addEmail the mail notiﬁcation alert settings. Where the options are: -a ~~- E-mail address (required) -c ~~- VLS IP address (required) -f - Frequency (0-Never, 1-Daily, 2-Weekly, or 4-Monthly) (optional) -s ...~~~~

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Page 119: 1 Component Identiﬁcation
1 1 Component identiﬁcation This section provides illustrations and descriptions of the node LEDs and buttons. VLS300 node components, LEDs, and buttons Front panel components Item Description Diskette drive blank CD–ROM drive Front USB port Hard drive 0 Hard drive 1 Front panel LEDs and buttons 1 19 HP StorageWorks...

Page 120 Item Description Status • Green = System is on. Power On/Standby button and system power LED • Amber = System is shut down, but power is still applied. • Off = Power cord is not attached, power supply failure has occurred, no power supplies are installed, facility power is not available, or the DC-to-DC converter is not installed.

Page 121: Rear Panel Components
Rear panel components 11148 Dual port FC card, host port, port 0 Dual port FC card, host port, port 1 Dual port FC card, storage port, port 3 Dual port FC card, storage port, port 2 Serial port to access CLI Monitor and keyboard NIC1, on primary node only connects to the customer-provided external network (array) NIC2, on primary node connects to port 1 of switch 2824...

Page 122: System Board Leds
Item Description Item Description DIMM slots (1-4) Power supply connector NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) Power supply signal connector switch Remote management connector System maintenance switch (SW2) Processor 1 socket SATA connectors Processor 2 socket PCI riser board assembly connector (for slot 2 riser board) Processor zone fan module PCI riser board assembly connector...

Page 123: Node Leds And Internal Health Led Combinations
Item Description Status • Amber = PPM has failed. PPM 1 failure • Off = PPM is operating normally. • Amber = PPM has failed. PPM 2 failure • Off = PPM is operating normally. • Amber = Processor has failed. Processor 2 failure •...

Page 124 Status System board LED Internal Health and color LED Color Processor failure, One or more of the following conditions socket X (Amber) may exist: • Processor in socket X has failed. • Processor in socket X failed over to the ofﬂine spare. •...

Page 125: Fan Module Locations
Fan module locations Item Description Power supply zone fan module (fan 1) Processor zone fan module (fan 2) Processor zone fan module LED Description Amber = One fan in this module has failed. Red = Multiple fans in this module have failed. Off = All fans in this module are operating normally.

Page 126: Switch 2524 Components
Switch 2524 components 1 2 3 4 5 6 11146 Ethernet cable from USB adapter on primary node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 2nd node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 3rd node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 4th node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 5th node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 6th node Ethernet cable from USB adapter on 7th node...

Page 127: Usb Lan Adapter Components
USB LAN adapter components 11191 Item Description USB LAN adapter LAN cable USB cable HP StorageWorks...

Page 128 Component identiﬁcation...

Page 129: 12 Component Replacement
12 Component replacement This section provides detailed instructions for replacing customer-replaceable VLS components. If you need to replace a VLS component not listed in this section, contact an authorized reseller to install the part. CAUTION: Always replace components with the same make, size, and type of component. Changing the hardware conﬁguration voids the warranty.

Page 130: Preparation Procedures
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: Do not operate the node for long periods without the access panel. Operating the node without the access panel results in improper airﬂow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage. Preparation procedures To access some components and perform certain replacement procedures, you must perform one or more of the following procedures:...

Page 131: Removing The Vls300 Node Access Panel
Figure 72 Sliding the node out of the rack After performing the replacement procedure, slide the node back into the rack: a. Press the node rail-release latches and slide the node fully into the rack. b. Secure the node by tightening the thumbscrews. Removing the VLS300 node access panel WARNING! Pressing the Power on/Standby button sets the node to the standby position, which removes power from...

Page 132: Vls300 Node Component Replacement
VLS300 node component replacement SATA hard drive CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the node unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank. NOTE: SATA hard drive LED functionality and hot-plug capability are not currently supported. Power off the node.

Page 133: Power Supply
NOTE: The ejector button for the CD-ROM drive is recessed to prevent accidental ejection; it may be helpful to use a small, blunt object, such as a pen, to push the ejector button. Press the ejector button in ﬁrmly until the CD-ROM drive ejects (1). Pull the CD-ROM drive out of the node.

Page 134: Power Supply Zone Fan Module
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, do not connect the power cord to the power supply until the power supply is installed. Remove the protective cover from the connector pins on the power supply. Slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks.

Page 135: Processor Zone Fan Module
Push levers on either side of the middle fan toward the front of the chassis (1). Rock the fan module slightly and pull up and out of the node. Figure 78 Removing the node power supply zone fan module CAUTION: When replacing the component, be sure the power converter module, which is located just in front of the fan module, is properly seated in the node chassis.

Page 136: Dimm
Figure 79 Removing the processor zone fan module To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. DIMM Power off the node. See Powering off the system. Extend or remove the node from the rack. See Extending the node from the rack.

Page 137: Processor
Processor The VLS300nodes each include two processors. With two processors installed, the node supports boot functions through the processor installed in processor socket 1. However, if processor 1 fails, the system automatically boots from processor 2 and provides a processor failure message. The node uses embedded PPMs as DC-to-DC converters to provide the proper power to each processor.

Page 138: Releasing The Processor Retaining Clips And Lift Locking Lever
Figure 82 Releasing the processor retaining clips and lift locking lever Lift the heatsink and processor from the node. To install a processor: Remove the protective cover from the processor (Figure 83). Figure 83 Removing the protective cover from the processor Align the holes in the heatsink with the guiding pegs on the processor cage (Figure 84).

Page 139: Replacing A Primary Node
Figure 84 Aligning the processor pins with the socket holes Install the processor and close the processor locking lever (2) and processor retaining clips (1). Figure 85 Closing the processor locking lever and retaining clips Lower the processor retaining card. Install the access panel.

Page 140: Replacing A Secondary Node
From the front of the node, loosen the captive thumbscrews until the thumbscrews are free of the rack. d. Pull the node out from the rack until it stops. Squeeze the release brackets (see Figure 86), then pull the node free from the rails. 11183 Figure 86 Rail release bracket Install the new node into the rack.

Page 141: Switch 2524 Replacement
Switch 2524 replacement To replace the 100 Mb Ethernet switch 2524: Power off the system. See Powering off the system. Make a note of all cable connections to the switch then disconnect the cables. From the front of the node, loosen the captive thumbscrews until the thumbscrews are free of the rack. Pull the switch out from the rack until it stops.

Page 142 Component replacement...

Page 143: 13 Disaster Recovery
13 Disaster recovery This section details the VLS disaster recovery procedures. It is comprised of the following topics: • Recovering from a node RAID volume failure • Recovering from operating system failure Recovering from a node RAID volume failure To recover from a node RAID volume failure, which occurs when both node hard drives fail: Replace the failed node hard drives.

Page 144: Rebuilding The Virtual Library Conﬁguration
a. Select the System tab. b. Select Nodes from the navigation tree. Select Add Node from the task bar in the main window. This will bring up the Add Node Wizard. d. Verify that the node name in the Node Name ﬁeld is the next available number that you conﬁgured previously.

Page 145: Recreating The Vls300 Storage Pools
NOTE: If the node system board was ever changed and the virtual library conﬁguration and network settings were not saved to a conﬁguration ﬁle, the persistent VLS serial number and FC port WWPNs are lost and cannot be recovered. The VLS software will automatically generate a new VLS serial number and new FC port WWPNs based on the node system board’s MAC address.

Page 146 NOTE: The VLS operating system contains all the hardware device drivers, ﬁrmware, and utilities required to operate the VLS. To re-install the operating system: Connect a keyboard to the keyboard connector. See Rear panel components. Connect a monitor to the video connector. See Rear panel components.

Page 147: A Troubleshooting
A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some common issues you may encounter while conﬁguring the VLS. Common issues Symptom Possible causes Solution Some of the virtual There are more LUNs on the FC Increase the maximum number of devices are not detected host ports than the operating system LUNs per device the operating by the operating system...

Page 148 Symptom Possible causes Solution The virtual tape drive There are two levels of logical device Delete the Windows NtmsData devices either disappear binding in the Windows OS. At the database and put the RSM into the or move to a different ﬁrst level of logical device binding, Disabled state using the following operating system path...

Page 149 Symptom Possible causes Solution HP StorageWorks Data By default, the barcode reader To turn on barcode reader support Protector 5.1 does not support is turned off in Data in Data Protector: display the VLS cartridge Protector 5.1. 1. Click Device & Media. barcodes.

Page 150 Troubleshooting...

Page 151: B Regulatory Compliance Notices
B Regulatory compliance notices This section contains regulatory notices for the HP StorageWorks 6000 virtual library system. Regulatory compliance identiﬁcation numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certiﬁcations and identiﬁcation, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information.

Page 152: Federal Communications Commission Notice
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: • Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • Or call 1-281-514-3333 Regulatory compliance notices...

Page 153: Modiﬁcation
Modiﬁcation The FCC requires the user to be notiﬁed that any changes or modiﬁcations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables When provided, connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Page 154: Japanese Notices
Japanese notices Japanese power cord statement Korean notices Class A equipment Class B equipment Regulatory compliance notices...

Page 155: Taiwanese Notices
Taiwanese notices BSMI Class A notice Taiwan battery recycle statement Recovery text: Recovery mark: • “Please recycle waste • Four-in-one recycling batteries” symbol Laser compliance This device may contain a laser that is classiﬁed as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with U.S. FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1.

Page 156: Dutch Laser Notice
Dutch laser notice WAARSCHUWING: it apparaat bevat mogelijk een laser ie is geclassificeer als een laserpro uct van Klasse 1 overeenkomstig e bepalingen van e Amerikaanse FDA en e richtlijn IEC 60825-1. Dit pro uct geeft geen gevaarlijke laserstraling af. Als u be ieningselementen gebruikt, instellingen aanpast of proce ures uitvoert op een an ere manier an in eze publicatie of in e installatiehan lei ing van het laserpro uct wor t aangegeven, loopt u het risico te wor en blootgestel aan gevaarlijke straling.

Page 157: Italian Laser Notice
Italian laser notice AVVERTENZA: AVVERTENZA Questo dispositivo può contenere un laser classificato come prodotto laser di Classe 1 in conformità alle normative US FDA e IEC 60825-1. Questo prodotto non emette radiazioni laser pericolose. L'eventuale esecuzione di comandi, regolazioni o procedure difformi a quanto specificato nella presente documentazione o nella guida di installazione del prodotto può...

Page 158: Recycling Notices
Recycling notices Disposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Page 159: Estonian Notice
Estonian notice Finnish notice Laitteiden hävittäminen kotitalouksissa Euroopan unionin alueella Jos tuotteessa tai sen pakkauksessa on tämä merkki, tuotetta ei saa hävittää kotitalousjätteiden mukana. Tällöin hävitettävä laite on toimitettava sähkölaitteiden ja elektronisten laitteiden kierrätyspisteeseen. Hävitettävien laitteiden erillinen käsittely ja kierrätys auttavat säästämään luonnonvaroja ja varmistamaan, että laite kierrätetään tavalla, joka estää...

Page 160: Greek Notice
Greek notice Hungarian notice Italian notice Smaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati nel territorio dell'Unione Europea Questo simbolo presente sul prodotto o sulla sua confezione indica che il prodotto non può essere smaltito insieme ai rifiuti domestici. È responsabilità dell'utente smaltire le apparecchiature consegnandole presso un punto di raccolta designato al riciclo e allo smaltimento di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche.

Page 161: Latvian Notice
Latvian notice Lithuanian notice Polish notice HP StorageWorks...

Page 162: Portuguese Notice
Portuguese notice Descarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia Este símbolo encontrado no produto ou na embalagem indica que o produto não deve ser descartado no lixo doméstico comum. É responsabilidade do cliente descartar o material usado (lixo elétrico), encaminhando-o para um ponto de coleta para reciclagem.

Page 163: Spanish Notice
Spanish notice Eliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos por parte de usuarios particulares en la Unión Europea Este símbolo en el producto o en su envase indica que no debe eliminarse junto con los desperdicios generales de la casa. Es responsabilidad del usuario eliminar los residuos de este tipo depositándolos en un "punto limpio"...

Page 164: Battery Replacement Notices
Battery replacement notices Dutch battery notice Verklaring betreffende de batterij WAARSCHUWING: dit apparaat bevat mogelijk een batterij. - Probeer de batterijen na het verwijderen niet op te laden. - Stel de batterijen niet bloot aan water of temperaturen boven 60˚ C. - De batterijen mogen niet worden beschadigd, gedemonteerd, geplet of doorboord.

Page 165: German Battery Notice
German battery notice Hinweise zu Batterien und Akkus VORSICHT: Dieses Produkt enthält unter Umständen eine Batterie oder einen Akku. - Versuchen Sie nicht, Batterien und Akkus außerhalb des Gerätes wieder aufzuladen. - Schützen Sie Batterien und Akkus vor Feuchtigkeit und Temperaturen über 60˚. - Verwenden Sie Batterien und Akkus nicht missbräuchlich, nehmen Sie sie nicht auseinander und vermeiden Sie mechanische Beschädigungen jeglicher Art.

Page 166: Japanese Battery Notice
Japanese battery notice Spanish battery notice Declaración sobre las baterías ADVERTENCIA: Este dispositivo podría contener una batería. - No intente recargar las baterías si las extrae. - Evite el contacto de las baterías con agua y no las exponga a temperaturas superiores a los 60 ºC (140 ºF).

Page 167: C Speciﬁcations
C Speciﬁcations This section provides the VLS node and switch speciﬁcations. VLS node Item Speciﬁcation 4.3 cm (1.70 in) Height 70.5 cm (27.8 in) Depth 42.6 cm (16.8 in) Width 16.78 kg (37 lb) Weight (fully loaded) Weight (no drives 12.47 kg (27.5 lb) installed) 100 VAC to 240 VAC...

Page 168: Switch 2824
Switch 2824 Item Speciﬁcation Dimensions 14.4 x 17.32 x 1.75 in. (36.58 x 43.99 x 4.45 cm) 1U height Weight 10.2 lb (4.63 kg) fully loaded Ports 20 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-T, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000Base-T);...

Page 169: Switch 2524
Switch 2524 Item Speciﬁcation Dimensions 8.0 x 17.4 x 1.8 in. (20.32 x 44.2 x 4.57 cm) 1U height Weight 6.0 lb (2.72 kg) fully loaded Ports 24 RJ-45 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-T); 2 open transceiver slots;...

Page 170 Speciﬁcations...

Page 171: Glossary
Glossary This glossary deﬁnes terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. appliance An intelligent device programmed to perform a single well-deﬁned function. Appliances differ from general-purpose computers in that their software is normally customized for the function they perform, pre-loaded by a vendor, and not alterable by the user.

Page 172 disk mirroring A technique in which data is written to two duplicate disks simultaneously. Mirroring provides data protection in the case of disk failure, because data is constantly updated to both disks. This way if one of the hard drives fails, the system can instantly switch to the other disk without any loss of data or service.

Page 173 virtual tape library. Software emulation of a physical tape library is called a virtual tape library. See also virtual tape library. logical unit num- An address used in the SCSI protocol to access a device within a target. In the ber (LUN) case of the VLS, a LUN is assigned to each virtual library and tape drive.

Page 174 redundancy In a redundant system, if you lose part of the system, it can continue to operate. For example, if you have two power supplies with one that takes over if the other one dies, that’s redundancy. secondary node A computer (node) that provides secondary administrating and control for backup and restore operations on a server cluster, and provides additional storage and multi-pathing capabilities on the system.

Page 175 virtual tape library A disk drive buffer containing virtual tape and virtual tape drives. See also virtual tape drive. world wide port A unique 64-bit address used in a FC storage network to identify each device name (WWPN) in a FC network. HP StorageWorks...

Page 176 Glossary...

Page 177: Index
Index CLI command set, 107 additional information, 1 1 help , 108 array network settings conﬁguration commands, assigning storage pools, 42 deleting array LUNs, 41 output commands, 108 discovering array LUNs, 40 conﬁguration commands, 109 dual pathing, 88 connection commands, 107 load balancing, 88 conventions, 107...

Page 178 Declaration of Conformity, 152 host DHCP creating WWPN alias , 70 deselecting, 109 name setting, 64, 109 selecting, 64, 109 device, 37 disaster recovery node RAID volume failure, 143 storage web site, 14 operating system failure, 145 Subscriber’s choice web site, 14 disk array fan module redundancy, 16...

Page 179 monitoring notiﬁcation alerts, 16, 100 system status, 1 15 editing E-mail settings, 102 system status, 16 deleting, 101, 1 16 multi-node setup receiving as SNMP traps, 104, 1 17 primary node, 35 receiving by E-mail, 1 16 secondary node, 35 testing the mail notiﬁcation settings, 104 viewing on Command View...

Page 180 regulatory compliance system status monitoring, 16, 99 battery statement, 151 individual hardware and virtual device Canadian notice, 153 status, 99 European Union notice, 153 notiﬁcation alerts, 100 identiﬁcation numbers, 151 overall device status, 99, 1 16 Japanese notices, 154 navigation, 100 Korean notices, 154 laser, 155...

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Introduction

Hardware Installation

Multi-Node Setup

Storage Conﬁguration

Operation

User Interfaces

Conﬁguration

Management

Monitoring

10 CLI Command Set

1 Component Identiﬁcation

12 Component Replacement

13 Disaster Recovery

A Troubleshooting

B Regulatory Compliance Notices

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