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HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide Part number: T1634-96072 Second edition: May 2006 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 2
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 an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 3
this guide 5 Intended audience 5 Disk arrays 5 Related documentation 5 Document conventions and symbols 6 HP technical support 7 Subscription service 7 line interfaces 13 Windows software providers 13 Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS 14 HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider 15 Hardware - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 4
Uninstalling the HP Provider 30 Uninstalling the HP Provider using Windows 30 Uninstalling using the HP Provider installer 30 4 Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting procedures 32 VDS will not install 32 Cannot manage the array using Provider 32 VDS error messages 33 Glossary 37 Index 39 4 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 5
related information: • HP StorageWorks MSA1000/1500 Installation Guide • HP StorageWorks MSA1000/1500 User Guide You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center web site: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. In the Storage section, click Storage array systems - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 6
bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. 6 Preface - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 7
: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 8
8 Preface - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 9
a functional understanding of the Provider that will prepare you to install it and get it working. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 9 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 10
Simple overview The HP MSA VDS Provider is a solution that installs on a Windows 2003 server connected to an HP disk array. The Provider works with the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to enable the Windows OS and applications to manage the MSA disk array. 10 Overview - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 11
can perform disk array LUN and port management tasks normally performed using proprietary array control software. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 11 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 12
the control of the Windows Server 2003 operating system. The Windows OS operates the servers to which the disk array is attached and supports the applications, services, and providers that store and retrieve data on the array and manage array disks and volumes. Windows Disk Management Windows Disk - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 13
Third party management applications Third party management applications control the Microsoft VDS service to manage array disks and volumes. Microsoft command line interfaces Microsoft offers two array management software. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 13 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 14
Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) Microsoft VDS provides an interface for managing volumes and logical units. Administrators can identify, configure, and monitor supported HP disk array volumes from the Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Management Console (MMC). • Provides the capability of Windows - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 15
fic HP VDS Hardware Providers have been created to work with selected HP disk arrays. Different supporting technologies and features within the arrays result in some differences in their methods and capabilities of those arrays. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 15 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 16
16 Overview - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 17
information about compatible software versions and system configurations. For HP Providers documentation and software downloads, see the following web location: http://www.hp.com/support/HWPMSA HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 18
Disk Array • Windows 2003 Server: This server contains the Microsoft VDS Service and HP VDS Hardware Provider. • Fibre Channel Host bus adapter the VDS Provider server to provide FC connection to the MSA array. VDS supports only certain Emulex and Qlogic HBAs and the SCSI Storport driver, not SCSI - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 19
versions and system configurations. Follow all configuration and installation instructions carefully. The following components and configurations enable you to file. For more information, contact HP Support. Optional components • HP Basic MPIO software if multipathing is desired • MSCS clustering (4-node - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 20
Configuration procedures Physically install and configure the disk array and the server as described below and in the manuals for those products. Refer to the diagram under Components for an overview of interconnections. Configuration summary You will perform the following tasks during confi - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 21
the server according to the HBA manufacturer's instructions. HP tested drivers are available from HP Support. Follow the README file that comes with instructions. For helpful information on SAN construction, see the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide. To locate this guide, visit the HP Manuals - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 22
22 Configuration - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 23
about compatible software versions and system configurations. For HP Hardware Providers documentation and software downloads, see the following web location: http://www.hp.com/support/HWPMSA HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 24
procedures describe how to install the Hardware Providers on a Windows 2003 server. If you have not already configured the server and the array as instructed in "Chapter 2 Configuration," do so now before you install the HP Provider software. The HP Provider will not work if the array and server - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 25
window, click Next. The License Agreement window appears. 3. Click "I accept..." to agree to the license terms. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 25 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 26
4. Click Next. The Destination Folder window appears. 5. Click Next to install VDS in the default location, or click Change to browse for a new location, and then click Next. The Ready to Install window appears. 26 Installation - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 27
6. Click Install to start the installation process. A status window appears to show progress. 7. When installation finishes, the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 27 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 28
have been installed, this is a good time to install the Microsoft QFEs (quick fixes). The QFEs are required to fix problems in the Microsoft OS that have not yet been released in a service pack. For information about QFEs that are currently needed for the Provider, see the Provider README file. 28 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 29
Verifying installation To verify installation, perform the following tests. If you have any trouble with installation or with verifying installation, see Chapter 4 "Troubleshooting" in this guide. Checking visibility of the disk array If you configured the disk array and server properly, the array - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 30
Uninstalling the HP Provider Before uninstalling the HP VDS Provider, issue a net stop command from the command line, as shown below: net stop vds Uninstalling the HP Provider using Windows 1. In Windows, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select the HP - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 31
4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to troubleshoot the HP Provider and includes a list of error messages and explanations. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 31 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 32
visible, the problem could be connectivity Services > right-click Virtual Disk Service > Properties > click Manual support knowledge base and search for "VDS logging." Turn on logging as instructed by Microsoft and use the Microsoft procedure for testing VDS and checking the log. 32 Troubleshooting - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 33
supported by the object. The service The volume cannot be extended because the file system does not support it. There is not enough usable space for this operation. Not initialized. The disk is not unallocated. Unrecoverable error happened. The service must shut down. The disk is not fully cleaned due - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 34
exists. No disks were found on the target machine. The provider's cache has become corrupt. A method call to the Logical Disk Management Administrative service failed. The provider encountered errors while loading disk does not have enough free space to complete the operation. 34 Troubleshooting - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 35
event log for errors. The access paths on the volume may not be deleted. The method call is not supported for the specified provider type. The repair operation failed. The disk is already in use by the pack was not imported. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 35 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 36
disks has become corrupt. The provider does not support the LBN REMAP ENABLED volume flag. The provider does not support the NO DRIVELETTER volume flag. REVERT ON . The operation timed out in the Logical Disk Manager Administrative service. Retry the operation. The operation failed. Cannot retain plex - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 37
Glossary This glossary defines acronyms and terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. API clone CV in the fabric. Simple Network Management Protocol. HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administration guide 37 - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 38
and is no longer being updated. Synonym for "disk array" or "RAID." Service processor. A laptop PC built into the HP XP Disk Array. The SVP provides direct interface into the disk array, and is used by the HP service representative only. Generic term for a number of physical disks or portions - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 39
G glossary, 37 H help obtaining, 7 HP storage web site, 7 technical support, 7 I installation provider, 24 summary, 24 verifying, 29 M management applications, Subscriber's Choice, HP, 7 symbols in text, 6 T technical support HP, 7 service locator web site, 7 text symbols, 6 HP Modular Smart Array - Compaq 201723-B21 | HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider administrati - Page 40
third party applications, 13 troubleshooting, 31, 32 U uninstalling provider, 30, 30 V VDS overview, 14 verifying installation, 29 W web sites, 5 HP, 7 HP documentation, 7 HP storage, 7 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 7 Windows overview, 12 40
HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware
Provider administration guide
Part number: T1634-96072
Second edition: May 2006