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StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide Part Number 259129-001 October 2001 (First Edition) Product Version: Version 1.0 This quick start guide provides information about how to deploy the NAS E7000 as a single device or as a clustered node attached to a storage area network (SAN). - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 2
NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty in the U.S.A. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide October 2001 (First - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 3
Symbols in Text...ix Text Conventions ...x Related Documents...x Getting Help ...x Compaq Technical Support xi Compaq Website...xi Compaq Authorized Reseller xii Chapter 1 Product Overview Intended Audience...1-1 Configuration Options...1-1 NAS E7000 as a Single Device Attached to a SAN 1-1 NAS - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 4
1-14 SAN Storage Elements 1-14 Virtual Replicator Elements 1-16 File System Elements 1-17 Chapter 2 Before You Begin Preinitialization ...2-1 Collect 3-10 Requirements...3-11 Procedure...3-11 Completing the System Configuration 3-13 iv Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 5
Contents Chapter 4 Cluster Setup Tool CST Prerequisites ...4-1 Starting the CST ...4-2 CST Checklist Screens ...4-2 Index Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide v - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 6
About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for deployment of the Compaq StorageWorks™ NAS Executor E7000 as a single device or as a clustered node attached to a storage area network (SAN). Intended Audience This guide is intended for administrators experienced in server, cluster, - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 7
The area contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason cool before touching. These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of manual material handling. viii Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 8
to equipment or loss of information. IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide ix - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 9
lines, code examples, screen displays, error messages, and user Guide • Hardware Reference Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. x Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 10
or software • Operating system type and revision level Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at www.compaq.com/storage. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide xi - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 11
This Guide Compaq Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. • Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers. xii Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 12
and configuration dependencies and requirements for the StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000. Intended Audience This guide assumes that the reader has knowledge of basic Microsoft cluster concepts, Microsoft administrative procedures, and file sharing protocols. It is recommended that the reader obtain - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 13
purposes. At least one LUN is required for use by the NAS E7000 in order for the device to be functional. Refer to the Storage Management section later in this chapter for naming conventions. Figure 1-1: NAS E7000 as a single device 1-2 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 14
of the NAS E7000. In the case of the NAS E7000, cluster setup requires file sharing where both nodes participate in file sharing activities. Clustered NAS systems have the ability to provide redundant active/active access to file the NAS E7000 directly. In the case of clustered NAS E7000 deployments, - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 15
Product Overview Figure 1-2: NAS E7000 as a clustered pair of devices 1-4 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 16
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (RILOE) board. Compaq recommends that this connection be placed on a management LAN separate from the corporate infrastructure. The NAS E7000 supports the after setup is complete, see the administration guide. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 17
two ports for client data. An additional management port for remote console and diagnostics is provided off the RILOE board. Compaq recommends that this connection be placed on a management LAN separate from the corporate infrastructure. 1-6 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 18
ports on its own switch or VLAN, as resources such as file shares to failover E7000 supports the use of NIC teaming in clustered configurations. All previous caveats from the NAS E7000 single node deployment on networks section still apply. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 19
Product Overview Figure 1-4: NAS E7000 cluster deployment 1-8 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 20
systems, there is a well-defined process. This section is intended as an overview of the process, and not a detailed list of stepby-step instructions. Step-by-step procedures are documented in the administration guide this guide. 3. Identify the firmware, storage network topology (hub vs. switch), - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 21
each node of the cluster to manage file system resources. 2. Set up each NAS device in the cluster using either Chapter 2 or 3 from this guide. 3. Activate the cluster setup tool of the administration guide for setting up NFS shares and maps. 1-10 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 22
and Setup Requirements • A single Ethernet connection on a switch or hub for the RILOE board NOTE: The RILOE board connection is optional, but recommended. • A single Ethernet connection for the management subnet of the NAS E7000 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 1-11 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 23
options ordered) • Windows-based PC running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or greater) on the same network segment as the NAS E7000 management port (Eth 0); This will required by Microsoft Clustering Services and is not supported. 1-12 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 24
be able to support a separate, private ports with one on each of the two SAN switches (for a total of four open ports for clustering (RAID 3/5 RAID), one for each cluster node for file sharing • One dedicated mirror set LUN for the cluster Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 1-13 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 25
Overview Figure 1-5 provides an illustration of the various storage components of the NAS E7000. Storage is broken up into three major divisions: • SAN storage elements • Virtual Replicator elements • File system elements Each of these elements are composed of the previous level's elements. SAN - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 26
Elements RAID Arrays LUN 1 LUN 2 LUN 3 LUN 4 LUN 5 Storage Pools Pool 1 Pool 2 Virtual Disks vdisk 1 vdisk 2 vdisk 3 D: E: F: Figure 1-5: Storage management process Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide Virtual Replicator Elements File System Elements 1-15 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 27
as New Technology File System (NTFS) volumes. Virtual disks can be enlarged at a later time when there is a need for more space. When using VR, the following constraints should be reviewed: • There is contained within that virtual disk. 1-16 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 28
of NAS does not support the use of CONCATSETS functionality is provided at the software level, rather than at File System Elements The file systems are NTFS formatted with drive letter assignments from the virtual disks that are created by VR. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 29
attached to the SAN switches. The setup utility documented here and the next section only provide basic setup of the network components of the NAS E7000. IMPORTANT: If you need attempting to initialize and configure the NAS device. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 2-1 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 30
Name: Remote Insight Board Default User: Password: SAN Configuration: Topology: Fibre Channel-Switch or Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop Controller Firmware: ACS 8.5x or ACS 8.6x Controller Failover: Multi-bus or Transparent continued 2-2 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 31
Eth 2 Eth 3 Remote Insight Board Eth * The default NAS E7000 has four Ethernet ports available guide. Part C: SNMP Information (optional) Trap Destination (IP Address) Manager Client: Management Traps Community String: System Management Community String: Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 32
data diskette. The data diskette can then be inserted into the NAS E7000 during initial power up. Compaq recommends using a monitor to view the initialization process if the data diskette is used to configure the NAS device. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 3-1 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 33
Explorer 5.5 (or greater) on the same segment as the NAS E7000 • RapidLaunch CD NOTE: The NAS E7000 is designed to be deployed without a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. These ports are available and supported by the NAS device if used. 3-2 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 34
E7000. 3. Power up the Windows-based PC and wait until the operating system has completely loaded. 4. Insert the RapidLaunch CD into the CD-ROM drive. 5. The RapidLaunch CD should automatically run. If the program does not startup automatically, the program may be run manually based PC. Select StorageWorks - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 35
) Note: Connect a loopback cable to any of the NAS E7000 Ethernet ports (Eth 0 through Eth 3) that is not configured for use. Do not connect a loopback cable to the Ethernet port on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board (RIB Eth). 3-4 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 36
Configuration Setup Figure 3-2: RapidLaunch search screen Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 3-5 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 37
NAS devices found on the network are displayed as shown in Figure 3-3. The NAS device will be displayed in the device discovery portion of the list manually by selecting the Refresh button. Figure 3-3: RapidLaunch device discovery screen 3-6 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 38
device list. This launches the WebUI configuration application (Rapid Startup) on the target StorageWorks NAS device as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4: Rapid startup wizard screen Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 3-7 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 39
Setup 10. Follow the instructions on the screen to input the correct information. Verify that your information is correct when the configuration review screen is displayed as shown in Figure 3-5. 11. Click the Online icon to save the network information to the NAS E7000. Figure 3-5: Rapid startup - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 40
segment as the NAS E7000 • DHCP serviced network • Serial number of the NAS E7000 NOTE: The NAS E7000 is designed to be deployed without a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. These ports are available and supported by the NAS device if used. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 3-9 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 41
device as shown in Figure 3-4. Example: http://D4059ABC3433-:3201. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to input the correct information. Verify that your information is correct when the configuration review screen is displayed as shown in Figure 3-5. 4. Click the Online icon to save the network - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 42
the creation application. 6. Select E7000 from the listed devices. Follow the instructions on the screen to input the correct information. Verify that your information is correct when the configuration review screen is displayed. Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 3-11 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 43
before powering up the NAS E7000, the contents of the configuration data diskette are damaged, or is inserted at the wrong time, a warning screen is displayed. During the initialization process, the system automatically restarts once. 3-12 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 44
. All procedures for the configuration tasks may be found in the NAS E7000 administration guide. These include the following: • Changing the system date and time • Configuring storage • Establishing file shares and create access permissions In addition to the required configuration steps above - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 45
The CST displays checklist screens that involve setting up the storage, configuring the NAS E7000, and setting up cluster services. The CST can be used onsite or from a remote location. IMPORTANT: The procedures in Chapter 3 of this guide must be completed on both nodes before using the CST. Compaq - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 46
to set up the nodes simultaneously. IMPORTANT: While using the CST, you must check all of the check boxes to proceed to the next screen. 4-2 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 47
following steps are displayed while using the CST: • Configure the NAS E7000. This step gets Cluster Services (MSCS). • Configure SecurePath. During configuration, the NAS E7000 is the clustering capabilities. • Create file shares and test failover. The NAS E7000 will reboot multiple times during - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 48
Node A Complete Quorum Disk Config Node B Install and Test MSCS Node B Configure SecurePath Node B Install VR Node B Upgrade SFU Node B Enable LUNS Setup and test File Share Resources Figure 4-1: CST process flow diagram 4-4 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 49
file corruption 1-14 Cluster Setup Tool (CST) 4-1 Cluster Setup Tool (CST), checklist screens 4-2 Cluster Setup Tool (CST), prerequisites 4-1 cluster setup tool process flow diagram, illustrated 4-4 Compaq exclamation point symbol vii Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide Index-1 - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 50
Compaq authorized resellers, telephone numbers xii Compaq website xi technical support configuration review screen, file system elements 1-17 SAN storage elements 1-14 virtual replicator elements 1-16 storage management overview 1-14 Index-2 Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide - Compaq 230039-001 | NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide - Page 51
E7000, as a clustered pair 1-3 StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000, as a single device 1-1 symbols in text ix on equipment vii T tables Ethernet Network Connectors 3-4 technical support viii www.compaq.com xi www.compaq.com/storage xi Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide Index-3
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StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000
Quick Start Guide
Part Number 259129-001
October 2001 (First Edition)
Product Version: Version 1.0
This quick start guide provides information about how to deploy the
NAS E7000 as a single device or as a clustered node attached to a
storage area network (SAN).