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HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Deployment Guide HP Part Number: 510464-004 Published: February 2011 Edition: Fourth - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 2
devices, including the MSA2000 G1 shared SAS external storage enclosure. Add the MSA2000 G2 shared SAS external storage enclosure.Add the MDS600 zoned SAS external storage enclosure. Add examples of newly supported configurations. Clarify zoning requirements and firmware updating information. - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 3
3Gb SAS BL Switch 22 For more information...22 Important tips...23 HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System 24 For more information...25 Important tips...25 HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array 27 For more information...29 Important tips...29 HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array 31 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 4
components and devices 74 Updating firmware on HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches 75 Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures 76 Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures 77 Troubleshooting...77 Gathering troubleshooting information 77 Troubleshooting the MDS600 storage enclosure - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 5
, MSA2000sa G2 106 Shared storage-maximum capacity, MSA2000sa 107 Shared storage-with double-density servers 108 Zoned and Shared storage-to the same c-Class enclosure 110 Tape library-basic cabling 111 IV Support and other resources 112 13 Support and other resources 114 Contacting HP...114 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 6
Part I Solution devices and concepts - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 7
3Gb SAS BL Switch 22 For more information...22 Important tips...23 HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System 24 For more information...25 Important tips...25 HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array 27 For more information...29 Important tips...29 HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array 31 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 8
5 Solution management tools 43 HP Onboard Administrator...44 HP Virtual SAS Manager...46 MSA2000-family Storage Management Utility 47 MSA2000-family Command Line Interface 48 HP Array Configuration Utility 49 HP Systems Insight Manager...50 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 9
1 Introduction This document provides guidelines, instructions, and illustrated examples of attaching external 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- - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 10
2000sa Modular Smart Array storage enclosures (no longer available for purchase, but supported for use in BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch and P700m Controller) • HP StorageWorks MSL tape libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Documents referred to in this deployment guide - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 11
Service Guide MSA2000sa storage enclosures: • HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Racking Instructions • HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Family Installation Road Map • HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array Supported Cable Configurations • HP StorageWorks 2012sa Modular Smart Array - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 12
QuickSpecs ◦ Customer Advisories ◦ Support and Documents ◦ Quick Install (instructions shipped with the device) ◦ User Guide (the primary Installation and Setup or User guide for the device) List of helpful HP websites HP support: http://www.hp.com/support HP storage: http://www.hp.com/go/storage HP - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 13
See "Documents referred to in this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the P700m controller, 3Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that your planned configuration, including number of servers, is supported. • Identify all of the components you plan - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 14
page 17) • "HP Smart Array P700m Controller" (page 19) • "HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch" (page 22) • "HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System" (page 24) • "HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array" (page 27) • "HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array" (page 31) • "HP StorageWorks MSL2024 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 15
, installation, and user information • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide-Includes information on using Onboard Administrator. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide-Provides procedures and solutions for troubleshooting an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, from using - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 16
, installation, and user information • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide-Includes information on using Onboard Administrator. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide-Provides procedures and solutions for troubleshooting an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, from using - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 17
removal and addition of more server blades to your environment. HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures support server blade models that are built in standardized form factors as using different processors, number of processors included, memory types, and maximum amount of supported memory. To learn more - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 18
. • The maximum number of servers allowed to access an MSA2000sa is 32, whether housed in one or two c-Class enclosures. The type of server blade is not relevant; the maximum is 32. • HP ProLiant BL620c G7 and HP ProLiant BL680c G7 Server Blades require HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware version 2.2.15 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 19
HP Smart Array P700m Controller The HP P700m Controller (P700m) is a PCI-Express SAS Smart Array card that supports external shared storage for c-Class enclosures. In BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch, one P700m can be installed on each HP ProLiant server blade. (Two are installed on - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 20
Event Notification Service. The MSA2000 family of storage enclosures use MSA2000-specific storage management software. For more information about the MSA, see "HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array" (page 31). • In BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch, only one P700m is supported - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 21
server device bay Any Any Any Any 1A - 8A 9A - 16A 1B - 8B 9B - 16B Any Any Any Any BladeSystem nl c-Class nl interconnect bay 3/4 5/6/7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 5/6 7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 HP Smart Array P700m Controller 21 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 22
per port) • 8x wide SAS cabling support when attached to MDS600 storage enclosures. • High availability support, when two HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the same BladeSystem interconnect bay row. • Dual domain support • Zoning support • HP Virtual SAS Manager Software, for switch management - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 23
switch, see the following documents, available on HP websites: • HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide-Includes detailed hardware descriptions and user information • HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide-Provides detailed information about and instructions on how to configure zone groups on - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 24
HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System The HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System (MDS600) is a Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) storage enclosure. The MDS600 supports 3.5" SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) drives and attaches to HP c7000 or c3000 BladeSystem enclosures via the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch. The MDS600 has - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 25
available on HP websites: • HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System User Guide • HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide • HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager user guide-Provides detailed information about and instructions how to configure zone groups on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 26
" (page 89). • For troubleshooting purposes, be sure to check the LEDs and 7-segment display board on the MDS600. For more information about displayed codes, see the HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide or HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. 26 Device - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 27
as demands increase. The MSA2000sa G2 allows mixing of enterprise-class, dual-port SAS drives and archival-class single-port SATA drives, and supports both Large Form Factor and Small Form Factor drives. The optional HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot Software offers increased data - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 28
. • Ability to grow as storage demands increase. The MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure can support up to four cascaded drive enclosures. For detailed information about maximum-capacity configurations, see the MSA2000sa QuickSpecs. • The optional controller-based snapshot and clone capability as - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 29
Family Modular Smart Array firmware upgrade instructions-Includes information and instructions for updating firmware on MSA controller modules. • HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide-Includes troubleshooting information. Important tips • If needed, upgrade the MSA2000sa G2 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 30
the "Map volume" section in the HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. • When mapping, be sure to choose all MSA2000sa G2 controller ports (A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4), to guarantee access in the event of a controller, port, or cable failure. During a failover, if - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 31
StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array NOTE: The HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array is no longer available for purchase, but is supported for use in BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch and P700m Controller. The HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array (MSA2000sa) is modular - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 32
are detailed. • HP StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array firmware upgrade instructions-Includes information and instructions for updating firmware on MSA2000sa controllers. • HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide-Includes troubleshooting information. Important tips - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 33
volume" section in the HP StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. • When mapping, be sure to choose all MSA2000sa controller ports (A0, A1, B0, and B1), to guarantee access in the event of a controller, port, or cable failure. During a failover, if access is granted to all - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 34
and its installation and configuration procedures. • HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries user and service guide and HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide-Includes detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. 34 Device information - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 35
EBS Design Guide. • SAS tape libraries must be connected to a port on an HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch (they cannot be connected to a SAS port on an MSA or MDS storage enclosure). • Each SAS tape drive has a single SAS port. Redundancy is not supported, so the host end of the fanout cable will be connected - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 36
distribution racks, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Power distribution units (PDU), rack and power management software) HP BladeSystem Power Sizer website: http://h71019.www7.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/cache/ 347628-0-0-0-121.html (Power consumption and heat load estimations) 36 Device information - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 37
MSA2000sa storage, see the HP StorageWorks MSA2000sa Configuration Best Practices White Paper at http://www.hp.com/gp/msa2000sa (under Resource Library). For more information about RAID levels and configuring the MDS600 storage, see the Configuring Arrays on Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 38
for safekeeping. HP strongly recommends this step, especially in single-domain configurations. For more information about zoning, see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/ manuals. 38 Zoning - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 39
enclosure server device bay (server blade location) • BladeSystem c-Class enclosure interconnect bay (switch blade location) • 3Gb SAS BL Switch port to which the external SAS storage enclosure that contains the zone group is connected (switch port) IMPORTANT: Failure to follow these guidelines will - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 40
nl interconnect bay Zone groups must be in storage nl enclosures nl connected to these 3Gb SAS BL Switch ports 1-8 3/4 1-4 9 - 16 3/4 5-8 1-8 5/6/7/8 1-4 9 - 16 5/6/7/8 5-8 Any 3/4 1-4 Any 5/6/7/8 1-4 Any 5/6/7/8 5-8 1A - 8A 5/6 1-4 9A - 16A 5/6 5-8 1B - 8B 7/8 1-4 9B - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 41
numbers: Switch port numbers: As shown in the previous tables, each 3Gb SAS BL Switch is organized in two sets of connections. These two connection sets are based on the two SAS expanders housed in the switch. Each SAS expander provides four external SAS HP. Zoning requirements and device mappings 41 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 42
drives from two storage enclosures attached to ports 1 and 5 is not supported. • When creating a switch port zone group, the group can include multiple storage that is attached to ports 5-8 of the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch. • When modifying zone access rights to drive-bay based zone groups, the server - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 43
" (page 44) • "HP Virtual SAS Manager" (page 46) • "MSA2000-family Storage Management Utility" (page 47) • "MSA2000-family Command Line Interface" (page 48) • "HP Array Configuration Utility" (page 49) • "HP Systems Insight Manager" (page 50) • "MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 44
enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to support the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and the managed problems within the enclosure through e-mail, SNMP, or the Insight Display For more Information about using OA, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 45
providing additional functions. As shown in the following image, when determining the WWN of the P700m Controller ports, expand the navigation tree for an HP 3Gb 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 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 46
groups to servers • Reset the switch • Update firmware For information on the VSM, see its online help and the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/ support/manuals. The following image shows an example page of - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 47
availability, and serviceability of the storage system. You can configure the transmission of event notifications ( guide for your MSA2000 model, available on the MSA2000 website at http://www.hp.com/go/msa2000. The following image shows a status summary view, with information about the MSA2000sa G2 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 48
array and its storage. You can enter individual commands or command scripts. The CLI is accessed locally through a terminal emulator running on a management host connected to the serial the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. The following image shows - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 49
Allows the setting of access rights to MSA storage by hosts. • Supports local or remote access. NOTE: When creating arrays using the graphical user interface Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide. This guide is available on the Support page of the ACU website: http://h18000.www1.hp. - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 50
using HP SIM to monitor the performance of your systems. NOTE: You must install and use SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for processors, SAS, SCSI, and SATA drives, and memory modules. Key SIM benefits include: • System discovery and identification • Fault management and event handling - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 51
initiating the wellness test, saving and restoring files, and downloading firmware via a USB flash drive. Before using the RMI, you must see the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Library user and service guide or the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide. As - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 52
the menu. For more information about the OCP, see the HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Library user and service guide or the HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide. MSL2024 and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader OCP MSL4048 and MSL8096 OCP 52 Solution management tools - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 53
Part II Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 54
components and devices 74 Updating firmware on HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches 75 Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures 76 Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures 77 Troubleshooting...77 Gathering troubleshooting information 77 Troubleshooting the MDS600 storage enclosure - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 55
-Based Setup Utility User Guide. These guides are available on the server Documentation CD. • Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory and remember to check the HP P700m Controller website for the latest firmware version and upgrade. BladeSystem c-Class enclosure - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 56
the active VSM. Then, update the firmware on the switch with the passive VSM. • When connecting cables to external SAS storage enclosures, creating zone groups, and assigning zone groups to servers, be sure to follow HP recommendations for a supported configuration. For more information, see "Zoning - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 57
in the HP StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array reference guide. ◦ For the MSA2000sa G2, see set host-name in the HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide or "Managing the Global Host List on a SAS System" in the HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Family Modular Smart Array - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 58
(under the Installing tab) MDS600 website: http://www.hp.com/go/mds600 (under HP Support & Drivers > Manuals) MSA2000sa G2 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa2000sa (under HP Support & Drivers > Manuals) MSA2000sa website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa (under Retired products) Tape Storage & Media website - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 59
as a boot device), install the operating system. Install MDS600 storage enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware. Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware. Configure zoning on the switch. Configure the MDS600 and storage. Configure the - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 60
3. Install one P700m controller on each server blade. For detailed instructions on installing the P700m, see the HP Smart Array P700m Controller Installation Overview and HP Smart Array P700m Controller for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide. Make sure to install the P700m controller in a mezzanine slot - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 61
. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. For detailed instructions on installing MDS600 storage enclosures, see "Setup" in the HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. a. Before installing each MDS600 storage enclosure, record important device information in "MDS600 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 62
firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures" (page 76). 8. Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. For detailed instructions on installing MSA storage enclosures, see "Installing and Cabling Enclosures" in the user guide - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 63
Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide) If the MDS600 is being used as the boot device for server blades, create the required volumes on the MDS600. (See Booting from shared storage with direct connect SAS storage for HP BladeSystem and HP StorageWorks MSA2012sa on the MSA2000sa - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 64
Presentation" in the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide.) High availability configurations require at least two mappings per volume to each server. 12. Configure the MSA. ("Configuring a System for the First Time" in the user guide for your MSA2000sa model) If not - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 65
the number of devices differ for each installation, print or copy pages as needed. • "Solution summary worksheet" (page 66) • "Server and P700m controller worksheet" (page 67) • "SAS BL Switch worksheet" (page 68) • "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 69) • "MSA2000sa controller enclosure - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 66
PDUs) HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure HP Onboard Administrator module HP BladeSystem ProLiant Server Blades HP Smart Array SAS Controller HP SAS BL Switch External SAS storage enclosure Tape or Autoloader SAS cables Drives SAS fanout cable Model: Rack name: HP P700m Controller HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 67
Server and P700m 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 HP P700m Controller: P700m serial number P700m firmware version (must be the same on all - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 68
-domain configurations need two switches. Model: HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on all switches): Installed in enclosure interconnect bay number: Model: HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on both - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 69
MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet Model: MDS600 storage 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: I/O module 3 WWID: I/O module 4 WWID: ACU login information: Drive types and sizes: MDS600 storage - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 70
controller enclosure worksheet Model: MSA2000sa controller enclosure MSA controller model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Drive type and size: Firmware version (must be the same on both controllers): Controller A Management port IP address: Controller A, Port 0 WWN: Controller A, Port 1 WWN - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 71
version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure Chassis - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 72
version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA70 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA70 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA70 drive enclosure Chassis - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 73
Tape and Autoloader worksheet Model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version: Tape and Autoloader worksheet 73 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 74
on solution devices" (page 74) • "Troubleshooting" (page 77) Updating firmware on solution devices Updating methods vary, depending on the component or device: • "Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices" (page 74) • "Updating firmware on HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches" (page 75) • "Updating - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 75
GUI. For detailed information about updating 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide 1. Obtain the latest HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 76
GUI or CLI, see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide. 1. Obtain the latest MDS600 firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http:// www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .fuf firmware image file; SmartComponent firmware updating methods are not supported when the MDS600 is - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 77
times of low I/O. For information about updating firmware using the SMU, see HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array Reference Guide or the HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array CLI Reference Guide. Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in mind that the - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 78
needs to be updated or re-installed on the I/O modules. For more information about LED displays or I/O module 7-segment codes, see the HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide or HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. 78 Maintenance and troubleshooting - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 79
Part III Deployment examples - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 80
Contents 10 Introduction 81 11 Device SAS port information 83 HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information 83 MDS600 disk enclosure port information 84 MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure port information 85 MSA2000sa controller enclosure port information 86 MSA2000 drive enclosure port information 87 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 81
, examples of shared storage show either the MSA2000sa or MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure. Examples are not duplicated for each MSA model. • In the provided illustrations, colors are used to highlight and differentiate the cable paths from the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches to the storage enclosures. The - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 82
sample configurations: Device SAS switches: MSA2000sa SAS controller modules: MDS600 SAS I/O modules: Cabling: Zoning: Single MSA2000sa. switches and the MSA2000sa. Two I/O modules are installed in the MDS600 storage enclosure, providing a single path between the switch and the single-port SATA - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 83
11 Device SAS port information HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS ports: 8, from left to right on the front of the switch. Labeled 1-8. Use these SAS ports to connect external SAS storage enclosures and tape devices. When cabling external storage - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 84
SAS Switch). • Drawer numbers: Each MDS600 has two drawers that contain the drives. From the rear of the device, drawer number 1 is on the right. 1. Primary I/O module (of drawer 1) 2. Secondary I/O module (of drawer 1) 3. MDS600 enclosure drawer 1 4. MDS600 enclosure drawer 2 When cabling cabling - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 85
MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure port information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS host ports: four per controller. Labeled SAS 1, SAS 2, SAS 3, and SAS 4. Use these SAS host ports to connect to the hosts (switch). When two controllers are installed in the enclosure, the controllers - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 86
MSA2000sa controller enclosure port information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS host ports: two per controller. Labeled SAS Port 0 and SAS Port 1. Use these SAS host ports to connect to the hosts (switch). When two controllers are installed in the enclosure, the controllers are - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 87
port to connect (cascade) an additional MSA drive enclosure. NOTE: Mini-SAS to SAS cables are required when connecting MSA2000 drive enclosures. For more information, see the MSA2000 QuickSpecs or HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations. MSA2000 drive enclosure port - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 88
drive enclosure. NOTE: Mini-SAS to SAS cables are required when connecting MSA2000 drive enclosures. For more information about purchasing these cables, see the MSA2000sa G2 QuickSpecs or HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations. 88 Device SAS port information - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 89
" (page 101) • "Shared storage-dual controller, standard cabling" (page 102) • "Shared storage-dual controller, optimal cabling, MSA2000sa" (page 103) • "Shared storage-dual controller, optimal cabling, MSA2000sa G2 " (page 104) • "Shared storage-with cascaded drive enclosures" (page 105) • "Shared - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 90
an example, see "Zoned storage-single domain, wide-port cabling" (page 91). • As shown in this illustration, server bays 1-8 may access MDS600 drawer 2 and server bays 9-16 may access MDS600 drawer 1. For more information, see "HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information" (page 83). 90 Deployment examples - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 91
cabling This example illustrates high-performance cabling for a single-domain configuration using single-port SATA drives. In this configuration, note the following: • An additional cable cabling, see "HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch" (page 22). IMPORTANT: When using wide-port cabling, both cables - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 92
using single-port SATA drives. In this configuration, note the following: • This configuration combines a unique cabling scheme AND zone ports, x4, and x8 (wide-port) cabling, see "HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch" (page 22). • Adding a second HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch (even though this is a single - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 93
SAS BL Switches, this configuration is similar in appearance to a dual-domain, wide-port configuration. However, because of the single I/O module in each MDS600 drawer when using single-port SATA drives, it is for single-domain use only. The additional switch is used in conjunction with the cabling - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 94
an example, see "Zoned storage-dual domain, wide-port cabling" (page 95) • As shown in this illustration, server bays 1-8 may access MDS600 drawer 2 and server bays 9-16 may access MDS600 drawer 1. For more information, see "HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information" (page 83). 94 Deployment examples - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 95
provide a x8 (wide-port) connection. For more information on switch ports, x4, and x8 (wide-port) cabling, see "HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch" (page 22). IMPORTANT: When using wide-port cabling, both cables from an MDS600 I/O module must connect to one of the following pairs of switch ports - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 96
cabling. Dual-domain standard cabling and single-domain devices are also supported. Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 c7000 enclosures: 2 3Gb SAS to two BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, each c-Class enclosure has exclusive access to one of the MDS600 storage drawers. • As shown in - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 97
other deployments: Configuration type Dual-domain, standard cabling Dual-domain, wide-port cabling Single-domain, standard cabling Single-domain, wide-port cabling Single-domain, wide-port cabling for max performance Number of switches 4 4 1 3 2 Max number of MDS600 nl storage enclosures 6 (shown - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 98
Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 6 MDS600 I/O modules: 4 per MDS600 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 4 Server blade types: half-height Connection details • Due to space limitations and level of detail, connection details are not listed. 98 Deployment examples - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 99
as the MDS600. In this configuration, note the following: • These examples show dual I/O module MDS600 and wide-port cabling. Single I/O modules and standard cabling is also supported. • Double-density server blades allow 32 servers in the 16 available device bays of a c7000 enclosure, by including - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 100
and MDS600 in a similar cabling pattern, but to ports on the 6 on the four switches. switches in interconnect bays 7 and 8. • Servers in device bays 1-8 (both a and b nodes) will • All "a" servers in device bays 1-16 will have exclusive have exclusive access to the top MDS600. access to the top - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 101
. For an example, see "Shared storage-dual controller, optimal cabling, MSA2000sa" (page 103) NOTE: Connections to a single-controller MSA2000sa G2, are very similar to that of the MSA2000sa: connect the first SAS port on the MSA controller (A1) to the switch. Shared storage-single controller - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 102
. For an example, see "Shared storage-dual controller, optimal cabling, MSA2000sa" (page 103) NOTE: Connections to a dual-controller MSA2000sa G2, are very similar to that of the MSA2000sa: connect the first SAS port of the primary MSA controller (SAS port A1) to one of the switches, and connect the - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 103
MSA2000sa and MSA2000sa G2 differ, but cabling and configuration concepts are the same. This cabling scenario showing the MSA2000sa may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 104
cable from each switch to each MSA controller offers additional availability and performance. • Connecting each controller to each switch ensures highest availability. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 105
and MSA2000sa G2 differ, but cabling and configuration concepts are the same. This cabling scenario showing the MSA2000sa may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2012sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 3 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 106
, MSA2000sa G2 This example illustrates cabling from two BladeSystem c-Class enclosures to one MSA2300sa controller enclosure. In this configuration, note the following: • This example shows a dual-controller MSA2300sa controller enclosure with optimal cabling. Standard cabling is also supported - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 107
shows a dual-controller MSA2000sa with optimal cabling. Single controller enclosures are also supported. • When using MSA2000sa G2 controllers, device quantities can be the same as shown in the MSA2000sa example. However, if desired, because each MSA2000sa G2 can support 4 (instead of 3) cascaded - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 108
enclosures such as the MSA2000sa. In this configuration, note the following: • This example shows a dual-controller MSA2012sa controller enclosure and standard cabling. MSA2300sa controller enclosures (standard and optimal cabling) and single-controller devices are also supported. • Due to limited - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 109
SAS port B1 ◦ Port 2: to MSA #1, SAS port B1 Notes • As shown, when connecting MSA2012 controllers to two pairs of SAS BL Switches, only a single cable per switch can be connected, because each controller has only two ports, and needs to connect to two different switches. This configuration supports - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 110
cabling from one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure to both an MSA2000sa G2 MSA2012sa is not supported for use in MSA2000sa drawer 1, primary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 8: to MDS600 drawer 1, primary I/O module, port 2 • Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MSA G2 SAS port A1 ◦ Port 2: to MSA G2 SAS - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 111
is to show cabling to a tape library. IMPORTANT: The following illustration shows an MSA2012sa in the configuration, but tape autoloaders and tape libraries are supported with shared SAS storage enclosures and zoned SAS storage enclosures. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa controller enclosures - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 112
Part IV Support and other resources - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 113
Contents 13 Support and other resources 114 Contacting HP...114 Before you contact HP...114 HP contact information...114 Subscription service...114 Document conventions and symbols 115 Customer self repair...116 Rack stability...116 Contents 113 - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 114
service HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources. 114 Support - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 115
symbols 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 Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. Document conventions and symbols - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 116
your StorageWorks product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service Racks can become unstable if more than one component is extended. 116 Support and other resources - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 117
cabling HP, 114 conventions document, 115 text symbols, 115 customer self repair, 116 D device information 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 22 BladeSystem c3000, 15 BladeSystem c7000, 16 BladeSystem enclosures, 14 MDS600, 24 MSA2000sa, 31 MSA2000sa G2 HP contacting, 114 technical support, 114 I installation 3Gb SAS - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 118
, 44 optimal cabling shared storage, 103, 104 P P700m information about, 19 118 Index installation best practices, 55 worksheets, 67 port information 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 83 MDS600 disk enclosure, 84 MSA2000 drive enclosure, 87 MSA2000sa controller enclosure, 86 MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure - HP 2000sa | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions - Page 119
in, 11 customer self repair, 116 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 114 list of, 12 product manuals, 11 wide-port cabling dual domain zoned storage, 95 single domain zoned storage, 91, 92 worksheets, 65 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 68 MDS600, 69 MSA2000 drive enclosure, 71 MSA2000sa, 70 MSA70, 72 P700m, 67
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for
HP BladeSystem Solutions Deployment Guide
HP Part Number: 510464-004
Published: February 2011
Edition: Fourth