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HP 3PAR Management Console User Guide Abstract The HP 3PAR Management Console and the topics in this Help system are for use by system and storage administrators who monitor and direct system configurations and resource allocation for HP 3PAR Storage Systems. HP Part Number: QL226-96337 Published: - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 2
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required 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 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 3
Contents I Connecting to the System 17 1 Connecting to Systems 18 The System Dashboard...18 2 Managing Ports 20 Configuring Ports...20 Configuring CNA Ports 20 General...21 iSCSI...21 iSNS Settings...22 Summary...22 Configuring Fibre Channel Ports 22 Configuring iSCSI Ports 22 General...22 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 4
57 Removing User Connections 58 4 Managing Domains with Security Manager 59 Creating Domains...59 Viewing Domains...60 Viewing Domains for All Storage Systems 60 Viewing Domains for a Single Server 60 Viewing the Domains Summary Tab 61 Viewing the Domains Tab 62 Summary Information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 5
Configuration 79 Adding Authorizations...79 Removing Authorizations...80 6 The Security Manager 81 Viewing the Security System Summary Screen 81 III Creating Storage 83 7 Managing Hosts 84 Creating Hosts...84 Host Settings...84 Fibre Channel...85 iSCSI...85 Summary...85 Editing Hosts...85 Host - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 6
Detail Pane...98 VLUN Templates Tab 99 Active VLUNs Tab...99 Path Summary Tab 100 Viewing Unassigned Paths 100 Using the Host Manager 101 8 Managing Host Sets 102 Creating Host Sets...102 General...102 Hosts...102 Summary...102 Adding Hosts to Host Sets 102 Editing Host Sets...103 General... - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 7
Disk Filter...117 Summary...117 Viewing Common Provisioning Groups 117 Viewing the Common Provisioning Group Summary Tab 117 Viewing the CPGs Tab 118 List Pane...119 Displaying Summary Information 119 Displaying Allocation Information 119 Displaying Usage Information 120 Displaying Capacity - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 8
General...141 Volumes...142 Summary...142 Adding a Virtual Volume to a Virtual Volume Set 142 Exporting Virtual Volume Sets 142 Export...142 Summary...143 Removing a Virtual Volume Set 143 Remove Virtual Volume Sets 143 Unexport Virtual Volume 143 Viewing Virtual Volume Sets 143 Viewing a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 9
12 Managing VLUNs 169 Exporting VLUNs...169 Export...169 Summary...169 Removing VLUNs...169 Viewing VLUNs...169 VLUN Templates Tab...170 List Pane...170 Detail Pane...170 Active VLUNs Tab...170 Displaying Summary Information 171 Displaying Remote Copy Information 171 Path Summary Tab...172 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 10
Configuring 1-to-1 Remote Copy 189 Targets...189 Links...190 Groups...190 Virtual Volumes...191 Summary...191 Configuring 1-to-N Remote Copy 191 Targets...192 Links...192 Groups...192 Virtual Volumes...193 Summary...193 Configuring N-to-1 Remote Copy 194 Targets...194 Links...194 Groups...195 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 11
Pane 247 Viewing Storage Settings and Configurations 248 Hosts Node...248 Storage Settings and Configuration Hosts Screen 248 Storage Settings and Configurations Host Sets Screen 248 Security & Domains Node 249 Security & Domains Node Summary Tab 249 Security & Domains Node Users Tab 250 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 12
263 Ports Screen...263 Viewing Available Storage Systems 265 VI Maintaining the Nodes 287 Locating Controller Nodes 287 Viewing Controller Nodes 288 Viewing the Controller Nodes Summary Screen 288 Viewing Controller Node Alerts 289 Viewing Controller Nodes Details 290 Viewing Controller Node - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 13
Cards Details 295 Viewing Controller Node Internal Drive Details 296 Viewing Controller Node Alerts Details 297 Editing Controller Node Power Supplies 297 Editing Controller Node Batteries 298 Viewing the Controller Node Battery Test Log 298 Resetting the Controller Node Battery Test Log 298 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 14
Alerts Tab...332 24 Managing Data Allocation 333 Viewing Layout Information for All Systems in the Layout Grid Manager 333 Viewing the Layout Grid for a Single System 334 Viewing the Virtual Volumes Layout Screen 334 Viewing the CPG Layout Screen 335 Viewing the Logical Disk Layout Screen 337 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 15
365 Tune Physical Disk Chunklets Only 366 VII Taking Inventory of the Storage System Hardware 368 29 Using the Hardware Inventory Manager 369 30 386 34 Support and Other Resources 387 Contacting HP...387 HP 3PAR documentation 387 Typographic conventions 390 HP 3PAR branding information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 16
Icons...406 Alert Severity Indicators 406 Status Bar Icons...406 System and Component Status Icons 407 Accordion Control 407 Refreshing the HP 3PAR Management Console 409 Exporting Data...409 Filtering...410 Using the Quick Filter 410 Using the Complex Filter 411 Adding and Applying - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 17
Part I Connecting to the System This part contains information on connecting to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System, managing users, configuring and managing ports, and using the Security Manager. "Connecting to Systems" (page 18) "Configuring Ports" (page 20) "Managing Ports" (page 20) - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 18
to connect to a system, you must have the following information: • System name or IP address • Username • Password To connect to a system: 1. Start the HP 3PAR Management Console. NOTE: Any systems previously connected to are displayed in the text box under the IP Address or Name text box. To select - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 19
Logging into a multiple-array environment will display the Summary tab for the Storage Systems node (or the Introduction tab if you haven't used Preferences to turn off that feature). Select a system name to get to the Summary tab for that - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 20
Remote Copy over IP (RCIP) To learn how to configure ports with the HP 3PAR Management Console, see the following: "Configuring CNA Ports" (page 20) " Port Configuration wizard using one of the following methods. (CNA must be supported and a CNA port present in the system for these actions to be - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 21
your settings. 2. Select a System name from the list. 3. Select the Port you want to configure from the list. 4. Select the Protocol. 5. Follow the instructions for the selected protocol: "iSCSI" (page 21) iSCSI To configure an iSCSI port: 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically or Use the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 22
node WWN. d. Configured Rate - Select Auto (default), 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, or *8 Gbps. e. VLUN Change Notification (VCN) - Enable or disable the VLUN change notification. f. Interrupt Coalesce - Enable or disable the interrupt coalesce. g. Persona list - The port persona will be preselected based - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 23
3. Click Finish to complete the iSCSI port configuration, or click Next to enter iSNS settings. iSNS Settings 1. Primary IP Address - Enter the Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) IP address. 2. TCP Port - Enter the iSNS TCP port. The default port is 3205. 3. Click Finish to complete the iSCSI port - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 24
b. Subnet Mask - Enter the RCIP port's subnet mask. The subnet mask is required. c. Gateway - Enter the RCIP port's gateway address. d. MTU list - Enter the MTU value (maximum transmission units). e. Speed list - Select the port speed as Auto (default), 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps. f. Duplex list - - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 25
Initializing a Port NOTE: This operation can only be performed on Fibre Channel (FC) and Remote Copy over Fibre Channel (RCFC) ports. To initialize a port: 1. Access the ports Summary tab. 2. Right-click the port you wish to initialize then click Initialize in the menu that appears. The Initialize - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 26
with the port information you wish to view. The system Ports screen provides the following tabs, depending on what types of ports are supported by the selected system: Summary, CNA, Fibre Channel, RCFC, iSCSI, RCIP, SAS, and Alerts. For information about each, see: "Viewing Port Summary Information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 27
list pane provides the following information: Column Position Label WWN/MAC State Type Connected Device Type Connected Device Mode Description Port location in Node:Slot:Port format. The designated port label. World Wide Name or Media Access Control address of the connected device. The state of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 28
Column Partner Partner WWN Failover State Description The partner port. The WWN of the partner port. Indicates if the system is in a failover state. Detail Pane The detail pane provides detailed information about a selected port from the list pane. Information is presented on up to four tabs, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 29
Summary screen displaying RCFC port information: Summary screen displaying iSCSI port information: Viewing System Ports 29 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 30
Summary screen displaying RCIP port information: Summary screen displaying SAS port information: 30 Managing Ports - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 31
Total Data Throughput Settings (displayed Connection Mode for FC and RCFC ports) Connection Type Description Port location in Node:Slot:Port format. The designated port label. Port World Wide Name. Node World Wide Name. Indicates whether the port is FC, iSCSI, RCIP, or RCFC. Rate that data can - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 32
the port. Class 2 Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack setting for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 port (for example, QLOGIC 2302). Remote Node WWN (For RCFC ports.) The node WWN. Remote Port WWN (For RCFC ports - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 33
(iSNS) server IP address. iSNS protocol allows for automated discovery, management, and configuration of iSCSI. Secondary IP Address Secondary Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) server IP address. TCP Port The port on the iSNS server with which to communicate. Physical Disks The physical disk - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 34
by the SFP. Qualified Displays whether the SFP has been tested and if the SFP is supported. TX Disable Displays whether the transmit laser is disabled. TX Fault Displays whether the transmit laser has a problem. RX Loss Displays whether the receive end of the SFP is experiencing a loss of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 35
Connection Count Start Time Description Location of the iSCSI port in Node:Slot:Port format. IP address of the host that initiated in which the host resides. The host's WWN. The hosts location in N:S:P (Node:Slot:Port) format. The following information is provided for iSCSI ports: Column Host ID - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 36
is provided: Column Position WWN/MAC State Type Connected Device Type Connected Device Mode Partner Partner WWN Failover State Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. World Wide Name or Media Access Control address of the connected device. The state of the port. See "System and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 37
Rate Class Connected Device Type Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. World Wide Name of the connected device is no specified value, no connection exists. Identifies which Fibre Channel classes of service are enabled (2, 3, or 2/3). 2/3 indicates that both Class 2 and Class - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 38
Rate Max Rate VCN Interrupt Coalesce Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. Indicates whether port mode change from initiator one interrupt for multiple I/O completion. Not available for systems running HP 3PAR OS 2.2.4 or lower. Detail Pane The detail pane provides detail - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 39
rate. Maximum rate of connection from the port. Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack 0. For fabric attached no notification is sent. Indicates whether the node's WWN is Enabled or Disabled. Not available for systems running HP 3PAR OS 2.2.4 or lower. If Disabled, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 40
Group Field Mode Change Hosts Physical Disks Virtual Port Failover State Persona (not displayed Persona on systems using HP 3PAR OS 2.3.1 or Vendor higher) Adapter Type OS Connection Modified Description Indicates whether port mode change from initiator to target or vice versa is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 41
and if the SFP is supported. Displays whether the transmit laser is disabled. Displays whether the transmit laser has a problem. Displays whether the receive end host resides. The hosts WWN. The hosts location in N:S:P (Node:Slot:Port) format. Viewing System RCFC Ports To view system Remote Copy over - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 42
or 4 Gbps). When there is no specified value, no connection exists. World Wide Name of the remote port. World Wide Name of the remote node. Detail Pane The detail pane provides detail information about a selected RCFC port from the list pane. Information is presented on a Summary tab, and depending - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 43
rate. Maximum rate of connection from the port. Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack 0. For fabric attached no notification is sent. Indicates whether the node's WWN is Enabled or Disabled. Not available for systems running HP 3PAR OS 2.2.4 or lower. If Disabled, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 44
HP 3PAR OS 2.3.1 or higher) Persona Vendor Adapter Type OS Connection Modified Description World Wide Name of the remote port. World Wide Name of the remote node SFP is supported. Displays whether the transmit laser is disabled. Displays whether the transmit laser has a problem. Displays whether - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 45
) List Pane The list pane presents the following information: Column Position MAC State IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. Media Access Control address of the connected device. The state of the port. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 46
MTU setting for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 should Field Description Position The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. Label The designated port IP router on the same network as the Storage System, used to forward traffic to destinations beyond - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 47
for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 should be used. Data transfer rate. A value of 0 indicates that no data is being transferred. The TCP port number used by the iSCSI card. Primary Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) server IP address. iSNS protocol - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 48
MTU Rate Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. Media Access Control local IP router on the same network as the Storage System, used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the MTU setting for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 should - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 49
The TCP port number used by the iSCSI or RCIP card. Total Data Throughput The throughput in KB/sec. Viewing SAS Details If the system supports SAS cages, an SAS tab will be displayed in the Management Window. SAS ports accept disk attachments only. To view SAS details: 1. Access the Ports - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 50
Rate Connected Device Type Connected Device Mode Change Description The position of the port (in node:slot:port format) in which the SAS is installed. The World Wide Name of the server attached storage. The current state of the SAS. Port firmware mode setting-Initiator, Target, Peer, or Suspended - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 51
Connection Mode Connection Type Configured Rate Max Rate Interrupt Coalesce Topology Adapter Type Mode Change Physical Disks Description The position of the port (in node:slot:port format) in which the SAS is installed. The designated port label. The World Wide Name of the port. The type of port - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 52
the following information: Column Position Connection Mode Connection Type Configured Rate Max Rate Interrupt Coalesce Description The position of the port (in node:slot:port format) in which the SAS is installed. The type of port connection. The connection type or port connection setting (Loop - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 53
. The time the alert was resolved. A brief description of the alert. The name of the server that generated the alert. The system's serial number. The node ID. The affected system components. The number of times the alert was issued. The last occurrence of the alert. The first occurrence of the alert - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 54
Part II Managing Security This part contains information on managing security for domains and users though the Security Manger. "Managing Users with Security Manager" (page 55) "Managing Domains with Security Manager" (page 59) "Managing LDAP with Security Manager" (page 71) "The Security Manager" ( - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 55
provides the functionality to view and work with HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System users. "Creating Users" (page 55) HP 3PAR Domains requires an HP 3PAR Domain license. For additional information about the license, and for information about 3PAR Domains and users, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 56
1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. In the Management Tree, select the system with the user(s) you wish to edit, then select the Users node. 3. Right-click on the user you wish to edit in the User summary screen. 4. Click Edit. The Edit User wizard appears. Authentication NOTE: Steps - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 57
HP 3PAR Domains requires an HP 3PAR Domain license. For additional information about the license, and for information about 3PAR Domains and users, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide with the user(s) you wish to remove, then select the Users node. 3. Right-click the user you wish to remove in the User - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 58
& Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. From the Management Tree, select the system with the connection(s) you wish to remove, then select the Connections node. 3. In the Connections screen, right-click the connection you wish to remove. NOTE: If you wish to remove multiple connections (see "Selecting - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 59
the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. See also: "Manager Pane" (page 396) Creating Domains To create a domain, access the Create Domain wizard: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. Click Create Domain in the Common Actions Panel. The Create Domain dialog appears. 3. Select a storage server - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 60
HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems or a single system. Viewing Domains for All Storage the system on which it resides. ◦ The size of each domain's base volume user, copy, and admin space. ◦ The size of each 2. In the Management Tree, select the Domains node for the system having domain(s) you wish to - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 61
Disks associated with the domains in the system. The total number of virtual volumes associated with the domains in the system. The number of base volumes associated with the domains in the system. The number of Thinly Provisioned virtual volumes associated with the domains in the system. Viewing - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 62
Group Domain Capacity Field Fully Provisioned Virtual Copies Physical Copies Expired Volumes Unexported Volumes Remote Copy Volumes Virtual Volume Sets Active VLUNs Hosts Host Sets Total Size Domain Size Top 10 Description The number of fully provisioned virtual volumes associated with the domains - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 63
The list pane displays the following information: Column Domain System Set CPGs Virtual Volumes Virtual Volume Sets Hosts Host Sets Active VLUNs Total Size Comments Description The domain name. The name of the system with which the domain is associated. The name of domain set with which the domain - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 64
with which the domain is associated. (Only displayed when the Storage Systems node is selected in the Management Tree.) The size (in GiB) of the base volume's user space. The size (in GiB) of the base volume's copy space. The size (in GiB) of the base volume's admin space. The size (in GiB) of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 65
Domain Set To add a Domain to an existing Domain Set: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. From the Management Tree, select the Domain node under the system containing the domain you want to add. 3. Access the Domains tab in the Management Window. 4. Right-click on the domain you want - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 66
view information about domain sets residing in a system: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. From the Management Tree, select the Domain Sets node under the system in where domain sets reside. The Domain Sets screen appears. The Domain Sets screen is divided into a list pane, which - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 67
Column Hosts Total Exported Size Comments Description The number of hosts connected to the domain set. The size (in GiB) of the domain set. Any user entered notes when the domain set was created. Detail Pane The detail pane of the Domain Sets screen displays detailed information about a selected - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 68
system on which the domain resides. (Only displayed when the Storage Systems node in the Management Tree is selected.) The base volume size (in GiB) allocated for users. The base volume size (in GiB) allocated for copies. The base volume size (in GiB) allocated for admin use. 68 Managing Domains - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 69
Domain Sets To remove an existing domain set: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. From the Management Tree, select the Domain Sets node under the system in which the domain set resides. 3. In the Domains screen, as described in "Removing Domains" (page 65), right-click the domain - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 70
NOTE: If you wish to remove multiple domain sets (see "Selecting Multiple Items" (page 406)), select the domain sets you wish to remove before right-clicking. 4. Click Remove. 5. In the Remove Domain Sets dialog box, click OK. Moving Objects from One Domain to Another Domain To move objects from - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 71
5 Managing LDAP with Security Manager The HP 3PAR Management Console supports the following types of LDAP authentication: • LDAP: 1. Select Security & Domains in the Management Pane. 2. Select the system node on which you wish to configure LDAP. 3. Select Configure LDAP in the Common Actions - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 72
. require - The LDAP server most start the TLS protocol to continue. b. Enter the Group DN (the Distinguished Name for groups). c. Enter the User Base DN. The authentication process attempts to bind the user to an entry in the server's DIT (directory information tree). The DN (distinguished name) of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 73
8. For SASL binding: a. Select an SASL Mechanism: PLAIN, DIGEST MD5, or GSSAPI. b. Enter the Accounts DN (the Distinguished Name for accounts). c. Enter the host LDAP Server Name. d. Enter the Kerberos Realm where the encryption data is stored. e. If different from the LDAP Server address, enter the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 74
Configuration To view existing LDAP configurations: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Manager Pane. 2. In the Management Tree, select the LDAP node under the system node for which you wish to view an LDAP configuration. A Summary tab and an Authorization tab will appear in the Management Window. 74 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 75
in formation is provided: Group General Field LDAP Server Port Domain Name Attribute Domain Name Prefix Description The IP address of the LDAP server. (With HP 3PAR OS 3.1.2 or higher, the LDAP server name can be either an IP address or a DNS server name. Indicates the port of the LDAP server - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 76
concatenation of the value of User Attributer and the username. When the attribute does not end with a backslash, it is as described for the User Base DN variable. (The default is uid.) The attribute that holds the name of a group of which the user is a member. (The default is memberUid.) Indicates - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 77
provided: Group General Field LDAP Server Port Domain Name Attribute Domain Name Prefix Allow SSH Key Description The IP address of the LDAP server. (With HP 3PAR OS 3.1.2 or higher, the LDAP server name can be either an IP address or a DNS server name. Indicates the port of the LDAP server - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 78
of the Kerberos server if different from the LDAP server. The IP address of the Kerberos server, if different than the LDAP server. Indicates the base of the subtree in the DIT to search for objects that hold account information. It is mutually exclusive with Group DN. The objectClass attribute of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 79
, or Don't Delete to cancel. Adding Authorizations To add an authorization: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Management Pane. 2. Right-click the LDAP node under the system containing the LDAP configuration to which you wish to add an authorization. The Add Authorization dialog box appears 3. Enter - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 80
Removing Authorizations To remove an authorization: 1. Click Security & Domains in the Management Pane. 2. Select the LDAP node under the system containing the LDAP configuration to which you wish to remove an authorization. 3. Under the Authorization tab in the Management Window, right-click - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 81
and connections on the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System. "Viewing the HP 3PAR Domains requires an HP 3PAR Domain license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. NOTE: For further information about HP 3PAR Domains and users, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 82
users. This is broken down by the number of users per domain access privilege type (edit, browse). The user name for the current HP 3PAR Management Console session. The client IP address. The session status, either Active or Inactive. Indicates whether a secure connection is being used. The date - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 83
Part III Creating Storage This part contains information on managing domains, hosts, provisioning, virtual volumes, and VLUNs. "Managing Hosts" (page 84) "Managing Host Sets" (page 102) "Managing Common Provisioning - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 84
7 Managing Hosts The Host Manager allows the following operations: "Creating Hosts" (page 84) "Editing Hosts" (page 85) "Removing Hosts" (page 87) "Viewing Hosts" (page 87) "Viewing Host Information" (page 90) "Viewing Paths" (page 98) "Viewing Unassigned Paths" (page 100) "Using the Host Manager" ( - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 85
Fibre Channel 1. To assign available WWNs: a. Select one or more WWNs from the Available WWNs list. This list displays WWNs for all physically connected host paths not already assigned to hosts. b. Click the left arrow to add the selected WWN(s) to the Assigned WWNs list. 2. To assign new WWNs, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 86
Host Settings 1. In the General group box: a. Name - Enter a new host name. b. Host OS - Select the operating system running on the host. c. Persona - The host persona will be visible and disabled. When Host OS is selected, the corresponding persona will be selected for the user, and the Operating - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 87
) Overview of All Hosts To display an overview of hosts in all connected systems: 1. In the Manager pane, click Hosts. 2. In the Management tree, click Storage Systems. 3. Click the Summary tab. Removing Hosts 87 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 88
The following information is provided: Group General Field Hosts Host Sets Operating Systems Active VLUNs Average Paths per Host Average per Host Top 10 Host System Active VLUNs Capacity Exported Total Exported Size Average Virtual Size Top 10 Host System Total Exported Size Description The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 89
name. Each name listed is a link to the Host screen. The domain in which the host resides. The number of active VLUNs per host. The node number. The number of initiators. The exported size per host in GiB. The average virtual size of exported capacity in GiB. The host name. Each - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 90
tab can be set to show summary information or descriptor information. The following summary information is provided: Column Name Domain Host Ports Storage System Ports Node ID(s) Persona Volumes Exported Total Exported Size Description The host name. The domain in which the host resides. The host - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 91
of the host HBA. Any contact information. Any notes. Host Explorer Tab NOTE: The Host Explorer tab is displayed for systems running HP 3PAR OS 2.3.1 or higher. Additionally, host explorer information is displayed if the host was created from explorer information. The Host Explorer tab provides - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 92
Column Multipath Multipath Version Cluster Software Cluster Software Version Cluster ID Cluster Name Description The multipathing software in use on the host. The version of the multipathing software. The host clustering software in use on the host. The version of the host clustering software. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 93
The following information is displayed: Group General Descriptors Paths Persona CHAP (if applicable) Field Name ID Domain Set Host Ports Storage System Ports Node ID(s) Volumes Exported Total Exported Size Location IP Address Operating System Model Contact Comments WWN/iSCSI Name Type Port Name ID - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 94
The following information is provided: Group General Paths Field Host Name ID Domain Reported Host Name OS OS Patch Architecture IP Multipath Cluster Software Cluster ID Cluster Name WWN Vendor Model Firmware Version Driver Version Speed Multiple Attach Description The host name. The host ID. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 95
screen. The volume's RAID type. The name of the host to which the VLUN is exported. The port to which the path is connected, in Node:Slot:Port format. The VLUN type. The number of active VLUNs. Active VLUNs The following information is provided: Column LUN Domain Virtual Volume RAID Type - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 96
which the VLUN is exported. The port to which the path is connected, in Node:Slot:Port format. The host's World-Wide Name (WWN) or iSCSI name. The information is provided: Column LUN Virtual Volume Host Inactive Ports Storage System Ports Available Paths Healthy Paths Multipath Failed Policy Path - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 97
state of the system. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV or optical) to the receiver port of a fibre channel node. Viewing Host Information 97 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 98
tab. The domain in which the host resides. The type of path, Fibre Channel or iSCSI. The port to which the path is connected (in node:slot:port format). Each port is a link to the port summary. The IP address if an iSCSI path. Detail Pane The detail pane displays detailed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 99
volume. The volume's RAID type. The name of the host to which the VLUN is exported. The port to which the path is connected (in node:slot:port format). The VLUN type. The number of active VLUNs. Viewing Paths 99 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 100
to which the VLUN is exported. The port to which the path is connected (in node:slot:port format). The host's World-Wide Name (WWN) or iSCSI name. The size Path Summary tab: Column LUN Virtual Volume Host Inactive Ports Storage Systems Ports Available Paths Healthy Paths Multipath Failed Policy Path - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 101
new hosts are physically connected to the storage system, the system is therefore able to automatically configure new host paths according to existing host assignments. For more information, see the HP 3PAR Host Explorer User's Guide. You can also use the HP 3PAR Management Console to add new WWNs - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 102
8 Managing Host Sets Host sets allow users to create a name for a group of hosts. This allows a virtual volume to be exported to the same set of hosts. When working with host sets, the following operations are available: "Creating Host Sets" (page 102) "Adding Hosts to Host Sets" (page 102) " - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 103
3. Click the Hosts tab in the Hosts screen. 4. Select the host(s) you wish to add. 5. Right-click and then click Add to Host Set in the menu that appears. The Add to Host Set dialog box appears. 6. Select a host set from the host set list. 7. Click OK. Editing Host Sets To edit a host set, access - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 104
the Management tree, click Host Sets under the Hosts node for system that contains the host sets you wish to pane, click Hosts. 2. In the Management tree, click under the Host Sets node for system that contains the host set you wish to view. or From the Host Set summary screen, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 105
Filter" (page 105) "The Descriptors Filter" (page 106) The Summary Filter The following information is provided: Column Name Domain Host Ports Storage System Ports Node ID(s) Persona Volumes Exported Total Exported Size Description The name of the host. The domain of which the host is a member - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 106
. The name of the host. The domain of which the host is a member. The type of host path (e.g. FC, iSCSI). The host port location in Node:Slot:Port format. The iSCSI IP address, if applicable. The Host Set Details Host Explorer Tab The information displayed on this screen is the same - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 107
Port, or Magazine. 8. From the Preferred Chunklets* list, select Fast (default) or Slow. 9. RAID Type - Select the RAID type for the volume. NOTE: HP strongly recommends RAID 6 for high capacity Nearline drives. 10. Set Size - Select the set size. 11. From the Step Size* list, select default, 32 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 108
Port, or Magazine. 5. From the Preferred Chunklets* list, select Fast (default) or Slow. 6. RAID Type - Select the RAID type for the volume. NOTE: HP strongly recommends RAID 6 for high capacity Nearline drives. 7. Set Size - Select the set size. 8. From the Step Size* list, select default, 32, 64 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 109
the step size defaults to 32 KiB for RAID 0 and RAID 1, and 64 KiB for RAID 5. For RAID 6, the default is a function of the set size. 9. Growth Increment* - Click the Enabled checkbox, enter the appropriate value, and click the unit list (MiB, GiB, TiB) 10. Growth Limit* - Click the Enabled checkbox - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 110
as a guide when choosing of used copy administration or copy space Nodes Default Minimum 1-2 32GB 8GB 3-4 64GB 16GB 5-6 96GB 24GB 7-8 128GB 32GB Set the threshold when the LD space exceeds this amount. Set the threshold at which the system stops creating additional LDs to support - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 111
a guide when choosing can select 32, 64, or 128. indicate whether the logical disks supporting volumes created with this template should tend to use chunklets near the Provisioning Groups You can create new Common Provisioning Groups (CPGs) based on existing CPGs. To do this: 1. Access the CPGs tab - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 112
Chunklets* list, select Fast (default) or Slow. 9. RAID Type - Select the RAID type for the volume. 10. Set Size - Select the set size. NOTE: HP strongly recommends RAID 6 for high capacity Nearline drives. 11. From the Step Size* list, select default, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 KiB. The default - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 113
2. Right-click the CPG you wish to remove. 3. In the menu that appears, click Remove. The Remove CPG dialog box appears. 4. Click OK. Creating Common Provisioning Group Templates To create a Common Provisioning Group (CPG) template: 1. Access the CPGs tab. 2. Right-click the CPG from which you wish - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 114
as a guide when choosing of used copy administration or copy space Nodes Default Minimum 1-2 32GB 8GB 3-4 64GB 16GB 5-6 96GB 24GB 7-8 128GB 32GB Set the threshold when the LD space exceeds this amount. Set the threshold at which the system stops creating additional LDs to support - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 115
2. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a CPG 512 KiB. For RAID 6 you can select 32, 64, or 128. indicate whether the logical disks supporting volumes created with this template should tend to use chunklets near the beginning of the physical disks or the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 116
as a guide when choosing of used copy administration or copy space Nodes Default Minimum 1-2 32GB 8GB 3-4 64GB 16GB 5-6 96GB 24GB 7-8 128GB 32GB Set the threshold when the LD space exceeds this amount. Set the threshold at which the system stops creating additional LDs to support - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 117
as a guide when choosing can select 32, 64, or 128. indicate whether the logical disks supporting volumes created with this template should tend to use chunklets near the beginning 2. In the Management Tree, click CPGs under the system node you wish to view. The Provisioning-CPGs screen appears in - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 118
The following information is displayed: Group General Health Capacity Field CPGs FC NL SSD Virtual Volumes Thinly Provisioned Fully Provisioned Alerts State Device Type Logical Raw Allocated Mapped Space Description The total number of CPGs. The total number of Fast Class (FC) drives. The total - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 119
2. In the Management Window, click the CPGs tab. The CPGs tab presents information in a list pane and a detail pane. "List Pane" (page 119) "Detail Pane" (page 123) List Pane The table displayed in the list pane can be filtered for "Displaying Summary Information" (page 153), "Displaying Allocation - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 120
The following information is displayed: Column Name Domain State RAID Growth Warning Growth Limit Device Type Device RPM (K) Description The CPG name. The domain to which the CPG belongs. The state of the CPG. The RAID type used. The CPG's growth size (in GiB) at which a warning alert is generated - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 121
The following information is displayed: Column Name Domain State RAID Total VV Count TPVV Count User Space Usage Copy Space Usage Descriptions The CPG name. The domain to which the CPG belongs. The state of the CPG. The RAID type used. The total number of virtual volumes using the CPG. The total - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 122
Displaying Raw Capacity Information To view raw capacity information, select Raw Capacity from the filtering list. The following information is displayed: Column Name Domain State Raw Allocated Capacity Raw Free Capacity Raw Used Capacity Raw User Size Raw Used User Size Raw Copy Size Raw Used - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 123
space. Admin Allocation Warning The percentage of used copy administration space which results in an alert. Alert Admin Growth Warning Alert The volume Failure The alert generated when a copy failed due to insufficient administration space. Detail Pane The detail pane displays detailed information about a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 124
Summary Tab The following information is displayed on the Summary tab: Group General Health Capacity Overview Field Description Name The Common Provisioning Group's (CPG's) name. Domain The domain in which the CPG resides. Total VV Count The total number of TPVVs using the CPG. Fully - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 125
Group Allocated Mapped Space Settings Tab Field Description Displays mapped and unmapped allocated space. Displays the distribution of mapped space. The following information is displayed on the detail pane's Settings tab: Group Copy Growth Field Growth Increment Growth Warning Growth Limit - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 126
Group Field Description NOTE: The Device RPM number does not represent a rotational speed for the drives without spinning media (SSD). It is meant as a rough estimation of the performance difference between the drive and the other drives in the system. For FC and NL drives, the number corresponds - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 127
Tab NOTE: The Logical Disks tab only appears if you have set your preferences in the HP 3PAR Management Console to show the logical disks. See "Setting Global Preferences" (page 412). The for with the logical disk is used. Specifies the owning nodes. Viewing Common Provisioning Groups 127 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 128
tab displays which chunklets are used by the selected CPG. NOTE: The Layout tab only appears if you have set your preferences in the HP 3PAR Management Console to show the provisioning layout tab. See "Setting Global Preferences" (page 412). See also: "Managing Data Allocation" (page 333) Alerts Tab - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 129
10 Virtual Volumes The Provisioning Manager allows you perform various tasks related to virtual volumes. Refer to the following sections for more information. "Creating Virtual Volumes" (page 129) "Editing Virtual Volumes" (page 131) "Creating Similar Virtual Volumes" (page 132) "Saving a Virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 130
of a Thinly Provisioned Virtual Volume (TPVV). Selecting Fully Provisioned results in the creation of a base volume. NOTE: Creating Thinly Provisioned Virtual Volumes (TPVVs) requires the HP 3PAR Thin Provisioning Software license. b. Size - Enter the size of the volume. Change the Size list - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 131
2. In the Geometry group box: a. Enter the number of sectors per track, or accept the default value. b. Enter the number of heads per cylinder, or accept the default value. 3. Click Next to view summary information, or click Finish. Summary Review the summary information, then click Finish. Editing - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 132
be provisioned. Selecting Thinly Provisioned results in the creation of a Thinly Provisioned Virtual Volume (TPVV). Selecting Fully Provisioned results in the creation of a base volume. b. Size - Enter the size of the volume. Change the Size list value to MiB or TiB as applicable. The default is GiB - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 133
c. If you selected Thinly Provisioned: i. User CPG - Select a user CPG from the CPG list. ii. Copy CPG - Select a copy CPG or . iii. In the Allocation Warning and Allocation Limit text boxes for User CPG and Copy CPG, enter the appropriate information. If you do not want these options used, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 134
when applying the template. b. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, User Space Warning Allocation Limit Include in the template in order to... create a base volume template, select Thinly Provisioned. determine the size that the volume - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 135
then click Finish. Creating a Remote Copy Group from Virtual Volumes NOTE: HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software requires an HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. To create a Remote Copy group from virtual volumes: 1. Access the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 136
. 4. Click Add. 5. Click Next. NOTE: If an RW snapshot is added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. NOTE: If you are creating a Remote Copy group for a Synchronous Long Distance Remote Copy configuration, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 137
will be removed. The base parent will also be removed HP 3PAR Domains requires an HP 3PAR Domain license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. If you are using HP 3PAR Domains and wish to move a volume from one domain to another, follow the instructions - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 138
information while the volumes are online. Offline and Scan - Sets the volumes offline then validates the administration information. Scan and Repair - Sets the volumes offline, validates the administration information, and tries to repair the volume if there are any errors. 4. Click OK. Removing - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 139
4. (Optional) Select to remove volumes and descendents without active VLUNs, associated with inactive VLUNs, and from volume sets. When the volumes to be removed involve active VLUNs, clicking the checkbox will cause the Unexport Virtual Volume confirmation dialog to appear. If you cancel the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 140
If you click Yes, the VLUNs will be removed along with the VVs after you click OK in the next step. 5. Click OK to remove the virtual volume(s). See also: "Viewing the Virtual Volumes Tab" (page 153) Tuning Virtual Volumes To tune a virtual volume, access the Tune Virtual Volume wizard: 1. Access - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 141
3. In the menu that appears, click Rollback Tune. 4. Click Yes. Managing Virtual Volume Sets When working with virtual volume sets, you can: "Creating Virtual Volume Sets" (page 141) "Editing a Virtual Volume Set" (page 141) "Adding a Virtual Volume to a Virtual Volume Set" (page 142) "Exporting - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 142
the volume you wish to add to a virtual volume set. (If you wish to select multiple volumes see "Selecting Multiple Items" (page 406) for instructions.) 3. In the menu that appears, click Add to Virtual Volume Set. The Add to Virtual Volume Set dialog box appears. 4. Select a virtual volume set - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 143
To view a system's virtual volume sets: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Provisioning. 2. In the Management Tree, click Virtual Volume Sets under the system node you wish to view. The following information is displayed: Column Name Domain Description The name of the virtual volume set. Each name is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 144
Set To view a single virtual volume set: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Provisioning. 2. In the Management Tree, click Virtual Volume Sets under the system node you wish to view. 3. Click the virtual volume set you wish to view under the Name column in the Management Window. 1. In the Manager Pane - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 145
when applying the template. b. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, User size that the volume created with this template presents to the host. Create a base volume template, select Thin or Thin or Full (Thin will be selected automatically if - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 146
cylinder, or accept the default value. d. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, Geometry group box: Editing a Virtual Volume Template When editing a template, the HP 3PAR Management Console will check if there are unsupported properties in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 147
value when applying the template. b. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, User Space Limit (Thin only) Include in the template in order to... Create a base volume template, select Thin or Thin or Full (Thin will be selected automatically - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 148
template. Checking the Allow override checkbox allow users to modify that property's value when applying the template. b. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, Policies group box: Property Include in the template in order to... Allow stale - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 149
d. Use the following table as a guide when choosing which properties to include in a VV template, Geometry group box: Property Sectors Per Track Heads Per Cylinder Include in the template in order - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 150
Virtual Volumes Converting virtual volumes from one type of provisioning to another allows you to balance space savings and cost. You can save storage space by converting little-used volumes to Thin volumes. Costs can be reduced by converting fully allocated volumes to Full volumes. Volumes can - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 151
The Convert Virtual Volume wizard is accessible through the In the Main Menu Bar (click Actions > Performance > Edit Chart), through the Convert button on the Toolbar when viewing the virtual volumes Summary tab, as a selection on the Toolbar under the Virtual Volume button when viewing the Virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 152
2. In the Management Tree, click Virtual Volumes under the system node you wish to view. The Provisioning-Virtual Volumes screen appears in to providing comprehensive information about a system's virtual volumes, the HP 3PAR Management Console also allows you to view the same type of information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 153
: Group General Health Capacity Virtual Volume Allocation Thinly Provisioned Savings (Base Volumes) Field Description Virtual Volumes The total number of virtual volumes. Base Volumes The total number of base volumes. Thinly Provisioned The number of thinly provisioned virtual volumes - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 154
virtual volume set containing the volume. The state of the system. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The volume's RAID type. The size of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 155
Description The volume name. Volume tree depth in parenthesis. The name of the domain. The state of the system. Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The volume's RAID type. The size of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 156
Description The volume name. Volume tree depth in parenthesis. The name of the domain. The state of the system. Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The volume's RAID type. The size of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 157
Description The volume name. Volume tree depth in parenthesis. The storage system to which the virtual volume belongs. The domain to which volume belongs. The state of the system. Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 158
User Space Reclaimed Copy Space Description The volume name. Volume tree depth in parenthesis. The state of the system. Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The size of user space the virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 159
the volume set to which the volume belongs. The type of volume (Base, Physical Copy, Virtual Copy). Indicates if the selected volume is fully GiB). The host on which the volume is exported. Specifies the owning node. The number of new virtual volume alerts. The current state of the virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 160
the volume's admin, copy, and user space. Thinly Provisioned Savings Displays the amount of space saved through thinly provisioned virtual volumes. (Base Volumes) History Creation Date The volume's creation date. Retention Time The volume's retention time, if any. Expiration Time The volume - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 161
Group User Space Allocation Copy Space Provisioning Copy Space Allocation Admin Space Allocation Field Device Type Device RPM Description The disk type, Fast Class (FC), Nearline (NL), or Solid State (SSD). The speed of the disk. NOTE: The Device RPM number does not represent a rotational speed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 162
Group Advanced Tab Field Description NOTE: The Device RPM number does not represent a rotational speed for the drives without spinning media (SSD). It is meant as a rough estimation of the performance difference between the drive and the other drives in the system. For FC and NL drives, the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 163
if the logical disk is mapped to a virtual volume. Indicates the purpose for with the logical disk is used. Specifies the owning nodes. SCSI Reservations Tab The SCSI Reservations tab provides two sub-tabs, SCSI-2 Reservations and SCSI-3 Reservations. SCSI-2 Reservations Tab Viewing the Virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 164
virtual volume. The name of the host with the SCSI-3 reservation. The port with the SCSI-3 reservation. Specifies the owning nodes. The service action reservation key. The persistent reservation type. Whether the reservation type is persistent. the generation number of the most recent reservation - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 165
. The VLUN RAID type. The name of the host to which the VLUN is exported. The system port on which the VLUN is exported (in Node:Slot:Port format). The VLUN type: Host Sees, Host In Set, or Matched Set. The number of active LUNs. Active LUNs Tab The following information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 166
Summary Tab Description The name of the host to which the VLUN is exported. The Storage Server port on which the VLUN is exported. The WWN or iSCSI name of the : Column LUN Virtual Volume Host Host Ports Inactive Ports Storage System Ports Available Paths Healthy Paths Multipath Failed Path Policy - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 167
information is displayed: Column Name Domain Host Ports Storage System Ports Node ID(s) Persona Volumes Exported Total Exported Size Layout tab only appears if you have set your preferences in the HP 3PAR Management Console to show the provisioning layout tab. See "Setting Global Preferences" ( - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 168
The domain to which the volume belongs (if any). The state of the system. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). The volume type (e.g., Base). Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The CPG(s) to which the volume belongs. The amount of space (in GiB) being - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 169
To remove a VLUN follow the instructions in "Unexporting Virtual Volumes" (page In the Management Tree, click VLUNs under the system node you wish to view. The VLUNs screen provides VLUN comprehensive information about a system's VLUNs, the HP 3PAR Management Console also allows you to access the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 170
VLUN Templates Tab The VLUN Templates tab is split into a list pane and a detail pane. The list pane displays summary information about system VLUN templates. The detail pane displays active VLUN information about a selected template from the list pane. List Pane The following information is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 171
. The VLUN RAID type. The name of the host to which the VLUN is exported. The system port on which the VLUN is exported, in Node:Slot:Port format. The WWN or iSCSI name of the host. The VLUN's exported size in GiB. The VLUN type, Host Sees, Host In Set - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 172
on which the VLUN is exported, in Node:Slot:Port format. The WWN or iSCSI display for systems using HP 3PAR OS version 2.3.1 and later . The following information is displayed in the Path Summary tab: Column LUN Virtual Volume Host Host Ports Inactive Ports Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 173
infrequently accessed regions to lower performance storage (e.g. RAID 6 on NL disks). For storage systems which support the adaptive optimization feature, an AO Configurations node will appear in the Management Tree for both the Storage Systems and Domains tree nodes. NOTE: An AO license is required - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 174
4. Select a performance Mode from the list. The options are as follows: • Performance - Moves more data to the high-performance tier. • Balanced - Moves data such that performance and cost are balanced. • Cost - Moves more data to the low-performance, less expensive tier. 5. In the Tier CPGs group - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 175
OK. Starting an AO Configuration To start an AO configuration, follow the instructions in "Schedule AO" (page 354), select Run Now, then enter the Manager pane. 2. In the Management Tree, expand the name of the storage system containing the AO configuration you wish to view. 3. In the Management - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 176
The list pane displays the names of all AO configurations on the selected system and related information: Column Name Domain Tier 0 CPG Tier 0 Warning Tier 0 Limit Tier 1CPG Tier 1Warning Tier 1 Limit Tier 2CPG Tier 2Warning Tier 2 Limit Description The name of the AO Configuration. The domain (if - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 177
pane displays the following information: Group General Component Field Severity Type Message ID State Message Code Sequence System System SN Node ID Description The severity of the problem. The type of alert. Text message describing the reason for the alert. The task ID. The task state (e.g. New - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 178
Group Frequency Field Component Repeat Count Last Time First Time Description The node component for which the alert was generated. The number of times the AO configuration task has been run. The last time the AO configuration task - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 179
Part IV Creating Backup This part contains information on creating copies and using the remote copy manager. "Creating Copies" (page 180) "Configuring and Managing Remote Copy" (page 188) - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 180
base volume. Consult the following sections for more information: "Creating Virtual Copies" (page 180) "Creating Physical Copies" (page 184) Creating Virtual Copies The HP 3PAR In the Management Tree, click Virtual Volumes under the system node you wish to view, then click on the Virtual Volumes tab - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 181
is selected.) 12. Click OK. Editing a Virtual Copy To edit a virtual copy: 1. Access the Virtual Volumes tab by clicking on the Virtual Volumes node in Provisioning management tree under the system containing the virtual copy you wish to edit. 2. Right-click the virtual copy you wish to edit and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 182
Removing a Virtual Copy To remove a virtual copy: 1. Access the Virtual Volumes tab. 2. Right-click the virtual copy you wish to remove. 3. In the menu that appears, click Remove. The Remove Virtual Volume(s) dialog box appears. 4. (Optional) Select to remove snapshots and physical copies of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 183
3. Click Next. The Configure Virtual Copies page appears. Configure Virtual Copies 1. If you wish to modify the name of a copy, double-click any name in the Name column and then enter a new name. 2. The Generate volume ID automatically option is the default, deselecting this option will require you - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 184
. 12. Click OK. Promoting a Virtual Copy To promote a virtual copy to a base volume: 1. Access the Virtual Volumes tab to view the system's virtual copies. 2. for confirmation to continue, click Yes. Creating Physical Copies The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to view, create, edit, and manage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 185
want to save a snapshot of the physical copy, in order to resynchronize the base volume and physical copy at a later point in time, click Save snapshot for Retention Time and an Expiration Time for the snapshot. NOTE: An HP 3PAR Virtual Lock license is required for setting a retention time. 5. If - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 186
task in relation to other tasks running concurrently. 10. (Optional) If you want to save a snapshot of the physical copy, in order to resynchronize the base volume and physical copy at a later point in time, click Save snapshot for later resync. 11. Add additional groups or click OK. Select Parent - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 187
the physical copy to which you wish to resynchronize. 7. (Optional) If you want to save a snapshot of the physical copy, in order to resynchronize the base volume and physical copy at a later point in time, click the Save snapshot for later resync checkbox. 8. Click OK. Promoting a Physical Copy To - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 188
14 Configuring and Managing Remote Copy The Remote Copy Manager of the HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to create and manage HP 3PAR Remote Copy configurations on your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems. Consult the following topics for more information: "Viewing Remote Copy Information" (page - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 189
Copy NOTE: HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software requires an HP 3PAR Remote Copy license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. A 1- the storage server names. You can enter an alternate name if you wish. 5. If both assigned systems are running supported HP 3PAR OS, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 190
you reassign a system to one that runs a non-supported HP 3PAR OS, the Additional Targets for Multimode will be deselected and the IP Settings groups for each system/port, all fields are automatically populated based on the link relationship you established under Create Links Between Systems. a. ( - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 191
Copy relationship where each storage server will be both the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. 4. Click Add. HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software requires an HP 3PAR Remote Copy license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 192
HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User's Guide for additional information. Links 3. (Optional) Under Label Locations, enter a location for each storage groups for each system/port, all fields are automatically populated based on the link relationship you established under Create Links Between Systems - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 193
, you will create a bidirectional Remote Copy relationship where each storage server will be both the primary and backup servers to the added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. 4. Click Add. 5. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 through - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 194
HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User's Guide for additional information. 3. (Optional) Under Label Locations, enter a location for each storage Settings groups for each system/port, all fields are automatically populated based on the link relationship you established under Create Links Between Systems. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 195
a server other than the server selected during the first instance of group creation, you will create a bidirectional Remote Copy relationship where each storage server will be both the primary and backup servers to the other. For 1-to-N Remote Copy, you can only create a bidirectional configuration - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 196
added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. 4. Click Add. 5. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software requires an HP 3PAR Remote Copy license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 197
HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User's Guide for additional information. Links 3. (Optional) Under Label Locations, enter a location for each storage Settings groups for each system/port, all fields are automatically populated based on the link relationship you established under Create Links. a. ( - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 198
c. Syn Period - If you selected Periodic, select second(s), minute(s), hour(s), or day(s) and enter a numeric value for when you wish the source and backup groups to synchronize. d. (Optional) Auto Recover - Select if you want the group to be restarted automatically after Remote Copy links come back - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 199
then click Finish to complete the wizard. Creating and Managing Remote Copy Volume Groups When you have created a Remote Copy relationship between your HP 3PAR Storage Servers, you can add and create new Remote Copy groups, as well as edit and manage existing Remote Copy groups. "Creating Remote - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 200
. 4. Click Add. 5. Click Next. NOTE: If an RW snapshot is added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. NOTE: If you are creating a Remote Copy group for a Synchronous Long Distance Remote Copy configuration, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 201
list of virtual volumes. NOTE: If an RW snapshot is added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. Creating and Managing Remote Copy Volume Groups 201 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 202
Yes to continue. 6. Click OK. Creating Remote Copy Links The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to create and remove Remote Copy links. IP Settings groups for each system/port, all fields are automatically populated based on the link relationship you established under Create Links. a. (Optional) - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 203
Copy system. In a Remote Copy server pair, the systems are each defined as targets, relative to each other, for Remote Copy operations. The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to perform the following operations: "Creating Remote Copy Targets" (page 203) "Editing Remote Copy Targets" (page 206 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 204
node in HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User's Guide for additional information. 3. (Optional) Under Label Location, enter a location for each storage storage server names. You can enter an alternate name if you wish. 5. If both assigned systems are running supported HP 3PAR populated based on - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 205
a server other than the server selected during the first instance of group creation, you will create a bidirectional Remote Copy relationship where each storage server will be both the primary and backup servers to the other. 5. Click Next. Virtual Volumes 1. Select a Remote Copy group from the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 206
the filter, click Clear. NOTE: If an RW snapshot is added to the group all RW of the same volume family will be removed. The base parent will also be removed. 4. Click Add. 5. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 through 4 to add additional virtual volumes to your Remote Copy group(s). 6. Click Next to go - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 207
Remote Copy groups to their normal operation. The following topics provide instructions on performing disaster recovery: "Failover Remote Copy Groups" (page Copy setups. For Synchronous Long Distance Remote Copy, the HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to switch failover of Remote Copy groups - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 208
NOTE: The following procedure assumes that failover has already been performed on one backup system. To switch failover Remote Copy groups: 1. Navigate to the Remote Copy Groups screen. 2. In the left pane, right-click the graphic of the system on which you wish to switch failover and select Switch - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 209
221) NOTE: HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software requires an HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software license. For additional information about the license, see the HP 3PAR OS Concepts Guide. Viewing Available Remote Copy Systems Remote Copy-ready systems are displayed under the Available Storage Systems node in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 210
under the RCFC, RCIP, or Total column. or 1. In the Manager Pane, click Remote Copy. 2. In the Management Tree, under Available Storage Systems, click the Ports node under the system whose Remote Copy ports you wish to view. Information about a system's Remote Copy ports is displayed on four tabs - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 211
is displayed in the list pane: Column Position WWN/MAC State Type Connected Device Type Connected Device Mode Description The location of the port in node:slot:port format. The World Wide Name (WWN) or Media Access Control (MAC) address of the connected device. The state of the port. See "System - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 212
Address Subnet Mask Gateway MTU Rate Description The location of the port in node:slot:port format. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the the connection. The default MTU setting for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 should be used. Rate that data - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 213
The address of a local IP router on the same network as the Storage System, used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the local network. the connection. The default MTU setting for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of 9000 should be used. The duplex speed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 214
. The following information is displayed in the list pane: Column Position State Type Mode Topology Rate Remote Port WWN Remote Node WWN Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format.t. The state of the port. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). Indicates whether the port - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 215
rate of connection from the port. Class 2 Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack 0. VCN For fabric . When set to Disabled, no notification is sent. Unique Node WWN Indicates whether the node's WWN is Enabled or Disabled. Interrupt Coalesce If Disabled, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 216
Systems To view configured Remote Copy systems: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Remote Copy. 2. In the Management Tree, click Remote Copy Configuration node for the Remote Copy configuration you wish to view. Information about the selected configured Remote Copy systems appears on three tabs: Summary - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 217
tabular format. Clicking any of the rows in the legend results in that row's line becoming bold in the graph. Like other charts in the HP 3PAR Management Console, you can customize the colors displayed in the graph by clicking a color in the Color column and then selecting a new color from the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 218
Right-clicking the graph displays a menu, which allows you to perform actions such as viewing and setting the chart's properties, copying the chart, and saving the chart. Tasks Tab The Tasks tab is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. The list pane displays a summary of all Remote Copy tasks - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 219
A Remote Copy group is a group of virtual volumes on the same storage server that are logically related, and on which Remote Copy operations are In the Management Tree, click Groups under the Remote Copy Configuration node for the Remote Copy configuration you wish to view. Information about - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 220
Copy systems. To view Remote Copy links: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Remote Copy. 2. In the Management Tree, click Links under the Remote Copy Configuration node for the Remote Copy links you wish to view. 220 Configuring and Managing Remote Copy - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 221
Copy operations. To view Remote Copy targets: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Remote Copy. 2. In the Management Tree, click Targets under the Remote Copy Configuration node for the Remote Copy targets you wish to view. Viewing Remote Copy Information 221 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 222
Information about the Remote Copy targets appears on two panes in the Management Window: • The left pane displays a graphical representation of the selected Remote Copy configuration. The image includes the type of Remote Copy relationship (Remote Copy over IP or Remote Copy over Fibre Channel) - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 223
Part V Migrating Data The HP 3PAR Peer Motion feature controls the migration of data from a source system to a destination system. A user can copy the virtual volumes and system configuration information to a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 224
does not display source system data if the source system is not an HP 3PAR Storage System. • You must connect to both systems to perform most of the Peer Motion Manager operations. • EVA-to-3PAR data migration is not supported. All commands and wizards require the user to have the Super user role - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 225
To use the Create PM Configuration wizard, the following conditions are required: • Verify that your storage systems meet all the requirements in the HP 3PAR-to-3PAR Data Migration Guide (http://www.hp.com). • Super user role. • At least one available source system and destination system that are - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 226
Set Up Connections 1. Click on a port in the destination system. 2. Select Pick a pair for , and then select the port you want paired with the destination port. (Peer ports will display as bold.) NOTE: If the host ports are not already configured, the user can configure them in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 227
3. Select Apply. (This is enabled when the port parameters are modified.) If the paired port is online, a confirmation dialog box will appear, indicating the port must be set to offline. Click Yes to continue. The Port Configuration and Zoning dialog box appears. See also "Managing Ports" (page 20). - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 228
Port Configuration and Zoning After zoning is complete, click OK, and then click Verify Configuration when your are returned to the Set Up Connections screen. If the configuration is successful, you will receive a message to that effect. If the configuration was not successful, you will receive a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 229
has source and destination systems This wizard guides the user in copying they following storage settings and configurations from the source system . NOTE: • Copying the NTP configuration is supported only when the user is configuring HP 3PAR Storage Systems. • Syslog parameters are copied from the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 230
settings and configurations from the source system to the destination system: 1. To copy storage settings, select the Copy all listed storage settings checkbox. 2. Select each storage configuration you wish to copy, if enabled. 3. Click Next to go to the Summary page, or click Finish to complete - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 231
from the source system to the destination system using the Copy Storage Settings and Configurations wizard. • Determine the best time to do usage is best, as migration incurs I/O latency.) The Migrate Data wizard guides you in migrating volumes from the source system to the destination system. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 232
2. If you selected Online Migration or Minimally Disruptive Migration, select the Host or Host Set|Linked Hosts for which you wish to migrate virtual volumes to the destination system. NOTE: All virtual volumes exported to overlapping hosts (Linked Hosts) must be exported. For example: VV1 is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 233
provisioning type to each copy. If your list of volumes contains a mix of Thin and fully provisioned volumes, that mix is retained upon import. • Thin - All source volumes will be migrated as thinly provisioned. • Full - All source volumes will be migrated as fully provisioned. 3. Select a User CPG - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 234
Online Data Confirmation 1. Configure the switch to unzone the source system. 2. Click Verify. If the system zoning is correct, you will receive a confirmation message. If the zoning is incorrect, you will receive a message that describes the issue. 3. Click OK to exit the Verify dialog box. After - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 235
(peer) volumes to be imported and no importing volumes. This wizard guides the user in importing peer volumes to the destination system. The types Disruptive, and Offline. The wizard automatically selects a migration type based on your system setup and the data migration selections you made - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 236
Volume. The Import Volume wizard appears. See also: "Create Peer Volumes" (page 231) Select Peer Volumes 1. The type of migration is preselected based on the system set up and the settings you configured in the Create PM Configuration wizard. 2. For Online or Minimally Disruptive Migration, select - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 237
Removing Peer Volumes To use the Remove Peer Volumes command, the following conditions are required: • Super user role • A Peer Motion configuration that has a source and destination system • Admitted (peer) volumes During data migration, you can use the Remove Peer Volumes command to remove peer - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 238
3. Select the Select to also delete check box if you wish to delete any listed volumes not exported to a host and listed volumes that are part of a volume set. If this check box is selected, you will receive a warning dialog. Click Delete to remove the volumes. 4. Click OK. Post Migration Cleanup - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 239
To use the Remove PM Configuration command, the following conditions are required: • Super user role • A Peer Motion configuration that has a source and destination system • No admitted (peer) volumes or importing volumes on the destination system To remove a PM Configuration: 1. Select Peer Motion - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 240
4. Click OK. When the migration host exists on the source system, clicking OK also removes the migration host on the source system. (The dialog box that appears will vary depending on whether the migration host exists on the source system.) Remove PM Configuration dialog when the migration host - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 241
a Peer Motion Configuration To view the current Peer Motion configuration: 1. Select a storage system in the Management Tree. 2. Select Peer Motion in the Manager Pane. The Peer Motion Configuration tree node appears. 3. The Peer Motion Configuration window contains a Summary tab, a Tasks tab - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 242
the following: • Normal • Incorrect number of Peer Motion paths • Peer Motion ports are not on adjacent nodes • Peer Motion port modes are not point-to-point • Source host ports are on the same node • Source host port is not a host port • Source port is not ready • Incompatible source system version - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 243
Group New Alerts Performance & Reports Field Description • Incompatible destination system version • Unsupported version of source or destination system • Unknown • Normal Displays the number of new alerts and their severity for both source and destination systems. The severity state can be one - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 244
following information: Group General Component Frequency Field Severity Type Message ID State Message Code Sequence System System SN Node ID Component Repeat Count Description The severity of the problem. The type of alert. Text message describing the reason for the alert. The task ID. The task - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 245
Label WWN/MAC State Type Connection Mode Connected Device Type Connected Device Mode Partner Partner WWN Failover State Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. Indicates whether the port is a peer port. World Wide Name or Media Access Control address of the connected device. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 246
rate of connection from the port. Class 2 Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack 0. VCN For fabric . When set to Disabled, no notification is sent. Unique Node WWN Indicates whether the node's WWN is Enabled or Disabled. Interrupt Coalesce If disabled, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 247
for an iSCSI port is 1500. When supported by the network, an MTU value of that contains the port (for example, QLOGIC 2302). Remote Node WWN The node WWN. Displayed if the port is an RCFC port. Primary IP Address TCP Port Primary Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) server IP address. iSNS - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 248
System screen, depending on the connected device type. Viewing Storage Settings and Configurations The Storage Settings and Configurations portion of the Peer Motion tree node contains nodes for Hosts and Security & Domains. Hosts Node When the Hosts node is selected in the Peer Motion tree, a Hosts - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 249
. The number of hosts in the host set. The total size of the exported volumes (in GiB). Any user-created comments. Security & Domains Node The Security & Domains screen displays the security settings of the source and destination systems. It includes Summary, Users, Domains, and Domain Sets tabs - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 250
number of users with Super permission. The number of users with Service permission. The capacity associated with domains. The capacity outside of domains The size (in GiB) of each listed domain. Security & Domains Node Users Tab Displays user information for the source and destination systems. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 251
Node Any user-created comments. Security & Domains Node Domain Sets Tab NOTE: This tab is hidden if do not have a domain license or do not support the object set feature. The following information is -created comments. Security & Domains Node LDAP Tab This tab displays all LDAP properties and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 252
Viewing Migration Data Information To view migration data: 1. Select Peer Motion in the Manager Pane. 2. Select Migrate Data under Peer Motion Configuration in the Peer Motion tree. The Management window displays the available, admitted (peer), importing, and imported hosts and virtual volumes for - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 253
source system. The domain (if any) of which the host is a member. The number of host ports on the system. The number of storage system ports. The port node IDs. The persona information for the specified port (e.g. 1-Generic). The number of exported volumes on the system. The total size (in GiB) of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 254
The list pane provides the following information: Column Name Domain Hosts Total Exported Size Comments Description The name of a host set on the source system. The domain (If any) to which the host set belongs. The number of host on the system. The total size (in GiB) of the exported volumes. Any - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 255
The list pane displays a 1:1 mapping between the source and destination hosts. (The source system must be connected for the source information to be displayed.) Column Description Source Host The name of the source host. Source System The name of the source system. Source Volumes Exported - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 256
Details" (page 96). Available/Imported Volumes Screen The Available Volumes screen displays the volumes that are visible to the source and destination storage system but that have not yet been admitted. The Imported Volumes screen displays the volumes that have been imported to the destination - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 257
The screen is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. A blue arrow icon to the left of a volume name in the list pane indicates the I/O endpoint on the Available Volumes screen. A green arrow represents the I/O endpoint on the Imported Volumes screen. For information on items that are displayed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 258
volume ID. The domain in which the volume resides. The name of the volume set to which the volume belongs. The type of volume (base, physical copy, virtual copy). Indicates whether the selected volume is fully provisioned or a thinly provisioned virtual volume. The volume's World Wide Name (WWN - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 259
Group Field Description State Description Description of the virtual volume's state. Capacity Device Type Select the device type, Fast Class (FC), Near Line (NL), or Solid State Device (SSD). The capacity and capacity usage of the selected device type is displayed in graphical form. Logical - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 260
for both the source and destination systems. Column Name System Node ID(s) Persona Volumes Exported Total Exported Size Description The name of the host. The name of the system The number of Node ID(s) associated with the host. The persona associated with the host. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 261
information. Group General Host Field Description Name The virtual volume's name. Model The model number of the storage system. Serial Number The serial number of the storage system. OS Version The operating system version in use by the system. SNMP Configuration Indicates whether the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 262
Host Sets Operating Systems Paths CPGs Virtual Volumes Base Volumes Thinly Provisioned Fully Provisioned Virtual Copies Physical CPGs on the system. The number of virtual volumes on the system. The number of base volumes on the system. The number of thinly provisioned volumes on the system. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 263
pane provides the following information: Column Position Label WWN/MAC State Type Connected Device Type Connected Device Description The port location in Node:Slot:Port format. The port label. (Displayed only on destination systems.) World Wide Name or Media Access Control address of the connected - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 264
(this is rare). Peer mode is for Ethernet ports. xThe partner port, in Node:Slot:Port format. (Displayed only on destination systems.) The WWN of the partner rate of connection from the port. Class 2 Indicates whether Fibre Channel service Class 2 is Disabled, Ack 1 or Ack 0. VCN For fabric - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 265
When supported by Service (iSNS) server IP address. iSNS protocol allows for automated discovery, management, and configuration of iSCSI. The port on the iSNS server with which to communicate. Viewing Available Storage Systems The Available Storage tree node list the names of all available storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 266
Systems" (page 260). For information about Peer Capable, Peer, and Host ports on an available system, see "Ports Screen" (page 263). Column System Peer Capable Ports Peer Ports Host Ports Hosts Host Sets CPGs Virtual Volumes Virtual Volume Sets Users Domains Domain Sets Description The name of an - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 267
This part contains information on managing and maintaining the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System. "Responding to Alerts" (page 268) "Locating a System" (page 275) "Viewing System Information" (page 278) "Working with Controller Nodes" (page 287) "Managing Drive Cages" (page 299) "Managing Physical - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 268
. Viewing the Alert Summary To view a summary of alerts for all connected storage systems: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Events & Alerts. 2. In the Management Tree, click the Storage Systems node or a system node. 3. In the Management Window, click the Summary tab. The following figure displays - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 269
Viewing System Alerts To view system alert information: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Events & Alerts. 2. In the Management Tree, click the Storage Systems node or a system node. 3. In the Management Window, click the Alerts tab. The Alerts tab is split into a list pane and a detail pane. The list - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 270
Severity ID State Last Time Message Repeat Count First Time Description The system on which the alert occurred. (Displayed only when viewing the Storage Systems node.) The severity of the alert. See "Alert Severity Indicators" (page 406). The alert ID. The alert state. The last occurrence of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 271
name of the system that generated the alert. The system's serial number. The node ID. The affected system components. The number of times the alert was issued Log Files If an internal error results in the termination of the HP 3PAR Management Console, an error log file is created in your home - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 272
HP 3PAR Management Console: 1. Record the exact path and filename specified in the dialog box. 2. Note the action or sequence of actions that you were performing prior to receiving the error message. 3. Contact your local service provider for technical support and services for instructions Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 273
of the event. Filtering Events To view a events with finer granularity: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Events & Alerts. 2. In the Management Tree, click the system node for which you wish to view events. 3. In the Management Window, click the Events tab. 4. Click Advanced>>. Managing Events 273 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 274
5. In the Start Time box, enter a date and time (the entered value will display events greater than or equal to this time). 6. (Optional) Click the End Time checkbox and enter a date and time (the entered value will display events less than or equal to this time). 7. Click Get Events. 274 Responding - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 275
"Locating Controller Nodes" (page 287) Editing a System You can edit the identification, identification information, properties, and alert settings for any system connected to the HP 3PAR Management Console. NOTE: Editing systems can only be performed by users with Super, Service, and Edit privilege - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 276
to 43,800 (hours). 5. In the Descriptors group box, enter the following: a. Location - Enter the physical location of the storage system; for example, Lab 1. b. Owner - Enter the owner of the storage system. c. Contact - Enter any contact information. d. Comments - Enter any relevant notes about the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 277
cannot be found. • The license key is invalid. • The system license key is identical to the entered license key. • The license key corresponds to a different storage system. See also: "Viewing System Information" (page 278) Setting the License 277 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 278
Description The system name. Each name displayed is a link to that server's Summary information. The system serial number. The system model number. The HP 3PAR OS version running on the system. The current state of the storage server, Normal, Degraded, or Failed. 278 Viewing System Information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 279
SSD device capacity (in GiB). The date and time the system was brought online. The current connection state, either Active or Inactive. NOTE: The HP 3PAR Management Console displays the devices currently installed in your system. For example, if you do not have Fast Class drives installed, the FC - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 280
Physical Disks FC NL SSD Description The system's name. The model number of the system. The system's serial number. The current HP 3PAR OS version. The total number of controller nodes. The total number of ports in the system. The number of host ports. The number of disk ports. The number of free - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 281
Field Description Resources Capacity Health NOTE: The HP 3PAR Management Console displays the devices currently installed alerts. Any displayed alerts are links to the Systems alert tab. The state of the storage system; Normal, Degraded, or Failed. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 282
raw space alert threshold (in GiB) for SSD devices. NOTE: The HP 3PAR Management Console displays the devices currently installed in your system. For example, if Contact Comments IPv4/IPv6 IP Address Subnet Mask Prefix Active Node Indicates if the copy space reclaim feature is Enabled or Disabled - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 283
Group Field Status Default Route NTP Server Description The status of the system. The default routing IP address. The NTP server, if any. Viewing System Capacity To view a single system's capacity information, Access the Systems screen and then click the Capacity tab. Raw capacity for the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 284
+ Fast Class + Nearline Description Total amount of usable storage on the system. Amount of storage capacity currently allocated. Amount of storage allocated to volumes. Amount of volume space allocated to base volumes. Amount allocated for base volume user space, copy space and admin space. Amount - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 285
display at the top of this table. Total amount of Solid State (SSD) storage on the system. NOTE: Subcontents of the Solid State Total display are identical to Code Description The version of the operating system running on the storage server. Indicates patches that have been applied. The version of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 286
Group License Field Enabled Features Key Generation Date Description Indicates which features are enabled by licenses. The date the license key was generated. 286 Viewing System Information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 287
prior to EOS, the range is from 1 and 255 seconds, with a default of 60 seconds. 4. Select the Target Component of the selected node from the list: • Node (Default) • Battery* • Internal Drive* • Adapter Card* • Fan* • Power Supply* *Available for Titan InServ only. 5. Click OK. When the Locate - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 288
(page 297) See also: "Manager Pane" (page 396) "Management Tree" (page 395) Viewing the Controller Nodes Summary Screen To view the Controller Nodes Summary screen: 1. Access the Controller Nodes screen. 2. In the list pane, click the Summary tab. The Summary tab provides the following information - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 289
State Status LED Service LED Ports Control Memory Data Memory Cache Availability Up Since Description The current state of the node; either Normal, Degraded, or Failed. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). The current status of the node, as indicated by the node LED. LED indicating - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 290
First Time Description The number of times the alert has been issued. The first occurrence of the alert. Viewing Controller Nodes Details To view the Controller Node details screen: 1. Access the Controller Nodes screen in the Management Tree. 2. In the list pane, click the Summary tab. 3. Select - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 291
Service LED Health Up Since New Alerts State Physical Memory State Description Control Memory Data Memory CPU CPU Usage Description The HP 3PAR available cache. The current status of the node, as indicated by the node LED. LED indicating when the node power supply can be replaced. (Displayed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 292
Rate Type Connected Device Type Speed Count Description The type of interface card, either Ethernet or Fast Class (FC). The position of the card in node:slot format. The number of ports on the interface. The maximum rate in Gbps. The port type, Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, Remote Copy over IP - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 293
The Power Supplies tab provides the following information: Column Node ID Power Supply ID Serial Number State Service LED* Fan State Fan Speed Battery State** Description The node ID. The power supply ID. The power supply serial number. The state of the power supply. See "System and Component - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 294
The Batteries tab provides the following information: Column Node ID Power Supply ID** Battery ID** Serial Number State Service LED* Charge State Charge Level Maximum Battery Life Test In Progress Expiration Time Description The node ID. The power supply ID. The battery ID. The battery serial - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 295
4. In the detail pane, click the Fans tab. The Fans tab displays the following information: Column Node ID Fan Module State Status LED Service LED Fan 0 Speed Fan 1 Speed Description The node ID. The fan position. Power supply fan operational status. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 296
The Adapter Cards tab displays the following information: Column Slot Type Manufacturer Model Serial Number Service LED Revision Firmware Version Description The position of the card in the node. The type of card (e.g., FC, SAS). The manufacturer of the card. The model of the card. The serial - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 297
alert has been issued. The first occurrence of the alert. Editing Controller Node Power Supplies The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to edit the serial number of a controller node power supply. NOTE: V-Class controller node power supply serial numbers cannot be edited. 1. In the Manager Pane - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 298
using numeric characters 0 to 9 and alphabetic characters A to F. 6. Click OK. Editing Controller Node Batteries The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to edit controller node batteries. NOTE: V-Class controller node battery serial numbers cannot be edited. 1. In the Manager Pane, click Systems - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 299
20 Managing Drive Cages "Viewing Drive Cages" (page 299) "Editing Drive Cages" (page 313) "Locating Drive Cages" (page 313) "Editing Drive Cage Power Supplies" (page 313) Viewing Drive Cages The Drive Cages screen displays summary information about system drive cages and drive cage components. To - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 300
state. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). Distance the drive cage is from the controller node port. (0 = directly connected to system ports, 1= there is one device between the node and this drive cage, etc). Version of firmware running on the controller for the A loop. Distance the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 301
connected to drive cage port A2. A3 Port (for DC3 drive cages) Controller node initiator port connected to drive cage port A3. B0 Port Controller node initiator port connected to drive cage port B0. B1 Port Controller node initiator port connected to drive cage port B1. B2 Port (for DC3 drive - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 302
Column SSD Free SSD Allocated SSD Allocated Percentage Description The amount of free SSD space in GiB. The bottom of the SSD Free column displays total free SSD capacity for all cages. The amount of allocated SSD space in GiB. The bottom of the SSD Allocated column displays total allocated SSD - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 303
Max Speed TX Disable TX Fault RX Loss RX Power Low DDM Support Description The position in the drive cage. Interface card number, as assigned the transmit laser is disabled. Displays whether the transmit laser has a problem. Displays whether the receive end of the SFP is experiencing a loss - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 304
. Maximum speed allowed by the SFP. Displays whether the SFP has been tested and if the SFP is supported. Displays whether the transmit laser is disabled. Displays whether the transmit laser has a problem. Displays whether the receive end of the SFP is experiencing a loss of signal from the host or - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 305
The information displayed in the Alerts tab is identical to the information displayed in the Systems Alerts screen, except the Drive Cage Alerts tab does not display a Systems column. See "Viewing System Alerts" (page 269) for details. Viewing Drive Cage Details The Drive Cage detail screens display - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 306
ID number. Model The drive cage model. Serial Number (for DC3 drive The drive cage serial number. cages) Node WWN (for DC1 and DC3 drive cages) The World-Wide Name of the controller node. Split Loop (for DC2 and DC4 Whether the drive cage is in split loop mode. drive cages) ID - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 307
The throughput in KB/sec for the Loop B port. Loop A Revision of firmware running on the FC-AL for port A. A0 Port Controller node initiator port connected to drive cage port A0. A1 Port Controller node initiator port connected to drive cage port A1. A2 Port (for DC3 drive cages) Controller - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 308
The following information for DC2 and DC4 drive cages is provided: Column Name Ports Link A RX LED Link A TX LED Link B RX LED Link B TX LED System LED Link A Speed Link B Speed Link A SFP State Link B SFP State Description The interface card name. Four ports for each FC-AL. For FC-AL A, that is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 309
The following information for DC1 drive cages is provided: Column Name Ports Loop LED (Port 0) Loop LED (Port 1) Loop Split Status LED Link Speed Firmware State CPU State (Self) CPU State (Partner) Description The interface card name. Ports for each FC-AL. For FC-AL A, that is A0 and A1, and for - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 310
Loop A State Loop B State Number of disks in the drive magazine. Status of the Interface Card loop (A) to the node. Status of the Interface Card loop (B) to the node. Viewing Drive Cage Physical Disks Details To view physical disk details: 1. Access the Drive Cages screen. 2. In the list pane - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 311
Icons" (page 407). Loop B AL_PA The loop B arbitrated loop physical address of the disk. Loop B State Status of the Interface Card loop to the node. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). State (for DCS1 and DCS2 drive cages). Status of the physical disk. See "System and Component - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 312
The following information is provided for non-SAS drive cages: Column Cage ID State Model AC State Fan State Fan Speed Description The drive cage to which the power supply belongs. Numeric ID of the power supply. Status of the physical disk. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 313
or components of the drive cage such as drive magazines or ports in the storage server, by setting the related LED(s) to amber or oscillate. 1. In the Locate operation begins, a locate icon will display next to the selected node for the duration specified. A detailed message will be displayed in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 314
3. In the Power Supplies tab displayed in Management Window, right-click the drive cage power supply you wish to edit and click Edit. 4. Enter the drive cage power supply model number in the Model field. 5. Click OK. 314 Managing Drive Cages - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 315
21 Managing Physical Disks The Systems Manager allows you perform various tasks related to physical disks. Refer to the following sections for more information. "Locating Physical Disks" (page 315) "Viewing Physical Disks" (page 315) "Viewing the Physical Disks Summary Tab" (page 316) "Viewing the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 316
"Viewing the Physical Disks Alerts Tab" (page 325) Viewing the Physical Disks Summary Tab To view the physical disks Summary tab: 1. Access the Physical Disks screen. 2. Click the Summary tab. The following information is displayed: Group Device Types Field Description NOTE: If the license is - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 317
Group Capacity Health Field Allocated Percentage Device Type Overview Volume Raw Space New Alerts Disk State Description Amount of storage (in percent) consumed by the disk drive. Select the device type, Fast Class (FC), Near Line (NL), or Solid State Device (SSD), or All. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 318
use on the disk drive. Amount of storage (as a percentage) consumed by the disk drive. Location of the primary initiator port to which the disk is attached, in Node:Slot:Port format. Location of the secondary initiator port to which the disk is attached, in Node:Slot:Port format. The name of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 319
Unavailable Failed State of the disk as identified by the kernel. Total amount of usable storage for this disk drive. Amount of storage on the physical disk being utilized by volumes. Amount of storage allocated as spares by the physical disk. Amount of free space on the physical disk, regardless - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 320
Column Position Device Type Device Protocol Device RPM Description Location of the disk in (Cage:Magazine:Disk format. Indicates whether a physical disk is a Fibre Channel (FC), Nearline (NL), or Solid State (SSD) drive. The protocol used by the device, e.g., FC or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). Speed - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 321
The following information is displayed: Column ID Cage Cage Location Position Device Type Device Protocol Device RPM Description Physical disk ID, as assigned by the system. Physical disks are numbered contiguously during system installation beginning with 0. The drive cage in which the disk - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 322
The following information is displayed: Column ID Cage Cage Location Position Device Type Device Protocol Device RPM Description Physical disk ID, as assigned by the system. Physical disks are numbered contiguously during system installation beginning with 0. The drive cage in which the disk - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 323
by the kernel. Description of the drive state. Displaying Paths Information NOTE: Paths information is available for display for systems using HP 3PAR OS version 2.3.1 and later. To view physical disks' paths information, select Paths from the filtering list. Displaying Paths Information 323 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 324
format. State of the disk as identified by the kernel. The port location of the physical disk's A port in :: format. The port location of the physical disk's B port in :: format. The state of the A port; Normal, Degraded, New, or Failed. The state of the B port - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 325
The following information is displayed: Column PD ID PD Chunklet LD Name LD Chunklet State Usage Media User Reserved Clean Initial Location Destination Description Physical disk ID, as assigned by the system. Physical disks are numbered contiguously during system installation beginning with 0. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 326
System Fans screen for V-Class systems appears as follows: The following information is displayed: Column Node ID* Fan ID** Fan Module* Primary Node** Secondary Node** State Status LED Service LED* Fan Speed Description The node ID. Fan ID, as assigned by the system. Fan ID, as assigned by the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 327
*Indicates the column is for V-Class systems only. **Indicates the column is for E-Class systems only. Viewing System Fans 327 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 328
Manager allows you to perform all provisioning tasks for your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System. These tasks include: • Creating, editing, Domains node in the management tree. The information and procedures when working in the Domains node are identical to those under the Storage Systems node, except - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 329
To view the provisioning for a single system: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Provisioning. 2. In the Management Tree, click the system under the Storage Systems node you wish to view. The Provisioning screen appears in the Management Window, and provides information on three tabs: "Summary Tab" (page - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 330
Active VLUNs Device Type 330 Managing Provisioning Description The total number of CPGs. The total number of virtual volumes. The total number of base volumes. The total number of thinly provisioned virtual volumes. The total number of fully provisioned virtual volumes. The total number of virtual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 331
system provisioning tasks. The Tasks tab is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. The list pane displays a summary of provisioning tasks for the storage server. The detail pane displays details about a selected task from the list pane. "List Pane" (page 332) "Detail Pane" (page 332) Viewing - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 332
List Pane The list pane provides the following information: Column ID Type Name Status Progress Start Time Finish Time Duration Description The task ID. The task type. The virtual volume name on which the task was performed. The status of the task. A graphical representation of the percentage of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 333
information only appears if you have set your preferences in the HP 3PAR Management Console to display logical disk information. See "Setting Global for all connected HP Storage Systems: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Layout Grid. 2. In the Management Tree, click Storage Systems. Viewing Layout - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 334
selection in the Management Tree. NOTE: The Logical Disks and Layout tabs only appear if you have set your preferences in the HP 3PAR Management Console to display logical disk information. See "Setting Global Preferences" (page 412). "Viewing the Virtual Volumes Layout Screen" (page 334) "Viewing - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 335
system. See "System and Component Status Icons" (page 407). The color used to identify chunklets for the specified volume. Indicates if the volume is a base volume, physical copy, or virtual copy. Indicates if the volume is fully (Full) or thinly provisioned (TPVV). The volume's RAID type. The size - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 336
4. In the Management Window, select the CPG you wish to view. You may also select multiple CPGs to view. The usage blocks will be a different color for each CPG. The color assigned to each CPG is displayed next to the CPG name in the list pane. (For information on selecting multiple items, see " - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 337
-through mode. Indicates if the logical disk is mapped to a virtual volume. Indicates the purpose for with the logical disk is used. Specifies the owning nodes. Viewing Layout Information for All Systems in the Layout Grid Manager 337 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 338
HP 3PAR Management Console provides pre-defined performance charts for physical disk usage, disk port, and host ports. To view a pre-defined performance chart: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Performance & Reports. 2. In the Management Tree, click either the Physical Disks or Ports (Data) node - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 339
Each started chart is tabbed at the top of the Management window. Simply click the tab for the chart you wish to view. At any time, you can use the controls at the upper right corner of each chart to pause or stop the generation of the performance chart. • Pausing the chart will stop the plotting of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 340
Creating a New Chart To create a new performance chart, access the Chart Configuration wizard: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Performance & Reports. 2. In the Common Tasks panel, click New Chart. Chart Selection 1. Select either Template or Custom. 2. If you selected Template, select the type of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 341
location. 4. Click Save. The saved chart will appear under the Save Charts tree node once saved. NOTE: When saving a chart, only the chart configuration data is saved . 2. In the Management Tree, select a chart under the Saved Charts node. 3. In the Main Menu Bar, click Actions > Performance > Edit - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 342
will be pre-selected. A Region IO density report for a given AO configuration or CPG will be displayed. When the AO configuration tree node is selected, a sample stacked bar chart will be displayed. Once you select the type of report you want to generate, a default report Name and Description - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 343
b. Click the icon and select a date. c. To change the date or time now displayed, click on any portion of the date or time, then click the up or down arrow. d. Repeat the above steps for setting a specific End Time. 6. Click Next to go to the Summary page, or click Finish to complete the wizard. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 344
allows you to retrieve, remove, cancel, and schedule tasks on HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems. "Viewing the Tasks Summary" (page 344) "Displaying System Tasks. NOTE: If you selected a specific system under the Storage Systems node in the Management Tree, the Tasks by System group will not be - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 345
tasks: 1. In the Manager Pane, click Tasks & Schedules. 2. In the Management Tree, click Storage Systems. 3. (Optional) If you wish to display tasks for a single system, select a system under the Storage Systems node. 4. In the Management Window, click the Tasks tab. 5. In the Show tasks that are - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 346
box appears. 4. Click OK. Viewing the Schedules Tab The HP 3PAR Management Console provides the ability to schedule virtual volume and virtual in the list pane for both Storage Systems and system nodes are the same, with the exception that when the Storage Systems node is selected, there is an - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 347
System Name Type Created by Status Alert on Failure Next Run Recurrence Description The name of the system on which the task is scheduled (Storage Systems node only.) The schedule name. The type of task scheduled, such as Compact CPG or Create Virtual Copy. The user who created the scheduled task - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 348
• Tasks & Schedules Manager ◦ Common Actions Panel - Contains options for creating a schedule to create a virtual copy, create a consistency group virtual copy, compact a common provisioning group, or adaptive optimization ◦ The Toolbar - Contains options to create a schedule and to edit, suspend, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 349
Scheduling Tasks The following scheduling actions are available: "Schedule Create Virtual Copy" (page 352) "Schedule Create Consistency Group Virtual Copies" (page 353) "Schedule Compact CPG" (page 354) "Schedule AO" (page 354) "Edit a Schedule" (page 355) "Suspend a Schedule" (page 355) "Resume a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 350
This recurrence option allows you to specify: ◦ How often to repeat within an hour range. By default, the task recurs during working hours of 9AM-5PM. To change the interval, you can select the desired value. Possible values are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12. To limit to working hours only, you can - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 351
This recurrence option allows you to specify: ◦ Minutes - (Required) The Minutes checkbox is selected and disabled. By default, none of the minutes is selected. The interval between minutes must be 15 or more. Therefore, when a minute is selected, the checkboxes for the 14 minutes before and after - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 352
- If day 31 is selected, the checkboxes for February, April, June, September, and November are disabled. - If day 29, 30, or 31 is selected, the checkbox for February is disabled. ◦ Days of Week - (Disabled if the Days of Month checkbox is selected.) When the Days of Week checkbox is selected, the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 353
14. Click OK. Edit Volume Set Name Dialog When editing the volume set name, you can compose the name by appending your own text or predefined tokens to the default name in the Composition textbox. Or you may completely clear the default name and create your own. To create your own volume set name: - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 354
Summary Review your settings, then click Finish to complete the wizard. Schedule Compact CPG The Schedule Compact CPG wizard is similar to the Compact CPG wizard, with the addition of a Schedule groupbox at the bottom of the page. To schedule a Compact CPG task: 1. Selection Tasks & Schedules in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 355
performance of the tiered CPGs is important; for example, 3 hours at the end of each business day 11. Enter the time to End analyzing the tiered CPGs. The analysis will end the specified number of hours or days prior to the scheduled AO configuration. 12. In the Schedule groupbox, enter a Name for - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 356
4. The schedule will automatically resume. Remove a Schedule To remove a schedule: 1. Selection Tasks & Schedules in the Manager Pane. 2. Select the Schedules tab in the Management Window. 3. Right-click on the name of the schedule to want to remove, then select Remove Schedule from the menu list - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 357
27 Creating Templates The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to create templates that the system and can then be applied to create new virtual volumes or common provisioning groups. Instructions are provided for the following: "Viewing Templates" (page 358) "Creating Virtual Volume Templates" - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 358
CPG) and Virtual Volume templates based on existing templates. To do Create VV Template wizard appears. 4. Follow the instructions in "Creating Common Provisioning Group Templates" ( node you wish to view. NOTE: In addition to providing comprehensive information about a system's templates, the HP 3PAR - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 359
The Templates screen is divided into a list pane and a detail pane. The "List Pane" (page 359) displays summary information about the system's templates. The "Detail Pane" (page 359) displays details about a template selected from the list pane. List Pane The following information is displayed in - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 360
level. This option is aimed at systems where new disks have been added to a node. It is run on a per-node basis. Tune System The tuning process is slightly difference for 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 systems. Procedural instructions for both systems are provided. To access the Tune system feature: 1. Select - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 361
chunklets to be moved from one physical disk to another during the reallocation operation. The value must be in the range of 1 to 8. As new nodes, cages, or disks are added to a system, the new component is under-allocated. Therefore, the system looks for under-allocated space or chunklets to - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 362
To change the allocation settings: 1. Enter a value for the Volume Allocation Imbalance Threshold percentage. 2. Enter a value for the Chunklet Allocation Imbalance Threshold percentage. 3. Enter a value for the Max Chunklets Moved Simultaneously. 4. Enter a value for the Maximum Simultaneous Tasks - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 363
above the average (for physical disks of one device type on a single node) at which the number of chunklets allocated to a physical disk is considered - The number of physical disks (of one device type on one node) that have reached or exceeded the Chunklet Allocation Imbalance Threshold. The system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 364
To change the allocation settings: 1. Enter a value for the Volume Allocation Imbalance Threshold percentage. 2. Enter a value for the Chunklet Allocation Imbalance Threshold percentage. 3. Enter a value for the Physical Disk Tuning Limit. 4. Enter a value for the Maximum Simultaneous Tasks allowed. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 365
The results will appear in the Task Details pane of the Task tab under Tasks & Schedules. For details about the Task tab, see "Tasks Tab" (page 331). Tune CPGs This task performs the same function as Tune systems, but it limits tuning to the selected CPGs. For more information, see "Tuning the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 366
6. Select at least one CPG. (For information on selecting more than one item, refer to "Selecting Multiple Items" (page 406). 7. Enter a value for the Maximum Simultaneous Tasks allowed. 8. Select the Analyze only checkbox if you want to view an analysis instead of running the tuning task. 9. When - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 367
To tune only physical disk chunklets: 1. Select Provisioning in the Manager Pane. 2. Click Tune System in the Common Actions panel. The Tune System wizard appears. 3. Select the system you want to tune from the System list. 4. Select the Tune physical disk chunklets only radio button. 5. Enter a - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 368
Inventory Manager to gather data related to hardware connected to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System. "Using the Hardware Inventory Manager" (page 369) "Viewing the Hardware Inventory Summary Tab" (page 370) "Viewing the Node Subsystems Tab" (page 372) "Viewing the Cage Subsystems Tab" (page 380 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 369
Manager The Hardware Inventory Manager provides information about all hardware used in the connected HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems. The Hardware Inventory screen provides four tabs: Summary, Node Subsystems, Cage Subsystems, and All. These tabs are discussed further in the following sections - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 370
quick summary information about hardware used in all connected HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems. To access the Hardware Inventory Summary tab; The Hardware Inventory Summary tab is only available if the Storage Systems node is selected in the Management Tree. The Hardware Inventory Summary - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 371
Column Contact Comments Description Contact information for the system owner (if entered during system setup). Any notes about the system (if entered during system setup). 371 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 372
In the Management Tree, select the Storage Systems node, or select a specific system node (for example, s424). 3. In the Management Window, click the Node Subsystems tab. Viewing the Node Subsystems Controller Nodes Tab The Node Subsystems Controller Nodes tab displays information about the system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 373
Subsystems CPUs tab displays the following information: Column System* Name Manufacturer Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Family* Stepping* Speed* Node Position* Position Description The name of the system. The CPU name. The manufacturer of the CPU. The assembly's serial number. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 374
Drives tab displays the following information: Column System* Name Manufacturer Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Type* Firmware Version* Size* Node Position* Position Description The system on which the drive resides. The drive name. The manufacturer of the drive. The assembly's serial - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 375
The position of the drive in the controller node. *Not displayed when viewing information for an individual system. **Not displayed when viewing information for all storage systems. Viewing the Node Subsystems Adapter Cards Tab The Node Subsystems Physical Memory tab displays information about the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 376
Number Assembly Part Number Type Revision Firmware Revision Max Rate Description The system on which the adapter resides. The adapters name, shown in node:slot format. The manufacturer of the adapter. The assembly's serial number. The assembly's part number. The type of adapter, either FC (Fast - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 377
: Column System* Name Manufacturer Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Max Rate Description The name of the system. The SFP's name, shown in node:slot:port format. The manufacturer of the SFP. The assembly's serial number. The assembly's part number. The maximum rate (in Gbps) of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 378
information: Column System* Name Manufacturer Serial Number* Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Spare Part Number* Assembly Revision* Model Name* Node Position Position Description The system on which the power supply resides. The power supply's name. The manufacturer of the power supply - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 379
Position Position Description The model name, if applicable. The battery's expiration date. The position of the node in the node chassis. The position of the power supply in the node chassis. The position of the battery in the system. *Not displayed when viewing information for an individual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 380
Inventory Cage Subsystems tab: 1. Click Hardware Inventory in the Manager Pane. 2. In the Management Tree, select the Storage Systems node, or select a specific system node (for example, s424). 3. In the Management Window, click the Cage Subsystems tab. Viewing the Cage Subsystems Drive Cages - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 381
Column Model Name* Firmware Version Cage Type Cage Position WWN Description The model name, if applicable. The drive cage firmware version. The type of drive cage (DC2, DC3, DC4, DCS1, or DCS2) The position of the drive cage in the drive chassis. The World Wide Name of the drive cage. *Not - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 382
Viewing the Cage Subsystems SFPs Tab The Cage Subsystems SFPs tab displays information about the system's SFPs. To access the Cage Subsystems SFPs tab, click the SFPs tab after accessing the Cage Subsystem tab. The Cage Subsystems SFPs tab displays the following information: Column System* Cage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 383
information: Column System* Name Manufacturer Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Cage Type Description The name of the system. The drive magazine name, in node:slot format. The manufacturer of the drive magazine. The SFP serial number. The part number of the SFP. The drive cage type (DC2 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 384
The Cage Subsystems Physical Disks tab displays the following information: Column System* Name Manufacturer Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Firmware Version Device Type Device Protocol Device RPM Description The system name. The disk name in Cage:Magazine:Disk format. The manufacturer - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 385
Column Manufacturer Serial Number* Part Number* Assembly Serial Number Assembly Part Number Spare Part Number* Assembly Revision* Model Name* Cage Type Cage Position Position Description The manufacturer of the power supply. The power supply's serial number. The part number of the power supply. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 386
of all hardware components used in all connected HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems. To access the Hardware Inventory All tab: 1. Click Hardware Inventory in the Manger Pane. 2. In the Management Tree, select the Storage Systems node or an individual storage system. 3. In the Management Window, click - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 387
HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Concepts Guide Using the HP 3PAR Management Console (GUI) to configure HP 3PAR Management Console User's Guide and administer HP 3PAR storage systems Using the HP 3PAR CLI to configure and administer storage HP 3PAR Command Line Interface Administrator's systems Manual - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 388
detailed alert information HP 3PAR F-Class, T-Class, and StoreServ 10000 Storage Troubleshooting Guide Installing, configuring, and maintaining the HP 3PAR Policy HP 3PAR Policy Server Installation and Setup Guide Server HP 3PAR Policy Server Administration Guide 388 Support and Other Resources - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 389
, servicing, and upgrading 7200 and 7400 storage systems Troubleshooting 7200 and 7400 storage systems Maintaining the Service Processor HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Service Guide HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Troubleshooting Guide HP 3PAR Service Processor Software User Guide HP 3PAR Service - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 390
followed as directed in order to achieve a functional and supported implementation based on testing at HP. HP 3PAR branding information • The server previously referred to as the "InServ" is now referred to as the "HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system." • The operating system previously referred to as - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 391
35 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback ([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 392
Part VIII Appendices This part contains additional information related to the HP 3PAR Storage System. "Interface Components" (page 393) "Interface Tools" (page 405) - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 393
server(s). Displays the Disconnect dialog box, allowing you to disconnect from storage server(s). Closes all windows and exits the InForm GUI. Refreshes the HP 3PAR Management Console. Automatically refreshes the HP 3PAR Management Console. By default, Auto-Refresh is selected. Components of the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 394
. Provisioning Displays a submenu providing access to all aspects for provisioning storage, including VVs, VLUNs, CPGs, LDs, and Templates. Remote Copy to the HP 3PAR Management Console Online Help system. About 3PAR HP 3PAR Management Console Displays the About 3PAR HP 3PAR Management Console - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 395
are displayed on the Main Toolbar depending on the selected manager, node selected from the Management Tree, and item selected from the At its most basic, the Management Tree displays which storage servers are connected to the HP 3PAR Management Console. Additional icons displayed on the Management - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 396
Common Actions Panel The Common Actions panel provides quick access to functions commonly performed with each manager in the Manager Pane. Clicking an action listed in the Common Action panel launches that action's wizard. As with the "Management Tree" (page 395), the functions provided in the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 397
Manager" (page 403) "Hardware Inventory Manager" (page 403) For instructions on modifying the display of the Manager Pane, see "Setting Manager Pane System" (page 275) "Editing a System" (page 275) "Working with Controller Nodes" (page 287) "Managing Drive Cages" (page 299) "Managing Ports" (page - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 398
Host Manager The Host Manager allows you to view and perform host-specific actions and information. When the Host Manager is selected, the Management Tree and Common Actions panel appear as follows: 398 Interface Components - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 399
Provisioning Manager The Provisioning Manager allows you to view and perform system provisioning actions and information. When the Provisioning Manager is selected, the Management Tree and Common Actions panel appear as follows: Layout Grid Manager The Layout Grid Manager allows you to view the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 400
Remote Copy Manager The Remote Copy Manager allows you to view and perform Remote Copy actions and information. When the Remote Copy Manager is selected, the Management Tree and Common Actions panel appear as follows: Peer Motion Manager The Peer Motion Manager allows you to view and create PM - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 401
Performance & Reports Manager The Performance & Reports Manager allows you to view system performance information and work with performance charts. When the Performance Manager is selected, the Management Tree and Common Actions panel appear as follows: Components of the Interface 401 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 402
Events & Alerts Manager The Events & Alerts Manager allows you to view system alerts and events. When the Event Manager is selected, the Management Tree appears as follows: Tasks & Schedules Manager The Tasks & Schedules Manager allows you to view and perform system task actions and information. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 403
Security & Domains Manager The Security & Domains Manager allows you to view and work with system users, domains, and connections. When the Security Manager is selected, the Management Tree and Common Actions Panel appear as follows: Hardware Inventory Manager The Hardware Inventory Manager allows - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 404
selected manager from the "Manager Pane" (page 396) and the selected node from the "Management Tree" (page 395). Also included for quick visual the bottom of the HP 3PAR Management Console. The left side of the Status bar displays the last action performed with the HP 3PAR Management Console. The - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 405
information. When starting the HP 3PAR Management Console and logging into an HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System, or multiple Storage Systems, the interface tab is closed or hidden, it will not appear again until you manually restore the tab via Preferences. Restoring the Introduction Tab If you wish - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 406
4. Click Apply. 5. Click OK to exit the Preferences dialog box. Selecting Multiple Items The HP 3PAR Management Console supports the standard Shift+click functionality to select a contiguous block of items, and the standard Ctrl+click functionality to select several non-contiguous items. These - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 407
displays only the highest severity level found on connected systems. Appears when auto-refresh is lost. The HP 3PAR Management Console will not receive any updated events from the InServ Storage Server. Appears if at least one system is connected. Appears if at least one system is being disconnected - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 408
Expand the management tree for an individual system to see details about the various states. 408 Interface Tools - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 409
panel, click Refresh in the Main Toolbar. Exporting Data You can export data as a Comma Separated Variable (CSV) or HTML file from all HP 3PAR Management Console displays (except for Performance). The Export Data dialog can be accessed by performing one of the following: • Clicking View > Export - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 410
Save Chart dialog appears. Navigate and save the file. Filtering The HP 3PAR Management Console provides a filtering panel, which is located at the ) Using the Quick Filter The quick filter allows you to define a quick filter based on what filter text is typed in the top-right text box. The default - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 411
Using the Complex Filter The complex filter allows you to define specific criteria by which to search. Access the complex filter by clicking Filter on the filtering panel. NOTE: The entries listed under the Property list correspond to the table headings displayed in the Management window. Adding and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 412
field, select the criteria and click Negate. Clearing Criteria To clear criteria, select the criteria and click Clear. Setting Preferences The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to set global preferences, set preferences for each table, and set Manager Pane viewing preferences. "Setting Global - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 413
Storage System (default is 6). 6. Click Apply to continue modifying preferences, or click OK when finished. Setting Individual Table Preferences The HP 3PAR you log in using the HP 3PAR Management Console. NOTE: The per-table preferences and changes made by manually dragging and sorting tables - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 414
the table column heading you wish to hide and click Hide. NOTE: The HP 3PAR Management Console does not allow hiding of all columns in a table. To show to remove. 3. Click OK. Setting Manager Pane Preferences The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to set Manager Pane display preferences. These - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 415
the bottom of the pane change to icons. The icons are restored to buttons when enlarging the Manager Pane. Customizing the Manager Pane Display The HP 3PAR Management Console allows you to customize the Manager buttons that appear in the Management Pane. This allows you to set up the Manager Pane to - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 416
The last Manager button in the Manager Pane is minimized and is displayed as an icon at the bottom of the Manager Pane. Repeating steps 1 and 2 continues to minimize Manager buttons and display them as icons at the bottom of the Manager Pane. For example, if the Hardware Manager button is minimized, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 417
The most recently minimized Manager button is restored to the Manager Pane (the left-most displayed Manager icon). Repeating steps 1 and 2 continues to restore Manager buttons in the order in which they were last minimized from the Manager Pane. For example, if the Tasks Manger button was restored, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 418
NOTE: When adding a Manager button back to the Manager Pane, you must manually resize the Manager Pane in order for all Manager buttons to display. See "Resizing the Manager Pane" (page 415). Restoring Defaults To restore the default - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 419
. The admin volume is created as part of the storage system installation and setup process. See snapshot administration space. A system event requiring immediate operator activity. The alert pane, located at the bottom of the HP 3PAR Management Console main window, displays information about system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 420
host host port HP 3PAR Domains HP 3PAR Remote Copy HP 3PAR Thin Provisioning initiator, initiator port Internet Storage Name Service The dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) that support the 3PAR ASIC located in a controller node. See snapshot data space. A storage system component consisting - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 421
Storage Name Service. Protocol that allows automated discovery, management, and configuration of iSCSI. Logical disk template. The template contains a set of logical disk parameters that can be applied again and again to create logical disks or volumes with the same characteristics using the HP 3PAR - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 422
back onto the base volume, therefore overwriting the base volume with the HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software with two storage systems that are connected via Ethernet ports. See also HP 3PAR Remote Copy. registered state A Fibre Channel switch function that allows notification to registered nodes - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 423
administration Software component that negotiates between the storage system and the user interfaces such as the HP 3PAR Management Console and InForm CLI. (when applicable) or calculate the optimized setting for you. For standard base volumes, the data that is written to the user space. The amount - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 2-node | HP 3PAR Management Console 4.3.0 Software User&a - Page 424
again and again to create volumes with the same characteristics using the HP 3PAR Management Console. A unique 64-bit value used to identify Fibre channel disk space reserved by a controller node for snapshot or snapshot administration data. A single zone may occupy space on more than one disk
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HP 3PAR Management Console
User Guide
Abstract
The HP 3PAR Management Console and the topics in this Help system are for use by system and storage administrators who
monitor and direct system configurations and resource allocation for HP 3PAR Storage Systems.
HP Part Number: QL226-96337
Published:
December
2012