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HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage SmartStart 1.1.1 Software User's Guide This document provides the information needed to use HP 3PAR SmartStart to install and configure HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage systems. HP Part Number: QR482-96124 Published: April 2013 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 2
L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. 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 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 3
Validating Remote Support 16 Troubleshooting System Setup 17 Collecting SmartStart Log Files 17 Collecting Service Processor Log Files 17 Contacting HP Support about System Setup 18 Verifying the HP 3PAR OS on the Service Processor 18 4 Connect to the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage System 19 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 4
47 14 User Roles and Rights 48 15 Managing Storage 49 III Additional Resources 50 16 Additional Resources 51 17 Support and Other Resources 53 Contacting HP...53 HP 3PAR documentation...53 Typographic conventions...56 HP 3PAR branding information 56 18 Documentation feedback 57 Glossary...58 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 5
are not familiar with HP 3PAR storage systems, HP highly recommends you read this short introduction. 3. Set up the Service Processor and the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 "Setting Up the Service Processor" (page 10) Storage system. "Setting Up the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System" (page 14) 4. Connect - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 6
HP 3PAR SmartStart for HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage systems. SmartStart helps you configure your new: • HP 3PAR StoreServ 7200 Storage system • HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 Storage system NOTE: If you are setting up multiple HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage systems, be sure to set up each storage system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 7
SmartStart to configure your system. To access the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Installation Guide, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par CAUTION: A DHCP network is required to setup a virtual service processor or SmartStart - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 8
necessary for initialization and configuration For more information, see your completed Storage System Software Installation Checklist from the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Site Planning Manual. Service Processor information: - The Service Processor IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address For more - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 9
your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system: Part II "Understanding Storage" FAQ 1 What is HP 3PAR SmartStart? HP 3PAR SmartStart is an installation wizard for your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage systems. SmartStart enables you to: • Initialize the HP 3PAR Service Processor • Initialize the HP 3PAR - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 10
Step 2, Set up systems, to set up the Service Processor and the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. You only need to set up the Service Processor and the storage system once per each new HP 3PAR storage system. NOTE: After you have completed Service Processor setup, the Service Processor Setup wizard - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 11
the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Site Planning Manual. Configuring Remote Support Remote Support enables HP to proactively provide you the best possible support for your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system, including: • Timely remote service • Remote online software updates • Accelerated troubleshooting and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 12
credentials to access the Storage System Setup wizard and set up your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. The setupusr account is used only for the initial system setup to access the SP from the setup wizards. • Enter a new, secure password for the username for the Service Processor Onsite Customer - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 13
the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Installation Guide. To access the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Installation Guide, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par 2. Use the new permanent IP address to restart the Service Processor - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 14
log files and contact HP support. For more information, see "Troubleshooting System Setup" (page 17). Locating the Serial Number The 7-digit storage system serial number is located on the back of your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system next to the power switch for the node enclosure PCM, and begins - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 15
StoreServ Storage system. For more information, see your completed Storage System Software Installation Checklist from the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Site Planning Manual. Configuring Your Time Zone You can: • Copy the time zone settings from the Service Processor to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 16
"Validating Remote Support" (page 16). 4. Continue to SmartStart wizard Step 3, Connect to the storage system. Troubleshooting: Adding the Storage System to the Service Processor If the wizard is not able to successfully add your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system to the Service Processor, use - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 17
the HP 3PAR Service Processor Onsite Customer Care (SPOCC) User's Guide. For more information about Remote Support, see "Configuring Remote Support" (page 11). Troubleshooting System Setup If you are unable to access the Service Processor Setup wizard, the Service Processor, or the Storage System - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 18
wizard. For more information, see the HP 3PAR Service Processor Onsite Customer Care (SPOCC) User's Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par 18 Setting Up the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage System - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 19
is the first time you are connecting to the HP 3PAR storage system, enter the name or IP address of the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system. • If you have already connected to the HP 3PAR storage system one or more times, select the storage system from the list. 3. Enter the username and password - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 20
5 Configure the Hosts To export (or present) virtual volumes to hosts-which enables the host system to write data to and read data from the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system-you must configure either Fibre Channel host connections or iSCSI host connections. For more information on exporting volumes, - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 21
storage system and fabric. ◦ Verify that the fabric zones comply with the zoning guidelines in the HP 3PAR Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2008 Implementation Guide (see Setting Up and Zoning the Fabric). To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 22
(read from or write data to) the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. For more information about setting up Fibre Channel connections, see the HP 3PAR Windows Implementation Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 23
of two Fibre Channel connections, each connected to a different HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system node, creates connection stability and allows for future rolling upgrades to the HP 3PAR storage system. If you are using only one supported Fibre Channel connection and that connection fails, the host - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 24
up iSCSI connections, ensure that you have the information necessary to set up the iSCSI connections between the host system and HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system: • Host system IP address or name • iSCSI port information • MTU (maximum transmission unit) size: ◦ If you are using default frames - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 25
" (page 53). Start the iSCSI Initiator NOTE: SmartStart only supports the Microsoft iSCSI initiator. 1. Click Start. 2. Click Next. Configure the iSCSI Port 1. From the System list in the General group box, select the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system on which you want to configure an iSCSI port - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 26
. To do so, ping the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system from the host. Troubleshooting Task Completion If SmartStart displays the message Failed to validate whether the current Windows task is complete, click Configure again. If the problem persists, contact HP support. For more information, see - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 27
The steps in SmartStart wizard Step 5, Configure storage, guide you through creating basic storage on your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system. NOTE: You can use the HP 3PAR Management Console to delete any hosts, virtual volumes, or exports you create using SmartStart. To do so, install and - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 28
on your HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system. The CPGs created depend on your HP 3PAR storage system's drive storage, guides you through configuring virtual volumes on a Windows 2008 R2 host system. For more information on creating storage or to set up advanced storage parameters, use the HP 3PAR - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 29
. d. Set Name - Select the host set in which to create the new host. Select if not applicable. e. Host OS - Select the operating system running on the host. f. Persona - The host persona will be visible and disabled. When Host OS is selected, the corresponding persona will be selected for - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 30
check box. d. If required, click the Target CHAP check box. The CHAP Name text box displays the system name. e. Enter a secret/password in the CHAP Secret text box. 3. Click Next to view summary information, this file: C:\Users\\SmartStart\preferences\preferences.xml 30 Configure Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 31
Configure Virtual Volume 1. In the General group box: a. System - Select the system where the volume will be created. b. Domain - 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 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 32
\\SmartStart\preferences\preferences.xml Export 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the General group box: a. System - Select a system from the list. b. Domain - Select a domain from the list. If not applicable, select - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 33
the volumes as Windows disks. To configure virtual volumes on your Windows 2008 R2 server: • You do not have to be connected to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system to add volumes to Windows. • To use SmartStart to format volumes as Windows disks, you must use Microsoft NTFS. • If you have started - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 34
Click Finish. Troubleshooting Task Completion If SmartStart displays the message Failed to validate whether the current Windows task is complete, click Finish again. If the problem persists, contact HP support. For more information, see "Support and Other Resources" (page 53). 34 Configure Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 35
HP 3PAR Management Console To manage your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage systems and access advanced features and functionality, use the HP 3PAR Management Console. To install the Management Console, click the Install the HP 3PAR Management Console link. Accessing the Management Console To access the HP - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 36
For more information about storage concepts, see the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Concepts Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par For information about supported hardware and software platforms - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 37
physically store your data, and the software applications that manage your data. An HP 3PAR storage system is composed of the following logical data layers: • Physical disks • Chunklets: On an HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage system, chunklets are 1 GiB units of disk space • Logical disks: Advanced - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 38
. NOTE: Logical disks are an advanced storage component. For more information, see the HP 3PAR Management Console User Guide or the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Concepts Guide. To access these documents, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 39
Provisioning Software license. • Physical copies: A full copy of a volume. Creating physical copies does not require a separate license. • Virtual copies: A snapshot of a base volume that only records changes to the base volume. Creating virtual copies requires the HP 3PAR Virtual Copy license. 39 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 40
a host connected to an HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. On Windows, the Host Explorer agent runs as a service. Using the HP 3PAR Host Explorer Software agent does not require a separate license. The Host Explorer agent communicates with the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system over a Fibre Channel or - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 41
using the Host Explorer agent, see the HP 3PAR Host Explorer User's Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par For a list of supported host operating systems, go to the Single Point of Connectivity - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 42
space to Thin volumes. Therefore, when a Thin volume is running low on user space, the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system automatically assigns more storage capacity to the Thin volume (specifically, the storage system maps new regions-from the logical disks in the CPG associated with the Thin volume - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 43
volumes in small increments for each controller node, but can adjust the size of these increments based on the rate of consumption (allocating more them from becoming so large that either they set off the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system's built-in safety mechanisms or writes to the volumes fail. - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 44
created. Administration space is managed by the system; it cannot be exported and cannot be removed from the system. You can provision a virtual volume's user volumes. For more information on resynchronizing a base and destination volume, see the HP 3PAR Management Console Online Help. To reduce the - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 45
, which are available only with the HP 3PAR Virtual Copy Software license. Thousands of snapshots of each virtual volume can be created-up to the amount of storage space available. Depending on your system configuration, you can make up to 500 virtual copies of a base volume. To reduce the number of - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 46
use the HP 3PAR Management Console. For more information, see the HP 3PAR Management Console Online Help. For the maximum number of VLUNs supported for each host with your specific system configuration, go to the Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website http://www.hp.com/storage/ spock - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 47
the chunklets in the set. For more detail on the implementation of RAID in HP 3PAR storage systems, see the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Concepts Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par RAID Types 47 - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 48
to each role, see the HP 3PAR Command Line Interface Administrator's Manual. For instructions on performing user-management tasks, see the HP 3PAR Management Console User Guide. To access these documents, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 49
HP 3PAR Management Console Online Help. ◦ Download the HP 3PAR Management Console User's Guide. To access this document, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par Setting Up Alert Emails To configure your HP 3PAR storage system - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 50
For information on: Accessing related HP 3PAR documentation Troubleshooting SmartStart Definitions for HP 3PAR terms See: "Additional Resources" (page 51) Troubleshooting SmartStart The HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems Guided Troubleshooting site: http://www.hp.com/support/hpgt/3par "Glossary" - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 51
To access documentation that will help you manage your HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system, go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par The HP 3PAR Documentation site contains information about: • Hardware and software installation - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 52
the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site and click the Support link for your product: http://www.hp.com/go/3par ◦ Go to the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Systems Guided Troubleshooting site: http://www.hp.com/support/hpgt/3par • To troubleshoot setting up the Service Processor or the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 53
type of support you are requesting: HP 3PAR storage system HP 3PAR StoreServ 7200 and 7400 Storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ10000 Storage systems HP 3PAR T-Class storage systems HP 3PAR F-Class storage systems Support request StoreServ 7000 Storage 3PAR or 3PAR Storage HP 3PAR documentation For - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 54
and manage HP 3PAR Remote Copy HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User's Guide Updating HP 3PAR operating systems HP 3PAR Upgrade Pre-Planning Guide Identifying storage system components, troubleshooting information, and detailed alert information HP 3PAR F-Class, T-Class, and StoreServ 10000 Storage - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 55
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 Processor Onsite - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 56
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 the "InForm OS - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 57
18 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 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 58
that are not active will not communicate with the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system. User-defined threshold that can be set for Thinly according to the number of controller nodes in the system (from 8 GB for a two-node system to 32 GB for a eight-node system). An optional setting that enables you - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7400 4-node | HP 3PAR SmartStart 1.1.1 User's Guide ( - Page 59
virtual software that enables you to locally and remotely monitor and service systems. Thinly-Provisioned Virtual Volume. A virtual volume that maps to For standard base volumes, the data that is written to the user space. A snapshot created using the copy-on-write technique. A virtual storage unit
HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage SmartStart
1.1.1 Software User's Guide
This document provides the information needed to use HP 3PAR SmartStart to install and configure HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000
Storage systems.
HP Part Number: QR482-96124
Published: April 2013