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EZPilot™ EVA Version 2.0 User Manual - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 2
part Installer, BlockGuard, cLAN, FabricStream, FibreSpy, Giganet, HBAnyware, InSpeed, IntraLink, LightPulse, MultiPulse, SAN or organizations. Emulex provides this manual "as is" without any the product described in this manual at any time and without manual, Emulex Corporation disclaims any undertaking - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 3
SAN Elements 16 Modifying Discovery Properties 17 Viewing Discovery Information 18 Viewing Discovery Information (Storage View 18 Viewing Discovery Information (Host View 19 Viewing Discovery Information (Switch View 20 Viewing 29 Viewing an HBA's Firmware Information 30 Updating Firmware or - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 4
Storage Devices 37 The Storage Management tabs 37 Viewing General Storage Information 37 Viewing a Controller's Port Information 38 Viewing Host 43 Adding a Logical Drive 45 Viewing Physical Disk Information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Introduction...50 EZPilot Manager Cannot User Manual Page iv - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 5
) • One Windows 2003 server configured as an EVA management server • Up to three non-management servers • One HP StorageWorks A8002A 4Gb PCI-e HBA per server • One HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) 4100 storage system • One HP StorageWorks 4/8 Base SAN switch with eight licensed ports - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 6
, switch, or storage controller fails. • One Windows 2003 server configured as an EVA management server • Up to five additional non-management servers • Two HP StorageWorks A8002A 4Gb PCI-e HBAs per server • One HP StorageWorks EVA4100 storage system • Two HP StorageWorks 4/8 Base SAN switches with - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 7
with DHCP support that is enabled. Otherwise, you must have an IP address available to assign to the switch and know the gateway address and subnet mask. Procedure To create a management server: 1. Install the HBA(s) in the system. Refer to the HBA's Installation Manual for instructions. Caution: Do - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 8
to perform SAN setup. 7. The EZPilot SAN Setup Prerequisites dialog box appears. Ensure all prerequisites are met and click Next. The HP EVA driver, Emulex HBA driver and HP MPIO DSM are installed. HP's StorageWorks Command View EVA Software Suite installation begins. Note: This installation will - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 9
a Command View License: a. From the EZPilot EVA Setup License dialog box, check Install a license now. b. Select the WWN value and press Ctrl-C to copy it for use in step d. c. Double-click the http://webware.hp.com link on the EZPilot EVA Setup License dialog box. The HP Password Delivery Service - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 10
front panel of the two array controllers. The array name may contain a maximum of twenty characters. The Number of disk drives field displays the number of disk drives discovered in the EVA. The Spare Policy feature enables you to set aside storage space in case a disk drive fails. You can choose to - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 11
install EZPilot. The Command View password will be the same password as the Windows Administrator account. After making your selections, click Next. The EVA is initialized and the VDS provider is installed configured. Click Continue. 13. The Installing HP MPIO screen appears. When the installation - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 12
EZPilot to Create a Windows Non-Management Server Note: You must install EZPilot on all Windows non-management servers in the SAN. Prerequisites • If older versions of Emulex, Brocade or HP StorageWorks software were previously installed on the system you must remove them. Use the Windows Add - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 13
. Click Next to perform EZPilot SAN setup. 7. The EZPilot SAN Setup Prerequisites dialog box appears. Ensure all prerequisites are met and click Next. The HP EVA driver and Emulex HBA driver are installed. Note: This installation may take several minutes. The HP MPIO DSM is installed. The Microsoft - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 14
of the Linux operating system is installed on the machine. 2. Update with the Proliant Support Pack (for HP servers). 3. Install the Emulex driver for Linux. 4. Install the Emulex HBAnyware® utility to configure the HBAs with the correct firmware/BIOS. 5. Install the Emulex MultiPulse® utility on - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 15
storage devices and logical drives (LUNS) contained in the SAN EVA. • Configure and monitor switches. • View an HBA's attributes. • Reset an HBA. • Enable and disable an HBA's BootBIOS. • Update the BootBIOS on an HBA. • Update the firmware on an HBA. Note: Do not run EZPilot Manager and Command View - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 16
a Command View license when you installed EZPilot Manager you will prompted to obtain one when you attempt to create logical drives. Refer to "To obtain a Command View License:" on page 5 for instructions. Figure 10: EZPilot Manager at startup with no logical drives configured (Storage View.) Note - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 17
unavailable as well. The Menu Bar The Menu bar contains command menus that enable you to perform a variety of tasks such as exiting EZPilot Manager, resetting HBAs and sorting items in the discovery-tree view. Many of the Menu bar commands are also available from the Toolbar. • The File menu enables - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 18
buttons perform the following tasks: Click the Discovery Refresh button to refresh the discovery-tree display. Click the Reset button to reset the selected HBA. (You must select an HBA in the discovery-tree to enable this button.) SAN elements can be displayed in the discovery-tree by Storage View - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 19
) has icons representing discovered network (SAN) elements such as arrays, switches, hosts, logical drives and HBAs. Figure 13: The EZPilot Discovery-Tree (Host View) Discovery-Tree Icons Discovery-tree icons represent the following: The root of the discovery-tree in Storage View. The root of the - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 20
is inaccessible to the local host as well as to the SAN. • The HBA on a local host is busy performing a local firmware download and is temporarily inaccessible to the local host as well as to the SAN. • The HBA is being reset or its firmware is being updated. A grey HBA icon represents an HBA that - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 21
can define when discovery is performed, how often the information is targets that were removed from the SAN. In this case, you must manually refresh the discovery-tree by clicking momentary, such as when an HBA is being reset or its firmware is being updated. In this case you would check the Never - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 22
elements contained in the SAN. It is displayed when you click the root node of the discovery-tree (Storage, Hosts, Switch or Local HBAs depending on the selected view). Viewing Discovery Information (Storage View) In the Storage View, EZPilot Manager displays the storage devices, logical drives - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 23
bar, click View, then click Storage Devices. • From the Toolbar, click the Storage View button. 2. Select the Storage icon in the discovery-tree. The EZPilot Discovery Information page (Storage View) is displayed. Viewing Discovery Information (Host View) In the Host View, EZPilot Manager displays - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 24
Select the Hosts icon in the discovery-tree. The EZPilot Discovery Information page (Host View) is displayed. Viewing Discovery Information (Switch View) In the Switch View, EZPilot Manager displays the HBAs, storage devices and the logical drives that are available to each switch. Figure 17: The - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 25
storage devices. To view the HBAs, storage devices and the logical drives that are available to each host: 1. Do one of the following: • From the Menu bar, click View local host. Depending on the configuration, this number may not include all of the physical HBAs installed in the selected system. • - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 26
number of logical drives assigned to the host on the manageable storage devices. To view host information: 1. Do one of the following: • From the Menu bar, click View, then click Hosts. • From the Toolbar, click the Host View button. 2. From the discovery-tree select the host whose information you - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 27
are healthy, rebuilding or failing. • Flags - The capabilities of the selected logical drive. Capabilities are checksum and write- through. • following: • From the Menu bar, click View, then click Storage Devices. • From the Toolbar, click the Storage View button. 2. From the discovery-tree, select - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 28
can expand a logical drive. To expand a logical drive: 1. Do one of the following: • From the Menu bar, click View, then click Storage Devices. • From the Toolbar, click the Storage View button. 2. From the discovery-tree, select the logical drive you wish to expand. The Logical Drive Summary page - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 29
and select Expand. The Expand Logical Drive dialog box appears. Figure 21: The Expand Logical Drive dialog box 3. Enter the amount to increase the storage capacity on the drive. The maximum expansion amount is displayed on the dialog box. The units drop down box next to the Enter Expansion Amount - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 30
a controller port under a storage device in Host or Switch views displays the Target Information page. Figure 22: The Target Information page The Target Information page displays the following information: • FC ID - The FC identifier for the target which is assigned automatically in the firmware - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 31
an HBA's general information. • Reset an HBA. • Edit an HBA's name or use its default name. • Upgrade an HBA's firmware and BootBIOS and enable or disable the BootBIOS. Viewing an HBA's General Information The HBA General tab displays relevant information about the selected HBA, such as the model - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 32
offline states are: • "User offline" - The HBA is . • "Diagnostic Mode" - The HBA is controlled by a diagnostic program. • "Link Down" and receiver. When an FC interface is in loopback view the HBA General page: 1. From the discovery-tree, select the HBA whose general information you wish to view - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 33
an HBA's Default Name EZPilot Manager enables you to revert to a selected HBA's default name. Note: If the selected HBA's name was not changed, this command is not available. To revert to an HBA's default name: 1. In the discovery-tree, select the HBA whose name you wish to change. 2. From the - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 34
Name - The name and version of SLI-1 firmware installed in the selected adapter. • SLI-2 Firmware Name - The name and version of SLI-2 firmware installed in the selected adapter. • SLI-3 Firmware Name - The name and version of SLI-3 firmware installed in the selected adapter. • Kernel Version - The - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 35
or BIOS on a selected HBA. Prerequisites • The Emulex driver is installed properly. • EZPilot Manager is installed properly. • EZPilot Manager is operating in Advanced Mode to update firmware on an HBA. • The firmware/BIOS file has been downloaded from the Emulex Web site and extracted. Procedure To - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 36
Firmware Download dialog box 4. Navigate to the extracted firmware/BIOS file you wish to download to the HBA. Select the firmware/BIOS file and click Start Download. A status bar displays the progress of the download and indicates when the download is complete. After the firmware/BIOS is downloaded - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 37
you can configure the switch's IP address, the rest of the switch setup operation will fail and the switch will not be manageable from EZPilot Manager. Therefore, Emulex recommends that the EZPilot Management Server and the switch be on the same subnet to avoid this potential problem. Viewing Fabric - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 38
of logical drives discovered on all manageable storage devices connected to the switch. To view fabric information for a switch: 1. Do one of the following: • From the Menu bar, select View, then click Switches. • From the Toolbar, click the Switch View button. 2. In the discovery-tree, select the - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 39
Manager may no longer be able to discover and manage remote hosts. To configure a switch: 1. Do one of the following: • From the Menu bar, select View, then click Switches. • From the Toolbar, click the Switch View button. 2. In the discovery-tree, select the switch you wish to manage. 3. Select - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 40
Gateway Address from the values entered in the EZPilot SAN Setup Wizard. If DHCP is supported and enabled, you can check Obtain network settings automatically configured to obtain the network settings automatically. Figure 29: The EZPilot Manager Switch Network Settings dialog box (DHCP supported - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 41
SAN. Using EZPilot Manager you can: • Add logical drives. • Rename logical drives. • Remove logical drives. • Expand logical drives. • Assign or un-assign a logical drive to an HBA or group of HBAs. The Storage Management tabs EZPilot Manager contains three tabs that enable you to view and configure - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 42
are healthy, rebuilding, failing or failed. • Number of Ports - The number of FC ports on the controller. • Number of Logical Drives - The number of logical drives currently allocated on the selected storage device. General tab buttons • Controller Ports - Click this button to view information about - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 43
button does not appear if you are accessing the menu from Storage View.) Viewing a Port's Attached Logical Drive Information To view a controller port's attached logical drives: 1. From the discovery-tree, select a storage device. The General tab is displayed. 2. From the General tab, select - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 44
be used as overhead to create new logical drives and for the drive sparing that you set up when you installed EZPilot Manager. In the Logical Drives area, you can also view a list of the logical drives assigned to this storage device. You can see the drive name, type, status, health, size and the - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 45
of the adapters assigned to the logical drive. Click Disk Details to view information about the logical disk drive, including its name, bus, slot, . To rename a logical drive: 1. From the discovery-tree, select the storage device containing the logical drive you wish to rename. 2. Select the Logical - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 46
Drive dialog box appears. Figure 36: The EZPilot Manager Expand Logical Drive dialog box 3. Enter the amount by which you wish to increase the storage capacity on the drive. The maximum expansion amount is displayed on the dialog box. The units drop down box next to the Enter Expansion Amount - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 47
all I/O to the logical drive before it is deleted or system instability may occur. To delete a logical drive: 1. From the discovery-tree, select the storage device containing the logical drive you wish to delete. 2. Select the Logical Drives tab and select the logical drive you wish to delete from - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 48
drive whose host assignment you wish to change from the Logical Drive list. Click Host Assignment. Or Right-click on the selected storage device and select Host Assignment. The following Warning dialog box appears. Figure 38: EZPilot Manager Logical Host Assignment Warning dialog box 3. Click - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 49
. Note: If you did not obtain a Command View license when you installed EZPilot Manager you will be prompted to obtain one when you attempt to create logical drives. Refer to "To obtain a Command View License:" on page 5 for instructions. Note: You must be in storage view to add a logical drive. You - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 50
5. Click Next. The EZPilot Add Logical Drive Wizard-- Logical Drive Properties dialog box appears. Figure 41: The EZPilot Manager Add Logical Drive wizard - Logical Drive Properties dialog box 6. Choose the Logical Drive Type you wish to create and assign a size to the new logical drive. The units - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 51
time. Note: If you receive an MPIO warning when assigning multiple HBAs on the host to a logical drive, click Yes. EZPilot already installed the required MPIO software. 8. Click Next. The Logical Drive Initialization and Volume Access dialog box appears. The Logical Drive Initialization and Volume - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 52
9. Assign the parameters you want and click Next. The Logical Drive Creation dialog box appears. Figure 44: The EZPilot Manager Logical Drive Creation dialog box 10. Verify that the information you specified previously is correct and click Create Logical Drive. The list box displays the status of - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 53
drives for a particular storage device. The tab enables you to view the physical drive properties. installed. • Status - The online or offline status of the disk. • Health - The health of the selected physical disk. States are healthy, rebuilding, failing or failed. • Size - The total storage - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 54
be seen. Resolution: The server running EZPilot Manager must have a physical FC connection to the SAN. All Emulex HBAs in the SAN will be visible if: 1. The installation procedure described in the EZPilot User Manual was followed. 2. The other HBAs are Emulex HBAs. 3. Full Remote or Local Plus - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 55
(Linux) Situation: The HBAnyware utility does not see the targets or LUNs on the storage array. Resolution: • Exit HBAnyware and restart the application. • Ensure the lpfc driver module is HBAnyware and type: #> killall elxdiscoveryd Restart HBAnyware. EZPilot - Troubleshooting Section Page 51 - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 56
to the EVA and the controllers' drive loops. Follow the instructions in the EVA User Guide, which can be found on the HP Web site. 3. Power on the EVA4100. 4. Modify a Windows account to make it a member of the HP Storage Admins group if this has not already been done. 5. Run Command View on the - HP EVA4000/6000/8000 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 57
to the EVA and the controllers' drive loops. Follow the instructions in the EVA User Guide, which can be found on the HP Web site. 3. Power on the EVA4100. 4. Modify a Windows account to make it a member of the HP Storage Admins group if this has not already been done. 5. Run Command View on the
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