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HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager transition guide HAFM SW 08.08.00 Part number: AA-RV1MD-TE/958-000384-003 Fourth edition: January 2006 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 2
for 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 shall a registered trademark of The Open Group. Printed in the US. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 3
Contents About this guide C. .o. n. t.e. n. .ts 5 Intended audience 5 Related documentation 5 Document conventions and symbols 6 Rack stability 7 HP technical support 7 HP-authorized reseller 7 Helpful web sites 8 1 Upgrading to HAFM 8.8 9 HAFM platform 9 Remote client system requirements - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 4
Removing HAFM services 21 Product license and feature keys 21 License keys 22 Obtaining a license key Linux® system requirements for remote clients 10 6 AIX system requirements for remote clients 11 5 HP-UX system requirements for remote clients 11 7 HAFM 7.x and 8.x function locations 25 4 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 5
About this guide This guide provides information to help you transition from earlier versions of HP StorageWorks High Availability Fabric Manager (HAFM) to HAFM 8.8. Intended audience This book is intended for use by system administrators and service technicians who are experienced with the - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 6
Document conventions Convention Medium blue text: Figure 1 Medium blue, underlined text (http://www.hp.com) Bold font Element Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Web site addresses • : Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. 6 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 7
HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support site: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. • Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 8
Helpful web sites For other product information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com 8 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 9
This chapter provides instructions and considerations for 21 • Removing HAFM services, page 21 • Product license and feature keys, page 21 HAFM platform HAFM 8.x is supported only on the 1unit-high for other tasks. HP tests the HAFM application installed on the HAFM appliance, but HP does not test - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 10
Hardware Operating system Memory Disk space Video requirements Resolution Requirement 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® III and up CD-ROM • Windows 2000 Professional with service pack 3 or later • Windows 2003 1 GB RAM (minimum) 350 MB disk space 8 MB video RAM 256 colors Table 3 Solaris system requirements - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 11
requirements Resolution Requirement 350 MB disk space 8 MB video RAM 256 colors Table 5 HP-UX system requirements for remote clients Item Models Processor Hardware Operating system Memory Disk space release results in the loss of saved firmware files. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 11 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 12
remote systems before upgrading. HAFM services must be stopped on the appliance later, upgrade to HAFM 7.1. See the upgrade instructions for the HAFM to which you are upgrading management and administrative support for features in HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. 12 Upgrading to HAFM 8.8 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 13
can use them to configure the Call Home feature in the new release. For details, see the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. • Fully back up HAFM data on your HAFM appliance. To do this, copy the c:\ . The Copy Data and Settings dialog box is displayed. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 13 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 14
when the HAFM 8.8 Log In dialog box is displayed. 15.Stop HAFM services for HAFM 8.8 using the following steps: a. Click Start > Programs > HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager 8.8 > Stop Services. A DOS window is displayed with messages of services being shut down. b. Press any key to close the window - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 15
up the application" in your HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide for further instructions about using the application. 8. Uninstall the previous HAFM 7.x version before rebooting if it has not been uninstalled after installing HAFM 8.8. Otherwise HAFM services for both versions start after - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 16
HA-Fabric Manager user guide. • To avoid errors, close all instances of the application before upgrading. Shut down HAFM on the appliance and HAFM clients on all remote workstations. • Stop HAFM services using the following steps: a. Click Start > Programs > HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 17
1. Stop HAFM services for HAFM 8.x using the following steps: a. Click Start > Programs > HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager 8.x > Stop Services. A DOS window is displayed with messages of services being shut down confirmation screen is displayed. 10.Click Finish. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 17 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 18
are not. Since release rules are required, an error results when you attempt to send a firmware version in the library to a switch. To avoid this problem, add the latest firmware file to the firmware library, which also adds the new release rules and resolves the - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 19
view in the Product Manager. • Configuration information for switches that are not being managed locally is not included in the migration. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 19 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 20
HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide for instructions. • Configuring SAN devices-Perform applicable procedures described in the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide the client application to your system. Supported operating systems include Windows, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux. To - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 21
HAFM application Follow these instructions to remove the application from your system. 1. Click Start > Programs > HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager the removal process. Removing HAFM services 1. Start all of the processes: a. Select Start > Programs > HP StorageWorks ha-fabric manager 8.8 > guide 21 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 22
to retrieve the license key from the web site. For complete instructions, see the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. Activating optional software modules If you order additional port support or software modules after your initial purchase of HAFM 8.x, you must perform the following - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 23
5.x, a warning instructs you that the Element Manager feature key is not installed. You must contact customer support to get a support has not been installed. In these cases, you must contact your sales representative to obtain a feature key. NOTE: Switches and directors on existing HP guide 23 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 24
24 Upgrading to HAFM 8.8 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 25
HAFM 8.x that are comparable with features in HAFM 7.x. For detailed procedures for using all HAFM 8.x features, see the HP StorageWorks HAFM user guide. Finding HAFM 7.x functions in HAFM 8.x Table 7 provides a quick reference for locating comparable HAFM 7.x function in HAFM 8.x. For specific - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 26
Table 7 HAFM 7.x and 8.x function locations (continued) Function Show tree containing fabric, product, device branches Enterprise Fabric Mode (if enabled) HAFM 7.x Menu > Submenu: Options Fabrics > Show Fabric Tree Fabrics > Enterprise Fabric Mode Fabric Binding (if Fabrics > Fabric Binding - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 27
, Event, Session, Product Status, Fabric Monitor > Event Notification > Email Monitor > Event Notification > Email (Click Test Email on Configure Email dialog box.) HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 27 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 28
Table 7 HAFM 7.x and 8.x function locations (continued) Function Configure Ethernet events Configure call home event notification Help Open Product Manager HAFM 7.x Menu > Submenu: Options Maintenance > Configure Ethernet Events Maintenance > Configure Call Home Event Notification • Help > - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 29
Map > Properties Toolbar > pulldown list • Name • Nickname • Node Name • IP Address • Domain ID (Changes label on Physical Map and Product List) HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 29 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 30
30 Comparing HAFM 7.x and 8.x features - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 31
.callback.passive parameter, as in the following example. This parameter affects only this client; all other clients can be regular clients. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 31 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 32
NOTE: The following example illustrates the HAFM_c.bat file. The portion of this file starting with rem HAFM Client is also included in the HAFM_sc.bat file. Both files must be modified if they are installed on your computer. setlocal pushd %~dp0\.. call bin\set_cp.bat rem HAFM Client start % - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 33
of the RMI server are randomly and automatically selected on both the HAFM appliance and client as a full-duplex function. This situation poses a major problem for firewalls because they need to know which TCP port numbers to pass through and which numbers to block. Firewalls are configured to block - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 34
To work around this problem, administrators can "predict" which ports are used by the client and server and use the following procedures to configure these port numbers into the appropriate - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 35
the -Dsmp.client.export.port=XXXX in the HAFM_c.bat file. These files are typically located in c:\Program Files\HAFM 8.x\bin. HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 35 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 36
NOTE: If the firewall prevents the server from connecting to arbitrary ports on the client, force only the export port of the client (-Dsmp.client.export.port=XXXX). The HAFM_c.bat file starts both the client and server and is installed on computers with the HAFM appliance software. The file is - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 37
-Dsmp.Mp.max=256 -Dsmp.deployment.prefix=Client/ -Dsmp.debug -Dsmp.client.export.port=YYYY -Dsmp.flavor=%APP_FLAVOR% Client popd endlocal HA-Fabric Manager transition guide 37 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 38
38 Configuring HAFM through a firewall - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 39
19 document conventions 6 related documentation 5 documentation, HP web site 5 F features keys, defined 7, 8 HP authorized reseller 7 storage web site 8 Subscriber's choice web site 7 technical support 7 L 21 S Subscriber's choice, HP 7 symbols in text 6 T technical support, HP 7 text symbols 6 - HP StorageWorks 64 | HAFM SW 08.08.00 HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Transiti - Page 40
HP documentation 5 HP storage 8 HP Subscriber's choice 7 40
HP StorageWorks
HA-Fabric Manager transition guide
HAFM SW 08.08.00
Part number: AA–RV1MD–TE/958–000384–003
Fourth edition: January 2006