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- HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 1
EZPilot™ EVA Version 2.0 User Manual - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 2
reserved worldwide. No part of this document their respective companies or organizations. Emulex provides this manual "as is" without any warranty of any and changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without any notice. of this manual, Emulex Corporation disclaims any undertaking to give - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 3
Information 27 Resetting an HBA 28 Editing an HBA's Name 29 Reverting to an HBA's Default Name 29 Viewing an HBA's Firmware Information 30 Updating Firmware or BIOS on an HBA 31 Enabling or Disabling BootBIOS on an HBA 32 Managing a Switch 33 Introduction ...33 Prerequisites 33 Viewing - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 4
a Logical Drive to a Host 43 Adding a Logical Drive 45 Viewing Physical Disk Information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Introduction...50 EZPilot Manager Cannot See Other HBAs or Hosts 50 Cannot See New LUNs (Windows Adding New Disks to the Existing Default Disk Group 53 EZPilot User Manual Page iv - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 5
boot is not supported by EZPilot. Single Switch Configuration (Non-redundant) • 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 6
Servers only) • Microsoft Multipath input/output (MPIO) • HP MPIO Device Specific Module (MPIO DSM) • HP Virtual Disk Service (VDS) HW Provider for the EVA (EVA Management Servers only) • EZPilot SAN Setup Wizard • EZPilot EVA Setup Wizard (EVA management servers only) • EZPilot HBA Wizard • EZPilot - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 7
versions of Emulex, Brocade or HP StorageWorks software were previously installed on network and a switch with DHCP support that is enabled. Otherwise, you must to the HBA's Installation Manual for instructions. Caution: Do not install EVA Installer welcome page appears. Figure 1: The EZPilot EVA - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 8
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 take several minutes. EZPilot - Installation - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 9
your HP order number at the web site. Follow the instructions in the "HP StorageWorks EVA4100 SAN Starter Kit quick installation" guide. To type the WWN, press Ctrl-V to paste the WWN you copied previously. Using the "paste" method ensures there are no typing mistakes. However, you may also manually - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 10
/Password certificate page of the HP Webware site includes a link EVA Setup - Configure Enterprise Virtual Array dialog box appears. Enter the array name as you want it to appear on the front panel of the two array controllers. The array name may contain a maximum of twenty characters. The Number - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 11
After making your selections, click Next. The EVA is initialized and the VDS provider is Setup dialog box (Single switch configuration. DHCP supported and enabled) 10. If you have not are configured. Click Continue. 13. The Installing HP MPIO screen appears. When the installation is complete, - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 12
• If older versions of Emulex, Brocade or HP StorageWorks software were previously installed on the system you must the system. Refer to the HBA's Installation Manual for instructions. Caution: Do not install the driver from EVA Installer welcome page appears. Figure 7: The EZPilot EVA Installer - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 13
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 MPIO framework will automatically be installed if it is - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 14
for Linux Please refer to the manuals on the Emulex Linux Installation CD for instructions on installing the Emulex drivers and utilities 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 15
. • Create, initialize, format and assign a path to a logical drive. • Monitor the EVA. • Configure and monitor switches. • View an HBA's attributes. • Reset an HBA. • 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 StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 16
. 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: The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only. The actual information displayed by EZPilot Manager may vary - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 17
page 14). You can also enable or disable Advanced Mode. Note: You must be in Advanced Mode to see the Maintenance tab, update an HBA's firmware/BIOS and to manage a switch. • The Adapter menu enables you to reset a selected adapter (see "Resetting an HBA" on page 28), edit its name (see - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 18
• The Help menu displays the EZPilot Manager version as well as tech support and system information. The Toolbar The Toolbar contains buttons that enable you to refresh the discovery-tree view, reset the selected HBA and sort the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 19
The Discovery-Tree The discovery-tree (left pane) 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 20
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 was removed from the fabric - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 21
the SAN. In this case, you must manually refresh the discovery-tree by clicking Discovery Refresh such as when an HBA is being reset or its firmware is being updated. In this case you would check exit and restart EZPilot. You can also set the number of seconds by which to delay removing the HBA from - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 22
View) displays the following information: • Number of Hosts - The total number of discovered hosts whose HBAs can be managed by this host. • Number of Fabrics - The total number of fabrics or storage networks seen by this host. • Number of Adapters - The total number of discovered HBAs that can be - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 23
The Managed Storage area of the Discovery Summary page displays the following information: • Number of Storage Devices - The number of manageable storage devices that were discovered. • Number of Logical Drives - The total number of logical drives on all manageable storage devices. To view the HBAs, - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 24
Managed Storage area of the Discovery Information page displays the following information: • Number of Storage Devices - The number of manageable storage devices that were discovered. • Number of Logical Drives - The total number of logical drives on all the manageable storage devices. To view the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 25
about attached devices visible to the selected host. Figure 18: The Host Information page The Host Information page displays the following information: • Number of Adapters - The number of HBAs on the selected host that can be managed by the local host. Depending on the configuration, this - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 26
Storage area of the Host Information page displays the following information: • Number of Storage Devices - The number of manageable storage devices visible to the selected host. • Number of Logical Drives - The total number of logical drives assigned to the host on the manageable storage devices - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 27
are stable, extending and reconfiguring. • Rebuild Priority - The priority set for rebuilding a failed disk versus handling I/O requests. • Number of Physical Disks - The total number of physical disks the selected logical drive uses. • Maximum Expansion Size - The maximum amount of storage space - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 28
3. In the Name field, enter the new name you wish to assign to the logical drive. The name can be up to 32 alpha-numeric characters and the underscore, dash, period and space characters. 4. Click Apply. Viewing a Logical Drive's Disk Details Using the Logical Drive Summary page you can view the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 29
Or Right-click on the selected logical drive in the discovery-tree 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 30
information: • FC ID - The FC identifier for the target which is assigned automatically in the firmware. • SCSI Bus Number - The SCSI bus to which the target is connected. • SCSI Target Number - The SCSI target number assigned to the selected target. • Node WWN - The node World Wide Name of the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 31
relevant information about the selected HBA, such as the model number, firmware version, driver version, link status and so on. Figure 23 Emulex firmware currently running on the HBA. • Driver Name - The executable file image name for the driver as it appears in the Emulex driver download package. - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 32
to the network and operating normally. • All other states indicate that the HBA is not connected to the network. These offline states are: • "User offline" - The HBA is down or not connected to the network. • "Bypassed" - The HBA is in Fibre Channel discovery mode. • "Diagnostic Mode" - The - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 33
Editing an HBA's Name EZPilot Manager enables you to rename a selected HBA. The name is stored on the host on which EZPilot Manager is running. Note: If EZPilot Manager is run on a different host, it will not display the new name. To edit an HBA's name: 1. In the discovery-tree, select the HBA whose - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 34
displays the following information: • Current Firmware Version - The Emulex firmware version number for the selected HBA. • Operational Firmware Name - If visible, the name of the firmware that is operational. • Initial Firmware - The version of the firmware stub responsible for installing the SLI - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 35
utility. See "Enabling or Disabling BootBIOS on an HBA" on page 32 for instructions. Note: If there is no BootBIOS present, this button is not available. update firmware on an HBA. • The firmware/BIOS file has been downloaded from the Emulex Web site and extracted. Procedure To update firmware/BIOS - HP StorageWorks 8100 | 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 StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 37
and the switch be on the same subnet to avoid this potential problem. Viewing Fabric Information When you select a switch in the discovery-tree information: • Number of Adapters - The number of adapters discovered by this host on the selected fabric. • Number of Hosts - The number of hosts discovered - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 38
area of the Fabric Information tab displays the following information: • Number of Storage Devices - The number of storage devices discovered by this host on the selected fabric. • Number of Logical Drives - The total number of logical drives discovered on all manageable storage devices connected to - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 39
Using the Switch Mgmt. Tab The Switch Mgmt. tab enables you to configure the selected switch. Note: If you change the fabric zoning configuration, EZPilot 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 40
the switch's name, IP Address, Subnet Mask and 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. Click OK. Note: The current IP address subnet mask and gateway address will be displayed - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 41
Managing Storage Devices EZPilot Manager enables you to manage storage devices on the 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 42
- The health of the selected storage device. States 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 43
2. From the General tab, select a controller from the Storage Device Controllers list and click Controller Ports (see Figure 30). The Storage Device Controller Ports dialog box appears displaying available controller ports. Figure 31: The EZPilot Manager Storage Device Controller Ports dialog box ( - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 44
To view the Logical Drive tab: 1. From the discovery-tree, select the storage device whose information you wish to view and select the Logical Drives tab. Figure 33: The EZPilot Manager Logical Drives tab The Storage Usage area of the Logical Drive tab displays the following information: • Total - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 45
3. Click Details. The Logical Drive Details dialog box appears. Information about the logical drive is displayed in this dialog box. The Assigned Adapters list shows the worldwide port names of the adapters assigned to the logical drive. Click Disk Details to view information about the logical disk - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 46
Right click on the selected logical drive, select Rename and type the logical drive's new name in the discovery-tree. Figure 35: The EZPilot Manager Rename Logical Drive dialog box 3. Enter the new name into the New Name field and click OK. Expanding a Logical Drive The Logical Drives tab (see - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 47
Deleting a Logical Drive The Delete Logical Drive button on the Logical Drives tab (see Figure 33) enables you to delete a logical drive. WARNING: Deleting a logical drive should be done with extreme caution. The data on the logical drive cannot be recovered after it is deleted. Stop all I/O to the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 48
2. Select the Logical Drives tab and select the logical 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 49
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 cannot Command View EVA license, the EZPilot EVA Configuration license dialog box appears. This dialog box is identical to the EZPilot EVA Setup license - HP StorageWorks 8100 | 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 StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 51
7. The EZPilot Logical Drive Wizard-- Logical Drive Host Assignment dialog box appears. Select the host (and its adapters) to which you want to assign the logical drive. If Assign to this host only is checked, only the local host and its adapters are displayed in the tree. Checking or unchecking the - HP StorageWorks 8100 | 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 StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 53
Physical Disks tab The Physical Disks tab displays the following information: • Name - Identifies the disk's manufacturer. • Bus, Slot - The bus and slot number in which the disk is installed. • Status - The online or offline status of the disk. • Health - The health of the selected physical disk - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 54
described in the EZPilot User Manual was followed. 2. The manual for information about Management Mode.) Cannot See New LUNs (Windows) Situation: Although new LUNs were created on the storage array, they do not appear in EZPilot Manager. Resolution: Refresh the screen. EZPilot - Troubleshooting - HP StorageWorks 8100 | 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 StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 56
switch to the EZPilot SAN • Add a second disk shelf to the EVA4100 array Adding a Second Switch To add a second switch: 1. Cable the new and associated disks 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 - HP StorageWorks 8100 | EMULEX EZPilot EVA Version 2.0 User Manual (5697-6961, Ju - Page 57
the default disk group. There is no minimum number of disks to be added to the existing EVA and the controllers' drive loops. Follow the instructions in the EVA User Guide, which can be found on the HP open EZPilot Manager. Click on the storage array in the discovery tree and click Physical Disks
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