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Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide First Edition (June 2001) Part Number: AA-RMCEB-TE Compaq Computer Corporation - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 2
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and StorageWorks Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark service provider's option, destroy or return the software and associated documentation in its possession. Printed in the U.S.A. HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 3
Contents About this Guide Text Conventions xiv Symbols in Text xv Symbols on Equipment xv Rack Stability xvi Installation and Setup of the CD-ROM xvi Configuration Flowchart xvii Getting Help xx Compaq Technical Support xx Compaq Website xxi Compaq Authorized Reseller xxi Chapter 1 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 4
iv HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Disabling the CCL 1-10 Enabling/Disabling the CCL in SCSI-3 Mode 1-10 Connections 1-11 Naming Connections 1-11 Numbers of Connections 1-11 Assigning Unit Numbers 1-14 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 5
to Find Devices 2-29 Chapter 3 Preparing the Host System Making a Physical Connection 3-1 Installing the Host Bus Adapter 3-1 Loading the StorageWorks Software onto the Hard Disk 3-2 Copying the File Archive from CD-ROM to Temporary Storage 3-2 Executing the Installation Script 3-3 Host - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 6
vi HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Chapter 5 Configuration Procedures Establishing a Local Connection 5-2 Setting Up a Single Controller 5-3 Power Up and Establish Communication 5-3 Cabling a Single controller 5-3 Configuring a Single - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 7
Install the Client B-1 Before You Install the Client B-2 Installing the Client B-2 Troubleshooting the Client Installation B-3 Invalid Network Port Assignments During Installation B-3 "There is B-6 Where to Find Additional Information B-7 About the User Guide B-7 About the Online Help B-8 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 8
viii HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Glossary Index - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 9
Tables Table 1-1 Unit Assignments and SCSI_VERSION 1-16 Table 1-2 Controller Parameters and Recommended Settings for Arbitrated Loop 1-19 Table 1-3 Controller Parameters and Recommended Settings for Fabric 1-21 Table 2-1 A Comparison of Container Types 2-7 Table 2-2 Example Chunk Sizes 2-25 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 10
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Figures Figure 1 General configuration flowchart xviii Figure 2 Configuring storage with the CLI xix Figure 3 Configuring storage with SWCC xx Figure 1-1 Location of controllers and cache modules in a Model 2100 enclosure 1-2 Figure 1-2 "This controller" and "other controller" for the Model 2100 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 12
xii HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 5-1 Maintenance port connection 5-2 Figure 5-2 Single controller cabling 5-4 Figure 5-3 Controller pair failover cabling 5-9 Figure 6-1 Example storage map 6-2 Figure 6-2 Example system 6-3 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 13
Guide This guide provides installation and configuration instructions for operation of the HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix. Thank You for selecting a Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array subsystem for your growing storage needs. StorageWorks RAID subsystems are designed to support - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 14
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Keys DRIVE NAMES * These elements appear in uppercase. Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type the information and press the Enter key. Script - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 15
found in this guide have the following off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. Symbols on Equipment Any surface or area of presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 16
Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 17
About this Guide xvii Configuration Flowchart A three-part flowchart is shown on the following interface to the controller. s Figure 3 on page xx shows how to configure storage using StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC), which is the graphical user interface to the controller. All references in - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 18
xviii HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Unpack See the unpacking instructions on shipping box Plan a Subsystem Chapter 1 Plan Storage Chapter 2 Prepare Host Chapter 3 Make Local Connection Page 5-2 Single Controller Cable Controller - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 19
Partition, Page 5-18 Assign Unit Numbers Page 5-19 Assign Unit Identifiers Page 5-20 Configuration Options Page 5-20 Figure 2. Configuring storage with the CLI About this Guide xix - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 20
in the following locations. Compaq Technical Support A technical support specialist can help you diagnose a problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process. In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 21
About this Guide xxi Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq: s Technical support registration number (if applicable) s Product serial numbers s Product model names and numbers s Applicable error messages s Add-on boards or hardware s Third-party hardware or - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 22
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the command line interface (CLI). For the complete syntax and descriptions of the CLI commands, see the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. The following information is included in this chapter: s "Defining the Subsystems," page 1-1 s "Failover Mode," page - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 24
1-2 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Controller Designations A and B A hardware device that, with proprietary software, facilitates communications between a host and one or more devices organized in an array. HSG60 family controllers - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 25
Planning a Subsystem 1-3 Controller Designations "This Controller" and "Other Controller" Some CLI commands use the terms "this" and "other" to identify one controller or the other in a dual-redundant pair. These designations are a shortened form of "this controller" and "other controller." These - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 26
Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Failover Mode Failover is a way to keep the storage take over total control of the subsystem. Consult the release notes for supported failover modes on SGI Irix. Transparent Failover Mode Transparent failover mode has - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 27
Planning a Subsystem 1-5 The limitation of transparent failover is that it only compensates for a controller failure, and not for failures of either the Fibre Channel link or host Fibre Channel adapters. Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Switch or huCb XO7036A Switch or hub Host port 1 active Controller - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 28
1-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Host 1 Switch or hub Host 2 Host 3 Switch or hub Host port 1 active Controller A Host port 2 active D0 D1 D100 D101 D120 Host port 1 not available - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 29
to all ports Host port 1 active Controller B Host port 2 active NOTE: FCA = Fibre Channel Adapter CXO7094B Selecting a Cache Mode The cache module supports read, read-ahead, write-through, and write-back caching techniques. The cache technique is selected separately for each unit. For example - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 30
1-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Read Caching When the controller receives a read request from the host, it reads the data from the disk drives, delivers it to the host, and - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 31
caching, make sure the following conditions are met: s Both controllers support the same size cache. s Diagnostics indicate that both caches are started and configured in failover mode. The Command Console LUN StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) software communicates with HSG60 controllers through - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 32
1-10 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide The CCL does the following: s Allows the RAID Array to be recognized by the host as soon as it is attached to the SCSI bus - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 33
a Fibre Channel adapter in a host computer and an active host port on a controller. NOTE: In ACS V8.6 Solution Software the maximum number of supported hosts is 96. Naming Connections Compaq highly recommends that you assign names to connections that have meaning in the context of your particular - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 34
1-12 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide s If a controller pair is in transparent failover mode and port 1 and port 2 are on the same link (that is, all ports are on the same - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 35
Host 1 "GREEN" FCA1 Host 2 "ORANGE" FCA1 Planning a Subsystem 1-13 Host 3 "PURPLE" FCA1 Switch or hub Connections GREEN1A1 ORANGE1A1 PURPLE1A1 Host port 1 active Controller A Host port 2 standby Connections GREEN1B2 ORANGE1B2 PURPLE1B2 D0 D1 Host port 1 standby D100 D101 D120 Controller B - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 36
1-14 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Assigning Unit Numbers The controller keeps track of the unit with the unit number. Unit number can be from 0 199 prefixed by a D, which stands for - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 37
Planning a Subsystem 1-15 If no value is specified for offset, then connections on port 1 have a default offset of 0 and connections on port 2 have a default offset of 100. For example, if all host connections use the default offset values, unit D2 will be presented to a port 1 host connection as - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 38
1-16 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide An additional factor to consider when assigning unit numbers and offsets is SCSI version. If the SCSI_VERSION switch of the SET this_controller/other_controller command is - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 39
Planning a Subsystem 1-17 Selective Storage Presentation In a subsystem that is attached to more than one host or if the hosts have more than one adapter, it is possible to reserve certain units for the exclusive use of certain host connections. For a controller pair, the method used to restrict - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 40
1-18 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide In a subsystem with two controllers in transparent failover mode, the controller port IDs are incriminated as follows: s Controller A and controller B, port 1-worldwide name + 1, for example - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 41
(CLI) to complete the following tasks. NOTE: The exact command syntax can be found in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. Ensure that the HSG60 controllers have been set correctly for arbitrated loop or fabric. Compare the settings displayed - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 42
Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Setting the ALPA: HSG60 >SET THIS_CONTROLLER PORT_1_AL_PA=71 HSG60 SCSI_VERSION=SCSI-2 HSG60>SET THIS_CONTROLLER SCSI_VERSION=SCSI-2 If the StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) will be used, the HSG60 Command - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 43
PORT_2_TOPOLOGY=FABRIC Setting the SCSI Version: HSG60 >SET THIS_CONTROLLER SCSI_VERSION=SCSI-2 HSG60 >SET THIS_CONTROLLER SCSI_VERSION=SCSI-2 If the StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) will be used, the HSG60 Command Console LUN must be enabled. HSG60>SET THIS_CONTROLLER COMMAND_CONSOLE_LUN Once - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 44
1-22 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Set the connections to SGI by typing: HSG60>SET [CONNECTIONNAME] OPERATING __SYSTEM =SGI Repeat the command for each connection shown. Host System Setup Once the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 45
2 Chapter Planning Storage The information in this chapter will help you plan the storage configuration of your subsystem. Use the guidelines found in this section to plan the various types of storage containers needed. The following information is included in this chapter: s "Where to Start," page - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 46
HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Where to Start The following procedure outlines the steps to take to flexibility in defining and naming your storage containers. See the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 47
Planning Storage 2-3 Configuration Rules Review these configuration rules to ensure your planned configuration meets the following requirements and conditions: s Maximum of 128 LUNs: if Command Console LUN is enabled, the result is 127 visible LUNs and one CCL s Maximum 1.024 TB LUN capacity s - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 48
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 1 02 00 LUN 00 Target 02 Port 1 Figure and 7 are reserved for the controllers, and SCSI target IDs 14 and 15 are not supported). Figure 2-2 shows the addresses for each device using two Model 4214R disk enclosure shelves in - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 49
Planning Storage 2-5 Model 4254 Disk Enclosure Shelf 1 (dual-bus) Bus A Bus B Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SCSI ID 00 01 02 03 04 05 08 00 01 02 03 04 05 08 DISK ID Disk10000 Disk10100 Disk10200 Disk10300 Disk10400 Disk10500 Disk10800 Disk20000 Disk20100 Disk20200 Disk20300 Disk20400 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 50
2-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Determining Storage Requirements It is important to determine your storage requirements. Here are a few of the questions you should ask yourself regarding the subsystem usage: s - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 51
Containers Planning Storage 2-7 Partition Single devices (JBOD) Stripeset (R0) Storagesets Mirrorset (R1) Striped mirrorset (R0+1) RAIDset (R3/5) Figure 2-5. Container types CXO6677A Table 2-1 compares the different kinds of containers to help you determine which ones satisfy your - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 52
2-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Table 2-1 A Comparison of Container Types (Continued) Container Name Relative Availability RAIDset (RAID 3/5) Excellent Striped Mirrorset (RAID 0+1) Excellent Request Rate (Read/Write) I/O per - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 53
Planning Storage 2-9 Type of Storageset: _____ Mirrorset __X_ RAIDset _____ Stripeset Storageset Name R1 Disk Drives D10300, D20300, D10400, D20400 Unit Number D101 _____ Striped Mirrorset ____ JBOD Partitions: Unit # Unit # Unit # Unit # Unit # % % % % % RAIDset Switches: - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 54
2-10 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Storageset Planning Considerations This section contains the guidelines for choosing the storageset type that would best work in your subsystem: s "Stripeset Planning Considerations" on page 2- - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 55
Planning Storage 2-11 6 1 5 2 3 4 Disk 10000 Disk 20000 Disk 10100 Chunk 1 4 25 Figure 2-7. A 3-member RAID 0 stripeset (example 1) 36 CXO7287A The relationship between the chunk size and the average request size determines if striping maximizes the request rate or the data-transfer - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 56
2-12 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Operating system view Virtual disk Block 0 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 etc. Actual device mappings Disk 1 Block 0 Block 3 etc. Disk 2 Block 1 Block 4 etc. Stripeset Disk 3 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 57
data. Stripesets are more suitable for storing data that can be reproduced easily or whose loss does not prevent the system from supporting its critical mission. s Evenly distribute the members across the device ports to balance load and provide multiple paths. s Stripesets may contain between - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 58
2-14 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Disk 10000 A Disk 20100 B Disk 10200 C Disk 20000 A' Disk 10100 B' Disk 20200 C' Figure 2-9. Mirrorsets maintain two copies of the same data Operating system view Virtual - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 59
Planning Storage 2-15 s You can configure up to 20 mirrorsets per controller or pair of dual-redundant controllers. Each mirrorset may contain up to 6 members. s Both write-back cache modules must be the same size. s A mirrorset should only contain disk drives of the same capacity. s Mirrorsets are - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 60
2-16 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Operating system view Virtual disk Block 0 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 etc. Disk 1 Block 0 Block 5 Block 10 Block 15 Disk2 Block 1 Block 6 Block 11 Parity - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 61
Planning Storage 2-17 s A RAIDset must include at least 3 disk drives, but no more than 14. s A storageset should only contain disk drives of the same capacity. The controller limits the capacity of each member to the capacity of the smallest member in the storageset. Thus, if you combine 9 GB disk - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 62
2-18 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide t Mirrorset1 Disk 20000 A Mirrorset2 Disk 10100 B Mirrorset3 Disk 20200 C Disk 10000 A' Disk 20100 B' Disk 10200 C' Figure 2-12. Striped mirrorset (example 1) The failure of a single disk - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 63
unit. The Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller (ACS) Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide describes the CLI command: ADD CONCATSETS which is used to perform concatenation. CAUTION: The ADD CONCATSETS command should only be executed with host operating systems that support - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 64
Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide You can create up to eight partitions per storageset ( addressable storage units, therefore, you can partition a single storageset to service more than one user group or application. Defining a Partition Partitions are - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 65
use CLI commands to configure the storageset or device manually, the configuration procedure found in Chapter 5 of this guide indicates when and how to enable each switch. The Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide contains the details of the CLI command and - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 66
For details on the use of these switches refer to SET RAIDSET and SET RAIDset-name commands in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. Mirrorset Switches You can enable the following switches to control how a mirrorset behaves to ensure data availability - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 67
s Geometry For details on the use of these switches refer to CREATE_PARTITION command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. Initialization Switches Initialization switches set characteristics for established storagesets before they are made into units - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 68
2-24 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Increasing the Request Rate A large chunk size (relative to the average request size) increases the request rate by enabling multiple disk drives to respond to - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 69
Planning Storage 2-25 s If you have mostly sequential reads or writes (like those needed to work with large graphic files), then make the chunk size a small number (that is 17 sectors). Table 2-2 shows a few examples of chunk size selection. Transfer Size (KB) 2 4 8 Table 2-2 Example Chunk Sizes - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 70
a single-disk unit from any disk drive that has been used as a member of a mirrorset. See the REDUCED command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for information on removing disk drives from a mirrorset. NODESTROY is ignored for members of a RAIDset. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 71
the characteristics of units. The unit switches are described under the SET unit-number command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. One unit switch, ENABLE/DISABLE_ACCESS_PATH, determines which host connections can access the unit, and is part of - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 72
2-28 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide The following example (see Figure 2-17) is of a single-shelf disk enclosure using a single-bus I/O module (Model 4214R): s Unit D100 is a 3-member RAID 3/5 storageset named - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 73
Planning Storage 2-29 s Unit D101 is a 2-member striped mirrorset named S1. S1 consists of M1 and M2: ❏ M1 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk10200 and Disk20200. ❏ M2 is a 2-member mirrorset consisting of Disk20300 and Disk10300. s Unit D102 is a 2-member mirrorset named M3. M3 consists of - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 74
2-30 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 2. Note the position of all the drives contained within D104. 3. Enter the following command to turn off the flashing LEDs: LOCATE CANCEL The following is - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 75
HSG60 controller storage subsystem. The following information is included in this chapter: s "Making a Physical Connection," page 3-1 s "Loading the StorageWorks Software onto the Hard Disk," page 3-2 s "Host Device Initialization," page 3-4 Making a Physical Connection To attach the host computer - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 76
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 3. Before starting the host system, connect the optical root). Loading the StorageWorks Software onto the Hard Disk The StorageWorks (SWCC) software consists of the RAID Array software installation scripts, the support files, the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 77
archive from the CD-ROM by entering the following command: # tar xvf /mnt/agent/sgi/stm_sgi.tar All of the files necessary to complete the StorageWorks Software installation have now been copied to this directory. Executing the Installation Script Perform the following procedure to install the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 78
Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Once the StorageWorks software has been installed, logical units may be Once the Agent and Client have been installed, the following sections will guide you through the remaining steps in the configuration and initialization process. Host - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 79
Preparing the Host System 3-5 5. If the devices have been correctly recognized by the operating system, they can be labeled and partitioned. If the devices were not recognized, recheck the status of the RAID Controller, logical units, and Fibre Channel connections. 6. If the RAID controller is - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 80
3-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Fabric Device Name Convention SGI Irix creates unique device names for devices attached to the Fabric Fibre Channel host adapters on the system. Understanding the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 81
Preparing the Host System 3-7 NOTE: The following entries are for Fabric only. For Irix V6.5.9 or earlier, use: # fx - x - d /dev/rdsk/50001fe1000007e0/lun0vol/c5p50001fe1000007e1 For Irix V6.5.10 or earlier, use: # fx - x - d /dev/rdsk/50001fe1000007e0/lun0vol/c5p1 fx version 6.5, Dec 31, 2000 ... - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 82
3-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide fx/label/set/parameters: Read buffer ratio = (0/256) fx/label/set/parameters: Write buffer ratio = (0/256) * * * * * W A R N I N G * * * * * about to modify drive parameters on disk C5P1 ok? - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 83
Preparing the Host System 3-9 NOTE: To partition the device, follow the prompts and enter the answers displayed in the large bold face italic type. The default answers are shown in ( ) braces. Press the Enter key to utilize the default answer The controller number, drive number and LUN number of - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 84
10 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide data on the drive to be lost. Be sure you have the /c5p50001fe1000007e1 # mount /dev/dsk/50001fe1000007e0/lun0s7/c5p50001fe1000007e1 /mnt The logical units on the StorageWorks RAID Array are now ready to use. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 85
Console (SWCC)? StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) enables you to monitor and configure the storage connected to the HSG60 controller. SWCC consists of Client and Agent. s Client provides pager notification and lets you manage your virtual disks. Client runs on Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 and - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 86
Table 4-2 Installation and Configuration Overview Step Procedure 1 Verify that your hardware has been set up correctly. See the previous chapters in this guide. 2 Verify that you have a network connection for the Client and Agent systems. See "About the Network Connection for the Agent" on page - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 87
Client software on Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or Windows NT 4.0 (Intel) with Service Pack 6A. See Appendix B. Notification" in the Compaq StorageWorks Command Console Version 2.4 User Guide. About the Network support the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) or the Windows Internet Name - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 88
4-4 HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 1 VTA O 2 3 44 5 4 7 VTA H-STA VCENT O O 7 VTA H-STA VCENT O O 6 Figure 4-1. An example of a network connection CXO7240A 1 Agent system (has the Agent software) 2 TCP/IP Network 3 Client - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 89
to a temporary directory before beginning this installation. For instructions, see Chapter 3. The Agent will automatically start when configuration and maintenance. How to Respond /usr/stgwks is the directory where StorageWorks will be installed. It contains the software copied in Chapter 3. The - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 90
4-6 HSG80 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Table 4-3 Information Required for Install Program Prompts (Continued) Information Required to Complete Installation *Port number that the Command Console Agent uses to send notifications to - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 91
Installing and Configuring the HS-Series Agent 4-7 Table 4-3 Information Required for Install Program Prompts (Continued) Information Required to Complete Installation How do you want a CC Agent server to notify a client when an error condition occurs? Notification schemes available are: 0 = No - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 92
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Running the Agent The Agent program was automatically started when an Agent execute the .Stgwks_sgi.sh script in /usr/stgwks the StorageWorks Installation and Configuration directory (/usr/stgwks) and follow the prompts to Agent - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 93
," page 5-18 s "Assigning Unit Numbers and Unit Qualifiers," page 5-19 s "Configuration Options," page 5-20 Use the command line interpreter (CLI) or StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) to configurea subsystem. This chapter uses CLI, which is the low-level interface to the controller. If you want to - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 94
To install a controller or cache module and the PCMCIA card, see the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 Maintenance and Service Guide. Establishing a Local Connection A local connection is required to configure the controller until a command console LUN (CCL) is established - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 95
Configuration Procedures 5-3 Setting Up a Single Controller Power Up and Establish Communication 1. Connect the computer or terminal to the controller as shown in Figure 5-1. The connection to the computer is through the COM1 or COM2 ports. 2. Turn on the computer or terminal. 3. Apply power to the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 96
5-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 12 3 4 5 5 4 CXO6881B 1 Controller 2 Host port 1 3 Host port 2 4 Cable from the switch to the host Fibre Channel adapter 5 FC switch Figure 5-2. Single controller cabling Configuring a Single - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 97
Configuration Procedures 5-5 See "Worldwide Names (Node IDs and Port IDs)," page 1-17, for the location of the sticker. The node ID is located in the third line of the SHOW THIS result: HSG60> show this Controller: HSG60 ZG80900583 Software V8.6L-0, Hardware E11 NODE_ID = 5000-1FE1-0001-3F00 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 98
controller settings, such as changing the CLI prompt. See the SET this_controller/other controller command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for the format of optional settings. 11. Verify that all commands have taken effect. Use the following - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 99
switches, if not done previously. If you want to communicate with the FC switches through Telnet, set an IP address for each switch. See the manuals that came with the switches for details. Plug in the FC Cable and Verify Connections 13. Plug in the Fibre Channel cable from the first - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 100
5-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Connection Operating Name System Controller !NEWCON00 WNNT OTHER HOST_ID=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX Unit Port Address Status Offset 1 200613 OL other 0 ADAPTER_ID=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX- - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 101
Configuration Procedures 5-9 2. Turn on the computer or terminal. 3. Apply power to the storage subsystem. 4. Configure the computer or terminal as follows: ❏ 9600 baud ❏ 8 data bits ❏ 1 stop bit ❏ no parity 5. Press Enter. A copyright notice and the CLI prompt appear, indicating that you - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 102
5-10 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Configuring a Controller Pair Using CLI To configure a controller pair using CLI involves the following processes: s Verify the Node ID and Check for Any Previous Connections. s - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 103
Configuration Procedures 5-11 If the controller did have a failover mode previously set, the CLI may report an error. Clear the error with this command: CLEAR_ERRORS CLI 3. Enter the following command to remove any previously configured connections: SHOW CONNECTIONS A list of named connections, if - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 104
controller settings, such as changing the CLI prompt. See the SET this_controller/other controller command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for the format of optional settings. 11. Verify that all commands have taken effect. Use the following - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 105
switches, if not done previously. If you want to communicate with the FC switches through Telnet, set an IP address for each switch. See the manuals that came with the switches for details. Plug in the FC Cable and Verify Connections 13. Plug in the Fibre Channel cable from the first - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 106
Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide For a description of why plugging in one adapter can Configuring Devices The disks on the device bus of the HSG60 can be configured manually or with the CONFIG utility. The CONFIG utility is easier. Invoke CONFIG with - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 107
: ADD MIRRORSET MIRRORSET-NAME DISKNNNNN DISKNNNNN SWITCHES NOTE: See the ADD MIRRORSET command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for a description of the mirrorset switches. 2. Initialize the mirrorset, specifying any desired switches: INITIALIZE - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 108
ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 4. Assign the mirrorset a unit number to make it accessible by the ADD RAIDSET command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for a description of the RAIDset switches - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 109
Configuration Procedures 5-17 Configuring a Striped Mirrorset 1. Create, but do not initialize, at least two mirrorsets. See "Configuring a Mirrorset" on page 5-15. 2. Create a stripeset and specify the mirrorsets it contains: ADD STRIPESET STRIPESET-NAME MIRRORSET-1 MIRRORSET-2....MIRRORSET-N 3. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 110
assign the largest free space available to the partition. NOTE: See the CREATE_PARTITION command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide for a description of the partition switches. 3. Verify the partitions: SHOW STORAGESET-NAME or SHOW DISK-NAME The - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 111
specified through the use of command qualifiers, which are discussed in detail under the ADD UNIT command in the Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 Array Controller ACS Version 8.6 CLI Reference Guide. Each unit can be reserved for the exclusive use of a host or group of hosts. See "Restricting Host Access - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 112
5-20 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Assigning a Unit Number to a Partition To assign a unit number to a partition, use the following syntax: ADD UNIT UNIT-NUMBER STORAGESET-NAME PARTITION=PARTITION-NUMBER For - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 113
Configuration Procedures 5-21 s To add several new disk drives to the list of known devices, enter the following command: RUN CONFIG Adding a Disk Drive to the Spareset The spareset is a collection of spare disk drives that are available to the controller should it need to replace a failed member of - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 114
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Enabling Autospare With AUTOSPARE enabled on the failedset, any If initialization fails, the disk drive remains in the failedset until you manually delete it from the failedset. To enable autospare, enter the following command - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 115
Configuration Procedures 5-23 Changing Switches for a Storageset or Device You can optimize a storageset or device at any time by changing the switches that are associated with it. Remember to update the storageset's profile when you change its switches. Displaying the Current Switches To display - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 116
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6 Chapter Configuration Example Using CLI This chapter presents an example of configuring a particular storage subsystem using the CLI. The CLI configuration example shown assumes: s A normal, new controller pair, meaning: ❏ NODE ID set ❏ No previous failover mode ❏ No previous topology set s Two - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 118
DISK10200 DISK10300 DISK10400 DISK10500 DISK10800 DISK10900 DISK11000 DISK11100 DIS112000 DISK11300 not supported not supported 6-2 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Model 4214R Disk Enclosure Shelf 1 (single-bus) Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 119
Configuration Example Using CLI 6-3 Host 1 "RED" FCA1 FCA2 Host 2 "GREY" FCA1 FCA2 Host 3 "BLUE" FCA1 FCA2 Switch or hub Connections RED1B1 GREY1B1 BLUE1B1 Connections RED1A1 GREY1A1 BLUE1A1 Host port 1 active Controller A Switch or hub Connections RED2A2 GREY2A2 BLUE2A2 Connections - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 120
6-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Host 1 "RED" FCA1 Host 2 "GREY" FCA1 Host 3 "BLUE" FCA1 Switch or hub Connection RED1A1 Host port 1 active Controller A D0 D1 Switch or hub Host port 2 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 121
Configuration Example Using CLI 6-5 CLI Configuration Example The series of commands and information presented in this section provides a CLI configuration example. Text conventions used in this section are listed below: s Text in italics indicates an action you take. s Text in THIS FORMAT, - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 122
6-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Plug serial cable from maintenance terminal into bottom controller. NOTE: Bottom controller (B) becomes "this" controller. RUN FRUTIL Do you intend to replace this controller's cache - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 123
Configuration Example Using CLI 6-7 NOTE: The offset for !NEWCONO1 is automatically set to 100 because it is plugged into host port 2. Connection Operating Name System Controller Port Address Status Unit Offset !NEWCON01 WNNT THIS 2 XXXXXX OL this 100 HOST_ID=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 124
6-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide SET TAN1B2 UNIT_OFFSET=120 SHOW CONNECTIONS Connection Operating Name System Controller PURPLE1A1 SGI OTHER HOST_ID=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX WHITE1B2 SGI THIS HOST_ID=XXXX-XXXX- - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 125
ADD SPARESET DISK11300 ADD SPARESET DISK21300 SHOW UNITS ALL Configuration Example Using CLI 6-9 - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 126
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, Cloning Data for Backup, and Moving Storagesets This chapter describes some common procedures that are not mentioned previously in this guide. The following information is included in this chapter: s "Backing Up the Subsystem Configuration," page 7-1 s "Cloning Data for Backup," page 7-2 s "Moving - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 128
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Cloning Data for Backup Use the CLONE utility to back up the clones rather than the storageset or single-disk unit, which can continue to service its I/O load. When you are cloning a mirrorset, CLONE does not need to create a - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 129
Unit Disk10300 Backing Up the Subsystem, Cloning Data for Backup, and Moving Storagesets 7-3 Unit Temporary mirrorset Disk10300 New member Unit Disk10300 Unit Temporary mirrorset Copy Clone Unit Disk10300 New member Clone of Disk10300 CXO5510A Figure 7-1. Steps the CLONE utility follows - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 130
7-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide 7. Back up the clone unit. The following example shows the commands you would use to clone storage unit D98. The clone command terminates after it - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 131
Backing Up the Subsystem, Cloning Data for Backup, and Moving Storagesets 7-5 USE AVAILABLE DEVICE DISK20300(SIZE=832317) FOR MEMBER DISK10000(SIZE=832317) (Y,N) [Y]? Y MIRROR DISK10000 C_MB SET C_MB NOPOLICY SET C_MB MEMBERS=2 SET C_MB REPLACE=DISK20300 COPY IN PROGRESS FOR EACH NEW MEMBER. PLEASE - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 132
7-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide See the release notes for the version of the controller's software for information on which drives can be supported. CAUTION: Never initialize any container or this procedure will not protect data. Use the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 133
Backing Up the Subsystem, Cloning Data for Backup, and Moving Storagesets 7-7 8. Recreate the storageset by adding its name to the controller's list of valid storagesets and by specifying the disk drives it contains. (Although you have to recreate the storageset from its original disks, you do not - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 134
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A Appendix Subsystem Profile Templates This appendix contains storageset profiles you can copy and use to create system profiles. It also contains an enclosure template to use to help keep track of the location of devices and storagesets in your shelves. Four (4) templates will be needed for the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 136
A-2 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Storageset Profile Type of Storageset: _____ Mirrorset __X_ RAIDset Storageset Name Disk Drives Unit Number Partitions: Unit # Unit # Unit # _____ Stripeset _____ Striped Mirrorset Unit # - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 137
Unit Switches: Caching Read caching__________ Read-ahead caching_____ Write-back caching______ Write-through caching____ Subsystem Profile Templates A-3 Access by following hosts enabled - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 138
A-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Storage Map Template 1 for the Model 4214R Disk Enclosure Use this template for an MA6000 subsystem with a single Model 4214R disk enclosure (single-bus). Model 4214R Disk Enclosure Shelf 1 (single-bus) Bay - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 139
Subsystem Profile Templates A-5 Storage Map Template 2 for the Model 4254 Disk Enclosure Use this template for an MA6000 subsystem with a single Model 4254 disk enclosure (dual-bus). Model 4254 Disk Enclosure Shelf 1 (dual-bus) Bus A Bus B Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SCSI - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 140
A-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide Storage Map Template 3 for two Model 4214R Disk Enclosures Use this template for an MA6000 subsystem with two Model 4214R disk enclosures (single-bus) NOTE: Disk enclosure shelf 1 is a single-bus shelf - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 141
The following information is included in this appendix: s Why Install the Client? s Before You Install the Client s Installing the Client s Troubleshooting the Client Installation s Adding the Storage Subsystem and its Host to the Navigation Tree s Removing the Command Console Client s Where to Find - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 142
and Configuration Guide Before You Install the Client 1. Verify that you are logged into an account that is a member of the administrator group. 2. Check the software product description that came with the software for a list of supported hardware. 3. Verify that you have the SNMP service installed - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 143
StorageWorks Command Console Version 2.4 User Guide. Troubleshooting the Client Installation This section provides the following information on how to resolve some of the problems numbers must be obtained for the network and added manually to the services file. There are two default port numbers, one - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 144
B-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide If the Network Information Services (NIS) are being used to provide named port lookup services, contact the network administrator to add the correct ports. The following shows how the network port - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 145
you have properly installed and configured the HS-Series Agent on the storage subsystem host. 2. Click Start > Programs > Command Console > StorageWorks Command Console. Client displays the Navigation Window. The Navigation Window lets you monitor and manage many storage subsystems over the network - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 146
on the Storage Window, refer to Compaq StorageWorks Command Console Version 2.4 User Guide. Removing the Command Console Client Before you remove the Command Console Client, remove AES. This will prevent the system from reporting that a service - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 147
Add/Remove. ❏ On Windows 2000, click Change/Remove. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: This procedure removes only the Command Console Client ( StorageWorks Command Console Version 2.4 User Guide. About the User Guide Compaq StorageWorks Command Console Version 2.4 User Guide contains - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 148
B-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide About the Online Help Most of the information about the Client is provided in the online Help. Online Help is provided in two places: s Navigation - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 149
Glossary This glossary defines terms pertaining to the ACS solution software. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. adapter A device that converts the protocol and hardware interface of one bus type into another without changing the function of the bus. ACS See array controller - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 150
Installation and Configuration Guide bad block replacement action. For example, a machine routine whose first few instructions are enough to bring the rest of the routine into Cable distribution unit. The power entry device for StorageWorks cabinets. The CDU provides the connections necessary - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 151
by the user. A daemon is a diagnostic and execution monitor. data center cabinet A generic reference to large Compaq subsystem cabinets, such as the cabinets in which StorageWorks components can be mounted. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 152
Glossary-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide data striping device differential I/O module differential SCSI bus DIMM dirty data DMA DOC driver dual-redundant configuration dual-simplex DUART ECB ECC EDC The process - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 153
Loop standard. See Fibre Channel. ATM AAL5 over Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Fabric Generic Requirements Fibre Channel Framing Protocol (HIPPI on FC) Fibre Channel Generic Services-1 Fibre Channel Generic Services-2 Fibre Channel Implementation Guide Fibre Channel Link Encapsulation (ISO 8802.2) - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 154
Glossary-6 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide FC-PH FC-SB FC-SW FCC FCC Class A FCC Class B FCP FDDI FD SCSI fiber fiber optic cable Fibre Channel fibre channel topology FL_Port - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 155
GLM giga gigabaud gigabyte half-duplex (adj) hard address heterogeneous host support HIPPI-FC host Fault management utility. A data bit indicating a replaced at the customer location by Compaq service personnel or qualified customer service personnel. Field Replacement utility. A communications - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 156
Glossary-8 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide host adapter hot disks hot spots hot swap hub IBR ILF INIT initiator instance code interface A device that connects a host system to a SCSI bus. The - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 157
Glossary-9 I/O I/O driver I/O interface I/O module I/O operation IPI IPI-3 Disk IPI-3 Tape JBOD kernel LBN L_port LED link local connection local terminal logical bus Refers to input and output functions. The set of code in the kernel that handles the physical I/O to a device. This is implemented - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 158
Glossary-10 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide logical unit A physical or virtual device addressable through a target ID number. LUNs use their target bus connection to communicate on the SCSI bus. logical unit - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 159
and media defect management for the disk drive. It is also used to support storageset configuration and partitioning. Nontransportable disks also contain metadata to indicate they are uniquely configured for StorageWorks environments. Metadata can be thought of as "data about data." mirroring The - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 160
Glossary-12 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide nonredundant controller configuration normal member normalizing normalizing member NVM OCP other controller outbound fiber parallel data transmission parity parity bit parity check (1) A single - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 161
Glossary-13 participating mode PCM PCMCIA parity parity bit parity RAID partition peripheral device point-to-point connection port port_name preferred address A mode within an L_Port that allows the port to participate in loop activities. A port must have a valid AL_PA to be in participating mode. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 162
Glossary-14 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide primary cabinet private NL_Port program card protocol PTL PVA module quiesce RAID RAID level 0 RAID level 0+1 RAID level 1 RAID level 3 The primary cabinet is the - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 163
the storageset. The regeneration of an entire RAIDset member is called reconstruction. See also reconstruction. request rate The rate at which requests are arriving at a servicing entity. RFI Radio frequency interference. The disturbance of a signal by an unwanted radio signal or frequency. - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 164
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide replacement policy SBB SCSI SCSI-A cable SCSI bus signal AUTOSPARE and NOAUTOSPARE. StorageWorks building block. (1) A modular carrier plus the interface required to mount the carrier into a standard StorageWorks shelf. (2) any - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 165
unit can be any entity that is capable of storing data, whether it is a physical device or a group of physical devices. StorageWorks A family of Compaq modular data storage products that allow customers to design and configure their own storage subsystems. Components include power, packaging - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 166
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide stripe The data divided into blocks and written across two relation to a timing signal. See also asynchronous. tape A storage device supporting sequential access to variable sized data records. target (1) A SCSI device that - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 167
be created from a single disk drive or tape drive. A unit may also be created from a more complex container such as a RAIDset. The controller supports a maximum of eight units on each target. See also target and target ID number. unwritten cached data Sometimes called unflushed data. See dirty - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 168
Glossary-20 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide write-through caching write hole write-through cache A cache management method used to decrease the subsystem response time to a read. This method allows the controller - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 169
unit qualifiers fabric topology 5-19 assignment of unit numbers fabric topology partition 5-20 single disk 5-19 asynchronous event service B-7 autospare enabling fabric topology 5-22 availability 2-15 B backup cloning data 7-2 subsystem configuration 7-1 C cabling controller pair 5-9 multiple-bus - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 170
Index-2 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide choosing for RAIDsets and stripesets 2-23 controlling stripesize 2-23 using to increase data transfer rate 2-25 using to increase request rate 2-24 using to increase - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 171
device switches changing fabric topology 5-23 devices changing switches fabric topology 5-23 configuration fabric topology 5-14 creating a profile 2-8 disk drives adding fabric topology 5-20 adding to the spareset fabric topology 5-21 array 2-7 corresponding storagesets 2-27 dividing 2-19 removing - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 172
Index-4 HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide solution software 3-2 there is no disk in the drive message B-4 installation script execution 3-3 installation verification CLI commands 5-8 installing Agent 4-5 integrating SWCC B-7 invalid network - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 173
Index-5 overview 2-8 striped mirrorsets 2-18 stripesets 2-12 planning considerations 2-15 planning storage containers 2-6 where to start 2-2 planning storagesets characteristics changing switches 2-21 enabling switches 2-21 initialization switch 2-21 storagest switch 2-21 unit switch 2-21 switches - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 174
Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix Installation and Configuration Guide example 2-29 template 1 A-4 first enclosure of multiple 1-14 restricting host access 1-17 separate links 1-17 SET CONNECTIONS 1-14 troubleshooting invalid network port assignments B-3 there is no disk in the drive message - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 175
assigning fabric topology 5-19 unit switches changing fabric topology 5-23 units LUN IDs 1-19 V verification controller installation 5-8 verification of installation controller 5-8 virtual disks adding B-7 Index-7 W worldwide names 1-17 NODE_ID 1-17 REPORTED PORT_ID 1-17 restoring 1-18 write - HP StorageWorks MA6000 | Compaq StorageWorks HSG60 ACS Solution V8.6 for SGI IRI - Page 176
Compaq StorageWorks
First Edition (June 2001)
Part Number: AA-RMCEB-TE
Compaq Computer Corporation
HSG60 ACS Solution Software Version 8.6 for SGI Irix
Installation and Configuration Guide