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HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note Migrating to active/active controllers in VMware environments *400677-001* *439176-001* Part number: 439176-001 First edition: November 2006 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties 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 not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 3
page 7 • Configuring Redundant Path, page 10 Intended audience This guide is intended for VMware administrators, technical support personnel, and storage administrators for MSA that have experience with: • VMware • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array product line, SAN infrastructures, and SAN switch - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 4
and Service Guide • HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide HP websites • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads • http://www.hp.com/go/msa • http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs • http - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 5
controller firmware to a dual-controller MSA using active/active controller firmware. • VMware supports MSA1500 active/active supports a maximum of 32 LUNs. Preparing for the migration IMPORTANT: • With MSA, HP does not support flashing back from active/active firmware to active/passive firmware - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 6
the MSA website: F • QuickSpecs • Compatibility Guide • Command Line Interface User Guide • MSA1000/1500 Firmware Updating Guide Go to the MSA website, and then click Technical documents. MSA 1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 2 Obtain - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 7
Shutdown all production servers attached to the MSA SAN fabric. F 4 Power off the MSA at this time as indicated in the MSA1000/MSA1500 Firmware F Updating Guide: IMPORTANT: Do not deviate from this power cycle sequence. If the MSA and the storage enclosures are power cycled out of order, LUNs - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 8
following commands: show version-Displays MSA version information including MSA firmware and MSA hardware build. show disks-Displays physical disk information about the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 cs Command Line Interface User Guide. 6 Reboot all ESX servers. F - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 9
following commands: show version-Displays MSA version information including MSA firmware and MSA hardware build. show disks-Displays physical disk the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 cs Command Line Interface User Guide. Migrating to active/active controllers - HP StorageWorks MSA1500 | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applicat - Page 10
display: CLI>show this_controller Controller MSA1500(c) Hewlett-Packard P56350A9IMN01Z Version 6. 500508B3-00909AA0 SCSI_VERSION = SCSI-3 Supported Redundancy Mode:Active/Standby Asym Load balance the MSA controllers. Check F NOTE: HP recommends setting half of the LUNs to one controller and
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*400677-001*
*439176–001*
HP StorageWorks
1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application
note
Migrating to active/active controllers in VMware
environments
Part number: 439176–001
First edition: November 2006