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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 MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 2
such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note - Migrating to active/active controllers in VMware - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - 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 MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 4
User Guide (May 2006 or later) • MSA1000 Maintenance 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 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 5
for the migration IMPORTANT: • With MSA, HP does not support flashing back from active/active firmware to active/passive firmware. The result is a loss of the array configuration. • The controller cache module must be a minimum of 256MB. 128MB is no longer supported. NOTE: Before proceeding with the - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 6
MSA 1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 2 Obtain the latest active/active controller firmware files (version 7.0 or later) and F firmware upgrade guide. Go to the MSA website, and then click Software, firmware & drivers. MSA 1500 website - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 7
F disk array will temporarily be offline. 2 Download the new firmware to the MSA controller and any attached MSA20 storage F enclosures using the MSA-CLI updating method. IMPORTANT: Do not power cycle the MSA at this time as indicated in the MSA1000/1500 Firmware Updating Guide. NOTE: Before - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 8
the additional controller is not yet installed. For detailed 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 7 Verify that the storage and LUNs are visible through the MUI or VC: F Power on - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 9
and the accessible LUNs. NOTE: The displayed information shows the MSA operating in a redundant mode. For detailed information about the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000/1500 cs Command Line Interface User Guide. Migrating to active/active controllers in VMware environments 9 - HP StorageWorks MSA1500cs | HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array applic - Page 10
MSA CLI, enter show this_controller to verify that the MSA array controller is configured for switch fabric connectivity. b. From the MSA CLI, enter show other_controller to verify that the MSA array controller is configured for switch fabric connectivity. Example display: CLI>show this_controller
*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