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: AA-RV1BA-TE This document describes how to use HP OpenView Storage Area Manager version 3.1 to manage capacity on supported HP StorageWorks NAS servers. Additional information about Storage Area Manager is available at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/sam/index.html. Additional - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 2
express limited warranty statements for such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application Notes First Edition February 2004 Part Number: AA-RV1BA-TE 2 Capacity Management for - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 3
Release Notes ■ HP OpenView Storage Area Manager Online Help For more information about NAS servers, refer to the following: ■ HP StorageWorks NAS b3000 v2 and e7000 v2 Administration Guide ■ HP StorageWorks NAS 4000s and 9000s Administration Guide Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 4
ovweb.external.hp.com/lpe/doc_serv/ ■ eCare website at http://support.openview.hp.com Complete documentation for the supported NAS versions is available by following the links on http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networkattached.html. 4 Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 5
host agents on the following NAS systems: ■ HP StorageWorks NAS b3000 v2 ■ HP StorageWorks NAS e7000 v2 ■ HP StorageWorks NAS 4000s ■ HP StorageWorks NAS 9000s Note: To date, Storage Area Manager support for older HP Windows-powered NAS devices (NAS b2000, NAS b3000 v1, and NAS e7000 v1) has been - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 6
Area Manager and NAS host configuration Instructions for using Storage Area Manager and NAS functionality together begin on page 8. To learn more about Storage Area Manager and the supported NAS servers, see "About HP OpenView Storage Area Manager" and "About the HP StorageWorks NAS family" below - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 7
protection, performance, and print services. These models are based on the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system, which features quota management and file screening. The HP StorageWorks NAS 9000s delivers NAS storage with multi-protocol file support and storage management for the - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 8
install the Storage Area Manager host agent. In general, installing the host agent on the NAS server follows the procedures documented in the HP OpenView Storage Area Manager Installation Guide and Storage Area Manager online help. This section discusses special considerations for the host agent - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 9
CD The NAS servers support both installation methods. Remote installation To install the Windows host agent remotely from the Storage Area Manager management server to a NAS b3000 v2 or a NAS e7000 v2, follow the instructions in the HP OpenView Storage Area Manager Installation Guide and Storage - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 10
, you should not delete the properties files. If you choose to retain these files, you will not be able to configure the new NAS versions (b3000 v2, e7000 v2, 4000s and 9000s) as Storage Area Manager hosts. To delete the properties files: 1. On the Storage Area Manager management server, navigate to - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 11
host. The NAS device's storage capacity is now visible from both a host and a device perspective, and you can use Storage Builder to manage the NAS device's storage. Figure 2: NAS server ssd-2lq-34 in the Resources tree and device map Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 12
following web sites: - NAS b3000 v2: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11339_na/11339_na.html - NAS e7000 v2: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11004_na/11004_na.html - NAS 4000s: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11830_na/11830_na.html - NAS 9000s: http://h18006 - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 13
the Capacity reports with the NAS file screening capabilities gives administrators exceptional control over storage resources. See "Managing capacity with Storage Builder and NAS file screening" on page 16 for more information. Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application Notes 13 - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 14
you greater control over your storage environment by letting you reclaim unused storage space, configure capacity thresholds, and set up notifications. 14 Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application Notes - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 15
Manager's other features to gain more information from the NAS server acting as a Windows host. The next sections of this document provide examples of some of the key ways Storage Area Manager and the NAS host work together. Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application Notes 15 - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 16
on the NAS b3000 or e7000. For NAS server, use the NAS server software to set up a file screening policy (see Figure 6). For information on starting the NAS software, see "Launching the NAS server software" on page 10. Figure 6: NAS File Screening page 16 Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 17
the NAS 4000s and 9000s Administration Guide for complete information on configuring file screening. Refer to the Storage Area Manager Administrator's Guide and Storage Area Manager online help for complete information on generating Storage Builder reports. Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 18
Administration Guide for complete information on configuring disk and directory quotas. Refer to the Storage Area Manager Administrator's Guide and Storage Area Manager online help for complete information on generating Storage Builder reports. 18 Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers - HP StorageWorks e7000 | HP OpenView Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Ser - Page 19
user, you can begin taking advantage of these benefits right away. If you would like to add Storage Area Manager to your environment, contact your HP authorized service provider. Capacity Management for StorageWorks NAS Servers Application Notes 19
application notes
hp OpenView
capacity management for StorageWorks NAS
servers
First Edition (February 2004)
Part Number:
AA-RV1BA-TE
This document describes how to use HP OpenView Storage Area Manager version 3.1 to manage capacity on
supported HP StorageWorks NAS servers.
Additional information about Storage Area Manager is available at:
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Additional information about NAS products is available at:
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