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HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide Abstract This guide provides instructions for configuring individual storage systems, as well as for creating storage clusters, volumes, snapshots, and remote copies. HP Part Number: AX696-96275 Published: September 2013 Edition: 10 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 2
L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. 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 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 3
Troubleshooting...12 Configuring remote support for HP StoreVirtual Storage 12 2 Working with storage systems 14 Identifying the storage system hardware 14 Storage system tasks...15 Powering off or rebooting the storage Configuring the IP address manually 52 Using DHCP...52 users 77 Contents 3 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 4
files...100 Exporting the management group support bundle 102 Exporting the storage system support bundle 102 Exporting the System cluster...134 Maintaining storage systems in clusters 135 Troubleshooting a cluster...137 Deleting a cluster...140 11 Provisioning storage 141 Understanding how - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 5
a snapshot...177 Troubleshooting snapshots...178 14 HP StoreVirtual Storage 241 Fibre Channel and HP StoreVirtual Storage 245 20 Using the Configuration Interface 247 Connecting to the Configuration Interface 247 Logging in to the Configuration Interface 248 Configuring administrative users - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 6
251 Replacing the RAID controller 256 22 LeftHand OS TCP and UDP port usage 263 23 Third-party licenses 265 24 Support and other resources 266 Contacting HP...266 HP Insight Remote Support software 266 Related information...266 25 Documentation feedback 268 Glossary 269 Index...275 6 Contents - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 7
Console (CMC) to manage the storage. For a list of supported software and hardware, see the HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage Compatibility Matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/StoreVirtualcompatibility Creating storage with HP StoreVirtual Storage HP StoreVirtual Storage supports both iSCSI and Fibre Channel - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 8
group may change. (See the HP SAN Design Reference Guide.) 7. Create a Fibre Channel server instructions in "Managing the network" (page 46). IMPORTANT: The network settings must be the same for the switches, clients, and storage systems. Set up the end-to-end network before creating storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 9
use. You need the server's initiator name, and CHAP information if you plan to use CHAP. • For Fibre Channel access, have two Fibre Channel-enabled storage systems in the management group. See "Controlling server access to volumes" (page 199) for more information. Enabling server access to volumes 9 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 10
view tab" (page 107) • Controlling server access to volumes, "Viewing the relationship between storage systems, volumes, and servers" (page 207) • Sites, HP StoreVirtual Storage Multi-Site Configuration Guide • Clusters, "Cluster Map View" (page 134) • Volumes and Snapshots, "Viewing the volume map - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 11
. Setting naming conventions Use the Preferences window, opened from the Help menu, to set naming conventions for elements you create when building the HP StoreVirtual Storage. You can use the default values or create your own set of customized values. When you install the CMC for the first time - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 12
that is on a different physical network than the storage system. Poor network routing performance at the site may severely affect performance of the CMC. Configuring remote support for HP StoreVirtual Storage If you are using HP remote support, Table 3 (page 13) lists the required configuration - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 13
group login and password for a read-only (View_Only_Administrator group) user For more information, see "Enabling SNMP agents" (page 93) "Adding SNMP traps" (page 94) Your network administrator "Adding an administrative user" (page 77) Configuring remote support for HP StoreVirtual Storage 13 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 14
4 HP platform identification HP StoreVirtual model HP platform NSM 2120 ProLiant DL320s HP LeftHand P4300 ProLiant HP LeftHand P4500 DL185 G5 HP P4300 G2 HP P4500 G2 HP P4900 G2 SE1220 Documentation Link HP ProLiant DL320s User Guide http://www.hp.com/support/DL320s_UG_en HP ProLiant - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 15
ProLiant BL460c Gen8 BL460c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs http://www.hp.com/support/ StoreVirtualManuals HP StoreVirtual 4630 Storage Maintenance Guide Storage system tasks Logging in to and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 16
individual storage system is appropriate for servicing or moving that storage system. However, if you want to shut down more than one storage system find the storage system after 6 minutes, contact Customer Support. 3. If you do not power on the disk enclosure first, the Storage System Details tab - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 17
storage system" (page 17). 2. Manually power off the disk enclosure. When you reboot the storage system, use the CMC, as described in "Rebooting the storage Reboot to perform a software reboot without a power cycle. 5. Click OK. The storage system starts the reboot in the specified number of minutes - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 18
, including the latest software releases and patches. See the HP StoreVirtual Storage Upgrade Guide. Registering advanced features for a storage system Using the Feature Registration tab, register individual storage systems for advanced features. For more information about registering advanced - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 19
display the Boot Devices tab. Checking boot device status View dedicated boot device status in the Boot Devices tab window in the Storage category in the storage system tree. Boot device status and statistics are available in the hardware information, available from the Diagnostics category in the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 20
documentation that came with the storage system. The boot device drives support hot swapping and do not require activation. Refer to the hardware documentation for the storage system. See Table 4 (page 14) for links to the hardware documentation for HP StoreVirtual platforms. 20 Working with - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 21
of certain RAID levels is determined by the number of storage system hard drives. Table 6 Descriptions of RAID levels RAID level RAID 10 - Mirroring and Striping Description Offers the best combination of data protection and performance. RAID 1+0 or drive mirroring creates fault tolerance by - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 22
best combination of data protection and usable capacity while also improving performance over RAID 6. RAID 5 stores parity data across all the HP StoreVirtual 4335 storage system with RAID 6, the SAS drives, numbers 1 through 7, will be configured with RAID 6. The three SSD drives, numbers 8 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 23
report This item Device Name Device Type Describes this The disk sets used in RAID. The number and names of devices varies by storage system and RAID level. The RAID level of the device. For example, in a HP P4300 G2, RAID 5 displays a Device Type of RAID 5 and subdevices as 8. NOTE: On the 4730 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 24
system in the cluster. Rebuilding the disks within a single set is faster and creates less of a performance impact to applications accessing data than copying data from another storage system in the cluster. RAID 6 provides similar space benefits to RAID 5, with the additional protection of being - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 25
storage system on which the StoreVirtual VSA is installed. HP recommends configuring RAID 5 or RAID 6. Mixing RAID configurations You may mix storage and protecting data. However, it slows down user access to data. • Setting the rate lower allows users quicker access to data during the rebuild, - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 26
configuration for P4800 G2 storage blades with 2 TB capacity or greater. HP recommends using the default number of days, depending upon how much I/O is going to the storage system. System performance may be impacted if the storage system is actively participating in a cluster that is hosting storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 27
the proper selections. Figure 9 Reconfigure tiers on a StoreVirtual VSA 1. Identify the device by the target number for the device. Monitoring RAID status RAID is critical to the operation of the storage system. If RAID has not been configured, the storage system cannot be used. Monitor the RAID - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 28
None-RAID is unconfigured. Managing disks Use the Disk Setup tab to monitor disk information and perform disk management tasks as listed in Table 9 (page 28). Table 9 Disk management tasks for storage systems Disk setup function Monitor disk information View Disk Details Activate Drive ID LEDs Add - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 29
drive.) This status occurs with the HP StoreVirtual 4130, 4330, 4530, 4630 or 4730 storage systems. • Foreign-The disk has a signature from another HP StoreVirtual product. See "Fixing a foreign disk" (page 31). • Hot spare-green (for RAID configurations that support hot spares) • Hot spare down-red - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 30
SSD drives approach the end of their wear life at the same time, and you plan to replace all the drives in the storage system, use one of • Perform a cluster swap, replacing the storage systems with the worn out SSD drives with storage systems with new SSD drives. See "Upgrading the storage systems - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 31
disk • To use the disk, you can perform any of the following actions to remove the Foreign status and make the storage available: ◦ Reconfigure RAID from the RAID Setup Tasks menu. ◦ Add the disk to RAID on the Disk Setup Tasks menu. ◦ Manually delete partitions from the disk using the hypervisor - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 32
the disk drives from top to bottom, left to right (Figure 17 (page 33)), when you are looking at the front of the HP P4300 G2. For the HP P4300 G2, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess the health of a disk and tell you whether or not you - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 33
Figure 17 Diagram of the drive bays in a HP P4300 G2 Viewing disk status for the P4800 G2 The disks are labeled 1 through 35 in the Disk Setup window ( Figure 18 ( drives from top to bottom, left to right (Figure 21 (page 34)), when you are looking at the front of the HP P4900 G2. Managing disks 33 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 34
Diagram of the drive bays in a P4900 G2 Viewing disk status for the HP StoreVirtual 4130 The disks are labeled 1 through 4 in the Disk Setup window 35)), when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4130. For the HP StoreVirtual 4130, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 35
the disk drives from top to bottom, left to right (Figure 25 (page 36)), when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4330. For the HP StoreVirtual 4330, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess the health of a disk and tell you whether or not you can replace - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 36
the disk drives from top to bottom, left to right (Figure 27 (page 37)), when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4530. For the HP StoreVirtual 4530, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess the health of a disk and tell you whether or not you can replace - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 37
top to bottom, left to right (Figure 29 (page 38)), when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4630. Note the hot spare status of disk number 25. For the HP StoreVirtual 4630, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess the health of a disk and tell you whether or - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 38
top to bottom, left to right (Figure 31 (page 39)), when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4730. Note the hot spare status of disk number 25. For the HP StoreVirtual 4730, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess the health of a disk and tell you whether or - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 39
in an HP StoreVirtual 4730 Figure 31 Diagram of the drive bays in an HP StoreVirtual 4730 Viewing the disk status for the HP StoreVirtual 4335 The 40)) when you are looking at the front of the HP StoreVirtual 4335. For the HP StoreVirtual 4335, the columns Health and Safe to Remove help you assess - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 40
in a HP StoreVirtual 4335 1. The SSD drives must be installed in drive bays 8, 9, and 10. Adding disks to RAID Extend the StoreVirtual VSA capacity by adding virtual disks. With the appropriate licensing, the StoreVirtual VSA can also be configured for Adaptive Optimization with storage tiers by - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 41
number of disks being replaced. Replacing a disk in a storage system that is in a cluster requires rebuilding data on the replaced disk. Replacing a disk in a storage hot-swap storage systems" (page 42). VSA Replace disk on host server according to manufacturer's instructions. Additional - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 42
drive in a hot-swap storage system, always check the Safe HP StoreVirtual 4130 • HP StoreVirtual 4330 • HP StoreVirtual 4330 FC • HP StoreVirtual 4530 • HP StoreVirtual 4730 • HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC • HP StoreVirtual 4630 • HP StoreVirtual 4335 is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 43
• If you are unsure which disk to replace The instructions in the appendix include contacting HP Support for assistance in either identifying the disk that needs to both the storage system in the rack and the disk in the storage system. • Know the name and physical location of the storage system that - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 44
system The hot-swap storage systems are: • HP P4300 G2 • HP P4500 G2 • P4800 G2 • P4900 G2 • HP StoreVirtual 4130 • HP StoreVirtual 4330 • HP StoreVirtual 4330 FC • HP StoreVirtual 4335 • HP StoreVirtual 4530 • HP StoreVirtual 4630 • HP StoreVirtual 4730 • HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC Complete the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 45
rebuilding on the Disk Setup tab Troubleshooting Disk drive carrier with older firmware version that the RAID controller in the storage system does not detect, the controller incorrectly attached hard drives could not be authenticated as a genuine HP hard drive. Smart Array will not control the LEDs - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 46
number required to create a bonded interface for the storage network to provide maximum redundancy and performance. • Use only available HP StoreVirtual upgrade kits to alter the hardware configuration of an HP StoreVirtual Storage system. Alterations using any other hardware are not supported - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 47
interface. Configuring two default gateways will result in communication problems in the cluster. • When configuring a management interface on an HP StoreVirtual Storage system, you must designate the storage interface as the LeftHand OS interface for that storage system in the CMC. This is done on - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 48
Table 14 Setting storage system speed and duplex settings Storage system setting speed/duplex Auto/Auto 1000/Full 100/Full 100/Half 10/Full 10/Half Switch setting speed/duplex Auto/Auto 1000/Full 100/Full 100/Half 10/Full 10/Half IMPORTANT: The StoreVirtual VSA does not support changing the speed - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 49
and performance problems with other devices on your network, keep the frame size at the default setting. The frame size on the storage system must be supported and configured on each Windows or Linux client accessing the storage system and also on each network switch between the storage system and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 50
each network switch may result in data unavailability or performance degradation. Jumbo frames can co-exist with 1500 byte frames on the same subnet if the following conditions are met: • Every device downstream of the storage system on the subnet must support jumbo frames. • If you are using 802.1q - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 51
247). These ports are named and labeled on the back of the storage system. Once the storage system has an IP address and can be located using the Find be on a private network, you can ping target IP addresses from a storage system using the CMC. You can ping from any enabled interface listed on the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 52
server is not available, the ping fails in the Ping Results window. Configuring the IP address manually Use the Network category to add or change the IP address for a network interface. 1. Select a storage system, and open the tree below it. 2. Select Network. 3. Select the interface from the list - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 53
HP StoreVirtual VSA for VMware vSphere is not supported. The HP StoreVirtual VSA for Microsoft Hyper-V only supports a single NIC. Depending on your storage tolerance features as well. Best practices • HP recommends bonding network interfaces for performance and failover. The best bond to use - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 54
) lists the names of these interfaces. These interfaces can be bonded a number of ways. Note that not all the bond configurations which are supported by HP StoreVirtual Storage are supported with 10 GbE NICs. NOTE: For the HP StoreVirtual 4630, the CMC shows an additional two NICS available for the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 55
Table 17 Supported bonding configurations (continued) Number of ports x NIC type Active-Passive 802.3ad ALB 2 x 1 as are available. Unsupported bonds with 10 GbE HP StoreVirtual Storage with 10 GbE NICs installed and configured does not support these bond types. • Bonding two bonds • ALB - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 56
is the active interface. The other interface acts as a backup, and its status is "Passive (Ready)." Physical and logical interfaces The two NICs in the storage system are labeled as listed in Table 19 (page 56). If both interfaces are bonded for failover, the logical interface is labeled bond0 and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 57
Which physical interface is preferred When the Active-Passive bond is created, if both NICs are plugged in, the LeftHand OS interface becomes the active interface. The other interface is Passive (Ready). For example, if N:Port1 is the preferred interface, it will be active and N:Port2 will be - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 58
Figure 37 Active-Passive in a two-switch topology with server failover 1. Servers 2. HP StoreVirtual Storage systems 3. Storage cluster 4. GigE trunk 5. Active path 6. Passive path The two-switch scenario in Figure 37 (page 58) is a basic, yet effective, method for ensuring high availability. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 59
failover in a four-switch topology 1. Servers 2. HP StoreVirtual Storage systems 3. Storage cluster 4. GigE trunk 5. Active path 6. Passive NICs must be connected to a single switch that is LACP-capable and supports 802.3ad link aggregation. Which physical interface is preferred Because the logical - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 60
Table 23 Link aggregation dynamic mode failover scenario and corresponding NIC status Example failover scenario 1. Link Aggregation Dynamic Mode bond0 is created. Interface:Port1 and Interface:Port2 are both active. NIC status • Bond0 is the master logical interface. • Interface:Port1 is Active. • - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 61
Figure 39 Link aggregation dynamic mode in a single-switch topology 1. Servers 2. HP StoreVirtual Storage systems 3. Storage cluster How Adaptive Load Balancing works Adaptive Load Balancing allows the storage system to use both interfaces simultaneously for data transfer. Both interfaces have an - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 62
Table 25 Example Adaptive Load Balancing failover scenario and corresponding NIC status Example failover scenario 1. Adaptive Load Balancing bond0 is created. Interface:Port1 and Interface:Port2 are both active. NIC status • Bond0 is the master logical interface. • Interface:Port1 is Active. • - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 63
HP StoreVirtual Storage systems 3. Storage cluster 4. GigE trunk Creating a NIC bond IMPORTANT: You cannot bond the virtual NICs in a StoreVirtual a bonded interface or on either of the supporting interfaces. For detailed instructions about properly configuring these settings, see "Managing settings - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 64
Enter an IP address for the bond or accept the default. 7. Enter the Subnet mask. 8. (Optional) Enter the default gateway. 9. Click OK. NOTE: The storage system drops off the network while the bonding takes place. The changes may take 2 to 3 minutes, during which time you cannot find or access the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 65
Status tab select one of the NICs in the bond, right-click and select Set Preferred. Verify communication setting for new bond 1. Select a storage system, and open the tree below it. 2. Select Network, and click the Communication tab. Figure 43 Verifying interface used for LeftHand OS communication - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 66
experiences rapid, sequential Ethernet failures, the CMC may display the storage system as failed (flashing red) and access to data on that storage system fails. However, as soon as the Ethernet connection is reestablished, the storage system and the CMC display the correct information. 66 Managing - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 67
is disabled, and its IP address is set to 0.0.0.0. 1. Log in to the storage system, and expand the tree. 2. Select Network. 3. On the TCP/IP tab ). Verify NIC settings and communication settings after deleting a bond 1. Select a storage system, and open the tree below it. 2. Select Network. 3. Check - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 68
Verify that the LeftHand OS communication port is correct. Table 27 Troubleshooting NIC bonding Issue Description In rare situations, creating a bond of bonded interfaces. • To ensure that you always have access to the storage system, do not disable the last interface. If you want to disable the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 69
resolve host names until you enter a new DNS server. DNS and static IP addresses If you assigned a static IP address to the storage system and you want the storage system to recognize host names, you must manually add a DNS server to the management group DNS tab. NOTE: If you initially set up the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 70
storage storage system. To create a route that will survive a storage manually" (page 52). Information for each route listed includes the device, the network, gateway, mask, and flags. Adding routing information 1. In the navigation window, select a storage storage system attempts to use the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 71
, and click Edit. 7. Change the relevant information. 8. Click OK to finish. Deleting routing information You can only delete user-added routes. 1. In the navigation window, select a storage system, and log in. 2. Open the tree, and select Network. 3. Click the Routing tab. 4. On the Routing tab - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 72
the list of managers, you must reconfigure application servers that use the management group to which this storage system belongs. Only update the list mode if you have reason to believe that there is a problem with the communication between the other managers in the group and the manager on this - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 73
49 Viewing the list of manager IP addresses 4. Click Communication Tasks, and select Update Communications List. The list is updated with the current storage system in the management group and a list of IPs with every manager's enabled network interfaces. A window opens which displays the manager IP - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 74
set the time zone and the date and time in the management group, and the storage systems inherit those management group settings. • Using network time protocol Configure the storage system to use a time service, either external or internal to your network. • Setting the time zone Set the time zone - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 75
for an storage system, you must configure W32Time (the Windows Time service) to also use an external time source. The storage system does NTP server on a local network would have a reliable and fast connection to the storage system. Not preferred designates an NTP server to be used as a backup if - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 76
The server you added first is the one accessed first when time needs to be established. If this NTP server is not available for some reason, the next NTP server that was added, and is preferred, is used for time serving. To change the order of access for time servers 1. Delete the server whose place - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 77
6 Managing authentication Manage authentication to the HP StoreVirtual Storage using administrative users and groups. Managing administrative users When you create a management group, one default administrative user is created. The default user automatically becomes a member of the Full - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 78
have: • Different levels of access to the storage system. Permission levels are: ◦ Read Only: The default setting for a new group. Users can view information only. ◦ Read-Modify: Users can view and modify existing settings. ◦ Full: Users can perform all actions (view, modify, add, delete). • Access - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 79
function for the group you are creating. See "Management functions and tasks" (page 78) for more information. 4. Click OK to finish. Adding users to an existing group 1. Log in to the management group, and select the Administration category. 2. Click Administration Tasks in the tab window, and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 80
using their Windows credentials, avoiding the necessity of adding and maintaining individual users in the LeftHand OS software. Requirements • The HP StoreVirtual Storage Active Directory implementation supports users in multiple domains that are configured in parent-child trust relationships only - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 81
Active Directory to use as the Bind user for the management group to allow for communication between storage and Active Directory. This user configuration helps to ensure clarity and ease of management. NOTE: HP recommends using local LeftHand OS user credentials for any client applications that use - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 82
your UPN login (e.g., [email protected]) to verify the configuration. Removing the Active Directory configuration NOTE: HP recommends logging in as a local LeftHand OS user to remove the Active Directory configuration or external group association. To remove the Active Directory credentials from the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 83
usage. • Ensure that best practices are followed when changes are made, such as adding additional storage systems to clusters. • Maintain the overall health of the SAN. Tools for monitoring the SAN and data availability, and network connectivity, failover, and performance. Monitoring SAN status 83 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 84
-Monitor SAN configurations to ensure optimum capacity management, performance, availability, and ease of management. • Volume Data number for that category. For example, six storage systems in a cluster are closer to the optimum number for that cluster (10) than they are for the number of storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 85
date, the Refresh button is greyed out. When reviewing information in the content panes, many items will management group name, status, number of storage systems and the number of clusters. Dock and undock user activities (such as, creating a volume) and system actions and status (such as, a storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 86
vital information about a system component that requires user action. These types of events are considered be blocked. See a list of ports used in HP StoreVirtual Storage in "LeftHand OS TCP and UDP port usage" ( 1. Events toolbar 2. Number of events broken down by severity 3. Filter panel 86 Monitoring - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 87
or critical. Date and time the event or alarm occurred. Identification number and name of event or alarm. Brief text that describes the event .) Name of the storage system that posted the event or alarm. User that generated the event or alarm, such as system (software) or a user name. Working with - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 88
>> buttons to display different pages. The title bar of the Filters panel lists the number and severity of the events, shown in Figure 51 (page 86). For definitions of for the management group to a computer other than the storage system. For example, direct the event data to a single log server - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 89
You must also configure the destination computer to receive the log files by configuring syslog on the destination computer. The syslog facility to use is local5, and the syslog levels are LOG_INFO, LOG_WARNING, LOG_CRIT. See the syslog documentation for that computer for information about - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 90
To change the date range: 1. In the From list, select Choose From, and select the date. 2. Click OK. 3. In the To list, select Choose To, and select the date. 4. Click OK. 5. Click Update. Combine these date range filters with the options available in the filters panel described below. To use the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 91
firewall is configured and blocks the network port used for sending email alerts, emails will be blocked. See a list of ports used in HP StoreVirtual Storage in "LeftHand OS TCP and UDP port usage" (page 263). NOTE: Until email is fully configured, you will not receive notifications. Therefore, some - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 92
system automatically adds the host name of the storage system in the email From field, which appears Management Information Base (MIB) is read-only and supports SNMP versions 1 and 2c. See "Using the software version 9.0, the SNMP agent on the storage system is enabled by default and allows read- - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 93
HP System Management Homepage, view the SNMP settings there. You can also start SNMP and send test v1 traps. Enabling SNMP agents Most storage the Community String. If using Insight Remote Support, the community string must be set to or phone number for the person to contact about the storage system. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 94
, add the Central Management Server for HP Insight Remote Support. 5. Do one of the following: • the SNMP agent Disable the SNMP Agent if no longer using SNMP applications to monitor the network of storage systems. Disabling SNMP 1. In the navigation window, log in to the management group. 2. In - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 95
Edit SNMP Traps Settings. 4. Select one of the Trap Recipients, and click Edit. 5. Change the information as needed. Trap Version 1 is required for HP remote support. 6. Click OK to close the Edit SNMP Traps window. 7. Click OK to finish. Removing trap recipients 1. In the navigation window, log in - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 96
read-only access to the storage system. The SNMP implementation in the storage system supports MIB-II compliant objects. These files, when loaded in the SNMP client, allow you to see storage system-specific information such as model number, serial number, hard disk capacity, network characteristics - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 97
diagnostics helps monitor the health of the storage system or to troubleshoot hardware problems. 1. Select a storage system in the navigation window. 2. Open the tree below the storage system and select Diagnostics. 3. On the Diagnostics tab, review the list of diagnostic tests available. The - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 98
(for analysis contact IBM when requested by Customer generated Support) Support. The logs were not generated Generating a hardware information report Hardware information reports display statistics about the performance of the storage system, its drives and configuration. Statistics in the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 99
that have been applied to the storage system. IP address of the storage system. Support Key is used by a Technical Support representative to log in to the storage system. Information about NICs in the storage system, including: • Card number • Manufacturer description • MAC address • IP address - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 100
user tasks, kernel tasks, and in idle state. Machine uptime is the total time the storage system has been running from initial boot up. Backplane information Selected information about the backplane LEDs: LED support and id LED. Motherboard information Includes chassis serial number HP Support - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 101
storage system and select Diagnostics. 3. Select the Log Files tab. 4. Click Log File Tasks and select Add Remote Log Destination. 5. In the Log Type list, select the log to direct to a remote computer. The Log Type list only contains logs that support to the syslog product documentation for - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 102
name of the .zip file. 3. Click Save. Exporting the storage system support bundle If asked to do so by HP Support, export the storage system support bundle. The support bundle is saved as a .zip file. 1. Access Export storage system Support Bundle using one of the following methods: • Right-click - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 103
• Network information, "Managing the network" (page 46) • RAID information, "Configuring RAID and Managing Disks" (page 21) To export the summary: 1. From the CMC menu bar, select Tasks→System Summary. 2. Click Export. 3. Select a location for the file, and rename it if desired. 4. Click Export. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 104
A management group is a collection of one or more storage systems. It is the container within which you cluster storage systems and create volumes for storage. Creating a management group is the first step in creating HP StoreVirtual Storage. Functions of management groups • Provide the highest - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 105
the HP SAN Design Guide. To zone storage systems storage. 1. Select Getting Started in the navigation window to access the Getting Started Launch Pad. 2. Click Management Groups, Clusters and Volumes Wizard. NOTE: To review Next. Add administrative user 1. Enter the administrative user's name, a - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 106
be configured on the storage systems in the group. • To set the time manually, select Edit to display volumes" in the HP StoreVirtual Storage Multi-Site Configuration Guide. 1. Select Standard Cluster and receive license keys. 3. Click OK. 4. Review the details on the Summary window and click Close. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 107
109). Logging in to a management group You must manually log in to a management group. After you have volumes and snapshots, iSCSI sessions, and storage systems in the management group and in Summary graph fills in proportionally to the optimum number for that item in a management group, as - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 108
and snapshots are nearing the optimum limit. One cluster is nearing the optimum limit for storage systems. Configuration errors When any item exceeds a recommended maximum, it turns red, and remains red until the number is reduced. See Figure 56 (page 108). Figure 56 Error when some item in the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 109
these guidelines does not necessarily cause problems. However, your performance may not be optimal, or in some failover and recovery situations, may cause issues with volume availability. Table 37 Volume and snapshot guidelines Number Guidance NOTE: The number is the total of volumes and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 110
. Disk RAID Consistency The best results for availability, reliability, and performance are achieved by using the same disk RAID level for all storage systems in a cluster. Mixed RAID levels in clusters are allowed to support a variety of administrative tasks. However, using the same RAID settings - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 111
performance and better utilization of cluster resources. For more information about iSCSI load balancing, see "iSCSI load balancing" (page 241). Systems running managers Use the recommended number available NIC cards in each storage system improves SAN performance and reliability. In most instances - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 112
select Start Manager. 6. Repeat these steps to add additional storage systems. Starting and stopping managers After adding the storage systems to the management group, start managers on these storage systems in the management group. The number of managers you start depends upon the overall design of - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 113
" section in the HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide. • Setting Group Mode to normal. See "Manually changing the management group using the slider. The default setting of 16, at the Application Access end of the slider, is more appropriate for everyday situations where many servers are - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 114
down lets you: • Perform maintenance on storage systems in that group • Move storage systems around in your data center • Perform maintenance on other equipment such individual storage systems and maintaining access to volumes. See the HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface User Guide, - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 115
in the management group to run in degraded mode while it continues resynchronizing, or until all the storage systems are up, or the reason for the problem is corrected. CAUTION: If you are not certain that manually setting the management group to normal mode will bring your data online, or if it is - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 116
system to maintain quorum and the best fault tolerance. See "Stopping managers" (page 113). • Optional: If the resultant number of storage systems in the cluster is fewer than the number required for the data protection level, you may have to change the data protection level of the volume before - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 117
, and select Delete Management Group. 3. In the Delete Management Window, enter the management group name, and click OK. After the management group is deleted, the storage systems return to the Available Systems pool. Deleting a management group 117 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 118
which storage systems run that software by starting managers on them. These storage systems then "run" managers, much as a PC runs various services. management group, the wizard creates an optimal manager configuration for the number of storage systems used to create the group. See Table 41 (page - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 119
performance. The maximum supported number of managers is 5. See Table 42 (page 119). Table 42 Managers and fault tolerance Number HP Support for more information. If one or two managers fail, three remain to maintain quorum. Regular managers and specialized managers Regular managers run on storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 120
than the storage systems in the SAN. The Failover Manager participates in the management group as a manager; however, it performs quorum Failover Manager, which is always running, the virtual manager must be started manually on a storage system after quorum is lost. It is designed to be used in two - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 121
A server and volume on which to install the Failover Manager. However, it must be a server and volume that are not on the HP StoreVirtual Storage network. • Only one Failover Manager per management group. • The Failover Manager must not be inside a virtual Windows machine with VMware Server running - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 122
install the Failover Manager on a volume that is served from HP StoreVirtual Storage, since this would defeat the purpose of the Failover Manager. Minimum system requirements for using with Microsoft Hyper-V Server • Supported versions of Windows Server ◦ Windows Server 2012 ◦ Windows Server 2008 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 123
vSphere includes a wizard that guides you through configuring the HP StoreVirtual Storage network. CAUTION: Do not install the Failover Manager on a volume served by the HP StoreVirtual Storage GUI. Both versions require the same information and perform the same installation. NOTE: If you selected - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 124
information you already entered, as appropriate. 15. Finish the installation, reviewing the configuration summary, and click Deploy. When the installer is finished, the Failover Manager is ready to be used in the HP StoreVirtual Storage. After installation, click Find→Find Systems in the CMC and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 125
files from the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/StoreVirtualDownloads 2. Click Agree to of date" or "Unmanaged" status is not a problem. VMware Tools are updated with each LeftHand OS a storage system to an existing management group" (page 112) for more information. Troubleshooting the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 126
Table 43 Troubleshooting for VMware vSphere installation Issue General Installation You want to virtual manager is a manager that is added to a management group, but is not started on a storage system until it is needed to regain quorum. The virtual manager functions as an on-demand manager in - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 127
requires manual intervention to recover quorum and can have undesirable effects when left running after quorum is recovered. Therefore, HP highly Disaster recovery scenario Number of regular number of regular managers running managers running on storage systems. Total number of managers, - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 128
is not recoverable, you can create a new site with new storage systems and reconstruct the cluster. Contact HP Support for help with cluster recovery. You must have the serial number of one of your storage systems when making a support call. Adding a virtual manager If a two-system management group - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 129
when necessary to regain quorum. When starting a virtual manager, it should ideally be on a storage manager that is not already running a manager. However, if necessary, you can start a virtual manager on a storage system that is already running a manager, as shown in Figure 64 (page 130). 1. Select - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 130
is restored-you must stop the virtual manager. Stopping the virtual manager returns the management group to a fault tolerant configuration. 1. Select the storage system with the virtual manager. 2. Click Tasks on the Details tab, and select Stop Virtual Manager. 3. Click OK to confirm the action - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 131
Removing a virtual manager from a management group 1. Log into the management group from which you want to remove the virtual manager. 2. Click Management Group Tasks on the Details tab, and select Delete Virtual Manager. 3. Click OK to confirm the action. NOTE: The CMC does not allow you to delete - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 132
possible to mix storage systems with different disk RAID levels, it is not recommended. • Number of storage systems in clusters-The optimum number of storage systems in fastest performing media in a storage system-typically solid state drives. Adaptive Optimization in HP StoreVirtual automatically - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 133
StoreVirtual VSAs and creating storage systems with multiple storage tiers, see HP StoreVirtual Storage VSA Installation and Configuration Guide ◦ Registering storage performance from Adaptive Optimization, HP recommends using only storage systems with multiple tiers of storage Review manually add - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 134
of the iSNS server. 6. Click OK. 7. Click OK when finished. Cluster Map View After creating clusters and volumes and finishing the setup of HP StoreVirtual Storage, use the Map View tab for viewing the relationships between clusters, sites, volumes and systems. For more information on using the map - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 135
Use the Edit Cluster menu to perform cluster maintenance tasks. Adding a storage system to a cluster Add a storage system to an existing cluster to expand the storage for that cluster. If the cluster contains a single storage system, adding a second storage system triggers a change for the volumes - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 136
Systems when you are finished. The swap operation may take some time, depending upon the number of storage systems swapped and the amount of data being restriped. Reordering storage systems in a cluster Reorder the systems in a cluster to control the stripe patterns. 1. Select the cluster in the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 137
in the management group. 3. Click OK when you are finished. NOTE: Removing a storage system causes a full cluster restripe. Troubleshooting a cluster Auto Performance Protection monitors individual storage system health related to performance issues that affect the volumes in the cluster. Repairing - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 138
the section "Determining volume and snapshot availability" (page 18). Rebooting the storage system may return the status to Normal. Auto Performance Protection and the StoreVirtual VSA The StoreVirtual VSA will not report Storage System Overloaded, because there is no way to determine what may be - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 139
the storage system, and select Repair Storage System. 3. From the Repair Storage System window, select the item that describes the problem to host name, and a special icon . 5. Replace the disk in the storage system and perform any other physical repairs. Depending on the model, you may need to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 140
7. [Optional] Start a manager on the repaired storage system. 8. Use the Exchange Storage System procedure to replace the ghost storage system with the repaired storage system. See "Exchange a storage system in a cluster" (page 137). Deleting a cluster IMPORTANT: Volumes and snapshots must be - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 141
the cluster that contains the volumes and snapshots is determined by the number of storage systems and the RAID level on them. The level of data "Understanding and Planning Remote Copy" in the HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide. Provisioning volumes Configure volume size based on your - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 142
a basic disk using Windows Logical Disk Manager and Diskpart. For detailed instructions, see "Changing the volume size on the server" (page 153). Planning RAID-6, which store data and parity dynamically according to the number of storage systems in a cluster. Under some workloads that write the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 143
Table 46 Setting a data protection level for a volume With this number of available storage systems in cluster 1 Select any of these data protection levels • Network RAID-0 (None) For this number of copies • One copy of data in the cluster. 2 • Network RAID-0 (None) • Network RAID-10 (2-Way - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 144
parity, depends on both the Network RAID mode and cluster size. These Network RAID stripes are rotated across the storage cluster to support configurations where the number of storage systems in the cluster is larger than the Network RAID stripe. When using Network RAID 5, the Network RAID stripe - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 145
-10+2 (4-Way Mirror) Network RAID-5 (Single Parity) Network RAID-5 divides the data into stripes and adds parity. Network RAID stripe spans three to five storage systems including single parity. Data in a volume configured with Network RAID-5 is available and preserved in the event that any single - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 146
seven nodes including dual parity. Data in a volume configured with Network RAID-6 is available and preserved in the event that any two storage systems become unavailable. Network RAID-6 volumes are configured as thin provisioned by default. Best applications for using Network RAID-6 volumes include - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 147
devices such as tapes. Snapshots are stored in the same cluster as the volume. Therefore, snapshots protect against data deletion, but not device or storage media failure. Use snapshots along with backups to improve your overall data backup strategy. At any time you can roll back to a specific - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 148
snapshots should be planned together. If you intend to use snapshots, review "Using snapshots" (page 162). Managing capacity using volume size and snapshots provisioning and storage system capacity. Number of volumes and snapshots For information about the recommended maximum number of volumes and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 149
use summary The Use Summary window presents information about the storage space available in the cluster. Figure 73 Reviewing the Use Summary tab In the Use Summary window, the Storage Space section lists the space available on the storage systems in the cluster. Saved space lists the space saved - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 150
space available in the cluster for storage volumes and snapshots. Provisionable This space. You can expect to see the space saved number decrease as data on the volume increases. • Full the clone point and any snapshots below it. For instructions on deleting clone points, see "Deleting the clone - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 151
be reported as having a size of 2793.97 GB by the CMC. For an HP StoreVirtual 4330 storage system with 8 1 TB HDDs, a raw capacity of 7 TB would be number of bytes. Figure 75 Viewing the System Use tab Table 49 Information on the System Use tab Category Description Name Host name of the storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 152
is created on top of this block device so that it can be used for storage. In contrast, an Oracle database can use an iSCSI SAN volume as a raw to, that block is forever marked as allocated. The file system reviews its "available blocks" list and reuses blocks that have been freed. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 153
support defragmenting which essentially reorders the data on the block device. This can result in the SAN allocating new storage select volume # (where # is the corresponding number of the volume in the list). 5. Enter are performed while the volumes are online and available to users. Increasing - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 154
about how to best reclaim space in a cluster is presented in the Advanced tab of the Edit Volume window beginning with version 10.0. 154 Provisioning storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 155
133) Planning volumes Planning volumes takes into account multiple factors: • The number of volumes you need • The size for each volume • Whether you Windows 2008 and later supports dynamic disks. The use of Dynamic Disks is not recommended as HP StoreVirtual Storage provides this functionality. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 156
as well as data migration and data analysis. See the HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide for detailed information about remote volumes. • A SmartClone storage systems (storage system with multiple tiers). Use Adaptive Optimization for volumes that will benefit from increased performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 157
more than one cluster, you must specify the cluster on which the volume resides. The data protection level indicates the number and configuration of data copies created on storage systems in the cluster. There are six levels of data protection • Network RAID-0 (None) • Network RAID-5 (Single Parity - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 158
which have, or will have, a larger number of snapshots. This configuration ensures better capacity -capable storage systems does not affect the volume or the cluster. HP recommends storage systems and non-Adaptive Optimization-capable storage systems, you may not achieve the expected performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 159
and the resulting impact on performance can be controlled by the Local storage systems and unallocated space to support the new data protection level. For example, you just added more storage of storage as space is needed to service other volumes' data on the faster tier. CAUTION: HP recommends - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 160
field, change the number and change the Network RAID you want. Network RAID-10 is recommended for all production volumes. IMPORTANT: If you change a volume to Network RAID-5 or storage clusters in the same management group. This migration can be used to manage both storage capacity and performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 161
volume permanently removes that volume's data and any replicas of that volume's data per the data protection level for the volume from the storage system. Restrictions on deleting volumes You cannot delete a volume when the volume has a schedule that creates remote copies. You must delete the remote - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 162
cached waiting to be written. This type requires the use of the HP StoreVirtual Application Aware Snapshot Manager. For more information, see "Prerequisites for , snapshots protect against data deletion, but not device or storage media failure. Use snapshots along with backups to improve your - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 163
you want to create and manage. For information about the recommended maximum number of volumes and snapshots that can be created in a management group, Server is installed. See the HP StoreVirtual Storage Application Aware Snapshot Manager Deployment Guide for more information about the controlling - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 164
software iSCSI initiator • Management group authentication set up for the Application Aware Snapshot Manager (see the HP StoreVirtual Storage Application Aware Snapshot Manager Deployment Guide) • Application on the server that is can be quiesced • Server configured with iSCSI connection (see - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 165
Creating regular or application-managed snapshots The snapshot creation process for application-managed snapshots differs when a Windows application has associated volumes. See "Creating snapshots for volume sets" (page 165). When using application-managed snapshots with VMware vCenter Server, you - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 166
the management group to ensure that the storage systems are all set to the number of snapshots (scheduled and manual combined) you can retain is 50 snapshots per volume. There are practical limits to the number of snapshots that a particular SAN can support and still maintain adequate performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 167
11) for information about this naming convention. The name you enter in the Create Schedule to Snapshot a Volume window will be used with sequential numbering. For example, if the name is Backup, the list of snapshots created by this schedule will be named Backup.1, Backup.2, Backup.3. Description - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 168
7. Select a recurrence schedule. 8. If you want to quiesce the application before creating the snapshot, select Application-Managed Snapshot. This option requires the use of the Application Aware Snapshot Manager. For more information, see "Prerequisites for application-managed snapshots" (page 163 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 169
schedules to snapshot a volume NOTE: After you delete a snapshot schedule, if you want to delete snapshots created by that schedule, you must do so manually. 1. In the navigation window, select the volume for which you want to delete the snapshot schedule. 2. Click the Schedules tab to bring it to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 170
allows automatic snapshots of a volume. For detailed information, see "Working with scripting" (page 198) and the HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface User Guide, for information about the LeftHand OS software command-line interface. Mounting a snapshot A snapshot is a copy of - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 171
you are working with by typing select volume # (where # is the corresponding number of the volume in the list). 11. Display the volume's attributes by typing application-managed snapshot to a primary volume, start the HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface and clear the VSS volume flag - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 172
are in a Microsoft cluster. NOTE: We recommend contacting Customer Support before performing this procedure. 1. Disconnect the iSCSI sessions. 2. Do one you are working with by typing select disk # (where # is the corresponding number of the disk in the list). 10. Display the options set at the disk - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 173
remote application-managed snapshot to a primary volume, start the HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface and clear the VSS volume flag temporary space is deleted when the snapshot is deleted. However, you can manually delete the snapshot temporary space if you need to free up space on - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 174
volumes?" (page 180). • Use Remote Copy to copy the newer snapshots that you want to keep, before performing the rollback. See the HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide for more information about copying data. Best practices for rolling back a volume • Stop any applications that are - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 175
navigation window, select the snapshot to which you want to roll back. Review the snapshot Details tab to ensure you have selected the correct snapshot. 3. A warning message opens that illustrates the possible consequences of performing a rollback, including • Existing iSCSI sessions present a risk - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 176
applications. Cancel the rollback operation If you need to log off iSCSI sessions, stop application servers, or other actions, cancel the operation, perform the necessary tasks, and then do the rollback. 1. Click Cancel. 2. Perform necessary actions. 3. Start the rollback again. 176 Using snapshots - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 177
10+1 (3-Way Mirror) volume. It is possible, therefore, for the storage cluster not to have enough space to accommodate the snapshot deletion. Deleting the the navigation window, select the snapshot that you want to delete. 3. Review the Details tab to ensure you have selected the correct snapshot. 4. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 178
Troubleshooting CLI on a volume that contains a large number of virtual machines, some virtual machines may domain, that CIM server service account a non-domain occurred while performing InitializeClient operation following workarounds apply to all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. The - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 179
node that owns the volume. This may result in degraded performance. If redirected access is turned on for this volume, please turn it off. If redirected access is turned off, please troubleshoot this node's connectivity to the storage device and I/O will resume to a healthy state once connectivity - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 180
. Examples of common uses for SmartClone volumes: • Deploy large quantities of virtual machine clones, including virtual servers and virtual desktops • Copy production data for use in test and development environments • Clone database volumes for data mining • Create and deploy boot-from-SAN images - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 181
, and other applications. The classes are anywhere from 2 days to 1 week long, and your lab can accommodate 75 students. On your HP StoreVirtual Storage, you maintain master desktop images for each class offering. These desktop images include all the software applications the students need for each - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 182
production LUNs and mount them in another environment. Then you can run new software, install upgrades, and perform creating SmartClone volumes. See "Provisioning storage" (page 141) for a complete HP StoreVirtual Centralized Management Console, and then repeat the process to create the desired number - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 183
Quantity SmartClone Name Provisioning Server Permission Definition The number of SmartClone volumes you want to create. You operation in the CMC, and then repeat the process to create the desired number of SmartClone volumes. Use the CLI to create larger quantities of SmartClone volumes - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 184
). When you create a SmartClone volume, you can designate the base name for the volume. This base name is then used with numbers appended, incrementing to the total number of SmartClone volumes you create. For example, Figure 81 (page 184) shows a SmartClone volume with the base name of "C#" and 10 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 185
Figure 82 Rename SmartClone volume from base name 1. Rename SmartClone volume in list Shared versus individual characteristics Characteristics for SmartClone volumes are the same as for regular volumes. However, certain characteristics are shared among all the SmartClone volumes and snapshots - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 186
Figure 83 Programming cluster with SmartClone volumes, clone point, and the source volume 1. Source volume 2. Clone point 3. SmartClone volumes (5) In this example, you edit the SmartClone volume, and on the Advanced tab you change the cluster to SysAdm. The confirmation message lists all the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 187
Figure 85 SysAdm cluster now has the SmartClone volumes, clone point, and the source volume Table 61 (page 187) shows the shared and individual characteristics of SmartClone volumes. Note that if you change the cluster or the data protection level of one SmartClone volume, the cluster and data - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 188
Figure 86 Navigation window with clone point 1. Original volume 2. Clone point 3. SmartClone volume In Figure 86 (page 188), the original volume is "C#." • Creating a SmartClone volume of C# first creates a snapshot, C#_SCsnap. • After the snapshot is created, you create at least one SmartClone - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 189
Figure 87 Clone point appears under each SmartClone volume 1. Clone point appears multiple times. Note that it is exactly the same in each spot NOTE: Remember that a clone point only takes up space on the SAN once. Shared snapshot Shared snapshots occur when a clone point is created from a newer - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 190
In Figure 88 (page 189), the original volume is C#. Three snapshots were created from C#: • C#_snap1 • C#_snap2 • C#_SCsnap Then a SmartClone volume was created from the latest snapshot, C#_SCsnap. That volume has a base name of C#_class. The older two snapshots, C#_snap1 and C#_snap2, become shared - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 191
: • Base name for the SmartClone volumes • Type of provisioning • Server you want connected to the volumes, and • Appropriate permission. 6. In the Quantity field, select the number of SmartClone volumes you want to create. 7. Click Update Table to populate the table with the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 192
8. If you want to modify any individual characteristic, do it in the list before you click OK to create the SmartClone volumes. For example, you might want to change the assigned server of some of the SmartClone volumes. In the list you can change individual volumes' server assignments. 9. Click OK - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 193
the Map view in the organic layout. The organic layout is more useful when you have a single clone point with many volumes, such as large numbers in a virtual desktop implementation. In such a case, the tree quickly becomes difficult to view, and it is much easier to distinguish the multiple volumes - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 194
shows the relationship between related items. For example, in Figure 93 (page 195), the clone point is selected in the tree. The clone point supports the SmartClone volumes, so it is displayed under those volumes. The highlight shows the relationship of the clone point to the original volume plus - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 195
All related volumes and snapshots must change to the same data protection level. The cluster must have sufficient storage systems and unallocated space to support the new data protection level for all related volumes. Individual Determines whether the volume is primary or remote. Individual - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 196
To edit the SmartClone volumes 1. In the navigation window, select the SmartClone volume for which you want to make changes. 2. Click Volume Tasks, and select Edit Volume. See "Requirements for changing SmartClone volume characteristics" (page 195) for detailed information about making changes to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 197
Figure 95 List of SmartClone volumes in cluster 2. Use Shift+Click to select the SmartClone volumes to delete. 3. Right-click, and select Delete Volumes. A confirmation message opens. 4. When you are certain that you have stopped applications and logged off any iSCSI sessions, check the box to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 198
uses for the CLI. The HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface User Guide is installed with the CLI and is also available from the HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website http://www.hp.com/support/StoreVirtualManuals 198 Working with scripting - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 199
HP StoreVirtual Storage • iSCSI with VIP only Configure Fibre Channel servers using a list of unassigned initiator WWPNs, or you can manually MPIO are also installed on the server. Refer to the HP StoreVirtual Storage DSM for MPIO Deployment Guide In the CMC, add the server connection to the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 200
Application Environment IP Address to Use Note VMware vCenter server IP address Windows Volume Physical IP address of Shadow Copy Service the server hosting the (VSS) VSS Provider Required Generally required1 Windows Failover Cluster Environment 1 Required for VSS: Physical IP address - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 201
failover events. Characteristics of iSCSI server connections For detailed information about using iSCSI with HP StoreVirtual Storage, including load balancing and CHAP authentication, see "HP StoreVirtual Storage using iSCSI and Fibre Channel" (page 241). Table 67 Characteristics of iSCSI server - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 202
7. In the Authentication section, select CHAP not required. If later, you decide you want to use CHAP, you can edit the server connection (see "Editing an iSCSI server connection" (page 202)). For more information, see "Authentication (CHAP)" (page 242). 8. In the Initiator Node Name field, enter - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 203
on the server start only after the iSCSI service starts and the sessions are connected. HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO settings If you are more information about DSM for MPIO, see the HP StoreVirtual Storage DSM for MPIO Deployment Guide. Disk management You must also format, configure - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 204
the initiator for which you are creating the server connection is not logged in to the fabric, and you know the WWPN, then you can manually add that initiator. 1. In the navigation window, log in to the management group. 2. Click Management Group Tasks, and select New Server. 3. In the New Server - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 205
applet and choose the Discover Multi-paths tab. 2. Select the LEFTHANDP4000 disk for the Device Hardware ID. 3. Click Add. 4. Reboot the storage system when prompted. Clustering server connections You can cluster servers to assign multiple server connections to multiple volumes in a single operation - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 206
the following: • Click Add Server and select the server from the list of available servers that opens. • Click New Server and follow the instructions in either "Planning server connections to management groups" (page 200) or "Planning Fibre Channel server connections to management groups" (page 203 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 207
the line to the left of the volume icon Viewing the relationship between storage systems, volumes, and servers After you create a server cluster and connect the cluster, shown in Figure 97 (page 208). You must manually change the server and volume associations to the desired configuration after deleting - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 208
more volumes or snapshots to the server connection, giving the server access to those volumes or snapshots. CAUTION: Without the use of shared storage access (host clustering or clustered file system) technology, allowing more than one iSCSI application server to connect to a volume at the same time - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 209
each server. • When planning LUN assignments for Windows Servers using Fibre Channel, the LUNs must be numbered from 1 to 254. HP StoreVirtual Storage does not support using LUN 0 with Fibre Channel. The maximum number of LUNs supported by Windows is 255 LUNs per target, with an ID range of 0 to 254 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 210
Volumes and Snapshots. 3. Select the Assigned check box for each volume or snapshot you want to assign to the server connection. 4. Set the LUN number for each. 5. From the Permission list, select the permission each server connection should have to the volume or snapshot. 6. Click OK. You can now - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 211
1. In the navigation window, right-click the volume whose server connection assignments you want to edit. 2. Select Assign and Unassign Servers. 3. Change the settings as needed. 4. Click OK. Editing server assignments from a server connection You can edit the assignment of one or more volumes or - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 212
17 Monitoring performance The Performance Monitor provides performance statistics for iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and storage system I/Os to help you and HP support and engineering staff understand the load that the SAN is servicing. The Performance Monitor presents real-time performance data in both - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 213
storage. Adaptive Optimization adapts to changing workloads, re-balancing storage to optimize the performance of a new workload. Each storage system performs that the Denver cluster is handling an average of more than 747 IOPS with an average throughput of more than 6 million bytes per second and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 214
storage system. Such a large difference may be due to a RAID rebuild on Denver-1. To improve the latency, you can lower the rebuild rate. Figure 100 Example showing fault isolation Monitoring volumes The Performance their total IOPS. You can see that Log1 averages about 2 times the IOPS of DB1. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 215
Activity generated by a specific server example This example shows the total IOPS and throughput generated by the server (ExchServer-1) on two volumes. by a specific server Monitoring data movement between storage tiers If you are using storage systems that are Adaptive Optimization-capable and you - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 216
Monitor If you have questions such as these about planning for SAN improvements, the Performance Monitor can help: • Would enabling NIC bonding on the storage systems improve performance? • Is the load between two clusters balanced? If not, what should I do? • I have budget to purchase two - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 217
Figure 105 Example showing network utilization of three storage systems Load comparison of two clusters example This example illustrates the total IOPS, throughput, and queue depth of two different clusters ( of the cluster's throughput. Planning SAN improvements using the Performance Monitor 217 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 218
Monitor and Adaptive Optimization in the navigation pane below each cluster. Each window displays a set of default characteristics. • Performance Monitor-cluster total IOPS, cluster total throughput, and cluster total queue depth • Adaptive Optimization-space all tiers used, tier 0 used percent, and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 219
OK. • Warning-The monitor is having difficulty monitoring one or more storage systems. Click the Warning text for more information. Opens the Add duration and elapsed time. Reading the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization graph The Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization graph shows a - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 220
defines each column of the table. Table 71 Definitions of Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization table columns Column Display Line Name Server for the statistic's line on the graph. Name of the cluster, storage system, or volume being monitored. For volumes and snapshots, the server that - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 221
what the cluster, volumes, and snapshots are reporting and what the storage systems and devices are reporting is the overhead (replication, remote snapshots, and management functions). Figure 112 Performance statistics and where they are measured The following statistics are available: Configuring - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 222
interval. FC Write Frames Number of Fibre Channel Write Frames on this storage system for the sample interval. FC Write Words Number of Fibre Channel Write Words on this storage system for the sample interval. IO Latency Reads Average time, in milliseconds, to service read X requests. IO Latency - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 223
Number of outstanding read and write requests. X Queue Depth Number of outstanding write requests. X Writes Storage System Average time, in milliseconds, for the RAID - Total Latency controller to service - Storage system X X - X X X - - X X X X X X X Performance monitoring - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 224
which includes the write to each storage system, based on Network RAID-10. The Adaptive Optimization monitor write IOPs total is twice the number of write IOPs that you would see in the Performance Monitor when it reports the cluster-level write IOPs. Figure 113 Adaptive Optimization statistics and - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 225
is always 100. X Tier 0 IOPS Reads Average Tier 0 read requests per second for the sample X interval. Tier 0 IOPS Total Average Tier 0 read+write milliseconds, to service read and write requests for Tier 0 Tier 0 Used Total amount of space in use on Tier 0 on the selected storage system Tier - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 226
the time zone To change the sample interval from the toolbar: 1. In the navigation window, log in to the management group. 2. Select the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization node for the cluster you want. 3. In the toolbar, change the Sample Interval value. 4. In the toolbar, select the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 227
From the Select Object list, select the cluster, volumes, and storage systems you want to monitor. 5. From the Select Statistics options, In the navigation window, log in to the management group. 2. Select the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization node for the cluster you want. 3. Right-click - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 228
pause the monitoring and restart it. For example, you may want to pause monitoring during planned maintenance windows or production downtime. 1. From the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization window, click to pause the monitoring. 2. To restart the monitoring, click . Data updates when the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 229
you are looking at similar items, you might change the scaling factor to change the emphasis on one item. • From the statistics table on the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization window, select the scaling factor you want from the Scale drop-down list for the statistic you want to change. The - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 230
the Add Statistics window, from the Select Object list, select the cluster, volumes, and storage systems you want to monitor. 7. From the Select Statistics options, do one of the if you are working with technical support or internal personnel to troubleshoot an issue. 230 Monitoring performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 231
Monitor or Adaptive Optimization window, make sure the graph and table display the data you want. 2. Right-click anywhere in the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization window, and select Save Image. 3. In the Save window, navigate to where you want to save the file, and change the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 232
HP StoreVirtual storage system license key. Because Adaptive Optimization is only supported on storage systems with multiple tiers of storage (currently the HP StoreVirtual 4335 and the StoreVirtual VSA), licensing depends on the storage system model purchased. The 4335 . At the end of the evaluation - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 233
license keys and applying them to the storage systems in the management group that contains Figure 115 Identifying the license status for advanced features Ending the Remote Copy evaluation safely If you decide features. You can create scripts to perform the following actions: • Create snapshots - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 234
to end the scripting evaluation. Table 77 Ending the scripting evaluation Feature being evaluated Steps to end number, found on your license entitlement certificate or in a physical storage system's Hardware Report under Warranty Information, and submit to the website the appropriate storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 235
and generate the license key at the HP Software for Licensing website: https://webware.hp.com Entering license keys to storage systems When you receive the license keys, add them to the storage systems. 1. In the navigation window, select the storage system from the Available Systems pool. 2. Select - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 236
not licensed • Version information about software components of the operating system • Customer information (optional) Submitting storage system feature keys Submit the feature keys of all the storage systems in the management group. 1. In the navigation window, select the management group for which - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 237
License Keys. b. Copy and paste the appropriate license key for that b. Click Browse to navigate to the license key files you storage system into the window. downloaded from https://webware.hp.com. NOTE: When you cut and paste the license key into the window, ensure that there are no leading or - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 238
information file, and click Save. Adding a license to a StoreVirtual VSA The StoreVirtual VSA installer allows you to create StoreVirtual VSAs as trial storage systems which you can use to create an HP StoreVirtual SAN. You can configure the StoreVirtual VSAs with the maximum capacity and can then - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 239
Troubleshooting StoreVirtual VSA licensing Issue License is insufficient to authorize features being used Examples Outcome Solution In the following examples, the StoreVirtual the Feature Registration Tasks menu for an individual storage system. Creating or editing the customer information file - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 240
Saving the customer information, registration, and licensing information Be sure you have completed the customer profile window correctly before saving this file. In addition to the customer information, the file you save contains registration and licence key information. 1. In the navigation window - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 241
HP StoreVirtual Storage using iSCSI and Fibre Channel iSCSI and HP StoreVirtual Storage The LeftHand OS software uses the iSCSI protocol to let servers access volumes. For fault tolerance and improved performance, use a VIP and iSCSI load balancing when configuring server access to volumes. Number - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 242
iSCSI initiator that supports iSCSI Login-Redirect and has passed HP's test criteria for iSCSI failover in a load balanced configuration. To determine which iSCSI initiators are compliant, view the HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage Compatibility Matrix at http://www.hp.com/ go/StoreVirtualcompatibility - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 243
following iSCSI configuration examples use a Microsoft iSCSI initiator. Figure 120 (page 244) illustrates the configuration for a single host authentication with CHAP not required. iSCSI and HP StoreVirtual Storage 243 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 244
. Figure 121 Configuring iSCSI for a single host with CHAP Figure 122 (page 245) illustrates the configuration for a single host authentication with 2-way CHAP required. 244 HP StoreVirtual Storage using iSCSI and Fibre Channel - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 245
HP StoreVirtual Storage DSM for MPIO Deployment Guide. NOTE: Do not use the HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO with Fibre Channel. Fibre Channel and HP StoreVirtual Storage Fibre Channel on HP StoreVirtual Storage enables Fibre Channel connectivity to the HP StoreVirtual Storage. HP StoreVirtual - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 246
disable path verification. You must manually reset path verification on the LeftHand end up in redirected state. This hotfix is not recommended unless you experience an issue similar to what is outlined in the article found at http:// support.microsoft.com/kb/2718576. 246 HP StoreVirtual Storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 247
to the storage system are disabled. Use the Configuration Interface to perform the following tasks. • Add storage system administrators rtscts = No pu xonxoff = Yes pu askdndir = Yes # End HP LeftHand Networks NSM configuration 2. Start xterm as follows: Connecting to the Configuration Interface 247 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 248
system is If the storage system is in Available Systems pool Management group From Configuration Interface entry window Press Enter to log in. The Configuration Interface main menu opens. 1. Press Enter to log in. 2. Enter the user name and password of the administrative user created for the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 249
to select OK, and press Enter to complete the network configuration. 5. Press Enter on the confirmation window. 6. Open the CMC, and locate the storage system using the Find function. Deleting a NIC bond You can delete the following NIC bonds using the Configuration Interface: • Active-Passive bond - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 250
size requires that routers, switches, and other devices on your network support that frame size. For more information about setting a frame size deletes all data and erases the configuration of the storage system, including administrative users and network settings. 1. On the Configuration Interface - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 251
cases in which you do not know which disk to replace and/or you must rebuild RAID on the entire storage system. For example, if RAID has gone off unexpectedly, you need HP Support to help determine the cause, and if it is a disk failure, to identify which disk must be replaced. It - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 252
group. 2. Select the storage system in the navigation window, and review the Details tab information. If the Storage System Status shows Manager an even number of managers. To ensure that the cluster has an odd number of managers, do one of these tasks: • Start a manager on another storage system. • - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 253
pool, use the Find menu option to relocate it. To replace the disk For the DL320s (NSM 2120), HP LeftHand P4300, HP LeftHand P4500, and HP P4900 G2 see "Replacing a disk in a hot-swap storage system " (page 44). Rebuilding data The following steps take you through the steps to first reconfigure RAID - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 254
error, reboot the storage system, and try reconfiguring the RAID again. If this second attempt is not successful, call HP Support. Checking the RAID section of the Hardware report (Figure 124 (page 254)) to review the RAID rebuild rate and the percent complete. 3. Click Hardware Information - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 255
system before you began the repair process, you may start a manager on the repaired storage system as necessary to finish with the correct number of managers in the management group. If you added a virtual manager to the management group, you must first delete the virtual manager before you can - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 256
for immediate results. • Alternatively, if server access performance is not a concern, raise the Local Bandwidth Priority number on the package as instructed by HP Support. Replacing the RAID controller Before you begin, have the following items ready: • T-10 wrench (stored on the rear of the storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 257
cards (2, Figure 125 (page 257)) to determine if there is a problem. Figure 125 Storage server LEDs 1. Front UID/LED switch 3. NIC 1 activity LED 5. bottom PCIex8 slot and is called Card 2 (Figure 127 (page 258)). Review the Alarms section of the CMC to determine if any alarms have been generated - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 258
: a. Use the CMC to power off the system controller as described in "Powering off the storage system" (page 17). b. Manually power off the disk enclosure. 2. Unplug all cables from the power outlets. 3. Remove the storage system from the rack and place it on a flat surface. 258 Replacing hardware - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 259
4. Remove the top cover (Figure 128 (page 259)): a. Loosen the screw on the top cover with the T-10 wrench. b. Press the latch on the top cover. c. Slide the cover toward the rear of the server and then lift the top cover to remove it from the chassis. Lift the top cover away from the chassis. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 260
6. The cache module is attached to the RAID controller and must be removed before removing the RAID controller. Each cache module is connected to a battery; observe the BBWC status LED (4, Figure 130 (page 260)) on both batteries before removing a cache module: • If the LED is flashing every two - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 261
Figure 132 Removing the cache module 9. Remove the RAID controller from its slot. Installing the RAID controller IMPORTANT: The replacement RAID controller contains a new cache module. You must remove the cache module on the replacement controller board and attach the existing cache module to the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 262
holder on the rear of the unit. 6. Place the unit back into the rack and connect all cables and power cords. 7. Power on the storage system. Verifying proper operation After replacing the RAID controller, observe the following to ensure replacement was successful: • Observe the LEDs on the front of - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 263
Internal LeftHand OS Internal LeftHand OS Support LeftHand OS Internal LeftHand OS Internal HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO. Used for HTTP requests to the CIM gateway. Outgoing from management applications. Incoming to storage systems. Used for management control. Ports used for Performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 264
Used as iSCSI targets where xx is the number of initiators Internal TCP 13887, 13892 Failover Manager HP platforms like DL380 and DL320s using a web interface. SSH 16022 Ports used for connecting to the CLI. TCP 11120 LeftHand OS Incoming to storage systems. Used for upgrading the storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 265
software distributed to you by HP includes certain software packages indicated these licenses. In addition, the software described in this manual includes open source software developed by the Apache Software Foundation promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 266
Product model names and numbers • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions Subscription service HP recommends that you register your product for HP Support Alerts at: http://www.hp - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 267
additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/go/StoreVirtualDownloads • http://www.hp.com/go/storevirtualcompatibility • http://www.hp.com/storage/whitepapers Related information 267 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 268
documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback ([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your feedback. 268 Documentation feedback - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 269
the LeftHand OS software and the HP StoreVirtual Storage. acting primary volume The remote volume network bonding in which the logical interface performs load balancing of data transmission. application- amount of space required to maintain the desired number of snapshots. When a snapshot is in - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 270
full provisioning ghost storage system Graphical Legend hardware reports hostname HP StoreVirtual Centralized Management Console performance and health of the storage system, its drives, and configuration. The hostname on a storage system is the user-definable name that displays below the storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 271
to protect data in HP StoreVirtual Storage. Graphically depicts the status of each storage system. Storage systems on the network are either available or part of a management group. Network Time Protocol The primary volume that fails and then is returned to service. An overprovisioned cluster occurs - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 272
across the disks. Number of intact disks required HP StoreVirtual LeftHand OS Command Line Interface. Striped data is stored across all disks in the cluster. You might change the configuration of a volume, for example, change data protection level, add a storage system, or remove a storage - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 273
user-designated location in which storage systems are installed. Multi-Site SAN configurations have multiple sites with storage monitoring threshold is reached. HP StoreVirtual Application Integration Solution Pack A this synchronization. Also, you can manually synchronize if necessary to include - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 274
a volume set. The size of the virtual device communicated to the operating system and the applications. HP StoreVirtual VSS Provider is the hardware provider that supports the Volume Shadow Copy Service on the HP StoreVirtual Storage. Volume Shadow Copy Service See temporary space. 274 Glossary - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 275
for volumes, 156 routes, 70 snapshots, 164 SNMP clients, 93 statistics for monitoring, 226 storage systems to existing cluster, 135 storage systems to management group, 112 storage to clusters, 135, 136 users to a group, 79 virtual manager, 128 volumes, 156 administrative groups adding, 79 adding - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 276
, 210 auto performance protection, 137 storage system inoperable, 137 storage system overloaded, user name, 80 bladesystems, 14 block device, iSCSI as, 152 block storage system, 152 bonds Active-Passive, 56 Adaptive Load Balancing, 61 Link Aggregation Dynamic Mode, 59 network interface, 52 supported - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 277
manager requires manual activation, 127 support in a snapshot, 165 user password, 77 volume descriptions, storage systems from, 137 reorder storage systems within, 136 repairing storage system in, 138 space reporting in, 149 swapping storage systems, 136 System Use window, 151 troubleshooting - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 278
249 IP address manually, 52 iSCSI single volume, 150 contacting HP, 266 content storage overview, 7 creating iSCSI storage overview, 7 critical events, defined, 85 CSV file, exporting performance statistics to, 230 custom event filters, creating, 90 custom event filters, deleting, 90 customer support - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 279
also HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide disaster recovery starting virtual manager, 129 using a virtual manager, 126 disk capacity in cluster, 151 configure tiers when adding, 40 disk setup report, 28 layout in storage systems, 31 managing, 28 SSD drives, 33 troubleshooting, 45 wear life - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 280
performance or adaptive optimization data, 229, 230 storage system support bundle, 102 System Summary report, 102 external authentication associate Active Directory group with LeftHand OS group, 81 best practices, 81 bind user 89 finding storage systems, troubleshooting, 12 first storage system, 105 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 281
HP StoreVirtual 4335, disk setup and disk status, 39 HP StoreVirtual 4530, disk setup and disk status, 36 HP StoreVirtual 4630, disk setup and disk status, 37 HP StoreVirtual 4730, disk setup and disk status, 38 Hyper-V Server minimum system requirements for Failover Manager, 122 I I/O performance - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 282
systems in a rack, 15 log files exporting management group support bundle, 102 exporting storage system support bundle, 102 saving for technical support, 101 log in to a storage system, 15 to management group, 111 log out of a storage system, 15 of management group, 112 logging on to volumes - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 283
performance, 212 RAID status, 27 SAN status, 83 monitoring interval in the Performance Monitor or Adaptive Optimization, 226 mounting snapshots, 170 moving storage 50 settings, 55 status of, 65 supported bonds with 10 GbE NICs, 55 life status, 30 P4900 G2, disk setup and disk status, 33 283 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 284
provisioning storage, 141 and space allocation, 141 Q queue depth, defined for monitoring, 223 quorum and managers, 16, 119 starting virtual manager to recover, 129 stopping managers, 113 R RAID and data protection, 23 changing RAID erases data, 26 configuration of SSD drives in HP StoreVirtual 4335 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 285
computer, 101 configuring target computer, 101 removing old logs, 102 remote support software, 266 remote support, setting up CMC for, 13 remote volumes, 156 see also HP StoreVirtual Storage Remote Copy User Guide removing administrative users from a Group, 79 DNS server, 69 domain name from DNS - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 286
changing for the Performance Monitor or Adaptive storage system, 74, 76 with NTP, 74 without NTP, 76 setup HP P4300 G2 disks, 32 HP StoreVirtual 4130 disks, 34 HP StoreVirtual 4330 disks, 35 HP StoreVirtual 4335 disks, 39 HP StoreVirtual 4530 disks, 36 HP StoreVirtual 4630 disks, 37 HP StoreVirtual - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 287
shared, 189 size, 148 temporary space for read/write snapshots, 173 troubleshooting, 178 understanding schedules for volume sets, 167 using, 162 versus SSD drives RAID configuration in HP StoreVirtual 4335, 22 SSD drives in P4900 G2, 33 starting managers on storage systems, 112 virtual manager to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 288
HP StoreVirtual 4335 disks, 39 HP StoreVirtual 4530 disks, 36 HP StoreVirtual 4630 disks, 37 HP StoreVirtual 4730 disks, 38 NIC bond, 65 P4800 G2 disks, 33 P4900 G2 disks, 33 RAID, 22, 27 safe to remove disk, 42 storage system inoperable, 137 storage system overloaded, 137 virtual manager, 130 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 289
systems not found, 12 troubleshooting storage systems, finding, 12 trust relationships, supported and unsupported, 80 U storage system software, 18 storage systems in clusters, 136 UPN, logging in with, 80 Use Summary window, 149 user adding a group to a user, 77 administrative, 77 changing a user - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide (AX696-96275, Dec - Page 290
and data safety and availability, 25 W warning events defined, 85 warnings all storage systems in a cluster operate at a capacity equal to that of the same place, 138 wear life for SSD drives, 30 websites HP, 267 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 266 product manuals, 266 Windows 2008 dynamic
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HP StoreVirtual Storage User Guide
Abstract
This guide provides instructions for configuring individual storage systems, as well as for creating storage clusters, volumes,
snapshots, and remote copies.
HP Part Number: AX696-96275
Published: September 2013
Edition: 10