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Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Deployment Guide This document provides device overview information, installation best practices and procedural overview, and illustrated examples for attaching external 3G SAS storage enclosures to an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 2
2009 Add the HP MSA2000 G2 shared SAS external storage enclosure and HP MDS600 zoned SAS external storage enclosure. Revision # 1 December 2008 Initial release. Describe solution devices, provide installation instructions, and illustrate a variety of deployments connecting to external shared - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 3
...12 Getting started...13 2 Device information 14 HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures 14 HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure 15 For more information 15 HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure 16 For more information 16 HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades 17 ProLiant Server Blades...17 For more information - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 4
requirements and device mappings 51 II Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting 55 6 Installation notes and best practices 57 BladeSystem c-Class enclosure installation notes and best practices 57 Server blade installation notes and best practices 57 HP P700m Controller installation - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 5
and MSA2000 G2 to the same c-Class enclosure 113 Tape library standard cabling 115 IV Support and other resources 116 14 Support and other resources 118 Contacting HP...118 Before you contact HP 118 HP contact information 118 Subscription service...118 Document conventions and symbols 119 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 6
Part I Solution devices and concepts - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 7
12 Getting started...13 2 Device information 14 HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures 14 HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure 15 For more information...15 HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure 16 For more information...16 HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades 17 ProLiant Server Blades...17 For more information - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 8
4 High availability / dual domain information 49 5 Zoning information 50 Types of zone groups...50 Key zoning configuration steps 50 Zoning requirements and device mappings 51 8 Contents - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 9
1 Introduction This document provides guidelines, instructions, and illustrated examples to help deploy a solution centered around a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure with server blades, 3Gb SAS controllers, 3Gb SAS switch blades, and 3Gb external SAS storage enclosures. MSL Tape Libraries and Tape - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 10
Overview Setup Poster • HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions • HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide • HP ProLiant Server Blade Installation Instructions • HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide • HP - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 11
2000 Modular Smart Array Racking Instructions • HP 2000 Modular Smart Array Family Installation Road Map • HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array Supported Cable Configurations • HP 2012sa Modular Smart Array User Guide • HP 2000 Modular Smart Array Family Reference Guide • HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 12
◦ Quick Install (instructions shipped with the device) ◦ User Guide (the primary Installation and Setup or User guide for the device) Helpful HP websites HP support: http://www.hp.com/support HP storage: http://www.hp.com/go/storage HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem Direct Connect SAS - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 13
are specifically referenced in this guide. See "Documents referred to in this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the P700m controller, 3Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that your planned configuration, including number of servers, is supported - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 14
fabric connectivity) that facilitate scaling up or scaling out the BladeSystem infrastructure. Each HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure includes redundant power supply and cooling fan modules, plus Onboard Administrator and the Insight Display diagnostic LCD panel for setup and maintenance. Redundant - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 15
: • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide-Includes detailed hardware description, installation, and user information • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide-Includes information on using Onboard Administrator. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 16
: • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide-Includes detailed hardware description, installation, and user information • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide-Includes information on using Onboard Administrator. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 17
in a rack. One great advantage of blade architecture is the easy removal and addition of more server blades to your environment. HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures support server blade models that are built in standardized form factors, referred to as half-height (4U) or full-height (8U). High - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 18
the server blade and BladeSystem enclosure: • HP ProLiant Server Blade Installation Instructions-Includes physical installation instructions. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster-Provides an overview of the complete installation process of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. For - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 19
and the BladeSystem enclosure: • HP Smart Array P700m Controller Installation Overview-Includes physical installation instructions. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster-Provides an overview of the complete installation process of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. HP Smart Array - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 20
Service. The MSA2000 family of storage enclosures use MSA2000-specific storage management software. For more information about the MSA, see "HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array" (page 32). • If needed, upgrade to the latest firmware version before use. Device mappings for the c3000 BladeSystem enclosure - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 21
Device mappings for the c7000 BladeSystem enclosure: BladeSystem nl c-Class nl enclosure model c7000 Server type Half height Full height Half height nl Double dense nl (BL2x220c) Full height nl Double wide nl (BL680c G7) Mezzanine nl slot 1 2 1 2 3 "A-side" "B-side" 1 2 3 4 5 7 BladeSystem nl - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 22
interconnect bay row. For BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures, the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch can be installed in the following interconnect bays: BladeSystem enclosure model c3000 c7000 Supported interconnect bays 3 and 4 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 To achieve proper connections, the interconnect bay in - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 23
and user information • HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide-Provides detailed information about and instructions on how to configure zone groups on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch to control access to external SAS storage enclosures. Important tips • When installing switches in BladeSystem c-CLass enclosure - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 24
8x cabling, see "Deployment examples" (page 92). • When the c7000 enclosure is populated with double-density server blades, four switches can be installed in BladeSystem c-Class interconnect bays 5, 6, 7, and 8. ◦ Switches in interconnect bays 5 and 6 map to the "a" server nodes in device bays 1-16 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 25
attaches to HP BladeSystem c7000 or c3000 enclosures via the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch. The MDS600 has two, 35-drive drawers for a total of 70 drives. IMPORTANT: Drives greater than 2 TB are not supported for use when the MDS600 is connected to the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch in a 3G direct-connect external SAS - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 26
System Maintenance and Service Guide • HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager user guide-Provides detailed information about and instructions how to configure zone groups on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch to control access to external SAS storage enclosures. Important tips • If needed, upgrade to the latest firmware - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 27
output connectors (C-13) for connection to the MDS600 power supplies. • When connecting the MDS600 storage enclosure to the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch, be sure to follow HP recommended best practices. For more information about cabling devices to the switch, see the user documents for each device. Note - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 28
class single-port SATA drives, and supports both Large Form Factor and Small Form Factor drives. The optional HP 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot Software offers increased data protection. The MSA2000sa G2 can be configured with a single controller, with the option of installing a second controller - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 29
refers to the drive enclosure that can connect to the MSA2012sa or MSA2024sa controller enclosure for additional storage capacity. Key benefits of the MSA2000sa G2 family include: • MSA2000sa G2 products manage growing storage requirements across multiple HP ProLiant servers for users who need - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 30
include the HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations, HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array user guide, and HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide. For sample BladeSystem solution cabling illustrations see "Deployment examples" (page 92). • To connect MSA2000 drive enclosures to the - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 31
a new server is installed in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, the storage volumes will be immediately visible to that server. ◦ For information about mapping volumes using the SMU, see "Managing Host Access to Volumes" in the HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array reference guide. ◦ For information about - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 32
purchase, but is supported for use in BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch and P700m Controller. The HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array (MSA2000sa) is modular, reliable, affordable, and easy-to-manage external shared SAS storage enclosure. MSA2000 storage enclosures provide twelve drive bays - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 33
Smart Array troubleshooting guide-Includes troubleshooting information. Important tips • Be sure to upgrade the MSA2000sa controllers to the latest firmware version before connecting to the switch. • For high availability, two controllers must be installed in each MSA2000sa controller enclosure, and - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 34
If a new server is installed in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, the storage volumes will be immediately visible to that server. ◦ For information about mapping volumes using the SMU, see "Managing Host Access to Volumes" in the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array reference guide. ◦ For information - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 35
Tape Libraries user and service guide and HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide-Includes detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. Important tips • Connectivity differs depending on the firmware version installed on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch: ◦ Firmware versions - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 36
single SAS port. Redundancy is not supported, so the host end of the fanout cable will be connected to only one port on one HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch. Either HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure may be used. The corresponding switch port on the other HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch may be left - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 37
/index.html (Power distribution racks, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Power distribution units (PDU), rack and power management software) HP BladeSystem Power Sizer website: http://h71019.www7.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/cache/ 347628-0-0-0-121.html (Power consumption and heat load estimations - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 38
3 Software information The following software tools are used to configure, manage, and monitor devices in this solution: • "HP Onboard Administrator" (page 39) • "HP Virtual SAS Manager" (page 42) • "MSA2000-family Storage Management Utility" (page 43) • "MSA2000-family Command Line Interface" (page - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 39
of problems within the enclosure through e-mail, SNMP, or the Insight Display For more Information about using OA, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide. Onboard Administrator can be used to access the HP Virtual SAS Manager application on switches installed in the HP BladeSystem - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 40
SAS BL Switch installed in interconnect Power off the switch ◦ Reset the switch ◦ Toggle on/off the UID light • Open the Management Console (HP Virtual SAS Manager) • Open the Port Mapping window to view detailed port mapping information To view the WWN of the P700m Controller ports or port mappings - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 41
To determine installed firmware versions of components, click Rack Firmware in the navigation tree. The display shows all BladeSystem devices, along with the currently-installed and latest-available firmware versions. HP Onboard Administrator 41 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 42
zone groups to servers • Reset the switch • Update firmware For information on the VSM, see its online help and the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/ support/manuals. The following image shows an example - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 43
port. Through the SMU, you can manage the following physical and logical storage components: controller enclosures, drive enclosures, MSA2000 controllers, power the SMU, see the reference guide for your MSA2000 model, available on the MSA2000 website at http://www.hp.com/go/msa2000. The following - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 44
(SSH), Telnet, or terminal emulator running on a management host connected through a LAN to the Ethernet port on the MSA2000 controller. For more information about using the CLI, see the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. The following image shows a CLI display for the show - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 45
these defaults (especially the RAID level and rebuild priority) and make sure that they are acceptable according to your plans. For information about using the ACU, see the ACU section of the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide. This guide is available on the Support - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 46
and collects data for reporting and graphing. SIM also provides base-level management of HP clients, printers, and selected storage. HP recommends using HP SIM to monitor the performance of your systems. NOTE: You must install and use SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for processors, SAS - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 47
user and service guide or the HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide. As shown in the following image, the System Status pane on the left side of the page shows the current device and drive status. The System Status pane for the MSL4048 and MSL8096 also shows the power supply status - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 48
Autoloader operator control panel The operator control panel (OCP) has a power button, four LEDs, an LCD screen, and control keys. With the OCP, see the HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Library user and service guide or the HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide. MSL2024 and 1/8 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 49
in the c7000 enclosure) • One or more dual-ported P700m controllers (four links configured as two (2x) SAS ports) in each server • Dual-ported SAS drives in the MSA2000sa controller enclosures and drive enclosures • Redundant power supplies and fans in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and MSA - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 50
zone groups must reside on external storage enclosures that are connected to switch ports that map to that server bay. For more information, see "Zoning requirements and device mappings" (page 51). 4. Capturing the configuration for safekeeping. HP strongly recommends this step, especially in single - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 51
of a c3000 enclosure, and the P700m Controller is installed in server mezzanine slot 2, the switch must be installed in BladeSystem interconnect bay 3/4 and it should be assigned a zone group that is in an external storage enclosure attached to switch ports 1, 2, 3, or 4. Zoning requirements for the - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 52
nl (BL680c G7) 2 3 4 5 7 BladeSystem nl c-Class nl enclosure nl server device bay BladeSystem nl c-Class nl enclosure nl interconnect bay Zone groups must be in storage nl enclosures nl connected to these 3Gb SAS BL Switch ports 1-8 3/4 1-4 9 - 16 3/4 5-8 1-8 5/6/7/8 1-4 9 - 16 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 53
device bay numbers: Switch port numbers: As shown in the previous tables, each 3Gb SAS BL Switch is organized in two sets of connections. These two connection sets are based on the two SAS expanders housed in the switch. Each SAS expander provides four external SAS ports and is connected internally - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 54
connected to the same expander that the server device bay is associated with. For example, server device bay 9 in a c7000 enclosure should be assigned to storage that is attached to ports 5-8 of the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch server device bay, you must first power off the server blades. Restart the - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 55
Part II Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 56
worksheet 75 9 Maintenance and troubleshooting 76 Updating firmware on solution devices 76 Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices 76 Updating firmware on HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches 77 Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures 78 Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 57
which you must install the SAS BL Switches, because each mezzanine slot maps to a specific interconnect bay of the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. For more information, see "Zoning requirements and device mappings" (page 51). • New HP ProLiant server blades auto-configure when they are powered up for - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 58
in the same interconnect bay row is not supported. • In dual-domain configurations with two switches installed in the same interconnect bay row of the BladeSystem enclosure: ◦ Both switches must have the same version of firmware installed. ◦ If both switches need updating, they must be updated - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 59
both I/O modules are attached to a pair of SAS switches in the same BladeSystem interconnect row.) ◦ For more information about updating MDS600 firmware, see the HP3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide. MSA2000sa family storage enclosure installation notes and best practices • You can specify a nickname - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 60
a BladeSystem enclosure with external SAS storage; details are not included in the scope of this document. For details, see the setup and installation instructions provided with each device. User documents for devices in this solution are available on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 61
Step 11 Step 12 Set up the rack. Install P700m controller on each server blade. Install BladeSystem c-Class enclosure and its servers, interconnect devices, and other components. Install operating system updates and patches, and, if necessary, update firmware. For each server that will boot locally - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 62
For details, see the Onboard Administrator user guide and user documents for the devices. f. Complete the HP BladeSystem Insight Display installation wizard. (See the HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions.) When the BladeSystem enclosure is powered up for the first time, the - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 63
instructions on installing MDS600 storage enclosures, see "Setup" in the HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. a. Before installing each MDS600 storage enclosure, record important device information in "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 71). b. Determine the currently-installed firmware - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 64
firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures" (page 78). 8. Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If not included in your solution, proceed to the next step. For detailed instructions on installing MSA storage enclosures, see "Installing and Cabling Enclosures" in the user guide - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 65
hosts access to the storage. The WWNs of all P700m ports connected to each HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch are displayed as "Device ID" on the Switch Port Mapping page in Onboard Administrator. (See the HP Onboard Administrator user guide.) c. From each server assigned a drive-bay zone group, create arrays - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 66
granting hosts access to the storage. The WWNs of all P700m ports connected to each HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch are displayed as "Device ID" on the Switch Port Mapping page in Onboard Administrator. (See the HP Onboard Administrator user guide.) c. Create Vdisks and volumes using the SMU or CLI. ("Creating - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 67
your devices. Because the number of devices differ for each installation, print or copy pages as needed. • "Solution summary worksheet" (page 68) • "Server and P700m controller worksheet" (page 69) • "SAS BL Switch worksheet" (page 70) • "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 71) • "MSA2000sa - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 68
might be required or obtained during initial setup and configuration, and is helpful for future configuration changes and troubleshooting. Component Rack Quantity of Power Distribution Units (PDUs) HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure HP Onboard Administrator module HP BladeSystem ProLiant Server - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 69
Server name: OS version/service pack: Installed in enclosure device bay number: Onboard Administrator IP address: Mezzanine slot used by HP P700m Controller: P700m serial number P700m firmware version (must be the same on all controllers): P700m WWN Accessing switch in interconnect bay # Server - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 70
switches. Model: HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on all switches): Installed in enclosure interconnect bay number: Model: HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch Serial number: Switch name: Firmware version (must be the same on both switches): Installed in enclosure - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 71
worksheet Model: MDS600 storage enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modules): I/O module 1 WWID: I/O module 2 WWID: I/O module 3 WWID: I/O module 4 WWID: ACU login information: Drive types and sizes: MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet 71 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 72
MSA2000sa controller enclosure MSA controller model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Drive type and size: Firmware version (must be the same on both controllers): Controller A Management port IP address: Controller A, Port 0 WWN: Controller A, Port 1 WWN: Controller B Management port IP address - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 73
enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 74
Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA70 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA70 drive enclosure Chassis serial number: Device name: Enclosure firmware version: Drive - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 75
Tape and Autoloader worksheet Model: Chassis serial number: Device name: Firmware version: Tape and Autoloader worksheet 75 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 76
BL Switches" (page 77) • "Updating firmware on MDS600 disk enclosures" (page 78) • "Updating firmware on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures" (page 79) Updating firmware on BladeSystem components and devices Available as a download from the BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance website, use the HP - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 77
for safekeeping. For more information, see the HP Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/ manuals. • In single-domain configurations, schedule a maintenance window to power off and then restart all associated - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 78
page: http:// www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .fuf firmware image file; SmartComponent firmware updating methods are not supported when the MDS600 is deployed in a BladeSystem solution. 2. Power off all servers that map to the storage enclosure. 78 Maintenance and troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 79
maintenance window or perform during times of low I/O. For information about updating firmware using the SMU, see HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array Reference Guide or the HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array CLI Reference Guide. Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 80
component, it may indicate that firmware needs to be updated or re-installed on the I/O modules. For more information about LED displays or 7-segment codes, see the HP 600 Modular Disk System Maintenance and Service Guide or HP 600 Modular Disk System User Guide. 80 Maintenance and troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 81
Part III Deployment examples - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 82
SAS port information 85 HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information 85 MDS600 disk enclosure port information 86 MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure port information 87 MSA2000sa controller enclosure port information 88 MSA2000 drive enclosure port information 89 MSA70 drive enclosure port information - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 83
10 Introduction Examples in this section illustrate a few of the supported deployments when connecting external SAS storage enclosures to the c-Class BladeSystem. The focus of these examples is on hardware options, requirements, and SAS cabling. Most examples are of dual-domain, high-availability - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 84
modules are installed in the MDS600 storage enclosure, providing alternate paths between the switches and the dual-port SAS drives in each MDS600 enclosure drawer. A single cable is connected between the Two cables are connected between the switch and the storage enclosure. If ports switch and the - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 85
tape devices. When cabling external storage enclosures to the switch, note the following: • Storage enclosures connected to switch ports 1-4 are reserved for use by server bays 1-8 in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. • Storage enclosures connected to switch ports 5-8 are reserved for use by server - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 86
the drives. From the rear of the device, drawer number 1 is on the right. • SAS Ports: Each MDS600 I/O module has two SAS ports. Use these SAS ports to connect to the 3Gb SAS BL Switch. When two I/O modules are installed in an MDS600 drawer, the ports are referred to as follows: ◦ Top I/O module - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 87
. Labeled SAS 1, SAS 2, SAS 3, and SAS 4. Use these SAS host ports to connect to the hosts (switch). When two controllers are installed in the enclosure, the controllers are referred to as follows: ◦ Top controller: A, with host ports referred to as A1, A2, A3, and A4. ◦ Bottom controller: B, with - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 88
information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS host ports: two per controller. Labeled SAS Port 0 and SAS Port 1. Use these SAS host ports to connect to the hosts (switch). When two controllers are installed in the enclosure, the controllers are referred to as follows: ◦ Top controller - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 89
. Use this SAS expansion port to connect (cascade) an additional MSA drive enclosure. NOTE: Mini-SAS to SAS cables are required when connecting MSA2000 drive enclosures. For more information, see the MSA2000 QuickSpecs or HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations. MSA2000 drive - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 90
expansion port to connect (cascade) an additional MSA2000 or MSA70 drive enclosure. NOTE: Mini-SAS to SAS cables are required when connecting MSA2000 drive enclosures. For more information about purchasing these cables, see the MSA2000sa G2 QuickSpecs or HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array supported - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 91
nl SAS/SATA nl SAS/SATA nl SAS/SATA Tape nl SAS/SATA nl SAS/SATA Cabling method support matrix The following table lists the matrix for supported cabling methods. Storage enclosure Drive nl type SAS Cabling method Single or dual domain, standard cabling P700m (256MB) Single or dual domain - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 92
95) • "MDS600 dual domain, standard cabling" (page 97) • "MDS600 dual domain, high-performance cabling" (page 98) • "MDS600 with two c-Class enclosures" (page 99) • "MDS600 maximum capacity" (page 100) • "MDS600 with double-density servers" (page 102) • "MSA2000 single controller, standard cabling - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 93
quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 MDS600 I/O modules: 2 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 1 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MDS600 drawer 2, primary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 5: to MDS600 drawer - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 94
quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 MDS600 I/O modules: 2 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 1 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MDS600 drawer 2, primary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 2: to MDS600 drawer - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 95
zone group. IMPORTANT: • Both cables from an MDS600 I/O module must connect to one of the following pairs of switch ports: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8. • When using SATA drives in high performance configurations, the storage enclosure drawer must be fully populated with SATA drives. MDS600 single domain - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 96
: 2 MDS600 I/O modules in each MDS600: 2 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MDS600 drawer 2, primary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 2: to MDS600 drawer 2, primary I/O module - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 97
quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 MDS600 I/O modules: 4 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MDS600 drawer 2, primary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 5: to MDS600 drawer - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 98
) cabling, see "HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch" (page 22). IMPORTANT: Both cables from an MDS600 I/O module must connect to one of the following pairs of switch ports: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8. Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 MDS600 I/O modules: 4 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 99
I/O module, port 2 • Top c7000, Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MDS600 drawer 1, secondary I/O module, port 1 ◦ Port 2: to MDS600 drawer 1, secondary I/O module, port 2 Notes • When connecting one MDS600 storage enclosure to two BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, each c-Class enclosure has - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 100
This example illustrates the maximum number of MDS600 storage enclosures that can be connected to a c7000 BladeSystem enclosure when housed in a 42U table lists the maximum number of MDS600 storage enclosures for other deployments: Configuration type Number of switches Dual-domain, standard - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 101
Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 6 MDS600 I/O modules: 4 per MDS600 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 4 Server blade types: half-height Connection details • Due to space limitations and level of detail, connection details are not listed. MDS600 maximum capacity - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 102
dual I/O module MDS600 and high-performance cabling. Single I/O modules and standard cabling is also supported. • Double-density server blades allow 32 servers in the 16 available device bays of a c7000 enclosure, by including both an "a" and a "b" server node on one blade device. 102 Deployment - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 103
an MD600 that will be accessed based on Connecting an MDS600 that will be accessed based on "a" c-Class enclosure device bay (controlled by connections to or "b" server type (controlled by connections to same same switch ports in different interconnect rows) interconnect row) To complete - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 104
0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 1 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA SAS port A0 Notes • If additional ports on the MSA controllers or 3Gb SAS BL Switch are available, HP recommends connecting an - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 105
controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA SAS port A0 • Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MSA SAS port B0 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 106
drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA SAS port A0 ◦ Port 2: to MSA SAS port B0 • Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MSA SAS port A1 ◦ Port - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 107
enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA G2 SAS port A3 ◦ Port 2: to MSA G2 SAS port A1 ◦ Port 3: to MSA G2 SAS port B3 ◦ Port - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 108
3 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA2012sa SAS port A0 ◦ Port 2: to MSA2012sa SAS port B0 • Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MSA2012sa SAS port A1 ◦ Port - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 109
enclosures: 3 c7000 enclosures: 2 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 4 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5, c7000 #1: ◦ Port 1: to MSA G2 SAS port A1 ◦ Port 2: to MSA G2 SAS port B1 • Switch in interconnect bay 6, c7000 #1: ◦ Port 1: to MSA G2 SAS port - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 110
(the MSA2000sa G2 can support a maximum of four MSA2000 drive enclosures.) Devices and quantities MSA2000sa controller enclosures: 4 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 12 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Due to space - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 111
enclosure and standard cabling. MSA2300sa controller enclosures (standard and optimal cabling) and single-controller devices are also supported. • Due to limited ports a c7000 enclosure, by including both an "a" and a "b" server node on one blade device. • Switches in interconnect bays 5 and 6 map to - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 112
MSA2000 drive enclosures: 6 c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 4 Server blade types: double-density Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA #2, SAS port A0 ◦ Port 2: to MSA #1, SAS port A0 • Switch in interconnect bay 6: ◦ Port 1: to MSA #2, SAS port B0 ◦ Port 2: to - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 113
controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 3 MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA G2 SAS port A1 ◦ Port 2: to MSA G2 SAS port B1 ◦ Port 3: to - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 114
Notes • As shown in this illustration, server bays 1-8 may access MDS600 drawer 2 and server bays 9-16 may access MDS600 drawer 1. For more information, see "HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information" (page 85). 114 Deployment examples - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 115
enclosures: 3 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 2 Server blade types: half-height and full-height MSL4048 Tape Library with four SAS Ultrium tape drives: 1 Connection details • Switch in interconnect bay 5: ◦ Port 1: to MSA2000sa SAS port A0 Port 2: to MSA2000sa SAS port B0 ◦ Port - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 116
Part IV Support and other resources - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 117
Contents 14 Support and other resources 118 Contacting HP...118 Before you contact HP...118 HP contact information...118 Subscription service...118 Document conventions and symbols 119 Customer self repair...120 Rack stability...120 Contents 117 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 118
service HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources. 118 Support - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 119
symbols Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Website addresses Bold text • Keys that are pressed • Text typed into IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. Document conventions and symbols - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 120
self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 121
(CLI), 44 Storage Management Utility (SMU), 43 contacting HP, 118 conventions document, 119 text symbols, 119 customer self repair, 120 D device information 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 22 BladeSystem c3000, 15 BladeSystem c7000, 16 BladeSystem enclosures, 14 MDS600, 25 MSA2000sa, 32 MSA2000sa G2, 28 - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 122
Index P P700m information about, 19 installation best practices, 57 worksheets, 69 port information 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 85 MDS600 disk enclosure, 86 MSA2000 drive enclosure, 89 MSA2000sa controller enclosure, 88 MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure, 87 MSA70 drive enclosure, 90 R rack stability warning - HP BladeSystem c3000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 123
worksheets, 75 technical support HP, 118 text symbols, 119 troubleshooting 6Gb SAS BL Switch, 80 MDS600, 80 two c-Class enclosures to shared storage, 120 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 118 list of, 12 product manuals, 11 worksheets, 67 3Gb SAS BL Switch, 70 MDS600, 71 MSA2000 drive enclosure,
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for
HP BladeSystem Solutions Deployment Guide
This document provides device overview information, installation best practices and procedural overview, and illustrated
examples for attaching external 3G SAS storage enclosures to an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. The BladeSystem solutions
described in this guide include a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure with server blades, 3G SAS Smart Array controllers, 3Gb SAS
switch blades, and 3Gb SAS external storage enclosures.
HP Part Number: 510464-006
Published: March 2013
Edition: 6