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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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 2
about SmartArray Controllers. Revision 4 February 2011 Clarify zoning requirements and firmware updating information. Revision 3 December 2009 Add examples of newly supported configurations. Revision 2 June 2009 Add the HP MSA2000 G2 shared SAS external storage enclosure and HP MDS600 zoned - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 3
Storage Management Utility 43 MSA2000-family Command Line Interface 44 HP Array Configuration Utility 45 HP Systems Insight Manager 46 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface 47 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel 48 Contents 3 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 4
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 and drive enclosures 79 Troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 5
servers 111 MDS600 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 6
Part I Solution devices and concepts - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 7
Storage Management Utility 43 MSA2000-family Command Line Interface 44 HP Array Configuration Utility 45 HP Systems Insight Manager...46 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface 47 MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel 48 Contents - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 10
and P700m Controller) • HP MSL tape libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Documents referred to in this deployment guide BladeSystem enclosures and devices: • HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster • HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions • HP BladeSystem c3000 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 11
Controllers Reference Guide • HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array CLI Reference Guide • HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array firmware upgrade instructions These and additional documents for devices in this solution are available on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/manuals and on the device - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 12
for that device: ◦ QuickSpecs ◦ Customer Advisories ◦ Support and Documents ◦ 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 13
Enclosure.) • Obtain copies of user documents for all devices in your solution. At minimum, HP strongly recommends obtaining the documents that are specifically referenced in this guide. See "Documents referred to in this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the P700m controller - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 14
uses scalable device bays (for server or storage blades) and interconnect bays (for interconnect modules providing fabric connectivity) that facilitate scaling up or scaling out the BladeSystem infrastructure. Each HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure includes redundant power supply and cooling - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 15
without requiring special power and cooling capabilities. It provides eight device bays and four interconnect bays in a 6U rack-mount or tower-mount configuration. For more information Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/ c3000/ BladeSystem - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 16
, installation, and user information • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide-Includes information on using Onboard Administrator. • HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide-Provides procedures and solutions for troubleshooting an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, from using - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 17
server blades to your environment. HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures support server blade models that are built Device website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-bladeservers.html BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 18
hardware description and user information Important tips • Compatibility dependencies exist among components. See the QuickSpecs for your existing or potential components to confirm compatibility. QuickSpecs are available for each component on the HP BladeSystem website: http://www.hp.com/go - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 19
Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation Be sure to read the following documents, shipped with the controller and the BladeSystem enclosure: • HP Smart Array P700m Controller Installation Overview-Includes physical installation instructions. • HP BladeSystem c-Class - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 20
Storage Event Notification 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 21
nl slot 1 2 1 2 3 "A-side" "B-side" 1 2 3 4 5 7 BladeSystem nl c-Class nl server device bay Any Any Any Any 1A - 8A 9A - 16A 1B - 8B 9B - 16B Any Any Any Any BladeSystem nl c-Class nl interconnect bay 3/4 5/6/7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 5/6 7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 3/4 5/6/7/8 HP Smart Array P700m Controller 21 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 22
As with other BladeSystem devices, the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch can be managed through the Onboard Administrator web interface. In addition, the Virtual SAS Manager application provides switch-specific tasks, such as creating and assigning zone groups and updating switch firmware. For more information - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 23
supported. • If needed, upgrade to the latest firmware version before use. • If HP ProLiant BL620c G7 and HP ProLiant BL680c G7 Server Blades are included in the solutions, HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware version 2.2.15.0 or later must be installed on the switch. • When connecting devices to the HP - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 24
, see "Deployment examples" (page 92). • When the c7000 enclosure is populated with double-density server blades, four switches can be 8. ◦ Switches in interconnect bays 5 and 6 map to the "a" server nodes in device bays 1-16. (Referred to as servers 1A-16A.) ◦ Switches in interconnect bays - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 25
seventy (70) 3.5-inch hot-pluggable SAS or SATA drive bays. • Four power supplies for maximum redundancy and fault-tolerance. • Drive bay zoning support (when attached to an HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch in a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure), which presents only the drives included in the assigned zone group - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 26
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 version - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 27
(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 the following - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 28
G2 controller enclosure, as long as the total number of drives does not exceed 99 (including the drives in the controller enclosure). Two MSA2000sa G2 models are available: MSA2000 includes 12 drive bays for 3.5 inch drives MSA70 includes 24 drive bays for 2.5 inch drives 28 Device information - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 29
G2 controller enclosure can support up to four cascaded drive enclosures. For detailed information about maximum-capacity configurations, see the MSA2000sa QuickSpecs. • The optional controller-based snapshot and clone capability as part of the MSA2000 family allows the smaller departmental user - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 30
92). • To connect MSA2000 drive enclosures to the MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure or MSA70 drive enclosure, a Mini-SAS to SAS cable must be purchased. For more information, see the MSA2000 QuickSpecs or HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations. • Maximum supported length of SAS - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 31
Access to Volumes" in the HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array reference guide. ◦ For information about mapping volumes using the CLI, see the "Map volume" section in the HP 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. • When mapping, be sure to choose all MSA2000sa G2 controller ports (A1, A2, A3, A4 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 32
to manage and service, with embedded software tools and hot-plug, redundant hardware components. • Dual controllers in the MSA2000sa controller enclosure and dual I/O modules in cascaded MSA2000 drive enclosures provide multiple paths for high availability connectivity. (Single controller and single - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 33
Array CLI reference guide-Includes instructions for using the CLI. All commands are detailed. • HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array firmware upgrade instructions-Includes information and instructions for updating firmware on MSA2000sa controllers. • HP 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 34
to Volumes" in the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array reference guide. ◦ For information about mapping volumes using the CLI, see the "Map volume" section in the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide. • When mapping, be sure to choose all MSA2000sa controller ports (A0, A1, B0 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 35
, MSL4048, and MSL8096 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 36
). • Each SAS tape drive has a 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 BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 37
options) HP power protection and management website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/ proliantstorage/power-protection/index.html (Power distribution racks, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Power distribution units (PDU), rack and power management software) HP BladeSystem Power Sizer - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 38
) • "MSA2000-family Command Line Interface" (page 44) • "HP Array Configuration Utility" (page 45) • "HP Systems Insight Manager" (page 46) • "MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface" (page 47) • "MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 39
Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to support the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and the managed devices contained within the enclosure. OA provides a single point from which to view the entire HP BladeSystem c-Class environment and - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 40
6 is selected in the navigation tree, additional information about the device is displayed, with tabs at the top of the display providing additional information To view the WWN of the P700m Controller ports or port mappings, expand the navigation tree for an HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch and then click Port - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | 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 page - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 43
, drive enclosures, MSA2000 controllers, power-and-cooling modules, drives, virtual disks (Vdisks), volumes, volume-to-host mappings, master volumes, snap pools, and snapshots. The SMU includes monitoring and diagnostic features that enhance the reliability, availability, and serviceability of the - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 44
, 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 vdisks and show - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 46
, SAS, SCSI, and SATA drives, and memory modules. Key SIM benefits include: • System discovery and identification • Fault management and event handling • Inventory data collection • Data collection and inventory reports on system devices For more information, see the SIM website http://www.hp.com/go - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 48
the front panel. Use the control buttons to scroll through the menu. For more information about 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 G2 Tape Autoloader OCP MSL4048 and MSL8096 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 49
c-Class BladeSystem users full connectivity to External SAS storage by using the following redundant hardware components: • Two controllers in each MSA2000sa controller enclosure • Two I/O modules in each MDS600 storage enclosure drawer (four per MDS600 storage enclosure) • Two HP 3Gb SAS BL - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 50
• Switch port zone groups-Group together one or more SAS ports on the switch. Server device bays assigned this type of zone group have access to the MSA2000 sa controller enclosures or tape devices connected to the ports included in the zone. Tape environments and shared storage environments such as - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 51
the zone group is connected (switch port) IMPORTANT: Failure to follow these guidelines will result in an unsupported configuration. For example, as shown in the table, if a full-height server blade is installed in device bay 1-8 of a c3000 enclosure, and the P700m Controller is installed in server - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 52
side" Full height 1 nl Double wide 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 53
c-Class 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 to a server device bay, you must first power off the server blades. Restart the servers after - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 55
Part II Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 56
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 and drive enclosures 79 Troubleshooting - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 57
Utility User Guide. These guides are available on the server Documentation CD. • Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory and remember to check the HP P700m Controller website for the latest firmware version and upgrade. BladeSystem c-Class enclosure installation - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 58
with the active VSM. Then, update the firmware on the switch with the passive VSM. • When connecting cables to external SAS storage enclosures, creating zone groups, and assigning zone groups to servers, be sure to follow HP recommendations for a supported configuration. For more information, see - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 59
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 (host name) for the SAS WWN - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 60
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/manuals - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 61
will boot locally (not use the storage enclosure as a boot device), install the operating system. Install MDS600 storage enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware. Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware. Configure zoning on the switch - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 63
information and download firmware. c. As needed, upgrade firmware on the devices using the individual SmartComponent firmware package or in conjunction with the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO. For more information on firmware updating methods, see "Updating firmware on BladeSystem components - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 64
about MSA LED patterns, see "Hardware Components and LEDs" in the user guide for your MSA2000sa model. i. If needed, upgrade the firmware on the MSA2000 controllers, using the SMU interface and the firmware obtained in Step 8.c. For more information on updating MSA2000 64 Installation steps - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 65
required MSA-specific drivers and software, such as the multipathing Device Specific Module, on each server that will access the MSA2000sa. (See "Host System Requirements" in the MSA2000 user guide and MSA2000sa QuickSpecs.) k. Connect SAS cables from the MSA2000sa controller enclosure to the - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 66
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 Virtual Disks" in the user guide for your MSA2000sa - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 67
"SAS BL Switch worksheet" (page 70) • "MDS600 storage enclosure worksheet" (page 71) • "MSA2000sa controller enclosure worksheet" (page 72) • "MSA2000 drive enclosure worksheets" (page 73) • "Tape and Autoloader worksheet" (page 75) NOTE: Device and system information recorded in these worksheets is - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 68
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 Blades HP Smart Array SAS Controller HP SAS BL Switch External SAS storage - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 69
Serial number: 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 70
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 interconnect bay number: 70 Device worksheets - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 72
MSA2000sa controller enclosure worksheet Model: 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 73
MSA2000 drive enclosure worksheets 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 version: Drive type and size: Model: MSA2000 drive enclosure - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 74
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 type and size: 74 Device - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 76
and devices" (page 76) • "Updating firmware on HP 3Gb SAS 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 77
using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide 1. Obtain the latest HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img firmware file; SmartComponent firmware updating methods are not used when - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 79
enclosure and select View > Overview. Expansion module A's firmware version is shown as EMP A Revision; expansion module B's firmware version is shown as EMP B Revision. To obtain software and firmware downloads, including SmartComponent update instructions, go to the Hp Support Downloads page: http - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 81
Part III Deployment examples - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 82
G2 controller enclosure port information 87 MSA2000sa controller enclosure port information 88 MSA2000 drive enclosure port information 89 MSA70 drive enclosure port information 90 12 External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matrices 91 External SAS device, controller - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 83
the supported deployments when connecting external SAS storage enclosures G2 controller enclosure. Examples are not duplicated for each MSA model. • In the provided illustrations, colors are used to highlight and differentiate the cable paths from the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches to the storage enclosures - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 84
switch and the storage enclosure. If ports switch and the storage enclosure: one from on the switch and the storage enclosure the primary controller or I/O module and are available, connect an additional cable one from the secondary controller or I/O between the devices, for improved module. If - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 85
SAS port information HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch port information As shown in the following illustration: • SAS ports: Eight per switch. Labeled 1-8 from left to right on the front of the switch. Use these SAS ports to connect external SAS storage enclosures and tape devices. When cabling external storage - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 86
BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, a common cabling pattern is to connect one MDS600 drawer to switch ports 1-4 and the other MDS600 drawer to switch ports 5-8. This allows server bays 1-8 to access one MDS600 drawer and server bays 9-16 to access the other MDS600 drawer. 86 Device SAS port information - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 87
host ports referred to as B1, B2, B3, and B4. • SAS expansion port: One per controller. Labeled SAS, with a diamond symbol at the bottom of the label. Use this SAS expansion port to connect (cascade) additional MSA2000 or MSA70 drive enclosures. MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure port information 87 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 88
as A0 and A1 ◦ Bottom controller: B, with host ports referred to as B0 and B1 • SAS expansion port: one per controller. Labeled SAS, with a diamond symbol at the bottom of the label. Use this SAS expansion port to connect (cascade) additional MSA2000 drive enclosures. 88 Device SAS port information - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 89
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 enclosure - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 91
matrix The following table provides a matrix for external SAS devices, showing the supported SAS controllers. Supported drive types are also indicated. Storage enclosure P700m (256MB) P700m (512MB) MDS600 MSA2000 G2 nl MSA2000 nl SAS/SATA nl SAS/SATA nl SAS/SATA Tape nl SAS/SATA nl SAS - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 92
domain optimal cabling" (page 106) • "MSA2000sa G2 dual controller, optimal cabling" (page 107) • "MSA2000 with cascaded drive enclosures" (page 108) • "MSA2000sa G2 with two c-Class enclosures, " (page 109) • "MSA2000 maximum capacity" (page 110) • "MSA2000 with double-density servers" (page 111 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 93
offers single-domain connectivity. Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 MDS600 I/O modules: 2 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb 1 Notes • If sufficient ports on the switch are available, HP recommends connecting an additional cable from the switch to each I/O module, for additional - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 94
drawer must be fully populated with SATA drives. Devices and 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 96
Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 97
Devices and 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 sufficient ports on the switch are available, HP recommends connecting an additional cable from the switch to the - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 99
-domain standard cabling and single-domain devices are also supported. Devices and quantities MDS600 storage enclosures: 1 c7000 enclosures: 2 3Gb SAS BL Switches: 4 (2 in each c-Class enclosure Server blade types: half-height and full-height Connection details • Top c7000, Switch in interconnect - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 100
MDS600 maximum capacity This example illustrates the maximum number of MDS600 storage enclosures that can be connected to a c7000 BladeSystem enclosure when housed in a 42U rack. In this configuration, note the following: • This example shows a dual-domain MDS600 with standard cabling. • The - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 102
: • These examples show 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 103
bays 1-16. (Referred to as servers 1b-16b.) Connecting 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 104
may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 105
may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 106
may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 107
each switch to each MSA controller offers additional availability and performance. • Connecting each controller to each switch ensures highest availability. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 0 BladeSystem c7000 enclosures: 1 3Gb SAS BL Switches - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 108
may also be applied to the MSA2000sa G2. Devices and quantities MSA2012sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive enclosures: 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 109
best-possible availability. Devices and quantities MSA2200sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 110
MSA2000 drive enclosures (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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 111
devices are also supported. • Due to limited ports on the MSA2012sa controller, only standard cabling is available. Standard cabling offers high availability, but, during a failover, there will be a slight performance reduction. • For best possible performance, use G2 MSA2300sa controller enclosures - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 112
Devices and quantities MSA2012sa controller enclosures: 2 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 113
supported for use in this configuration. Devices and quantities MSA2300sa 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 MSA G2 SAS port A1 ◦ Port 2: to MSA G2 SAS - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 115
SAS storage enclosures. Devices and quantities MSA2000sa controller enclosures: 1 MSA2000 drive 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 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 116
Part IV Support and other resources - HP BladeSystem c7000 | 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 c7000 | 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 c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 119
and 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 IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. Document conventions and symbols - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 120
(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 CSR. For - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 121
servers, 102 zoned, storage to two c-Class enclosures, 99 Command Line Interface (CLI) configuring the storage, 44 overview, 44 enclosures, 14 MDS600, 25 MSA2000sa, 32 MSA2000sa G2, 28 P700m, 19 server blades, 17 tape devices, 35 document conventions, 119 revision history, 2 documentation HP - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 122
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, 120 reference documents ACU, 11 SMU, 11 VSM, 11 - HP BladeSystem c7000 | HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem - Page 123
T tape devices example cabling, 115 information about, 35 worksheets, 75 technical support HP, 118 text symbols, 119 troubleshooting 6Gb SAS BL Switch, 80 MDS600, 80 two c-Class enclosures to shared storage, 109 to zoned storage, 99 V Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) overview, 42 VSM reference documents,
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