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6. Click Download to save to a local disk. HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Windows After downloading the application, see the previous step, Download the application, and install HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Windows. 1. Close all programs currently running 2. Select the hpmpx_n.n.nn_windows_install.exe install program in the folder from which the application was downloaded. 3. Follow the installation instructions. 4. After installation, an mpx Manager icon appears on the Windows desktop. HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Linux After downloading the application, see the previous step, Download the application, and install HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Linux. 1. Close all programs currently running. 2. Unpack the xxxx_.tar.g file to a temporary directory. For example: tar -zxvf hpmpx_n.n.nn_linux_install.tar.gz 3. Issue the following command to start the installation: ./hpmpxn.n.nnbnn_linux_install.bin. NOTE: A chmod may be necessary prior to execution. 4. Follow the installation instructions on the screen and note the installation location. The default directory is /opt/Hewlett-Packard/mpxManager. HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Mac OS X After downloading the application, see the previous step, Download the application, and install HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Ma OS X. 1. Close all programs currently running. 2. Open the hpmpx_n.n.nn__macos_install.zip file in the folder from which the application was downloaded. An Install.app file will unzip into the download folder. 3. Open install.app and follow the installation instructions. Hardware and software setup Follow the procedures and guidelines in this section to set up your hardware and software. MPX200 Multifunction Router 149

Section	Page
MPX200 Multifunction Router	1
Table of Contents	3
1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview	21
MPX200 features	21
MPX200 configuration options	23
Planning the MPX200 installation	27
Total number of initiators	28
Number of paths required per initiator	28
Use of iSNS	28
Use of iSCSI ports	28
Balancing the load	28
10-GbE initiators	29
CHAP security	29
2 Installing the MPX200	31
Rack mounting the MPX200	31
3 Managing the MPX200 using HP Command View EVA	37
Setting up the MPX200 management port	37
Fibre Channel zoning	37
Open zoning	37
Fibre Channel switch-based zoning	38
HP Command View EVA discovery	39
Setting up the iSCSI IP ports	41
Setting the date and time on the MPX200	42
Code load	43
Shutting down and restarting the MPX200	44
Saving or restoring the MPX200 configuration	44
Locating the MPX200	45
Removing an iSCSI controller	46
4 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines	49
iSCSI rules and supported maximums	49
EVA storage system rules and guidelines	50
HP Command View EVA management rules and guidelines	50
EVA storage system software	51
Features supported for iSCSI hosts	51
Features not supported for iSCSI hosts	51
Fibre Channel switch and fabric support	52
Operating system and multipath software support	52
iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	52
Apple Mac OS X iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	53
Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	53
Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	53
Sun Solaris iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	54
VMware iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines	54
Supported IP network adapters	55
IP network requirements	55
Setting up the iSCSI initiator	55
Windows Server iSCSI initiator	55
Multipathing	61
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2008	62
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2003	64
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Scalable Networking Pack	64
Setting up SNP for the HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapter	65
iSCSI initiator setup for Apple Mac OS X (single-path)	65
Setting up the iSCSI initiator for Apple Mac OS X	65
Setting up storage for Apple Mac OS X	70
iSCSI initiator setup for Linux	70
Installing and configuring the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 iSCSI driver	70
Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 5	73
Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 4 and SUSE 9	74
Installing the iSCSI initiator for Red Hat 3 and SUSE 8	74
Assigning device names	75
Target bindings	76
Mounting file systems	76
Unmounting file systems	76
Presenting EVA storage for Linux	77
iSCSI Initiator setup for VMware	77
Configuring multipath with the Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator	82
MPxIO overview	83
Preparing the host system	83
Enabling MPxIO for an HP EVA storage array	83
Editing the scsi_vhci.conf file	83
Editing the sgen.conf file	85
Creating an sgen driver alias	86
Enable iSCSI target discovery	87
Modifying the target parameter MaxRecvDataSegLen	88
Monitoring the multipath devices	89
Managing and troubleshooting Solaris iSCSI multipath devices	91
Configuring Microsoft MPIO iSCSI devices	91
Microsoft MPIO for iSCSI load-balancing policies	92
Microsoft MPIO with QLogic iSCSI HBA	93
Installing the QLogic iSCSI HBA	93
Installing the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and MPIO	93
Configuring the QLogic iSCSI HBA	94
Adding targets to the QLogic iSCSI initiator	96
Presenting LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator	97
Installing the HP MPIO Full Featured DSM for EVA	97
Microsoft Windows Cluster support	98
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2003	98
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2008	99
Setting up authentication	100
CHAP restrictions	100
Microsoft initiator CHAP secret restrictions	101
Linux CHAP restrictions	101
ATTO Macintosh CHAP restrictions	101
Recommended CHAP policies	101
iSCSI session types	101
MPX200 CHAP modes	101
Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and normal session	102
Enabling CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry	103
Enabling CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator	103
Enabling CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator	104
Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and bi-directional CHAP during normal session	106
Enabling bi-directional CHAP during discovery session and single-direction CHAP during normal session	107
Enabling bi-directional CHAP during discovery session and bi-directional CHAP during normal session	110
5 MPX200 FCIP	113
MPX200 FCIP product description	113
Redundant FCIP network structure example	114
Using FCIP to encapsulate FC packets	114
FCIP Impact on existing iSCSI configurations	114
FCIP and iSCSI performance	116
MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations	116
HP Continuous Access EVA 3–site configurations	121
3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers	122
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers	122
3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers	123
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers and full inter-site connectivity	124
Configuration rules and guidelines	125
General configuration rules	125
Operating system and multipath support	126
EVA storage system rules and guidelines	126
EVA storage system software	126
Fibre Channel switch and firmware support	126
FC switch requirements	127
IP network requirements	127
IP performance tuning	128
Distance	128
Bandwidth	128
Latency	128
MTU/Jumbo frames	128
Compression	129
TCP window size/scaling performance tuning	129
Modifying the window size and scaling factor	129
TCP window size recommendations	130
Configuring an FCIP route	133
Step 1. Verify your system requirements	133
Step 2. Pre-installation checklist	133
Step 3. Rack-mount the MPX200	134
Step 4. Install the SFPs	134
Step 5. Set the MPX200 management port parameters	134
Step 6. Configure the MPX200 FCIP Route parameters	136
Install FCIP license	136
Critical FCIP Performance settings	136
Configure the FCIP routes using the CLI	137
Step 7. Configure FC switch settings for the MPX200	137
Step 8. Cable the MPX200 FC, GE and management ports	138
Step 9. Verify FCIP links and firmware version	138
6 Offline Data Migration	139
Features overview	139
Feature details	140
Job scheduling	140
Immediate schedule	140
Delayed schedule	140
Serial schedule	140
Data migration job groups	141
Array properties	141
Protection	142
Data migration jobs	142
Data migration job attributes	142
Data migration job states	143
Data migration job commands	143
Logs	143
Users	144
Getting started	144
Supported configurations	144
Fabric configuration	144
Supported Fibre Channel fabrics	145
Supported storage arrays	145
Best practices	146
Migration considerations	146
Pre-migration	146
Post-migration	146
High availability and redundant configurations	146
Choosing the right DMS options	147
General precautions	147
Installing the MPX200 mpx Manager for Data Migration Services	148
Download the application	148
HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Windows	149
HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Linux	149
HP StorageWorks mpx Manager for Data Migration Services for Mac OS X	149
Hardware and software setup	149
Hardware setup	150
Software setup	150
Using DMS	150
General steps for data migration	150
Setting array properties	151
Setting array properties in the GUI	151
Setting the array bandwidth	152
Setting array properties in the CLI	153
Creating a Data migration job group	154
Setting array properties in the GUI	154
Creating a Data migration job group in the CLI	155
Using the Data Migration Wizard	155
Starting the Data Migration Wizard	155
Scheduling an individual data migration job in the GUI	156
Scheduling an individual data migration job in the CLI	158
Scheduling data migration jobs in batch mode	161
Starting serial scheduled jobs	163
Migrating data to an EVA array configured for iSCSI	164
Creating a DMS iSCSI host entry with HP Command View EVA	164
Adding LUNs to the DMS iSCSI host entry with HP Command View EVA	165
Viewing the status of data migration jobs	167
Viewing data migration job status in the GUI	167
Viewing data migration jobs status in the CLI	168
Rescanning targets	169
Viewing job details and controlling job actions	170
Viewing job details and controlling job actions in the GUI	170
Viewing job details and controlling job actions in the CLI	172
Viewing system and data migration job logs	173
Viewing logs in the GUI	174
Viewing logs in the CLI	177
Using the Verify Migration Job wizard	178
Starting the Verify Migration Job wizard	178
Scheduling verification of job options	179
Acknowledging a data migration job	180
Removing an offline array	181
Data migration licenses	181
Types of data migration licenses	181
Capacity-based licenses	181
Array-based licenses	181
Installing a data migration license key	181
Installing a data migration license key in the GUI	182
Installing a data migration license key in the CLI	183
Applying an array-based license to a specific array	183
Applying an array-based license to a specific array in the GUI	184
Applying an array-based license to a specific array in the CLI	186
Viewing data migration license usage	187
Viewing data migration license usage in the GUI	187
Viewing data migration license usage in the CLI	187
Command Line Interface	188
User accounts	188
User sessions	188
Admin session	188
Miguser session	189
Commands	189
set system	191
set features	192
set fc	193
set array	194
set VPGroups	195
migration_group add	196
migration_group remove	197
migration_group edit	198
migration add	199
migration rm	201
migration stop	202
migration start	203
migration pause	204
migration resume	205
migration acknowledge	206
start_serial_jobs	207
compare_luns add	208
compare_luns rm	210
compare_luns stop	211
compare_luns start	212
compare_luns pause	213
compare_luns resume	214
compare_luns acknowledge	215
show fc	216
show migration	217
show array	218
show luninfo	220
show migration_luninfo	221
show migration_params	223
show mgmt	224
show memory	225
show properties	226
show migration_usage	227
show perf	228
show perf byte	229
show features	230
show migration_logs	231
show logs	232
show luns	233
show targets	235
show vpgroups	236
target rescan	237
save capture	238
array rm	239
array_licensed_port rm	240
readjust_priority	241
show compare_luns	242
Performance	242
Performance factors	242
Maximizing performance	243
Optimal configuration and zoning	243
Using the HP MSA2012fc Storage Array	243
MSA2012fc array behavior	243
Using array-based licenses for MSA2012fc array	244
Workaround for the use of a single array license for the MSA2012fc	244
Restrictions	245
Reconfiguring LUNs on a storage array	245
Removing an array after completing data migration jobs	245
Troubleshooting	245
7 Diagnostics and troubleshooting	249
MPX200 chassis diagnostics	249
Input Power LED is extinguished	249
System Fault LED is illuminated	250
Power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics	250
Heartbeat LED blink patterns	250
Normal blink pattern	250
System error blink pattern	250
Management port IP address conflict blink pattern	251
Over-temperature blink pattern	251
Locating the MPX200 blade	251
MPX200 log data	252
MPX200 statistics	252
MPX200 ping command	252
Troubleshooting using HP Command View EVA	253
Issues and solutions	254
HP Command View EVA does not discover MPX200	254
Initiator cannot log in to MPX200 iSCSI target	254
Initiator logs in to MPX200 iSCSI target, but EVA-assigned LUNs do not appear on initiator	254
EVA-presented virtual disk not seen by initiator	255
Windows initiators may display Reconnecting if NIC MTU changes after connection has logged in	256
Communication between HP Command View EVA and MPX200 is down	256
HP Command View EVA issues and solutions	256
8 Support and other resources	259
Intended audience	259
Related documentation	259
Contacting HP	260
HP technical support	260
Subscription service	260
Product feedback	260
Documentation feedback	260
Related information	260
HP Websites	260
Typographical conventions	261
Rack stability	262
Product warranties	262
A Command reference	263
Command syntax	263
Command line completion	263
Authority requirements	263
Commands	264
Admin	264
Beacon	265
Blade	265
Clear	265
Date	266
Exit	266
Fciproute	267
FRU	269
Help	269
History	271
Image	271
Initiator	272
Logout	273
Lunmask	273
Passwd	275
Ping	275
Quit	276
Reboot	276
Reset	277
Save	277
Set	278
Set alias	279
Set CHAP	280
Set chassis	280
Set FC	281
Set features	281
Set iSCSI	282
Set iSNS	282
Set Mgmt	283
Set NTP	283
Set properties	284
Set SNMP	284
Set system	285
Set VPGroups	286
Show	286
Show CHAP	288
Show chassis	289
Show FC	290
Show fciproutes	290
Show features	291
Show initiators	291
Show initiators LUNmask	291
Show iSCSI	292
Show iSNS	293
Show logs	293
Show LUNinfo	294
Show LUNs	294
Show LUNmask	295
Show memory	295
Show mgmt	296
Show NTP	296
Show perf	297
Show presented targets	298
Show properties	299
Show SNMP	299
Show stats	300
Show system	302
Show targets	303
Show VPGroups	303
Shutdown	304
Target	304
Traceroute	305
B Command Line Interface usage	307
Logging on to an MPX200	307
Understanding the guest account	308
Working with MPX200 router configurations	309
Modifying a configuration	309
Saving and restoring router configurations	309
Restoring router configuration and persistent data	310
C Simple Network Management Protocol setup	311
SNMP parameters	311
SNMP trap configuration parameters	312
Management Information Base	312
Network port table	312
FC port table	314
Initiator object table	316
LUN table	318
VP group table	320
Sensor table	323
Notifications	324
System information objects	325
Notification objects	326
Agent startup notification	326
Agent shutdown notification	326
Network port down notification	326
FC port down notification	327
Target device discovery	327
Target presentation (mapping)	327
VP group notification	328
Sensor notification	328
Generic notification	329
D Log messages	331
E Regulatory compliance and safety	355
Regulatory compliance	355
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment	355
Modifications	355
Cables	355
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	355
Laser device	355
Laser safety warning	356
Certification and classification information	356
Laser product label	356
International notices and statements	357
Canadian notice (avis Canadien)	357
Class A equipment	357
BSMI notice	357
Japanese notice	357
Korean notices	358
Safety	358
Battery replacement notice	358
Taiwan battery recycling notice	359
Power cords	359
Japanese power cord statement	359
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive	359
English notice	359
Dutch notice	360
Czechoslovakian notice	360
Estonian notice	360
Finnish notice	360
French notice	361
German notice	361
Greek notice	361
Hungarian notice	362
Italian notice	362
Latvian notice	362
Lithuanian notice	362
Polish notice	363
Portuguese notice	363
Slovakian notice	363
Slovenian notice	364
Spanish notice	364
Swedish notice	364
F Saving and restoring the MPX200 configuration	365
Saving the MPX200 conﬁguration	365
Saving the conﬁguration using the MPX200 CLI	365
Restoring the MPX200 configuration	366
Restoring the configuration using the MPX200 CLI	366
G Data migration best practices	369
Overview	369
Terminology	369
Relationship between application data and physical storage	369
LUN access to a server	370
General steps for data migration	370
Inventory checklists	371
Step 1. List the source and destination storage array	371
Step 2. List the servers impacted by the data migration project	371
Step 3. List the applications, mount points, and paths to the physical devices	371
Step 4. List and create LUN ID mappings	372
Step 5. List and create Fibre Channel zoning	373
Performance and downtime	373
Optimizing performance during data migration	373
Minimizing downtime	374
Before application downtime	374
During application downtime	374
Validating integrity of the data	375
Operating systems dependencies	375
Windows operating system	375
UNIX operating system (HP_UX, Linux, AIX, Solaris)	375
Checklist examples	376
Step 1. List the source and destination storage array	376
Step 2. List the servers impacted by the data migration project	377
Step 3. List the applications, mount points, and paths to the physical device	377
Step 4. List and create LUN ID mappings	378
Step 5. List and create Fibre Channel zoning	378
Assigning LUNs to the MPX200 for data migration	379
Assigning LUNs from an MSA2012fc array	379