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4 Connecting hosts Host system requirements Data hosts connected to MSA2312fc and MSA2324fc arrays must meet the following requirements: • Depending on your system configuration, data host operating systems may require that multipathing is supported. If fault tolerance is required, then multipathing software may be required. Host-based multipath software should be used in any configuration where two logical paths between the host and any storage volume may exist at the same time. This would include most configurations where there are multiple connections to the host or multiple connections between a switch and the storage. To obtain the MSA2000 Family MPIO DSM, go to the HP MSA products page at http://www.hp.com/go/msa. Select MSA SAN Arrays, select your product, and go to Related products. • To prevent Microsoft Windows 2003 data hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when the storage system is discovered, install the MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services driver. Download MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver package from http://www.hp.com/go/msa. Select MSA SAN Arrays, select your product, and go to Related products. NOTE: The MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services driver is required for Microsoft Windows 2003. Connecting the enclosure to data hosts Cable connections vary depending on configuration. Common cable configurations are shown in this section. For a complete list of supported configurations, go to the MSA2000 product site at http://hp.com/support/manuals for the latest MSA2000 supported cable configurations guide. This document is updated whenever newly supported configurations are added. Loop/Point-to-Point Topology 2312fc Modular Smart Array and 2324fc Modular Smart Array use Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (loop) topology by default. Point-to-point topology is supported for switch attach configurations only. Connecting direct attach configurations Single controller configuration One server/one HBA/single path Server 1 Dual controller configurations One server/one dual-ported HBA/dual path Server 1 HP 2312fc and 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide 27

Section	Page
Contents	3
Figures	7
Tables	9
About this guide	11
Intended audience	11
Prerequisites	11
Related documentation	11
Document conventions and symbols	12
Rack stability	13
HP technical support	13
Customer self repair	13
Product warranties	13
Subscription service	13
HP web sites	13
Documentation feedback	14
Overview	15
Features and benefits	15
Components	17
Front panel components	17
MSA2312fc	17
MSA2324fc	17
Hard drive bay numbers	18
Rear panel components	18
MSA2312fc and MSA2324fc	18
MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure	19
Cache	19
Transportable CompactFlash	19
Super-capacitor pack	20
Installing the enclosures	21
Installation checklist	21
Connecting controller and MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosures	22
Testing enclosure connections	24
Obtaining IP values	24
Setting management port IP addresses using DHCP	24
Setting management port IP addresses using the CLI	24
Connecting hosts	27
Host system requirements	27
Connecting the enclosure to data hosts	27
Loop/Point-to-Point Topology	27
Connecting direct attach configurations	27
Single controller configuration	27
Dual controller configurations	27
Connecting switch attach configurations	28
Connecting remote management hosts	28
Basic operation	29
Powering on/powering off	29
Updating firmware	29
Selecting an appropriate time to perform the online upgrade	29
LED descriptions	31
Front panel LEDs	31
Hard drive LEDs	32
Rear panel LEDs	34
MSA2312fc and MSA2324fc	34
MSA2000 3.5 12-drive enclosure	36
Power supply LEDs	37
Configuring a system for the first time	39
Configuring your web browser for SMU	39
Logging in to SMU from a local management host	39
Tips for using the main window	39
Tips for using the help window	40
Changing the system date and time	40
To use manual date and time settings	40
To obtain the date and time from an NTP server	40
Using the Configuration Wizard	41
Using the Provisioning Wizard	42
Testing the configuration	42
Logging out of SMU	42
Troubleshooting	43
Fault isolation methodology	43
Gather fault information	43
Determine where the fault is occurring	43
Review the event logs	43
Isolate the fault	43
If the enclosure does not initialize	43
Correcting enclosure IDs	44
Diagnostic steps	44
Is the front panel Fault LED amber?	44
Is the controller back panel OK LED off?	44
Is the controller back panel Fault/Service Required LED amber?	44
Are both drive module LEDs off (Online/Activity and Fault/UID)?	45
Is the drive module Fault/UID LED blinking amber?	45
Is a connected host port’s Host Link Status LED off?	45
Is a connected port’s Expansion Port Status LED off?	46
Is a connected port’s Ethernet link status LED off?	46
Is the power supply’s AC Power Good LED off?	46
Is the drive enclosure back panel OK LED off?	47
Is the drive enclosure Fault/Service Required LED amber?	47
Controller failure in a single-controller configuration	48
If the controller has failed or does not start, is the Cache Status LED on/blinking?	48
Transporting Cache	48
Isolating a host-side connection fault	49
Isolating a controller module expansion port connection fault	50
Resolving voltage and temperature warnings	50
Sensor locations	51
Power supply sensors	51
Cooling fan sensors	51
Temperature sensors	51
Power supply module voltage sensors	52
Parts catalog	53
Environmental requirements and specifications	61
Safety requirements	61
Site requirements and guidelines	61
Site wiring and AC power requirements	61
Site wiring and DC power requirements	61
Weight and placement guidelines	62
Electrical guidelines	62
Ventilation requirements	62
Cabling requirements	62
Management host requirements	62
Physical requirements	63
Environmental requirements	63
Electrical requirements	64
Site wiring and power requirements	64
Power cord requirements	64
Electrostatic discharge	65
Preventing electrostatic discharge	65
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge	65
Regulatory compliance and safety	67
Regulatory compliance	67
Federal Communications Commission notice	67
Class A equipment	67
Class B equipment	67
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	67
Modifications	68
Cables	68
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	68
Regulatory compliance label location	68
Laser device	68
Laser safety warning	68
Certification and classification information	68
Laser product label	69
International notices and statements	69
Canadian notice (avis Canadien)	69
Class A equipment	69
Class B equipment	69
European Union notice	69
BSMI notice	70
Japanese notice	70
Korean notices	70
Safety	70
Battery replacement notice	70
Taiwan battery recycling notice	71
Power cords	71
Japanese power cord notice	71
Electrostatic discharge	71
Preventing electrostatic damage	71
Grounding methods	72

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HP 2312fc and 2324fc Modular Smart Array user guide

Connecting hosts

Host system requirements

Data hosts connected to MSA2312fc and MSA2324fc arrays must meet the following requirements:

•

Depending on your system configuration, data host operating systems may require that multipathing is

supported.

If fault tolerance is required, then multipathing software may be required. Host-based multipath

software should be used in any configuration where two logical paths between the host and any

storage volume may exist at the same time. This would include most configurations where there are

multiple connections to the host or multiple connections between a switch and the storage.

To obtain the MSA2000 Family MPIO DSM, go to the HP MSA products page at

http://www.hp.com/go/msa

. Select MSA SAN Arrays, select your product, and go to Related

products.

•

To prevent

Microsoft Windows 2003

data hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard

when the storage system is discovered, install the MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services driver.

Download MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver package from

http://www.hp.com/go/msa

. Select MSA SAN Arrays, select your product, and go to Related

products.

NOTE:

The MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services driver is required for Microsoft

Windows 2003.

Connecting the enclosure to data hosts

Cable connections vary depending on configuration. Common cable configurations are shown in this

section. For a complete list of supported configurations, go to the MSA2000 product site at

http://hp.com/support/manuals

for the latest

MSA2000 supported cable configurations guide.

This

document is updated whenever newly supported configurations are added.

Loop/Point-to-Point Topology

2312fc Modular Smart Array and 2324fc Modular Smart Array use Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (loop)

topology by default. Point-to-point topology is supported for switch attach configurations only.

Connecting direct attach configurations

Single controller configuration

One server/one HBA/single path

Dual controller configurations

One server/one dual-ported HBA/dual path

Server 1