SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Deployment Guide
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Contents About This Guide............................................................................................................................ 7 Revision History..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Audience........................................................................................................................................................................
Connecting to Host Servers with SAS HBAs.................................................................................................................. 42 Cable the Storage System with 4-Port SAS HBAs to Host Servers using One SAS HBA per Server...............42 Labeling the Front-End Cables.................................................................................................................................... 43 Attach Host Servers (Fibre Channel)..............................................
Create a Storage Type..................................................................................................................................................67 Fault Tolerance...............................................................................................................................................................67 Inherit Settings.....................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosures............................................................................................................................ 98 A Set Up a Local Host or VMware Host............................................................................................99 Set Up a Local Host from Initial Setup............................................................................................................................. 99 Set Up a VMware ESXi Host from Initial Setup......
Preface About This Guide This guide describes the features and technical specifications of the SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system.
• Describes how to use the Storage Center Update Utility to install Storage Center software updates. Updating Storage Center software using the Storage Center Update Utility is intended for use only by sites that cannot update Storage Center using standard methods. Storage Center Software Update Guide • Describes how to update Storage Center software from an earlier version to the current version.
1 About the SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system provides the central processing capabilities for the Storage Center Operating System (OS), application software, and management of RAID storage. The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system holds the physical drives that provide storage for the Storage Center. If additional storage is needed, the SCv3000 and SCv3020 supports SCv300 and SCv320 and SCv360 expansion enclosures.
Switches Dell offers enterprise-class switches as part of the total Storage Center solution. The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system supports Fibre Channel (FC) and Ethernet switches, which provide robust connectivity to servers and allow for the use of redundant transport paths. Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet switches can provide connectivity to a remote Storage Center to allow for replication of data.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System With Fibre Channel FrontEnd Connectivity A storage system with Fibre Channel front-end connectivity can communicate with the following components of a Storage Center system. Figure 1.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System With iSCSI Front-End Connectivity A storage system with iSCSI front-end connectivity can communicate with the following components of a Storage Center system. Figure 2.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System With Front-End SAS Connectivity The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system with front-end SAS connectivity can communicate with the following components of a Storage Center system. Figure 3.
Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules You can connect to the front-end port of a storage controller using a direct-attached SFP+ cable or an SFP+ transceiver module. An SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system with 16 Gb Fibre Channel or 10 GbE iSCSI storage controllers uses short-range small-form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver modules. Figure 4. SFP+ Transceiver Module With a Bail Clasp Latch The SFP+ transceiver modules are installed into the front-end ports of a storage controller.
Figure 5. Install the SFP+ Transceiver Module a. SFP+ transceiver module b. Fiber-optic cable connector 2. Insert the transceiver module into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. The transceiver modules are keyed so that they can be inserted only with the correct orientation. If a transceiver module does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
2. Open the transceiver module latching mechanism. 3. Grasp the bail clasp latch on the transceiver module and pull the latch out and down to eject the transceiver module from the socket. 4. Slide the transceiver module out of the port. Figure 6. Remove the SFP+ Transceiver Module a. SFP+ transceiver module b. Fiber-optic cable connector Back-End Connectivity Back-end connectivity is strictly between the storage system and expansion enclosures.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Front-Panel View The front panel of the storage system contains power and status indicators, and a system identification button. In addition, the hard drives are installed and removed through the front of the storage system chassis. Figure 7.
Figure 8. SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Drive Indicators Item Control/Feature Indicator Code 1 Drive activity indicator • • Blinking green – Drive has I/O activity Steady green – Drive is detected and has no faults 2 Drive status indicator • • Steady green – Normal operation Blinking green – A command was sent to the drive to make the LED blink so that you can identify the drive in the rack.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Back-Panel View The back panel of the storage system contains the storage controller indicators and power supply indicators. Figure 11. SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Back-Panel View Item Name 1 Power supply/cooling fan module (2) 2 Storage controller (2) Icon Description Contains power supplies and fans that provide cooling for the storage system, with AC input to the power supply of 200–240 V.
Power Supply and Cooling Fan Modules The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system supports two hot-swappable power supply/cooling fan modules. The cooling fans and the power supplies are integrated into the power supply/cooling fan module and cannot be replaced separately. If one power supply/cooling fan module fails, the second module continues to provide power to the storage system.
Item Control/Feature Icon Description • All blinking (alternating) – Firmware fault iSCSI I/O card – Ports are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right NOTE: The iSCSI I/O card supports Data Center Bridging (DCB), but the mezzanine card does not support DCB. • The LEDs on the iSCSI ports have the following meanings: • • • Off – No power Steady Amber – Link Blinking Green – Activity SAS I/O card – Ports are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right The SAS ports on SAS I/O cards do not have LEDs.
Item Control/Feature 9 Mezzanine card Icon Description The iSCSI ports on the mezzanine card are either 10 GbE SFP+ ports or 1 GbE/10 GbE RJ45 ports. The LEDs on the iSCSI ports have the following meanings: • • • • Off – No connectivity Steady green, left LED – Link (full speed) Steady amber, left LED – Link (degraded speed) Blinking green, right LED – Activity NOTE: The mezzanine card does not support DCB.
Item Name Icon Description 2 Power LED The power LED lights when at least one power supply unit is supplying power to the expansion enclosure. 3 Expansion enclosure status LED The expansion enclosure status LED lights when the expansion enclosure power is on. • • • Solid blue during normal operation. Blinks blue when a host server is identifying the expansion enclosure or when the system identification button is pressed.
Figure 17. SCv300 Drive Numbering The SCv320 holds up to 24 drives, which are numbered from left to right starting from 0. Figure 18. SCv320 Drive Numbering SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Back-Panel Features and Indicators The back panel provides controls to power up and reset the expansion enclosure, indicators to show the expansion enclosure status, and connections for back-end cabling. Figure 19.
SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators The SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure includes two enclosure management modules (EMMs) in two interface slots. Figure 20.
Item Name Description 1 Power LED The power LED lights when at least one power supply unit is supplying power to the expansion enclosure. 2 Expansion enclosure status • LED • Solid blue during normal operation. Blinks blue when an Indicator On command is sent from the Storage Center or when the system identification button is pressed. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Drives Dell Enterprise Plus drives are the only drives that can be installed in SCv360 expansion enclosures.
Figure 23. SCv360 Drive Numbering SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Back Panel Features and Indicators The SCv360 back panel provides controls to power up and reset the expansion enclosure, indicators to show the expansion enclosure status, and connections for back-end cabling. Figure 24.
Item Name Description 1 Power supply unit and cooling fan module (PS1) Contains redundant 900 W power supplies and fans that provide cooling for the expansion enclosure. 2 Power supply indicators AC power indicators: • • • AC power indicator for • Green – Normal operation.
2 Install the Storage Center Hardware This section describes how to unpack the Storage Center equipment, prepare for the installation, mount the equipment in a rack, and install the drives. Topics: • • • • Unpacking Storage Center Equipment Safety Precautions Prepare the Installation Environment Install the Storage System in a Rack Unpacking Storage Center Equipment Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment. Figure 26. SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Components 1.
• • • Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install the storage system in a rack. Make sure the storage system is always fully grounded to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. When handling the storage system hardware, use an electrostatic wrist guard (not included) or a similar form of protection. The chassis must be mounted in a rack.
• • Before moving the storage system chassis, remove the PSUs to minimize weight. Do not remove drives until you are ready to replace them. NOTE: To ensure proper storage system cooling, hard drive blanks must be installed in any hard drive slot that is not occupied. Prepare the Installation Environment Make sure that the environment is ready for installing the Storage Center. • • • Rack Space — The rack must have enough space to accommodate the storage system chassis, expansion enclosures, and switches.
Figure 28. Slide the Storage System Onto the Rails 6. Lift the latches on each side of the front panel and tighten the screws to the rack. Figure 29. Tighten the Screws Results If the Storage Center system includes expansion enclosures, mount the expansion enclosures in the rack. See the instructions included with the expansion enclosure for detailed steps.
3 Connect the Front-End Cabling Front-end cabling refers to the connections between the storage system and external devices such as host servers or another Storage Center. Dell recommends connecting the storage system to host servers using the most redundant option available. Also, ensure that the speed of the HBAs in the storage controller matches the speed of the host server. • • For a list of supported HBAs and detailed host adapter settings, see the Dell EMC Storage Compatibility Matrix.
MPIO Configuration Instructions for Host Servers If a Storage Manager wizard is used to configure host server access to the Storage Center, the Storage Manager attempts to automatically configure MPIO with best practices. NOTE: Compare the host server settings applied by the Storage Manager wizard against the latest Storage Center Best Practices documents (listed in the following table) on the Dell TechCenter site (http://en.community.dell.com/ techcenter/storage/). Table 1.
NOTE: Some ports may not be used or dedicated for replication, however ports that are used must be in these zones. Cable the Storage System with 2-Port Fibre Channel IO Cards Connect the Fibre Channel ports on the storage controllers to host servers with Fibre Channel HBAs. The Fibre Channel ports of the storage controllers connect to the host servers through the Fibre Channel switches in the SAN. About this task Figure 30. Connect the Storage System to Host Servers with Fibre Channel HBAs 1.
Cable the Storage System with 4-Port Fibre Channel IO Cards Connect the Fibre Channel ports on the storage controllers to host servers with Fibre Channel HBAs. The Fibre Channel ports of the storage controllers connect to the host servers through the Fibre Channel switches in the SAN. About this task Figure 31. Connect the Storage System to Fibre Channel Host Servers 1. Host server 3. Fibre Channel switch 1 (member of fault domain 1) 5. SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system 2. Host server 4.
About this task Apply cable labels to both ends of each cable that connects a storage controller to a front-end fabric or network, or directly to host servers. Steps 1. Starting with the top edge of the label, attach the label to the cable near the connector. Figure 32. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 33. Wrap Label Around Cable 3.
Connecting to Host Servers with iSCSI HBAs or Network Adapters A storage system with iSCSI front-end ports connects to one or more Ethernet switches, which connect to one or more host servers with iSCSI HBAs or network adapters. Cable the Storage System with 2–Port iSCSI IO Cards Connect the iSCSI ports on the storage controllers to host servers with iSCSI HBAs. The iSCSI ports of the storage controllers connect to the host servers through the Ethernet switches in the SAN. About this task Figure 34.
Cable the Storage System with 4–Port iSCSI IO Cards Connect the iSCSI ports on the storage controllers to host servers with iSCSI HBAs. The iSCSI ports of the storage controllers connect to the host servers through the Ethernet switches in the SAN. About this task Figure 35. Connect the Storage System to Host Servers with iSCSI HBAs 1. Host server 3. Ethernet switch 1 (member of fault domain 1) 5. SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system 2. Host server 4. Ethernet switch 2 (member of fault domain 2) Steps 1.
Connect a Storage System to a Host Server Using an iSCSI Mezzanine Card Connect the iSCSI ports on the mezzanine card to host servers with iSCSI HBAs. The iSCSI ports on the mezzanine card connect to the iSCSI host servers through the Ethernet switches in the SAN. About this task NOTE: The ports on the mezzanine cards are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right. Figure 36. Connect iSCSI Ports to Host Servers with iSCSI HBAs 1. Host server 3. Ethernet switch 1 (member of fault domain 1) 5.
Labeling the Front-End Cables Label the front-end cables to indicate the storage controller and port to which they are connected. Prerequisites Locate the pre-made front-end cable labels that shipped with the storage system. About this task Apply cable labels to both ends of each cable that connects a storage controller to a front-end fabric or network, or directly to host servers. Steps 1. Starting with the top edge of the label, attach the label to the cable near the connector. Figure 37.
Connecting to Host Servers with SAS HBAs An SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system with front-end SAS ports connects directly to host servers with SAS HBAs. Cable the Storage System with 4-Port SAS HBAs to Host Servers using One SAS HBA per Server A storage system with four front-end SAS ports on each storage controller can connect to up to four host servers, if each host server has one SAS HBA with two ports.
Next steps Install or enable MPIO on the host servers. NOTE: For the latest best practices, see the Dell Storage Center Best Practices document on the Dell TechCenter site (http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/). Labeling the Front-End Cables Label the front-end cables to indicate the storage controller and port to which they are connected. Prerequisites Locate the pre-made front-end cable labels that shipped with the storage system.
Attach Host Servers (Fibre Channel) Install the Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), install the drivers, and make sure that the latest supported firmware is installed. About this task See the Dell EMC Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported Fibre Channel HBAs and recommended host adapter settings. Steps 1. Install Fibre Channel HBAs in the host servers. NOTE: Do not install Fibre Channel HBAs from different vendors in the same server. 2.
Attach the Host Servers (SAS) On each host server, install the SAS host bus adapters (HBAs), install the drivers, and make sure that the latest supported firmware is installed. About this task See the Dell EMC Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported SAS HBAs and recommended host adapter settings. Steps 1. Install the SAS HBAs in the host servers. NOTE: Do not install HBAs from different vendors in the same server. 2.
About this task Apply cable labels to both ends of each Ethernet management cable. Steps 1. Starting with the top edge of the label, attach the label to the cable near the connector. Figure 43. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 44. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable.
4 Connect the Back-End Cabling Back-end cabling refers to the connections between the storage system and expansion enclosures. An SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system can be deployed with or without expansion enclosures. NOTE: When expansion enclosures are not used, there is no need to interconnect the SAS port of a storage controller.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 and One SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure This figure shows an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system cabled to one SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. Figure 45. SCv3000 and SCv3020 and One SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure The following table describes the back-end SAS connections from an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system to one SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. Table 2.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 and Two SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosures This figure shows an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system cabled to two SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosures. Figure 46. SCv3000 and SCv3020 and Two SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosures 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Storage controller 1 4.
SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System and One SCv360 Expansion Enclosure This figure shows an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system cabled to one SCv360 expansion enclosure. Figure 47. SCv3000 and SCv3020 and One SCv360 Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure The following table describes the back-end SAS connections from an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system to one SCv360 expansion enclosure Table 4.
Figure 48. SCv3000 and SCv3020 and Two SCv360 Expansion Enclosures 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 The following table describes the back-end SAS connections from an SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system to two SCv360 expansion enclosures. Table 5. SCv3000 and SCv3020 and Two SCv360 Expansion Enclosures Path Connections Chain 1: Side A (orange) 1. Storage controller 1: port 1 to expansion enclosure 1: left EMM, port 1 2.
Figure 49. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 50. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Attach the Serial Cable The Storage Center ships with a serial cable that is used for service only. To ensure that the cable remains with the system, bundle the serial cable and secure it to the rack near the Storage Center using a cable tie.
5 Deploy the Storage Center Storage Center can be deployed using different methods, including the web-based Unisphere or the Storage Manager Client. Topics: • • • • Preparing for Deployment Deploying the Storage Center Using Unisphere Unisphere Discovery Utility Deploying the Storage Center Using Storage Manager Client Preparing for Deployment Before starting the Storage Center deployment, review the IPv address information below, cable and power on the system, and collect the required information.
Figure 51. Connect the Power Cables 3. Connect the power cables plugged into the left power supply to one power distribution unit (PDU). 4. Connect the power cables plugged into the right power supply to a second power distribution unit (PDU). 5. Turn on the storage system by pressing the power switches on both power supply/cooling fan modules to the ON position. CAUTION: Do not power off the storage system until it is discovered by Storage Manager.
Record System Information Use the worksheet found in the appendix of this guide to record the information you will need to install the SCv3000 and SCv3020 system. Deploying the Storage Center Using Unisphere Use the Initialize Storage Center wizard in Unisphere to discover and configure Storage Centers. If you do not have access to Unisphere, use the Unisphere Discovery Utility to discover and configure Storage Centers.
NOTE: If the wizard does not discover the Storage Center that you want to configure, perform the following actions: • Make sure that the Storage Center hardware is physically attached to all necessary networks. • Click (Refresh) to rediscover the unconfigured Storage Centers. Welcome to the Storage Center Use the Welcome page to specify a name for the Storage Center and view the End User License Agreement. Steps 1. Type a name for the Storage Center in the Name field. 2.
b) Type a IPv6 management address for each storage controller in the associated fields. c) Type the IPv6 address prefix in the Prefix field. d) Type the IPv6 gateway address the Gateway Address field. Network Settings a) Type the domain name of the management network in the Domain Name field. b) Type the DNS server addresses of the management network in the DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server fields.
4. To add alternate key management servers, type the host name or IP address of another key management server in the Alternate Hostnames area, and then click Add. 5. If the key management server requires a user name to validate the Storage Center certificate, enter the name in the Username field. 6. If the key management server requires a password to validate the Storage Center certificate, enter the password in the Password field. 7. Click Browse next to the Root CA Certificate.
7. To set IP addresses for the iSCSI ports: a) b) c) d) Select a port to edit. Click (Edit). Type the IP address for the port in the IPv4 Address field. Click Set. Repeat the previous steps to add additional ports to the fault domain. 8. Click OK. Repeat the previous steps for the other fault domains. 9. Click Next. 10. View the iSCSI fault domains that have been created, and click Next.
Connect Tab Use the Connect tab to configure SupportAssist and update the Storage Center software. Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement Use the Accept SupportAssist Collection Agreement page to accept to the terms of the agreement and enable SupportAssist. Steps 1. To allow SupportAssist to collect diagnostic data and send this information to technical support, select the By checking this box, you accept the above terms and turn on SupportAssist checkbox. 2. Click Next.
• • • To perform updates using the Storage Center Update Utility, click Use Update Utility. To accept the SupportAssist agreement and check for an update: 1. Click Use SupportAssist Server to review the agreement. 2. Select the By checking this box, you accept the above terms and turn on SupportAssist check box. 3. Click Next. The Storage Center attempts to contact the SupportAssist Update Server to check for updates.
2. Select the Storage Center to initialize. 3. (Optional) To blink the indicator light on the front of the selected Storage Center, click Enable Indicator Light. You can use the indicator light to visually verify that you have selected the correct Storage Center. 4. To view the drives detected by the selected Storage Center, click View Disks. 5. If the selected Storage Center is partially initialized and security is enabled: a) Click Provide Password. The Provide Password dialog box opens.
Set the Password and Finish the Installation If you are connected to a Data Collector, the Security tab opens after configuring the network settings. Prerequisites This section applies only if you are connected to a Data Collector. Steps 1. Type a password for the Storage Center Admin user in the New Password field. 2. Retype the password for the Storage Center Admin user in the Confirm Password field. 3. Click Next. The Storage Center Summary page opens. 4.
2. To start the Storage Manager Client on a Windows computer, right-click the Dell Storage Manager shortcut and select Run as administrator. To start the Storage Manager Client on a Linux computer, run the command ./Client from the var/lib/ dell/bin directory. 3. Click Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers. The Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers wizard starts.
b) If the cable is not properly connected or the host cannot access the controller, an Error setting up connection message is displayed. Correct the connection, and click OK. c) If the deployment wizard is closed, click Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers to relaunch the deployment wizard. d) Type Admin in the User Name field, type the password entered on the Set Administrator Information page in the Password field, and click Next.
Set Administrator Information The Set Administrator Information page allows you to set a new password and an email address for the Admin user. Steps 1. Enter a new password for the default Storage Center administrator user in the New Admin Password and Confirm Password fields. 2. Enter the email address of the default Storage Center administrator user in the Admin Email Address field. 3. Click Next. • • For a Fibre Channel or SAS storage system, the Confirm Configuration page appears.
Create a Storage Type Select the datapage size and redundancy level for the Storage Center. Steps 1. Select a datapage size. • • • Standard (2 MB Datapage Size): Default datapage size, this selection is appropriate for most applications. High Performance (512 KB Datapage Size): Appropriate for applications with high performance needs, or in environments in which snapshots are taken frequently under heavy I/O.
2. (Optional) Click Copy to clipboard to copy the fault domain information. 3. (Optional) Review the information on the Zoning, Hardware, and Cabling Diagram tabs. NOTE: The ports must already be zoned. 4. Click Next. Configure iSCSI Ports For a Storage Center with iSCSI front-end ports, verify iSCSI cabling and then enter network information for the fault domains and ports. Prerequisites One port from each controller within the same fault domain must be cabled. Steps 1.
Inherit Settings Use the Inherit Settings page to copy settings from a Storage Center that is already configured. Prerequisites You must be connected through a Data Collector. Steps 1. Select the Storage Center from which to copy settings. 2. Place a check next to each setting that you want to inherit, or click Select All to inherit all settings. 3. Click Next.
If you chose to clear the Receive proactive notifications, notices, and other predictive support checkbox and click Next, a SupportAssist Recommended dialog box opens. • • To return to the Set Up SupportAssist page, click No. To disable SupportAssist and proceed to the Update Storage Center page, click Yes. Accept the SupportAssist Collection Agreement Use the Accept SupportAssist Collection Agreement page to accept to the terms of the agreement and enable SupportAssist. Steps 1.
Update Storage Center The Storage Center attempts to contact the SupportAssist Update Server to check for updates. If you are not using SupportAssist, you must use the Storage Center Update Utility to update the Storage Center operating system before continuing. Steps • • If no update is available, the Storage Center Up to Date page appears. Click Next. If an update is available, the current and available Storage Center versions are listed. • 1. Click Install to update to the latest version. 2.
a) In the BMC IP Address field, type an IP address for the iDRAC. b) In the BMC Net Mask field, type the network mask. c) In the BMC Gateway IP Address field, type the default route for the iDRAC. 5. Click OK. 6. Log in to the iDRAC and configure the iDRAC password. You will be prompted to change the iDRAC password when you log in. The default password is root/calvin. NOTE: Any hardware errors reported in the iDRAC can be ignored. Storage Manager is the official interface to check hardware status.
6 Perform Post-Setup Tasks Perform connectivity and failover tests to make sure that the Storage Center deployment was successful. NOTE: Before testing failover, use Storage Manager to place the storage system in Maintenance mode. When you are finished, use Storage Manager to place the storage system back into Production mode.
Change the Operation Mode of a Storage Center Change the operation mode of a Storage Center before performing maintenance or installing software updates so that you can isolate alerts from those events. About this task NOTE: Do not change the mode of the Storage Center from Pre-production mode until setup and testing is complete. Steps 1. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings. The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens. 2. Click the General tab. 3. In the Operation Mode field select Maintenance.
Test Storage Controller Failover Test the Storage Center to make sure that a storage controller failover does not interrupt I/O. About this task NOTE: Before restarting a storage controller, use Storage Manager to change the operation mode to Maintenance mode. When you are finished, use Storage Manager to place the storage system back to Production mode. Steps 1. Connect to the server, create a Test folder on the server, and copy at least 2 GB of data into it. 2.
Steps 1. Use Storage Manager to connect to the Storage Center. 2. Click the Storage tab. 3. From the Storage tab navigation pane, select the Volumes node. 4. Create new volumes for the customer in each tier as required by their application. 5. Select the test volumes to delete. 6. Right-click on the selected volumes and select Delete. The Delete dialog box opens. 7. Click OK. 8. In the Volumes view, expand the Recycle Bin. 9. In the right pane, click Empty Recycle Bin.
7 Adding or Removing Expansion Enclosures This section describes how to add an expansion enclosure to a storage system and how to remove an expansion enclosure from a storage system.
Figure 53. Cable the Expansion Enclosures Together a. Expansion enclosure 1 b. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Connect to the Storage Center using the Storage Manager Client. 3. Check the drive count of the Storage Center system before adding the expansion enclosure. Make sure the number of drives installed plus the drives in the new expansion enclosure does not exceed 500 drives. a) Select the Storage tab. b) In the Storage tab navigation pane, select the Disks node.
b) Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 2 to the last expansion enclosure in the chain, top EMM, port 2. Figure 54. Connect the A-Side Cables to the Expansion Enclosures 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 2. Label the back-end cables. Add the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosures to the B-Side of the Chain Connect the expansion enclosures to one side of the chain at a time to maintain drive availability.
Figure 55. Connect the B-Side Cables to the Expansion Enclosures 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Label the back-end cables. Install New SCv360 Expansion Enclosures in a Rack Install the expansion enclosures in a rack, but do not connect the expansion enclosures to the storage system. For more information, see the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide About this task Steps 1.
Figure 56. Cable the Expansion Enclosures Together a. Expansion enclosure 1 b. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Connect to the Storage Center using the Storage Manager Client. 3. Check the drive count of the Storage Center system before adding the expansion enclosure. Make sure the number of drives installed plus the drives in the new expansion enclosure does not exceed 500 drives. a) Select the Storage tab. b) In the Storage tab navigation pane, select the Disks node.
a) Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 1 to the first expansion enclosure in the chain, left EMM, port 1. b) Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 2 to the last expansion enclosure in the chain, left EMM, port 3. Figure 57. Connect the A-Side Cables to the Expansion Enclosures 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. Expansion enclosure 2 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 2. Label the back-end cables.
Figure 58. Disconnect B-Side Cable from the Existing Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. New expansion enclosure (2) 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 2. Use a new SAS cable to connect expansion enclosure 1: right EMM, port 3 to the new expansion enclosure (2): right EMM, port 1. 3. Connect the B-side cable that was disconnected in step 1 to the new expansion enclosure (2): right EMM, port 3. Figure 59. Connect B-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure 1.
Adding a Single Expansion Enclosure to a Chain Currently in Service To preserve the integrity of the existing data, use caution when adding an expansion enclosure to a live Storage Center system. Prerequisites Install the expansion enclosure in a rack, but do not connect the expansion enclosure to the storage system. For more information, see the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide or the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide.
Add an SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure to the ASide of the Chain Connect the expansion enclosure to one side of the chain at a time to maintain drive availability. Steps 1. Turn on the expansion enclosure being added. When the drives spin up, make sure that the front panel and power status LEDs show normal operation. 2. Disconnect the A-side cable (shown in orange) from the expansion enclosure: top EMM, port 2. The B-side cables continue to carry I/O while the A-side is disconnected. Figure 60.
5. Label the back-end cables. Add an SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure to the BSide of the Chain Connect the expansion enclosure to one side of the chain at a time to maintain drive availability. Steps 1. Disconnect the B-side cable (shown in blue) from the expansion enclosure: bottom EMM, port B. The A-side cables continue to carry I/O while the B-side is disconnected. Figure 62. Disconnect B-Side Cable from the Existing Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5.
Figure 63. Connect B-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. New expansion enclosure (2) 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 Add an SCv360 Expansion Enclosure to the A-Side of the Chain Connect the expansion enclosure to one side of the chain at a time to maintain drive availability. Steps 1. Turn on the expansion enclosure being added. When the drives spin up, make sure that the front panel and power status LEDs show normal operation. 2.
4. Connect the A-side cable that was disconnected in step 2 to the new expansion enclosure (2): left EMM, port 3. Figure 65. Connect A-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. New expansion enclosure (2) 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. Label the back-end cables. Add an SCv360 Expansion Enclosure to the B-Side of the Chain Connect the expansion enclosure to one side of the chain at a time to maintain drive availability. Steps 1.
Figure 66. Disconnect B-Side Cable from the Existing Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 3. Storage controller 2 5. New expansion enclosure (2) 2. Storage controller 1 4. Expansion enclosure 1 2. Use a new SAS cable to connect expansion enclosure 1: right EMM, port 3 to the new expansion enclosure (2): right EMM, port 1. 3. Connect the B-side cable that was disconnected in step 1 to the new expansion enclosure (2): right EMM, port 3. Figure 67. Connect B-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure 1.
Removing an Expansion Enclosure from a Chain Currently in Service To remove an expansion enclosure, you disconnect the expansion enclosure from one side of the chain at a time. About this task During this process, one side of the chain is disconnected. The Storage Center directs all I/O to the other side of the chain, which remains connected. CAUTION: Make sure that your data is backed up before removing an expansion enclosure.
Disconnect the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure from the A-Side of the Chain Disconnect the A-side cables from the expansion enclosure that you want to remove. Steps 1. Disconnect the A-side cable (shown in orange) from expansion enclosure 1: top EMM, port 1. The B-side cables continue to carry I/O while the A-side is disconnected. 2. Remove the A-side cable between expansion enclosure 1: top EMM, port 2 and expansion enclosure 2: top EMM, port 1. Figure 68.
Figure 69. Reconnecting the A-Side Cable to the Remaining Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. Expansion enclosure 2 Disconnect the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure from the B-Side of the Chain Disconnect the B-side cables from the expansion enclosure that you want to remove. Steps 1. Disconnect the B-side cable (shown in blue) from expansion enclosure 1: bottom EMM, port 1.
Figure 70. Disconnecting the B-Side Cables from the Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. Expansion enclosure 2 3. Connect the B-side cable to expansion enclosure 2: bottom EMM, port 1. The expansion enclosure is now disconnected and can be removed. Figure 71. Reconnecting the B-Side Cable to the Remaining Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4.
Disconnect the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure from the ASide of the Chain Disconnect the A-side cables from the expansion enclosure that you want to remove. Steps 1. Disconnect the A-side cable (shown in orange) from expansion enclosure 1: left EMM, port 1. The B-side cables continue to carry I/O while the A-side is disconnected. 2. Remove the A-side cable between expansion enclosure 1: left EMM, port 3 and expansion enclosure 2: left EMM, port 1. Figure 72.
Figure 73. Reconnecting the A-Side Cable to the Remaining Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. Expansion enclosure 2 Disconnect the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure from the BSide of the Chain Disconnect the B-side cables from the expansion enclosure that you want to remove. Steps 1. Disconnect the B-side cable (shown in blue) from expansion enclosure 1: right EMM, port 1.
Figure 74. Disconnecting the B-Side Cables from the Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 3. Connect the B-side cable to expansion enclosure 2: right EMM, port 1. The expansion enclosure is now disconnected and can be removed. Figure 75. Reconnecting the B-Side Cable to the Remaining Expansion Enclosure 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5.
8 Troubleshooting Storage Center Deployment This section contains troubleshooting steps for common Storage Center deployment issues. Topics: • • • Troubleshooting Storage Controllers Troubleshooting Hard Drives Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosures Troubleshooting Storage Controllers To troubleshoot storage controllers: Steps 1. Check the status of the storage controller using Storage Manager. 2. Check the position of the storage controllers. 3. Check the pins and reseat the storage controller.
Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosures To troubleshoot expansion enclosures: Steps 1. Check the status of the expansion enclosure using Storage Manager. 2. If an expansion enclosure and/or drives are missing from the Storage Manager, you might need to check for and install Storage Center updates to use the expansion enclosure and/or drives. 3. If an expansion enclosure firmware update fails, check the back-end cabling and ensure that redundant connections are used.
A Set Up a Local Host or VMware Host After configuring a Storage Center, you can run the Storage Manager Client on a Windows or Linux host to set up block level storage. In addition, you can set up block-level storage for a VMware ESXi host, or multiple VMware ESXi hosts in a vSphere cluster.
• • If the Storage Center has iSCSI ports and the host is not connected to any interface, the Log into Storage Center via iSCSI page opens. Select the target fault domains, and then click Log In. In all other cases, the Verify vSpheres Information page opens. Proceed to the next step. 3. Select an available port, and then click Create Server. The server definition is created on the Storage Center. 4.
B Worksheet to Record System Information Use the following worksheet to record the information that is needed to install the SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system. Storage Center Information Record the following information about the Storage Center network and the administrator user. Table 6. Storage Center Network and Administrator Storage Center Network Service Tag ________________ Management IPv4 address (Storage Center management address) ____ . ____ . ____ .
Subnet mask ____ . ____ . ____ . ____ Gateway IPv4 address ____ . ____ . ____ . ____ IPv4 address for storage controller module 1: port 2 ____ . ____ . ____ . ____ IPv4 address for storage controller module 2: port 2 ____ . ____ . ____ . ____ (4-port HBA only) IPv4 address for storage controller module 1: port 4 ____ . ____ . ____ . ____ (4-port HBA only) IPv4 address for storage controller module 2: port 4 ____ . ____ . ____ .
(4-port HBA only) Virtual WWN of storage controller 1: port 4 _____________________ (4-port HBA only) Virtual WWN of storage controller 2: port 4 _____________________ Worksheet to Record System Information 103
