HP StorageWorks P4000 Series Manual
1 gbe to 10 gbe migration guide
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Summary of Contents for HP StorageWorks P4000 Series
- Page 1 HP StorageWorks P4000 Series 1 GbE to 10 GbE Migration Guide Part Number: BQ891 96002 Second edition: June 2010...
- Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2009 2010-NaN Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configure the 10 GbE and 10 GbE ALB bond (using eth2 and eth3) ........13 Creating the ALB bond ....................13 Verifying the bond ....................... 14 Changing the VIP if required ..................14 Preparing your host server to be 10 GbE capable ............14 P4000 Series 1 GbE to 10 GbE Migration Guide... - Page 4 Tables HP StorageWorks P4000 — possible 10 GbE Ethernet bonds ........8 Storage node network configuration pre-migration ............9 Storage node network configuration post-migration ............9 Pre-upgrade storage node information ............... 10 During upgrade, use this storage node information ............10...
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this guide This guide provides information about migrating bonded interfaces in an existing cluster from 1 GbE to 10 GbE. P4000 Series 1 GbE to 10 GbE Migration Guide... - Page 6 About this guide...
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Page 7: Instructions For Migrating Bonded Interfaces In A San Cluster From 1 Gbe
10 GbE Ethernet Overview The 10 GbE feature option adds 10 GbE to the HP StorageWorks P4000 platforms. This is an add-on feature to the standard 1 GbE dual Ethernet adapters built into the system boards of the P4000 storage nodes. -
Page 8: Migrating An Existing Cluster To A 10 Gbe Bonded Configuration
Install 10 GbE Ethernet adapter and additional memory in each storage node. Power on each storage node and install the appropriate software patch, as described in the P4000 10 GbE Hardware Installation Instructions. Configure new IP address and bonds for 10 GbE on each storage node, and change the SAN/iQ communication IP address. -
Page 9: Installation Prerequisites
Active (bond0) eth3 10 GbE Active (bond0) Bond type — Prepare IP address worksheets Write down the following information and keep this information handy throughout the migration process for each storage node. P4000 Series 1 GbE to 10 GbE Migration Guide... -
Page 10: Put The Management Group Into Maintenance Mode
Verify that all the storage nodes in the management group are powered OFF. Install the hardware and the software patch Follow the instructions in the appropriate P4000 10 GbE Hardware Installation Instructions to install the 10 GbE network card, additional memory and apply the appropriate software patch. - Page 11 Normal). Install the software patch on all the upgraded storage nodes as described in "Upgrading the software" in the P4000 10 GbE Hardware Installation Instructions. The patch installs the required drivers and firmware to use the new hardware.
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Page 12: Configure The 10 Gbe Ports For San/Iq Software Communication Using The Cmc
NOTE: In storage nodes that reboot after the patch installation, if volumes were online, then the volumes will resync before the patch installation can complete successfully. This resync could take a while depending on the amount of data that was written while the storage node was rebooting. NOTE: The cluster may continue flashing the warning symbol while the volumes are resyncing. -
Page 13: Configure The 10 Gbe And 10 Gbe Alb Bond (Using Eth2 And Eth3)
Search for the storage node using the Find function in the CMC. Log in to the management group (if necessary). Log in to the storage node. Verify that the eth3 interface was assigned the IP address successfully. P4000 Series 1 GbE to 10 GbE Migration Guide... -
Page 14: Verifying The Bond
Press Ctrl and select both the eth2 and eth3 interfaces. Right-click and select New Bond. The Create Bond Configuration window opens. Under Type, select Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) and click OK. A confirmation prompt opens. Click OK to confirm the TCP/IP settings change. Search for the storage node using the Find function in the CMC.