Page 1 user’s guide hp surestore nas 8000 user’s guide Edition March 2002 Part number A7418-96001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
contents HP NAS 8000 Overview 9 What is NAS? 9 Product Overview 10 Hardware 10 Software 12 Product Configurations 13 Direct-Attached Configuration 13 Direct-Attached Configuration with High Availability 14 SAN Configuration 17 SAN Configuration with High Availability 18 User’s Guide Overview 19 NAS 8000 Concepts 21 Understanding Physical and Logical Storage 21 Physical Storage 22...
Page 4 Failover Packages 27 Eliminating Single Points of Failure 27 High-Availability Options in the Command View NAS Web Interface 28 About HP NAS Server Security 29 HP NAS Server Security in a UNIX-only Environment 29 HP NAS Server Security in an NT-only Environment 30 Share-Level Security 31 User Level (Domain) Security 31 Permissions 32...
Page 5 Configuring TCP/IP Settings 54 Defining IP Addresses 54 Defining the Command View Management Port 56 Enabling Bonding 56 Setting the Domain Name Service (DNS) 58 Configuring High-Availability Settings 59 Cluster Configuration Overview 59 Entering Node Settings 61 Defining the Cluster Name 62 Defining the Quorum Server 62 Setting Timeouts and Intervals 63 Starting and Stopping Clustering Services 64...
Page 6 Managing Volume Groups 82 Viewing Volume Groups 82 Creating a Volume Group 82 Editing a Volume Group 83 Deleting a Volume Group 84 Managing Failover Packages 85 Viewing Failover Packages 85 Adding a New Package 86 Editing a Package 87 Deleting a Package 88 Starting a Package 88 Stopping a Package 89...
Page 7 Enabling or Disabling Quotas 105 Managing User Quotas 106 Configuring User Quotas 106 Adding a User Quota 107 Editing a User Quota 107 Deleting a User Quota 108 Importing and Exporting User Quotas 108 Managing Group Quotas 109 Configuring Group Quotas 109 Adding a Group Quota 110 Editing a Group Quota 110 Deleting a Group Quota 111...
Page 8 Monitoring Failover Packages 125 Enabling Virus and Backup Software 127 Using NAS Virus Protection 128 Overview 128 Updating the Virus File 130 Using Scheduled Scan Control 131 Understanding Scheduled Scan Control 131 Creating and Editing a Scan Task 131 Performing a Scan Task and Viewing the Status 133 Copying a Scan Task 134 Deleting a Scan Task 134 Using Real Time Protection Control 135...
Page 9 Integrating with Network Backup Applications 159 Using HP OpenView OmniBack II 161 OmniBack II User Interface for Windows NT 162 OmniBack II User Interface for UNIX 164 Using Computer Associates ARCserve 2000 165 ARCserve 2000 for Windows NT 165 Using Veritas Backup Exec 167 Using Veritas NetBackup 169 NetBackup for Windows 169 NetBackup for UNIX 170...
Page 10 Acknowledgments 201 HP Surestore Software License Agreement 203 Safety and Regulatory Information 208 HP NAS Server Warranty Information 209 Warranty Information 209 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 211 Command View SDM Limitations 213 Command View NAS Command Line Interface Glossary 223...
Page 11: Hp Nas 8000 Overview
HP NAS 8000 Overview What is NAS? Network-attached storage (NAS) is a storage solution attached to a network that is optimized for file sharing and serving. NAS provides a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to add storage to networks. Because a NAS device is designed specifically for storage, it requires minimal setup and is easily maintained.
Page 12: Product Overview
Product Overview The HP Surestore Network-Attached Storage (NAS) 8000 series offers several storage solutions that attach directly to your network and provide shared file storage for workgroups and departments. Hardware The NAS 8000 solution can include one or more of the following, sold separately or pre-installed in a rack: A NAS server with a custom operating system.
Page 13 Figure 1 NAS Racked System Other accessories sold separately are: Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). HP Surestore tape libraries. HP NAS 8000 Overview...
Page 14: Software
Software The NAS 8000 server comes preloaded with: A custom operating system optimized for file serving. A command line interface is available for advanced server management. HP Command View NAS management software that runs in a web browser. This graphical user interface is the primary tool for managing the NAS 8000.
Page 15: Product Configurations
Product Configurations The NAS 8000 is available in four configurations: Direct-attached storage configuration Direct-attached storage configuration with high availability SAN configuration SAN configuration with high availability Depending on the configuration of your NAS server, different options display in the Command View NAS web interface. Direct-Attached Configuration With direct-attach configurations, one HP VA7100 or VA7400 series disk array is connected to the NAS server using one Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus...
Page 16: Direct-Attached Configuration With High Availability
Figure 2 Direct Attached Configuration Direct-Attached Configuration with High Availability In direct-attached configurations with high availability, one or two VA7100 or VA7400 series disk arrays are attached to a cluster consisting of two NAS servers and a Quorum server that manages the high-availability services for the cluster.
Page 17 Figure 3 Direct-Attached Configuration with High Availability HP NAS 8000 Overview...
Page 18 Multiple arrays may also be attached using FC switches. Figure 4 Multiple Arrays with FC Switches HP NAS 8000 Overview...
Page 19: San Configuration
SAN Configuration NAS 8000 solutions can also manage storage on HP VA7100, VA7400 series or XP model arrays connected to a SAN. LUNs must be created and assigned to the NAS 8000 using a product such as HP Surestore Secure Manager VA or Secure Manager XP.
Page 20: San Configuration With High Availability
SAN Configuration with High Availability A high-availability, clustered NAS 8000 system can also be configured to access VA7100, VA7400 series and XP model arrays attached via SAN. Figure 6 SAN Configuration with High Availability HP NAS 8000 Overview...
Page 21: User's Guide Overview
User’s Guide Overview This user’s guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter Description Chapter 1, HP NAS 8000 Introduction to the features of the HP NAS 8000. Overview Chapter 2, NAS 8000 Concepts Key concepts you need to know about storage and security. Chapter 3, Getting Started What you need to do to begin using the HP NAS 8000.
Page 22 HP NAS 8000 Overview...
Page 23: Nas 8000 Concepts
NAS 8000 Concepts Understanding Physical and Logical Storage The storage space on your HP NAS 8000 is made up of physical storage and logical storage for a direct-attached and SAN configuration. Before you begin planning your storage, you need to understand the following concepts. Physical storage refers to the hardware used for data storage.
Page 24: Physical Storage
Figure 1 Physical and Logical Storage Physical Storage Disk Drives The HP NAS 8000 supports the following storage devices either directly attached to the NAS 8000 or on a SAN: Virtual Array (VA) 7100 is a disk storage system that holds from 4 to 15 disk drives.
Page 25: Logical Storage
Logical Storage The HP NAS 8000 lets you set up your storage into these logical divisions: Logical Unit Number A logical unit number (LUN) is a logical aggregation of the space on one or more physical drives. The HP NAS 8000 supports a maximum of 127 LUNs. Volume Groups A volume group is the aggregation of one or more LUNs.
Page 26: Understanding High Availability
Understanding High Availability Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. High availability characterizes a system that is designed to avoid the loss of service by reducing or managing failures and minimizing downtime. High availability implies a service level in which both planned and unplanned downtime is minimized.
Page 27: Failover Models
Figure 2 Cluster Components Failover Models Failover is a backup operational mode in which the functions of one NAS server are assumed by the other NAS server when a NAS server becomes unavailable through failure or scheduled down time. The following two modes are supported for the NAS servers in the cluster: Active/Active Active/Passive NAS 8000 Concepts...
Page 28: Active/Active Failover Model
Active/Active Failover Model In the active/active failover model, both NAS servers provide simultaneous access to storage. Each NAS server maintains separate file systems, CIFS shares, and NFS exports. The NAS servers do not provide shared access to the same volumes and file systems simultaneously. Each NAS server functions as a separate file server.
Page 29: Failover Packages
Failover Packages Failover packages are the smallest unit of failover within the cluster. A package contains necessary definitions and configuration information relating to resources and their processes that must be failed over to the secondary server in the event the primary server fails. Each cluster can have a maximum of 30 packages running concurrently.
Page 30: High-Availability Options In The Command View Nas Web Interface
High-Availability Options in the Command View NAS Web Interface You can manage high-availability options on the following tabs of the Command View NAS web interface: Configuration tab: Start or stop clustering services; manage node settings for your cluster; name your cluster; enter a name for the Quorum server; and set up timeouts and intervals for the cluster.
Page 31: About Hp Nas Server Security
About HP NAS Server Security Two basic ways to ensure the security of the NAS server are: Control access to the device Set an administrative password to ensure that only authorized users gain access to key administrative functions Access and rights to the data that clients store on the NAS server can involve security in the Windows®...
Page 32: Hp Nas Server Security In An Nt-Only Environment
NAS server then maintains the same UID and GID numbers that your UNIX users are currently assigned in a heterogeneous environment. Note Whether you disable or enable the use of a NIS server, you are in no way affecting the security of a homogenous UNIX environment.
Page 33: Share-Level Security
Share-Level Security With share-level security, the server explicitly asks for permission (password) every time a user connects to a share on the NAS server. Thus, any user on the network who knows the name of the NAS server, the name of the resource (or file), and the password has access to the resource.
Page 34: Permissions
Permissions You can assign the following permissions to an NT resource: Read Delete Write Execute Change Permissions Take Ownership Additionally, you can group these permissions into standard permissions that consist of one or more previous permissions. These standard permissions include: No Access Read Change...
Page 35: Accessing Files Created By Unix Clients
Accessing Files Created by UNIX Clients When an NT user accesses a UNIX file, the UNIX file permissions are translated into an ACL that then determines the permissions to grant. Recall from HP NAS Server Security in a UNIX-only Environment that permissions are granted to three distinct groups: user group...
Page 36: Accessing Files Created By Nt Clients
Accessing Files Created by NT Clients Directly mapping NT permissions to UNIX permissions causes some difficulty because NT permissions have a greater level of complexity. UNIX users are unable to use either the chmod or chown commands to modify the permissions or owners of NT files.
Page 37: Getting Started
Getting Started Using the Command View NAS Web Interface The NAS server and storage array are managed via a web browser. You will perform most administrative tasks with this interface. The Command View NAS requires the Sun Microsystems Java™ Plug-in 1.3.1_01, Standard Edition.
Page 38 Figure 1 Identity Page Note If you have trouble connecting, try enabling the browser's option to bypass the proxy server for local addresses. You can click the tabs at the top of the web interface to access the following sections: Identity: : : : To view general system information Status: To view overall health of hardware and environmental components on the NAS head and the overall health of any attached storage array;...
Page 39 Configuration: To initialize, view, and modify system, network, and alert settings; shutdown/restart the system; set up user and group mapping; configure high-availability settings if you have a high-availability NAS server Applications: : : : To enable/disable and manage installed software Support: To contact service and support for the HP NAS 8000;...
Page 40: Downloading The Sun Microsystems Java™ Plug-In
Make sure you review Command View SDM Limitations before using the software. Downloading the Sun Microsystems Java™ Plug-In To launch the Command View NAS, you must have installed the Sun Microsystems Java™ Plug-in 1.3.1_01, Standard Edition. You can download this plug-in if needed as follows: For Sun Solaris/Windows/Linux Go to the Sun Microsystems web site at http://java.sun.com/products.
Page 41: Using Online Help
Using Online Help You can access the NAS server’s online help from the Command View NAS web interface. Click or the Help button in the dialog box windows to access online help. The Command View NAS web interface then opens a top- level help menu.
Page 42: Task Overview
Task Overview Prerequisites During setup, your NAS 8000 was installed and configured by an HP storage specialist who performed these tasks: Planned your network and storage settings..You should have done this with your HP installation specialist prior to receiving the product. See your HP Surestore NAS 8000 Solution Integration Manual (SIM) Binder for Network and Storage Planning Guide and “Understanding Physical your...
Page 43 Monitor your system by viewing settings on the Status tab (see Chapter 6, Monitoring the System). You'll need to check the status of your system if there is a problem (your system may be set up to automatically notify you of problems).
Page 44 Getting Started...
Page 45: Configuring Your System And Network
Configuring Your System and Network During installation, an HP storage specialist configured your system as part of setup using the web-based Configuration Wizard in the NAS 8000 web HP Surestore NAS 8000 Installation Guide in your SIM interface. (See the Binder for information.) Now you may want to make changes to your settings.
Page 46: Using The Configuration Wizard
Using the Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard automatically appears the first time you connect to the NAS server using a web browser. After that, you can access the wizard to perform guided configuration tasks as follows: Open the Command View NAS web interface by typing the IP address in the address or location field of a web browser (you configured this address during installation).
Page 47 The Wizard lets you: Define your system name Set the date and time Enter your contact information Set UPS monitoring Specify a password View the Command View NAS access list Define your TCP/IP addresses Enter DNS settings Enter your node settings, cluster name, Quorum server name, and timeouts and intervals if you have a high-availability NAS solution Set up your Windows (WINS properties and security settings) and UNIX (NIS and NFS settings) environments...
Page 48: Identifying Your Nas Server
*Sibling Node (high-availability configurations only) — The secondary node (server) in your cluster if you have a high-availability NAS server Description — HP NAS 8000 Manufacturer — Hewlett-Packard Company Product Number — The product number corresponding to the original configuration of the HP NAS 8000 *Location —...
Page 49: Shutting Down And Restarting
Shutting Down and Restarting Direct-Attached and SAN Configuration The Shutdown/Restart option applies only to the NAS server. If you need to shut down a direct-attached storage array, shut down the NAS server first. Shut down the NAS server if you: Move the device to a new location Anticipate a power outage in your building and you do not have an uninterruptible power supply for the device...
Page 50: High-Availability Configuration
High-Availability Configuration If you have a high-availability NAS server, you have several shutdown options: Stop the server and do not fail over packages. You can manually stop each package, then stop the server, or you can stop the server and cause the packages to stop automatically.
Page 51: Configuring System Security
Configuring System Security Editing the Command View NAS Access List The Command View NAS access list allows you to define the machines that may access the Command View NAS web interface. If a specific machine's hostname or IP address is not listed, that machine cannot access the Command View NAS.
Page 52 In the Current Password field: — If you are assigning a password for the first time or if you removed your password, leave this field blank. — If you are changing or removing the administrative password, enter the current password in this field. In the New Password field: —...
Page 53: Configuring System Settings
Configuring System Settings Defining the System Name Note If you have a high-availability NAS server, you must stop clustering services to edit the information. The system name uniquely identifies your NAS server on your network. It is a text string that contains as many as 15 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), and minus sign (-).
Page 54: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The NAS server uses the information on this screen to keep track of the date and time for operations such as time stamps for file generation and modification. Failure to set the proper date and time may lead to confusing behavior or misleading time stamping of files and log messages.
Page 55 — Description of the NAS server's physical location in the *Location field. — Description of the NAS server's specific position on your hardware rack in the Rack ID field — Device's specific location of the rack at your location in the Rack Position field —...
Page 56: Configuring Tcp/Ip Settings
Configuring TCP/IP Settings Defining IP Addresses Note If you have a high-availability NAS server, you must stop the clustering services to edit the information. The NAS server has one Network Interface Card (NIC) port on the motherboard and supports two additional slots for NICs. These cards can be either dual-port 10/100 cards or single-port gigabit cards.
Page 57 If you have DHCP enabled, NIC configuration occurs automatically. Depending on your configuration, the DHCP server provides any or all of the following parameters: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, Broadcast Address, and DNS Domain Name. To edit the IP configuration for a NIC port: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab.
Page 58: Defining The Command View Management Port
Defining the Command View Management Port The Command View Management Port lets you define a secure port through which the NAS server and the Command View NAS web interface can communicate. The port is defined by port designation such as eth0 and eth1; always the on-board port and is the it is not defined by IP address.
Page 59 — setNetworkCardSubnetMask ethX X.X.X.X (first parameter is the port designation and second parameter is the subnet mask). — setNetworkCardGatewayAddress ethX X.X.X.X (first parameter is the port designation and second parameter is the gateway address). Enslave the first port to the bond. The bond will then assume the IP configuration of the first port enslaved.
Page 60: Setting The Domain Name Service (Dns)
Setting the Domain Name Service (DNS) Domain Name Servers convert system names that people can remember (such as nas8000.fc.hp.com) to IP addresses (such as 123.45.67.89) that are used by packet-routing software. To enter the DNS information: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab. Navigate down the tree to TCP/IP >...
Page 61: Configuring High-Availability Settings
Configuring High-Availability Settings Cluster Configuration Overview Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. You must configure your cluster. Follow these steps in order. Task... Details... HP NAS 8000 High-Availability Server Installation 1. Preliminary node configuration See the Guide in your SIM Binder .
Page 62 Task... Details... 4. Configure the node You can now complete the balance of the node configuration on each node. The cluster can be either up or down. A defined cluster allows subsequent node configuration to be synchronized between the nodes (assuming that they are available on the network).
Page 63: Entering Node Settings
Entering Node Settings Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. Before you proceed, you must stop the clustering services to edit the information. You initially enter your node settings in the Configuration Wizard. The node settings let you configure the two nodes (servers) in your cluster.
Page 64: Defining The Cluster Name
Defining the Cluster Name Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. Before you proceed, you must stop the clustering services to edit the information. The cluster name identifies your cluster on your network. It is a text string that is limited to 40 characters and cannot contain spaces, forward slash (/), backslashes (\), or asterisks (*).
Page 65: Setting Timeouts And Intervals
In the Quorum Server field, type the hostname for the Quorum server on your network. Click OK. Setting Timeouts and Intervals Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. Before you proceed, you must stop the clustering services to edit the information.
Page 66: Starting And Stopping Clustering Services
— Node Timeout: Timeout value for a heartbeat between nodes. If a heartbeat is not detected for this specified amount of time, the node awaiting/monitoring the heartbeat will determine that the node is unavailable and will commence cluster reformation and package failover.
Page 67 To start or stop clustering services: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab. Navigate down the tree to High Availability, then select Cluster Services. Select: — Actions > Start Clustering Services. You will not be able to select this item if the clustering services have already been started.
Page 68: Configuring Networking Settings
Configuring Networking Settings Windows Settings Specifying WINS Properties Similar to DNS, the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is the Windows NT server method for associating a computer's hostname with its address. To specify the WINS properties: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab, navigate down the tree to Networking Settings >...
Page 69 Select either: — Share Level Security: Specify the Workgroup to which the NAS server belongs. — User Level Security (see your system administrator for the following Windows security information): Enter the Domain name. The system administrator must have already created an account for the NAS server in the domain you choose to join.
Page 70: Unix Settings
UNIX Settings Specifying NIS Properties The NAS server supports Network Information System (NIS). NIS maintains a central database of names and locations of resources on a network. NIS was formerly known as Yellow Pages. To enable or disable NIS: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab. Navigate down the tree to Networking Settings >...
Page 71: Specifying Nfs Properties
Specifying NFS Properties Network File System (NFS) settings are optional. NFS is a client/server application that lets a user view and optionally store and update files on a remote computer as if the files were on the user's own computer. In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab.
Page 72: Configuring Alert Settings
Configuring Alert Settings Defining SNMP Alerts If you are using a network management product such as HP OpenView, CA Unicenter, or Tivoli Network Node Manager, you can define the names of management workstations to receive notification in case of a failure. For more HP Surestore Enterprise Integrations information about these products, see the Installation and User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/emsp.
Page 73: Defining Email Alerts (Smtp)
Defining Email Alerts (SMTP) The NAS server lets you automatically notify individuals via email if there is a hardware failure or a critical system alert. Note The information on this screen is optional. Blank fields do not affect the functionality of the device. In the event of a hardware failure or system alert, messages are sent through the network management tool or they are logged in the system log.
Page 74: Setting Up The Remote System Log
Setting Up the Remote System Log You can redirect a copy of the system log to a specified server. This redirection lets you manage a central location for the event log instead of working with different interfaces or systems. Note To receive the log messages from the NAS server, you must enable remote system-log capabilities on your UNIX system.
Page 75: Configuring User And Group Mapping
Configuring User and Group Mapping Understanding User and Group Mapping This screen lets you map Windows users/groups, who use the Server Message Block Protocol/Common Internet File System protocol (SMB/CIFS), to UNIX users/groups, who use the Network File System protocol (NFS): SMB/CIFS, the Windows protocol for sharing files, lets client applications read and write to files.
Page 76 To set up user or group mapping: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab. Navigate down the tree to Mapping, then select User Mapping or Group Mapping. A table displays the current mappings of Windows to UNIX users/groups.
Page 77: Importing And Exporting Users Or Groups
Importing and Exporting Users or Groups In addition to setting up user/group mapping, you can export a list of Windows and UNIX users/groups, which might help you map users/groups. Also, you can import or export a user/group map file. Importing a user/ group map lets an unlimited number of mappings occur simultaneously.
Page 78: Configuring Ups Connections
Configuring UPS Connections If you connected an optional UPS to your NAS server during installation, the NAS server attempts to communicate with the UPS through a serial connection. To set up and monitor a UPS connection for your NAS server: The APC UPS has only one serial port.
Page 79: Managing Your Storage
Managing Your Storage To set up your storage, you need to implement your plan. You do so in the Storage tab. Note You must completely configure your NAS server before you attempt to set up your storage. For more information, refer to HP Surestore NAS 8000 Installation Guide or access the Configuration Wizard in the Configuration tab.
Page 80: Managing Arrays And Luns
Managing Arrays and LUNs Viewing the Storage Array Summary The Storage Array Summary page displays a table that lists the storage array attached to the NAS server and information about its storage configuration. To examine and manage the storage you have available: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 81: Scanning For New Storage
You can click on a column heading to sort items in that column. The Actions button in the upper left corner lets you: Scan for a new storage Rename an array Launch the array user interface for advanced array management Create a new LUN Delete the selected LUN Note...
Page 82: Using Advanced Array Management
Using Advanced Array Management Note If you have a SAN, disregard this topic. Advanced Array Management lets you do the following for the array(s) attached to the NAS server: View data resiliency Modify RAID levels (the default is AutoRAID) Enable or disable active spare mode Automatically include and format new drives If you select this option, the Command View SDM web interface is launched.
Page 83: Deleting A Lun
The Create New LUN dialog box appears. If you have a: — VA7100 array, select a LUN number from the drop-down list and enter the LUN size. — VA7400 series array, select a redundancy group from the drop-down list, select a LUN number from the drop-down list, and enter the LUN size.
Page 84: Managing Volume Groups
Managing Volume Groups Viewing Volume Groups A volume group is made up of one or more LUNs. To view the volume group: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree and select Volume Groups. A table displays the following drive information for every volume group: Name Capacity...
Page 85: Editing A Volume Group
Click OK to create the new volume group. You are now ready to create file volumes and place data in those volumes. Note If you have a high-availability NAS solution, you must assign the volume group to a package before you can perform any only way to activate a volume further storage configuration.
Page 86: Deleting A Volume Group
Deleting a Volume Group Before you delete a volume group, you must first delete any file volumes or snapshots associated with the volume group. Note If you have a high-availability NAS solution, before you delete the volume group, you must first stop and delete the package that contains the volume group.
Page 87: Managing Failover Packages
Managing Failover Packages Viewing Failover Packages Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. All storage is controlled by packages. Packages are the smallest units of failover in the cluster. In other words, if a package resource (storage or network) fails, the package will be failed over to another node.
Page 88: Adding A New Package
Column Description Reboot on Failure Enabled or disabled. If Reboot on Failure is enabled and a failure occurs, the server automatically reboots. Primary Node Hostname of the NAS server that is designated as the owner of the package. Under normal circumstances, the primary node (server) should start the package by default.
Page 89: Editing A Package
Check Reboot Node on Failure if you want the server to automatically reboot if a failure occurs. Select a Primary Node that you want to start the package from the drop- down list. From the Available Volume Groups list, select the volume group(s) you want to include in the package, then click Select.
Page 90: Deleting A Package
Deleting a Package Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. Before you proceed, you must stop the package to edit the information. Deleting a package does not delete the volumes and shares/exports within the package.
Page 91: Stopping A Package
Stopping a Package Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. The file system services, NFS, and CIFS are temporarily stopped; the volumes within the package are unmounted; and NFS and CIFS are restarted. Once the package has been stopped, it can be restarted on any active server in the cluster.
Page 92: Failing Back A Package
A package failover involves both stopping the existing package on one node and starting the new instance of the package on the other node. You would manually fail over a package when: You need to take the primary server down for moving, cleaning, or service.
Page 93: Managing File Volumes
Managing File Volumes Viewing File Volume Information File volumes are the basic unit of logical storage for a file system on the NAS server. You create file volumes by allocating space in a volume group. Therefore, before you can create a file volume, you must create a volume group.
Page 94: Creating A New File Volume
Creating a New File Volume File volumes are the basic unit of storage for a file system on the NAS server. In order to create file volumes, you must already have created one or more volume groups. To create a new file volume: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 95: Editing A File Volume
Editing a File Volume The Edit File Volume dialog box lets you: Rename the file volume Extend the size of an existing file volume Enable/disable quotas Change the trap threshold You cannot change the volume group that the file volume is a part of. An important aspect of managing file volumes is the concept of resizing file volumes.
Page 96: Deleting A File Volume
Deleting a File Volume When you delete a file volume, the volume group reclaims the space it used. Caution Deleting a file volume destroys all the data on that volume. This procedure cannot be reversed. Therefore, remove all crucial data before you delete the volume. Before you proceed, make sure no one is accessing the file volume and delete all snapshots associated with the file volume.
Page 97: Managing Shares And Exports
Managing Shares and Exports Viewing Shares and Exports Before network users can access the NAS server, you must give them permission. This is a security concern. Each platform grants permission differently: Windows: Shares are permissions that let you control Microsoft Windows users' access to data.
Page 98: Creating Or Editing An Smb Share
Creating or Editing an SMB Share You can control access to the NAS server data by creating SMB shares for Windows clients. A host allow list lets you limit which client machines are allowed access to the NAS server, regardless of the user. To create or edit an SMB share: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 99: Creating Or Editing An Nfs Export
Creating or Editing an NFS Export You can control access to the NAS server data by creating NFS exports for UNIX clients. A host allow list lets you limit which client machines are allowed access to the NAS server, regardless of the user. To create or edit an NFS export: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 100: Verifying That The Hp Nas Server Is Accessible To Users
Verifying that the HP NAS Server Is Accessible to Users Windows To assign (map) a drive letter to a shared network resource, select My Network Places or Network Neighborhood (depending on your operating system) to map a drive to the shared resources (SMB shares) managed by the NAS server.
Page 101: Renaming A Directory
Renaming a Directory To rename a directory: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to File Volumes, then select Shares/Exports. Navigate through the directory tree that appears in the browser and highlight the directory you want to rename. Select Actions >...
Page 102: Replicating Data With Snapshots
Replicating Data with Snapshots Using Snapshots A snapshot is a read-only picture of a file volume at a specific point in time. When you create a file volume, the snapshot of that file volume is of zero length. However, as you modify the file volume, the snapshot tracks changes between the original file volume and the modified file volume.
Page 103: Creating A Snapshot
Creating a Snapshot You can use the snapshot feature to create a read-only point-in-time copy of a file volume. To create a new snapshot: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Snapshots, then select Snapshot Summary. Select Actions >...
Page 104: Editing A Snapshot
Editing a Snapshot To edit a snapshot: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Snapshots, then select Snapshot Summary. Select the snapshot you want to rename. Select Actions > Edit Selected Snapshot. You can: —...
Page 105: Scheduling A Snapshot
Scheduling a Snapshot On the Snapshots Scheduler page, a table displays the following information for each scheduled snapshot on the NAS server: File volume name of the snapshot Snapshot name Size allocated to the snapshot Auto grow enabled SNMP trap percentage Frequency of re-occurrence of the snapshot Expiration date of the snapshot When you schedule a snapshot, make sure your NAS server will have...
Page 106 snapshot volume takes up a lot of valuable storage space. You can always resize a snapshot at a later time. — Send Notification at and select a percentage from the drop-down list to send an SNMP alert when the space used on a snapshot volume reaches a certain percentage.
Page 107: Managing Quotas
Managing Quotas Understanding Quotas Quotas allow you to restrict the space usage on the NAS server for both users and groups. A user or group who goes beyond the specified space usage can not access the system. Each user can have one quota on a file volume. Quotas are set on a per file volume basis.
Page 108: Managing User Quotas
Managing User Quotas Configuring User Quotas You must enable quota management on the file volume before Note you can create quotas. This page lets you control the user quota settings. To view user quotas that have been set on the NAS server: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 109: Adding A User Quota
Adding a User Quota To add a user quota: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Quota Management, then select User Quotas. Select an enabled file volume from the drop-down list. Select Actions >...
Page 110: Deleting A User Quota
Deleting a User Quota To delete a user quota: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Quota Management, then select User Quotas. Select an enabled file volume from the drop-down list. Select the quota you want to delete by clicking the row.
Page 111: Managing Group Quotas
Managing Group Quotas Configuring Group Quotas Note You must enable quota management on the file volume before you can create quotas. This page lets you control the group quota settings. To view group quotas that exist on your NAS server: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab.
Page 112: Adding A Group Quota
Adding a Group Quota To add a group quota: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Quota Management, then select Group Quotas. Select an enabled file volume from the drop-down list. Select Actions >...
Page 113: Deleting A Group Quota
Deleting a Group Quota To delete a group quota: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Storage tab. Navigate down the tree to Quota Management, then select Group Quotas. Select an enabled file volume from the drop-down list. Select the quota you want to delete by clicking the row.
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Page 115: Monitoring The System
Monitoring the System In the Status tab, you can monitor the following information for the NAS server: Hardware event log System log Temperature status System voltage status Cooling fan status Memory status Power supply status UPS system status CPU utilization (current, peak, and average values) Network activity Client activity You can view the overall environmental and activity status for all the major...
Page 116 Storage Array Status If you want to monitor the storage array attached to your NAS server, a second browser window opens (Command View SDM) and lets you view the environmental and performance factors. The status tree displays either the array serial number or the alias name you gave the array. 114 Monitoring the System...
Page 117: Viewing The Status Summary
Viewing the Status Summary Status summary lets you view overall environmental and activity status for the NAS server, cluster components (if you have a high-availability NAS server), and any attached storage arrays. If an environmental item is running out of specification, a status symbol indicates the severity of the problem.
Page 118: Storage Array Status
Storage Array Status Environment You can view the overall environmental status for the attached array by launching the Command View SDM web interface. This interface opens in another browser window and gives you more detailed information about the array. The Command View SDM web interface lets you see more specific status information.
Page 119: Monitoring The Nas Server
Monitoring the NAS Server Monitoring Events Viewing the Hardware Event Log The hardware event log collects information on the NAS server hardware (temperature, voltage, cooling fans, memory, power supplies) and generates a table listing the: #: The number of the event (most recent event listed first) Status: The state of the event Code: Additional information about the event and possible solutions Event type: Indicates the system or subsystem where the event occurred...
Page 120: Viewing The System Log
Log also contains hardware event log messages and information about other system events, you can refer to this much larger log if necessary. Viewing the System Log You can view hardware and software system messages by displaying the system log. To view the system log: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Status tab.
Page 121: Monitoring The Environment
Monitoring the Environment Viewing Temperature Status This page gives the current temperature values in various locations: All CPUs System board Backplane The screen displays temperatures in degrees Celsius. The status symbol indicates the state of the temperature. A critical reading indicates that the temperature has gone outside the acceptable specified range.
Page 122: Viewing Cooling Fan Status
This page lets you: Change the refresh rate for the displayed information by choosing a time interval from the drop-down list. Click on a column heading to sort items in that column. Viewing Cooling Fan Status Cooling fans maintain the necessary ambient temperature for maximum performance of your NAS server.
Page 123: Monitoring Components
Monitoring Components Viewing Memory Status You can view the status of the memory modules installed in the NAS server. This page displays the total memory installed and the total number of memory slots on your NAS server. To view the memory status: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Status tab.
Page 124: Viewing Ups Status
A table displays: — Power Unit: Number of the power supply — Power Status: State of the power supply — Device Present: Is the device present or not This page lets you: Change the refresh rate for the displayed information by choosing a time interval from the drop-down list.
Page 125: Monitoring Performance
Monitoring Performance Viewing CPU Utilization CPU utilization lets you view the current, peak, and average load on all the installed CPUs in your NAS server. To view the CPU Utilization: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Status tab. Navigate down the tree to Performance, then select CPU Utilization.
Page 126: Viewing Client Activity
— Packets Received — Receive Errors — Packets Transmitted — Transmit Collisions This page lets you: Change the refresh rate for the displayed information by choosing a time interval from the drop-down list. Click on a column heading to sort items in that column. Viewing Client Activity You can view information about the clients that are currently attached to the NAS server.
Page 127: Monitoring High-Availability Settings
Monitoring High-Availability Settings Monitoring Nodes Note This section applies only if you have purchased a high- availability NAS solution. This screen lets you monitor the status of the two nodes (servers) in your cluster. To monitor the nodes: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Status tab. Navigate down the tree to High Availability, then select Nodes.
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Page 129: Enabling Virus And Backup Software
Enabling Virus and Backup Software HP Virus Guard, HP OpenView OmniBack, and snapshots are optional software components that are preloaded on the NAS server. They must be enabled before they can be used. In the Command View NAS web interface click the Applications tab. Select either Anti-Virus, hp omniback, or Snapshots.
Page 130: Using Nas Virus Protection
Using NAS Virus Protection Overview The anti-virus software, HP Virus Guard, works to prevent computer viruses from contaminating data stored on the NAS server and therefore prevents the device from being a “transmitter” of viruses across the network. The anti-virus software uses two methods for protecting the system from becoming contaminated by a computer virus: Scan Control: Scans the storage device on a regular basis, searching stored data for identifying strings or “signatures”...
Page 131 You can access the HP Virus Guard web interface from the Applications tab. In the Command View NAS web interface click the Applications tab. You must enable HP Virus Guard before launching the software. Select Anti-Virus. In the resulting screen, the Status field indicates whether the software is enabled (disabled is the default state).
Page 132: Updating The Virus File
Updating the Virus File The HP Virus Guard web interface lets you download the latest version of the HP Virus Guard engine and signature file and schedule updates as they become available. In the HP Virus Guard web interface, select Virus File Updates. Enter the local proxy server and port information, then click Apply to save these settings.
Page 133: Using Scheduled Scan Control
Using Scheduled Scan Control Understanding Scheduled Scan Control Scheduled scan control lets you schedule a scan for viruses on your volumes and decide what action to take when a virus is detected. From the HP Virus Guard web interface, select Scheduled Scan Control. A table displays the following information for every scan: Scan task name Next scheduled run time...
Page 134 Select whether you want to scan All Files or Program Files only. Selecting Program Files only scans files based on a list of extensions that are commonly susceptible to viruses on Windows systems and scans all files with x-bit on UNIX systems. Check whether you want to scan Compressed Files.
Page 135: Performing A Scan Task And Viewing The Status
Rename Delete Clean (attempts to clean the virus) Clean, quarantine if unable to clean Clean, rename if unable to clean Click the Alerts tab. If you want to be notified when a virus is found, either enter an email address or check Send virus alerts using SNMP. To receive email alerts, you must enter information in the SNMP or Email alert settings pages in the Command View NAS web interface.
Page 136: Copying A Scan Task
To view the status of a running scan task: In the HP Virus Guard web interface, select Scheduled Scan Control. Select the scan task you want to view the status of by clicking the row. Select Actions > View Scan Task Status. A dialog box appears displaying: —...
Page 137: Using Real Time Protection Control
Using Real Time Protection Control Understanding Real Time Protection Control Real Time Protection (RTP) scans each file in the selected volume immediately after the volume is written to the storage system, thereby protecting the NAS server from viruses that could spread across the network. RTP can hinder your device's performance, depending on the amount of files that are changed on the protected volume.
Page 138: Changing Rtp Global Settings
— Delete — Clean (attempts to clean the virus) — Clean, quarantine if unable to clean — Clean, rename if unable to clean Click the Alerts tab. If you want to be notified when a virus is found, either enter an email address or check Send virus alerts using SNMP. To receive email alerts, you must enter information in the SNMP or Email alert settings pages in the Command View NAS web interface.
Page 139: Deleting An Rtp Task
— UNIX to UNIX encoded files (UUEncode) — — — UNIX compressed file (.Z) — Rich Text Format file (.RTF) Select Enable Heuristic Scanning if you want to find new virus strains by detecting virus-like characteristics. Selecting this option will slow down your scan.
Page 140 If you perform one of the following tasks, you must make sure that the directory exists: Start an RTP task with quarantine Create virus files in multiple directories Verify that files are in quarantine bucket Remove the directory in which the virus file resided Retrieve files If the directory has been moved or deleted, the files are not retrieved.
Page 141: Viewing Virus Logs
Viewing Virus Logs In the HP Virus Guard web interface, select Logs. This screen displays the following information for your virus logs: Date and time of the scan Scan task name Log type (can be one of the following): — RTP —...
Page 142: Using The Backup Agent
Using the Backup Agent The NAS server has many built-in features that help you protect your data, such as RAID storage, active spares, and redundant power supplies. However, in the event of disaster, it is important that you have a data recovery plan that includes snapshots (creates a read-only, point-in-time, copy of a volume), regular backups, and maintaining copies of the system's configuration using the disaster recovery feature.
Page 143: Connecting Tape Devices
Connecting Tape Devices If you purchased a tape library with your NAS server, your server has either two single-port SCSI cards installed or one to two FC cards for tape connections. The HP NAS 8000 supports the HP tape and tape library products.
Page 144: Enabling The Nas 8000 Backup Agent
Enabling the NAS 8000 Backup Agent The NAS 8000 backup agent is preinstalled and authorized, but you must enable it. In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Applications tab. Navigate down the Applications tree and select hp omniback. Select Actions >...
Page 145: Importing The Client To An Omniback Ii Cell
Importing the Client to an OmniBack II Cell Select Start > HP OmniBack II > OmniBack II Manager. Verify that Clients is selected in the drop-down list in the top left corner of the window. Select Clients from the tree and right-click. Select Import Client. If the NAS 8000 agent needs to be deleted from the OmniBack II Manager, delete the NAS 8000 client and click No when asked if the software should be removed.
Page 146: Configuring A Backup Device
software on the NAS server. For details how to import an Omniback II HP OpenView OmniBack II Installation and client into a cell, see the Licensing Guide . Configuring a Backup Device Select Devices & Media from the drop-down list, then select Devices from the tree.
Page 147: Backing Up Files
Backing Up Files To back up files from the NAS server using OmniBack II: Verify that Backup is selected in the drop-down list in the top left corner of the window. Click the Tasks tab on the bottom of the screen, then click Interactive Backup Wizard.
Page 148 Select your backup options as you normally would, then start the backup. Select the tape devices to backup to, this can include NAS server attached tape devices. For more information about using OmniBack II, see the OmniBack II documentation. 146 Enabling Virus and Backup Software...
Page 149: Managing And Configuring The Hp Openview Omniback Ii Nas Agent
Managing and Configuring the HP OpenView OmniBack II NAS Agent You can use the Command View NAS web interface for selecting snapshot behavior during backup or for setting agent parameters that could be necessary in special cases. In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Applications tab. Navigate down the tree and select OmniBack Backup.
Page 150: Snapshot Behavior: Per-Volume Snapshot Backup
The table below explains each of this window’s fields: Field Description Backup Snapshot Behavior Drop-down list that controls the behavior of snapshots for the backup session. There are three selections for this field: Utilize a snapshot when performing the backup. If this selection is chosen, make sure that the snapshot volume percentage field is large enough to accommodate the snapshot for the backup.
Page 151: Troubleshooting The Omniback Agent
You should set the size of the snapshot so that the snapshot volume does not become full during backup. If the snapshot volume becomes full, the snapshot volume is no longer valid and the backup is therefore aborted. By default, OmniBack II aborts the backup if the snapshot cannot be created. You can use the OB2HPNASSNAPSHOT option to change this behavior.
Page 152 The table below explains each of this window's fields. Field Description Debug Log Drop-down list that allows access to the Debug Log. The Debug Log is always enabled. There are two selections for this field: View: Save the file to local storage. Clear: Clear the contents of the Debug Log.
Page 153 security attributes will not be restored on the alternate location. Windows and UNIX restorations also behave in this manner. When managing OmniBack II clients, the OmniBack agent software for the NAS server cannot be added, nor can the agent software be removed. The OmniBack agent for the NAS server is an integrated part of the NAS server.
Page 154: Enabling Snapshots
Enabling Snapshots You can use the snapshot feature to create a read-only point-in-time copy of a file volume. In the Command View NAS web interface click the Applications tab. You must enable Snapshots before launching the software. Select Snapshots. In the resulting screen, the Status field indicates whether the software is enabled.
Page 155: Recovering From A Disaster
Recovering from a Disaster If the NAS server or storage array sustains hardware failures, you can use the NAS device's disaster-recovery capability to restore your system configuration and storage settings to a previously saved state. The disaster recovery feature is automatically enabled when you install the NAS operating system.
Page 156: Restoring The Nas Server Configuration
The recovery process attempts to restore the NAS server and the storage array settings based on the contents of the DRF. The NAS system provides the following disaster-recovery capabilities: Restoring the NAS server configuration (the storage arrays remain unchanged) Restoring storage array settings (the NAS server remains unchanged) Restoring both the NAS server and the storage array settings Restoring the NAS Server Configuration If the NAS server is replaced, the system configuration can be restored from...
Page 157: Restoring Storage Array Settings
To activate the disaster recovery process and restore settings from the DRF, type: recoverSystemHeadFromDisasterRecoveryFile <name of disaster recovery file> To reboot the NAS server, and complete the recovery process, type: doSystemReboot Restoring Storage Array Settings When a storage array is replaced, the recovery process attempts to format the replacement array(s) to have the same LUN and volume group configuration as the current NAS registry indicates.
Page 158 To activate the disaster recovery process and restore settings from the DRF, type: recoverSystemStorageConfig The recovery process checks available capacity of new storage hardware, detects which storage arrays need to be re-configured, and modifies the NAS registry to recreate LUNs, volume groups, volumes, and shares on the replacement storage array(s).
Page 159: Restoring The Nas Server And Storage Array
Restoring the NAS Server and Storage Array If both the server and storage array(s) fail, the following process recovers the server first, then the storage array(s). Recover the NAS head, as described in Restoring the NAS Server Restoring the NAS Server. Restoring the NAS Server Restoring the NAS Server After rebooting the NAS head, recover storage array(s) starting from step...
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Page 161: Integrating With Network Backup Applications
Integrating with Network Backup Applications You can use third-party backup applications on any computer on the network with a tape drive attached to perform a network backup. The HP NAS 8000 supports the following backup applications: HP OpenView OmniBack II (page 161) Computer Associates ARCserve 2000 (page 165) Veritas Backup Exec (page 167) Veritas NetBackup (page 169)
Page 162 When you run a backup, data from the NAS server transfers over the network to the backup server running the backup application, and then to the backup server-attached tape device. The backup application cannot control a tape library or other tape devices connected to the NAS server. Note If the backup application is running under NT, the restore operation recovers both the NT and UNIX security settings for...
Page 163: Using Hp Openview Omniback Ii
Using HP OpenView OmniBack II Note This section discusses the OmniBack II 3.5 network backup solution only. If you are using OmniBack II 4.0 or later, we recommend that you perform backups using the OmniBack backup agent for the NAS server as described in Using the Backup Agent.
Page 164: Omniback Ii User Interface For Windows Nt
OmniBack II User Interface for Windows NT Note For a complete discussion on backup over the network, see the HP OpenView OmniBack II Administrator's Guide . Before you use OmniBack II to back up data from the NAS server, you must enable OmniBack II for Windows NT to back up remote systems.
Page 165 To back up files from the NAS server using OmniBack II for Windows NT: Select Start > HP OmniBack II > OmniBack II Manager. Verify that Backup is selected in the drop-down list in the top left corner of the window. Click the Tasks tab on the bottom of the screen, then click Interactive Backup Wizard.
Page 166: Omniback Ii User Interface For Unix
OmniBack II User Interface for UNIX Note For a complete discussion on backup over the network, see the HP OpenView OmniBack II Administrator's Guide . Before you can backup with OmniBack II, you must: Mount on your local host machine the NAS server volumes you want to back up.
Page 167: Using Computer Associates Arcserve 2000
Using Computer Associates ARCserve 2000 ARCserve 2000 is a backup and restore management solution developed to function across various platforms (ARCserve 2000 is a product of Computer Associates International, Inc.). Check the manual that came with your software to see what platforms your edition of ARCserve 2000 supports. You can use ARCserve 2000 on a Windows NT server connected to your NAS server.
Page 168 Select the NAS server mount points you want to back up. When asked for a user and password, enter any valid user and the share password as configured on the NAS server. Select your backup options as you normally would, then start the backup. For more information about using ARCserve 2000, see the manual that came with the software.
Page 169: Using Veritas Backup Exec
Using Veritas Backup Exec Backup Exec is a high-performance data management solution for Windows NT networks (Backup Exec is a product of Veritas Software Corporation). The product provides fast, reliable backup and restore capabilities for servers and workstations across the network. Backup Exec is available in configurations that can accommodate multiplatform networks of all sizes.
Page 170 Domain Name > Select Entire Network > Microsoft Windows Network > NAS server . In the figure below, the Domain Name is MB, and the NAS server Device is NAS_A. Figure 5 Backup Exec: Items to Back Up Select the files or volumes you want to back up. Select your backup options as you normally would, then start the backup.
Page 171: Using Veritas Netbackup
Using Veritas NetBackup NetBackup is a network based, backup and recovery tool (NetBackup is a product of Veritas Software Corporation). You can use NetBackup on either a Windows NT or UNIX system connected to your NAS server. Note When you back up with a remote server, you cannot use a tape device local to the NAS server.
Page 172: Netbackup For Unix
NetBackup for UNIX Before you can backup with NetBackup, you must: Mount on your local host machine the NAS server volumes you want to back up. Configure the NAS server so that the UNIX backup system is set to a trusted host on the NAS server.
Page 173: Using Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Using IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Storage Manager is a network based, backup and recovery tool (Storage Manager is a product of Tivoli Systems Inc., an IBM company). You can use Storage Manager on either a Windows NT or UNIX system connected to your NAS server.
Page 174: Storage Manager For Unix
Storage Manager for UNIX Before you can backup with Storage Manager, you must: Mount on your local host machine the NAS server volumes you want to back up. Configure the NAS server so that the UNIX backup system is set to a trusted host on the NAS server.
Page 175: Using Legato Networker
Using Legato NetWorker NetWorker is a network based, backup and recovery tool (Networker is a product of Legato Systems, Inc). You can use NetWorker on either a Windows NT or UNIX system connected to your NAS server. Note When you back up with a remote server, you cannot use a tape device local to the NAS server.
Page 176: Networker For Unix
Networker for UNIX Before you can backup with Networker, you must: Mount on your local host machine the NAS server volumes you want to back up. Configure the NAS server so that the UNIX backup system is set to a trusted host on the NAS server.
Page 177: Obtaining Product Support And Software Upgrades
Obtaining Product Support and Software Upgrades From the Support tab, you can: Contact service and support for the NAS server View the licenses that pertain to the open source code used in the NAS server and obtain a copy of the open source code used in the NAS server operating system Run diagnostic tools for any attached arrays Upgrade software for your NAS server and any attached arrays...
Page 178: Contacting Hp Nas Server Service And Support
Contacting HP NAS Server Service and Support HP NAS 8000's electronic services give you a fast, interactive way to access information and help about setup, configuration, installation, and operation of your product. You can: Access HP NAS server's support web site Phone customer support For information on HP authorized resellers, visit http://www.hp.com, then select the how to buy link.
Page 179: Viewing The Command View Nas License
Viewing the Command View NAS License To view the Command View NAS software license agreement: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Support tab. Navigate down the Support tree and select Command View NAS License. Select Actions > Command View NAS License to view the software license agreement.
Page 180: Viewing Open Source Code
Viewing Open Source Code The NAS server makes use of Open Source (GNU, GPL, and LGPL) licensed software. To satisfy Open Source license agreements, any modified Open Source code that the NAS server operating system uses is available through the Command View NAS web interface.
Page 181: Using Array Diagnostics
Using Array Diagnostics To launch the Command View SDM for array diagnostics: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Support tab. Navigate down the Support tree to Support Diagnostics and select <Name of Array>. Select Actions > Array Diagnostics to launch the Command View SDM web interface.
Page 182: Upgrades
Upgrading NAS Server Software To obtain an upgrade to the NAS server's software (operating system and applications), contact your Hewlett-Packard representative or go to the support web site (http://www.hp.com/support/nas8000). If you have obtained a software upgrade CD from HP and wish to install it, follow these steps: In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Support tab.
Page 183: Upgrading Storage Array Firmware
Upgrading Storage Array Firmware To upgrade your storage array firmware, you need to launch the Command View SDM web interface. In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Support tab. Navigate down the tree to Upgrades, then select <Name of Array>. Select Actions >...
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Page 185: Nas 8000 System And Hardware Upgrades
NAS 8000 System and Hardware Upgrades System Upgrades Upgrading to a High-Availability System HP NAS 8000 direct-attach or single-server SAN configurations can be upgraded after the time of purchase to include high-availability features. Upgrading to a high-availability system requires the following procedures: Purchase and install an high-availability hardware upgrade kit Receive a high-availability authorization RPM from HP and install the upgrade software...
Page 186: Hardware Upgrades And Replacements
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements This section includes procedures for upgrading and replacing field replaceable units (FRUs) that require additional configuration of the HP NAS 8000 solution. It describes the procedures for: NAS server upgrades Storage array upgrades Tape library upgrade UPS upgrade For information on HP authorized resellers, visit http://www.hp.com and select the how to buy link.
Page 187 Follow the instructions that come with your NIC upgrade kit to install the new card(s) into the reserved PCI slots 3 and 4 that have been allocated for NIC expansion. Figure 1 NAS Server Rear View Note You may install any supported NIC into slots 3 or 4 in any order;...
Page 188: Assigning Ip Addresses
Assigning IP Addresses After you have installed NICs, you must assign IP addresses. In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab. Navigate down the tree to Networking Settings > TCP/IP and select IP Addresses. Your current NIC configuration is displayed. Enter the IP address for the new NICs in the address location field.
Page 189: Storage Array Upgrades
Storage Array Upgrades Adding Disks To increase capacity, additional disks may be added to the storage array in the HP NAS 8000 solution. If you have VA7400 series arrays, up to six DS2400 disk enclosures may also be added to each array. Instructions for HP Surestore VA7100 and VA7400 User and these procedures appear in the Service Guide (see http://www.hp.com/cposupport/manual_set/...
Page 190 Creating a new volume group. Figure 3 Creating a Volume Group To make the additional storage accessible to the server and users: Create a new LUN (logical drives) that includes all of the space available on the new disk(s): From the Storage tab, navigate down the tree to Storage Array Summary, then select a storage array.
Page 191 Select Actions > Edit Selected Volume Group. Select Actions > Create New Volume Group. Add the new LUN to the volume group. Create file volumes: From the Storage tab, navigate down the tree to the File Volumes, then select File Volumes Summary. Select Actions >...
Page 192: Tape Library Upgrade
Tape Library Upgrade Adding a Tape Library Tape libraries can be added to the HP NAS 8000 after the initial purchase and installation. Installing SCSI or FC HBA Cards Adding a tape library to a system that was not purchased with one requires installing SCSI or FC HBA cards in the NAS server.
Page 193 — NAS server connected to tape libraries via SCSI cards: NAS 8000 System and Hardware Upgrades 191...
Page 194 — NAS server connected to tape libraries via the point-to-point FC: 192 NAS 8000 System and Hardware Upgrades...
Page 195 — High-availability NAS servers connected to shared tape library via SCSI or FC: NAS 8000 System and Hardware Upgrades 193...
Page 196: Firmware Upgrades
— NAS server connected to tape libraries via the FC fabric. Note Note: HP NAS 8000 servers can not share the same tape library with other components on the SAN. Power up the system in this sequence: — — Library —...
Page 197: Ups Upgrade
UPS Upgrade Adding a UPS The following UPS systems can be added to the HP NAS 8000 solution after the time of purchase. The specific model of UPS recommended is customized each region: American Power Conversion (APC) Symmetra RM (8U) American Power Conversion (APC) Symmetra RM (15U) American Power Conversion (APC) Symmetra To install the UPS on the HP NAS 8000 solution, follow these steps:...
Page 198: Ups Product Information
After the UPS is installed, power up the system components in this sequence: — — Library — Switch(es) — Array(s) — Server(s) Access the Command View NAS web interface to configure UPS communications. UPS Product Information For additional information on APC UPS products contact: American Power Conversion 132 Fairgrounds Road West, Kingston, RI 08892...
Page 199: Snmp Trap Definitions
SNMP Trap Definitions If you have a NAS server integrated with network management software, the following traps are sent to the management station in the event of a hardware failure or system alert. See “Defining SNMP Alerts” on page 70 for information on defining the server.
Page 200 Trap Definition hpHttpWarningHealthTrap Indicates that the device's health has changed to warning. The criteria for a warning state are device specific. The device health object in the hpHttpMgDeviceTable should be set to warning, then the trap should be sent. The trap includes the device's index in the table, the SysObjID, the GlobalUniqueID, and, if available, the ManagementURL, the ManagementURLLable, the deviceSpecificEventCode and the...
Page 201 Trap Definition hpHttpDeviceAddedTrap Sent whenever a device is added to the MIB. The key element in this trap is the hpHttpMgDeviceIndex that allow the management software to find the device easily and add it to the managed environment. If there is no device management software supported via a URL, both hpHttpMgDeviceManagementURL and hpHttpMgDeviceManagementURLLabel should be null.
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Page 203: Legal Information
Legal Information Acknowledgments The following acknowledgments pertain to software used in the HP Surestore Command View NAS 8000 software: Java Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Libedit Copyright (c) 1992, 1993 The Regents of the University of California...
Page 204 TCLReadline Copyright (c) 1998 - 2000, Johannes Zellner johannes@zellner.org All rights reserved. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Page 205: Hp Surestore Software License Agreement
The Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed to you, not sold. Hewlett-Packard retains all right and title to the Software and related documentation.
Page 206 — Export: You may not export the Software without prior written approval from Hewlett-Packard. If the Software was purchased in the United States of America, you agree to comply with all applicable United States laws and regulations pertaining to export controls. If the Software was purchased outside the U.S., you may not re-export the...
Page 207 Software, the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software) are owned by Hewlett-Packard or its suppliers or licensors. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the Software. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS: The Software and documentation have been developed entirely at private expense and are provided as “Commercial Computer Software”...
Page 208 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. INDEMNITY: You agree to indemnify and hold Hewlett-Packard and its suppliers and licensors harmless from and against any and all claims of any kind (along with attorney's fees and litigation costs), including but not...
Page 209 YOUR PURCHASE ORDER. This Agreement replaces all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. This agreement may not be modified unless Hewlett-Packard and you both assent in writing. SEVERABILITY: If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any...
Page 210: Safety And Regulatory Information
Safety and Regulatory Information The HP NAS 8000 solution consists of a number of component items (servers, disk arrays, and so on). Each of these component items have been independently tested for regulatory approval. Refer to the Regulatory Information statements and Certificates of Conformity contained within the individual component manuals shipped with your system.
Page 211: Hp Nas Server Warranty Information
Same day on-site service for certain repairs (not available in certain geographic areas*; see table below) See the Hewlett-Packard Hardware Limited Warranty on the following page for a complete description of the standard warranty. *In HP-Excluded Travel Areas (where geographical obstacles, undeveloped roads, or unsuitable public transportation prohibit routine travel) service is provided on a negotiated basis at extra charge.
Page 212 Warranty Contacts U.S. and Canada For hardware service and telephone support, contact: An HP-authorized reseller In the U.S., HP Customer Support Center at 970-635-1000, 5 AM to 5 PM, M-F. Outside the U.S., see http://www.hp.com/support/nas8000 Current Support Information For the latest support information, see: http://www.hp.com/support/nas8000 Preparing for a Support Call If you must call for assistance, gathering the following information before...
Page 213: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP warrants to you, the end-user Customer, that HP Surestore NAS 8000 hardware components and supplies will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use after the date of purchase for two years. If HP...
Page 214 212 Legal Information...
Page 215: Command View Sdm Limitations
Command View SDM Limitations The Command View Storage Device Manager (SDM) software is integrated with the Command View NAS web interface and resides on the NAS server. It manages the storage on any of the attached arrays. You can access the Command View SDM from the Storage, Status, and Support tabs.
Page 216 (VFP) using a laptop connection, not the Command View SDM interface. This task should only be performed by an HP service representative. The following capabilities of the Command View SDM interface are potentially dangerous to the data in the NAS 8000 configuration and should never be used.
Page 217 Diagnostics — These features provide diagnostic tools. Diagnostics should be performed by an HP service representative. Array Shutdown — This setting prevents the storage array from accepting any I/O. This will eventually cause all file system requests from the server to fail.
Page 218 Table 1 Command View SDM Limitations Page Feature Limitations Logical LUNs Create Use the Command View NAS interface to Management create LUNs in direct-attach configurations. Use the storage array software to create LUNs in SAN configurations. Permissions Do not use this feature. It is not supported in the HP NAS 8000 configuration.
Page 219 Table 1 Command View SDM Limitations Page Feature Limitations Configuration General Settings Alias Name No Limitations Normal. Do not Data Warning: This is set to Resiliency changes this setting. Changing this can affect the integrity of the data in the event of a system crash or power failure.
Page 220 Table 1 Command View SDM Limitations Page Feature Limitations Configuration Rebuild Priority This is set to Low. If a rebuild is required, (cont.) you may wish to alter this setting to allow the rebuild to proceed more quickly. This may result in a degradation of user performance.
Page 221 Table 1 Command View SDM Limitations Page Feature Limitations Diagnostics Down Causes a warning state in the device and (cont.) a rebuild will be performed if there is an active spare. There may be reasons for doing this, but it should be a rare occurrence.
Page 222 220 Command View SDM Limitations...
Page 223: Command View Nas Command Line Interface
Command View NAS Command Line Interface In addition to the Command View NAS web interface, the HP NAS 8000 also includes a text command interface that allows you to manually enter commands or to run batch commands using either a serial connection or telnet.
Page 224 Log in to the system. — Press Enter until you see the system name and login prompt. hp nas8000 NAS OS v1.0.0 localhost login:admin — Log in as “admin”. No password is required until you set one using the text command interface or the Command View NAS web interface. Scripting The HP NAS 8000 command interface is based on Tcl 8.0 (http:// www.scriptics.cXom/software/tcltk/8.0.html), which allows for powerful...
Page 225: Glossary
Glossary Access Control List Access Control List A list associated with a file that contains information about which users or Access Control List Access Control List (ACL) (ACL) (ACL) (ACL) groups have permission to access or modify the file. Active spare Active spare Active spare Active spare...
Page 226 CIFS (Common CIFS (Common A standard way of sharing resources over an IP Network. This standard CIFS (Common CIFS (Common Internet File System) Internet File System) Internet File System) Internet File System) supercedes SMB. Cluster Cluster Cluster Cluster A group of servers that act like a single system. Collision Collision Collision...
Page 227 Domain (TCP/IP) Domain (TCP/IP) An alphanumeric representation of an association of computers. (For Domain (TCP/IP) Domain (TCP/IP) example, hp.com. com com is a top level domain and hp hp is a second level domain. Domain Name Domain Name Domain Name Domain Name A server that translates domain names (such as hp.com) into IP addresses Service (DNS)
Page 228 networking. The data transfer rate is one gigabit per second (1 Gbps) or more. Group Identification Group Identification Group Identification Group Identification A number in the UNIX environment that identifies a group of individuals or (GID) (GID) services to a computer system. (GID) (GID) Group quota...
Page 229 LAN (Local Area LAN (Local Area LAN (Local Area LAN (Local Area A group of computers and other devices, within a specific location (typically Network) Network) within a building or floor of a building), connected by a communications link Network) Network) that enables any device to interact with any other on the network.
Page 230 With NFS, computers connected to a network operate as clients while accessing remote files, and as servers while providing remote users access to local shared files. The NFS standards are publicly available and widely used. Package control log Package control log Package control log Package control log A log file is maintained for each package in a cluster.
Page 231 Remote system log Remote system log A file located on a UNIX machine containing statistics and error messages. Remote system log Remote system log See also syslog. SAN (Storage Area SAN (Storage Area SAN (Storage Area SAN (Storage Area Network that connects storage devices and computer systems. Network) Network) Network)
Page 232 Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot A read-only copy of a file volume that contains an image of the volume as it appeared at the point in time when the copy was taken. Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Subnet Mask A 32-bit numeric mask that blocks out all but the necessary information. This allows the IP address to be broken into a component that identifies the subnet on which the device resides and the ID of the device itself.
Page 233 computer is not interrupted because of a blackout. UPS protects the computer against potentially damaging events such as power surges and brown-outs. User authentication User authentication See Authentication. User authentication User authentication User Identification User Identification User Identification User Identification A unique number in the UNIX environment that identifies an individual to a (UID) (UID)
Page 234 232 Glossary...
Page 235 index advanced array management 80 Computer Associates ARCserve 2000 165 active/active failover model 24 configuration tab 43 active/passive failover model 24 administrative password 49 adding disks 187 date and time 52 alerts settings 43 DNS 58 SMTP/email 71 informational settings 52 SNMP 70 NFS properties 69 Syslog 72...
Page 236 phone 176 deleting 88 requesting information 176 editing 87 URL 176 manual failback 90 manual failover 89 monitoring 125 starting 88 date settings 52 stopping 89 deleting viewing 85 directory 99 file volumes 21 file volume 94 creating 92 LUNs 81 deleting 94 snapshots 102 editing 93...
Page 237 Backup Exec 167 NetBackup 169 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 171 NetWorker 173 identity tab 46 OmniBack II 161 importing and exporting users or groups 75 Storage Manager 171 informational settings 52 Network Card Parameters 54 installation 19 Network File System 69 IP addresses 54 Network Information Services 68 network settings 43...
Page 238 purchasing renaming 102 hardware and upgrades 184 scheduling 103 software upgrades 180 using 100 SNMP 70 software license agreement 203 software upgrade 180 quotas 105 status summary 115 status tab 113 storage racked system 10 overview 21 real time protection 135 storage array 10 regulatory compliance information 208 diagnostics 179...
Page 239 Virus Guard 128 virus protection 128 upgrade virus protection for high-availability NAS server high availability 183 purchasing hardware 184 voltage status 119 server 184 volume group 82 software 180 creating 82 storage array 187 deleting 84 storage array firmware 181 editing 83 tape library 190 overview 21...

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4 Configuring Your System and Network

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