Page 1 HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System HP D2D4112 User Guide Part number: EH993-90919 Second edition: June 2009...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About this guide ................. 15 Intended audience ........................15 Related documentation ......................15 Document conventions and symbols ..................... 15 HP technical support ......................... 16 Customer self repair ........................17 Registering your HP D2D Backup System ..................17 Subscription service ........................17 HP websites ..........................
Page 4 2 Connecting and installing the HP D2D Backup System ......31 Installing the rail kit ........................31 Overview .......................... 31 Kit contents ........................31 Important safety information ....................31 Installation guidelines ......................32 Mounting the server ......................32 Connecting the hardware ......................35 Connecting to the Capacity Upgrade Kit (optional) ...............
Page 5 General tab ........................ 59 Discovery tab ......................61 Targets tab ........................61 Persistent Targets tab ....................63 Bound Volumes/Devices tab ..................64 Linux and UNIX iSCSI initiators ....................64 5 HP D2D Backup Systems and Fibre Channel ........65 Fibre Channel topologies ......................65 Zoning ............................
Page 6 Reverse replication, source lost and mapping deleted .............. 97 Promoting a Target Library over the WAN using SCSI ............. 99 Promoting a Target Library using colocation ................. 101 Recovery from physical media direct to host ................. 103 8 The Web Management Interface ............107 What is the Web Management interface? ..................
Page 7 Mapping Configuration (Replication) ..................132 Local library ........................133 The replication wizards ..................... 135 Appliance (Replication) ......................135 To add a target appliance ....................136 To edit or remove a Target Appliance ................. 136 Target and Source Appliance parameters ................136 Local Settings (Replication) .......................
Page 8 To copy to attached tape storage device ............... 158 To export to attached tape storage device ..............160 To import from attached tape storage device ..............161 Scheduled jobs (Tape Attach) ..................... 162 To create a scheduled job ................... 163 Sorting and searching scheduled jobs .................
Page 9 Upgrade licenses ........................184 Can I transfer the License To Use to a different HP D2D? ............184 More disks present than are licensed .................. 184 Replacement of hardware ......................184 Event log displays ‘Invalid BIOS Assembly name’ ..............184 RAID battery backup status ....................
Page 10 Figures Front view of the HP D2D Backup System ..............20 Rear view of the HP D2D Backup System ..............20 Device configuration with one host ................23 Device configuration with multiple hosts ..............24 Data stored after deduplication ................. 27 Space saving with deduplication ................
Page 11 Drive LEDs ......................72 Capacity Upgrade LEDs ................... 72 Rear panel LEDs ..................... 73 Replication and Tape attach ..................76 Replication elements ....................77 Fan OUT example for HP D2D400x and D2D41xx ............ 78 HP D2D 2500 Fan OUT example ................79 HP D2D250x Series Fan IN example .................
Page 12 Storage—Shelves page after replacing disks ............193 Storage-Storage Pool tab, deleting the storage pool ........... 194 Summary page while storage is deleted ..............194 Summary page after storage is deleted ..............194 Storage-Storage Pool tab, creating the storage pool ........... 194 Summary page while storage is created ..............
Page 13 Tables Document conventions ..................... 15 Data deduplication savings, example 1 ..............28 FC card LEDs ......................73 Fan In, Fan Out and job concurrency rules ..............82 Summary page layout ................... 109 Device parameters (top half of the page) ..............111 Device parameters ....................
Page 15: About This Guide
About this guide This guide provides information about: • Installing the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System • Using the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System • Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Intended audience This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System.
Page 16: Hp Technical Support
Convention Element • File and directory names • System output Monospace text • Code • Commands, their arguments, and argument values • Code variables text Monospace, italic • Command variables text Emphasized monospace text Monospace, bold WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
Page 17: Customer Self Repair
Customer self repair HP customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your StorageWorks product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR.
Page 18 About this guide...
Page 19: Before You Start
1 Before you start In this chapter: • “Overview” on page 19 • “Optional tape attach” on page 21 • “Software and hardware requirements” on page 21 • “Terminology” on page 21 • “Storage capacity” on page 25 Overview The HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System is an iSCSI and Fibre Channel disk-based storage appliance that emulates up to 24 tape devices, which can be used to back up host network servers or PCs.
Page 20: Front View Of The Hp D2D Backup System
1. Power On button/LED 5. LAN Port 1 LED 2. Hot plug drives 6. LAN Port 2 LED 3. HP D2D Beacon LED 7. Disk Online LED 4. System Health LED 8. Disk Beacon LED Figure 1 Front view of the HP D2D Backup System 1.
Page 21: Optional Tape Attach
NOTE: One full PCIe slot has a SmartArray RAID controller card pre-installed. The other full PCIe slot is used for the FC card. You must install the Tape Attach card in the low profile slot. Optional tape attach NOTE: Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect http://www.hp.com/go/ebs to find out which...
Page 22: Backup Devices And Slots
Backup devices and slots Backup devices appear to the host as locally-attached tape devices, but physically, they use disk space on the HP D2D Backup System which, as in tape terminology, is referred to as slots or cartridges. The HP D2D supports the following emulation types: HP G2 Autoloader (1x8), HP MSL Library (2x24), HP MSL Library (4x24).
Page 23: Hosts On An Ethernet Network
Hosts on an Ethernet network Each emulated backup device is uniquely mapped to an individual host; this is the network server or PC that you wish to back up. • The backup device appears to the host as a locally-attached tape autoloader or library. •...
Page 24: Hosts On An Fc Network
Host1 Host2 Host3 Host4 onwards Library 1 Library 2 Library 3 HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 4 Device configuration with multiple hosts Hosts on an FC network The host is the network server or PC that you wish to back up. Library devices on the HP D2D cannot be created for a specific host during installation;...
Page 25: Mail Slots (Import/Export Elements)
Mail slots (import/export elements) A mail slot is a term borrowed from tape terminology to identify a dedicated slot that is used specifically to import and export cartridges. They are sometimes called import/export elements by backup applications. Backup applications that support this feature move cartridges from the mail slot when the user runs an Export job, and look for cartridges in the mail slot when the user runs an Import job.
Page 26: Tape Rotation Strategies
However, in order to ensure a high level of data integrity, the disks use RAID 6 protection. This reduces the available capacity but ensures that, in the event of a disk failure in the device, there will be no data loss. The 12th disk is a hot spare disk.
Page 27: Technology Types
Figure 5 Data stored after deduplication In actual practice, data deduplication is often used in conjunction with other forms of data reduction such as conventional data compression to offer the greatest reduction in data volume stored. Technology types There are a number of technology types that use different deduplication algorithms. The HP D2D applies on-the-fly deduplication to chunks of backup data as they are written to the unit.
Page 28: Deduplication And Compression
“Configuring and using replication” on page 75 for more information about replication. Deduplication and compression Compression is applied as part of deduplication. You can expect 1.6:1 compression even on the first backup where no (or only a small amount of) deduplication can occur. If you disable deduplication, “Devices (Configuration)”...
Page 29: Space Saving With Deduplication
3rd weekly full backup 500 GB 25 GB 25th weekly full backup 500 GB 25 GB TOTAL 12,750 GB 1,125 GB Space saving with deduplication 14000 12000 10000 Without 8000 Dedupe With 6000 Dedupe 4000 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 End of week Figure 6 Space saving with deduplication D2D Backup System HP D2D4112...
Page 30 Before you start...
Page 31: Connecting And Installing The Hp D2D Backup System
2 Connecting and installing the HP D2D Backup System In this chapter: • “Installing the rail kit” on page 31 • “Connecting the hardware” on page 35 • “Supported network configurations” on page 37 • “Powering on the HP D2D” on page 39 •...
Page 32: Installation Guidelines
Installation guidelines This installation is to be performed by qualified individuals who have knowledge of the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment containing hazardous electrical circuits. WARNING! These rails, when installed, form only a shelf for the server to rest on. The server is not attached to the rail by any other means.
Page 33: Attach The Rails To The Rack Columns
NOTE: The rails can be adjusted to fit the rack. Secure rack rails to the front and back rack columns using screws. Make sure that the shoulders of the screws fit inside the square or round holes of the rack. NOTE: If installing rails into a square hole rack, use larger-sized shoulder screws and pins for mounting.
Page 34: Insert The Hp D2D Server Into The Rack
Figure 8 Insert the HP D2D server into the rack NOTE: The rear ends of the rails have a CTO bracket that must overlap the chassis tab in order to secure the HP D2D to the rails. Figure 9 CTO bracket location Secure the HP D2D to the rack rails using thumbscrews on the front bezel.
Page 35: Connecting The Hardware
Figure 10 Secure the HP D2D to the rack Using the holes provided in the rear rack rails, install tie wraps and route external cable as re- quired. NOTE: For instructions on installing the Capacity Upgrade Kit, refer to the separate printed guide, supplied with the product.
Page 36: Connecting To The Capacity Upgrade Kit (Optional)
Use any CAT-5E network cable (also supplied with the product) to connect to a Gigabit network switch. 100 Base-T Ethernet will limit performance; 10 Base-T Ethernet will severely limit performance. See also “Dual network ports” on page 37. NOTE: The Web Management Interface is used to configure devices and it requires an Ethernet connection. LAN Port 1 (the lower LAN port on the rear of the HP D2D) must always be connected, even if you are using the FC ports to back up and restore data to the HP D2D.
Page 37: Supported Ethernet Configurations
1. Power connectors 2. IN connector 3. Power on/off button 4. Port 2E connector Figure 12 Cabling the Capacity Upgrade Kit Supported Ethernet configurations Ethernet network connection IPv4 and IPv6 network protocols The HP D2D supports both IPv4 and IPv6. Setup and configuration will default to IPv4, if the network is configured to support it.
Page 38: Dhcp And Static Ip Addressing
DHCP and static IP addressing DHCP network addressing is enabled by default as long as you are connecting the HP D2D as an IPv4 device; this means that an IP address and other network settings are assigned automatically when you connect the HP D2D Backup System to an IPv4 network that has a DHCP server. If preferred, you can use static IP addressing and assign settings manually during the installation process.
Page 39: Powering On The Hp D2D
Server Server Server Switch Storage Network Supplied cable HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 14 Connecting to a dedicated backup network Powering on the HP D2D NOTE: If you have installed the Capacity Upgrade Kit, power it on first. You may need to hold down the power on button (on the rear of the unit) for a few seconds.
Page 40: Installation Wizard For Windows Users
• Create a base configuration to get started (This is not possible if you are configuring only FC devices on the HP D2D Backup System) UNIX and Linux users should download the latest patches for their operating system and refer to the “Linux and UNIX Configuration Guide”...
Page 41 Select Start the wizard and follow the onscreen instructions to step through the installation, normally by pressing Next. The Installation wizard will, if possible, configure all the software components required for setup and use of the HP D2D Backup System. Use the Wizard help if you need more information. •...
Page 42 TIP: If more than one HP D2D Backup System is being configured at the same time, it may be useful to physically identify a D2D device. Use Beacon mode to flash the LED on the selected device. For IPv6–only networks you must enter the MAC address of the HP D2D. You will find the MAC address on the label on the top of the unit.
Page 43 • Create base library device on the HP D2D: If you are configuring the HP D2D as an iSCSI device, this step retrieves and installs the Mi- crosoft iSCSI initiator, connects this host to the HP D2D Backup System and creates and con- figures a library.
Page 44: Recommended Web Browser Settings
Recommended web browser settings The web browser used to communicate with the D2D Backup System must have Active Scripting or JavaScript enabled. If it does not, some of the browser buttons may not be displayed. Internet Explorer 7.X Click on the Tools button located in the upper right part of the screen (next to the gear icon). Select Internet Options.
Page 45: Attaching A Physical Tape Library Or Tape Drive (Optional)
3 Attaching a physical tape library or tape drive (optional) In this chapter: • “Hardware requirements” on page 45 • “Tape device installation overview” on page 46 • “Removing the covers” on page 46 • “Installing the HBA” on page 47 •...
Page 46: Tape Device Installation Overview
Tape device installation overview Before connecting a storage device, you must install an HBA. The instructions in this chapter provide the following information that is specific to the HP D2D Backup System. If you have already powered up the HP D2D Backup System, power it down and disconnect the cables before you start;...
Page 47: Installing The Hba
You need to remove the top cover before you can remove or replace a server component. • Loosen the captive screw (1) on the rear panel with a T-15 screwdriver. • Slide the cover (2) approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 in) toward the rear of the unit and then lift the cover to detach it from the chassis.
Page 48: Removing The Slot Cover
Lift the PCI cage away from the chassis. Figure 17 Removing the PCI cage NOTE: The pre-installed RAID card has a cable connecting it to the system board. It may be easier to disconnect this cable while you are installing the new HBA. It may also be easier to disconnect the FC card.
Page 49: Installing The Pcie Card
Remove the slot cover on the PCI cage. CAUTION: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion board is removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper cooling. Figure 18 Removing the slot cover (low profile) Installing the PCIe Card Slide the expansion board into the slot, aligning the board with its matching connector.
Page 50: Reinstalling The Pci Cage
Tighten the screw that secures the card to the PCI cage. Figure 19 Installing the PCIe card (in the low profile slot) Reinstalling the PCI Cage Align the PCI cage to the system board expansion slot, and then press it down to ensure full connection to the system board.
Page 51: Replacing The Top Cover
Tighten the two captive screws to secure the PCI cage to the chassis. Figure 21 Securing the PCI cage Replacing the top cover • Reconnect the network cable(s) and the power cord(s). NOTE: If you are using the FC interface, reconnect all cables connecting the FC card to the Fibre Channel switch.
Page 52 Attaching a physical tape library or tape drive (optional)
Page 53: Advanced Installation
4 Advanced installation The Installation wizard is the recommended way to install the HP D2D Backup System, but it is possible to install it manually. You may also need to run phases independently when troubleshooting. This chapter describes: • “Manual driver installation”...
Page 54: Using Dhcp To Discover The Hp D2D Backup System (Ipv4 Only)
Using DHCP to discover the HP D2D Backup System (IPv4 only) NOTE: DHCP discovery is only supported if you are installing the HP D2D as an IPv4 iSCSI network device. If you are installing the unit as an IPv6–only iSCSI network device, DHCP discovery is not supported. If you are connecting the HP D2D Backup System to an IPv4 network that has a DHCP server, DHCP addressing is enabled by default.
Page 55: Beacon Mode
NOTE: If the Discovery process does not find your appliance and you are accessing through a firewall, you may need to temporarily disable the firewall or open UDP ports 8105 and 8106 and retry. Beacon mode The HP D2D Backup System supports a Beacon LED sequence, which helps a user identify which unit is being configured, if several are connected to the network.
Page 56: Using The Console To Discover The Hp D2D Backup System (Ipv4 And Ipv6)
You can also use the Web Management Interface to modify these settings directly on the HP D2D Backup System, as long as this is done before the infrastructure changes are made. Once the network settings of the HP D2D Backup System have been changed, you must also change the iSCSI Initiator for each host.
Page 57: Iscsi Initiator
Power on the HP D2D and allow it to boot up until the console screen is displayed (see example below). Select the Network... option from the left-hand Menu. Figure 23 System console screen Locate the IP address for the port(s) and make a note of it. Use an iSCSI Initiator to enable the host to connect to devices on the HP D2D, see also “iSCSI Initiator”...
Page 58: Manual Iscsi Initiator Installation
The HP D2D Backup System supports the Microsoft software iSCSI initiator which can be retrieved from the Microsoft website. Figure 24 iSCSI Initiator download page Use with amd ® 64-bit processors and with Intel ® em64t processors, when running 1, amd 64 a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.
Page 59: The Iscsi Initiator And Authentication
The iSCSI Initiator and Authentication Authentication is not required for the HP D2D, but it is supported for those companies that have an IT policy that requires them to use authentication. If this is the case, you will need to configure the necessary fields on the iSCSI Initiator and also ensure that the corresponding information is supplied in the Web Management Interface.
Page 60: General Tab (Iscsi)
Figure 25 General tab (iSCSI) NOTE: When you use the Web Management Interface to create an additional device for your host, you must provide the iSCSI Initiator Name. This is the Initiator Node Name found on the General tab. Authentication If you wish to use mutual authentication (where target authentication is also required), click Secret on the General tab and enter the appropriate string at the prompt.
Page 61: Discovery Tab
Discovery tab Figure 27 Discovery tab (iSCSI) Click Add to enter target portals that will enable discovery of the device. Figure 28 Add target portal You must enter the IP address or fully qualified domain name of the HP D2D Backup System (for example, myhpd2d.mydomain.com) to add it as a target portal for the host on the Discovery tab.
Page 62: Targets Tab (Iscsi)
When you run the iSCSI Initiator manually, new devices have a status of Inactive. You must log on to the appropriate targets for your host. Remember that each library has at least two devices and you must log onto each one separately. If the emulation type you have selected allows more drives, there will be a target device for each drive.
Page 63: Persistent Targets Tab
Authentication When the Log On to Target prompt is displayed click on Advanced... Enable CHAP logon information and enter the secret in the Target Secret box. This should be the same string as you entered for the Initiator CHAP Secret on the Devices page of the Web Management Interface.
Page 64: Bound Volumes/Devices Tab
Figure 31 Persistent Targets tab (iSCSI) Bound Volumes/Devices tab No configuration is required on the Bound Volumes/Devices tab. Linux and UNIX iSCSI initiators An iSCSI initiator is embedded in the operating system. Please refer to the “Linux and UNIX Configuration Guide” on the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System CD-ROM for further information. Make sure that you have downloaded the latest operating system patches before you configure your system.
Page 65: Hp D2D Backup Systems And Fibre Channel
5 HP D2D Backup Systems and Fibre Channel In this chapter: • “Fibre Channel topologies” on page 65 • “Zoning” on page 65 • “Fibre Channel connection” on page 66 • “Fibre Channel (Configuration)” on page 67 • “Fibre Channel (Status)”...
Page 66: Fibre Channel Connection
• Small to medium fabric (16 - 128 ports)—use host-centric zoning. Host-centric zoning is implemented by creating a specific zone for each server or host, and adding only those storage elements to be utilized by that host. Host-centric zoning prevents a server from detecting any other devices on the SAN or including other servers, and it simplifies the device discovery process.
Page 67: Fibre Channel (Configuration)
Run the Web Management Interface and create at least one library device. Be sure to select one of the FC ports in the Port drop-down. For information about the other fields, see “To create a new device” on page 113. Configure zones on the FC Fabric/Switch.
Page 68: To Edit The Fc Configuration
To edit the FC configuration Click Edit to make the fields editable for each port. Make the required changes and click Update. Speed: The default is Auto, which is the recommended option. For users who wish to fix the speed, •...
Page 69: Devices Section
Devices section The details in this section reflect settings that were configured for this library when it was created on the Devices page or when the Fibre Channel was configured. These settings can only be edited on the appropriate Configuration page. If the Connection field for all devices on the same port is showing Not Connected, check the physical FC connection.
Page 70 HP D2D Backup Systems and Fibre Channel...
Page 71: Leds
6 LEDs In this chapter: • “Front panel LEDs” on page 71 • “Rear panel LEDs” on page 73 • “Capacity upgrade kit LEDs” on page 72 • “Fibre Channel card LEDs” on page 73 • “Beacon mode” on page 74 Front panel LEDs Figure 32 Front view of the HP D2D Backup System Steady blue: identifies the unit...
Page 72: Capacity Upgrade Kit Leds
Figure 33 Drive LEDs 1. Disk beacon LED Steady blue: identifies a specific disk within the unit 2. Disk Online LED Steady green: Online, no activity Flashing green: Ongoing disk activity Steady amber: Disk has failed Flashing amber: Predictive disk failure Off: The disk is not a part of RAID (it could be a hot spare or one of the disks on the second shelf thathave not yet been built into the RAID)
Page 73: Rear Panel Leds
3. UID button/LED Blue: Identified Flashing blue: Active remote management Off: No remote management Rear panel LEDs The LAN port on the rear panel has two LED indicators that allow monitoring of network activity. Figure 35 Rear panel LEDs Steady green: The LAN connection is using 10 Mbps/100 Mbps link.
Page 74: Beacon Mode
Alternately flashing Alternately flashing Alternately flashing Firmware fault (OK) Connected at 1 Gb/s Flashing Activity at 1 Gb/s (OK) Connected at 2 Gb/s Flashing Activity at 2 Gb/s (OK) Connected at 4 Gb/s Flashing Activity at 4 Gb/s (OK) Beacon mode The HP D2D Backup System supports a Beacon LED sequence, which helps a user identify which unit is being configured, if several are connected to the network.
Page 75: Configuring And Using Replication
7 Configuring and using replication NOTE: When considering replication you are likely to be synchronizing data between different models of HP D2D Backup Systems. Unlike the rest of this user guide, the examples in this chapter are not specific to a particular model of HP D2D. In this chapter: •...
Page 76: Replication And Tape Attach
Replication and Tape Attach Tape Attach provides very useful additional functionality with replication. Because it is a function of the Web Management Interface, copy to tape for disaster recovery purposes can occur at the replication Target Appliance in the Data Center without the need for any involvement from hosts on remote sites. All scheduling and processing becomes a Back Office task.
Page 77: Fan In, Fan Out And Job Concurrency
• Replication-Source Library: This is a library on a D2D Backup System that has been configured for backups from a host server and has some or all of its slots configured to be replicated. This library is visible to the host. Replication-Target Library: This is a library on a D2D Backup System that has been configured to •...
Page 78: Fan Out Example For Hp D2D400X And D2D41Xx
NOTE: Any number of slots within a Replication-Source library may be selected for replication to a Replication-Target library. This selection is called a slot mapping collection and may be edited after initial mapping creation. For example: If you have backed up data on the source HP D2D that relates to specific regions, you may want to replicate that data to regional data centers.
Page 79: Fan In
Americas Data Center Remote Site D2D Appliance D2D Appliance Asia Data Center Americas Americas Americas Library Library Library D2D Appliance Europe Library Europe Library Europe Library Asia Library Asia Library Asia Library Rest of the Rest of the Rest of the World Library World Library World Library...
Page 80: Hp D2D250X Series Fan In Example
Remote Site 1 Remote Site 4 D2D Appliance D2D Appliance Data Center D2D Appliance Remote Site 2 Remote Site 5 D2D Appliance D2D Appliance Remote Site 3 Remote Site 6 D2D Appliance D2D Appliance Figure 40 HP D2D250x Series Fan IN example HP D2D400x and 41xx Series •...
Page 81: Job Concurrency
Remote Site 1 D2D Appliance Remote Site 4 Data Center D2D Appliance D2D Appliance Remote Site 2 D2D Appliance1 Remote Site 5 D2D Appliance1 D2D Appliance2 D2D Appliance2 Remote Site 3 D2D Appliance3 D2D Appliance1 D2D Appliance4 D2D Appliance2 Figure 41 HP D2D400x and 41xx Series Fan IN example Fan IN and slot mapping: You may not want to replicate all the slots in a library.
Page 82: Backup Applications And Target Libraries
• An HP D2D 400x Target Appliance can run eight incoming replication jobs concurrently; a Source Appliance can run four outgoing replication jobs. • An HP D2D 41xx Target Appliance can run 16 incoming replication jobs concurrently; a Source Appliance can run four outgoing replication jobs. Table 4 Fan In, Fan Out and job concurrency rules HP D2D HP D2D...
Page 83: Best Practices For Using This Feature
• To perform manual tape copy jobs to any tape device on the network using the backup application instead of using the Web Management Interface to copy to a device connected to the HP D2D Backup System) IMPORTANT: You cannot change data on a Target library cartridge; you may only load it temporarily into a physical tape device to read it.
Page 84: Replication Deployment Strategies
Click Update. Now you can make the target library visible from other hosts. For iSCSI devices, log on to the target library using the ISCSI Initiator. For FC devices, configure the FC fabric to make the host visible. Target visibility persists even if the power fails or if the replication mapping is removed. NOTE: To remove target visibility, simply reset the Port to None.
Page 85: Active To Active Example
Office A Office B Host A1 D2D Appliance A D2D Appliance B Library A1 Library B1 Replicate Backup/ Backup Restore Library A2 Library B2 Replicate Figure 42 Active to Passive replication example Active to Active example In the following example there are again two offices, each with an HP D2D Backup System. The HP D2D Backup System in Office A is being used by the host server for backup and restore and all of the cartridges on the Replication-Source library are being replicated to matching slots on a Replication-Target library on the HP D2D Backup System in Office B.
Page 86: Replication Licensing
Office A Data Centre D Host A1 D2D Appliance A D2D Appliance D Library A1 Library D1 Backup/ Backup Replicate Restore Host A2 Library A2 Backup/ Backup Restore Library D2 Office B Host B1 D2D Appliance B Library B1 Backup/ Backup Restore Host B2...
Page 87: Creating The Ltu
• The HP entitlement order number for the HP D2D Replication license (found on the entitlement certificate) • The unique HP D2D Backup System serial number (found on the label on the top of the unit) • Standard registration information, such as name and contact details Online LTU retrieval is the recommended method for license redemption, but there is also a License Key Request Form that you can submit by post or fax.
Page 88: The Replication Process
If you have saved the LTU as a .DAT file, click Upload license file and use the Browse option to locate the file. Click Upload. If you used email or a temporary file, cut and paste the string exactly as you obtained it from the HP Licensing website.
Page 89: Seeding Initial Data Using Tape Attach
• If the Target Appliance is not yet in use, it may be possible to colocate the Source and Target Appliances on the same site LAN to perform the initial replication locally on a high bandwidth link and then ship the appliance to the Data Center. •...
Page 90: Running The Replication Wizard
Running the replication wizard The Replication Wizard is used to create new mappings between Non-Replicating Libraries (which become Replication Source Libraries) and either existing or new Target Libraries. (See “Recovering a source appliance” on page 94 for information about the Recovery wizard.) Start Create non-replicating Library on source appliance Create backup rotation scheme and allow first full...
Page 91 Decide how you will seed the first full backup on the Target Appliance. (See also “Seeding the Replication Target Appliance” on page 88.) • If you are seeding across the WAN or have been able to colocate the Target Appliance on the same LAN as the Source Appliance, go to step 4.
Page 92 Click Start Replication Wizard. This takes you to the Select Target Appliance step. TIP: Click on the show/hide details link to check how many target appliances are permitted and the number of target appliances that are currently configured. See “Fan In, Fan Out and job concurrency”...
Page 93 The wizard then moves to the Select Target Library step. Select a library on the target appliance and click Next. NOTE: If you need to create a new library on the target appliance, click Create New Target Library. Set up the details as you would normally do when creating a new library device, see “To create a new device”...
Page 94: Recovering A Source Appliance
This takes you to the Edit Slot Mapping step. Enter a Slot Mapping Name. The slot number and barcodes of all source cartridges are displayed. A new barcode is generated for them on the target library. By default, all slots on the Source are selected for mapping and mapped to available slots on the Target library.
Page 95: Reverse Replication Using The Wizard
• The target is co-located onto the remote site and connected via iSCSI (LAN) or FC Recovery from physical media directly to host server Reverse replication using the wizard Remote Site A Remote Site B Remote Site C Host Host Host Host Host...
Page 96: Reverse Replication Process: Source Lost, Mapping Intact
Start Create non-replicating library on new source appliance. Use physical tape media to 'reverse seed'? Tape Attach: 1. Use Tape Attach on target appliance to copy last full backup cartridge to tape. 2. Transport physical tape to replication source site. 3.
Page 97: Reverse Replication, Source Lost And Mapping Deleted
Decide whether you want to use physical tape media to reverse seed the first full restore. It is possible to recover across the WAN, but this may place an unacceptable load on bandwidth or time availability. IMPORTANT: If using reverse seeding, use Tape Attach on the Target Appliance to copy the last full backup cartridge to tape and transport the media to the Replication Source site.
Page 98: Reverse Replication Process: Source Lost, Mapping Deleted
Start Create non-replicating library on new source appliance. Use physical tape media to 'reverse seed'? Tape Attach: 1. Use Tape Attach on target appliance to copy last full backup cartridge to tape. 2. Transport physical tape to replication source site. 3.
Page 99: Promoting A Target Library Over The Wan Using Scsi
Decide whether you want to use physical tape media to reverse seed the first full restore. It is possible to recover across the WAN, but this may place an unacceptable load on bandwidth or time availability. IMPORTANT: If using reverse seeding, use Tape Attach on the Target Appliance to copy the last full backup cartridge to tape and transport the media to the Replication Source site.
Page 100: Recovery Process: Promoting A Target Library Over The Wan
Start On the target appliance in Data Center use Mapping Configuration page to select target library on target appliance in Data Center and remove slot mapping to lost source library. Was this the only Is it OK to slot mapping to this remove other target library? mappings?
Page 101: Promoting A Target Library Using Colocation
Configure the iSCSI Initiator Name for the newly promoted Non-Replicating Library to be that of the host system. Connect to the Data Center appliance and library via iSCSI from the host at the remote site. Import the cartridges into the backup application and recover the data over the WAN. At this point there is no HP D2D Source Appliance at the remote site.
Page 102: Recovery Process: Promoting A Target Library Using Colocation
Start Transport the Data Center D2D to the remote site and reconfigure networking. On the Data Center D2D use Mapping Configuration page to select target library on the Data Center D2D and remove slot mapping between it and the source library. Is it OK to Was this the only remove other...
Page 103: Recovery From Physical Media Direct To Host
On the Target Appliance (now in the remote site), go to the Replication - Mapping Configuration page, select the Target Library and remove the slot mapping between it and the lost Source Library. As long as there is only one slot mapping to the Target Library, it will become a Non-Replicating Library.
Page 104: Recovery Process: Using Physical Tape
Start Is physical tape device attached to Data Center D2D? On the appliance in Data Center use Tape Attach On the target appliance in Data Center use to offload last full backup and any subsequent Mapping Configuration page to select target library incrementals to physical tape.
Page 105 Connect a tape drive or library to the host server. Install the backup application on the host, then import and recover the data from physical tape. At this point there is no HP D2D Source Appliance at the remote site. If one is installed at a later date, you can reverse recover the data and configure replication, as described in “Reverse replication, source lost and mapping deleted”...
Page 106 Configuring and using replication...
Page 107: The Web Management Interface
8 The Web Management Interface In this chapter: • “Web management interface” on page 107 • “To run the Web Management Interface” on page 107 • “Summary (Home)” on page 108 • “Devices (Configuration)” on page 110 • “Cartridges (Configuration)” on page 116 •...
Page 108: Summary (Home)
• From any machine connected to the network: The HP D2D uses a secure network connection. Enter https:// followed by the IP address or fully qualified domain name (for example, myhpd2d.mydo- main.com) of the HP D2D Backup System into the web browser. NOTE: If you use http: in the URL, you are automatically forwarded to the https: secure network connection.
Page 109: Summary Page Layout
NOTE: If a capacity upgrade kit has been installed, both shelves are shown on the Summary page. Table 5 Summary page layout Navigation bar Select the appropriate option from the top bar. The Help option opens the help pages. This is a context sensitive link that displays help that is appropriate to the currently selected page.Logout closes Help and logout your session on the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 110: Status Icons
This section provides details about overall system status and the status of network and system components. Additional information is provided if the status is not OK. See also “Status icons” on page 110. Disk Space Used includes the amount of space that has been allocated for the number of cartridges created on the unit.
Page 111: Device Parameters (Top Half Of The Page)
NOTE: If the HP D2D is connected to a Fibre Channel network, it is not possible to create a default library for the host automatically during installation. You must use this page to create and configure devices that can be accessed by the host. The top half of the page shows the a list of devices available on the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 112: Emulation Types For Tape Devices
This identifies the port to which the host is connected for backup and restore. The number of ports available in the drop-down menu depends upon your network configuration. There are two LAN ports on the rear of the HP D2D. LAN port 1 must always be connected to install the software and run the Web Management Interface.
Page 113: User Recommendations
User recommendations To avoid over-allocation of disk space and the possibility of running out of disk space for non-user data: • Only configure the libraries that you need • Only configure the number of cartridges that you are likely to need You can add cartridges at a later date to expand the system and remove individual blank cartridges from a library without deleting the whole library, but cannot remove cartridges that have been written to.
Page 114: Device Parameters
Enter the appropriate details in the Libraries tab and click Create. There is also a tab to enable and configure iSCSI Authentication, if this is required. Any information you enter on this tab must match the information that you have configured in the iSCSI Initiator itself. (See also “Device parameters”...
Page 115 This identifies the network port on the HP D2D to which the device is connected. The choices in the drop-down menu depend upon your network configuration. There are up to two iSCSI ports (this depends upon your network mode, see “Network Parameters”...
Page 116: To Delete A Device
NOTE: For more information about configuring the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator see “The Microsoft iSCSI Initiator” on page 59. To delete a device Select the required device and then click on Delete in the Details section to delete it. You will be prompted to confirm that this is what you wish to do.
Page 117: Cartridge Parameters
Table 8 Cartridge parameters The Location column identifies each element of the library that is available to hold a cartridge. There are three types of element: • Mail slot: which is a dedicated slot that is used to hold a cartridge that is ready for exporting to or importing from physical tape.
Page 118: Empty Slots
This defaults to the appropriate capacity for the drive emulation type selected on the Devices tab. This value may be changed if the Used Size is Blank, Max Size: see below. The maximum value allowed is 1600 GB. This is a check box that allows you to enable (checked) and disable Write Protected: (unchecked) write protection, see below.
Page 119: To Edit Maximum Size
To edit maximum size The only times you can resize cartridges are when you first create a library or when you add slots and they are blank. Once the cartridges are made available to the backup application, it formats them ready for use and they are no longer blank, even if you have not yet written data to them. Similarly, the erase function on most backup applications does not return the cartridge to a completely blank state.
Page 120: To Move Or Unload Cartridges
To move or unload cartridges The ability to move cartridges is provided, but only to an empty Location (mail slot, tape drive or numbered slot). The Move Cartridge drop-down menu lists available empty slots. (Empty numbered slots are created if you delete a cartridge.) Use the Unload all Cartridges button to return all cartridges to their slots.
Page 121: Resetting Network Settings To Factory Defaults
You must now reconnect to the HP D2D Backup System using the new settings. • If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new address to log in from a web browser. • You will also need to edit the iSCSI Initiator on all hosts that are connected to the HP D2D Backup System, if you change the IP address.
Page 122: Beacon Mode
To reset the network settings: Ensure that there are no backup or restore jobs in progress to the device. Press the Power On button on the front of the HP D2D Backup System three times in quick succession to reset it. After approximately 5 seconds, the HP D2D Backup System will begin its reboot sequence.
Page 123: To Configure Microsoft Exchange Server
Table 11 Email parameters This is the IP address of the email server. SMTP Server: Some email servers require authentication to send email alerts. If required, enter a Username and a Password here that are valid on the SMTP server Username and Password: entered in the previous box.
Page 124: Storage (Status)
You will see the default virtual SMTP server. Right click on this and select Properties. Select the Access Control tab and then select Authentication. The HP D2D Backup System may be used with one of the following settings: • Anonymous Authentication (anyone can log on, you do not need to provide a Username and Password when you configure email alerts) •...
Page 125: Storage Pool
• Storage Manager Status: This is the most recent message reported by the Storage Management System Storage pool This tab shows the overall status of the Storage Pool, the number of shelves in the storage pool and their configuration status. It is the tab that you use to add a shelf to the storage pool once the Capacity Upgrade Kit has been physically installed.
Page 126: Configured Shelves
Configured shelves This section shows the status of the configured shelves and the number of disks. Shelf information cannot be displayed if Storage Manager is busy, for example adding a shelf. • Click Add to add the additional shelf to the storage pool RAID and expand the capacity of the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 127: Raid
RAID The RAID tab shows the status of the RAID controller and the logical units. RAID controllers RAID Controllers: This is the ID of the RAID controller. There is only one in the current system. In normal operation, this shows green, OK. If a battery fails, please replace it as soon as possible.
Page 128: Shelves
Shelves This page shows the status of the shelves and the physical disks. You can also use it to beacon a disk within the HP D2D. The Beacon LED on the front of the individual disk flashes Blue. Shelves Click on a shelf (it is highlighted in blue) to display the disks located in that shelf in the Physical Disks section.
Page 129: Iscsi (Status)
This indicates the physical location of the disk and is useful if you need to replace a disk. Always double check against the serial number after removing Disk: a disk. This is the status of the physical disk. Possible states are - OK, Failed, Missing, Status: Too Small, Rebuilding, Predictive Failure.
Page 130: Fibre Channel (Status)
Fibre Channel (Status) “Fibre Channel (Status)” on page 68. Log (Status) This page presents a time and date-stamped list of significant system events. The most recent information is shown at the top of the list. The icons identify whether the messages are information, error or warning messages.
Page 131: Sorting And Searching The Log
Sorting and searching the log Click on any column heading to sort messages according to that criterion. For example, click on Date to sort the messages according to date. Click on Show Search Box to display a Filter field and two drop-down menus. Use the right-hand drop-down menu to filter on severity, for example to display all Error messages.
Page 132: Mapping Configuration (Replication)
Mapping Configuration (Replication) This page allows you to configure and view how cartridges are mapped between the source and target libraries. The Web Management Interface...
Page 133: Local Library
Local library This section contains a list of all available local libraries. Local Libraries are the libraries that have been configured on this HP D2D. Non-replicating library: a library on the HP D2D Backup System whose slots have not yet been •...
Page 134: Replication Source For Local Library Parameters
Select a local library to display appropriate details or options in the other sections of this page. Table 13 Replication source for local library parameters Replication-Source library selected This is the slot mapping name. Is it created when you run the wizard Slot Mapping Name to define the grouping of slots that you select.
Page 135: The Replication Wizards
This is the status of the replication link between this pair of mapped Replication Status slots. The replication wizards When you select a Non-Replicating library, you will be able to run the Replication or Recovering wizard. • Use the Replication wizard to create slot mappings for the non-replicating library; it becomes a Source library.
Page 136: To Add A Target Appliance
To add a target appliance Click Add Target Appliance. Figure 54 Create new target appliance Enter the Target Appliance Address. The default values for the Command and Data Protocol Port Numbers are usually acceptable, but may be edited if there is a conflict. Click Add Target Appliance.
Page 137: Local Settings (Replication)
This section shows the hours on which the Target Appliance is available for replication during the week. Any blackout windows that have been specified Weekly calendar will be reflected in this calendar. Table 16 Source appliance parameters Source Appliance tab No fields are editable. This is the name of the Source Appliance.
Page 138: Configure Replication Ports
NOTE: This setting affects both the Replication-Target and the Replication-Source Appliances; no replication can occur to or from the appliance. Any active jobs in progress when a blackout period starts will be paused. Click Edit. Check the box next to the required day of the week. The time boxes become editable.
Page 139: Sorting And Searching The Event History
This page presents a time and date stamped list of significant replication events with severity status and associated messages. The most recent information is shown at the top of the list. • Select an event in the list to view its details below. The Clear Event History button may be used to clear the list.
Page 140: Resetting The Password
Resetting the password If you forget your password, you can reset the HP D2D Backup System as follows: NOTE: Resetting the password will reset the networking settings to the factory defaults and reset the Administrator password to Admin. No user data will be lost. Make sure nobody is using the HP D2D Backup System before you attempt the reset.
Page 141: Shutdown (Settings)
Shutdown (Settings) This option allows you to shut down the HP D2D Backup System cleanly. It is the only recommended way of powering off the device. If you remove the power in any other way and a host is carrying out a backup or restore, you may lose or corrupt data.
Page 142: Firmware (Settings)
Firmware (Settings) This page provides information about the firmware version of your HP D2D Backup System and allows you to upgrade the firmware and the language and help text pack. IMPORTANT: Once you have upgraded your firmware, you will not be able to revert to the earlier version. Always read the Release Notes accompanying the firmware upgrade carefully to check that the upgrade is compatible with your configuration.
Page 143: Upgrading The Language And Help Text Pack
Click Browse... and locate the upload file that you have just downloaded. Click Upload to upgrade the firmware. A progress meter is displayed while the upgrade takes place. The system will reboot once it has been updated. Configuration information and data are unaffected by this process.
Page 144: Support (Settings)
Select Firmware from the Web Management Interface and click Upgrade in the Language and Help Text Pack section of this page. NOTE: Online help is also included in this pack. Click Browse... and locate the upload file that you have just downloaded. Click Upload to upgrade the language and help text pack.
Page 145: License (Settings)
License (Settings) Licensing is used to enable optional product functionality, such as capacity upgrades and replication. The Licenses page shows you a list of the features that are available for your product and whether they have been enabled and licensed. Most features are only enabled when they are licensed. If you have purchased a feature that requires a license, you will receive a license entitlement certificate with your product.
Page 146: To Apply The License Key
To apply the license key Obtain the unique License to Use key, as instructed on the License Entitlement Certificate. This is normally from the HP Licensing website at http://www.webware.hp.com. We recommend that you select the option to save the license to a .DAT file. The file can also be emailed to the registered license owner's email address or you can use Cut and Paste to copy it to a temporary file.
Page 147: Using Tape Attach
9 Using Tape Attach In this chapter: • “Options for archiving to tape” on page 147 • “Archiving methods” on page 148 • Tape Attach and replication • “Using the Tape Attach web pages” on page 154 Options for archiving to tape If your organization's backup strategy also requires the ability to archive backed-up data for offsite storage, there are two ways of achieving this: •...
Page 148: Archiving Methods
• Copy refers to the process that creates an additional copy of the cartridge on the physical tape storage device. Backup applications may use similar terminology to describe the processes for transferring data to a slot where it can be exported to a backup device and for restoring it to the application's database or catalog after loss or failure.
Page 149: Why Use The Copy Functionality
Step 1 Step 2 Use backup application on Use HP D2D Web host to write to cartridge. Management Interface to copy to tape drive. Physical Tape Drive Cartridge Library Library HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 55 Cartridge copy Why use the Copy functionality? Copy creates two instances of the same cartridge;...
Page 150: Disadvantages Of Copy
• The whole HP D2D Backup System or a complete library on the HP D2D is accidentally removed from the Web Management interface. The physical copy of the cartridge is the only copy now in existence. The backup application is still aware of the cartridge's existence because it was not aware of the loss of the D2D system.
Page 151: Why Use The Export Functionality
Step 1 Step 2 Use backup application on host Use HP D2D Web Management to move cartridge to mail slot. Interface to export to tape drive. Physical Tape Drive Mail slot Mailslot Cartridge Library Library HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 56 Cartridge export Why use the Export functionality?
Page 152: Disadvantages Of Export
is required, the backup application will ask for the cartridge to be re-imported into the HP D2D before it can be used for restore. Exported cartridges may also be used for disaster recovery, as with copied cartridges. Disadvantages of Export Restores may take longer if a physical cartridge is required for the restore.
Page 153: Tape Spanning
Step 1 Step 2 Use HP D2D Web Management Use backup application on host Interface to import from tape to move the mail slot cartridge drive. back to autoloader slot. Physical Tape Drive Cartridge Mailslot Mailslot Library Library HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 57 Cartridge import When you import a cartridge:...
Page 154: Using The Tape Attach Web Pages
Using the Tape Attach web pages The Tape Attach web pages allow you to configure attached tape storage device, run jobs manually, create and run job schedules, view status and job history. Configuration (Tape Attach) This page allows you to view physical tape storage devices that are attached to the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 155: Adding Tape Storage Devices To The List
Adding tape storage devices to the list Devices appear in the list as long as they are connected at power on. If you subsequently attach an external or rack-mounted tape storage device after power on, click Rescan to add it to the list of devices.
Page 156: Upgrading Tape Storage Device Firmware
• With tape libraries a link is provided so that you can generate a support ticket from the library GUI. This link takes you to the Command View MSL login. Upgrading tape storage device firmware As long as the tape device is supported, you can also upgrade the firmware from this screen. Click on the Firmware tab.
Page 157: Manual Jobs (Tape Attach)
Manual jobs (Tape Attach) This page provides a wizard that allows you to initiate an immediate import, export or copy operation. A copy operation may be performed upon any non blank cartridge in any numbered slot in a • library device on the HP D2D Backup System. The cartridge data is copied from the HP D2D Backup System to the physical tape storage device.
Page 158: To Select Cartridges On The Hp D2D Library
There are two steps in this wizard: Select the slot on the HP D2D library that should be used for the copy, export or import job. Select the slot on the physical tape storage device. To select cartridges on the HP D2D library Select the Library in the Virtual Devices list at the top of the page to display a list of the cartridges in that library.
Page 159 Click on Next to display the second page of the wizard. (Or report an error if no tape storage devices are currently attached to the HP D2D Backup System.) Select the attached tape storage device from the pull-down list, the required physical slot if it is a tape library, the required verify/compare option and whether the physical cartridge should be unloaded after the operation completes.
Page 160: To Export To Attached Tape Storage Device
The process checks that media is loaded in the attached tape storage device and that it is blank. If it is not blank, you are given the option of overwriting it or canceling the job. (It is not possible to append data.) It also checks that there is cartridge data to be copied (it may have been subsequently moved by the backup application).
Page 161: To Import From Attached Tape Storage Device
Select the attached tape drive from the pull-down list, the required physical slot if it is a tape library, the required verify/compare option and whether the physical cartridge should be unloaded after the operation completes. NOTE: A Full Verify reads the data back after copy and compares it byte-by-byte with the original. A Quick Verify also reads back the data, but only ensures that it can be read.
Page 162: Scheduled Jobs (Tape Attach)
Locate the mail slot in the Cartridge list and click on the Next button. (There is an Import label in the right column of the mail slot.) This displays the second page of the wizard. (Or reports an error if no tape storage devices are currently attached to the HP D2D Backup System.) Select the attached tape drive from the pull-down list, the required physical slot if it is a tape library, the required verify/compare option and whether the physical cartridge should be unloaded...
Page 163: To Create A Scheduled Job
When an export or copy scheduled job is run, it automatically overwrites the cartridge in the tape drive. If the cartridge is not blank, there is no warning and no record in the job log. NOTE: The backup application is not automatically updated with any schedules created on the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 164 Select the Library in the Virtual Devices list at the top of the page to display a list of the mail slots in that library. The last column shows you what action is available for a slot. • Copy is available for numbered slots. •...
Page 165 Click Next. This displays the second page of the wizard. (Or reports an error if no tape storage devices are currently attached to the HP D2D Backup System.) Select the appropriate Physical Device to display a list of the slots in that device. NOTE: If a slot has already been selected for a schedule, the Scheduled box is checked.
Page 166: Job Schedule Parameters
Click Next to display the final page of the wizard. Enter a name for the Schedule and select the appropriate Scheduling parameters. Click Create. Table 17 Job schedule parameters This field allows you to provide a meaningful name for the scheduled job. Schedule Name: •...
Page 167: Sorting And Searching Scheduled Jobs
Use this check box you to control whether the cartridge is unloaded once the scheduled job completes. The default is to remain loaded (the box is not checked). Unload After Completion: If the attached device is a library the tape will be moved to the mail slot if there is an empty mail slot.
Page 168: Status (Tape Attach)
This field is not relevant for Daily jobs and After Write jobs. For Weekly jobs, select the day of the week. For Monthly by day, select a day between 1 and 31. For months with less than 31 days, the job is always run on the last day of the month. Day: For Weekday of the Month, select First/Second/Third/Fourth/Last week and then the day of the week.
Page 169: To Cancel A Job
To cancel a job To cancel a job in progress, click Cancel job. You are asked to confirm that you wish to cancel the job. If a job is canceled during the copy, export or import phase, this cancels the transfer of data. NOTE: There are three phases to an export job: copy, an optional verify and subsequent removal of cartridge data from the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 170: Job History (Tape Attach)
Job History (Tape Attach) This page provides details of the last 1000 tape export, import and copy jobs. The job mode (copy, export or import), HP D2D library device, slot and cartridge barcode, physical device name, slot and barcode, start time and job status are displayed. The most recent job is shown at the top of a scrollable list.
Page 171: Copy Using A Tape Drive Attached To The Host
10 Copy using a tape drive attached to the host In this chapter: • “Requirements” on page 171 • “Using a tape drive connected to host” on page 172 • “Compression” on page 172 Requirements If you wish to copy data from the HP D2D Backup System to a tape drive connected to the host machine, you need: •...
Page 172: Archive From Host To Tape Process
Archive from host to tape process This process is controlled by the backup application. For example, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express calls it a Copy job. Server SCSI Server Server Card Backup Data Switch Tape Drive Copy Data HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Figure 58 Archiving to tape Further information...
Page 173: 11 Restore Processes Without Replication
11 Restore processes without replication In this chapter: • “Restore scenarios” on page 173 • “Restoring single files” on page 174 • “Restore and deduplication” on page 174 • “Reconnecting to HP D2D after host failure” on page 174 NOTE: If you are using replication, there are other options for restoring data.
Page 174: Restoring From The Hp D2D Backup System
Import the cartridge from the attached tape drive. • If the tape drive is attached to the HP D2D, use the Web Management Interface to import the cartridge to the HP D2D mail slot. Then use the backup application to move the cartridge back into the library slot on the HP D2D and restore data to the host.
Page 175 Make a note of the Initiator Node Name (this can be found on the General tab on the Microsoft iSCSI initiator). Modify the target library to see the new machine name of the restored host. Select the Devices page on the Web Management Interface, and put the target library into Edit mode. Copy the host’s Initiator Node Name (found on the General tab in step 4 ) into iSCSI Initiator Name.
Page 176 On the Discovery tab, enter the IP address of the HP D2D Backup System to add it as a target portal for the host. Do not change the Port; it should be 3260. Restore processes without replication...
Page 177 Target devices have already been configured on the HP D2D Backup System for the host that failed, so they will appear in the list on the Targets tab with a status of Inactive, if you are using the same hostname and iSCSI initiator node name as the host that failed. Otherwise new devices will be configured for this host.
Page 178 Restore processes without replication...
Page 179: 12 Troubleshooting
12 Troubleshooting Use the information in this chapter to troubleshoot problems. More detailed troubleshooting information can be found at http://www.hp.com/support. This chapter provides troubleshooting information on: • “Connecting the hardware” on page 179 • “Connecting to the HP D2D from the backup application”...
Page 180: Performance
• If no LEDs are flashing, you do not have a network connection – check your Ethernet cable or consult your network administrator. • If LEDs are flashing, check that you have the correct IP address for your HP D2D. Are you using DHCP or Static IP addressing for your HP D2D? If you are unsure of your settings, please use the System Console to confirm the settings that have been configured on your HP D2D (see...
Page 181: Disk Raid Errors And Warnings
• You can configure email alerts, which will automatically send a message to your mail system when a problem occurs (see “Email Alerts (Configuration)” on page 122). The Summary page of the Web Management Interface can indicate an error or warning message, •...
Page 182: Power On/Off Problems
Power On/Off Problems The normal boot sequence takes approximately 2 minutes. On power up the HP D2D Backup System runs its fans at high speed for approximately 10 seconds before returning to normal speed. When powering off the HP D2D Backup System make sure no backup or restore jobs are running or scheduled to run while the HP D2D Backup System is out of action.
Page 183: Hp D2D Boots Up Correctly, But Cannot Be Seen On The Network
HP D2D boots up correctly, but cannot be seen on the network “Connecting to the network” on page 179. Cannot connect to Web Management Interface HP D2D is not visible on the network “Connecting to the network” on page 179. Cannot log in to the Web Management Interface The password is case-sensitive, please make sure you know whether CAPS LOCK is on or off.
Page 184: I Cannot See Additional Slots From The Backup Application
I cannot see additional slots from the backup application When you create additional slots for an autoloader/library on the HP D2D Backup System, you may need to restart services on the backup application so that it can see the new slots. Upgrade licenses Can I transfer the License To Use to a different HP D2D? No.
Page 185: 13 Hard Disk Replacement
13 Hard disk replacement In this chapter: • “RAID 6” on page 185 • “How do I know a disk has failed?” on page 185 • “Replacing a hot-plug hard disk” on page 188 • “After replacing the failed disk” on page 190 RAID 6 The HP D2D is a RAID 6 device.
Page 186: Summary Page With Raid Status Warning
The Web Management Interface identifies failed or predictive failed disks. The HP D2D Backup System operates correctly with up to two failed disks on the HP D2D and up to two failed disks in the Capacity Upgrade Kit, if installed. It is important to replace a failed or predictive failed disk as soon as possible. Any subsequent disk failure will result in complete data loss.
Page 187: If You Have Email Alerts
Figure 61 Storage Pool tab with RAID status warning Figure 62 RAID tab with RAID status warning To find out which physical disk has failed and its location, look at the Shelves tab. Figure 63 Identifying the failed disk(s) If you have email alerts If you have configured recipients for email alerts on the Web Management Interface, they will be notified of a disk failure with a message similar to the following.
Page 188: The Event Log
****************************************************************************** This is a system generated message from your HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Email Notification From D2DBS-CZC8033MWR 31-Mar-2009 8:32:57 : Storage RAID Logical Drive AA587361P98690J9SVP01GCD82 Catastrophically Failed 31-Mar-2009 8:32:57 : Storage RAID Logical Drive AA58736DP98690J9SVP01G5251 Catastrophically Failed 31-Mar-2009 8:32:57 : Physical disk 5QK0AQKG failed 31-Mar-2009 8:32:57 : Physical disk 5QK0AN7T failed 31-Mar-2009 8:32:57 : Physical disk 5QK0ANMP failed For further information please browse to...
Page 189: Disk Numbering
The hard drives installed in the server are labeled from device 1 to device 12, from left to right, top to bottom, when viewed from the front of the server. Figure 65 Disk numbering Remove the disk. • Press the hard disk carrier button (1) to release the ejector lever. •...
Page 190: After Replacing The Failed Disk
Replace the failed disk with the new disk. Push the hard drive assembly (1) into the drive bay until it stops and press the HDD carrier latch (2) inward until it clicks. Figure 67 Installing a replacement hard disk Log in to the Web Management Interface and select Storage-Shelves. The status of the failed disk should now be OK.
Page 191: Status Showing Multiple Disk Failure On One Shelf
If more than two disks fail and the online spare disk has been used you will lose all data on the HP D2D Backup System and the message on the Summary page warns that the RAID system has failed catastrophically. The RAID is not recoverable. Figure 68 Status showing multiple disk failure on one shelf The device operating system is not stored on any of the disks, so the HP D2D Backup System is still usable after replacing the failed disks.
Page 192: Replacing The Disks
Figure 69 Storage—Shelves showing three disk failures IMPORTANT: When you have two shelves, the disk failures may be on one shelf only and the RAID status of the other shelf is shown as operational. However, you will lose all data on the HP D2D Backup System. Replacing the disks Power off and replace the disks, as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 193: Restoring The Storage Pool
Figure 70 Storage—Shelves page after replacing disks Restoring the storage pool You must delete the whole storage pool and rebuild it. D2D Backup System HP D2D4112...
Page 194: Storage-Storage Pool Tab, Deleting The Storage Pool
Go to the Storage-Storage Pool tab and click Delete. Figure 71 Storage-Storage Pool tab, deleting the storage pool Look at the Summary page to monitor progress. (If you look at the Status—Storage page while storage is being deleted, the system cannot display meaningful storage pool information and it tells you that the storage manager is busy.) Figure 72 Summary page while storage is deleted Figure 73 Summary page after storage is deleted...
Page 195: Creating Cartridges
The system will start creating new storage using all available and licensed shelves. Look at the Summary page to monitor progress. Figure 75 Summary page while storage is created Figure 76 Summary page after storage is created The information message advising you that the HP D2D Backup System is optimizing is normal and does not require you to take any action.
Page 196 you must create new cartridges. Hard disk replacement...
Page 197: 14 Capacity Upgrade
14 Capacity Upgrade Introduction The Capacity Upgrade Kit increases the storage capacity of your HP D2D4112 Backup System. The Capacity Upgrade Kit is installed on rails as a separate shelf immediately above or below the HP D2D4112. Shelf is used as a term within the D2D Web Management Interface to identify the 12–disk physical storage space provided by the HP D2D Backup System (Shelf 0) and the Capacity Upgrade Kit (Shelf 1).
Page 198: Planning For The Capacity Upgrade
Planning for the Capacity Upgrade IMPORTANT: The HP D2D4112 Backup System will be offline while the Capacity Upgrade Kit is installed and the expansion process is completed to expand to the increased 2–shelf capacity. This means that the HP D2D cannot be used for backup or replication during the expansion process. It is important to allow sufficient downtime for the expansion process to complete.
Page 199: Connecting The Capacity Upgrade Kit To The Hp D2D
• Two rack rails (left and right) • Pins for round-hole rack conversion The rack rails are configured for square-hole racks, but are easily converted for use in a round-hole rack. To do this remove the standard pins from the front and back ends of each rail and replace them with the eight round-hole pins (supplied in the bag of miscellaneous hardware).
Page 200: Applying The Ltu
Use the supplied power cords to connect the Capacity Upgrade Kit to the mains power supply. 1. Power connectors 2. IN connector 3. Power on/off button 4. Port 2E connector Power on the Capacity Upgrade Kit. You may need to hold down the power on button for a few seconds.
Page 201: Completing The Raid Expansion
The second shelf is now licensed and enabled, but the RAID has not yet been expanded. Completing the RAID expansion Go to the Status-Storage page on the HP D2D’s Web Management Interface and select the Storage Pool tab. D2D Backup System HP D2D4112...
Page 202: What Happens During The Expansion Process
Click Add in the Configured Shelves section. A warning is displayed that all devices on the HP D2D Backup System will be temporarily offline. Click OK to continue. All existing libraries and data are preserved during the expansion process. IMPORTANT: It can take from 5 minutes up to 12 hours to complete the expansion process, depending upon the amount of data on the HP D2D Backup System.
Page 203 details for the logical units and a % completion value. See “Storage (Status)” on page 124 for more information about these fields. Once the optimization has completed, the new shelf is shown as configured on all the Storage pages. The following example shows the Storage Pool page. D2D Backup System HP D2D4112...
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Page 205: Index
Index compression, 152, 172 deduplication, 28 admin configuration firmware page, 142 cartridges page, 116 admin page, 139 devices page, 110 appliance page email alerts, 122 replication, 135 Fibre Channel page, 67 archive Microsoft Exchange Server, 123 from D2D Backup System, 148 network, 120 from host, 171...
Page 206 deduplication enabling, 114 failed battery delete identifying, 127 cartridge, 118 failed disk device, 116 identifying, 127, 128, 185 schedule, 167 more than one, 190 storage pool, 194 replacing, 188 devices serial number, 128 create new, 113 in, 79 delete, 116 out, 77 edit details, 113...
Page 207 installation wizard how to run, 40 network preparing to run, 40 DHCP, 38 address, 121 edit settings, 120 iSCSI reset to factory settings, 121 configuring manually, 59 troubleshooting, 180 definition, 24 network mode, 121 download, 57 network name, 121 initiator name, 115 network page, 120...
Page 208 replication searching concurrency, 81 history, 170 active to active, 85 page, 131 active to passive, 84 replication event history, 139 and tape attach, 76, 153 seeding for replication, 88 appliance page, 135 settings blackout window, 137 admin page, 139 deployment strategies, 84 license page, 145...
Page 209 symbols in text, 16 web management interface, 107 summary page, 108 websites customer self repair, 17 tape attach, 45 , 17 replication, 76 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 17 configuration page, 154 product manuals, 15 definition, 25 write protect, cartridges, 118 job history page, 170 manual...

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Before You Start

Connecting and Installing the HP D2D Backup System

Attaching a Physical Tape Library or Tape Drive (Optional)

Advanced Installation

HP D2D Backup Systems and Fibre Channel

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Configuring and Using Replication

The Web Management Interface

Using Tape Attach

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