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  • Page 1 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual June 2005 83-00002359, Revision C...
  • Page 2 The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Dot Hill Systems Corp., assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........1–1 SANnet II 200 SCSI Arrays .
  • Page 4 ..........4–30 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 5 4.14 Power-On Sequence ......... . . 4–30 4.15 Power-Off Procedure .
  • Page 6 ......B–16 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 7 Failed Component Alarm Codes ........C–1 Connector Pinouts .
  • Page 8 ............Index–1 viii SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Chapter 6 describes maintenance procedures. Chapter 7 describes troubleshooting procedures. Appendix A provides SANnet II 200 SCSI array specifications. Appendix B shows how to cable JBODs to one or more host servers. Appendix C provides information about failed component alarm codes.

  • Page 10: Typographic Conventions

    SANnet II Family FRU Installation Guide 83-00002708 SANnet II 200 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays 83-00002365 SANscape User’s Guide 83-00003431 SANscape Alert User’s Guide 83-00003432 SANscape CLI User’s Guide 83-00003433 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 11: Index

    Tel: 1-760-931-5500 or 1-800-872-2783 Fax: 1-760-931-5527 E-mail: support@dothill.com Netherlands: European Headquarters Dot Hill Systems Corp., B.V. (Netherlands) Tel: 31 (0) 53 428 4980; Fax: 31 (0) 53 428 0562 E-mail: bv@dothill.com Japan: Japanese Headquarters Nihon Dot Hill Systems Corp., Ltd.
  • Page 12 Dot Hill is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to: support@dothill.com Include the part number (83-00002359) of your document in the subject line of your email. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 13: Product And Architecture Overview

    CH A P T E R Product and Architecture Overview This chapter provides a brief overview of the SANnet II 200 SCSI array, which is an LVD/SE device. Topics covered in this chapter are: “SANnet II 200 SCSI Arrays” on page 1-1 ■...

  • Page 14: Array Configurations

    For information about specifications and agency approvals, see Appendix A. Array Configurations The SANnet II 200 SCSI array can be used in the following configurations: Single-controller configuration. A RAID array can be configured with a single ■...

  • Page 15: Scsi Architecture

    SCSI Architecture Each RAID array has five channels with the following defaults: Channels 1 and 3 are host channels connected to servers. Any SANnet II 200 SCSI ■ array host channel can be reassigned as a drive channel to connect to an expansion unit.

  • Page 16: Redundant Configuration Considerations

    A label on the lower lip of an array chassis, underneath the front bezel, indicates whether it is a JBOD array or a RAID array. For instance, “SANnet II 200 AC JBOD” refers to an alternating-current version of a SANnet II 200 JBOD array, “SANnet II 200 DC JBOD”...

  • Page 17: Field-Replaceable Units (Frus)

    ■ For information about specifications and agency approvals, see Appendix A. Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) This section describes the FRUs contained in the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. 1.5.1 RAID I/O Controller Modules A dual-controller configuration offers increased reliability and availability because it eliminates a single point of failure, the controller.

  • Page 18: I/O Expansion Modules

    The hot-serviceable I/O expansion modules provide four ports but do not have battery modules or controllers. I/O expansion modules are used with I/O controller modules in non-redundant SANnet II 200 SCSI arrays, and in expansion units and SANnet II 200 SCSI JBODs.

  • Page 19: Battery Module

    For information about supported versions of these operating systems, refer to Note – the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes. The array does not require any host-based software for configuration, management, and monitoring, which can be handled through the built-in firmware application. The...

  • Page 20: Additional Software Tools

    SANscape CLI, a command line utility to download firmware and to view the event ■ log. See the web site or installation CD for the additional user guides. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 21: Site Planning

    “Preinstallation Worksheet” on page 2-6 and to prepare the site for installation according to the worksheet details and the specified site-planning requirements. Review the details of this chapter before installing a SANnet II 200 SCSI array. Topics covered in this chapter are: “Customer Obligations” on page 2-1 ■...

  • Page 22: Safety Precautions

    Do not block or cover the openings of your Dot Hill product. Never place a Dot Hill ■ product near a radiator or heat register. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause overheating and affect the reliability of your Dot Hill product. 2-2 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 23: Environmental Requirements

    (+/–) 5 percent. The customer facilities must provide suitable surge protection. Electrical and Power Specifications All SANnet II 200 SCSI arrays require two independent power sources. Each array has two power-supply-and-fan modules for redundancy. Each SANnet II 200 AC array requires two 115-VAC/15A or two 240-VAC service outlets.

  • Page 24: Physical Specifications

    It is helpful to create a sketch or layout map to indicate the exact location for the SANnet II 200 SCSI array installation as well as the location of the hosts, console, and Ethernet connections that will be connected to it.

  • Page 25: Tabletop Placement

    2.6.2 Tabletop Placement SANnet II 200 SCSI arrays can be positioned on a desk or a table. Follow these guidelines when preparing a tabletop placement for your system. Choose a desk or a table that can support 57.2 pounds (26 kg) for one fully- ■...

  • Page 26: Console And Other Requirements

    A console with at least one serial port connection is necessary for installation and configuration of your SANnet II 200 SCSI array. Once you have configured your array with an IP address, an Ethernet port can also be useful for configuring the array.
  • Page 27 Customers must ensure that the appropriate service outlets are available for installation. Requirements vary. Will the SANnet II 200 SCSI array be rackmounted? Yes / No • Is the rack supplied by Dot Hill? Yes / No • If yes, include Dot Hill model number: ____ •...
  • Page 28 HBA connector types: _____________________________ Cable distance from the array to the host(s): ___________ Operating system: ________________________________ Patches installed: ________________________________ IP addresses: • Network ____________________ • Host ______________________ 2-8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 29: Unpacking Your Scsi Array

    1. Select a suitable area for unpacking. 2. Store all packing material and boxes for possible equipment returns. 3. Check the Contents Sheet in your product package. See “Checking the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Package Contents” on page 3-2.

  • Page 30: Checking The Sannet Ii 200 Scsi Array Package Contents

    • SANnet II 200 Expansion Unit or JBOD (a group of disks, no controller) • SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Contents Sheet • To download and print the latest SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes, go to: http://www.dothill.com/manuals CDs in a CD set; one CD for software and one CD for user documentation SCSI jumper cable, 1-foot (30cm), VHDCI-VHDCI (for bus setting) SCSI jumper cable, 1.5-foot (45cm), VHDCI-VHDCI (if you ordered a JBOD or...

  • Page 31: Field-Replaceable Units

    To obtain qualified cables, consult your Dot Hill sales representative. Mounting Your Array in a Rack or Cabinet Refer to the SANnet II 200 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays for instructions on how to install and prepare a rack or cabinet for mounting your array.
  • Page 32 3-4 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Scsi Array

    SANnet II 200 SCSI RAID array for single-bus or split-bus configurations. For details on cabling the SANnet II 200 SCSI JBOD array, refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

  • Page 34: Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So The Keys Cannot Be Removed

    2. Make sure the key is in the locked position, with the pawl extending horizontally past the edge of the bezel. 4-2 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 35 Figure 4-2 Sequence of Steps to Change Front Bezel Locks So Keys Cannot Be Removed 3. Hold the key in place and use a 12-mm or 3/8-inch nut driver to remove the locking nut that holds the pawl in place, as shown in the first panel of Figure 4-2. Be sure to hold the key in place.

  • Page 36: Hardware Connections

    Figure 4-3 identifies a typical series of hardware connections used when you install an array. These procedures are designed for a redundant SANnet II 200 SCSI configuration. 4-4 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Chassis To An Ac Power Outlet

    Servers and consoles Management console Expansion unit Figure 4-3 Typical Sequence of Installation Steps for the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Connecting the Chassis to an AC Power Outlet When you connect the AC power cords, you should install the provided two cord locks at the same time.
  • Page 38 8. Push the green ejector handle forward until it is seated against the power supply. 9. Turn the thumbscrew of the green ejector handle clockwise until it is finger-tight to secure the handle and the cord lock. 4-6 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Chassis To Dc Power Outlets

    Figure 4-5 Inserting the Cord Lock 10. Repeat this procedure for the second cord lock and second power cable. Connecting the Chassis to DC Power Outlets Two DC power cords are packaged with each DC array. To connect the DC power cords, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 40 4. Connect the second power cable to the second power supply and to a second power outlet. Tighten the cable locking screws. If one power supply fails, the second power supply automatically takes the full load. 4-8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 41: Powering Up And Checking Leds

    Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 5 Disk 8 Disk 11 Figure 4-6 Front Panel of the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array With LEDs Displayed See Chapter 5 for more information about the array’s LEDs. Chapter 4 Connecting Your SCSI Array...

  • Page 42: Single-Bus And Split-Bus Configurations

    These IDs are automatically assigned and appear in the RAID controller status tables. Figure 4-8 Disk Drive IDs Displayed Inside the Lower Edge of the Chassis 4-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 43: Default Channel Settings

    4.6.1 Default Channel Settings SANnet II 200 SCSI arrays are preconfigured with the channel settings shown in the following table. The most common reason to change a host channel to a drive channel is to attach expansion units to a RAID array.
  • Page 44 Note – attached to the lower left and upper right ports. The host connection must be connected to the lower right port of the expansion unit. 4-12 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 45 Host servers RAID array Expansion unit Bus cable Expansion cable Host cable Figure 4-11 Required Single-Bus Expansion Unit Configuration When Connected to a Host Based on the configuration in Figure 4-11, the default drive IDs for a 12-drive single- bus configuration are shown in Figure 4-12 and Figure 4-13. (ID6 and ID7 are reserved for host HBAs.) Disk 0 - CH0 - ID0 Disk 6 - CH0 - ID8...

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables For A Split-Bus Configuration

    Six IDs are assigned to CH 0, and six IDs are assigned to CH 2 in a 12-drive array. Figure 4-14 RAID Split-Bus Configuration In the split-bus expansion unit configuration, no jumper cable is required. 4-14 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 47 Figure 4-15 Expansion Unit Split-Bus Configuration 2. (Optional) Use a SCSI cable to connect a RAID array (channel 2 port) to an expansion unit lower input port. Tighten the cable jack screws with six full clockwise turns to ensure proper connection and operation. In Figure 4-16, RAID channels 0 and 2 are expanded into the expansion unit, in a split- bus configuration set up on the RAID array and kept by default for the expansion unit.
  • Page 48 4. Connect your RAID array (SCSI channel 1 and 3 ports) to two host servers with SCSI cables. SCSI ports for channels 1 and 3 are assigned as host channels by default. 4-16 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 49: Standard Cabling Scenarios

    4.8.1 Standard Cabling Scenarios The following figures illustrate the standard cabling scenarios for a 12-drive array: Host Host Figure 4-19 Configuration #1: Single-Bus Configuration With Two Hosts Host Host Figure 4-20 Configuration #2: Split-Bus Configuration With Two Hosts Host Figure 4-21 Configuration #3: Split-Bus Configuration With One Host A maximum of 16 drive IDs is allowed per channel.
  • Page 50 Figure 4-22 Configuration #4: Split-Bus Configuration With One Split-Bus Expansion Unit Expansion unit Expansion unit Host Figure 4-23 Configuration #5: Single-Bus Configuration With Two Single-Bus Expansion Units 4-18 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 51: Connecting Ports To Hosts

    By means of a qualified and supported onboard single-ended server-embedded SCSI ■ controller Connect the array to one or two hosts with SCSI cables. Refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes for a list of the supported cables. 4.9.1...

  • Page 52: Cabling To Expansion Units

    In Figure 4-27, the RAID array and one expansion unit have been set up for single-bus configuration; Channel 2, a drive channel, is connected to the expansion unit. 4-20 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 53 Host server RAID array Expansion unit Bus cable Expansion cable Host cable Figure 4-25 Single-Bus Configuration With One Host and One Expansion Unit In Figure 4-26, the RAID array and one expansion unit have been set up for a split-bus configuration;...

  • Page 54: Cabling To Two Expansion Units

    PID to 6 and the SID to 7 using the firmware application. For details, refer to the SANnet II Family RAID Firmware User’s Guide. 4-22 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 55 In Figure 4-27, the RAID array and the two expansion units have been set up for single-bus configuration; Channel 3 has been reassigned as a drive channel and connected to the second expansion unit. Host server RAID array Expansion unit Expansion unit Bus cable Expansion cable...

  • Page 56: Adding An Expansion Unit To An Existing Raid Array

    See “Cabling to One Expansion Unit” on page 4-20 and “Cabling to Two Expansion Units” on page 4-22 for more information on expansion unit cabling configurations. 4-24 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 57: Establishing Communications With An Array

    When you configure a host channel as a drive channel, the primary ID (PID) is Note – set to 8 and the secondary ID (SID) is set to 9. To avoid SCSI ID conflicts, change the newly assigned drive channel PID to 6 and the SID to 7 using the firmware application.

  • Page 58: Configuring A Host Com Port To Connect To A Raid Array

    Appendix E for the Solaris OS. ■ Appendix F for Windows 2003 server or Windows 2000 advanced server. ■ Appendix G for a Linux server. ■ 4-26 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 59: Manually Setting A Fixed Ip Address

    Appendix H for an IBM server running the AIX OS. ■ Appendix I for an HP server running the HP-UX OS. ■ 4.11.2 Manually Setting a Fixed IP Address You can manually set an array’s IP address using the controller’s firmware by typing values for the IP address, the subnet mask, and IP address of the gateway.

  • Page 60: Setting Up Out-Of-Band Management Over Ethernet

    HTTP, HTTPS, telnet, FTP, and SSH. Refer to the “Communication Parameters” section of the SANnet II Family RAID Firmware User’s Guide for more information. 4-28 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 61 1. To access the RAID array over an Ethernet connection, first connect the RAID array’s Ethernet port on each controller to the network. SANnet II family arrays require at least CAT-5 Ethernet cable. Note – In a dual-controller RAID array, be sure to connect both Ethernet ports to the Note –...

  • Page 62: Remaining Steps

    4.13 Remaining Steps SANnet II 200 SCSI arrays are preconfigured with a single RAID 0 logical drive mapped to LUN 0, and no spare drives. This is not a usable configuration, but it enables in-band connections with management software. You must delete this logical drive and create new logical drives.

  • Page 63: Power-Off Procedure

    Do not use the option shown at the bottom of the example. This option is skip reserved for support personnel performing testing. 4.15 Power-Off Procedure You might need to power off the array (both power supplies) if you relocate the array or perform certain maintenance procedures with associated servers.
  • Page 64 4-32 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 65: Checking Leds

    CH A P T E R Checking LEDs This chapter describes the front-panel and back-panel LEDs, which display the operating status of all drives and modules. Topics covered in this chapter are: “LEDs When the Array Is First Powered On” on page 5-1 ■...

  • Page 66: Front-Panel Leds

    Use a paperclip to push the Reset button to silence a failed component alarm. See “Silencing Audible Alarms” on page 6-4 for more information about silencing audible alarms. 5-2 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 67 Power Temp Event Reset button Figure 5-2 Chassis Ear LEDs and Reset Button on Front Panel The following table lists the front-panel LEDs. Table 5-3 Front-Panel LEDs LED Color Description Drive Solid green Good: Drive power-up and spin-up OK. Table 5-4 For more information, see Blinking green Good: Drive activity.

  • Page 68: Drive Led Status

    A logical drive is created, the controller is reset, green or a media scan is running on a drive. Blinking Drive activity A drive is processing I/O. green 5-4 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 69: Back-Panel Leds

    Table 5-4 Drive LED Status LED Status Event Description Amber Predicted fault The disk drives perform predictive failure (SMART) analysis, and encounter a predicted failure. Amber Drive fault A drive fails. Amber Identify The SANscape CLI set led command is run, or the firmware application, “Flash All Drives”...

  • Page 70: I/O Module Leds

    5.3.1 I/O Module LEDs The following figures shows the SANnet II 200 SCSI array I/O module and the LEDs on its back panel for a RAID array and for an expansion unit. Figure 5-4 I/O Module for a RAID Array The following figure illustrates the I/O module for the expansion unit.

  • Page 71: Raid Controller Leds

    5.3.2 RAID Controller LEDs The following figure shows the RAID controller LEDs on the back panel. Figure 5-6 RAID Controller LEDs The following table lists the LEDs. RAID controller Table 5-6 RAID Controller LEDs Color Status LED inactive Not active. Activity LED Blinking green Controller is busy.
  • Page 72 Faulty/failed: One or both fans are rotating +5 VDC +/–.25 VDC at less than 900 RPM. +12 VDC +/–.6 VDC Current Thresholds: +5 VDC +12 VDC 25A 5-8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 73: Emu Module Leds

    5.3.4 EMU Module LEDs The event-monitoring unit (EMU) module has a single LED. Figure 5-9 EMU Module The following table lists the EMU module LEDs. Table 5-8 EMU Module Back-Panel LEDs Module LED Color Status Solid green Good EMU module. EMU module Solid amber Failed EMU module.
  • Page 74 5-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 75: Maintaining Your Array

    CH A P T E R Maintaining Your Array This chapter covers the following maintenance topics: “Scanning Drives” on page 6-1 ■ “Using Software to Monitor and Manage Your Array” on page 6-2 ■ “Out-of-Band Connection” on page 6-2 ■ “Inband Connection”...

  • Page 76: Using Software To Monitor And Manage Your Array

    For details, see “Setting Up Out-of-Band Management Over Ethernet” on page 4-28. You can also configure an array over the Ethernet connection with CLI and SANscape software. 6-2 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 77: Inband Connection

    6.2.3 Other Supported Software Multipathing for the SANnet II 200 SCSI array is provided by SANpath software. Multipathing software is required when you have multiple connections from a server to an array (directly or through a switch), want to avoid a single point of failure, and are setting up a configuration with redundant pathing.

  • Page 78: Silencing Audible Alarms

    Error conditions and controller events are reported by event messages and event logs. Component failures are also indicated by LED activity on the array. 6-4 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 79 It is important to know the cause of the error condition because how you Note – silence the alarm depends on the cause of the alarm. To silence the alarm, perform the following steps: 1. Check the error messages, event logs, and LED activity to determine the cause of the alarm.

  • Page 80: Viewing Event Logs On The Screen

    Powering off or resetting the controller automatically deletes all recorded Caution – event logs. 6-6 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 81 1. Choose view and edit Event logs on the Main Menu. A log of recent events is displayed. Table 6-3 Example Event Logs Controller Initialization Completed LG:0 Logical Drive NOTICE: Starting On-Line Initialization On-Line Initialization of Logical Drive 0 Completed LG:1 NOTICE: CHL:2 ID:3 Starting Media Scan LG:1 ALERT: CHL:2 ID:0 Media Scan Aborted The controller can store up to 200 event logs.

  • Page 82: Upgrading Firmware

    To correct this, update the drive label, using the option (option 0) of the (1M) command. When you select autoconfigure format , the drive is labeled with the updated firmware version. label 6-8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 83: Installing Firmware Upgrades

    6.6.2 Installing Firmware Upgrades Before updating your firmware, make sure that the version of firmware you Caution – want to use is supported for your array. Refer to http://www.dothill.com subsequent firmware upgrade information. To download new versions of controller firmware, disk drive firmware, or SAF-TE firmware, use one of the following tools: SANscape CLI (with an inband SCSI connection, for Linux and Windows hosts, and ■...

  • Page 84: Placing The Bezel And Ear Caps Back Onto The Chassis

    5. Lift the bezel into position and press it onto the front of the chassis until it is flush with the front. Use the key to lock both bezel locks. 6-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Your Array

    “I/O Controller Module” on page 7-19 ■ To check front-panel and back-panel LEDs, see Chapter 5. For more troubleshooting tips, refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes at: http://www.dothill.com/manuals Sensor Locations Monitoring conditions at different points within the array enables you to avoid problems before they occur.
  • Page 86 < 32° F (0° C) or > 140° F side EMU module (60° C) Temp 5 Right drive temperature < 32° F (0° C) or > 131° F sensor (55° C) 7-2 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 87: Raid Luns Not Visible To The Host

    Table 7-1 Sensor Locations and Alarms (Continued) Sensor Type Description Alarm Condition Temp 6 Temperature sensor on right < 32° F (0° C) or > 140° F side power supply module (60° C) Disk Slot 0–11 Disk slot identifier refers to Not applicable the backplane FRU to which disks are connected...

  • Page 88: Controller Failover

    It is important to check your recovered data using the data application or host-based tools following a FATAL FAIL recovery. 7-4 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 89 It is rare for two or more drives to fail at the same time. To minimize the chance of this happening, regular RAID integrity checks should be performed. For RAID 3 and RAID 5, this can be done using the array console’s “regenerate Parity” option, or using the SANscape CLI command.
  • Page 90 To silence audible alarms that are caused by component failures, use a paperclip to push the Reset button. See “Silencing Audible Alarms” on page 6-4 for more information about silencing audible alarms. 7-6 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Flowcharts

    ■ “I/O Controller Module” on page 7-19 ■ For the JBOD and expansion unit flowchart, see “Troubleshooting SANnet II 200 SCSI JBOD Arrays” on page B-13. For overview information about LEDs, see Chapter 5. For information about replacing modules, refer to the SANnet II Family FRU Installation Guide.
  • Page 92 Resolved? Resolved? known good power supply. Replace bad power supply. Continue with 1B. Figure 7-2 Power Supply or Fan Module Flowchart, 1 of 2 7-8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 93: Drive Leds

    Power supply or fan problem Power supply Is the power module LED Plug it in. cord connected? amber? Resolved? Is the power supply Reseat the module module completely and turn on the seated and the power switch. switch turned on? Resolved? Replace the bad power supply.
  • Page 94 The following flowchart provides troubleshooting procedures for drive LEDs. 7-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 95 Drive LEDs problem (SCSI) Continue with Is only one drive LED amber? Power off. Move drive to new slot. Check View and Is drive Edit SCSI Power on. displayed? drives menu. Check drive to see if it is displayed. Reseat both EMU Does drive Rotate drive into modules.
  • Page 96 --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. --Swap the questionable FRU with a known-good FRU from the same array. Figure 7-5 Drive LEDs Flowchart, 2 of 3 7-12 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 97 Drive LEDs problem (SCSI) Remove the right end cap. Check that the Reset button is All front panel not jammed. LEDs stop LEDs flashing Replace chassis. flashing? Check that LED ribbon cable in amber? right ear is not loose. Replace the end cap. Refer to FRU Installation Guide for...
  • Page 98 The LED ribbon cable referred to in this flowchart is the white cable that Note – connects the front-panel LEDs to the midplane. It is located on the right front-panel ear and is directly attached to the LEDs. 7-14 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 99 Front panel LEDs problem (SCSI) Adjust end cap to ensure reset button is not depressed. Remove the right end cap. front panel Check that the Reset button LEDs flashing is not jammed. amber? Check that LED ribbon cable in right ear is not loose. Replace the end cap.
  • Page 100 --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. --Swap the questionable FRU with a known-good FRU from the same array. Figure 7-8 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 2 of 5 7-16 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 101 Front panel LEDs problem (SCSI) Is either Continue with Front power/cooling panel fan LED FRU LED amber? amber? Is the LED ribbon cable on Secure the the right ear ribbon cable. loose? Replace chassis. Continue with Notes Prior to replacing a chassis, try the following: --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly.
  • Page 102 --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. --Swap the questionable FRU with a known-good FRU from the same array. Figure 7-10 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 4 of 5 7-18 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 103 Front panel LEDs problem (SCSI) Verify the air Ensure adequate conditioning is Resolved? ventilation. working properly. Fix if needed. Check that LED Temp LED ribbon cable in right Resolved? ear is not loose. Resolved? Replace controller that reported over temperature error. Resolved? Notes 55 degrees Celsius equals 131 degrees...
  • Page 104 Prior to replacing a chassis, try the following: --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. Replace I/O Continued module. with 5B. Figure 7-12 I/O Controller Module Flowchart, 1 of 2 7-20 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 105 I/O Module Problem (SCSI) Refer to cabling Invalid single-bus instructions in or dual-bus Check ERROR Installation, configuration. Blinking green? Operation, and Recable for condition. Service Manual. correct configuration. Refer to FRU Installation Failed I/O module. Guide for Solid amber? Replace I/O instructions.
  • Page 106 7-22 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 107: A.1 Physical Specifications

    APPENDIX SCSI Array Specifications This appendix provides the specifications for the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. The topics covered are: “Physical Specifications” on page A-1 ■ “Summary of SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Specifications” on page A-2 ■ “Agency Approvals and Standards” on page A-3 ■...

  • Page 108: A.2 Summary Of Sannet Ii 200 Scsi Array Specifications

    • Four Ultra160 SCSI channels • User-configurable as drive or host • Support for SANscape and SANscape Alert management software and the SANscape Command-Line Interface (CLI) utility SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 109: A.3 Agency Approvals And Standards

    Agency Approvals and Standards Table A-3 Agency Approvals and Standards Product Safety Country Standard U.S. UL Listed to UL60950:2000, 3rd Edition Canada CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 3rd Edition Germany TÜV European Union EN 60950:2000 Japan Part of World-wide CB Scheme Australia Part of World-wide CB Scheme Argentina...
  • Page 110 EN 55024 (1kV I/O, 1kV Power L-L, 2kV Power L-G) RF Conducted EN 55024 (3V I/O and Power) Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 55024 (N/A monitors only) Voltage Dip and Interruption EN 55024 (0V/0.5cycle, 70%V/0.5sec, 0V/5sec) SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 111 APPENDIX Cabling JBODs You can connect a SANnet II 200 JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks, no controller) array directly to a host server. This appendix covers the following topics: “Known Limitations Affecting SANnet II 200 SCSI JBOD Arrays” on page B-2 ■...

  • Page 112: B.1 Known Limitations Affecting Sannet Ii 200 Scsi Jbod Arrays

    You must ensure that the length of all cables to any connected nodes, as well as the internal bus length of .5 meters (1.6 feet) internal to the SANnet II 200 JBOD array and the internal bus length of the host, is less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in total. Also include the jumper cable length of .3 meters (.98 feet) if the JBOD is being used in a...

  • Page 113: B.3 Cabling A Single-Bus Jbod With One Host Connection

    If you connect two hosts to the same channel, you must change the scsi- Note – initiator-id of one host adapter as described in the host adapter documentation. When either of these hosts is subsequently booted, SCSI reset warnings are displayed on the other host.

  • Page 114: B.4 Cabling A Single-Bus Jbod With Two Host Connections

    IDs change after you power off, change the cabling, and then power on. If you change physical drive IDs on the array, ensure that your application points to the correct IDs. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 115: B.5 Cabling A Split-Bus, Single-Initiator Jbod Configuration

    Connections Host Host Bus cable Host cable Figure B-2 A Single-Bus JBOD with Two Host Connections (Rear View) The following table shows the default physical drive IDs for a 12-drive JBOD when you set up a single-bus configuration. The physical drive IDs are 0–13, with IDs 6 and 7 reserved for host HBA connections.

  • Page 116: B.5.1 Connecting A Split-Bus Jbod To One Host

    Caution – terminator to maintain SCSI bus integrity. Before you disconnect a cable from the array, the host bus on that cable Caution – must be inactive. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 117: B.6 Cabling A Split-Bus, Multi-Initiator Jbod Configuration

    Physical drive IDs are set based on the cabling on the array when it is Caution – powered up. If you are switching from single-bus mode to split-bus mode or from split-bus mode to single-bus mode, the physical drive IDs change after you power off, change the cabling, and then power on.
  • Page 118 IDs change after you power off, change the cabling, and then power on. If you change physical drive IDs on the array, ensure that your application points to the correct IDs. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 119: B.7 Overview Of Provided Software Monitoring And Management Tools

    SANscape Software Installation Guide. Monitoring with SANscape SANscape supports the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. It also supports, to a limited degree, standalone SANnet II 200 SCSI JBOD arrays. Since standalone JBOD arrays do not have a RAID controller to manage the disks, this software support for JBODs is...
  • Page 120 A and port B. The program can only monitor the JBOD from the server connected to port B as shown. Figure B-6 Split-Bus, Dual-Server Configuration B-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 121: B.8.2 Viewing Component And Alarm Characteristics

    In a split-bus configuration, if each port is connected to a different server, the Note – program can only monitor the JBOD from the server connected to port B. SAF-TE information is not displayed for port A. B.8.2 Viewing Component and Alarm Characteristics In SANscape, to view environmental component and alarm characteristics, use the View Enclosure window or, for some components, the main window.

  • Page 122: B.9 Event Messages From The Sanscape Alert

    The SANscape CLI supports JBOD arrays. However, because JBOD arrays do not have a RAID controller to manage the disks, this command-line interface support is limited to the following commands: ■ about download safte-firmware ■ B-12 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 123: B.11 Downloading Firmware To Disk Drives In A Jbod

    README file in the patch that contains the firmware. B.12 Managing Disks in the SANnet II 200 JBOD Array Use your standard host system disk management utilities for all disk management in a JBOD array, such as partitioning and formatting.

  • Page 124: B.13.2 Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

    For IBM AIX, see “Writing Events to a Log File for an IBM AIX Host” on ■ page B-15. SANscape event log ■ For expansion units, the SANscape CLI event log ■ B-14 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 125: B.13.2.1 Writing Events To A Log File For An Ibm Aix Host

    For expansion units, the RAID firmware event log ■ For more information about replacing the chassis, I/O module, or controller, refer to the SANnet II Family FRU Installation Guide. Whenever you are troubleshooting your array or replacing components, Caution – there is an increased possibility of data loss.

  • Page 126: B.13.3 Troubleshooting Flowcharts

    --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. --Swap the questionable FRU with a known-good FRU from the same array. Figure B-8 JBOD or Expansion Unit Troubleshooting Flowchart, 1 of 4 B-16 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 127 JBOD or Expansion Unit Problem (SCSI) Controller Check for Remove Try another Replace proper primary Resolved? SCSI controller. seeing controller. cabling. connection. drives Reseat I/O Resolved? Resolved? module with known good. Resolved? Replace I/O module. Replace I/O module with Resolved? known good.
  • Page 128 --Reseat the FRU that is not operating correctly. --Swap the questionable FRU with a known-good FRU from the same array. Figure B-10 JBOD or Expansion Unit Troubleshooting Flowchart, 3 of 4 B-18 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 129 JBOD or Expansion Unit Problem (SCSI) Check for Check for Replace Time Out proper proper Reseat drives with Replace Error drives. known good I/O module. cabling. cabling. message drive. Resolved? Resolved? Resolved? Resolved? Notes: 1. When checking the cabling, look for bent pins, loose wires, loose cable shielding, or loose cable casing.
  • Page 130 B-20 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 131 APPENDIX Failed Component Alarm Codes This appendix describes failed component alarm codes. Failed component alarm codes use Morse code dot and dash characters. The dot “.” is a short tone sounding for one unit of time. The dash “-” is a long tone sounding for three units of time.
  • Page 132 I/O operations to the affected array. Otherwise system damage and data loss can occur. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 133: D.1 Scsi Host Or Drive Connector

    APPENDIX Connector Pinouts This appendix identifies the pinouts for each connector used in the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. Topics covered are: “SCSI Host or Drive Connector” on page D-1 ■ “RJ-45 Connector” on page D-3 ■ “DB9 COM Port Connector” on page D-4 ■...
  • Page 134 ACK + ACK - RST + RST - MSG + MSG - SEL + SEL - C/D + C/D - REQ + REQ - I/O + I/O - SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 135: D.2 Rj-45 Connector

    Table D-1 SCSI Connector Pin Descriptions (Continued) Description Description Data 8 + Data 8 - Data 9 + Data 9 - Data 10 + Data 10 - Data 11 + Data 11 - RJ-45 Connector Figure D-2 Ethernet RJ-45 Socket 10Base-T Table D-2 Ethernet RJ-45 Pin Descriptions Pin No.

  • Page 136: D.3 Db9 Com Port Connector

    Data Carrier Detect Receive Data (a.k.a. RxD, Rx) Transmit Data (a.k.a. TxD, Tx) Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 137: E.1 Accessing The Firmware Application On A Solaris Host

    APPENDIX Configuring a Solaris Server This appendix provides the following Solaris-specific information: “Accessing the Firmware Application On a Solaris Host” on page E-1 ■ “Editing the sd.conf File” on page E-2 ■ “Enabling a Solaris Host to Recognize New Devices and LUNs” on page E-4 ■...

  • Page 138: E.2 Editing The Sd.conf File

    LUNs, up to 128 /kernel/drv/sd.conf LUNs, which can be used in a single SANnet II 200 SCSI array. Then reboot the host. You might want to allow a few extra LUNs for flexibility over the coming months, but generally most administrators minimize the number of unused LUNs because each LUN causes a seven-second delay when you reboot the host.
  • Page 139 The following example file sets up targets 1 and 3 with a total of 41 LUNs (LUNs 0 through 31 on target 0, and LUNs 0 through 8 on target 3). Default LUNs are listed first, followed by new LUNs. # Copyright (c) 1992, by Dot Hill Systems Corp. #ident"@(#)sd.conf1.998/01/11 SMI" name="sd" class="scsi" class_prop="atapi"...

  • Page 140: E.3 Enabling A Solaris Host To Recognize New Devices And Luns

    By default, a Solaris host is configured for one host LUN per SCSI target, which is not enough LUNs for a SANnet II 200 SCSI array. You must edit the appropriate onboard HBA driver configuration file to add more targets and LUNs, up to 32 LUNs per logical drive, and a maximum of 128 LUNs per SANnet II 200 SCSI array.
  • Page 141 If the file does not exist, create it using the format in the example below. Note – Allow five blank spaces between “Dot Hill” and “SANnet II 200” on the first line. An example of text to add to /kernel/drv/qus.conf /kernel/drv/glm.conf...

  • Page 142: E.4 Labeling A Volume

    2. Specify the disk number when prompted. In this example, the array is shown as disk number 2. You can identify it by the label. DotHill SANnet II SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 143 format Searching for disks...done AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS: 0. c0t2d0 <DotHill-SANnetII-0200 cyl 34901 alt 2 hd 128 sec 256> /pci@70,2000/pci@2/DotH,qlc@4/fp@0,0/ssd@w50020f230000b230,0 1. c0t2d1 <DotHill-SANnetII-0200 cyl 34901 alt 2 hd 128 sec 256> /pci@70,2000/pci@2/qlc@4/fp@0,0/ssd@w50020f230000b230,1 2. c0t4d0 <DotHill-SANnetII-0200 cyl 34901 alt 2 hd 128 sec 256> /pci@70,2000/pci@2/,qlc@4/fp@0,0/ssd@w50020f230000b37f,0 3.
  • Page 144 - execute <cmd>, then return0 quit format> type 5. Type to choose the option. Auto configure Select the option regardless of which drive types are displayed by Auto configure option. type SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 145: E.5 Making Jbods Visible To Solaris Hosts

    15. DotHill2.9G 16. DotHill-3310-0100 17. other Specify disk type (enter its number)[16]: 0 c1t1d0: configured with capacity of 33.34GB <DotHill-SANnet II 200-0200 cyl 34145 alt 2 hd 16 sec 128> selecting c1t1d0 [disk formatted] 6. Type and answer when prompted to continue.
  • Page 146 E-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 147: F.1 Setting Up The Serial Port Connection

    Windows 200x Advanced Server This appendix provides platform-specific host installation and configuration information to use when you connect a SANnet II 200 SCSI array to a host running the Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2003 Server, or Windows 2003 Advanced Server OS.
  • Page 148 7. In the Properties window, set the serial port parameters using the drop-down menus. 38400 baud ■ 8 bit ■ 1 stop bit ■ Parity: None ■ Flow control: None ■ SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 149: F.2 Accessing The Firmware Application From A Windows 200X Server

    8. To save the connection and its settings, choose File → Save. The connection filename is connection_name where connection_name is the name you gave this HyperTerminal connection when you created it. 9. To make a connection shortcut on your desktop, choose Start → Find → For Files or Folders.

  • Page 150: F.3 Enabling A Windows 200X Server To Recognize New Devices And Luns

    Before beginning this procedure, make sure that you are using a supported SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) such as an Adaptec 39160. Refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes for current information about which HBAs are supported.
  • Page 151 4. Select your new device when it is displayed. 5. Right-click in the Unallocated partition of your device to display a pop-up menu. 6. Select Create Partition from the pop-up menu. A Create Partition Wizard is displayed. 7. Click Next. 8.
  • Page 152 11. Select Format this partition with the following settings. a. Specify NTFS as the File system to use. b. Make sure the Perform a Quick Format checkbox is checked. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 153 c. Click Next. A confirmation dialog displays the settings you have specified. 12. Click Finish. The new partition is formatted and the formatted partition is identified as NTFS in the Computer Management window. 13. Repeat these steps for any other new partitions and devices you want to format. Appendix F Configuring a Windows 200x Server or Windows 200x Advanced Server F-7...
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  • Page 155: G.1 Checking The Adapter Bios

    APPENDIX Configuring a Linux Server This appendix provides LUN setup information needed when you connect a SANnet II 200 SCSI array to a Linux OS. For a list of supported adapters, refer to the release notes of each array. This information supplements the configuration steps presented in Chapter 4 and covers the following steps: “Checking the Adapter BIOS”...

  • Page 156: G.2 Multiple Lun Linux Configuration

    Please press any key to reboot. 8. Press any key. The server reboots. Repeat this procedure for every HBA that is going to be attached to the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. Multiple LUN Linux Configuration By default, the Linux kernel does not support multiple LUNs. To support multiple LUNs, modify the kernel with the following steps.

  • Page 157: G.3 Making An Ext3 Filesystem For Linux

    Making an ext3 Filesystem for Linux The following procedure to label and partition drives using applies to an ext3 fdisk filesystem. To discover which disk you want to label, you must find out what device it 1. To list all devices and their paths, start a terminal session and type: # fdisk -l Record the device name(s) and path(s) which you plan to use.

  • Page 158: G.4 Creating A Filesystem

    1. Type the following command to add a label to the partition: # e2label /dev/sdb(x) /directory_path where x = 1 for this partition and the directory path is the directory that was created and where it is located. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 159 2. Edit the file and add the following line: /etc/fstab # LABEL=/mount/point /mount/point ext3 1 2 3. Save the file. 4. To check to see if was set up correctly, type: fstab # mount -a If the mount point and the file are correctly set up, no errors appear.
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  • Page 161: H.1 Setting Up A Serial Port Connection

    This appendix provides access information and LUN setup information needed when you connect a SANnet II 200 SCSI array to an IBM server running the IBM AIX OS. For a list of supported HBA adapters, refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes.

  • Page 162: H.2 Accessing The Firmware Application From An Ibm Server Running Aix

    IBM host system to locate a serial port you can use for configuring the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. The system documentation also tells you what device file to use in accessing that port. For more information about the baud rate and other communication settings, see “Configuring a Host COM Port to Connect to a...
  • Page 163 COM port COM port Figure H-1 RAID Array COM Port Connected Locally to the Serial Port of a Host System 2. Power on the array. 3. After the array is powered up, power on the IBM server and log in as , or root if you are currently logged in as a user.

  • Page 164: H.3 Identifying The Device On Which To Create A Logical Volume

    Use the keystroke combinations shown on the screen to move back to previous screens. 1. Start SMIT using the ASCII interface to display the System Management screen. # smit -a SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 165: H.5 Creating A Volume Group

    2. Choose System Storage Management (Physical and Logical Storage) from the System Management menu. 3. Choose Logical Volume Manager from the System Storage Management menu. The Logical Volume Manager menu is displayed on the Logical Volume Manager screen. You use menu options from this menu to create a Volume Group and then a Logical Volume within this Volume Group.

  • Page 166: H.6 Creating A Logical Volume

    6. Choose Add a Standard Journaled File System to display the Volume Group Name screen. The Volume Group Name screen displays the names of available volume groups. SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 167: H.8 Mounting The New File System

    7. Move the cursor to highlight the name of the volume group you created in “Creating a Volume Group” on page H-5. The Add a Standard Journaled File System screen is displayed. 8. Specify the size of the file system you want to create by typing the number of blocks you want next to SIZE of file system (in 512-byte blocks).
  • Page 168 3. Display the attributes of the new file system. # df -k mountpoint SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 169 This appendix provides access information and LUN setup information needed when you connect a SANnet II 200 SCSI array to a computer running the HP-UX OS. For a list of supported host bus adapters, refer to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Release Notes.

  • Page 170: I.1 Setting Up A Serial Port Connection

    HP host system to locate a serial port you can use for configuring the SANnet II 200 SCSI array. The system documentation also tells you what device file to use in accessing that port. For more information about the baud rate and other communication settings, see “Configuring a Host COM Port to Connect to a RAID...
  • Page 171 COM port COM port FIGURE I-1 RAID Array COM Port Connected Locally to the Serial Port of a Host System 2. Power on the array. 3. After the array is powered up, power on the HP server and log in as , or root if you are logged in as a user.

  • Page 172: I.3 Attaching The Disk Array

    5. Turn off all power to peripheral devices and then to the server. 6. Attach one or more host channels of the SANnet II 200 SCSI array to the SCSI interface cards in the host using the supplied SCSI cables.

  • Page 173: I.4 Logical Volume Manager

    HP-UX 11. The LVM allows you to manage storage as logical volumes. This section describes some concepts used by the LVM and explains how to create logical volumes on your SANnet II 200 SCSI array. For more detailed information on the LVM, consult (7) and the HP publication Managing Systems and Workgroups: Guide for HP-UX System Administration (HP part number B2355-90742).

  • Page 174: I.7 Creating A Volume Group

    1. Select one or more partitions on the SANnet II 200 that you want to use. The output of (1M) shows the disks attached to the system and their device names: ioscan # ioscan -fnC disk Class I H/W Path...
  • Page 175 To associate the physical volume with a volume group use the command: vgcreate # vgcreate /dev/vgmynewvg /dev/dsk/c12t6d2 To verify the creation and view the volume group properties, use the vgdisplay command. # vgdisplay vg02 --- Volumegroups - VG Name /dev/vg02 VG Write Access read/write VG Status...

  • Page 176: I.8 Creating A Logical Volume

    1. Create a directory to use as the mount point for your new file system: # mkdir /usr/local/myfs 2. To mount your file system, type the following: # mount /dev/vgmynewvg/lvol1 /usr/local/myfs SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 177: I.11 Mounting The File System Automatically

    I.11 Mounting the File System Automatically By placing information about your file system in the file, you can have HP- fstab UX mount the file system automatically during bootup. You can also use the name of the mount point in mount commands that you issue from the console. 1.
  • Page 178 I-10 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...

  • Page 179: Revision History

    APPENDIX Revision History This revision history shows changes to the SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual since the previous revision (part number 83-00002359, rev B). Page Reference Description of Change “Checking the Added the following caution in chapters 3 and 4: “The power...
  • Page 180 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 181 Index activity LED cabinet-mounting an array 5–2, 5–7 3–3 Agent Options Management window cabling B–10 AIX servers cables supplied 3–2 configuring configurations H–1 4–10 connecting to the firmware customer-provided H–2 3–3 creating a file system drive IDs label summary H–6 4–10 creating a logical volume Ethernet connection...
  • Page 182 I–5 fan LED 5–3 Kermit access I–4 fan module FRU 1–7 Logical Volume Manager I–5 fans, troubleshooting 7–7 mounting the file system I–8 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 183 SANpath assigning in HP-UX I–1 I–4 serial port parameters number supported I–2 A–2 using SAM recognizing in AIX I–4 H–4 using the CLI recognizing in Linux I–4 G–1 humidity recognizing in Solaris 2–3 E–4 recognizing in Windows 2000 F–4 troubleshooting 7–3 I/O controller module 1–5...
  • Page 184 4–11 E–6 configurations VT100 terminal connection 4–10 4–26 drive IDs 4–14 icon 4–10 site planning console requirement 2–6 white device status item B–11 customer obligations 2–1 SANnet II 200 SCSI Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual • June 2005...
  • Page 185 Windows 2000 servers accessing HyperTerminal F–3 configuring server F–1 new devices and LUNs F–4 SANpath F–1 serial port parameters F–1 writing events to log files B–15 yellow device status item B–11 Index...
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