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Quick Setup Guide
Virtual TapeServer for NonStop Servers
Model: VT5900-H, VT5900-K, and VT5900-L, Release: 6.04.03
Part number: 577733-004
Virtual TapeServer (VTS) is a fully integrated virtual tape, hardware, and software solution.
VTS allows host systems to read from and write to a local or SAN-attached file system. For every
host connection to VTS, the host system "sees" a tape drive; the virtual tape drive emulates the
type of tape drive specified during the initial installation and setup process. Data can be
manually migrated to physical tape for archival storage or disaster recovery, if long-term backup
copies are required. The integrated support for backup management application software
enables VTS to write data to physical tape drives and libraries.
This Quick Setup Guide describes how to deploy the VTS hardware and configure VTS on the
network, as follows:
1.
Prepare for installation
2.
Unpack and identify the hardware
3.
Mount the VTS hardware in a rack
4.
Cable the VTS server
5.
Power on the hardware
6.
Configure network settings
7.
Configure and label ports
8.
Configure storage space and path
Then, to complete the installation of VTS, you must log in to the web interface as described in
Access the web interface
Guide.
Get help
on page 20 describes how to access the product documentation and specifications
and contact Support.
1
Prepare for installation
To ensure that you are ready for deployment, complete the following tasks.
Choose a location
VTS can be mounted in a 19-inch rack near the host server. Allow the following unit spacing:
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VTS server — Allow 2U for the VTS server
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SCSI converter — Allow 1U for the SCSI converter, if necessary
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External storage — Allow 2U each for the VT5917 and VT5918, if purchased
failover, if necessary
and configure VTS as described in the Virtual TapeServer Installation
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Page 1: Prepare For Installation
Quick Setup Guide Virtual TapeServer for NonStop Servers Model: VT5900-H, VT5900-K, and VT5900-L, Release: 6.04.03 Part number: 577733-004 Virtual TapeServer (VTS) is a fully integrated virtual tape, hardware, and software solution. VTS allows host systems to read from and write to a local or SAN-attached file system. For every host connection to VTS, the host system “sees”... - Page 2 VTS server. Up to 3 CAT-5 Ethernet To connect VTS to the network and for HP Integrated Lights_out (iLO) support. To connect the terminal or computer to VTS. 2 | Virtual TapeServer Quick Setup Guide...
- Page 3 For the most reliable service, use cables of the highest quality and shortest possible length based on the location of the equipment in the data center. The following is a list of HP cables and their part numbers, which are provided by HP for VTS installations. (These cables are provided if listed in the CPSA description for the PID.)
- Page 4 Review standard operating practices Standard operating practices include • Obtaining an ESD protection kit and following the directions that come with the kit. • Ensuring that your ESD protection kit contains an antistatic table mat and that your ESD wrist strap has a built-in series resistor. •...
- Page 5 • HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD • HP Server Adapter Quick Installation Sheet • HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster (includes DL380 G6 documentation CD) • Rail kit (includes rail installation instructions) • HP Virtual TapeServer Base Release 6.04.03 DVD •...
- Page 6 • Serial cable • Rail kit • VT5918 (may have been shipped with the VT5900-H and VT5900-L) • HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Installation Kit CD • Power cords • SAS cables • Rail kit Review the VTS server configuration...
- Page 7 † This is the disk capacity specified by the manufacturer; after RAID 5 formatting, approximately 9.5TB is available ‡ A dual-port 4Gb FC card (VT5900-FC4) may have been purchased and added to the VT5900-K; up to two 4Gb FC cards...
- Page 8 Cable the VTS server You must cable the VTS server to the host server, then cable to any external storage devices. Connect the VT5900-H Here is an illustration of the back of the VT5900-H (base model): 1. SCSI port (slot 4, port A) 6.
- Page 9 To connect to host servers through the SCSI converter Cable the host server to the SCSI converter and cable the SCSI converter to the VTS server: A. Connect one end of an LVD cable to an LVD bus (port) on the SCSI converter. If cabling to multiple host servers, the recommended cable connection order is as follows: HVD Bus A HVD Bus B...
- Page 10 A. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the iLO port. B. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN or WAN switch. Connect the VT5900-K Here is an illustration of the back of the VT5900-K: 1. Power plugs 5. FC port (slot 3, port A) 9.
- Page 11 To connect to an external tape device A. Connect one end of a Fibre optic cable to a Fibre Channel (FC) port on the VTS server. B. Connect the other end of the cable to the external drive or library. C.
- Page 12 Connect the VT5900-L Here is an illustration of the back of the VT5900-L (base model): 1. 4Gb FC ports (slot 2) 5. Ethernet ports 4 and 3 9. Ethernet ports 2 and 1 2. 4Gb FC ports (slot 3) 6. iLO port 10.
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Page 13: Configure Network Settings
START $VTAPE command, where VTAPE is the name of the tape device. If problems arise, make sure there are no warning lights for any of the disk drives. Contact the HP Global Mission Critical Solution Center (GMCSC) if you encounter hardware issues. Configure network settings You must configure the hostname, date, time, and time zone. - Page 14 D. Set the IP address and hostname, as follows: 1. From the OS menu, select System Tools→Network Device Control. The Network Configuration dialog is displayed: 2. Select the network device to modify (eth0 or eth1) and then click Configure. Eth0 corresponds to port 1 on the back of the VTS server, and Eth1 corresponds to port 2.
- Page 15 3. Double-click the device to modify on the Devices tab. The Ethernet Device dialog is displayed: 4. Configure the device with static IP settings, or select the option to use DHCP. Then, click OK to return to the Network Configuration dialog. 5.
- Page 16 E. Set the date, time, and time zone, as follows: 1. From the OS menu, select Administration→Date & Time. The Date/Time Properties dialog is displayed: 2. Set the date and time on the Date & Time tab. 3. Click the Network Time Protocol tab and enable NTP. Then, add NTP servers. 4.
- Page 17 and install a certificate that is signed by a Certificate Authority, as described in the Virtual TapeServer Installation Guide.) 1. From the console window, launch a browser and enter the following URL to access the web interface: http://localhost/ The VTS web interface is displayed: Note When accessing the web interface from a browser on a remote system, the VTS web server will redirect the browser to use a secure connection to the fully qualified domain name of the VTS server.
- Page 18 F. Click Manage system limits. The following page is displayed: G. Configure the port used to attach VTS to the host server. Select the Virtual checkbox for the bus (port) that is attached to the host server. Be aware of the following: •...
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Page 19: Access The Web Interface
Path failover is required when more than one physical or logical path exists between VTS and external disk storage, such as an MSA or HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA). (For the EVA, a path failover connection is required through two ports on the VTS server to two ports on the EVA.) If a path fails, another path becomes active and handles I/O for the LUNs on the... -
Page 20: Specifications
• MSA2000 http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13187_na/13187_na.html Support Contact the HP Global Mission Critical Solution Center (GMCSC). Safety and compliance Regulatory Compliance Statements The following regulatory compliance statements apply to the products documented by this guide. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 21 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Korea MIC Compliance Taiwan (BSMI) Compliance Japan (VCCI) Compliance This is a Class A product based on the standard or the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
- Page 22 • Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein. • Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the module. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976.
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Page 23: Important Safety Information
Safety information is available from the NTL home page. Select Safety and Compliance > Important Safety Information. To open the safety information in a language other than English, select the language. Local HP support can also help direct you to your safety information. HP NonStop S-Series Servers... - Page 24 24 | Virtual TapeServer Quick Setup Guide...