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Summary of Contents for Hewlett Packard Enterprise MSA 1040
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For firmware release GL220 and GL225 Abstract This document describes initial hardware setup for HPE MSA 1040 controller enclosures, and is intended for use by storage system administrators familiar with servers and computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and configuration, storage area network management, and relevant protocols.
MSA 1040 Storage models The MSA 1040 controller enclosures support either large form factor (LFF 12-disk) or small form factor (SFF 24-disk) 2U chassis, using AC power supplies. MSA 1040 Storage models are pre-configured at the factory to support one of these host interface protocols: •...
NOTE: For more information about the web-based application, see the HPE MSA 1040/2040 SMU Reference Guide or online help. For more information about the CLI, see the HPE MSA 1040/2040 CLI Reference Guide. Features and benefits Product features and supported options are subject to change. Online documentation describes the latest product and product family characteristics, including currently supported features, options, technical specifications, configuration data, related optional software, and product warranty information.
Front panel components HPE MSA 1040 models support small form factor (SFF) and large form factor (LFF) enclosures. The SFF chassis, configured with 24 2.5" SFF disks, is used as a controller enclosure. The LFF chassis, configured with 12 3.5" LFF disks, is used as either a controller enclosure or a drive enclosure.
The diagrams with tables that immediately follow provide descriptions of the different controller modules that can be installed into the rear panel of an MSA 1040 controller enclosure. Showing controller modules separately from the enclosure provides improved clarity in identifying the component items called out in the diagrams and described in the tables.
(Sticker shown covering the opening) Reserved for future use SAS expansion port Network port Figure 4 MSA 1040 controller module face plate (FC or 10GbE iSCSI) Figure 5 shows host ports configured with 1 Gb RJ-45 SFPs. = FC LEDs...
Drive enclosures Drive enclosure expansion modules attach to MSA 1040 controller modules via the mini-SAS expansion port, allowing addition of disk drives to the system. MSA 1040 controller enclosures support adding the 6 Gb drive enclosures described below. LFF drive enclosure — rear panel layout MSA 1040 controllers support the MSA 2040 6 Gb 3.5"...
MSA 1040 controllers support the D2700 6 Gb drive enclosure for adding storage. For information about D2700 components and LEDs, see the user guide for the D2700 disk enclosure at www.hpe.com. Pictorial representations of this drive enclosure are also provided in the MSA 1040 Quick Start Instructions and MSA 1040 Cable Configuration Guide. Cache To enable faster data access from disk storage, the following types of caching are performed: •...
While the cache is being maintained by the supercapacitor, the Cache Status LED flashes at a rate of 1/10 second on and 9/10 second off. Upgrading to MSA 2040 For information about upgrading components for use with MSA controllers, see Upgrading to the HP MSA 1040 or HP MSA 2040. Components...
MSA 1040 controller enclosures support 6 Gbit/s internal disk drive speeds, together with 6 Gbit/s (SAS2.0) expander link speeds. When connecting multiple drive enclosures, use fault-tolerant cabling to ensure the highest level of fault tolerance.
The LFF MSA 2040 6 Gb 3.5" 12-drive enclosure, supporting 6 Gb internal disk drive and expander link speeds, can be attached to an MSA 1040 controller enclosure using supported mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables of 0.5 m (1.64') to 2 m (6.56')
For additional information concerning cabling of MSA 1040 controllers and D2700 drive enclosures, visit: http://www.hpe.com/support/msa1040 Browse for the following reference documents: • HPE MSA 1040 Cable Configuration Guide • HPE Remote Snap technical white paper • HPE MSA 1040/2040 best practices NOTE: For clarity, the schematic illustrations of controller and expansion modules shown in this section provide only relevant details such as expansion ports within the module face plate outline.
Fault-tolerant cabling Straight-through cabling Figure 10 Cabling connections between MSA 1040 controllers and LFF drive enclosures The diagram at left (above) shows fault-tolerant cabling of a dual-controller enclosure cabled to MSA 2040 6 Gb 3.5" 12-drive enclosures featuring dual-expansion modules. Controller module 1A is connected to expansion module 2A, with a chain of connections cascading down (blue).
Fault-tolerant cabling Figure 11 Cabling connections between MSA 1040 controllers and SFF drive enclosures The figure above provides sample diagrams reflecting cabling of MSA 1040 controller enclosures and D2700 6 Gb drive enclosures. The diagram at left shows fault-tolerant cabling of a dual-controller enclosure and D2700 6 Gb drive enclosures featuring dual-expansion modules.
Figure 12 Cabling connections between MSA 1040 controllers and drive enclosures of mixed model type The figure above provides sample diagrams reflecting cabling of MSA 1040 controller enclosures and supported mixed model drive enclosures. In this example, the SFF drive enclosures follow the LFF drive enclosures. Given that both drive enclosure models use 6 Gb SAS link-rate and SAS2.0 expanders, they can be ordered in desired sequence within the...
Many MSA 1040 controller enclosures and drive enclosures do not have power switches (they are switchless). They power on when connected to a power source, and they power off when disconnected. • Unlike other MSA 1040 enclosures, the D2700 provides a power button (see the user guide for D2700 disk enclosure www.hpe.com for more information).
AC power supply Enclosures equipped with switchless power supplies rely on the power cord for power cycling. Connecting the cord from the power supply power cord connector to the appropriate power source facilitates power on, whereas disconnecting the cord from the power source facilitates power off. Power cord connect Figure 13 AC power supply To power on the system:...
AC power supply equipped with a power switch Legacy AC power supply is shown below. Each model has a power switch. Power switch Power cord connect Legacy AC power supply unit Figure 14 AC power supply with power switch Connect power cord to legacy AC power supply Obtain two suitable AC power cords: one for each AC power supply that will connect to a separate power source.
A host identifies an external port to which the storage system is attached. The external port may be a port in an I/O adapter (such as an FC HBA) in a server. Cable connections vary depending on configuration. Common cabling configurations are shown in this section. A list of supported configurations resides on the MSA 1040 manuals site at http://www.hpe.com/support/msa1040/manuals: •...
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Each controller module provides two host ports designed for use with an FC SFP supporting data rates up to 8 Gbit/s. When configured with FC SFPs, MSA 1040 controller enclosures can also be cabled to support the optionally-licensed Remote Snap replication feature via the FC ports (linear storage only).
HBAs to the controller host ports as described below, and shown in the following illustrations. To connect the MSA 1040 controller to a server or switch—using FC SFPs in controller ports—select Fibre Channel cables supporting 4/8 Gb data rates, that are compatible with the host port SFP connector (see the QuickSpecs). Such cables are also used for connecting a local storage system to a remote storage system via a switch, to facilitate use of the optional Remote Snap replication feature (linear storage only).
NOTE: The MSA 1040 diagrams that follow use a single representation for FC or iSCSI interface protocol. This is due to the fact that the port locations and labeling are identical for each of the three possible SFP options supported by the system.
Figure 16 includes host connection of an MSA 1040 SAS enclosure using standard SAS cables (bottom diagram); whereas Figure 17 shows MSA 1040 SAS host connection using fan-out cables. MSA 1040 SAS Server 1 Server 2 12Gb/s 6Gb/s 12Gb/s 6Gb/s...
Replication configuration possibilities are many, and can be cabled—in switch attach fashion—to support MSA 1040 FC or iSCSI systems on the same network, or on different networks (MSA 1040 SAS systems do not support replication). As you consider the physical connections of your system—specifically connections for replication—keep several important points in mind: •...
“Replication setup and verification” (page 52). Host ports and replication MSA 1040 controller modules use qualified SFP options of the same type (FC or iSCSI). Each host port can perform I/O or replication. MSA 1040 SAS controllers do not support replication. Dual-controller configuration Each of the following diagrams show the rear panel of two MSA 1040 controller enclosures equipped with dual-controller modules using FC or iSCSI host interface protocol.
Multiple servers/single network The diagram below shows the rear panel of two MSA 1040 controller enclosures with both I/O and replication occurring on the same physical network. MSA 1040 Storage system...
Multiple servers/different networks/multiple switches The diagrams below shows the rear panel of two MSA 1040 controller enclosures with both I/O and replication occurring on different networks. Peer sites with failover MSA 1040 Storage system MSA 1040 Storage system 6Gb/s 6Gb/s...
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NOTE: The SMU v3 does not provide a check-box for enabling or disabling Partner Firmware Update for the partner controller. To enable or disable the setting, use the command, and set the set advanced-settings parameter. See the CLI Reference Guide for more information about partner-firmware-upgrade command parameter syntax.
Device description The MSA 1040 controllers feature a command-line interface port used to cable directly to the controller and initially set IP addresses, or perform other configuration tasks. This port employs a mini-USB Type B form factor, requiring a cable that is supplied with the controller, and additional support, so that a server or other computer running a Linux or Windows operating system can recognize the controller enclosure as a connected device.
NOTE: For more information, in the SMU Reference Guide see either the SMU v3 Configuration Wizard topic about network configuration or the SMU v2 Configuration Wizard topic about configuring network ports. Setting network port IP addresses using the CLI port and cable You can set network port IP addresses manually using the command-line interface port and cable.
3. Enable the CLI port for subsequent communication: Linux customers should enter the command syntax provided in “Preparing a Linux computer before cabling to the CLI port” (page 36). Windows customers should locate the downloaded device driver described in “Downloading a device driver for ...
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a|b specifies the controller whose network parameters you are setting For example: # set network-parameters ip 192.168.0.10 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.0.1 controller a # set network-parameters ip 192.168.0.11 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.0.1 controller b 8. Type the following command to verify the new IP addresses: show network-parameters Network parameters, including the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address are displayed for each controller.
Using the CLI port and cable—known issues on Windows When using the CLI port and cable for setting controller IP addresses, be aware of the following known issues on Microsoft Windows platforms. Problem On Windows operating systems, the USB CLI port may encounter issues preventing the terminal emulator from reconnecting to storage after the Management Controller (MC) restarts or the USB cable is unplugged and reconnected.
Basic operation Verify that you have completed the sequential “Installation Checklist” instructions in Table 1 (page 17). Once you have successfully completed steps 1 through 8 therein, you can access the management interface using your web browser to complete the system setup. Accessing the SMU Upon completing the hardware installation, you can access the web-based management interface—SMU (Storage Management Utility)—from the controller module to monitor and manage the storage system.
USB CLI port connection MSA 1040 controllers feature a CLI port employing a mini-USB Type B form factor. If you encounter problems communicating with the port after cabling your computer to the USB device, you may need to either download a device driver (Windows), or set appropriate parameters via an operating system command (Linux).
Use the CLI As an alternative to using the SMU, you can run the command in the CLI to view the health of the show system system and its components. If any component has a problem, the system health will be Degraded, Fault, or Unknown, and those components will be listed as Unhealthy Components.
Informational. A configuration or state change occurred, or a problem occurred that the system corrected. No immediate action is required. See the Event Descriptions Reference Guide for information about specific events, located at your MSA 1040 manuals page: http://www.hpe.com/support/msa1040/manuals. The event logs record all system events. It is very important to review the logs, not only to identify the fault, but also to search for events that might have caused the fault to occur.
3 is zero. See the CLI Reference Guide for additional information, at your HPE MSA 1040 manuals page: http://www.hpe.com/support/msa1040/manuals. Diagnostic steps This section describes possible reasons and actions to take when an LED indicates a fault condition during initial system setup.
Check that the disk drive is fully inserted and latched in place, and that the enclosure is powered on. • The disk is offline. • The disk is not configured. NOTE: See “Disk drives used in MSA 1040 enclosures” (page 12). Troubleshooting...
Is the disk drive module Fault/UID LED blinking amber? Table 8 Diagnostics LED status: Front panel disks “Fault/UID” Answer Possible reasons Actions No, but the The disk drive is rebuilding. No action required. Online/Activity LED is blinking. CAUTION: Do not remove a disk drive that is reconstructing. Removing a reconstructing disk drive might terminate the current operation and cause data loss.
Is a connected port Network Port Link Status LED off? Table 11 Diagnostics LED status: Rear panel “Network Port Link Status” Answer Possible reasons Actions System functioning properly. No action required. The link is down. Use standard networking troubleshooting procedures to isolate faults on the network.
Host-side connection troubleshooting featuring host ports with SFPs The procedure below applies to MSA 1040 controller enclosures employing small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver connectors (4/8 Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI, or 1 Gb iSCSI) in host interface ports. In the following procedure, “SFP and host cable”...
SFPs, cables, and HBAs. Host-side connection troubleshooting featuring SAS host ports The procedure below applies to MSA 1040 controller enclosures employing 12 Gb SFF-8644 connectors in the HD mini-SAS host ports used for I/O. 1. Halt all I/O to the storage system as described in “Stopping I/O”...
2. Check the host activity LED. If there is activity, halt all applications that access the storage system. 3. Check the Cache Status LED to verify that the controller cached data is flushed to the disk drives. Solid – Cache contains data yet to be written to the disk. ...
Solid – Cache contains data yet to be written to the disk. Blinking – Cache data is being written to CompactFlash. Flashing at 1/10 second on and 9/10 second off – Cache is being refreshed by the supercapacitor. ...
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• See HPE Remote Snap technical white paper for replication best practices • See HPE MSA 1040/2040 SMU Reference Guide for procedures to setup and manage replications • See HPE MSA 1040/2040 CLI Reference Guide for replication commands and syntax •...
• For more information on licensing, see the chapter about installing a license in the SMU Reference Guide. NOTE: Remote Snap is only supported by MSA 1040 SAN controller enclosures (configured for iSCSI). Compatible firmware revision supporting Perform the following actions on each system used for replication: Remote Snap is not running on each •...
Can you view information about remote links? Table 16 Diagnostics for replication setup: Viewing information about remote links (v3) Answer Possible reasons Actions System functioning properly. No action required. Communication link is down • Verify controller enclosure cabling (see Table 15).
Can you replicate a volume? IMPORTANT: Remote Snap must be licensed on all systems configured for replication, and the controller module firmware must be compatible on all systems licensed for replication. For virtual storage environments, a Virtualization license is also required to enable replication. Table 18 Diagnostics for replication setup: Replicating a volume (v3) Answer Possible reasons...
• If the Replication feature is not enabled, obtain and install a valid license for Remote Snap. NOTE: Remote Snap is not supported by MSA 1040 SAS controller enclosures. Compatible firmware revision Perform the following actions on each system used for replication: supporting Remote Snap is not •...
Can you create a replication set? Table 22 Diagnostics for replication setup: Creating a replication set (v2) Answer Possible reasons Actions System functioning properly. No action required. Selected link type or port-to-link • Remote Replication mode: In the Configuration View panel in the, right-click connections are incorrect.
SMU to check enclosure health status. NOTE: The shorthand v3 and v2 prefixes are used to distinguish between the product versions supported by MSA 1040 enclosures. General references to the SMU—that do not require version distinction—use the generic term.
Front, Rear, and Table views on the System panel. If you hover over a component, its associated metadata and health status displays onscreen. v2: In the Configuration View panel, right-click the enclosure and select View > Overview to view the health ...
Temperature sensors Extreme high and low temperatures can cause significant damage if they go unnoticed. Each controller module has six temperature sensors. Of these, if the CPU or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) temperature reaches a shutdown value, the controller module is automatically shut down. Each power supply has one temperature sensor. When a temperature fault is reported, it must be remedied as quickly as possible to avoid system damage.
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Customer self repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR.
Front panel LEDs HPE MSA 1040 models support small form factor (SFF) and large form factor (LFF) enclosures. The SFF chassis, configured with 24 2.5" SFF disks, is used as a controller enclosure. The LFF chassis, configured with 12 3.5" LFF disks, is used as either a controller enclosure or drive enclosure.
Off — Both power supplies are off; the system is powered off. Fault ID Amber — Fault condition exists. The event has been identified, but the problem needs attention. Off — No fault condition exists. Figure 25 LEDs: MSA 1040 Array LFF enclosure front panel Front panel LEDs...
Disk drive LEDs 3.5" LFF disk drive 2.5" SFF disk drive Disk drive LED key: (sled grate is not shown) = Fault/UID (amber/blue) = Online/Activity (green) Online/Activity (green) Fault/UID (amber/blue) Description Normal operation. The disk drive is online, but it is not currently active. Blinking irregularly The disk drive is active and operating normally.
The diagrams with tables that immediately follow provide descriptions of the different controller modules and the power supply module that can be installed into the rear panel of an MSA 1040 controller enclosure. The controller module for your product is pre-configured with the appropriate external connector for the selected host interface protocol. Showing controller modules and power supply modules separately from the enclosure provides improved clarity in identifying the component items called out in the diagrams and described in the tables.
When powering up and booting, iSCSI LEDs will be on/blinking momentarily, then they will switch to the mode of operation. When port is down, both LEDs are off. Figure 28 LEDs: MSA 1040 controller module (equipped with either FC or 10GbE iSCSI SFPs) LED descriptions...
When powering up and booting, iSCSI LEDs will be on/blinking momentarily, then they will switch to the mode of operation. When port is down, both LEDs are off. Figure 29 LEDs: MSA 1040 controller module (equipped with 1 Gb RJ-45 SFPs) Rear panel LEDs...
When port is down, both LEDs are off. Figure 30 LEDs: MSA 1040 controller module (equipped with SFF-8644 12 Gb SAS connectors) NOTE: Once a Link Status LED is lit, it remains so, even if the controller is shutdown via the SMU or CLI.
Voltage/Fan Fault/Service Required Amber — Output voltage is out of range or a fan is operating below the minimum required RPM. Off — Output voltage is normal. Figure 31 LEDs: MSA 1040 Storage system enclosure power supply module Rear panel LEDs...
MSA 2040 6 Gb 3.5" 12-drive enclosure—rear panel layout MSA 1040 controllers support the MSA 2040 6 Gb 3.5" 12-drive enclosure. The front panel of the drive enclosure looks identical to that of an MSA 1040 Array LFF. The rear panel of the drive enclosure is shown below.
Specifications and requirements Safety requirements Install the system in accordance with the local safety codes and regulations at the facility site. Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment. Also, refer to the documentation included with your product ship kit. Site requirements and guidelines The following sections provide requirements and guidelines that you must address when preparing your site for the installation.
Electrical guidelines • These enclosures work with single-phase power systems having an earth ground connection. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug an enclosure into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
Table 32 provides weight data for MSA 1040 controller enclosures and select drive enclosures. For information about other HPE MSA drive enclosures that may be cabled to these systems (i.e., D2700), check the QuickSpecs: http://www.hpe.com/support/msa1040/QuickSpecs. If a website location has changed, a Google search for HPE 1040 quickspecs will provide a link.
(UPS). IMPORTANT: See the QuickSpecs for information about power cables provided with your MSA 1040 Storage product. If a website location has changed, a Google search for HPE 1040 quickspecs will provide a link.
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Locate the appropriate qualified SAS fan-out cable option for your 2-port SAS controller module. Qualified fan-out cable options are briefly described in “Cable requirements for MSA 1040 enclosures” (page 18) within this document. NOTE: Qualified SAS fan-out cable options are labeled on the host connection end of each bifurcated cable. Hosts should be connected to the same ports on both controller modules to align with the usage shown in the SMU.
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Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point; for example, 238: 2 for 2002 and 38 for the week of September 9.
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Ethernet cables Unit Locator 68 requirements 31 MSA 1040 SAS EuroAsian Economic Commission (EAC) 79 6/12 Gb Host Link Activity 70 6/12 Gb Host Link Status 70 Cache Status 70 Expansion Port Status 70 faults Fault/Service Required 70 isolating FRU OK 70...
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41 provisioning 41 replicating 41 supercapacitor pack 16 support Hewlett Packard Enterprise 62 technical support 62 troubleshooting 42 controller failure, single controller configuration 48 correcting enclosure IDs 44 enclosure does not initialize 44 expansion port connection fault 51...
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