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IBM System Storage ProtecTIER TS7620 Manual

Increasing capacity on the 3959 sm2 from 6 tb to 12 tb (feature code 9317)
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IBM System Storage
TS7620 ProtecTIER
Deduplication
Appliance Express
V3.3.2
Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2
from 6 TB to 12 TB (Feature Code
9317)
GA32-2222-03

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  • Page 1 ® ® IBM System Storage TS7620 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance Express V3.3.2 Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 from 6 TB to 12 TB (Feature Code 9317) GA32-2222-03...
  • Page 2 Edition notice This edition applies to the IBM System Storage TS7620 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance Express V3.3.2, and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2012, 2013. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index ....49 Prepare the 3959 SM2 server. . 23 Upgrade the server capacity . . 23 Configure the increased capacity . . 25 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012, 2013...
  • Page 4 Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Purpose And Description For Increasing The Capacity Of The Ts7620 Appliance Express, Protectier V3.3.2

    Information IBM web pages where you can get information about IBM products and services and find the latest technical information. For more information, see Table 1. Table 1. IBM websites for help, services, and information...

  • Page 6: Getting Help Online

    Help and service In the US or Canada, you can call 1 (800) IBM SERV for help and service. You must choose the software or hardware option when you call for assistance. Before you call for support, be sure to have your Software Customer Number available.

  • Page 7: Websites

    In the US and Canada, these services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the UK, these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

  • Page 8: Estimated Time For Increasing The Capacity Of The Ts7620 Appliance Express, Protectier V3.3.2

    For downloads of product firmware, software, and associated driver code, go to the following website: http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ selectproduct?brandind=5000034&familyind=0&oldbrand=0&oldfamily=0 &oldtype=0&taskind=1&psid=bm v For accessibility information, go to the following website: http://www-03.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html v For the latest information about product recycling programs, go to the following website: www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Prerequisites For The Ts7620 Appliance Express, Protectier V3.3.2

    6) Generate a service report 7) Generate a system view 8) Update ProtecTIER code E) Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Your choice? 2. Select the Version information option. Type the corresponding number and press Enter. The Version information menu opens. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012, 2013...

  • Page 10: Increasing Capacity Through The Protectier V3.3 Service Menu

    If you do not want to upgrade the version of ProtecTIER code on the server, and you want only to increase the storage capacity while the server remains at the older level of code, see the previous version of this document, the IBM System StorageTS7620 ProtecTIERv3.3 Deduplication Appliance Express Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 from 6TB to 12TB (Feature Code 9317).

  • Page 11: Prepare The 3959 Sm2 Server

    Prepare the 3959 SM2 server Before you begin Ensure no backup or restore activity is taking place. About this task In this task, you prepare the 3959 SM2 server for the storage capacity upgrade. Procedure To prepare the 3959 SM2 server for the procedures to increase capacity: 1.
  • Page 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) ProtecTIER Configuration (...) 2) Manage ProtecTIER services (...) 3) Health Monitoring (...) 4) Problem Alerting (...) 5) Version Information (...) 6) Generate a service report 7) Generate a system view 8) Update ProtecTIER code E) Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>...

  • Page 13: Configure The Increased Capacity

    Important: Following the restart, certain conditions might cause the bottom LED on all 12 HDDs to illuminate as solid amber. If this situation occurs, stop what you are doing and contact IBM support for assistance. See “Getting help by telephone” on page 2, for instructions.
  • Page 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) ProtecTIER Configuration (...) 2) Manage ProtecTIER services (...) 3) Health Monitoring (...) 4) Problem Alerting (...) 5) Version Information (...) 6) Generate a service report 7) Generate a system view 8) Update ProtecTIER code E) Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>...
  • Page 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ProtecTIER Configuration (...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Configure ProtecTIER node 2) Recover Configuration for a replaced server 3) Configure enclosure serial number for a replaced enclosure 4) Update Time, Date, Timezone & Timeserver(s) 5) Configure replication (...) 6) IP Network configuration (...) 7) Update Firmware 8) Update the System’s name...
  • Page 16 When the capacity increase is complete, the following message displays: upgrade ended successfully End Processing Procedure Successfully Your 3959 SM2 server now has 12 TB of storage capacity. Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Upgrading The Protectier

    Upgrade ProtecTIER Manager to version 3.3.2, if necessary. Obtain the correct ProtecTIER version 3.3.2 Contact your IBM Sales Representative to software package, either from your IBM order the Sales Representative or by downloading it. v IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Appliance Edition V3.3 DVD, or...

  • Page 18: Downloading Protectier Version 3.3.2

    Downloading ProtecTIER version 3.3.2 Use these procedures to download ProtecTIER version 3.3.2 from the IBM website if you did not obtain the IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Appliance Edition V3.3 DVD or the IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Appliance Edition V3.3 DVD from IBM.
  • Page 19 1. Go to www.ibm.com. 2. Click the Sign in link in the masthead and log in using your IBM user ID. If you do not have an IBM user ID, follow the procedures to create one from any IBM web page.

  • Page 20: Or Higher Using Protectier Manager

    You will be instructed when to log in later in this procedure. Note: For a more detailed explanation of the All systems view, see the IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER User’s Guide for VTL Systems, IBM System Storage TS7600 with ProtecTIER V3.3 User’s Guide for FSI Systems or the...
  • Page 21 Yes. Insert one of the following DVD-ROMs into the CD/DVD-ROM drive on which you are using the ProtecTIER Manager. – IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Entry Edition Capacity 1 3959-SM2 (6 TB) DVD – IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Entry Edition Capacity 2 3959-SM2 (12 TB) DVD –...
  • Page 22 – IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Entry Edition Capacity 4 3959-SM2 (35 TB) DVD Important: If you are upgrading the code on a 3959-SM2 from a lower level of code, for example 3.2, to a higher level of code, for example, 3.3.x or higher, you must upgrade the code from 3.2 to 3.3.x at the same...
  • Page 23 10. Wait approximately 10 minutes while the system performs the required operations, extracts the package, and prepares the server for the code upgrade. 11. Did the window for Choose the package for the code upgrade display? v Yes. Select the name of the code upgrade package and click OK, then go to the next step.
  • Page 24 Figure 2. Browsing to the code upgrade package on your hard drive 12. You are ready to start the code upgrade. Click Yes to continue or No to abort. 13. If a storage firmware upgrade is required, select the radio button for Perform storage upgrade.
  • Page 25 15. Wait until the progress bar turns green and that you see a message that the code upgrade is complete. 16. To confirm that you upgraded the ProtecTIER to the correct version, click the name of the system for which you performed the upgrade, then locate the words and link for Version.
  • Page 26 17. If you want to see detailed information about the release version (of the code), theProtecTIER model, Linux RPM version, DTC Emulex RPM version, ProtecTIER Replication Manager Version, machine type model, and machine serial number, click the link for Version. Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Increasing Capacity Through The Protectier V3.3 Service Menu

    This task describes how to install the ProtecTIER upgrade application, and how to increase the capacity of the 3959 SM2 server. The capacity upgrade becomes effective after you restart your system. Procedure To install the ProtecTIER application and increase the capacity of the 3959 SM2 server: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012, 2013...
  • Page 28 1. Log in to the ProtecTIER Service menu with user name ptconfig and password ptconfig. The ProtecTIER Service menu opens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) ProtecTIER Configuration (...) 2) Manage ProtecTIER services (...) 3) Health Monitoring (...) 4) Problem Alerting (...) 5) Version Information (...) 6) Generate a service report...

  • Page 29: Configure The Increased Capacity

    Important: Following the restart, certain conditions might cause the bottom LED on all 12 HDDs to illuminate as solid amber. If this situation occurs, stop what you are doing and contact IBM support for assistance. See “Getting help by telephone” on page 2, for instructions.
  • Page 30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) ProtecTIER Configuration (...) 2) Manage ProtecTIER services (...) 3) Health Monitoring (...) 4) Problem Alerting (...) 5) Version Information (...) 6) Generate a service report 7) Generate a system view 8) Update ProtecTIER code E) Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>...
  • Page 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ProtecTIER Service Menu running on rassmx ProtecTIER Configuration (...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Configure ProtecTIER node 2) Recover Configuration for a replaced server 3) Configure enclosure serial number for a replaced enclosure 4) Update Time, Date, Timezone & Timeserver(s) 5) Configure replication (...) 6) IP Network configuration (...) 7) Update Firmware 8) Update the System’s name...
  • Page 32 When the capacity increase is complete, the following message displays: upgrade ended successfully End Processing Procedure Successfully Your 3959 SM2 server now has 12 TB of storage capacity. Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)

  • Page 33: Accessibility For Publications And Protectier Manager

    In the request, be sure to include the publication number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 34: About The Java-Based Tools

    v Change the ProtecTIER Manager preferences to enable support of the Windows system settings (required) v Select a high-contrast color scheme in Windows (optional) v Customize the color palette used in the ProtecTIER Manager display (optional) About the Java-based tools About this task Complete the following the procedures to download and install the Java-based tools that are required to enable full screen-reader compatibility on the ProtecTIER...

  • Page 35: Installing The Java Access Bridge

    v If you downloaded the installer on the ProtecTIER Manager workstation on which you are installing the JRE, go on to step 7. v If you downloaded the installer on a PC other than the applicable ProtecTIER Manager workstation, do the following: a.

  • Page 36: Using A Screen Reader To Install Protectier Manager

    Windows Help or other Windows documentation for instructions, and then go on to step 2. 2. Insert the IBM System Storage ProtecTIER Manager V3.3 DVD into the CD/DVD drive of the ProtecTIER Manager workstation. 3. Access the command prompt on the ProtecTIER Manager workstation: a.

  • Page 37: Enabling The Windows High Contrast Option

    e. At the command prompt, change to the Windows directory. Type: cd windows and press <enter>. f. At the command prompt, type: Install.exe LAX_VM "C:\Program Files\ Java60\jre\bin\java.exe" and press <enter>, where the path contained within the quotation marks is the same as the path that you noted in step 5 on page 30.
  • Page 38 Figure 3. Display tab 4. Click Settings. The Settings for High Contrast dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 4 on page 35: Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)

  • Page 39: Using The Windows High Contrast Scheme With Protectier Manager

    Figure 4. Settings for High Contrast By default, the High Contrast Black (large) scheme is selected. 5. Do one of the following: v To use the default, High Contrast Black (large), scheme: a. Click Ok to close the Settings for High Contrast dialog box. b.
  • Page 40 Click: Start > All Programs > IBM > ProtecTIER Manager > IBM ProtecTIER Manager. The ProtecTIER Manager window opens, as shown in: Figure 5. Figure 5. ProtecTIER Manager window 2. On the toolbar, click: Tools > Preferences. The Preferences dialog box opens with the Appearance tab selected, as shown in Figure 6: Figure 6.

  • Page 41: Customizing The Color Palette

    On the ProtecTIER Manager toolbar, click: File > Exit. The ProtecTIER Manager window closes. b. Click: Start > All Programs > IBM > ProtecTIER Manager > IBM ProtecTIER Manager. When the ProtecTIER Manager window opens, the display reflects the contrast change, as shown in: Figure 7.
  • Page 42 Figure 8. Color selection, Swatches tab The color that is currently defined for your selection is shown in the Preview pane. 4. Select a new color from the color palette. You can also specify a new color by using the Hue/Saturation/Brightness (HSB) or Red/Green/Blue (RGB) color models.
  • Page 43 Figure 9. Default color versus custom color 9. Proceed as appropriate. Return to the task from which you were sent to these instructions or resume your regular use of ProtecTIER Manager. Accessibility for publications and ProtecTIER Manager...
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  • Page 45: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

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  • Page 48: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)
  • Page 49 Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden. EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden: "Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A.

  • Page 50: People's Republic Of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement

    Taiwan Class A compliance statement Taiwan contact information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888 Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class...

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    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement (less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Korean Communications Commission (KCC) Class A Statement Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement Notices...
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  • Page 53: Index

    29 installation wizard enabling screen-reader compatibility 29 preparing for accessibility 29 ProtecTIER v3.1.8.x downloading from IBM web site 14 ProtecTIER v3.1.x.x applying fixes 14 ProtecTIER v3.3 downloading from IBM web site 16 upgrade 16 upgrading 16...
  • Page 54 Increasing Capacity on the 3959 SM2 (Feature Code 9317)
  • Page 55 IBM business partner, or your authorized remarketer. When you send comments to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute your comments in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. IBM or any other organizations will only use the personal information that you supply to contact you about the issues that you state on this form.
  • Page 56 ProtecTIER Information Development, Storage Information Development, IBM Corporation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 58 Part Number: 39U3474 Printed in USA GA32-2222-03...

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