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CLARiiON
CX4-960
Setup Guide
P/N 300-007-009
REV. A06

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  • Page 1 ® ® CLARiiON CX4-960 Setup Guide P/N 300-007-009 REV. A06...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2008-2010 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published June, 2010 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO...
  • Page 3 Verifying the system and failover configurations If you do not already have a Powerlink® account, we strongly recommend that you go to http://Powerlink.EMC.com and set one up immediately. The Powerlink website is your portal to the latest documentation and troubleshooting information, user-customized documentation specific to your configuration, and utilities and wizards required for the installation, such as the E-Lab™...
  • Page 4 As a client to launch Unisphere or Navisphere Manager. This client was formerly referred to as the Navisphere® management station CAT 5e or better Ethernet LAN cables (one per SP) for storage-system management connections. Appropriate input/output cables as recommended by your EMC representative.
  • Page 5 To connect your storage system to an iSCSI network, you need to configure servers and target storage systems in IP networks that use the iSCSI protocol. EMC supports a variety of configurations, but recommends discrete networks that are dedicated to iSCSI data traffic.
  • Page 6 Preinstall - Step 2 continued Plan network connections IPv4 management port information: SP A: IP address: ___________________ Subnet mask: _________ Gateway: _________ SP B: IP address: ___________________ Subnet mask: _________ Gateway: _________ NOTE: Do not use 128.221.1.248 through 128.221.1.255, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.1.2 for an IPv4 IP address.
  • Page 7 Preinstall - Step 2 continued Plan network connections Table 2: IPv4 addresses for iSCSI targets Logical port SP, slot, and port Target Port IP address Subnet mask Gateway number SP A, slot 4, port 0 SP A, slot 4, port 1 SP B, slot 4, port 0 SP B, slot 4, port 1 SP A, slot__ , port 0...
  • Page 8 Preinstall - Step 2 continued Plan network connections Table 3: IP address for each iSCSI NIC or HBA port (iSCSI initiator) Initiator IP Server and port Subnet mask Default gateway address...
  • Page 9 3. Select Launch E-Lab Interoperability Navigator, and then select the Wizards tab. 4. For iSCSI, select Native iSCSI in the EMC Support Statement Results on the right-hand side. 5. Select the Storage Array Wizard from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 10 Preinstall - Step 3 continued Verify the environment 6. Select the SOE and Software Wizard from the drop-down menu on the Wizards tab. 7. Provide the information that the wizard requests. The wizard generates a report listing all the PowerPath® versions compatible with your version of FLARE® software;...
  • Page 11 Install - Step 1 Install the storage-system hardware Verify your parts If your storage system was previously installed in a cabinet, go to "Connect the storage-system back-end ports" (page 21). We strongly recommend that you set up the base installation and confirm its error-free operation before adding more, optional DAE3 enclosures.
  • Page 12 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware Verify your parts (continued) SPS serial (sense) cable 1 per SPS Service cable (save for troubleshooting) CL3909 SFP-to-HSSCD2 cables to connect the SPE and DAEs (2 per back end bus) CL4142 HSSDC2-to-HSSDC2 cables for connections between DAEs (2 per DAE).
  • Page 13 If your storage-system hardware is already installed in a rack or cabinet, skip to "Connect the storage-system back-end ports" (page 21). For detailed instructions on installing your storage system hardware, refer to the EMC Rails and Enclosures CX4 Series Field Installation Guide (300-007-436) located on the Powerlink website. WARNING The equipment is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two people.
  • Page 14 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware b. Install the rail kits. SPS adjustable rail Right rear Right front Screw (1) Screw (2) Mounting rail Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail EMC3461 Installing the SPS rail kits c. Install the SPS tray in the cabinet and secure it to the mounting rails Screws (2) each side Rear...
  • Page 15 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware d. From the front of the cabinet, slide the SPS units onto the tray. Rear Front EMC3467 Installing the SPS units onto the tray e. Use the SPS fastening bracket to secure the SPS to the front of the rack. Rear Screw (8) to SPSs...
  • Page 16 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware Tighten the captive screws on the rear of the SPS. Captive thumbscrews EMC3480 Securing the SPS rear g. Install latch brackets and attach the bezel. CL4219 Installing latch brackets and attaching the bezel...
  • Page 17 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware 2. Install the SPE directly above the SPS tray. a. Install the rail kits. Alignment pins Adjustable rail Right rear Right front Screw (2) Screw (2) Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail Mounting rail EMC3471 Installing the SPE rail kits...
  • Page 18 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware b. Slide the enclosure onto the rails from the front; make sure that the cutouts in the rear of the chassis fit into the tabs on the back of each rail. Front CL4073 Inserting the SPE onto the rails...
  • Page 19 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware e. Assemble the adapter flange and latch bracket and attach them to the cabinet as shown. Finally, snap on the front bezel. CL4070 CL4072 Press the front bezel onto the latch brackets at the front of the cabinet until it snaps into place, then lock the bezel with the key, as shown below.
  • Page 20 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware a. Install the rail kits. Alignment pins Adjustable rail Right rear Right front Screw (2) Screw (2) Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail Mounting rail EMC3452 Installing the DAE-OS rail kits...
  • Page 21 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware b. Install the DAE-OS in the cabinet. Disk modules 0-4 in the DAE-OS enclosure contain storage-system software and reserved space according to their slot assignment. Do not move any disk module marked 0-4 from its assigned slot to another slot.
  • Page 22 (solid state disk drives with flash memory, or SSD drives), be sure to carefully plan your configuration using the Best Practices, Applied Home > Products > Technology, and planning documentation available on EMC Powerlink: Hardware/Platforms > CLARiiON CX4 Series > White Papers.
  • Page 23 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware Connect the storage-system back-end ports If your storage system arrived already installed in a cabinet/rack, make any necessary cabinet-to-cabinet connections. Match the labels on disconnected cables from expansion (EXP) to empty disk enclosure PRI ports in the next cabinet. Then continue with "Connect power cables"...
  • Page 24 Install - Step 1 continued Install the storage-system hardware 2. Connect slot 0, port 1 on each SP to the PRI ports on the DAE directly above the DAE-OS. 3. Connect slot 1, port 0 on each SP to the PRI ports on the next DAE. 4.
  • Page 25 Install - Step 2 Connect power cables Attach the power and SPS serial cables. 1. Verify that any cabinet master switches are in the off position 2. Verify that the power switch on each standby power supply (SPS) is off. 3.
  • Page 26 Install - Step 2 continued Connect power cables Power source B Power source A CL4116 Connecting power cables...
  • Page 27 Install - Step 3 Connect to site power Each cabinet in your storage system requires at least two power circuits; fully configured cabinets may require four power sources as shown below. Consult with your service provider if you are unsure of your site power requirements. Master switch Master switch Master switch...
  • Page 28 Install - Step 4 Power up 1. Turn on the power switch for each standby power supply (SPS). 2. Turn on the master switch/circuit breakers for each cabinet/rack power strip. Activity lights on each storage processor flash during power on self-test (POST); the lights then go off or remain steady.
  • Page 29 Install - Step 4 continued Power up If any amber lights not related to the SPS recharge remain on for more than 10 minutes, make sure the storage system is correctly cabled. Some amber lights may indicate a problem you can solve later, once your Unisphere™ or Navisphere® storage system management software is available to help you troubleshoot the system.
  • Page 30 Install - Step 5 Connect the initialization client Use CAT 5e or better Ethernet cables to connect each SP to a network shared by the host from which you will manage the storage syste. To initialize the storage system you will need a host connected to the same subnet as the storage system’s SP.
  • Page 31 Install - Step 6 Initialize and enroll the storage system If you do not have or do not wish to use internet connectivity to continue the storage-system installation, you can use the Interactive Installation Guide (IIG) CD to initialize, enroll, upgrade, and register the system.
  • Page 32 When finished, the utility boots the storage system. 3. Go to EMC Powerlink to gain access to software downloads. Choose Home > Support > Product and Diagnostic Tools > CLARiiON Tools > Register and enter your storage-system serial number.

  • Page 33: Connecting Ac Power

    Install - Step 7 Power up and cable optional DAEs This step describes how to add DAE hardware to a newly initialized CX4-960 storage system. It assumes you have already installed your rails and enclosure hardware in a cabinet or rack, and have just completed setting up an SPE, SPS, DAE-OS, and the first DAE on each back-end bus according to the instructions in step 1 of this guide.
  • Page 34 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs 2. Connect the DAE power cords to an appropriate power source. In most cases, you should connect each power cord to the closest power distribution unit (PDU) in a cabinet. For example, connect power/cooling module A to the right PDU, and power/cooling module B to the PDU on the left (facing the rear of the cabinet).
  • Page 35 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs If the power distribution units in your rack or cabinet are not active, turn on AC power now. Power source B Power source A CL4116 Connecting CX4-960 power cords...
  • Page 36 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs Setting the DAE enclosure addresses You must set the enclosure address (EA) when power is on and the enclosure is not part of a back-end bus; you cannot change the EA while the back end is connected. You add DAEs to a CX4 series storage system along Fibre Channel back-end buses that start at I/O modules in the SPE.
  • Page 37 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs EA Selection Enclosure (Press here to Bus ID Address change EA) EMC3210 Setting the enclosure addresses 2. Verify that the other DAEs directly connected to BE ports in your SPE also have enclosure address 0, and that each EA 0 has a different bus ID.
  • Page 38 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs EA6/Bus 2 EA7/Bus 0 EA5/Bus 2 EA6/Bus 0 EA4/Bus 2 EA5/Bus 0 EA3/Bus 2 EA4/Bus 0 EA2/Bus 2 EA3/Bus 0 EA7/Bus 3 EA1/Bus 2 EA2/Bus 0 EA6/Bus 3 EA7/Bus 1 EA1/Bus 0 EA5/Bus 3 EA6/Bus 1...
  • Page 39 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs Connecting the back-end buses Attach your DAEs in a back-end bus after you have set the enclosure addresses. Verify that each DAE has a unique bus/enclosure address, and that the first disk enclosure on each bus (the one that directly connects to the SPE) is EA 0.
  • Page 40 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs Use 1-meter cables to connect contiguous enclosures. Use longer cables to skip over enclosures or to connect DAEs between cabinets. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the LCC B (left) side of bus 0. 4.
  • Page 41 Install - Step 7 continued Power up and cable optional DAEs EA6/Bus 2 EA7/Bus 0 EA5/Bus 2 EA6/Bus 0 EA4/Bus 2 EA5/Bus 0 EA3/Bus 2 EA4/Bus 0 EA2/Bus 2 EA3/Bus 0 EA7/Bus 3 EA1/Bus 2 EA2/Bus 0 EA6/Bus 3 EA7/Bus 1 EA1/Bus 0 EA5/Bus 3 EA6/Bus 1...

  • Page 42: Update Software

    Install - Step 8 Update software Your storage system shipped from the factory with the latest version of FLARE software available at that time. Use the Software Assistant wizard to determine whether you need to install a FLARE operating environment (OE) patch. If you purchased optional SnapView™, MirrorView™, or SAN Copy™...
  • Page 43 Install - Step 8 continued Update software Installing a FLARE OE patch or software enabler 1. Start the Unisphere Service Manager. 2. Log in to your storage system. 3. Select Software > System Software, and then click Prepare for Installation (Step 4.
  • Page 44 Install - Step 9 Register your storage system The Storage System Registration Wizard sends site and configuration information to your service provider. We strongly recommend that you run the wizard now as follows: 1. Verify that the client is connected to both the storage system and to the Internet. 2.
  • Page 45 Install - Step 11 Prepare the servers Prepare each server that you will connect (directly or through a network or router) to the storage system data ports. Install NICs, HBAs, drivers, and required patches On each server, install NICs, iSCSI HBAs, the appropriate drivers, and any required driver updates (such as service packs, hot fixes, or patches).
  • Page 46 4. Select and download the latest supported initiator software and related documentation. For information on supported software, refer to the E-Lab Interoperability Navigator on the Powerlink website: http://Powerlink.EMC.com. To determine which file to download: a. Right-click My Computer and select Manage.
  • Page 47 Install - Step 11 continued Prepare the servers For QLogic iSCSI HBAs only: Install the supported version of the SANsurfer software as follows: 1. Open a web browser and connect to the QLogic website: http://support.qlogic.com/support/oem_emc.asp 2. Go to the Downloads page. 3.
  • Page 48 Install - Step 11 continued Prepare the servers d. Follow the instructions on the installation screens and accept all the defaults. e. If you are installing the server utility on a server that is using the Microsoft iSCSI initiator to connect to the storage system, select Yes when prompted. You have the option to launch the server utility after installation.
  • Page 49 Install - Step 12 Set up Ethernet switches and routers If your configuration includes switches or routers, install or upgrade any switch/ router software or patches for switches connected to the storage system and the servers. See the installation manuals that shipped with the device or that are available on the vendor’s website.
  • Page 50 Install - Step 13 Connect iSCSI data ports Connect the storage-system iSCSI data ports to the NICs, iSCSI HBAs, or network Use CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 LAN cables to connect 1 GbE iSCSI data ports to servers. Use OM3 50-micron fiber-optic cables to connect 10 GbE iSCSI data ports. 1.
  • Page 51 Install - Step 13 continued Connect iSCSI data ports CL4048 CX4-960 iSCSI network connection The examples in this section show 1 GbE hardware. Connection topologies for fiber-optic cables/connectors/switches are the same.
  • Page 52 On each server that connects to the storage system with a NIC: 1. Open the Unisphere Server Utility: Start > Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility or Start > All Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility 2.
  • Page 53 Install - Step 14 continued Configure and register iSCSI connections 4. In the iSCSI Targets and Connections window, select one of the following, as appropriate, to discover available iSCSI target ports. • Discover iSCSI targets on this subnet - Scans the current subnet for all connected iSCSI storage-system targets.
  • Page 54 QLogic documentation. 2. Start the Unisphere Server Utility: Start > Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility or Start > All Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility 3. Select Register this server to all connected storage systems, and click Next.
  • Page 55 Install - Step 15 Set up Fibre Channel switches If your configuration includes Fibre Channel switches, install or upgrade any switch software or patches on those connected to the storage system and the servers. (If your configuration does not include a switch, skip this step.) Install the switch and set the switch's IP address.
  • Page 56 Install - Step 16 Connect Fibre Channel data ports Use fiber-optic cables to connect the storage-system fibre data ports to the server. 1. Plug the cables into the Fibre Channel front-end ports. 2. Connect the free end of each fiber-optic cable: •...
  • Page 57 Install - Step 16 continued Connect Fibre Channel data ports CL4044 CX4-960 Fibre Channel switch connection configuration Applications such as MirrorView/A, MirrorView/S, or SAN Copy software may restrict or require the use of certain SP ports. Refer to the application documentation for specific cabling information. Zone switches If your configuration uses Fibre Channel switches without hard-wired zones, zone them now.
  • Page 58 1. Start the server utility: Start > Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility or Start > All Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility 2. Select Register this server to all connected storage systems, and click Next.
  • Page 59 On each server that you plan to connect to the storage system: 1. Start the Unisphere Server Utility. Start > Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility or Start > All Programs > EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Server Utility 2.
  • Page 60 If your system will include enterprise flash drives (solid state disk drives with flash memory, or SSD drives), be sure to carefully plan your configuration using the Best Practices, Applied Technology, Home > Products > Hardware/ and planning documentation available on EMC Powerlink: Platforms > CLARiiON CX4 Series > White Papers 4. Configure event notification.

  • Page 61: If You Need Help

    Install - Step 19 continued Next steps d. In the folder where you saved ESRS IP Client for CLARiiON, double-click the ESRS IP Client for CLARiiON executable. If necessary, right-click the file and select Run as to run the installation wizard using a different user’s credentials. e.