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- Page 1 Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation For Internal Actifio Use Only Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
- Page 2 Actifio, Inc., is a provider of data protection and availability products. Actifio’s technology is used in products sold by the company and products and services sold and offered by its commercial partners. The current list of Actifio patents is available online at: http://www.actifio.com/patents/...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Planning the Rack ..............................1 Unpacking the Components ..........................1 Racking the Units...............................3 Installing the optional cable management arm assembly for the Actifio CDS Generation 5 ........6 Chapter 2 - Wiring the Appliance ....................9 Wiring Power to the Nodes ..........................9 Keyboard-Video-Mouse remote access......................10 Wiring the 10Gb Copper and Optical Ethernet Ports .................. - Page 4 Setting a Static IP for the SpiderDuo KVM ........................31 KVM Installation ..............................34 Accessing the KVM Console (Accessing the CDS Generation 5 remotely) ..........36 Accessing the CDS Generation 5 via SSH.....................36 Appendix C - IPv4 & WWPN Worksheet .................. 37 WWPNS ................................39...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface This guide provides instructions on how to install Actifio hardware products: the Actifio CDS Generation 5 systems, Fibre Channel switches, and storage controllers. This PDF file includes printable worksheets at the end. If you print the worksheets, then you can record useful information during the installation process. - Page 6 | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 - Racking The Appliance
Racking the Appliance This chapter describes the best practices to rack and mount two CDS Generation 5 nodes to form an Actifio CDS Appliance. Racking the appliance includes: • Planning the Rack on page 1 • Unpacking the Components on page 2 •... - Page 8 Next, remove the top cardboard layer to reveal the Generation 5 node. Unpack the packing materials and remove the CDS Generation 5 node from its box. Retain the packing materials in case you have to move the node to a new location.
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Page 9: Racking The Units
Racking the Units Identifying the rail kit contents The Actifio CDS Generation 5 uses the IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 rail kit. Components The sliding rail assembly includes: • 2 sliding rails (one left side rail, on right side rail) •... - Page 10 Install the bracket to the frame Open the front latch hook (1). Fit the tool-less rail-mounting pin to the front rack post (2). Click the rail-mounting pin into place (3). Close the front latch hook (4). | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
- Page 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 for the opposite rail. Installing the CDS Generation 5 into the rack To install the CDS Generation 5 node into the rack, reattach the rail members to insert the chassis. Insert the chassis into the rack Caution: Racking nodes requires two persons.
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Page 12: Installing The Optional Cable Management Arm Assembly For The Actifio Cds Generation 5
Installing the optional cable management arm assembly for the Actifio CDS Generation 5 The Actifio CDS Generation 5 use a cable management arm (CMA) assembly to route and secure power and data cables. Part for installing the CDS Generation 5 CMA assembly... - Page 13 Use the cable straps that are provided on the rear of the system to retain the cables and prevent them from sagging Allow slack in all cable to avoid tension in the cables as the CMA moves. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 15: Chapter 2 - Wiring The Appliance
Wiring the Appliance This chapter describes Actifio best practices for wiring the CDS Generation 5 two-node cluster. Wiring a two node cluster requires: • Wiring Power to the Nodes on page 9 • Wiring the 10Gb Copper and Optical Ethernet Ports on page 11 •... -
Page 16: Keyboard-Video-Mouse Remote Access
Attach your KVM to the VGA and USB ports. Follow the individual KVM installation procedure from the manufacturer. VGA and USB ports Note: You can use your own or the customer’s KVM, or the Lantronix SpiderDuo KVM available from Actifio. For instructions on installing it, see Installing the Lantronix SpiderDuo KVM on page 31. -
Page 17: Wiring The 10Gb Copper And Optical Ethernet Ports
The fourth port on the quad 10G/1G card is not used. When wiring the ports for both nodes: Minimum installation requirements for a CDS Generation 5 cluster requires both nodes have eth0 attached to network. Locate the quad 10G/1G ports at the bottom-right of the backpanel, located to the right of the VGA and USB ports. -
Page 18: Wiring The Fibre Channel
Secondary Node FC HBA 1 FC HBA 2 FC HBA 3 FC HBA 4 FC Switch A FC Switch B FC Switch A FC Switch B Connect each switch to each SAN storage. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Configuring The Appliance
Configuring the Appliance This chapter describes how to boot, configure, and join two CDS Generation 5 nodes to form an Actifio appliance. CDS Generation 5 appliance Configuring the Actifio CDS Generation 5 appliance involves mapping IPv4 addresses allocated by the network administrator. -
Page 20: Initial System Configuration
First, confirm both nodes system BIOS are initialized to the factory Actifio settings. Turn on both nodes by pressing the power button( )located on the upper-right-hand side of the node. The power button is to the left of the status LEDs. - Page 21 Repeat steps 6-7 for the Secondary node. Zone the nodes: node to switch, and switch to storage. Then, create volumes on the back-end storage for the Actifio host to use. Finally, add the volume’s LUNs to the host. Refer to Fibre Channel on page 21 for procedure.
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Page 22: Creating The Appliance
After zoning, creating volumes, and adding LUNs to the host node, create the appliance. Make sure both nodes are visible to one another on the network. Enter ping <Secondary node ip>. Enter the appliance IP address into the local web browser to access the Actifio Appliance Installer. Appliance Installer The Actifio Appliance Installer allows mapping of the IPv4 addresses needed for creation of the appliance. - Page 23 Complete Installation, the system will complete the installation and reboot. You will be redirected to the Actifio Resource Center, but you must wait approximately 30 minutes before the system is back online. After you click Complete Installation, you will see a dialog box stating INSTALLING NOW.
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- Page 25 Actifio CDS Generation 5 switch-to-storage zoning creates communication between the primary and secondary nodes and through the storage array for Active-Active pairing. As of the initial release of the CDS Generation 5, Actifio sells the IBM AN2498-b24 Switch and NetAPP e2800 storage array. Your switch and storage array may vary.
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Page 26: Netapp Santricity Discovery
On the Change Network Configuration dialog box, select Controller A, Port 1, in the Ethernet port drop-down list. From Speed and duplex mode, select Auto-negotiate. Select Enable IPv4 check box. Repeat step 8 for Controller B, Port 1. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... -
Page 27: Creating A Zone For The Appliance To Storage
The CLI commands used for zoning are applied through the SAN switch. All ports on the CDS Generation 5 appliance, as well as all ports on the storage array are in the same zone. The Default IP address for the Brocade switch is: 10.77 .77 .77/24. - Page 28 <CONFIGNAME> Example: cfgEnable “Config_ID_1” Actifio recommends using two SAN storage zones for maximum redundancy for the CDS Generation 5 fabric. Repeat steps 1 - 6 for each switch used in the customer environment. Create a volume using the customer’s back-end storage. Refer to...
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Page 29: Creating Volumes Using Netapp Santricity Storage Manager
Click on the drop down menu under Create and choose Volume to launch the wizard tool. (Optional) Select Host. Assign a host for the LUN you will create using the front panel’s WWPN. Select or create a Workload for the volume. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... - Page 30 The new LUNs are displayed in the Home panel. Record the UUIDs of the Volumes to determine each pool’s identity in the Appliance Installer. Return to Appliance Installer on page 18 in Chapter 3, Configuring the Appliance to finish configuration. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 31: Defining Hosts On Created Volumes Luns (Optional)
From the Known unassociated host port identifier drop down, select WWPN found during initial configuration. Give each WWPN an alias that follows the naming convention used with zoning. Select Add. Repeat steps 5 - 7 for each WWPN used in zoning. Select Next. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... -
Page 32: Discovering Storage On The Cds Generation 5
Confirm WWPNs are Paired with Correct Alias Select No on the Creation Successful popup. Discovering Storage on the CDS Generation 5 Add the mDisks used in the storage pools to make them available when using the Appliance Installer. Return to the Primary node’s console. Enter: svctask detectmdisk Make sure the primary node discovered the mDisks. -
Page 33: Appendix A - Specifications For The Cds Generation 5 Appliance
Maximum configuration: 3480.24 Btu per house (AC 1020 watts) Input-voltage and Power Requirements Voltage Frequency Power requirements 100-127 / 200-240Vac 50 Hz or 60 Hz ~450 W typical, 700 W maximum (200 - 240V ac, 50 / 60 Hz | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... - Page 34 Additional space requirements Reason Left side and right side Minimum: 50 mm (2in.) Cooling air flow Back Minimum: 100 mm (4 in.) Cable exit If the cable-management arm is used, allow 177 (7 in.) | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 35: Appendix B - Installing The Lantronix Spiderduo Kvm
This section provides instructions on how to install the Lantronix SpiderDuo KVM. The SpiderDuo device is a KVM- over-IP used to provide remote access to the CDS Generation 5. The CDS Generation 5 does not have IMM functionality. KVM installation must occur directly after initial deployment for remote connectivity to the appliance. - Page 36 Search for the word offer in the console. After a few seconds, a message from process bootp daemon displays an IP address offered to the KVM. This is the IP address used to connect to the SpiderDuo KVM. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
- Page 37 Click Save on the bottom of the screen. Turn off Internet Sharing on the Mac. Note: It’s a good idea to set this in the same range as the CDS Generation 3 and 4 IMM range: 192.168.131.xxx. | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 38: Kvm Installation
KVM Installation VGA and USB port locations on the CDS Generation 5 Install the SpiderDuo KVM after you complete the procedures outlined in the CDS Generation 5 installation guide. SpiderDuo KVM used with the CDS Generation 5 requires these components To install the SpiderDuo KVM: Plug the included power cable into a source and into the power input to the left of the Ethernet port. - Page 39 KVM and CDS Generation 5 input for VGA/USB Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet input of the KVM and the local network. Ethernet KVM input | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 40: Accessing The Kvm Console (Accessing The Cds Generation 5 Remotely)
Accessing the KVM Console (Accessing the CDS Generation 5 remotely) When using a web browser: Access the Spider or SpiderDuo device over the network by using a web browser by entering: https://<KVM ip address> Browser must accept cookies for login. -
Page 41: Appendix C - Ipv4 & Wwpn Worksheet
Node 1 Server Subnet Mask Gateway CDS Node 1 (Primary) - iSCSI IPs Component iSCSI IP 1 iSCSI IP 2 CDS Node 2 (Secondary) - IP Address Component Node 2 Server Subnet Mask Gateway | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation... - Page 42 CDS Node 2 (Secondary) - iSCSI IPs Component iSCSI IP 1 iSCSI IP 2 Appliance - NTP Server Component Appliance IP Component Appliance IP Appliance - DNS Server Component Appliance IP Netmask Gateway | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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Page 43: Wwpns
WWPNS WWPNs are available via the Actifio console, and NetApp SANtricity Zoning manager. CDS Node 1 - WWPNs FC HBA Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 CDS Node 2 - WWPNs FC HBA Port 0 Port 1 Port 2... - Page 44 NetApp Controller 1 - WWPNs FC HBA Port 1 Port 2 NetApp Controller 2 - WWPNs FC HBA Port 1 Port 2 | actifio.com | Actifio CDS Generation 5 Installation...
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