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Fujitsu ETERNUS DX Configuration Manual

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P3AM-6402-11ENZ0
FUJITSU Storage
ETERNUS DX
Configuration Guide -Server Connection-
(FCoE) for Linux
Driver Settings for Converged Network Adapter Cards

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  • Page 1 P3AM-6402-11ENZ0 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Driver Settings for Converged Network Adapter Cards...
  • Page 2 This page is intentionally left blank.
  • Page 3 This manual briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order to connect an ETERNUS DX to a server running Linux and using Converged Network Adapter cards via an FCoE interface. This manual is used when performing the setup procedure described in "Installing Drivers and Setting Up the Server"...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Creating an Initial RAM Disk ......................18 2.6 Rebooting the OS ......................... 18 Appendix A WWN Instance Management Table for the Server (Blank) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Setup Procedure For Emulex Converged Network Adapter Cards

    • Setting Up the Driver Parameters Set the driver parameters by editing the configuration file. • "1.4 Setting Up the Driver Parameters" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Converged Network Adapter Cards

    The physical address and WWN of a Converged Network Adapter card are required information in the fol- lowing cases: when an error has occurred in the system, when using the ETERNUS DX storage systems (se- curity function, host affinity function, etc.) to restrict server access, or when connecting the ETERNUS DX storage systems and the server using a Fibre Channel switch and a CEE/FCoE switch.
  • Page 7 For the installation location, refer to the User's Guide for each server. Converged Network Adapter card WWN: Record the [Port Name] value. This value can be confirmed in Step FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...

  • Page 8: Installing The Converged Network Adapter Card Driver

    The WWNs that are obtained in this section may need to be repeatedly regis- tered and set up on the ETERNUS DX until a server recognizes the ETERNUS DX logical disks. For details about ETERNUS DX settings, refer to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage Sys- tem Settings"...
  • Page 9 *1: Recommended value = 1024 ¸ (number of FCoE ports that are connected to a single CA port) ¸ num- ber of LUNs (Round the result down) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...

  • Page 10: Creating An Initial Ram Disk

    To achieve maximum system performance, this value can be changed according to the server load and the peak operating times. The number of simultaneous command executions per CA port for the ETERNUS DX is limited to 1024. This value is used by multiple servers that share the CA port. A maximum of 1024 commands can be executed per CA port.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Setup Procedure For Qlogic Converged Network Adapter Cards

    • Setting Up the Driver Parameters Set the driver parameters by editing the configuration file. "2.4 Setting Up the Driver Parameters" (page 16) • FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Converged Network Adapter Cards

    The physical address and WWN of a Converged Network Adapter card are required information in the fol- • lowing cases: when an error has occurred in the system, when using the ETERNUS DX storage systems (se- curity function, host affinity function, etc.) to restrict server access, or when connecting the ETERNUS DX storage systems and the server using a Fibre Channel switch and a CEE/FCoE switch.
  • Page 13 Converged Network Adapter Instance name Physical address Cable tag name card WWN slot5 21 00 00 C0 DD 11 A0 21 5800 SERV1_SLOT05 to B8000_1_port05 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...
  • Page 14 Use the value of "8" if the actual result is lower. Use the maximum value if the actual result ex- ceeds the maximum value of the OS or the driver. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 15: Installing The Converged Network Adapter Card Driver

    • The number of simultaneous command executions per CA port for the ETERNUS DX is limited to 1024. This value is used by multiple servers that share the CA port. A maximum of 1024 com- mands can be executed per CA port.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Driver Parameters

    Driver parameter settings • Driver parameter Setting value ql2xfailover= ql2xmaxqdepth= Arbitrary (*1) (Up to 1024 for each FCoE port of the ETERNUS DX) ql2xtgtemul= FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...
  • Page 17 To achieve maximum system performance, this value can be changed according to the server load and the peak operating times. The number of simultaneous command executions per CA port for the ETERNUS DX is limited to 1024. This value is used by multiple servers that share the CA port. A maximum of 1024 commands can be executed per CA port.

  • Page 18: Creating An Initial Ram Disk

    Reboot the OS. After restarting the OS, use the "modinfo qla2xxx" command to confirm that the correct ver- sion of the Converged Network Adapter card driver is installed. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 19: Appendix A Wwn Instance Management Table For The Server (Blank)

    This table is used for setting up the Converged Network Adapter cards. Utilize this table if necessary. Host name IP Address Physical slot Converged Network Adapter Instance name Physical address Cable tag name card WWN FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (FCoE) for Linux Copyright 2018 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-6402-11ENZ0...
  • Page 20 • operational problems as the result of errors, omissions, or the use of information in this manual. Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information • in this manual.

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