Compaq 230039-001 - StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Model 904 Server Installation Manual
Compaq 230039-001 - StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Model 904 Server Installation Manual

Compaq 230039-001 - StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Model 904 Server Installation Manual

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Installation guide for the e7000 v1
This guide will provide the steps necessary to install and configure a StorageWorks NAS
e7000 v1. This guide uses Quick Restore version 2.01 for the e7000. The purpose of this
document is to guide customers and field engineers in the procedures required to install
NAS distribution software and then update the system with current service packs, hotfixes,
and SoftPaqs relevant to the StorageWorks NAS products. This guide is for new
installations only, and does not contain steps for migrating data from an existing
installation.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    March, 2003 hp storage Installation guide for the e7000 v1 This guide will provide the steps necessary to install and configure a StorageWorks NAS technical e7000 v1. This guide uses Quick Restore version 2.01 for the e7000. The purpose of this white paper document is to guide customers and field engineers in the procedures required to install NAS distribution software and then update the system with current service packs, hotfixes,...
  • Page 2 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Creating a SWVR Pool through the WEBUI Creating Cluster Virtual Servers and Cluster aware file share resources. Creating a Virtual Server with the WEBUI Creating a Virtual Server with Terminal Services Creating Cluster File Share Resources with the WEBUI Creating Cluster File Share Resources with Terminal Services...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Introduction This paper will provide a step by step process for the installation and configuration of the e7000 v1. It is assumed that the installation will be performed on a new unit or a unit that has just been quick restored.
  • Page 4 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] You may refresh the device list manually by selecting the Refresh button. 9. Select the unconfigured StorageWorks NAS device from the device list. This launches the WebUI configuration application (Rapid Startup) on the target StorageWorks NAS device.
  • Page 5: Configuring And Updating The System

    Install only the items specifically mentioned here. Do not install the SWVR patch 1, SWRV patch 2 or the Compaq StorageWorks Virtual Replicator Service Patch 116B. They are all installed with the image. The Compaq SANworks Virtual Replicator Update will be applied later in the configuration.
  • Page 6: Rapid Startup

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Rapid Startup Open an Internet Explorer session and navigate to the WEBUI for StorageWorks NAS. The WEBUI is accessible through the hostname and port 3201. For example http://hostname:3201. The Rapid Startup Utility is provided to allow a quick setup of the network connections. The Rapid Startup Utility will be the first page displayed when the WEBUI is opened.
  • Page 7: Connecting To An Enterprise Virtual Array With Vcs 1.X

    1. Run lputilnt.exe from a command prompt and verify that the HBA driver is 5- 4.81a9 and the firmware is 3.82a1 2. Download and install the Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor e7000 and Enterprise Virtual Array Integration Kit from the following location. This softpaq will provide support for connecting to an EVA.
  • Page 8: Connecting To An Xp Array

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] b. Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Compaq\StorageworksNas iii. Set OCU=1 iv. Set PRSstate=3 4. Obtain and install the Software solution kit for EVA VCS 2.x 5. Obtain and install Secure Path 4.0 a. After Secure Path installation, reboot and then connect the fiber cables.
  • Page 9: Patching Swvr In A Non-Clustered Architecture

    “Installing Cluster Services”. in a non- clustered It is assumed that Quick Restore v2.01 for the e7000 has been used. The only patch required is the Compaq SANworks Virtual Replicator Update. (SoftPaq architecture 2829) http://h18006.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/16247.html Installation Instructions for stand-alone systems: 1.
  • Page 10: Installing Cluster Services

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Installing Cluster This section is for installing and configuring cluster services. If the e7000 is not to be part of a cluster, skip this section. Services It is possible to configure cluster services remotely through the WEBUI using the Cluster Setup Tool.
  • Page 11: Installation Overview

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] However, do not let the shared disk be accessed by both nodes at the same time until Cluster Services has been installed on at least one node. • All shared disks must be configured as basic (not dynamic). All partitions on the disks must be formatted as NTFS.
  • Page 12: Configure The Private Network Adapter

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Each cluster node requires at least two network adapters—one to connect to a public network, and one to connect to a private network consisting of cluster nodes only. The private network adapter establishes node-to-node communication, cluster status signals, and cluster management.
  • Page 13: Configure The Public Network Adapter

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] service is installed on both nodes and both nodes are powered on, the adapter can be added as a cluster resource and be configured properly for the private network in Cluster Administrator. Configure the Public Network Adapter Note: While the public network adapter’s IP address can be automatically obtained if a DHCP server is available, this is not recommended for cluster nodes.
  • Page 14: Install The Cluster Service Software And Configuring The Node A

    Select Cluster Service. Click Next. When prompted for files on the Windows Powered OS CD or the Windows 2000 SP3 cd, browse to the directory C:\Compaq\Windows Components\i386. The window shown in Figure 7 below appears. Click I Understand to accept the condition that the Cluster service is supported on hardware from the Hardware compatibility List only.
  • Page 15 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 7. Hardware Configuration Certification Screen 7. Because this is the first node in the cluster, the cluster must be created. Select the first node in the cluster, as shown in Figure 8 below and then click Next.
  • Page 16: Configuring Cluster Disks

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 8. Create New Cluster Enter a name for the cluster (up to 15 characters), and click Next. (In our example, we name the cluster MyCluster.) Type the user name and password of the cluster service account that was created during the pre-installation.
  • Page 17 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] In production clustering scenarios more than one private network for cluster communication must be used to avoid having a single point of failure. Cluster service can use private networks for cluster status signals and cluster management, which provides more security than using a public network for these roles.
  • Page 18 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 10. Public Network Connection 17. The next dialog box shown in Figure 11 configures the private network. Make sure that the network name and IP address correspond to the network interface used for the private network.
  • Page 19 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 11. Private Network Connection 20. Click Next. 21. In this example, both networks are configured in such a way that both can be used for internal cluster communication. The next dialog window offers an option to modify the order in which the networks are used.
  • Page 20: Validating The Cluster Installation

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 12. Cluster IP Address The Cluster Service Configuration Wizard shown in Figure 12 automatically associates the cluster IP address with one of the public or mixed networks. It uses the subnet mask to select the correct network. 23.
  • Page 21: Configuring The Node B

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Figure 13. Cluster Administrator If your snap-in window is similar to that shown above in Figure 13, the Cluster service was successfully installed on Node A. It is now possible to install the Cluster service on Node B.
  • Page 22: Verify Installation

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Enter the password for the account (if there is one) and click Next. At the next dialog box, click Finish to complete configuration. The Cluster service will start. Click OK. Close Add/Remove Programs. Verify Installation There are several ways to verify a successful installation of the Cluster service.
  • Page 23 [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Congratulations. This completes the installation of the Cluster service on both nodes. The server cluster is fully operational.
  • Page 24: Upgrading Swvr And Sfu To Be Cluster Aware

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Upgrading For cluster configurations, the Virtual Replicator and Services For UNIX software must be updated. If the e7000 is not being installed as part of a e7000 cluster, please skip this SWVR and SFU section.
  • Page 25 2. On the node from which the resources were removed, install Smart Component CP002829.EXE. 3. Click 'Install' at the Compaq Package Setup screen. 4. Click 'Install' at the Compaq Setup screen. 5. All the necessary files will be extracted to C:\CP002829.
  • Page 26 20. Shutdown and restart the system. 21. Repeat steps 1-20 on the second node Note: Do not install the SWVR patch 1, SWRV patch 2 or the Compaq StorageWorks Virtual Replicator Service Patch 116B. They are all installed with the image. (e7000...
  • Page 27: Creating Pools And Virtual Disks

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Creating Pools StorageWorks NAS utilizes a software program named SANworks Virtual Replicator to virtualize storage at the host based level. Once LUNS have been presented to the nodes and Virtual it is possible to create Pools of storage. Pools can be comprised of up to eight LUNS. Disks From the pools, up to eight virtual disks can be created.
  • Page 28: Creating A Virtual Server With The Webui

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] Allows access to network resources. • Is published to network clients under a unique server name. • Is associated with a network name and an IP address. • Creating a Virtual Server with the WEBUI Create a new Cluster Group Open the WEBUI and select the Cluster Management Link on the left hand side.
  • Page 29: Creating Cluster File Share Resources With The Webui

    [Enter your Document Title] [Document Restriction Notice] set to be possible owners. Select NEXT on the dependencies window to continue. IP Address resources will • not have any dependencies. Enter the IP Address and Subnet mask. Select the Network adapter for this •...

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