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Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on- Write SnapShot User’s Guide INKS Document Organization Product Version Getting Help Table of Contents MK-97DF8018-00...
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Getting Help • Comments Notice: The use of the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100and all Hitachi Data Systems products is governed by the terms of your agreement(s) with Hitachi Data Systems. Preface Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
Familiarity with operating systems such as the Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 operating system, or UNIX. Product Version This document applies to Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 microcode versions 1810/A and higher. Release Notes Make sure to read the Release Notes before enabling and using this product.
These documents contain information that is related to the topics in this document and can provide additional information about them. • Hitachi Storage Navigator 2 Command Line Interface (CLI) User’s Guide (MK-97DF8038), used to develop scripts. • Hitachi Command Control Interface (CCI) software for Modular Storage User's Guide (MK-97DF8016).
• 1 GB = 1,000 • 1 TB = 1,000 Storage capacity values for hard disk drives (HDDs) in the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 are calculated based on the following values: • 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,024 bytes •...
Getting Help If you have questions after reading this guide, contact an Hitachi Data Systems authorized service provider[H1] or visit the Hitachi Data Systems support website, http://support.hds.com. Support Contact Information If you purchased this product from an authorized Hitachi Data Systems reseller, contact that reseller for support.
Selecting a Reasonable Time Between Snapshots ....2-3 Establishing How Long a Copy Is Held (Copy Lifespan) ....2-3 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Table of Contents...
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Test the Configuration ......... 6-8 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
SnapShot Overview Snapshot creates virtual copies of data volumes within Hitachi Simple Modular Storage systems. These copies can be used for recovery from logical errors. They are identical to the original volume at the point in time they were taken.
LAN. SnapShot employs primary volumes (P-VOLs), virtual volumes (V-VOLs), data pool, and Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 Graphical User Interface. Advanced user functionality is available with Storage Navigator 2 Command-Line interface (CLI) and Hitachi Command Control Interface (CCI).
The pair can be made identical again by re-synchronizing changes from primary-to-secondary or secondary-to-primary. 1–3 SnapShot Overview Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
P-VOL, SnapShot copies data being replaced to the data pool. V-VOL pointers are updated to reference the original data's new location in the pool. Figure 1-2 1–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide illustrates SnapShot volumes and data pool interaction. SnapShot Overview...
• CAUTION! Storage Navigator 2 CLI is provided for users with significant storage management expertise. Improper use of this CLI could void your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 system warranty. Please consult with your reseller before using CLI. 1–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
The Plan and Design Workflow Assessing Business Needs Establishing Data Pool Size Calculating Maximum Capacity Operating System Considerations Planning and Design Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide 2–1...
To determine how often a snapshot should be taken • Using knowledge of your business, decide how much data could be lost in a disaster without significant impact to the business. 2–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design Data Pools...
=> the time required to copy the data to tape. For example: Hours to copy a V-VOL to tape = 3 hours V-VOL lifespan => 3 hours Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design 2–3...
SnapShot system would require 4 V-VOLs, since there are four 12-hour intervals during the 48-hour period. This is illustrated in Figure 2-1. • 2–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Figure 2-1: V-VOL Frequency, Lifespan Planning and Design...
Collect this data at 10 minute intervals. • Collect this data over a 4-6 week period that includes high peaks and spikes, and when the demands on the system are greatest. • Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design 2–5...
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Figure 2-4 illustrates 60-minute rolling averages. • Figure 2-4: Rolling Averages Calculated Using V-VOL Frequency Example rolling-average procedure using Excel: a. In cell C4, type =Average(b2:b7). 2–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design Figure 2-3 shows...
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For example, if the RA peak is 25 MB/sec, and the V-VOL lifespan is 3600 seconds (1 hour), then: 25MB/sec x 3600 seconds = 90,000 MB The cumulative data over a V-VOL’s 1-hour lifespan is 90,000 MB. Planning and Design Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide 2–7...
1. P-VOL = 1 TB. 1 snapshot per 24 hours. 25% of 1 TB = 250 GB. 2. Multiply the initial calculation by the Hitachi safety factor of 2.5. In the example above: 2.5 x 250 GB = 625 GB. This is the base data pool size.
19 * 3.2 = 60.8 GB, managed data pool capacity 5. Calculate maximum capacity using the following equation: (Total P-VOL capacity) / 5 + (Total Data Pool capacity) < = 800 GB For example: Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design 2–9...
Windows disk to an LUN, proceed as follows: 1. Identify the HLUN of your Windows disk. a. From the Windows Server 2003 Control Panel, select Computer Management>Disk Administrator. 2–10 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design...
Windows Server 2003 by standard. Please install CCI on the server on which the mount command is to be executed. For more information, see the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Command Control Interface (CCI) Reference Guide.
–vg idb command. No restriction is placed on the primary side. Hide all the dynamic disk volumes to be restored on the primary side at the time of restoration. 2–12 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design...
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If any one of the dynamic disks is left unhidden, a Missing drive occurs. When this occurs, delete it manually using the diskpart delete command (CCI required). • 2–13 Planning and Design Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
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• • A dynamic disk cannot be used with a cluster (MSCS, VCS, etc.). • A dynamic disk cannot be used with VxVM and HDLM. 2–14 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Planning and Design...
SnapShot. Table 3-2: S upported Platforms Platforms PC Server (Microsoft) Red Hat 3–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide for additional information. Minimum Requirements Operating System Version Solaris 8 (SPARC) Solaris 9 (SPARC) Solaris 10 (SPARC)
Enabling and Disabling SnapShot SnapShot is bundled with the Simple Modular Storage system. It must be enabled before using. SnapShot can also be disabled. Enabling/Disabling SnapShot 4–1 Enabling and Disabling SnapShot Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
OK. The Reboot Array message appears confirming the operation is complete. Before beginning the restart process, make sure that the host has stopped accessing data. 4–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Enabling and Disabling SnapShot...
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Storage system does not respond after 15 minutes, check its condition. • 8. When rebooting has finished, a message appears stating that the restart is successful. Click Close. Enabling and Disabling SnapShot Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide 4–3...
Configuring SnapShot This chapter describes the steps for setting up SnapShot. Configuration Workflow Assign Volumes for the Data Pool Set Up the Virtual Volume (V-VOL) (manual method) 5–1 Configuring SnapShot Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
Size on page • Up to 64 volumes can be assigned to a data pool. • Hitachi recommends a minimum of 20 GB for data pool size. • The default Threshold value is 70%. • When capacity reaches the Threshold plus 1 percent, both data pool and pair status change to “Threshold over”, and the Storage...
6. Enter the V-VOL size in the Capacity field. Capacity must equal the size of the P-VOL. The Capacity range is 1 MB - 128 TB. 7. Click OK. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Setting the V-VOL on page Configuring SnapShot A-4.)
Restore the P-VOL from the V-VOL Use the V-VOL for Tape Backup, Testing, Reports, Etc. Edit Pairs, Data Pool Delete Pairs, V-VOLs, Data Pools. Test the Configuration Using SnapShot Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Using SnapShot 6–1...
The pace differs depending on host I/O activity. Fast — The copy/resync process is performed continuously and takes priority. Host I/O performance is restricted. The time of copy/resync completion is guaranteed. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Using SnapShot 6–3...
1. In Navigator 2 GUI, select the desired array, then click the Show & Configure Array button. 6–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Consistency Group (CTG) on page a. On the Pairs screen, check the box for the pair belonging to the group.
Restore from Tape You can restore the P-VOL from tape directly or indirectly, as follows: • If the V-VOL is in Failure status. • Data pool capacity Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide A-6. Using SnapShot Restoring V- 6–5...
NOTE: When performing read operations against the snapshot image (V- VOL), you are effectively reading from the P-VOL. This extra I/O on the P- VOL affects the performance. 6–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide 6-4. A-6. 6-4.
3. Click Delete Pair. To delete a V-VOL 1. Make sure that the pair is deleted first. The pair status must be SIMPLEX to delete the V-VOL. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Changing Pair Information on A-7. Using SnapShot Releasing 6–7...
4. A message appears. Click Close. Test the Configuration You should confirm your system’s configuration by closely monitoring pair status and data pool usage. See monitoring procedures. 6–8 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Monitoring SnapShot on page 7-2 Using SnapShot...
V-VOLs associated with it are invalidated, and backup data is lost. This chapter provides information and instructions for monitoring and maintaining the SnapShot system. Monitoring SnapShot Expanding the Data Pool Monitoring and Maintenance Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Monitoring and Maintenance 7–1...
Reverse Synchronizing Split Thresholdover Failure 7–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Description Status when the volume has not have been paired or when the pair has been deleted. The volume has no SnapShot association with another volume.
A re-evaluation of your SnapShot system’s design may show that not enough data pool space was originally allocated. See on page 2-1 for more information. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Update the V-VOL on page Monitoring and Maintenance 6-4.
Two types of problem can be experienced with a SnapShot system: pair failure and data pool capacity exceeded. This chapter discusses the causes and provides solutions for these problems. Pair Failure Data Pool Capacity Exceeded Troubleshooting Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Troubleshooting 8–1...
2. Restore the array. See Navigator 2 program Help for details. 3. When the array is restored, delete the pair. See Data Pools on page 6-7 4. Re-create the pair. 8–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide 7-2. Chapter 2, Planning and Assign Volumes for the 5-2.
Most likely, the POOL FULL condition has caused pair failures as well. To address these problems, please see Recovering from Pair Failure Due to POOL FULL on page 8-2. 8–3 Troubleshooting Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide...
CAUTION! Storage Navigator 2 CLI is provided for users with significant storage management expertise. Improper use of this CLI could void your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 system warranty. Please consult with your reseller before using CLI. This appendix describes Storage Navigator 2 Command Line Interface (CLI) procedures for Snapshot enabling, configuration and operations.
3. Execute auopt to confirm whether the status has been changed. An example is shown below. • % auopt -unit subsystem-name -refer Option NameType SNAPSHOTPermanent --- A–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Term Status Disable Operations Using CLI...
% aupool –unit subsystem-name –add –poolno 0 -lu 100 Are you sure you want to add the logical unit(s) to the data pool (y/n[n]): y The logical unit has been successfully added. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Type Status 6( 9D+2P) 6( 9D+2P)
% aureplicationvvol –unit subsystem-name –add –lu 1000 –size 1 Are you sure you want to create the SnapShot logical unit 1000? (y/n[n]): y The SnapShot logical unit has been successfully created. A–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide : 70% : Normal Capacity RAID Group RAID Level 30.0GB...
• % aureplicationlocal –unit subsystem-name –ss –refer Pair name Copy Type SS_LU0200_LU1001 SnapShot The Snapshot pair is created. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Type Status 6( 9D+2P) 6( 9D+2P) LUN Pair LUN Status Group 200 1001 ---:Ungrouped...
2. Execute the aureplicationlocal command restore the pair. First, display the pair status, and then restore the pair. Refer to the following example. A–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide LUN Pair LUN Status Group 200 1001 ---:Ungrouped...
3. Execute aureplicationlocal to release the pair. Refer to the following example. • % aureplicationlocal –unit subsystem-name –ss –refer DMEC002015: No information is displayed. The Snapshot pair is released. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide LUN Pair LUN Status Group 200 1001 ---:Ungrouped LUN Pair LUN Status...
SnapShot pairs that share the same P-VOL must use same Data Pool. 4. By repeating the step 3, the multiple pairs that belong to the same group can be created. A–8 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide -newgname group-name Operations Using CLI...
GUID, which is displayed by mountvol command, is needed as argument to use mount command of CCI. For more detail about mount command, see the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Command Control Interface (CCI) Reference Guide. Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Operations Using CLI A–9...
Access to the volumes for data pool from a host Expansion of data pool capacity B–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Specification SMS100 (For dual configuration only.) iSCSI SMS100: 510 (maximum) Up to 128 per disk subsystem can be set.
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Concurrent use with Password Yes. Protection Potential effect caused by a P- V-VOL data also exists in the P-VOL, VOL failure therefore P-VOL failure results in a V-VOL failure also. SnapShot Specifications Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Specification B–3...
Glossary This glossary provides definitions for replication terms as well as terms related to the technology that supports your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. Click the letter of the glossary section to display that page. • A B C D E...
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See command control interface. • A B C D E Glossary–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
(CCI) Hitachi's Command Control Interface software provides command line control of Hitachi array and software operations through the use of commands issued from a system host. Hitachi’s CCI also provides a scripting function for defining multiple operations.
VOL to the S-VOL. TrueCopy Extended Distance Software remote replication processes are implemented as recurring cycle update operations executed in specific time periods (cycles). • A B C D E Glossary–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
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An enterprise storage system containing multiple disk drives. Also referred to as “disk array device” or “disk storage system.” DM-LU See Differential Management-Logical Unit. • A B C D E Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z Glossary–5...
A system with the ability to continue operating, possibly at a reduced level, rather than failing completely, when some part of the system fails. See fibre channel. • A B C D E Glossary–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
A port-type used for main control unit port of Fibre Remote Copy function. IOPS I/O per second. • A B C D E Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z Glossary–7...
This storage feature is operated through Storage Navigator Modular 2 software and manages access paths among host and logical units for each port in your array. • A B C D E Glossary–8 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
Pair statuses are used to monitor copy operations and detect system failures. • A B C D E Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z Glossary–9...
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In copy operations a copy source volume is called the P-VOL while the copy destination volume is called "S-VOL" (secondary volume). P-VOL See primary volume. • A B C D E Glossary–10 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
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See Recovery Point Objective. See Recovery Time Objective. • A B C D E Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z Glossary–11...
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See Storage Navigator Modular 2. Storage Navigator Modular 2 A multi-featured scalable storage management application that is used to configure and manage the storage functions of Hitachi arrays. Also referred to as “Navigator 2”. suspended status Occurs when the update operation is suspended while maintaining the pair status.
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(S-VOL) on the remote storage systems. V-VOL See virtual volume. V-VOLTL Virtual Volume Tape Library. Workgroup Modular Storage. • A B C D E Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z Glossary–13...
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The amount of data written to a volume over a specified period of time. • A B C D E Glossary–14 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide R S T X Y Z...
Threshold field when data is deleted deleting a pair Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide deleting a V-VOL designing the SnapShot system Differential data, deleted Differential Management LUs description disabling SnapShot editing data pool information...
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V-VOL for Threshold reached, consequences version Navigator 2 Index-2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide Simple Modular Storage volume pairs creating description editing monitoring status statuses volumes assigning to data pools...
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