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Getting Started RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Installation Guide EK–SMRAB–IG. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, RAID Array 310, StorageWorks, and the Digital Logo. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd.
Add the RAIDset as a Logical Unit ..............2–8 2.7.3 Set Writeback Cache ..................2–8 2.7.4 Verify and Record Your Configuration..............2–9 3 Preparing the HP 9000 Series Systems for Use with the StorageWorks Controller Installing Hardware ....................3–1 Installing the Host Device Driver................3–2 3.2.1 Determine the Device Driver Required ..............3–2...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP-UX 4 Installing Command Console Agent on Your Host System Introduction ......................4–1 Minimum System Requirements ................4–1 ® Installing and Configuring CC Agent for HP-UX ..........4–2 Installing and Configuring Automatically............. 4–2 Running CC Agent ....................
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Mounting the Base ....................1–4 1–4 Subsystem AC Power Receptacles................1–6 1–5 Subsystem CLI Serial Connector ................1–7 1–6 StorageWorks SCSI Bus Port and Default SCSI ID Assignment ......1–10 2–1 Distribution Example....................2–6 C–1 Select Send Binary Files from the Transfers Menu ..........C–8 C–2 Select the V31Z.IMG File ...................
The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry denoting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem.
Intended Audience This guide is intended for administrators of StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystems. Installing the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem requires a general understanding of UNIX system administration and product installation procedures...
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This chapter describes how to install a copy of the Command Console (CC) Agent on each of your host systems connected to StorageWorks RAID Array 310 subsystems. You can install and configure the CC Agent automatically, using a script, or manually by copying files from the CC Agent distribution CD-ROM and editing Agent configuration and your host system ASCII files.
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About This Guide Conventions This guide uses the following documentation conventions: Table 2 Style Conventions Style Meaning boldface monospace type To be input by the user and filenames plain monospace type Text italic type For emphasis and manual titles Represents the HP-UX system prompt. Do not type it as part of information given here as to be input by the user.
This section provides an overview for preparing and installing RAID Array 310 for HP-UX. Detailed information is contained in Chapters 1 through 5. Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem. The following is an overview of the installation steps that are required.
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Before starting your installation, follow these steps: • Verify the availability of user-supplied hardware and software. • Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem platform kit. • Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem.
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Getting Started The StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem provides the following components: • RAID Array 310 Configuration and Maintenance Guide (EK-SMCS2-UG) • RAID Array 310 Deskside Subsystem Hardware User's Guide (EK-SMCPL-UG) • The StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem • Serial cabling kit (see Section 1.7.1) for connecting the maintenance port of the controller to the serial port of the host computer, a personal computer, or a terminal •...
Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components This chapter describes the site preparation and unpacking procedures for the RAID Array 310 Subsystem. It also describes the procedure to recharge the controller write-back cache battery and making the CLI interface connection between the subsystem and the host system or maintenance terminal.
Getting Started - RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Figure 1–1 Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements Unpacking the RAID Array 310 The shipping containers provide maximum protection for the subsystem and all components. We recommend that you unpack the subsystem in the installation area. NOTE Before unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping carton for signs of external damage.
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Figure 1–2 Unpacking the RAID Array 310 Preparing the RAID Array 310 for Operation Preparing the RAID Array 310 for operation involves the following procedures: 1. Mounting the base as described in Section 1.5. 2.
Getting Started - RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Mounting the Base Mount the stabilizing base to the subsystem as follows: 1. Place the subsystem on its top. 2. Align the base with the bottom of the subsystem as shown in Figure 1–3. 3.
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Table 1–1 Country-Specific Power Cords Country Length Order No. Australia 2.5 m BN19H-2E C. Europe 2.5 m BN19C-2E Denmark 2.5 m BN19K-2E India 2.5 m BN19S-2E Ireland 2.5 m BN19A-2E Israel 2.5 m...
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Connecting the CLI Serial Interface The RAID Array 310 requires a terminal or terminal emulation program connected to the CLI serial connector on the rear panel of the subsystem (see Figure 1–5). The serial interface default settings are 9600 baud, with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
Getting Started - RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX 1.7.2 Serial Connection From the components listed in Table 1–2, construct a cable to connect the DB-9 CLI serial connector on the subsystem to your terminal or the host serial port as follows: •...
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components The following window appears: Establish the connection with the controller. 1. Now you can access the RAID Array 310 with the command: cu -l cul0p0 (note that this is the first entry from the list shown above). 2.
Getting Started - RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Figure 1–6 StorageWorks SCSI Bus Port and Default SCSI ID Assignment Charging the RAID Array Controller Cache Battery The Cache Module in the controller contains a battery that may have discharged since the time it was factory-installed.
Creating an Initial Controller Configuration This chapter contains instructions for creating an initial configuration for your RAID Array Controller. It also briefly describes the CLI (Command Line Interpreter) and how to access it. The configuration steps include verifying the default configuration, adding drives, creating and initializing RAIDsets, declaring the storagesets as units to the host, and verifying and recording your final configuration.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX NOTE The Maintenance Terminal can be any VT100 compatible terminal or terminal emulator. e.g.: PC with a terminal emulation program, such as the Microsoft Windows Terminal program. You can also use most commercially-available communications programs.
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Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Controller Configuration The controller responds with a display similar to that shown below: CONTROLLER: HSZ20 CX44332211 FIRMWARE V27Z-0, HARDWARE A02 SCSI ADDRESS 7 TIME: NOT SET HOST PORT: SCSI TARGET(S) (0, 1, 2) NO PREFERRED TARGETS CACHE: 16 MEGABYTE WRITE CACHE, VERSION 2 CACHE IS GOOD...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX NOTE The subsystem can be configured with the battery condition LOW, however the Write Back Cache cannot be initialized. You can use the commands, ADD RAIDSET ADD MIRRORSET regardless of the write-back cache battery condition.
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Controller Configuration Add Disks to the Configuration The CONFIG utility locates and adds disks to the controller configuration. Run the CONFIG utility whenever you add new disks to the controller. Enter the following command to start the configuration utility: HSZ20>...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Figure 2–1 Distribution Example Setting Up a Communications LUN for a Command Console Before installing the agent on the host system, at least one storage device must be configured on the RAID Array 310. This can be any type of storage device. Select a storageset that you plan to configure and that is not likely to change.
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Controller Configuration Create a RAIDset The next sections contain examples of two different sets of configuration. Create a RAIDset, Mirrorset, and Stripeset show one set and Create a Striped Mirrorset shows the second set. If your site requires RAIDsets for storage, you must assign disks to each RAIDset. RAIDsets must have at least three members, and can have as many as fourteen.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX 2.7.2 Add the RAIDset as a Logical Unit To make a RAIDset available to the host computer, you must add it as a host logical unit with a unique unit number. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D”, such as “D0”...
This chapter describes the steps for installing the required device drivers onto HP 9000 Series systems running HP-UX 10.01 or higher. The installation steps include loading the device driver(s) to communicate through the SCSI Adapter to the StorageWorks RAID Array Controller. Installing Hardware Fast wide differential (FWD) host adapters manufactured by HP can be used with the RAID Array 310 and your HP platform.
Reboot the system and verify the successful installation (Section 3.2.5) 3.2.1 Determine the Device Driver Required The device drivers you will need for the StorageWorks RAID Array Controller are listed in Table 3–1. This driver is software configurable and is a standard part of the HP-UX operating system.
Chapter 3. Preparation (HP 9000 Series) 3.2.2 Verify Host Adapter and Driver Verify that you have the required SCSI Host Adapter and Drivers available to your sys- tem. On a Series 800 System (except for D or K Class machine), type: # ioscan -f -d scsi3 The output from this command will be similar to: Class...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX 3.2.2.2 Editing the Kernel Using Commands (if not using SAM) 1. Edit the kernel configuration file using a text editor. 2. Reconfigure the kernel using the uxgen command. Refer to “Setting up Devices Using HP-UX Commands” in the Installing Peripherals manual.
This chapter describes how to install a copy of the Command Console (CC) Agent on each of your host systems connected to StorageWorks RAID Array 310 subsystems. You can install and configure the CC Agent automatically, using a script, or manually by copying files from the CC Agent distribution CD-ROM and editing Agent configuration and your host system ASCII files.
4 MB free space for Agent installation directory Operating System HP-UX version 10.01, 10.10 or 10.20 Controller Compatibility StorageWorks 2 or 6-port controller running operating firmware Version 3.0, 5.0 or higher. ® 4.3 Installing and Configuring CC Agent for HP-UX CC Agent is the CC Client’s ( the Graphical User Interface) network assistant.
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Chapter 4. Installing the Command Console Agent On Your Host System ***************************************** Agent and SCSI pass-through driver Installation Script ***************************************** Install the SCSI pass-through driver for 800 series NIO systems. NOTE: SYSTEM WILL NEED TO BE REBOOTED Install Agent for all HP-UX systems. Configure the Agent.
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Please enter the LUN of the pass-through device. ----> This is the SCSI LUN assigned to communicate with the SCSI pass-thru driver in Chapter 2. For this example, Type 0, then the ENTER key. The H/W Path of the host adapter device is: 8 The Target of the pass-through device is: 0 The LUN of the pass-through device is: 0...
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Chapter 4. Installing the Command Console Agent On Your Host System For this example, type 0, then the ENTER key. Waiting... Class H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ext_bus scsi3 CLAIMED INTERFACE HP 28696A - Fast/Wide SCSI Interface ext_bus scsi3 CLAIMED...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX To Configure the subsystem using the Command Console GUI, you need to setup a password. The install program does not echo what you type. The STEAM Agent can operate with other SNMP applications. For this reason, it needs information about the Agent manufacturer and the Enterprise object identifier for use with its MIB.
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Chapter 4. Installing the Command Console Agent On Your Host System 1 = Notification via a TCP/IP Socket (E-Mail, syslog, GUI shows color status indications.) 2 = Notification via the SNMP protocol (E-Mail, syslog, and Informed of only predefined events) 3 = Notification via both TCP/IP and SNMP (All of the options in this category) Enter Error Notification Level (0, 1, 2, 3) :...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Type the User e-mail address, then the ENTER key. Enter the error notification level for this user. The user will be notified of errors at this level and above. The possible options are: 1 = Fatal Errors 2 = Warning and Fatal Errors 3 = Info, Warning and Fatal Errors...
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Chapter 4. Installing the Command Console Agent On Your Host System The StorageWorks and Command Console Agent Installation and Configuration Menu. You can make configuration changes at any time by typing: /installation_directory /steam/bin/stgwrks.sh This allows changes to be made to the configuration and operation of the CC Agent. When the Agent Maintenance Option is selected and changes are made to the CC Agent, it must be restarted for changes to become effective.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX NOTE If you type “y”, the output is shown below. Be sure to re-enter the configuration menu and restart the Agent. Type y, then press the ENTER key. The STEAM Agent has been terminated. -- Hit RETURN to continue -- The Agent configuration menu is displayed again.
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Chapter 4. Installing the Command Console Agent On Your Host System 4. Type insf -e, then press the ENTER key. The HP system will create the device special files needed to communicate with each storageset. (Use ioscan -nf to verify). Use SAM to set up the filesystem or refer to the System Administration Tasks manual for instructions on the following tasks: •...
Command Console Plus must be purchased. Install a copy of the Command Console Client program on each of the Intel-based systems on your network from which you want to configure or monitor a StorageWorks RAID Array 310 subsystem. Before you can install Client, make sure that the system you’ll be installing it on meets the minimum requirements listed in Table 5–1.
Repeat these steps to install a copy of CC client on each of the systems from which you want to configure and monitor a StorageWorks RAID Array 310 subsystem. This completes the installation of the Command Console Client. Refer to Appendix D to start it.
Configuration Records – Blank Forms This appendix contains copies of the two tables used in Chapter 2 to record the configuration of your sys- tem. If additional copies are required, these tables can be reproduced as necessary. EK–SMRAB–IG. B01 A–1...
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Getting Started - RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Date_____________ Uses A–2 EK–SMRAB–IG. B01...
Configuration Guidelines This appendix contains a list of guidelines that will assist in optimizing the performance of your RAID Array 310 Subsystem. Use the following guidelines, as appropriate, to optimize you system performance. 1. Evenly distribute the devices across separate ports. This permits parallel activities on the controller’s available ports to the attached devices.
Upgrading Controller Software This appendix contains the procedures for backing up and upgrading the controller software. Backing Up Your System Before performing the upgrade, backup all data and files from your RAID Array 310 subsystem. Saving the RAID Array 310 Configuration In the following steps, you need to record your configuration for use in the event that the configuration is not correctly preserved during the software upgrade.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Extended information: Terminal speed 9600 baud, eight bit, no parity, 1 stop Operation control: 00000004 Security state code: 95018 Configuration backup disabled C.2.1 Record Logical Units List the Logical Units by entering: HSZ20>...
Appendix C. Upgrading Controller Software Table C–1 Logical Unit Table USES WRITE READ WRITEBACK PROTECT CACHE CACHE CACHED TRANSFER SIZE D100 Next, list the storagesets you have configured: SWXRC> show storagesets full The controller responds with a display similar to that shown below: Name Storageset Uses...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Record the storageset information in the Storageset Table (Table C–2). The first row shows how to record for S28 of the sample: NOTE Not all column headings apply to all storagesets Table C–2 Storageset Table STORAGE- USES...
CD−ROM, on which the new software image was distributed, to the controller. To do this, you need the following: • The software distribution CD−ROM that came in the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 upgrade kit. • Windows 3.1 or 3.11, Windows for WorkGroups, Windows NT, or Windows 95 running on a PC with a CD−ROM drive and a serial connection to the RAID Array...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX 6. Double-click the HSZ term icon. You should receive the error message, “Cannot find the settings file HSZ.TRM”. Click OK. After the Terminal Program starts, select the Communications option from the Settings menu. Set these communication parameters: •...
Appendix C. Upgrading Controller Software C.4.1 Downloading the Software To download the new software, follow these steps: 1. Insert the distribution CD-ROM containing the binary file of the new software image into a CD-ROM drive of a computer connected to the RAID Array controller. 2.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX 8. Exit any MS-Windows sessions and select Binary Transfers from the Settings menu to start Kermit. 9. Select Kermit and click OK. 10. Select Send Binary File from the Transfers menu to begin downloading the new software as shown in Figure B-1 CAUTION You must use a binary transfer mode.
Appendix C. Upgrading Controller Software Figure C−2 Select the V31Z.IMG File When the download completes, the utility displays the following message before reprogramming the controller's program care: CAUTION Do not interrupt the power to the RAID subsystem while the CLCP Utility reprograms the controller. The CLCP utility saves the software in non-volatile RAM on the controller.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX The CLI displays information indicating the current software version of the controller similar to the following: Controller Model: HSZ20 Serial Number: CX54300265 Hardware version: A02(02) Software Version:V31Z Informational Report Instance Code: 0102030A Last Failure Code:86000020 (No Last Failure Parameters) Controller:...
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Appendix C. Upgrading Controller Software 4. At the “Connect To” menu, change the connection settings for your particular system setup by pressing the Enter key. Choose the appropriate com port for your system and click OK. NOTE COM1 is the default connection setting 5.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX C.5.1 Downloading the Software To download the new software, follow these steps: NOTE The Code Load/Code Patch (CLCP) Utility messages shown are for a RAID Array 310 Subsystem. The CLCP Utility messages for other RAID Array subsystems are similar.
Appendix C. Upgrading Controller Software 7. Type: 2 and press the Return key. The utility displays the following message: Perform the following steps before continuing: • get new image file on the serial line host computer • configure KERMIT with the following parameters: •...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Figure C−4 Select the V31Z.IMG File When the download completes, the utility displays the following message before reprogramming the controller's program care: CAUTION Do not interrupt the power to the RAID subsystem while the CLCP Utility reprograms the controller.
Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets This appendix supplements Chapter 2 and contains instructions for configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets. Create a STRIPEset (Configuration Example 1) If your site requires STRIPEsets for storage, you must assign disks to each STRIPEset. STRIPEsets must have at least two members, and can have as many as fourteen.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX D.1.2 Add the STRIPEset as a Logical Unit To make a STRIPEset available to the host computer, you must add it as a host logical unit with a unique unit number. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D”, such as “D0”...
Appendix D. Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets D.2.2 Add the MIRRORset as a Logical Unit To make a MIRRORset available to the host computer, you must add it as a host logical unit with a unique unit number. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D”, such as “D0”...
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX D.3.3 Initialize the Striped MIRRORset You must initialize the striped MIRRORset before you can put it into service. When you initialize a STRIPEset, you can optionally specify a chunksize. The chunksize is the number of blocks of data that are transferred at one time.
Appendix D. Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets Add Individual Disks as Logical Units (Configuration Example 2) Before you can put an individual disk into service, it must be initialized: HSZ20> INITIALIZE DISK120 HSZ20> INITIALIZE DISK220 If you require individual Disks to be available to the host as Logical Units, you must now identify the Disks as host logical units by using the ADD UNIT command.
Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX The Auto New Spare feature only operates when the newly-inserted disk drive does not contain any metadata, such as a disk drive from the factory. You can use the transportable function to initialize a used device so that it no longer contains metadata by issuing the following CLI commands: HSZ20>...
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Appendix D. Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets Date__________________ Uses EK–SMRAB–IG. B01 D–7...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Next, verify the storagesets you have configured: HSZ20> SHOW STORAGESETS The controller responds with a display similar to that shown below: Configuration Example 1: Name Storageset Uses Used by ---------------------------------------------------------------- STRIPE1 stripeset DISK130 D100...
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Appendix D. Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets Date__________________ Name Storageset Uses Used By EK–SMRAB–IG. B01 D–9...
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Getting Started – RAID Array 310 V3.1 for HP–UX Single-device units and devices that have not been added to units are not shown in this report. To display these devices, enter the following: HSZ20> SHOW DEVICES The controller responds with a display similar to that shown below: Configuration Example 1: Name Type...
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Appendix D. Configuring STRIPEsets, MIRRORsets, and Striped MIRRORsets Date__________________ Name Type Port Targ Lun Used By EK–SMRAB–IG. B01 D–11...
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