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  • Page 1 S1500 Disk Array Unit S1500 Setup Guide...
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  • Page 3 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Computers and/or its licensors. NEC Computers and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.
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  • Page 5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before using this unit, we recommend you read this manual carefully and take all necessary precautions in order to use this unit safely and correctly, therefore avoiding potential personal or property damage. Keep this manual nearby for easy reference. The following symbols are used in this manual so that you can easily understand how to operate the unit safely and correctly.

  • Page 7: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use The following table includes information necessary for the proper and safe operation of the disk array unit. WARNING Do not use the disk array unit in an area of high humidity. If so, a fault, electrical shock, or fire may occur. Do not use the disk array unit in an area where inflammable gas and/or combustible materials are placed.
  • Page 8 CAUTION Do not install the disk array unit and the host systems in an unsafe or unstable manner. If so, damage may occur to the unit and/or you may be personally injured. Do not install the disk array unit and the power cords in an area with direct sunshine or near any apparatus generating heat such as a heater.
  • Page 9 (Left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. The equipment with this mark may include electrical accessories (e.g. memory cards). When disposing of used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products.
  • Page 10 Safety Indications Warning labels are attached to components (or a location in their vicinity) that pose a possible danger or to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the disk array unit. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
  • Page 11 Power Supply...
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  • Page 13: Ac Power Cord

    AC Power Cord 220-240 v 220-240 v...
  • Page 14 For detailed configuration procedures, refer to the "Disk Array Unit User’s Guide" and to the user's guide associated with each software product. We recommend you ask your NEC trained service representative for assistance with the procedures outlined in this Setup Guide.
  • Page 15 Indicates the hard disk drive tray only, with no hard disk drive installed. Host System Indicates an NEC Express5800 series server. Host bus adapter (HBA) Indicates the Fibre Channel controller for the NEC Express5800 series Indicates the disk array controller. CONT Indicates the disk array controller.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    6. Installing WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Server and Client ....... 49 6.1 Connecting the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Server (through LAN cable)....49 6.2 Installing the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Server and Setting up the Environment .. 50 6.2.1 Environment Settings of WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Server ......52 6.3 Installing the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager client and Setting up the Environment ...
  • Page 17 6.5 Setting and Starting Access Control ................... 84 7. Connecting the Disk Array Unit to a Host System..........85 8. SPM Setting and Status Check................. 87 9. Connection Check ..................... 88 Troubleshooting....................90 xiii...

  • Page 18: General Description

    (via LAN) Host System Installing the SPS Installing the NEC Storage server (if you have purchased) and environmental setup Installing the NEC Storage client and Installing an optional battery environmental setup (if you have purchased) NEC Storage Manager Configuring with NEC Storage...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    LAN port on PC for Setup Wizard 10. 1. 0. 1 Default LAN port for NEC Storage server (for every port) LAN port on power control server (for every port) Three or more persons are required to carry the unit.

  • Page 20: Inspection

    After unpacking, check that all the components listed in the table below are provided. If any of the components are missing, contact your sales representative. Next, inspect the disk array unit and accessories. If any of the components are damaged, contact your service representative. Components for S1500 disk array unit Product name Designation Rack Mount Kit...

  • Page 21: Host System

    2. Host System Installing the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) If the target HBA has already been installed in the host system, you may skip this procedure. Otherwise, install the HBA in host system according to the manuals of the HBA and the host system. Installing the HBA Driver If the target HBA driver (provided with the HBA) has already been installed, you may skip this procedure.

  • Page 22: Installing Systemglobe Storagepathmanager (Spm)

    The HotFix solves memory leaks problem that affect the SPM. In a Service Pack 4 environment, you do need not to apply the HotFix. 2. Do not connect the NEC Storage with the host system using several paths before the setup of SystemGlobe StoragePathManager has completed. (Do not connect the NEC Storage with the host system unless you have completed all the necessary setup procedures described in Chapter 6.) If the NEC Storage is connected with the host system using several paths,...

  • Page 23: Nec Storage S1500

    3. NEC Storage S1500 Installing an Optional Battery You may skip this procedure if you have no optional battery, or if the optional battery has already been installed in the unit. 1. Loosen the screw of the ejector that secures the power supply to which you wish to add an optional battery.
  • Page 24 until it is locked. Standard battery Optional battery Figure 3.1.3 BBU (Battery Backup Unit) 6. Install the BBU GUIDE (removed in step 5) on the power supply. Insert the three points on the end of the BBU GUIDE into the net of the power supply, and place it on the Battery Backup Unit.
  • Page 25 8. While the ejector is open (at the up position), insert the power supply containing the optional battery into the slot as far as it will go. Figure 3.1.4 Inserting Power Supply 9. Push the ejector's protrusion to turn the ejector (to the down position), and insert the power supply.

  • Page 26: Installing The Disk Array Unit And A Fc Disk Enclosure In A Rack

    Rack Install the NEC Storage S1500 disk array unit, FC disk enclosure), and / or SATA disk enclosure in the rack. Place the disk array unit at the bottom of the rack, and place the disk enclosures above the disk array unit.
  • Page 27 1. Align the bottom of the rail with the 1U mark and insert the top and bottom projections into the holes on the front of the rack. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the bottom to secure the rail. If two small-head screws are provided, use them (as shown in the right figure below).
  • Page 28 2. At the rear of the rack, pull the rail towards you and push the top and bottom projections into the angle holes. Inner Insert Figure 3.2.3 Rail Support (at the rear of rack) 3. Hold the inner rail, and push the two set screws with a part for cable clamp into the screw holes of the rail support.
  • Page 29 4. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail using the same procedure. Figure 3.2.5 Installing Rail on the Right Side of the Rack 5. Lift the unit, put the rear section on the rails, and push it into the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Power Cords

    Connecting the Power Cords The disk array unit, the FC disk enclosure, and the SATA disk enclosure all have a redundant power configuration to prevent the entire unit from shutting down due to a single failure. Therefore, connect a power cord to each power supply of the disk array unit, FC disk enclosure, and / or SATA disk enclosure when operating the disk array unit.
  • Page 31 AC cable clamp Figure 3.3.2 AC Cable Clamp Locking mechanism of power cord The locking mechanism of the power cord may differ from the one described in the User's Guide. Connect or disconnect the power cord according to the procedure below. Fasten AC cord Open...
  • Page 32 1. Installation Extend the clamp section of the AC cable clamp, fit it to the AC cord, and lock the clamp section lightly. Then, move the clamp section towards the unit and position the clamp at a point near the end of the plug.
  • Page 33 3-3-1-2 FC Disk Enclosure /SATA Disk Enclosure NOTES: Skip this procedure if you have no additional FC or SATA disk enclosures. Use the AC power cord provided with the disk array unit. Take the following steps to connect the two power cords. 1.
  • Page 34 AC cable clamp Figure 3.3.4 AC Cable Clamp...

  • Page 35: Setting The Enc Id Switch And Connecting The Hssdc-Hssdc Cable

    Setting the ENC ID Switch and Connecting the HSSDC-HSSDC Cable 3.4.1 Adding a FC Disk Enclosure (Port DP0) The connections and settings necessary for the addition of a FC disk enclosure are described below. Skip this procedure if you will use the disk array unit without connecting a disk enclosure. Set "1"...

  • Page 36: Adding A Fc Or Sata Disk Enclosure (Port Dp1)

    3.4.2 Adding a FC or SATA Disk Enclosure (Port DP1) The connections and settings necessary for the addition of a FC or SATA disk enclosure are described below. Skip this procedure if you will use the disk array unit without connecting a disk enclosure. Set "0"...

  • Page 37: Installing A Fc/Sata Disk Drive

    Installing a FC/SATA Disk Drive The disk drive has a plug-in structure. Insert the disk drive slowly. Slowly and gently insert the disk drives one by one. Use only brand new FC/SATA disk drives. The warranty does not apply when operating the disk array unit using old or reused drives.
  • Page 38 5. Install the front panel. Location label Location 00 Location 14 Figure 3.5.1 Installation of FC Disk Drive Lift the ejector to remove the disk drive. Push down the ejector to install the disk drive. Figure 3.5.2 Disk Drive Ejector...

  • Page 39: Security Key And Front Panel

    Security Key and Front Panel 3.6.1 Locking/Unlocking with the Security Key Turning the security key at the left of front panel to the vertical position locks the front panel (Figure 3.6.1). You can remove the key while the front panel is locked. Turning the key to the horizontal position unlocks the front panel (Figure 3.6.2).

  • Page 40: Removing The Front Panel

    3.6.3 Removing the Front Panel In the unlocked state (Figure 3.6.2), pull the left side of the front panel while using the right side as a fulcrum. Figure 3.6.4 Removing the Front Panel...

  • Page 41: Connecting A Pc For The Setup Wizard

    4. Connecting a PC for the Setup Wizard Connecting a PC for the Setup Wizard To connect a PC to the disk array unit, the PC must include a 100/10Base interface and Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or later. Connect the PC to the disk array unit in a direct one-to-one mode. Connection via a hub may be possible, however, because the IP address and subnet mask are fixed, connecting via a LAN (or such a kind of environment) may cause a malfunction to occur.
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT: LAN cable for PC for Setup Wizard Use a shielded (STP/FTP only) cross-over cable to connect the unit directly to the terminal. Use a shielded (STP/FTP only) straight cable to connect the unit to the terminal via a hub. a.

  • Page 43: Powering-On

    Powering-on Take the following steps to power on the unit, and provide the initial setup using the Setup Wizard. 1. First power on the DE, if connected. Then, power on the DAC. Turn ON all the power switches located at the rear of the DAC and DE (if connected). (You can turn on either one of the two switches first, but they cannot be turned on simultaneously.) 2.
  • Page 44 Figure 4.2.3 is an enlarged view of the controller at the rear of the disk array unit. FLT LED BAT LED DIR LED SVP LED Enlarged view Figure 4.2.3 Rear View of the Disk Array Unit...

  • Page 45: Powering On/Off The Disk Array Unit

    Powering On/Off the Disk Array Unit This section describes how to turn on or off the power of the disk array unit. Turning on or off the power carelessly may cause some data to be corrupted, some software to operate incorrectly, and/or the unit to become defective.
  • Page 46 [Power-on procedure] Turn on the power switches in the following order (1) to (3): (1) additional disk enclosure power switches (3) Host System (2) Disk array unit power switches (May be turned on at the same time than the power switches of any additional FC disk enclosures.) Figure 4.2.4 Power-on procedure...
  • Page 47 Notes on turning off AC power The disk array unit periodically writes data in the cache memory onto a disk drive. If you turn off the AC power before completion of this write to the disk drive, the remaining data in the cache memory is preserved up by the battery backup units.
  • Page 48 IMPORTANT: When the host system is shut down, it writes the remaining cache data into the disk array unit. The cache data remaining in this host system is written into the disk array unit. Before turning OFF the power, confirm that no cache data remains on the host system and no data remains in the cache memory on the disk array unit.
  • Page 49 [Power-off procedure] Turn off the power switches in the following order (1) to (3): (1) Host system (3) The power switches of additional disk enclosures may be turned off at the same time the power switches of disk array unit are turned off. (2) Disk array unit power switches Figure 4.2.6 Power-off procedure...

  • Page 50: Initialization By The Setup Wizard

    5. Configuration using the Setup Wizard Start Procedure Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Setup Wizard starts automatically. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically, open the Explorer and double-click the file below. CD-ROM drive:\SetupWizard\SetupWizard.exe During the Setup Wizard, provide the configuration according to the information displayed in the dialog boxes.

  • Page 51: Initialization

    The network configuration and license unlocking are enabled by the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager. To change from the disk array controller of the single controller model to that of the dual controller...
  • Page 52 (1) Start dialog The Setup Wizard dialog box appears. Check the information and click on Next. (2) Selection Select the configuration mode of the Setup Wizard. Select "System configuration change or Addition" to change the configuration change. Check the term(s) to be configured. The dialog(s) box(es) of the term(s) that do not require checking are omitted.
  • Page 53 Host Port Configuration Check this term when you change the port connection configuration. See "5.3 (4) Port connection configuration" for details. Disk Enclosure Unit Configuration Check this term when you change the disk enclosure configuration. See "5.3 (5) Disk enclosure unit configuration" for details. Network Configuration Check this term when you change the network configuration.
  • Page 54 IMPORTANT: To connect to a switch made by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., set the parameters to “Windows/Brocade FC Switch” or “Linux/Brocade FC Switch”. (5) Disk Enclosure Unit Configuration Set the information regarding the optional FC and/or SATA disk enclosures (DEs). If no DE is attached, select "No attached Disk Enclosure".
  • Page 55 (6) Disk Enclosure Confirmation If you selected [No attached Disk Enclosure] in the step (5) Disk enclosure unit configuration, this dialog box does not appear. Go to (7) Network configuration. If you selected [Attached Disk Enclosure Units], a specific confirmation dialog box appears depending on the number of disk enclosures.
  • Page 56 In the case of a single attached disk enclosure: In the case of three attached disk enclosures, or two FCs and a single SATA:...
  • Page 57 Watch Server Setting Select the “Watch Server” when you wish to allow access only to specific WebSAM NEC Storage Manager servers (commands coming from an IP address different than the ones specified are not accepted). The Watch Server setting dialog box specifying IP addresses appears.
  • Page 58 Specify the IP address to [IP address specification dialog] be added or changed. (8) Configuration Confirmation The configuration data to be set to the disk array unit appears. Confirm the setting of each term. To change the settings contents, select the [Return] button to return to the relevant dialog box. NOTE: File names are automatically determined and based on the current date and time.
  • Page 59 Display of the settings contents Target Disk Array Displays the definition information of the disk array unit targeted by the Setup Wizard. Disk Array – Indicates the target disk array unit. IP Address – Indicates the IP address used to try communication. An asterisk [*] marks the IP address used for communication.
  • Page 60 - HP0 : Windows/ Server - HP1 : Windows/FC Switch Connect to MSCS configuration or NEC Express5800/ft server. – Indicates whether a connection exists to the MSCS configuration or NEC Express5800/ft server. [Example] Connect to MSCS configuration or NEC Express5800/ft server: No Connect to MSCS configuration or NEC Express5800/ft server: Yes <Disk enclosure configuration>...
  • Page 61 <Network configuration> Indicates the network configuration settings contents. Mode – Indicates the network lines that are used. Controller0 – Indicates the Controller0 settings. IP address Subnet mask Gateway address Controller1 – Indicates the Controller1 settings. Appears when the mode specification is [Used in two lines] IP address Subnet mask Gateway address...
  • Page 62 If [Accepts from the following IP address] is selected, the IP address appears. IP address – Indicates the IP address of the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager server accepting watch. [Example] Watch server configuration: Accepts from any IP address. Watch server configuration: Accepts from the following IP address.
  • Page 63 (9) Uploading the configuration Sends the information to the disk array unit. When you press [Next] on the [Confirmation of the Configuration] dialog box, a message prompts you for confirmation before sending the configuration information. Sends the configuration to the disk array unit. The settings contents are saved in a file.
  • Page 64 (10) Configuration completed If the disk array unit is configured correctly, the following dialog box appears. Click [Finish] to exit the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 65 (11) Configuration Failure If the configuration of the disk array unit fails, the following dialog box appears. Failure when downloading the information from the disk array unit Example)“License Key entry” error. NOTE: Major confirmation terms Is the disk array unit targeted by the Setup Wizard for configuration? Is the network configuration of the PC (including the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address) correct?

  • Page 66: Installing Websam Nec Storage Manager Server And Client

    The WebSAM NEC Storage Manager is a software product indispensable for using the NEC Storage S1500. The NEC Storage server can be connected to CONT0/1. When only 1 controller is connected, use CONT0. We recommend you specify a different Ethernet Port IP for each controller in order to take advantage of the redundant configuration when using an Ethernet Hub.

  • Page 67: Installing The Websam Nec Storage Manager Server And Setting Up The Environment

    Setting up the Environment Install the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager as described in the following procedure. Refer to the "NEC Storage Manager Installation Guide" and the "NEC Storage Manager User's Manual" for details. The "NEC Storage Manager Installation Guide" and "NEC Storage Manager User's Manual" are stored on the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager CD-ROM in the form of .pdf files.
  • Page 68 3. Follow the directions of the installer. When installing the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager to an NEC Express5800 server in which the NEC ESMPRO Manager is already installed, see the second paragraph in "Notes" described above. Proper environment settings are required to start the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager server.

  • Page 69: Environment Settings Of Websam Nec Storage Manager Server

    6-2-1-1 Setting Disk Array Information The disk array information (including the identification of the disk array unit to be monitored by the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager server) can be set using the following environment setting dialog boxes. After the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager server is installed, the following dialog box appears.
  • Page 70 Specify the IP address set in "5.2 (7) Network configuration". Enter the IP address of CONT0 in the Main IP Address and that of CONT1 in the Sub IP Address. Figure 6.2.2 Disk array addition dialog box 2...
  • Page 71 The default user is registered as follows: User Name is iSM, Password is iSM and User Level is L1 (information view only permitted). This Setup Guide describes the initial setting from the NEC Storage to the disk array unit. To do that, be sure to add a user registered with a User Level L3.
  • Page 72 2. Enter the relevant data in the [User Name], [Password] and [Password Confirmation] fields, and select a proper User Level. Click on [OK]. Figure 6.2.4 Add User dialog box 3. When prompted to do so, click on [Yes]. Figure 6.2.5 Message confirming that the set up information has been saved...

  • Page 73: Installing The Websam Nec Storage Manager Client And Setting Up The Environment

    6.3.1 Installing the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Client Install the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager client on a PC as described below. Refer to the "NEC Storage Manager Installation Guide" for details. 1. Log in to the system as an Administrator.
  • Page 74 5. To install the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager client in an environment with the NEC ESMPRO Manager installed, a dialog box asking whether it is linked to the WebSAM Alert Manager appears. Provide the proper settings if necessary. See "1.7.4 Link between ESMPRO Manager and ESMPRO Alert Manager"...

  • Page 75: Starting The Client

    Once the client has started, go to "(2) Setting Environment settings" and "(3) Connection". 2. Environment settings At the first start of the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager client (depending on the directions of the installer) a dialog box indicating that the environment settings are not provided yet appears (see Figure 6.3.2).
  • Page 76 Figure 6.3.3 Environment Settings dialog box If you select the connection target to be subject to environment settings and press the [Edit] button, the following Environment Settings dialog box appears. Enter proper values in the required fields, including [Connection Name], [IP Address or DNS Name of Server], and [Client Name].
  • Page 77 When more than one client is started, the title bar displays the connection name, allowing you to identify the server sending the information. IP Address or DNS Name of Server – Enter the IP address or DNS name of the NEC Storage server. Client Name – Enter the name identifying a specific client.
  • Page 78 User Name – Enter the user name registered in the NEC Storage server. See "6-2-1-2 Setting User Information". Password – Enter the password registered in the NEC Storage server. See "6-2-1-2 Setting User Information". All the user names and passwords can be saved. However, note that anyone can connect if you save a password with a login.

  • Page 79: Nec Storage Settings

    NEC Storage Settings At least the following items must be set in the NEC Storage. For more information, refer to the "NEC Storage Manager Configuration Setting Tool User's Manual (GUI)" saved on the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager CD-ROM as a .pdf file.
  • Page 80 Figure 6.4.3 Setting mode inquiry message Figure 6.4.4 Setting Mode dialog box...
  • Page 81 Figure 6.4.5 License key entry dialog box Enter the license key (thirty alphanumeric characters) specified on the purchased disk array product (6-6-6-6-6) and press the [Unlock] button. Click the [Yes] button to unlock the license.

  • Page 82: Pool Binding

    6.4.2 Pool Binding To provide pool binding, specify the physical disks used to configure a RAID from among the physical disks installed in the disk array unit and the RAID type. Next, you can do the logical binding. Pools are divided into two types; a dynamic pool allowing the expansion of the pool and logical disk capacities, and a basic pool for which expansions are disabled.
  • Page 83 1. Starting the Pool Binding Wizard Select [Configuration Setting Menu] → [Disk Array Setting] to display the Logical Disk Bind/Unlock screen. On the screen, press the [Pool Binding] button. Figure 6.4.6 Status display screen Figure 6.4.7 Select Operation Mode dialog box...
  • Page 84 Figure 6.4.8 Setting Mode dialog box Figure 6.4.9 Activating Pool Binding Wizard...
  • Page 85 2. Starting the Pool Binding Wizard When you press the [Pool Binding] button on the [LD Individual Bind/Unbind] dialog box. The [Pool Binding Wizard] dialog box appears. Press [Next]. Figure 6.4.10 Starting Pool Binding Wizard 3. Selecting the Pool selection When you press [Next], the [Pool Selection] dialog box appears.
  • Page 86 4. Selecting the RAID type When you press [Next] on the [Pool Selection] dialog box, the [RAID Type Selection] dialog box appears. Select the RAID type of the pool for binding. The options vary depending on the type selected in the [Pool Selection] dialog box. Select a RAID type and press [Next]. Figure 6.4.12 RAID type selection (dynamic pool) Figure 6.4.13 RAID type selection (basic pool)
  • Page 87 5. Selecting a Physical disk When you press [Next] on the [RAID Type Selection] dialog box, the [PD Selection] dialog box appears. Select one or more physical disks used for pool binding from the unused disks and press the [Add] button. The selected physical disks are added to the pool binding disk list. Once the physical disks are added, press [Next].
  • Page 88 7. Confirming the pool binding parameters When you press [Next] on the [Detail Parameter Setting for Pool Binding] dialog box, the [Configuration for Pool Binding Parameter] dialog box appears. Confirm the parameters and press [Next]. The pool binding inquiry message appears. Press [Yes]. Figure 6.4.16 Confirmation for pool binding parameter Figure 6.4.17 Pool binding inquiry message...
  • Page 89 8. Pool Binding Complete If the pool binding succeeds, the following dialog box appears. Press [Finish] to exit the Wizard. Figure 6.4.18 Pool Binding Complete...

  • Page 90: Logical Disk Binding

    Logical disk binding can also be done using the Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to bind the logical disks in a specified pool. See Chapter 6 of the "NEC Storage Manager Configuration Setting Tool User's Manual (GUI)" for details. 1. Starting the Logical Disk Binding Wizard Press the [LD Binding] button on the [LD Individual Bind/Unbind] dialog box shown below.
  • Page 91 When you press the [LD Binding] button on the [LD Individual Bind/Unbind] dialog box, the [LB Binding Wizard] dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to bind logical disks. Press [Next]. Figure 6.4.20 Starting LD Binding Wizard 2. Selecting a Pool When you press [Next] on the [LD Binding Wizard] dialog box, the [Pool Selection] dialog box appears.
  • Page 92 If you select a pool including more than one free area and press [Next] in the [Pool Selection] dialog box, the [Free Area Selection] dialog box appears. Select in the Free Area list an area in which a logical disk is to be bound and press [Next]. Figure 6.4.22 Free Area Selection 4.
  • Page 93 Specifying the number of logical disks and their capacities a. Specifying the number of logical disks When you specify only the number of logical disks on the [Binding Method] dialog box and press [Next], the [Specifying Number of LDs] dialog box appears. Specify the number of logical disks for binding and press [Next].
  • Page 94 On the [Setting Detail Parameter for LD Binding] dialog box, you can confirm or change the format, name, start number and binding time of a logical disk. For more information on these changes, see "6.2.1 Binding Logical Disks" in the "NEC Storage Manager Configuration Setting Tool User's Manual (GUI)".
  • Page 95 7. Confirming logical disk binding When you press [Next] on the [Setting Detail Parameter for LD Binding] dialog box, the [Confirmation for LD Binding] dialog box appears. Confirm the displayed information, and press [Next]. Figure 6.4.28 Confirmation for LD binding When prompted to confirm, press [Yes].
  • Page 96 8. Logical Disk Binding Complete If the logical disk binding succeeds, the following screen appears. Press [Finish] to exit the wizard. Figure 6.4.30 Completing the logical disk binding...

  • Page 97: Spare Binding

    6.4.4 Spare Binding Use the Wizard for spare binding. Follow the on-screen instructions to bind spare disks in a specified pool. 1. Starting the Spare Binding Wizard Press the [Spare Binding] button on the [LD Individual Bind/Unbind] dialog box. Figure 6.4.31 Starting Spare Binding Wizard When you press the [Spare Binding] button on the [LD Individual Bind/Unbind] dialog box, the [Spare Binding Wizard] dialog box appears.
  • Page 98 2. Selecting Physical disks When you press [Next] on the [Spare Binding Wizard] dialog box, the [PD Selection] dialog box appears. Select one or more physical disks you wish to specify as spares from the unused physical disk list and press the [Add] button. The selected physical disks are added to the Spares list.
  • Page 99 3. Confirming the spare binding parameter When you press [Next] on the [PD Selection] dialog box, the [Confirmation for Spare Binding Parameter] dialog box appears. Figure 6.4.34 Confirmation for spare binding parameter Confirm the spare binding parameters and press [Next]. The execution inquiry message appears.
  • Page 100 4. Completing the spare binding If the spare binding succeeds, the following dialog box appears. Press [Finish]. Figure 6.4.36 Spare binding complete...

  • Page 101: Setting And Starting Access Control

    Setting and Starting Access Control For setting and starting Access Control, see "4.4 Access Control Installation" in the "NEC Storage Manager Configuration Setting Tool User's Manual (GUI)". NOTE: Starting the Access Control immediately reflects on the disk array unit. If the assignment of logical disks for the LD set and/or the link with path information are set incorrectly, host systems may not be able to access the logical disks.

  • Page 102: Connecting The Disk Array Unit To A Host System

    7. Connecting the Disk Array Unit to a Host System 1. Power confirmation Confirm that all the power switches of the host system, including the disk array unit and host bus adapter, are set to OFF and that the plugs of the power cords are disconnected from the AC outlets or power distribution panel.
  • Page 103 3. Powering-on Turn on the power switches of the host system, including the disk array unit and host bus adapter. The further a unit is located from the host system, the earlier its power must be turned on. Turn on the power switches in the following order: the attached disk enclosure, the disk array unit, and then the host system.

  • Page 104: Spm Setting And Status Check

    SPMcmd -avail ::: SPMcmd -lbmode ::: 1 SPM status check Once you have connected the SPM to the host system in which the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager is installed, run the following command at the command prompt prior to starting the operation.

  • Page 105: Connection Check

    9. Connection Check Connection check procedure in Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 → → → → 1. Select [Start] [Setup] [Control Panel] [Administrative Tools] [Computer → Management] [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Disk Drives] to check the number of logical disks viewed by the displayed host system (number of physical disks on OS ×...
  • Page 106 3. Open [Disk Management] and check the number of logical disks viewed from the configured disk drives (physical disks viewed from OS). Check the total number of disks Figure 9.2 Disk management...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting If the setup does not complete correctly, retry the procedure according to this Setup Guide. If the retry operation also fails, we recommend you contact your NEC trained service representative.
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