Inspur AS1000G6 User Manual
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1. see eee eee 51 205 THOU SPATS disk USAGE HOES tai hh 51 20 6 Sora oe COn EUL ALO SE DS RNEER DEE SE RES EE la Ba at Aia lg SI Chapter I Installation Preparations This chapter mainly describes preparations for installing AS 1000G6 storage system 1 1 Key terminology Controller main cabinet Controller main cabinet contains one or two controllers power modules and fan modules etc controller main cabinet provides interfaces for storage disk arrays and the host and 12 hard disks could be inserted into controller main cabinet Extension cabinet Hard disks could be installed on extension cabinet except controller it contains environment services monitor ESM power module and fan module etc Extension cabinet is usually connected to the back of controller main cabinet and could be connected to other extension cabinets so as to meet expansion of disk array volume SFP SFP is a kind of equipment communicating with fiber optical equipment SFP could be used on HBA cards and controllers 1 2 Necessary parts Hardware Cabinet Make sure cabinet complies with AS1000G6 specification and power supply could provide sufficient power Guide rail Used for installation of storage AS1000G6 support and Screws Cables Power lines Power lines installed together with storage could be used to connect an external power supply if your cabinet is equipped with special power lines these could be replac2. gt me Turn on the indicator lights for the storage array to identify it physically Rename Storage Array sis Rename the storage array so it can be easily identified in the storage management software Qs a Storage Array Password Set a password for the storage array to prevent unauthorized users from making configuration changes Configure Storage Array Create volume groups volumes and hot spare drives Map Volumes Map volumes to hosts so that the volumes can be used for I O operations Hs Configuration Save configuration parameters in a file to use for restoration or replication Optional Tasks na Manually Define Hosts Figure 11 2 Chapter XII Add a Storage Array 1 Select Tools gt gt Automatic Discovery from enterprise management window 2 Click Ok to start auto search this operation will search all storage arrays in local LAN which may need several minutes or longer time If no storage array is found the reason may be network setting of storage array does not belong to local LAN in this case it 1s required to add a storage array manually 3 If not storage array is found via auto search select Add New Storage Array Manual in enterprise management window to add a storage array manually the interface is as shown in the following figure Add New Storage Array Manual Jj Y EX What are in band and out of band management connections Adding controllers with more than one Ethern
3. 3 Restart the host 4 During self checking of the host pay attention to prompt messages about entering HBA card BIOS enter HBA card BIOS according to these messages 5 Record the following information Host name HBA card on the host host port WWID on each HBA card Chapter III Configure Switches 1 Make sure the switch in use is compatible with this storage array 2 Install the switch according to documents provided by switch manufacturer 3 Visit website of optical switch manufacturer obtain the latest Firmware and management software and update optical switch Firmware you may need to shut down the switch to restart 4 If a Brocade or Cisco optical switch is used it is required to use configuration management of the switcher to open IOD in Order Delivery option Chapter IV Quick Installation Guide This part mainly introduces quick installation of the equipment according to the following description you could complete installation of the equipment in the shortest time in the safest way A Note Threaten brought by static electricity Static electricity is a fatal threaten to electronic equipment for static electricity may puncture some electronic parts causing failure of the whole equipment and bringing along huge losses unconsciously So during operation on equipment make sure to carry out electrostatic protection which will not be noted in the following sections 4 1 Cabinet preparation Cabinet lev
4. 3 5 6 and 10 Raid 0 does not provide data redundancy Raidl0 is not an independent raid level which is only supported while creating a raidl volume group composed of four or more drivers Raidl could only be configured when there s an even number of disks in volume group Raid3 or raid5 could only be configured when there re 3 or more disks in volume group Raid6 could only be configured when there re 5 or more disks in volume group 20 4 Host to volume mapping and storage partition notes 1 A logical address is required while creating each volume mapping which is called logical unit number LUN and the host uses this address to access data on volume 2 When create a volume manually there re two mappings for selection Default mapping If no storage partition is to be used please select this option Software will specify an LUN for this volume and hosts in system default partitions will share these volumes Post map If a storage partition is to be used please select this option Please provide the following information according to wizard Specify host groups and hosts Specify expected host groups or volumes to be accessed by hosts Allocate LUN number for each accessing volume 20 5 Hot spare disk usage notes 1 Hot spare disk is redundancy of another level added by storage arrays and it is suggested to create at least one hot spare disk for each storage volume group 2 Hot spare disk does not provide pro
5. Chapter XIII Name th LOKA s ATLAS allocare 39 SALINA O HOLES N aaa E a d DZ a E Ea 39 EINEN i e dana Da 39 Chapter ATV LrOub IE SHOOGLE T ngri ark a a a 40 Chapter XV Configure Controllers Manually iii aaa aaa atat alare 41 JS l ConhsuranonmoteS narice 41 e Ono ra O RR RI EI 41 Chapter XVI Set a Password LL 43 6 1 Password setine NOL S ndin n na 43 16 2 Password setting SL PS unia A ias 43 Chapter XVII Configure Email and SNMP Alarm ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee reze ee ee ee ee ee RE ee Ee AA ALCOR ISULALLO MOS os ee EE n Ee ED Ge ee ee ER ED EE AA 17 2 Alert notification configuration Steps icin acetate RS EE GE EG EG aaa N a dea a AA 173 Atl SERVER burla 44 IKE DE n AE le E E E RE N N RE PR RN E ROCI RE O E ROI RN N VE RA RN NR DN 44 E ti al NR 45 Chapter XVII ace Sei n td doti 46 18 1 Cache SEAS OE A ee ee ge eg RE eg ee 46 8 2 WO daly CACC see iui aisi iii 46 18 3 Modify volume cache SEtting iii 46 Chapter AIX Add a Hostaria loi NT A AR SN 4 19 1 KSytermnolo Vai 47 Zn list note e e 47 19 5 Demo host STOP de Ee add 47 19 4 Storace Pal LIMON USACE NOLES cestas lali lidad 47 195 Addins a Dost Steps iaa 49 Chapter XX Comimeure SO OES silice 50 20 1 CA AA eat bla ia 50 DOB Capacity allocatins NOLES retorica 50 20 3 Volume group and volume creating notes eee SI 20 4 Host to volume mapping and storage partition notes
6. and all data written into this hard disk will be encrypted 20 3 Capacity allocating notes 1 Unconfigured capacity or spare capacity of exiting volume group could be used to create a volume If create a volume using unconfigured capacity or create a volume for new volume group it 1s required to create a new volume group first a group of disk drivers using raid If create a volume using spare capacity it is only required to appoint parameters of this volume for volume group has already existed 2 While configuring volume capacity on storage arrays please be sure to reserve some unallocated disk drivers these drivers may be needed for the following reasons To create an extra volume group for new capacity To be used in hot spare disk protection To increase spare capacity in existing volume group to meet capacity needs in future To be used in extra storage space required by certain advanced functions i e snapshot volume 3 If storage arrays contain more than one disk driver i e SAS disk and SSD disk each disk driver type will have a correlated unconfigured capacity Drivers of different types could not be mixed in the same volume group 20 3 Volume group and volume creating notes 1 Each volume group could create one or more volumes in order to handle different data requirements or for maximum capacity limit on single volume each volume group could create more than one volume 2 Supported RAID levels are 0 1
7. V Connect Controller and Host 5 1 Key terminology access volume A special volume used to manage communication between the host and storage access volume is only used for in band management Switch structure and direct connection Using an optical switch to connect disk array and the host is called a switch structure while direct connection means to connect without switch server or disk array In band management A storage management method under which management host uses data transmission channel to transfer management commands and information Out of band management Use Ethernet network to connect storage and manage storage array 5 2 Host connection notes Host channel Each controller has 4 or 8 FC host channels The following Figure 5 1 is 8 host channels of each AS1000G6 controller Host Channel Host Interface Card HIC Figure 5 1 Host Channels and Host Interface Card Illustration Note 1 Do not dismantle or take out any part of SFP on host channel you may expose to laser radiation 2 Static discharge may damage sensitive components in order to avoid damaging the equipment please adopt proper anti static protective measures while handling any part Host interface cards AS1000G6 host interface cards HIC are as shown in the above Figure 5 1 FC HIC cards 4 8Gb FC channels if use a 4Gb FC HBA card to connect an 8Gb FC HIC card data transmission rate will be at 4Gb s 5 3 Steps to connect host
8. a numerical value to cease cache flush 5 Select the size of cache block and click OK 18 3 Modify volume cache setting 1 On Setup page in EMW enterprise management window click Manage a Storage Array the Select Storage Array dialogue appears 2 Select a storage array to manage click OK a corresponding AMW array management window appears 3 Select Volume gt gt Change gt gt Cache Settings a Change Cache Settings dialogue appears 4 To enable read operation to use cache select Enable read caching 5 To enable write operation to use cache select Enable write caching 6 If select Enable write caching the following 2 selection boxes will appear Enable write caching without batteries When controller battery discharge finishes or incomplete battery charge or there s no battery data write caching is enabled Enable write caching with mirroring Memories of two redundant controllers are mirrored to each other 7 Select Dynamic cache read prefetch to enable copying other data during data copy 8 Click OK Chapter XIX Add a Host This chapter introduces usage requirements on storage partitions of SANtricity storage management software as well as how to define host group and the host 19 1 Key terminology Host A host is connected to a storage array directly or indirectly accessing volumes on storage array via HBA cards or host ports of network cards Host bus adapter HBA A board card inserted into the host provid
9. displayed synchronously Setup Column EMW and Setup column provides quick entries for certain options which AMW are different according to different windows EMW or AMW Setup page under EMW window Edit View Tools Help Eome 2 sao Initial Setup Tasks Management Domain Edo Add Storage Arrays Add storage arrays so that they can be configured or managed Goer Name Rename Storage Arrays Name or rename storage arrays to make them easier to differentiate dh Configure Alerts Configure alerts to send email or SIMP notification about problems Array Management Manaze a Storage Array Launch the Array Management Window to perform configuration tasks E Upgrade Controller Firmware Upgrade firmware on multiple storage arrays concurrently Note You MUST use this option in the Enterprise Management Window EMW to upgrade a storage array from pre 07 xx xx xx controller firmware to 07 xx xx xx or later You cannot use the Download Controller Firmware option in the Array Management Window to complete this specific upgrade task Accessibility LA Inherit System Settings Inherit system settings for color and font allows the SAltricity ES software to use settings you define through your operating system Figure 11 1 Setup page under AMW window Storage Array View Mappings Volume Group Volume Controller Drive Advanced Help AS1000G6 optimal Initial Setup Tasks Storage Array Configuration
10. email or inform management personnel via SNMP when there s any severe problem in storage arrays 2 It is required to run event monitor on one management workstation to receive alarm messages This machine shall be an uninterruptedly run computer event monitor service shall have been installed and started and event monitor service 1s called SM monitor 17 2 Alert notification configuration steps 1 Select Setup column in enterprise management window EMW click configure alerts 2 Select a disk array to configure alerts click ok If select all storage arrays an alerts dialogue will appear If select individual storage array first select a specific storage array an alerts dialogue will appear after clicking ok If select specific host it is required to select a specific host an alerts dialogue will appear after clicking ok 3 Select alerts message type according to needs and click ok to finish 17 3 Mail server tab To set email alerts it 1s required to set mail server and mail sender address Sender contact information could be optional if required fill in corresponding information otherwise delete this field 17 4 Email tab Input email address 1 e xxxx company com according to standard format User could select extra additional information in information to send column while sending mails 1 e event profile or event support including profile so as to better understand current situation of the storage ar
11. front Fault indicator ENA On Part fault A panel Disk array oe Left front On Help position part or store array ul de positioning E panel location Host channel speed indicator Left indicator on 2Gb s Controller Right indicator on 4Gb s Both left and right indicators on 8Gb s Displays cache activities Host channel speed Cache activity o Controller Flash Data in cache Off No data in cache Box Displays box symbol or diagnosis symbol diagnosis Controller d code display Left indicator symbol connection rate Right indicator symbol connection status Left indicator on 1000MB s Left indicator off 100MB s or Ethernet Controller 10MB s Right indicator on Connection established Right indicator off No connection is established Flash activity Diagnosis code and description SS setting error 9 one qe mate eae O ip Memory mixed DIMM 8 3 Part repair indicator There s a green indicator permitting part repair in each power fan module controller module and internal battery interconnection module instructs operators to dismantle parts in a safe way dismantling parts before part repair indicator is on may cause data loss Part repair indicator may light up or off automatically with situation change under most circumstances permit repair indicator only lights up when a certain part fails and fault indicator 1s on if fault indicator is on but permit repair indicator
12. 1 Confirm there s an SFP module inserted in host channel and plug off black plastic plug on SFP 2 As for FC host channel insert one end of fiber optic cable into SFP interface of host channel 3 Insert the other end of the cable into corresponding host FC HBA card network card or switch and guarantee the rate matches with protocol 4 It is suggested to label both ends of the cable which is very important for you when disconnect the cable and carry out operation on controller Suggested label content includes Hostname and HBA card ports controller ID 1 e controller A host channel ID 1 e host channel 1 Label writing example 1 e a cable is used to connect No 1 port in No 1 HBA card of a host named Heng with No 1 host channel of controller A and label could be abbreviated according to the following Heng HBA 1 P1 CtA Hchl 5 Repeat these steps to connect all host channels to be used 5 4 Host channel connection topology 5 4 1 Direct connection topology One host is directly connected to a dual controller disk array Host Server Controller A Controller B 74100 Figure 5 2 Direct Connection Topology 5 4 2 Switch connection topology Two hosts are connected to dual controller storage disk array via switch Host Server Host Server Controller A Controller B Figure 5 3 Switch Connection Topology 5 4 3 Mixed connection topology 3 hosts are connected to a dual controller storage array via 2 swit
13. 9 5 Adding a host steps First Partition 3 Hoststand2 I ZA share access to I Volumes 1 2 3 gt EE Ss Se eee ee 7 Second Partition Host 3 accesses Volumes 4 5 6 Figure 19 4 1 Select Setup page in enterprise management window EMW click manage a storage array 2 In the interface displayed management window AMW appears select a storage array to configure click ok an array 3 In AMW window select setup page click manually define hosts 4 Refer to interface instructions and online help define a host and correlate to HBA host ports and define a host group if necessary Chapter XX Configure Storage System This chapter introduces how to use SANtricity storage management software to carry out configuration on storage system introduces concepts and steps on creating RAID volume group LUN and mapping 20 1 Key terminology Unconfigured capacity Capacity on unallocated disk driver in storage arrays to be used for system configuration and unconfigured capacity could be used to configure unallocated disk driver into a volume group Spare capacity Remaining capacity on existing volume group and spare capacity on volume group could be used to create another volume Default group If storage space is not divided into storage partitions all volumes will be mapped to default group of the storage FDE disk Full disk encryption is a kind of encryption hard disk
14. Configuration steps 1 Use in band management or private network laptop connects to storage controller via switch or direct connection to initialize to find storage arrays default management addresses of controller A and B in IPv4 network are 192 168 128 101 and 192 168 128 102 2 Open enterprise management window EMW double click storage arrays to be configured in Device column an array management window displays 3 Click Logical Physical column 4 Select controller A in array management window AMW to highlight and select controller gt gt configure gt gt Ethernet management ports as shown in the following figure Ethernet port Fontroller A Port 1 Za AAA eni Controller A DNS Metwork name target Port 1 MAC address OO BO aa 1 an B4 Speed and duplex mode kuto negotiate V Enable IPw4 Enable IPv6 IPv4 Settings IPy Settings IPv4 Configuration Obtain configuration automatically from DHCP server Specify configuration IP address 10 52 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 Controller A gateway 10 52 11 254 Change Controller Gateway Figure 15 1 Select controller A port 1 in dropdown list of Ethernet port and select auto negotiate in dropdown list of speed and duplex mode make sure that the switch in use is also set to auto negotiate Select IPv4 or IPv6 according to network type and set proper network parameters Select controller B and repeat step 406 to set network
15. Inspur Storage System User Manual AS1000G6 Inspur Dear users of Inspur server Sincerely thank you for selection of Inspur server This manual introduces the technical characteristics and the system installation setup and usage of Inspur storage system and helps you to particularly understand and expediently use this storage system Please deliver the package of our product to the waste recycling station for recycling in favor of pollution prevent and benefit the humankind This manual is the property of the Inspur Company This User Manual is not to be copied by any group or person in any manner without the consent of Inspur Company The Inspur Company reserves the right of revise this manual momentarily Any alteration about the content of this manual will not be noticed We suggest that the user shall read this manual before using Inspur storage system so as to avoid any mistake during operation Please forgive any insufficiency in details point out and give directions for us in time Please contact Inspur Company if you have any questions or advice about this manual Inspur Company Apr 2014 Inspur is a registered trademark of the Inspur Company Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other trade marks belong to other corresponding registered companies Statement Please read the following statement before you use this server formally Only when you have read this statement hereinaf
16. arameter string Do not create a separate key for each of the parameters NodeTimeOut 60 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE gt gt System gt gt CurrentControlSet gt gt Services gt gt md3dsm or mppdsm gt gt Parameters SynchTimeOut REG_DWORD x78 DisableLunRebalance value_for_cluster REG_DWORD NOTE Change this value only if you are using the Microsoft Cluster Service HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE gt gt System gt gt CurrentControlSet gt gt Services gt gt Disk TimeOutValue REG_DWORD 4 Restart the host 10 2 Qlogic HBA BIOS Configuration 10 2 1 For Linux windows server 2003 2008 operation systems 1 Restart the host 2 When the host is started view prompts and press ctrl Q to enter HBA card BIOS 3 Select an HBA card to view its configuration 4 Select configuration setting and set according to the following values Configuration Options Windows Server 2003 Linux OS and Windows Server 2008 Host Adapter Settings AdapterHardLoopID recommended only Enabled for arbitrated loop topology HardLoopID recommended only for Any unique number Typically set to arbitrated loop topology 20 21 or 22 Advance Adapter Settings LUNsperTarget NOTE 0 activates maximum LUN support rr heq lt 5 Save settings 6 Select another HBA and repeat step 3 5 7 Restart the host Chapter XI Start Management Software 11 1 Management software startup 1 Start SANtricity storage management sof
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18. be used Solaris operation system supports SUN clustering software RDAC only supports solaris 9 Windows XP and Windows Vista These two operation systems only support SANtricity client rather than other software packages such as RDAC multipath software SANtricity installed on these two systems could only be used as a storage management workstation and does not support VDS VSS of Microsoft nor SMI of SINA Windows server 2003 and Windows server 2008 When RDAC driver is not installed an error message prompts after installation is done indicating if there re several alarming notices after installation it is suggested to view installation log to understand detailed situation and installation log includes win32 abnormal warnings which is normal and the installation process is successful Linux Red Hed 5 Client and SUSE desktop 10 Only SANtricity client software package is supported while other software packages such as RDAC multipath software are not supported and SANtricity installed on these two systems could only be used as a storage management workstation Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server These two operation systems support RDAC multipath software as well as SteelEye LifeKeeper Novell Open Enterprise Server OES and Native Red Hat Clustering software RHLE 4 does not support SteelEye LifeKeeper under IA64 architecture 9 4 Installation environment requirement Operation System S
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20. ches Host Server 1 Host Server 2 Host Server 3 Controller A Controller B Figure 5 4 Mixed Connection Topology Note Host channel with the highest number is reserved for remote volume mirroring to enable this function do not use the host channel with the highest number 5 5 Management method topology 5 5 1 In band management Ethernet Cable H Ethernet Cable Network Interface Card NIC Network Interface Card z NIC Host running agent software w k Storage Management 2 Station running client software LU VO Interface Cables Controller Host H DS Channels Channels Access volume LUN x ES Storage Array In Band Figure 5 5 In band Management In band management does not need management port connection cable of the controller but to install host agent software and map access volume to the host so that the host could communicate with storage via access volume This method occupies a part of data bandwidth 5 5 2 Out of band management Ethernet Cable gt DHCP Server recommended Ethernet Cable Network Interface Card NIC Storage Management Station running client software Ethernet Cable PP Ethernet Ethernet Cable Controller A Controller B Ethernet Ethernet Port 1 Port 1 Storage Array Figure 5 6 Out of band Management Out of band management needs not to use access volume but to connect both contr
21. d a label to both ends of fiber optic cable Controller ID i e controller A disk channel ID and port ID i e drive channel 1 port 4 ESM ID i e ESM A extension cabinet ID label abbreviation such as Connect No 2 port of No 1 disk channel of controller A with output port 1B of left ESM A in the first extension cabinet of No 2 port of No 1 disk channel and the label 1s CtA Dch1 P2 Dm1 ESM_A left 1B 4 Repeat the above steps to connect disk channels of each controller in use 6 4 Disk array extension illustration Connect one extension cabinet E EE ESS Ea Controller A ero Controller E 545 In EE ge sas n MEE ESMA ExP ESMB Figure 6 3 Connect 1 Extension Cabinet Connect 2 extension cabinets 0012 04 Figure 6 4 Connect 2 Extension Cabinets Connect multiple extension cabinets mm Ce ce n Q LEI Cs IE Lai LU pre EE A A Figure 6 5 Connect Multiple Extension Cabinets Chapter VII Connect Power Supply 7 1 Power line connection notes 1 For each power supply on disk array it 1s recommended to use different power inputs inside the cabinet and independent two power inputs could guarantee power redundancy 2 Power line equipped with disk array shall meet standards required by safety regulations of the nation and could connect sockets or UPS directly 7 2 Power line connection steps l Guarantee all power switches on disk array and all power switches of exte
22. e as shown in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Guide Rail Suite Illustration Description L type guide rail one piece on left and right O This guide rail adopts the design of rear hang flexible probe and free of nuts greatly simplifying installation process This guide rail applies to installation of 2U 3U and 4U equipment and can reach a 65kg bearing Front position columns 2 for each 4 in all O Usually attached to the front rail Fix the position column on front rail install it into the angle rail hole to undertake gravity Round head screws M5x6 2 screws for each 4 screws in all O Usually 1 screw is attached to front and rear rail respectively During usage fix guide rail onto angle rail to fix and undertake gravity Crown screws M5x16 1 screws for each 2 screws in all O Usually attached to the front rail During usage fix guide rail onto angle rail to fix and undertake gravity 4 3 Install guide rail to cabinet 1 Length of front and rear rail could extend freely when pulled in order to guarantee guide rail bearing a certain friction is required during extension otherwise both front and rear rails will become too loose on the contrary if too tight front and rail rails will not be able to extend it is required to loosen four turnbuckle screws as shown in Figure 4 1 according to situation Turnbuckle screw Figure 4 1 2 Extend front and rear guide rails to make its
23. e partitions Under the following circumstances it is no need to create a storage partition Only one host accesses volumes on storage arrays refer to Figure 19 1 All directly or indirectly connected hosts share access on all volumes on storage arrays note These hosts must have the same operation system and there s shared and access control software managing volumes on these hosts Refer to Figure 19 2 Default Grou _ II Partition Host 1 accesses all volumes I Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 1 I Windows Server 2003 OS mm s EE Default Group Partition i I I Host 1 and2 access all i volumes Volume 1 i Volume2 Volume I Windows Server 20031053 Windows Server 2003 OS Figure 19 2 Under the following circumstances it 1s required to create a storage partition In the hope that some hosts only access certain volumes on storage arrays refer to Figure 19 3 Hosts connecting storage arrays have different operation systems so it 1s required to create storage partitions for each operation system refer to Figure 19 4 Host 1 ny i A EE E First Partition Host 1 accesses volumes 1 2 and ELE ai HEER nc R EE Windows Server 2003 05 econd Partition Hast 2 accesses volumes 4 5 and 6 Windows Server 2003 OS Figure 19 3 Windows Wi ndenje 2003 Server 2003 Server 1
24. ed Optical fiber Use optical fiber lines to connect storage arrays and the host or lines optical switches Ethernet cables Used to connect storage arrays to carry out out of band management Other tools One slotted screwdriver and one Phillips screwdriver Antistatic To avoid static damages equipment Label paper Used to mark positions 1 3 Hardware overview Front view of AS1000G6 2U12 is as shown in the following Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Front View of AS1000G6 2U12 Front view of AS1000G6 2U24 is as shown in the following Figure 1 2 728 Figure 1 2 Front View of AS1000G6 2U24 Hardware sequence row one 1 4 Row two 5 8 row three 9 12 Po Backup power indicator ING Disk driver module 2 Power indicate 7 __Maintaiable 3 Temperature alarm indicator ra Disk fault indicator Service speen indicator 9 Disk povver indicator Rear view of AS100066 is as shown in the following Figure 1 3 A 2 3 OB OSI DIDI 190805 5000 1 1 2 606079 Figure 1 3 Rear View of AS1000G6 6 Networkineracez 17 Backup power indicator a Fiber channel connection indicator 19 Permit maintenance indicator 9 Fiter channel operation indicato 20 Power fan operation indicator io Fierchamel2 21 AC power indicator TPowercomectoe 21 ea Fiber channel connection indicator 22 Power connector Chapter II Install HBA Card 2 1 Key terminology HBA card h
25. eling Cabinet must be placed firmly adjust four legs at the bottom make the cabinet be placed on the ground firmly Meanwhile dismantle cabinet door and side panel for guide rail installation Cabinet grounding In order to avoid electric shock risk it is required to install an earthing device inside the cabinet If power line of this equipment is inserted into power socket as part of the cabinet proper earthing must be provided for the cabinet If power line of storage system is inserted into power socket on the wall earthing device inside power socket only provides earthing for this equipment it is required to provide proper earthing protection for the cabinet as well as other equipment inside it It 1s suggested that you shall use the cabinet specially designed for Inspur storage system If you re using an Inspur storage cabinet and all parts inside the cabinet are grounded Please do not change any of earthing connections inside the cabinet Temperature If storage equipment is installed inside the cabinet operating and working temperature of storage system shall not be lower than 5 C nor higher than 35 6 Ventilation Cabinet used by storage equipment shall provide sufficient wind flow for front and rear parts of the system and shall guarantee a 4100Btu heat discharge per hour while above Im space shall also be kept in front and rear 4 2 Storage system guide rail suite Articles contained in guide rail suite for this equipment ar
26. et port What 1f my system only has one controller Select a management method Qut of band management Manage the storage array using the controller Ethernet connections Controller DNS Network name IPvd address or IPv6 address Controller DNS Network name IPvi address or IPv6 address In band management Manage the storage array through an attached host Host DNS Wetwork name IPw4 address or IPy address Figure 12 1 4 Select a corresponding management if it is an out of band management input ip addresses of two controllers in IPv4 network default management addresses of controller A and B are 192 168 128 101 and 192 168 128 102 1f it is a in band management input hostname or ip address of the agent host click add the added storage array will display in EMW window Chapter XII Name the Storage Array 13 1 Naming notes 1 Disk array name in storage array software could be composed of letters digits and special characters _ or except these no other special characters are allowed 2 When name a storage array prefix Storage Array will be added before the name automatically 3 When a storage array 1s first detected automatically or added manually the default name of this storage array 1s unnamed 13 2 Naming steps 1 Select an unnamed storage array and click locate confirm its physical location via positioning indicator 2 Select Setup interface in en
27. ey in the following command to install RDAC make install 7 After executing make install command modify configuration file of boot load program please refer to information output by make install command 8 Detailed steps and other information please refer to readme txt under linuxrdac directory Chapter X Configure HBA Cards 10 1 EMULEX HBA card configuration 10 1 1 For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 operation system 1 Use Emulex HBAnyware tool to change the following parameter values Ipfc_nodev_tmo 60 2 Restart the host 10 1 2 For solaris operation system 1 Modify parameter values in kernel drv Ipfc conf file Automap value fo my san binding WWPN binding No device delay 0 Network on 0 Linkdown tmo 60 Nodev tmo 60 2 Restart the host 10 1 3 For Windows server 2003 and Windows server 2008 Note Registry editor is an advanced tool and any error in setting may cause serious problems please make sure to backup registry configuration files before modification 1 Click Start gt Run 2 Enter regedit click Ok to edit registry 3 Edit values according to the following table Registry Items Win2003 Server and Win2008 Server Values HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE gt gt System gt gt CurrentControlSet gt gt Services gt gt elxstor gt gt Parameters gt gt Device under theDriverParameter variable NOTE DriverParameter is of the type REG_SZ Add these parameters to the DriverP
28. ing as a monitor and an agent in band path Host Also acting as an agent inshand path Host Also acting as monitor Host O Client Management BI Utilities aa E Client with Monit station O Client bj Agent uni E Utilities ET Utilities E Failover Driver BI Client with Monitor E Agent O Agent J Java Access Bridge BI Utilities A Failover Driver B Failover Driver O Agent Ol Java Access Brid FJ Java Access Bridge E Failover Driver D Java Access Bridge E Client D Utilities D Agent D Failover Driver E Java Access Bridge available only on the Windows OS Figure 9 1 9 9 Install RDAC under Linux 1 Make sure that HBA card driver has been correctly loaded before installing RDAC and HBA card shall be a driver of non fault switch it is suggested to use the same HBA card in one host and confirm that HBA cards connected to disk array are within compatible list of AS100066 2 Enter SANtricity installation directory key in the following commands under prompts then press Enter to unzip source file In the following command lt rdac package name gt is the name of RDAC software package tar zxvi lt rdac package name gt tar gz 3 Switch to directory linuxrdac unzipped from RDAC source file key in the following commands then press Enter cd linuxrdac 4 Key in the following command to clean repeated target files under the directory make clean 5 Key in the following command to compile module make 6 K
29. ing direct data transmission between the host and storage array controller via receive and send ports and each HBA card could contain one or more ports Ports of HBA cards Physical connecting points on HBAs in the host used to connect fiber optic cables Connection may be two types Direct connection host and storage array connection switch structure host and switch connection 19 2 Adding host notes Host directly or indirectly connected to a storage array is recognized by storage management software via WWN number of HBA cards on it But management software does not know detailed HBA locations on hosts so it is required to understand and record relationship between each host and its HBAs before defining a host 19 3 Define a host group A host group is a set composed of two or more hosts which share access on specific volumes on storage arrays in storage partitions while host group is a logical entity created in storage management software and is only required to be created while using storage partition function 19 4 Storage partition usage notes Storage partition is a logical entity composed of one or more volumes which could be accessed by a single host or shared among multiple hosts composing a certain host group A storage partition could be imagined as a virtual storage array while storage partition is to separate physical storage arrays into multiple virtual storage arrays and limit access on certain hosts via storag
30. is off it may need to repair other parts first please check storage management software to decide measures to be adopted Chapter IX Install Storage Management Software 9 1 Key terminology RDAC redundant dual active controller multipath driver In order to configure IO transmission driver of disk array management data of redundancy controller If a certain part connecting storage array fails causing communication between the host and controller lost this driver will relocate all IO paths automatically and switch to another controller of storage array if necessary Host Connects to storage array and accesses volume on storage array via host ports on HBA cards Management workstation Runs computer of storage management software used to add monitor and manage storage arrays on network 9 2 Installation introduction This introduction is used to install installation wizard of SANtricity management software and independent installation software packages of various operation systems are provided in CD For windows 2003 2008 operation systems Linux and solaris operation systems storage management software supports to use storage array as a guide device excluding IA 64 architecture Itanium machine 9 3 Operation system special introduction Solaris When the number of volumes is no more than 32 solaris operation system supports RDAC path redundancy software when more than 32 data volumes a Multiplexed I O MPxIO could
31. itions of front fixing holes of the equipment so as to avoid Round head screw EE u A Fixing column Figure 4 3 7 Fasten four fixing screws between front and rear rails 8 Install guide rail on the other side of the cabinet according to the above steps be noted that guide rails on both sides shall be leveled that is on the same height 4 4 Install the equipment into cabinet Note O For storage equipment is heavy in order to guarantee safety when installing storage equipment into the cabinet at least 4 persons are needed to move the storage system 1 Lift the storage equipment make it close to guide rail and align lower angles on both sides in front of the storage system with angles of L shaped rails on left and right sides 2 To keep the storage system leveled place the front of storage system on L shaped guide rail now persons in the front shall support it to guarantee safety push it into the cabinet steadily after entering about 1 3 the number of persons could be reduced to two finally push the equipment into the cabinet completely as shown in Figure 4 4 Fl Lal ry ul b Li al n Figure 4 4 Adopt M5 16 crown screws and fix storage system into the cabinet via fixing holes on ears in front of the chassis Fix ears on both left and right panels onto both sides in front of the chassis Install hard disks according to the sequence of from left to right and from up to down Chapter
32. length equivalent to front and rear distance of cabinet angle rail 3 Confirm installation position of the equipment generally a height scale 1s marked on cabinet angle rail and introduction will be given in below taking 32U position installation as an example 4 On rear guide rail there re two connectors align the lower connector with the second hole above the starting point of 32U scale on angle rail the upper connector with the second hole above the starting point of 33U scale insert the connector through the hole and then press it down to connect it to angle rail now L shaped part of guide rail shall be leveled with the starting point of 32U scale and rear rail fixing holes shall display in the center of the third hole above the starting point of 32U as shown in Figure 4 2 Rear rail fixing hole P Keep level Figure 4 2 5 Adopt guide rail standard configuration of M5x6 round head screws screw in rear rail fixing holes to fix guide rail 6 Adjust fixing positions of two fixing columns of front guide rail as required so as to leave corresponding positions for front fixing holes of the equipment place guide rail to a horizontal position align lower edge with 32U starting point extend fixing columns into angle rail fixing holes and fix them with round head M5x6 screws as shown in Figure 4 3 while fixing positions of round head M5x6 screws are also required to be ascertained according to corresponding pos
33. ng product function and performance which may cause part of functions different from description in this manual but not impact usage if you have any doubt on usage please contact our customer service center 6 We must call your attention that in the application process you should pay attention to do necessary backup of your file 7 This is a Grade A product and this product may induce radio jamming In this case users need to adopt feasible measures to the interference 8 Please carefully read and comply with safety rules in this manual 9 The copyrights of the markers and names of the software and hardware product referred in this manual are the property of corresponding companies 10 In the above statement us indicates the Inspur Company The Inspur Company holds the right of final explanation about the above statement Safety Rules 1 The power supply equipment in the system may generate high voltage and dangerous electrical energy and thus cause personal injury Please do not dismount the cover of the host or to dismount and replace any component in the system by yourself unless otherwise informed by Inspur only maintenance technicians trained by Inspur have the right to disassemble the cover of the host dismount and replace the internal components 2 Please connect the equipment to appropriate power supply and the power should be supplied by external power supply which is indicated on the rated input label To p
34. nsion cabinet connected to it are turned off 2 Connect power line from the cabinet to disk array or sockets on extension cabinet power module 3 Connect main power line of the cabinet to an external power supply Chapter VII System Power on and Check 8 1 System power on steps Note 1 Before enabling disk array it is required to connect power supply of all connected extension cabinets so as to guarantee the controller could recognize all connected extension cabinets 2 Wait at least 30 seconds to power on the main cabinet after enabling extension cabinet 3 When storage array main cabinet or extension cabinet is connected to power supply front and rear indicators of storage array will flash intermittently 1 Turn on all power switches on all extension cabinets connected to disk array 2 Turn on two power switches of the main cabinet according to different system configurations a complete system startup may need several minutes 3 Check front and rear indicators of the main cabinet and extension cabinet if there s any yellow indicator record its position 8 2 Disk array indicator description Chassis panel Left front l Power Supply i On The module is electrified ane k Off The module is not electrified Temperature Left front On Temperature over high alarm panel Off Temperature normal Backup power Left front On Power backup status indicator e panel Off Power balanced status FA Left
35. object into the open pores of the system 7 Please place the system far away from the cooling plate and at the place with heat sources and be sure not to block the air vents 8 Be sure not to scatter food or liquid in the system or on other components and do not use the product in humid and dusty environment 9 The replacement of batteries with those of another model may cause explosion When replacement of batteries 1s required please consult first the manufacturer and choose batteries of the same or a similar model recommended by the manufacturer Do not dismount extrude and pink the batteries or make the external connection point short circuit and do not expose them in the environment over 60 C Never throw them into fire or water Please do not try to open or repair the batteries and be sure to reasonably deal with the flat batteries and do not put the fl at batteries the circuit boards that may include the batteries and other components with other wastes For relevant battery recovery please contact the local waste recovery and treatment mechanism Table of Content ILE RE GA 3 Chapter Installation Preparations siste dk He es ee rene 8 LA KEY Gti NOVO SY A A AS 8 PANA e A A RARA TRE I RATA 8 NN N i aline tate telnet te ee to ti atu atu Ba honda aa ia Blu auda end 9 Chapters DA Car Ceas a AA TA RARA AAA GE N GE oe DE DE Eie 11 ANA ee era aaa e Dai Cta aia dl ceai ta aaa 11 22 Notes Tor instalime HBA CAS A n a 11 22 sta HBA c
36. od Specify hot spare disk This method enables management software to specify a proper hot spare disk which is the same with the previously mentioned auto configuration or select an unallocated driver to create a hot spare disk manually 1 Select proper steps according to situation Not to use storage partition function and select automatic configuration please go to Step 6 Not to use storage partition function and select manual configuration so as to confirm whether all volumes have been mapped to the default group please go to Step 8 To use storage partition function please go to Step 7 2 On setup page in AMW click map volume button and select default group and specify LUN for each volume please go to Step 8 3 Click mappings select a proper host or host group volume and LUN select mappings define and click sanshare storage partitioning then operate according to hints 4 After creating all volumes and mapping adopt and register these volumes on the host to enable them to be used by operation system Use different tools to make these volumes available according to different operation systems specifying driver number and creating mount points etc refer to host operation system documents to understand detailed information If HP UX is used the following command shall be run on each host to modify overtime value on each block device created on storage arrays to 120 pvchange t 120 dev dsk cxtxdx which shall
37. ollers to management network and default ip addresses of two controllers are 192 168 128 101 and 192 168 128 102 Chapter VI Connect Extension Cabinet 6 1 Key terminology Disk channels Channels used to transmit data between controller and extension cabinet of disk array ESM environmental services monitor Environment services monitor a module monitoring part status inside extension cabinet which also plays a role of connection transmitting data between extension cabinet and disk array controller and each extension cabinet has two ESM modules 6 2 Connection notes 6 2 1 Disk channels Each controller has 1 SAS disk extension channel as shown in the following Figure 6 1 AS1000G6 Disk Extension Channel Illustration Disk Extension Channel Figure 6 1 AS1000G6 Disk Extension Channel Illustration 6 2 2 Extension cabinet connection notes Extension cabinet connected to AS1000G6 each ESM module contains two input ports and one output port The following Figure 6 2 is rear view of extension cabinet Input Port Output Port Figure 6 2 Rear View of Extension Cabinet 6 3 Extension cabinet connection steps 2 Insert one end of an SAS cable into disk extension channel port of disk array controller and insert the other end into corresponding ESM disk channel I O port 3 To carry out maintenance on controller via disconnecting SAS cable label is very important it is suggested to adopt the following method to ad
38. ost bus adapter Host bus adapter physical card installed on the host providing data IO transmission between the host and storage controller Host port of HBA card Physical and electrical interface in the host for HBA card to connect storage most HBA cards have one or two host ports Each HBA card has a unique WWID number and host port of each HBA card has a unique WWID number 2 2 Notes for installing HBA cards Host channel of AS1000G6 is FC and FC HBA card needs to be used on the host while FC switch needs to be used on switch and the speed shall match either In order to provide the maximum hardware redundancy 2 HBA cards need to be installed on one host and dual HAB card provides 2 host ports rather than redundancy feature In order to achieve the maximum performance it is better to use 8Gb storage host channel with an 8Gb HBA card if a 4Gb HBA card is used data transmission rate will be kept at 4Gb When host operation system is VMware mixed connection will not be supported in one partition Windows operation system does not support mixed connection in one partition when a host uses multiple partitions to connect the same storage array no repeated lun number shall be used Mixed connection from a host to a storage array is not supported by other operation systems 2 3 Install HBA card 1 Make sure the HAB card in use is compatible with storage 2 Install HBA cards according to documents provided by manufacturer
39. ower OESTE DS AR Riina 28 0 2 Disk arrayindicatordeseripliofti A ta 28 Oro EA AIAR A A ae d aa ii 29 Chapter IX Install Storage Management Software eeeennneeaaaaa 30 Tu DL IO 004 RR RR RR IAA 30 92 mstallaioni nto A AN 30 9 3 Operation systemi special Iti OOUGELOTI a GE DE asa ela aid EG 0 30 9 4 Installation environment requirement eee ee ee ee 31 DS DISKS PaCS T QUI T MEN ses es sd Ee ee De icaro dica 32 9 6 Software mstallation MS ia 32 9 7 SANtricity management software module introduction ee ee 32 9 8 Software module selection reference aseinio ioi in n e E E O 33 9 9 mall RDAC ander Earn 33 Chapter XGonlisur HBA Cards it A E 34 10 EMULE X HBA card COMM SUFAUI ON sr EE Ge oal aid dn aia a 34 10 1 1 For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 operation system sesse se ee ee ee ee 34 LO KI Por solaris Operations VS L 4 ie ton nd dai ini 34 10 1 3 For Windows server 2003 and Windows server 2008 ee ee ee ee 34 10 2 Qlogic HBA BIOS Goni s urati OI ss dada hh 35 10 2 1 For Linux windows server 2003 2008 operation SYSTEMS sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee 35 Chapter NI Stari Manacement SOL Wales ES 36 11 1 Manasem nt software Sart psi comes vones n tuck Ge c ata al quia dl Da a al Dai a i td 36 11 2 Enterprise Management Window EMW and Array Management Window AMW 36 Chapter XII Add a Storage Array aaeeeaaanna EE 37
40. parameters for controller B Chapter XVI Set a Password This chapter introduces how to set a password in SANtticity storage management software as well as other notices 16 1 Password setting notes 1 In order to enhance protection function please set a long password containing at least 15 letters digits and characters Max password length could reach 30 characters 2 Password 1s case sensitive 3 Only at first attempt to change configuration 1 e create a volume or first execute a destructive operation i e delete a volume a password is required to be entered 4 No password 1s required to view operation 5 To cancel password protection input the current password then press enter directly in new password and confirm password textboxes directly without inputting passwords 16 2 Password setting steps 1 Select Setup column in enterprise management window EMW click manage a storage array 2 Select the storage array to set a password click OK an array management window AMW appears 3 In setup column in AMW window click set a storage array password 4 Input password and click OK to finish Chapter XVII Configure Email and SNMP Alarm This chapter introduces how to configure email and SNMP alarm under EMW window in SANtticity storage management software so as to achieve the goal of remote controlling disk array running status 17 1 Configuration notes 1 The purpose of setting alarm is to send an
41. ray and to analyze failure 17 5 SNMP tab To set alert notification using SNMP trap it is required to copy and compile management information library MIB files on specific network management workstation Destination of SNMP trap is IP address or hostname running SNMP server host Chapter XVIII Cache Setting 18 1 Cache setting notes 1 During read operation if there s cache in data requested by the host storage will not access hard disk but send cache to the host 2 During write operation data will be written to cache and data will then be written to hard disk when cache data reaches a certain percentage 3 When a controller fails cache data in this controller will lose In order to protect data in cache user could diminish the percentage triggering writing cache to hard disk but during frequent read write this will reduce performance 5 When cache mirroring function is enabled if a controller fails another controller will take over while this controller will use mirrored cache to continue read write operation 18 2 Modify cache setting 1 On Setup page in EMW enterprise management window click Manage a Storage Array a Select Storage Array dialogue appears 2 Select a storage array to manage click OK a corresponding AMW array management window appears 3 Select Storage Array gt gt Change gt gt Cache Settings a Change Cache Settings dialogue appears 4 Input a numerical value to trigger cache flush and
42. revent your equipment from damages caused by momentary spike or plunge of the voltage please use relevant voltage stabilizing equipment or uninterruptible power supply equipment 3 If extended cables are needed please use the three core cables matched with correct earthed plug and check the ratings of the extended cables to make sure that the sum of rated current of all products inserted into the extended cables do not exceed 80 of the limits of the rated currents of the extended cables 4 Please be sure to use the supplied power supply component such as power lines power socket if supplied with the equipment etc For the safety of equipment and the user do not replace randomly power cables or plugs 5 To prevent electric shock dangers caused by leakage in the system please make sure that the power cables of the system and peripheral equipment are correctly connected to the earthed power socket Please connect the three core power line plug to the three core AC power socket that is well earthed and easy to access be sure to use the earthing pin of power lines and do not use the patch plug or the earthing pin unplugged with cables In case of the earthing conductors not installed and it is uncertain whether there are appropriate earthing protections please do not operate or use the equipment Contact and consult with the electrician 6 To avoid short circuit of internal components and fire or electric shock hazards please do not fill any
43. t software CD into CD ROM 2 Open installation folder 3 Start installation program Windows Double click executable files 1 e SMIA W32 exe Linux Key in a proper command in command prompt to start installation program i e sh SMIA LINUX bin 4 Installation wizard appears install according to wizard 9 7 SANtricity management software module introduction Client This software contains graphic user interface used to manage storage array as well as optional monitoring program used to send an alarm message when a serious problem occurs in storage array Practical program This software contains various practical programs which could be used to enable operation system to recognize volumes created on storage array and view specific operation system device name of each volume Agent This software enables management workstation to communicate via data IO path of the host and controller in storage array Fault switch driver This software contains multipath driver used to manage IO data path of controller in storage array If any problem occurs in path or any controller fails this driver will redirect IO requests from the host automatically and send them to another controller in storage array Java access bridge JAB It contains bridge software making customer application based on windows technology could access mutually and operate interactively 9 8 Software module selection reference Host Also act
44. tection for RAID 0 volume group for data on this volume group has no redundancy 3 Hot spare disk 1s not used for specific volume group but for the globe which means it will be used in any fault driver in storage arrays and fault drivers shall have the same driver type and capacity with hot spare disk equal to or less than 20 6 Storage configuration steps 1 On setup page in enterprise management window EMW click manage a storage array a select storage arrays dialogue appears 2 Select a storage array to configure click ok system starts related array management window AMW 3 On setup page in array management window AMW click configure storage array 4 Select configuration tasks Auto configuration This method is used to create a volume group composed of volumes of the same capacity and specify proper hot spare disk protection automatically This method adapts to cases in which each volume does not have unique capacity requirement or hopes to configure volume group volume and hot spare disk quickly and it is suggested to select a proper configuration from configuration list Create volume group and volume This method only creates one volume each time but gives more control on volume group and volume i e raid level volume group and volume capacity etc If there s a unique capacity requirement on created volume or it is hoped to have more control during specifying various parameters please adopt this meth
45. ter and agreed the following terms you can formally use this server If you have any questions about the following terms please contact our supplier or us directly If you have no questions about these terms and start to use this server it acquiesces that you have agreed the following terms 1 We must call your attention that you must not alter any other parameters in the main board BIOS of this server at any time except for the parameters which we promote that you can alter 2 If there are any hardware problems when you use this server or you wish to upgrade the hardware please feed back the detail hardware configuration of your computer to our Customer Service Don t disassemble the server case or any hardware components in the case by yourself 3 Memory CPU CPU radiator fan disk tray and hard disk etc of this storage system are of special specification please do not use them with equipment of any other type 4 When you have any software problems during the application of this server we hope that you firstly contact the corresponding software supplier and then he will contact us in favor of communication so as to solve your problem together especially the software problems about the database the installation and running of the network management software or other networking product 5 Please read quick installation guide in this manual carefully before installing this storage system Inspur is engaged in constantly improvi
46. terprise management window click name rename storage arrays 3 Repeat the above steps for each unnamed storage array Chapter XIV Troubleshooting If there s any yellow indicator noticed during system power on and checking there will be a corresponding indication in enterprise management window EMW which stores management software 1 In enterprise management window which stores management software user could see running status of arrays Optional indicates normal running without any problem needs attention indicates a problem which needs attention 2 Select a storage array with needs attention status click Ok to start corresponding array management window AMW 3 Click Recover Guru and solve existing problems according to hints 4 Click re check in Recover Guru and verify whether problems have been solved Chapter XV Configure Controllers Manually This chapter introduces how to use SANtticity storage management software to configure and change IP addresses of controllers under the condition that there s no DHCP server 15 1 Configuration notes 1 Please refer to content in Chapter V Select Management to decide whether to change controller configuration 2 Use Ethernet port 1 on each controller for storage management and reserve Ethernet port 3 Ethernet port 1 and Ethernet port 2 shall be in different subnets 4 Gateway configuration could only be carried out on one Ethernet port on each controller 15 2
47. tware Under windows system Select Start gt gt Program gt gt SANtricity Storage Manager Client Under UNIX operation system Key in SMclient after command prompt and then press Enter 2 Software runs and prompts an enterprise management window select storage system to manage and double click an array management window displays 11 2 Enterprise Management Window EMW and Array Management Window AMW EMW and AMW are two basic windows used for centralized management on storage array When SANtricity management software is running enterprise management window EMW will display first which is used for centralized management on storage system in the enterprise double click disk array in EMW management software will display AMW user interface Enterprise Management Main window appears when SANtricity management software Window EMW 1s started for the first time User could view all storage arrays in management field Used to add and delete storage arrays set alarm notification email and SNMP as well as execute other advanced configuration Provides statuses of all storage arrays User could configure storage arrays via starting AMW management Array Management Window Provides functions required to configure and maintain individual storage array as well as fault detection User could start AMW from EMW to carry out management on individual storage array Multiple AMWSs each storage array occupies a window could be
48. ystem Edition Windows XP Windows server 2003 Windows Vista Windows server 2008 x86 based system 32 bit and 64 bit Pentium or greater CPU or equivalent 233 MHz minimum Professional Service Pack 2 SP2 or later Note Only storage management workstation is supported x86 based system 1432 Intel Xeon and 32 bit or 64 bit AMD Opteron IA 64 Standard Edition Enterprise Edition SP 2 SP 1 or x64 Edition 64 bit x86 based system only x86 based system 32 bit and 64 bit Pentium or greater CPU or equivalent 00 MHz minimum Business Edition or higher Note Only storage management workstation is supported x86 based system IA32 Intel Xeon and 32 bit or 64 bit AMD Opteron IA 64 Standard Server Core Edition Enterprise Server Core Edition Web Edition x86 32 bit and 64 bit IA 64 PowerPC processor IBM only Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 0 Update 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 0 Update 1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 0 UP 4 10 SP 1 Red Hat 5 0 Client only storage management workstation SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 only storage management workstation SPARC based system x86 based system Intel Xeon and 32 bit or 64 bit AMD Opteron Solaris 8 Solaris 9 SPARC only Solaris 10 9 5 Disk space requirement Operation System Spare Other Requirements Min memory is 512MB Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Co ca aaa 9 6 Software installation steps 1 Insert SANtricity managemen
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