Compaq RA8000/ESA12000 Installation and operating manual

AA-RH4BC-TE
Third Edition (April 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation
RA8000/ESA12000 and
MA8000/EMA12000
Solution Software V8.5b
for OpenVMS
Installation Reference Guide

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RA8000/ESA12000 and MA8000/EMA12000 Solution Software V8.5b for OpenVMS
Installation Reference Guide
Third Edition April 2000
Part Number AA-RH4BC-TE

Contents
About This Guide
Chapter 1
Preparing the Host System
Software: Verifying/Installing Required Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Hardware: Making a Physical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Preparing to Install the Host Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Installing the Host Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Initial Setup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Controllers and Switches
Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Chapter 3
Configuring the Controller for the OpenVMS Operating System
Controller Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Controller Designations “A” and “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Controller Designations “This” and “Other” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Establishing a Local Connection to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Using the CLI to Configure One Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Using the CLI to Configure Two Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Powering Up and Finishing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Installation Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

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Chapter 4
Installing StorageWorks Command Console Agent for HS* Controllers
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Options for Running Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Installing and Configuring Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Sample Agent configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Updating Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Uninstalling CC Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Chapter 5
Configuring Storage for OpenVMS
Using CLI to Specify Identifier for a Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Using SWCC to Specify LUN ID Alias for a Virtual Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Chapter 6
Verifying Storage Subsystem Configuration
from the Host
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Index

Figures v
Figures
Figure 2–1. Cabling one controller and two switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Figure 2–2. Cabling two controllers and two switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Figure 3–1. Location of controllers and cache modules in a BA370 Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Figure 3–2. Location of controllers and cache modules in a Model 2200 controller enclosure. 3–2
Figure 3–3. Terminal to maintenance port connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Figure 3–4. Location of the node ID (world wide name) sticker on a BA370 enclosure. . . . . . 3–6
Figure 4–1. Client/Agent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

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Tables
Table 1 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Table 4–1 Minimum OpenVMS Host Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Table 4–2 Information Needed to Configure Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

About This Guide
This section contains a flowchart to guide you through the installation procedure. This section also
describes the contents of this guide. In addition, it includes a list of associated documents, as well as
Support and Services Contact Information.
Installation Roadmap
On page ix is a roadmap to follow while installing the storage subsystem.
Document Structure
This guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1: Preparing the Host System
Checking software revisions.
Installing host bus adapters.
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Controllers and Switches
Cabling
Chapter 3: Configuring the Controller for the OpenVMS O/S
Setting up the controller(s) for compatibility with OpenVMS computers.

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Chapter 4: Installing StorageWorks Command Console Agent for HS* Controllers
Installing SWCC Agent on the OpenVMS computer.
Chapter 5: Configuring Storage for OpenVMS
Assigning an OpenVMS identifier for previously-creating virtual storage units.
Chapter 6: Verifying Storage Subsystem Configuration from the Host
How to verify the configuration from the host.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for administrators of StorageWorks RAID Array Subsystems. Installing the
StorageWorks RAID Array Subsystem requires a general understanding of OpenVMS administration
and installation procedures and RAID terminology.
Visit our Web Site for the Latest Information
Check out the web for the latest technical tips and documentation. We can be found in the technical area
of our web page:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks

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Roadmap for Using this Manual to Install the Storage Subsystem
Set up the controllers
Prepare the host
Make controllers O/S
compatible
SWCC?
Installing
Configure storage
with CLI
Install command
console
through Client
Configure storage See Chapter 5
See Chapter 4
See Chapter 5
See Chapter 3
See Chapter 2
See Chapter 1
See Unpacking Instructions
in Shipping Box
Yes
No
host
Verify setup through See Chapter 6
Unpack storage
subsystem
computer
and FC switches

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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following documentation is useful to the reader:
Table 1 Related Documents
Document Title Order Number
Compaq StorageWorks Command Console V2.3 User Guide AA-RFA2F-TE
Compaq StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller ACS V8.5
Configuration Guide
EK-HSG85-CG
Compaq StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller ACS V8.5 CLI
Reference Guide
EK-HSG85-RG
Compaq StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller ACS V8.5
Maintenance and Service Gude
EK-HSG84-SV

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Support and Services
Who to contact in the Americas
Who to contact in Europe
Who to contact in Asia Pacific
Information and Product Questions: Local Sales Office/StorageWorks Hotline
1-800-786-7967
Installation Support: contact the Compaq Distributor where the Storage
Solution was Purchased/Local Compaq Sales
Office.
Compaq Multivendor Customer Service (MCS):
Installation: Contact the Customer Support Center (CSC)
1-800-354-9000
Warranty: Contact the Customer Support Center (CSC) for
warranty service after solution is installed and
operating.
Remedial: Contact the Customer Support Center (CSC)
NOTE: In the event the equipment is out of
warranty, contact the local Compaq Sales Office.
Information and Product Questions,
Installation Support, and Installation:
Contact the Compaq Distributor or reseller from
whom the Storage Solution was purchased.
Warranty: See the Warranty Card packaged with the product.
Remedial: Contact the Compaq Distributor or reseller from
whom the Storage Solution was purchased.
NOTE: A Service Contract is recommended when
the equipment is out of warranty.
For all services, contact the Compaq Distributor or reseller from whom the equipment was purchased.

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Revision Record
This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this manual. It lists the manual revision
levels, release dates, and summary of changes.
The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The
publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry denoting the latest
revision.
Revision Level Date Summary of Changes
Revision A April 1999 Original Release
Revision B October 1999
Revision C April 2000

Chapter 1
Preparing the Host System
This chapter describes how to prepare your OpenVMS host computer to accommodate the
HSG80 controller storage subsystem.
There are two parts to preparing the host computer system for use with the storage
subsystem:
1. Software: verifying/installing the correct version of software. Software considerations
are covered in the section Software: Verifying/Installing Required Versions.
2. Hardware: installing a host bus adapter into the host. Hardware considerations are
covered in the section Hardware: Making A Physical Connection.
Software: Verifying/Installing Required
Versions
Compatibility with the HSG80 controller requires that the host run version 7.2 OpenVMS
at minimum. You also need to install the following TIMA kit:
DEC-AXPVMS-VMS72_HARDWARE-V0100--4.PCSI
Multiple switch fabrics are supported by OpenVMS with the following TIMA kit:
DEC-AXPVMS-VMS721_FIBRECHAN-V0200--4.PCSI
AlphaServer ES40, DS20, DS20E, and DS10 require the above kit for Fibre Channel
support on OpenVMS V7.2-1. In addition, Compaq recommends that all OpenVMS Fibre
Channel configurations run OpenVMS V7.2-1 with this kit.

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To obtain the TIMA kits, go to the following website:
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/public/vms/axp
Installation directions are included in the kits.
Installation is verified as part of the installation procedure. You can also check the
installation database on the host.
Alternately, the update will be available as “OpenVMS Alpha V7.2 HW01 Remedial Kit.”
This kit will be available through DECdirect or the normal sales channels.
Hardware: Making a Physical Connection
In order to attach your host computer to the storage subsystem, you must install one or
more host bus adapters into the computer. A Fibre Channel cable goes from the host bus
adapter to a Fibre Channel (FC) switch.
Preparing to Install the Host Adapter
Perform the following steps:
1. Perform system backups of your operating system file systems.
2. Shutdown your computer system.
Installing the Host Adapter
The first step in physical connection is installation of a host bus adapter.
NOTE: Protect the host bus adapter board from electrostatic discharge by wearing an ESD
wriststrap. DO NOT remove the board from the antistatic cover until you are ready to install it.
You need the following to begin:
■Host bus adapter board
■Your computer hardware manual
■Appropriate tools to service your computer
The host adapter board plugs into a standard PCI slot in the host computer. Refer to your
system manual for instructions on installing PCI devices.
After installing the host bus adapter, go to Chapter 2 for cabling and powerup procedures.

Preparing the Host System 1–3
NOTE: Don’t power on anything yet. In order for the FC switches to autoconfigure, you must
power on equipment in a certain sequence. Also, the controllers in the subsystem are not yet
configured for compatibility with OpenVMS.
Initial Setup Settings
Your new storage system components must be initially configured using a serial cable
connection to the HSG80 array controllers. You must have SCSI-3 mode and Multibus
Failover mode, Fabric mode, Command Console Lun Identifier, and Unit Identifier (as
units created). The controllers are preset as follows: SCSI-2 mode, CCL enabled, and
Transparent Failover mode. The KGPSA PCI Fibre Channel adapter is preset to Arbitrated
Loop mode ;the VMS user MUST have all settings listed prior to use.

Chapter 2
Setting Up the Controllers and Switches
This chapter contains procedures for cabling and powering on the switches and the
RA8000/ESA12000 and MA8000/EMA12000 storage subsystem.
The host bus adapters (installed in Chapter 1) attach to the storage subsystem through
Fibre Channel switches (also called “FC switches”or just “switches”). The switches
constitute the fabric connection. This chapter illustrates how to attach the cables.
NOTE: Power to the host computer, switches, and storage subsystem should be OFF at the start
of this procedure. Powering on equipment in order lets the switches automatically configure the
fabric.
Cabling
The storage subsystem can contain either one or two controllers.
■Figure 2-1 shows cabling for systems with one controller and two FC switches.
■Figure 2-2 shows cabling for systems with two controllers and two FC switches.

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1 Controller
2 Host port 1
3 Host port 2
4 FC cable to host
bus adapter
5 FC switch
Figure 2–1. Cabling one controller and two switches
CXO6881B
1
5
5
3
2
4
4
1 Controller A
2 Controller B
3 Host port 1
4 Host port 2
5 FC cable to host
bus adapter
6 FC switch
Figure 2–2. Cabling two controllers and two switches
CXO6887B
6
6
5
5
1
2
4
3

Chapter 3
Configuring the Controller for the OpenVMS
Operating System
This chapter describes how to initially configure the controllers for compatibility with the
OpenVMS operating system.
Some preliminary configuration is necessary to setup your controllers to work with the
OpenVMS operating system. This configuration procedure, explained in detail in this
chapter, is done through the controllers’Command Line Interpreter (CLI).
Controller Terminology
The controllers in a dual-redundant pair are referred to as “controller A”and “controller
B.”CLI commands frequently refer to “this controller”and “other controller.”The
meaning of these designations is presented below.

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Controller Designations “A” and “B”
Controllers and cache modules are designated either A or B depending on their location in
the enclosure, as shown Figure 3–1 and Figure 3–2
.
Figure 3–1. Location of controllers and cache modules in a BA370 Enclosure
Figure 3–2. Location of controllers and cache modules in a Model 2200 controller enclosure
Controller Designations “This”and “Other”
Some CLI commands use the terms “this”and “other”to identify one controller or the
other in a dual-redundant pair. These designations are a shortened form of the CLI
parameters this_controller and other_controller. These parameters are defined as follows:
1 EMU
2 PVA
3 Controller A
4 Controller B
5 Cache module A
6 Cache module B
1 ECBs
2 Fans
3 EMU
4 Power supplies
5 I/O modules
6 Array controller
(Top: A; Botom: B)
7 Cache modules
(Left: A; Right: B)
CXO6283B
1
4
5
3
2
6
CXO6323C
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 3
CXO6325C
5
5
5
5
5
5
44
7 7
6
6