EMC2 AX100 Series User manual

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If you want to connect an AX100-Series Fibre Channel storage system -
AX100SC or AX100 - directly to a Novell NetWare®server, this
document is for you. You can use the procedures in this document to
install configurations with a new or existing storage system that you
want to connect to a new or existing server.
The main topics are
◆AX100 Support Website........................................................................2
◆Terminology ...........................................................................................3
◆Before You Start .....................................................................................4
◆Installing HBAs in the Server ..............................................................6
◆Installing or Updating the HBA Driver .............................................8
◆Installing PowerPath on the Server ....................................................9
◆Installing the Navisphere Server Utility ..........................................13
◆Installing the UPS (AX100 Only).......................................................15
◆Unpacking the Storage System..........................................................16
◆Installing the Storage System.............................................................18
◆Installing Additional Disks................................................................22
◆Connecting ac Power to an AX100SC Storage System...................29
◆Connecting ac Power to an AX100 Storage System........................32
◆Connecting the Storage-System Management Ports......................37
◆Initializing the Storage System..........................................................39
◆Connecting the Storage System to the Server .................................49
◆Registering the Server with the Storage System.............................52
AX100-Series
Installing a Fibre Channel Storage
System with a Direct Connection to a
NetWare Server
Revision A06
July 25, 2005

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AX100 Support Website
◆Configuring a New Storage System................................................. 55
◆Configuring an Existing Storage System......................................... 58
◆Preparing Virtual Disks to Receive Data......................................... 61
◆Sending NetWare Disk Information to the Storage System.......... 65
◆Verifying Your Configuration ........................................................... 66
AX100 Support Website
The AX100 support website contains the storage-system release notes
and the most recent versions of documents and of the interactive
troubleshooting trees. For information on accessing the AX100
support website, refer to the support information that shipped with
your storage system.

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Terminology
Terminology
This document uses the terms new and existing to refer to storage
systems, servers, and host bus adapters (HBAs) as follows:
The document also uses SP to refer to a storage processor in the storage
system. An AX100SC storage system has only one SP, so it is called a
single-SP storage system. An AX100 storage system has two SPs, so it
is called a dual-SP storage system.
Existing HBA The host bus adapter (HBA) that is already installed in a server.
Existing server The server that is already configured for and connected to an
AX-Series storage system.
Existing storage system An AX-Series storage system that is already connected to a
server and configured for storage.
Host A computer that is or will be connected to an AX-Series storage
system. This computer is called either a
management host or a
server, depending on how it is or will be connected to the storage
system.
Management host A host from which you manage AX-Series storage systems. It
must be on the same LAN as the storage-system management
ports. A management host may also be server.
New HBA The HBA that was
not already installed in the server.
New server A server that is not already connected to or set up for an
AX-Series storage system.
New storage system A storage system that is
not connected to a server or configured
for storage. It is just as it was shipped to you.
Server A host that is already or will be connected directly to the Fibre
channel ports on a AX-Series storage systems. A server can
also be a management host.

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Before You Start
Before You Start
Before you start the installation procedure
❑Review the Supported Configurations in the "Technical
descriptions" section on the AX100 website to confirm that the
following are supported:
❑The server hardware that will access the storage system
❑The operating system version running on the server hardware.
❑Read the AX100 Release Notes, which are in the "Release Notes"
section on the AX100 support website.
❑Complete the configuration planning worksheets in Planning Your
AX100-Series Fibre Channel Storage-System Configuration. This
guide is in the "Plan" section on the AX100 support website and
on the AX100-Series Documentation CD.
For a new storage system installation, you need
❑An AX100SC or AX100 storage system and the power cord(s),
rails, and CDs that ship with it.
❑For an AX100 storage system (dual-SP system), an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) kit, including the power
cords, UPS sense (serial) cable, and mounting hardware.
❑Standard ac power for each power supply in the storage system
from an independent ac source or a cabinet/rack power
distribution unit.
❑The storage-system serial number located on a label on the back
of the chassis (see below).
HW S/N XXX 000NNNNNNNN
EMC3030

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Before You Start
❑The following management port network information, which the
person responsible for your network should provide:
❑Static IP address for each SP in the storage system.
❑Subnet mask for the LAN to which you will connect the
storage system.
❑Default gateway for the LAN to which you will connect the
storage system.
For any installation, you need
❑A management host on the network to which you will connect the
storage-system management ports and with a supported Internet
browser for running Navisphere® Express. This host can also be
the server. For supported hosts and browsers, refer to Supported
Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section on the
AX100 support website.
❑A NetWare® host that is or will be a server with Fibre Channel
connections to the storage system. This server must have all
required updates, such as hot fixes or patches, installed. For
supported hosts and required updates, refer to Supported
Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section on the
AX100 support website.
❑One or more supported QLogic Fibre Channel host bus adapters
(HBAs), which may already be installed in the server. These
adapters must have the latest supported BIOS and driver. For
information on supported HBAs, BIOS, and drivers, refer to
Supported Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section on
the AX100 support website.
Never mix Fibre Channel HBAs from different vendors in the same
server.
❑The following cables, which may already be connected for a
configuration with an existing storage system or server:
❑A CAT 5 or higher LAN cable for each SP.
❑An optical cable for each storage-processor (SP) Fibre Channel
port you will use on the storage system. (Each storage
processor has two ports.) For cable specifications, refer to
Technical Specifications in the "Technical description" section on
the AX100 support website.

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Installing HBAs in the Server
❑A method for writing data to a virtual disk on the storage system
to test the path from a new HBA to the storage system. You can
download an I/O simulator (Iometer) from the following
website: http://www.iometer.org/.
Installing HBAs in the Server
For the server to communicate with the storage system through the
Fibre Channel ports, the server must have one or more supported
Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs). If the HBAs are already
installed, go to Installing or Updating the HBA Driver (page 8). Read
this section for all other configurations.
Before You Start
To complete this procedure, you need one or more supported QLogic
Fibre Channel HBAs with the latest supported BIOS and driver. For
information on supported HBAs, BIOS, and drivers, refer to
Supported Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section on the
AX100 support website. Never mix Fibre Channel HBAs from
different vendors in the same server.
Install HBAs
CAUTION
!
HBAs are very susceptible to damage caused by static discharge
and need to be handled accordingly. Before handling HBAs,
observe the following precautions:
• Store HBAs in anti-static bags.
• Use a ground (ESD) strap whenever you handle HBAs.
• Never plug or unplug HBAs with the power on. Severe
component damage can result.
1. If the server is running, shut it down as follows:
a. Shut down the server’s operating system.
b. Power down the server.
c. Unplug the server power cord from the power outlet.

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Installing HBAs in the Server
2. Remove the outer covers from the server so that you can access
the PCI bus slots.
For information on how to remove the covers from the server,
refer to the installation documentation supplied with the server.
3. Put on an ESD wristband, and clip its lead to bare metal on the
server’s chassis.
4. For the HBA you are adding, do the following:
a. If the server has a removable PCI card cage, remove it.
b. Locate an empty PCI bus slot.
c. Remove the filler panel from the slot and save it.
d. If your server has a low profile, replace the mounting bracket
on the HBA bracket with the low-profile mounting bracket
provided with your HBA.
e. Carefully align the HBA with the slot, and then firmly and
evenly press the HBA into the slot.
f. Secure the HBA to the slot with the screw or clip from the filler
panel.
g. If you have another HBA to install, repeat steps b through f.
h. If you removed a PCI card cage, replace it.
5. Replace the covers you removed from the server.
6. Remove the ESD wristband.
7. Plug the server power cord into the power outlet.
8. Power up the server.
You have completed the installation of the HBA.

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Installing or Updating the HBA Driver
Installing or Updating the HBA Driver
The server must run a supported HBA driver. For information on the
supported HBA drivers, refer to Supported Configurations in the
"Technical descriptions" section on the AX100 support website.
If the server is already running a supported HBA driver, go to
Installing PowerPath on the Server (page 9).
Read this section for all other configurations.
Before You Start To complete this procedure, you need
❑The latest version of a supported HBA driver. You can download
the latest supported version and instructions for installing it from
the HBA vendor’s website.
QLogic HBA website
http://www.qlogic.com/go/emc_approved
The HBA driver is also on the installation CD that ships with the HBA.
This version may not be the latest supported version.
❑Any updates, such as hot fixes or patches, to the server’s
operating system that are required for the HBA driver version
you will install.
For information on any required updates, refer to one of the
following:
•Supported Configurations in the "Technical descriptions" section
on the AX100 support website
• The HBA vendor’s website (see above)

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Installing PowerPath on the Server
Install or Update the HBA Driver
1. Install any updates, such as hot fixes or patches, to the server’s
operating system that are required for the HBA driver version
you are installing.
2. After installing any updates, reboot the server.
3. Install the driver following the instructions on the HBA vendor’s
website.
4. Reboot the server when the installation program prompts you to
reboot.
Some driver updates may require you to reboot the server.
5. If the installation program did not prompt you to reboot, reboot
the server when the driver installation is complete.
Installing PowerPath on the Server
For all configurations you must install PowerPath®on each server that
you will connect to the storage system. PowerPath manages the data
paths between the server and storage system.
If PowerPath is already running on the server, do one of the
following:
◆For a new AX100SC (single-SP) storage system, go to Unpacking
the Storage System (page 16).
◆For a new AX100 (dual-SP) storage system, go to Installing the
UPS (AX100 Only) (page 15).
◆For an existing storage system (that is, one already connected to
another server), go to Connecting the Storage System to the Server
(page 49).
Before You Start
To complete this procedure, you need to
❑Locate the PowerPath for NetWare CD that shipped with the
storage system.

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Installing PowerPath on the Server
Install PowerPath on the Server
1. Insert the PowerPath installation CD in the CD drive.
2. At the console prompt, type cdrom and press Enter to mount the
CD.
3. Make sure the SCSISAN.CDM module is not installed:
a. At the console prompt, type
NWCONFIG
b. At the Configuration Options main menu, select NCF Files
Options.
c. Select Edit STARTUP.NCF File
d. When the system prompts you to specify the server boot path,
press Enter.
e. If SCSISAN.CDM is listed, comment it out.
f. Press F10 to return to the Configurations Options main menu.
4. At the Configuration Options main menu, select
Product Options and press Enter.
5. At the Other Installation Actions window, select
Installanotlistedand press Enter.
A Previously Specified Paths window opens. If you have
previously installed PowerPath 3.0.x, this window lists the CD
path, which is one of the following:
•EMC_PP_300:\Netware — PowerPath 3.0.0 (Enterprise or
Enterprise Plus)
•EMC_PP_302:\Netware — PowerPath 3.0.2 (Base)
•EMC_PP_303:\Netware — PowerPath 3.0.3
•EMC_PP_305:\Netware — PowerPath 3.0.5
6. If EMC_PP_305:\NetWare is listed in the Previously Specified
Paths window, select it; otherwise, select any path, and press
Enter.

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When the system prompts you to install software from the
selected path or specify a different one:
•IfyouselectedEMC_PP_305:\NetWare in the previous step,
press Enter to install from that path.
• If you did not select EMC_PP_305:\NetWare in the previous
step, press F3 and when prompted to specify a directory path,
enter
emc_pp_305:\netware
7. At the PowerPath Installation Script menu, select
Install/Upgrade PowerPath Driver.
The installation script copies the driver to the system and then
opens the EMC PowerPath Registration Utility screen.
8. At the prompt Do you have a new registration key or keys
to enter?[n], type nand press Enter.
You see this message:
License registration is NOT required to manage the
CLARiiON AX series array.
The system prompts you for the type of reboot.
9. Select Shut Down to shut down and power off the server.
10. Power up the server.
CAUTION
!
If you use the server -ns command to bring up NetWare, you must
either load the PowerPath driver manually or remove all redundant
paths. Failure to do so may result in virtual disk corruption.

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Installing PowerPath on the Server
Install a PowerPath Patch
Check the PowerPath information on the "Register to download
software" section on the AX100 support website for a patch to the
version of PowerPath that you just installed. If such a patch is
available, install it, as described in the readme file that accompanies
the patch.
What Next? For information on using PowerPath, refer to PowerPath in Action in
the "Technical descriptions" section on the AX100 support website or
the AX100-Series Documentation CD.
If you are connecting the server to a new AX100SC (single-SP) storage
system, go to Unpacking the Storage System (page 16).
If you are connecting the server to a new AX100 (dual-SP) storage
system, go to Installing the UPS (AX100 Only) (page 15).
If you are connecting a server to an existing storage system (that is,
one already connected to another server), go to Connecting the Storage
System to the Server (page 49).

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Installing the Navisphere Server Utility
Installing the Navisphere Server Utility
Read this section for all configurations.
You must run the Navisphere Server Utility on each server connected
to the storage system to register the server’s HBAs with the storage
system. We recommend that you install it on each server also. If your
AX-Series Server Support CD is version 1.1 or higher, you must install
it if you want the server to access snapshots (copies of virtual disks)
on the storage system.
Before You Start
To complete this procedure, you need the AX-Series Server Support CD
that shipped with the storage system.
Install the Server Utility
1. Insert the AX-Series Server Support CD into the server’s CD drive,
if it is not already inserted.
2. At a NetWare console, log in as a user with administrative
privileges.
3. If DNS is functioning, verify that the IP addresses and names of
your DNS servers are registered in the SYS:\ETC\RESOLV.CFG
file.
If they are not registered, edit RESOLV.CFG to add the
information.
4. On the NetWare server, verify that the SYS:\ETC\HOSTS
contains an entry for the server itself, even if you will use DNS.
For example, if the IP address is 10.0.0.1 and the server name is
server1, add 10.0.0.1 server1 to the NetWare server’s
SYS:\ETC\HOSTS file. The host entry server1 identifies the host
and will appear as the visible entry when you assign virtual disks
to the server.
5. Install the Navisphere Server Utility as follows:
a. From the NetWare client command prompt, change the
directory to /NETWARE/NAVIHOST directory on the drive
containing the CD.

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For example:
cd D: /NETWARE/NAVIHOST
b. From the NetWare client command prompt, enter
INSTALL drive
where drive is the remote drive corresponding to the SYS
volume on the NetWare server.
For example, INSTALL H: would cause the installation script
to create the H:\EMC\NAVIHOST directory with all the
required Navisphere Server Utility subdirectories.
6. Set the utility to restart automatically each time the server
reboots:
a. On the NetWare server, enter
NWCONFIG
b. From the Installation Options menu, follow the path
NCF files options > Available NCF Files Options > Edit
AUTOEXEC.NCF file
c. Add the following command to the end of the
AUTOEXEC.NCF file:
LOAD SYS:\EMC\NAVIHOST\AXNAVHST UPDATE
d. Press ESC.
e. At the prompt to save the AUTOEXEC.NCF files, click Yes
and press ESC twice.
f. At the prompt to exit the install process, click Yes.
7. Remove the CD from the CD drive.

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Installing the UPS (AX100 Only)
Installing the UPS (AX100 Only)
Read this section if you are installing a new AX100 (dual-SP) storage
system.
You install the storage system and the uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) in a 19-inch NEMA-standard cabinet/rack. The UPS is for
dual-SP storage systems only.
Before You Start
To complete this procedure, you need a UPS and the cables and the
mounting kit that shipped with it.
Install a UPS in a Cabinet
1. Unpack the UPS and save the packaging.
2. Install the UPS in the cabinet, as described in the documentation
provided with the UPS.
CAUTION
!
The UPS ships with the battery cable disconnected. Be sure to
connect this cable firmly when you install the UPS. If this cable is
not securely connected, the Replace Battery light turns on.

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Unpacking the Storage System
Unpacking the Storage System
Read this section if you are installing a new storage system.
1. Unpack the storage system as shown on the shipping carton.
CAUTION
!
The disks in slots marked 0-2 (AX100SC, single-SP storage system)
and 0-3 (AX100, dual-SP system) are preloaded with storage-system
software according to their slot assignment before shipment. Do
not move a preloaded disk from its assigned slot to another slot.
Doing so causes the storage system to function improperly. Remove
a preloaded disk only to replace it.
Figure 1 Location of Disks 0-3
2. Locate and record the serial number of the storage system
(Figure 2).
You need this number later when you initialize the storage
system.
EMC2794a
0123

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Unpacking the Storage System
Figure 2 Serial Number Location
HW S/N XXX 000NNNNNNNN
EMC3030

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Installing the Storage System
Installing the Storage System
Read this section if you are installing a new storage system.
You install the storage system in a 19-inch NEMA-standard
cabinet/rack.
Before You Start
To complete this procedure, you need the mounting hardware that
shipped with the storage system.
Install the Storage System in a Cabinet
1. Refer to Figure 3 as you install each rail in the cabinet:
a. From the front of the cabinet, insert the alignment pins in the
rear channel of the cabinet. Note that the pins insert in the
1/2-inch space between channel holes (marked by a — slash
mark in some cabinets).
b. Pull the adjustable rail forward, and attach it with two screws
to the inside of the front channel in the two center holes.
c. From the rear of the cabinet, secure each rail to the rear
channel. Leave the screws slightly loose to allow for
adjustment after the storage system is loaded on the rails.

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Installing the Storage System
Figure 3 Installing Storage-System Mounting Rails in a 19-inch NEMA Cabinet
2. If the plastic front bezel is attached, remove it.
3. Remove the four screws that are secured with washers and nuts
to black plastic latch brackets and discard the washers and nuts
(Figure 4).
Figure 4 Removing the Latch Bracket Screws, Washers, and Nuts
Alignment Pins
EMC2829
Adjustable Rail
Right Front
Right Rear
Screw (2)
Mounting Rail
Screw (2)
Alignment
Pin (2)
Mounting Rail
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Installing the Storage System
WARNING
The equipment is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two
people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do
not attempt to lift and install the unit into a rack without a
mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
4. From the front of the cabinet, slide the storage system onto the
rails so that the cutouts in the rear of the chassis fit into the tabs
on the back of each rail (Figure 5).
If the chassis does not slide all the way into the cabinet, you may
need to further loosen the screws that hold the rear of the rails in
place, then adjust the rail to allow the tabs to fit into the cutouts.
Figure 5 Sliding the Chassis into the Cabinet
5. Use the four latch bracket screws to secure the storage system and
latch brackets to each front channel (Figure 6).
EMC2799