Fujitsu ETERNUS DX S4 Series User manual

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ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF
Configuration Guide -Server Connection-
(Fibre Channel) for AIX
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Preface
This manual briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order to connect an
ETERNUS DX/AF to a server running AIX via a Fibre Channel interface.
This manual should be used in conjunction with any other applicable user manuals, such as those for the
ETERNUS DX/AF, server, OS, Fibre Channel cards, and drivers.
Refer to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Notations" for the notations used in this manual such as
product trademarks and product names. For storage systems that are supported by the OS, refer to the Server
Support Matrix of the ETERNUS DX/AF.
23rd Edition
December 2018
The Contents and Structure of this Manual
This manual is composed of the following 13 chapters.
•"Chapter 1 Workflow" (page 7)
This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF to a server.
•"Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment" (page 10)
This chapter describes which servers can be connected to ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems.
•"Chapter 3 Notes" (page 11)
This chapter describes issues that should be noted when connecting the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems
and server.
•"Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information" (page 16)
This chapter describes how to check the server's WWN (World Wide Name).
•"Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 17)
This chapter describes how to install ETERNUSmgr.
•"Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF" (page 18)
This chapter describes how to use ETERNUS Web GUI or ETERNUSmgr to set up the ETERNUS DX/AF storage
systems.
•"Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 19)
This chapter describes how to set up the Fibre Channel switches.
•"Chapter 8 Installing Drivers and Setting Up the Server" (page 21)
This chapter describes the driver and server settings.
•"Chapter 9 Checking Connections" (page 25)
This chapter describes how to check the connection status between the server and ETERNUS DX/AF.
•"Chapter 10 Setting the Multipaths" (page 27)
This chapter describes the settings when operating with a multipath configuration.
•"Chapter 11 Creating the Volumes" (page 28)
This chapter describes how to create a volume on the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems.
•"Chapter 12 SAN Boot" (page 33)
This chapter provides notes for SAN Boot.
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•"Chapter 13 Storage Migration" (page 34)
This chapter describes the procedures that are related to Storage Migration.
Preface
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Workflow 7
Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment 10
2.1 Hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Operating System (OS)................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Fibre Channel Cards...................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM).................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) .......................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Notes 11
3.1 ETERNUS DX/AF Setup Notes......................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Notes Regarding the Number of LUNs.......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Fibre Channel Switch Notes.......................................................................................................... 12
3.4 LVM Notes .................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes............................................................................ 14
3.6 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes........................................................................................ 14
3.7 Notes for Veritas Volume Manager Dynamic Multipathing (VxVM DMP) ...................................... 14
3.8 Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) Notes ................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Multipath Notes ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.10 Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Notes.................................................................................................... 15
3.11 Oracle RAC Notes........................................................................................................................ 15
3.12 Path Addition Notes ................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information 16
Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr 17
Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF 18
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches 19
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Chapter 8 Installing Drivers and Setting Up the Server 21
8.1 Installing the Driver...................................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Setting Up the Driver Parameters................................................................................................. 21
8.2.1 For AIX Configurations (Configurations other than a VIOS/VIOC Configuration)...................................................21
8.2.2 For VIOS/VIOC Configuration................................................................................................................................22
8.3 Installing the Multipath Driver ..................................................................................................... 23
8.4 Installing the FJspio Package........................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 9 Checking Connections 25
9.1 Turning On the Devices ................................................................................................................ 25
9.2 Setting Up the Server to Recognize the Logical Units ................................................................... 25
9.3 Setting Logical Units .................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 10 Setting the Multipaths 27
Chapter 11 Creating the Volumes 28
11.1 Creating the Volume Groups....................................................................................................... 28
11.2 Creating the Logical Volumes..................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 12 SAN Boot 33
Chapter 13 Storage Migration 34
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Chapter 1
Workflow
This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF to a server running AIX. The workflow is shown
below.
Required Documents
•"Server Support Matrix"
•"Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH"
•"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETERNUS DX/AF
to be connected
•"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings"
•"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide"
•"ETERNUSmgr Install Guide"
•"ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
•Manuals supplied with the server, Fibre Channel card, Fibre Channel card driver, and multipath driver
Workflow
Installing ETERNUSmgr and Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF
If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it and set up the ETERNUS DX/AF. Also, check the WWN of the
Fibre Channel card for the server that is required to set the ETERNUS DX/AF.
•"Chapter 4 Checking the Server Information" (page 16)
•"Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 17)
•"Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF" (page 18)
•Checking the setup and maintenance operations
-"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide"
•Installing ETERNUSmgr
-"ETERNUSmgr Install Guide"
•Checking the ETERNUSmgr operational procedures
-"ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
•Setting up the ETERNUS DX/AF
-"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETER-
NUS DX/AF to be connected
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Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
If a Fibre Channel switch is to be used, set it up now.
•"Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 19)
•Checking the Fibre Channel switch connection requirements
-"Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH"
Installing the Fibre Channel Card Drivers and Setting the Parameters
Install the Fibre Channel card drivers, and set up the server environment.
•"8.1 Installing the Driver" (page 21)
•"8.2 Setting Up the Driver Parameters" (page 21)
•Checking the Fibre Channel card driver versions
-"Server Support Matrix"
For the standard multipath driver or the ETERNUS
Multipath Driver
For single-path connection or Veritas Volume
Manager
Installing the Multipath Driver
Install the ETERNUS Multipath Driver before using
it.
•"8.3 Installing the Multipath Driver" (page 23)
•Installing the Multipath Driver
-Installation & Configuration Guide
Installing the FJspio Package
Install the FJspio.
•"8.4 Installing the FJspio Package" (page 23)
Setting Up the Server to Recognize the Logical Units
Set up the server so that it can recognize the LUNs (logical unit numbers) of the ETERNUS DX/AF.
•"9.2 Setting Up the Server to Recognize the Logical Units" (page 25)
Chapter 1 Workflow
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Setting the Server to Match the System Configuration
Set up the server as required by the system configuration.
•Multipath configurations
-Setting up the standard multipath driver or the ETERNUS Multipath Driver
•"Chapter 10 Setting the Multipaths" (page 27)
-Veritas Volume Manager Dynamic Multipathing (VxVM DMP) Facility
•"3.6 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes" (page 14)
•Volume manager
-Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
•"Chapter 11 Creating the Volumes" (page 28)
-Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM)
•"3.6 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes" (page 14)
Creating the Volumes
Create LVM logical volumes.
•"Chapter 11 Creating the Volumes" (page 28)
Chapter 1 Workflow
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Chapter 2
Checking the Server Environment
Connection to servers is possible in the following environments.
Check the "Server Support Matrix" for server environment conditions.
2.1 Hardware
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.2 Operating System (OS)
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.3 Fibre Channel Cards
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.4 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM)
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.5 Veritas Cluster Server (VCS)
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
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Chapter 3
Notes
Note the following issues when connecting the ETERNUS DX/AF to a server.
3.1 ETERNUS DX/AF Setup Notes
The following settings will depend on the exact connection conditions.
•Host Response settings
"Host Specific Mode" and "Reservation Conflict Response for Test Unit Ready" settings
•Reset Group settings
Perform the settings correctly by referring to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Set-
tings" that corresponds to the ETERNUS DX/AF to be connected.
3.2 Notes Regarding the Number of LUNs
The maximum number of LUNs vary according to the system environment.
System environment
ETERNUS DX/AF
ETERNUS DX S4/S3 series,
ETERNUS AF series,
ETERNUS DX200F,
ETERNUS DX80 S2/DX90 S2,
ETERNUS DX400 S2 series,
ETERNUS DX8000 S2 series
ETERNUS DX60 S2
Single path (FJspio) environment Maximum 512 LUNs Maximum 256 LUNs
ETERNUS DX/AF ODM package for AIX
MPIO
Exact details depend on the OS being used.
There are no specific ODM package restrictions.
ETERNUS Multipath Driver 2 (AIX) envi-
ronment
Exact details depend on the OS being used.
There are no specific multipath driver restrictions.
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3.3 Fibre Channel Switch Notes
The Fibre Channel switches that can be connected depend on the connection configuration that is used (the
OS and the ETERNUS DX/AF). Refer to the "Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH" before starting.
When a Fibre Channel switch (ETERNUS SN200 series, Brocade series) is to be used between the server and
ETERNUS DX/AF, follow the preparation-in-advance and Fibre Channel switch setup procedures given in the
"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings".
•If AIX server is connected to a Fibre Channel switch, the Fibre Channel switch port link speed must be set.
Set the link speed of the Fibre Channel switch ports according to the link speeds of the server-side Fibre
Channel cards, as follows:
Combination of devices Set the Fibre Channel switch port link
speed to...
Maximum link speed of Fibre Channel
card
Maximum link speed of the Fibre
Channel switch
16Gbit/s 32Gbit/s 16Gbit/s fixed
16Gbit/s 16Gbit/s fixed
8Gbit/s 8Gbit/s fixed
4Gbit/s 4Gbit/s fixed
2Gbit/s —
8Gbit/s 32Gbit/s 8Gbit/s fixed
16Gbit/s 8Gbit/s fixed
8Gbit/s 8Gbit/s fixed
4Gbit/s 4Gbit/s fixed
2Gbit/s 2Gbit/s fixed
4Gbit/s 32Gbit/s —
16Gbit/s 4Gbit/s fixed
8Gbit/s 4Gbit/s fixed
4Gbit/s 4Gbit/s fixed
2Gbit/s 2Gbit/s fixed
2Gbit/s 32Gbit/s —
16Gbit/s —
8Gbit/s 2Gbit/s fixed
4Gbit/s 2Gbit/s fixed
2Gbit/s 2Gbit/s fixed
If the devices being connected together both have automatically set link speeds, the resulting link speed
may be less than optimal. The default link speed setting for Fibre Channel switch ports is "Automatic". The
link speed setting of a true IBM Fibre Channel card cannot be changed to other than "Automatic", so the
Fibre Channel switch port link speeds must be fixed to match the actual speed of the server-side Fibre
Channel cards, as per the above table, so that the same link speed is always used.
Chapter 3 Notes
3.3 Fibre Channel Switch Notes
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3.4 LVM Notes
Disable [Bad Block Relocation] for a LVM logical volume that was created on ETERNUS DX/AF storage sys-
tems' LUN. Also, [Bad Block Relocation] must be disabled for the logical volume in which file system logs are
stored.
Chapter 3 Notes
3.4 LVM Notes
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3.5 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes
Before turning the server on, check that the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems and Fibre Channel switches are
all "Ready". If the server is turned on and they are not "Ready", the server will not be able to recognize the
ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems.
Also, when the ETERNUS DX/AF power supply is being controlled by a connected server, make sure that the
ETERNUS DX/AF does not shut down before the connected servers. Similarly, the Fibre Channel switches must
also be turned off after the connected servers have been shut down. If turned off, data writes from the run-
ning server cannot be saved to the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems, and already saved data may also be
affected.
3.6 Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) Notes
•Confirm and acquire the ASL required for using the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems from the following Ver-
itas web-site.
https://sort.veritas.com/asl
•Refer to "8.4 Installing the FJspio Package" (page 23) and install the FJspio package on the AIX system
before installing VxVM.
•Install Veritas Array Support Library (ASL) after installing VxVM.
•For VxVM 5.1 or later
ASL does not need to be installed.
3.7 Notes for Veritas Volume Manager Dynamic Multipathing
(VxVM DMP)
When using the VxVM DMP function, do not use it with a single path configuration.
3.8 Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) Notes
Veritas Cluster Server should be installed according to the directions given in the documentation provided
with Veritas Cluster Server.
3.9 Multipath Notes
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for details of the different combinations of Multipath configurations.
Chapter 3 Notes
3.5 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes
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3.10 Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Notes
•Perform the settings described in this manual only for a VIOS.
When performing VIOS settings or installing software, the root privilege for the VIOS environment is re-
quired.
•To use a VIOS, ETERNUS Multipath Driver 2 (AIX) or FJSVmpio is required. Install ETERNUS Multipath Driver 2
(AIX) or FJSVmpio in the VIOS.
•Configuring LVM on the VIOS is not supported.
3.11 Oracle RAC Notes
•Set the CSS miscount parameter to a value of 60 or higher.
•Set "fc_err_recov", an "fscsi" attribute, to "fast_fail".
3.12 Path Addition Notes
Added paths may not be automatically recognized if the OS is not rebooted after adding the paths. In that
case, execute the following command.
#cfgmgr
In addition, if Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) is used, execute the following command.
#vxdctl enable
Chapter 3 Notes
3.10 Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Notes
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Chapter 4
Checking the Server Information
Check the World Wide Name (WWN).
Execute the following command to display the WWN of fcs0.
# lscfg -vl fcs0
The WWN is displayed in the [Network Address].
If multiple Fibre Channel cards are installed, change the parameter and re-execute the command.
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Chapter 5
Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr
If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it according to the directions given in the "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide".
After installation is complete, follow the instructions in "ETERNUSmgr User Guide" and set up ETERNUSmgr.
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Chapter 6
Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF
Set up the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems using ETERNUS Web GUI or ETERNUSmgr.
ETERNUS DX/AF setup can be performed independently of server setup. For details on how to perform these
settings, refer to the following manuals.
•"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETERNUS DX/AF
to be connected
•"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide" or "ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
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Chapter 7
Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
Perform the settings required to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems and server via the Fibre Chan-
nel switch, according to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Set-
tings".
If the access path is set with ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser, the Host Response settings are set to the default
values.
If the Host Response settings are changed from the default values, set the Host Response again.
The following examples show configurations in which a server is connected to a Fibre Channel switch with
zoning.
The following example shows a configuration for multiple servers.
Port2Port0 Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Port2Port0 Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3
ZONE4
Name : Server#1
Port1
Port0
Name : Server#2
Port1Port0
Cascading
line
FC switch FC switch
CM0 CM1
Name : RAID#1
ETERNUS DX/AF
Port1 Port1Port0 Port0
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The following example shows a configuration for a single server.
Port2Port0 Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Port2Port0 Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Cascading
line
ZONE1
ZONE2
ZONE3 ZONE4
FC switch
Server
Port0 Port1
CM0 CM1
ETERNUS DX/AF
Port0 Port0 Port1Port1
FC switch
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
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