Fujitsu Eternus DX500 S3 User manual

FUJITSU Storage
ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3
Disk storage system
Configuration Guide (Basic)
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Preface
Fujitsu would like to thank you for purchasing our FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3 Disk storage
system (hereinafter referred to as ETERNUS DX).
The ETERNUS DX is designed to be connected to Fujitsu servers (Fujitsu M10, PRIMEQUEST, or PRIMERGY) or
non-Fujitsu servers.
This manual describes all the procedures that are required to start operation of the ETERNUS DX.
This manual is intended for use of the ETERNUS DX in regions other than Japan.
Please carefully review the information outlined in this manual.
Fifth Edition
December 2014
About This Manual
Organization
This manual is composed of the following nine chapters:
•"Chapter 1 Component Names" (page 18)
This chapter provides components names of the ETERNUS DX.
•"Chapter 2 Checking the Configuration Environment" (page 25)
This chapter describes the environment required for system configuration.
•"Chapter 3 General Settings" (page 33)
This chapter describes the basic settings for the ETERNUS DX.
•"Chapter 4 Monitoring Settings" (page 62)
This chapter describes the settings required to monitor the ETERNUS DX.
•"Chapter 5 Power Control Setup" (page 82)
This chapter describes the settings required for power control of the ETERNUS DX.
•"Chapter 6 SAN Connection Settings" (page 86)
This chapter describes the settings required to use the ETERNUS DX with a SAN connection.
•"Chapter 7 Advanced Copy Settings" (page 118)
This chapter describes the settings required to operate Advanced Copy.
•"Chapter 8 System Status Check" (page 129)
This chapter describes the status check for the ETERNUS DX after system configuration.
•"Chapter 9 Solution Configuration" (page 134)
This chapter describes storage solutions using the ETERNUS DX.
Registered Trademarks and Trademarks
•All SPARC trademarks are used under license from SPARC International, Inc. and are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of that company in the United States and other countries.
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•IBM, AIX, and Tivoli are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, registered in many ju-
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VMware, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•ARCserve® products and logos are registered trademarks of CA Technologies.
•The company names, product names and service names mentioned in this document are registered trade-
marks or trademarks of their respective companies.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
Naming Conventions
■Product Names
•The following abbreviations are used for Microsoft® Windows Server®.
Product name Abbreviation
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Datacenter Edition Windows Server 2003
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Standard Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Datacenter
Windows Server 2008
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 HPC Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 HPC Edition
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Datacenter
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Datacenter
Windows Server 2012
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Essentials
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials
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•The following abbreviations are used for Red Hat Linux.
Product name Abbreviation
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for Intel64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (for x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (for Intel64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (for Intel 64) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
■Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbol is used throughout this manual:
This indicates information for the user to note when using the ETERNUS DX. Please be
sure to read this information.
This indicates supplementary and reference information.
■Abbreviations Used in This Manual
•"ETERNUS DX500 S3" refers to the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX500 S3 Disk storage system and "ETERNUS
DX600 S3" refers to the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX600 S3 Disk storage system.
•"ETERNUS DX" refers to the ETERNUS DX500 S3 and ETERNUS DX600 S3 Disk storage systems.
•"CA" refers to a host interface module that is used in an ETERNUS DX to connect to a server.
•"Host Bus Adapter (HBA)" refers to the interface module that is normally used by the server to connect to
ETERNUS DX storage systems.
•Trademark symbols such as ™ and ® are omitted in this document.
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Warning Signs
Warning signs are shown throughout this manual in order to prevent injury to the user and/or material dam-
age. These signs are composed of a symbol and a message describing the recommended level of caution.
The following explains the symbol, its level of caution, and its meaning as used in this manual.
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious or fatal injury if the ETERNUS DX is not
used properly.
This symbol indicates the possibility of minor or moderate personal injury, as well as
damage to the ETERNUS DX and/or to other users and their property, if the ETERNUS DX
is not used properly.
This symbol indicates IMPORTANT information for the user to note when using the ETER-
NUS DX.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warnings or cautions being described.
Electric Shock
The triangle emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION contents. Inside
the triangle and above it are details concerning the symbol (e.g. Electrical Shock).
No Disassembly
The barred "Do Not..." circle warns against certain actions. The action which must be
avoided is both illustrated inside the barred circle and written above it (e.g. No Disas-
sembly).
Unplug
The black "Must Do..." circle indicates actions that must be taken. The required ac-
tion is both illustrated inside the black disk and written above it (e.g. Unplug).
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How Warnings are Presented in This Manual
A message is written beside the symbol indicating the caution level. This message is marked with a vertical
ribbon in the left margin, to distinguish this warning from ordinary descriptions.
A display example is shown here.
Warning level indicator
Warning type indicator
Warning details
•To avoid damaging the ETERNUS DX, pay attention to the following points
when cleaning the ETERNUS DX:
- Make sure to disconnect the power when cleaning.
- Be careful that no liquid seeps into the ETERNUS DX when using
cleaners, etc.
- Do not use alcohol or other solvents to clean the ETERNUS DX.
Warning layout ribbon
Example warning
CAUTION Do
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Warning Labels and Manufacturer's Labels
Warning labels, manufacturer's labels, and a device ID label are found in the ETERNUS DX, as shown in the
example below.
Never remove these labels from the equipment or allow them to become dirty.
ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3 (Controller Enclosures)
On the controller enclosure, warning labels and manufacturer's labels are attached to the rear or to the left
side.
•When warning labels and manufacturer's labels are attached to the rear
Device ID label
The model name and the serial number are listed.
Manufacturer's label
The model name and the serial number are listed.
This label can be viewed by pulling out the label plate
when the controller enclosure is installed in a rack.
This label is attached on the label plate, which is located on the left rear
side of the controller enclosure. This label can be viewed by pulling out
the label plate when the controller enclosure is installed in a rack.
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•When warning labels and manufacturer's labels are attached to the left side
Manufacturer's label
The model name and the serial number are listed.
Device ID label
The model name and
the serial number are listed.
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Drive Enclosures
•2.5" type drive enclosure
•3.5" type drive enclosure
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•High-density drive enclosure
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Power Distribution Units (for Regions Other than EMEA&I)
•Power distribution unit (AC200-240V, 1U)
Manufacturer’s label
Information such as the model name and
serial number is indicated.
•Power distribution unit (AC200-240V, 2U)
Manufacturer’s label
Information such as the model name and
serial number is indicated.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Component Names 18
1.1 Controller Enclosures.................................................................................................................... 18
1.1.1 Front...................................................................................................................................................................18
1.1.2 Rear ....................................................................................................................................................................19
1.2 Drive Enclosure............................................................................................................................. 21
1.2.1 Front...................................................................................................................................................................21
1.2.2 Rear ....................................................................................................................................................................22
1.3 Power Distribution Units (for Regions Other than EMEA&I).......................................................... 23
1.3.1 Power Distribution Units (1U).............................................................................................................................23
1.3.2 Power Distribution Units (2U).............................................................................................................................24
Chapter 2 Checking the Configuration Environment 25
2.1 System Configuration Example..................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Server Connection Preparation ..................................................................................................... 26
2.2.1 Driver Preparation ..............................................................................................................................................26
2.2.2 Driver Installation ...............................................................................................................................................27
2.2.3 iSCSI Initiator Parameter Settings .......................................................................................................................28
2.3 Preparation and Setup for the Administration Terminal ............................................................... 31
2.4 LAN Connection Preparation for Operation Management............................................................. 31
2.4.1 LAN Related Specifications..................................................................................................................................31
Chapter 3 General Settings 33
3.1 Powering On................................................................................................................................. 36
3.1.1 Switching On and Off the Main Line Switch on the Power Distribution Unit........................................................36
3.1.2 Switching On and Off the PSU Switch on the Power Supply Unit .........................................................................37
3.1.3 Powering On .......................................................................................................................................................38
3.2 ETERNUS Web GUI Startup ............................................................................................................ 39
3.3 Storage Management (Initial Setup 1)......................................................................................... 40
3.4 Firewall Settings........................................................................................................................... 47
3.5 RAID Configuration Settings ......................................................................................................... 49
3.5.1 RAID Group Creation ...........................................................................................................................................50
3.5.2 Operation Volume Creation.................................................................................................................................53
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3.5.3 Generation Management Volume (SDV) Creation...............................................................................................55
3.5.4 Copy Data Destination Volume (SDPV) Creation .................................................................................................56
3.5.5 Hot Spare Registration........................................................................................................................................58
Chapter 4 Monitoring Settings 62
4.1 Event Notification Setup............................................................................................................... 62
4.2 Various Notification Settings ........................................................................................................ 63
4.2.1 SNMP Trap Setup ................................................................................................................................................63
4.2.2 E-mail Setup .......................................................................................................................................................70
4.2.3 Syslog Setup .......................................................................................................................................................72
4.3 Remote Support Setup.................................................................................................................. 73
4.3.1 Remote Support (by AIS Connect) Setup .............................................................................................................74
4.3.2 Remote Support (by REMCS) Setup .....................................................................................................................75
4.4 Audit Log Setup............................................................................................................................ 77
4.5 Monitoring Server (SNMP Manager) Settings ............................................................................... 78
4.6 Transmission Test Execution......................................................................................................... 79
4.6.1 SNMP Trap Test ...................................................................................................................................................79
4.6.2 Send Test Mail ....................................................................................................................................................80
Chapter 5 Power Control Setup 82
5.1 Setup of the Auto Power Function and/or the Power Resume Function ........................................ 82
5.2 Connection Setup for Power Synchronized Unit ............................................................................ 83
5.3 Wake On LAN Settings.................................................................................................................. 84
Chapter 6 SAN Connection Settings 86
6.1 Connection Settings for the ETERNUS DX...................................................................................... 86
6.1.1 Host Response Settings.......................................................................................................................................86
6.1.2 Host Affinity Settings ..........................................................................................................................................87
6.1.3 CA Reset Group Settings......................................................................................................................................95
6.2 Server Connection Setup............................................................................................................... 96
6.2.1 iSCSI Initiator Parameter Settings (Connection Information Settings).................................................................96
6.2.2 LUN Recognition Check.....................................................................................................................................105
6.2.3 Disk Partition Settings ......................................................................................................................................107
Chapter 7 Advanced Copy Settings 118
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7.1 Advanced Copy Basic Settings .................................................................................................... 118
7.1.1 Copy Priority Settings........................................................................................................................................118
7.1.2 Copy Table Size Settings....................................................................................................................................120
7.1.3 Copy Parameter Settings...................................................................................................................................122
7.2 Performing a Copy (SnapOPC+) .................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 8 System Status Check 129
8.1 Component Status Check............................................................................................................ 129
8.2 RAID Group Check....................................................................................................................... 130
8.3 Volume Check............................................................................................................................. 130
8.4 Checking Copy Sessions.............................................................................................................. 131
8.5 Checking LUNs............................................................................................................................ 131
8.6 Powering Off .............................................................................................................................. 132
Chapter 9 Solution Configuration 134
9.1 Continuous Business .................................................................................................................. 134
9.1.1 Remote Copy Operations for the Storage System (Copies Between ETERNUS DX storage systems) ...................134
9.1.2 Automatic Switching Operation of the Storage Systems (Storage Cluster) ........................................................136
9.2 Storage Optimization ................................................................................................................. 138
9.2.1 Automated Storage Tiering...............................................................................................................................138
9.2.2 Performance/Tuning .........................................................................................................................................139
9.3 Green ......................................................................................................................................... 142
9.4 Virtualization Platform ............................................................................................................... 144
9.4.1 Oracle VM Linkage ............................................................................................................................................144
9.4.2 VMware Linkage ...............................................................................................................................................145
9.4.3 Microsoft Linkage .............................................................................................................................................147
9.5 Security ...................................................................................................................................... 148
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Front View of a Controller Enclosure.........................................................................................................18
Figure 1.2 Rear View of a Controller Enclosure (ETERNUS DX500 S3) ........................................................................19
Figure 1.3 Rear View of a Controller Enclosure (ETERNUS DX600 S3) ........................................................................20
Figure 1.4 Front View of a 2.5" Type Drive Enclosure.................................................................................................21
Figure 1.5 Front View of a 3.5" Type Drive Enclosure.................................................................................................21
Figure 1.6 Front View of a High-density Drive Enclosure ...........................................................................................22
Figure 1.7 Rear View of a 2.5" Type / 3.5" Type Drive Enclosure.................................................................................22
Figure 1.8 Rear View of a High-density Drive Enclosure ............................................................................................23
Figure 1.9 Power Distribution Unit (AC200-240V, 1U, 4 Outlets)...............................................................................24
Figure 1.10 Power Distribution Unit (AC200-240V, 2U, 12 Outlets).............................................................................24
Figure 1.11 Power Distribution Unit (AC200-240V, 2U, 16 Outlets).............................................................................24
Figure 2.1 System Configuration Example.................................................................................................................25
Figure 3.1 Example of Differential Backup Settings with SnapOPC+..........................................................................34
Figure 3.2 Example of Creating Operation Volume and Backup Volume ...................................................................35
Figure 3.3 ON Position (Marked "|") of the Main Line Switches on a 1U Power Distribution Unit ..............................36
Figure 3.4 ON Position (Marked "|") of the Main Line Switches on a 2U Power Distribution Unit ..............................36
Figure 3.5 ON Position (Marked "|") of the PSU Switch on a Power Supply Unit ........................................................37
Figure 3.6 RAID Group Creation.................................................................................................................................50
Figure 3.7 RAID Group Information After Creation.....................................................................................................52
Figure 3.8 Operation Volume Creation ......................................................................................................................53
Figure 3.9 Generation Management Volume (SDV) Creation ....................................................................................55
Figure 3.10 Copy Data Destination Volume (SDPV) Creation.......................................................................................56
Figure 3.11 Volume Information After Creation...........................................................................................................58
Figure 6.1 Connection Configuration with Servers.....................................................................................................96
Figure 9.1 Solution — Continuous Business (Copy Between ETERNUS DX Storage Systems).....................................134
Figure 9.2 Solution — Continuous Business (Storage Cluster) ..................................................................................136
Figure 9.3 Solution — Automated Storage Tiering....................................................................................................138
Figure 9.4 Solution — Performance/Tuning ..............................................................................................................140
Figure 9.5 Solution — Green.....................................................................................................................................142
Figure 9.6 Solution — Virtualization Platform (Oracle VM Linkage)..........................................................................144
Figure 9.7 Solution — Virtualization Platform (VMware Linkage).............................................................................145
Figure 9.8 Solution — Virtualization Platform (Microsoft Linkage)...........................................................................147
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Server (Host) Environment.......................................................................................................................26
Table 2.2 LAN Port Availability.................................................................................................................................31
Table 3.1 RAID Group Creation.................................................................................................................................50
Table 3.2 Operation Volume Creation ......................................................................................................................53
Table 5.1 ETERNUS DX Operation According to the Settings of the Auto Power Function and the Power Resume
Function...................................................................................................................................................82
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Chapter 1
Component Names
This chapter provides component names of the ETERNUS DX.
1.1 Controller Enclosures
An operation panel is in the front of the controller enclosure. The controllers and the power supply units are
installed in the rear.
1.1.1 Front
This section provides the names of the components in the front of a controller enclosure.
Figure 1.1 Front View of a Controller Enclosure
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1. Operation panel
2. Front cover
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1.1.2 Rear
This section provides the names of the components in the rear of a controller enclosure.
■ETERNUS DX500 S3
Figure 1.2 Rear View of a Controller Enclosure (ETERNUS DX500 S3)
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1
2
5 9
6
7
8
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1. Controller 0 (CM#0)
2. Controller 1 (CM#1)
3. Host interface (CA#0)
4. Host interface (CA#1)
5. LAN (FST) port
6. LAN (RMT) port
7. LAN (MNT) port
8. Drive interface (OUT) port
9. PWC port
10. Power supply unit (CPSU#0)
11. Power supply unit (CPSU#1)
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■ETERNUS DX600 S3
Figure 1.3 Rear View of a Controller Enclosure (ETERNUS DX600 S3)
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1
2
7
8
9
3546
10 11
1. Controller 0 (CM#0)
2. Controller 1 (CM#1)
3. Host interface (CA#0)
4. Host interface (CA#1)
5. Host interface (CA#2)
6. Host interface (CA#3)
7. LAN (FST) port
8. LAN (RMT) port
9. LAN (MNT) port
10. Drive interface (OUT) port
11. PWC port
12. Power supply unit (CPSU#0)
13. Power supply unit (CPSU#1)
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1.1 Controller Enclosures
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