HP 201723-B21 - HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 Hard... Instruction Manual

HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware
Provider administration guide
Part number: T1634-96072
Second edition: May 2006

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Contents
Preface .............................. 5
Aboutthisguide....................................... 5
Intendedaudience...................................... 5
Diskarrays......................................... 5
Relateddocumentation.................................... 5
Documentconventionsandsymbols .............................. 6
HPtechnicalsupport..................................... 7
Subscriptionservice ..................................... 7
HPwebsites ........................................ 7
Documentationfeedback ................................... 7
OtherHPwebsites ..................................... 7
1Overview ............................ 9
Simpleoverview...................................... 10
Detailedoverview ..................................... 11
Functionalcomponents................................. 12
MicrosoftWindows2003operatingsystem ........................ 12
WindowsDiskManagement .............................. 12
Thirdpartymanagementapplications........................... 13
Microsoftcommandlineinterfaces............................ 13
Windowssoftwareproviders .............................. 13
MicrosoftVirtualDiskService(VDS) ........................... 14
HPMSAFCVDSHardwareProvider ........................... 15
Hardware Providers typical applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HPdiskarray..................................... 15
2Configuration.......................... 17
Components ....................................... 18
Hardwarecomponents................................. 18
Softwarecomponents ................................. 19
HPMSAdiskarray(hostserveroptional):....................... 19
WindowsVDSProviderserver:............................ 19
Optionalcomponents ................................. 19
Configurationprocedures.................................. 20
Configurationsummary................................. 20
VDSProviderWindows2003server:......................... 20
Diskarrayandhost:................................ 20
Important configurationnotes:............................ 20
ConfiguringtheHPProviderserver............................ 21
Configuringthediskarrayandoptionalhost........................ 21
3Installation........................... 23
Installationprocedures ................................... 24
Installationsummary.................................. 24
InstallingtheProvider.................................. 24
Verifyinginstallation .................................... 29
Checkingvisibilityofthediskarray............................ 29
CheckingthelistofprogramsinWindows......................... 29
CheckingVDSdiskmanagementusingDiskRaid...................... 29
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UninstallingtheHPProvider................................. 30
UninstallingtheHPProviderusingWindows........................ 30
UninstallingusingtheHPProviderinstaller......................... 30
4Troubleshooting . . ....................... 31
Troubleshootingprocedures................................. 32
VDSwillnotinstall................................... 32
CannotmanagethearrayusingProvider ......................... 32
VDSerrormessages .................................... 33
Glossary............................. 37
Index .............................. 39
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Preface
About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•The HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider version 4.00.00 for VDS 1.0 and 1.1. The Provider for
VDS 1.1 supports Windows 2003 R2.
•Requirements and procedures for installing the Provider on a Windows host
•Configuring the MSA disk array for use with the Provider
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of:
•Thehosthard
ware
•Windows 2003 operating system
•MSA disk arrays
Disk arrays
Unless otherwise noted, the term “disk array” refers to these disk arrays:
•HP StorageWorks MSA1000 or MSA1500 Disk Array
Related documentation
The following documents provide related information:
•HP StorageWorks MSA1000/1500 Installation Guide
•HP StorageWorks MSA1000/1500 User Guide
You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
In the Storage section, click Storage array systems and then select your product.
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HP technical support
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/.
Collect the following information before calling:
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•Product serial numbers
•Product model names and numbers
•Error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed questions
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http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
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firmware updates, and other product resources.
HP web sites
For additional information, see the following HP web sites:
•h
ttp://www.hp.com
•http://www.hp.com/go/storage
•http://www.hp.com/service_locator
•http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
•http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
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•http://www.docs.hp.com
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8Preface

1Overview
This chapter describes the HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider for Windows 2003 and explains how it
operates with Microsoft’s operating system and applications.
When you have read this chapter, you should have a functional understanding of the Provider that
will prepare you to install it and get it working.
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Simple overview
The HP MSA VDS Provider is a solution that installs on a Windows 2003 server connected to an HP
disk array. The Provider works with the Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to enable the Windows OS
and applications to manage the MSA disk array.
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Detailed overview
The HP VDS Hardware Provider expands on the capability of Windows and Windows applications to
manage the HP disk array.
Through the HP VDS Provider, Windows and Windows applications can perform disk array LUN and port
management tasks normally performed using proprietary array control software.
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Functional components
The process of managing array volumes using VDS and the HP Provider involves the following components:
•Microsoft Windows 2003 SP1 for VDS 1.0 or Windows 2003 R2 for VDS 1.1
•Windows Disk Management
•Third Party Management Applications
•Microsoft Command Line Utilities
•Windows Software Providers
•Windows Virtual Disk Service
•HP MSA FC VDSProvider
•HP MSA Disk Array System
The following pages describe each component of the preceding illustration.
Microsoft Windows 2003 operating system
The HP Provider and Microsoft’s VDS service work under the control of the Windows Server 2003
operating system. The Windows OS operates the servers to which the disk array is attached and supports
the applications, services, and providers that store and retrieve data on the array and manage array
disks and volumes.
Windows Disk Management
Windows Disk Management consists of the Windows software and user interfaces that enable you to
manage disks, volumes, and file systems. The user interface for disk management is included in the
Computer Management application within the Administrative Tools Control Panel.
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Third party management applications
Third party management applications control the Microsoft VDS service to manage array disks and
volumes.
Microsoft command line interfaces
Microsoft offers two command line utilities: DiskPart and DiskRaid. These interfaces enable you to script
disk management tasks so you can automate configuration of multiple storage disks.
The DiskPart utility, which comes standard with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, manages disks,
volumes, and partitions. Using DiskPart, you can use the command line to manage the disk array.
The DiskRaid utility which is an application used to configure hardware RAID storage systems, works
with any storage hardware that includes a VDS provider, including HP arrays using the HP MSA FC VDS
Provider. DiskRaid comes with the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit (SP1, VDS 1.0) or with the SAN
Manager (R2, VDS 1.1). DiskRaid has a command syntax similar to DiskPart.
Windows software providers
The Microsoft software providers (called Basic Disk Provider and Dynamic Disk Provider) interface
between the Windows OS, Windows applications, and disks, drives, and disk arrays. Through these
Software Providers and VDS, Windows sees the disks, drives, and disk array volumes and performs
actions such as partitioning, mounting, and managing the file system.
An HP Hardware Provider is not required in order for the Microsoft or third party software providers
to perform the tasks described above on the HP disk arrays. However, the HP Provider extends the
capabilities of various Windows providers and applications to do additional LUN and port management
tasks that normally require the HP array management software.
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Microsoft Virtual Disk Service (VDS)
Microsoft VDS provides an interface for managing volumes and logical units. Administrators can identify,
configure, and monitor supported HP disk array volumes from the Windows Server 2003 Microsoft
Management Console (MMC).
•Provides the capability of Windows and Windows applications to recognize the HP disk array
and perform basic and dynamic disk management functions.
•Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-in, Disk Manager and DiskPart command line
interface use the VDS service.
•When used with the HP MSA FC VDS Provider, Windows and Windows applications can
perform disk array LUN and port management tasks normally performed using proprietary array
control software.
VDS manages the HP disk array to make it appear like a Windows disk for Windows applications.
When you use Microsoft Management Console, Windows Disk Manager and the Microsoft DiskPart or
DiskRaid utility to control the array, your commands are sent to the array through VDS and the software
or hardware providers.
VDS performs the following functions:
•Coordinates all providers and clients (local and remote)
•Performsbinding
•Discloses hardware LUNs to software disks
•Performs common file system functions
•Monitors volume status
For detailed information about the Microsoft VDS service, search the Microsoft web site.
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HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider
The HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider consists of special HP DLLs and executables that install on the
Windows server. These components extend the capability of Windows and Windows applications to
communicate with and manage the disk array.
Hardware Providers typical applications
The advantage of VDS and the HP MSA FC VDS Provider is that they allow you to manage the HP disk
array using the Windows interface. Array management tasks that would normally require the array’s
proprietary management application can be done using VDS and the third party Windows management
application of your choice. When you have multiple array models, this is particularly helpful because you
can manage all arrays from a single interface. Windows applications can manage the arrays to manage
ports, discover and manage LUNs, format, partition, and mount volumes, and create and manage file
systems and files. One Windows application can be used for storing and managing data on multiple
array models as well as other storage devices.
HP disk array
SpecificHP VDS Hardware Providers have been created to work with selected HP disk arrays. Different
supporting technologies and features within the arrays result in some differences in their methods and
capabilities of performing VDS tasks. The Provider for the MSA1000 and MSA1500 Disk Arrays has
been designed specially for those arrays.
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2Configuration
This chapter lists required hardware and software components and explains how to configure the disk
array and Windows 2003 servers for use with the HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider. You must
complete the procedures in this chapter before you install the Provider.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The right combination of software versions is crucial to configuring a working
system. Refer to the README files accompanying the HP Provider installation files for information about
compatible software versions and system configurations.
For HP Providers documentation and software downloads, see the following web location:
http://www.hp.com/support/HWPMSA
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Components
The following hardware and software components are used with the HP Provider and an HP MSA disk
array. See the Read Me file and contact HP Support for HP tested and approved components.
Hardware components
•HP StorageWorks MSA1000/1500 Disk Array
•Windows 2003 Server: This server contains the Microsoft VDS Service and HP VDS Hardware
Provider.
•Fibre Channel Host bus adapter (HBA): Installs in the VDS Provider server to provide FC
connection to the MSA array. VDS supports only certain Emulex and Qlogic HBAs and the SCSI
Storport driver, not SCSI Miniport.
•Fibre Channel switch and cabling: For connecting the VDS Provider server to the array via fabric
SAN. Some arrays have a built-in switch.
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Software components
IMPORTANT NOTE: The right combination of software versions is crucial to configuring a working
system. RefertothetheREADMEfiles accompanying the HP Provider installation files for information
about compatible software versions and system configurations. Follow all configuration and installation
instructions carefully.
The following components and configurations enable you to use the HP MSA FC VDS Provider with the
MSA.
HP MSA disk array (host server optional):
•Configured as described in the following Configuration procedures
Windows VDS Provider server:
•Windows 2003 Server
•HP MSA FC VDS Provider 4.00.00
•Microsoft QFEs (quick fixes), if required for your OS or VDS, are listed in the HP Provider README
file. For more information, contact HP Support.
Optional components
•HP Basic MPIO software if multipathing is desired
•MSCS clustering (4–node clusters are supported)
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Configuration procedures
Physically install and configure the disk array and the server as described below and in the manuals for
those products. Refer to the diagram under Components for an overview of interconnections.
Configuration summary
You will perform the following tasks during configuration:
VDS Provider Windows 2003 server:
•Install Windows 2003 Server OS.
•InstallFCHostBusAdapteranddriver.
•Connect the server HBA to the array using a FC switch and set up zoning (if required).
•Install NIC card and connect to Ethernet LAN (optional).
•Install HP MPIO software if multipathing is desired.
Disk array and host:
•Connect the array to the VDS Server through the FC switch.
•Verify existing or install MPIO software license.
Important configuration notes:
Administrator privileges are required for all devices and software. If you do not have administrator
privileges, the software and hardware will not communicate properly.
When using the VDS framework to create and manage LUNs, the LUNs should be the same size as the
physical disk size. You can make LUNs smaller than a physical disk (or disks, if spanning multiple disks),
butanyspaceleftoveronthephysicaldisk(s)cannotbeused. Forexample,ifyouhavethree36
GB drives totalling 108 GB and you create a LUN of 20 GB spanning all three disks, the remaining
88 GB are unusable.
YoumayuseBasicMPIOwiththediskarrayandProviderserver,butyouwillnotbeabletouseVDSto
manage MPIO. Use whatever MPIO configuration software you have available to manage MPIO.
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