HP nimblestorage CS235 User manual

1Unpack and inspect the array hardware.
Save the original packaging.
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Important!
• Before beginning, download and read the Release Notes, available at
https://infosight.hpe.com/.
Type your email address and password, and click Login.
If you do not have a password, click New user? Enroll now.
• The CS Series power supplies are 220VAC or 110VAC auto-
detecting.
• This product is intended for installation in restricted-access locations
only, such as a dedicated equipment room or an electrical closet.
If you are installing more than one Nimble array, download and
read the Nimble Storage Installation Guide, available at
https://infosight.hpe.com/.
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Controller with 10GBaseT ports Controller with both 10GbE optical and Fibre Channel ports
What you need for each array
• 19-inch four-post square-hole rack
• 3U space available in the 19-inch rack
• Phillips screwdriver
• At least four CAT 6 Ethernet cables
• Depending on your array, at least two switches (10GbE
network or Fibre Channel) are recommended.
• Two power outlets on separate circuits:
• Steady state: 5A @ 120V • Start-up: 6A @ 120V
CAUTION!
Start-up current draw may exceed 6A.
ARRAY QUICK START GUIDE
CS235, CS300, CS500, CS700 Hardware Installation
Apply power.
Plug one power cord from each controller into a separate circuit and apply power. If the power
does not come on automatically, press the power button ( ) on the front of the array.
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CAUTION!
The chassis weighs over 34 kg (76 lb). Always use two people or a
server lift when lifting the chassis.
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Inner rail – Right
Set screw
Inner rail – Left
Set screw
Nimble Array
Middle rail (right) Outer rail (right)
Front post Back post
Top hook goes into bottom hole
Cable the array.
Important!
For failover to operate correctly, the host must have connectivity to each controller.
• For iSCSI, cable the same port on each controller into the SAME network switch and subnet.
iSCSI initiators have a network path to both controllers. Connect one member of each interface pair to the same switch. If your
switches have multiple subnets congured, make sure that each interface pair is connected to switch ports on the same subnet.
• For FC, cable both controllers to Fibre Channel switches.
See the “Install the Nimble Array” chapter in the Nimble Storage Installation Guide.
Note:
If Ethernet ports are combined
with Fibre Channel ports, the
port naming (eth or fc) changes
depending on their location.
https://infosight.nimblestorage.com
Separate the inner rails from the rail assemblies.
a. Press the catch at the front end of the middle rail.
b. Slide the inner rail out of the rail assembly.
c. Repeat steps a and b on the other side.
Install the inner rails onto the array.
a. Align the holes in the inner rails with the hooks on the sides of
the chassis.
b. Slide the rails toward the front of the chassis to seat the hooks.
c. Install the set screws to secure the inner rails in position.
d. Repeat steps a, b and c on the other side.
Install the rail assemblies into the rack.
Important!
If the rack has round holes, install the provided square-hole adapter
as shown at right.
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Note that cabinet rack holes are not evenly spaced. To ensure that
the thumbscrews align correctly, align the rack at the border of a unit.
The middle rails attach to the front posts. The outer rails attach to the
back posts.
a. Align the upper hook of the rail at the position you want.
b. Press the rail into the post and slide it down to lock it in position.
c. Repeat steps a and b on the other side. (See diagram 4c.)
Inner rail Middle rail
Slide rails apart
Press here
Tabs point upward
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Square holes to the inside
Top view of rack
Slide the chassis into the rack.
a. Insert the chassis into the rack, back side rst.
b. Gently slide the chassis into position.
When you hear a click, the inner rails have locked into the rail
assembly.
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Important!
If you plan to add any Nimble ES1-Series expansion shelves, fully congure the array before you connect any shelves to it.
(Rail assemblies correctly installed in a rack.)
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Secure the chassis to the rack.
The chassis has two handles. Each handle has a screw that secures
the chassis so it does not slide out of the rack.
Tighten the screw in each handle.
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Type the Network Addresses settings and click Next.
For Management and Discovery (Management only for Fibre Channel):
• Management IP address and subnet mask
• For iSCSI: Discovery IP address and subnet mask
•For FC: Data IP address and subnet mask (for group and replication trafc)
• Default gateway IP address
Note: If you chose two dedicated networks as your network topology, the GUI
requires you to specify different subnets for management and data.
For Data:
•Port type – Not congured, Data only, or Management + Data
• Data IP address and subnet mask
• Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) – Standard, Jumbo, or Other
•Frame size in bytes – User specied value
Ensure that your network switches support the selected MTU or frame size. The
data port IP addresses are assigned to interface pairs, such as eth5 on controller
A and eth5 on controller B. If one controller fails, the corresponding port on the
remaining controller still has data access. At least one interface pair must be
congured.
However, a minimum of two is recommended.
Congure the array with the GUI.
See the Nimble Storage Administration Guide.
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Type the support information and click Finish.
•From Address ‒ Identies the array as the sender of email notication messages.
•To Address ‒ Recipients of the email notication messages.
•SMTP Server ‒ Hostname of the SMTP (mail) server.
•Send AutoSupport data ‒ The array automatically periodically sends a health and
performance report to Nimble Storage Support. Strongly recommended.
•HTTP Proxy Server ‒ If the network uses an HTTP proxy server for secure Internet
connections, type the appropriate information.
Where to go next:
See the Nimble Storage Administration Guide or the online help to learn more about
managing the array.
For the latest release notes, go to HPE Nimble InfoSight: https://infosight.hpe.com/.
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Specify the time zone, type the NTP (time) server details, and click
Next.
• Select the time zone from the drop-down menu.
• Type the hostname or IP address of the NTP server.
Type the domain and DNS information and click Next.
•Domain name ‒ Enables the network to resolve IP addresses.
•DNS servers ‒ One per line, up to ve.
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Read the Setup Complete message and click Continue.
Make sure you have the necessary ports open.
The Nimble GUI home screen appears.
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Set up the array.
a. In the Windows Start menu, click Nimble Storage > Nimble Setup Manager.
b. Open the browser and select the array from the Nimble Setup Manager list.
Note: If the array is not visible in Nimble Setup Manager, verify that the array is on
the same subnet as the Windows host.
c. In the Information dialog box, click OK.
Note: Clicking OK closes the Nimble Setup Manager, and continues the setup on
the array through your web browser.
d. You may see a warning similar to “There is a problem with this website’s security
certicate.” It is safe to ignore this warning and click Continue.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Install the Nimble Windows Toolkit on the Windows host.
a. Download the Nimble Windows Toolkit (NWT) from Nimble InfoSight™ at
https://infosight.nimblestorage.com/
Type your email address and password, and click Login.
If you do not have a password, click New user? Enroll now.
b. From Downloads, click the Integration Kits tab.
c. From the Select the integration kit menu, select
Windows Toolkit. Then from the Select the
software version menu, select the latest version
of the NWT. Note: The Windows host must be
on the same subnet as that of the array to be
set up.
Important!
Make sure that the NWT version is compatible
with the Nimble OS version on your array.
d. Click the software link. (For 2.2.x or later, only
64-bit is available.) Save the NWT installation package to a convenient place on
your Windows host.
The installation package has a name like Setup-NimbleNWT-x64-x.x.x.x.exe.
Where x64 is the supported microprocessor and x.x.x.x is the version number.
e. Download the Nimble Windows Toolkit Release Notes.
Review the list of Windows Server hotxes.
f. On the Windows host, right-click the installer le and choose
Run as administrator.
g. Follow the prompts.
You must accept the end user license agreement to install the NWT.
Choose a Complete Installation and Yes to modify the Registry Keys.
h. Click Yes to restart the Windows host.
CS235, CS300, CS500, CS700 Array Conguration
What you need on the Windows host
• Internet connection to Nimble InfoSight™
• .NET Framework 4.5.2
• Adobe Flash Player
If prompted, you can also download and accept the certicate. Or create your own.
See the cert command in the Nimble Storage Command Line Reference.
Note: If Internet Explorer displays a blank page, clear the browser’s cache. The
page should be visible after refreshing the browser.
e. In the Nimble Storage License Agreement, read the agreement, scroll to the
bottom, check the acknowledgment box, and then click Proceed.
f. In the Array Setup screen, choose the appropriate group option and click Next.
• If you create a new group, you must provide additional information. Later, you
can add other arrays to this group.
• If you join an existing group, choose its Group Name.
If you chose to join an existing group, your browser automatically redirects to the
login screen of the group leader array.
g. Provide or change initial management settings and click Finish. (Optional. Type
the Group password and click Log In. The Add Array to Group dialog box opens.)
h. In the Successfully Initialized dialog box, click Continue. Your browser
automatically redirects to the Management IP address of the array.
Note: If the array does not initialize, check the cabling to the network switch and
check the subnet mask.
i. In the login screen, type the password you set and click Log In.
From this point forward, you are in the Nimble OS GUI.
ARRAY QUICK START GUIDE
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Important!
Nimble Support Manager (NSM) is only required for array setup. If performing these steps from a laptop
running Windows 7 or later no other components can be installed.