HP StorageWorks P4000 Series User manual

HP StorageWorks P4000 SAN Solution Quick Start Guide
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Step 2
Step 1
Setting up the virtual SAN appliance
Setting up the network
Setting up the storage system
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Step 1
Step 3
Install the storage system into a rack, if necessary.
We recommend using the provided rail kit for installing
the storage system in a rack.
Safety information
Due to the weight of the storage system,
use two people to lift it into a rack.
Connect a keyboard and monitor (KVM) or connect to the
iLO Integrated Management Console on the storage
system. You will use this connection to assign a hostname
and IP address to the storage system.
(Optional) Connect a PC or laptop to the storage
system’s serial port using a null modem cable. On the
PC or laptop attached to the storage system, open a
session with a terminal emulation program, using the
following settings:
19200, 8-N-1
Make certain that all the drives are seated and latched.
Connect the power cord(s) to the storage system and plug
into the power source(s).
Warning
Use only the power cord(s) supplied with the storage
system. Other power cords may not fit correctly and may
cause problems maintaining power to the storage
system.
Power on the storage system.
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Insert the HP StorageWorks P4000 VSA CD in the CD drive.
The installer should launch automatically.
Installing the P4000 VSA for ESX:
Select Install VSA for ESX.
Use the VI client to deploy the VSA OVF.
Configure the data disk:
• Virtual device node must be SCSI (1:0)
• Mode must be Independent > Persistent
Power on the VSA.
Set the IP address and host name of the VSA.
Repeat for each VSA.
After installation is complete, continue with Step 2,
Setting up the network.
Installing the P4000 VSA for Hyper-V:
Select Install VSA for Hyper-V.
After installation is complete, continue with Step 3,
Setting up the SAN.
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Prerequisites
Before configuring the network settings on individual storage
systems, have the following information ready:
• Host names
• IP addresses, subnet mask and gateway
Logging into the configuration interface
Type start, and then press Enter. Press Enter again to log in.
Use the tab key to move through the fields and menu options in
the configuration interface.
Configuration interface main menu
Tab to network TCP/IP settings and press Enter.
Selecting an interface to configure
Tab to select the network interface that you want to configure
(eth0, port1, or seth0) and press Enter.
Change the host name and set IP address
Use the backspace key to delete the default host name and assign
your own. Set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
Best practice
Manually assign IP addresses to the storage systems. Using DHCP
to obtain an IP address is not recommended unless using reserved
addresses.
Verify IP address
Ping the IP address of the storage system from another host on the
network to verify that it is operating correctly.
Repeat for each storage system.
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Step 3 Setting up the SAN
Documentation Available
For detailed instructions about using the HP StorageWorks P4000 SAN Solution, see the following resources.
•Online Help
Click Help > Help Topics from the menu bar to open the Online Help. Context sensitive help is available by clicking the question mark on any window.
•HP StorageWorks P4000 SAN Solution User Guide
Find complete instructions for configuring and managing storage systems and clustered storage volumes in the User Guide. The User Guide is available in PDF format, installed in the
same directory as the Centralized Management Console program files.
•HP StorageWorks P4000 VSA Installation and Configuration Guide
Find detailed instructions for planning and installing the VSA and getting started with the Centralized Management Console.
• HP StorageWorks P4000 Remote Copy User Guide
Find information about configuring and using asynchronous replication of storage volumes and snapshots across geographic distances.
• HP StorageWorks P4000 Multi-Site HA/DR Solution Pack User Guide
Find detailed instructions for designing and implementing the Multi-Site SAN features to synchronously and automatically mirror data between geographic sites.
Release Notes
Review the Release Notes for the latest information about the product.
The latest versions of these documents can be found by browsing to http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Click Disk Storage Systems in the storage section and then select the product P4000 SAN Solution.
Support Contacts
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support
Using the HP StorageWorks P4000 Management Software for Microsoft
Windows DVD:
Insert the DVD in the DVD drive. The installer should launch automatically.
Installing the Centralized Management Console (CMC)
Install the CMC on the computer that you will use to administer the SAN. You
need administrative privileges while installing the CMC.
Using the installation wizard:
1. Click Centralized Management Console.
2. Click Install CMC.
3. Continue through the installation wizard, following the instructions on
each window.
Discover storage systems on the network
Use Find Systems to discover the storage systems on the network, using either
IP addresses or the Auto discover by broadcast checkbox.
The found storage systems appear in the Available Systems category in the
CMC.
Verify or configure RAID and configure network settings
Verify the RAID configuration on your storage systems before creating a
management group. You can only reconfigure RAID on storage systems that
are in the Available Systems pool. Change network settings, including
bonding NICs, before creating a management group.
Verify software version is up to date
Use the “Check for Updates” to update your software to the latest version.
Setting up SAN storage
Use the Management Groups, Clusters and Volumes wizard to set up the
storage configuration and create a storage volume.
• Using a 2-node or multi-site SAN configuration
You may need to install the failover manager that runs on VMware ESX
Server or Hyper-V Server for automated failover configurations or
multi-site SANs.
Download and install iSCSI initiator(s)
Install the appropriate iSCSI initiator on your application servers.
Enable access to volumes
Use the Assign Volume and Snapshot wizard to prepare the volume for server
access. You set up application servers in the management group, and then
assign volumes to the servers.
Log in to volumes via iSCSI initiator(s)
Configure the initiator(s) to ...
• Connect to the cluster VIP.
• Discover the targets.
• Log on.
• Format the disks with a file system.
Next Steps:
• Check the Alarms panel and resolve any alarms.
• Check the Best Practices Analyzer under the Configuration Summary.
(Optional) Install the Failover Manager
Install the Failover Manager onto a separate server on the network.
Caution: Install the Failover Manager on a system that has access to the
SAN subnet. Do not install it on the SAN itself.
Using the installation wizard:
1. Click Failover Manager.
2. Click Install FOM.
3. Continue through the installation wizard, following the instructions on
each window.
4. Click Finish to exit the wizard and start the Failover Manager.
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