NEC M100 User manual

June 2012
Disk Array Unit
User’s Guide
Release 6.0
NEC Storage
NEC Storage M100/M300 Series
*856-857386-101-A*
856-857386-101-A

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Revision History
Release No. Release Date Description
1.0 May 2011 First version release.
2.0 August 2011 Second version release.
3.0 September 2011 Third version release.
4.0 December 2011 Fourth version release.
5.0 April 2012 Fifth Version release
6.0 June 2012 Sixth Version release

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About This Document.....................................................................................................................................15
Conventions in This Document ................................................................................................................15
Document Organization ...........................................................................................................................16
About Other Documents ...........................................................................................................................18
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................19
About Warning Labels....................................................................................................................................22
Disk Array Controller ................................................................................................................................23
Power Supply - AC Power Supply ............................................................................................................25
Controller ..................................................................................................................................................26
Battery ......................................................................................................................................................27
Disk Enclosure .........................................................................................................................................28
Power Cable .............................................................................................................................................29
Disposal of the Unit ........................................................................................................................................30
CHAPTER 1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................31
1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................................32
1.1.1 High Performance and Large Capacity......................................................................................32
1.1.2 High Reliability and High Availability..........................................................................................32
1.1.3 Operation Management .............................................................................................................32
1.2 Components........................................................................................................................................33
1.2.1 Disk Array Controller..................................................................................................................33
1.2.2 Disk Enclosure (Optional Component) ......................................................................................43
1.2.3 LED Display ...............................................................................................................................45
1.3 Basic Operation...................................................................................................................................54
1.3.1 Powering On the Disk Array System .........................................................................................54
1.3.2 Powering Off the Disk Array System .........................................................................................59
CHAPTER 2 Workflow - Installation to Operation .......................................................................................62
CHAPTER 3 Installing the Disk Array System .............................................................................................65
3.1 Preparation..........................................................................................................................................66
3.2 Installation ...........................................................................................................................................69
3.2.1 Mounting a Disk Array Unit on a Rack.......................................................................................69
3.2.2 Mounting a Disk Enclosure on a Rack.......................................................................................76
3.2.3 Installing Disk Drives .................................................................................................................76
3.3 Connection ..........................................................................................................................................80
3.3.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................80
3.3.2 Connecting a Disk Enclosure.....................................................................................................81
3.3.3 Connecting an Application Server .............................................................................................81
3.3.4 Connecting LAN Cables ............................................................................................................83
3.3.5 Connecting Power Supply Cables .............................................................................................84
CHAPTER 4 NEC Storage Manager ..............................................................................................................86
4.1 How NEC Storage Manager is provided .............................................................................................87
4.1.1 How NEC Storage Manager is Provided and Its Configuration .................................................87
4.1.2 The Operating Environment of NEC Storage Manager Client ...................................................89
4.2 Before Starting NEC Storage Manager Client.....................................................................................93
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4.3 Setup .............................................................................................................................................99
4.3.1 Installing Network Setting Tool ..................................................................................................99
4.3.2 Configuring IP Addresses by Using Network Setting Tool.......................................................108
4.3.3 Setting a Time Zone of the Disk Array.....................................................................................114
4.4 Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility on Application Server ...............................................121
4.5 Starting NEC Storage Manager Client ..............................................................................................122
4.5.1 Before Starting NEC Storage Manager Client .........................................................................122
4.5.2 Starting NEC Storage Manager Client.....................................................................................122
CHAPTER 5 Initializing a Disk Array (FC) ..................................................................................................126
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................127
5.2 Collecting Host Information From Application Servers......................................................................128
5.2.1 Collecting Host Information From Application Server ..............................................................129
5.3 Initialization by NEC Storage Manager .............................................................................................130
5.3.1 Initialization Wizard..................................................................................................................130
5.3.2 Binding a Pool..........................................................................................................................144
5.3.3 Binding a Hot Spare.................................................................................................................149
5.3.4 Binding Logical Disks...............................................................................................................153
5.3.5 Collecting Host Information......................................................................................................158
5.3.6 Assigning Logical Disks ...........................................................................................................163
5.4 Checking Connection from Application Servers................................................................................167
CHAPTER 6 Initializing a Disk Array (iSCSI) .............................................................................................168
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................169
6.2 Initialization by NEC Storage Manager .............................................................................................170
6.2.1 Initialization Wizard..................................................................................................................170
6.2.2 iSCSI Setup Tool .....................................................................................................................187
6.2.3 Binding a Pool..........................................................................................................................188
6.2.4 Binding a Hot Spare.................................................................................................................193
6.2.5 Binding Logical Disk ................................................................................................................197
6.2.6 Assigning Logical Disk.............................................................................................................202
6.3 Checking Connection from Application Server..................................................................................206
CHAPTER 7 Initializing a Disk Array (SAS) ...............................................................................................207
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................208
7.2 Collecting Host Information From Application Servers......................................................................209
7.2.1 Collecting Host Information From Application Server ..............................................................210
7.3 Initialization by NEC Storage Manager .............................................................................................211
7.3.1 Initialization Wizard..................................................................................................................211
7.3.2 Binding a Pool..........................................................................................................................222
7.3.3 Binding a Hot Spare.................................................................................................................227
7.3.4 Binding Logical Disks...............................................................................................................231
7.3.5 Collecting Host Information......................................................................................................236
7.3.6 Assigning Logical Disks ...........................................................................................................239
7.4 Checking Connection from Application Servers................................................................................243
CHAPTER 8 Installing Optional Parts ........................................................................................................244
8.1 Optional Parts ...................................................................................................................................245
8.2 Preparation........................................................................................................................................250
8.3 Installation and Removal...................................................................................................................251
8.3.1 Front Bezel ..............................................................................................................................251
8.3.2 Controllers ...............................................................................................................................253

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8.3.3 Disk Drives...............................................................................................................................254
8.3.4 Disk Enclosures .......................................................................................................................255
8.3.5 Batteries...................................................................................................................................257
8.3.6 Cache Modules........................................................................................................................259
CHAPTER 9 Changes to the Configuration ...............................................................................................263
9.1 Modifying the Settings by Using DIP Switches .................................................................................264
9.2 Modifying the Configuration by NEC Storage Manager (FC/SAS)....................................................265
9.2.1 Binding Additional Logical Disks (FC/SAS) .............................................................................265
9.2.2 Adding Application Servers......................................................................................................266
9.2.3 Using the Initialization Wizard to Modify the Configuration......................................................267
9.2.4 Modifying the Disk Array Configuration ...................................................................................267
9.3 Modifying the Configuration by NEC Storage Manager (iSCSI)........................................................268
9.3.1 Binding Additional Logical Disks (iSCSI) .................................................................................268
9.3.2 Using the Initialization Wizard to Modify the Configuration......................................................269
9.3.3 Modifying the Disk Array Configuration ...................................................................................269
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................270
10.1 Troubleshooting According to Device Conditions ...........................................................................271
10.2 Network Setting Tool Errors ............................................................................................................277
10.3 NEC Storage Manager Errors .........................................................................................................278
10.3.1 Errors Experienced Throughout NEC Storage Manager Usage............................................278
10.3.2 Errors in Initialization .............................................................................................................282
10.3.3 Errors in Pool Binding............................................................................................................283
10.3.4 Errors in Hot Spare Binding...................................................................................................284
10.3.5 Errors in Logical Disk Binding................................................................................................284
10.3.6 Errors in Retrieving Host Information.....................................................................................285
10.3.7 Assigning Logical Disk Errors ................................................................................................285
10.4 iSCSI Setup Tool Errors..................................................................................................................286
10.4.1 iSCSI Setup Tool (Windows) Errors ......................................................................................286
10.4.2 iSCSI Setup Tool (Linux) Errors ............................................................................................288
10.4.3 iSCSI Setup Tool Error Codes...............................................................................................289
10.5 NEC Storage PathManager (Windows) Errors................................................................................292
10.6 NEC Storage PathManager (Linux) Errors......................................................................................294
10.7 Changing Network Settings for Monitoring Disk Arrays from Storage Manager .............................296
10.8 Troubleshooting at Installation ........................................................................................................297
10.8.1 The IP Address of the iSCSI Port cannot be set on the NEC Storage Manager
Initialization Wizard. .......................................................................................................297
10.8.2 The logical disks of the disk array cannot be recognized by the host,
or an error message is displayed ...................................................................................297
10.9 SAS Connection Errors ...................................................................................................................301
10.10 User Support .................................................................................................................................302
10.10.1 Unit Life Span and Maintenance Period ..............................................................................302
10.10.2 Before You Call....................................................................................................................303
10.10.3 Contacts for questions and consultation..............................................................................304
APPENDIX A Specifications.........................................................................................................................305
APPENDIX B How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (FC/SAS) ..............................................307
B.1 Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility .................................................................................307
B.1.1 Before Installation....................................................................................................................307
B.1.2 Installation ...............................................................................................................................310
B.2 Collecting/Registering Host Information on Application Server 311

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B.2.1 Collecting Host Information by Using File Output....................................................................311
B.2.2 Registering Host Information by Using File Output .................................................................312
B.3 Checking Connection from Application Server ................................................................................316
B.3.1 Check connection under a Windows environment ..................................................................316
B.3.2 Check the PathManager Settings and Status .........................................................................318
APPENDIX C How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (iSCSI)..................................................319
C.1 Initializing Application Server ...........................................................................................................319
C.1.1 Preparation..............................................................................................................................320
C.1.2 Installing iSCSI Software Initiator............................................................................................323
C.1.3 Installing NEC Storage PathManager .....................................................................................328
C.1.4 Setting up iSCSI Software Initiator..........................................................................................329
C.2 iSCSI Setup Tool .............................................................................................................................337
C.3 Checking Connection from Application Server ................................................................................340
C.3.1 Logon Steps in Windows Environments..................................................................................341
C.3.2 Confirmation Steps in Windows Environments .......................................................................351
C.3.3 Check the PathManager Settings and Status .........................................................................353
APPENDIX D How to Set/Check Application Server (Windows) (iSCSI HW Initiator).............................354
D.1 Initializing Application Server ...........................................................................................................354
D.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................354
D.1.2 Preparation..............................................................................................................................356
D.1.3 Setting up BACS4 (Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4)......................................................357
D.1.4 Setting up iSCSI Initiator .........................................................................................................362
D.2 Setting up iSCSI Software Initiator ..................................................................................................369
D.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................369
D.2.2 Logon Steps in Windows Environments..................................................................................370
APPENDIX E How to Set/Check Application Server (Linux) (FC/SAS) ....................................................374
E.1 Installing NEC Storage Manager Agent Utility .................................................................................374
E.1.1 Before Installation....................................................................................................................374
E.1.2 Installation ...............................................................................................................................375
E.2 Collecting/Registering Host Information on Application Server .......................................................376
E.2.1 Collecting Host Information by Using File Output....................................................................376
E.2.2 Registering Host Information by Using File Output .................................................................377
E.3 Checking Connection from Application Server ................................................................................381
E.3.1 Confirmation Steps in Linux environment................................................................................381
E.3.2 Check the PathManager Settings and Status .........................................................................383
APPENDIX F How to Set/Check Application Server (Linux) (iSCSI) ........................................................385
F.1 Initializing Application Server ...........................................................................................................385
F.1.1 Preparation ..............................................................................................................................386
F.1.2 Installing iSCSI Software Initiator ............................................................................................389
F.1.3 Installing NEC Storage PathManager......................................................................................389
F.1.4 Setting up iSCSI Software Initiator ..........................................................................................390
F.2 iSCSI Setup Tool .............................................................................................................................393
F.3 Checking Connection from Application Server ................................................................................397
F.3.1 Logon Steps in Linux Environment..........................................................................................397
F.3.2 Confirmation steps in Linux Environment ................................................................................398
F.3.3 Check the PathManager Settings and Status..........................................................................399
APPENDIX G How to Set/Check Application Server (VMware) (FC) ........................................................401

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APPENDIX H How to Set/Check Application Server (VMware) (iSCSI) ....................................................402
H.1 Initializing Application Server ...........................................................................................................402
H.1.1 Preparation..............................................................................................................................403
H.1.2 Creating VMKernel Port ..........................................................................................................406
H.1.3 Setting up Software iSCSI Initiator..........................................................................................412
H.2 Checking Connection from Application Server ................................................................................417
H.2.1 Executing Rescan ...................................................................................................................418
H.2.2 Setting up a Data Store...........................................................................................................420
H.2.3 Confirmation Using Guest OS.................................................................................................423
APPENDIX I Installing NEC Storage PathManager ....................................................................................424
I.1 For Windows Application Server .......................................................................................................424
I.2 For Linux Application Server .............................................................................................................429
APPENDIX J LED Inspection Checksheet ..................................................................................................431
J.1 Disk Array Unit .................................................................................................................................431
J.2 Disk Enclosure .................................................................................................................................432
APPENDIX K Notes-Using iSCSI Supported Disk Array Unit ...................................................................434
APPENDIX L iSCSI Connection Configuration-Examples.........................................................................436
L.1 Connection Between Application Server and LAN ...........................................................................436
L.2 Connection Between Management Server and LAN .......................................................................437
APPENDIX M Script for Reporting Information Registered with iSNS Server ........................................439
APPENDIX N Retrieve Initiator Information on Application Servers Registered with iSNS Server ......440
APPENDIX O CHAP Authentication ............................................................................................................443
O.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................443
O.2 Constraints on Secrets ....................................................................................................................443
O.3 Description of Operation Modes ......................................................................................................443
O.4 CHAP Username Setting .................................................................................................................443
O.5 Correspondence between Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Secret Setting and iSMCLI ..............444
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................446
Index ..............................................................................................................................................................455

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Figure 1: Example of Recommended Configuration ................................................................................20
Figure 1-1: 2.5 Inch Disk Drive Model .........................................................................................................33
Figure 1-2: 3.5 Inch Disk Drive Model .........................................................................................................33
Figure 1-3: Front Bezel (Option)..................................................................................................................34
Figure 1-4: Disk Drive Front View................................................................................................................34
Figure 1-5: Rear View of Disk Array Controller ...........................................................................................36
Figure 1-6: Power Supply ............................................................................................................................38
Figure 1-7: Controller...................................................................................................................................41
Figure 1-8: Disk Enclosure Rear View (with AC Power Supplies)...............................................................43
Figure 1-9: Adapter......................................................................................................................................44
Figure 1-10: LED Display - Disk Array Unit, Disk Enclosure, and Disk Drives ..............................................45
Figure 1-11: LED Display - Disk Array Controller Power and Disk Enclosure Power....................................47
Figure 1-12: LED Display - Disk Array Unit Controller (CONT) .....................................................................49
Figure 1-13: LED Display - Disk Array Enclosure Adapter ............................................................................52
Figure 1-14: AC Power Off Sequence (FC Port Connection) ........................................................................58
Figure 3-1: Flow of Preliminary Setups .......................................................................................................67
Figure 3-2: Rack Mount Kit..........................................................................................................................69
Figure 3-3: Rail ............................................................................................................................................70
Figure 3-4: Attaching Rail to Rear Pole .......................................................................................................70
Figure 3-5: Screwing Rail on Front Pole......................................................................................................71
Figure 3-6: Attaching Rail to Rear Pole .......................................................................................................71
Figure 3-7: Attaching Inner Rail...................................................................................................................72
Figure 3-8: Attaching Ear Bezels or Front Bezel Clips ................................................................................73
Figure 3-9: Securing Unit 1..........................................................................................................................74
Figure 3-10: Securing Unit 2..........................................................................................................................75
Figure 3-11: Attaching Location Label...........................................................................................................77
Figure 3-12: Removing Dummy Carrier.........................................................................................................78
Figure 3-13: Disk Drive..................................................................................................................................78
Figure 3-14: Inserting Disk Drive ...................................................................................................................79
Figure 3-15: Connection Example .................................................................................................................81
Figure 3-16: Example of LAN Cable Connection...........................................................................................83
Figure 3-17: AC Cable...................................................................................................................................85
Figure 4-1: Example of Recommended Configuration ................................................................................88
Figure 4-2: Internet Options Window...........................................................................................................93
Figure 4-3: Trusted Sites Window ...............................................................................................................94
Figure 4-4: Internet Options Window...........................................................................................................95
Figure 4-5: Security Settings Window .........................................................................................................96
Figure 4-6: Update Tab of Java Control Panel ............................................................................................97
Figure 4-7: Advanced Tab of Control Panel ................................................................................................98
Figure 4-8: Start Page of Setup.................................................................................................................100
Figure 4-9: Select Installation Method .......................................................................................................101
Figure 4-10: Confirm Software ....................................................................................................................102
Figure 4-11: License Agreement .................................................................................................................103
Figure 4-12: Choose Destination Location ..................................................................................................104
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Figure 4-13: Starting Network Setting Tool .................................................................................................105
Figure 4-14: Connect Disk Array - Example ................................................................................................108
Figure 4-15: Select a Disk Array - Start up..................................................................................................109
Figure 4-16: Select a Disk Array..................................................................................................................110
Figure 4-17: Network Settings .....................................................................................................................111
Figure 4-18: Network Setting Tool - Confirmation Dialog Box.....................................................................112
Figure 4-19: Select Disk Array Type............................................................................................................114
Figure 4-20: Select Installation Method.......................................................................................................115
Figure 4-21: Setting in a Time Zone ............................................................................................................116
Figure 4-22: Setting in a Time Zone - Select Time Zone.............................................................................117
Figure 4-23: Setup Completion....................................................................................................................118
Figure 4-24: Log On Screen ........................................................................................................................123
Figure 4-25: Log On Screen (Expanded) ....................................................................................................124
Figure 4-26: Main Screen ............................................................................................................................125
Figure 5-1: Configuration - Auto-Collection of Host Information................................................................128
Figure 5-2: Configuration - Collect Host Information Using Host Information Collection Command .........129
Figure 5-3: Starting Initialization Wizard ....................................................................................................130
Figure 5-4: Welcome to Initialization Wizard .............................................................................................131
Figure 5-5: Setting Disk Array Subsystem Name ......................................................................................133
Figure 5-6: Set Time..................................................................................................................................134
Figure 5-7: Set Time - Setting NTP Server................................................................................................136
Figure 5-8: Unlocking License ...................................................................................................................137
Figure 5-9: Host Port Connection Parameters (FC) ..................................................................................138
Figure 5-10: Edit Dialog...............................................................................................................................139
Figure 5-11: Port Mode Switching Screen...................................................................................................141
Figure 5-12: Finish Initialization Wizard.......................................................................................................143
Figure 5-13: Pool Bind.................................................................................................................................144
Figure 5-14: Pool Bind - Confirmation .........................................................................................................146
Figure 5-15: Pool Bind - Completion ...........................................................................................................148
Figure 5-16: Hot Spare Bind - List Display ..................................................................................................149
Figure 5-17: Hot Spare Bind - View Display ................................................................................................150
Figure 5-18: Hot Spare Bind - Completion ..................................................................................................152
Figure 5-19: Logical Disk Bind.....................................................................................................................153
Figure 5-20: Logical Disk Bind - Confirmation .............................................................................................155
Figure 5-21: Logical Disk Bind - Completion ...............................................................................................157
Figure 5-22: Host Information Collection - Setting Method..........................................................................158
Figure 5-23: Host Information Collection - Registration...............................................................................160
Figure 5-24: Host Information Collection - Completion................................................................................162
Figure 5-25: Assignment of Logical Disk .....................................................................................................163
Figure 5-26: Assignment of Logical Disk - Confirm .....................................................................................165
Figure 5-27: Assignment of Logical Disk - Finish ........................................................................................166
Figure 6-1: Starting Initialization Wizard....................................................................................................171
Figure 6-2: Welcome to Initialization Wizard .............................................................................................172
Figure 6-3: Set Disk Array Subsystem Name............................................................................................173
Figure 6-4: Set Time..................................................................................................................................175
Figure 6-5: Set Time - Setting NTP Server................................................................................................177

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Figure 6-6: Unlock License........................................................................................................................178
Figure 6-7: Host Connection Port Parameters (iSCSI)..............................................................................180
Figure 6-8: Host Connection Port Parameters (iSCSI) - Setting ...............................................................181
Figure 6-9: Set iSNS Server ......................................................................................................................183
Figure 6-10: Finish Initialization Wizard.......................................................................................................185
Figure 6-11: Status - NEC Storage Manager Server...................................................................................186
Figure 6-12: Pool Bind.................................................................................................................................188
Figure 6-13: Pool Bind - Confirmation .........................................................................................................190
Figure 6-14: Pool Bind - Completion. ..........................................................................................................192
Figure 6-15: Hot Spare Bind - List Display ..................................................................................................193
Figure 6-16: Hot Spare Bind - View Display ................................................................................................194
Figure 6-17: Hot Spare Bind - Completion ..................................................................................................196
Figure 6-18: Logical Disk Bind.....................................................................................................................197
Figure 6-19: Logical Disk Bind - Confirmation .............................................................................................199
Figure 6-20: Logical Disk Bind - Completion ...............................................................................................201
Figure 6-21: Assignment of Logical Disk .....................................................................................................202
Figure 6-22: Assignment of Logical Disk - Confirm .....................................................................................204
Figure 6-23: Assignment of Logical Disk - Finish ........................................................................................205
Figure 7-1: Configuration - Auto-Collection of Host Information................................................................209
Figure 7-2: Configuration - Collect Host Information Using Host Information Collection Command .........210
Figure 7-3: Starting Initialization Wizard .................................................................................................... 211
Figure 7-4: Welcome to Initialization Wizard .............................................................................................212
Figure 7-5: Setting Disk Array Subsystem Name ......................................................................................214
Figure 7-6: Set Time..................................................................................................................................215
Figure 7-7: Set Time - Setting NTP Server................................................................................................217
Figure 7-8: Unlocking License ...................................................................................................................218
Figure 7-9: Host Port Connection Parameters (SAS)................................................................................219
Figure 7-10: Edit Dialog...............................................................................................................................220
Figure 7-11: Finish Initialization Wizard.......................................................................................................221
Figure 7-12: Pool Bind.................................................................................................................................222
Figure 7-13: Pool Bind - Confirmation .........................................................................................................224
Figure 7-14: Pool Bind - Completion ...........................................................................................................226
Figure 7-15: Hot Spare Bind - List Display ..................................................................................................227
Figure 7-16: Hot Spare Bind - View Display ................................................................................................228
Figure 7-17: Hot Spare Bind - Completion ..................................................................................................230
Figure 7-18: Logical Disk Bind.....................................................................................................................231
Figure 7-19: Logical Disk Bind - Confirmation .............................................................................................233
Figure 7-20: Logical Disk Bind - Completion ...............................................................................................235
Figure 7-21: Host Information Collection - Setting Method..........................................................................236
Figure 7-22: Host Information Collection - Registration...............................................................................237
Figure 7-23: Host Information Collection - Completion................................................................................238
Figure 7-24: Assignment of Logical Disk .....................................................................................................239
Figure 7-25: Assignment of Logical Disk - Confirm .....................................................................................241
Figure 7-26: Assignment of Logical Disk - Finish ........................................................................................242
Figure 8-1: Key of the Front Bezel.............................................................................................................251
Figure 8-2: Inserting the Front Bezel (1)....................................................................................................251

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Figure 8-3: Inserting the Front Bezel (2)....................................................................................................252
Figure 8-4: Removing the Front Bezel.......................................................................................................252
Figure 8-5: Removing the Controller .........................................................................................................253
Figure 8-6: Removing the Disk Drive.........................................................................................................254
Figure 8-7: SAS Cable Connection ...........................................................................................................255
Figure 8-8: Cables and Connectors...........................................................................................................255
Figure 8-9: SAS Cable Connections and DE/PD Numbers .......................................................................256
Figure 8-10: Removing the Controller Cover...............................................................................................257
Figure 8-11: Removing the Battery..............................................................................................................258
Figure 8-12: Removing the DIMMs..............................................................................................................260
Figure 8-13: Removing the Flash Memory ASSY........................................................................................262
Figure 9-1: DIP Switch...............................................................................................................................264
Figure 9-2: Binding a Logical Disk (FC).....................................................................................................265
Figure 9-3: Logical Disk Bind (FC) ............................................................................................................266
Figure 9-4: Message Asking Whether to Stop Monitoring .........................................................................267
Figure 9-5: Binding a Logical Disk (iSCSI) ................................................................................................268
Figure 9-6: Message Asking Whether to Stop Monitoring .........................................................................269
Figure B-1: Getting Started - Host Information Collection..........................................................................312
Figure B-2: Host Information Collection - Setting Method..........................................................................313
Figure B-3: Host Information Collection - Registration...............................................................................314
Figure B-4: Host Information Collection - Completion................................................................................315
Figure B-5: Computer Management - Device Manager .............................................................................316
Figure B-6: Computer Management - Disk Management ..........................................................................317
Figure C-1: Unit with NF53x1-xFxx (10Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ......................................................321
Figure C-2: Unit with NF53x1-xFxx (1Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ........................................................321
Figure C-3: Configuration Example............................................................................................................322
Figure C-4: Microsoft iSCSI (1) Dialog Box................................................................................................323
Figure C-5: Microsoft iSCSI (2) Screen......................................................................................................323
Figure C-6: Software Update Installation Wizard Screen (1) .....................................................................324
Figure C-7: Software Update Installation Wizard Screen (2) .....................................................................325
Figure C-8: Software Update Installation Wizard Screen (3) .....................................................................326
Figure C-9: Software Update Installation Wizard Screen (4) .....................................................................327
Figure C-10: Software Update Installation Wizard Screen (5) .....................................................................328
Figure C-11: Application Server Desktop Screen ........................................................................................328
Figure C-12: iSCSI Initiator Properties (General Tab) Screen .....................................................................329
Figure C-13: iSCSI Initiator Properties (General Tab) Screen .....................................................................330
Figure C-14: CHAP Secret Input Window ....................................................................................................331
Figure C-15: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Discovery Tab) Screen ..................................................................332
Figure C-16: Add Target Portal Screen........................................................................................................332
Figure C-17: Authentication Error Screen ....................................................................................................333
Figure C-18: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Discovery Tab) Screen ..................................................................333
Figure C-19: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Discovery Tab) Screen ..................................................................334
Figure C-20: iSNS Server Add Screen.........................................................................................................334
Figure C-21: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Discovery Tab) Screen ..................................................................335
Figure C-22: iSCSI Initiator Properties (General Tab) Screen .....................................................................336
Figure C-23: iSCSI Setup Tool - Log on to the Target .................................................................................338

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Figure C-24: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Targets Tab) Screen......................................................................341
Figure C-25: Log On to Target Screen.........................................................................................................342
Figure C-26: Advanced Setting (General Tab) Screen ................................................................................343
Figure C-27: Log On to Target Screen.........................................................................................................344
Figure C-28: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Targets Tab) Screen......................................................................346
Figure C-29: Log On to Target Screen.........................................................................................................347
Figure C-30: Advanced Setting (General Tab) Screen ................................................................................348
Figure C-31: Log On to Target Screen.........................................................................................................349
Figure C-32: iSCSI Initiator Properties (Target Tab) Screen .......................................................................350
Figure C-33: Computer Management - Device Manager .............................................................................351
Figure C-34: Computer Management - Disk Management ..........................................................................352
Figure D-1: BACS4 Start Screen ...............................................................................................................357
Figure D-2: Screen Displayed Immediately After Starting BACS4.............................................................358
Figure D-3: iSCSI Adapter - Configuration Tab..........................................................................................359
Figure D-4: iSCSI IPv4 Configurations Tab ...............................................................................................360
Figure D-5: Setting Change Confirmation Screen......................................................................................361
Figure D-6: Warning Message Dialog Box.................................................................................................361
Figure D-7: iSCSI Initiator Properties - Configuration Tab .........................................................................362
Figure D-8: iSCSI Initiator Properties - Discovery Tab...............................................................................363
Figure D-9: Discover Target Portal Dialog Box ..........................................................................................364
Figure D-10: Advanced Settings - Local Adapter Setup ..............................................................................365
Figure D-11: Advanced Settings - Initiator IP Setup ....................................................................................366
Figure D-12: Discover Target Portal Dialog Box ..........................................................................................367
Figure D-13: Authorization Failure Dialog Box.............................................................................................367
Figure D-14: Discovery Tab .........................................................................................................................368
Figure D-15: iSCSI Initiator Properties - Targets Tab ..................................................................................370
Figure D-16: Connect To Target Dialog Box................................................................................................371
Figure D-17: Advanced Setting - General Tab.............................................................................................372
Figure E-1: Getting Started - Host Information...........................................................................................377
Figure E-2: Set Host Information - Select How to Set................................................................................378
Figure E-3: Set Host Information - Specifying Host Information File .........................................................379
Figure E-4: Host Information Collection - Completion................................................................................380
Figure F-1: Unit with NF53x1-xF21xx (10Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ..................................................387
Figure F-2: Unit with NF53x1-xF11xx (1Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ....................................................387
Figure F-3: Configuration Example............................................................................................................388
Figure H-1: Unit with NF53x1-xF21xx (10Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ..................................................404
Figure H-2: Unit with NF53x1-xF11xx (1Gbps iSCSI 2port Controllers) ....................................................404
Figure H-3: Configuration Example............................................................................................................405
Figure H-4: VMware Infrastructure Client Layout Screen ..........................................................................406
Figure H-5: Add Network Wizard Screen (1)..............................................................................................407
Figure H-6: Add Network Wizard Screen (2)..............................................................................................407
Figure H-7: Add Network Wizard Screen (3)..............................................................................................408
Figure H-8: Warning Screen ......................................................................................................................408
Figure H-9: DNS and Routing Configuration Screen .................................................................................409
Figure H-10: Add Network Wizard Screen (4)..............................................................................................410
Figure H-11: Add Network Wizard Screen (5)..............................................................................................411

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Figure H-12: Add Network Wizard Screen (6)..............................................................................................411
Figure H-13: Hardware Configuration Page Screen ....................................................................................412
Figure H-14: General Tab in iSCSI Initiator Properties Screen....................................................................412
Figure H-15: General Properties Screen......................................................................................................413
Figure H-16: Dynamic Discovery Tab in iSCSI Initiator Properties Screen..................................................413
Figure H-17: Add Target Sending Server Screen ........................................................................................414
Figure H-18: CHAP Authentication Tab in iSCSI Initiator Properties Screen...............................................415
Figure H-19: CHAP Authentication Screen ..................................................................................................416
Figure H-20: Hardware Configuration Screen (1) ........................................................................................418
Figure H-21: Hardware Configuration Screen (2) ........................................................................................418
Figure H-22: General Tab in iSCSI Initiator Properties Screen....................................................................419
Figure H-23: Add Storage Wizard Screen (1) ..............................................................................................420
Figure H-24: Add Storage Wizard Screen (2) ..............................................................................................421
Figure H-25: Add Storage Wizard Screen (3) ..............................................................................................422
Figure I-1: Storage PathManager Environment Checker .........................................................................424
Figure I-2: Storage PathManager InstallShield Wizard - Welcome Page 1..............................................425
Figure I-3: Storage PathManager InstallShield Wizard - Welcome Page 2..............................................426
Figure I-4: Storage PathManager InstallShield Wizard - Ready to Install the Program............................427
Figure I-5: Storage PathManager InstallShield Wizard - Completed........................................................428
Figure I-6: Storage PathManager Installer Information ............................................................................428
Figure L-1: Connection Between Application Server and LAN..................................................................436
Figure L-2: Connection Between Management Server and LAN - Direct Configuration ...........................437
Figure L-3: Connection Between Management Server and LAN - Switch Configuration ..........................438
Figure L-4: Connection Between Management Server and LAN - Non-Supported Configuration ............438
Figure O-1: iSCSI Initiator Authentication Setting (General Tab) Screen ..................................................444
Figure O-2: iSCSI Initiator (General Tab) Screen ......................................................................................445
Figure O-3: iSCSI Initiator CHAP Secret Input Window .............................................................................445

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Table 1: Conventions .............................................................................................................................. 15
Table 2: Terms Used............................................................................................................................... 15
Table 3: Document Organization ............................................................................................................ 16
Table 4: Reference Documents .............................................................................................................. 18
Table 1-1: ID LED (blue) ............................................................................................................................ 45
Table 1-2: Service LED/Power LED (orange/green) .................................................................................. 45
Table 1-3: Standby LED (white) ................................................................................................................. 46
Table 1-4: Active/Fault LED (green/orange) of Disk Drive ......................................................................... 46
Table 1-5: LED Status for Disk Array Controller Power and Disk Enclosure Power .................................. 47
Table 1-6: Management Port/Maintenance Port Status ............................................................................. 49
Table 1-7: Status Display LED ................................................................................................................... 49
Table 1-8: Host Port Status ........................................................................................................................ 50
Table 1-9: Disk Port Status ........................................................................................................................ 51
Table 1-10: Status Display LED ................................................................................................................... 52
Table 1-11: Disk Port Status ........................................................................................................................ 52
Table 1-12: About Control Systems ............................................................................................................. 57
Table 3-1: Components of Rack Mount Kit ................................................................................................ 69
Table 3-2: FC Cable Length ....................................................................................................................... 80
Table 3-3: iSCSI Cable Length................................................................................................................... 80
Table 4-1: Operating Environment of NEC Storage Manager Client.......................................................... 89
Table 4-2: Operating Environment of NEC Storage Manager Client (JRE and OS Combinations) ........... 91
Table 4-3: Initialization Status of Disk Array ............................................................................................ 110
Table 8-1: M100 Series Optional Parts .................................................................................................... 245
Table 8-2: M300 Series Optional Parts .................................................................................................... 247
Table 8-3: Optional Parts For All Series................................................................................................... 248
Table 8-4: Disk Drive Features................................................................................................................. 249
Table 9-1: Relation between the initialization wizard and configuration settings ..................................... 267
Table 9-2: Relation between the initialization wizard and configuration settings ..................................... 269
Table 10-1: Trouble in Disk Array Unit (Front Panel LED Status) .............................................................. 271
Table 10-2: Trouble in Disk Array Unit (Rear Panel Controller LED Status) .............................................. 273
Table 10-3: Trouble in Disk Array Unit or Disk Enclosure (Rear Panel Power LED Status) ...................... 274
Table 10-4: Trouble in Disk Enclosure ....................................................................................................... 275
Table 10-5: Wrong SAS Cable Connection................................................................................................ 276
Table 10-6: Trouble in Linkup of Host Port................................................................................................. 276
Table A-1: Specifications - Disk Array ...................................................................................................... 305
Table A-2: Specifications - RAID Configurations...................................................................................... 306
Table E-1: Operating Environment (Linux) ............................................................................................... 374
Table F-1: Open-iSCSI Driver Settings .................................................................................................... 390
Table J-1: Disk Array Unit - Front............................................................................................................. 431
Table J-2: Disk Array Unit - Back ............................................................................................................. 431
Table J-3: Disk Enclosure - Front............................................................................................................. 432
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About This Document
This chapter describes the terms and conventions used in this document. It also provides the references
required while reading about NEC Storage product.
Conventions in This Document
Table 1 lists the conventions used in this document.
Table 2 lists the terms used in this document.
Table 1: Conventions
Convention Description
Provides information of particular importance in operation.
Provides supplementary information.
Provides information that advises users that failure to take or avoid a
specified action could result in loss of data.
Provides information that advises users that failure to take or avoid a
specific action could result in physical harm to the user or the
hardware.
Table 2: Terms Used
Term Description
Disk array unit Refers to a set configuration of DAC and DE. Or, if the DAC is
used alone, this denotes the DAC.
Disk Array Controller (DAC) This is a unit that controls the disk array functions. This denotes
a configuration consisting of a DAC enclosure and a CONT.
Model name: NF53xx-xBxxx indicates DAC
Model name: NF53xx-xFxxx indicates CONT
Disk Enclosure (DE) Refers to a unit that is connected to the DAC and used to expand
or add a disk drive.
Model name: NF53xx-xExxx indicates DE
Disk drive Refers to a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SDD)
with a dedicated carrier.
Model name: NF53xx-xMxxx indicates HDD
Model name: NF53xx-xSxxx indicates SSD

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Document Organization
Table 3 shows the documentation organization.
Dummy carrier Refers to a dedicated dummy carrier, which is used when a disk
drive is not installed.
Host bus adapter (HBA) Refers to a Fibre Channel (FC) controller.
Network Interface Card (NIC) Refers to an interface control device connected to a client's LAN
port or an application server's Ethernet port.
Controller (CONT) Refers to a controller in a DAC.
Power Supply (PS) Refers to a power supply unit.
FC cable Refers to a Fibre Channel cable.
FC switch Refers to a Fibre Channel switch.
Physical Disk (PD) Refers to a physical disk.
Table 2: Terms Used (Contd.)
Term Description
Table 3: Document Organization
Chapter/ Appendix Description
Chapter 1: "Overview" This chapter describes features, components, and the basic
operation of this disk array system.
Chapter 2: “Workflow -
Installation to Operation”
This chapter explains the flow from the installation to operation of
this disk array system.
Chapter 3: “Installing the Disk
Array System”
This chapter explains how to install and connect this disk array
system.
Chapter 4: “NEC Storage
Manager”
This chapter explains NEC Storage Manager used for managing
this disk array system.
Chapter 5: “Initializing a Disk
Array (FC)”
This chapter explains the initialization of this disk array system in
an FC environment.
Chapter 6: “Initializing a Disk
Array (iSCSI)”
This chapter explains the initialization of this disk array system in
an iSCSI environment.
Chapter 8: “Installing Optional
Parts”
This chapter describes the preparation and installation of the
optional parts of a disk array unit.
Chapter 9: “Changes to the
Configuration”
This chapter explains how to modify the configuration and the
settings of this disk array system.
Chapter 10: “Troubleshooting” This chapter describes possible problems and how to solve
them.
Appendix A: "Specifications" This appendix provides the specifications of the disk array.
Appendix B: “How to
Set/Check Application Server
(Windows) (FC/SAS)”
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the Windows environment,
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Appendix C: “How to
Set/Check Application Server
(Windows) (iSCSI)”
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the Windows environment,
when this disk array is configured for the iSCSI connection.
Appendix D: “How to
Set/Check Application Server
(Windows) (iSCSI HW
Initiator)”
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the Windows environment,
when this disk array is configured for the iSCSI HW Initiator
connection.
Appendix E: “How to
Set/Check Application Server
(Linux) (FC/SAS)”
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the Linux environment, when
this disk array is configured for the FC or SAS connection.
Appendix F: "How to
Set/Check Application Server
(Linux) (iSCSI)"
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the Linux environment, when
this disk array is configured for the iSCSI connection.
Appendix G: "How to
Set/Check Application Server
(VMware) (FC)"
This appendix provides a brief description about how to set or
check an application server in the VMware environment, when
this disk array is configured for the FC connection.
Appendix H: "How to
Set/Check Application Server
(VMware) (iSCSI)"
This appendix provides the steps you should follow while setting
or checking an application server in the VMware environment,
when this disk array is configured for the iSCSI connection.
Appendix I: "Installing NEC
Storage PathManager"
This appendix provides the steps you should follow for installing
NEC Storage PathManager in a Windows or Linux environment.
Appendix J: "LED Inspection
Checksheet"
This appendix provides LED inspection checksheet.
Appendix K: "Notes-Using
iSCSI Supported Disk Array
Unit"
This appendix provides notes on using iSCSI supported disk
array unit.
Appendix L: "iSCSI
Connection
Configuration-Examples"
This appendix provides examples of iSCSI connection
configuration.
Appendix M: "Script for
Reporting Information
Registered with iSNS Server"
This appendix provides script for reporting information registered
with iSNS server.
Appendix N: "Retrieve Initiator
Information on Application
Servers Registered with iSNS
Server"
This appendix describes how to retrieve initiator information on
application servers registered with iSNS server.
Appendix O: "CHAP
Authentication"
This appendix describes the CHAP authentication and its
settings.
Table 3: Document Organization (Contd.)
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About Other Documents
In addition to this document, information is provided to customers through the following documents.
The information provided in these documents is important and necessary for installation and stable
operation. Make sure to check the documents as well.
Table 4: Reference Documents
Document Description
Setup guide This document is shipped together with this disk array system.
The document describes how to set up the disk array system.
Installation guide This document is shipped together with this disk array system.
The document describes how to install the disk array system.
NEC Storage Software
NEC Storage Manager User's
Manual
This document provides information about basic functions for
using NEC Storage Manager.
NEC Storage Software
Configuration Setting Tool
User's Manual (GUI)
for the M Series
This document provides information about how to set disk array
configurations and how to view configuration information by
using the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
NEC Storage Software
Messages Handbook
This document lists messages (error, warning, caution, and
information) displayed by NEC Storage Manager in ID order and
actions to be taken for the messages.
NEC Storage Software
Command Reference
This document provides information about how to set disk array
configurations and how to view configuration information by
using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
NEC Storage Software
NEC Storage PathManager
User's Manual (Windows
version)
This document describes how to use NEC Storage PathManager
(Windows version).
NEC Storage Software
sNEC Storage PathManager
for Linux User's Manual
This document describes how to use NEC Storage PathManager
(Linux version).

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing NEC's product.
This document is intended for users who have ability to build server systems and configure networks. The
following systems are supported:
Supported connection servers and operating systems:
Supported configurations: Storage Area Network (SAN) configurations and Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
configurations including a recommended configuration shown in Figure 1: Example of Recommended
Configuration.
Others: FC switches, network switches, and modems are not supported. They must be set up by
maintenance personnel.
This document is intended for use in a Windows or Linux environment.
For use in other OS environments, NEC Storage disk array system must be set up by maintenance service
provider. Please contact your maintenance service provider.
This document provides a general setup method of NEC Storage disk array system.
Before you start the setup, make sure to have products whose license sheets are shipped together with the
system and the license sheets ready.
For details about Windows and Linux NEC Storage program products, see NEC Storage
Software NEC Storage Manager User's Manual, NEC Storage Software NEC Storage
PathManager User's Manual (Windows version), and NEC Storage Software NEC Storage
PathManager for Linux User's Manual that come with the disk array unit.

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Figure 1: Example of Recommended Configuration
This document describes how to set up the NEC Storage M series for the first time in the recommended
configuration illustrated in Figure i. For use in a different environment, modify the setup procedure as needed.
For details about software products, see manuals attached to the software products.
You may ask your maintenance service provider to perform the setup described in this document.
Remarks
This document provides information on functions achieved by the following program products:
NEC Storage Manager Express
NEC Storage PathManager
This document supports the following versions of the program products.
NEC Storage Manager Version 7.4
NEC Storage PathManager 5.0 for Windows
NEC Storage PathManager 5.2 for Linux
If you are using a product of an older version, see the user's guide of the product.
Unless otherwise specified, 1 KB stands for 1024 bytes in this document.
Keep this document nearby as a handy reference.