NEC VERSA S1300 Series User manual

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NEC Storage S1300/S2300
Quick Reference Guide

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Contents iii
Contents
Getting Started.................................................................... 1-1
Using This Guide............................................................................. 1-2
Installing the System........................................................................ 1-3
NEC Storage S1300 ................................................................... 1-4
NEC Storage S2300 ................................................................... 1-5
Manual List.......................................................................... 2-1
Functional Enhancement Overview................................... 3-1
NEC Storage Manager ..................................................................... 3-2
NEC Storage Manager Configuration Settings ............................ 3-3
NEC Storage AccessControl ............................................................ 3-3
NEC Storage PerformanceMonitor................................................... 3-3
NEC Storage ReplicationControl...................................................... 3-4
NEC Storage ReplicationControl SQL Option.................................. 3-4
System Configuration of NEC Storage Manager .............. 4-1
Overview......................................................................................... 4-2
Software.......................................................................................... 4-4
NEC Storage BaseProduct.......................................................... 4-5
NEC Storage Manager................................................................ 4-5
Hardware......................................................................................... 4-6
NEC Storage 1000 Series ........................................................... 4-7
NEC Storage 2000 Series ........................................................... 4-8
Functions of NEC Storage Manager.................................. 5-1
Main Window of NEC Storage Manager.......................................... 5-2
Configuration Display Area........................................................ 5-2
Information List Display Area .................................................... 5-4
Message Display Area................................................................ 5-4
Status Bar................................................................................... 5-4
User Levels of NEC Storage Manager.............................................. 5-4

iv Contents
Basic Functions of NEC Storage Manager........................................ 5-5
Configuration Display................................................................ 5-5
State Monitoring........................................................................ 5-5
Nickname Setting....................................................................... 5-6
Fault Monitoring........................................................................ 5-6
Log Output ................................................................................ 5-6
Event Link................................................................................. 5-6
Extended Functions of NEC Storage Manager.................................. 5-7
NEC Storage AccessControl....................................................... 5-7
NEC Storage PathManager.......................................................... 5-8
NEC Storage PerformanceMonitor ............................................. 5-8
NEC Storage ReplicationControl................................................ 5-9
NEC Storage DynamicDataReplication ...................................... 5-9
NEC Storage ReplicationControl SQL Option ...........................5-10

1
Getting Started

1-2Getting Started
Using This Guide
This Quick Reference Guide gives an overview of the various software
programs that can be used to manage your disk array. Its goal is to help
you complete your installation successfully and become familiar with
the documentation included on the SAN STORAGE BUILDER CD-
ROM that is shipped with your disk array unit. Refer to this guide to
learn where to find information on each of the software programs
available for your system.

Getting Started 1-3
Installing the System
Follow the instructions contained in Chapter 2 “Setting Up the
System” of your User’s Guide to unpack and install your NEC Storage
S1300 or S2300.
Options ordered with your NEC Storage disk array unit are already
installed. If you have additional software or licenses for your NEC
Storage disk array unit, follow the installation procedures described in
the relevant user’s manuals, plus installation inserts and vendor
documents that came with the option.

1-4Getting Started
NEC Storage S1300
Follow the procedure below to connect your NEC Storage S1300:
nConnect the disk array unit to the host system using a Fibre
Channel (FC) cable. Connect the FC cable to the FC
connector located on the primary controller (on the right of
the unit).
nConnect the Ethernet cable to the LAN connector.
nInstall 2 power cords between the input receptacles on the
power supply cages and AC wall outlets.
The figure below shows an NEC Storage S1300 configured with the
optional redundant controller seating on the left. In this case, 2 Fibre
Channel cables must be used to connect the NEC Storage S1300.
Figure 1-1 Connecting the NEC Storage S1300
PRIMARY CONTROLLER
Power connection
SECONDARY CONTROLLER
LAN connection
Fibre Channel connection Fibre Channel connection
Power connection

Getting Started 1-5
NEC Storage S2300
Follow the procedure below to connect your NEC Storage S2300:
nConnect the disk array controller unit (A) to the host
system (C) using two Fibre Channel (LC-LC) cables.
nConnect the disk array controller unit to the disk
enclosure (B) using two Fibre Channel (HSSDC) cables
and two diagnosis cables.
nConnect the Ethernet cable to the LAN connector.
nInstall power cords between the input receptacles on the
rear of the units and AC wall outlets.
The figure below shows how to connect an NEC Storage S2300 disk
array unit to a host system and to an additional disk enclosure (D).
Figure 1-2 Connecting the NEC Storage S2300
FC cables (HSSDC)Diagnosis cables
FC cables (LC-LC cables)
FC cables (HSSDC)Diagnosis cables
Power connection
Power
connection
LAN connection
A
B
C
D

1-6Getting Started

2
Manual List

2-2Manual List
Your NEC Storage S1300 or S2300 is shipped with the SAN STORAGE
BUILDER CD-ROM containing all the documentation necessary to use your
disk array unit. This chapter lists all the manuals included on the SAN
STORAGE BUILDER CD-ROM. Refer to these manuals (PDF files) as
needed.
n“NEC Storage S1300 User’s Guide” (S1300_UG_01.pdf) or
“NEC Storage S2300 User’s Guide” (S2300_UG_01.pdf)
This manual gives you basic instructions for installing, using and
troubleshooting your NEC Storage S1300 or S2300 system.
Refer to this manual to:
•Familiarize yourself with the system connectors, indicators,
main components and features.
•Install your NEC Storage S1300/S2300, for instructions on
unpacking, rack-mounting and connecting the unit.
•Upgrade your system, for instructions on adding hard disk
drives, additional disk enclosures, or other optional
components.
•Troubleshoot the NEC Storage S1300/S2300, for information
on fault LED indicators and how to replace defected devices.

Manual List 2-3
n“NEC Storage Manager User’s Manual” (ISM_UG.pdf)
This manual provides you with essential guidelines for using your
management software NEC Storage Manager (also called iSM).It
consists of three sections.
•Section A, “Installing and Setting NEC Storage Manager”,
explains how to install NEC Storage Manager and make basic
settings. Refer to Section A to:
ðInstall NEC Storage Manager on a server and on a client.
ðUse the following basic features of NEC Storage
Manager: configuration display, state monitoring,
nickname setting (disk array name, LD name, and port
name), error monitoring, log output, and event link.
ðStart/stop the server and client.
ðUsethe volume list command.
ðDetect and diagnose software errorsthat may occur in the
server or client while NEC Storage Manager is running.
•Section B, “NEC Storage Manager: Graphical User Interface”,
explains how to configure the disk array through the GUI
(Graphical User Interface). Refer to Section B to:
ðUnderstand the storage configuration of the NEC Storage
series.
ðBind/unbind logical disks. (Batch changing is also
permitted.)
ðSet nicknames (disk array name, LD name, and port
name). (Batch changing is also permitted.)
ðBatch changereplication settings.
ðSet the platforms of ports.
ðMakethe following settings for disk arrays: cross call
mode, auto assignment mode, auto repair mode, time
format, LUN expansion, disk array time, error log dump.
ðSpecify the start of disk repair operations.
ðSet AccessControl.

2-4Manual List
ðMaintain and manage logical disks (e.g., assign/release
pooled spare disks to/from a business server).
•Section C, “NEC Storage Manager: Command Line Interface”,
explains how to configurethe disk array through the CLI
(Command Line Interface). Refer to Section C to:
ðUnderstand the storage configuration of the NEC Storage
series.
ðBind/unbind logical disks. (Batch changing is also
permitted.)
ðMakethe following settings for disk arrays: cross call
mode, auto assignment mode, auto repair mode, time
format, LUN expansion, disk array time, error log dump.
ðDisplay information about disk configurations and the
disk arrays.
ðSpecify the start of disk repair operations.
Note: If “NEC Storage AccessControl”is
installed, settings cannot be made through the
CLI.You must use the GUI.
n“NEC Storage Optional Software Manual” (ISM_Optional.pdf)
This manual contains instructions for using optional software
programs. It is composed of five sections.
•Section A, “NEC Storage PathManager User’s Manual”
explains how to use the path management function “NEC
Storage PathManager”. Refer to this section to:
ðMonitor path state.
ðSetup load balancing and clustering features.
ðDetect and troubleshoot path failures using Path Patrol.
ðLog errors under NEC ESMPRO.

Manual List 2-5
•Section B, “NEC Storage PerformanceMonitor User’s Manual”,
explains how to use the performance monitoring function “NEC
Storage PerformanceMonitor”. Refer to this section to:
ðCollect the statistical information of performance.
ðDisplay the load state in real time.
ðSet a threshold for monitoring an overload.
•Section C, “NEC Storage Manager Data Replication User’s
Manual (Function Guide)”, explains how to use the data
replication features provided by “NEC Storage DynamicData-
Replication”and “NEC Storage ReplicationControl” with all
operating systems.Refer to this section to:
ðUnderstand the data replication function.
ðPair volumes.
ðCreate/separatethe replication volume of/from a master
volume.
ðRestore replication volumes.
ðCreatevolume lists.
ðPerform volume operationssuch as mounting or
unmounting a file system under Windows.
Note: Please note that “NEC Storage
DynamicDataReplication”cannot be used with the
NEC Storage S1300 disk array unit.

2-6Manual List
•Section D, “NEC Storage Manager Data Replication User’s
Manual (Installation and Operation Guide for Windows)”,
explains how to use the data replication features provided by
“NEC Storage DynamicDataReplication” and “NEC Storage
Replication-Control”with Windows. Refer to this section to:
ðInstall NEC Storage ReplicationControl.
ðUnderstand the designs of systems or operation samples
of data replication.
ðDetect and diagnose data replication errors.
Note: Please note that “NEC Storage
DynamicDataReplication”cannot be used with the
NEC Storage S1300 disk array unit.
•Section E, “NEC Storage ReplicationControl SQL Option
User’s Manual”, describes the features of NEC Storage
ReplicationControl SQL Option and explains how to use them.
Refer to this section to:
ðInstall NEC Storage ReplicationControl SQL Option.
ðCreatebackup copies of snapshots.
ðRestoresnapshots.
ðDetect and diagnose errors that may occur while NEC
Storage ReplicationControl SQL Option is running.
•Section F, “NEC Storage Manager Data Replication Command
Reference”, describes commands related to data replication.
Refer to this section when using data replication features
through the CLI (Command Line Interface).
n“NEC Storage Manager Messages Handbook”
(ISM_Messages.pdf)
This manual lists and describes messages (errors, warnings, notices,
and information) displayed by NEC Storage Manager and corrective
actions. The messages are listed in ID order.

3
Functional Enhancement
Overview

3-2Functional Enhancement Overview
This chapter lists the main new features of NEC Storage Manager Ver2.1
compared to Ver1.5.For details on revision history, refer to “README.TXT”
on the SAN STORAGE BUILDER CD-ROM.
NEC Storage Manager
nIf link information has been changed in the environment setting, the
setting can be changed even while NEC Storage Manager is running.
nA mail header file can be created/edited during link information
setting in the environment setting. (Only applicable to NEC Storage
Manager under Windows.)
nDouble-clicking on a message in the message display area displays
the help information for the message. (The first page of the message
list is displayed in Ver1.5 or earlier.)
nThe properties screensof the DAC (Disk Array Controller) and DE
(Disk Enclosure) can be displayed.
nThe properties screen of each disk array displays the WWN*1 of the
disk array.
nIn addition to the configuration setting screen, the main screen
displays all the path information of LD Sets. (With NEC Storage
Manager Ver1.5 or earlier, only the configuration setting screen
displays all the path information.)
nDisk array information is displayed for a client to understand that
the disk array cannot be monitored due to an invalid setting or
connection failure if the IP of the disk array to be monitored is
specified incorrectly in the server environment setting, or the server
fails to connect with the disk array.
*1: WWN standsfor World Wide Name, which is unique ID information assigned to each
HBA (Host Bus Adapter).