HP StorageWorks 500 - G2 Modular Smart Array driver and firmware
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... notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or...
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...Microsoft environments 9
Pre-installation hardware setup for Microsoft 9 Uninstalling the Smart Array Multipath software driver 10 Installation for an existing 2-node cluster with Microsoft Windows 2000 10 Multipath installation for Microsoft...11 Post-installation hardware setup for Microsoft 11 Microsoft browser security settings...11 Static LUN balancing ...12
Installation and operation in...
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...with updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with the following:
• At least one HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Generation 2 Controller • A 2-Port Shared Storage Module and two SCSI cables
or • A 4-Port Shared Storage Module and four SCSI cables For the latest versions of...
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...Reboot the server. 3. Install multipath cabling for one of the supported four-node configurations (on page 6). 4. Be sure that only one SCSI cable is connected from the server to the MSA500 G2 storage system. During installation, the Smart Array Multipath software supports only one SCSI path per Microsoft®based server. 5. Power up the storage system. Wait for the controller display to provide...
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... the cluster service on the appropriate node.
1. Power down the server. 2. Disconnect all SCSI cables from any controller in the storage system, unless the boot drive is
attached. 3. Power up the server. 4. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel. 5. Select Add/Remove Programs. 6. From the list of components, select HP Smart Array Multipath Software 2.0C.
NOTE: For Microsoft® Windows® Server...
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... Setup Wizard displays. The wizard prompts you to provide an administrator login and password. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The CD installs the Smart Array Multipath Manager, the ProLiant Storage Manager, and the redundancy driver. 5. When the system prompts for a reboot, remove the CD then click Cancel. 6. Shut down the server. 7. Connect the SCSI cable to the redundant HBA. 8. Power...
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... system support static LUN balancing. The movement of drives to specific paths can be done two ways: • Locally with a DME • Remotely with the Smart Array Multipath found on the Smart Array Multipath Software CD To balance LUNs with the DME: 1. From the desktop, right-click My Computer. 2. Click Manage. The Device Manager window opens. 3. Click SCSI and RAID Controllers. 4. Right...
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... the MSA500 G2 controllers. d. Update the system firmware, if needed. 2. Complete the server installation: a. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA. Refer to the server user guide. b. Install one of the supported operating systems. c. Reboot the server. 3. Install multipath cabling for one of the supported four-node configurations (on page 6). 4. Power up the storage system. Wait...
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...multipath cabling for one of the supported four-node configurations (on page 6). 4. Power up the storage system. Wait for the controller display to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. Power up one of the servers.
Multipath installation for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0
Use the following procedure for supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems. To use the Smart Array...
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... server connected to the MSA500 G2 storage system.
Post-installation configuration for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0
After installing Smart Array Multipath software on a server with a Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, configure for multipath operations.
Review the following sample configuration procedure. This sample assumes that the user wants to set /dev/cciss/c1d0p2 and /dev...
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.... 3. Install multipath cabling for one of the supported four-node configurations (on page 6). 4. Power up the storage system. Wait for the controller display to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. Power up one of the servers.
Multipath installation for UnitedLinux
Use the following procedure for supported versions of UnitedLinux operating systems. To use the Smart Array Multipath Software with...
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...® environment, be sure to uninstall any previous version of the multipath software first. 2. Be sure that the firmware is upgraded for all HBAs and both MSA500 G2 controllers, if installed. 3. Be sure that the hardware installation meets the minimum requirements (on page 5). 4. Be sure that the SCSI cabling matches one of the supported four-node configurations (on page 6). 5. Be sure...
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Index
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2-Port Shared Storage Module 5
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4-Port Shared Storage Module 5
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ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 20, 23
B
batteries, replacing 27 boot configurations 6 boot volume locations 6 browser settings 11
C
cable failure 28 cluster configurations 7 configuration parameters 6 controller installation 9, 19
D
data volume locations 6 device manager extension 12
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features 6 firmware, updating 9, 19 ...
HP StorageWorks Smart Array Multipath software user guide (354907-006, May 2008) - Page 11
... updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with the following:
• At least one HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Generation 2 Controller • A 2-Port Shared Storage Module and two SCSI cables
or • A 4-Port Shared Storage Module and four SCSI cables For the latest versions...
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... software, update the HBA and MSA500 G2 controller drivers.
To install the Smart Array Multipath software, complete the following steps:
NOTE: You can install this software prior to attaching the hardware.
1. Ensure that only a single path is connected to the storage devices. 2. Configure the storage sets. 3. Insert the Smart Array Multipath software CD-ROM on your server or a network drive...
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The Smart Array Multipath software and Microsoft operating system support static LUN balancing. The drives can be moved to specific paths locally using a Device Manager Extension (DME).
To balance LUNs with the DME, complete the following paths:
1. From the desktop, right-click My Computer. 2. Click Manage. The Device Manager window opens. 3. Click SCSI and RAID Controllers. 4. Right...
HP StorageWorks Smart Array Multipath software user guide (354907-006, May 2008) - Page 23
... for supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems. To use the Smart Array Multipath software with a Linux operating system, download the required driver RPM. To download the driver RPM, complete the following steps: 1. Insert the Smart Array Multipath software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server. 2. Open a console prompt.
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... 9.0
Use the following procedure for supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems. To use the Smart Array Multipath software with a Linux operating system, download the required driver RPM. To download the driver RPM, complete the following steps: 1. Insert the Smart Array Multipath software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server.
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HP StorageWorks Smart Array Multipath software user guide (354907-006, May 2008) - Page 28
... to the MSA500 G2 storage system.
Post-installation configuration for Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0
After installing Smart Array Multipath software on a server with a Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, configure for multipath operations.
Review the following sample configuration procedure. This procedure assumes that the user wants to set /dev/cciss/c1d0p2...
HP StorageWorks Smart Array Multipath software user guide (354907-006, May 2008) - Page 31
...ensure that the SCSI cable from the redundant
HBA is disconnected before Smart Array Multipath software installation.
IMPORTANT: After establishing a redundant configuration and adding a logical volume, use Windows Disk Manager to detect the new volume.
• If these steps do not solve the installation problem, contact an authorized reseller.
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