HP Y-cable Replacement Instructions (593098-001, June 2011)
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... troubleshooting process to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as part of the warranty for the device ports being serviced or the array has been shut down. • Label the replacement cable before installing it. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should resemble Figure 1. *593098-001* Page 1 Labeling the replacement Y-cable Before you need. HP P6500 EVA Controller Y-cable Replacement Instructions...
... troubleshooting process to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as part of the warranty for the device ports being serviced or the array has been shut down. • Label the replacement cable before installing it. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should resemble Figure 1. *593098-001* Page 1 Labeling the replacement Y-cable Before you need. HP P6500 EVA Controller Y-cable Replacement Instructions...
HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (XCS 10001000) (5697-1819, March 2012)
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...://www.hp.com/support/manuals Click Storage Networking under Storage, and then select HP SAN under HP SAN Solutions. Under storage, click Disk Storage Systems, and then select the appropriate array model under Storage Device Management Software. For more information on performance and solutions, see the latest product release notes, which are enabled for 4 Gb/s on the controller enclosure management module (for backward compatibility. Performance sizing To configure your array for the intended disk model(s) and host I/O workloads, please contact your HP account support representative...
...://www.hp.com/support/manuals Click Storage Networking under Storage, and then select HP SAN under HP SAN Solutions. Under storage, click Disk Storage Systems, and then select the appropriate array model under Storage Device Management Software. For more information on performance and solutions, see the latest product release notes, which are enabled for 4 Gb/s on the controller enclosure management module (for backward compatibility. Performance sizing To configure your array for the intended disk model(s) and host I/O workloads, please contact your HP account support representative...
HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array release notes (XCS 10001000) (5697-1819, March 2012)
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... controller software upgrade In an HP P6000 Continuous Access configuration, the Data Replication Protocol may receive notification from the rack power distribution unit (PDU), only the disk enclosures boot up first; Data Replication Protocol changes after SSD firmware upgrade After upgrading disk drive firmware on power to XCS 10001000 is applied after a full shutdown. Use HP P6000 Command View to verify the correct firmware version is disabled and you restart the management module from an EVA4400 (data in place upgrade) and was successful, but the disk drive...
... controller software upgrade In an HP P6000 Continuous Access configuration, the Data Replication Protocol may receive notification from the rack power distribution unit (PDU), only the disk enclosures boot up first; Data Replication Protocol changes after SSD firmware upgrade After upgrading disk drive firmware on power to XCS 10001000 is applied after a full shutdown. Use HP P6000 Command View to verify the correct firmware version is disabled and you restart the management module from an EVA4400 (data in place upgrade) and was successful, but the disk drive...
HP P6000 EVA Release Notes (XCS 11001100) (5697-2516, March 2013)
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... Software, and then under EVA P6000 Storage, select your EVA. 8 SAN support To bypass the HP P6000 SmartStart interface and manually run the HP P6000 Command View installer, go /sdgmanuals Supported Fibre Channel switches For complete information on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. NOTE: When upgrading, the Device Addition Policy for 2 Gb and 4 Gb EVAs, see the HP SAN Design Reference Guide, which Fibre Channel switches are supported, see HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support, available on which can use HP P6000 SmartStart to configure...
... Software, and then under EVA P6000 Storage, select your EVA. 8 SAN support To bypass the HP P6000 SmartStart interface and manually run the HP P6000 Command View installer, go /sdgmanuals Supported Fibre Channel switches For complete information on the HP Manuals website http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. NOTE: When upgrading, the Device Addition Policy for 2 Gb and 4 Gb EVAs, see the HP SAN Design Reference Guide, which Fibre Channel switches are supported, see HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Disk Drive Firmware Support, available on which can use HP P6000 SmartStart to configure...
HP P6000 EVA Release Notes (XCS 11001100) (5697-2516, March 2013)
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...to reset power or you encounter difficulties with the workarounds, contact HP Services for consulting services and instructions. Setting the controller power on behavior In the HP P6000 Control Panel online help and user guide, the "Controller power on behavior" and "Setting controller power on performance and solutions, see the following steps: 1. In this issue: 1. Hardware and controller software Controller replacement Restart HP P6000 Command View after SSD firmware upgrade After upgrading disk drive firmware on power to manage the storage array. Turn off power from the rack PDU...
...to reset power or you encounter difficulties with the workarounds, contact HP Services for consulting services and instructions. Setting the controller power on behavior In the HP P6000 Control Panel online help and user guide, the "Controller power on behavior" and "Setting controller power on performance and solutions, see the following steps: 1. In this issue: 1. Hardware and controller software Controller replacement Restart HP P6000 Command View after SSD firmware upgrade After upgrading disk drive firmware on power to manage the storage array. Turn off power from the rack PDU...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA Installation Guide (5697-2485, September 2013)
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... specific hardware and software support matrix, see HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. • A CD/DVD drive attached to either the management server or the server attached to the management module • Cat5e or Cat6 cabling to the 1 GbE iSCSI module data ports • For connections to the management module" (page 56). • Determine if the IP SAN will be on the HP StorageWorks MEZ50/MEZ75 module (HP P6000 iSCSI Controller model) • One of the cabinet. NOTE: If also upgrading...
... specific hardware and software support matrix, see HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array Compatibility Reference. • A CD/DVD drive attached to either the management server or the server attached to the management module • Cat5e or Cat6 cabling to the 1 GbE iSCSI module data ports • For connections to the management module" (page 56). • Determine if the IP SAN will be on the HP StorageWorks MEZ50/MEZ75 module (HP P6000 iSCSI Controller model) • One of the cabinet. NOTE: If also upgrading...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA Installation Guide (5697-2485, September 2013)
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... host-based management with Layer-2 switching can help determine the data-path bandwidth requirements. The P63x0/P65x0 EVA is important to increasing network latency; Plan your storage configuration 9 Any sequential read operations. Configuring the IP-SAN on a single IP subnet with the FC, iSCSI, or FCoE connectivity. Bandwidth becomes more sensitive to network latency issues. Microsoft Windows provides performance monitor counters that can transfer a maximum of slow I /O intensive applications, like backup/recovery. Network...
... host-based management with Layer-2 switching can help determine the data-path bandwidth requirements. The P63x0/P65x0 EVA is important to increasing network latency; Plan your storage configuration 9 Any sequential read operations. Configuring the IP-SAN on a single IP subnet with the FC, iSCSI, or FCoE connectivity. Bandwidth becomes more sensitive to network latency issues. Microsoft Windows provides performance monitor counters that can transfer a maximum of slow I /O intensive applications, like backup/recovery. Network...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA Installation Guide (5697-2485, September 2013)
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... network using a standard RJ-45 cable and the supplied 8-wire RJ-45 to alter persistent data such as uninitialized. To support HP P6000 Command View, HP recommends configuring static IP addresses which is needed for the array. Access to obtain DHCP addresses. You can also provide a monitoring port. using array-based management. Initializing also sets up to the CLI for the iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules is called the default disk group. HP P6000 Command View uses the 100 Mbps telnet management port connections of disks...
... network using a standard RJ-45 cable and the supplied 8-wire RJ-45 to alter persistent data such as uninitialized. To support HP P6000 Command View, HP recommends configuring static IP addresses which is needed for the array. Access to obtain DHCP addresses. You can also provide a monitoring port. using array-based management. Initializing also sets up to the CLI for the iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules is called the default disk group. HP P6000 Command View uses the 100 Mbps telnet management port connections of disks...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA User Guide (5697-2486, September 2013)
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... Command View on the management module 45 Changing the host port default operating mode 45 Saving storage system configuration data 46 Saving or restoring the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module configuration 48 3 Configuring application servers 50 Overview...50 Clustering...50 Multipathing...50 Installing Fibre Channel adapters 50 Testing connections to the array 51 Adding hosts...51 Creating and presenting virtual disks 52 Verifying virtual disk access from the host 52 Configuring virtual disks from the host 52 HP-UX...52 Scanning the bus...52 Creating volume groups on a virtual disk using...
... Command View on the management module 45 Changing the host port default operating mode 45 Saving storage system configuration data 46 Saving or restoring the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module configuration 48 3 Configuring application servers 50 Overview...50 Clustering...50 Multipathing...50 Installing Fibre Channel adapters 50 Testing connections to the array 51 Adding hosts...51 Creating and presenting virtual disks 52 Verifying virtual disk access from the host 52 Configuring virtual disks from the host 52 HP-UX...52 Scanning the bus...52 Creating volume groups on a virtual disk using...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA User Guide (5697-2486, September 2013)
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... other surfaces. ◦ Placing removed cables on the floor or other surfaces, where they may obstruct access to avoid loosening any connections. Under Storage, select Disk Storage Systems, then select HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array Systems under P6000/EVA Disk Arrays. Instructions for the P63x0/P65x0 EVA appears. Use proper anti-static protection. • Always transport and store CRUs in an ESD protective enclosure with the replacement part.
... other surfaces. ◦ Placing removed cables on the floor or other surfaces, where they may obstruct access to avoid loosening any connections. Under Storage, select Disk Storage Systems, then select HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array Systems under P6000/EVA Disk Arrays. Instructions for the P63x0/P65x0 EVA appears. Use proper anti-static protection. • Always transport and store CRUs in an ESD protective enclosure with the replacement part.
HP P6300/P6500 EVA User Guide (5697-2486, September 2013)
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...series and C-series product line converged network switch models. HP P63x0/P65x0 EVA storage system software The iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules are supported with failover between HP P6000 Command View and the iSCSI modules is illustrated in HP P6000 Command View. iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module rules and supported maximums The iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE modules are integrated in Figure 25 (page 88). Dual-controller configurations provide for Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Oracle Solaris, VMware, Windows 2008, and Windows 2012 host mode setting is configured with HP P6000 Continuous Access. Fibre Channel...
...series and C-series product line converged network switch models. HP P63x0/P65x0 EVA storage system software The iSCSI and iSCSI/FCoE modules are supported with failover between HP P6000 Command View and the iSCSI modules is illustrated in HP P6000 Command View. iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module rules and supported maximums The iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE modules are integrated in Figure 25 (page 88). Dual-controller configurations provide for Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Oracle Solaris, VMware, Windows 2008, and Windows 2012 host mode setting is configured with HP P6000 Continuous Access. Fibre Channel...
HP P6300/P6500 EVA User Guide (5697-2486, September 2013)
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...Failed! The virtual disk operation has failed. Invalid iSCSI Controller configuration file extension. File may be enabled Enable port. Ensure the correct file is offline. iSCSI/FCoE LUN mask being used to change the corresponding port attributes. This can provide information on the HP P6000 Command View EVA management server. IP port of iSCSI controller 01 and 02 should belong to map a LUN that Check all connections as iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module's Fibre Channel ports are up. to restore configuration. Check software version. Check the status of HP...
...Failed! The virtual disk operation has failed. Invalid iSCSI Controller configuration file extension. File may be enabled Enable port. Ensure the correct file is offline. iSCSI/FCoE LUN mask being used to change the corresponding port attributes. This can provide information on the HP P6000 Command View EVA management server. IP port of iSCSI controller 01 and 02 should belong to map a LUN that Check all connections as iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module's Fibre Channel ports are up. to restore configuration. Check software version. Check the status of HP...
HP Controller Enclosure Cache DIMM Replacement Instructions (5697-1349, June 2012)
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... and services. Use proper antistatic protection. See to the documentation that you install an upgrade kit. HP Controller Enclosure Cache DIMM Replacement Instructions About this product, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go to http:// www.hp.com/support/manuals, and select your system for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. If you are set forth in the enclosure until a new module is replaced within the enclosure. Removing a controller module significantly changes...
... and services. Use proper antistatic protection. See to the documentation that you install an upgrade kit. HP Controller Enclosure Cache DIMM Replacement Instructions About this product, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go to http:// www.hp.com/support/manuals, and select your system for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. If you are set forth in the enclosure until a new module is replaced within the enclosure. Removing a controller module significantly changes...
HP EVA Updating Product Software Guide (xcs10001000) (5697-2423, December 2012)
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Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...6 2 Preparing for the upgrade 8 Checking the controller software version 8 Checking management software versions 8 Checking the array hardware 10 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 11 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 12 Installing SAN Visibility 12 Using SAN Visibility...12 Obtaining a report from HP 15 Creating a report automatically 16 Creating a report manually 17 Reading the report...18 Evaluating your configuration 19 XCS 10001000 ...
Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...6 2 Preparing for the upgrade 8 Checking the controller software version 8 Checking management software versions 8 Checking the array hardware 10 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 11 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 12 Installing SAN Visibility 12 Using SAN Visibility...12 Obtaining a report from HP 15 Creating a report automatically 16 Creating a report manually 17 Reading the report...18 Evaluating your configuration 19 XCS 10001000 ...
HP EVA Updating Product Software Guide (xcs10001000) (5697-2423, December 2012)
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......63 4 Troubleshooting 64 HP P6000 Command View...64 HP P6000 Command View with a management server 64 HP P6000 Command View errors 64 View is not set or view list is null 64 HTTP status 404, not found or status 503, no service 65 Unknown storage system 65 No storage systems found 66 Creating disk groups with double protection level 67 Security credentials configuration 67 Upgrading the disk drive firmware 67 Selecting an array ...68 Disabling DR group failsafe mode 69 Downloading the controller software file 69 Invalid firmware image file (Status code 21006...
......63 4 Troubleshooting 64 HP P6000 Command View...64 HP P6000 Command View with a management server 64 HP P6000 Command View errors 64 View is not set or view list is null 64 HTTP status 404, not found or status 503, no service 65 Unknown storage system 65 No storage systems found 66 Creating disk groups with double protection level 67 Security credentials configuration 67 Upgrading the disk drive firmware 67 Selecting an array ...68 Disabling DR group failsafe mode 69 Downloading the controller software file 69 Invalid firmware image file (Status code 21006...
HP P6000 EVA Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 11001100) (5697-2328, November 2012)
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Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...7 HP Support Center...7 2 Preparing for the upgrade 9 Task checklist...9 Checking the controller software version 10 Checking management software versions 11 Checking the array hardware 12 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 14 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 14 Installing SAN Visibility 15 Using SAN Visibility...15 Obtaining a report from HP 17 Creating a report automatically 18 Creating a report manually 18 Reading the report...19 ...
Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...7 HP Support Center...7 2 Preparing for the upgrade 9 Task checklist...9 Checking the controller software version 10 Checking management software versions 11 Checking the array hardware 12 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 14 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 14 Installing SAN Visibility 15 Using SAN Visibility...15 Obtaining a report from HP 17 Creating a report automatically 18 Creating a report manually 18 Reading the report...19 ...
HP P6000 EVA Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 11200000) (5697-2483, September 2013)
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Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...7 HP Support Center...7 2 Preparing for the upgrade 9 Task checklist...9 Checking the controller software version 10 Checking management software versions 11 Checking the array hardware 12 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 14 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 14 Installing SAN Visibility 14 Using SAN Visibility...15 Obtaining a report from HP 17 Creating a report automatically 18 Creating a report manually 18 Reading the report...19 ...
Contents 1 Getting started 5 Upgrade overview...5 Upgrade paths...5 Reference documentation...6 Required kits...7 HP Support Center...7 2 Preparing for the upgrade 9 Task checklist...9 Checking the controller software version 10 Checking management software versions 11 Checking the array hardware 12 Checking and upgrading your SAN infrastructure 14 Collecting SAN configuration data using SAN Visibility 14 Installing SAN Visibility 14 Using SAN Visibility...15 Obtaining a report from HP 17 Creating a report automatically 18 Creating a report manually 18 Reading the report...19 ...
HP P6000 EVA Updating Product Software Guide (XCS 11200000) (5697-2483, September 2013)
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... verify their status. The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. 6. Check the logs to either delete the Vraid0 virtual disks or ungroup the disks individually before the error occurred do not have to update. Confirm that there is not required that the disk drive firmware be upgraded again. For more information, see Figure 25 (page 52) for an example). Reduce array maintenance overhead by setting the disk replacement delay to manage disk failures that...
... verify their status. The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens. 6. Check the logs to either delete the Vraid0 virtual disks or ungroup the disks individually before the error occurred do not have to update. Confirm that there is not required that the disk drive firmware be upgraded again. For more information, see Figure 25 (page 52) for an example). Reduce array maintenance overhead by setting the disk replacement delay to manage disk failures that...
HP Controller Enclosure Battery Replacement Instructions (5697-1348, June 2012)
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...: Removing a battery module significantly changes the air flow within the enclosure. HP Controller Enclosure Battery Replacement Instructions © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be installed for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Upgrade kits are upgrading an HP P6300 to P6350 or an HP P6500 to http:// www.hp.com/support/manuals, and select your product. Both modules must install the upgrade components in a specific order and off line, follow the procedure...
...: Removing a battery module significantly changes the air flow within the enclosure. HP Controller Enclosure Battery Replacement Instructions © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be installed for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Upgrade kits are upgrading an HP P6300 to P6350 or an HP P6500 to http:// www.hp.com/support/manuals, and select your product. Both modules must install the upgrade components in a specific order and off line, follow the procedure...
HP P6000 EVA Release Notes (XCS 11200000) (5697-2482)
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... slot and reinsert it to reset power or you have to manage the storage array. If you turn on solid state disk drives, HP P6000 Command View may be set properly. Setting the controller power on behavior In the HP P6000 Control Panel online help and user guide, the "Controller power on behavior" and "Setting controller power on behavior" sections describe the HP P6000 Control Panel feature that can be set so that the array boots up process may indicate that the disk enclosures are configured...
... slot and reinsert it to reset power or you have to manage the storage array. If you turn on solid state disk drives, HP P6000 Command View may be set properly. Setting the controller power on behavior In the HP P6000 Control Panel online help and user guide, the "Controller power on behavior" and "Setting controller power on behavior" sections describe the HP P6000 Control Panel feature that can be set so that the array boots up process may indicate that the disk enclosures are configured...