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...At least one server with two supported HBAs (Smart Array 642 adapters or future supported adapters) with updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with operating system functionality. Overview ... availability in a server with redundant cabling to the same logical volumes. Smart Array Multipath software version 2.0B and later only contains Multipath I /O paths to an HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Generation 2 storage system. Overview In this guide to configure the standard ...
...At least one server with two supported HBAs (Smart Array 642 adapters or future supported adapters) with updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with operating system functionality. Overview ... availability in a server with redundant cabling to the same logical volumes. Smart Array Multipath software version 2.0B and later only contains Multipath I /O paths to an HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Generation 2 storage system. Overview In this guide to configure the standard ...
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...operating system support, errata kernels, and service pack requirements, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/sharedstorage). If one HBA fails, the storage system moves volumes... supports online HBA addition and replacement. • Logical volume hot-add functionality supports online array expansion/extension. • ProLiant Storage Manager with the ProLiant Multipath Manager software and device...support For multipath configurations with multiple operating systems, use SSP to the MSA500 G2 storage system. These configurations require two or three servers attached with their ...
...operating system support, errata kernels, and service pack requirements, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/sharedstorage). If one HBA fails, the storage system moves volumes... supports online HBA addition and replacement. • Logical volume hot-add functionality supports online array expansion/extension. • ProLiant Storage Manager with the ProLiant Multipath Manager software and device...support For multipath configurations with multiple operating systems, use SSP to the MSA500 G2 storage system. These configurations require two or three servers attached with their ...
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... Storage system* Data volume location Storage system Storage system *Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Two-server internal boot configuration Boot volumes reside on their respective servers, while both data volumes reside on the ...storage system. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Server 1 2 Port (bus) A1 B1 A2 B2 Boot volume location Storage system* Server 2 Data volume location Storage system...
... Storage system* Data volume location Storage system Storage system *Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Two-server internal boot configuration Boot volumes reside on their respective servers, while both data volumes reside on the ...storage system. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Server 1 2 Port (bus) A1 B1 A2 B2 Boot volume location Storage system* Server 2 Data volume location Storage system...
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... 3 Data volume location Storage system Storage system Storage system *Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on servers...to two ports. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Overview 8 Server 1 2 3 Port (bus) A1 B1 A2 B2 Boot volume location Storage system* Storage system* Storage ...
... 3 Data volume location Storage system Storage system Storage system *Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on servers...to two ports. For a mixed or external boot configuration in a multiple operating system environment, always locate Linux boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Overview 8 Server 1 2 3 Port (bus) A1 B1 A2 B2 Boot volume location Storage system* Storage system* Storage ...
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...6). 4. Power up the storage system. Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. d. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA. During installation, the Smart Array Multipath software supports only one SCSI cable is already cabled for... the controller display to the MSA500 G2 storage system. b. Installation and operation in Microsoft environments In this section Pre...
...6). 4. Power up the storage system. Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. d. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA. During installation, the Smart Array Multipath software supports only one SCSI cable is already cabled for... the controller display to the MSA500 G2 storage system. b. Installation and operation in Microsoft environments In this section Pre...
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...of the software and update the HBA and MSA500 G2 controller drivers. 1. Multipath installation for Microsoft CAUTION: Before installing Smart Array Multipath Software, be sure to uninstall any previous versions of security. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of...3. At this security level, browsing to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 2. IMPORTANT: If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the redundant HBA to HP Management agents generates many security messages. The CD installs the Smart Array Multipath Manager, the ProLiant Storage Manager, and the ...
...of the software and update the HBA and MSA500 G2 controller drivers. 1. Multipath installation for Microsoft CAUTION: Before installing Smart Array Multipath Software, be sure to uninstall any previous versions of security. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of...3. At this security level, browsing to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 2. IMPORTANT: If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the redundant HBA to HP Management agents generates many security messages. The CD installs the Smart Array Multipath Manager, the ProLiant Storage Manager, and the ...
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... server connected to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. To use the Smart Array Multipath Software with the option. Installation and operation in /etc. Pre-installation hardware setup for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 To prepare for supported versions of the server. 2. Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. Update the...
... server connected to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. To use the Smart Array Multipath Software with the option. Installation and operation in /etc. Pre-installation hardware setup for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 To prepare for supported versions of the server. 2. Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. Update the...
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... Linux 3.0 and 4.0 environments 21 Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. Update the system firmware, if needed. 2. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of ...the server. Complete the MSA500 G2 storage system hardware installation: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, refer to the...
... Linux 3.0 and 4.0 environments 21 Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module. Update the system firmware, if needed. 2. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of ...the server. Complete the MSA500 G2 storage system hardware installation: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, refer to the...
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...Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0 environments 22 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 the current operating system. 6. This sample assumes ...that the MSA500 G2 storage system contains two identical MSA500 G2 controllers connected to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Mount the CD-ROM. 4. To configure the system for each server connected to ...
...Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0 environments 22 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 the current operating system. 6. This sample assumes ...that the MSA500 G2 storage system contains two identical MSA500 G2 controllers connected to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Mount the CD-ROM. 4. To configure the system for each server connected to ...
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...G2 storage system. Refer to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. Power up one of the supported operating systems. c. Multipath installation for UnitedLinux Use the following procedure for supported versions of the server. 2. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of UnitedLinux operating systems. To use the Smart Array... setup for UnitedLinux To prepare for the controller display to the server user guide. Complete the MSA500 G2 storage system hardware installation: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, refer to the storage system ...
...G2 storage system. Refer to provide a Startup Complete message. 5. Power up one of the supported operating systems. c. Multipath installation for UnitedLinux Use the following procedure for supported versions of the server. 2. Insert the Smart Array Multipath Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of UnitedLinux operating systems. To use the Smart Array... setup for UnitedLinux To prepare for the controller display to the server user guide. Complete the MSA500 G2 storage system hardware installation: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, refer to the storage system ...
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... wants to set /dev/cciss/c1d0p2 and /dev/cciss/c2d0p2 to point to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Change to the same logical volume. 2. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for multipath operations. Post-installation configuration for UnitedLinux After installing Smart Array Multipath software on a server with a UnitedLinux operating system, configure for each server connected to...
... wants to set /dev/cciss/c1d0p2 and /dev/cciss/c2d0p2 to point to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Change to the same logical volume. 2. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for multipath operations. Post-installation configuration for UnitedLinux After installing Smart Array Multipath software on a server with a UnitedLinux operating system, configure for each server connected to...
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... MSA500 G2 controllers, if installed. 3. If you followed operating system-specific instructions: • If the server has a Red Hat operating system, be sure that the active kernel is upgraded for the most common problems encountered during software installation. Be sure that the SCSI cable from the redundant HBA was disconnected before Smart Array...
... MSA500 G2 controllers, if installed. 3. If you followed operating system-specific instructions: • If the server has a Red Hat operating system, be sure that the active kernel is upgraded for the most common problems encountered during software installation. Be sure that the SCSI cable from the redundant HBA was disconnected before Smart Array...
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Remove the failed HBA. Refer to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 4. Power down the HBA in one of the following ways: • Use PCI Hot Plug functionality to restore power. • Power up the ... environment, reconfigure the I /O operations. If operating in a Linux operating system environment, power down the server. 2. Disconnect the SCSI cable: a. Disconnect the cable from the MSA500 G2 storage system. b. Connect the replacement cable: a. Power up the server.
Remove the failed HBA. Refer to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 4. Power down the HBA in one of the following ways: • Use PCI Hot Plug functionality to restore power. • Power up the ... environment, reconfigure the I /O operations. If operating in a Linux operating system environment, power down the server. 2. Disconnect the SCSI cable: a. Disconnect the cable from the MSA500 G2 storage system. b. Connect the replacement cable: a. Power up the server.
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...At least one server with two supported HBAs (Smart Array 642 adapters or future supported adapters) with updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with the following topics: •... cabling to the same logical volumes. Minimum requirements Ensure that your solution comprises the following hardware: • 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 ...
...At least one server with two supported HBAs (Smart Array 642 adapters or future supported adapters) with updated firmware • A supported operating system installed on the server or MSA500 G2 storage system • An MSA500 G2 storage system with the following topics: •... cabling to the same logical volumes. Minimum requirements Ensure that your solution comprises the following hardware: • 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 ...
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...a different operating system. Multiple operating system feature support • For multipath configurations with four SCSI cables, to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Linux feature support • Static load (read-only) balancing enables the HBAs to optimize I /O by assigning speci...information about SSP, see the HP ProLiant Packaged Clusters website: http://www.hp.com/products/ sharedstorage. If one HBA fails, the storage system moves volumes to specific paths in the storage system. Supported operating systems The Smart Array Multipath software supports the following ...
...a different operating system. Multiple operating system feature support • For multipath configurations with four SCSI cables, to the MSA500 G2 storage system. Linux feature support • Static load (read-only) balancing enables the HBAs to optimize I /O by assigning speci...information about SSP, see the HP ProLiant Packaged Clusters website: http://www.hp.com/products/ sharedstorage. If one HBA fails, the storage system moves volumes to specific paths in the storage system. Supported operating systems The Smart Array Multipath software supports the following ...
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...Storage system* Storage system 2 A2 B2 Storage system* Storage system * Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 3 Two-server internal boot configuration Server Port (bus) Boot volume location Data volume location 1 A1 B1 ...Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 4 lists the boot volume and data volume location for the two-server mixed boot configuration. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 13 Two-server internal boot confi...
...Storage system* Storage system 2 A2 B2 Storage system* Storage system * Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 3 Two-server internal boot configuration Server Port (bus) Boot volume location Data volume location 1 A1 B1 ...Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 4 lists the boot volume and data volume location for the two-server mixed boot configuration. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 13 Two-server internal boot confi...
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... A2 Storage system* Storage system B2 Storage system* Storage system * Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. One server connects to two ports. All data volumes reside on servers only. Table 8 lists the boot volume and data...Server 2 Data volume location Storage system Storage system Three-server external boot configuration All boot and data volumes reside on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 7 Three-server internal boot configuration Server Port (bus) Boot volume location Data volume location 1 A1 B1...
... A2 Storage system* Storage system B2 Storage system* Storage system * Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems support boot volumes on the MSA500 G2 storage system. One server connects to two ports. All data volumes reside on servers only. Table 8 lists the boot volume and data...Server 2 Data volume location Storage system Storage system Three-server external boot configuration All boot and data volumes reside on the MSA500 G2 storage system. Table 7 Three-server internal boot configuration Server Port (bus) Boot volume location Data volume location 1 A1 B1...
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Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. c. Complete the server installation, as follows: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, see the appropriate server user guide. During installation, the Smart Array Multipath software supports only one SCSI path during installation. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 17 b. For more information, see the appropriate storage system user guide...
Install the MSA500 G2 storage system. c. Complete the server installation, as follows: NOTE: For hardware and option installation procedures, see the appropriate server user guide. During installation, the Smart Array Multipath software supports only one SCSI path during installation. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 17 b. For more information, see the appropriate storage system user guide...
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... CD-ROM drive. • From your network drive: If you have enabled AutoRun on one of the cluster. 1. Installing Smart Array Multipath software CAUTION: Before installing Smart Array Multipath software, update the HBA and MSA500 G2 controller drivers. Ensure that only a single path is connected to the storage devices. Select Resource Attributes > Disable failback for...
... CD-ROM drive. • From your network drive: If you have enabled AutoRun on one of the cluster. 1. Installing Smart Array Multipath software CAUTION: Before installing Smart Array Multipath software, update the HBA and MSA500 G2 controller drivers. Ensure that only a single path is connected to the storage devices. Select Resource Attributes > Disable failback for...
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... installs with little manual intervention. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 19 Redistribute cluster, resources as in the case of servers that boot from the multipath storage, or eliminate all but one -storage array, HP recommends removing redundant cable connections. ...2. Reboot the system. b. Uninstalling Smart Array Multipath software To remove Smart Array Multipath software, you are installing the software on your server. NOTE: Ensure that storage from the server to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 2. Select Smart Array Multipath software from the redundant HBA ...
... installs with little manual intervention. Smart Array Multipath software user guide 19 Redistribute cluster, resources as in the case of servers that boot from the multipath storage, or eliminate all but one -storage array, HP recommends removing redundant cable connections. ...2. Reboot the system. b. Uninstalling Smart Array Multipath software To remove Smart Array Multipath software, you are installing the software on your server. NOTE: Ensure that storage from the server to the MSA500 G2 storage system. 2. Select Smart Array Multipath software from the redundant HBA ...