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..., and distribution of its publication date. However, the information is accurate as of any EMC software described in this publication require an applicable software license. EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS...WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARalert, CLARiiON, and Navisphere are registered trademarks and Access Logix, MirrorView, and SnapView are the property of EMC Corporation. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." All ...
..., and distribution of its publication date. However, the information is accurate as of any EMC software described in this publication require an applicable software license. EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS...WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARalert, CLARiiON, and Navisphere are registered trademarks and Access Logix, MirrorView, and SnapView are the property of EMC Corporation. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." All ...
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...8226; Start the FC4700 • Initialize the FC4700 • Connect a Management Station • Configure the FC4700 System • Make Switch or Host Connections • Set Up the Hosts • Create FC4700 Storage Groups •... section that provide detailed descriptions of each step. the most current versions of FC4700 documentation are available on page 19 of this guide lists and describes additional resources...received copies of relevant manuals, notes, and articles. 1 About This Guide This FC4700 Setup Guide outlines the steps you must take and the information you need to solve...
...8226; Start the FC4700 • Initialize the FC4700 • Connect a Management Station • Configure the FC4700 System • Make Switch or Host Connections • Set Up the Hosts • Create FC4700 Storage Groups •... section that provide detailed descriptions of each step. the most current versions of FC4700 documentation are available on page 19 of this guide lists and describes additional resources...received copies of relevant manuals, notes, and articles. 1 About This Guide This FC4700 Setup Guide outlines the steps you must take and the information you need to solve...
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... (1) for initialization with service laptop ❑ Modem 10baseT crossover cable (1) for your operating system environment) ❑ FC4700 Rackmount Model Hardware Reference (P/N 014003017) 2 Parts Checklist for Basic Configuration Before you start, be on second back-end... Release Notice ❑ EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 014003016) ❑ EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide (P/N 069001037) ❑ EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide (P/N 069001036) ❑ EMC Navisphere Server Setup Administration Guide...
... (1) for initialization with service laptop ❑ Modem 10baseT crossover cable (1) for your operating system environment) ❑ FC4700 Rackmount Model Hardware Reference (P/N 014003017) 2 Parts Checklist for Basic Configuration Before you start, be on second back-end... Release Notice ❑ EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 014003016) ❑ EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide (P/N 069001037) ❑ EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide (P/N 069001036) ❑ EMC Navisphere Server Setup Administration Guide...
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... Verify that your facility has adequate network wiring for your system. 5. Make sure that have access to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide, EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide, and the appropriate Release Notes as the Navisphere management station. Verify that the ...connection. 3. If necessary, refer to the device-specific installation manuals for the FC4700 and complete the worksheet provided in your environment includes switches on the path between the FC4700 and the hosts (servers) that the latest revisions of Navisphere® Manager and...
... Verify that your facility has adequate network wiring for your system. 5. Make sure that have access to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide, EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide, and the appropriate Release Notes as the Navisphere management station. Verify that the ...connection. 3. If necessary, refer to the device-specific installation manuals for the FC4700 and complete the worksheet provided in your environment includes switches on the path between the FC4700 and the hosts (servers) that the latest revisions of Navisphere® Manager and...
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...connecting each of the cabinet's side power strips. 3. Both power cables must be connected to the fault code explanations in your FC4700 service provider. (Operators with valid contracts can contact EMC Customer Service at USA (800) 782-4362, Canada (800) 543-4782, or worldwide (508) 497-7901.) 7 Turn... on the circuit breakers on each power cable to a different branch circuit. Turn on the power switch on the front of the FC4700 Hardware Reference. If warning...
...connecting each of the cabinet's side power strips. 3. Both power cables must be connected to the fault code explanations in your FC4700 service provider. (Operators with valid contracts can contact EMC Customer Service at USA (800) 782-4362, Canada (800) 543-4782, or worldwide (508) 497-7901.) 7 Turn... on the circuit breakers on each power cable to a different branch circuit. Turn on the power switch on the front of the FC4700 Hardware Reference. If warning...
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...EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide. 1. Refer to configure an FC4700 storage system. Remote SP Agent Configuration 3. Storage-System Properties Setup 4. Set the FC4700 cache properties. 7. Step 7 Configure the FC4700 System Configure the storage system using Navisphere Manager from the Navisphere management station. Optional FC4700...for any software packages requiring a COMMIT. For detailed instructions on each procedure, refer to configure. Select the FC4700 storage system you have Access Logix™, SnapView, or MirrorView software, install them in the same non-...
...EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide. 1. Refer to configure an FC4700 storage system. Remote SP Agent Configuration 3. Storage-System Properties Setup 4. Set the FC4700 cache properties. 7. Step 7 Configure the FC4700 System Configure the storage system using Navisphere Manager from the Navisphere management station. Optional FC4700...for any software packages requiring a COMMIT. For detailed instructions on each procedure, refer to configure. Select the FC4700 storage system you have Access Logix™, SnapView, or MirrorView software, install them in the same non-...
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...bus adapter and its drivers, and the host hardware documentation. 1. IMPORTANT The following steps summarize how experienced technical personnel set up FC4700 hosts. For a direct attach configuration, connect each HBA and all the SP ports that will use the storage system. Use ...for your Fibre Channel switch(es) to the appropriate SP port. 4. For explanations and detailed instructions, refer to the EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide, installation instructions provided with your operating system. 2. Step 9 Set Up the Hosts HBA and Driver ...
...bus adapter and its drivers, and the host hardware documentation. 1. IMPORTANT The following steps summarize how experienced technical personnel set up FC4700 hosts. For a direct attach configuration, connect each HBA and all the SP ports that will use the storage system. Use ...for your Fibre Channel switch(es) to the appropriate SP port. 4. For explanations and detailed instructions, refer to the EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide, installation instructions provided with your operating system. 2. Step 9 Set Up the Hosts HBA and Driver ...
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...EMC Navisphere Server Software Setup Guide to install SnapView software, install the admsnap host management utility software. 14 Activate the ATF devices by rebooting the host. 3. Depending on the host, you plan to complete the following for your host, and your configuration requires it. • FC4700...® Application Transparent Failover (ATF) is available for each host that will use the storage system. 1. Start the Host Agent. 5. FC4700 storage systems support ATF in IBM AIX®, Sun Solaris®, and Microsoft Windows NT® and Windows® 2000 environments. •...
...EMC Navisphere Server Software Setup Guide to install SnapView software, install the admsnap host management utility software. 14 Activate the ATF devices by rebooting the host. 3. Depending on the host, you plan to complete the following for your host, and your configuration requires it. • FC4700...® Application Transparent Failover (ATF) is available for each host that will use the storage system. 1. Start the Host Agent. 5. FC4700 storage systems support ATF in IBM AIX®, Sun Solaris®, and Microsoft Windows NT® and Windows® 2000 environments. •...
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... and Storage Group Creation Refer to the worksheets you filled out in the EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide as you want and assign it to the appropriate hosts. • You can connect a host to the same Storage Group. 6. ...IMPORTANT The following tasks. 1. Create the RAID Groups you want on each Storage Group you have bound all the LUNs on an FC4700 without Access Logix, reboot the server. When you want to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide. If your system includes Access Logix, create each procedure, refer to configure. 2.
... and Storage Group Creation Refer to the worksheets you filled out in the EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide as you want and assign it to the appropriate hosts. • You can connect a host to the same Storage Group. 6. ...IMPORTANT The following tasks. 1. Create the RAID Groups you want on each Storage Group you have bound all the LUNs on an FC4700 without Access Logix, reboot the server. When you want to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide. If your system includes Access Logix, create each procedure, refer to configure. 2.
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If hosts are clustered, set up the clustering software to the host's operating system. Make the LUNs for each host available to work with the FC4700. 16 Depending on the operating system, this may involve: • Labeling and partitioning LUNs • Making file systems or creating volumes on the partitions • Mounting the file systems or volumes. 2. Step 11 Complete the Host Setup Refer to the appropriate EMC Navisphere Server Software Setup Guide to complete the following for each host that will use the storage system. 1.
If hosts are clustered, set up the clustering software to the host's operating system. Make the LUNs for each host available to work with the FC4700. 16 Depending on the operating system, this may involve: • Labeling and partitioning LUNs • Making file systems or creating volumes on the partitions • Mounting the file systems or volumes. 2. Step 11 Complete the Host Setup Refer to the appropriate EMC Navisphere Server Software Setup Guide to complete the following for each host that will use the storage system. 1.
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..., add a secondary image to create snapshots. 3. SnapView Setup 1. Allocate the write intent log if you purchased the MirrorView or the SnapView option, refer to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide and the option-specific installation guides to complete the following procedures. Configure the snapshot cache for each SP that owns LUNs...
..., add a secondary image to create snapshots. 3. SnapView Setup 1. Allocate the write intent log if you purchased the MirrorView or the SnapView option, refer to the EMC Navisphere Manager Administrator's Guide and the option-specific installation guides to complete the following procedures. Configure the snapshot cache for each SP that owns LUNs...
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...out/ dial-in each host on a specified LAN, analyzes the agent logs, and initiates a call an array to use Event Viewer to all EMC customers. A CRS connection also allows a qualified service engineer at the Support Center to call to complete the following tasks. 1. CRS resides on...the Navisphere agents in service tool available to configure Event Monitor. Step 13 Set Up Event Monitor Refer to the EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide to the EMC Customer Support Center when warranted. Qualified EMC service personnel will set up CLARalert Remote Service without charge. 18
...out/ dial-in each host on a specified LAN, analyzes the agent logs, and initiates a call an array to use Event Viewer to all EMC customers. A CRS connection also allows a qualified service engineer at the Support Center to call to complete the following tasks. 1. CRS resides on...the Navisphere agents in service tool available to configure Event Monitor. Step 13 Set Up Event Monitor Refer to the EMC Navisphere Event Monitor Administrator's Guide to the EMC Customer Support Center when warranted. Qualified EMC service personnel will set up CLARalert Remote Service without charge. 18
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... mirrors or start a SnapView session. For questions about • Storage system configurations • Configuration planning Use this resource It contains Find it here EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide • Background information • Worksheets for planning a storage system environment • Supported/suggested configurations • Documents and Media box...
... mirrors or start a SnapView session. For questions about • Storage system configurations • Configuration planning Use this resource It contains Find it here EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700 Configuration Planning Guide • Background information • Worksheets for planning a storage system environment • Supported/suggested configurations • Documents and Media box...
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... Navisphere host software • Storage system software • Last minute changes to documentation Use this resource HBA and driver Release Notes FC4700 Rackmount Model Hardware Reference It contains Find it here • Required software environment • Changes and enhancements • Notes and ... and service, contact your service provider. If You Need Help (continued) . ATF - HBA drivers - If you have a valid EMC service contract, contact EMC Customer Service at USA (800) 782-4362, Canada (800) 543-4782, or worldwide (508) 497-7901. CLI Appropriate Release Notes...
... Navisphere host software • Storage system software • Last minute changes to documentation Use this resource HBA and driver Release Notes FC4700 Rackmount Model Hardware Reference It contains Find it here • Required software environment • Changes and enhancements • Notes and ... and service, contact your service provider. If You Need Help (continued) . ATF - HBA drivers - If you have a valid EMC service contract, contact EMC Customer Service at USA (800) 782-4362, Canada (800) 543-4782, or worldwide (508) 497-7901. CLI Appropriate Release Notes...