HP StorageWorks2012fc Modular Smart Array user guidePart number: 481597-001First edition: March, 2008

10 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Subscription ServiceHP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using th

11CHAPTER1Before You BeginThe MSA2000 Family 2012fc Modular Smart Array and MSA2000 Drive Enclosure are high-performance storage solutions that combin

12 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008System Management SoftwareEmbedded management software includes a web-browser int

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 13Hardware Components and LEDsThis section describes the main hardware components of your storage system enclosures.Control

14 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 1-1 shows the LEDs on the front of a controller.Figure 1-1 Controller (Fro

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 15Table 1-3 describes the LEDs on the drive module. Table 1-3 Drive Module LED Combinations (Front)Online/Activity(green)F

16 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 1-2 shows the ports and switches at the back of the controller.Figure 1-2

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 17Figure 1-3 shows the LEDs at the back of the controller.Figure 1-3 Controller LEDs (Back View)Table 1-5 describes the LED

18 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Controller moduleUnit LocatorWhite Off Normal operation.Blink Physically identifi

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 19Drive Enclosure Components and LEDsA drive enclosure can be connected to a controller enclosure or to another drive enclo

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20 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 1-4 shows the ports and switches at the back of the drive enclosure.Figure

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 21Figure 1-5 shows the LEDs at the back of the drive enclosure.Figure 1-5 Drive Enclosure LEDs (Back View)Table 1-8 describ

22 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Expansion moduleFault/Service RequiredAmber On A fault has been detected or a ser

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 23Installation ChecklistTable 1-9 outlines the steps required to install the enclosures and initially configure the system.

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25CHAPTER2Installing and Cabling EnclosuresThis chapter describes how to install and cable enclosures in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. It conta

26 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Safety PrecautionsFor your protection, observe the following safety precautions w

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 27Installing Enclosures Into a RackThis section describes how to install the enclosures into a standard 19

28 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Rack Installation Overview and ProcedureFigure 2-1 provides a visual overview of

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 29Use the following procedure and refer to Figure 2-1 to install each enclosure into the rack.When positio

3ContentsAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Intended Audience .

30 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 2-2 Side Bracket With Alignment Marksb. On one side, insert the first two

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 31Attaching the Ear CapsThe plastic ear caps are snap-on parts that require some care when attaching or re

32 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures Use the supplied SAS cables to connect

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 33Figure 2-5 Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between One Controller Enclosure and Up to Three Drive En

34 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 2-6 Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between One Controller and Up

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 35Connecting AC PowerUse this procedure to connect AC power to the enclosures.1. Verify that both power sw

36 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Testing the Enclosure ConnectionsUse this procedure to power on the newly install

Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 37Correcting Enclosure IDs When installing a system with drive enclosures attached, the enclosure IDs migh

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39CHAPTER3Connecting HostsThis chapter describes how to connect data and management hosts to controller enclosures. It contains the following sections

4 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 20082. Installing and Cabling Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Installing the MSA2000 Family SES Driver for Microsoft Windows HostsInstalling th

Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 41Using Host Port InterconnectsWhen the internal connections between host ports are enabled through SMU, host port 0 on eac

42 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Connecting Direct Attach ConfigurationsThis section explains how to connect the c

Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 43Figure 3-2 shows a single-controller to two single-port data hosts configurtion.Figure shows a single-controller to a sin

44 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Figure 3-4 shows a non-redundant configuration that can be used when high perform

Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 45Connecting Switch Attach ConfigurationsThis section explains how to connect the controller enclosure to data hosts throug

46 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Connecting One Data Host Through One SwitchFigure 3-5 shows a dual-controller con

Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 47Connecting Two Data Hosts Through Two SwitchesFigure 3-6 shows the preferred high-availability dual-controller connection

48 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Connecting Two Data Hosts Through a Zoned SwitchFigure 3-7 shows a high-availabil

49CHAPTER4Configuring a System for the First TimeThis chapter describes how to perform first-time configuration on the storage system. It also describ

Contents 54. Configuring a System for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Setting Management Port IP Addre

50 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Setting Management Port IP Addresses Using the CLI Note – If you used DHCP to set

Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 51Your package contents include a micro-DB9-to-DB9 serial cable. If necessary, use a DB9-to-DB25 ada

52 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 20084. In the terminal emulator, connect to controller A.5. Press Enter to display th

Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 539. In the host computer's command window, type the following command to verify Ethernet conne

54 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Logging in to SMU from a Local Management HostTo log in to SMU from a local manag

Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 55 If a time server can provide local time rather than UT, configure the storage devices to use tha

56 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 20082. In the Controller Module Host Port Configuration panels, for each port to whic

Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 57Creating Virtual DisksTwo or more disk drives can be logically combined to form a virtual disk. Th

58 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Mapping a Data Host to a VolumeTo enable a data host to access a volume you creat

Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 59Testing the ConfigurationTo determine that your system is ready for use, test the configuration as

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61APPENDIXAPowering the System Off and OnThis appendix describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.Powering Off the SystemThe syste

62 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 20082. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On (–)

63APPENDIXBRegulatory Compliance and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceFederal Communications Commission NoticePart 15 of the Federal Communications Commissi

64 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation o

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 65To identify this product, refer to the part, Regulatory Model Number, or product number found on the pro

66 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Laser Safety WarningWarning – To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiati

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 67International Notices and StatementsCanadian Notice (avis Canadien)Class A EquipmentThis Class A digital

68 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008 Also approved under UL 60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Tech

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 69Korean NoticesSafetyBattery Replacement NoticeYour computer is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide

7About This GuideIntended AudienceThis guide is intended for use by system administrators and information professionals who are experienced with the f

70 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 71Japanese Power Cord NoticeElectrostatic DischargeTo prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precau

72 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Note – For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product ins

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 73Dutch NoticeEnglish NoticeDisposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Unio

74 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Estonian NoticeFinnish NoticeSeadmete jäätmete kõrvaldamine eramajapidamistes Eur

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 75French NoticeGerman NoticeÉlimination des appareils mis au rebut par les ménages dans l'Union europ

76 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Greek NoticeHungarian Notice. ,..,,.Készülékek magánháztartásban történ selejtez

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 77Italian NoticeLatvian NoticeSmaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati nel territorio dell&ap

78 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Lihuanian NoticePolish NoticeNolietotu iek rtu izn cin šanas noteikumi lietot jie

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 79Portuguese NoticeSlovakian NoticeDescarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia Este símbolo encontra

8 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Document ConventionsRack StabilityCaution – To reduce the risk of personal injury

80 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008Slovenian NoticeSpanish NoticeEliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y ele

Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 81Swedish NoticeBortskaffande av avfallsprodukter från användare i privathushåll inom Europeiska Unionen

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83IndexAaccessingSMU,54the CLI,50accumulators,70Avis Canadien, regulatory compliancenotice,67Bbatteriesrecycling or disposal,70replacementnotice,69Tai

84 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008cord. See power cordcurrent rating,70Ddata hostsconnecting to controller enclosu

Index 85IIEC EMC, worldwide regulatory compliance notice,67indicators, See LEDsinstalling enclosureschecklist,23in a rack,28safety precautions,26i

86 HP StorageWorks 2012fc Modular Smart Array user guide • March 2008preparing,27recycling, battery,70recycling, Taiwan EPA battery,70regulatory comp

Index 87using,71

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About This Guide 9HP Technical SupportTelephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/suppor