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HP StorageWorks EVA4400SAN Starter Kit quick installation Finding more information Section 3. Installing HBAs This document provides an overview of the steps to install the HP EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit. For more information, see the list of information sources in the HP EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit release notes. The release notes and all documents referenced in this document are available at: HP AJ762A HBAs must be installed in server PCI-e slots. HBA installation procedures vary by server; however, the following procedure is typical: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals 3. Remove the blank panel from an empty x4 or higher PCI-e bus slot. Under Storage, click Disk Storage Systems, and then under EVA Disk Arrays, select HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array. For HP Command View EVA, select Storage Software and then HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software. 4. Insert the HBA into the empty PCI-e slot, and then press firmly to seat the HBA. 1. Ensure the computer is powered off. 2. Open the server cover. 5. Secure the HBA's mounting bracket to the case with the panel clip. 6. Close the server cover. Section 1. Preparing the site HP Command View EVA can either be installed on a management server connected to an EVA (server-based management) or on the EVA4400 management module (array-based management). This document addresses both. To ensure continuous, safe, and reliable operation, ensure that the EVA4400 operating environment meets the following requirements: Table 1 Site requirements Input voltage 180–254 VAC Input frequency 47–63 Hz Input current per array at 208 VAC 2.8 A Total system power 524 W at 208 VAC Operating temperature 10°–35°C (50°–95°F) Humidity 10%–90% non-condensing Clearance Front: 406 mm (16 inch) Rear: 300 mm (11.8 inch) Section 4. Connecting the hardware The EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit is available factory-integrated or field-installed. The factory-integrated EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit arrives with the EVA4400 installed in the rack and cabled. The remaining task is to connect fiber optic cables from the controller ports to each server HBA. For information about installing the EVA4400 in a rack, see HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array installation guide. 1. Remove the dust caps from the connectors on the SFP transceivers and fibre optic cables you will be using. 2. Install an SFP transceiver in a switch port. 3. Connect a fiber optic cable between the controller ports and the HBAs ( Figure 1). The other SP ports will remain unused. Figure 2 Array-based management Section 5. Powering on the components Follow this sequence to power up the components: 1. Apply power to the main power supply in the rack. 2. Apply power to the power strips in the cabinet. 3. Wait for a solid green LED indicator on the enclosure power supply. 4. Power on the EVA by pressing the power/standby button on the front panel of the controller enclosure. The LED on the power/standby button changes from amber to solid green to indicate that the EVA has been powered on. © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Second edition: December 2008 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Printed in Puerto Rico. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. www.hp.com *5697-7859* Section 2. Checking kit contents CAUTION: Applying power to the devices out of sequence can cause an error state in the controller. You can resolve the situation by resetting the controller power. The following items are included in the factory-installed HP EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit. Verify that you have all the items listed before beginning the installation. This scenario assumes that servers are available for the topology. • HP StorageWorks EVA4400—Includes one controller enclosure and dual HSV300-S controllers with embedded SAN switches, and one disk enclosure with eight disks, all preinstalled in the rack • Four HP StorageWorks AJ762A 8 Gb PCI-e HBAs —To be installed in the servers connected to the EVA4400 • HP EVA4400 SAN Starter media kit—Includes HP StorageWorks SmartStart EVA Storage with HP StorageWorks Command View EVA management software • HP 2m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC cables—Used to connect the switch to the HBAs • 8 Gb SFP transceivers—Inserted into the switch ports • License entitlement certificate for HP StorageWorks Command View EVA—Four 1 TB (4 TB total) general licenses 5. Wait (up to five minutes) for the EVA to complete its startup routine and for the Fibre Channel switches to boot. 6. Apply power to the servers in the SAN with access to the EVA. CAUTION: Figure 1 HA (or dual-fabric) SAN connections 4. For array-based management, connect the management module LAN connector to an Ethernet hub using an Ethernet cable, and then connect either a laptop or server to the same hub using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, you can connect a computer through the Ethernet cable directly to the management module LAN connector (Figure 2). When you power on the server, if the monitor displays a New Hardware Found message and prompts to install an HBA driver, click Cancel to prevent the installation of an unsupported HBA driver. 7. Boot the operating system and log on as an administrator. 8. Verify that each component in the SAN is operating properly. separate each license key with a carriage return. you must complete the tasks listed in this section manually. Select the appropriate array under Storage Systems. 3. HP Business Copy EVA. • If you are the license owner. Insert the HP SmartStart EVA Storage CD into the drive of the application server. License owner (End-User) information automatically populates.1:2373 2. Exit the web browser. Select the array name in the navigation pane and then click System Options in the content pane. You can also use HP SmartStart EVA Storage to configure Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 application server. Complete the requested information. Enter your information: • If you registered previously. 3. If the application server is the same as the management server. Section 10. For more information. You must configure a management server before configuring storage to an application server. Reset button Complete the procedures in this section only if you are using server-based management. For multiple licenses. 3. Enter admin as the user name and no password (the password field is empty). and HP Continuous Access licenses. enter your contact information under License owner (End-User) information. click Configure as application server & create storage. • The WWN for the array in the format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx (19 alphanumeric characters. Enter admin as the user name and no password (the password field is empty). and then click Next. open a browser and enter the URL: https://192. • If you did not register previously or if you did not select the I am the License owner box. 15. 1. Any configuration changes must be made to both embedded switches in an HSV300-S controller enclosure. see HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array license key installation instructions. 13.Section 6. box.1:2372 (this is the default IP address of the management module after a reset). Using HP SmartStart EVA Storage to configure the management server NOTE: 2. 6. Configuring array-based management If you are using array-based management. 3. Copy the license key as instructed in the License Certificate. Ensure the array is selected in the navigation pane and then select the Licensing tab in the content pane. 4. Click Next. This completes the procedure for installing HP Command View EVA. Under Administrator Options.168. Open a browser on the computer that is connected through Ethernet to the management module. which installs multiple applications: • • • • • • HBA drivers Multipathing I/O (MPIO) drivers HP Command View EVA HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility for Windows HP StorageWorks Command View EVAPerf Storage Management Initiative Specification for EVA (SMI-S EVA) Configuring the management server From the HP SmartStart EVA Storage main menu: 1. 6. click Add storage to an application server. Enter the following URL to access HP Command View EVA on the management module: https://192. enter your e-mail address. The amber indicator on the top right corner of the LAN connector will flash when the reset operation is completed. • If you did not register previously. See your License Entitlement Certificate for other options to request a license key if you are unable to use the online option. enter it in the Order number. Select the product identified on your License Entitlement Certificate from the product list. Ensure the management module is connected to a server or laptop as described in Section 5. press and hold the recessed Reset button (2. 4. Launch HP Command View EVA. • If you registered previously. Click Save Changes. HP SmartStart EVA Storage cannot be used to complete these tasks. The Generate license(s) window opens. Obtain the HP order number from the License Entitlement Certificate. Figure 3 Management module 2.exe. 8. Based on information obtained from the order.168. Click the Licensing tab on the Storage System Properties page. In the Content pane (right pane). Multipathing I/O (MPIO) drivers. 8. For more information about the array configuration.0. and HP VDS Hardware Provider. Installing software and drivers Insert your HP SmartStart EVA Storage CD in the drive of your management server. Click Install Licenses.hp. The Order product(s) detail window opens. and then reenter your password in the First time users box. Click Install Licenses. 5.dat to a location of your choice. To install a license key from HP Webware: Section 11. From a computer connected through Ethernet to the management module. The Members sign-in window opens. LAN connector After the array is powered up. select Configure Network Options. • If you are adding storage to the server. and follow the instructions to configure the Ethernet information for the management module. 7. Wait 60 seconds before reconnecting. 4. HP recommends that you obtain the license key from the HP Webware website. 5. The HP SmartStart EVA Storage CD automatically launches SmartStartEVA. Management module HP StorageWorks SmartStart EVA Storage is a CD-based wizard that you use on your Windows 2003 management server to install software programs and drivers and configure the EVA4400 storage system. Click Configure as management server and follow the online instructions to configure this system as your management server. Figure 3) of the management module for 5 seconds. enter your e-mail address and password in the Existing members box. The management module will reboot. • • • • • Powered up the EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit Installed the management server (optional) Provisioned the storage Obtained the necessary licenses Configured the switches Congratulations. Configuring and provisioning storage on an application server other than the management server If you are using a server other than the management server as an application server: 1. your applications are now ready to use your newly installed HP EVA4400 storage array. Once the initialization is complete. Obtaining an HP Command View EVA license from HP Webware The embedded switch in an HSV300-S controller has a default IP address that might not be visible in your network. see HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array installation guide. see "Completing the array configuration" in the HP StorageWorks Command View EVA user guide. Enter the following information: • The Number of LTUs listed as Quantity Ordered on your License Entitlement Certificate (typically 1). and then click Sign-in. Conclusion 1. click Initialize and follow the instructions online. select the I am the License owner box. 11. 2. Click Set time options and set the time and date as appropriate. Repeat this procedure for each application server in your environment. Completing the array configuration This task initializes the array for first use. create a password. and then click Activate Instant-on. Go to section 8 if you are using array-based management. Click Install Licenses. 14. Do one of the following: • If you are configuring the server for the first time. At this point. including dashes). Activate the instant-on license for the EVA4400. you have: 2. HP SmartStart EVA Storage installs the HBA drivers. click Configure as application server & create storage and follow the online instructions to configure and provision storage to your server from the EVA4400. The Address Information window opens. In the Navigation pane (left pane). 3. Click the link on the certificate page to save the license key/password file in the format filename. and then click Next. 4. This process involves connecting a cable from the Ethernet port of each switch to a laptop computer and supplying switch addresses that are valid for your network. .com and click Generate New licenses. For instructions. Section 7. select the uninitialized array name (there is only one). 10. After rebooting.0. 7. use the following URLs to access the WOCP or HP Command View EVA: • https://management_module_IP:2372 (HP Command View EVA) • https://management_module_IP:2373 (WOCP) For more information. Paste the license key in the form provided. The License certificate page appears. 9. Go to http://webware. verify that the correct date and time are set on the array. and must be completed before connecting to the WOCP. Click Sign-in. see "Connecting to the management module (initial setup)" in the Web-based Operator Control Panel user guide. Connecting to the WOCP Section 8. 12. 2. Click Next. Configuring the embedded switch Section 9. Follow the online instructions to configure and provision storage to your server. Follow this procedure to configure basic parameters in the management module and the WOCP. 1. 1. a list of available products appears on the Product selection window.