Dell EMC AX4-5 Installing Navisphere Server Utility, Registering a Server With a Storage System

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Installing Navisphere Server Utility

The Navisphere Server Utility registers the cluster node HBAs with the storage systems, allowing the nodes to access the cluster storage data. The tool is also used for the following cluster node maintenance procedures:

Updating the cluster node host name and/or IP address on the storage array

Updating file system information

Adding, removing, or replacing an HBA

Starting and stopping a snapshot

To install Navisphere Server Utility:

1Log in to the Windows server using an account with administrative privileges.

2Insert the installation media in the CD/DVD drive.

3In the Choose Language Setup screen, select the appropriate language and click OK.

4In the main menu, click Install Products on Server.

5In the Install Products menu, click Navisphere Server Utility.

6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Registering a Server With a Storage System

To register the server with the storage system:

1Start the Navisphere Server Utility by clicking Start→Programs→EMC→ Navisphere→Navisphere Server Utility.

2In the Choose Language Setup screen, select the appropriate language and click OK.

3In the Navisphere Server Utility dialog window, select Register this server to all connected storage systems. The utility automatically scans for all connected storage systems and lists them under Connected Storage Systems.

4Select the WWN of the HBA you just installed. The HBA should appear once for every SP port it is connected to.

5Click Next to register the server with the storage system.

6Click Finish to exit the utility.

Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

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Contents Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Guide January 2010 Rev A01 Contents Advanced or Optional Storage Features Cluster Configuration OverviewInstalling Navisphere Storage System Installing the Expansion Pack UsingZoning Configuration Form Contents Introduction IntroductionCluster Hardware Requirements Cluster SolutionIdentical Cluster NodesLists the hardware requirements for the cluster nodes Cluster Node Requirements Component Minimum RequirementCluster Storage Requirements Cluster StorageRequirement Direct-Attached Cluster Supported Cluster ConfigurationsSystem Storage Expansion Private network SAN-Attached ClusterStorage system Other Documents You May Need Fibre Channel switch Storage system Cluster nodePage Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling the Power SuppliesCabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and MonitorAC PDU not shown Power strip or on oneCabling Your Cluster for Public and Private Networks Network Connections Description Cabling the Private Network Cabling the Public NetworkPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method NIC Teaming Cabling the Storage SystemsCabling Storage for Your Direct-Attached Cluster Private network AX4-5F storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware HBA portsAX4-5FX storage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Private network Cluster node Cabling Storage for Your SAN-Attached ClusterStorage system Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cluster nodes Fibre Channel switch Connect cluster node 1 to the SAN Cabling a SAN-Attached Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage SystemAX4-5F storage system HBA ports Sw0 There is a maximum of four storage systems per cluster First cluster, connect cluster node 1 to the SANStorage systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Tape library Obtaining More InformationStorage systems Tape library Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Cluster Configuration OverviewPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Insert the PowerPath installation media in the CD/DVD drive Installing the Fibre Channel HBAsInstalling EMC PowerPath Installing the Fibre Channel HBA DriversUsing Worldwide Port Name Zoning Implementing Zoning on a Fibre Channel Switched FabricPort Worldwide Names in a SAN Environment Single Initiator ZoningInstalling Navisphere Storage System Initialization Utility Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage SystemUpgrade Installing the Expansion Pack Using Navisphere ExpressRegistering a Server With a Storage System Installing Navisphere Server UtilityTo register the server with the storage system Assigning the Virtual Disks to Cluster Nodes Advanced or Optional Storage FeaturesSAN Copy Snapshot ManagementInstalling and Configuring a Failover Cluster Troubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting If these events do not appear AppendixTroubleshooting Advanced with Check all cable connectionsMinimum option Window, click the Recovery Click ServicesServices window Cluster ServicesAppendixTroubleshooting AppendixTroubleshooting Number Appendix Cluster Data Form Cluster Data FormName Seed Appendix Cluster Data Form DAEsZone Name Zoning Configuration FormAppendix Zoning Configuration Form NodeAppendix Zoning Configuration Form Index Storage systems, 30 connecting to one shared storageIndex Mscs Mouse cabling