March 83-00003261, Revision C
Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual
SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE
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Copyright
Trademarks
1. Product and Architecture Overview
Contents
Preface
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Unpacking Your Array
Connecting Your Array
Site Planning
Checking LEDs
Configuration Overview
Contents
Maintaining Your Array
Troubleshooting Your Array
A. SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Specifications
Configuring a Microsoft Windows Server
Index-1
Index
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Figures
FIGURE B-1 FIGURE B-2
Figures
B-15
B-16
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Tables
TABLE C-1 TABLE D-1 TABLE D-2
TABLE A-1 TABLE A-2 TABLE A-3 TABLE B-1 TABLE B-2 TABLE B-3 TABLE B-4
How This Book Is Organized
Preface
Typographic Conventions
SANnet II Family FRU Installation Guide
SANnet II Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays
SANnet II Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual
United States California Corporate Headquarters
Technical Support
Placing a Support Call
Corporate Headquarters Contacts
Dot Hill Welcomes Your Comments
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Product and Architecture Overview
1.1 Comparison of FC, SATA, and SATA SE Arrays
1.1.1 Fibre Channel and SATA Array Architectures
1.1.1.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Features
1.1.1.2 SANnet II 200 SATA and SATA SE Array Features
SANnet II 200 SATA SE Array
SANnet II 200 FC Array
SANnet II 200 SATA Array
1.1.3 SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Configurations
1. 1-GHz drives are not supported
1.2.1 RAID I/O Controller Modules
1.2 Field-Replaceable Units
1.2.3 Disk Drives
1.2.2 I/O Expansion Modules
1.2.3.2 SANnet II 200 SATA and SATA SE Array Disk Drives
1.2.4 Battery Module
1.2.3.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Disk Drives
1.4 Fibre Channel Technology Overview
1.2.5 Power and Fan Modules
1.3 Interoperability
1.4.2 FC Topologies
1.4.3 Fibre Hubs and Switches
1.4.1 FC Protocols
1.4.5 Scalability
1.4.4 Data Availability
1.5.1.1 Host Bus Adapters
1.5.1 Redundant Configuration Considerations
1.5 Fibre Channel Architecture
1.5.1.3 Host Redundant Paths
1.6 Additional Software Tools
1.5.1.2 Active-to-Active Redundant Controller
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Site Planning
2.1 Customer Obligations
2.2 Safety Precautions
2.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility
2.4 Electrical and Power Specifications
2.3 Environmental Requirements
2.6 Layout Map
2.5 Physical Specifications
2.6.1 Rack Placement
2.7 Console and Other Requirements
2.6.2 Tabletop Placement
2.8 Preinstallation Worksheets
Table 2-4 Site Preparation Worksheet
Host or Fabric Switch Connectivity - Host or Fabric Switch #2
Table 2-5 Host and Fabric Switch Connectivity Summarized
Host or Fabric Switch Connectivity - Host or Fabric Switch #1
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Unpacking Your Array
3.1 Opening Your Package
3.2.1 Standard Array Packages
3.2 Checking the Package Contents
SANnet II Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays
3.3 Field-Replaceable Units
3.4 Customer-Provided Cables
3.5 Mounting Your Array in a Rack or Cabinet
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Connecting Your Array
Figure 4-1 Front Bezel and Front Bezel Locks of an Array
4.1 Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So the Keys Cannot Be Removed
Chapter 4 Connecting Your Array
4.2.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Connections
4.2 RAID Array Connections
FC device connections application/data servers and consoles
4.2.2 SANnet II 200 SATA Array Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Your Array
Servers and consoles FC devices Management console
Management
Servers and consoles FC devices
console
FC device connections application/data servers and consoles
4.2.3 SANnet II 200 SATA SE Array Connections
4.3 Connecting the Chassis to AC Power Outlets
Set them aside for reassembly later
Figure 4-6 Installing a Cord Lock
4.4 Connecting the Chassis to DC Power Outlets
Table 4-2 DC Cable Wiring for Cable
Table 4-1 DC Cable Wiring for Cable
4.5 Cabling to Expansion Units
Loop B bottom drive ports
RAID array Expansion unit Expansion unit
Loop A top drive ports
Cable to drive Cable to host
Loop B right-side drive ports
4.6 Setting Loop IDs on Expansion Units
RAID array Expansion unit Loop A left-side drive ports Expansion unit
Cable to drive
1. Use the provided key to unlock both bezel locks
Do not use force when placing a cap on an ear
4.8 Reviewing Channels, Ports, and SFPs
4.7 Powering Up and Checking LEDs
4.8.1 Drive Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array
Two ports on channel Two drive ports on channel
4.8.1.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Drive Ports
4.8.1.2 SANnet II 200 SATA Array Drive Ports
4.8.2.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array
4.8.2 Host Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array
4.8.2.2 SANnet II 200 SATA and SATA SE Arrays
Figure 4-16 Host Channels on a Dual-Controller SATA SE Array
4.8.3 Default SFP Placement
FC0 FC1 FC4 FC5
H/D/RCC
Figure 4-22 SANnet II 200 SATA Expansion Unit Default SFP Placement
4.8.4 Changing Your SFP Configuration
4.9 Establishing Communications With An Array
4.10 Configuring a Host COM Port to Connect to a RAID Array
4. Choose Set IP Address →Address
4.11 Manually Setting a Static IP Address
4.12 Setting Up Out-of-Band Management Over Ethernet
4. Press Ctrl-L to refresh the screen and view the Main Menu
4.14 Adding an Expansion Unit to an Existing RAID Array
a. Choose Support →Downloads b. Click Firmware Downloads
4.15 Connecting Ports to Hosts
4.16 Power-On Sequence
4.17 Powering Off the Array
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Configuration Overview
5.1 Summary of Array Configuration
3. Set up an IP address for the controller
5.1.1 Point-to-Point Configuration Guidelines
Caution - If you keep the default loop mode and connect to a fabric switch, the array automatically shifts to public loop mode. As a result, communication between the array and the switched fabric runs in half duplex send or receive instead of providing the full duplex send and receive performance of point-to-point mode
5.1.2 A Sample SAN Point-to-Point Configuration
Remember these important rules
Map LG1 to SIDs 45 and
Note - These illustrations show the default controller locations however, the primary controller and secondary controller locations can occur in either slot and depend on controller resets and controller replacement operations
2. Connect expansion units, if needed
5.1.3 A Sample DAS Loop Configuration
Server
Chapter 5 Configuration Overview
Server
Server
1. Establish two connections between each server and the array
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5.1.4 Connecting Two Hosts to One Host Channel SATA Only
5.2 Larger Configurations
Do not combine SANnet II 200 FC drives and SANnet II 200 SATA drives on the same Fibre Channel loop. Use them only on separate loops
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6.1 LEDs When The Array Is First Powered On
Checking LEDs
Figure 6-1 Front-Panel LEDs
6.2 Front-Panel LEDs
Figure 6-2 Chassis Ear LEDs and Reset Button on Front Panel
Table 6-2 Front-Panel LEDs
Table 6-2 lists the front-panel LEDs and describes LED activity
Table 6-3 Drive LED Status
6.2.1 Drive LED Status
6.2.2 Correcting SES or PLD Firmware Version Conflicts
6.3.1 I/O Controller Module LEDs
6.3 Back-Panel LEDs
SFP speed
Blinking green - Battery charging
Table 6-4 I/O Controller Module and Battery Module LEDs
Status of battery
Solid green - Battery charged
6.3.2 I/O Expansion Module LEDs
6.3.3 Power Supply and Fan Module LEDs
Figure 6-9 DC Power Supply and Fan Module
The following figure shows the DC power supply and fan module
Figure 6-8 AC Power Supply and Fan Module
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7.1 Using Software to Monitor and Manage the Array
Maintaining Your Array
7.1.3 Other Supported Software
7.1.1 Out-of-Band Connections
7.1.2 In-Band Connections
7.1.4 Enabling VERITAS DMP
7.2.1 Battery Status
7.2 Battery Operation
7.1.5 The VERITAS Volume Manager ASL
7.3 Viewing Event Logs on the Screen
A log of recent events is displayed
7.4 Upgrading Firmware
7.4.1 Installing Firmware Upgrades
7.4.2 Controller Firmware Upgrade Features
7.4.3 Upgrading SES and PLD Firmware
7.5 Replacing the Front Bezel and Ear Caps
7.5.2 Placing the Bezel and Ear Caps Back Onto the Chassis
7.5.1 Removing the Front Bezel and Ear Caps
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Troubleshooting Your Array
8.1 Sensor Locations
Figure 8-1 Cooling Fan Locations
8.1.1 Cooling Element Sensors
Table 8-1 Cooling Element Sensors for FC, SATA, and SATA SE Arrays
Table 8-2 Temperature Sensors for FC, SATA, and SATA SE Arrays
8.1.2 Temperature Sensors
Table 8-4 Voltage Sensors for SATA and SATA SE Arrays
8.1.3 Voltage Sensors
Table 8-3 Voltage Sensors for FC Arrays
8.1.4 Power Supply Sensors
8.2 Silencing Audible Alarms
To silence the alarm, perform the following steps
Functions →Mute beeper. Refer to the SANnet II Family RAID Firmware
8.3 RAID LUNs Not Visible to the Host
8.4 Controller Failover
8.5 Recovering From Fatal Drive Failure
1. Discontinue all I/O activity immediately
8.6 Using the Reset Push Button
8.7.1 Power Supply and Fan Module
8.7 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
1A Power supply or fan problem
Figure 8-2 Power Supply or Fan Module Flowchart, 1 of
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Your Array
8.7.2 Drive LEDs
Figure 8-3 Power Supply or Fan Module Flowchart, 2 of
1B Power supply or fan problem
Caution - When you rotate or replace drives, make sure that
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Your Array
Figure 8-4 Drive LEDs Flowchart, 1 of
2A Drive LEDs problem FC
8.7.3 Front-Panel LEDs
II Family FRU Installation Guide
3A Front panel LEDs problem FC
Figure 8-6 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 1 of
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Your Array
3B Front panel LEDs problem FC
Figure 8-7 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 2 of
3C Front panel LEDs problem FC
Figure 8-8 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 3 of
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Your Array
3D Front panel LEDs problem FC
Figure 8-9 Front-Panel LEDs Flowchart, 4 of
4A I/O controller module problem FC
8.7.4 I/O Controller Module
Figure 8-10 I/O Controller Module Flowchart
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Your Array
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APPENDIX A
SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Specifications
A.1 Physical Specifications
Table A-2 SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Highlights
A.2 SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Highlights
A.2.1 Hardware Loop ID
A.2.2 Firmware Host-Side Connection Mode
A.2.5 Firmware Dynamic Load Balancing
A.3 Agency Approvals and Standards
A.2.3 Firmware LUN Filtering RAID-Based Mapping
A.2.4 Firmware Redundant Loops
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APPENDIX B
Using a Standalone JBOD Array SANnet II 200 FC Array Only
B.1 Supported Configurations JBOD Arrays
B.4 Known Limitations Affecting SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Arrays
B.2 Supported Operating Systems JBOD Arrays
B.3 Supported Host Platforms and Connection Methods JBOD Arrays
B.5.1 SANscape
B.5.1.1 Enabling JBOD Support
B.6 Setting the Loop ID on a SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array
B.5.2 SANscape Alert
B.5.3 SANscape CLI
B.6.1 Changing Your ID Switch Setting
B.7.1 Single-Port Connection to a SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array
B.7 Connecting SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Arrays
SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array Attached to a Single HBA Port
B.7.2 Dual-Port Connections to a SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array
Figure B-2
SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array Attached to Two HBA Ports
Figure B-3
B.7.4 Connecting the SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array to a Host Computer
B.7.3 Changing Your SFP Configuration on JBOD Arrays
1. Choose View →Agent Options Management
B.8 Enabling SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Array Support
B.9 Downloading Firmware to Disk Drives in a JBOD
B.10 Resizing LUNs Greater Than 1 Tbyte
B.11 Troubleshooting SANnet II 200 FC JBOD Arrays
B.11.2 Troubleshooting Hardware Issues
B.11.1 Troubleshooting Configuration Issues
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5A JBOD or expansion unit problem FC
Figure B-4 JBOD or Expansion Unit Troubleshooting Flowchart, 1 of
Figure B-5 JBOD or Expansion Unit Troubleshooting Flowchart, 2 of
B.12 Converting a JBOD to a RAID array
APPENDIX C
Failed Component Alarm Codes
See “Front-Panel LEDs” on page 6-2 for more information about the SES/PLD firmware mismatch mentioned in Table C-1
APPENDIX D
D.1 RJ-45 Connector
Cable Pinouts
Table D-2 Pin Names
D.2 DB9 COM Port
APPENDIX E
Configuring a Sun Server Running the Solaris Operating System
E.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection
E.2 Using the tip Command for Local Access to the Array
E.3 Determining the WWN in the Solaris Operating System
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APPENDIX F
Configuring a Microsoft Windows Server
F.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection
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d. Choose Create Shortcut and click Yes
a. Choose Start →Find →For Files or Folders
Choose Programs →Accessories →Command Prompt
7. Select Primary partition and click Next
b. Make sure the Perform a Quick Format checkbox is selected
10. Select Format this partition with the following settings
9. Assign a drive letter, if desired, and click Next
a. Specify NTFS as the “File system to use.”
11. Click Finish
A confirmation dialog box displays the settings you have specified
Appendix F Configuring a Microsoft Windows Server F-7
c. Click Next
F.4 Determining the Worldwide Name for Microsoft Windows Servers
APPENDIX G
Configuring a Linux Server
G.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection
dev/ttySx
which Settings?
minicom -s
Options History Buffer, F-Key Macros, Search History Buffer, I18n
G.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From a Linux Server
38400 8N1
Welcome to Minicom
9. Highlight Extended Firmware Settings and press Return
G.3 Checking the Adapter BIOS
3. Highlight Configuration Setting and press Return
4. Highlight Host Adapter Settings and press Return
G.5 Making an ext3 File System for Linux
G.4 Multiple LUN Linux Configuration
G.6 Creating a File System
G.8 Mounting the File System Automatically
G.7 Creating a Mount Point and Mounting the File System Manually
df -k
G.9 Determining the Worldwide Name for Linux Hosts
mount -a
APPENDIX H
Configuring an IBM Server Running the AIX Operating System
H.1 Setting Up a Serial Port Connection
H.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From an IBM Server Running AIX
C-Kermitset term byte C-Kermitset carrier-watch off
# kermit
C-Kermitset line /dev/tty0p1
H.4 Using SMIT to Enable an AIX Host to Recognize New LUNs
H.3 Identifying the Device on Which You Will Create a Logical Volume
H.5 Creating a Volume Group
H.7 Creating a File System
H.6 Creating a Logical Volume
H.9 Verifying That the New File System Is Mounted
H.8 Mounting the New File System
# lscfg grep fc
H.10 Determining the Worldwide Name for IBM Servers Running AIX
APPENDIX
Configuring an HP Server Running the HP-UX Operating System
I.1 Setting Up a Serial Port Connection
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I.3 Attaching the Disk Array
I.4 Logical Volume Manager
# ioscan -fnC disk
I.6 Creating a Physical Volume
I.5 Definitions of Common Terms
I.7 Creating a Volume Group
# lvcreate -L 4092 /dev/vg02
I.8 Creating a Logical Volume
# ls /dev/vg02
I.9 Creating an HP-UX File System
I.10 Mounting the File System Manually
I.11 Mounting the File System Automatically
# bdf
I.12 Determining the Worldwide Name for HP-UX Hosts
etc/fstab
# mount -a
# fcmsutil/device-name
2. Type
Output similar to the following is displayed
Index
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worksheet preinstallation worldwide name
Windows
determining on Solaris OE E-3