HP P700 Service Manual

HP BladeSystemDeployment Guide for Solutions with 6GbSAS BL Switches and External SAS StorageEnclosuresThis document provides device overview informat

Direct Connect SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnectHP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and suppor

11 HP product documentation surveyAre you the person who installs, maintains, or uses this HP storage product? If so, we would liketo know more about

A Device worksheetsUse the following worksheets to record important reference information about your devices. Becausethe number of devices differ for

Server and P711m, P712m, and P721m/P731m controller worksheetServer blade model:Serial number:Server name:OS version/service pack:Installed in enclosu

HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch worksheetIMPORTANT: Dual-domain configurations need two switches.Model: 6Gb SAS BL SwitchSerial number:Switch name:Firmware versi

HP MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosure worksheetModel: MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller enclosureMSA controller model:Cha

HP MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosure worksheetsModel: MSA 2040 or P2000 drive enclosureChassis serial number:Device name:Enclosure firmware version:Ha

MDS600 and D6000 storage enclosure worksheetModel: MDS600 or D6000 disk enclosureChassis serial number:Device name:Firmware version (must be the same

HP D2600/D2700 storage enclosure worksheetModel: (D2600 or D2700)Chassis serial number:Device name:Firmware version (must be the same on all I/O modul

Tape and Autoloader worksheetModel:Chassis serial number:Device name:Firmware version:108 Device worksheets

IndexSymbols6Gb SAS BL Switchinformation about, 20installation best practices, 54port information, 73worksheets, 103AACUreference documents, 8Array Co

2 Device informationOverview information is provided for the following solution devices:• “HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures” (page 11)• “HP BladeSyst

Ggetting starteddeploying the solution, 10Hhelpobtaining, 97high availability informationovervew, 49high-performance cablingdual domain MDS600, 90sing

getting started, 10management tools, 37overview of, 6reference documents, 7supported devices, 7worksheets, 101standard cablingD2600/D2700, 92, 93P2000

HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosureThe HP BladeSystem c3000 is built specifically for small-size deployment environments withoutrequiring special power and

HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosureThe HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure is ideal for larger data centers with more dynamic datacenter environments. It provid

HP BladeSystem c-Class Server BladesAn HP c-Class server blade is a full-function server that slides into an HP BladeSystem c-Classenclosure, in contr

For more detailed information about server blades, see the following documents, available on HPwebsites:• HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide—Detailed

HP Smart Array SAS ControllersHP Smart Array P711m, P712m, and P721m controllers provide 6Gb SAS connections throughthe BladeSystem c-Class enclosure

• Supports the hot-addition of external zoned SAS storage enclosures to the SAS BL Switch.• Up to four HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches are supported.• 72-bit,

At startup time, the system negotiates the fastest available speed capable between all devices.Currently, the available switch operates at a maximum o

NOTE: The P731 is not currently support with MSA 2040 SAS.• In zoned solutions such as those using MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 storage enclosures,th

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HP 6Gb SAS BL SwitchThe HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch (SAS BL switch) is HP's second-generation c-Class embedded SASswitch designed to provide external st

For more information about configuring and managing the switch using VSM, see “Solutionmanagement tools” (page 37).HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch 21

For more informationDevice website: http://www.hp.com/go/6gbsasblBladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentati

HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MSA 2040 SAS SystemsThe HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA is 6Gb SAS, external shared SAS storage that helps users easilytransition from dir

Drive enclosures—Contain I/O modules, for connecting to the P2000 G3 SAS MSA controllerenclosure, providing additional storage capacity. The following

Key benefits of the MSA2040 SAS and P2000 G3 MSA family:• MSA products manage growing storage requirements across multiple HP ProLiant servers foruser

BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentationBe sure to read the following documents, shipped with the stora

• The controller and its storage are configured using the Storage Management Utility (SMU) orCommand Line Interface (CLI).◦ For information about conf

HP MDS600 and D6000 Disk EnclosuresThese high-density Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) storage enclosures can attach to HP BladeSystemc7000 or c3000 enclosure

Dual domain environments with dual-port SAS drives:Include two I/O modules in each storage enclosure drawer.Single domain environments: Include one I/

Contents1 Introduction...6Topics discussed in this guide..

• When racking an MDS600 or D6000, consider its weight and size:Weight: An unpopulated MDS600 or D6000 weighs 72.57 K (160 lb)◦◦ Size: 5U• When connec

First, determine your c7000 enclosure model by viewing the Insight Manager LCD panel orOnboard Administrator display.◦ If the c7000 model is a G2 or l

HP D2600/D2700 Disk EnclosuresHP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures are 6Gb Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) storage enclosures.• D2600 and D2700 disk enclosures may

Important tips• Upgrade to the latest firmware version before use. When included in a BladeSystem solution,D2600/D2700 firmware updates must be perfor

HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and1/8 G2 Tape AutoloaderThe HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8

Important tips• Switch-port zone groups must be created and assigned to server bays to grant access to thetape library.For more information about conf

Rack and PowerHP helps companies manage power and cooling costs. HP provides a variety of hardware andsoftware, enabling optimal deployment of HP serv

3 Software informationThe following software tools are used to configure, manage, and monitor devices in this solution:• “HP Onboard Administrator” (p

HP Onboard AdministratorHP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem,and firmware base used to support t

Selecting an item in the OA navigation tree displays management and monitoring tasks for theselected device. For example, when a SAS BL Switch install

4 High availability / dual domain information...495 Device relationships and mapping information...

To view the WWN of the P711m/P712m controller ports or device mappings, expand the navigationtree for a SAS BL Switch and then click Port Mapping. For

HP 6G Virtual SAS ManagerHP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is embedded in the 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware and is thesoftware application used to create h

MSL 2040 SAS and P2000 G3 SAS MSA Storage Management UtilityThe Storage Management Utility (SMU) offers a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuri

MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA Command Line InterfaceThe embedded CLI offers a command level method of configuring, managing, and monitoring theMSA Syst

HP Array Configuration UtilityThe Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a host-based, browser-accessed tool for configuring,managing, and monitoring MD

HP Smart Storage AdministratorHP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) is an advanced utility that enables you to perform manycomplex configuration tasks.

HP Systems Insight ManagerHP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) is the foundation for the HP unified server-storage managementstrategy. SIM is a hardware-l

MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote managementinterfaceWith the remote management interface (RMI), you can monitor, configure, and op

HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator controlpanelThe operator control panel (OCP) has a power button, four LEDs, an LCD screen, a

4 High availability / dual domain informationHP External SAS BladeSystem Solutions provide high availability, offering c-Class BladeSystemusers full c

Tape library standard cabling...9610 Support and other reso

5 Device relationships and mapping informationEach interconnect bay row in an HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 enclosure maps to servers viathe server ex

6 Zoning informationHP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is the software application used to configure the switch, and createand manage hardware-based zone gr

7 Installation best practices and proceduresThis section provides an overview of the best practices and steps required to install a BladeSystemenclosu

Key installation stepsSet up the rack.Step 1Install tape library or autoloader (optional).Step 2Install controller cards on the server blades.Step 3In

Installation notes and best practicesHP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, server blade, SAS controller, and 6Gb SAS BL Switch:• Before installing SAS con

• Decide whether to use explicit mapping to control which hosts can access a volume. For moreinformation, see “Provisioning the system” in the HP MSA

Installation steps1. Set up the rack and its power distribution units (PDUs).2. If applicable, install the Tape Library or Autoloader.3. Install one o

g. Complete the Onboard Administrator First Time Setup Wizard. (HP BladeSystem OnboardAdministrator user guide).h. Record additional important system

g. Connect the Ethernet cables and power cords.h. Apply power to the storage enclosures:• Power on any cascaded drive enclosures and allow them to com

For more information about cabling storage enclosures to the switch, see “Deploymentexamples” (page 71).g. Connect the power cords.h. Apply power to t

1 IntroductionThis document provides guidelines, instructions, and illustrated examples to help deploy a solutioncentered around a BladeSystem c-Class

10. Configure zone groups and assign them to the servers.a. Set the Multi-initiator mode.b. Create the zone groups.Zoned SAS and shared SAS storage en

13. Configure the MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosure. If not included in your solution, proceedto the next step.a. Obtain and record the WWID of each M

8 Maintenance and troubleshootingIncluded sections:• “Updating firmware on solution devices” (page 62)• “Troubleshooting” (page 69)Updating firmware o

Updating firmware on HP 6Gb SAS BL SwitchesHP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware updates can be performed using the Smart Update FirmwareDVD ISO or the HP Vir

1. Obtain the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Be sure to obtain the .img f

10. Wait a few minutes for the switch to reset.11. Clear all temporary Internet files from the browser cache.12. Log back in to VSM and confirm that t

NOTE: By default, the Update both Active and Passive switches is selected. HP stronglyrecommends accepting this default, so that firmware does not bec

Updating firmware on shared SAS storage (MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSAcontroller enclosures and its cascaded MSA 2040, P2000, MSA2000, and D2700dri

Updating firmware on zoned SAS storage (MDS600, D6000, and D2600/D2700drive enclosures)Firmware files are provided in multiple file formats for instal

TroubleshootingWhen troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in mind that thedevice is part of a solution, so correc

Topics discussed in this guide• General descriptions and primary features of devices in a BladeSystem solution with externalSAS storage enclosures• Li

For more information about LED displays or 7-segment codes, see the HP 600 Modular Disk SystemMaintenance and Service Guide, HP D6000 Disk Enclosure M

9 Deployment examplesThe following sections describe example deployments:• “Introduction” (page 71)• “Device SAS port information” (page 73)• “Externa

The following standards are maintained in the sample configurations:Dual domainSingle domainDevice / ComponentDepending on the type of server bladeuse

Device SAS port informationHP 6Gb SAS BL Switch port informationAs shown in the following illustration:• SAS ports: Eight per switch. Labeled 1–8 from

MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 drive enclosure port informationP2000 drive enclosures are supported for use in P2000 G3 SAS MSA System environments.As shown in

MDS600 and D6000disk enclosure port informationThe MDS600 and D6000 have two drawers that contain drives. From the front of the device,drawer number o

D2600/D2700 disk enclosure port informationAs shown in the following illustration:• SAS port P1: Labelled P1. Use this SAS expansion port for the conn

External SAS device, controller, drive, and cabling support matricesExternal SAS device, controller, and drive support matrixThe following table provi

P731m(2GBcache)P721m(512MBcache)P711m(1GBcache)P712m(512MBcache)Cabling methodDrivetypeStorage enclosureSingle or dual domain, standard cablingSASD260

Illustrated configuration examplesThe following illustrated deployment examples are included. All P2000 G3 SAS MSA examplesare also applicable to the

• HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide• HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User GuideP2000 G3 SAS MSA storage enclosures:• HP MSA System Racking Instructions• HP P2

P2000 G3 SAS MSA single-controller, single-domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a single-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA

P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, single-domain optimal cablingThis example illustrates optimal cabling for a dual-controller P2000 G3 SAS MSA enclosu

P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In thi

P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller, dual-domain, optimal cablingThis example illustrates optimal cabling for a high-performance, high-availability confi

P2000 G3 SAS MSA with cascaded drive enclosuresThis example expands on the cabling paths illustrated in “P2000 G3 SAS MSA dual-controller,dual-domain,

MDS600 and D6000 single domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration,not

MDS600 and D6000 single domain, high-performance cablingThis example illustrates high-performance cabling for a single-domain configuration. In thisco

MDS600 and D6000 single domain, high-performance cabling, max performanceThis example illustrates cabling for best-possible performance in a single-do

NOTE: Restrictions exist, depending on the controller, storage enclosure, and drive model. Formore information, see “External SAS device, controller,

MDS600 and D6000 dual domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration for a dual domainconfigu

• HP MSA 2040 CLI Reference Guide• HP MSA 2040 Event Descriptions Reference GuideThese and additional documents for devices in this solution are avail

MDS600 and D6000 dual domain, high-performance cablingThis example illustrates cabling for an optimal high-performance, high-availability configuratio

MDS600 and D6000 to two c-Class enclosuresThis example illustrates cabling from two BladeSystem c-Class enclosures to one MDS600 or D6000storage enclo

D2600/D2700 Single domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration. In this configuration,note the

D2600/D2700 Dual domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In this configuration,note t

P2000 G3 SAS MSA and D2700 to the same c-Class enclosureThis example illustrates cabling from one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure to both an P2000 G3SAS

P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MDS600 or D6000 to the same c-Class enclosureThis example illustrates cabling from one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure to both an P

Tape library standard cablingThe purpose of this example is to show cabling to a tape library.IMPORTANT: The following illustration shows an P2000 G3

10 Support and other resourcesContacting HPFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support.Before c

Typographic conventionsElementConventionCross-reference links and e-mail addressesBlue text: “Typographic conventions” (page 98)Website addressesBlue,

For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider, or see the CSR website:http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepairHP Insight Remote Support s