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Page 1 - First edition: September 2008

HP ProLiant SB460c SAN Gateway StorageServeruser guidePart number: AN583-96001First edition: September 2008

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TablesDocument conventions ... 111Summary of RAID methods ..

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Verifying domain membershipAll nodes in the cluster must be members of the same domain and able to access a domain controllerand a DNS Server.Setting

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Using Cluster AdministratorCluster Administrator shows information about the groups and resources on all of your clusters andspecific information abou

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Geographically dispersed clustersCluster nodes can be geographically dispersed to provide an additional layer of fault tolerance.Geographically disper

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Load balancingThe creation of separate cluster groups for each virtual server provides more flexibility in balancingthe processing load on the cluster

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NFS cluster-specific issuesFor convenience, all suggestions are listed below:• Back up user and group mappings.To avoid loss of complex advanced mappi

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The tasks described below are used to add storage to a cluster. See the online help for clustering foradditional details.Creating physical disk resour

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Extend a LUN in a clusterTo extend a LUN on a storage array in a cluster, review the requirements and procedures from thestorage array hardware provid

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Print services in a clusterThe Windows Server 2003 Cluster service implementation increases availability of critical print servers.A print spooler ser

Page 11 - About this guide

Advanced cluster administration proceduresFailing over and failing backAs previously mentioned, when a node goes offline, all resources dependent on t

Page 12 - Rack stability

Shutting down a cluster node causes all cluster resources served by that node to fail over to the othernode(s). This causes any currently executing cl

Page 13 - HP websites

About this guideThis guide provides information about configuring, managing, and troubleshooting the HP ProLiantSB460c SAN Gateway Storage Server.Inte

Page 14 - Documentation feedback

Additional information and references for cluster servicesThe following web sites provide detailed information for clustered environments for Windows

Page 15 - 1 Storage management overview

8 Troubleshooting, servicing, andmaintenanceTroubleshooting the storage serverThe “Support and troubleshooting” task at the HP Support & Drivers w

Page 16 - Physical storage elements

Known issues and workarounds for the storage server products and the service release are addressedin release notes. To view the latest release notes,

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Lights-Out Edition (RILOE), Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II) and Integrated Lights-Outoptions that have firmware that can be updated.It

Page 18 - Logical storage elements

Troubleshooting, servicing, and maintenance114

Page 19 - Partitions

9 System recoveryThis chapter describes how to use the System Recovery DVD that is provided with your storage server.The System Recovery DVDThe HP Pro

Page 21 - Management tools

A Regulatory compliance and safetyFederal Communications Commission noticePart 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations

Page 22 - Management Agents

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United StatesonlyThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub

Page 23 - 2 File server management

WARNING!Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in theinstallation guide of the laser product

Page 24 - File services management

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Page 25 - Storage management utilities

BSMI noticeJapanese noticeKorean notice A&BClass A equipmentClass B equipmentRegulatory compliance and safety120

Page 26 - Array Configuration Utility

SafetyBattery replacement noticeWARNING!The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkalinebattery pack.

Page 27 - Scheduling defragmentation

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Page 28 - Disk quotas

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Page 29 - Adding storage

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Page 31 - Volume shadow copies

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Page 32 - Allocating disk space

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Page 33 - Identifying the storage area

och gör att avfallet återvinns på ett sätt som skyddar människors hälsa och miljön. Kontakta ditt lokalakommunkontor, din närmsta återvinningsstation

Page 34 - Managing shadow copies

IndexAaccess rights, managing, 103ACL, defining, 52Active Directory Lookup, 63AppleTalk, 21Array Configuration Utility, 26array controller, purpose, 1

Page 35 - The shadow copy cache file

HP technical supportFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/supportBefore contacting HP, collect the

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documentconventions, 11related documentation, 11documentationHP website, 11providing feedback, 14domain membership, verifying, 100dual data paths, 96d

Page 37 - Set schedules

NetWareadding local users, 78enabling user accounts, 78installing services for, 75supervisor account, 79network name resource, 93network planning, 94n

Page 38 - Disabling shadow copies

storage managementelements, 15overview, 15process, 16Storage Manager for SANs, 23storage reports, 54storage, adding to a cluster, 104Subscriber's

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Documentation feedbackHP welcomes your feedback.To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message tostoragedocsFeedb

Page 40 - SMB shadow copies

1 Storage management overviewThis chapter provides an overview of some of the components that make up the storage structure ofthe HP ProLiant Storage

Page 41 - NFS shadow copies

Single Server Cluster ImplementationPhysical DisksLogical DrivesRAID ArraysSelective StoragePresentaionVisible DisksPartitioningNTFS VolumesShadow Cop

Page 42 - Recovery of files or folders

• Include the appropriate number of physical drives in the arrays to create logical storage elementsof desired sizes.ArraysSee Figure 2. With an array

Page 43 - Recovering a folder

Fault toleranceDrive failure, although rare, is potentially catastrophic. For example, using simple striping as shownin Figure 3, failure of any hard

Page 44 - Shadow Copy Transport

It is important to note that a LUN may span all physical drives within a storage controller subsystem,but cannot span multiple storage controller subs

Page 45 - Folder and share management

Legal and notice information© Copyright 1999, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP requ

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is important. The same performance characteristics on numbers of reads and writes apply when usingfault-tolerant configurations, as is the case with c

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Using storage elementsThe last step in creating the element is determining its drive letter or mount point and formatting theelement. Each element cre

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For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Packor the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim)

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2 File server managementThis chapter begins by identifying file services in Windows Storage Server 2003 R2. The remainderof the chapter describes the

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administrators can place quotas on volumes, actively screen files and folders, and generatecomprehensive storage reports.By using File Server Resource

Page 51 - Share management

Configurable and pre-configured storageCertain storage servers ship with storage configured only for the operating system. The administratormust confi

Page 52 - Defining Access Control Lists

NOTE:The ACU is used to configure and manage array-based storage. Software RAID-based storage servers useMicrosoft Disk Manager to manage storage. You

Page 53 - File Server Resource Manager

Disk Management utilityThe Disk Management tool is a system utility for managing hard disks and the volumes, or partitions,that they contain. Disk Man

Page 54 - Storage reports

Defragmentation for a volume can be scheduled to occur automatically at convenient times.Defragmentation can also be done once, or on a recurring basi

Page 55 - More information

NOTE:When enabling disk quotas on a volume, any users with write access to the volume who have not exceededtheir quota limit can store data on the vol

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ContentsAbout this guide ... 11Intended audience ...

Page 57 - 3 Print services

• Increase raw data storage• Improve performance by increasing the number of spindles in a logical drive volume• Change fault-tolerance (RAID) configu

Page 58 - Print services management

Volume shadow copiesNOTE:Select storage servers can be deployed in a clustered as well as a non-clustered configuration. This chapterdiscusses using s

Page 59 - Print queue creation

NOTE:Shadow copies should not be used to provide access to previous versions of application or e-mail databases.Shadow copies are designed for volumes

Page 60 - Driver updates

CAUTION:To change the storage volume, shadow copies must be deleted. The existing file change history that is kepton the original storage volume is lo

Page 61 - Best practices

NOTE:To check the cluster size of a volume, use the fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo command. To change thecluster size on a volume that contains data, back up

Page 62 - Troubleshooting

Figure 5 System administrator view of Shadow Copies for Shared FoldersThe shadow copy cache fileThe default shadow copy settings allocate 10 percent o

Page 63 - MSNFS Features

F:L:cache filecache filecache fileG: H:Figure 7 Shadow copies stored on a separate volumeThe main advantage to storing shadow copies on a separate vol

Page 64 - MSNFS use scenarios

NOTE:After the first shadow copy is created, it cannot be relocated. Relocate the cache file by altering the cachefile location under Properties prior

Page 65 - Server for NFS

CAUTION:Use caution when reducing the size limit for all shadow copies. When the size is set to less than the totalsize currently used for all shadow

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Managing shadow copies from the storage server desktopTo access shadow copies from the storage server desktop:The storage server desktop can be access

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Array Configuration Utility ... 26Disk Management utility ...

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NOTE:Shadow Copies for Shared Folders clients are not available for HTTP, FTP, AppleTalk, or NetWare shares.Consequently, users of these protocols can

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Figure 9 Client GUIWhen users view a network folder hosted on the storage server for which shadow copies are enabled,old versions (prior to the snapsh

Page 70 - User Name Mapping

Access to NFS shadow copy pseudo-subdirectories is governed by normal access-control mechanismsusing the permissions stored in the file system. Users

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Figure 10 Recovering a deleted file or folderRecovering an overwritten or corrupted fileRecovering an overwritten or corrupted file is easier than rec

Page 72 - Print services for UNIX

Backup and shadow copiesShadow copies are only available on the network via the client application, and only at a file orfolder level as opposed to th

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Folder and share managementThe HP ProLiant Storage Server supports several file-sharing protocols, including DFS, NFS, FTP, HTTP,and Microsoft SMB. Th

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2. Click Properties, and then click the Security tab.Figure 11 Properties dialog box, Security tabSeveral options are available on the Security tab:•

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3. To modify ownership of files, or to modify individual file access level permissions, click Advanced.Figure 12 illustrates the properties available

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4. Enable or disable permissions by selecting the Allow box to enable permission or the Deny boxto disable permission. If neither box is selected, per

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Figure 14 Advanced Security Settings dialog box, Auditing tab5. Click Add to display the Select User or Group dialog box.Figure 15 Select User or Grou

Page 78 - Adding local NetWare users

3 Print services ... 57Microsoft Print Management Console ...

Page 79 - Managing NCP volumes (shares)

7. Click OK.The Auditing Entry dialog box is displayed.Figure 16 Auditing Entry dialog box for folder name NTFS Test8. Select the desired Successful a

Page 80 - Print Services for NetWare

Figure 17 Advanced Security Settings dialog box, Owner tabThe current owner of the file or folder is listed at the top of the screen. To take ownershi

Page 81 - Additional resources

The content of shares should be carefully chosen to avoid two common pitfalls: either having too manyshares of a very specific nature, or of having ve

Page 82 - Print services for Macintosh

• Standard shares are shares that do not end in a $ character. Standard shares are listed whenevera CIFS client browses for available shares on a CIFS

Page 83 - 6 Enterprise storage servers

• Define quota templates that can be easily applied to new volumes or folders and that can be usedacross an organization.File screening managementOn t

Page 84 - Snapshots

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape ToolsHP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) provides functionality for firmware downloads,verification of

Page 86 - Create Virtual Disk Wizard

3 Print servicesMicrosoft Print Management ConsolePrint Management in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system is a MicrosoftManagement C

Page 87 - Schedule Snapshot Wizard

Network printer driversUpdated print drivers for HP network printers are preinstalled on the storage server. If a ServiceRelease DVD has been run on t

Page 88 - Cluster support

• Web-based printer management with the ability to administer, connect to, and view printersthrough a web browser.• Internet printing enabling users t

Page 89 - 7 Cluster administration

Installing the AppleTalk protocol ... 81Installing File Servic

Page 90 - Cluster terms and components

be created on the print server. The utility is located on the storage server in theC:\hpnas\Components\Install Network Printer Wizard folder.Sustainin

Page 91 - Quorum disk

Internet is required, or the utility can be pointed to a local location where the firmware images arestored. For more information on upgrading HP Jetd

Page 92 - Cluster concepts

• Stop and restart the spooler service, or restart the print server.TroubleshootingThe online help or Help and Support Center feature should be used t

Page 93 - Cluster planning

4 Microsoft Services for Network File System(MSNFS)This chapter discusses networking features in Microsoft Services for Network File System (MSNFS).MS

Page 94 - Network planning

• Administration components• Password synchronization• Server for NISThe UNIX Identity Management component is not enabled by default on the storage s

Page 95 - Protocol planning

• Client for NFSNormally, a Windows-based computer cannot access files on a UNIX computer. A computerrunning Windows Server 2003 R2 and Client for NFS

Page 96 - Before beginning installation

UNIX computers follow advisory locking for all lock requests. This means that the operating systemdoes not enforce lock semantics on a file, and appli

Page 97 - Network requirements

To install the Authentication software on the domain controllers:1. From the SFU 3.5 files, locate the directory named SFU35SEL_EN.2. On the domain co

Page 98 - Cluster installation

2. In the console tree, right-click the domain for which you want to raise functionality, and then clickRaise Domain Functional Level.3. In Select an

Page 99 - Setting up networks

Managing access using the .maphosts fileThe User Name Mapping component of MSNFS acts as an intermediary between NFS servers andNFS clients on a netwo

Page 100 - Configuring shared disks

Verifying disk access and functionality ... 100Configuring cluster service soft

Page 101 - Adding nodes to a cluster

7. Assign the Everyone group the appropriate permissions on the NFS Share.8. Enable anonymous access to the share.To enable anonymous access to an NFS

Page 102 - Cluster group overview

You can back up and restore User Name Mapping data at any time. Because the database is backedup to a file, you can use that file to copy the mapping

Page 103 - Resource planning

Microsoft Services for NFS troubleshootingThe following information on how to troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Services for NFS is availableusing th

Page 104 - NFS cluster-specific issues

comply with Request for Comments (RFC) 1179. The combination of the LPR and LPD are included inprint services for UNIX. Print services for UNIX is not

Page 105 - Shadow copies in a cluster

Microsoft Services for Network File System (MSNFS)74

Page 106 - Extend a LUN in a cluster

5 Other network file and print servicesThis chapter discusses file and print services for NetWare and Macintosh.File and Print Services for NetWare (F

Page 107 - Print services in a cluster

Managing File and Print Services for NetWareFPNW resources are managed through Server Manager. Server Manager can be used to modifyFPNW properties and

Page 108 - Restarting one cluster node

2. Select FPNW, and then click Properties.Figure 19 File and Print Services for NetWare dialog box3. Enter an FPNW Server Name and Description.This se

Page 109 - Powering up the cluster

Adding local NetWare users1. From the storage server desktop, click the Management Console icon, click Core OperatingSystem, and then click Local User

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2. Click the NetWare Services tab.Figure 21 NetWare Services tab3. Select Maintain NetWare compatible login.4. Set other NetWare options for the user,

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Class A equipment ... 117Class B equipment ...

Page 112 - Maintenance and service

Creating a new NCP shareTo create a new file share:1. From the storage server desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrati

Page 113 - Certificate of Authenticity

Millennium clients, these non–Windows clients do not receive driver updates from the print serverafter a driver is initially downloaded. The same conn

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CAUTION:AppleTalk shares should not be created on clustered resources because data loss can occur dueto local memory use.• To set up AppleTalk shares•

Page 115 - 9 System recovery

6 Enterprise storage serversSome HP ProLiant Storage Servers use the Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server 2003operating system. This operat

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2. Type the network name or the network IP address of the storage server followed by /admin (forexample, http://myStorageServer/admin).3. In Remote Ad

Page 117 - Class B equipment

WizardsTo support creation and management of iSCSI targets, virtual disks, and snapshots, the iSCSI SoftwareTarget snap-in provides several wizards.Cr

Page 118 - Laser compliance

Figure 23 Advanced Identifiers pageFigure 24 Add/Edit Identifier page8. Click Next.9. Click Finish to complete the wizard and create the iSCSI Target.

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6. Enter a description for the iSCSI virtual disk (optional) and click Next.7. On the Access page, click Add to assign the iSCSI virtual disk to an iS

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9. Click Finish to complete the wizard and schedule snapshots.Hardware providerTo support advanced management of iSCSI virtual disks and snapshots, yo

Page 121 - Power cords

7 Cluster administrationNOTE:Not all HP ProLiant Storage Servers can be clustered. See the HP ProLiant Storage Server QuickSpecs todetermine if your s

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FiguresStorage management process example ... 161Configuring arrays from physical d

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Cluster Node ANode A HBA 1Private NetworkNode A HBA 2Node BHBA 2Cluster Node BNode BHBA 1SAN SwitchSAN SwitchStorage Area NetworkClusterQuorumMirrorse

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• CIFS file share resources• NFS file share resources• FTP file share resources• iSCSI resourcesCluster groupsCluster resources are placed together in

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• Storing the most current version of the cluster database• Guaranteeing that only one set of active communicating nodes is allowed to operate as a cl

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3. Physical Disk resources are created for each basic disk inside Cluster Administrator.4. Directories and folders are created on assigned drives.5. C

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• Storage planning• Network planning• Protocol planningStorage planningFor clustering, a basic disk must be designated for the cluster and configured

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Virtual names and addresses are the only identification used by clients on the network. Because thenames and addresses are virtual, their ownership ca

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NOTE:AppleTalk is not supported on clustered disk resources. AppleTalk requires local memory for volumeindexing. On failover events, the memory map is

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2. On the left side of the window, select Add/Remove Windows Components. The WindowsComponents Wizard appears.3. Select Other Network File and Print S

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• A domain user account for Cluster service (all nodes must be members of the same domain)• Each node should have at least two network adapters—one fo

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CommentsStorageAdditionalNodesNode 1StepPower on the next node after the firstnode is successfully configured.Complete this process for all clusternod

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