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EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems P/N 069001166 REV A17 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 -9103 1-508 -435 -1000 www.EMC.com
EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems P/N 069001166 REV A17 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 -9103 1-508 -435 -1000 www.EMC.com
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... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The information is accurate as of their respective owners. ii EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Published January, 2005 EMC believes the information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARiiON, Navisphere, PowerPath, Symmetrix are registered trademarks and Access Logix, FLARE, MirrorView...
... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The information is accurate as of their respective owners. ii EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Published January, 2005 EMC believes the information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARiiON, Navisphere, PowerPath, Symmetrix are registered trademarks and Access Logix, FLARE, MirrorView...
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...Documentation 1-4 PowerPath Checklist - New HP-UX Server and Existing Storage System 2-13 PowerPath Checklist - Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 AIX Installation Checklists PowerPath Configurations for HP-UX 2-2 Required Host Software Revisions 2-3 Prerequisites 2-3 Documentation 2-4 PowerPath Checklist - Existing HP-UX Server... and Existing Storage System 2-33 DMP Configurations for HP-UX 2-45 EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems iii Existing AIX Server and New Storage System 1-22 PowerPath ...
...Documentation 1-4 PowerPath Checklist - New HP-UX Server and Existing Storage System 2-13 PowerPath Checklist - Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 AIX Installation Checklists PowerPath Configurations for HP-UX 2-2 Required Host Software Revisions 2-3 Prerequisites 2-3 Documentation 2-4 PowerPath Checklist - Existing HP-UX Server... and Existing Storage System 2-33 DMP Configurations for HP-UX 2-45 EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems iii Existing AIX Server and New Storage System 1-22 PowerPath ...
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... DMP Checklist - Existing Linux Server and Existing Storage System 3-29 DMP Configurations for Linux Without EMC Failover Software .... 3-47 Prerequisites 3-47 Documentation 3-48 Without EMC Failover Software Checklist - New Linux Server and New Storage System 3-49 iv EMC Installation Roadmap for Linux 3-2 Required Host Software Revisions 3-3 Prerequisites 3-3 Documentation 3-4 PowerPath Checklist - Existing Linux Server and...
... DMP Checklist - Existing Linux Server and Existing Storage System 3-29 DMP Configurations for Linux Without EMC Failover Software .... 3-47 Prerequisites 3-47 Documentation 3-48 Without EMC Failover Software Checklist - New Linux Server and New Storage System 3-49 iv EMC Installation Roadmap for Linux 3-2 Required Host Software Revisions 3-3 Prerequisites 3-3 Documentation 3-4 PowerPath Checklist - Existing Linux Server and...
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... 5-2 Required Host Software Revisions 5-3 Prerequisites 5-3 Documentation 5-4 PowerPath Checklist - New Solaris Server and New Storage System 5-8 PowerPath Checklist - New Solaris Server and New Storage System 5-48 EMC Installation Roadmap for Solaris 5-45 Required Host Software Revisions 5-45 Prerequisites 5-45 Documentation 5-46 DMP Checklist - New NetWare Server and Existing Storage System 4-12 PowerPath Checklist...
... 5-2 Required Host Software Revisions 5-3 Prerequisites 5-3 Documentation 5-4 PowerPath Checklist - New Solaris Server and New Storage System 5-8 PowerPath Checklist - New Solaris Server and New Storage System 5-48 EMC Installation Roadmap for Solaris 5-45 Required Host Software Revisions 5-45 Prerequisites 5-45 Documentation 5-46 DMP Checklist - New NetWare Server and Existing Storage System 4-12 PowerPath Checklist...
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... Overview of Detecting and Resolving Problems A-2 Troubleshooting the Problem A-3 Before Calling the Customer Support Center A-4 Documenting the Problem A-5 Reporting a New Problem A-6 Sending Problem Documentation A-7 vi EMC Installation Roadmap for Windows 7-57 Required Host Software Revisions 7-57 Prerequisites 7-58 Documentation 7-59 DMP Checklist - New Tru64 UNIX Server and New Storage System With Boot...
... Overview of Detecting and Resolving Problems A-2 Troubleshooting the Problem A-3 Before Calling the Customer Support Center A-4 Documenting the Problem A-5 Reporting a New Problem A-6 Sending Problem Documentation A-7 vi EMC Installation Roadmap for Windows 7-57 Required Host Software Revisions 7-57 Prerequisites 7-58 Documentation 7-59 DMP Checklist - New Tru64 UNIX Server and New Storage System With Boot...
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...). If a product does not function properly or does not function as described in use. EMC Installation Roadmap for use by all revisions of its product line, EMC from time to install an EMC CX-Series or FC4700-Series storage system in this roadmap may not be familiar with a ... releases revisions of the software or hardware currently in this roadmap should be supported by system administrators and/or service personnel during installation of CLARiiON® Fibre Channel storage systems. Readers of this roadmap, please contact your product release notes. This roadmap is intended for...
...). If a product does not function properly or does not function as described in use. EMC Installation Roadmap for use by all revisions of its product line, EMC from time to install an EMC CX-Series or FC4700-Series storage system in this roadmap may not be familiar with a ... releases revisions of the software or hardware currently in this roadmap should be supported by system administrators and/or service personnel during installation of CLARiiON® Fibre Channel storage systems. Readers of this roadmap, please contact your product release notes. This roadmap is intended for...
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... information essential to avoid damage to hardware or software. viii EMC Installation Roadmap for a Solaris server with and without EMC PowerPath or VERITAS® DMP. Installation checklist for an HP-UX server with EMC PowerPath or VERITAS DMP software. Installation checklist for an AIX server with EMC PowerPath software. A note presents information that you should answer before...
... information essential to avoid damage to hardware or software. viii EMC Installation Roadmap for a Solaris server with and without EMC PowerPath or VERITAS® DMP. Installation checklist for an HP-UX server with EMC PowerPath or VERITAS DMP software. Installation checklist for an AIX server with EMC PowerPath software. A note presents information that you should answer before...
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We recommend that you download the latest information before you install one of these storage systems. If you purchased your storage system from an EMC reseller and you cannot access Powerlink, the latest product information should be available from the user interface, including buttons, icons, options.... ◆ Dialog box names and menu items in text. ◆ Selections you can make from your local sales office or service provider. EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems ix x > y Represents a menu path. Finding Current Information Where to Get Help The ...
We recommend that you download the latest information before you install one of these storage systems. If you purchased your storage system from an EMC reseller and you cannot access Powerlink, the latest product information should be available from the user interface, including buttons, icons, options.... ◆ Dialog box names and menu items in text. ◆ Selections you can make from your local sales office or service provider. EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems ix x > y Represents a menu path. Finding Current Information Where to Get Help The ...
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... and services available to customers and partners, refer to the EMC Powerlink™ website: http://powerlink.EMC.com Your suggestions will help us continue to techpub_comments@EMC.com with your opinions of the user publications. x EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Please send a message to improve the accuracy, organization, and...
... and services available to customers and partners, refer to the EMC Powerlink™ website: http://powerlink.EMC.com Your suggestions will help us continue to techpub_comments@EMC.com with your opinions of the user publications. x EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Please send a message to improve the accuracy, organization, and...
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... 1-1 New AIX Server and Existing Storage System 1-12 ◆ PowerPath Checklist - Invisible Body Tag 1 AIX Installation Checklists This chapter contains checklists of the tasks required to install a CLARiiON storage system in a configuration with an IBM AIX® server and PowerPath® failover software. The sections for the different configurations are ◆ PowerPath Configurations...
... 1-1 New AIX Server and Existing Storage System 1-12 ◆ PowerPath Checklist - Invisible Body Tag 1 AIX Installation Checklists This chapter contains checklists of the tasks required to install a CLARiiON storage system in a configuration with an IBM AIX® server and PowerPath® failover software. The sections for the different configurations are ◆ PowerPath Configurations...
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...type of CLARiiON storage system is connected to the server, the server cannot run AIX PowerPath. A new and existing server and a new and existing storage system are installing a AIX PowerPath configuration with a new or existing server and a new or existing storage system. A CX300, CX400, CX500... server. A CX300, CX500, or CX700 storage system that is in the EMC Support Matrix on the Powerlink website (http://powerlink.emc.com) for the specific revision required for your AIX version. 1-2 EMC Installation Roadmap for AIX Read this section if you are defined as follows: new server...
...type of CLARiiON storage system is connected to the server, the server cannot run AIX PowerPath. A new and existing server and a new and existing storage system are installing a AIX PowerPath configuration with a new or existing server and a new or existing storage system. A CX300, CX400, CX500... server. A CX300, CX500, or CX700 storage system that is in the EMC Support Matrix on the Powerlink website (http://powerlink.emc.com) for the specific revision required for your AIX version. 1-2 EMC Installation Roadmap for AIX Read this section if you are defined as follows: new server...
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...Installation Checklists ◆ You must have a host that is connected to the storage-system server and that you will help you with this software. For an up-to-date list of such operating systems, refer to the Navisphere Manager 6.X release notes on http://powerlink.emc... if you have this planning: • EMC Storage Systems CX400-Series and CX600-Series Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 014003113) • EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, CX500i, and CX700 Storage Systems Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 300-001-273) • EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700-2 Configuration ...
...Installation Checklists ◆ You must have a host that is connected to the storage-system server and that you will help you with this software. For an up-to-date list of such operating systems, refer to the Navisphere Manager 6.X release notes on http://powerlink.emc... if you have this planning: • EMC Storage Systems CX400-Series and CX600-Series Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 014003113) • EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, CX500i, and CX700 Storage Systems Configuration Planning Guide (P/N 300-001-273) • EMC Fibre Channel Storage System Model FC4700-2 Configuration ...
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... Each checklist refers to some or all of the documents listed below. for SPS installation only 1-4 EMC Installation Roadmap for 19-Inch NEMA Cabinets (P/N 014003082) - We recommend that you load these documents on your service laptop before starting the installation. ◆ Documentation that ships with • PCI HBA and native IBM HBA driver •...
... Each checklist refers to some or all of the documents listed below. for SPS installation only 1-4 EMC Installation Roadmap for 19-Inch NEMA Cabinets (P/N 014003082) - We recommend that you load these documents on your service laptop before starting the installation. ◆ Documentation that ships with • PCI HBA and native IBM HBA driver •...
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... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide (P/N 300-001-272) ◆ EMC 2-Gigabit Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE2) CX400-Series Setup and Cabling Guide (P/N 014003105) and EMC Storage Systems CX400-Series and CX600-Series Initialization Guide (P/N 014003112) ◆ EMC CLARiiON ...A02 or higher) or EMC CLARiiON CX700 Storage Processor Enclosure (SPE) Setup and Cabling Guide (P/N 300-001-274), rev A01) and EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide (P/N 300-001-272) ◆ EMC CLARiiON 2-Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure (DAE2) Setup and...
... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide (P/N 300-001-272) ◆ EMC 2-Gigabit Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE2) CX400-Series Setup and Cabling Guide (P/N 014003105) and EMC Storage Systems CX400-Series and CX600-Series Initialization Guide (P/N 014003112) ◆ EMC CLARiiON ...A02 or higher) or EMC CLARiiON CX700 Storage Processor Enclosure (SPE) Setup and Cabling Guide (P/N 300-001-274), rev A01) and EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide (P/N 300-001-272) ◆ EMC CLARiiON 2-Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure (DAE2) Setup and...
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...least one privileged user. 5 Server ❑ If the server will be completed before the service provider arrives. Install EMC ODM Support ❑ Install EMC ODM Support using SMIT or the command line. Agent or Server Utility ❑ If you are told to ...Logix 1 Server ❑ Install HBAs. Reference Document HBA documentation AIX documentation Host connectivity guide AIX utilities administrator's guide CX-Series Server Software for AIX Installation Guide CX-Series Server Software for AIX installation Guide 1-6 EMC Installation Roadmap for CLARiiON and Set HBA driver PowerPath...
...least one privileged user. 5 Server ❑ If the server will be completed before the service provider arrives. Install EMC ODM Support ❑ Install EMC ODM Support using SMIT or the command line. Agent or Server Utility ❑ If you are told to ...Logix 1 Server ❑ Install HBAs. Reference Document HBA documentation AIX documentation Host connectivity guide AIX utilities administrator's guide CX-Series Server Software for AIX Installation Guide CX-Series Server Software for AIX installation Guide 1-6 EMC Installation Roadmap for CLARiiON and Set HBA driver PowerPath...
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... port to the switch by checking the LED(s) for UNIX installation and administrator's guide ❑ Register PowerPath. ❑ Install any PowerPath patches from the Software downloads page on the EMC Powerlink website: http://powerlink.emc.com 7 Switches Install For a SAN ❑ Install switches, if not already installed. New AIX Server and New Storage System 1-7 Switch documentation For...
... port to the switch by checking the LED(s) for UNIX installation and administrator's guide ❑ Register PowerPath. ❑ Install any PowerPath patches from the Software downloads page on the EMC Powerlink website: http://powerlink.emc.com 7 Switches Install For a SAN ❑ Install switches, if not already installed. New AIX Server and New Storage System 1-7 Switch documentation For...
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... address or network name of the following Navisphere CLI commands to set the storage system's Set properties default system type, failover mode, and array commpath values: for PowerPath navicli -h hostname systemtype -config 3 Navisphere CLI reference navicli -h hostname failovermode 1 navicli -h hostname arraycommpath 1 where... Connect the storage system to the hosts from which indicates that a 2-Gbit HBA port is logged in the storage system. 1-8 EMC Installation Roadmap for the switch port connected to each SP to the LAN connected to the switch or HBA ports. LED is green, ...
... address or network name of the following Navisphere CLI commands to set the storage system's Set properties default system type, failover mode, and array commpath values: for PowerPath navicli -h hostname systemtype -config 3 Navisphere CLI reference navicli -h hostname failovermode 1 navicli -h hostname arraycommpath 1 where... Connect the storage system to the hosts from which indicates that a 2-Gbit HBA port is logged in the storage system. 1-8 EMC Installation Roadmap for the switch port connected to each SP to the LAN connected to the switch or HBA ports. LED is green, ...
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... Agent/ etc/rc.agent stop /etc/rc.agent start Server Utility /usr/lpp/HOSTUTIL/naviserverutil CX-Series Server Software for AIX Installation Guide ❑ Checkpoint - administrator's guide and online help ❑ List the LUNZ devices with the following AIX command: lscfg... Execute the following AIX command: Make target SPs emc_cfgmgr.sh available ❑ Checkpoint - Switch management documentation ❑ If MirrorView is installed, create any required zones for the LUNZ device. ❑ Execute the following AIX command: emc_cfgmg.sh PowerPath Checklist - Use Navisphere...
... Agent/ etc/rc.agent stop /etc/rc.agent start Server Utility /usr/lpp/HOSTUTIL/naviserverutil CX-Series Server Software for AIX Installation Guide ❑ Checkpoint - administrator's guide and online help ❑ List the LUNZ devices with the following AIX command: lscfg... Execute the following AIX command: Make target SPs emc_cfgmgr.sh available ❑ Checkpoint - Switch management documentation ❑ If MirrorView is installed, create any required zones for the LUNZ device. ❑ Execute the following AIX command: emc_cfgmg.sh PowerPath Checklist - Use Navisphere...
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...sees hdisk devices for AIX Installation Guide ❑ Checkpoint if the Host Agent is installed - Verify that PowerPath sees all the paths to the LUNs with the PowerPath product following PowerPath command: guide powermt display dev=all class=clariion If PowerPath does not ... storage-system properties are mapped to hdiskpower devices. AIX documentation ❑ Checkpoint - administrator's guide and online help 1-10 EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Navisphere Manager administrator's guide and online help ❑ Use Navisphere Manager ...
...sees hdisk devices for AIX Installation Guide ❑ Checkpoint if the Host Agent is installed - Verify that PowerPath sees all the paths to the LUNs with the PowerPath product following PowerPath command: guide powermt display dev=all class=clariion If PowerPath does not ... storage-system properties are mapped to hdiskpower devices. AIX documentation ❑ Checkpoint - administrator's guide and online help 1-10 EMC Installation Roadmap for CX-Series and FC-Series Storage Systems Navisphere Manager administrator's guide and online help ❑ Use Navisphere Manager ...