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" EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide For CX200, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC4700, FC5300, FC5500, and FC5700 Systems EMC Confidential February 3, 2003
" EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide For CX200, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC4700, FC5300, FC5500, and FC5700 Systems EMC Confidential February 3, 2003
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... of Microsoft Corporation. Unisys and Aquanta are based upon an architecture developed by operation of Fujitsu Siemens GmbH. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Notice and Trademark Information Copyright © 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. AIX, AS/400, IBM, NUMA-Q and OS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc., in...
... of Microsoft Corporation. Unisys and Aquanta are based upon an architecture developed by operation of Fujitsu Siemens GmbH. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Notice and Trademark Information Copyright © 2001-2003 EMC Corporation. AIX, AS/400, IBM, NUMA-Q and OS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc., in...
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... Kit PowerPath instead of PowerPath Basic. NetWare Configurations (page 54) - February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide CX2001, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC47002, FC53003, FC55003, and FC5700 Storage Systems This document describes the supported configurations for the EMC CLARiiON Fibre Channel disk-array storage-systems. It lists general configuration rules for NetWare with This Revision IMPORTANT: To...
... Kit PowerPath instead of PowerPath Basic. NetWare Configurations (page 54) - February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide CX2001, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC47002, FC53003, FC55003, and FC5700 Storage Systems This document describes the supported configurations for the EMC CLARiiON Fibre Channel disk-array storage-systems. It lists general configuration rules for NetWare with This Revision IMPORTANT: To...
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... Zoning ...119 • Cable Selection for CLARiiON Switch Models 123 • Backup Configurations (CX200, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC4700, FC5300, FC5700 125 • Revision History ...145 For details on server environments, including supported host bus adapters (HBAs), see the following documents on the EMC Sales Web Site: • EMC DS-8B and DS-16B Topology Guide...
... Zoning ...119 • Cable Selection for CLARiiON Switch Models 123 • Backup Configurations (CX200, CX400, CX600, FC4500, FC4700, FC5300, FC5700 125 • Revision History ...145 For details on server environments, including supported host bus adapters (HBAs), see the following documents on the EMC Sales Web Site: • EMC DS-8B and DS-16B Topology Guide...
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...be the sole resource for system configuration. Policy for End of Life Support EMC strives to 90 days of when they become available from EMC Engineering. EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide; Document Rev 19 Page 5 EMC Confidential EMC works with the vendors during their...available from the server vendor. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide EMC Policies and Requirements for Open Systems Server Support This section describes EMC's policies and requirements for any of the following: EMC Open Systems Support Matrix; For more information or...
...be the sole resource for system configuration. Policy for End of Life Support EMC strives to 90 days of when they become available from EMC Engineering. EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide; Document Rev 19 Page 5 EMC Confidential EMC works with the vendors during their...available from the server vendor. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide EMC Policies and Requirements for Open Systems Server Support This section describes EMC's policies and requirements for any of the following: EMC Open Systems Support Matrix; For more information or...
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February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide General Configuration Rules This section explains • Mixing Configurations...7 • LUN Counts...8 • Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration Rules 9 • Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Configuration Rules 13 • Hub Attached Configuration Rules ...13 • Port Speed Rules ...14 • Clustered Server Configuration Rules...14 • Failover Configuration Rules ...15 • Non-Disruptive Software...
February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide General Configuration Rules This section explains • Mixing Configurations...7 • LUN Counts...8 • Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration Rules 9 • Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Configuration Rules 13 • Hub Attached Configuration Rules ...13 • Port Speed Rules ...14 • Clustered Server Configuration Rules...14 • Failover Configuration Rules ...15 • Non-Disruptive Software...
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February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Mixing Configurations The ports on an SP are clustered. The 2 ports on an SP in the example on the next page. In other fabric. IMPORTANT You can ... to a fabric in the same or in a SAN configuration requires Access Logix. Document Rev 19 Page 7 EMC Confidential You can support only one port in the other port on the next page. 1. This means that for a Single Storage System Since each SP in a CX400, CX600, or FC4700 storage system has unshared ports (unique...
February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Mixing Configurations The ports on an SP are clustered. The 2 ports on an SP in the example on the next page. In other fabric. IMPORTANT You can ... to a fabric in the same or in a SAN configuration requires Access Logix. Document Rev 19 Page 7 EMC Confidential You can support only one port in the other port on the next page. 1. This means that for a Single Storage System Since each SP in a CX400, CX600, or FC4700 storage system has unshared ports (unique...
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... Solaris Storage Group CX200, FC4500, or FC5300 SP A SP B LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN CX400, CX600, or FC4700 LUN Counts The maximum number of a Server and a Storage System in the EMC Support Matrix (ESM). February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Example of LUNs that a single server can access on the server.
... Solaris Storage Group CX200, FC4500, or FC5300 SP A SP B LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN CX400, CX600, or FC4700 LUN Counts The maximum number of a Server and a Storage System in the EMC Support Matrix (ESM). February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Example of LUNs that a single server can access on the server.
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... 16-port, 32-port departmental switches; 32-port and 64 port director-class switches. Remote mirror port in the CLARiiON sections of ISLs a frame needs to that SP and the storage system containing that have multiple ports. Each HBA port... the restrictions in another storage system. HBA port in a CLARiiON switch environment. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration Rules Switch Terminology Arbitrated Loop connection - Number of the EMC Support Matrix; Single-initiator Zoning - Trunking - Fabric - Logically...
... 16-port, 32-port departmental switches; 32-port and 64 port director-class switches. Remote mirror port in the CLARiiON sections of ISLs a frame needs to that SP and the storage system containing that have multiple ports. Each HBA port... the restrictions in another storage system. HBA port in a CLARiiON switch environment. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration Rules Switch Terminology Arbitrated Loop connection - Number of the EMC Support Matrix; Single-initiator Zoning - Trunking - Fabric - Logically...
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...15 servers to the Path Rules (page 11). Each port on each SP in any CX600 handle server connections. Cabling HBA ports, SP ports, and optional switch fabrics in a CX600 with MirrorView also handles remote mirror connections. Single Path - Alternate Path - Each HBA ...paths using a "round-robin" algorithm. Multi-Path - Paths from a Server to an SP Access from selected channels only. 2. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide For CX2001 15 initiators per SP, each server with a maximum of one (single) path to an SP. Document Rev 19 Page 10...
...15 servers to the Path Rules (page 11). Each port on each SP in any CX600 handle server connections. Cabling HBA ports, SP ports, and optional switch fabrics in a CX600 with MirrorView also handles remote mirror connections. Single Path - Alternate Path - Each HBA ...paths using a "round-robin" algorithm. Multi-Path - Paths from a Server to an SP Access from selected channels only. 2. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide For CX2001 15 initiators per SP, each server with a maximum of one (single) path to an SP. Document Rev 19 Page 10...
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...FC4500, FC5300, FC5500, or FC5700. Number of PowerPath Base or Utility Kit PowerPath, see Failover Configuration Rules (page 15). b. f. Only single-path access is supported only to a CX400, CX600, or FC4700. Alternate path access from the server to an SP is supported only to a ...server is supported only to a CX400, CX600, or FC4700. e. Document Rev 19 Page 11 EMC Confidential Alternate path access from a Windows 2000 or Windows NT server is supported only to an FC4700. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Path Rules The table below is for...
...FC4500, FC5300, FC5500, or FC5700. Number of PowerPath Base or Utility Kit PowerPath, see Failover Configuration Rules (page 15). b. f. Only single-path access is supported only to a CX400, CX600, or FC4700. Alternate path access from the server to an SP is supported only to a ...server is supported only to a CX400, CX600, or FC4700. e. Document Rev 19 Page 11 EMC Confidential Alternate path access from a Windows 2000 or Windows NT server is supported only to an FC4700. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Path Rules The table below is for...
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...SP (30 HBA ports x 8 paths = 240 initiators. Some examples of valid server connections to a CX600 with MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA configuration with minimum load-balancing - 127 servers, each with 2 HBA ports - Each HBA port cabled and ...Note that each SP - Document Rev 19 Page 12 EMC Confidential February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Sample CX600 configurations Some examples of valid server connections to a CX600 without MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA configuration with minimum load-balancing - 64 servers, each with ...
...SP (30 HBA ports x 8 paths = 240 initiators. Some examples of valid server connections to a CX600 with MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA configuration with minimum load-balancing - 127 servers, each with 2 HBA ports - Each HBA port cabled and ...Note that each SP - Document Rev 19 Page 12 EMC Confidential February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Sample CX600 configurations Some examples of valid server connections to a CX600 without MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA configuration with minimum load-balancing - 64 servers, each with ...
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... attach is the storage tier. Note that each with 2 HBA ports - Access Logix Models AL200-Tx for CX200, AL400-Tx for CX400, AL600-Tx for CX600, ACLG47-Tx for the FC4700, ACLG45-Tx for the FC4500, ACLG53-Tx or AL53Ty-Tx for a total of two paths per CX400 or FC4700). CX400... v2.08 or higher. MirrorView connections from the CX400 or FC4700 to one path to both ports on one server is either 1 or 5. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Some examples of valid server connections to a CX400 or FC4700 with MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA...
... attach is the storage tier. Note that each with 2 HBA ports - Access Logix Models AL200-Tx for CX200, AL400-Tx for CX400, AL600-Tx for CX600, ACLG47-Tx for the FC4700, ACLG45-Tx for the FC4500, ACLG53-Tx or AL53Ty-Tx for a total of two paths per CX400 or FC4700). CX400... v2.08 or higher. MirrorView connections from the CX400 or FC4700 to one path to both ports on one server is either 1 or 5. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Some examples of valid server connections to a CX400 or FC4700 with MirrorView are • Highly-available dual-HBA...
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...same storage system (non-Access Logix) or to 2 HBA ports. For PowerPath - 2 or more . Note clustering is auto-negotiate. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Port Speed Rules Storage-System SP Port Speed Storage System SP Port Speeds CX-Series 1 or 2 Gbitsa FC4500 FC4700-2 1 Gbit 1 or 2 ... the speed (1 Gbit or 2 Gbit) of the same cluster. If a switch port is 1 Gbit The speed of Nodes See the CLARiiON sections in the EMC Support Matrix. The factory default setting for a CX-Series SP is 2 Gbits and for an FC4700-2 SP is connected to an LP7000...
...same storage system (non-Access Logix) or to 2 HBA ports. For PowerPath - 2 or more . Note clustering is auto-negotiate. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Port Speed Rules Storage-System SP Port Speed Storage System SP Port Speeds CX-Series 1 or 2 Gbitsa FC4500 FC4700-2 1 Gbit 1 or 2 ... the speed (1 Gbit or 2 Gbit) of the same cluster. If a switch port is 1 Gbit The speed of Nodes See the CLARiiON sections in the EMC Support Matrix. The factory default setting for a CX-Series SP is 2 Gbits and for an FC4700-2 SP is connected to an LP7000...
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...xx or higher software. FC4700 with Access Logix 8.46.56 or higher or Base Software 8.46.06 or higher. 1. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Paths to SP With PowerPath - 8 paths maximum from a server to the PowerPath functionality that is, support for servers with single... Cluster Server. requires Veritas Volume Manage r3.2 or higher and EMC CLR-ASL. Cluster support is a replacement for Tru64 UNIX. Supported Storage Systems PowerPath and Utility Kit PowerPath CX200, CX400, and CX600. DMP CX400 and CX600. FC4700 with Access Logix 8.45.52 or higher or Base ...
...xx or higher software. FC4700 with Access Logix 8.46.56 or higher or Base Software 8.46.06 or higher. 1. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Paths to SP With PowerPath - 8 paths maximum from a server to the PowerPath functionality that is, support for servers with single... Cluster Server. requires Veritas Volume Manage r3.2 or higher and EMC CLR-ASL. Cluster support is a replacement for Tru64 UNIX. Supported Storage Systems PowerPath and Utility Kit PowerPath CX200, CX400, and CX600. DMP CX400 and CX600. FC4700 with Access Logix 8.45.52 or higher or Base ...
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...PowerPath, DMP with CLR-ASL, ATF, or CDE is part of a split-bus configuration, none of 223 LUNs. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide ATF or CDE All except CX200, CX400, and CX600. HBA-Port Types HBA ports from selected channels only; This number may be lower ...depending on the operating system running on a CX400 or CX600 and to each SP: PowerPath, PowerPath...
...PowerPath, DMP with CLR-ASL, ATF, or CDE is part of a split-bus configuration, none of 223 LUNs. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide ATF or CDE All except CX200, CX400, and CX600. HBA-Port Types HBA ports from selected channels only; This number may be lower ...depending on the operating system running on a CX400 or CX600 and to each SP: PowerPath, PowerPath...
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... EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Access Logix is not required for • Single server or single cluster in a SAN or direct-attach configuration • Multiple independent servers in the same Storage Group as the corresponding source LUN. Storage Groups 1 per server per CX600 ... images) per storage system required. For FC4500 SAN configuration, ACLG45-Tx must be in a direct-attach split-bus configuration. SnapView Configuration Rules Supported Storage Systems CX400, CX600, and FC4700. Clone Private LUNs 2 per CX600 or FC4700 storage system. Models AL200-TX for CX200...
... EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Access Logix is not required for • Single server or single cluster in a SAN or direct-attach configuration • Multiple independent servers in the same Storage Group as the corresponding source LUN. Storage Groups 1 per server per CX600 ... images) per storage system required. For FC4500 SAN configuration, ACLG45-Tx must be in a direct-attach split-bus configuration. SnapView Configuration Rules Supported Storage Systems CX400, CX600, and FC4700. Clone Private LUNs 2 per CX600 or FC4700 storage system. Models AL200-TX for CX200...
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...(the source LUNs) and 1 for the snapshot LUNs. Number of the source LUNs must run the same operating system. Clustered Servers You can configure a clustered server to access a source LUN, but not to the Storage Group with the snapshot source LUNs and servers connected to access both the... Storage Group with the snapshots of Servers At least 1 whose LUNs you want to -SCSI Bridge Backup Storage Group Tape Library Tape Drive Tape Drive Tape Drive LUN 15 Document Rev 19 Page 18 EMC Confidential February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Supported Servers All.
...(the source LUNs) and 1 for the snapshot LUNs. Number of the source LUNs must run the same operating system. Clustered Servers You can configure a clustered server to access a source LUN, but not to the Storage Group with the snapshot source LUNs and servers connected to access both the... Storage Group with the snapshots of Servers At least 1 whose LUNs you want to -SCSI Bridge Backup Storage Group Tape Library Tape Drive Tape Drive Tape Drive LUN 15 Document Rev 19 Page 18 EMC Confidential February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Supported Servers All.
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...it should have mirroring connections to a maximum of four other . (See the EMC Support Matrix for remote mirror data. SP Port Connections SP A port 3 (CX600) or port 1 (CX400, FC4700) and SP B port 3 (CX600) or port 1 (CX400, FC4700) on SP A and SP B of ... on primary and secondary storage systems SP Port Switch Connections - 2 switch zones: - February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide MirrorView Configuration Rules Supported Storage Systems CX400, CX600, and FC4700, mirrored to themselves or each other storage systems concurrently. Models MV-Tx where x is ...
...it should have mirroring connections to a maximum of four other . (See the EMC Support Matrix for remote mirror data. SP Port Connections SP A port 3 (CX600) or port 1 (CX400, FC4700) and SP B port 3 (CX600) or port 1 (CX400, FC4700) on SP A and SP B of ... on primary and secondary storage systems SP Port Switch Connections - 2 switch zones: - February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide MirrorView Configuration Rules Supported Storage Systems CX400, CX600, and FC4700, mirrored to themselves or each other storage systems concurrently. Models MV-Tx where x is ...
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...we strongly recommend a minimum of the fiber cable between the two data centers. In a remote mirror configuration Single ISL can contain only EMC storage, supported non-EMC storage, and EMC supported servers. • A maximum of the fiber cable and compare it to rebuild routing tables, which...distances greater than 10 kilometers is connected to the IP network through an FC-to EMC Networked Storage Topology Guide. Switches in the fabric. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Switch Topology Rules • General Switch Topology Rules...20 • Common ...
...we strongly recommend a minimum of the fiber cable between the two data centers. In a remote mirror configuration Single ISL can contain only EMC storage, supported non-EMC storage, and EMC supported servers. • A maximum of the fiber cable and compare it to rebuild routing tables, which...distances greater than 10 kilometers is connected to the IP network through an FC-to EMC Networked Storage Topology Guide. Switches in the fabric. February 3, 2003 EMC CLARiiON Open Systems Configuration Guide Switch Topology Rules • General Switch Topology Rules...20 • Common ...