HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection

Manager user guide

Part number: 5697–7199

First edition: February 2008
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HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager user guide

Contents

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 7
Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 7
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 7
Document conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 8
HP technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 9
Product warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 9
Subscription service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 9
HP web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 9
Documentation feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . . . 9

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What’s in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2 Installing and removing Simple SAN Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing Simple SAN Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windows installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Linux installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager in Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Understanding the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Application window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Logical Disk Operations menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced Operations menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HBA & Switch Management menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the help system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starting Simple SAN Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 Viewing maps, events, and configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Viewing a Physical Connection map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Description of a Physical Connection map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How to view a Physical Connection map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing a LUN Assignment map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Description of a LUN Assignment map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How to view a LUN Assignment map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Viewing the event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Saving and comparing SAN configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Saving the current configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Comparing configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5 Managing switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Viewing switch properties . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 43
Description of the switch properties .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 43
How to view switch properties. . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 43
Viewing switch zoning information . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 44
Setting the switch default zoning. . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 45
Setting the switch admin password . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . . . 46

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 Setting the switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Updating switch firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting switch SNMP properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting the switch symbolic name and domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6 Managing HBAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing HBA information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .......... ... ..... ..... ... . . . 55
Updating an HBA BIOS image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .......... ... ..... ..... ... . . . 56
Updating an HBA driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .......... ... ..... ..... ... . . . 58
Creating an alias for an HBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .......... ... ..... ..... ... . . . 60

7 Managing logical disks (LUNs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Viewing logical disk information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 61
Creating a logical disk—EVA storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 62
Creating a logical disk—MSA storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 65
Assigning and unassigning a logical disk to a server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 72
Expanding a logical disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 73
Deleting a logical disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 74
Creating an alias for a logical disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. ........ . 75

8 Managing servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Viewing server information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Managing the server list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting a server agent password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

9 Managing storage subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Viewing subsystem information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . 81
Managing storage subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . 82
Refreshing the storage subsystem list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . 84
Creating an alias for a storage subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . 84

A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figures
1 Jagged-edged screen shots depicting partial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Installation wizard: initial window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Installation wizard: HP license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Installation wizard: options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Installation wizard: progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Installation wizard: SAN diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7 VDS HW Provider Info message box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8 Add EVA Management Account dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Installation wizard: finished successfully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10 Installation wizard: finished with errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11 Installation wizard: program removal initial window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12 Installation wizard: program removal progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
13 Installation wizard: program removal finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
14 Simple SAN Connection Manager user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
15 Initialize an Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) Storage Subsystem dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
16 New Switch Setup dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
17 Set Switch IP Address dialog box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
18 First step of New Switch Setup completed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
19 Set Switch Admin Password dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
20 Second step of New Switch Setup completed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
21 Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
22 Physical Connection map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
23 LUN Assignment map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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 24 Application Event Log dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
25 Compare Current and Previous Configuration dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
26 Switch Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
27 Switch Zoning Information dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
28 Warning message: HBA-based zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
29 Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
30 Set Switch Admin Password dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
31 Set Switch IP Address dialog box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
32 Switch Firmware Update Wizard: selecting a switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
33 Switch User Name and Password for Firmware Update dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
34 Switch Firmware Update wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
35 SNMP Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
36 Set Switch Name and/or Domain ID dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
37 FC HBA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
38 Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
39 Update HBA BIOS wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
40 Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
41 HBA Driver Update wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
42 Create HBA Alias dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
43 Logical Disk (LUN) Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
44 New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (EVA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
45 New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (EVA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
46 New HBA Port Names dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
47 Create New Logical Disk Wizard (EVA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
48 Create Storage Pool dialog box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
49 Select Storage Pool for Logical Disk Creation dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
50 Assign Spare Drive dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
51 New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (MSA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
52 New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (MSA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
53 New HBA Port Names dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
54 Create New Logical Disk Wizard (MSA storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
55 Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
56 Expand Logical Disk dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
57 Delete Logical Disk dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
58 Create Alias for Logical Disk dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
59 Server Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
60 Server List Management dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
61 Set New Password For Server dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
62 Subsystem Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
63 Manage Storage Subsystem dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
64 Controller Details dialog box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
65 Drive Details dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
66 Create Storage Subsystem Alias dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Tables
1 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .8
2 File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 29
3 Logical Disk Operations menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 29
4 Advanced Operations menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 30
5 HBA & Switch Management menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 30
6 Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 31
7 Toolbar buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 31

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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
• Installing HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager
• Viewing and managing storage area network (SAN) connections (switches, servers, subsystems, HBAs,
and logical disks)
• Troubleshooting HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager

Intended audience
This guide is intended for network administrators who use the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection
Manager software to view and manage their SAN.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites for installing and using this product include:
• Knowledge of the Windows operating system
• Knowledge of HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch hardware and firmware

Related documentation
For additional information regarding hardware, software, and firmware related to this product, refer to the
following materials:
• HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager release notes contains a list of open issues related
to this software release.
• The HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager help system provides assistance while using
the application. (To access help, press the F1 key in the application or open the Help menu and click
Contents or Index.)
• The HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit quick start instructions provide hardware setup
details and software installation steps to help you quickly get started.
• HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit cabling guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch installation and reference guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools switch management user guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch quick start installation instructions
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch event message reference guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Simple Network Management Protocol reference guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch CIM Agent reference guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch command line interface quick reference guide
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Rack Mount Kit quick start installation instructions
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Release Notes
• HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e FC HBA Quick Start Installation Instructions
• HP StorageWorks End User License Agreement (EULA)
• HP StorageWorks Read-Me-First
• Read Me First HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel host bus adapters
• HP Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver installation instructions
These and other HP documents can be found on the HP StorageWorks web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC.

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Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions

Convention Element
Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

Medium blue, underlined text Web site addresses

(http://www.hp.com)

Bold font • Keys that are pressed

• Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box

• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list
items, buttons, and check boxes

Italics font Text emphasis

Monospace font • File and directory names

• System output

• Code

• Commands, their arguments, and argument values

Monospace, italic font • Code variables

• Command-line variables

Monospace, bold font Emphasis of monospace text, including file and directory names, system
output, code, and text typed at the command line

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.

IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE: Provides additional information.

Screen captures that depict only the essential portion of the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection
Manager user interface currently under discussion (rather than the entire dialog box or window) are shown
with jagged edges, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Jagged-edged screen shots depicting partial interface

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HP technical support
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/.
Collect the following information before calling:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial numbers
• Product model names and numbers
• Applicable error messages
• Operating system type and revision level
• Detailed, specific questions
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

Product warranties
For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty

Subscription service
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber’s choice web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
• Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest
versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other
product resources.
• After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support, and then Storage
under Product Category.

HP web sites
For other product information, see the following HP web sites:
• http://www.hp.com
• http://www.hp.com/go/storage
• http://www.hp.com/go/8Gb-SSC
• http://www.docs.hp.com

Documentation feedback
HP welcomes your feedback.
To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to
storagedocs.feedback@hp.com. All submissions become the property of HP.

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1 Introduction
HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager (Simple SAN Connection Manager) is a GUI-based
management application for basic management of SAN components such as host bus adapters (HBAs),
switches, and storage arrays. For managing storage arrays, it uses Microsoft’s Virtual Disk Service (VDS).
Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a simplified storage management for VDS-compliant storage
devices in a single, integrated, wizard-based user interface.
This user guide is your key to learning and using all of the functionality that Simple SAN Connection
Manager offers for simplifying storage management by leveraging the VDS in Windows Server 2003.

What’s in this guide

This introductory chapter of the Simple SAN Connection Manager user guide describes the hardware and
software requirements for Simple SAN Connection Manager.
Information in the rest of this guide is organized as follows:
• Installing and removing Simple SAN Connection Manager, page 13, provides instructions for product
installation and product removal.
• Getting started, page 27 describes the user interface (application window, menu bar, and toolbar),
explains how to use the help system, and walks you through the steps for launching the application and
performing initial setup of your storage array and switch.
• Viewing maps, events, and configurations, page 37, provides procedures for viewing the Physical
Connection map, logical unit number (LUN) Assignment map, and the application event log, and for
saving and comparing SAN configurations.
• Managing switches, page 43, provides procedures for viewing switch properties and zoning
information, updating switch firmware, and setting the switch default zoning, admin password, IP
address, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) properties, symbolic name, and domain ID.
• Managing HBAs, page 55, provides procedures for viewing HBA information, updating the HBA Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) image and driver, and creating an alias for an HBA.
• Managing logical disks (LUNs), page 61, provides procedures for viewing logical disk information and
for creating, deleting, and expanding logical disks. In addition, it describes how to assign and
unassign a logical disk to a server, and to create an alias name for a logical disk.
• Managing servers, page 77, provides procedures for viewing server information, refreshing the server
list, adding new servers and removing offline servers, and setting the server agent password.
• Managing storage subsystems, page 81, provides procedures for viewing subsystem information,
managing storage subsystems, refreshing the subsystem list, and creating an alias for a subsystem.
• Troubleshooting, page 87, provides solutions to some common issues you might encounter.
• Glossary, page 93, defines terms used in this guide.
In addition, at the end of this guide is an index to help you easily locate information.

System requirements
Before starting the installation (see Installing and removing Simple SAN Connection Manager, page 13),
ensure that your server that will be running Simple SAN Connection Manager meets the following
minimum requirements:
• Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system with Service Pack 2
• 512 MB of memory
• 160 MB of disk space
• One 2.0-GHz processor
• One CD ROM drive
• One Ethernet port
• One or more PCI-e slots for the HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel (FC) HBAs
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 or higher

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 • Internet browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox
• HP StorageWorks Command View EVA Software (required only for installations with EVA storage
arrays)

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2 Installing and removing Simple SAN Connection
Manager
This chapter provides procedures for installing Simple SAN Connection Manager on a Windows
management station, and for installing the required software components on other servers. It also provides
procedures for removing Simple SAN Connection Manager from a Windows system, as well as removing
the software components from Linux servers.

Installing Simple SAN Connection Manager

Use the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager CD to install the management software on
your management station as described in Windows installation, page 13. Then use the same CD to install
the HBA driver and other required software on each of the other servers in your SAN. Depending on the
server operating system for the non-management station installations, refer to either the steps for Windows
installation on page 13 or Linux installation on page 20.

Windows installation
Follow these steps to install the Simple SAN Connection Manager software on your management station,
or to install the required non-management software on all other servers running Windows.
To install Simple SAN Connection Manager on Windows:
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The HP Installation Wizard starts automatically. (If the installer does not start automatically, run
Setup.exe from the installation CD.)
The initial installation window (Figure 2) opens.

Figure 2 Installation wizard: initial window

2. Click Next.

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 The end user license agreement (Figure 3) is displayed.

Figure 3 Installation wizard: HP license agreement

3. Read the text of the HP end user license agreement, and then either click Agree to start the software
installation or Disagree to cancel the installation.

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 The installation options window (Figure 4) opens.

Figure 4 Installation wizard: options

4. Select one of the following product installation options:
• HP EVA and MSA Management Installation
Installs all components required for a management station with both Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA)
and Modular Smart Array (MSA) storage.
• HP EVA Management Installation
Installs all components required for a management station with only Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA)
storage.
• HP MSA Management Installation
Installs all components required for a management station with only Modular Smart Array (MSA)
storage.
• Non-management Installation
Installs all components required for a non-management station.

NOTE: With any of the first three installation options—HP EVA and MSA Management, HP EVA
Management, or HP MSA Management—you can also select one or both of the following optional
components:
• HP SAN Designer provides quick and easy ways to design Storage Area Networks (SANs)
based on your specific performance, cost, and future storage needs. The tool generates a SAN
topology diagram, a detailed list of required SAN components, as well as recommendations for
planning your future growth requirements.
• HP SAN Visibility is a SAN data analysis tool that securely analyzes your SAN configuration,
and provides an automated inventory process for switches, HBAs, and storage systems,
including firmware version verification.

5. Click Install.

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 The installation progress window (Figure 5) appears.

Figure 5 Installation wizard: progress indicator

The progress window monitors the installation. Icons show the percent of the installation completed and
the status of each element as it is installed, for example:

• A symbol indicates successful installation of the component.

• A symbol indicates that the component is not yet installed.

• A symbol indicates that an error occurred during installation of this component. (The final
wizard window will provide additional information about component installation errors.)

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 After the FC driver is installed, a diagnostic window (Figure 6) shows the HBA properties and targets
found.

Figure 6 Installation wizard: SAN diagnostics

6. Click OK to close the SAN diagnostics window and continue.
When the HP StorageWorks VDS Hardware Providers for EVA (or for MSA) Disk Arrays component is
installed, a message box (Figure 7) reminds you to check for the latest VDS hardware providers on the
HP web site.

Figure 7 VDS HW Provider Info message box

7. Click OK to close the message box and continue.
If the Simple SAN Connection Manager software component is installed on a system with EVA storage,
the Add EVA Management Account dialog box (Figure 8) prompts you to either select an existing user
account or to create a user account to manage your EVA.

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 Figure 8 Add EVA Management Account dialog box
8. Before installation can proceed, you must add a user account to the HP Storage Admin user group.
(This step is not necessary for MSA storage.) Choose one of the following options:
• If you already have one or more user accounts set up (for example, you may have set up accounts
when you installed your EVA), select one to add to the HP Storage Admin group. Then click Add To
Group.
• If you do not already have any user accounts set up, create a user account now by completing the
User name, Password, and Confirm Password boxes. Then click Create User and Add to Group.
The selected user is added to the HP Storage Admin group and the Add EVA Management Account
dialog box closes.

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 The message, “Your installation is complete,” (Figure 9) is displayed.

Figure 9 Installation wizard: finished successfully

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 Or, if any software components fail to install, the final installation window (Figure 10) lists those
components.

Figure 10 Installation wizard: finished with errors

9. Click the View Error Log link to open an error log that provides additional information. You may be
prompted to upgrade, add, or modify components for successful installation.
10. Remove the Simple SAN Connection Manager CD, and then click Reboot.
11. Restart your computer to complete the installation process.
12. When you restart your computer, the system may report finding new hardware. If so, respond to these
messages by clicking Cancel.
Repeat this procedure to install the software on additional Windows servers.

Linux installation
Follow these steps to install the required software on servers running Linux.
To install the components required by Simple SAN Connection Manager on Linux:
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server.
The installation CD should mount automatically in one of the following locations:
/media/cdrom/
/mnt/cdrom/
/media/cdrecorder/

If the installation CD is not mounted automatically, issue the following commands to mount the CD:
# mkdir -p /mnt/cdrom
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

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 IMPORTANT: Under specific distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (RHEL 5), the
installation CD is auto-mounted using the following CD label:
# /media/HpInstallx.x/

If this occurs, the CD may get mounted with the no execution flag, causing the installation script
to fail. Installation failure may be indicated by the following error message:
# ./install_smb.sh

The following is returned:

bash: ./install_smb.sh: /bin/sh: bad interpreter: Permission denied

The workaround is to manually mount the installation CD. For example, if the CD was auto-mounted
in /media/HpInstallx.x, issue these commands to unmount, and then remount the CD:
# unmount /media/HpInstallx.x
# mkdir -p /mnt/cdrom
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

If the unmount command fails with a busy warning, make sure that all applications and consoles
that could be using the CD media are closed, and then try again.

2. Change directory to the linux directory. For example, if the installation CD is mounted in
/mnt/cdrom, issue the command:
# cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/

3. Run the install_smb.sh script as follows:

# ./install_smb.sh

This will install the following components:

• QLogic FC HBA driver
• HP Array Configuration Utility
• QLogic SANsurfer agent, QLRemote (if possible, the installation program will also start the
SANsurfer agent, QLRemote)
4. If the following message appears at the end of the installation, you must restart the computer, otherwise,
continue with step 5:
New driver and qlremote installed but not active.
For new driver and qlremote to be active either:
Reboot the system (Mandatory in case of Boot From SAN)
or
Stop all the applications using QLogic driver.
Unload QLogic driver by executing following command:
# modprobe -r qla2XXX (ex. qla2300, qla2400)
Reload new driver by executing following command:
# modprobe -v qla2xxx
Start qlremote as follows:
# /etc/init.d/qlremote start
Rebooting the system will automatically load new driver and start qlremote.

5. To verify that the installation completed, check the FC HBA driver version:
a. To ensure that the driver is installed in the correct location, issue the command shown in the
following example:
# modinfo qla2xxx

The following is returned:

Filename: /lib/modules/2.6.9-55.ELsmp/kernel/drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla2xxx.ko
Version: 8.02.02 653675A771C3619AEEA4E9A

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 b. To verify that the driver is loaded, issue the command shown in the following example:
# lsmod | grep qla2xxx

The following is returned:

qla2xxx_conf 303752 1
qla2xxx 982688 0
scsi_mod 445298 qla2xxx

c. To verify that the correct driver is loaded, issue the command shown in the following example:
# cat /proc/scsi/qla2xxx/* | grep "Driver version"

The following is returned:

Firmware version: 3.03.25 IPX
Driver version: 8.02.02-fop

Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager

The Simple SAN Connection Manager uses the installation wizard to remove all components currently
installed. You must reboot your computer following program removal. Follow the procedure for removing
Simple SAN Connection Manager from Windows (page 22) or Linux (page 24).

Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager in Windows

Follow these steps to remove the Simple SAN Connection Manager software from a server running
Windows.
To remove Simple SAN Connection Manager in Windows:
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The HP Installation Wizard starts automatically.
The initial installation window (Figure 11) opens.

Figure 11 Installation wizard: program removal initial window

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2. Click Remove Programs.
The program removal progress window (Figure 12) opens.

Figure 12 Installation wizard: program removal progress

The following icons show the percent of the uninstallation completed and the status of each component
as it is removed:

• A next to the component name indicates successful removal.

• A next to the component indicates that it has not yet been removed.

• A indicates that an error occurred during removal of this component.

When program removal is complete (Figure 13), you must reboot the computer.

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 Figure 13 Installation wizard: program removal finished
3. Remove the Simple SAN Connection Manager CD from the CD-ROM drive.
4. Ensure that all running programs are closed, and then click Reboot to restart the computer.

Removing Simple SAN Connection Manager in Linux

Follow these steps to remove the Simple SAN Connection ManagerSimple SAN Connection Manager
software on a server running Linux.

CAUTION: If the system is booted from your SAN using the QLogic FC HBA driver, use the Linux
uninstallation option cautiously. Your QLogic FC HBA drivers will also be removed from the system, thus
making it un-bootable because the drivers are removed from the Linux initial RAM disk (initrd), the
temporary file system used by the Linux kernel during boot.

To remove the components required by Simple SAN Connection Manager on Linux:

1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server. The installation CD should mount
automatically in one of the following locations:
/media/cdrom/
/mnt/cdrom/
/media/cdrecorder/

If the installation CD is not mounted automatically, then issue the following commands to mount the CD:
# mkdir -p /mnt/cdrom
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

2. Change directory to the linux directory. For example, if the installation CD is mounted in
/mnt/cdrom, issue the command:
# cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/

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3. Run the install_smb.sh script with the uninstall option as follows:
# ./install_smb.sh --uninstall

This will remove the following components:

• QLogic FC HBA Driver
• HP Array Configuration Utility, if installed
• QLogic SANsurfer agent, QLRemote, if installed

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3 Getting started
This chapter covers basic information to help you get started using Simple SAN Connection Manager, and
includes these sections:
• Understanding the user interface on page 27 introduces you to the main application window, menu
bar, and toolbar buttons.
• Using the help system on page 31 explains how the context-sensitive help works.
• Starting Simple SAN Connection Manager on page 32 walks you through the steps for launching the
application and performing initial setup of your storage array and switch.

Understanding the user interface

The Simple SAN Connection Manager interface (Figure 14) has been designed for ease of use, quick
access to the most frequently used functions, and utilizing basic Windows conventions.

Application window
The Simple SAN Connection Manager window consists of the following main components: a menu bar, a
toolbar, and a window containing two panes:
• A navigation pane (tree view) on the left side shows a graphical hierarchy of your subsystems, LUNs,
and servers. The information in the navigation pane depends on the view you select: either
Server-Storage View or Storage subsystem-Logical Disk View.
• A content pane on the right side provides graphical representations of your SAN. The content pane
contains different representations depending on what you select in the navigation pane, including the
Physical Connection map, LUN Assignment map, as well as details of your subsystems, servers, HBAs,
and LUNs.

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 Figure 14 shows an example of the application window.

Menu Bar
Toolbar

Content Pane

Navigation Pane

Figure 14 Simple SAN Connection Manager user interface

Menu bar
The Simple SAN Connection Manager menu bar contains the following menus, each of which is described
in detail in this section:
• File menu, page 29
• Logical Disk Operations menu, page 29
• Advanced Operations menu, page 30
• HBA & Switch Management menu, page 30
• Help menu, page 31

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File menu
Table 2 provides a brief description of the items on the File menu and a reference to more detailed
information.

Table 2 File menu

Menu Item Purpose See

Save current SAN Saves a graphical topology of your SAN to Saving the current
connection reference against any changes made to configuration on page 40.
your system.
Compare current and Shows a graphical representation listing Comparing configurations on
previous SAN connection new servers, HBAs, switches, and page 40.
subsystems, as well as removed switches
and subsystems.
Event Log Displays a list of all Simple SAN Viewing the event log on
Connection Manager-initiated actions and page 39.
the results for the host, HBAs, switches, and
storage subsystem arrays.
Exit Closes the Simple SAN Connection —
Manager application.

Logical Disk Operations menu

Table 3 provides a brief description of the items on the Logical Disk Operations menu and a reference to
more detailed information.

Table 3 Logical Disk Operations menu

Menu Item Purpose See

Create New Logical Disk Opens a wizard to create a logical disk Creating a logical disk—EVA
from the storage subsystem. storage on page 62 and
Creating a logical
disk—MSA storage on
page 65.
Present (Un-present) Assigns a logical disk to a server, or Assigning and unassigning a
Logical Disk to Server unassigns it (removes access) from the logical disk to a server on
server. page 72.
Expand Logical Disk Increases the capacity of one or more Expanding a logical disk on
logical disks. page 73.
Delete Logical Disk Removes a logical disk from the storage Deleting a logical disk on
subsystem. page 74.

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Advanced Operations menu
Table 4 provides a brief description of the items on the Advanced Operations menu and a reference to
more detailed information.

Table 4 Advanced Operations menu

Menu Item Purpose See

Manage the Server List Discovers new, removed, and changed Managing the server list on
servers, and modifies the server list based page 78.
on those discoveries.
Refresh the Storage Updates the current topology of your SAN Refreshing the storage
Subsystem List shown in the Physical Connection and LUN subsystem list on page 84.
Assignment maps. Discovers any status
change in the subsystem’s drives,
controllers, and logical disks.
Manage Storage Manages the controller(s) and individual Managing storage
Subsystem drives that comprise a selected subsystem. subsystems on page 82.

HBA & Switch Management menu

Table 5 provides a brief description of the items on the HBA & Switch Management menu and a reference
to more detailed information.

Table 5 HBA & Switch Management menu

:

Menu Item Purpose See

Set Server Agent Password Changes the password for accessing the Setting a server agent
selected server. password on page 79.
Update HBA BIOS Updates the selected HBA with a new BIOS Updating an HBA BIOS
image file. image on page 56.
Update HBA Driver Updates drivers for HBAs within your SAN. Updating an HBA driver on
page 58.
Get Switch Properties Displays switch information. Viewing switch properties on
page 43.
Get Switch Zoning Displays switch zones and members. Viewing switch zoning
Information information on page 44.
Set Switch Admin Changes the administrator password for Setting the switch admin
Password accessing the switch. password on page 46.
Set Switch IP Address Changes the switch IP address, subnet Setting the switch IP address
mask, and gateway. on page 47.
Update Switch Firmware Updates the switch with a new firmware Updating switch firmware on
image file. page 48.
Set Switch Symbolic Name Changes the symbolic name and domain ID Setting the switch symbolic
and/or Domain ID for the switch. name and domain ID on
page 53.
Set Switch HBA-based Sets a switch default zone and includes or Setting the switch default
Default Zoning excludes a device from a zone. zoning on page 45.
Set Switch SNMP Defines how authentication traps are Setting switch SNMP
Properties managed and set for the switch. properties on page 51.

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Help menu
Table 6 provides a brief description of the items on the Help menu and a reference to more detailed
information.

Table 6 Help menu

Menu Item Purpose See

Contents Opens the Simple SAN Connection Using the help system on
Manager help system. page 31.
About the application Opens the About box that shows the version —
of Simple SAN Connection Manager
installed, and the hardware and software
provider list.

Toolbar
The Simple SAN Connection Manager toolbar provides buttons for easy access to some of the
application’s most used functions, as well as information about the application. Table 7 shows each of the
toolbar buttons and what they do.

Table 7 Toolbar buttons

Button Purpose
Create a logical disk

Assign a logical disk to a server

Expand a logical disk

Delete a logical disk

Manage the storage subsystem

Manage the server list

Refresh the subsystem list

Open the About box

Using the help system

The Simple SAN Connection Manager’s help system provides quick access to information about
performing tasks and completing dialog boxes.
To access the help system from Simple SAN Connection Manager, choose one of the following options:
• On the Help menu, click Contents.
• To view a help topic related to the current dialog box or window, click the Help button or press the F1
key.
The help system’s left pane contains the following tabs:
• The Contents tab shows a structured presentation of help topics. In Contents view, the following icons
are associated with topics:

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 • A book icon indicates a major grouping containing subordinate topics. Click a book icon to
“open” the book and see individual topics that belong to that group.

• A topic icon indicates a help topic. Click a topic icon to view the topic’s contents in the right
pane.
• The Index tab shows an alphabetical listing of keywords associated with the help topics. You can either
scroll through the list to find keywords, or enter a keyword to search for the topic. Then you can choose
from the one or more topics associated with that keyword.
• The Search tab enables you to quickly find a topic containing one or more words. Just type the text you
want to search for, and then click List Topics. To customize your search, select any of the check boxes in
the lower-left corner.
• The Favorites tab provides a place for you to save a list of topics you find useful or return to frequently.
To add the topic you are currently viewing to your list of favorites, click the Favorites tab, and then click
Add.
To print a help topic:
1. Find and open the help topic you want, or highlight a book or topic on the Contents tab.
2. On the help Options menu, click Print.
3. Select the printing options for your printer, and then click Print.
To return to previous topics:
• To return to a topic you have visited previously, click Back. To mark frequently used topics, click
Favorites, and then click Add.

Starting Simple SAN Connection Manager

Follow these steps to start Simple SAN Connection Manager. You will need to perform some of these steps
only the first time you start the application.
To start Simple SAN Connection Manager:
1. To launch the application, choose one of the following options:
• Click Start, point to All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection
Manager, and then click HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager.
• Double-click the desktop shortcut:

2. If this is the first time you have launched this software for a new, uninitialized EVA storage system, the
Initialize an Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) Storage Subsystem dialog box (Figure 15) opens. Go to
step 3.
If this is not the first time you have launched this software, or if your storage subsystem is HP MSA, go
to step 4.

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Figure 15 Initialize an Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) Storage Subsystem dialog box
3. Enter a name to identify this new storage subsystem array, and then click OK to initialize the subsystem
using the default configuration. (This step is not required for MSA storage.)
4. Wait while the application discovers (detects) new switches, storage subsystems, and logical disks. This
may take a few minutes.
If the application detects a new, unconfigured switch in your SAN, the New Switch Setup dialog box
(Figure 16) opens.

Figure 16 New Switch Setup dialog box

The New Switch Setup dialog box prompts you to set up the new switch by completing these three
steps:
1. Set switch IP address
2. Set switch administrator password
3. Set switch zoning: HBA zoning

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 5. Choose one of the following options:
• To continue with the first step (setting the switch IP address), click OK. The Set Switch IP Address
dialog box (Figure 17) opens. Go to step 6.
• To skip the switch setup for now, click Cancel. (To set up the switch later, see the procedures in
Managing switches on page 43. If you do not complete switch set up before you exit Simple SAN
Connection Manager, the New Switch Setup dialog box will open again the next time you start the
application.)
The Set Switch IP Address dialog box (Figure 17) shows the switch name and current IP address.

Figure 17 Set Switch IP Address dialog box

6. Enter a new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, and then click OK.
The New Switch Setup dialog box now shows a check mark next to the first step, “Set switch IP
address,” (Figure 18) indicating that you have completed that task.

Figure 18 First step of New Switch Setup completed

7. A message box asks if you want to change the factory default switch administrator password. Choose
one of the following options:
• To continue with the next step of switch setup, click Yes. The Set Switch Admin Password dialog box
(Figure 19) opens. Go to step 8.
• To change the default password later, click No. (See Setting the switch admin password, page 46,
for a procedure for changing the switch admin password—either the default or the current
password—to a new password).

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Figure 19 Set Switch Admin Password dialog box
8. In the Set Switch Admin Password dialog box, complete the following steps:
a. Enter the Old Password (the factory default password for the switch is password).
b. Enter a New Password (at least 8 alphanumeric characters).
c. Re-enter the new password in the Verify Password box.
d. To set the switch admin password, click OK. To cancel password setup, click Cancel.
9. A message box confirms successful password change completion. Click OK to close the message box.
The New Switch Setup dialog box now shows a check mark next to the second step, “Set switch
administrator password,” (Figure 20) indicating that you have completed that task.

Figure 20 Second step of New Switch Setup completed

10. A message box asks if you want to set the switch zoning. Choose one of the following options:
• To continue with the next step of switch setup, click Yes. The Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog
box (Figure 21) opens. Go to step 11.
• To set the switch zoning later, click No. (See Setting the switch default zoning, page 45, for a
procedure for changing the switch zoning.)

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 Figure 21 Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box
The Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box contains the following information:
• Default zone set name—Shows the default name for the current switch zoning configuration.
• Zone List—Shows the existing HBA zones with its HBA adapter and devices. If a zone list is closed
(the Switch Port #, Type, and Vendor information is hidden), click the plus mark (+) to open it.
• Switch Port #—Indicates the switch port number for each HBA and device.
• Type—Indicates the kind of device; for example, HBA or RAID storage.
• Vendor—Indicates the seller for the hardware indicated.
11. Complete the Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box as follows:
a. In the Default zone set name box, enter a new name for your configuration.
b. To exclude a storage port from the zone, clear the check box next to the port name. To include a
storage port in the zone, select the check box next to it.
c. To save the new switch default zoning setup, click OK. To stop the switch zoning changes, click
Cancel.
Now that you have completed the initial switch setup, you can use Simple SAN Connection Manager to
configure your SAN, as described in the remainder of this guide.

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4 Viewing maps, events, and configurations
This chapter provides procedures that describe the following options:
• Viewing a Physical Connection map, page 37
• Viewing a LUN Assignment map, page 38
• Viewing the event log, page 39
• Saving and comparing SAN configurations, page 40

Viewing a Physical Connection map

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a graphical representation of physical connections among the
storage subsystems, switches, and host HBAs within the SAN. This graphical representation is the Physical
Connection map shown in the content pane (see Figure 22).

Description of a Physical Connection map

The Physical Connection map (Figure 22) illustrates the actual physical connections between the
components of the SAN using blue lines to designate the connections.

Figure 22 Physical Connection map

The map shows the following components:
• Switches
• Servers
• HBAs

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 • Storage subsystem
• Storage subsystem controllers
• Storage subsystem controller’s ports

NOTE: The information presented is read-only. You can right-click any of the icons representing
switches, HBAs, servers, and subsystems to open a shortcut menu for that component.

How to view a Physical Connection map

To view a physical connection map:
1. In the navigation pane, click on the root of the navigation pane:
• If the navigation pane displays the Storage Subsystem - Logical Disk View, the root is called
Subsystem - Logical Disk.
• If the navigation pane displays the Server - Storage View, the root is called Server - Logical Disk.
2. The content pane shows a topology map. If the map displayed is LUN Assignment map, click the
Physical Connection Map tab to bring that map forward.

Viewing a LUN Assignment map

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a graphical representation for the access to logical disks from
the HBAs and servers within the SAN. This graphical representation is the LUN Assignment map shown in
the content pane (see Figure 23).

Description of a LUN Assignment map

The LUN Assignment map (Figure 23) shows the actual access link between the HBAs and servers to the
subsystems’ logical disks. The blue lines indicate that the HBAs or servers are allowed to have access to
the logical disk.

Figure 23 LUN Assignment map

The map shows the following components:
• Storage subsystem
• LUNs
• Servers (Click the server name or icon to show or hide the HBAs from the topology map.)
• HBAs

NOTE: The information presented is read-only. You can right-click any of the icons representing the
subsystem, LUNs, HBAs, and servers to open the shortcut menu for that component.

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How to view a LUN Assignment map
To view a LUN Assignment map:
1. In the navigation pane, click on the root of the navigation pane:
• If the navigation pane displays the Storage Subsystem - Logical Disk View, the root is called
Subsystem - Logical Disk.
• If the navigation pane displays the Server - Storage View, the root is called Server - Logical Disk.
2. The content pane opens a topology map. If the map shown is Physical Connection map, click the LUN
Assignment Map tab to bring that map forward.

Viewing the event log

The event log displays a list of all Simple SAN Connection Manager-initiated actions and the results for the
host, HBAs, switches, and storage subsystem arrays. The event log begins recording when Simple SAN
Connection Manager is running. Event log entries are formatted by severity, time stamp, type, category,
source, event ID, server, and description. The log holds a maximum of 1,999 entries. Once the maximum is
reached, the event list wraps, and the oldest events are discarded and replaced with the new events.
The color of the entry in the log indicates its severity:
• Red indicates an error condition.
• Yellow indicates a warning condition.
• White indicates information only.
To view the event log:
• On the File menu, click Event Log.
The Application Event Log dialog box (Figure 24) opens.

Figure 24 Application Event Log dialog box

To clear the entire event log:
• On the bottom of the Application Event Log dialog box, click the Clear Logs button. The event log is
emptied and ready for more entries.

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 To clear specific entries:
1. Right-click a specific event log entry (to select multiple entries, click the entries while holding down the
CTRL key).
2. On the shortcut menu, click Delete Entry to remove the selected entries from the event log.
To export the event log:
1. On the bottom of the Application Event Log dialog box, click the Export button to open the Export Event
Log dialog box.
2. Navigate to the location where you want to save the event log, and enter a name for the file with either
an .XML, .CSV, or .TXT extension.
3. Click Save.

Saving and comparing SAN configurations

You can save the current SAN connection configuration (see Saving the current configuration, page 40),
and compare that configuration with a previous configuration (see Comparing configurations, page 40).

Saving the current configuration

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides the ability to save a graphical topology of your current SAN
that can be easily viewed to note any changes made to your system. You should save your SAN
connections before making changes so that you can then see the differences (see Comparing
configurations, page 40).
To save a configuration:
• On the File menu, click Save current SAN connection.

NOTE: Simple SAN Connection Manager automatically saves the current configuration when you close
the application.

Comparing configurations
Simple SAN Connection Manager provides the ability to compare any changes to your current SAN with
the previous configuration.
To compare a configuration:
1. On the File menu, click Compare current and previous SAN connection.
The Compare Current and Previous Configuration dialog box (Figure 25) opens.

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Figure 25 Compare Current and Previous Configuration dialog box
This dialog box shows a graphical representation listing:
• Removed servers
• New servers
• New HBAs
• Removed switch(es)
• New switch(es)
• Removed storage subsystem(s)
• New storage subsystem(s)
2. When you finish reviewing the dialog box, click Close.

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5 Managing switches
This chapter provides the following procedures for viewing and managing your HP StorageWorks 8/20q
Fibre Channel Switches using Simple SAN Connection Manager:
• Viewing switch properties, page 43
• Viewing switch zoning information, page 44
• Setting the switch default zoning, page 45
• Setting the switch admin password, page 46
• Setting the switch IP address, page 47
• Updating switch firmware, page 48
• Setting switch SNMP properties, page 51
• Setting the switch symbolic name and domain ID, page 53

Viewing switch properties

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a quick and easy way to view properties related to switches
within your SAN.

Description of the switch properties

The Switch Properties (Figure 26) include the following information:
• Symbolic Name
• Model
• World-wide name
• Serial Number
• IP Address
• MAC Address
• Domain ID
• Firmware Version
• Operational State

Figure 26 Switch Properties

How to view switch properties

To view switch properties:
1. To access the switch properties, choose one of the following options:

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 • On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Get Switch Properties. If there is only one switch,
the switch is automatically selected; continue with step 3. If there is more than one switch, the Switch
Selection dialog box opens; continue with step 2.
• On the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click the switch icon, and on the shortcut
menu, click Get Switch Properties.
2. If the Switch Selection dialog box opens, select the switch you want to view.
3. When you finish viewing the switch properties, click OK to close the dialog box.

Viewing switch zoning information

The Switch Zoning Information dialog box provides facts about the current switch zoning setup. This
information is read-only; you cannot make changes on this dialog box.
To view switch zoning information:
1. On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Get Switch Zoning Information.
The Switch Zoning Information dialog box (Figure 27) opens.

Figure 27 Switch Zoning Information dialog box

This dialog box shows the following current information about your switch:
• Zone List—Lists all zones and the members of each. The currently active zone is shown in a darker
color.
• Switch Name (Port #)—Shows the switch name and, in parentheses, its port number.
• Port Type—Shows the type of port; for example, HBA or RAID storage.
• Vendor—Manufacturer name; for example, Hewlett Packard.
2. When you finish viewing the switch zoning information, click OK to close the dialog box.

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Setting the switch default zoning

CAUTION: Altering the active zoning configuration can disrupt SAN traffic.

A zone is a named group of ports or devices. Members of the same zone can communicate with each
other and transmit outside the zone, but cannot receive inbound traffic from outside the zone. Zoning
divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound traffic.
Based on the HBA and storage ports connected to the switch, Simple SAN Connection Manager can set
the switch zoning to an HBA-based zoning scheme where each HBA is in its own zone along with all the
storage ports.
Use the Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box to set a default zone and include or exclude a device
from a zone.

NOTE: When the Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box first opens, all the devices are included in
zones.

To set the switch default zoning:

1. From the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Switch HBA-based Default Zoning.
2. If the switch already has an active zoning setup, a warning message box (Figure 28) asks you if you
want to remove and replace it with the default HBA-based zoning, and advises you that changes can
disrupt SAN traffic.

Figure 28 Warning message: HBA-based zoning

3. To close the message box and continue, click Yes.

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 The Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box (Figure 29) opens.

Figure 29 Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box

This dialog box contains the following information:
• Zone List—Shows the existing HBA zones with its HBA adapter and devices. If a zone list is closed
(the Switch Name, Port #, Type, and Vendor information is hidden), click the plus mark (+) to open
it.
• Switch Name (Port #)—Indicates the switch port number for each HBA and device.
• Type—Indicates the kind of device, for instance HBA or RAID storage.
• Vendor—Indicates the seller for the hardware indicated.
4. In the Default zone set name box, enter a name for the new default zone set.
5. To exclude a storage port from the new zone set, clear the check box next to the port name. To include
a storage port in the new zone set, select the check box next to it.
6. To save the new switch default zoning set up, click OK. To stop the switch zoning changes, click Cancel.

NOTE: To use other zoning schemes, launch the switch QuickTool application and set the zoning. To start
the switch QuickTool application, click the Physical Connection Map tab, right-click the switch icon, and
then on the shortcut menu, click Launch the switch QuickTool application.

Setting the switch admin password

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a quick and easy way to set switch administrator passwords
within your SAN. These passwords are required for all update operations to be performed on the switch,
including:
• Updating firmware
• Setting switch symbolic name

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 • Setting domain ID
Setting switch admin passwords prevents unauthorized users from performing these operations.
To set a switch admin password:
1. To access the Set Switch Admin Password dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Switch Admin Password.
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click the switch icon to select a specific switch,
and then on the shortcut menu, click Set Switch Admin Password.
The Set Switch Admin Password dialog box (Figure 30) opens.

Figure 30 Set Switch Admin Password dialog box

2. If no specific switch is selected, select the desired switch from the drop-down list at the top of the dialog
box. If a specific switch has been selected, the drop-down list is disabled.
3. In the Old Password box, enter the current admin login password. (The default Old Password is
password.)
4. In the New Password box, enter a new admin login password.
5. In the Verify Password box, re-enter the new password.
6. To change the password, click OK. To abandon the password change, click Cancel.

Setting the switch IP address

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a quick and easy way to set switch IP addresses within your
SAN. This IP address allows the switch to be managed through the Ethernet link. Updating the switch’s
firmware, for example, requires the switch to have a valid IP address that the Simple SAN Connection
Manager server can use to communicate to the switch over the IP network.
To set a switch IP address:
1. To access the Set Switch IP Address dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Switch IP Address.
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click a switch icon to select that specific switch,
and then on the shortcut menu, click Set Switch IP Address.
2. If no specific switch is selected and if there is more than one switch in the SAN, the Switch Selection
dialog box opens. Select the switch you want to change, and then click OK.

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 The Set Switch IP Address dialog box (Figure 31) opens.

Figure 31 Set Switch IP Address dialog box

The dialog box shows the switch name and its current IP address on the top portion and a suggested IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway for the switch on the bottom portion. The subnet mask and
gateway are the same as the server; the IP address is found in the Local Area Network (LAN).

NOTE: For the server to be able to suggest a valid IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, it must
have a Network Interface Card (NIC) installed, enabled, and connected to the LAN. If not, the New
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields are empty.

3. To use the suggested IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, if available, click OK. If not, enter valid
values in the New IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields, and then click OK.

Updating switch firmware

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides an easy way to update firmware for switches in your SAN.
To update switch firmware:
1. To access the Switch Firmware Update wizard, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Update Switch Firmware.
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click a specific switch icon, and then on the
shortcut menu, click Update Switch Firmware.
The Switch Firmware Update wizard opens.

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2. If a specific switch is selected, click Next and go to step 4. If no specific switch is selected, the wizard
(Figure 32) prompts you to select one or more switches; go to step 3.

Figure 32 Switch Firmware Update Wizard: selecting a switch

3. In the Switch Firmware Update wizard’s Available Switch(es) list, select one or more switches for which
you want to update the firmware as follows:
a. Choose one of the following options:
• Select a switch on the Available Switch(es) list, and then click Add.
• To select all of the available switches, click Add All.
b. Click Next. (Next is disabled until you select at least one switch and add it to the Selected
Switch(es) list.)

NOTE: If you select and add a switch by mistake, select that switch on the Selected Switch(es) list,
and then click Remove. To clear the Selected Switch(es) list and start the selection again, click
Remove All.

The wizard window lists switches selected for firmware update. The list provides the following
information:
• Switch name.
• Current switch firmware version.
• Firmware image file name (this field is blank until you click and complete Select Switch Firmware
File—see step 4).
• Switch administrator password for authentication (this field is blank until you click and complete
Switch Admin Password—see step 6).
• Option to apply the new firmware image right after the update or wait until the next time the switch
is turned off, and then back on. (This field is blank until you click and complete Switch Admin
Password—see step 6).

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 NOTE: If the switch name and current firmware version shown are not correct, try to get the switch
properties first. For details, see Viewing switch properties on page 43.

4. Click Select Switch Firmware File.

5. Navigate to the folder containing the required file for the switch, select the firmware file, and then click
Open.
The Updated FW Image File column shows the file name.
6. Click Switch Admin Password.
The Switch User Name and Password for Firmware Update dialog box (Figure 33) opens.

Figure 33 Switch User Name and Password for Firmware Update dialog box
7. In this dialog box, complete these steps:
a. Enter the user name and password.
b. (Optional) If you want the firmware update to take affect immediately, rather than after the switch
power is recycled, select the Apply the new firmware image immediately after successful update
check box.
c. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each switch you want to update, and then continue with step 9.

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 9. On the completed Switch Firmware Update wizard window (Figure 34), click Next.

Figure 34 Switch Firmware Update wizard

10. To complete the wizard, choose one of the following options:
• To confirm and proceed with the firmware update, click Finish.
• To change your selections for the firmware update, click Back.
• To stop the firmware update, click Cancel.
If you clicked Finish, a message may inform you that the switch firmware is ready to be updated. The
process takes several minutes per switch and cannot be canceled. Also, switch traffic may be
temporarily disrupted.
11. Click Yes when prompted to update the switch firmware.

Setting switch SNMP properties

Use the SNMP Properties dialog box to define how authentication traps are managed and set for the
switch.
To set the switch SNMP properties:
1. To access the SNMP Properties, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Switch SNMP Properties. (If you have more than
one switch in your SAN, the Switch Selection dialog box prompts you to select a switch, and then
click OK.)
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click a specific switch icon, and then on the
shortcut menu, click Set Switch SNMP Properties.

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 The SNMP Properties dialog box (Figure 35) opens.

Figure 35 SNMP Properties

NOTE: Because Read Community, Trap Community, and Write Community settings are like
passwords, they are write-only fields and the current settings are not shown.
Illegal characters are the pound sign (#), semi-colon (;), and comma (,).

2. In the top section, SNMP Configuration, define how authentication traps are managed by completing
the following settings:

SNMP Enabled Select this check box to allow SNMP communication with other switches in the
fabric.
Contact Enter the name of the contact person who responds to trap events. The default is
undefined. You may enter up to 64 characters.
Read Community Enter the Read Community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to read
information from the switch. This is a write-only field. The value on the switch and
the SNMP management server must be the same. The default is public. You may
enter up to 32 characters.
Trap Community Enter the Trap Community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to receive
traps. This is a write-only field. The value on the switch and the SNMP
management server must be the same. The default is public. You may enter up to
32 characters.
SNMP Proxy Select this check box to allow the use of SNMP to monitor and configure any
switch in the fabric.
Location Enter a name for the switch location. You may use up to 64 characters

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 Authentication Trap Allows reporting of SNMP authentication failures. In the event of an
authentication failure caused by incorrect community string values, a notification
trap is sent to the configured trap addresses. Click True to enable this feature, or
click False to disable this feature. The default value is False.
Write Community Enter the Write Community password that authorizes an SNMP agent to write
information to the switch. This is a write-only field. This value on the switch and
the SNMP management server must be the same. The default is private. You may
enter up to 32 characters.
3. The lower portion of the SNMP Properties dialog box contains tabs for each SNMP Trap Configuration,
which define how traps are set. For each trap, complete the following configuration settings:

Trap Enabled Select this check box to enable this trap. Clear this check box to disable this trap
(you cannot configure a disabled trap).
Trap Version Select the SNMP version (V1 or V2) with which to format the traps.
Trap Address Enter the IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. A maximum of five trap
addresses are supported. The default address for Trap 1 is 10.0.0.254. The
default address for Traps 2 through 5 is 0.0.0.0.
Trap Severity Select a severity level to assign to the trap. Trap severity levels include Not Set,
Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notify, Info, Debug, and Mark.
Trap Port Enter the number of the port on which a trap is set.

NOTE: The Trap Address (other than 0.0.0.0) and Trap Port combination must be unique. For
example, if Trap 1 and Trap 2 have the same address, they must have different port values.
Similarly, if Trap 1 and Trap 2 have the same port value, they must have different addresses.
However, you can have multiple trap destinations with the same address, if you ensure that the port
values are different. You can accomplish this via clish (command line interface shell) using a
two-step process. First, set the address to something unique, modify the port, and save/activate.
Second, go back in and set the address to one that is already set as a different trap destination.

4. To save the switch SNMP configuration settings and close this dialog box, click OK. To close the dialog
box without making any changes, click Cancel.

Setting the switch symbolic name and domain ID

Use the Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID dialog box to change the symbolic switch name or
the domain ID.
To change the switch symbolic name and domain ID:
1. To access the Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID dialog box, choose one of the following
options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID. (If
you have more than one switch in your SAN, the Switch Selection dialog box prompts you to select
a switch, and then click OK.)
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection map, right-click a switch icon to select that specific switch.
Then on the shortcut menu, click Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID.

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 The Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID dialog box (Figure 36) opens and shows the current
symbolic name and domain ID.

Figure 36 Set Switch Name and/or Domain ID dialog box

2. If you want to change the symbolic name, enter a new name (maximum 32 characters) in the New
Symbolic Name box.
3. If you want to change the domain ID, enter a new name in the New Domain ID box.
4. To make the changes and close the dialog box, click OK. To close the dialog box without making any
changes, click Cancel.

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6 Managing HBAs
This chapter provide procedures for managing your HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel HBAs (host
bus adapters) using Simple SAN Connection Manager, including:
• Viewing HBA information, page 55
• Updating an HBA BIOS image, page 56
• Updating an HBA driver, page 58
• Creating an alias for an HBA, page 60

Viewing HBA information

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides easy access to information about each HBA within your SAN.
To view information about an HBA:
1. In the Server-Storage View group of the navigation pane, click the HBA you want to view.
The content pane (Figure 37) shows the FC HBA Information for that HBA.

Figure 37 FC HBA Information

The FC HBA Information includes the following read-only information:
• FC HBA Information:
• Model
• Serial #
• # Targets
• Port Name
• Firmware Version
• HBA Status
• Node Name
• BIOS Version
• Driver Version

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 • HBA Connected Target List:
• Target Port Name/Subsystem Port (see note)
• Node Name
• Port ID
• Vendor
• Product ID

NOTE: The Target Port Name/Subsystem Port column lists the names of the target ports connected
to the HBA. Click the + symbol to the left of the Target Port Name to reveal the name of the
matching port on the subsystem in the SAN. Click the + symbol to the left of the Subsystem Port
Name to reveal the identifiers of the subsystem, controller, and IP address, and the port status.

Updating an HBA BIOS image

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides an easy way to update the BIOS images of HP StorageWorks
81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel HBAs within your SAN.
To update an HBA BIOS:
1. To access the Update HBA BIOS wizard, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Update HBA BIOS.
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection or LUN Assignment map, right-click the server icon to
select that specific server to update HBA BIOS, and then on the shortcut menu, click Update HBA
BIOS.
The Update HBA BIOS wizard opens.
2. If a specific server is selected, click Next to go to step 4.
If no specific server is selected, in the Available Server(s) list, select the server or servers for which you
want to update the HBA BIOS by choosing one of the following options:
• Select a server on the Available Server(s) list, and then click Add. This updates the BIOS of the
HBAs installed on this server.
• To add all of the listed servers, click Add All. This updates the BIOS of the HBAs installed on all
servers.

NOTE: If you select and add a server by mistake, select that server on the Selected Server(s) list,
and then click Remove. To clear the Selected Server(s) list and start the selection process again,
click Remove All.

3. Click Next. (Next is disabled until you select at least one server and add it to the Selected Server(s) list.)
4. In the List of HBAs to Update BIOS column, select the server to update, and then click Select HBA BIOS
File.
5. Download the .ZIP file from the HP web site and extract its contents.
6. Navigate to the folder containing the .BIN file for the family of HBAs selected.

NOTE: A BIOS image file generally has the file extension BIN.

7. Select the appropriate .BIN file, and then click Open.

8. A message box asks if you want to apply this BIOS image to all HBAs in the same family. To use the
selected BIOS image for all the HBAs in the same family, including HBAs on other servers, click Yes. To
apply the BIOS image to only the selected HBA, click No.
The wizard’s BIOS File column shows the file name selected in step 7.
9. Click Server Agent Password. (You must enter a valid password to complete this procedure.)

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 NOTE: The default server agent password is config. To change this password for each server,
see Setting a server agent password, page 79.

10. In the Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box (Figure 38), enter the password,
and then click OK.

Figure 38 Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box

NOTE: The same password applies for all the HBAs in the server. If more than one server is in the
list, you must enter the password for each server.

11. In the Update HBA BIOS wizard (Figure 39), click Next.

Figure 39 Update HBA BIOS wizard

12. To complete the Update HBA BIOS wizard, choose one of the following options:

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 • To confirm and proceed with the BIOS update, click Finish.
• To change your selections for BIOS update, click Back.
• To stop BIOS update, click Cancel.
If you clicked Finish, a message box states the HBAs are ready to be updated. This process takes a
while and the system is temporarily unresponsive.
13. Click Yes when prompted to update the HBAs.

Updating an HBA driver

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides an easy way to update drivers for HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e
Fibre Channel HBAs within your SAN.
To update an HBA driver:
1. To access the HBA Driver Update wizard, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Update HBA Driver.
• In the content pane’s Physical Connection or LUN Assignment map, right-click the server icon. Then
on the shortcut menu, click Update HBA Driver to select that specific server to update the HBA driver.
The HBA Driver Update wizard opens.
2. If a specific server is selected, click Next to go to step 3.
If no specific server is selected, in the Available Server(s) list, select the server for which you want to
update the HBA driver:
• Select a server on the Available Server(s) list, and then click Add. This updates the driver of the
HBAs installed on this server.
• To add all of the listed servers, click Add All. This updates the driver of the HBAs installed on all
servers.

NOTE: If you select and add a server by mistake, select that server on the Selected Server(s) list,
and then click Remove. To clear the Selected Server(s) list and start the selection process again,
click Remove All.

3. Click Next. (Next is disabled until you select at least one server and add it to the Selected Server(s) list.)
4. In the List of HBAs to update driver, select the HBA you want to update, and then click Select HBA Driver
File.
5. Navigate to the folder containing the Windows .INF, .ZIP, or .EXE file for the selected HBA.

NOTE: If the selected driver is within a .ZIP or a self-extracting .EXE file that is password
protected, you must first extract the file to your hard drive before selecting it in .INF format.

6. Select the appropriate driver file, and then click Open.

The wizard’s Driver File column shows the file name. The same driver file is automatically populated to
all the HBAs that belong to the same family, including HBAs on other servers.
7. Click Server Agent Password. (You must enter a valid password to complete this procedure.)

NOTE: The default Server Agent Password is config. To change this password for each server,
see Setting a server agent password, page 79.

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8. In the Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box (Figure 38), enter the password,
and then click OK. The same password applies for all the HBAs in the server. If more than one server is
in the list, you must enter the password for each server.

Figure 40 Password to change the server’s HBA configuration dialog box

The HBA Driver Update wizard (Figure 41) should now show all columns completed.

Figure 41 HBA Driver Update wizard

9. Click Next.
10. To complete the HBA Driver Update wizard, choose one of the following options:
• To confirm and proceed with the driver update, click Finish.
• To change your selections for the driver update, click Back.
• To stop the driver update, click Cancel.
If you clicked Finish, a message box states the HBAs are ready to be updated. The update takes a while
and cannot be canceled.
11. Click Yes when prompted to update the HBAs.

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 NOTE: In the unlikely event of using an unsigned HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel HBA
Windows driver, a Hardware Installation message states the software “has not passed Windows
Logo testing.” If you still want to update the HBA driver with the unsigned driver, click Continue
Anyway. If you do not want to use the unsigned driver, click STOP Installation.
When you update a remote server’s HBAs with an unsigned driver, the Hardware Installation
message appears on the remote server and the Simple SAN Connection Manager server is not
aware of the message that requires manual selection. If no action is taken on the remote server,
Simple SAN Connection Manager times out after about three to four minutes and shows a message
that the driver update has been successful but needs to be rebooted to complete. To proceed with
the update on the remote server using the unsigned driver, click Continue Anyway on that server. If
you do not want to use the unsigned driver, click STOP Installation.

Creating an alias for an HBA

You can create alias (user-friendly) names for HBAs to help you easily identify them in Simple SAN
Connection Manager.
To create an alias for an HBA:
1. On the LUN Assignment or Physical Connection map, right-click a host bus adapter (HBA) icon, and
then on the shortcut menu, click Create HBA Alias.
The Create HBA Alias dialog box (Figure 42) shows the HBA port name and server name.

Figure 42 Create HBA Alias dialog box

2. Enter an alias name to replace the HBA name, and then click OK.
The Physical Connection and LUN Assignment maps are updated with the new HBA alias name.

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7 Managing logical disks (LUNs)
This chapter provides the following procedures for viewing and managing logical disks (LUNs) using
Simple SAN Connection Manager:
• Viewing logical disk information, page 61
• Creating a logical disk—EVA storage, page 62
• Creating a logical disk—MSA storage, page 65
• Assigning and unassigning a logical disk to a server, page 72
• Expanding a logical disk, page 73
• Deleting a logical disk, page 74
• Creating an alias for a logical disk, page 75

Viewing logical disk information

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides easy access to information about each logical disk within your
SAN.
To view information about a logical disk:
1. In the navigation pane under the Storage subsystem-Logical Disk View group, click the logical disk you
want to view.
The content pane (Figure 43) shows the logical disk information.

Figure 43 Logical Disk (LUN) Information

The read-only information under Logical Disk (LUN) Information includes the following:
• Subsystem

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 • Type
• Status
• Identifier
• Size
• Health
2. To view additional information about the selected logical disk, click the following tabs:
• Accessible Servers—Lists servers available to this logical disk.
• Multi-path Info—Provides information about LUN load balancing.
• Contributing Drives—Provides details about contributing drives.

NOTE: The Multi-path Info tab information is only available to LUNs presented to the server
running Simple SAN Connection Manager.

Creating a logical disk—EVA storage

The Create New Logical Disk wizard assists with the creation of logical disks from the storage array
subsystems within your SAN. Use the following procedure to create a logical disk from an HP EVA storage
array. (If your storage array type is MSA, see Creating a logical disk—MSA storage, page 65.)
To create a logical disk for EVA storage:
1. To access the Create New Logical Disk wizard, choose one of the following options:
• On the Logical Disk Operations menu, click Create New Logical Disk.
• In the navigation pane or the content pane’s topology map, right-click the subsystem icon to select a
specific EVA subsystem from which to create a logical disk, and then on the shortcut menu, click
Create Logical Disk from Storage Subsystem.
The Create New Logical Disk wizard opens.
2. If no specific subsystem is selected and there is more than one subsystem in the SAN, select from the
subsystem list the EVA subsystem on which you want the logical disk(s) created, and then click Next.
The New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (Figure 44) opens.

Figure 44 New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (EVA storage)

3. Specify the following logical disk parameters, and then click OK:
• Type—From the list, select the class of RAID you are adding as a logical disk, for example RAID 5
or RAID 0. The number of RAID types available varies depending on the number of drives included
in the storage pool.
• Size—Enter the capacity of the disk you are adding as a logical disk. (Size must not exceed the
indicated Maximum LUN size. The maximum size changes according to the RAID type selected.)

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 • Name—(Optional) Enter a name (maximum 32 characters) for the new logical disk. If no name is
specified, Simple SAN Connection Manager uses the default name assigned by the subsystem.
The New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (Figure 45) opens.

Figure 45 New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (EVA storage)
The left column lists Servers and HBAs/Initiators available to allow access to the new Logical Disk, and
the right column lists Servers and HBAs allowed to have access to the new Logical Disk.

NOTE: Colored text in the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box has specific
meanings; for example:
• The FC HBA name is blue if it has a physical connection to the logical disk subsystem.
• The FC HBA name is red if it has no physical connection to the logical disk subsystem.
• The server name is blue if all the HBAs have a connection.
• The server name is red if none of the HBAs have a connection.
• The server name is maroon if at least one HBA has a connection.

4. Determine which servers and HBAs/initiators on the available list in the left pane you want to have
access to the new logical disk. Then click Add to move individual items to the allowed access list in the
right pane. To move all items on the available list to the allowed access list, click Add All.

NOTE: If you add an HBA or server by mistake, select the HBA or server in the right-hand list and
click Remove. To clear the allowed to have access list and start the selection again, click Remove
All.

5. (Optional) To manually give an HBA access to the logical drive, complete the following steps:
a. On the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (Figure 45), click Manual Add.

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 The New HBA Port Names dialog box opens (Figure 46).

Figure 46 New HBA Port Names dialog box

b. In the first box, enter the World Wide (WW) port name of the HBA. You can enter the HBA WW
port name formatted as either 20 consecutive alphanumeric characters, or as 10 two-digit segments
separated by hyphens; for example, xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
c. In the second box, enter the name of the server on which the HBA(s) are installed. If you do not
know the name of the server, enter Unknown.
d. When you finish manually adding the HBA, click OK to save the information and close the dialog
box. To close the dialog box without saving any data, click Cancel.
6. When you finish on the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, click OK to save your
changes and close the dialog box.
7. The Create New Logical Disk wizard (Figure 47) opens and lists the information for the new logical
disk.

Figure 47 Create New Logical Disk Wizard (EVA storage)

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 8. To configure another new logical disk, click Add. To remove a logical disk from the list and prevent its
creation, select the logical disk, and then click Remove.

NOTE: Simple SAN Connection Manager allows you to only create multiple logical disks at once
to HP EVA storage arrays. If you have HP MSA storage arrays, you can create only one new logical
disk at a time.

9. When you finish adding to the list of new logical disks, click Next.
10. To complete the logical disk creation, click Finish.
The Create New Logical Disk wizard shows the progress of the logical disk creation, the results, and
any error message from the subsystem if logical disk creation fails.
11. After the logical disk creation process is complete and you have reviewed all status and messages,
click Close.
Simple SAN Connection Manager automatically retrieves the updated configuration from the subsystem
and refreshes the navigation pane and the topology maps in the content pane to include the new logical
disk(s).

NOTE: If you present (assign) a logical disk to a Windows system, use the system’s Disk Management
option to create partitions and assign a drive letter or mount path on partitions.
1. To access Computer Management, choose one of the following options:
• Open the Windows Control Panel, select Administrative Tools, and then select Computer
Management.
• On the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Manage.
2. In the Computer Management utility’s left pane under Storage, click Disk Management.

Creating a logical disk—MSA storage

The Create New Logical Disk wizard assists with the creation of logical disks from the storage array
subsystems within your SAN. Use the following procedure to create a logical disk from an HP MSA storage
array. (If your storage array type is EVA, see Creating a logical disk—EVA storage, page 62.)
To create a logical disk for MSA storage:
1. To access the Create New Logical Disk wizard, choose one of the following options:
• On the Logical Disk Operations menu, click Create New Logical Disk.
• In the navigation pane or in the content pane’s topology map, right-click the subsystem icon to select
a specific MSA subsystem from which to create a logical disk. Then on the shortcut menu, click
Create Logical Disk from Storage Subsystem.
The Create New Logical Disk wizard opens.
2. If no specific subsystem is selected and if there is more than one subsystem in the SAN, select from the
subsystem list the MSA subsystem on which you want the logical disk(s) created, and then click Next.
If this is the first logical disk created on the subsystem, the Create Storage Pool dialog box opens
(Figure 48); continue with step 3. If not, the Select Storage Pool for Logical Disk Creation dialog box
opens (Figure 49); continue with step 4).

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 3. If the Create Storage Pool dialog box (Figure 48) opens, follow these steps to create a storage pool:

Figure 48 Create Storage Pool dialog box

a. In the Enter a Name for the new Storage Pool box, enter the name of the new storage pool (the
default name is Storage Pool #).
b. Select the check boxes next to one or more Drive Names to be included in the pool, or select the
Select All check box to include all drives in the pool. If you plan to create a logical disk with type
RAID 5 (stripe with parity or fault-tolerant capacity optimized), select at least three drives in the
pool. For RAID 1 (mirrored), select an even number of drives.
By default, if the subsystem has fewer than five drives available for the new pool, all drives are
automatically selected for inclusion in the storage pool. If the subsystem has more than four drives,
the drives are not selected and you must select either all or individual check boxes to include the
drives in the pool.
c. If you want the storage subsystem to select the drives for the new logical disk, select the Do not
create the storage pool... check box near the bottom of the dialog box.
d. To close this dialog box and create the storage pool, click OK. To close the dialog box without
creating a storage pool, click Cancel.

NOTE: To best utilize the space of all drives in the pool, make sure the sizes of all drives are the
same. If the logical disk is striped across multiple drives, the subsystem might only use the size of the
smallest drive and ignore the bigger space on other drives.

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 NOTE: If you choose to create a storage pool with fewer than three drives, a message box informs
you that a pool with fewer than three drives does not support fault-tolerant capacity optimized (RAID
5) and asks if you want to continue. Click Yes to continue or No to return to the Create Storage Pool
dialog box to change your selection.

e. Continue with step 6.

4. If the Select Storage Pool for Logical Disk Creation dialog box (Figure 49) opens, complete the
following steps:

Figure 49 Select Storage Pool for Logical Disk Creation dialog box
a. Select one of the existing pool(s) that has space available for a new logical disk by selecting check
box next to the Storage Pool name. (If the pool has no space available, the check box is not visible.)
b. If the subsystem has unused drives, you can select the Create New Pool from available drives check
box to create another storage pool. If you select this check box, the Create Storage Pool dialog box
opens (see step 3) when you click OK.
c. If you want the storage subsystem to select the drives for the new logical disk, select the Do not
create the storage pool... check box near the bottom of the dialog box.
d. To close this dialog box and continue with logical disk creation, click OK. To close the dialog box
without selecting a storage pool, click Cancel.
A message box asks if you want to assign unused drives as spares. If you click Yes, the Assign Spare
Drive dialog box (Figure 50) opens; go to step 5. If you click No, go to step 6.

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 Figure 50 Assign Spare Drive dialog box
5. Select one or more check boxes corresponding to the Drive Names you want to use as spare drives for
this storage pool, or select the Select All check box to use all drives. Then click OK.
The New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (Figure 51) opens.

Figure 51 New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box (MSA storage)

6. Specify the following parameters, and then click OK:
• Type—From the list, select the class of RAID you are adding as a logical disk; for example RAID 5
or RAID 0. The number of RAID types available varies depending on the number of drives included
in the storage pool.
• Size—Enter the capacity of the disk you are adding as a logical disk, and then select unit of
capacity (GB or MB). (Size must not exceed the indicated Maximum LUN size. The maximum size
changes according to the RAID type selected.)
• Name—(Optional) Enter a name (maximum 32 characters) for the new logical disk. If no name is
specified, Simple SAN Connection Manager uses the default name assigned by the subsystem.

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 The New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (Figure 52) opens.

Figure 52 New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (MSA storage)
The left column lists Servers and HBAs/Initiators available to allow access to the new Logical Disk, and
the right column lists Servers and HBAs allowed to have access to the new Logical Disk.

NOTE: Colored text in the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box has specific
meanings, for example:
• The FC HBA name is blue if it has a physical connection to the logical disk subsystem.
• The FC HBA name is red if it has no physical connection to the logical disk subsystem.
• The server name is blue if all the HBAs have a connection.
• The server name is red if none of the HBAs have a connection.
• The server name is maroon if at least one HBA has a connection.

7. Determine the servers and HBAs/initiators on the available list on the left that you want to have access
to the new logical disk. Then click the Add button to move individual items to the allowed access list on
the right, or click Add All to move all items on the available list to the allowed access list.

NOTE: If you add an HBA or server by mistake, select the HBA or server from the right-hand list
and click Remove. To clear the allowed to have access list and start the selection again, click
Remove All.

8. (Optional) To manually give an HBA access to the logical drive:

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 a. On the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, click Manual Add. The New HBA Port
Names dialog box (Figure 53) opens.

Figure 53 New HBA Port Names dialog box

b. In the first box, enter the World Wide (WW) port name of the HBA. You can enter the HBA WW
port name formatted as either 20 consecutive alphanumeric characters, or as 10 two-digit segments
separated by hyphens; for example, xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
c. In the second box, enter the name of the server on which the HBA(s) are installed. If you do not
know the name of the server, enter Unknown.
d. When you finish manually adding the HBA, click OK to save the information and close the dialog
box. To close the dialog box without saving any data, click Cancel.
9. When you finish on the New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, click OK to save your
changes and close the dialog box.

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10. The Create New Logical Disk wizard (Figure 54) opens and lists the information for the new logical
disk.

Figure 54 Create New Logical Disk Wizard (MSA storage)

11. To remove the logical disk from the list and prevent its creation, select the logical disk, and then click
Remove. (Because HP MSA storage arrays allow you to create only one new logical disk at a time, you
cannot use the Add button to create multiple logical disks at this time as you can on HP EVA storage
arrays.)
12. When you are satisfied with your settings for the new logical disk, click Next.
13. To complete the logical disk creation, click Finish.
The Create New Logical Disk wizard shows the progress of the logical disk creation, the results, and
any error message from the subsystem if logical disk creation fails. It may take several minutes to create
a logical disk on MSA storage.
14. When you have finished creating the logical disk, and you have reviewed all status and messages,
click Close.
Simple SAN Connection Manager automatically retrieves the updated configuration from the subsystem
and refreshes the navigation pane and the topology maps in the content pane to include the new logical
disk(s).

NOTE: If you present (assign) a logical disk to a Windows system, use the system’s Disk Management
option to create partitions and assign a drive letter or mount path on partitions.
1. To access Computer Management, choose one of the following options:
• Open the Windows Control Panel, select Administrative Tools, and then select Computer
Management.
• On the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Manage.
2. In the Computer Management utility’s left pane under Storage, click Disk Management.

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Assigning and unassigning a logical disk to a server
Simple SAN Connection Manager provides the capability for assigning or unassigning logical disks to
servers within your SAN. When a logical disk (LUN) is assigned to an HBA or server for access, that LUN
is unmasked to that HBA or server. When the HBA or server does not have access to the logical disk (LUN),
the LUN is masked from the HBA or server. LUN assignment is also referred to as LUN masking.
To assign a logical disk to a server:
1. To access the Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the Logical Disk Operations menu, click Present (Un-present) Logical Disk to Server.
• In the navigation pane (or in the content pane on the LUN Assignment map), right-click the LUN
icon. Then on the shortcut menu, click Assign Logical Disk to Server.
The Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (Figure 55) opens.

Figure 55 Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box

2. From the Select Logical Disk for server presentation list, click the logical disk you want to
assign/unassign access to selected HBAs and servers.
3. To grant access, do one of the following:
• To allow access to all HBAs within a server, select the server in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators
available to allow access to the selected Logical Disk list, and then click Add.
• To allow access to individual HBAs, select each HBA in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators available to
allow access to the selected Logical Disk list, and then click Add.
• To allow access to all of the HBAs and servers shown in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators available
to allow access to the selected Logical Disk list, click Add All.
The HBAs and servers selected to grant access are listed under Servers and HBAs/Initiators allowed to
have access to the selected Logical Disk.
4. To deny access, do one of the following:
• To disallow access to all HBAs within a server, select the server in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators
allowed to have access to the selected Logical Disk list, and then click Remove.

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 • To disallow access to individual HBAs, select each HBA in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators allowed
to have access to the selected Logical Disk list, and then click Remove.
• To disallow access to all of the HBAs and servers shown in the Servers and HBAs/Initiators allowed
to have access to the selected Logical Disk list, click Remove All.

NOTE: If any server is designated as an Unknown Server, you may be unable to deny access to
that HBA or server (that is, you cannot remove it from the “allowed” list). For more information, see
Troubleshooting, page 91.

The updated list of HBAs and servers allowed to have access to the LUN is listed under Servers and
HBAs/Initiators allowed to have access to the selected Logical Disk.
5. (Optional) To manually give an HBA access to the logical drive:
a. On the Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, click Manual Add. The New HBA Port Names
dialog box opens; see Figure 46 on page 64 (for EVA storage) or Figure 53 on page 70 (for MSA
storage).
b. In the first box, enter the World Wide (WW) port name of the HBA. You can enter the HBA WW
port name formatted as either 20 consecutive alphanumeric characters, or as 10 two-digit segments
separated by hyphens; for example, xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
c. In the second box, enter the name of the server on which the HBA(s) are installed. If you do not
know the name of the server, enter Unknown.
d. When you finish manually adding the HBA, click OK to save the information and close the dialog
box. To close the dialog box without saving any data, click Cancel.

NOTE: A map on the left side of the dialog box presents a graphical representation of access
assignments. HBAs that currently have access to the LUN (access is granted, as in step 3) are
designated with a solid blue line drawn between the HBA and the LUN. If this access is removed
(access is denied, as in step 4), the line is dotted red. If the HBAs currently have no access to the
LUN and access is granted, the line is dotted blue.

6. Click Set Logical Disk Presentation.

7. Click Close.

NOTE: If you present (assign) a logical disk to a Windows system, use the system’s Disk Management
option to create partitions and assign a drive letter or mount path on partitions.
1. To access Computer Management, choose one of the following options:
• Open the Windows Control Panel, select Administrative Tools, and then select Computer
Management.
• On the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Manage.
2. In the Computer Management utility’s left pane under Storage, click Disk Management.

Expanding a logical disk

Simple SAN Connection Manager enables you to easily increase the size of logical disks within your SAN.
To expand a logical disk:
1. To access the Expand Logical Disk dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the Logical Disk Operations menu, click Expand Logical Disk.
• In the navigation pane or the content pane’s LUN Assignment map, right-click the logical disk icon,
and then on the shortcut menu, click Expand Logical Disk.

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 The Expand Logical Disk dialog box (Figure 56) opens.

Figure 56 Expand Logical Disk dialog box

2. If more than one logical disk is listed, select the logical disk you want to expand from the list. The
Current Size (GB) text box shows the selected logical disk’s size.
3. In the Expand size by box, enter the amount to expand the logical disk either by clicking the up arrow
or typing the number.
4. Select the size unit by selecting either MB or GB from the list.

NOTE: The expand functionality is not supported on remote servers running Linux.

5. Click Expand Logical Disk.

6. To expand additional logical disks, repeat steps 2 through 5.

NOTE: For some storage subsystems, the logical disk expansion request returns immediately;
however the actual expansion process takes much longer to complete. While the expansion is in
progress, the subsystem rejects any new request to expand the logical disk. To determine if the
expanded logical disk status is rebuilding, click the Refresh the Storage Subsystem command on the
Advanced Operations menu.

7. When you are finished expanding logical disks, click Close.

NOTE: Logical disk (LUN) expansion is a direct request to the subsystem to expand the logical disk size
using unused space. The servers that have access to this logical disk might not recognize the new space for
the disk until the server is rebooted or some software is invoked to discover the new size. In Windows, for
example, you can use the Diskpart command-line utility to extend the volume to the newly-added space. In
Linux, you can use the lvextend command to extend the size of a logical volume.

Deleting a logical disk

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides an easy way to delete logical disks from your SAN.

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 To delete a logical disk:
1. On the Logical Disk Operations menu, click Delete Logical Disk.
The Delete Logical Disk dialog box (Figure 57) opens.

Figure 57 Delete Logical Disk dialog box

2. From the Logical Disk List, select the check box next to the logical disk(s) you want to delete. (To delete
all logical disks, select the Select All check box.)

NOTE: For HP MSA subsystems, you can only delete the logical disk at the bottom of the list.

3. Click Delete Logical Disk.

4. To confirm the deletion, click Yes.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete additional logical disks.
6. When you are finished deleting logical disks, click Close.

Creating an alias for a logical disk

You can create alias (user-friendly) names for logical disks (LUNs) to help you easily identify them in Simple
SAN Connection Manager.
To create an alias for a logical disk:
1. On the LUN Assignment map, right-click a logical disk (LUN) icon, and then on the shortcut menu, click
Create Alias for Logical Disk.

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 The Create Alias for Logical Disk dialog box (Figure 58) shows the logical disk name and identifier.

Figure 58 Create Alias for Logical Disk dialog box

2. Enter an alias name to replace the logical disk name, and then click OK.
The LUN Assignment map is updated with the new logical disk alias name.

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8 Managing servers
This chapter provides procedures for viewing and managing your servers using Simple SAN Connection
Manager:
• Viewing server information, page 77
• Managing the server list, page 78
• Setting a server agent password, page 79

Viewing server information

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides easy access to information about each server within your
SAN.
To view information about a server:
• In the navigation pane under Server-Storage View, click the server you want to view.
The content pane (Figure 59) shows information for the selected server.

Figure 59 Server Information

This pane includes the following read-only information:
• Server Information header:
• OS Type
• IP Address
• Number of HBAs
• Server HBA Ports tab:
• Model
• Node Name
• Serial Number
• Firmware Version
• BIOS Version
• Driver Version
• HBA Status
• Number of Connected Targets
• Server Accessible Logical Disk tab:
• Device Type
• Vendor ID
• Product ID
• Product Revision
• Serial Number

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 • Bus Type
• Rebuild Priority
• LUNs Active Controller(s)
• LUN Flags

Managing the server list

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides server list management with the ability to quickly refresh the
server list comprising your SAN. When you refresh the server list, the most current topology of your SAN is
shown in the Physical Connection and LUN Assignment maps. Use the Server List Management dialog box
to update the server list and to add and remove servers.

NOTE: Simple SAN Connection Manager discovers only servers connected to the first IP domain on the
host, and it discovers only servers on the same subnet. If you have multiple IP addresses belonging to
different subnets, it discovers servers only on the first subnet. Multiple domains are not currently supported.
To change the order of servers, use the Windows network connections settings for advanced TCP/IP (for
assistance, refer to your Windows documentation).

To manage servers:
1. On the Advanced Operations menu, click Manage the Server List.
The Server List Management dialog box (Figure 60) opens.

Figure 60 Server List Management dialog box

2. The Server List Management dialog box contains the following areas:
Current Servers area:
• Current Servers lists the servers currently online and part of this SAN. To change the contents of
this list, use the buttons and check boxes on this dialog box.
• The Discover only servers on the Current Server list check box controls the broadcast for servers.
Select this check box to allow only the servers listed under Current Servers to be discovered and

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 used in the SAN. Clear this check box to allow all servers in the network to be discovered and
(possibly) added to the SAN. This function is useful if you have multiple SANs on the same IP
network, because Simple SAN Connection Manager will display all servers it finds, including
servers that are not physically connected to the SAN managed by Simple SAN Connection
Manager.
Add/Remove Server area:
• Click Add Server to open the Add Server Manually dialog box and enter the IP address of a
new server that you want to add to the SAN. Use this method when the Refresh Server List
function does not discover a server that you want to add.
• Click Remove Server to remove the server or servers that you have selected under Current
Servers. This button is not enabled unless you first select one or more servers under Current
Servers.
Refresh Server List area:
• The Wait Time (in seconds) text box indicates the amount of time to wait before refreshing the
server list. To change the wait time, either click the up or down arrow or enter a number. If a
newly-added server does not appear in the server list, increase the Wait Time to at least 60
seconds.
• Click Start Refresh to repopulate the Current Servers list with servers currently online, populate
the New Servers list with newly-discovered servers currently online, and populate the Offline
Servers list with servers currently offline.
• Click Add New Server to add all new servers discovered by the Start Refresh process to the
Current Servers list.
• Click Remove Offline Server to remove from the Current Servers list all offline servers discovered
by the Start Refresh process.
New Servers area:
• The New Servers list contains all servers discovered after you click Start Refresh. To add all new
servers to the SAN, click Add New Server. The new servers move to the Current Servers list.
Offline Servers area:
• The Offline Servers list contains all offline servers discovered after you click Start Refresh. To
remove all offline servers from the SAN, click Remove Offline Server. The offline servers are
deleted.
3. To save your server changes and close this dialog box, click OK.
Simple SAN Connection Manager updates the navigation pane (left pane) and the topology maps in the
content pane (right pane) to reflect the addition and removal of servers.

Setting a server agent password

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides a quick and easy way to set server agent passwords within
your SAN. These passwords are required to update the HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e Fibre Channel HBA
BIOS and driver.
To set a server agent password:
1. To access the Set New Password For Server dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the HBA & Switch Management menu, click Set Server Agent Password.
• In the content pane’s topology map, right-click the server icon to select a specific server, and then
on the shortcut menu, click Set Server Agent Password.

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 The Set New Password For Server dialog box (Figure 61) opens.

Figure 61 Set New Password For Server dialog box

2. If you did not select a specific server for password change, click one from the list at the top of the
dialog box.
3. Under Host Access, enter the following:
• The server’s User Login Name (the administrator or administrator-level login name of the server).
• The server’s Password for the login name.
4. Under Agent Access, enter the following:
• The host agent’s current password in the Old Password box. The default agent access password is
config.
• A new password in the New Password box.
• Re-enter the new password in the Verify Password box.
5. To save your password changes and close this dialog box, click OK. To cancel password changes, click
Cancel.

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9 Managing storage subsystems
This chapter covers the following procedures for managing your storage subsystems:
• Viewing subsystem information, page 81
• Managing storage subsystems, page 82
• Refreshing the storage subsystem list, page 84
• Creating an alias for a storage subsystem, page 84

Viewing subsystem information

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides easy access to information about each subsystem within your
SAN.
To view information about a subsystem:
1. In the navigation pane under Storage subsystem-Logical Disk View, click the subsystem you want to
view.
The content pane (Figure 62) shows the Subsystem Information.

Figure 62 Subsystem Information

The following read-only information is shown for the selected subsystem:
• Subsystem Information:
• Identifier
• Status
• Health
• Capabilities

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 • Total Capacity (in GB)
• Allocated (in GB)
• Available (in GB)
2. To view additional information about the selected storage subsystem, click the following tabs:
• Logical Disks
• Drives
• Controllers

Managing storage subsystems

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides the ability to quickly manage your storage subsystems,
including the controllers and drives.
To manage a storage subsystem:
1. To access the Manage Storage Subsystem dialog box, choose one of the following options:
• On the Advanced Operations menu, click Manage Storage Subsystem. Then, on the Select a
Subsystem dialog box, select the storage subsystem you want to manage and click OK.
• In the navigation pane, right-click the subsystem you want to manage, and on the shortcut menu,
click Manage Storage Subsystem.
The Manage Storage Subsystem dialog box (Figure 63) opens and shows a graphical representation of
the selected subsystem, including the controller(s) and individual drives that comprise the subsystem.

Figure 63 Manage Storage Subsystem dialog box

2. (Optional) Manage the controller by right-clicking a controller icon to open a shortcut menu. The
shortcut menu may contain the following items (not all menu items are available for every controller):

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 • Reset Controller (MSA storage only)—Click this to reinitialize all controllers and invalidate their
caches.
• Controller Details—Click this to view details of the selected controller (Figure 64), including its
name, status, identifier, and health. It also lists its ports and active logical disks.

Figure 64 Controller Details dialog box

3. (Optional) Manage the disk drives by right-clicking a drive icon to open a shortcut menu. The shortcut
menu may contain the following items (not all menu items are available for every disk drive):
• Blink Drive (MSA storage only)—Click this to begin blinking an LED indicator on the drive so that
you can identify it.
• Stop Drive Blinking (MSA storage only)—Click this to stop blinking the LED indicator that you have
previously set to blink.
• Drive Details—Click this to view details of the selected disk drive (Figure 65), including its name,
status, identifier, health, bus, slot, and size. Additional details include the storage pool name, RAID
type, and a list of its logical disks.

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 Figure 65 Drive Details dialog box
4. Click Close to exit the dialog box.

Refreshing the storage subsystem list

Simple SAN Connection Manager provides the ability to quickly refresh a subsystem on your SAN.
Refreshing the subsystem list shows the most current topology of your SAN in the Physical Connection and
LUN Assignment maps. It also discovers any status change in the subsystem’s drives, controllers, and
logical disks.
To refresh the storage subsystem list:
1. On the Advanced Operations menu, click Refresh the Storage Subsystem List.
A message box states the refresh will delete all existing data and rebuild the list, and asks if you want
to continue.

IMPORTANT: Refreshing the subsystem could take a while depending on the number of
subsystems, each subsystem’s IO traffic, and its number of drives and logical disks.

2. To continue, click Yes.

Creating an alias for a storage subsystem

You can create alias (user-friendly) names for storage subsystems to help you easily identify them in Simple
SAN Connection Manager.
To create an alias for a storage subsystem:
1. On the Physical Connection or LUN Assignment map, right-click a storage subsystem icon, and then on
the shortcut menu, click Create Storage Subsystem Alias.

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 The Create Storage Subsystem Alias dialog box (Figure 66) shows the subsystem name and identifier.

Figure 66 Create Storage Subsystem Alias dialog box

2. Enter an alias name to replace the subsystem name, and then click OK.
The Physical Connection and LUN Assignment maps are updated with the new storage subsystem alias
name.

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A Troubleshooting
This appendix provides answers regarding the following:
• Dynamic disk support—see page 87.
• Launch-time support—see page 87.
• Linux server on my local SAN is not discovered—see page 88.
• Lost aliases support—see page 88.
• New server support—see page 89.
• OS support—see page 89.
• Refresh Subsystem List support—see page 89.
• Simple SAN Connection Manager does not discover my subsystems—see page 90.
• Simple SAN Connection Manager does not start up—see page 90.
• Storage subsystem fails to create logical disk with maximum size—see page 90.
• “Unknown Server” is shown—see page 91.

Does Simple SAN Connection Manager support dynamic disk functionality?

Symptoms: None.
Solution: None. This version of Simple SAN Connection Manager does not support dynamic disk
functionality.

When I launch Simple SAN Connection Manager, it takes a long time to open.

Symptoms: This can be caused by a several factors:

• The subsystem is busy servicing I/O.
• The Ethernet network is busier than normal with traffic.
• There are many servers with HP HBAs and agents running. This requires more time
for these systems to respond and report to the Simple SAN Connection Manager
server discovery.
• There are many subsystems or the subsystems have many logical and physical disks.
This requires more time for the subsystems to gather and report the information to
Simple SAN Connection Manager.
Solution: Be patient. We recommend launching Simple SAN Connection Manager during
periods of light or no I/O traffic. It may also help to limit the number of servers
discovered by selecting the Discover only servers on the Current Server List check box
on the Server List Management dialog box (see Managing the server list on page 78).

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 Why is the Linux Server on my local SAN not discovered?

Symptoms: A new Linux server has been added to the SAN, and it has the appropriate Simple
SAN Connection Manager Agent running, but the Linux server is not being discovered
by the Windows 2003 Simple SAN Connection Manager server.
Solution: If the local SAN is not running DNS, then there is no Domain Name Server to perform
the name server-to-IP resolution for the newly-attached server. You must manually add
the Linux Server Name and IP address to the Simple SAN Connection Manager hosts
file. The file is located at:
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Example of hosts file:
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names.
# Each entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address
# should be placed in the first column followed by the
# corresponding host name. The IP address and the host name should
# be separated by at least one space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on
# individual lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#'
# symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost
10.1.6.65 apsun01
10.3.8.5 DL145-1
10.3.8.127 DL380G3-2
10.3.8.107 DL320-1
10.3.8.109 ml370-1

How do I prevent losing aliases when updating Simple SAN Connection Manager to a new version?

Symptoms: I updated Simple SAN Connection Manager to a newer version and when I
re-launched the program, all of my aliases were lost. How do I save them before
updating to a newer version?
Solution: Before removing, reinstalling, or updating the Simple SAN Connection Manager
application, preserve your aliases by saving the file HP_SSCM.ALI. This file is located
in the same directory as the Simple SAN Connection Manager executable. After the
new version has been installed, copy the file back to the directory where the new
executable is installed.
This also applies when you install and launch Simple SAN Connection Manager on a
new server and want to preserve the aliases created when running Simple SAN
Connection Manager on an older server.

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I brought a new server online and connected it to both the SAN and LAN, but Simple SAN Connection
Manager does not see it. Why not?

Symptoms: If Simple SAN Connection Manager has already been launched prior to a new server
being turned on and connected to the LAN and SAN, Simple SAN Connection
Manager does not automatically see this server.
Solution: Possible solutions include:
• Click Refresh the Server List (see Managing the server list on page 78).
• Re-launch the application for the new server to appear. (This also applies to a server
taken offline.)
• Ensure that QLRemote is running:
• In Windows: From Administrative Tools, Services, check to make sure the service
named “QLManagementAgentJava” is started and running. Or, in Task
Manager, check for QLremote.exe.
• In Linux: Enter /etc/init.d/qlremote status. The system should show
QLRemote as running.

Is all of the functionality provided in Simple SAN Connection Manager supported on all the OSs on which
the application runs?

Symptoms: Some Simple SAN Connection Manager options are only supported on specific
operating systems.
Solution: The following options are supported on the various OSs.
• Linux host with QLRemote:
• Discover the host and its HBAs
• Assign LUN to the host and its HBAs
• Update HBA BIOS
• Windows 2003 host with Simple SAN Connection Manager/QLRemote:
• Discover the host and its HBAs
• Assign LUN to the host and its HBAs
• Update HBA BIOS and drivers

I tried to perform a Refresh Subsystem List and the application seems to have stopped.

Symptoms: When you click Refresh the Storage Subsystem List (see Refreshing the storage
subsystem list on page 84), the system experiences an FC disruption to the
storage subsystem. This may result in Simple SAN Connection Manager being
in a “hung” state and not able to recover. If the FC connection is re-established,
the application should be able to communicate with the storage subsystem
again. However, some hardware providers may not be able to recover, causing
the application to exit and no longer able to discover the subsystem.
Solution: To resolve this issue, make sure that the FC connection is back to normal, and
then try to restart the Virtual Disk Services service through either Computer
Management’s Service (services.msc command) or Command Line.

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 When I open Simple SAN Connection Manager, why doesn’t it discover my subsystems?

Symptoms: This can be caused by several factors:

• Another application is running on the same or different system and connects to the
subsystem. Some storage subsystems only allow a single application to connect and
perform management functions on them.
• The subsystems do not have an FC link to the Simple SAN Connection Manager
system. Simple SAN Connection Manager requires a direct FC link to discover and
manage the subsystem.
• The subsystem’s hardware provider has not been installed or registered on the
Simple SAN Connection Manager system.
Solution: Ensure that your subsystems have a direct FC link and that the subsystem’s hardware is
registered on Simple SAN Connection Manager.

Why doesn’t Simple SAN Connection Manager start up?

Symptoms: When I try to start Simple SAN Connection Manager, it does not open and I get an
error message. This happens when multiple copies of Simple SAN Connection
Manager are trying to be used within the SAN at the same time. On launching Simple
SAN Connection Manager, a message box saying:
The application cannot run. No storage subsystem was
detected.
Solution: Close all instances of Simple SAN Connection Manager running on other machines
connected to the SAN, and then re-launch Simple SAN Connection Manager.

Why does the storage subsystem fail to create logical disk with maximum size?

Symptoms: When creating a logical disk with the maximum size allowed, some storage subsystems
fail the request with one of the following error messages:
Not enough space for the new logical disk.
Cannot complete the logical disk creation request.
This could be because the subsystems do not have enough space for the new logical
disk’s size. The subsystems might need space for the new logical disk overhead or
space is not available because of bad sectors on the drives.
Solution: When this problem occurs, reduce the logical disk size and re-initiate the logical disk
creation request.

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In the Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, it shows “Unknown Server.” What does this mean?

Symptoms: An Unknown Server may appear if:

• The logical disk in the storage subsystem is assigned to an HBA, but the application
cannot discover that HBA in any of the servers.
• The server is offline.
• The HBA is from a vendor other than HP.
• You made specific changes to an HBA (for example, changing the type).
In the Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box, you may then be unable to deny
access to that HBA or server (that is, you cannot remove it from the “allowed” list). This
behavior occurs because the removed HBA remains saved by the array. To permanently
remove this type of HBA, you must use an array utility:
• For EVA storage, use EVA Command View.
• For MSA storage, use ACU (Array Configuration Utility).
Solution: Ensure that the server is online and that the HBA is from HP and not from another
vendor. To permanently remove the HBA, use an array utility as described in the
previous paragraph.

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Glossary
adapter See HBA (Host Bus Adapter).

BIOS Basic Input Output System (typically in Flash PROM). The program (or utility) that serves as an
interface between the hardware and the operating system and allows booting from the HBA at
startup.

device A target, typically a disk drive. Hardware such as a disk drive, tape drive, printer, or keyboard
that is installed in or connected to a system. In FC, a target device.

driver The software that interfaces between the file system and a physical data storage device or
network media.
The level structure for Windows XP Professional/2000/Windows Server 2003 drivers is as
follows:
• Class Driver. The highest driver level. There is a separate class for disk, Ethernet, and so
forth. This level handles all generic aspects of operations for that class.
• Port Driver. The middle driver level, which handles aspects of the operation specific to the
port type; for example, there is a port driver for SCSI.

EVA HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array. A high-performance, high-capacity, and

high-availability storage solution. Each EVA storage system includes a pair of HSV virtualizing
storage controllers and the disk drives they manage.

Fibre Channel (FC) A high-speed serial interface technology that supports other higher layer protocols like SCSI
and IP. Standardized under ANSI in 1994.

HBA (Host Bus The board that interfaces between the host system and the target devices. HBA is synonymous
Adapter) with adapter, host adapter, and adapter board.

HBA alias A user-defined name for an HBA.

HBA port A port on the HBA board.

HBA port alias A user-defined name for an HBA port.

LUN Logical Unit Number, a subdivision of a SCSI target. A LUN is the small integer handle that
differentiates an individual disk drive or partition (volume) within a common SCSI target device
such as a disk array.
Technically, a LUN can be a single physical disk drive, multiple physical disk drives, or a
portion (volume) of a single physical disk drive. However, LUNs are typically not entire disk
drives but rather virtual partitions (volumes) of a RAID set.
Using LUNs, the FC host can address multiple peripheral devices that may share a common
controller.

LUN masking A software feature that assigns LUNs to specific servers or hides LUNs from specific servers for
maximum access and availability control.

MSA HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array. MSA allows you to “hot add” drives, servers, and disk
enclosures—which delivers significant operational savings over traditional Direct Attach
Storage (DAS)—while maintaining the affordability and efficiency of Smart Array.

NIC Network Interface Controller.

network adapter A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its
system board, or on an adapter card. Also a NIC (network interface card or controller).

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partition A portion of a physical disk that functions as if it were a physically separate unit and is
dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit.

path A path to a device is a combination of a HBA port instance and a target port as distinct from
internal paths in the fabric network. A fabric network appears to the operating system as an
opaque network between the HBA (initiator) and the target.
Since a path is a combination of an HBA and a target port, it is distinct from another path if it
is accessed through a different HBA and/or it is accessing a different target port.
Consequently, when switching from one path to another, the driver might be selecting a
different HBA (initiator), a different target port, or both.
This is important to the driver when selecting the proper method of failover notification. It can
make a difference to the target device, which might have to take different actions when
receiving retries of the request from another initiator or on a different port.

PCI Express (PCIe) A third-generation input/output (I/O) standard that allows enhanced Ethernet network
performance beyond that of the older Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and PCI
Extended (PCI-X) desktop and server slots. The higher performance of PCI Express derives from
its faster, serial-bus architecture, which provides a dedicated, bi-directional I/O with 2.5-GHz
clocking, beneficial to Ethernet network connectivity for desktops, workstations, and servers.

port Access points in a device where a link attaches. There are four types of ports, as follows:
• N_Port (Node Port)—an FC port that supports point-to-point topology.
• NL_Port (Node Loop Port)—an FC port that supports loop topology.
• F_Port (Fabric Port)—a port in a fabric where an N_Port can attach.
• FL_Port (Fabric Loop Port)—a port in a fabric where an NL_Port can attach.

port instance The number of a port in the system. Each HBA may have one or multiple ports, identified with
regard to the HBA as port 0, port 1 and so forth. to avoid confusion when dealing with a
system containing numerous ports, each port is assigned a port instance number when the
system boots up. So Port 0 on an HBA might have a port instance number of, for example, 8 if
it is the eighth port discovered by the system.

SAN (Storage Area Multiple storage units (disk drives) and servers connected by networking topology.
Network)

target The storage-device endpoint of a SCSI session. Initiators request data from targets. Targets are
typically disk-drives, tape-drives, or other media devices. Typically a SCSI peripheral device is
the target, but a host bus adapter may, in some cases, be a target. A target can contain many
LUNs.
A target is a device that responds to a requested by an initiator (the host system). Peripherals
are targets, but for some commands (for example, a SCSI COPY command), the peripheral
may act as an initiator.

target binding The process in which the HBA driver binds a target ID using a target’s world wide port name
(WWPN) or port ID. This enables the target ID to always connect to the WWPN or port ID
across reboots regardless of SAN reconfigurations.

topology The collection of components that connect ports. Topologies are also shorthand descriptions of
the physical layouts, or shapes, of networks. A topology defines different aspects of device
connection or configuration—including the kinds of devices that can be configured, the number
of devices, and the way they can be configured. Simple SAN Connection Manager enables
you to save and compare topologies.

VDS Virtual Disk Service (VDS) is a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) that provides a
single interface for managing disks. VDS provides an end-to-end solution for managing storage
hardware and disks, and for creating volumes on those disks.

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Index

A clearing entire event log 39

access assignments, setting 72 clish (command line interface shell) 53
ACU (Array Configuration Utility) for MSA 91 Command View utility for EVA 91
adapters, See HBAs Compare Current and Previous Configuration dialog
Add EVA Management Account dialog box 17 box 40
Add Server Manually dialog box 79 comparing configurations 40
adding configurations
logical disks (EVA storage) 62 comparing 40
logical disks (MSA storage) 65 saving 40
LUNs (EVA storage) 62 content pane, explanation of 27
LUNs (MSA storage) 65 Controller Details dialog box 83
servers, new 78 controllers
user account (EVA storage) 17 details, viewing 83
address (IP), setting for switch 47 for subsystem 82
admin password (agent), setting 46 reinitializing 83
Advanced Operations menu 30 resetting 83
agent password (server), setting 79 conventions, document 8
alias names Create Alias for Logical Disk dialog box 76
HBA, creating 60 Create HBA Alias dialog box 60
logical disk, creating 75 Create New Logical Disk wizard (EVA storage) 62–65
saving before updating software 88 Create New Logical Disk wizard (MSA storage) 65–71
subsystem, creating 84 Create Storage Pool dialog box 66, 67
allowing access to server 72 Create Storage Subsystem Alias dialog box 85
Application Event Log dialog box 39, 40 creating
application window HBA alias 60
components of 27 logical disk (EVA storage) 62
menu bar 28 logical disk (MSA storage) 65
toolbar 31 logical disk alias 75
Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for MSA 91 LUN (EVA storage) 62
array, See storage subsystems LUN (MSA storage) 65
Assign Spare Drive dialog box 67 subsystem alias 84
assigning LUN to server or HBA 72
audience 7 D
authentication traps, setting 51 default zoning, setting for switch 45
definitions of terms 93
B Delete Logical Disk dialog box 75
Basic Input Output System, See BIOS deleting
BIOS event log entries 39, 40
definition of 93 logical disk 74
image, updating for HBA 56 LUN 74
blink a drive 83 offline server 79
buttons, toolbar 31 device, definition of 93
disallowing access to server 72
C Diskpart command-line utility 74
document
capacity, increasing for logical disk 73
conventions 8
changes to configuration, viewing 40
prerequisites 7
changing
related documentation 7
storage subsystems 82
documentation, HP web site 7
switch
domain ID, changing for switch 53
admin password 46
drive
domain ID 53
blinking 83
symbolic name 53
details, viewing 83

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Drive Details dialog box 83 technical support 9
driver, definition of 93 HP Storage Admin user group 17
HP StorageWorks VDS hardware providers 17
E HP_SSCM.ALI file, saving aliases 88
enlarging logical disk capacity 73
Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA), definition of 93 I
errors, viewing event log 39 increasing size of logical disk 73
EVA Command View 91 Initialize an Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) Storage
EVA storage system Subsystem dialog box 32
adding user account 17 installation
definition of 93 on Linux system 20
initializing new 32 on Windows system 13
logical disks, creating 62 instance (port), definition of 94
event log interface, elements of 27
clearing all entries 39 IP address
clearing specific entries 40 switch, setting for 34, 47
exporting to file 40 switch, viewing 43
viewing 39
Expand Logical Disk (LUN) dialog box 73, 74 L
expanding logical disk 73 LED, blinking on drive 83
Export Event Log dialog box 40 Linux system
exporting event log to file 40 installing application on 20
removing application from 24
F Logical Disk Operations menu 29
F1 help, accessing 31 Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box 72, 73, 91
FC, definition of 93 logical disks
Fibre Channel HBA drivers, updating 58 See also LUNs
Fibre Channel, definition of 93 adding and configuring 62, 65
File menu 29 alias name, creating for 75
firmware, updating for switch 48 assigning to server or HBA 72
creating (EVA storage) 62
G creating (MSA storage) 65
getting deleting from SAN 74
switch properties 43 expanding 73
switch zoning information 44 information, viewing 61
glossary of terms 93 unassigning to server or HBA 72
graphical topology, saving 40 Logical Unit Number (LUN), definition of 93
LUN Assignment map, viewing 38
H LUN masking, definition of 93
hardware providers (VDS), checking for latest 17 LUNs
hardware requirements 11 adding and configuring 62, 65
HBA & Switch Management menu 30 alias name, creating for 75
HBA Driver Update wizard 58–59 assigning to server or HBA 72
HBAs creating (EVA storage) 62
alias name, creating for 60 creating (MSA storage) 65
BIOS image, updating 56 definition of 93
definition of 93 deleting from SAN 74
driver, updating 58 expanding 73
information, viewing 55 information, viewing 61
LUNs, assigning and unassigning 72 unassigning to server or HBA 72
zoning scheme, HBA-based 45 lvextend command 74
Help menu 31
help system, using 31 M
help, obtaining from HP 9 Manage Storage Subsystem dialog box 82
host bus adapters, See HBAs managing
HP HBAs 55
storage web site 9 logical disks 61
Subscriber’s choice web site 9 servers 77, 78

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switches 43 QLManagementAgentJava service 89
maps QuickTool application, accessing 46
LUN Assignment 38
Physical Connection 37 R
masking LUN 72
refreshing
menu bar 28
server list 78
menus 28
subsystem list 84
Advanced Operations 30
related documentation 7
File 29
removing
HBA & Switch Management 30
application from Linux system 24
Help 31
application from Windows system 22
Logical Disk Operations 29
offline servers 78
Modular Smart Array (MSA), definition of 93
requirements, hardware and software 11
MSA (Modular Smart Array), definition of 93
resetting controller 83
MSA Array Configuration Utility 91
MSA storage, creating logical disks 65
S
N SAN (Storage Area Network), definition of 94
SANs
navigation pane, explanation of 27
configuration, saving 40
network adapter, definition of 93
HBAs, managing 55
Network Interface Controller (NIC), definition of 93
logical disks (LUNs), managing 61
New HBA Port Names dialog box 64, 70, 73
servers, managing 77
New Logical Disk Parameters dialog box 62, 68
storage subsystems, managing 81
New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (EVA
switches, managing 43
storage) 63, 64
saving
New Logical Disk Server Presentation dialog box (MSA
aliases before updating software 88
storage) 69, 70
event log to file 40
New Switch Setup wizard 33–36
SAN connection configurations 40
new switch, setting up 33
Select a Subsystem dialog box 82
NIC, definition of 93
Select Storage Pool for Logical Disk Creation dialog box
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server agent password, setting 79
offline server, removing 78 Server List Management dialog box 78
operating system support 89 server list, adding new server to 78
servers
P assigning LUNs 72
partition, definition of 94 information, viewing 77
Password to Change the Servers HBA Configuration list of, refreshing 78
dialog box 57, 59 managing 77, 78
passwords new, adding 78
server agent, setting 79 offline, removing 78
switch admin, setting 46 unassigning LUNs 72
path, definition of 94 Server-Storage View group 55
PCI Express, definition of 94 Set New Password for Server dialog box 79, 80
PCIe, definition of 94 Set Switch Admin Password dialog box 47
Physical Connection map, viewing 37 Set Switch IP Address dialog box 47, 48
ports Set Switch Symbolic Name and/or Domain ID dialog
definition of 94 box 53, 54
instance, definition of 94 Set the Switch Default Zoning dialog box 45
storage, switch zoning 36 setting
switch port numbers 44 domain ID 53
prerequisites 7 server agent password 79
present logical disk to server 72 switch admin password 46
properties switch default zoning 45
switch SNMP, setting 51 switch domain ID 53
switch, viewing 43 switch IP address 47

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 switch SNMP properties 51 unmasking LUN 72
switch symbolic name 53 un-present logical disk to server 72
SNMP Properties dialog box 51, 53 unsigned HP HBA Windows driver 60
SNMP properties, setting for switch 51 Update HBA BIOS wizard 56–57
software requirements 11 updating
Storage Area Network (SAN), definition of 94 HBA BIOS image 56
storage array subsystems, LUNs, creating 62, 65 HBA driver 58
storage subsystems switch firmware 48
alias name, creating for 84 user account, adding (EVA storage) 17
information, viewing 81 user interface 27
initializing new EVA 32
list of, refreshing 84 V
managing 81, 82 VDS (Virtual Disk Service) 11
Subscriber’s choice, HP 9 definition of 94
subsystems, See storage subsystems hardware providers, checking for latest 17
switch viewing
admin password, setting 46 controller details 83
default zoning, setting 45 drive details 83
domain ID, changing 53 event log 39
firmware, updating 48 HBA information 55
IP address, setting 34, 47 logical disk information 61
IP address, viewing 43 maps
managing 43 LUN Assignment 38
new, setting up 33 Physical Connection 37
properties, viewing 43 server information 77
QuickTool application, accessing 46 storage subsystem information 81
SNMP properties, setting 51 switch properties 43
symbolic name, changing 53 switch zoning information 44
zoning information, viewing 44 Virtual Disk Service, See VDS
Switch Firmware Update wizard 48–51
Switch Selection dialog box 44, 47 W
Switch User Name and Password for Firmware Update web sites
dialog box 50 HP documentation 7
Switch Zoning Information dialog box 44 HP storage 9
symbolic name, changing for switch 53 HP Subscriber’s choice 9
system requirements 11 window components 27
Windows system
T installing application on 13
technical support, HP 9 removing application from 22
terms, definitions of 93 wizards
toolbar 31 Create New Logical Disk (EVA storage) 62–65
topology Create New Logical Disk (MSA storage) 65–71
definition of 94 HBA Driver Update 58–59
graphical, saving configuration 40 New Switch Setup 33–36
refreshing server list 78 Switch Firmware Update 48–51
Update HBA BIOS 56–57
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unassigning LUN to server or HBA 72 Z
uninstalling application zoning
from Linux system 24 information, viewing for switch 44
from Windows system 22 setting switch default 45
”Unknown Server” 73, 91

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