The objectives for this module are shown here.

Introduction to SymmWin 1
The objectives for this lesson are shown here.

Introduction to SymmWin 2
SymmWin is a Graphical User interface that runs in the Service Processor. It works as an interface
between the Storage administrator and the Symmetrix providing access to procedures (such as
upgrading and replacing scripts) and also providing access to Inlines. Although SymmWin can run
on a standalone PC, you cannot access the Inlines on a PC—you must be on Symmetrix. SymmWin
has menus which allow the user to configure all components within the Symmetrix array.
With SymmWin you can configure the Symmetrix to any host environment, such as Mainframe,
Open systems or AS400.

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Symmetrix logical volumes are defined by using the service processor and SymmWin interface. The
Symmetrix IMPL configuration file consists of SymmWin is binary data stored in a proprietary EMC
format.
The Symmetrix microcode utilizes the IMPL file to initialize certain configuration parameters such
as number and types of volumes and disk types. The IMPL file is critical to correct Symmetrix
function. A lengthy series of checks must be passed before the IMPL is accepted for the upload to
the Symmetrix.
SymmWin provides a logically ordered series of configuration windows to guide the user through
the configuration building process. These windows begin by setting generic configuration flags,
assigning directors, disks and volumes, and finally through a series of advanced configuration
processes. Users are advised to adhere to the provided configuration sequence. The sequence is
carefully ordered to minimize errors and create a valid configuration with minimal time and effort.
Configuration changes can also be performed online after a basic configuration has been installed.
To do this, use the EMC ControlCenter Configuration Manager and Solutions Enabler Command
Line Interface and Symmetrix Management Console.

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All activities contained within SymmWin with Enginuity code releases prior to 5772 run 24/7.In the
newer architecture, the Service Processor Communication module, or SPCM, is used; it is
responsible for all communications to and from the service processor.
The SIL is the Symmetrix Interface.
Unattended scripts, for instance the Disk Replacement and Global Sparing, run through the
Scheduler.
The Scheduler also runs tasks such as Error Polling and the battery tests to collect SYR data. SYR
data runs tasks that monitor an activity.

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With the SymmWin base daemon, or SWBD, separated in Enginuity 5772 and above, there is no
longer a need to leave SymmWin running.
The API can still communicate and makes configuration changes through the Symmetrix Interface
Layer (SIL), a service that runs as part of the SymmWin Base Daemon (SWBD).
While the SymmWin is running, you can check what services are running from the Tools menu in
the SymmWin GUI.
Monitor - Monitors the Symmetrix through Error Polling and Battery tests. If necessary, it adds
Error Polling as a task to the scheduler. When problems are detected, a Call Home is invoked.
Logger - Allows sharing of log files between different applications and writes these to the
Symmetrix Audit. All activities are logged and used also for SymmAudit.
IPC, or Inter-Processor Communication, provides remote communications to and from Inlines as
well as the remote log browser.

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There are two separate applications that operate in the Service Processor:
One is SymmWin GUI which provides all of SymmWin GUI tools and services. The SymmWin GUI can be
closed and does not run while the user is logged out of the service processor.
The other application is SWBD. This application always runs in the background, even when the user is
logged out of the service processor. This service contains all the 24/7 activities that the SymmWin GUI
performs.
The following services are provided 2/7 by SWMB:
• Unattended scripts runs scripts such as Disk Replacement and Global Sparing through the Scheduler.
• SIL Requests are issued through the SYMAPITM to handle configuration changes or queries for
configuration changes.
• The Scheduler also runs tasks such as Error Polling and the battery tests to collect SYR data. Tasks that
monitor activity are handled by the service.
• Error poll monitoring monitors the error polling.
The following services are provided 24/7 outside of SWDB:
• Other 24/7 services are provided outside of SWDB, for instance, logger allows sharing of log files
between different applications and writes these to the Symmetrix Audit. All these activities are
logged and used also for SymmAudit
Note: SymmAudit is a small subset of the Logger and captures user activity such as adding and
removing scheduler tasks, config changes, and Inlines.
IPC, or Inter-Processor Communication, provides remote communications to/from Inlines CS as well
as the remote log browser. It is also known as gateway.
The following are additional Script Clients:
• SYR runs scripts by adding them as tasks to the Scheduler.
• SYMAPI runs configuration related services including scripts execution.
• SGDB adds a script task to the Scheduler and can stop it if necessary. These are mostly used by
developers.
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Starting in Enginuity 5772, a secure login is required to operate the service processor. In
SymmWin, you must obtain a secure ID from Secure Service Credential manager.

Introduction to SymmWin 8
Once you have passed the Windows login process, SymmWin auto launches and logs in using the
credentials you entered to Windows.
If SymmWin does not launch, you can double-click the executable on the desktop and enter the
credentials into the login screen.

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To login to SymmWin on the earlier Enginuity versions, follow this sequence:
1. Select File then Login from the main menu (or click on the green open lock icon).
2. Enter the User Type, Name and Password in the SymmWin login screen.
3. Click the key icon to change the access level. (In this course, the instructor provides the
password.)
Note: Additional parameter options are visible with expert or advanced levels. Most parameters
operate in their default state and changing them could cause unwanted conditions.

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On any Symmetrix Service Processor that uses Secure Credential, it is important to log off
Windows. Logging of Windows automatically closes SymmWin. This avoids locking the service
processor.

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The objectives for this lesson are shown here.

Introduction to SymmWin 12
In this lesson, we discuss the SymmWin application, service processor applications, and different
menu selections.

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This main SymmWin window consists of the following headers or sections:
• The Title Bar includes Symmetrix Serial number, username, and login level.
• Menu Tasks contains functions and tasks performed in this window. To select a task, click that
task or press Alt and the underlined character. For example, to select Configuration Tools, press
Alt T.
• The Tool Bar contains a series of buttons for specific tasks. Move the cursor over the icon to
determine which task it represents (such as Inlines and log browser).
• Site info Header contains the current level of Enginuity along with site name and serial number of
Symmetrix.
• The Display Area displays different types of information depending on which of the three tabs are
selected: Advisories, Notes and Legal Notices, or Script.
• The Status Bar displays error and status messages at the bottom of the window.

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The toolbar items on the initial window are:
Login: Logs in to SymmWin.
Log Out: Logs out of a session.
Change access level: Use to change to a different level credential.
New IMPL: Creates a new IMPL.
Select IMPL: Selects an IMPL.
Save IMPL: Saves an IMPL.
Inlines : Takes you to the Inlines function.
Log Browser: Access the log browser.
Logzilla Log Browser: Accesses the Logzilla browser.
Calculator: Accesses a calculator that has no direct connection to SymmWin.
Browse the SymmWin Root Directory I Use to view files in the SymmWin root directory.
Help: Opens the Help section.
View or Delete Errsfile.log : Use to view or delete the errsfile.log from the call home directory, if
one is present.
RMS Service Identifier LED toggle: Toggle icon to go to log browse.

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Use the File menu for performing the following functions.
The New IMPL operation creates a default configuration file. Select File and then New IMPL. If you
have configured site information to PC only, then you are prompted for a model type. Otherwise
the model type defaults to the type selected in Site Information. It is absolutely critical that you
select the correct model when creating a new IMPL. Key parameters are set at this point, and can
not be modified after creation.
The IMPL from system operation loads the IMPL file that is stored on the Symmetrix. This function
is only available on systems that are connected to and communicating with a Symmetrix System.
The IMPL from Wizard operation lets you build IMPL from a wizard.
The Save IMPL operation allows you to save the current configuration file. To so, use the main
SymmWin window, then select File, and then click Save IMPL.
If the current configuration has not changed, the file uses the same name and directory. If you have
made changes, you are prompted to enter a new file name.
The Access Level window provides password protection for advanced SymmWin features and
allows limiting access to some configuration options.

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The Configuration options are listed here. The grayed-out options (VBE, MPLE, Perma cache) are
used in later Enginuity releases.
Site information: Refer to the SymmWin for Symmetrix Product Guide.
IMPL Initialization: Allows you to configure IMPL file parameters.
Directors Map: Displays a graphic representation of the Symmetrix directors, and allows you to
modify the arrangement.
Hosts’ names: Allows you to add hostnames and assign them to ports.
Edit directors: Allows you to configure parameters specific to each director type.
Edit RDF Groups: Allows you to edit RDF group information.
DAE Map: Displays DAE information on the Symmetrix.
Disk Map: Displays information on all disks in the Symmetrix, and allows you to add, change, or
delete disks.
Volumes Requests: Displays the logical volume types that can be used, and allows you to add,
change, or delete types.
Splits: Allows you to select Host Directors for a split.
Volumes Map: Allows you to view or change volume attributes or host assignments for each logical
volume.
Edit volumes: Allows you to modify volume attributes.
Edit PermaCache: Allows specified tracks on a disk to be permanently assigned to cache slots in
memory.
DNS: Allow Domain Naming Service information to be entered.
Remote Machines: Allows you to set GigE dynamic group data.
Algorithm Params: Allows you to set performance parameters.
IMPL Browser: Displays the currently loaded IMPL file and allows you to make changes.
Edit DAEs: Allows you to edit DAEs.
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The tools options are listed here. The following tools are available; however, in this course we only
cover those that are used in the configuration process.
The Inlines window communicates with Symmetrix directors through a distributed matrix
communication system. It consists of the following major sections (top to bottom): a title bar,
menu bar, toolbar, director selector, output terminal data area, command line buffer, and status
bar.
The SymmWin Log Browser window provides an interface for viewing and searching log files. Log
files are automatically generated and archived as SymmWin runs. They contain ANSI formatted
text, binary data, and plain text. They are sometimes changed while being viewed. As a result, log
files are often hard to view with standard text-file editors. The Log Browser is designed to
compensate for some of these issues.
The Scheduler function allows a user to schedule execution of tasks as background routines on a
regular basis. It is used to determine the frequency of the execution, to specify required resources,
and to assign alternative procedures in the event of a failure. Tasks are performed only when
SymmWin is running. If SymmWin has exited, the tasks are halted. When SymmWin restarts, the
tasks resume execution from the point of departure.
The Error Analyzer filters one or more error data files extracting a subset of errors. For example,
the Analyzer may return only errors from data that occurred last week. The window displays
Symmetrix errors only within that range.
The other options are used by Support personnel.
The services Display shows the SymmWin base daemon (SWBD) services which are running as
illustrated in the left of the presentation.
On the VMAX there is a Service Processor Backup utility, to back up critical files outside the Service
Processor. Also, there are some utilities for Electronic Licensing Management (ELM), to manage
license operations. The ELM Compare tool compares an IMPL.BIN in the Service Processor with the
License file and provides a status, as illustrated here.
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The IMPL Reporter offers a database-like view of the Symmetrix configuration for DMX models, is
not used in V-Max. It shows a grid in which each row is a database record, and each column is a
database field. The records are ordered in the table from top to bottom. The fields in each record
are ordered from left to right.
Visual Symmetrix is a graphics tool that provides a customizable, correlated view of the front and
back ends of the Symmetrix. A user, for example, can double click on a volume assigned to a front
end director and see where it exists on the back end. Likewise a double click on a back end disk
device highlights a front end director that is addressed to it. Because of its highly customized
features and functionalities, Visual Symmetrix allows users to control how the information from a
configuration is displayed, color-code that information, and print it out in an easy-to-follow format.
Customers can then review these displays to verify front-end connectivity to a given host system as
well as back-end layout for balance and performance.
Volumes Distribution is a read-only window that allows a view of logical volume distribution among
the front end channel directors. This is a useful tool when trying to determine what types of logical
volumes are being assigned to a given channel or how the workload is distributed.
The Physical View window has been enhanced to more accurately and realistically display the
physical layout of significant Symmetrix Field Replaceable Units. It is actually an embedded Internet
Explorer window in HTML format which is more flexible and interactive then in previous releases.
The primary purpose of the Physical View window is to provide an effective graphical way for end
users responsible for back end maintenance to isolate the correct disk location when performing
the replacement scripts. This is an important feature when working on systems with hundred of
disks located in multiple bays.
There is a choice to view the front of the Symmetrix or the back.

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Using the File menu, once a report has been generated, it can be exported and saved in various
formats:
CVS - Comma Separated Value. This selection formats the report into a Comma Delimited text file
in which each line represents a record. The fields of each record are separated by commas.
DAT - This formats and saves the report into a DAT binary format file for SymmWin
HTML - This formats and saves the report into an HTML format for Internet Explorer.
TXT - This formats and saves the report into a standard text file.
XLS - This formats and saves report as a Microsoft Excel spread sheet.
We can also print the report, print-preview it, save to a zip file, and close it.
We can save custom-made reports that contain the following types of modification to pre-made
reports.
We can hide unwanted columns by dragging them away.
We can group by a field other than the default grouping field.
File names have the extension ‘.rpt’ by default.
Help - allows access to IMPL Reporter help file.

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In Enginuity 5874 and above IMPL Reported is replaced with Dynamic Reports. Dynamic Reports
produces the same type of outputs and it can produce various types of export files as shown in the
illustration; export can be HTML, XML, Excel, CSV and text files.

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The storage bays are numbered from the inside out. The service bay always houses the main
control equipment while the storage bays are1a on the left and 1b on the right (when standing in
front of the Symmetrix system). These two bays are directly connected to the DA ports in the
system bay. If more storage is required, the storage bays 2a and 2b are connected to the LCC
expansion ports of 1a and 1b.
Details - Provides an extra window with the text of the desired component.
Controller - Provides an extra window seen on the left of the illustration that highlights desired
component. As shown in the illustration: FAN 1 was selected and the Fan was highlighted in yellow.
Front – Back -The button changes from back and front views.
The “Highlight” button allows a particular component to be highlighted in yellow, in the example
given Fan 1 is selected and its location is lit.

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In the Physical views window the user can select the type of view desired. The selections are:
Loop target - provides loop information for each disk in the DAE.
DAE target - provides the target for each disk in the DAE.
Disk type - provides the type for each disk in the DAE.
Format type - provides the format for each disk in the DAE.
Spare coverage - provides a display of spares in the system.
Percentage free - provides a usage % for each disk.
Groups - provides a display of the separate disk groups.
Number of Hypers - provides the number of Hypers per disk.
DA Port - shows the port of each disk on DA.
Insertion order - provides a display of the best insertion order for the complete system.
Ready status - provides a display of disk ready status in the system.

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The following configuration sub-menus are available:
• Configuration tool bar
• INIT sub-menu
• Directors map
• Edit Directors
• Volumes map
• Volumes map tasks
• RDF groups
• Browse IMPL

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The IMPL Init window is used to define important global settings and features such as emulation,
data protection, memory, and disaster recovery. These features and settings are embedded within
the major categories that are shown in the example.
Some features have pre-set default settings, and others are available in the more advanced levels.
They should be changed only when directed by a Configuration RTS or a member of the Service
Readiness Group.
Configuration screen toolbar
Save allows you to save screen changes.
Save As allows you to save screen changes under a different file name. SymmWin keeps an
intermediate backup of the IMPL in memory.
Apply Config Changes allows you to keep the changes to the IMPL. A new IMPL backup is made.
Cancel Config Changes allows you to cancel changes made to the IMPL that have not been saved.
Cancel reads last backup.
Undo Config Changes allows you to undo applied changes. Undo goes to one of the previous
backups.
The Back up copies are numbered 0-9: — A set of numbered submenus appears. Each item is a
point to which the user can undo.
Test Changes allows you to check to see if configuration is legal before applying changes. There is a
drop-down menu that shows the available tests.
Help displays a list of online help topics.

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The IMPL Init window is used to define important global settings and features such as emulation, data
protection, memory, and disaster recovery. These features and settings are embedded within the major
categories that are shown in the example below. Some features have pre-set default settings, and others
are available in the more advanced levels.
On the IMPL Init screen immediately below the root are the following major categories:
• Common Settings defines common settings such as number of splits per disk and power vault time.
Maximum hypers is set to 256.
• Meta member size: This shows how many members the Meta can have.
• Minimum auto-Meta size: Isthe minimum sizes for each of the members in the Meta.
• Memory configures the size and slot position of each memory board and related features such as perma-
cache. For DMX-3 577X SymmWin memory boards must be configured in pairs.
• CKD enables 3390 or 3380 emulation used by mainframe systems. The PAV or parallel access volume is
another common feature selected here.
• The FBA flag is set (by default) here for the open systems environment.
• Other features: The SDDF or Symmetrix Differential Device Facility flag is set here (by default) to support
the TimeFinder software.
• RDF: This flag is selected here to support the disaster recovery solution. Once enabled other features
associated with RDF such as Dynamic, Concurrent, and Switched RDF can also be selected.
• Diagnostic and Other Features allows changes to Enginuity behavior related to error handling and should
not be modified.
• Secure Erase: Enables Data Erasure after a permanent sparing, this should be left untouched unless
directed to enable by management.

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SRDF parameters can be either visible or not visible, enabled by default, or it may be necessary to
have the parameter enabled manually.
RDF mode lets the user select NO RDF, SRDF or SRDF DM.
Multiple RDF writes is only used for extended distance with ESCON RDF connectivity.
Switch is for SAN SRDF connections.
Force RAs links off after Power UP will force the RA to offline after a power up.
Host state change is a license feature that enables consistency when changing modes from
Synchronous to SRDF/A.
Snow cache use is the % in HEX of allowed SRDF/A cache; this should be left alone since the user
can change the % using EMC software.
Estimated SRDF/A should not be changed unless directed by support personnel.

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Enable disaster control: Default Setting is "YES" With this flag set to YES, means that if actual write
or format pendings were lost during the AC outage the affected devices would be ready on the DA's
but "not ready" to any host command.
Enable Dynamic MSP is set to Yes and will enable dynamic mirror service policy.
IPSEC pass-through - option allows packets to be passed through as they are ignored by the router
and processed like any other packet destined for a Symmetrix.
On the V-Max the memory quantity is entered in the Director’s Map, that is why is not visible in
this pane. Maximum Hypers is set to 512.

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This new menu allows you to enter RPQ features with a sales order ID numbers. For more
information on RPQ procedures please see Primus case emc201181.

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The Director Map window provides a simulated Symmetrix card cage with individual slots where
specific director boards are assigned. Director boards perform tasks such as communicating with a
host system, a group of disk drives, or another Symmetrix box for disaster recovery, as in the DMX-
3 example the FA is the front end, the RF2 is the remote director.
It is important to remember that the number of director boards allowed is based on the model
type, and that each board comes with four slices or microprocessor chips labeled A-B-C-D (bottom
to top). Also, when configuring a DMX3-24 model, all four processor chips have to be either a DA or
No Dir.
On the V-Max there is an extra entry for the Memory contained in each director. In the V-Max
illustration here Engine 7 and 8 have 32 GB of memory.

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For Symmetrix V-Max the Directors contain the memory DIMs. The Director memory size should be
configured for each director pair. Notice that Director 7 and 8 share the total amount.

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The Edit Directors window is used to verify or change flag settings for each director type. Some
flags simply display information about the director while others are used to control various
functions.
It is important to understand what the individual flags do before changing them. An incorrect
setting can cause errors or performance problems.
The DMX-4 platform now supports a port-switched 4GB FC back-end which enables point-to-point
connectivity between disk drives and DA ports. This new back-end connectivity replaces the Fiber
Channel Arbitrated Loops used in the current DMX-3 systems.
For iSCSI and GigE directors the director’s IP address is entered here. The illustration has an IP
Version 6 example.
The speed limit set to 0 means full speed any other number is the Bits per second, normally left at
default so customer equipment can throttle speed. Compression is supported on DMX 3-4 and V-
Max; however, when used, compression must be set at all nodes.
The Maximum Transmission is default to 1500 and should be left for customer to decide any thing
different.
For the description and usage of other flags refer to the Service Readiness Web Site.

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The DAE Map is specific to 577X SymmWin. It is designed to allow a user to add DAEs to the new
disk bays. The map clearly displays to which bay (A or B as seen from the front) the new DAEs are
being added.
5773 SymmWin now uses the Physical View window to display the location of the DA and DAE
when a disk is selected.
When DAEs are added, the order of insertion begins by filling up a full pod first before going to the
next one. This is done in order to minimize the number of SPS units required by the system.
When using the add DAEs task, the user specifies how many DAEs to add on the left bays (A) and
how many DAEs to add on the right bays (B). The dialog shows the maximum number of DAEs that
can be added for each side of the box.
In the dialog of add DAEs, the user enters how many DAEs are on the left and right hand sides.
Once this input is completed, the maximum DAEs that can be added are updated accordingly.
Note: This window is interactive. When another disk is chosen, a different DA and DAE are
displayed.

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The Host Names grid provides a way for a user to assign a host name to a channel director port.
While this function is not required as part of the configuration build itself, it does provide
information that tools such as Visual Symmetrix use to depict a detailed graphical display of each
host by name and the volumes assigned to them through a specific channel. Once a host name is
defined in this window, it can then be selected in the Volumes Map to display only volumes
addressed to that particular host. In large environments where several host systems are used this
window is very useful.

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The Disk Map window allows a user to either view or configure a group of disks within a Symmetrix
box. The main areas of the window include a map of the physical disks, a list of logical volumes
assigned to a highlighted disk, and a status bar.
The Disk Map shows all the Dual Initiator directors that provide redundancy for the disks on a
single fiber loop. For example, Director 1a and 16a is a dual initiator pair. Below both directors is a
list of disks assigned to each based on color. Those highlighted in white are controlled by Director
1a while those in green are controlled by Director 16a.
In 577X SymmWin, a loop is comprised of two co-operating DA ports. In the examples below, DA1
Processor A controls Port 0 while DA 1 Processor B controls port 1. Also, DA 16 Processor A
handles Port 1 while DA16 processor B handles port 0.

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The disk map on the VMAX has changed a little; the Spare disks are labeled with lower case letters.
Disk groups have names as illustrated here, the default name is: DISK_GROUP_ # ; however, this
can be changed as shown in the Group name field.

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This window allows a user to configure or view logical volumes in a configuration. Before this screen can be
activated, physical disks must be created first in the Disk Map. The status bar at the top shows the number
of volumes in the configuration, their combined volume, the total capacity of the disks, and the percentage
of used space. Unlike other Configuration windows, this one does not allow changes to be applied if there
are errors. Instead a pop-up window appears listing the errors. Count is the number of volumes in a single
request. The number has to be a multiple of three if RAID is enabled under Mirror Type and a multiple of
four if the Stripe CKD checkbox is selected.
Emulations: Only the emulations enabled in the IMPL Init window are available for selection here (FBA
,3390).
The Striped CKD checkbox is enabled only for CKD emulations and if the Enable Stripe CKD flag in the IMPL
Init window is set to yes.
Type/Host: For FBA emulation only. Hosts that are compatible with your disks are shown. For example, if
520 byte block disks are used, then only AS400 hosts are shown. Likewise, for 512 byte block disks, all open
system hosts except for the AS400 are shown.
Size is expressed in cylinders. For FBA this field is entered manually from the drop-down list. Note that for
CKD Meta groups, "Size" is the combined size of a group, not the size of each individual member; and
"Count" is the total number of member volumes, not groups. CKD Meta groups have four members each.
For example, if the requested Count is 8, two Meta groups will be created each with four members.
Unit: The size of a volume is normally defined by the number of cylinders. Another option is by the number
of blocks but is rarely used.
Mirror type: Raid selection such as Mirror, Raid 5, etc.
Special Type: Selection of specialized volumes such as BCVs and DRVs can be configured here.
Physical Group: When disks are added in the Disk Map, they can be assigned to physical groups (disks not
assigned to any group would be given group number 0 by default).
RDF Parameters allow a volume or range of volumes to be selected as R1 source or R2 target volumes. If the
request exceeds the available space a warning will appear as illustrated here. Introduction to SymmWin 37
The RDF Groups Info table is used to verify and modify settings associated with RDF volume groups
in the configuration. The table assumes that the RDF directors and volume groups have been
previously defined in the Director Map window.
The ID field provides a list of the volume groups associated with each RDF director. Remote box
Serial # is the remote Symmetrix Serial number.
The Data fields provide display and control information about each volume group. For details about
a specific RDF director, click one of the tabs located above the ID/Data Fields. The Fiber tab allows a
view of the FA director group in a switched or point-to point topology.
The Ethernet tab is used for the GigE. Illustrated in this slide is an example of a GigE board. The IP
Name is the remote IP address of the remote Symmetrix directors
To change an existing data field for a given group of RDF volumes, right click to select the cell
associated with that field. Either type the new value such as a serial number or click the down
arrow to enable or disable the feature.

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For Servers with iSCSI HBAs the edit director submenu allows setting of IP address and server type.
In this example Director 7a is set for IPV4 and Director 7b is set for IPV6. All the parameters are
provided by the Network administrator or user.

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The Volumes Map window allows modification of a configuration file on a logical volume level. In
this screen, it is possible to change a logical volume's size, type of protection, emulation, device
attribute, SSID, and Host Type feature even after the configuration file has been saved.
It also allows the user to view every logical volume in the configuration from a front end, as well as
a back end, point of view. Because this window enables a user to perform a large variety of
configuration tasks with flexible viewing capabilities, it is one of the most flexible areas in the
configuration program.

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The Tasks Menu on the Volumes window allows changes to be done to the volumes selected. The
possible options are:
Meta
RDF Information
Check Performance
Set Special Type
Display port address
Meta actions
RDF changes
Set Host Type
Set Labels
Set CKD Labels
Clear RDF Group
Set Size
Set System ID
Expand System ID
Toggle Device not ready
Toggle volumes not ready
Block Move
Delete volumes
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The ID field in the Edit Volumes contains a list of all the logical volumes found in the configuration
while the Data field is comprised of several different .frd settings such as labels, size, SRDF mode
attributes, pre-fetch, and so on.
A field that is upper case and highlighted in gold is enabled.
There are many settings associated with this screen and caution must be used when changing
these. An incorrect setting could impact performance, disaster recovery operations. For example:
Enable Write Drive cache. Please refer to the rules regarding these fields at the Symmipedia Web
site.

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The IMPL Browser allows you to view the currently loaded IMPL file and make changes. This
window is reserved for advanced users only. The IMPL is presented in a table in which fields occur
in the order they are stored. The table has a tree-like structure. Every feature or setting associated
with that IMPL file is found here.
The Finder tab is one of the most useful functions in this window. Clicking the tab produces a
command line to type a sequence of letters to get a matching list of IMPL fields. In this example, a
search was done on the option WR (highlighted in red) resulting in a display below on the left side
of the window. When selected, it produces the information shown on the right.
Double-click the value of a field normally in the second column to edit it. To view drop-down lists,
hit the space bar. Fields that cannot be changed are grayed out.

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Compare
The Compare IMPL window enables you to compare any two IMPLs. SymmWin's comparison reports have a
either a grid or tree-like structure. The purpose of all compare reports is to identify changes that have made
to the original file and determine what impact these changes would have if loaded onto a Symmetrix box. By
default only the changes are displayed.
There are several types of reports to do the comparison. Select simply clicking the cell next to the desired
report.
Dump - compares all the configuration flags and settings affiliated with the two bin files, verifies if any have
been changed, and shows the results in a file called IMPLdifs.dat
Assigns - checks for any changes made to the channel addresses
Directors - verifies what directors have been added or removed from the configuration.
SysIDS - verifies what ranges of channel addresses have been assigned new Subsystem ID's (mainframe
only).
Volumes - verifies what new logical volumes have been added/removed from the original configuration
Meta - checks to see what devices have been added or removed as Metas.
Volume Attribute - verifies if a new attribute has been assigned or removed from a logical volume.
Attributes include BCV , DRV , SFS , SAV, and VD flags.
Physical Volumes - determines what physical drives have been added or removed from the original bin.
Host Type - verifies if the host type has been changed. The host type is determined in the Volume Request
screen and can include different types from Server.
Perma-cache - verifies what tracks have been added or deleted as permanent cache slots.
RDF Groups - compares the various RDF groups configured at both sites.
RDF Volumes - compares the RDF Volumes (both R1 and R2) at both sites for both unidirectional and
bidirectional.
If there are illegal or invalid changes found for online activity, some compare have legends that will provide
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symbols indicating that (*** is one used by Dump). Some compares use colors such as red to indicate a
The RDF Compare utility allows comparison of multiple IMPL configuration files at one time.
When using this menu selection, it is important to remember that one file must act as the primary
file for comparison purposes. This should be the RDF file with the largest number of defined RDF
groups since it is the only file that has access to all the remote groups.
To perform a successful RDF compare certain criteria must be met. Remote mirrors must match in
terms of their size, emulation, and RA addresses as defined on the link. It is also important to
understand that a given group of RDF volumes can be mapped to any other group of RDF volumes
on the other side of the link.
The report has a Legend on the top window, the comparison has a comment on the right column
where possible problems may be reported.

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The Procedure Wizard has a sub-menu named Simulation Utilities. These are used to run a script
simulation to test the soundness of the configuration before it is actually loaded in the Symmetrix
system. The simulation can run on a desktop version.
When the procedure is started, the user is prompted to load the IMPL.Bins to be compared. The
script runs and produces the report viewed in this illustration, which contains the output of the
simulation. In the illustration provided, it shows a valid output.

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The Menu bar help can be displayed with the F1 key or Selecting Help on the Menu bar.
The Log Browser toolbar buttons are as follows:
Scroll Left — Scroll the main display one screen to the left.
Scroll Right — Scroll the main display one screen to the right.
Open — Open another log file. Each open file is identified by a tab at the bottom of the window,
and you can display any open file by clicking its tab.
Open Continuous Log — Combines all log files to one continuous log.
Save As — Save as log file to a different name and specific place.
Print — Prints the log file information.
Change Font — Change the font used in the display. Select from the displayed list of fonts.
Find — Search for a word or block of text.
Close — Closes the Log Browser window.
Help — Displays online help.

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The objectives for this lesson are shown here.

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A good source for information is at the location displayed here. In the Configuration Information,
there are links to various other pages depending on the features been installed in the Symmetrix.
There is a search dialogue to search documents within the Symmipedia Web site.
Selecting the “Hardware and Configuration” sub-menu, directs to the Symmetrix configuration
page where most options can be found.

http://www.corkc4.isus.emc.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

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This page also provides information on configuration settings. At the “Hardware and Configuration”
sub-menu there are more categories, in the “Products” page, the user can select a specific
Symmetrix model, hardware information such as Drive, Memory, etc. Under configuration
information, we can find “Data Protection Options” for RAID types, and SRDF parameters.
From the “Host information” we can select special settings for different types of systems. Selecting
the Celerra link we are sent to the Celerra page for configuration particular settings for that system.

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From the Data Protection Options page, the different RAID types are listed, the user can select the
different links and that will bring up the page with the information for the requirements and
characteristics of the RAID type as illustrated here.

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Under Products Symmetrix DMX -4, selecting Drive Matrix pulls up a table listing the Disks Drives
with Part numbers and the Enginuity level required.

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From the Category Tools page, you can select Symmetrix Procedure generator. This sends you to a
different location to download the latest Procedure Generator. CreateProcGen.exe, the file is
copied to your desktop C drive in a folder c:\CreateProcedure and installed, then installed to create
the proper SMP files. The smp file is then copied to the SymmWin\BIN folder.

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The procedure runs from a desktop under SymmWin as a SYMPL script. The script allows you to
select the type of procedure that needs to be performed and generates the steps to complete it.

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The output of the Symmetrix Procedure generator is a Microsoft Word document illustrated here.
The document provides directions to complete a procedure such as an upgrade, modification, or
deletion of a Symmetrix Configuration.

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E-Lab Navigator is a good source to verify Network Storage specifications and Connectivity.
The main page in E-Lab Interoperability Navigator allows for three main menus: Advance Query,
Wizards, and PDFs and guides.
The Wizards allow creation of a specific document where a particular connectivity option is
desired. Advance query allows for a search of the Interoperability Data base.

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Under the PDFs and Guides tab, the documents are listed by category. On the left column are the
Storage arrays listed by model. On the right column, the Operating systems and Host connectivity
guides are listed. These documents should be used when verifying Symmetrix Configuration
settings.
The example documents displayed here are used when verifying support and connectivity to the
Symmetrix line of products.
ESM
The EMC Support Matrix is a complete guide to interoperable, and supportable configurations.
These are subset matrices for specific storage families, server families, operating systems or
software products.
The Host connectivity guides provide complete, authoritative information on how to configure
hosts effectively for various storage environments.

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Under the DMX storage guide, find the DMX-3 and DMX-4 EMC support matrix illustrated here.
There are entries for each type of OS supported. The Windows 2008 Connectivity Guide lists the
proper adapters, FC topologies, and Symmetrix DMX models supported.

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When the Symmetrix system is going to be connected via SAN (switch fibre), the connectivity guide
provides the proper models to use, as well as the supported Symmetrix models.

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Also, in the Host Connectivity Guide for Windows, the A and V settings are provided for the
Symmetrix Configuration Director settings. In the same table, the maximum Logical devices (LUNs)
for the topology are shown.

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The key points shown here were covered in this module.

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