HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guidePart number: 481598-003First edition: January, 2013
10 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Subscription ServiceHP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber
11CHAPTER1Before You BeginThe MSA2000 Family 2012i Modular Smart Array and MSA2000 Drive Enclosure are high-performance storage solutions that combine
12 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013System Management SoftwareEmbedded management software includes a web-browser interface and t
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 13Hardware Components and LEDsThis section describes the main hardware components of your storage system enclosures.Control
14 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 1-1 shows the components and LEDs on the front of a controller.Figure 1-1 Controller (
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 15Table 1-3 describes the LEDs on the drive module. Table 1-3 Drive Module LED Combinations (Front)Online/Activity(green)F
16 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 1-2 shows the ports and switches at the back of the controller.Figure 1-2 Controller
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 17Figure 1-3 shows the LEDs at the back of the controller.Figure 1-3 Controller LEDs (Back View)Table 1-5 describes the LE
18 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Controller moduleUnit LocatorWhite Off Normal operation.Blink Physically identifies the contr
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 19Drive Enclosure Components and LEDsA drive enclosure can be connected to a controller enclosure or to another drive enclo
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20 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 1-4 shows the ports and switches at the back of the drive enclosure.Figure 1-4 Drive
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 21Figure 1-5 shows the LEDs at the back of the drive enclosure.Figure 1-5 Drive Enclosure LEDs (Back View)Table 1-8 descri
22 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Expansion moduleFault/Service RequiredAmber On A fault has been detected or a service action
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 23Installation ChecklistTable 1-9 outlines the steps required to install the enclosures and initially configure the system.
24 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 20139. Connect the data hosts.“Connecting Hosts” on page 3910. Connect the management host.“Conne
25CHAPTER2Installing and Cabling EnclosuresThis chapter describes how to install and cable enclosures in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. It conta
26 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Safety PrecautionsFor your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 27Installing Enclosures Into a RackThis section describes how to install the enclosures into a standard 19
28 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Rack Installation Overview and ProcedureFigure 2-1 provides a visual overview of rack install
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 29Use the following procedure and refer to Figure 2-1 to install each enclosure into the rack.When positio
3ContentsAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Intended Audience .
30 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 2-2 Side Bracket With Alignment Marksb. On one side, insert the first two screws thro
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 31Attaching the Ear CapsThe plastic ear caps are snap-on parts that require some care when attaching or re
32 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures Use the supplied SAS cables to connect a controlle
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 33Figure 2-5 Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between One Controller Enclosure and Up to Three Drive En
34 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 2-6 Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between One Controller and Up to Three Dri
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 35Connecting AC PowerUse this procedure to connect AC power to the enclosures.1. Verify that both power sw
36 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Testing the Enclosure ConnectionsUse this procedure to power on the newly installed system.1.
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Enclosures 37Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage SystemUse the guidelines presented in this section when requesting
38 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013iSCSI host ports should be assigned IP addresses that are on one or the other subnet to which
39CHAPTER3Connecting HostsThis chapter describes how to connect data and management hosts to controller enclosures. It contains the following sections
4 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Installing Enclosures Into a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013 To prevent Microsoft Windows® data hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when
Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 41Installing the MSA2000 Family SES Driver for Microsoft Windows HostsInstalling the MSA2000 Family SCSI Enclosure Services
42 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Figure 3-1 shows the preferred high-availability dual-controller connection through two switc
Chapter 3 Connecting Hosts 43Connecting Remote Management HostsThe management host directly manages systems out-of-band over an Ethernet network. This
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45CHAPTER4Configuring a System for the First TimeThis chapter describes how to perform first-time configuration required on both the storage system an
46 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Setting Management Port IP Addresses Using the CLI Note – If you used DHCP to set the IP addr
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 47Your package contents include a micro-DB9-to-DB9 serial cable. If necessary, use a DB9-to-DB25 ada
48 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 20133. In the terminal emulator, connect to controller A.4. Press Enter to display the CLI prompt
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 498. In the host computer's command window, type the following command to verify Ethernet conne
Contents 5Configuring Data Host Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Configuring the Microsoft iSCS
50 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Logging in to SMU from a Local Management HostTo log in to SMU from a local management host:1
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 51NTP server time is provided in Universal Time (UT), which provides several options: If you want t
52 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports To configure iSCSI host ports on the controller e
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 535. Click OK to save these settings.6. Complete Step 3 through Step 5 for the second data host Ethe
54 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013 Data host IP addresses may not be set correctly Controller enclosure host port addresses m
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 5510. On the Persistent Targets tab, verify that two entries appear for each controller (.a and .b)
56 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Optimizing NIC Hardware TCP SettingsTo improve performance on single-threaded read and write
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 57Optimizing iSCSI Initiator ParametersTo optimize performance, edit the following two iSCSI initiat
58 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Creating Virtual DisksTwo or more disk drives can be logically combined to form a virtual dis
Chapter 4 Configuring a System for the First Time 59Mapping a Data Host to a VolumeTo enable a data host to access a volume you created, you must map
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60 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 20133. Once you have determined that your system is ready for use, tighten the thumb screws on al
61APPENDIXAPowering the System Off and OnThis appendix describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.Powering Off the SystemThe syste
62 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 20132. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On (–) position.If
63APPENDIXBRegulatory Compliance and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceFederal Communications Commission NoticePart 15 of the Federal Communications Commissi
64 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equip
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 65To identify this product, refer to the part, Regulatory Model Number, or product number found on the pro
66 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Laser Safety WarningWarning – To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation: Do not
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 67International Notices and StatementsCanadian Notice (avis Canadien)Class A EquipmentThis Class A digital
68 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013 Also approved under UL 60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Technology Equip
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 69Korean NoticesSafetyBattery Replacement NoticeYour computer is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide
7About This GuideIntended AudienceThis guide is intended for use by system administrators and information professionals who are experienced with the f
70 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized r
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 71Japanese Power Cord NoticeElectrostatic DischargeTo prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precau
72 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Note – For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product installation, c
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 73Dutch NoticeEnglish NoticeDisposal of waste equipment by users in private household in the European Unio
74 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Estonian NoticeFinnish NoticeSeadmete jäätmete kõrvaldamine eramajapidamistes Euroopa Liidus
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 75French NoticeGerman NoticeÉlimination des appareils mis au rebut par les ménages dans l'Union europ
76 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Greek NoticeHungarian Notice. ,..,,.Készülékek magánháztartásban történ selejtezése az Európ
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 77Italian NoticeLatvian NoticeSmaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati nel territorio dell&ap
78 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Lihuanian NoticePolish NoticeNolietotu iek rtu izn cin šanas noteikumi lietot jiem Eiropas Sa
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 79Portuguese NoticeSlovakian NoticeDescarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia Este símbolo encontra
8 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Document ConventionsRack StabilityCaution – To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
80 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Slovenian NoticeSpanish NoticeEliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos po
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance and Safety 81Swedish NoticeBortskaffande av avfallsprodukter från användare i privathushåll inom Europeiska Unionen
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83IndexAaccessingSMU,50the CLI,46accumulators,70Avis Canadien, regulatory compliancenotice,67Bbatteriesrecycling or disposal,70replacementnotice,69Tai
84 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013disposalwaste equipment for EU private households,73disposal, battery,70disposal, Taiwan EPA
Index 85KKorean, regulatory compliance notice,69Llabel, laser,66laserinternational certification and classification information,66product label,66
86 HP 2012i Modular Smart Array user guide • January 2013Ssafety precautions,26series number, regulatory compliance,65SES driver, installing on data
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