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Storage Center 5.5System Setup Guide

4 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterNote You should also enable logging as the logs will be helpful if Copilot support is

5 Setting Up a ControllerSet IP AddressesStorage Center controllers use static IP addresses. • eth0 supports system login and access for the software.

6 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterConfiguring a System via the Startup WizardAfter establishing a connection to Control

7 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 1. Login Window5 Enter the default user ID and password:Adminmmm6 Click on Login.Step 2: License A

8 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage Center• License generation date is shown in YYMMDD format.• .lic is the file extension.Figu

9 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardSelect Disks for the Disk FolderTo maximize the benefit of Data Progression, the Startup Wizard selects a

10 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterSelect Hot SparesA Hot Spare replaces a failed disk. It is held in reserve until nee

11 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardName Disk FolderThe default name for the disk folder is Assigned. Enter another name or accept the defau

12 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterAdvanced Options (Optional)Note The default disk folder settings are appropriate for

13 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard• 2 MB: (Default) Recommended for most application needs. • 512 KB: Appropriate for applications with hi

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14 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterController InformationTo add a controller to the Storage Center, complete the inform

15 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard Figure 9. Confirm Add Controller3 To confirm, click Join Now. Wait for the system to join the controlle

16 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterStep 6: Time SettingsThe Time Settings step allows you to set the system time for th

17 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardStep 7: System SetupThe System Setup step allows you to set the System Name and Management IP Address fo

18 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterEnable / Disable System Read and Write CacheThis dialog allows you to set system-wid

19 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 13. Configure SMTP1 Enter the following:• SMTP Mail Server: IP address or fully qualified domain

20 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterAdvanced SMTP OptionsFigure 14. Advanced SMTP Options1 The default is Enable SMTP E-

21 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardStep 9: Update SetupThe Update Setup step allows you to set the default system update option.Figure 15.

22 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterStep 10: User SetupThe User Setup step allows you to configure the Admin user.Figure

23 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardStep 11: Configure IO Cards (optional)The Configure IO Cards step allows you to configure iSCSI IO cards

iii ContentsPrefacePurpose vRelated Publications vContacting Dell Support Services v1 Getting StartedPre-installation Documents 1About Virtual Por

24 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterFigure 18. iSCSI IO Card Configuration Warnings3 For each iSCSI IO card, correct the

25 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardVirtual Ports are LicensedFC and iSCSI transport types can use Legacy or Virtual Port Operational Mode.

26 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterStep 12a: Configure Ports – Virtual Ports Not LicensedIf Virtual Ports are not licen

27 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 20. Port Configuration with no WarningsFigure 21. Port Configuration with a Warning

28 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage Center3 Your next action depends upon the following:• If there are no warnings for any tra

29 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard To use the dropdown menus•Purpose: Allows you to set the purpose for a port. Valid values for port pur

30 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterFigure 23. Edit Fault Domains (iSCSI)2 Select a domain.3 Click Edit Fault Domain aga

31 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 25. Create Fault Domain (iSCSI example)2 Enter the name of the new domain, the type, and any addi

32 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterStep 12b: Configure Ports – Virtual Ports LicensedIf Virtual Ports are licensed, a d

33 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 28. Operational Modes Configured with no WarningsCommon Action – Continue1 Click Continue to gene

iv Storage Center System Setup GuideContents3 Virtual Storage and Virtual PortsAbout Virtual Storage 50About Virtual Ports 51Legacy Mode 51Virtual

34 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterFigure 29. Create iSCSI Fault Domain3 (iSCSI only) Enter the IP Address of the Contr

35 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 30. Initial Port Configuration Generated with no Warnings5 Your next action depends upon the foll

36 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterConfigure Virtual Port Mode Local Ports – FC1 Click the FC tab to select the Fibre C

37 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard• Click Reset Defaults if you modified the configuration and want to return to the original configuratio

38 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterFigure 33. Fault Domain Properties (Fibre Channel)4 Click OK to confirm any changes.

39 Configuring a System via the Startup WizardFigure 35. Confirm Fault Domain Creation (Fibre Channel)3 Click Create Now to confirm cr eat at ion of t

40 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage Center To validate Virtual Port Mode FC port changesAfter all Fibre Channel Fault Domain

41 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard• Fault Domain: Allows you to assign a controller port to a fault domain or to <none>.•User Alias:

42 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterNote For iSCSI only, servers initiate IO to iSCSI ports through the fault domain’s c

43 Configuring a System via the Startup Wizard1 To change a Virtual Port’s Preferred Physical Port, use the dropdown menu. (Optionally, you can edit V

v PrefacePurposeThis guide describes how to setting up a new Storage Center.Related PublicationsWhile using this guide, you may also want to refer to

44 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterFigure 41. Generate SSL Certificate1 To generate a new certificate set, enter the IP

45 Completing the Storage Center SetupCompleting the Storage Center SetupCompleting the Storage Center setup consists of these steps:• Configure a Pho

46 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage CenterPhone HomeComplete the setup by phoning home to Copilots to communicate the Storage

47 Completing the Storage Center SetupCheck for Storage Center Updates After setup is complete, check for Storage Center updates that may have become

48 Storage Center System Setup GuideSetting Up the Storage Center

49 3 Virtual Storage and Virtual Ports About Virtual Storage 50About Virtual Ports 51

50 Storage Center System Setup GuideVirtual Storage and Virtual PortsAbout Virtual StorageStorage Center accelerates data access by spreading read/wr

51 About Virtual PortsAbout Virtual PortsStorage Center 5.0 introduced the Virtual Ports feature that enables a Storage Center to dramatically expand

52 Storage Center System Setup GuideVirtual Storage and Virtual PortsVirtual Port ModeBy default, a single virtual port resides on each Front End Phy

53 GlossaryAAssigned Disks Same as Managed Disks. Physical disks that are identified by Storage Center and to which data can be written. Assigned disk

vi Storage Center System Setup GuidePreface

54 Storage Center System Setup GuideGlossaryControllerProvides disk aggregation (RAID), I/O routing, error detection, and data recovery. Provides th

55 FFCSee Fibre ChannelFCPFibre Channel protocol for SCSIFTPFile Transfer Protocol. Program used to transfer files from another computer.FabricA combi

56 Storage Center System Setup GuideGlossaryHBA TypeIn the Storage Center, there are two HBA types: Fibre Channel and iSCSI.Hot SpareA hot spare dis

57 NFSNetwork File SystemNICNetwork Interface CardPPagepoolA pool of storage from which volumes are stored. See Storage Type on page 60. Physical Port

58 Storage Center System Setup GuideGlossaryRAID 10-DMRAID 10 Dual Mirror provides maximum protection for storage. Data is written simultaneously to

59 ServerDedicated computers that handle network tasks. Servers employ load balancing and caching appliances at the front end to give users the illusi

60 Storage Center System Setup GuideGlossaryStorage ProfileA collection of rules that identify RAID level and drive types (tiers) on which data is s

61 VolumeA volume is a discrete area of storage striped to multiple hard disks. Volume TypeSpecifies the volume type: Dynamic, Replay Enabled, or Repl

62 Storage Center System Setup GuideGlossary

1 1 Getting StartedPre-installation DocumentsAll hardware must be installed and cabled before you begin the setup and software installation process. I

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2 Storage Center System Setup GuideGetting StartedSystem Power UpPower on the system by pressing the power switches in the following order. 1 Power u

3 2 Setting Up the Storage CenterSetting Up a ControllerOnce hardware has been racked and cabled and any FC switches that provide server connectivity