Dell Compellent Series 30 User Manual

Storage Center™ Enterprise Manager 5.5Installation and Setup Guide

2 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionEnterprise Manager allows you to monitor, manage, and analyze Storage Centers from a

92 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideAbout SMI-SThe Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) is a standard interface spec

93 About SMI-SDell Compellent-Supported SMI-S 1.4 ProfilesThe following SMI-S profiles are supported:• Server • Array • Block Services• FC Target Port

94 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideSetting Up SMI-SThe Dell Compellent SMI-S Provider is set up via the Enterprise Manager Data Co

95 Setting Up SMI-SLocal Service Account: Select this option to run the Data Collector under a local service account. Note that this option requires y

96 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideManually Manage Users: Select this option if you want to manually manage SMI-S users. See Manua

97 Manually Managing Pegasus UsersManually Managing Pegasus UsersPegasus Command-Line ToolsTo manually manage users for the Pegasus Server, use the fo

98 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideSupported Storage Management ApplicationsDell Compellent SMI-S supports HP® Storage Essentials,

99 GlossaryAactivate disaster recoveryProcess of mapping a volume to a server so that you can use it to run IO through.active spaceAmount of space tha

100 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideCcacheA high speed memory or storage device used to reduce the time required to read data from

101 EenclosureA physical enclosure that provides a single interface, power and cooling to multiple disks. Also known as Just a Bunch of Disks (JBOD).F

3 Installation RequirementsInstallation RequirementsAll Enterprise Manager components (Data Collector, Database, Server Agent, and Client) can be run

102 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideMmanagement controllerIn a clustered-controller environment, the controller that is communicat

103 RRAID 0Data is striped across the available disks providing improved performance. RAID 0 does not provide any data redundancy.RAID 5Maintains a lo

104 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideReplay profileCollection of Replay rules that can be used for creating a Replay.replicating sy

105 Ttarget systemStorage Center to which volumes are being replicated.threshold alert definitionDefines the event or condition that triggers an alert

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4 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideServer Agent for Microsoft Windows Servers• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (included)• Operating s

5 Installation and Upgrade Process OverviewInstallation and Upgrade Process Overview To perform a first-time installation of Enterprise ManagerThe pr

6 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideSpecial Instructions for Installing on 64-Bit MachinesIf you are installing Data Collector or En

7 Information Required During InstallationInformation Required During InstallationBefore installing Enterprise Manager components, gather together the

8 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide

9 2 Installing and Configuring a Primary Data CollectorIntroduction 10Installing the Primary Data Collector 11Adding an Environment Path for Java 1

10 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionEnterprise Manager Data Collector gathers data and alerts from the connected Storag

11 Installing the Primary Data CollectorInstalling the Primary Data Collector1 Download, unzip, and launch the Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup

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12 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide2 Click Next. The license agreement appears. 3 Click Yes to accept the license agreement. The I

13 Installing the Primary Data Collector4 Click Finish. The Enterprise Manager Data Collector Setup appears.Note Data Collector can be used for 30 day

14 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideWhen the product key is accepted, the Data Collector Setup appears. 6 Select the following:Sele

15 Installing the Primary Data CollectorData Source Type: Select the data source type from the list of available options.7 Click Next.8 Enter SMI-S Se

16 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideUse Https for SMI-S Server Connections: Select this option to force the Pegasus server to use H

17 Installing the Primary Data Collector12 Note the location of the Data Collector Website. You can install Enterprise Manager Clients and Enterprise

18 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideAdding an Environment Path for JavaIn some installations, the Data Collector Service fails to s

19 Database ConfigurationDatabase ConfigurationFollow the instructions for the database you are using: To configure MySQL 4.11 Exit the Enterprise Ma

20 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuidePort: Enter the number of the TCP port that was configured during the SQL TCP/IP setup. (The de

21 Database ConfigurationServer: Enter the DNS name or the IP address of the server that has the database installed.Port: Enter the number of the TCP

iii ContentsPrefacePurpose viiRelated Publications viiContacting Dell Support Services vii1 WelcomeIntroduction 2Installation Requirements 3Insta

22 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guideb Right-click on TCP/IP and select enable.5 Restart SQL Servera Click SQL Server 2005 Services.

23 3 Installing and Configuring a Remote Data CollectorRequirements 24Installation Procedure 25Disconnecting and Reconnecting a Remote Data Collecto

24 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideRequirementsIf installed and configured, a remote Data Collector can activate a disaster recove

25 Installation ProcedureInstallation Procedure1 Download and unzip the Enterprise Manager 5 Data Collector Setup file from the Dell Compellent Custom

26 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide7 Click OK. The Data Collector Setup appears.8 Select the following:Select Data Collector Type:

27 Installation Procedure9 Click Next. The Select Primary Data Collector dialog displays.10 Enter the following:Server: Enter the IP address of the pr

28 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideDisconnecting and Reconnecting a Remote Data Collector To temporarily disconnect a remote Data

29 4 Using Data Collector ManagerOpening Data Collector Manager 30Using Data Collector Controls 31Updating Data Collector Properties 34Cleaning Up

30 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideOpening Data Collector ManagerData Collector is a server that is started each time Windows is s

31 Using Data Collector ControlsUsing Data Collector ControlsData Collector is a service that automatically starts when the server is rebooted. With D

iv Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideTo get help 31To go to the Data Collector Website 31To check for updates 32To enter and a

32 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To check for updates1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Check for Upgrade.3

33 Using Data Collector Controls To enter and activate a license keyNote Data Collector can be used for 30 days without activation.1 Double-click on

34 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideUpdating Data Collector PropertiesThe options displayed on property dialogs depend on whether t

35 Updating Data Collector Properties To view Data Collector general information1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If p

36 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To update Data Collector service properties1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Cli

37 Updating Data Collector Properties6 Click Apply Changes. To change Data Collector data sourceUse the Change Data Source operation to update Data C

38 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuidePort: Enter the number of the TCP port that was configured during the database TCP/IP setup. Us

39 Updating Data Collector Properties To update server port usage1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If prompted to do s

40 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To enable or disable the use of a proxy server1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2

41 Updating Data Collector Properties To change the Data Collector network adaptor1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If

v 7 Installing and Registering Server AgentsIntroduction 72Installing Server Agents 73To install the Enterprise Manager Server Agent for Microsoft S

42 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To set or change an alternate phone home IP address1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon

43 Updating Data Collector Properties To change SMTP Server properties1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If prompted to

44 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To update Data Collector reporting configuration limits1 Double-click on the Data Collector i

45 Updating Data Collector Properties To change SMI-S properties1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If prompted to do so

46 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To change Available Storage Centers1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Prope

47 Updating Data Collector Properties To change Data Collector user securityNote For details on using Data Collector Enhanced security, see Using Enh

48 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To update users and user mapsNote For information on managing users when the Data Collector i

49 Updating Data Collector Properties To view log entries1 Double-click on the Data Collector icon . 2 Click Properties. If prompted to do so, log i

50 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide To set debug log optionsNote Set debug log options only when instructed to do so by a Copilot

51 Cleaning Up Data Collector DatabasesCleaning Up Data Collector DatabasesTo clean up a Data Collector database:1 Do one of the following:MySQL (all

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52 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideUsing Data Collector to Phone Home DataDell Compellent offers a Data Collector license that all

53 Migrating the Primary Data CollectorMigrating the Primary Data CollectorYou can migrate the primary Data Collector to a different server by followi

54 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideMigrating a Microsoft SQL Server DatabaseTo migrate a Microsoft SQL Server (2005/2008) database

55 5 Using Enhanced SecurityIntroduction 56Enhanced Security User Group Roles 57Implementing Enhanced User Security 58Managing Enhanced Security 5

56 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionData Collector provides two levels of user security:• Open Open security mode is th

57 Enhanced Security User Group RolesEnhanced Security User Group RolesThe following table shows the Data Collector access capability of the three use

58 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideImplementing Enhanced User Security To enable enhanced securityNote Before enabling enhanced s

59 Managing Enhanced SecurityManaging Enhanced SecurityOnce the Data Collector security mode is set to enhanced, all users and corresponding Storage C

60 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideNote You can set or change Storage Center mappings only for users that belong to the Viewers gr

61 Managing Enhanced Security5 Select the following:New Password: Enter a password for the user.Confirm Password: Re-enter the user password.Require P

vii PrefacePurposeEnterprise Manager allows an administrator to view and manage one or more Storage Centers. This guide describes how to install and s

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63 6 Installing and Configuring Enterprise Manager ClientsClient Port Usage Requirements 64Installation Procedure 65Enterprise Manager Client Config

64 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideClient Port Usage RequirementsIf you are installing Enterprise Manager Client on a system that

65 Installation ProcedureInstallation ProcedureNote Before installing Enterprise Manager Client, make sure you exit all applications.The Data Collecto

66 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide4 Click Next. The License Agreement window displays.5 Click Yes. The InstallShield wizard insta

67 Enterprise Manager Client ConfigurationEnterprise Manager Client ConfigurationAfter installing the client, configure the client by identifying the

68 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide2 From the Management menu, select Add Storage Center. The Add New Storage Center window appear

69 Installing Additional Enterprise Manager ClientsInstalling Additional Enterprise Manager ClientsInstall additional Enterprise Manager Clients as ne

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71 7 Installing and Registering Server AgentsIntroduction 72Installing Server Agents 73Completing Server Agent Setup for iSCSI HBAs 75Configuring I

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72 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionThe Enterprise Manager Server Agent for Microsoft Windows is an optional utility th

73 Installing Server AgentsInstalling Server AgentsInstall and register a Server Agent on each Microsoft Windows server attached to the Storage Center

74 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideSocket Listening Port: Enter the socket listening port for the Server Agent Service. The defaul

75 Completing Server Agent Setup for iSCSI HBAsCompleting Server Agent Setup for iSCSI HBAsFor servers running iSCSI HBAs, Enterprise Manager does not

76 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideConfiguring IPMI on Dell Compellent HardwareEnterprise Manager communicates with Dell Compellen

77 Configuring IPMI on Dell Compellent Hardware3 From the Advanced menu, arrow down and click IPMI. The IPMI window appears.4 On the IPMI window, scro

78 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideNote The IPMI menu does not provide options for setting an IPMI username and password. The defa

79 Configuring IPMI on Dell Compellent HardwareGeneration 3 Hardware Platform To configure IPMI1 Access the system BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the

80 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide4 On the menu, select the Set LAN Configuration option. The Advanced – IPMI Configuration – Set

81 Configuring IPMI on Dell Compellent Hardware To change the default password for the IPMI ADMIN user1 Browse to the IP address for the IPMI card.2

1 1 WelcomeIntroduction 2Installation Requirements 3Installation and Upgrade Process Overview 5Special Instructions for Installing on 64-Bit Machin

82 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup Guide5 Click ADMIN to select and click Modify User. The Modify User window appears.Note Change Passw

83 8 Using Server Agent ManagerIntroduction 84Using Server Agent Manager Controls 85

84 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionServer Agent runs as a service that automatically starts when Windows is started. A

85 Using Server Agent Manager ControlsUsing Server Agent Manager ControlsWith the Enterprise Manager Server Agent Manager, you can:• View Server Agent

86 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideWeb Service Port: Enter the web service port for the Data Collector. The default is 8080.Automa

87 9 Using the Data Collector WebsiteIntroduction 88Updating Enterprise Manager Software 89

88 Enterprise Manager 5.5 Installation and Setup GuideIntroductionThe Enterprise Manager Data Collector Website is set up automatically when a primar

89 Updating Enterprise Manager SoftwareUpdating Enterprise Manager SoftwareOnce a new version of the Enterprise Manager Data Collector is installed, t

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91 10 Using the Dell Compellent SMI-S ProviderAbout SMI-S 92Setting Up SMI-S 94Manually Managing Pegasus Users 97Supported Storage Management Appli