Hp 3Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Manual de usuario

HP StorageWorks3Gb SAS BL Switch User GuideThe HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch (3Gb SAS BL Switch) is a single-wide interconnect module for HPBladeS

Introduction10

2 Component identification• Off—Normal• Solid blue—Being identified• Blinking blue—Firmware is being updatedUnit ID LED1• Off—Not powered up• Solid gr

Component identification12

3 Installation procedures3Gb SAS BL Switch installation procedures include the following steps:• Planning the configuration, page 13• Selecting the in

Installing the switchNOTE:• The 3Gb SAS Switch can be hot-installed in an operational BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.• Make sure that the mezzanine car

3. Install the switch in the open interconnect bay.When installed in an operational enclosure, the switch automatically powers up and performs aseries

Confirming the firmware versionFirmware is pre-installed on each switch in the factory, but updated, alternative, or a preferred versionmay be availab

Cabling the switchAfter confirming the firmware version, connect SAS cables between the switch and the external SASstorage enclosures or tape devices.

Cabling examplesExamples in this section illustrate just a few of the possible configurations using 3Gb SAS BL Switches.For a wide variety of example

Shared storage—single controller, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a single-controller controller enclosure. In this conf

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Shared storage—dual controller, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration. In this configuration

Shared storage—dual controller, optimal cablingThis example illustrates optimal cabling for a high-performance, high-availability configuration. In th

Zoned storage—single domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a single-domain configuration using single-port SATAdisk dr

Zoned storage—dual domain, standard cablingThis example illustrates standard cabling for a high-availability configuration when using dual-portSAS dis

Zoned storage—dual domain, wide-port cablingThis example illustrates cabling for an optimal high-performance, high-availability configuration whenusin

Tape enclosure cablingThe purpose of this example is to show cabling to a tape library.IMPORTANT:The following illustration shows an MSA2012sa in the

Configuring the switchKey configuration tasks include:1. Enabling or disabling Multi-initiator mode.2. Creating zone groups:• Switch-port zone groups:

4 Supported software toolsPrimary configuration and management utilities include:• HP Onboard Administrator overview• HP Virtual SAS Manager overviewH

HP Virtual SAS Manager overviewHP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is embedded in the 3Gb SAS BL Switch firmware and is the softwareapplication used to creat

5 FirmwareFirmware is managed using the Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) application. For more information, seethe HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, availab

Contents1 Introduction ... 7Features ...

Firmware30

6 TroubleshootingSolutionProblem• Check OA and VSM for status alerts to identify the problem.• See Chapter 2 on page 11 for LED definitions.Amber LED

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7 Internal mappings and cablingrecommendationsWhen attaching storage enclosures to SAS ports on the HP 3G SAS BL Switch, use the followingcabling guid

c7000 recommendationsTable 4 Half-height server blades in c7000 device bays 1–8• Install 3Gb SAS BL Switches in c7000 interconnect bays 3 and4• Attach

nlnlTable 8 Full-height server blades in c7000 device bays• Install 3Gb SAS BL Switches in c7000 interconnect bays 3 and4• Attach storage enclosures f

Internal mappings and cabling recommendations36

8 Technical specificationsGeneral specificationsMPC8343a running at 400MHzCommunicationsnlprocessor3 Gb SAS x2To server blades:Data path 3 Gb SAS x4To

Technical specifications38

9 Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic dischargeTo prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting

Power and environmental specifications ... 379 Electrostatic disch

Electrostatic discharge40

10 Support and other resourcesContacting HPBefore you contact HPBe sure to have the following information available before you call or contact HP:• Te

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Customer self repairHP customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your StorageWorks product. If a CSRpart needs replacing, HP ships the p

11 Regulatory compliance noticesThis section contains regulatory notices for the HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch.Regulatory compliance identificatio

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio

Class B equipmentThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations.Cet appareil numériqu

Japanese noticesKorean noticesClass A equipmentClass B equipmentRegulatory compliance notices48

BSMI Class A noticeChinese noticeRecycling noticesEnglish noticeBulgarian notice3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide 49

Polish notice ... 53Portuguese noti

Czech noticeDanish noticeDutch noticeEstonian noticeRegulatory compliance notices50

Finnish noticeFrench noticeGerman noticeGreek notice3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide 51

Hungarian noticeItalian noticeLatvian noticeLithuanian noticeRegulatory compliance notices52

Polish noticePortuguese noticeRomanian noticeSlovak notice3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide 53

Spanish noticeSwedish noticeTurkish noticeTürkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeli ine UygundurRegulatory compliance notices54

IndexAaccessing the switch, 15Bbest practicescabling, 17zoned cabling, 17Ccablingbest practices, 17examples of, 18procedures, 17shared storage, dual c

JJapanese notices, 48KKorean notices, 48LLED definitions, 11Mmanagement tools, 27managing firmware, 29mappings, 13table of,OOnboard Administrator (OA)

TablesHalf-height server blades in c3000 device bays ... 331BL2x220c server blades in c3000 dev

1 IntroductionThe HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch (3Gb SAS BL Switch) is a single-wide interconnect modulefor HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures that

Types of supported devicesThe 3Gb SAS BL Switch supports the following types of devices:• Shared storage enclosures, page 8• Zoned storage enclosures,

• Server bays that need access to external storage must be assigned the appropriate zone group.• A server bay can be assigned multiple zone groups.• A