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Storage Center 5.5System ManagerUser Guide

2 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionWhat’s New in this ReleaseCongratulations on making the move to Fluid Data storage from. Th

92 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesViewing a List of Volume Folders1 In the System Tree, select Volumes. The system lists volumes

93 Managing Volume FoldersDeleting a Volume FolderYou cannot delete a volume folder that contains volumes, other volume folders, or is referenced by v

94 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesMoving Multiple Volumes to Another Folder1 Expand the system tree to view Volumes. Using the Sh

95 Applying Replay ProfilesApplying Replay ProfilesReplays create space-efficient point-in-time copies (PITC) to provide immediate recovery from data

96 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesFigure 76. Apply Replay Profiles to Server Volumes3 Select one or more Relay Profiles or create

97 Copy, Mirror, and MigrateCopy, Mirror, and MigrateCopying a VolumeCopy copies data from source volume to destination volume. Changes made to the so

98 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumes• Specify a priority relative to other Copy/Mirror/Migrate and Replication operations. • By che

99 Copy, Mirror, and Migrate• The Copy/Migrate options are displayed. Click Continue to migrate now. Click Schedule to schedule the migration at a lat

100 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesViewing Volume InformationIn the system tree, click Storage. The Storage window appears. Figur

101 Viewing Volume Information• Storage Profile: Shows the Storage Profile attached to the volume.• Storage Type: Maximum-use are redundant with a da

3 What’s New in this ReleaseOpenVMS Unique Disk IDs DisplayedThe Volume Properties screen now allows the user to set the Open VMS Unique Disk Id for t

102 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumes• Storage Profile: Profile attached to this volume (by default, the Recommended Storage Profil

103 Viewing Volume InformationViewing and Modifying ReplaysThe Replay tab appears only on volumes for which there are Replays. From the system tree, s

104 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesViewing Volume StatisticsNote If Data Progression is running, statistics are not available. 1

105 Viewing Volume Information• Disk space saved vs. basic RAID 10 storage shows the storage savings through the effective use of RAID 5 rather than R

106 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesFigure 81. Volume Distribution Report• Server - Storage Center groups volumes by the server to

107 Viewing Volume InformationViewing Multiple Volume Properties1 In the system tree, select a volume folder. The list of volumes appears in the main

108 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesFigure 83. Multiple Volume Properties• If no selected volumes have cache or Read Ahead enabled

109 Topology Explorer Volume FunctionsFrom the Storage Management menu, choose Volume > Empty Recycle Bin. System Manager lists items in the recycl

110 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesThe Connections button toggles between Show All Connections and Show Connections for Selected

111 Topology Explorer Volume FunctionsThe Folders button toggles between showing and hiding folder. When the Folders button is toggled to show folders

4 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductioniSCSI Card – Enhanced 10Gb SupportThis release provides 10Gb iSCSI support for additional n

112 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesCreating a Volume in the Topology Explorer1 Drag the New Volume command object to the Topology

113 5 DisksIntroduction 114Adding Disks to a Storage Center System 116Configuring Storage 120Rebalancing RAID 122Managing Disks 126Managed Disk F

114 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksIntroductionThis chapter describes how to view and manage disks and disk folders. Only Administr

115 Viewing TiersViewing TiersDisks are originally configured when a system is set up. In most systems, all disks form one pool of storage in a manage

116 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksAdding Disks to a Storage Center SystemAs data is written, you will need to add disks or enclosu

117 Adding Disks to a Storage Center System4 To manage unassigned disks, select the Disks node. 5 From the shortcut menu, select Manage Unassigned Dis

118 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisks7 Select disks to be designated as hot spares. If a disk fails, Storage Center automatically reb

119 Adding Disks to a Storage Center System• Rebalance Now restripes data on to all available disks within a disk folder. Rebalancing runs in the back

120 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksConfiguring StorageWhen the Storage Center system was setup, the system automatically selected r

121 Configuring Storage3 In the Modify Tier Redundancy window, click OK. 4 Repeat for all the tiers you want to modify.5 Click OK. If any of the modif

5 What’s New in this ReleaseImport ModeImport Mode allows you to import data directly to the lowest configured tier of storage.Advanced Mapping Displa

122 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksRebalancing RAIDRAID Rebalancing restripes data to optimize the use of disk space. System Manage

123 Rebalancing RAIDRAID Rebalance may be in one of the following states:• Rebalance Not Needed - RAID Rebalance is not currently running and no class

124 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksScheduling RAID Rebalancing To schedule rebalancing to start at a predetermined time such as a w

125 Rebalancing RAID To delete a scheduled rebalanceTo delete a scheduled RAID Rebalance:1 From the View menu, choose Scheduled Events. The RAID Reba

126 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksManaging DisksA folder that contains managed disks was created when the system was set up. In th

127 Managing Disks• Spare: A disk that is used for redundancy.• Type: Object type is Disk.• Enclosure: Enclosures are installed and numbered starting

128 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisks To move a managed disk from one disk folder to another1 In the system tree, select a disk. 2 F

129 Managing Disks• If the disk is not down or is carrying User Allocated Blocks, System Manager warns you that the disk cannot be removed. • If the d

130 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksManaged Disk FoldersViewing the Assigned Disk FolderDisks were assigned to a managed disk folder

131 Managed Disk FoldersDisk Folder PropertiesFolder properties are available only for local, managed disk folders. No folder properties are available

6 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionPortable Volume A Portable Volume is a removable USB drive that moves large quantities of d

132 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisks2 Click Yes. System Manager displays unassigned disks to be added to the new folder. Only unassi

133 Importing from External Device without Replication LicenseImporting from External Device without Replication LicenseStorage Center allows you to d

134 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksFigure 103. Name External Device3 Enter a name. You may choose to name this disk to indicate fro

135 Importing from External Device without Replication LicenseFigure 105. Select External Disk2 From the shortcut menu, select Import from External De

136 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksFigure 106. Select Destination Volume3 Click Continue. A Confirmation window appears. The QoS de

137 Importing from External Device without Replication LicenseFigure 107. Import Destination Volume6 Click the Copy/Mirror/Migrate tab for additional

138 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisksNon-Standard Storage TypesAdvanced storage options allow you to prepare a disk folder for non-st

139 Non-Standard Storage Types5 Select Non-Redundant or Redundant.• Non-Redundant storage uses RAID 0. Data is striped but provides no redundancy. If

140 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDisks2 Select a storage class. Do one of the following:• Click Modify Storage Class. Refer to Modify

141 6 ControllersIntroduction 142About Controller Virtual Ports 143Viewing Controller Properties 144Viewing FC Folders and Cards 150Viewing iSCSI

7 Introducing the Storage Center System ManagerIntroducing the Storage Center System ManagerThe Storage Center System Manager:• Provides a central man

142 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersIntroductionSystem Alerts notify you of a condition that you must address. A red circle ov

143 About Controller Virtual PortsAbout Controller Virtual PortsVirtual Ports change IO ports from a physical to a virtualized representation. This el

144 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing Controller PropertiesViewing General Controller Properties1 In the system tree, se

145 Viewing Controller PropertiesViewing Controller IP PropertiesNote Do not change any IP properties in the Controller Properties window without the

146 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing Controller StatusControllers display the status of system components. 1 In the sys

147 Viewing Controller StatusViewing a List of ControllersIn the system tree, select Controllers. In the main window, System Manager displays a list o

148 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing General Controller InformationIn the system tree, select a controller. The system

149 Viewing Controller Status• Dates created and updated and by whomViewing Controller CPU Performance InformationClick the CPU Performance tab. The C

150 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing FC Folders and CardsViewing FC FoldersIn the system tree, expand controllers and I

151 Viewing FC Folders and CardsViewing FC IO Card InformationIf Virtual Ports are not enabled, the system displays information for the physical card.

8 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionFigure 1. Login Window3 In the User ID field, enter the default ID:Admin4 Enter the default

152 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllers• Target Count: Number of active disk drives in this system• Both Count: Total of front-en

153 Viewing FC Folders and Cards• Description: Identification of the card• Status: Up or Down• Speed: IO speed• Fault Domain: If port is front-end, sh

154 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllers• Slot• Port• Home Controller• Initiator Count: Number of front end devices• Target Count:

155 Viewing FC Folders and Cards• Role (initiator or target)• Port ID• Node Name• Symbolic Port Name• Symbolic Node Name To set the update frequency

156 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllers To view FC IO card performance chartsIn the system tree, select an FC card. In the FC IO

157 Viewing FC Folders and CardsViewing FC IO Card Properties To view FC IO card properties – physical ports1 In the system tree, select an FC card.

158 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersChanging FC Virtual Port PropertiesFrom the Properties window, you can change either the f

159 Viewing iSCSI CardsViewing iSCSI Cards Viewing iSCSI Folders To view iSCSI card folders – legacy modeTo view controllers, for each controller in

160 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 128. iSCSI Card Folder Containing Control PortViewing iSCSI IO Card Information – P

161 Viewing iSCSI Cards• Speed: of IO transfer• IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address• iSCSI Name and Target Alias• Fault Domain, Network, a

9 Introducing the Storage Center System ManagerPossible Messages on System Manager StartupUnbalanced Local PortsIf a controller has been added or take

162 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing iSCSI IO Card General Information – Virtual PortsClick on an a Control Card. The f

163 Viewing iSCSI CardsViewing iSCSI Control Port InformationIn the system tree, select a control port.Figure 131. iSCSI Control Port Display• You can

164 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing Advanced iSCSI Card Information1 In the system tree, select an iSCSI card. The sys

165 Viewing iSCSI Cards To view iSCSI IO card connectivity1 In the system tree, select an iSCSI card. 2 Click the Connectivity tab. The system displa

166 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 134. iSCSI HardwareInformation includes:• Description: Card name, number, and revis

167 Viewing iSCSI CardsThe port location is highlighted. Mousing over the port displays port name and type. Right-click to open the shortcut menu (sho

168 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 137. iSCSI Chart with Virtual Ports EnabledChanging an iSCSI Control Port Fault Dom

169 Viewing iSCSI CardsChanging iSCSI Control Port IP Settings1 Select an iSCSI control port.2 From the shortcut menu, select Edit Fault Domain. The F

170 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 140. iSCSI IO Card Properties3 The window displays:• Type: iSCSI• Description• Stat

171 Viewing iSCSI CardsEnabling Jumbo FramesNote Not all cards support Jumbo Frames.Enabling Jumbo Frames in the Storage Center controller can enhance

10 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionSystem DashboardThe center frame of the System Explorer opens to the System Dashboard.Figu

172 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersEach Storage Center iSCSI I/O card can be configured with VLAN identifier (VID). When a VI

173 Creating a Remote Storage Center ConnectionCreating a Remote Storage Center ConnectionOnce a local (source) system is connected to a remote (targe

174 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersAdding a Remote System to iSCSI PortsYou can add a remote Storage Center system to a local

175 Creating a Remote Storage Center ConnectionNote NAT is not available to systems using Virtual Ports, so if either the local or remote systems is u

176 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersAFigure 144. Advanced iSCSI Remote Connectionb Keep or change any of the following: • Port

177 Creating a Remote Storage Center ConnectionFigure 145. Non-Virtual Remote Compellent iSCSI Connections3 For iSCSI remote Compellent connections, t

178 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 146. Virtual iSCSI Remote Compellent ConnectionsChanging Advanced Remote Connection

179 Creating a Remote Storage Center ConnectionFigure 147. Delete iSCSI Remote Connection4 Select delete from all IO cards or just the selected IO car

180 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 149. Remote Compellent Connection PropertiesChanging a Remote iSCSI NameThis would

181 Configuring Remote Connections Using CHAPConfiguring Remote Connections Using CHAPChallenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is an iSCSI s

11 Introducing the Storage Center System ManagerStorage HistoryThe Storage History displays an overview of past storage use:• Numbers on the left show

182 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersAdding a Remote CHAP Initiator1 In the system tree, select the iSCSI card folder. 2 From t

183 Configuring Remote Connections Using CHAPNote If you are using a QLogic QLA4010, Storage Center requires a CHAP Secret. If you leave the CHAP Secr

184 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 152. Add iSCSI Remote Compellent Connections windowNote If the Remote Compellent sy

185 Configuring Remote Connections Using CHAPFigure 153. Remote Connections VerificationAdd Remote Compellent Initiator from System 2 to System 1To ad

186 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersFigure 155. Add iSCSI Remote CHAP Initiator4 Add the System 1 CHAP Name that appeared in t

187 Configuring Remote Connections Using CHAPa Repeat <Number> through Step 3 on page 185. The Add Remote Compellent CHAP Initiators window appe

188 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersAdd Remote Compellent CHAP Connection with Bi-Directional AuthenticationTo add a remote Co

189 Configuring Remote Connections Using CHAPChanging Remote Compellent Connections CHAP Settings1 In the system tree, select an iSCSI card. The iSCSI

190 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing SAS CardsSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) cards use arbitrated bus technology. Each port

191 Viewing SAS CardsViewing SAS General IO Card InformationIn the system tree, select a SAS port. Figure 158. SAS IO Card General InformationThe syst

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12 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionNavigationStorage Management MenuTo view System Manager commands, click the Storage Manage

192 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing SAS IO Card Connectivity Status1 In the System Tree, select a SAS card.2 In the SA

193 Viewing SAS CardsViewing Individual SAS Ports1 In the System Tree, select a SAS port.2 In the SAS IO port window, select the Hardware tab. The SAS

194 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideControllersViewing SAS IO Card Charts To view SAS IO card performance charts1 In the System Tree, se

195 7 System ManagementSetting Up a Storage Center 196Viewing Licensed Applications 213Configuring System Access via IP Filtering 214Viewing Disk S

196 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementSetting Up a Storage CenterThe Storage Center Storage Management menu System > Se

197 Setting Up a Storage CenterFigure 162. Select License File WIndow3 Select the license file. Click Load License. System Manager notifies you if the

198 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Managementb Enter the IP Address or domain name of the time server. If a NTP time server was p

199 Setting Up a Storage Center7 Check the Send Extended HELO (EHLO) box to configure use of extended hello for mail system compatibility. Instead of

200 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 165. Configure SysLog2 Enter the IP address of the syslog server in the SysLo

201 Configuring Local PortsConfiguring Local PortsThe Configure Local Ports wizard simplifies configuration and allows you to configure Legacy Mode an

13 NavigationShortcut MenuSelect an item in the system tree to view a shortcut menu for that item. Commands in the shortcut menu also appear at the to

202 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 166. Configure Local Ports – FC Tab / Virtual Port ModeFigure 167. Configure

203 Configuring Local PortsFigure 168. Configure Local Ports – SAS Tab / Legacy ModeUser Configurable ColumnsThe following columns are user configurab

204 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Management•Edit Virtual Ports (FC and iSCSI tabs with Virtual Ports licensed): See Edit Virtua

205 Configuring Local Ports To edit a fault domain1 On the Configure Local Ports dialog, click Edit Fault Domains to open the Edit Fault Domains dial

206 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 170. Create Fault DomainCreating a New Fault Domain1 Click Create Fault Domai

207 Configuring Local PortsNote When moving a Virtual Port to a different Preferred Physical Port, the Virtual Port’s Fault Domain is automatically ch

208 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementNote If the Physical Port of a Virtual Port does not match its Preferred Physical Po

209 Configuring Local PortsFigure 173. Reset Defaults Confirmation with Mapping• Click Yes to reset and No the reject setting local ports back to thei

210 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementNote By default, all transport types are selected.3 Select the transport types (FC o

211 Configuring iSCSI IO CardsConfiguring iSCSI IO CardsAll iSCSI IO Cards must be assigned static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values before

14 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIntroductionSelecting Multiple ComponentsTo perform one command on multiple similar components:1 In th

212 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementAllowing Replications to/from Remote Systems1 From the Storage Management menu, choo

213 Viewing Licensed ApplicationsViewing Licensed ApplicationsFrom the Help menu, select Licensed Features. The Licensed Features window appears.Figur

214 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementConfiguring System Access via IP FilteringBy default, IP filtering is off, implying

215 Configuring System Access via IP FilteringThe System Manager notifies you if there is no filter for the current User Name and IP Address and warns

216 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementCreating a New IP Filter1 Click Create IP Filter on the first screen of the Manage I

217 Configuring System Access via IP FilteringFigure 180. IP Address SelectionThe window offers the following choices:• All Hosts• Single IP Address•

218 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 181. Filter Creation Attributes5 Click Create Now to finish creating the filt

219 Configuring System Access via IP FilteringThe window displays the following buttons:•New Filter: This option has the same selections as when creat

220 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementViewing Disk Space Usage SummaryThe Online Storage tab displays various storage summ

221 Viewing Disk Space Usage Summary•Unallocated Disk Space: not allocated, not used• Space reserved by system• Unusable bad disk sectors on disks, if

15 2 Quick Start GuideIntroduction 16Step 1. Manage Unmanaged Hardware 16Step 2. Change Admin Password 17Step 3. Create Servers 18Step 4. Configur

222 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 184. Storage Consumption TrendsData Progression Pressure ReportsBy default, S

223 Viewing Disk Space Usage SummaryUse the Data Progression Pressure Report to make intelligent decisions on the types of disks to add to a system. T

224 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Management• Total space allocated from this tier across all types of storageClick on a column

225 Viewing Disk Space Usage SummaryVolume Distribution ReportsThe Volume Distribution Reports window displays the amount of storage space each volume

226 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementLogical Space Consumed Under the heading, Logical Space Consumed, the Volume Distrib

227 SNMP ServerSNMP ServerThe Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) properties monitors Storage Center over the network using the SNMP application

228 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementGenerating a New SSL Certificate To generate an SSL certificate1 Choose System >

229 Viewing System PropertiesViewing System PropertiesFrom the Storage Management menu, choose System > Properties. The General System Properties w

230 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementSelecting RAID Stripe WidthThe default stripe width for storage profiles is 10 wide

231 Selecting RAID Stripe Widthbefore restriping it. If you try to change the system-wide RAID level from five or six drives to nine or ten drives, yo

16 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start GuideIntroductionThough Storage Center has many sophisticated commands, the following six

232 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementData ProgressionData Progression is a separately licensed application. To see if you

233 Data ProgressionDetermining if Data Progression is Running1 In the system tree, select a volume. A window showing general properties is displayed.

234 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementSetting System CacheGlobal cache settings overwrite cache settings for individual vo

235 Configuring Global Disk SparesConfiguring Global Disk Spares1 From the Storage Management menu, choose System > Properties. 2 Click the Disk Sp

236 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementAdding Optional Information about Storage Center1 From the Storage Management menu,

237 Finding Unmanaged HardwareFinding Unmanaged Hardware1 From the Storage Management menu, choose System > Find Unmanaged Hardware. System Manager

238 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementFigure 197. Classify Disks as External2 Select disks to classify disks as external.

239 Finding Unmanaged HardwareFigure 199. System tree with External Disk FolderOnce the disk is classified as an external device, you can:• Restore Vo

240 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementViewing Background ProcessesMany Storage Center tasks, such as Replications, run as

241 Phoning HomePhoning Home Phone Home sends a copy of a Storage Center configuration to Dell Support Services to enable them to support a system. Th

17 IntroductionStep 2. Change Admin PasswordNote You must be an administrator to change this password. To change the Admin password1 In the system tr

242 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Management To view the Phone Home Now scheduleFrom the View menu, select Scheduled Events. Th

243 Viewing the System LogViewing the System LogThe System Log is a record of all status messages from the system. 1 From the View menu, choose System

244 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementResponding to the Alert MonitorAlerts warn you when Storage Center requires attentio

245 Responding to the Alert MonitorUnavailable: Alerts with an alert status of Unavailable indicate that an item on the Storage Center that is expect

246 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementAlert DeletionAlerts in the Indication and Alert History categories can be deleted.

247 Monitoring Storage SpaceMonitoring Storage SpaceStorage Center sends an Alert when additional space is required. The Storage Center:• Automaticall

248 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementChanging the Storage Alert ThresholdThe Low Space Threshold is that percentage of av

249 Adding SpaceAdding SpaceThe following mechanisms can increase available space:• Add DisksThe solution to insufficient storage is to add disks or e

250 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementAdding a ControllerThe ability to add controllers to a system is a separately licens

251 Adding a ControllerFigure 207. Confirm Add Controller6 If everything is accurate, click Join Now. The system joins the controller. When the added

18 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start GuideStep 3. Create Servers To create a new FC or iSCSI server 1 In the Storage Managemen

252 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementShutting Down and RestartingYou cannot shutdown until all controllers are in the Up

253 Upgrading Storage Center SoftwareUpgrading Storage Center SoftwareComponent updates for Storage Center are bundled together as one downloadable up

254 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Management3 Click OK.Update Component TypesWithin an update package, an individual update comp

255 Upgrading Storage Center Software2 Click Check Now. As Storage Center checks for updates, status appears in the Update Status dialog. When Storage

256 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementRefer to the following table for details on all possible messages in Update Status d

257 Upgrading Storage Center SoftwareUpdate Status ActionsDepending on the reported status, the following buttons appear:Viewing Update Package Detail

258 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem ManagementUpdate Details provide details for all components included in the update package.Dec

259 Upgrading Storage Center Software To decide how to apply updates1 After downloading an update packages, view the Update Details:a From the Storag

260 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideSystem Management

261 8 Users and GroupsIntroduction 262User Privilege Levels 263Viewing Users 264Changing User Properties 268Configuring User Volume Defaults 272M

19 Introduction4 Enter a name for the server or accept the default. 5 From the drop-down menu, select an operating system for this server. Volumes wil

262 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsIntroductionThe purpose of users and user groups is to permit or restrict access to f

263 User Privilege LevelsUser Privilege LevelsStorage Center has three levels of user privilege:Administrative UserAdmin users have read and write acc

264 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsViewing UsersIn the System Explorer click Users. The window displays a list of users.

265 Viewing UsersFigure 210. General User InformationGeneral User Information includes:• Name: Of user.• Index: Identification required by Dell Suppor

266 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and Groups• Full Name• Department• Title• Location• Business Phone• Mobile Phone• Home Phone• U

267 Viewing Users7 Click Continue. On the next screen, enter the user's email information. This information is used to contact the user when aler

268 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsChanging User PropertiesTo view or change properties for any user, you must be an Adm

269 Changing User PropertiesUser Contact Information1 In the System Explorer, select a User. From the shortcut menu, select Properties.2 Click the Con

270 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsUser Views1 In the System Explorer, select a User. 2 From the shortcut menu, select P

271 Changing User PropertiesChanging User PasswordTo change a password for another user, you must have administrator privileges. If you have Volume Ma

20 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start GuideStep 4. Configure Your User Volume DefaultsThere are defaults for volumes you create.

272 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsConfiguring User Volume DefaultsUser Defaults affect all levels of users, Administrat

273 Configuring User Volume DefaultsUser Volume Defaults - General1 From the system tree, select a User. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Configure Us

274 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and Groups6 Enter a default Base Volume Name.7 Click OK to save changes.User Volume Defaults -

275 Configuring User Volume Defaults2 Click the Replay tab. The Replay default window appears.Figure 217. Replay User Volume Defaults3 Select one of t

276 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsFigure 218. Configure User Volume Mapping Defaults4 Set these defaults:• Select or cl

277 Managing User GroupsManaging User GroupsAdministrator users have access to all files folders on the system. The scope and control of a Volume Mana

278 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsManage User Groups window appears, displaying current user groups.Figure 220. Manage

279 Managing User GroupsFigure 221. Create User Group2 From the list of volume folders, select a volume folder to be included in the new user group. U

280 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsNote A user who has access to more than one group may still have access to the folder

281 Managing User Groups5 Click Close.Removing a Folder from a User GroupNote Removing a folder from a user group denies access to that folder to user

21 Introduction6 Enter a Volume Size. The default is 500 GB. Remember, this space is not reserved, only allocated. This means that you can allocate mo

282 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideUsers and GroupsAdding a User to a User GroupYou cannot add a user group to an Administrator User bec

283 9 Data Instant ReplayIntroduction 284Viewing Replay Profiles 285Applying Replay Profiles to Volumes 288Viewing Volumes Attached to a Replay Pro

284 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayIntroductionData Instant Replay is a separately licensed Storage Center applicatio

285 Viewing Replay ProfilesViewing Replay ProfilesViewing a List of Replay Profiles1 From the system tree, select Storage > Replay Profiles. A list

286 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayViewing General Replay Profile InformationTo view General Replay Profile, from the

287 Viewing Replay ProfilesViewing Volumes to Which a Replay Profile is Applied1 \From the system tree, select Storage > Replay Profiles. 2 Click t

288 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayApplying Replay Profiles to VolumesBecause all Storage Center systems come with tw

289 Applying Replay Profiles to VolumesFigure 226. Apply Replay Profiles3 Select volumes to which to apply the profile. 4 Select or clear Replace Exis

290 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayViewing Volumes Attached to a Replay Profile1 In the system tree, select a Replay

291 Viewing Volumes Attached to a Replay ProfileThe System Manager displays all Replay Profiles.Figure 228. Configure Replays for Selected Volumes3 Ch

iii ContentsPrefacePurpose viiRelated Publications viiContacting Dell Support Services vii1 IntroductionWhat’s New in this Release 2Introducing th

22 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start Guide3 Select a default Replay Profile. The rules in these two Replay Profiles cannot be c

292 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayCreating Replay ProfilesNon-Consistent and Consistent ReplaysA Consistent Replay P

293 Creating Replay Profiles4 Click Add Rule. A window appears allowing you to set rules for the Replay Profile.Figure 230. Replay Profile Schedule Ty

294 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant Replay8 When you are finished configuring a standard Replay Profile, continue with Apply

295 Creating Replay ProfilesFigure 233. Apply Standard Profile to Volume or Volume Folders2 Select individual volumes to which to apply the Replay Pro

296 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayFigure 235. List of Volumes Mapped to Server4 Click Apply Now. The Replay Profile

297 Creating Replay ProfilesCreating a Consistent Replay ProfileConsistent Replay Profiles maintain a consistent set of Replay data across multiple vo

298 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayFigure 237. Create Consistent Replay Profile Window4 Enter a Replay Profile name o

299 Creating Replay ProfilesNote A Consistent Replay halts IO for all volumes to which it is attached. If the amount of data copied through the Replay

300 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayAdding Replay Profile Rules1 Click Add Rule. A window allowing you to enter a Sche

301 Adding Replay Profile Rulesc Enter a time period in minutes, hours, days, or weeks after which Replays will expire. d Click Continue. The wizard d

23 IntroductionStep 5. Create Multiple Volumes To create multiple volumes1 In the system tree, select Storage. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Crea

302 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant Replayb Click Continue. c Enter a name or accept the default. Enter any notes (up to 255

303 Adding Replay Profile Rules• To delete the rule, click Delete Rule. The rule is deleted.MonthlyIn the Schedule Type list, choose Monthly. Monthly

304 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayFigure 246. Select Months2 Chose an expiration interval after which the Replay wil

305 Managing Replay ProfilesManaging Replay ProfilesModifying a Replay ProfileModifying a Replay Profile affects all volumes attached to the Replay Pr

306 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayFigure 247. Modify Replay Profile.3 Click Add Rule. The Schedule Type window appea

307 Managing Replay Profiles2 Select a Rule in the Replay Profile.3 Click Remove Rule. The Rule no longer appears in the Schedule Rules of the Replay

308 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayDeleting a Replay ProfileNote You cannot delete a Replay Profile that is created b

309 Managing Replay ProfilesA list of Replay Profiles appears. Replay Profiles to which this volume is attached are indicated by a check mark.Figure 2

310 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayViewing Replays Attached to a Volume1 In the system tree, select a volume.2 Click

311 Managing Replay ProfilesViewing Volume Replay History1 In the system tree, select a volume. The Volume Information window appears.2 Click the Repl

24 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start Guide4 Continue to click Add Volume for as many volumes as you want to create.Figure 14. A

312 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayExpiring a Replay Explicitly1 Select a volume from the system tree. 2 In the Volum

313 Managing Replay ProfilesExpiring Multiple Replays1 Use the Shift or Ctrl keys to select more than one Replay.2 From the shortcut menu, select Expi

314 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayResuming Paused Replays across the System To resume a paused Replay across a syst

315 Managing Replay ProfilesChanging Volume Replay Displays To change information displayed1 In the system tree, select a volume. The Volume Informat

316 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayExpire TimeTo display the time Replays will expire, from the Set Display Field men

317 Managing Replay ProfilesReplay DescriptionTo view the description for each Replay, from the Set Display Field menu shown in Figure 255 on page 315

318 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayViewing Individual Replay Properties1 From the system tree, select a Volume. The s

319 Managing Replay ProfilesViewing a Volume Replay Calendar1 In the System Explorer window, select a volume. 2 Click the Replay Calendar tab. The Sys

320 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant Replay5 Select a volume. Click Replays. The new Replay appears in the list of Replays fo

321 Recovering DataRecovering DataThe purpose of the Replay is to provide a point-in-time copy that you can recover if data is lost or corrupted. For

25 IntroductionStep 6. Monitor Alerts - OngoingAdd Space as RequiredDisk drives that are managed by the Storage Center are contained in a disk folder,

322 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayThe Create Volume for Replay window appears.Figure 264. Create Volume for Replay W

323 Recovering Data• Select a server from the server tree.• Click Continue. The system asks you to confirm. • Click Create Now. The Apply Replay Profi

324 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant ReplayCreating Volumes from Consistency Groups1 From the system tree, select a Consisten

325 Recovering Data7 Click Create Now. The system creates the volumes. The new View volumes appear in the system tree.Figure 268. Consistency Groups V

326 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideData Instant Replay

327 10 Remote Instant ReplayIntroduction 328Synchronous and Asynchronous Replications 329Estimating Bandwidth 330Disallowing Replications Between S

328 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayIntroductionAn Asynchronous Remote Instant Replay copies Replays; a Synchronous

329 Synchronous and Asynchronous ReplicationsSynchronous and Asynchronous ReplicationsSynchronous ReplicationSynchronous replication makes sure that a

330 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant Replay• Define a remote system to replicate to. • Replications are mapped to or from t

331 Disallowing Replications Between Storage Center SystemsDisallowing Replications Between Storage Center SystemsBy default, Storage Centers accept r

26 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideQuick Start Guide• Yellow (Warning) The System Status icon is yellow when an alert exists that has a s

332 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayEstablishing Physical ConnectivityBoth the Replicating System and the Remote sys

333 Defining a QoSDefining a QoSBefore you create a Replication, create a QoS Definition to choose a link speed and the amount of bandwidth that Repli

334 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant Replaya To create a bandwidth limit schedule, click Yes. Figure 272. Bandwidth Limitin

335 Defining a QoSViewing QoS Definitions1 In the system tree, select QoS Definitions. A list of definitions appear.Figure 273. List of QoS Definition

336 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayFigure 275. QoS Balance6 To view Replications that are using this QoS definition

337 Defining a QoS• Number of linksNote Advanced QoS properties can only be modified under the guidance of Dell Support Services.4 Click Notes to chan

338 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayCreating Volumes on a Remote SystemA volume mapped to (or created for) the targe

339 Mapping an Existing Volume to a Remote SystemMapping an Existing Volume to a Remote SystemIf a volume to be replicated already exists, map it to t

340 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayUnmapping Volumes from Remote SystemNote A volume mapped to a Remote System is u

341 Creating ReplicationsCreating ReplicationsCreating a Mirrored ReplicationYou can replicate a volume to an external device and maintain updates (mi

27 3 ServersIntroduction 28Servers 29Server Clusters 32Virtual Servers 42Common Server Commands 45Managing HBAs 47Managing Server Folders 52Vie

342 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayCreating a Simulated ReplicationSimulated replications determine an optimal bala

343 Creating a Simulated Replication2 From the shortcut menu, select Replicate to Simulation.Figure 281. Replicate Volume MenuThe Replicate to Simulat

344 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant Replay7 Select or clear Deduplication. Click Continue. The System Manager asks you to

345 Creating a Simulated ReplicationA Remote System is not applicable because this is not a genuine Replication. The progress details inform you of th

346 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayViewing Replications Viewing Asynchronous ReplicationsFrom the View menu, choose

347 Viewing ReplicationsViewing Replications from a Source Volume1 In the system tree, select a replication volume. The Volume Information window appe

348 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant ReplayModifying ReplicationsIn the General Replication Properties window, you can chan

349 Re-creating a Volume from a ReplicationRe-creating a Volume from a ReplicationFor information on re-creating a volume from a replication, refer to

350 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRemote Instant Replay

351 11 Charting ViewerIntroduction 352Downloading and Installing Charting Viewer 353Using Charting Viewer 353Viewing Storage Center Charts 356Prin

28 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersIntroductionThis chapter describes how to create, manage, and monitor servers. Defining a serve

352 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideCharting ViewerIntroductionStorage Center Charting Viewer displays real-time IO performance statistic

353 Downloading and Installing Charting ViewerDownloading and Installing Charting ViewerCharting Viewer RequirementsStorage Center Charting Viewer req

354 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideCharting ViewerUsing Charting Viewer ControlsThe Charting Viewer provides tool bars for controlling t

355 Using Charting ViewerSetting Charting Viewer Properties1 When the Charting Viewer is displayed, click Properties. The Charting Properties dialog a

356 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideCharting ViewerViewing Storage Center ChartsCharting Viewer provides the following chart types:• Syst

357 Printing a ChartViewing Disk Charts To view the disks chart1 In the Charting Viewer navigation tree, select the disk icon, a disk folder or an in

358 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideCharting Viewer• Paper Source: Select Automatically Select or Only One.• Orientation: Select Portrait

359 12 Additional HardwareIntroduction 360Enclosures 360Removing an Enclosure 371Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) 373Racks 374

360 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareIntroductionStorage Center hardware consists of two functionally and physically se

361 EnclosuresViewing General Information for an Enclosure 1 In the system tree, select an enclosure. The General Enclosure window appears:Figure 291.

29 ServersServersNote For information on preparing an iSCSI server that is recognized by a Storage Center system, refer to the Storage Center Setup Gu

362 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareViewing Enclosure Physical Display1 In the system tree, select the Physical Displa

363 EnclosuresFigure 293. Enclosure Indicator Light OnThe enclosure indicator light lights up every disk in the enclosure. To turn the indicator light

364 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareFigure 294. Enclosure ConnectivityFor back end loops, the window displays:• Enclos

365 Enclosures To view a single back-end loopIn the enclosure connectivity display, select an individual loop.Figure 295. Enclosure Connectivity Indi

366 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareFigure 296. Physical Disk2 If a slots is empty, the status is Not Installed. For d

367 EnclosuresViewing Power Supply Status• In the system tree, select Power Supplies. • To view power supply location as viewed from the back of the e

368 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareViewing IO Module Status To view IO modules and status• Select IO Modules. The Sy

369 EnclosuresViewing Cooling Fan Sensor Status To view cooling sensor• Select Cooling Fan Sensors. The System Manager displays a list of cooling sen

370 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareViewing Temperature Sensor Status1 To view current temperature range, select a tem

371 Removing an EnclosureRemoving an EnclosureNote An enclosure cannot be taken out of a loop or chain if any of the disks contain data. 1 From the St

30 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServers4 Click Continue. A window allowing you to name the server appears.Figure 17. Name Server Windo

372 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareNote The Release Disk command is not available to disks that have data. 8 The Move

373 Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also known as battery back-up, provides

374 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareRacksThe Rack utility shows the placement of the Storage Center components. The Ra

375 RacksFigure 303. Create Generic Container7 Select a device of the appropriate size. Remember, you are not creating a device in this window; you ar

376 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional HardwareFigure 305. Foreign Device URL or IP Number11 Enter a URL for the device.12 Click

377 RacksAdding or Removing Racked Items1 In the system tree, select Racks. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Add/Remove Racked Items. The Add/Remove R

378 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideAdditional Hardware

379 13 IO Card ChangesI/O Card Change Wizard 380

380 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideIO Card ChangesI/O Card Change WizardThe IO Card Change Wizard is used to configure IO card hardware

381 A Storage ProfilesOverview 382Changing User Volume Defaults 383Storage Profiles Created by the System 384Creating Custom Storage Profiles 385M

31 ServersFigure 19. Server Name and Attributes9 Click Create Now. On the next window, choose from the following options:• Map the server to a Volume•

382 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesOverviewStorage Profiles describe the RAID level and tiers on which data is stored. I

383 Changing User Volume DefaultsChanging User Volume DefaultsBy default, Storage Profiles are applied automatically and do not appear in the System M

384 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesStorage Profiles Created by the SystemIf Data Progression is licensed, cost and perfo

385 Creating Custom Storage ProfilesCreating Custom Storage Profiles In addition to the standard Storage Profiles provided by the System Manager, you

386 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesCreating a Volume Using Storage ProfilesTo select a Storage Profile during volume cre

387 Creating Custom Storage ProfilesApplying Profiles to Existing VolumesTo select a Storage Profile when creating a volume or apply a Storage Profile

388 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesManaging Storage Profiles1 In the system tree, select Storage.Figure 309. Select Stor

389 Managing Storage ProfilesModify a User-Created ProfileNote The standard Storage Profiles packaged with the Storage Center cannot be modified. 1 In

390 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage Profiles To apply a storage profile1 Open the Manage Storage Profiles window shown in Figure

391 Managing Storage ProfilesViewing Volume Statistics1 In the system tree, select a volume. 2 Click on the Statistics tab. The System Manager display

iv Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideViewing Volume Information 100Recycle Bin 108Topology Explorer Volume Functions 1095 DisksIntroduct

32 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersServer ClustersA server cluster is a collection of servers. A server that is a member of a serv

392 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesManual Storage ModeNote Once enabled, manual mode cannot be disabled. 1 From the Stor

393 Manual Storage ModeCreating a Storage Profile in Manual ModeWhen Manual Storage Mode is enabled, the Create Storage Profile wizard provides select

394 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ProfilesViewing a Storage Profile Created in Manual ModeIn contrast to the Storage Profiles c

395 Manual Storage ModeChanging RAID Stripe Width in Manual ModeOnce Manual Mode is enabled, the Storage tab in the System Properties window, describe

396 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage Profiles

397 B Portable VolumeIntroduction 398List of Portable Volumes 398

398 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuidePortable VolumeIntroductionEnterprise Manager creates and manages portable volumes. Portable volumes

399 List of Portable VolumesPortable Volumes NodesPortable Volume Node DescriptionUnassignedShows USB disks on the Storage Center that are currently u

400 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuidePortable Volume

401 C Enterprise Solid State DrivesOverview 402Installation and Setup 403

33 Server ClustersCreating New Servers for Server Cluster1 Select Create New Server. 2 Follow Steps 3 though 9 for creating a server, starting on page

402 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideEnterprise Solid State DrivesOverviewIntroductionStorage Center supports Enterprise Solid State Drive

403 Installation and SetupStorage Tiers and Storage ProfilesAfter installation, ESSDs are automatically assigned to Storage Tier 1 and all other avail

404 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideEnterprise Solid State DrivesConfiguring Storage ProfilesBecause ESSDs are automatically assigned to

405 D Configuring a UPSConfiguring an APC™ UPS 406Configuring a Liebert™ UPS 411

406 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideConfiguring a UPSIntroductionThis appendix describes setting up a UPS. For a dual controller, connect

407 Configuring an APC™ UPSThe Administration window appears.Figure 319. APC Administration Window3 In the Administration window, click Network. The A

408 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideConfiguring a UPS4 In the TCP/IP menu on the left side, select SNMPv1 > Access Control. The Access

409 Configuring an APC™ UPS6 For a single-controller Storage Center, in the Access Control Entry window, enter the controller IP address in the Access

410 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideConfiguring a UPSFigure 325. APC Trap Receivers12 Click Add Trap Receiver. The Trap Receiver window a

411 Configuring a Liebert™ UPS16 When Authenticate Traps is enabled, Storage Center receives authentication traps (traps generated by invalid attempts

34 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersNotice that the server cluster appears in the system tree.Figure 22. System Tree Showing Server

412 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideConfiguring a UPSThe Access window appears.Figure 328. Enter Liebert SNMP5 Click Edit. 6 In the Netwo

413 Configuring a Liebert™ UPSThe Traps window appears.Figure 329. Traps Section11 Click Edit.12 In the Network Name column, enter the following:• For

414 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideConfiguring a UPSFigure 330. Reinitialize Window2 To save changes, click Reinitialize.The UPS is adde

415 E Server HBA SettingsIntroduction 416Settings by HBA Vendor 416Settings by Server Operating System 419

416 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServer HBA SettingsIntroductionThis document details the recommended settings for server HBAs and Ope

417 Settings by HBA VendorTo view the Registry Editor parameters for Elxstor Port Settings shown in Figure 332, go to:Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYST

418 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServer HBA SettingsQlogic Card SettingsFor Windows Qlogic 23XX or 24XX (FC) registry settings, refer

419 Settings by Server Operating SystemSettings by Server Operating System AIX SettingsHdisk AttributesSolaris SettingsNote Changes to Solaris setting

420 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServer HBA SettingsSLES SettingsNon-Boot Environment1 To the end of the /etc/modprobe.d/qla2xxx file,

421 Settings by Server Operating SystemRHEL SettingsNon-Boot Environment1 To the end of the /etc/modprobe.conf file, add: ooptions qla2xxx qlport_down

35 Server ClustersFigure 24. Create Server Cluster Window4 Add another server by clicking Add Existing Server again. The Create Server Cluster window

422 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServer HBA SettingsWindows SettingsRefer to Microsoft documentation for complete details on changing

423 Settings by Server Operating System->System->CurrentControlSet->Control->Class->{4D36E97B-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}-><Inst

424 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServer HBA SettingsFigure 334. Sansurfer Enable ARP Redirect3 Select OK and then Close.4 To save sett

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

426 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideCCHACompellent Host Adapter. CHAPChallenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is an option for

427 ControllerProvides disk aggregation (RAID), I/O routing, error detection, and data recovery. Provides the intelligence for the entire Storage Cent

428 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideDual RedundancySee RedundancyDynamic ControllersA minimum of two Storage Center clustered controllers

429 Fibre ChannelA high-speed interconnect used to connect servers to Storage Center controllers and back-end disk enclosures. FC components include H

430 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideHost Bus AdapterSee HBAIInitiatorA source Storage Center system that initiates replication. Data is c

431 LUNA logical unit is a conceptual division (a subunit) of a storage disk or a set of disks. Each logical unit has an address, known as the logical

36 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersFigure 25. Select Volumes to Promote to Server Cluster8 Click Continue. The system asks you to

432 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideNATNetwork Address Translation (NAT) also known as network masquerading or IP-masquerading rewrites t

433 PortThe physical connection point on servers, switches, Storage Center controller, and disk drive enclosures that is used to connect to other devi

434 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideRedundancyThe duplication of information or hardware equipment components to ensure that if a primary

435 SCSISCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) is a collection of ANSI standards that define IO buses primarily intended for connecting storage devic

436 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideStorage ClusteringStorage Center software providing automatic controller failover through multiple co

437 Transport TypeThe protocol used to communicate data between the Storage Center and attached servers.Tunneling (Storage tunneling)FC SAN frames are

438 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideWWINSWindows server that translates a NetBIOS name to an IP address.WWNWorld Wide Name

439

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37 Server ClustersCreating a Server Cluster from Selected Servers1 In the system tree, select the server node or other server folder. A list of server

38 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersMoving an Existing Server to a Server Cluster1 In the system tree, select a server that is a no

39 Server ClustersDeleting a Server ClusterBefore you can delete a server cluster, you must remove or delete all the server nodes within the server cl

40 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServers4 Click Continue. The resulting window displays the volume selected for promotion and the name

41 Server Clusters4 Click Continue. The resulting window lists servers in the cluster and the volumes that are mapped to the servers.Figure 31. Demote

v Adding a Controller 250Shutting Down and Restarting 252Upgrading Storage Center Software 2538 Users and GroupsIntroduction 262User Privilege Lev

42 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersVirtual ServersCreating a Virtual Server1 In the system tree, select a server. Figure 32. Selec

43 Virtual ServersFigure 33. Virtual Server in System TreeThere is no limit on the number of virtual servers you can create on a server. Converting a

44 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersConverting a Virtual Server to a Physical Server To convert a virtual server into a server1 Fr

45 Common Server CommandsCommon Server CommandsRenaming a Server1 In the system tree, select a server. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Properties. Th

46 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersDisplaying Alerts When Server Connection is LostYou may wish to disable alerts. For example, wh

47 Managing HBAsManaging HBAs Adding HBAs to a Server from a ListIf you added a new card to a server, you can logically identify it to the Storage Cen

48 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersFinding an HBA1 In the system tree, select a server. From the shortcut menu, select Add HBAs to

49 Managing HBAsManually Defining an HBA1 In the system tree, select a server. From the shortcut menu, select Add HBAs to Server. 2 In the Add HBA to

50 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServers To remove HBAs from a server that does not have volumes mapped to it1 In the system tree, sel

51 Managing HBAsRemove Mappings from a ServerYou can either select a volume and remove the mapping to the server, or select a server and remove volume

vi Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideEnclosures 360Removing an Enclosure 371Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) 373Racks 37413 IO Card C

52 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersManaging Server FoldersCreating a Server FolderYou can use server folders to organize servers a

53 Managing Server Folders5 Click Apply Now. Moving Servers to a Different Folder1 In the system tree, select a server. From the shortcut menu, select

54 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersViewing Server InformationViewing Server General Information1 In the system tree, select the se

55 Viewing Server InformationViewing Server HBAsNote Server HBAs do not appear in the server cluster window. 1 In the system tree, select a server. Th

56 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersViewing Server Connectivity1 In the system tree, select a server. 2 Click the Connectivity tab.

57 Viewing Server InformationViewing a Server Connectivity ReportNote Server Connectivity Report appears only if the system does not have Virtual Port

58 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersViewing Server Mapping1 In the system tree, select a server. The server information window appe

59 Viewing Server InformationFigure 44. Viewing Virtual Server MappingsViewing Advanced Mapping DetailsYou can view advanced mapping details only if y

60 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersViewing Volumes Mapped to a Server ClusterIf the servers selected form a server cluster, the ma

61 Viewing Server InformationFigure 46. Viewing Volumes Mapped to a Remote SystemServer Charts1 In the system tree, select a server. 2 In the server i

vii PrefacePurposeThe Storage Center System Manager User Guide describes the Storage Center System Manager software that manages an individual Storage

62 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServersTopology Explorer Server FunctionsWith Topology Explorer you can map volumes to servers and ext

63 Topology Explorer Server FunctionsCreating a New Server with the Topology Explorer1 Drag the New Server command object to the Topology Explorer win

64 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideServers

65 4 VolumesIntroduction 66Creating Volumes 67Mapping Volumes to a Server 73Creating a Boot from SAN Volume 82Viewing Volume Information 100Modif

66 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesIntroductionThis chapter describes creating and managing volumes. Volumes can be created only f

67 Creating VolumesCreating VolumesCreating a VolumeVolumes are configured through the Configure Volume Defaults window. If some Create Volume options

68 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesIf Data Instant Replay is licensed for your system, the Replay Profile window appears.Figure 49

69 Creating VolumesNext Action WindowThis next window presents options that are available after creating a volume.Figure 51. Next Action WindowDependi

70 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesCreating Multiple Volumes for a ServerThe Create Volumes wizard creates multiple volumes and ma

71 Creating Volumes• To add an additional volume to be created, click Add Volume. Adding a volume to the volume list does not cause the volume to be c

viii Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuidePreface

72 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumes2 Choose a Volume Option:• Select Copy selected volume when adding a volume to copy all volume

73 Mapping Volumes to a ServerMapping Volumes to a ServerMapping enables servers to connect to volumes. Mapping a Volume to a Server1 In the system tr

74 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesAdvanced Mapping OptionsTo view advanced options, you must map volumes individually. If you map

75 Mapping Volumes to a Server• By default, Storage Center uses a different LUN if the specified LUN is already in use. To use the next available LUN,

76 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesMapping Multiple Volumes to a Server or Server ClusterTo create multiple volumes automatically

77 Mapping Volumes to a ServerFigure 58. Select Server for Volume Mapping4 From here, you can:• Accept the selected server or server cluster• Choose a

78 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesWhen creating a server cluster, Storage Center attempts to map an included volume to the same L

79 Mapping Volumes to a ServerRemoving Mapping from a Volume1 In the system tree, select a volume. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Remove Mappings fr

80 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesImport Data to Lowest TierUse Import Data to Lowest Tier to write large amounts of data to the

81 Import Data to Lowest TierIn the System Explorer, a volume that is set for importing data to the lowest tier appears with a yellow warning icon and

1 1 IntroductionWhat’s New in this Release 2Introducing the Storage Center System Manager 7Starting the Storage Center System Manager 7Possible Mes

82 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesCreating a Boot from SAN VolumeBoot from SAN dramatically reduces the time to recover servers b

83 Creating a Boot from SAN Volume2 Click Continue. The Create Boot from SAN Volume window appears.Figure 64. Boot Volume Name and Folder3 Select a na

84 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumes4 Click Create Now. The Map Volume to Server window appears.Figure 66. Map SAN Volume to Server

85 Creating a Boot from SAN Volume7 If you select Advanced, the Advanced Options window appears.Figure 68. Boot from SAN Options Window8 You can:• Ent

86 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesModifying VolumesModifying a VolumeIn the Create Volume from a Server window, click Modify. The

87 Modifying VolumesChanging Volume Properties1 In the system tree, select a volume. 2 From the shortcut menu, select Properties. The Volume Propertie

88 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumes To change advanced volume properties1 Click the Advanced tab. 2 Do any of the following:• Mod

89 Modifying Volumes• User who created the volume• Date volume was last updated• User who updated the volume2 Enter any optional notes (up to 255 char

90 Storage Center 5.5 System Manager User GuideVolumesDeleting Multiple Volumes1 In the system tree, select a volume folder. The list of volumes appe

91 Managing Volume FoldersManaging Volume FoldersCreating a Volume FolderVolume folders organize volumes. You can restrict access to folders through a