HP 500 G2 Guía de seguridad

HP StorageWorks

Smart Array Multipath software user guide

Part number: 354907-006

Sixth edition: June 2008

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Contents

Aboutthisguide .......................... 7

Intendedaudience...................................... 7

Relateddocumentation.................................... 7

Documentconventionsandsymbols .............................. 8

HPtechnicalsupport..................................... 9

HP-authorizedreseller .................................... 9

1Overview ............................ 11

Softwareoverview...................................... 11

Softwaredistribution..................................... 11

Minimumrequirements.................................... 11

Supportedoperatingsystems ................................ 12

Microsoftfeaturesupport ................................ 12

Linuxfeaturesupport.................................. 12

Multipleoperatingsystemfeaturesupport......................... 12

Supported four-node conﬁgurations.............................. 12

Two-server external boot conﬁguration .......................... 12

Two-server internal boot conﬁguration........................... 13

Two-server mixed boot conﬁguration ........................... 13

Two-server cluster conﬁguration ............................. 13

Three-server external boot conﬁguration.......................... 14

Three-server internal boot conﬁguration.......................... 14

Three-server mixed boot conﬁguration........................... 14

2InstallationandoperationinMicrosoftenvironments .......... 17

Pre-installationhardwaresetupforMicrosoft.......................... 17

InstallingSmartArrayMultipathsoftware ........................... 18

Installing Smart Array Multipath software in cluster conﬁgurations................. 18

Post-installationhardwaresetupforMicrosoft.......................... 19

UninstallingSmartArrayMultipathsoftware.......................... 19

Usingsilentinstallation................................... 19

InstallingSmartArrayMultipathsoftware ......................... 20

UninstallingSmartArrayMultipathsoftware........................ 21

StaticLUNbalancing.................................... 21

3InstallationandoperationinRedHatEnterpriseLinux3.0and4.0

environments........................... 23

Pre-installationhardwaresetupforRedHatEnterpriseLinux3.0and4.0.............. 23

MultipathinstallationforRedHatEnterpriseLinux3.0and4.0.................. 23

Post-installation conﬁgurationforRedHatEnterpriseLinux3.0and4.0............... 24

Static load (read-only) balancing in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4 Installation and operation in Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0

environments........................... 27

Pre-installationhardwaresetupforNovellSUSELinuxEnterpriseServer9.0............. 27

MultipathinstallationforNovellSUSELinuxEnterpriseServer9.0................. 27

Post-installation conﬁgurationforNovellSUSELinuxEnterpriseServer9.0.............. 28

Static load (read-only) balancing in Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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5 Troubleshooting . . ........................ 31

Problemdiagnosis..................................... 31

Problemsduringinstallation................................. 31

HBAfailure........................................ 32

Cablefailure ....................................... 32

AAcronymsandabbreviations ................... 33

Index .............................. 35

Tables

1Documentconventions............................... 8

2Two-server external boot conﬁguration....................... 13

3Two-server internal boot conﬁguration ....................... 13

4Two-server mixed boot conﬁguration........................ 13

5Two-server cluster conﬁguration.......................... 14

6Three-server external boot conﬁguration ...................... 14

7Three-server internal boot conﬁguration ...................... 14

8Three-server mixed boot conﬁguration ....................... 15

9Listofcommonreturnvalues ........................... 20

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About this guide

This guide discusses the following topics:

•Smart Array Multipath software

•Installing the product

•Uninstalling the product

•Troubleshooting

Intended audience

This guide is intended for:

•Network Engineers

•Administrators

•Any one who wants to install, monitor, or manage the HP Smart Array Multipath software

NOTE:

HP assumes you are qualiﬁed in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards

in products with hazardous energy levels.

Related documentation

To learn more about HP and HP products, services, and support, visit the HP website: http://www.hp.com.

For FAQs, software updates, and contact information for HP products, visit the HP Support website:

http://www.hp.com/support.

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Document conventions and symbols

Table 1 liststheconventionsusedinthisdocument.

Table 1 Document conventions

Convention Element

Medium blue text: Related

documentation Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

Medium blue, underlined text

(http://www.hp.com)Website addresses

Bold font

•Key names

•Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box

•GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list

items, buttons, and check boxes

Italic font Text emphasis

Monospace font

•File and directory names

•System output

•Code

•Text typed at the command line

Monospace, italic font •Code variables

•Command-line variables

Monospace, bold font Emphasis of ﬁle and directory names, system output, code, and text

typed at the command line

CAUTION:

Indicates that failure to follow directions can result in damage to equipment or data.

IMPORTANT:

Provides clarifying information or speciﬁc instructions.

NOTE:

Provides additional information.

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8About this guide

HP technical support

Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support website:

http://www.hp.com/support/

Collect the following information before calling:

•Technical support registration number (if applicable)

•Product serial numbers

•Product model names and numbers

•Applicable error messages

•Operating system type and revision level

•Detailed, speciﬁcquestions

For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

HP recommends that customers sign up online using Subscriber’s choice website:

http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.

•Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,

newer versions of drivers, and ﬁrmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to

numerous other product resources.

•After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then

Storage under Product Category.

HP-authorized reseller

For the name of your nearest HP-authorized reseller:

•In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

•In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

•Elsewhere, visit the HP web site: http://www.hp.com,andclickContact HP to ﬁnd locations and

telephone numbers.

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10 About this guide

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