Saving storage system configuration data – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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NOTE:

Before applying power to the rack, ensure that the power switch on each HSV controller

is off.

3.

Power on the circuit breakers on both EVA rack PDUs. Verify that all drive enclosures are operating

properly. The status indicator and the power indicator should be on (green).

4.

Wait three minutes and then verify that all disk drives are ready. The drive ready indicator and

the drive online indicator should be on (green).

5.

Power on the upper controller. It takes the roll of master controller.

6.

Wait 10 seconds and then power on the lower controller. It takes the roll of slave controller.

7.

Verify that the (Operator Control Panel) OCP display on each controller displays the storage system

name and the EVA WWN.

8.

Start HP Command View EVA and verify connection to the storage system. If the storage system is

not visible, click HSV Storage Network in the Navigation pane then click Discover in the Content

pane to discover the array.

NOTE:

If the storage system is still not visible, reboot the management server to re-establish the

communication link.

9.

Check the storage system status using HP Command View EVA to ensure everything is operating

properly. If any status indicator is not normal, check the log files or contact your HP—authorized

service provider for assistance.

Saving storage system configuration data

As part of an overall data protection strategy, storage system configuration data should saved during

initial installation, and whenever major configuration changes are made to the storage system. This

includes adding or removing disk drives, creating or deleting disk groups, and adding or deleting

virtual disks. The saved configuration data can save substantial time should it ever become necessary to

re-initialize the storage system. The configuration data is saved to a series of files stored in a location

other than on the storage system.
This procedure can be performed from the SAN Management Appliance (SMA) or management server

where the Command View EVA application is installed, or any host that can run the Storage System

Scripting Utility (SSSU) to communicate with the Command View EVA application server.

NOTE:

SSSU version 4 is required for HP Command View EVA 4.0 and later. For more information on using

SSSU, refer to the HP StorageWorks Storage System Scripting Utility reference, which can be downloaded

from the following website:

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storage/software/cmdvieweva/index.html

Click Support & Documentation.

1.

Run SSSU on the platform and operating system of your choice.

2.

Enter SELECT MANAGER and select the management server.

3.

Enter SHOW SYSTEM to determine which storage systems are managed by this instance of HP

Command View EVA.

4.

Enter SELECT SYSTEM to select the appropriate storage system from which to collect configuration

data.

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