Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User Guide
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Prefacexi Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Document organization The following table provides an overview of the contents and organization of this document. Click the chapter title in the first column to go to that chapter. The first page of every chapter or appendix contains a brief list of the contents of that section of the manual, with links to the pages where the information is located. • Chapter/Appendix TitleDescription Chapter 1, IntroductionProvides an overview of Navigator 2, its features, and how it integrates with other Storage Feature applications from HItachi Data systems. Chapter 2, Preinstallation InformationContains information to know before installing Navigator 2, such as the Navigator 2 operating environment and items to have ready before installation. This chapter also covers technical information, such as how to use Navigator 2 with firewalls and anti-virus software. Chapter 3, Installing Navigator 2Provides step-by-step instructions for installing Navigator 2. Chapter 4, Starting Navigator 2Describes how to start Navigator 2 and complete the set up wizards that automatically launch the first time you select a Hitachi storage system in Navigator 2. Chapter 5, Quick TourTakes you on a guided tour of the Navigator 2 interface. Chapter 6, Managing Users, Permissions, and PasswordsDescribes setting up access privileges for Navigator 2 users. Chapter 7, Managing Storage SystemsDescribes concepts and basic configuration of storage systems. Chapter 8, Managing RAID GroupsDescribes concepts and basic configuration of RAID groups. Chapter 9, Managing Logical UnitsDescribes concepts and basic configuration of logical units. Chapter 10, Advanced FunctionsDescribes Internet Protocol Version 6 and how to use SSL, change the Navigator 2 default port number, start or stop the Navigator 2 service or daemon process and Appendix A, Upgrading Navigator 2Describes how to upgrade to a newer version of Navigator 2. Appendix B, Uninstalling Navigator 2Describes how to uninstall the Navigator 2 software from a management console. Appendix C, Recording Navigator 2 SettingsLets you record your Navigator 2 configuration settings for future reference. Appendix D, Understanding IP addressesDescribes concepts involved in working with IP addresses.
xiiPreface Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Convention for storage capacity values Physical storage capacity values (e.g., disk drive capacity) are calculated based on the following values: Logical storage capacity values (e.g., logical device capacity) are calculated based on the following values: Document conventions This document uses the following symbols to draw attention to important safety and operational information. Physical capaciy unitValue 1 KB 1,000 bytes 1 MB 1,000 KB or 1,000 2 bytes 1 GB 1,000 MB or 1,000 3 bytes 1 TB 1,000 GB or 1,000 4 bytes 1 PB 1,000 TB or 1,000 5 bytes 1 EB 1,000 PB or 1,000 6 bytes Logical capaciy unitValue 1 block 512 bytes 1 KB 1,024 (2 10) bytes 1 MB 1,024 KB or 1024 2 bytes 1 GB 1,024 MB or 1024 3 bytes 1 TB 1,024 GB or 1024 4 bytes 1 PB 1,024 TB or 1024 5 bytes 1 EB 1,024 PB or 1024 6 bytes SymbolMeaningDescription Tip Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more effectively. Note Notes emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Caution Cautions indicate that failure to take a specified action could result in damage to the software or hardware.
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The following typographic conventions are used in this document.
Related documents
The AMS 2000 Family user documentation is available on the Hitachi Data
Systems Portal: https://portal.hds.com. Please check this site for the most
current documentation, including important updates that may have been
made after the release of the product.
This documentation set consists of the following documents.
Release notes
• Adaptable Modular Storage System Release Notes
• Storage Navigator Modular 2 Release Notes
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Example:
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the user or system. Example:
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Please read the release notes before installing and/or using this product.
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xivPreface Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Installation and getting started The following documents provide instructions for installing an AMS 2000 Family storage system. They include rack information, safety information, site-preparation instructions, getting-started guides for experienced users, and host connectivity information. The symbol ? identifies documents that contain initial configuration information about Hitachi AMS 2000 Family storage systems. ?AMS2100/2300 Getting Started Guide, MK-98DF8152 Provides quick-start instructions for getting an AMS 2100 or AMS 2300 storage system up and running as quickly as possible. ?AMS2500 Getting Started Guide, MK-97DF8032 Provides quick-start instructions for getting an AMS 2500 storage system up and running as quickly as possible. AMS 2000 Family Site Preparation Guide, MK-98DF8149 Contains initial site planning and pre-installation information for AMS 2000 Family storage systems, expansion units, and high-density expansion units. This document also covers safety precautions, rack information, and product specifications. AMS 2000 Family Fibre Channel Host Installation Guide, MK-08DF8189 Describes how to prepare Hitachi AMS 2000 Family Fibre Channel storage systems for use with host servers running supported operating systems. AMS 2000 Family iSCSI Host Installation Guide, MK-08DF8188 Describes how to prepare Hitachi AMS 2000 Family iSCSI storage systems for use with host servers running supported operating systems. Storage and replication features The following documents describe how to use Storage Navigator Modular 2 (Navigator 2) to perform storage and replication activities. Storage Navigator 2 Advanced Settings Users Guide, MK-97DF8039 Contains advanced information about launching and using Navigator 2 in various operating systems, IP addresses and port numbers, server certificates and private keys, boot and restore options, outputting configuration information to a file, and collecting diagnostic information.
Prefacexv Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide, MK-99DF8208 Describes how to use Navigator 2 to configure and manage storage on an AMS 2000 Family storage system. — this document AMS 2000 Family Dynamic Provisioning Configuration Guide, MK-09DF8201 Describes how to use virtual storage capabilities to simplify storage additions and administration. Storage Navigator 2 Storage Features Reference Guide for AMS, MK-97DF8148 Contains concepts, preparation, and specifications for Account Authentication, Audit Logging, Cache Partition Manager, Cache Residency Manager, Data Retention Utility, LUN Manager, Performance Monitor, SNMP Agent, and Modular Volume Migration. AMS 2000 Family Copy-on-write SnapShot User Guide, MK-97DF8124 Describes how to create point-in-time copies of data volumes in AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems, without impacting host service and performance levels. Snapshot copies are fully read/write compatible with other hosts and can be used for rapid data restores, application testing and development, data mining and warehousing, and nondisruptive backup and maintenance procedures. AMS 2000 Family ShadowImage In-system Replication User Guide, MK-97DF8129 Describes how to perform high-speed nondisruptive local mirroring to create a copy of mission-critical data in AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems. ShadowImage keeps data RAID-protected and fully recoverable, without affecting service or performance levels. Replicated data volumes can be split from host applications and used for system backups, application testing, and data mining applications while business continues to operate at full capacity. AMS 2000 Family TrueCopy Remote Replication User Guide, MK-97DF8052 Describes how to create and maintain multiple duplicate copies of user data across multiple AMS 2000 Family storage systems to enhance your disaster recovery strategy.
xviPreface Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide AMS 2000 Family TrueCopy Extended Distance User Guide, MK-97DF8054 Describes how to perform bi-directional remote data protection that copies data over any distance without interrupting applications, and provides failover and recovery capabilities. AMS 2000 Data Retention Utility User’s Guide, MK-97DF8019 Describes how to lock disk volumes as read-only for a certain period of time to ensure authorized-only access and facilitate immutable, tamper-proof record retention for storage-compliant environments. After data is written, it can be retrieved and read only by authorized applications or users, and cannot be changed or deleted during the specified retention period. Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help Provides topic and context-sensitive help information accessed through the Navigator 2 software. Hardware maintenance and operation The following documents describe how to operate, maintain, and administer an AMS 2000 Family storage system. They also provide a wide range of technical information and specifications for the AMS 2000 Family storage systems. The symbol ? identifies documents that contain initial configuration information about Hitachi AMS 2000 Family storage systems. ?AMS 2100/2300 Storage System Hardware Guide, MK-97DF8010 Provides detailed information about installing, configuring, and maintaining AMS 2100 and 2300 storage systems. ?AMS 2500 Storage System Hardware Guide, MK-97DF8007 Provides detailed information about installing, configuring, and maintaining an AMS 2500 storage system. ?AMS 2000 Family Storage System Reference Guide, MK-97DF8008 Contains specifications and technical information about power cables, system parameters, interfaces, logical blocks, RAID levels and configurations, and regulatory information about AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems. This document also contains remote adapter specifications and regulatory information.
Prefacexvii Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide AMS 2000 Family Storage System Service and Upgrade Guide, MK-97DF8009 Provides information about servicing and upgrading AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems. AMS 2000 Family Power Savings User Guide, MK-97DF8045 Describes how to spin down volumes in selected RAID groups when they are not being accessed by business applications to decrease energy consumption and significantly reduce the cost of storing and delivering information. Command and Control (CCI) The following documents describe how to install the Hitachi AMS 2000 Family Command Control Interface (CCI) and use it to perform TrueCopy and ShadowImage operations. AMS 2000 Family Command Control Interface (CCI) Installation Guide, MK-97DF8122 Describes how to install CCI software on open-system hosts. AMS 2000 Family Command Control Interface (CCI) Reference Guide, MK-97DF8121 Contains reference, troubleshooting, and maintenance information related to CCI operations on AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems. AMS 2000 Family Command Control Interface (CCI) Users Guide, MK-97DF8123 Describes how to use CCI to perform TrueCopy and ShadowImage operations on AMS 2100, AMS 2300, and AMS 2500 storage systems. Command Line Interface (CLI) The following documents describe how to use Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 to perform management and replication activities from a command line. Storage Navigator Modular 2 Command Line Interface (CLI) Unified Reference Guide, MK-97DF8089 Describes how to interact with all Navigator 2 bundled and optional software modules by typing commands at a command line. Storage Navigator 2 Command Line Interface Replication Reference Guide for AMS, MK-97DF8153 Describes how to interact with Navigator 2 to perform replication activities by typing commands at a command line.
xviiiPreface Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Dynamic Replicator documentation The following documents describe how to install, configure, and use Hitachi Dynamic Replicator to provide AMS Family storage systems with continuous data protection, remote replication, and application failover in a single, easy-to-deploy and manage platform. Dynamic Replicator - Scout Release Notes, RN-99DF8211 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Host Administration Guide, MK-98DF8212 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Installation and Configuration Guide, MK- Dynamic Replicator - Scout Quick Start Guide, MK-98DF8214 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Host Troubleshooting Guide, MK-98DF8215 Dynamic Replicator DR-Scout ICAT Utility Guide, MK-98DF8216 Dynamic Replicator - Scout RX Server Deployment Guide, MK-98DF8217 Dynamic Replicator VX Solution for Oracle (Solaris), MK-98DF8218 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Solution for SharePoint 2007, MK-98DF8219 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Solution for MySQL (Windows), MK-98DF8220 Protecting Citrix XenServer Using Hitachi Dynamic Replicator - Scout, MK-98DF8221 Dynamic Replicator Quick Install/Upgrade Guide, MK-98DF8222 Dynamic Replicator - Scout Protecting MS SQL Server, MK-98DF8223 Dynamic Replicator - Scout - Protecting Microsoft Exchange Server, MK-98DF8224 Dynamic Replicator - Scout File Server Solution, MK-98DF8225 Dynamic Replicator - Scout ESX - Protecting ESX Server (RCLI), MK-99DF8226
Prefacexix Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 User’s Guide Getting help If you need to contact the Hitachi Data Systems support center, please provide as much information about the problem as possible, including: • The circumstances surrounding the error or failure. • The exact content of any messages displayed on the host system(s). • The exact content of any messages displayed on Storage Navigator Modualr 2. • The Storage Navigator Modular 2 configuration information. This information is used by service personnel for troubleshooting purposes. The Hitachi Data Systems customer support staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need technical support, please log on to the Hitachi Data Systems Portal for contact information: https://portal.hds.com Comments P l e a s e s e n d u s y o u r c o m m e n t s o n t h i s d o c u m e n t :[email protected]. Include the document title, number, and revision, and refer to specific section(s) and paragraph(s) whenever possible. Thank you! (All comments become the property of Hitachi Data Systems.)
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