HP (Hewlett-Packard) SAS BL ユーザーズマニュアル
IMPORTANT:
Do not connect SAS cables to external storage enclosures until
you have accessed the switch and confirmed that the desired
firmware version is installed on the switch (
you have accessed the switch and confirmed that the desired
firmware version is installed on the switch (
Accessing the switch
The switch is configured and managed through the Onboard
Administrator (OA) and Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) applications.
Administrator (OA) and Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) applications.
To access VSM:
1.
Access OA.
NOTE:
The minimum OA version offering support for the 3Gb
SAS BL Switch is 2.40.
SAS BL Switch is 2.40.
2.
In the OA Systems and Devices tree, expand the Interconnect Bays,
and select the 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
and select the 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
3.
After selecting the SAS switch to manage, click Management Console
and wait a few moments for the application to open. Then, log on
to VSM using your OA username and password.
and wait a few moments for the application to open. Then, log on
to VSM using your OA username and password.
For details, see the HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on
the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals page
the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals page
Confirming the firmware version
Firmware is pre-installed on each switch in the factory, but updated,
alternative, or a preferred version may be available. The following types
of firmware are available for the 3Gb SAS BL Switch; choose the
firmware type that is best for your environment:
alternative, or a preferred version may be available. The following types
of firmware are available for the 3Gb SAS BL Switch; choose the
firmware type that is best for your environment:
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Firmware versions less than 2.0.0.0—Single open zone support.
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By default, all blade servers have access to all storage connected to
the switch. This configuration is pre-configured and cannot be altered.
To restrict access to the storage, use features included in your storage
management software.
the switch. This configuration is pre-configured and cannot be altered.
To restrict access to the storage, use features included in your storage
management software.
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Firmware versions 2.0.0.0 and higher—Multi-zone support.
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By default, for servers to access storage, switch-port or drive-bay
zone groups must be created. Zone groups provide user-defined
isolation within the switch.
zone groups must be created. Zone groups provide user-defined
isolation within the switch.
The installed firmware version is displayed in the VSM near the center
of the HP Virtual SAS Manager banner. Access the VSM and make note
of the installed firmware version on each 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
of the HP Virtual SAS Manager banner. Access the VSM and make note
of the installed firmware version on each 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
As needed, update firmware on the switches to the desired version.
Firmware is installed using the VSM application. For details, see the HP
Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch
manuals page
Firmware is installed using the VSM application. For details, see the HP
Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch
manuals page
IMPORTANT:
When two 3Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the same row
of an enclosure, make sure that they are running the same
firmware version.
of an enclosure, make sure that they are running the same
firmware version.
Cabling the switch
After confirming the firmware version, connect SAS cables between the
switch and the external SAS storage enclosures.
switch and the external SAS storage enclosures.
NOTE:
The 3Gb SAS BL Switch uses SAS cables with mini-SAS universal
connectors. For a list of supported cables, see the 3Gb SAS
Switch QuickSpecs.
connectors. For a list of supported cables, see the 3Gb SAS
Switch QuickSpecs.
For detailed cabling information, see the HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS
BL Switch user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals
page
BL Switch user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals
page
Configuring the switch
•
For firmware versions lower than 2.0.0.0, no configuration tasks are
available.
available.
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For firmware versions 2.0.0.0 or higher, key configuration steps in-
clude:
• Entering switch parameters.
• Creating zone groups (switch-port based or drive-bay based).
• Assigning zone groups to servers.
clude:
• Entering switch parameters.
• Creating zone groups (switch-port based or drive-bay based).
• Assigning zone groups to servers.
The switch is configured using the Virtual SAS Manager (VSM)
application. For more information on zoning and configuration tasks,
see the HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS
BL Switch manuals page
application. For more information on zoning and configuration tasks,
see the HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS
BL Switch manuals page
.
Regulatory notice
For details, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation
guide.
guide.
Additional information
HP BladeSystem:
HP storage:
HP support:
HP manuals:
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