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Preface This document briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order to connect an ETERNUS DX60/DX80/DX90, ETERNUS DX410/DX440, or ETERNUS DX8100/ DX8400/DX8700 Disk storage system to a Linux server. This document should be used in conjunction with any other applicable user manuals, such as those for the ETERNUS DX60/DX80/DX90, ETERNUS DX410/DX440, or ETERNUS DX8100/ DX8400/DX8700 Disk storage system, server, OS used, Fibre Channel cards, drivers, etc. Note that t
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Preface The Contents and Structure of this Manual This document is composed of the following 11 chapters and an appendix. Chapter 1 Workflow This describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems to a server running Linux Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment This describes which servers can be connected to ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems. Chapter 3 Notes This describes issues that should be noted when connecting the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems and server. Chapte
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Preface Safe Use of this Product ■ Using this manual This manual contains important information to ensure the safe use of this product. Be sure to thoroughly read and understand its contents before using the product. After reading, store this manual in a safe place for future reference. FUJITSU has made every effort to ensure the safety of the users and other personnel, and to prevent property damage. When using this product, carefully follow the instructions described in this manual. Acknowledg
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Preface Product Names Abbreviation Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4.x RHEL-AS4.x Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for xxx) RHEL-AS4 (xxx) Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for xxx) Update x RHEL-AS4 (xxx) Update x Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.x for x86) RHEL-AS4.x (xxx) Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 RHEL-ES4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES v.4 Update x RHEL-ES4 Update x Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4.x RHEL-ES4.x Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.4 for xxx) RHEL-ES4 (xxx) Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.
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Preface ■ Other names "Channel Adapter" (CA) refers to the Fibre Channel interface module used in the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems to connect to the server. "Fibre Channel card" refers to the Fibre Channel interface module normally used in the server. A "Host Bus Adapter" (HBA) or "Channel Adapter" (CA) may be used instead, depending on the server. "Fibre Channel cable" refers to the cable that is used to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems and server over a Fibre Channel in
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Contents Chapter 1 Workflow .................................................................................10 1.1 When the Multipath Driver is not Used ............................................................. 10 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used ................................................................... 14 Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment........................................19 2.1 Server Hardware ....................................................................
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Contents Chapter 9 Logical Unit Recognition .......................................................30 9.1 Displaying the Recognized Logical Units ......................................................... 30 9.1.1 For Red Hat Enterprise Linux .................................................................................................... 30 9.1.2 For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server ............................................................................................ 32 Chapter 10 Setting
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Chapter 1 Workflow This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system to a server run- ning Linux. Procedure varies according to whether a single-path or multipath configuration is used. When a Fibre Channel switch is used to make the connection, refer to the "ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings" and use the procedure described. 1.1 When the Multipath Driver is not Used The documents and workflow required whe
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.1 When the Multipath Driver is not Used Workflow Install the ETERNUSmgr and Set Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage System If the ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it and set up the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system. Refer - "Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up the ETERNUSmgr" (page 25) - "Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Systems" (page 26) - Check the setup and maintenance operations. "Web GUI User Guide" - Install ETERNUSmgr. "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide" -
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.1 When the Multipath Driver is not Used Install the Fibre Channel Card Driver Install the appropriate driver for the Fibre Channel card being used. Applicable manual varies according to the server, OS, and Fibre Channel Card type being used. Select from the following list. Refer - "Chapter 7 Installing and Setting Up the Drivers" (page 28) - Mount cards, install drivers, and perform setup. "Driver Settings for PRIMERGY/PRIMEQUEST 1000 Series" - Mount cards, install d
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.1 When the Multipath Driver is not Used Set the Server to Recognize the Logical Units Set up the server so that it can recognize the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems' LUN (logical units). Refer - "Chapter 9 Logical Unit Recognition" (page 30) Create a File System Create a file system. Refer - "Chapter 11 Setting Up the File System" (page 34) P3AM-3842-05ENZ0 ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Channel) for Linux Copyright 2010 FUJITSU LIMITED
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used The multipath drivers that may be used, and the documents and workflow required when using a multipath driver, are as follows. Usable Multipath Drivers ETERNUS Multipath Driver GR Multipath Driver VERITAS Volume Manager device-mapper multipath Required Documents Server Support Matrix Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (Fibre Ch
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used Workflow Install and Set Up ETERNUSmgr Install and set up the ETERNUSmgr software (if it is to be used). Refer - "Chapter 4 Installing and Setting Up the ETERNUSmgr" (page 25) - "Chapter 5 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Systems" (page 26) - Check Web GUI operation. "Web GUI User Guide" - Install ETERNUSmgr. "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide" - Check ETERNUSmgr operation. "ETERNUSmgr User Guide" - Set up the ETERNUS DX Disk stor
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used Install the Fibre Channel Card Driver Install the appropriate driver for the Fibre Channel card being used. Applicable manual varies according to the server, OS, and Fibre Channel Card type being used. Select from the following list. Refer - "Chapter 7 Installing and Setting Up the Drivers" (page 28) - Mount cards, install drivers, and perform setup. "Driver Settings for PRIMERGY/PRIMEQUEST 1000 Series" - Mount cards, install drive
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used For ETERNUS Multipath For VERITAS Volume For device-mapper Driver Manager multipath Install ETERNUS Multipath Driver or GR Multipath Driver Install ETERNUS Multipath Driver or GR Multipath Driver. Refer - "Chapter 10 Setting Up and Checking the Multipath Driver" (page 33) - Install and set up the Multipath Driver. Manuals provided with the Multipath Driver - Check the corresponding Multipath Driver. "Server Support M
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Chapter 1 Workflow > 1.2 When the Multipath Driver is Used Set the Server to Recognize the Logical Units Set up the server so that it can recognize the ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems LUN (logical units). Refer - "Chapter 9 Logical Unit Recognition" (page 30) For ETERNUS Multipath For VERITAS Volume For device-mapper Driver Manager multipath Create a File System Install VERITAS Volume Set up the device- Manager mapper multipath Create a file system. Install and set up the Set up and confir
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Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" to check the server environment. 2.1 Server Hardware Refer to the "Server Support Matrix". 2.2 Server OS Refer to the "Server Support Matrix". When using the PRIMERGY or PRIMEQUEST, install the driver provided with the product or released on the Internet. When installing a driver downloaded from the Emulex or QLogic Corp web- site, the following packages are required for the compile operation: For Red Hat Enterprise
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Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment > 2.4 ETERNUS Multipath Driver or GR Multipath Driver 2.4 ETERNUS Multipath Driver or GR Multipath Driver Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for ETERNUS Multipath Driver or GR Multipath Driver usage conditions. 2.5 VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM) Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for VxVM usage conditions. 2.6 device-mapper multipath Refer to the "Server Support Matrix" for device-mapper multipath usage conditions. 2.7 VERITAS Cluster Server Refer
