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Preface
This manual briefly explains the operations that need to be performed by the user in order to connect an
ETERNUS DX/AF to a server running Citrix
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XenServer
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via a Fibre Channel interface.
This manual should be used in conjunction with any other applicable user manuals, such as those for the
ETERNUS DX/AF, server, OS, Fibre Channel cards, and drivers.
Refer to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Notations" for the notations used in this manual such as
product trademarks and product names. For storage systems that are supported by the OS, refer to the Server
Support Matrix of the ETERNUS DX/AF.
19th Edition
December 2017
The Contents and Structure of this Manual
This manual is composed of the following nine chapters.
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"Chapter 1 Workflow" (page 8)
This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems to a server running Citrix
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Xen-
Server
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"Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment" (page 11)
This chapter describes which servers can be connected to ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems.
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"Chapter 3 Notes" (page 12)
This chapter describes issues that should be noted when connecting the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems
and server.
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"Chapter 4 Checking Fibre Channel Card Information" (page 14)
This chapter describes the Fibre Channel card WWNs that are required for ETERNUS DX/AF settings and Fi-
bre Channel switch settings.
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"Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 15)
This chapter describes how to install ETERNUSmgr.
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"Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF" (page 16)
This chapter describes how to set up an ETERNUS DX/AF.
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"Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 17)
This chapter describes how to set up the Fibre Channel switches.
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"Chapter 8 Setting Up XenServer" (page 19)
This chapter describes how to set up Citrix
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"Chapter 9 SAN Boot" (page 30)
This chapter provides notes for SAN Boot.
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Naming Conventions
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Citrix XenServer Terminology
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Storage Repository (SR)
A container where virtual disk images are stored
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Virtual Disk Image (VDI)
A storage abstraction that is presented to a Virtual Machine
The fundamental unit of virtualized storage in XenServer
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Physical Block Device (PBD)
An interface between a physical server and a Storage Repository
A connector object to map a Storage Repository to a XenServer host
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Virtual Block Device (VBD)
A connector object to map between VDIs and VMs
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Virtual Machine (VM)
A virtual machine that is created on XenServer (Guest OS)
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Fibre Channel card names
Refer to "Server Support Matrix" to check the Fibre Channel cards.
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"Fujitsu Emulex Fibre Channel cards" refers to Fibre Channel cards with the following product IDs.
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PG-FC105
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PG-FC106
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PG-FC107
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PG-FC201
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PG-FC202/PG-FC202L
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PG-FC203/PG-FC203L
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PG-FC204/PG-FC204L
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PG-FCD201
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PG-FCD202
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MC-0JFC31/MCX0JFC31/MC-0JFC3L
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MC-0JFC91/MCX0JFC91/MC-0JFC9L
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MC-0JFC41/MCX0JFC41/MC-0JFC4L
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MC-0JFCA1/MCX0JFCA1/MC-0JFCAL
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MC-0JFC71/MCX0JFC71
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MC-0JFC72/MCX0JFC72/MC-0JFC7L
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MC-0JFC81/MCX0JFC81
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MC-0JFC82/MCX0JFC82/MC-0JFC8L
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MC-0JFC11/MC-0JFC1L
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MC-0JFC21/MC-0JFC2L
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MC-08FC11/MC-08FC71
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MC-08FC31/MC-08FC41
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MC-08FC51/MC-08FC61
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MC-08FC81/MC-08FC91
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S26361-F2624-E1
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S26361-F2843-E1/S26361-F2843-E201
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S26361-F3141-E10/S26361-F3141-E210
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S26361-F3141-E1
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S26361-F3306-L1/S26361-F3306-L201
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S26361-F3961-L1/S26361-F3961-L201
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S26361-F3961-L2/S26361-F3961-L202
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S26361-F3306-E601/BX600-FC42E
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MC-FC82E
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"Fujitsu QLogic Fibre Channel cards" refers to Fibre Channel cards with the following product IDs.
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PG-FCD101
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PG-FCD102
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PG-FC205/PG-FC205L
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PG-FC206/PG-FC206L
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S26361-F3023-E1
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S26361-F3631-L1/S26361-F3631-L201
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S26361-F3631-L2/S26361-F3631-L202
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Workflow 8
Chapter 2 Checking the Server Environment 11
2.1 Servers ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Fibre Channel Switches................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Fibre Channel Cards...................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX/AF Storage Systems to XenServer Host......................... 11
2.5 Virtual Machine............................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 Notes 12
3.1 Installation Notes......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Operating Notes ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 ETERNUS DX/AF Setup Notes......................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes............................................................................ 13
Chapter 4 Checking Fibre Channel Card Information 14
Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr 15
Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF 16
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches 17
Chapter 8 Setting Up XenServer 19
8.1 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Cards .............................................................................................. 19
8.1.1 For PRIMERGY .....................................................................................................................................................19
8.1.2 For Fujitsu Emulex Fibre Channel Cards ..............................................................................................................19
8.1.3 For Fujitsu QLogic Fibre Channel Cards ...............................................................................................................21
8.2 Turning On the Devices ................................................................................................................ 23
8.3 Checking LUN Status .................................................................................................................... 24
8.4 Creating a Storage Repository ...................................................................................................... 25
8.5 Setting the Multipaths ................................................................................................................. 25
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Chapter 1
Workflow
This chapter describes how to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF to a server running Citrix XenServer. The workflow
is shown below.
Required Documents
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"Server Support Matrix"
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"Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH"
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"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETERNUS DX/AF
to be connected
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"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings"
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"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide"
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"ETERNUSmgr Install Guide"
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"ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
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Manuals supplied with the Fibre Channel card and software
Workflow
Checking the Fibre Channel Card Information
Obtain the WWN information of the Fibre Channel card.
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"Chapter 4 Checking Fibre Channel Card Information" (page 14)
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Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr
If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it and set up the ETERNUS DX/AF.
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"Chapter 5 Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr" (page 15)
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"Chapter 6 Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF" (page 16)
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Checking the setup and maintenance operations
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"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide"
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Installing ETERNUSmgr
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"ETERNUSmgr Install Guide"
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Checking the ETERNUSmgr operational procedures
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"ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
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Setting up the ETERNUS DX/AF
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"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETER-
NUS DX/AF to be connected
Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
If a Fibre Channel switch is to be used, set it up now.
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"Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches" (page 17)
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Setting up the Fibre Channel switches
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"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Settings"
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Checking the Fibre Channel switch connection requirements
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"Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH"
Setting Up XenServer
Set up XenServer to connect to the ETERNUS DX/AF.
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"Chapter 8 Setting Up XenServer" (page 19)
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Setting up XenServer and the Fibre Channel card
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"8.1 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Cards" (page 19)
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Checking the Fibre Channel card driver versions
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"Server Support Matrix"
Chapter 1 Workflow
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Checking the LUNs
Check whether the server recognizes the LUNs of the ETERNUS DX/AF and set up the LUNs so that they
can be used on XenServer.
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"8.3 Checking LUN Status" (page 24)
Creating a Storage Repository
Create a Storage Repository.
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"8.4 Creating a Storage Repository" (page 25)
Setting the Multipaths
Use the XenServer multipath to perform a redundant configuration.
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"8.5 Setting the Multipaths" (page 25)
Chapter 1 Workflow
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Chapter 2
Checking the Server Environment
Connection to servers is possible in the following environments.
Check the "Server Support Matrix" for server environment conditions.
2.1 Servers
For supported servers, refer to "Server Support Matrix" and the following URL:
http://hcl.xensource.com/
If a logical unit (LUN) of the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems is used as a boot disk, refer to "Server Support
Matrix" to check the server environment.
2.2 Fibre Channel Switches
The Fibre Channel switches that can be connected depend on the connection configuration that is used (the
OS and the ETERNUS DX/AF). Refer to "Server Support Matrix for FC-SWITCH".
2.3 Fibre Channel Cards
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.4 Connection Compatibility of ETERNUS DX/AF Storage Systems
to XenServer Host
Refer to the "Server Support Matrix".
2.5 Virtual Machine
For details on the procedure and notes about installing a Virtual Machine that is supported by XenServer,
refer to the manuals that can be obtained on the following Citrix web-site:
https://support.citrix.com/en/products/xenserver
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Chapter 3
Notes
Note the following issues when connecting the ETERNUS DX/AF to a server.
3.1 Installation Notes
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To ensure reliable access to ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems, multipath configuration is recommended.
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Setting up multiple access paths between the server and the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems, then using
the XenServer multipath, provides improved access redundancy.
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Enable the virtualization support functions (Intel VT or AMD-V) of the server before installing XenServer.
For details on the settings, refer to the relevant manual of the server to be used.
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Install XenServer when the ETERNUS DX/AF is not connected to the server.
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The ETERNUS Multipath Driver does not need to be installed on the XenServer Virtual Machine. The Xen-
Server multipath provides path redundancy.
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When multiple paths are used, a multipath driver must be set. If a multipath driver is not set, the XenServ-
er multipath does not perform proper load balancing for the ETERNUS DX/AF.
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Before setting a multipath configuration, create Storage Repositories for all the LUNs that exist in the
ETERNUS DX/AF.
3.2 Operating Notes
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If a path error occurs in a multipath configuration using XenServer, the status of the failed multipath may
not be displayed. The status is displayed again when the failed path recovers.
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When XenServer is managed and operated with XenCenter, multipath errors may not be detected properly
by XenCenter. When checking multipath status, also check the status on the XenServer host side.
3.3 ETERNUS DX/AF Setup Notes
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Host Response must be set before the ETERNUS DX/AF is connected to the XenServer host.
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Even if the Eco-mode of the ETERNUS DX/AF is enabled for a multipath configuration with XenServer, disk
motors may not stop according to the Eco-mode settings.
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3.4 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes
Before turning the server on, check that the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems and Fibre Channel switches are
all "Ready". If the server is turned on and they are not "Ready", the server will not be able to recognize the
ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems.
Also, when the ETERNUS DX/AF power supply is being controlled by a connected server, make sure that the
ETERNUS DX/AF does not shut down before the connected servers. Similarly, the Fibre Channel switches must
also be turned off after the connected servers have been shut down. If turned off, data writes from the run-
ning server cannot be saved to the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems, and already saved data may also be
affected.
Chapter 3 Notes
3.4 Server Startup and Power Supply Control Notes
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Chapter 4
Checking Fibre Channel Card Information
The WWNs of Fibre Channel cards are necessary when a system error occurs, when server access to the ETER-
NUS DX/AF is limited (such as when using the Host Affinity function), or when the ETERNUS DX/AF is connec-
ted to the server via Fibre Channel switches.
Use the methods described in the following examples to obtain the WWN information of the Fibre Channel
card to be used.
Example 1:
Check the WWN using the utilities that are provided by the Fibre Channel card vendors.
Emulex: LightPulse BIOS Utility
QLogic: Fast!UTIL
Example 2:
When XenServer is already installed, a WWN can be checked using the following tools that are installed in
XenServer.
Emulex: OneCommand Manager Command Line Interface (XenServer 5.6 or later)
HBAnyware Command Line Interface (XenServer 5.5)
QLogic: SANsurfer FC HBA CLI (XenServer earlier than 6.5)
QConvergeConsole CLI (XenServer 5.6 or later)
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Chapter 5
Installing and Setting Up ETERNUSmgr
If ETERNUSmgr is to be used, install it according to the directions given in the "ETERNUSmgr Install Guide".
After installation is complete, follow the instructions in "ETERNUSmgr User Guide" and set up ETERNUSmgr.
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Chapter 6
Setting Up the ETERNUS DX/AF
Set up the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems using ETERNUS Web GUI or ETERNUSmgr.
ETERNUS DX/AF setup can be performed independently of server setup. For details on how to perform these
settings, refer to the following manuals.
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"Configuration Guide -Server Connection- Storage System Settings" that corresponds to the ETERNUS DX/AF
to be connected
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"ETERNUS Web GUI User's Guide" or "ETERNUSmgr User Guide"
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Chapter 7
Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
Perform the settings required to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems and server via the Fibre Chan-
nel switch, according to "Configuration Guide -Server Connection- (Fibre Channel) Fibre Channel Switch Set-
tings".
If the access path is set with ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser, the Host Response settings are set to the default
values.
If the Host Response settings are changed from the default values, set the Host Response again.
The following examples show configurations in which a server is connected to a Fibre Channel switch with
zoning.
The following example shows a configuration for multiple servers.
Port2Port0
Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Port2Port0
Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3
ZONE4
Name : Server#1
Port1
Port0
Name : Server#2
Port1Port0
Cascading
line
FC switch FC switch
CM0
CM1
Name : RAID#1
ETERNUS DX/AF
Port1 Port1Port0 Port0
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The following example shows a configuration for a single server.
Port2Port0
Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Port2Port0
Port6Port4
Port3Port1 Port7Port5
Cascading
line
ZONE1
ZONE2
ZONE3
ZONE4
FC switch
Server
Port0 Port1
CM0
CM1
ETERNUS DX/AF
Port0 Port0 Port1Port1
FC switch
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Switches
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Chapter 8
Setting Up XenServer
Set up XenServer to connect the ETERNUS DX/AF.
The settings described in this chapter are performed using Citrix XenCenter applications. Prepare a XenCenter
environment before setting up XenServer. For details on how to install and operate XenCenter, refer to the
Citrix documents.
The screenshots in this manual were captured using XenCenter version 5.5.0.
8.1 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Cards
Perform Fibre Channel card settings.
8.1.1 For PRIMERGY
The required procedures vary depending on the Fibre Channel card product ID. For Fujitsu Emulex Fibre Chan-
nel cards, refer to "8.1.2 For Fujitsu Emulex Fibre Channel Cards" (page 19). For Fujitsu QLogic Fibre Chan-
nel cards, refer to "8.1.3 For Fujitsu QLogic Fibre Channel Cards" (page 21).
8.1.2 For Fujitsu Emulex Fibre Channel Cards
This section explains how to install Emulex Fibre Channel cards in the XenServer host and how to connect the
ETERNUS DX/AF.
Log in to the XenServer network or use the Console function of XenServer to perform settings.
For the installation procedure and functions regarding XenCenter, refer to the manuals that can be obtained
on the following Citrix web-site:
https://www.citrix.com/support/
Since the standard driver that is supplied with the OS is used for the Fibre Channel driver, other drivers do
not need to be installed.
Use the following procedure to set the drive parameters.
•
Use the OneCommand Manager Command Line Interface or the HBAnyware Command Line Interface
that are installed in XenServer as standard to set the driver parameters. For mode details, refer to help.
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Set the parameters without the ETERNUS DX/AF connected.
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1 Perform the following driver parameter settings for each model of ETERNUS DX/AF that is to be connec-
ted.
Driver parameter ETERNUS DX/AF
lpfc_lun-queue-depth Arbitrary (*1)
(Up to 1024 for each FC port of the ETERNUS DX/AF)
lpfc_topology
• For direct connections: 4
• For switch connections: 2
When a direct connection is used and the LinkSpeed is 16Gbit/s or more, select "2".
lpfc_link-speed (*2)
lpfc_max-luns 512
*1: Recommended value = 1024 ¸ (number of Fibre Channel ports that are connected to a single CA
port) ¸ number of LUNs
(Round the result down)
• Use the value of "8" if the actual result is lower. Use the maximum value if the actual result ex-
ceeds the maximum value for the driver.
• To achieve maximum system performance, this value can be changed according to the server
load and the peak operating times.
• The number of simultaneous command executions per CA port for the ETERNUS DX/AF is limited
to 1024. This value is used by multiple servers that share the CA port. A maximum of 1024 com-
mands can be executed per CA port.
*2: Use the following "lpfc_link-speed" values.
Fibre
Channel
card
transfer
rate
Switch connection
Fibre Channel switch transfer rate
Direct connection
CA transfer rate
32Gbit/s 16Gbit/s 8Gbit/s 4Gbit/s 2Gbit/s 32Gbit/s 16Gbit/s 8Gbit/s 4Gbit/s
32Gbit/s 32 16 8 – – 32 16 8 –
16Gbit/s 16 16 8 4 – 16 16 8 4
8Gbit/s 8 8 8 4 2 8 8 8 4
4Gbit/s – 4 4 4 2 – 4 4 4
• After the driver parameter settings are complete for XenServer 7.0, create an initial RAM disk.
Create an initial RAM disk image file to match the kernel being used. Refer to the Emulex Fibre
Channel card manual for details on the creation method.
• Creating an initial RAM disk is not required for XenServer 7.1 and later.
2 Shut down the server.
After the driver parameter settings are complete, shut down the XenServer host, and then connect the
ETERNUS DX/AF to the XenServer host with cables.
Chapter 8
Setting Up XenServer
8.1 Setting Up the Fibre Channel Cards
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