HP MPX200 Multifunction Router

User Guide

Abstract
This document describes the MPX200 Multifunction Router, which supports the P10000/3PAR, P6000 EVA, and XP families
of Fibre Channel storage systems for integrated iSCSI connectivity, FCIP, FCoE, and data migration (see the Data Migration
Services User's Guide).
This document is intended for system administrators with knowledge of HP P10000/3PAR V-Class/F-Class/T-Class, P6500/P6300,
EVA4x00/6x00/8x00, and XP24000/20000 storage systems, HP Fibre Channel SANs, Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, iSCSI,
FCIP, and FCoE.

HP Part Number: 5697-1851

Published: April 2012
Edition: 10

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Contents
1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview........................................................10
MPX200
MPX200
MPX200
MPX200

features....................................................................................................................10
storage system support ..............................................................................................10
configuration options for P6000 EVA...........................................................................14
configurations for XP24000/20000............................................................................17

2 Planning the MPX200 installation...............................................................20

Installation recommendations...................................................................................................20
iSCSI/FCoE operation.............................................................................................................21
Total number of initiators.....................................................................................................21
Number of paths required per initiator..................................................................................21
Use of iSNS......................................................................................................................21
Use of iSCSI ports..............................................................................................................21
Balancing the load.............................................................................................................21
10-GbE initiators................................................................................................................22
MPX200 storage and IP network best practices...........................................................................22
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................22
Planning your storage configuration.....................................................................................22
General IP-SAN.................................................................................................................23
Recommended switch infrastructure for an IP-SAN...................................................................23
Network latency................................................................................................................25

3 Installing the MPX200...............................................................................26

MPX200 components..............................................................................................................26
Rack mounting the MPX200.....................................................................................................27

4 Managing MPX200 iSCSI using HP P6000 Command View..........................31

Setting up the MPX200 management port..................................................................................31
Fibre Channel zoning..............................................................................................................31
Open zoning....................................................................................................................31
Fibre Channel switch-based zoning......................................................................................32
HP P6000 Command View discovery........................................................................................32
Setting up the iSCSI IP ports.....................................................................................................34
Setting the date and time on the MPX200..................................................................................35
Code load.............................................................................................................................36
Shutting down and restarting the MPX200 ................................................................................37
Saving or restoring the MPX200 configuration............................................................................37
Locating the MPX200..............................................................................................................38
Removing an iSCSI controller....................................................................................................39

5 Managing MPX200 iSCSI for P10000/3PAR storage....................................40

Setting up the MPX200 management port..................................................................................40
Setting up the iSCSI ports........................................................................................................41
Fibre Channel zoning..............................................................................................................41
LUN provisioning....................................................................................................................42
Setting up the iSCSI initiator.....................................................................................................45

6 Managing MPX200 iSCSI for XP24000/20000..........................................46

Setting up the MPX200 management port..................................................................................46
Setting up the iSCSI ports........................................................................................................47
Fibre Channel zoning..............................................................................................................47
LUN management...................................................................................................................48

Contents

7 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines.........................................52

iSCSI rules and supported maximums .......................................................................................52
P6000 EVA storage system rules and guidelines.........................................................................52
HP P6000 Command View management rules and guidelines......................................................53
P6000 EVA storage system software..........................................................................................53
Features supported for iSCSI hosts........................................................................................53
Features not supported for iSCSI hosts...................................................................................54
HP P10000/3PAR storage system rules and guidelines................................................................54
XP storage system rules and guidelines......................................................................................54
Fibre Channel switch and fabric support....................................................................................55
Operating system and multipath software support.......................................................................55
iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines............................................................................................56
Apple Mac OS X iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines..............................................................56
Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines...........................................................56
Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ..............................................................................57
Solaris iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines ............................................................................57
VMware iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines..........................................................................57
Supported IP network adapters ................................................................................................58
IP network requirements ..........................................................................................................58
Setting up the iSCSI initiator.....................................................................................................58
Windows Server iSCSI initiator ...........................................................................................58
Multipathing.....................................................................................................................65
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2008............................................................66
Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2003............................................................68
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Scalable Networking Pack....................................................69
Setting up SNP for the HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapter..............................69
iSCSI initiator setup for Apple Mac OS X (single-path)............................................................69
Setting up the iSCSI initiator for Apple Mac OS X.............................................................70
Setting up storage for Apple Mac OS X...........................................................................74
iSCSI initiator setup for Linux...............................................................................................74
Installing and configuring the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 iSCSI driver.....................................74
Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 5................................................77
Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 4 and SUSE 9..............................77
Installing the iSCSI initiator for Red Hat 3 and SUSE 8..................................................77
Assigning device names.................................................................................................78
Target bindings.............................................................................................................78
Mounting file systems.....................................................................................................79
Unmounting file systems.................................................................................................79
Presenting P6000 EVA storage for Linux...........................................................................79
iSCSI Initiator setup for VMware..........................................................................................80
Configuring multipath with the Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator..........................................................83
MPxIO overview...........................................................................................................83
Preparing the host system..........................................................................................84
Enabling MPxIO for an HP P6000 EVA storage array...................................................84
Enable iSCSI target discovery.....................................................................................86
Modifying the target parameter MaxRecvDataSegLen...................................................87
Monitoring the multipath devices................................................................................88
Configuring Microsoft MPIO iSCSI devices............................................................................89
Microsoft MPIO for iSCSI load-balancing policies...................................................................90
Microsoft MPIO with QLogic iSCSI HBA................................................................................90
Installing the QLogic iSCSI HBA......................................................................................91
Installing the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and MPIO....................................................91
Configuring the QLogic iSCSI HBA..................................................................................91
Adding targets to the QLogic iSCSI initiator......................................................................93
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Presenting LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator....................................................................94

Installing the HP MPIO Full Featured DSM for P6000 EVA..................................................94
Microsoft Windows Cluster support......................................................................................95
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2003.....................................................................95
Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2008.....................................................................96
Setting up authentication ........................................................................................................97
General CHAP restrictions ..................................................................................................97
Microsoft initiator CHAP secret restrictions ............................................................................98
Linux CHAP restrictions ......................................................................................................98
ATTO Macintosh CHAP restrictions ......................................................................................98
Recommended CHAP policies .............................................................................................98
iSCSI session types ............................................................................................................98
MPX200 CHAP modes ......................................................................................................98
Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and normal session............................99
Enabling CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry ............................................100
Enabling CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator....................................................................100
Enabling CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator ..................................................................101
Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during normal
session ..........................................................................................................................102
Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and single-direction CHAP during normal
session...........................................................................................................................104
Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during normal
session...........................................................................................................................105

8 MPX200 FCIP........................................................................................108
MPX200 FCIP product description...........................................................................................108
Redundant FCIP network structure example...............................................................................108
Using FCIP to encapsulate FC packets.....................................................................................109
FCIP Impact on existing iSCSI configurations............................................................................109
FCIP and iSCSI performance..................................................................................................110
MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations.........................................................................................111
HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configurations...............................................................115
3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers.................................................................116
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers...................................................................116
3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers................................................................117
3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers and full inter-site connectivity..........................118
FCIP configuration rules and guidelines...............................................................................119
General FCIP configuration rules...................................................................................119
Operating system and multipath support........................................................................119
Storage system rules and guidelines...............................................................................120
Fibre Channel switch and firmware support.....................................................................120
FC switch requirements............................................................................................121
IP network requirements...........................................................................................121
IP performance tuning...........................................................................................................121
Distance.........................................................................................................................122
Bandwidth per route.........................................................................................................122
Latency...........................................................................................................................122
MTU/Jumbo frames..........................................................................................................122
Compression...................................................................................................................123
TCP window size/scaling performance tuning......................................................................123
Modifying the window size and scaling factor.....................................................................123
TCP window size and scaling factor recommendations..........................................................124
Configuring an FCIP route......................................................................................................127
Step 1. Verify your system requirements...............................................................................127
Step 2. Pre-installation checklist..........................................................................................127
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Step 3. Rack-mount the MPX200........................................................................................128

Step 4. Install the SFPs......................................................................................................128
Step 5. Set the MPX200 management port parameters.........................................................128
Step 6. Configure the MPX200 FCIP Route parameters..........................................................129
Install FCIP license.......................................................................................................129
Critical FCIP Performance settings..................................................................................130
Configure the FCIP routes using the CLI..........................................................................130
Step 7. Configure FC switch settings for the MPX200............................................................130
Step 8. Cable the MPX200 FC, GE, and management ports..................................................131
Step 9. Verify FCIP links and firmware version......................................................................131

9 MPX200 FCoE feature description............................................................133

FCoE configurations..............................................................................................................133
Setting up for FCoE connectivity to HP P6000 EVAs..................................................................134
Setting up FCoE connectivity to 3PAR arrays.............................................................................138

10 Diagnostics and troubleshooting.............................................................141

MPX200 chassis diagnostics..................................................................................................141
Input Power LED is extinguished.........................................................................................141
System Fault LED is illuminated...........................................................................................141
Fibre Channel Port LEDs....................................................................................................142
POST diagnostics.............................................................................................................142
Heartbeat LED blink patterns........................................................................................142
Normal blink pattern...............................................................................................142
System error blink pattern........................................................................................142
Management port IP address conflict blink pattern......................................................142
Over-temperature blink pattern.................................................................................143
Locating the MPX200 blade..............................................................................................144
MPX200 log data............................................................................................................144
MPX200 statistics.............................................................................................................144
MPX200 ping command...................................................................................................144
Troubleshooting using HP P6000 Command View................................................................145
Issues and solutions...............................................................................................................146
HP P6000 Command View does not discover MPX200.........................................................146
Initiator cannot log in to MPX200 iSCSI target.....................................................................146
Initiator logs in to MPX200 iSCSI target, but P6000 EVA-assigned LUNs do not appear on
initiator..........................................................................................................................146
P6000 EVA-presented virtual disk not seen by initiator..........................................................146
Windows initiators may display Reconnecting if NIC MTU changes after connection has logged
in..................................................................................................................................147
Communication between HP P6000 Command View and MPX200 is down............................147
HP P6000 Command View issues and solutions........................................................................148
Virtual disk operation troubleshooting.................................................................................148

11 Support and other resources...................................................................150

Intended audience................................................................................................................150
Related documentation..........................................................................................................150
Contacting HP......................................................................................................................150
HP technical support........................................................................................................150
Subscription service..........................................................................................................151
Product feedback.............................................................................................................151
Related information...............................................................................................................151
HP websites....................................................................................................................151
Typographical conventions.....................................................................................................151
Rack stability........................................................................................................................152
Product warranties................................................................................................................152
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12 Documentation feedback.......................................................................153
A Command reference...............................................................................154
Command syntax..................................................................................................................154
Command line completion................................................................................................154
Authority requirements......................................................................................................154
Commands..........................................................................................................................154
Admin............................................................................................................................155
Beacon...........................................................................................................................156
Blade.............................................................................................................................156
Clear.............................................................................................................................156
Date..............................................................................................................................156
Exit................................................................................................................................157
Fciproute........................................................................................................................157
FRU................................................................................................................................159
Help..............................................................................................................................159
History...........................................................................................................................161
Image............................................................................................................................161
Initiator...........................................................................................................................162
Logout............................................................................................................................162
Lunmask.........................................................................................................................163
Passwd...........................................................................................................................164
Ping...............................................................................................................................165
Quit...............................................................................................................................165
Reboot...........................................................................................................................165
Reset..............................................................................................................................166
Save..............................................................................................................................166
Set.................................................................................................................................167
Set alias.........................................................................................................................168
Set CHAP.......................................................................................................................168
Set chassis......................................................................................................................169
Set FC............................................................................................................................169
Set features.....................................................................................................................170
Set iSCSI........................................................................................................................170
Set iSNS.........................................................................................................................170
Set Mgmt........................................................................................................................171
Set NTP..........................................................................................................................171
Set properties..................................................................................................................172
Set SNMP.......................................................................................................................172
Set system.......................................................................................................................173
Set VPGroups..................................................................................................................173
Show.............................................................................................................................174
Show CHAP....................................................................................................................176
Show chassis...................................................................................................................176
Show FC........................................................................................................................177
Show fciproutes...............................................................................................................177
Show features..................................................................................................................178
Show initiators.................................................................................................................178
Show initiators LUNmask..................................................................................................178
Show iSCSI.....................................................................................................................179
Show iSNS.....................................................................................................................179
Show logs.......................................................................................................................180
Show LUNinfo.................................................................................................................180
Show LUNs.....................................................................................................................181
Show LUNmask...............................................................................................................181
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Show memory.................................................................................................................182
Show mgmt.....................................................................................................................182
Show NTP......................................................................................................................182
Show perf.......................................................................................................................183
Show presented targets.....................................................................................................184
Show properties..............................................................................................................185
Show SNMP...................................................................................................................185
Show stats......................................................................................................................185
Show system...................................................................................................................188
Show targets...................................................................................................................188
Show VPGroups...............................................................................................................189
Shutdown.......................................................................................................................189
Target............................................................................................................................190
Traceroute.......................................................................................................................190

B Command Line Interface usage.................................................................191

Logging on to an MPX200.....................................................................................................191
Understanding the guest account............................................................................................191
Working with MPX200 router configurations............................................................................192
Modifying a configuration.................................................................................................192
Saving and restoring router configurations...........................................................................193
Restoring router configuration and persistent data.................................................................194

C Simple Network Management Protocol setup.............................................195

SNMP parameters................................................................................................................195
SNMP trap configuration parameters.......................................................................................196
Management Information Base ..............................................................................................196
Network port table...........................................................................................................196
FC port table...................................................................................................................198
Initiator object table.........................................................................................................200
LUN table.......................................................................................................................201
VP group table................................................................................................................203
Sensor table....................................................................................................................205
Notifications........................................................................................................................206
System information objects................................................................................................206
Notification objects..........................................................................................................207
Agent startup notification..................................................................................................208
Agent shutdown notification..............................................................................................208
Network port down notification..........................................................................................208
FC port down notification..................................................................................................208
Target device discovery....................................................................................................208
Target presentation (mapping)...........................................................................................209
VP group notification........................................................................................................209
Sensor notification...........................................................................................................209
Generic notification..........................................................................................................210

D Log messages........................................................................................212
E HP mpx100/mpx100b to MPX200 upgrade..............................................231
To upgrade from mpx100/mpx100b to the MPX200 Multifunction Router:....................................231

F Regulatory compliance and safety.............................................................233

Regulatory compliance notices...............................................................................................233
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment........................................233
Modifications.............................................................................................................233
Cables.......................................................................................................................233
Regulatory compliance identification numbers......................................................................233
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Laser device....................................................................................................................233
Laser safety warning....................................................................................................233
Certification and classification information......................................................................233
Laser product label......................................................................................................234
International notices and statements........................................................................................234
Canadian notice (avis Canadien).......................................................................................234
Class A equipment......................................................................................................234
BSMI notice....................................................................................................................234
Japanese notice...............................................................................................................235
Korean notices.................................................................................................................235
Safety notices.......................................................................................................................235
Battery replacement notice................................................................................................235
Taiwan battery recycling notice..........................................................................................236
Power cords....................................................................................................................236
Japanese power cord statement.........................................................................................237
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive...................................................................237
English notice..................................................................................................................237
Dutch notice....................................................................................................................237
Czechoslovakian notice....................................................................................................237
Estonian notice................................................................................................................237
Finnish notice..................................................................................................................238
French notice...................................................................................................................238
German notice................................................................................................................238
Greek notice...................................................................................................................238
Hungarian notice.............................................................................................................239
Italian notice...................................................................................................................239
Latvian notice..................................................................................................................239
Lithuanian notice..............................................................................................................239
Polish notice....................................................................................................................240
Portuguese notice.............................................................................................................240
Slovakian notice..............................................................................................................240
Slovenian notice..............................................................................................................240
Spanish notice.................................................................................................................241
Swedish notice................................................................................................................241

G Saving and restoring the MPX200 configuration........................................242

Saving the configuration using MPX200 CLI.............................................................................242
Restoring the configuration using MPX200 CLI..........................................................................242

Glossary..................................................................................................244
Index.......................................................................................................248

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1 MPX200 Multifunction Router overview

This user guide provides information to help you do the following:

Understand the MPX200 options and configurations

Plan the installation of the MPX200

Install the MPX200

For high availability, install an additional MPX200 blade option
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Configure the MPX200

For iSCSI, FCoE, and FCIP
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Manage the MPX200 using HP P6000 Command View or mpx Manager

Troubleshoot the MPX200

Use the CLI

Interpret error messages

MPX200 features
The HP Enterprise Virtual Array (P6000 EVA), HP P10000/3PAR, and XP families of Fibre Channel
storage systems are supported for integrated iSCSI connectivity using the MPX200. The MPX200
hardware is integrated with up to four P6000 EVA, P10000/3PAR, or XP24000/20000 storage
systems for iSCSI connectivity, to deliver multi-protocol capabilities. This provides iSCSI and FC
attached servers access to block storage through an FC network and an Ethernet IP network
simultaneously.
The MPX200 supports multiple functions including iSCSI, FCoE (10-GbE models), FCIP, and online
or offline data migration. FCIP and data migration are license-enabled features. See Table 2 (page
13).
The MPX200 functions are supported separately or simultaneously in the following configurations:

iSCSI and/or FCoE

FCIP (license required)

Data migration (license required)

iSCSI/FCoE and FCIP (license required)

iSCSI/FCoE and data migration (license required)

For more information about MPX200 simultaneous operation, see Planning the MPX200 installation
(page 20). For more information on data migration, see the Data Migration Services User's Guide.

MPX200 storage system support

The MPX200 storage system support may be different based on the protocol. Not all storage system
models are supported on all the MPX200 supported protocols. The storage system support for each
MPX200 protocol is described in Table 1 (page 11).

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Table 1 MPX200 storage system support by protocol

Storage system
P10000 3PAR V-Class;
3PAR F-Class, T-Class
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MPX200 iSCSI
Target support
and management
software

MPX200 FCoE
Target support and
management
software

Yes (mpx
Manager)

Yes (mpx
Manager)

MPX200 FCIP SAN

extension support
and management
software (MPX200
CLI)
Yes

MPX200 data migration

support and management
software (mpx Manager)
Yes (destination)

HP P2000 G3 FC

Yes (destination)

HP P4000

Yes (destination)

HP P9500
HP P6500/6300

Yes (P6000
Command View)

Yes (P6000
Command View)

Yes

Yes (source/destination)

Yes

Yes (destination)

HP 3PAR S-Class
XP24000/20000

Yes (source)
Yes (mpx
Manager)

XP12000/10000

Yes

Yes (source/destination)

Yes

Yes (source/destination)

HP SVSP
HP EVA4x00/6x00/8x00
HP EVA3000/5000

Yes (source)
Yes (P6000
Command View)

Yes (P6000
Command View)

Yes

Yes (source/destination)

Yes

MSA1500/1000/2012f
Dell EquaLogic family (iSCSI)
EMC CLARiiON CX, AX
EMC Symmetrix DMX
EMC VNX5500
HDS AMS family
HDS Lightning 99xx V series
HDS Thunder 95xx V series
HDS USP family
Yes (source)
HDS VSP
HDS WMS family
IBM DS3000 family
IBM DS4000 family
IBM DS5000 family
IBM DS6000 family
IBM DS8000 family
NetApp FAS2000 Series
NetApp FAS3100 Series
NetApp FAS6000 Series

MPX200 storage system support

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Table 1 MPX200 storage system support by protocol (continued)

Storage system

MPX200 iSCSI
Target support
and management
software

MPX200 FCoE
Target support and
management
software

MPX200 FCIP SAN

extension support
and management
software (MPX200
CLI)

MPX200 data migration

support and management
software (mpx Manager)

Xiotech Enterprise 5000

MRC 1, MRC 2
Xiotech Mag3D 4000

For the latest information about MPX200 support, see the HP SPOCK website at http://
www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
For more information on data migration, see the Data Migration Services User's Guide.
The MPX200 is available from HP factory-integrated with a P6000 EVA or XP24000/20000
storage system or as a field upgrade to an existing storage system. iSCSI connectivity to the storage
system is provided for servers through a standard 1-GbE or 10-GbE NIC.

Management software
Management software for MPX200 iSCSI, FCoE, and data migration is available for download
at the following HP websites:

For HP P6000 Command View, see http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. Under storage,

click Storage Software, and then under Storage Device Management Software, select HP
P6000 Command View Software.

For mpx Manager, go to http://www.hp.com/go/MPX200.

Under Support, click Support & Drivers.
Under Tasks for HP MPX200 Multifunction Router, click Download drivers and software.
Select HP MPX200 10-1GbE Base Multifunction Router.
Select your operating system.
Under Utility, select HP Storage mpx Manager or HP Storage Data Migration Utilities kit for
MPX200, and then click Download.
NOTE: The HP Storage mpx Manager software is available as a separate download or as
part of the HP Storage Data Migration Utilities kit which includes additional data migration
tools.

The MPX200 chassis contains one or two router blades, two PCMs, and a mid-plane. There are
two types of router blades: a 4-port 1-GbE blade and a 2-port 10-GbE/2-port 1-GbE blade. Both
blade options include two 8-Gb/s FC ports. MPX200 dual-blade configurations provide for high
availability with failover between blades.
NOTE: Each PCM has three variable-speed fans that provide power and cooling. You can remove
and replace a PCM at any time. To ensure that the MPX200 chassis remains operational, there
must be at least one functioning PCM. Each PCM is capable of powering two blades. The PCM
cools the corresponding blade; therefore, when you remove a PCM, you must replace it within 7
minutes or the blade will shut down due to an over-temperature condition.
Table 2 (page 13) lists the MPX200 part numbers and describes each option.

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Table 2 MPX200 part numbers and options

Part number

Option

Option includes

AP771A

HP MPX200 1GbE Base One chassis

Chassis
One 1-GbE blade with
four 1-GbE iSCSI ports
and two 8-Gb/s FC ports

Order with
Up to four P6000 EVA, P10000/3PAR, or
XP24000/20000 storage systems, or order
separately to upgrade existing storage
systems

Rail kit
Accessory kit
Documentation
Redundant power supplies
AP772A

HP MPX200 1 GbE
Upgrade Blade

One 1-GbE blade with

four 1-GbE iSCSI ports
and two 8-Gb/s FC ports
Accessory kit
Documentation

AP773A

HP MPX200 10-1GbE
Base Chassis

The AP771A or AP773A MPX200 base

chassis and up to four P6000 EVA,
P10000/3PAR, or XP24000/20000
storage systems, or to upgrade existing
storage systems to provide high-availability
multipath connectivity

One chassis

Up to four P6000 EVA, P10000/3PAR, or

XP24000/20000 storage systems, or order
One 10-GbE/1-GbE blade separately to upgrade existing storage
with two 10-GbE and two systems
1-GbE iSCSI ports, and
two 8-Gb/s FC ports
Rail kit
Accessory kit
Documentation
Redundant power supplies

AP774A

HP MPX200 10-1GbE
Upgrade Blade

One 10-GbE/1-GbE blade

with two 10-GbE and two
1-GbE iSCSI ports, and
two 8-Gb/s FC ports.
Accessory kit
Documentation

TA766A

HP MPX200 Half
Chassis FCIP License

TA767A

HP MPX200 Full Chassis Includes the license to enable

FCIP License
FCIP functionality for both
bays (slots) in an MPX200
Chassis. For multipath
(redundant blade for high
availability), order the full
chassis license TA767A.

TA762A

HP MPX200 1TB Full

Chassis Data Migration
License

Includes the license to migrate

1 TB of data using an
MPX200 Chassis.

TA763A

HP MPX200 5TB Full

Chassis Data Migration
License

Includes the license to migrate

5 TB of data using a MPX200
Chassis.

TA764A

HP MPX200 Full Chassis Includes the license to migrate

1 Array Data Migration data from or to a single array
License
using a MPX200 Chassis.

The AP771A or AP773A MPX200 base

chassis and P6000 EVA, P10000/3PAR, or
XP24000/20000 storage systems, or to
upgrade up to four existing storage systems
to provide high-availability multipath
connectivity

Includes the license to enable

FCIP functionality in one out
of two bays (slots) in an
MPX200 chassis.

MPX200 storage system support

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The following additional equipment is required to configure the MPX200:

B-series, C-series, or H-series FC switch (iSCSI fabric-attached, data migration, or FCIP)

Optical SFP trancievers

FC ports, 8 Gb/s short-range SFP (AJ718A)

FC ports, 4 Gb/s short-range SFP (A744B)

10-GbE ports, short-range SFP+ (455883B21)

Optical FC cables, copper FC cables (direct-connect only)

Cat5e or Cat6 GbE network cables

Supported Direct Attach Copper 10GbE SFP+ Ethernet cables:

HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable (J9281B)

HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable (J9283B)

HP ProCurve 10-GbE SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Cable (J9285B)

HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 0.5m Direct Attach Cable (487649-B21)

HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable (487652-B21)

HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable (487655-B21)

HP ISS 10-GbE SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Cable (487658-B21)

Cisco 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable SFP-H10GB-CU3M (AP784A)

Cisco 10-GbE SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Cable SFP-H10GB-CU5M (AP785A)

Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0101 (AP818A)

Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0301 (AP819A)

Brocade 10-GbE SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Cable XBR-TWX-0501 (AP820A)

For FC switch model support, see MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines (page 52)
and the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock.

MPX200 configuration options for P6000 EVA

You can configure a P6000 EVA storage system for simultaneous connectivity to iSCSI/FCoE and
FC attached hosts. Support for iSCSI/FCoE to a P6000 EVA is provided through the MPX200 and
an FC switch fabric port (fabric attach) or the MPX200 directly connected to the P6000 EVA.
NOTE: Directly connecting an MPX200 FC port and a P6000 EVA requires the P6000 EVA
controller port to be set to Direct.
Figure 1 (page 15) illustrates an MPX200 single-blade fabric-attached configuration. This is the
lowest-cost configuration and is used when high availability for iSCSI hosts is not required.

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Figure 1 MPX200 single-blade fabric-attached configuration

Figure 2 (page 15) illustrates an MPX200 dual-blade fabric-attached configuration. This configuration
provides high availability with failover between blades.
NOTE:

A dual-blade configuration may require reconfiguration of device mappings.

Figure 2 MPX200 dual-blade fabric-attached configuration

Figure 3 (page 16) illustrates a multi-P6000 EVA configuration with connectivity for up to four
P6000 EVA storage systems from a single MPX200 blade.

MPX200 configuration options for P6000 EVA

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Figure 3 MPX200 single-blade multi-P6000 EVA configuration

Figure 4 (page 16) illustrates a multi-P6000 EVA configuration with connectivity for up to four
P6000 EVA storage systems from dual MPX200 blades. This configuration provides high availability
with failover between blades.
Figure 4 MPX200 dual-blade multi-P6000 EVA configuration

Figure 5 (page 17), Figure 6 (page 17), and Figure 7 (page 17) illustrate P6000 EVA direct
connect configurations.

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Figure 5 MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to one P6000 EVA configuration

MPX200 blade 1

MGMT
HP StorageWorks
MPX200

GE4

IOIOI

MGMT

GE3

FC1

HP StorageWorks
MPX200

FC2

GE1

FC1

MPX200 blade 2

MGMT

1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC2

GE2

IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)

GE4

IOIOI

MGMT

GE3

1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC1

FC2

FC1

GE1

GE1

FC2

GE2

iSCSI

GE1

IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)

NIC

P6000/EVA storage system

FP1

FP2

FP1

FP2

A
B
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Figure 6 MPX200 single-blade direct connect to one P6000 EVA configuration

IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)

MPX200

MGMT
HP StorageWorks
MPX200

GE4

IOIOI

MGMT

GE3

1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC1

FC2

FC1

GE1

FC2

GE2

iSCSI

GE1

IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)

NIC

P6000/EVA
storage system

FP1

FP2

FP1

FP2

A
B
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Figure 7 MPX200 dual-blade direct connect to two P6000 EVAs configuration

MPX200 blade 1

MGMT
HP StorageWorks
MPX200

MGMT

GE4

IOIOI

GE3

FC1

FC2

FC1

HP StorageWorks
MPX200

GE1

FC2

MPX200 blade 2

MGMT

1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

GE2

IP network
management
(WAN/LAN)

MGMT

GE4

IOIOI

GE3

FC1

GE1

1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC2

FC1

GE1

FC2

GE2

IP network
iSCSI data
(LAN/VLAN)

FP1

P6000/EVA
storage system

FP2

iSCSI

GE1

FP1

FP2

FP1

FP2

NIC

B
FP1

FP2

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MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000

An XP storage system can be configured for simultaneous connectivity to iSCSI and FC attached
hosts. Support for iSCSI to an XP storage system is provided through the MPX200 and an existing
FC switch fabric port (fabric-attached).
Figure 8 (page 18) shows an MPX200-XP single-blade fabric-attached configuration. This is the
lowest-cost configuration and is used when high availability for iSCSI hosts is not required.

MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000

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Figure 8 MPX200-XP single-blade fabric-attached configuration

Figure 9 (page 18) shows an MPX200-XP dual-blade fabric-attached configuration. This configuration
provides high availability with failover between blades.
Figure 9 MPX200-XP dual-blade fabric-attached configuration

Figure 10 (page 19) shows a multi-XP configuration with connectivity for up to four XP storage
systems from a single MPX200 blade.

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Figure 10 MPX200-XP multi-XP fabric-attached configuration

MPX200 configurations for XP24000/20000

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2 Planning the MPX200 installation

Prior to installation, it is important to define the requirements for server connectivity and MPX200
multifunction usage. You should consider present and future needs as they relate to MPX200
configuration attributes and installation recommendations.

Installation recommendations
Before installing the HP MPX200 Multifunction Router, HP recommends that you:

Develop an installation and configuration plan for your FC-SAN and Ethernet IP-SAN
environments.

Review all documentation.

Determine if the IP-SAN is lossy or lossless (Enhanced Ethernet) and if iSCSI or FCoE is
deployed.

The MPX200 supports the following functions: iSCSI-FCoE, FCIP, Data Migration. For simultaneous
operation, you can configure the MPX200 chassis with a single blade or dual blades to run up to
two functions per blade in the combinations shown in Table 3 (page 20).
Table 3 MPX200 blade configurations
Single blade chassis (blade1/empty)

Dual-blade chassis (blade1/blade2)

iSCSI-FCoE/empty

iSCSI-FCoE/iSCSI-FCoE1

iSCSI-FCoE-FCIP/empty

iSCSI-FCoE-FCIP/iSCSI-FCoE-FCIP1

iSCSI-FCoE-DMS/empty

iSCSI-FCoE-DMS/iSCSI-FCoE-DMS1

FCIP/empty

FCIP/FCIP2

DMS/empty

DMS/DMS3
iSCSI-FCoE-DMS/iSCSI-FCoE-FCIP

iSCSI-FCoE-FCIP/iSCSI-FCoE-DMS
1

Simultaneous iSCSI and FCoE are considered one function. FCoE is only supported with 10-GbE models.

When configuring for blade redundancy, you must configure both blades. To add a redundant blade, you must
un-present/re-present existing LUN presentations to gain access through the second blade.
Dual-blade iSCSI-FCoE configurations are always configured for high availability.

3
4

Dual-blade FCIP configurations can be configured for separate operation or high availability.

NOTE:

For more information on data migration, see the Data Migration Services User's Guide.

Table 4 (page 21) describes the MPX200 supported configuration maximums for ports, blades,
and chassis.

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Table 4 MPX200 supported configuration maximums

Configuration parameter

Per port

Per blade

Per chassis (2 blades1)

iSCSI connections, 1-GbE model

256

1,024

2,048

iSCSI-FCoE connections, 10-GbE model

2,0482

2,048

4,096

Initiators, 1-GbE model

N/A

300

300

FCoE Initiators, 10-GbE model

N/A

600

600

LUNs, 1-GbE model

N/A

4,096

4,096

FCoE LUNs, 10-GbE model

N/A

4,096

4,096

Targets

N/A

Up to four 3PAR, Up to four P10000/3PAR,

EVA, or XP
P6000 EVA, or XP storage
storage systems3 systems3

2
3

For mixed-blade chassis configurations that include one 1-GbE blade and one 10-GbE blade, the supported maximums
are the 1-GbE values.
10-GbE ports only.
For iSCSI connectivity, a total of 4 storage systems supported (any mix of P10000/3PAR, P6000 EVA, or XP24000/20000
arrays).

iSCSI/FCoE operation
You can configure the MPX200 with a single blade or with two (redundant) blades.

Total number of initiators

With two blades, the initiator is registered in both blades for consistency, whether or not you intend
to access both blades.

Number of paths required per initiator

After establishing the number of initiators, determine how many paths are required by each. The
number of connections per blade is finite, and every initiator login constitutes a connection to the
MPX200. In a multipath environment, HP recommends a minimum of one connection per blade;
high-performance applications may require up to four connections per blade (a total of eight).

Use of iSNS
The MPX200 presents one iSCSI target for each VPG (a total of four). Each initiator, therefore,
discovers four times the number of FC targets. HP recommends that you use iSNS to present to the
initiator only the required iSCSI targets.

Use of iSCSI ports

When configuring the MPX200 for iSCSI, there are four available iSCSI ports per blade. For high
performance and maximum initiator connectivity, HP recommends that you use all available ports.

Balancing the load

HP recommends that you use all iSCSI ports for both 1-GbE and 10-GbE blades. If multiple 1-GbE
initiators are required, ensure that logins are spread across all 1-GbE ports. For 10-GbE blades,
you can place a higher number of initiators on the 10-GbE ports than on the 1-GbE ports.
Because iSCSI and data migration traffic can share the same FC ports, it is prudent to understand
how each function effects the other during I/O operation. The use of bandwidth throttling for data
migration or MPIO for iSCSI provides a mechanism to allocate FC bandwidth to each function.

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10-GbE initiators
HP recommends that you map servers with 10-GbE NICs for login to the 10-GbE ports on the
MPX200.

MPX200 storage and IP network best practices

The following sections list requirements and recommendations for optimal results.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites for using this product include:

A Fibre Channel switch installed in your environment for MPX200 fabric-attached configurations

Equipment cabinet suitable for 2U-sized enclosures

A 1 GbE or 10-GbE switch to connect to the MPX200 1GbE iSCSI ports or to the MPX200
10GbE iSCSI/FCoE ports as iSCSI targets

Converged network switch, if planning to configure the MPX200 as an iSCSI/FCoE target,

and separately configured iSCSI and FCoE VLANs

Cat5e or Cat6 cabling to the MPX200 1 GbE iSCSI data ports

HP-recommended 10-GbE SFP+ optical transceivers or 10-GbE SFP+ copper cabling to the
10-GbE iSCSI/FCoE data ports (see the MPX200 QuickSpec for part numbers)

For 10-GbE connectivity, HP recommends OM3 or HP PremierFlex LC-LC (OM3+, OM4) type
cabling

Planning your storage configuration

Proper planning of the storage subsystem and its subsequent performance is critical to a successful
deployment of the MPX200 and connected storage systems. Improper planning or implementation
can result in wasted storage space, degraded performance, or inability to expand the system to
meet growing storage needs. Planning considerations include:

System and performance expectations

Striping methods

RAID levels

Hard drive sizes and types

Spare drives

Number of storage systems (up to 4) and sizing (capacity)

Number of Fibre Channel presented virtual LUNs

Number of iSCSI and FCoE initiators

1 GbE iSCSI per chassis (1 or 2 blades): 300 initiators or logins maximum
10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE per chassis (1 or 2 blades): 600 initiators or logins maximum
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Number of virtual LUNs to be presented to the iSCSI and FCoE initiators

1 GbE iSCSI per chassis (1 or 2 blades): 4096 LUNs maximum
10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE per chassis (1 or 2 blades): 4096 combined iSCSI and FCoE LUNs
maximum

FCoE requires a converged network switch that implements DCB standards for lossless Ethernet.

You can build a high-performance, highly available IP-SAN in a variety of ways. Consider an
enterprise-class switch infrastructure as detailed in Table 1 (page 11) to minimize packet discard,
packet loss, and unpredictable performance. Consider implementing the 10-GbE IP-SAN on a
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lossless Ethernet network, utilizing DCB switches. Within a 10-GbE based data center, consider
implementing the FCoE protocol.

General IP-SAN
For best results, follow these IP-SAN recommendations:

For Microsoft Windows Server environments, implement MPIO along with the HP DSM for
NIC fault tolerance and superior performance.

For other operating systems, where supported, implement NIC bonding in the host software
for NIC fault tolerance and performance.

Implement a separate subnet or VLAN for the IP storage network for dedicated bandwidth.

Implement separate FCoE and iSCSI VLANs.

Implement a fault-tolerant switch environment as a separate VLAN through a core switch

infrastructure or multiple redundant switches.

Set the individual 1- and 10-Gb ports connected to the storage nodes and servers at auto
negotiate full duplex at both the switch and host/node port level.

Implement switches with full-duplex non-blocking mesh backplanes with sufficient port buffer
cache (at least 512 KB per port).

Implement Flow Control on the storage network switch infrastructure. Flow control can have
a dramatic impact on performance in a 10 GbE environment, especially in a mixed 1 GbE
and 10 GbE environment. When a network port becomes saturated, excess frames can be
dropped because the port cannot physically handle the amount of traffic it is receiving. Packets
are then resent, resulting in a performance decrease. An example of this is a 10 GbE link
sending data at 10 Gb/s to a single 1 GbE link. Flow control eliminates the problem by
controlling the speed at which data is sent to the port. For this reason, best practices dictate
that you always enable flow control. You must enable flow control on both the switches and
NICs/iSCSI initiators for it to function properly. If flow control is not enabled globally, the
network defaults to the lowest common denominator, which would be to have flow control
disabled.

(Optional) Implement Jumbo Frames support on the switch, 1 GbE iSCSI blade, and 10-GbE
iSCSI/FCoE blade when iSCSI is configured, and all servers are connected to the IP-SAN.
Consider using 4K Jumbo Frames instead of 9K Jumbo Frames for better streaming
performance.
NOTE: FCoE requires Jumbo Frames and is the default configuration of a CNA, converged
network switch, and the 10-GbE iSCSI/FCoE blade when FCoE is configured.

Recommended switch infrastructure for an IP-SAN

HP recommends using HPN ProCurve Ethernet switches, which typically include minimum capabilities
for building a high performance fault-tolerant storage network in a relatively easy and cost effective
way. Any Enterprise-class managed switch typically has the necessary capabilities that most IP-SAN
customers require. Table 5 (page 24) describes minimum recommended Ethernet switch capabilities
for an MPX200 based IP-SAN.
For more information about FCoE, see the converged network switches and the HP SAN Design
Reference Guide at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/networking/index.html .

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Table 5 MPX200 switch capability

Switch capability

Description

1 and 10 Gigabit
Ethernet support

The 1 GbE iSCSI blade of the MPX200 comes with four copper GbE ports (802.3ab). To
take advantage of full duplex gigabit capabilities, you need infrastructure of Cat5e or Cat6
cabling. The 10-GbE iSCSI/FCoE blade of the MPX200 comes with two SFP+ 10 Gb ports.
You can configure either SFP+ optical or SFP+ copper connectivity. Server connections and
switch interconnects can be done via SFP+ fiber cabling, in addition to Cat5e or Cat6
cabling, depending on IP switch capabilities.

Fully subscribed
non-blocking backplanes
or
Adequate per-port buffer
cache

For optimal switch performance, HP recommends that the switch have at least 512 KB of
buffer cache per port. Consult your switch manufacturer specifications for the total buffer
cache. For example, if the switch has 48 Gb ports. You should have at least 24 MB of
buffer cache dedicated to those ports. If the switch aggregates cache among a group of
ports (that is, 1MB of cache per 8 ports) space your utilized ports appropriately to avoid
cache oversubscription.

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Flow Control support

IP storage networks are unique in the amount of sustained bandwidth that is required to
maintain adequate performance levels under heavy workloads. You should enable Gigabit
Ethernet Flow Control (802.3x) technology on the switch to eliminate receive and/or transmit
buffer cache pressure. Note: Some switch manufacturers do not recommend configuring
Flow Control when using Jumbo Frames, or vice versa. Consult the switch manufacturer
documentation. HP recommends implementing Flow Control over Jumbo Frames for optimal
performance. Flow control is required when using the HP DSM and MPIO.

Individual port speed and All ports on the switch, servers, and storage nodes should be configured to auto-negotiate
duplex setting
duplex and speed settings. Although most switches and NICs will auto negotiate the optimal
performance setting, if a single port on the IP storage network negotiates a suboptimal
(100 megabit or less and/or half-duplex) setting, the entire SAN performance can be
impacted negatively. Check each switch and NIC port to make sure that the auto-negotiation
is resolved to be 1000Mb/s or 10Gb/s with full-duplex.

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Link
Aggregation/Trunking
support

It is important to enable Link Aggregation and/or Trunking support when building a high
performance fault-tolerant IP storage network. HP recommends implementing Link
Aggregation and/or Trunking technology when doing Switch to Switch Trunking, Server
NIC Load Balancing and Server NIC Link Aggregation (802.3ad).

VLAN support

Implementing a separate subnet or VLAN for the IP storage network is a best IP-SAN practice.
If implementing VLAN technology within the switch infrastructure, typically you need to
enable VLAN Tagging (802.1q) and/or VLAN Trunking (802.1q or InterSwitch Link [ISL]
from Cisco). Consult your switch manufacturer configuration guidelines when enabling
VLAN support.

Spanning Tree/Rapid
Spanning Tree

In order to build a fault-tolerant IP storage network, you need to connect multiple switches
into a single Layer 2 (OSI Model) broadcast domain using multiple interconnects. In order
to avoid Layer 2 loops, you must implement the Spanning Tree protocol (802.1D) or Rapid
Spanning Tree protocol (802.1w) in the switch infrastructure. Failing to do so can cause
numerous issues on the IP storage networks including performance degradation or even
traffic storms. HP recommends implementing Rapid Spanning Tree if the switch infrastructure
supports it for faster Spanning Tree convergence. If the switch is capable, consider disabling
spanning tree on the server switch ports so that they do not participate in the spanning tree
convergence protocol timings. Note: You should configure FCoE with spanning-tree disabled
at the first level server edge switch.

Jumbo Frames support

Sequential read and write, or streaming workloads can benefit from a maximum frame
size larger than 1514 bytes. The 1 GbE iSCSI and 10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE ports are capable
of frame sizes up to 9K bytes. Better performance is realized when the NICs and iSCSI
initiators are configured for 4K byte (maximum frame size of 4088 bytes) jumbo frames.
You must enable Jumbo frames on the switch, the 1 GbE iSCSI and 10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE
modules, and all servers connected to the IP-SAN. Typically, you enable Jumbo Frames
globally on the switch or per VLAN and on a per port basis on the server. Note: Some
switch manufacturers do not recommend configuring Jumbo Frames when using Flow
Control, or vice versa. Consult the switch manufacturer documentation. HP recommends
implementing Flow Control over Jumbo Frames for optimal performance.

Planning the MPX200 installation

For optimal availability and performance, consider the following:

Switch Infrastructure: Dual Redundant 1 or 10 Gigabit switches trunked together for bandwidth
and fault-tolerance.

1 GbE iSCSI blade and 10 GbE iSCSI blade connectivity: at least one port from each blade
connected to each switch.

1 GbE iSCSI blade connectivity: When using 2 GE ports, utilize GE port 1 and GE port 3 or
GE port 2 and GE port 4 for improved performance balancing.

Host Server connectivity: Dual NICs connected to the IP storage network with a single port
connected to each switch. For Windows 2003/2008, use the HP DSM for MPIO for multiple
NIC support.

Network latency
High network latency can be the primary cause of slow I/O performance, or worse, iSCSI drive
disconnects. It is important to keep network latency (for example, ping response time measurement)
on your IP-SAN subnet below 2 milliseconds. Many factors can contribute to increasing network
latency, such as congestion, distance, and router hops. Configuring the IP-SAN on a single IP
subnet with layer-2 switching helps to lower the network latency.

Network bandwidth
Network bandwidth required for an IP-SAN depends on the server applications, maintenance
utilities, and backup/recovery processes. Most I/O intensive applications, like Microsoft Exchange
and SQL Server,do will not consume much network bandwidth and are more sensitive to network
latency issues. Bandwidth becomes much more important when you are performing maintenance
operations, like backup/recovery. Any sequential read/write stream could consume significant
bandwidth.
NOTE: Storage data transfer rates are typically measured in bytes while network data transfer
rates are measured in bits. A 1 Gb/sec network connection can transfer a maximum of 120130
MB/sec. Microsoft Windows provides performance monitor counters that can help to determine
the data-path bandwidth requirements. Disk Bytes/sec is the rate bytes are transferred to or from
the disk during write or read operations.

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3 Installing the MPX200

This chapter describes how to rack mount the MPX200.
WARNING!

Mount the MPX200 in the rack so that the weight is evenly distributed. An unevenly loaded
rack can become unstable, possibly resulting in equipment damage or personal injury.

This product is supplied with a 3 wire cable and plug for the user's safety. Use this power
cable in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock. An electrical
outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch
chassis. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent electrical shock.

If the chassis is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature. Be sure to install the chassis
in an environment that is compatible with the maximum ambient rated temperature.

MPX200 components
Figure 11 (page 26) shows the MPX200 components.
Figure 11 MPX200 components

1. Rack rail, inner (2)

2. Rack rail, outer (2)

3. Chassis rail (2)

4. Screw, flathead, 632 x 1/4 in. (8)

5. Screw, flathead, 1032 x 1/4 in. (6)

6. Screw, panhead, 1032 x 3/8 in. (10)

7. Washer, centering (10); for use on racks with

square holes only

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Rack mounting the MPX200

NOTE:

Use a crosshead screwdriver to perform the rack mount procedure.

To rack mount the MPX200:

1. Attach the two chassis rails to the MPX200 chassis using three 10-32 x 1/4 in. screws for
each rail. Make sure that the end with the flange is facing the rear of the chassis
(Figure 12 (page 27)).
The MPX200 has multiple mounting holes to allow for adjustable setback. Secure the chassis
rails in the desired position if additional room is needed.
Figure 12 Chassis rails

1
1. Chassis rail

2.

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2. Screws, flathead, 10-32 x 1/4 in.

Assemble the front and rear rack rails; secure them loosely using four 6-32 x 1/4 in. screws
(Figure 13 (page 27)).
Figure 13 Rack rails

1. Rear rack rail

2. Front rack rail

3. Screw, flathead, 6-32 x 1/4 in.

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3.

Install the rails in the rack.

There are two inner rails and two outer rails. Slide each inner rail into the corresponding outer
rail to create a complete rack rail.
a. Extend the rack rails to fit the inner dimensions of the rack. The rail flanges on both ends
fit inside the rack.
b. Make sure the inner rail is toward the front of the rack.
c. Fasten the rail flanges to the rack on both ends using two 10-32 x 3/8 in. screws in the
upper and lower holes (Figure 14 (page 28)).
Figure 14 Inner rack view

1. Screw, flathead, 6-32 x 1/4 in.

2. Screw, panhead, 10-32 x 3/8 in.

3. Washer

4.

Install the chassis in the rack:

a. Starting from the back of the rack, slide the MPX200 chassis and rail assembly into the
rack rails.
b. Fasten the chassis to the rack using two 10-32 x 3/8 in. screws in the middle hole on
each rail flange (Figure 15 (page 28)).
Figure 15 Rear view

1
26588b

1. Screws, panhead, 10-32 x 3/8 in.

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5.

Route the power cord:

a. Starting from the front of the rack, connect the power cord to the MPX200.
b. For the left blade, route the cord by following the gap between the chassis and the chassis
rail (see Figure 16 (page 29)).
c. Repeat for the right blade.
NOTE: The right blade requires the power cord to extend approximately 30 cm (12
inches) beyond the front edge, due to the positioning of the socket on the PCM.
Figure 16 Power cord

26591b

1. Power cord

Rack mounting the MPX200

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6.

Install the HP MPX200 bezel:

a. Remove the four 10-32 x 3/8 in. screws that secure the rack rails to the front of the rack.
b. Position the bezel support plate in front of the MPX200 chassis, with the arrows pointing
up.
c. Replace the four 10-32 x 3/8 in. screws, two on each side of the bezel support plate.
d. Install the bezel by pushing it through the white pop-in tabs on the bezel support plate
(Figure 17 (page 30)).
Figure 17 Bezel view

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1. Screw, panhead, 10-32 x 3/8 in.

2. Bezel mount bracket

3. Bracket arrows

4. Bezel

Installing the MPX200

4 Managing MPX200 iSCSI using HP P6000 Command

View
This chapter provides instructions for setting up the MPX200 management port, Fibre Channel
zoning, HP P6000 Command View discovery, setting up the iSCSI IP ports, and setting the date
and time.
NOTE: FCIP functionality is not configured using HP P6000 Command View. For configuration
requirements, see MPX200 FCIP (page 108).

Setting up the MPX200 management port

Most management functions have been built into HP P6000 Command View. In some cases, access
to the MPX200 CLI is required.
You connect to the CLI through one of the following:

RS-232 serial port (115200/8/n/1)

Telnet

SSH

By default, the management port obtains a DHCP address. If the management port cannot obtain
a DHCP address, you must set a static IP address.

Fibre Channel zoning

Because the MPX200 can be a fabric-connected device, it is important to understand the zoning
requirements.

Open zoning
When using an open zone configuration, each FC port on each MPX200 must be connected to a
separate fabric (see Open zone configuration (page 31)).
Figure 18 Open zone configuration

CAUTION:
initiators.

HP recommends that you use zoning if the MPX is in a mixed environment with FC

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Fibre Channel switch-based zoning

Each FC port on the MPX200 uses NPIV to create a total of four unique, virtual WWNNs per
physical FC port. To create proper zoning, you must understand the use of VPGs. A VPG consists
of a WWNN from each of the four physical FC ports. This allows presentation for up to 1,024
LUNs from a single P6000 EVA or XP array.
Place an array target port in the same zone as one of the VPG ports (see EVA Fibre Channel
zone configuration (page 32)). This ensures a single path to the FC port on the router blade and
gives you more control of load balancing through the router.
Figure 19 EVA Fibre Channel zone configuration

HP P6000 Command View discovery

When the management port IP address is set and the router FC ports are visible to the P6000 EVA,
you can perform the MPX200 discovery. You discover the MPX200 iSCSI controllers using the
Discover iSCSI Devices button or the Add iSCSI Device button (see Figure 20 (page 33)).

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Figure 20 iSCSI devices folder properties

NOTE: HP recommends that you set a static IP address on the management port to ensure
connectivity.
After the discovery is complete, the MPX200s appear in the iSCSI Devices folder as iSCSI Controller
01 and iSCSI Controller 02. The four iSCSI MPX200 hosts appear in the Hosts folder (see
Figure 21 (page 33)). The ports associated with each host consist of the VPGs from each blade.
Figure 21 Host properties

Figure 22 (page 34) shows the iSCSI Controller Properties Mgmt Port tab on the iSCSI Controller
Properties page.
HP P6000 Command View discovery

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In the IPv4 or IPv6 box, select Static and set the management port IP address.
Figure 22 iSCSI controller properties: Mgmt Port tab

Setting up the iSCSI IP ports

Each iSCSI IP port must have an IP addressIPv4, IPv6, or both. Set the IP address on the IP Ports
tab on the iSCSI Controller Properties page (see Figure 23 (page 35)).
NOTE:

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A target portal is created for each IP address that you set.

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Figure 23 iSCSI controller properties: IP Ports tab

Setting the date and time on the MPX200

Setting the date and time on the MPX200 ensures the synchronization of events and assists in
troubleshooting. You have three options for setting the date and time (see Figure 24 (page 36)).
NOTE: HP recommends using the NTP settings, if available on your network. This provides
redundancy through multiple time servers.

Setting the date and time on the MPX200

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Figure 24 Set iSCSI controller time

Code load
NOTE: HP recommends that you load the latest MPX200 firmware. See http://www.hp.com/
go/mpx200 for updates.
You load the firmware from the Code Load page for the iSCSI controller. Firmware is loaded for
the selected controller only; for a dual-blade configuration, you must perform this procedure for
each blade.
1. Select the desired iSCSI controller.
2. Click Code Load.
3. Browse to the firmware file.
4. Click Next Step.
5. Click Finish.
6. In the dialog box, enter yes, and then click Update.
The MPX200 reboots upon successful load of the firmware.

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Figure 25 Code Load page for the iSCSI controller

Shutting down and restarting the MPX200

If you need to restart the MPX200, select the General tab, and then click Restart. If you need to
shut down the MPX200, click Shut down. See Figure 26 (page 37).
Figure 26 iSCSI controller shutdown options

Saving or restoring the MPX200 configuration

After initial setup of the MPX200, it is a good practice to save the configuration. The FRU Save
function allows you to save the configuration to a file that can be used later as a restoration point.
The FRU Restore function allows you to restore the configuration to the point when the configuration
was last saved, which is especially important for single-blade configurations.
NOTE:

A Restore action reboots the blade.

In a dual-blade configuration, a copy of the configuration for each router is kept on the peer. If
you add a new blade, the configuration of the peer blade is copied to the new blade and is ready
for use immediately; no reconfiguration is required.
To save or restore the MPX200 configuration:
1. Select the desired blade.
Shutting down and restarting the MPX200

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2.
3.
4.

Click Set Options.

Click Save Configuration.
Select a configuration method, and then click Select (see Figure 27 (page 38)).

Figure 27 iSCSI controller configuration selection

Locating the MPX200

A flashing blue LED in the center of the blade indicates that the locating beacon is on.
NOTE:

The beacon turns off after 15 minutes.

Figure 28 Blue LED locating beacon

1. Input fault LED

2. System power LED

3. Heartbeat LED

4. 1GbE iSCSI ports

5. 1GbE iSCSI ports

6. Maintenance button

7. 8Gb/s FC ports

8. UID beacon (blue LED)

9. RS-232 port

10. Management port 10/100/1000 Ethernet

To enable or disable the locating beacon:

1. Select the iSCSI controller.
2. Click Locate.
3. Click Locate ON or Locate OFF, and then click OK (Figure 29 (page 39)).

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Figure 29 Locate hardware device

Removing an iSCSI controller

Before you remove an iSCSI controller permanently, ensure that all virtual disk presentations have
been removed.
To remove an iSCSI controller:
1. Select the iSCSI controller.
2. Click Set Options.
3. Select Remove controller, and then click OK. (see Figure 30 (page 39)).
Figure 30 iSCSI controller options: Remove controller

Removing an iSCSI controller

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5 Managing MPX200 iSCSI for P10000/3PAR storage

Setting up the MPX200 management port
Access to the MPX200 CLI is required for initial setup. Connect to the CLI through one of the
following:

RS-232 serial port (115200/8/n/1)

Telnet

SSH

When connected, select the blade to manage by using the blade <1 | 2> command.
By default, the management port obtains a DHCP address. If the management port cannot obtain
a DHCP address, you must set a static IP address. HP highly recommends using static IP addresses
to retain connectivity. See Figure 31 (page 40).
Figure 31 The blade # command

Enter the admin start command to change settings. See Figure 32 (page 40).
Figure 32 The admin start command

Enter the set mgmt command to setup the management port IP address. See Figure 33 (page
41).

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Figure 33 The set mgmt command.

Setting up the iSCSI ports

The iSCSI ports require an IP address. Enter the set iscsi command to set the IP addresses.
See Figure 34 (page 41).
Figure 34 The set iscsi command

Fibre Channel zoning

Use the following diagram as a guide to implement zones. Use the show vpgroups command
to determine the MPX200 WWNs used in zoning (see Figure 35 (page 42)). Zones include WWNs
from the MPX200 and the 3PAR array ports.

Setting up the iSCSI ports

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Figure 35 3PAR zoning

NOTE: Arrays can connect to each fabric multiple ways. HP recommends a connection to each
fabric from different controller nodes at minimum.

LUN provisioning
LUN masking for MPX200 connectivity to a 3PAR array is accomplished by executing the following
procedure in which the MPX200 is treated as if it were a Windows FC host to the 3PAR array.
NOTE: To properly set up LUN masking, you must create a host that includes the WWNs from
a single VPG.

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1.

Run the show vpgroups command and observe the fourth bit in the output to identify the
WWNs belonging to a VPG. See Figure 36 (page 43).
Figure 36 The show vpgroups command

2.

Using the InForm Management Console, create a host and add only WWNs that belong to
the same VPG.
There can be up to four hosts that represent the MPX200.
NOTE: Figure 37 (page 43) shows an example with eight connections from the MPX200 to
the array. Each of the four FC ports detects two array ports.
Figure 37 Host properties

LUN provisioning

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3.
4.

Perform a Discovery of an iSCSI port on each MPX200 blade from the initiator to register the
initiator IQN.
Download, install, and run the mpx Manager.
NOTE: Although you can accomplish LUN masking using either the mpx Manager GUI or
the command line, the mpx Manager is the preferred method.

5.
6.

Connect to the management port of one of the blades.

Select the blade, and then select WizardsLUN Presentation Wizard to start LUN Presentation
Wizard. This must be done for each blade. See Figure 38 (page 44).
Figure 38 mpx Manager LUN Presentation Wizard

7.

Select the initiator, and then click Next.

The selected array appears in a LUN Selection window.

8.

Expand the tree, select the LUN that you want to present, and then click Next. See
Figure 39 (page 44).
Figure 39 LUN Selection window

9. Click Finish to complete the LUN presentation for the selected blade.
10. Repeat Step 6 through Step 9 for each blade.

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Alternate procedure
Alternately, you can perform CLI based LUN presentation using the lunmask add command. See
Figure 40 (page 45). Be sure to run this command for each 3PAR target port on each blade.
Figure 40 The lunmask add command

Setting up the iSCSI initiator

For instructions to configure the iSCSI host, see the HP 3PAR Implementation Guide that pertains
to your operating system, available at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/
DocumentIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodClassId=-1&contentType=SupportManual&
docIndexId=64255&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=5044394.
NOTE:

Multipath software is required when logging in to multiple connections.

For Windows-specific settings, see Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines (page
56).

Setting up the iSCSI initiator

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6 Managing MPX200 iSCSI for XP24000/20000

Setting up the MPX200 management port
Access to the MPX200 CLI is required for initial setup. Connect to the CLI through one of the
following:

RS-232 serial port (115200/8/n/1)

Telnet

SSH

By default, the management port obtains a DHCP address. If the management port cannot obtain
a DHCP address, you must set a static IP address. HP highly recommends using static IP addresses
to retain connectivity.
When connected, select the blade to manage by using the blade <1 | 2> command (see
Figure 41 (page 46)).
Figure 41 The blade # command

Use the admin start command to change settings (see Figure 42 (page 46)).
Figure 42 The admin start command

Use the set mgmt command to setup the management port IP address (see Figure 43 (page 47)).

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Figure 43 The set mgmt command.

Setting up the iSCSI ports

The iSCSI ports require an IP address. Use the set iscsi command (see Figure 44 (page 47)).
Figure 44 The set iscsi command

Fibre Channel zoning

See Fibre Channel zoning (page 31) and Fibre Channel switch-based zoning (page 32) for
zoning information.
WWNs used in zoning can be found in the MPX200 using the show vpgroups command (see
Figure 45 (page 48)).

Setting up the iSCSI ports

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Figure 45 The show vpgroup command

LUN management
LUN masking for MPX200 connectivity to XP is accomplished by executing the following procedure.
The MPX200 is treated as if it were a Windows FC host to the XP.

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1.

To properly setup LUN masking, create a group that includes the WWNs from a single VPG.
To identify which WWNs belong to a VPG see the fourth bit (circled in Figure 46 (page 49)).
You can create up to four groups, each containing WWNs from each VPG from each MPX200
blade. LUNs can be created and assigned to the groups at this time.
Figure 46 LUN management window

2.

Install the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software. For Windows Server 2008, the iSCSI initiator is
included with the operating system.
For Windows Server 2003, you must install the iSCSI initiator. For Windows Server 2003,
the Microsoft iSCSI initiator installation presents an option for installing MPIO using the
Microsoft generic DSM (Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI check box). For
Windows Server 2008, MPIO is installed separately as a feature.

3.
4.
5.

See Setting up the iSCSI initiator (page 58) to set up the Windows host and register the
IQN name.
Install and run the mpx Manager.
Start the Presentation Wizard by selecting Wizards from the menu.
The LUN Presentation Wizard will display the XP target ports (see Figure 47 (page 50)).

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Figure 47 LUN Selection window

6.

Expand the desired ports and select the same LUN from each (see Figure 48 (page 50)).
Figure 48 Expanded ports

7.

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Select the initiator and finish (see Figure 49 (page 51)).

Managing MPX200 iSCSI for XP24000/20000

Figure 49 Select the Initiators

8.

Follow the steps beginning with Step 5 to log in to the target.

LUN management

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7 MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines

This chapter describes the iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines for the MPX200.

iSCSI rules and supported maximums

The MPX200 chassis can be configured with one or two blades. Dual-blade configurations provide
for high availability with failover between blades, and are supported as redundant pairs only.
iSCSI-connected servers can be configured for access to one or both blades.
NOTE: In the event of a failover between blades, servers with single-blade connectivity to a failed
blade will no longer have connectivity to the MPX200.
Table 6 (page 52) lists the supported maximums.
Table 6 Supported MPX200 iSCSI maximums
Maximum per MPX200 solution1

Description
Hardware

P10000/3PAR, P6000 EVA and/or XP24000/20000 storage 4 total (any combination)

systems
MPX200

One chassis with up to 2 blades

MPX200 iSCSI port connections

See MPX200 supported configuration maximums

(page 21).
Configuration parameter

Total number of iSCSI initiators

300 per chassis for 1-GbE (1 or 2 blades)

600 per chassis for 10-GbE (1 or 2 blades)

Total number of iSCSI LUNs

4,096 per chassis, 1,024 per P6000 EVA or XP

iSCSI connections, 1-GbE

1,024 per blade, 2,048 per chassis

iSCSI connections, 10 GbE

2,048 per blade, 4,096 per chassis

For mixed-blade chassis configurations that include one 1-GbE blade and one 10-GbE blade, the maximums supported
are the 1-GbE blade values.

P6000 EVA storage system rules and guidelines

The MPX200 is supported for iSCSI with the following P6000 EVA storage systems:

EVA4400/4400 with embedded switch

EVA4000/4100/6000/6100/8000/8100

EVA6400/8400

P6300/P6500

All MPX200 configurations must follow these P6000 EVA connectivity rules:

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All MPX200 Fibre Channel connections are supported for fabricconnect or direct-connect
configurations.

Each P6000 EVA storage system can connect to a maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two
blades).

Each P6000 EVA controller host port can connect to a maximum of two MPX200 Fibre Channel
ports.

MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines

A maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades) can be zoned with up to four P6000 EVA
storage systems.

A P6000 EVA storage system can present LUNs to iSCSI initiators and Fibre Channel hosts
concurrently.

HP P6000 Command View management rules and guidelines

The HP P6000 Command View implementation for the MPX200 supports management of up to
four P6000 EVA storage systems concurrently, and provides the equivalent functionality for both
iSCSI and Fibre Channel connected servers. All MPX200 management functions are integrated in
HP P6000 Command View.
IMPORTANT: The MPX200 requires a specific controlled release of HP P6000 Command View.
For more information and to receive the supported HP P6000 Command View version, contact
your HP service representative.
The HP P6000 Command View management rules and guidelines follow:

Requires HP P6000 Command View 9.2 or later for array-based and server-based
management. FCoE requires Command View EVA 9.3 or later, P6300/P6500 requires 9.4
or later.

A maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades) can be discovered by a P6000 EVA storage
system.

HP P6000 Command View manages the MPX200 out of band (IP) through the MPX200
management IP port. The HP P6000 Command View application server must be on the same
IP network as the MPX200 management IP port.

The MPX200 iSCSI initiator and iSCSI LUN masking information resides in the MPX200, not
in the HP P6000 Command View database.

The default iSCSI initiator P6000 EVA host-mode setting is Microsoft Windows. The iSCSI
initiator host-mode setting for Apple Mac OS X, Linux, Oracle Solaris, VMware, and Windows
2008 is configured with HP P6000 Command View.

NOTE: Communication between HP P6000 Command View and the MPX200 is not secured by
the communication protocol. If unsecured communication is a concern, HP recommends using a
confined or secured IP network in the data center.

P6000 EVA storage system software

P6000 EVA storage system software supported for Fibre Channel hosts, such as HP P6000
Continuous Access, HP P6000 Business Copy, HP SSSU, and HP Replication Solutions Manager,
are supported with the MPX200 for P6000 EVA LUNs that have been presented to iSCSI initiators.
This section describes restrictions for iSCSI hosts using the MPX200.

Features supported for iSCSI hosts

The following Business Copy features are supported for iSCSI hosts:

LUN snapshots presented to iSCSI hosts

LUN snapclones (normal or 3-phase) presented to iSCSI hosts

Instant restore from a snapclone to the original source

Ability of iSCSI hosts to access and write to P6000 EVA snapshots and snapclones

Use of HP P6000 Command View, SSSU, or RSM to create snapshots manually or automatically
on a schedule

CLI support to enter replication commands from iSCSI hosts

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Features not supported for iSCSI hosts

LUNs that are presented to iSCSI hosts through the MPX200, and that require a host agent on the
iSCSI initiator, do not support advanced replication features because there are no iSCSI replication
host agents available. The following features are not supported for iSCSI hosts:

Mounting and unmounting LUNs through a host agent, which must be performed manually

Accessing the host view of storage (for example, viewing an F drive from a host)

Deploying host agents to allow users to launch a script on the iSCSI host

Table 7 (page 54) describes support for P6000 EVA storage system software when using the
MPX200 for iSCSI.
Table 7 Support for P6000 EVA storage system software with MPX200 iSCSI
HP storage product

MPX200 iSCSI support

HP P6000 Business Copy

iSCSI and Fibre Channel hosts are supported.

HP Replication Solutions Manager

HP SSSU
HP P6000 Continuous Access
HP P6000 Continuous Access with HP-supported FCIP
gateways

iSCSI and Fibre Channel hosts and LUN remote replication

are supported.

HP P10000/3PAR storage system rules and guidelines

The MPX200 is supported for iSCSI with the following 3PAR storage systems:

P10000/3PAR V-Class

3PAR F-Class, T-Class

All MPX200 configurations must follow these connectivity rules:

When using the MPX200 for iSCSI, MPX200 FC connections can be fabric-attached through
an FC switch or direct-connect to a 3PAR FC port.

Multiple MPX200 chassis can be connected to a single 3PAR array. However, HP recommends
that array FC ports are not shared between different chassis.

HP recommends a maximum of eight 3PAR array ports be connected to a single MPX200

chassis.

A maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades) can be zoned with up to four 3PAR storage
systems.

3PAR, XP and P6000 EVA storage systems can connect to the same MPX200. The total
allowable number of storage systems is four per MPX200 chassis.

A 3PAR storage system can present LUNs to iSCSI initiators and FC hosts concurrently.

XP storage system rules and guidelines

The MPX200 is supported for iSCSI with the following XP storage systems:

XP24000

XP20000

All MPX200 configurations must follow these connectivity rules:

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When using the MPX200 for iSCSI, MPX200 FC connections must be fabric-attached through
an FC switch.

Each XP storage system can connect to a maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades).

MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines

A maximum of one MPX200 chassis (two blades) can be zoned with up to four XP storage
systems.

XP and P6000 EVA storage systems can connect to the same MPX200, The total allowable
number of storage systems is four per MPX200 chassis.

An XP storage system can present LUNs to iSCSI initiators and FC hosts concurrently.

Fibre Channel switch and fabric support

The MPX200 is supported with HP B-series and C-series switch models.
For the latest information on Fibre Channel switch model and firmware support, see the HP SPOCK
website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable
access.

Operating system and multipath software support

This section describes the MPX200 iSCSI operating system, multipath software, and cluster support.
For the latest information on operating system and multipath software support, see SPOCK at
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access
Table 8 (page 55) describes P6000 EVA operating system and multipath software support.
Table 8 P6000 EVA operating system and multipath software support
Operating system

Multipath software

Clusters

P6000 EVA storage system

Apple Mac OS X

None

None

EVA4400/4400 with embedded switch

Microsoft Windows
Server 2008, 2003,
Hyper-V

MPIO with HP DSM

MSCS

EVA4000/4100/6000/6100/8000/8100
EVA6400/8400

MPIO with Microsoft DSM

P6300/P6500

Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux Device Mapper

None

Solaris

Solaris MPxIO

None

VMware

VMware MPxIO

None

Table 9 (page 55) lists XP24000/20000 operating system and multipath software support.
Table 9 MPX200-XP operating system and multipath support
Operating system

Multipath software

XP storage system

MicrosoftWindows Server 2008, 2003

MPIO with Microsoft DSM

XP24000/20000

Fibre Channel switch and fabric support

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Table 10 (page 56) lists P10000/3PAR operating system and multipath software support.
Table 10 P10000/3PAR operating system and multipath software support
Operating system

Multipath software

Windows Server 2003

MPIO with HP DSM1

Clusters

3PAR storage system

MSCS

P10000 3PAR V-Class;

3PAR F-Class, T-Class
nl

Windows Server 2008

MPIO with MS DSM

MSCS

VMware

VMware MPxIO1

N/A

Red Hat, SUSE, Oracle Linux Device Mapper1

1

N/A

See the HP 3PAR Implementation Guide that pertains to your operating system.

iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

This section describes the iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines for Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows,
Linux, Solaris, and VMware. General iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines follow:

iSCSI initiators and MPX200 iSCSI ports can be in different IP subnets. This requires setting
the MPX200 iSCSI gateway feature. For more information, see MPX200 configuration options
for P6000 EVA (page 14) and Command Line Interface usage (page 191).

Both single-path and multipath initiators are supported on the same MPX200.

Fibre Channel LUNs and iSCSI LUNs are not supported on the same server.

Apple Mac OS X iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The Apple Mac OS X iSCSI initiator supports the following:

Power PC and Intel Power Mac G5, Xserve, Mac Pro

ATTO Technology Mac driver

iSNS

CHAP

iSCSI initiator operating system considerations follow:

Host-mode settingApple Mac OS X

MultipathingNot supported

Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The Microsoft Windows iSCSI initiator supports the following:

Microsoft iSCSI initiator versions 2.08 and 2.07

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator for Windows 2008, Vista, and Windows 7

Multipath on MPX200 single-blade or dual-blade configurations

iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:

Host-mode settingMicrosoft Windows 2008 or Windows 2003

Windows iSCSI Initiator Settings:

NOTE: These parameters are not required if Windows is running in a virtualized environment
where the host is providing storage to the guest.

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TCPIP parameterTcp1323Opts must be entered in the registry with a value of DWord=2

under the registry setting
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters.

MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\ParametersTcp1323Opts=2

TimeOutValue parameterEnter this parameter in the registry with a value of DWord=120

under the registry setting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiskTimeOutValue=120

CAUTION: Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require
reinstallation of the operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Back up the registry
before you make any changes.
NOTE: The registry parameters are set automatically by the HP StorageWorks MPX200 for
Enterprise Virtual Array Windows software kit, which is available at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/
products/storageworks/evaiscsiconnect/index.html .

Linux iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The Linux iSCSI initiator supports the following:

Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux

Multipath using HP Device Mapper

iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:

Host-mode settingLinux

NIC bondingNot supported

Solaris iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The Solaris iSCSI initiator supports the following:

Solaris iSCSI initiator only

Multipath using MPxIO

MPxIO Symmetric option only

MPxIO round-robin

MPxIO auto-failback

iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:

Host-mode settingSolaris

TOE NICs or iSCSI HBANot supported

LUN 0Not supported

VMware iSCSI initiator rules and guidelines

The VMware iSCSI initiator supports the following:

Native iSCSI initiator in VMware ESX 4.0/3.5

Guest OS SCSI controller, LSI Logic and/or Bus Logic (Bus Logic with SUSE Linux only)

ESX server native multipath solution, based on NIC teaming on the server

Guest OS boot from an MPX200 iSCSI device

VMFS data stores and raw device mapping for guest OS virtual machines

Multi-initiator access to the same LUN via VMFS

VMware ESX server 4.0/3.5 native multipath solution based on NIC teaming

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iSCSI initiator operating system considerations:

Host-mode settingVMware

Hardware iSCSI initiator (iSCSI HBA)Not supported

Supported IP network adapters

For the latest information on IP network adapter support, see the product release notes or SPOCK
at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
Table 11 (page 58) lists the IP network adapters supported by the MPX200.
Table 11 Supported IP network adapters
Operating system

Network interconnect

Apple Mac OS X

All standard GbE NICs/ASICs supported by Apple

Microsoft Windows Server 2008,

2003, Hyper-V

All standard 1 Gbe or 10 GbE NICs/ASICs and TOE NICs supported by HP

for Windows 2008 and 2003
QLogic iSCSI HBAs

Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux

All standard 1 Gbe or 10 GbE NICs/ASICs supported by HP for Linux

QLogic iSCSI HBAs

Solaris

All standard GbE NICs/ASICs supported by Sun

VMware

All standard 1 Gbe or 10 GbE NICs/ASICs supported by HP for VMware

QLogic iSCSI HBAs

IP network requirements
HP requires the following:

Network protocol: TCP/IP IPv6 or IPv4, Ethernet 1,000 Mb/s or 10 GbE

NOTE: If you configure IPv6 on any MPX200 iSCSI port, you must also configure IPv6 on
the HP Command View management server.

IP dataLAN/VLAN supported with less than 10 ms latency; maximum of two VLANs per
port, one VLAN per protocol

IP managementLAN/WAN supported

Dedicated IP network for iSCSI data

HP recommends the following:

Jumbo frames

Setting up the iSCSI initiator

This section explains how to set up the iSCSI initiator.

Windows Server iSCSI initiator

For For Windows Server 2008, the iSCSI initiator is included with the operating system. For
Windows Server 2003, you must download and install the iSCSI initiator (version 2.08
recommended).

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1.

Install the HP StorageWorks MPX200 iSCSI kit.

a. Start the installer by running Launch.exe. (If you are using a CD-ROM, the installer
should start automatically.)
b. Click Install iSCSI software package. See Figure 50 (page 59).
Figure 50 Installing the Windows Server kit

2.

Install the Windows Server 2003 Initiator.

For Windows Server 2003, the Microsoft iSCSI initiator installation presents an option for
installing MPIO using the Microsoft generic DSM (Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for
iSCSI check box). For Windows Server 2008, MPIO is installed separately. See
Figure 51 (page 59).
Figure 51 Installation Wizard

3.

Setup the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.

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a.

Click the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator icon to open the Control Panel applet.
The iSCSI Initiator Properties window opens.

b.

Select the Discovery tab. See Figure 52 (page 60) or Figure 53 (page 61).
Figure 52 iSCSI initiator properties: Discovery tab (Windows 2003)

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Figure 53 iSCSI initiator properties: Discovery tab (Windows 2008)

c.

In the Target Portals section, click Add (Windows 2003) or Discover Portal (Windows
2008).
A dialog box opens.

d.
e.

Enter the iSCSI port IP address.

Click OK.
The discovery is complete.

4.

In HP P6000 Command View, set up the iSCSI host and virtual disks.

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a.

Click the P6000 EVA Storage Systems icon to start the iSCSI storage presentation.
Figure 54 Adding a host

b.
c.

Select the Hosts folder.

Click Add a Host to create an iSCSI initiator host.
A dialog box opens.

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Enter a name for the initiator host in the Name box.

Select iSCSI as the Type.

Select the initiator IQN from the iSCSI node name list.

Select an operating system from the Operating System list.

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d.

Create a virtual disk and present it to the host you created in Step 4.c. Note the circled
number in the target IQN; it is referenced during initiator login. See Figure 55 (page 63)
and Figure 56 (page 63).
Figure 55 Virtual disk properties

Figure 56 Host details

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5.

Set up the iSCSI disk on the iSCSI initiator.

a. Open the iSCSI initiator Control Panel applet.
b. Select the Targets tab and then click the Refresh button to see the available targets. See
Figure 57 (page 64) or Figure 58 (page 65). The status should be Inactive.
Figure 57 Targets tab (Windows 2003)

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Figure 58 Targets tab (Windows 2008)

c.

Select the target IQN noted in Step 4d, and then click Log On.
A dialog box opens.

d.

Configure the target IQN.

Select the Automatically check box to restore this connection when the system boots.

Select the Multipathing check box to enable MPIO. The target status is Connected
when logged in.

NOTE: HP recommends using the Advanced button to choose the Local Adapter, Source
IP, and Target Portal. The Target Portal IP Address is the iSCSI port that this initiator
connection is defined.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Depending on the operating system, open Server Manager or Computer Management.

Select Disk Management.
Select ActionRescan Disks. Verify that the newly assigned disk is listed; if not, you may
need to reboot.
Format and partition the disk to prepare it for use.

Multipathing
Microsoft MPIO includes support for redundant paths to send I/O from the initiator to the target.
For Windows Server 2008, MPIO is a separate feature that must be installed separately. Microsoft
iSCSI Software Initiator 2.x includes MPIO and must be selected for installation. Setting up redundant
paths properly ensures high availability of the target disk. Ideally, the paths would use separate
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NICs and a separate network infrastructure (cables, switches, and MPX200 blades). HP recommends
using separate target ports.
Microsoft MPIO allows the initiator to log in to multiple sessions to the same target and aggregate
the duplicate devices into a single device exposed to Windows. Each session to the target can be
established using different NICs, network infrastructure, and target ports. If one session fails, another
session can continue processing I/O without interrupting the application. The iSCSI target must
support multiple sessions to the same target. The Microsoft iSCSI MPIO DSM supports a set of
load-balance policies that determine how I/O is allocated among sessions. With Microsoft MPIO,
the load-balance policies apply to each LUN individually.
The Microsoft iSCSI DSM 2.x assumes that all targets are active/active and can handle I/O on
any path at any time. There is no mechanism in the iSCSI protocol to determine whether a target
is active/active or active/passive; therefore, the MPX200 supports only multipath configurations
with the P6000 EVA with active/active support. For more information, see the following:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/technologies/storage/mpio/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/technologies/storage/mpio/faq.mspx
http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/0/4/304083f1-11e7-44d9-92b9-2f3cdbf01048/
mpio.doc
Table 12 (page 66) details the differences between Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server
2003.
Table 12 Differences between Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003

iSCSI initiator

Included with operating system

Must be installed separately

MPIO

Must be installed separately

Included with iSCSI initiator

Table 13 (page 66) lists the supported MPIO options for the MPX200.
Table 13 MPIO options for the MPX200
Multipath support

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003

HP MPIO Full Featured

DSM for P6000 EVA
(preferred)

Supported

Supported

Microsoft generic DSM

Supported

Supported

Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2008

NOTE: Microsoft Windows 2008 includes an MPIO feature that must be installed separately. It
also includes the iSCSI initiator, which does not require download or installation.
To install the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2008:

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1.

Select the Multipath I/O check box on the Select Features page (Figure 59 (page 67)).
Figure 59 Select Features page

2.
3.

Click Next, and then click Install.

After the server reboots, add support for iSCSI devices using the MPIO applet (Figure 60 (page
67) and Figure 61 (page 68)).
NOTE: You must present a virtual disk to the initiator to enable the Add support for iSCSI
devices check box (see Figure 60 (page 67)).
Figure 60 MPIO Properties page before reboot

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Figure 61 MPIO Properties page after reboot

4.

Reboot the system to MPIO the devices.

Installing the MPIO feature for Windows Server 2003

For Windows Server 2003, if you are installing the initiator for the first time, select all of the
installation option check boxes, and then click Next (Figure 62 (page 68)).
Figure 62 Software update installation wizard

To add or remove Microsoft iSCSI initiator components after the initial installation, run the setup
package executable and select the Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI check box. The
application automatically selects the check boxes for components that are already installed. For
example, if you want to add the Microsoft MPIO component, leave the other check boxes blank;
select only the Microsoft MPIO check box.
NOTE:

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After the installation is complete, you must reboot the system.

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IMPORTANT:

Windows XP Professional does not support Microsoft MPIO.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Scalable Networking Pack

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SNP includes the TCP Chimney feature, which allows TCP
network processing to be off-loaded to hardware. SNP also includes the Receive Side Scaling
feature, which allows receive packet processing to scale across multiple CPUs.
The HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapters use SNP to support TCP off-load functionality.
For support details, see the latest HP adapter information at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/
products/servers/networking/index.html.
To download the SNP package and for more details, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912222.
NOTE:

Windows Server 2003 SP2 includes SNP functionality.

Setting up SNP for the HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapter

SNP works in conjunction with the HP NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapters for Windows
2003 only.
To set up SNP on a Windows 2003 server:
1. Following the manufacturer's installation instructions, install the hardware and software for
the NC3xxx Multifunction Gigabit server adapter.
2. Download the SNP package from the Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/
912222.

To start the installation immediately, click Run.

To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.

A reboot is required after successful installation.

3.

After the reboot, verify the TCP off-load settings by opening a command prompt window and
entering the following command:
C:\>netsh interface ip show offload
The following is displayed:
Offload Options for interface "33-IP Storage Subnet" with index:
10003:
TCP Transmit Checksum
IP Transmit Checksum
TCP Receive Checksum
IP Receive Checksum
TCP Large Send TCP Chimney Offload.

4.

To enable or disable the TOE Chimney feature, enter one of the following commands:
C:\>netsh int ip set chimney enabled
C:\>netsh int ip set chimney disabled
For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912222.

iSCSI initiator setup for Apple Mac OS X (single-path)

The EVA4400 and P6000 EVA connectivity option supports ATTO Technology's Xtend SAN iSCSI
Initiator for Mac OS X . For details, see http://www.attotech.com.

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Setting up the iSCSI initiator for Apple Mac OS X

1.
2.

Install the Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator 3.10.

Run the Xtend SAN iSCSI application to discover and configure the P6000 EVA iSCSI targets.
The Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator can discover targets either by static address or iSNS.
For static address discovery:
a. Click Discover Targets, and then click Discover by DNS/IP (Figure 63 (page 70)).
Figure 63 Discover targets

b.

Enter the static IP address of the mpx iSCSI port in the Address box, and then click Finish
(Figure 64 (page 70)).
Figure 64 Add static IP address

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c.

Select a target from the Discovered Targets list and then click Add (Figure 65 (page 71)).
Figure 65 Discovered Targets list

NOTE: The mpx iSCSI port may present several iSCSI targets to the Xtend SAN iSCSI
Initiator. Select only one target from the list.
d.

For ISNS discovery

Select Initiator and then enter the iSNS name or IP address in the box (Figure 66 (page
71)).
Figure 66 iSNS discovery and verification

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e.

Test the connection from the initiator to the iSNS server by clicking Verify iSNS. If
successful, click Save.
If necessary, from the iSNS server, make the appropriate edits to add the Xtend SAN
iSCSI Initiator to any iSNS discovery domains that include MPX iSCSI targets.

f.

Click Discover Targets, and then click Discover by iSNS.

A list of MPX targets appears under Discovered Targets (Figure 67 (page 72)).
Figure 67 Discovered Targets

NOTE: The MPX iSCSI port may present several iSCSI targets to the Xtend SAN iSCSI
Initiator. Select only one target from the list.
g.
h.
i.

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Select the newly added target under Host name in the left pane.
Select the Visible check box to allow the initiator to display the target status
(Figure 68 (page 73)).
Select the Auto Login check box to configure the initiator to automatically log in to the
iSCSI target at system startup.

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j.

Click Save.
Figure 68 Selecting the newly added target

k.

Click Status, select the network node, and then click Login to connect to the MPX target
(Figure 69 (page 73)).
The target status is Connected and the target status light turns green.
Figure 69 Select status

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Setting up storage for Apple Mac OS X

1.
2.

In HP P6000 Command View, present the LUNs.

Verify that the P6000 EVA LUNs are presented to the Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator:
a. Open the Xtend SAN iSCSI application.
b. Select the MPX200 target entry under the host name.
c. Click LUNs.
A list of presented P6000 EVA LUNs is displayed (Figure 70 (page 74)).
Figure 70 Presented P6000 EVA LUNs

NOTE: If no LUNs are displayed, log out and then log in again to the target, or reboot
the system.
3.

Set up the iSCSI drive on the Xtend SAN iSCSI Initiator:

a. Open Disk Utilities from the Apple Mac OS X Finder Applications list.
b. Format and partition the P6000 EVA LUN, as needed.

iSCSI initiator setup for Linux

Installing and configuring the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 iSCSI driver
Configure the initiator using the built-in GUI-based tool or the open-iscsi administration utility
using the iscsiadm command. For detailed command information, see the iscsiadm (8) man
pages.
1. Modify the initiator name:
# vi /etc/<initiatorname>.iscsi
2.

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To configure the initiator and targets, start the iSCSI initiator applet (located in the YaST Control
Center under Network Services), and then set the initiator to start at boot time (Figure 71 (page
75)).

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Figure 71 Configure the iSCSI initiator and targets

3.

Select the Discovered Targets tab and enter the iSCSI target IP address (Figure 72 (page 75)).
Figure 72 Discovered Targets tab

4.

Log in to the target (Figure 73 (page 76)).

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Figure 73 Log in to the target

5.

Select the Connected Targets tab, and then click the Toggle Start-Up button for each target
listed so the targets start automatically (Figure 74 (page 76)).
Figure 74 Connected Targets tab

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Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 5

NOTE: The iSCSI driver package is included but is not installed by default. Install the package
iscsiinitiatorutils during or after operating system installation.
To install and configure the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 5:
1. Use the iscsiadm command to control discovery and connectivity:
# iscsiadm m discovery t st p 10.6.0.33:3260
2.

Edit the initiator name:

# vi /etc/iscsi/initiatorname.iscsi

3.

Start the iSCSI service:

# service iscsi start

4.

Verify that the iSCSI service starts automatically:

#chkconfig iscsi on

NOTE:

For details, see the man pages for the iscsiadm open-iscsi administration utility.

Installing and configuring the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 4 and SUSE 9
NOTE: The iSCSI driver is included with the Red Hat 4 and SUSE 9 distributions and is installed
by default. Configuration is the same for Red Hat 3 and 4 and SUSE 8 and 9.
To install and configure the iSCSI driver for Red Hat 4 and SUSE 9:
1. Update the /etc/iscsi.conf file to include the IP address of the iSCSI target.
The configuration file might include entries like this:
DiscoveryAddress=33.33.33.101
For a detailed description of the configuration file format, enter the following command:
man iscsi.conf
2.

Manually start iSCSI services to test your configuration:

/etc/init.d/iscsi start

3.

Modify the /etc/<initiatorname>.iscsi file to assign a meaningful name to the initiator.

For example:
InitiatorName=iqn.198705.com.cisco:servername.yourcompany.com
NOTE:

In most cases, you only modify the text following the colon.

If there is a problem starting the iscsi daemon, it is usually due to an incorrect IP address or an
incorrectly formatted initiator name.
Installing the iSCSI initiator for Red Hat 3 and SUSE 8
If you are upgrading from a previous version of an iSCSI driver, HP recommends that you remove
the /etc/<initiatorname>.iscsi file before installing the new driver. For the latest version
of the Linux driver for P6000 EVA iSCSI connectivity, see:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-iscsi
NOTE: The Linux driver supports both Red Hat 3 and SUSE 8. For information on how to configure
the Linux iSCSI initiator, see the Readme file in the tar ball.

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Assigning device names

Linux assigns SCSI device nodes dynamically when it detects a SCSI logical unit; therefore, the
mapping from device nodes (such as /dev/sda and /dev/sdb) to iSCSI targets and logical units
may vary.
Variations in process scheduling and network delay can result in iSCSI targets being mapped to
different SCSI device nodes each time the driver is started. Therefore, configuring applications or
operating system utilities to use the standard SCSI device nodes to access iSCSI devices can result
in SCSI commands being sent to the wrong target or logical unit.
To ensure consistent naming, the iSCSI driver scans the system to determine the mapping from
SCSI device nodes to iSCSI targets. The iSCSI driver creates a tree of directories and symbolic
links under /dev/iscsi to facilitate access to a logical unit of an iSCSI target.
The directory tree under /dev/iscsi contains subdirectories for each iSCSI bus number, each
target ID number on the bus, and each LUN for each target. For example, the disk device for bus
0, target ID 0, and LUN 0 would be /dev/iscsi/bus0/target0/LUN0/disk.
Each logical unit directory contains a symbolic link for each SCSI device node that can connect
to that logical unit. The symbolic links are named using the Linux devfs naming convention.

The symbolic link disk maps to the whole-disk SCSI device node (for example, /dev/sda
or /dev/sdb).

The symbolic links, part1 through part15, map to each partition of the SCSI disk. For
example, a symbolic link can map to partitions /dev/sda1 and dev/sda15, or to as many
partitions as necessary.
NOTE: The symbolic links exist regardless of the number of disk partitions. Accessing a
partition name results in an error if the partition does not exist on the disk.

The symbolic link mt maps to the auto-rewind SCSI tape device node for the LUN (for example,
/dev/st0). Additional links for mtl, mtm, and mta map to the other auto-rewind devices
(for example,/dev/st0l, /dev/st0m, /dev/st0a), regardless of whether those device
nodes exist or can be opened.

The symbolic link mtn maps to the no-rewind SCSI tape device node, if any. (For example,
this LUN maps to /dev/nst0.) Additional links (formtln, mtmn, and mtan) map to the
other no-rewind devices (for example, /dev/nst0l, /dev/nst0m, /dev/nst0a),
regardless of whether those device nodes exist or can be opened.

The symbolic link cd maps to the SCSI CD-ROM device node, if any, for the LUN (for example,
/dev/scd0).

The symbolic link generic maps to the SCSI generic device node, if any, for the LUN (for
example, /dev/sg0).

The symlink creation process must open all SCSI device nodes in /dev to determine which nodes
map to iSCSI devices. Therefore, several modprobe messages may be logged to syslog indicating
that modprobe could not find a driver for a particular combination of major and minor numbers.
You can ignore these messages, which occur when Linux is unable to find a driver to associate
with a SCSI device node that the iSCSI daemon is opening as part of the symlink creation
process. To prevent these messages from occurring, remove the SCSI device nodes that do not
contain an associated high-level SCSI driver.

Target bindings
The iSCSI driver automatically maintains a bindings file, /var/iscsi/bindings. This file
contains persistent bindings to ensure that the same iSCSI bus and target ID number are used for
every iSCSI session with a particular iSCSI TargetName, even if the driver is restarted repeatedly.

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The bindings file ensures that the SCSI number in the symlinks device (described in Assigning
device names (page 78)) always maps to the same iSCSI target.
NOTE: Linux dynamically allocates SCSI device nodes as SCSI devices are found; therefore, the
driver cannot ensure that a SCSI device node (for example, /dev/sda) always maps to the same
iSCSI target name. The symlinks described in Assigning device names (page 78) provide
application and fstab file persistent device mapping; use these symlinks instead of direct
references to SCSI device nodes.
If the bindings file grows too large, you can edit the file and remove the lines for targets that no
longer exist. This should not be necessary because the driver can maintain up to 65,535 bindings.

Mounting file systems

The Linux boot process typically mounts the file systems listed in /etc/fstab before the network
is configured; therefore, adding mount entries in iSCSI devices to /etc/fstab does not work.
The iscsi-mountall script manages the checking and mounting of devices listed in
/etc/fstab.iscsi, which has the same format as /etc/fstab. This script is invoked
automatically by the iSCSI startup script.
NOTE: If iSCSI sessions are unable to log in immediately due to network or authentication
problems, the iscsi-mountall script may time out and fail to mount the file systems.
Mapping inconsistencies can occur between SCSI device nodes and iSCSI targets (for example,
the wrong device is mounted because of device name changes resulting from iSCSI target
configuration changes or network delays). Instead of directly mounting SCSI devices, HP recommends
that you do one of the following:

Mount the /dev/iscsi symlink tree.

Mount the file system UUIDs or labels (see the man pages for mke2fs, mount, and fstab).

Use the Linux Logical Volume Manager.

Unmounting file systems

You must unmount all file systems on iSCSI devices before the iSCSI driver stops. If the iSCSI driver
stops while iSCSI devices are mounted, buffered writes may not be committed to disk, and file
system corruption may occur.
Linux does not unmount file systems that are being used by a process; therefore, any process using
those devices must be stopped (see the man page for fuser(1)) before iSCSI devices can be
unmounted.
To prevent file system corruption, the iSCSI shutdown script automatically stops all processes using
devices in /etc/fstab.iscsi. The script sends a SIGTERM signal to stop the processes, followed
by a SIGKILL signal to stop any remaining processes. It then unmounts all iSCSI file systems and
stops the iSCSI daemon, terminating all connections to iSCSI devices.
CAUTION:

File systems not listed in /etc/fstab.iscsi cannot be unmounted automatically.

Presenting P6000 EVA storage for Linux

To present P6000 EVA storage for Linux:
1. Set up the LUNs by using HP P6000 Command View, as described in Step 4.

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2.

Set up the iSCSI drive on the iSCSI initiator.

a. Restart the iSCSI services:
/etc/rc.d/initd/iscsi restart
b.

Verify that the iSCSI LUNs are presented to the operating system:
fdisk -l

iSCSI Initiator setup for VMware

The software iSCSI Initiator is built into the ESX server VMkernel and uses standard 10GigE/GigE
NICs to connect to the MPX200.
To set up software-based iSCSI storage connectivity:
1. Install the appropriate license from VMware to enable iSCSI software driver using the VMware
instructions.
2. Configure the VMKernel TCP/IP networking stack for iSCSI support. Configure the VMkernel
service console with dedicated virtual switch with a dedicated NIC for iSCSI data traffic.
Follow the instructions from VMware. Configuration tab (page 80) shows an example of a
configuration.
Figure 75 Configuration tab

3.

Open a firewall port by enabling the iSCSI software client service:

a. Using the VMware VI client, select the server.
b. Click the Configuration tab, and then click Security Profile.
c. Click the Properties link.
The Firewall Properties dialog box is displayed. See Firewall Properties dialog box
(page 81).
d.
e.

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Select the check box for Software iSCSI to enable iSCSI traffic.
Click OK.

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Figure 76 Firewall Properties dialog box

4.

Enable the iSCSI software initiators:

a. In the VMware VI client, select the server from the inventory panel.
b. Click the Configuration tab, and then click Storage Adapters under Hardware.
c. Under iSCSI Software Adapter, choose the available software initiator.
d. Click the Properties link of the software adapter.
The iSCSI Initiator Properties dialog box is displayed.
e.

Click Configure.
The General Properties dialog box is displayed. See General Properties dialog box
(page 81).

f.
g.

Select the Enabled check box.

Click OK.

Figure 77 General Properties dialog box

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5.

Set
a.
b.
c.

up Discovery Addressing for the software initiator:

Repeat Step 4 to open the iSCSI initiator Properties dialog box.
Click the Dynamic Discovery tab.
Click Add to add a new iSCSI target.
The Add Send Target Server dialog box is displayed. See Add Send Target Server dialog
box (page 82).

d.
e.

Enter the iSCSI IP address of the MPX200.

Click OK.

Figure 78 Add Send Target Server dialog box

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6.

To verify that the LUNs are presented to the VMware host, rescan for new iSCSI LUNs:
a. In VMwares VI client, select a server and click the Configuration tab.
b. Choose Storage Adapters in the hardware panel and click Rescan above the Storage
Adapters panel.
The Rescan dialog box is displayed. See Rescan dialog box (page 83).
c.
d.

Select the Scan for New Storage Devices and the Scan for New VMFS Volumes check
boxes.
Click OK.

The LUNs are now available for ESX server.

Figure 79 Rescan dialog box

NOTE:

When presenting iSCSI storage to Virtual Machines you must do the following:

Create Virtual Machines using LSI Logic emulation.

Present iSCSI storage to a Virtual Machine either as a data store created on an iSCSI device,
or raw device mapping.

Configuring multipath with the Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator

This section explains how to configure multipath with the Solaris 10 iSCSI initiator to the MPX200.
For details on managing and troubleshooting Solaris iSCSI multipath devices, see the Solaris System
Administration Guide: Devices and File Systems, available at http://dlc.sun.com/pdf/817-5093/
817-5093.pdf.

MPxIO overview
The Sun multipathing software (MPxIO) provides basic failover and load-balancing capability to
HP EVA4000/6000/8000 and EVA4100/6100/8100 storage arrays. MPxIO allows the merging
of multiple SCSI layer paths, such as an iSCSI device exposing the same LUN through several
different iSCSI target names. Because MPxIO is independent of transport, it can multipath a target
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that is visible on both iSCSI and FC ports. This section describes only the iSCSI implementation of
MPxIO with the MPX200.
For more information about MPxIO, see the Solaris Fibre Channel and Storage Multipathing
Administration Guide, available at http://docs.sun.com/source/819-0139.
Preparing the host system
To verify that MPxIO is enabled:
1. Enter the following command:
cat kernel/drv/iscsi.conf
2.

Verify the MPxIO setting:

mpxio-disable=no
If the setting is yes, change it to no, and then reboot:
Reboot -- -r

Example: MPxIO on all iSCSI port settings in /kernel/dev/iscsi.conf

# Copyright 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved.
# Use is subject to license terms.
#
#ident "@(#)iscsi.conf 1.2 06/06/12 SMI"
name="iscsi" parent="/" instance=0;
ddi-forceattach=1;
#
# I/O multipathing feature (MPxIO) can be enabled or disabled using
# mpxio-disable property. Setting mpxio-disable="no" will activate
# I/O multipathing; setting mpxio-disable="yes" disables the feature.
#
# Global mpxio-disable property:
#
# To globally enable MPxIO on all iscsi ports set:
# mpxio-disable="no";#
# To globally disable MPxIO on all iscsi ports set:
# mpxio-disable="yes";
#
mpxio-disable="no";
#

Enabling MPxIO for an HP P6000 EVA storage array

This section explains how to configure a Solaris server to recognize an HP storage array in an
iSCSI multipath environment with the MPX200.
Editing the scsi_vhci.conf file

HP storage arrays are supported with MPxIO:

As symmetric devices only

With no load balancing

With no failback

To configure MPxIO for HP storage arrays, you must add information to the /kernel/drv/
scsi_vhci.conf file:
1. Use a text editor to modify the configuration file. For example:
# vi /kernel/drv/scsi_vhci.conf
2.

Change load balancing to none:

load-balance="none";

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3.

Change auto-failback to disable:

auto-failback="disable";

4.

Add the following lines for the EVA4x00/6x00/8x00 storage arrays:

device-type-scsi-options-list =
HP

HSV, symmetric-option;

symmetric-option = 0x1000000;
NOTE:

You must enter six spaces between HP and HSV.

Example: HP storage array settings in /kernel/drv/scsi_vhci.conf

#
# Copyright 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved.
# Use is subject to license terms.
#
#pragma ident
"@(#)scsi_vhci.conf
1.9
04/08/26 SMI"
#
name="scsi_vhci" class="root";
#
# Load balancing global configuration: setting load-balance="none" will cause
# all I/O to a given device (which supports multipath I/O) to occur via one
# path. Setting load-balance="round-robin" will cause each path to the device
# to be used in turn.
#
load-balance="none";
#
# Automatic failback configuration
# possible values are auto-failback="enable" or auto-failback="disable"
auto-failback="disable";
#
# For enabling MPxIO support for 3rd party symmetric device need an
# entry similar to following in this file. Just replace the "SUN
SENA"
# part with the Vendor ID/Product ID for the device, exactly as reported by
# Inquiry cmd.
#
# device-type-scsi-options-list =
# "SUN
SENA", "symmetric-option";
#
# symmetric-option = 0x1000000;
#
device-type-scsi-options-list =
"HP
HSV","symmetric-option";
symmetric-option = 0x1000000;

5.

Reboot to activate the changes:

# reboot -- -r

Editing the sgen.conf file

To ensure that the HP storage arrays are recognized by Solaris as SCSI controllers, you must add
information to the /kernel/drv/sgen.conf file:
1. Use a text editor to modify the configuration file. For example:
# vi /kernel/drv/sgen.conf
2.

Add array_ctrl to device-type-config-list:

device-type-config-list="array_ctrl";

3.

Uncomment all target/LUN pair entries.

Example: HP storage array settings in /kernel/drv/sgen.conf

.
.
.
# devices on your system.

Please refer to sgen(7d) for details.

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#
# sgen may be configured to bind to SCSI devices exporting a particular device
# type, using the device-type-config-list, which is a ',' delimited list of
# strings.
#
device-type-config-list="array_ctrl";
.
.
.
# After configuring the device-type-config-list and/or the inquiry-config-list,
# the administrator must uncomment those target/lun pairs at which there are
# devices for sgen to control. If it is expected that devices controlled by
# sgen will be hotplugged or added into the system later, it is recommended
# that all of the following lines be uncommented.
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"
name="sgen"

class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"
class="scsi"

target=0 lun=0;
target=1 lun=0;
target=2 lun=0;
target=3 lun=0;
target=4 lun=0;
target=5 lun=0;
target=6 lun=0;
target=7 lun=0;
target=8 lun=0;
target=9 lun=0;
target=10 lun=0;
target=11 lun=0;
target=12 lun=0;
target=13 lun=0;
target=14 lun=0;
target=15 lun=0;

Creating an sgen driver alias

The HP storage array is a self-identifying SCSI device and must be bound to the sgen driver using
an alias. Execute the following procedure to create an sgen driver alias:
1. Update the sgen driver:
# update_drv a I scsiclass,0c sgen
NOTE:
2.

Lowercase c is mandatory.

Verify the sgen alias setting:

#egrep sgen /etc/driver_aliases

Example:
# rep sgen /etc/driver_aliases
sgen "scsa,08.bfcp"
sgen "scsa,08.bvhci"
sgen "scsiclass,0c"

Enable iSCSI target discovery

Solaris supports three iSCSI target discovery methods:

SendTargets

Static

iSNS

This section describes SendTargets discovery only. For information on static and iSNS discovery,
see http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-5093/fqnlk?l=en&=view.
To enable iSCSI target discovery:
1. Enter the following command:
# iscsiadm modify discovery t enable

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2.

Verify that SendTargets is enabled:

# iscsiadm list discovery

3.

The MPX200 has multiple iSCSI ports available to the Solaris iSCSI initiator. To discover the
targets available, enter the following command for each iSCSI port IP address that the iSCSI
initiator accesses:
#iscsiadm add discovery-address iscsi port IP address

4.

Verify the discovery address entries:

#iscsiadm list discovery-address

5.

After discovery addresses are entered, the Solaris iSCSI initiator polls each address for all
targets available. To list the targets available to the initiator, enter the following command:
#iscsiadm list target
Example:
#iscsiadm list target
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b2.01.50014380025c4179
Alias: TPGT: 0
ISID: 4000002a0000
Connections: 1
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b1.01.50014380025c417d
Alias: TPGT: 0
ISID: 4000002a0000
Connections: 1

NOTE: The iSCSI initiator must discover all targets presented by each MPX200 iSCSI port
that will be used in a multipath configuration.
6.

Create the iSCSI device links for the local system:

# devfsadm -i iscsi

Modifying the target parameter MaxRecvDataSegLen

Sun recommends that you set the MaxRecvDataSegLen parameter to 65,536 bytes for each
iSCSI discovered target. For more information, see http://wikis.sun.com/display/StorageDev/
iSCSI+Features+Related+to+RFC+3720+Parameters.
To modify the target parameter MaxRecvDataSegLen:
1. List all iSCSI targets:
#iscsiadm list target-param
2.

Change the value of MaxRecvDataSegLen to 65536 for each target:

#iscsiadm modify target-param -p maxrecvdataseglen=65536 target
iqn

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3.

Use the following example to verify the target setting:

# iscsiadm list target-param
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b1.01.50014380025c417d
#iscsiadm modify target-param p maxrecvdataseglen=65536 iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.
0834e00028.b1.01.50014380025c417d
# iscsiadm list target-param -v iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b1.01.
50014380025c417d
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b1.01.50014380025c417d
Alias: Bi-directional Authentication: disabled
Authentication Type: NONE
Login Parameters (Default/Configured):
Data Sequence In Order: yes/Data PDU In Order: yes/Default Time To Retain: 20/Default Time To Wait: 2/Error Recovery Level: 0/First Burst Length: 65536/Immediate Data: yes/Initial Ready To Transfer (R2T): yes/Max Burst Length: 262144/Max Outstanding R2T: 1/Max Receive Data Segment Length: 8192/65536
Max Connections: 1/Header Digest: NONE/Data Digest: NONE/Configured Sessions: 1

Monitoring the multipath devices

After HP P6000 Command View has presented the virtual disks to the Solaris host, enter the
following commands to monitor the configuration:
1. iscsiadm list target -S
This command lists targets with their presented LUNs. In a multipath environment, the same
LUN should appear under different P6000 EVA port targets from the same controller.
Example:
iscsiadm list target -S
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b2.01.50014380025c4179
Alias: TPGT: 0
ISID: 4000002a0000
Connections: 1
LUN: 120
Vendor: HP
Product: HSV300
OS Device Name: /dev/rdsk/c5t600508B4000B15A200005000038E0000d0s2
Target: iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.b1.01.50014380025c417d
Alias: TPGT: 0
ISID: 4000002a0000
Connections: 1
LUN: 120
Vendor: HP
Product: HSV300
OS Device Name: /dev/rdsk/c5t600508B4000B15A200005000038E0000d0s2

2.

mpathadm list lu
This command displays the total and operational path count for each logical unit. It displays
both the controller and device path counts.
Example:
#mpathadm list lu
/scsi_vhci/array-controller@g50014380025c4170
Total Path Count: 2
Operational Path Count: 2

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/dev/rdsk/c5t600508B4000B15A200005000038E0000d0s2
Total Path Count: 2

3.

mpathadm show lu logical-unit

This command displays details about a logical unit. Use this command to verify symmetric
mode, load balancing, and auto-failback settings, as well as path and target port information.
Example:
#mpathadm show lu /dev/rdsk/c5t600508B4000B15A200005000038E0000d0s2
Logical Unit: /dev/rdsk/c5t600508B4000B15A200005000038E0000d0s2
mpath-support: libmpscsi_vhci.so
Vendor: HP
Product: HSV300
Revision: 0005
Name Type: unknown type
Name: 600508b4000b15a200005000038e0000
Asymmetric: no
Current Load Balance: none
Logical Unit Group ID: NA
Auto Failback: off
Auto Probing: NA
Paths:
Initiator Port Name: iqn.1986-03.com.sun:01:sansun-s04,4000002a00ff
Target Port Name: 4000002a0000,iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.
b2.01.50014380025c4179
Override Path: NA
Path State: OK
Disabled: no
Initiator Port Name: iqn.1986-03.com.sun:01:sansun-s04,4000002a00ff
Target Port Name: 4000002a0000,iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.
b1.01.50014380025c417d
Override Path: NA
Path State: OK
Disabled: no
Target Ports:
Name: 4000002a0000,iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.
b2.01.50014380025c4179
Relative ID: 0
Name: 4000002a0000,iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00028.
b1.01.50014380025c417d
Relative ID: 0

Configuring Microsoft MPIO iSCSI devices

For Microsoft MPIO, the load-balance policies apply to each LUN individually. To display and
modify the LUN load-balance policy (Figure 80 (page 90)):
1. Start the Microsoft iSCSI Control Panel applet.
2. Select the Target tab.
3. Click Details.
4. Click Devices.
5. Highlight a LUN device name, and then click Advanced.
6. Select the MPIO check box.

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7.

Select the desired options on the Load Balance Policy menu.

Figure 80 iSCSI Initiator MPIO properties

Microsoft MPIO for iSCSI load-balancing policies

The Microsoft MPIO for iSCSI load-balancing policies are as follows:

Failover Only. No load balancing is performed. There is a single active path; the remaining
paths are standby paths. The active path sends all I/O. If the active path fails, a standby path
is used. When the formerly active path is reconnected, it becomes active and the activated
standby path returns to standby.

Round-robin. All paths are active paths and are used to send I/O in a round-robin fashion.

Round-robin with a subset of paths. One set of paths is configured as active and another set
of paths is configured as standby. I/O is sent in a round-robin fashion over the active paths.
If all active paths fail, a standby path is used. When a formerly active path is reconnected, it
becomes active and the activated standby path returns to standby.

Weighted Path. Each path is assigned a weight and I/O is sent on the path with the lowest
weight. If the path with the lowest weight fails, the path with the next lowest weight is used.

Least Queue Depth. This is not supported by MPIO.

NOTE: For raw disk access, the MPIO load-balancing policy must be Failover Only. For file
system disk access, all MPIO load-balancing policies are supported. Failover policies are set on
a LUN-by-LUN basis. MPIO does not support global failover settings.

Microsoft MPIO with QLogic iSCSI HBA

The QLogic iSCSI HBA is supported in a multipath Windows configuration that is used in conjunction
with Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and Microsoft MPIO. Because the iSCSI driver resides on
the QLogic iSCSI HBA, it is not necessary to install the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

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Installing the QLogic iSCSI HBA

Install the QLogic iSCSI HBA hardware and software following the instructions in the QLogic
installation manual. The QLogic iSCSI HBA is managed by the QLogic SANsurfer Management
Suite (SMS).
NOTE: After installing the QLogic iSCSI HBA, you must configure the QLogic iSCSI initiator
through SMS. The QLogic iSCSI HBA does not appear in the Microsoft Network Connection device
list.

Installing the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services and MPIO

To install the Microsoft iSCSI initiator:
1. Access the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation page of the Software Update Installation Wizard
(Figure 81 (page 91)).
Figure 81 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation page

IMPORTANT: Do not select the Software Initiator check box. The QLogic initiator resides on
the iSCSI HBA.
2.

Reboot the system.

Configuring the QLogic iSCSI HBA

To configure the QLogic iSCSI HBA:
1. Launch the QLogic SMS from the desktop icon or through Start > Programs, and connect to
the local host (Figure 82 (page 92)).

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2.

Click Yes to launch the general configuration wizard (Figure 83 (page 92)). Use the wizard
to:

Select iSCSI HBA port to configure the QLogic iSCSI HBA.

Configure the HBA Port network settings.

Configure the HBA Port DNS settings (optional).

Configure the SLP Target Discovery settings (optional).

Configure the iSNS Target Discovery settings (optional).

Figure 82 Connect to Host window

Figure 83 Start general configuration wizard

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Adding targets to the QLogic iSCSI initiator

To add HBA port targets:
1. Click the green plus sign (Figure 84 (page 93)).
2. Enter the first iSCSI target port IP address.
Figure 84 HBA Port Target Configuration window

3.
4.
5.
6.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each MPX200 you want to add.

Click Next.
To activate the changes, enter the SMS password: config.
Select the Target Settings tab. Verify that the HBA state is Ready, Link Up and that each target
entry state is Session Active (Figure 85 (page 93)).
Figure 85 Target Settings tab

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Presenting LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator

To present LUNs to the QLogic iSCSI initiator:
1. Follow the procedure in Step 4 to:

2.

Create an iSCSI host.

Present LUNs to the iSCSI host.

On the iSCSI HBA tab (Figure 86 (page 94)), verify that the QLogic iSCSI HBA is connected
to the iSCSI LUNs in SMS under the HBA iSCSI port.
Figure 86 iSCSI HBA port connections

Use the Microsoft iSCSI initiator services to manage the iSCSI target login and LUN
load-balancing policies.

Installing the HP MPIO Full Featured DSM for P6000 EVA

Follow the procedure in the Installation and Reference Guide, available at http://
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&
lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=421492.
After installing the HP MPIO Full Featured DSM for P6000 EVA, open Computer Management to
view and control the iSCSI LUNs (Figure 87 (page 95)).

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Figure 87 HP MPIO DSM Manager with iSCSI devices

Microsoft Windows Cluster support

Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2003
iSCSI Failover clustering is supported on the HP StorageWorks MPX200 Multifunction Router. For
more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/storage/
iscsi/iscsicluster.mspx.
Requirements

Operating system: Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, SP2, R2, x86/x64

Firmware: Minimum version3.1.0.0, released November 2009

Initiator:

Persistent Reservation registry keyfor Microsoft Generic DSM

Multiple NIC/iSCSI HBA portsfour recommended:

one public

one private

two storage, for higher availability and performance

MPIOuse HP DSM or the Microsoft Generic DSM

HP recommends using the latest available DSM

Connectivity: Dual blade configuration for redundancy

Setting the Persistent Reservation registry key

The iSCSI Persistent Reservation Setup utility assists you in creating the proper registry settings for
use with the Microsoft Generic DSM and Microsoft Cluster Server. This must be run on every node
of the cluster.
1. Run PRset.hta to start the application.
This automatically adds the registry key and values seen.
2.

Click Modify to make changes. See iSCSI Persistent Reservation Setup (page 96).

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3.

Click Done to finish.

Figure 88 iSCSI Persistent Reservation Setup

Each cluster is required to have its own value, and each node of a single cluster must have its own
value. For example, Cluster A could have the default setting of AABBCCCCBBAA. Table 14 (page
96) shows possible node settings.
Table 14 Node settings
Node

Value

Node 1

Node 2

Node 3

Node 4

When the HP Full Featured DSM for P6000 EVA is installed, Persistent Reservation is set in the
registry by default. For more information on the HP DSM, see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/
bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&lang=en&cc=us&
docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=421492

Microsoft Cluster Server for Windows 2008

iSCSI Failover clustering is supported on the HP MPX200 Multifunction Router. For more information,
see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754482.aspx.
Requirements

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Operating system: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, SP2, R2, x86/x64

Firmware: Minimum version3.1.0.0, released November 2009

MPX200 iSCSI configuration rules and guidelines

Initiator:

Multiple NIC/iSCSI HBA portsfour recommended

one public

one private

two storage, for higher availability and performance

MPIO - use HP DSM or the Microsoft Generic DSM

HP recommends using the latest available

Connectivity: Dual blade configuration for redundancy

Setting up authentication
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is an authentication protocol used for secure
login between the iSCSI initiator and iSCSI target. CHAP uses a challenge-response security
mechanism to verify the identity of an initiator without revealing the secret password shared by
the two entities. It is also referred to as a three-way handshake. With CHAP, the initiator must
prove to the target that it knows the shared secret without actually revealing the secret. You can
configure CHAP on the MPX200.
NOTE: Setting up authentication for your iSCSI devices is optional. If you require authentication,
HP recommends that you configure it after you have properly verified installation and operation
of the iSCSI implementation without authentication.
In a secure environment, authentication may not be requiredaccess to targets is limited to trusted
initiators. In a less secure environment, the target cannot determine if a connection request is from
a certain host. In this case, the target can use CHAP to authenticate an initiator.
When an initiator contacts a target that uses CHAP, the target (called the authenticator) responds
by sending the initiator a challenge. The challenge consists of information that is unique to the
authentication session. The initiator encrypts this information using a previously issued password
that is shared by both the initiator and the target. The encrypted information is then returned to the
target. The target has the same password and uses it as a key to encrypt the information that it
originally sent to the initiator. The target compares its results with the encrypted results sent by the
initiator; if they are the same, the initiator is considered authentic. These steps are repeated
throughout the authentication session to verify that the correct initiator is still connected.
These schemes are called proof-of-possession protocols. The challenge requires that an entity prove
possession of a shared key or one of the key pairs in a public-key scheme.
See the following RFCs for detailed information about CHAP:

RFC 1994 (PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, August 1996)

RFC 2433 (Microsoft PPP CHAP Extensions, October 1998)

RFC 2759 (Microsoft PPP CHAP Extensions version 2, January 2000)

General CHAP restrictions

The CHAP restrictions are:

Maximum length of 100 characters

Minimum length of 1 character

Entering an IQN using the HP P6000 Command View add host tab requires the iSCSI initiator
to have been registered in the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE module's initiator database.

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Microsoft initiator CHAP secret restrictions

The Microsoft initiator CHAP secret restrictions are:

Maximum length of 16 characters

Minimum length of 12 characters

When an initiator uses iSNS for target discovery, only normal session CHAP applies

NOTE:

There is no restriction on the type of characters that can be entered.

Linux CHAP restrictions

The Linux CHAP restrictions are:

CHAP is supported with the Linux open-iscsi initiator and MPX200.

CHAP setup with Linux iSCSI initiator is not supported with the MPX200.

ATTO Macintosh CHAP restrictions

The ATTO Macintosh iSCSI initiator does not support CHAP at this time.

Recommended CHAP policies

The following CHAP policies are recommended:

The same CHAP secret should not be configured for authentication of multiple initiators or
targets.

Any CHAP secret used for initiator authentication must not be configured for authentication
of any target. Any CHAP secret used for target authentication must not be configured for
authentication of any initiator.

CHAP should be configured after the initial iSCSI initiator/target login to validate initiator/target
connectivity. The first initiator/target login creates a discovered iSCSI initiator entry on the
MPX200 that is used in the CHAP setup.

iSCSI session types

iSCSI defines two types of sessions:

DiscoverySCSI discovery enables an initiator to find the targets to which it has access.

NormalA normal session is unrestricted.

CHAP is enforced on both discovery and normal sessions.

MPX200 CHAP modes

The MPX200 supports two CHAP modes. Once CHAP is enabled, it is enforced for both discovery
sessions and normal sessions. You can choose only the CHAP mode:

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Single-directionThe target authenticates the identity of the initiator with the user-provided
CHAP secret. To enable single-direction CHAP, you must enable CHAP for a specific initiator
record on the MPX200 and enter a corresponding CHAP secret from the iSCSI host.

BidirectionalThe initiator and target authenticate each other's identity by using the
user-provided CHAP secrets. To enable bidirectional CHAP for a discovery session, you must
provide a CHAP secret for the initiator and for the iSCSI port for which you are performing
discovery. To enable bidirectional CHAP for a normal session, you must provide a CHAP
secret for the initiator and for the iSCSI-presented target that you want to log in to.

Single-direction CHAP during discovery session and during normal session

Single-direction CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during normal session

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Bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and single-direction CHAP during normal session

Bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and during normal session

Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and normal session

Table 15 (page 99) lists the settings you use to enable single-direction CHAP during a discovery
session and normal session.
Table 15 CHAP single-direction settings
MPX200 secret settings1
Source

Microsoft initiator secret settings1

Setting (example)

Action

Setting (example)

iSCSI Port

N/A

General Tab Secret

N/A

Discovered iSCSI Initiator

CHAPsecret01

Add Target Portal

CHAPsecret01

iSCSI Presented Target

N/A

Log on to Target

CHAPsecret01

These are examples of secret settings. Configure CHAP using settings that apply to your network environment.

To enable CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry:

If the iSCSI initiator is not listed when you execute the set chap command, do one of the
following:

From HP P6000 Command View, select Hosts, and then select the Add Host tab. Enter
the IQN string.

From the CLI, use the add command to add the iSCSI initiator that will perform the
discovery.

If the iSCSI initiator is listed when you execute the set chap command, then enable the
CHAP secret (for example, CHAPsecret01):
1. Select the index of the iSCSI initiator.
2. Enable CHAP by selecting 0 and then entering the CHAP secret.

1.

To enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator:

nl
nl

Click Discovery

To discover iSCSI target portals manually:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Click Add under Target Portals.

Enter the IP address of the MPX200 iSCSI port.
Click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box
(for example, CHAPsecret01).
Click OK.

f.

The initiator completes target discovery.

a.
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.

To discover iSCSI target portals using iSNS:

Click Add under iSNS Servers.
Enter the IP address of the iSNS server.
Click OK.

Click Targets, and then select the appropriate target for login.
Click Log On.
Click Advanced.
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5.
6.
7.
8.

Select the CHAP Login Information check box.

Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box.
Click OK.
Click OK again.

The initiator completes normal login.

Enabling CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry

You must use the CLI to enable CHAP for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator entry:

If the iSCSI initiator is not listed when you execute the set chap command, do one of the
following:

From HP P6000 Command View, select Hosts, and then select the Add Host tab. Enter
the IQN string.

From the CLI, use the add command to add the iSCSI initiator that performs the discovery.

If the iSCSI initiator is listed when you execute the set chap command, then enable the
CHAP secret (for example, CHAPsecret01):
1. Select the index of the iSCSI initiator.
2. Enable CHAP by selecting 0 and then entering the CHAP secret.

Enabling CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator

To enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator:
1. Click Discovery. To manually discover iSCSI target portals:
a. Click Add under Target Portals.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSCSI port of the MPX200.
c. Click Advanced.
d. Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
e. Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box
(for example, CHAPsecret01).
f. Click OK and the initiator completes Target discovery. Using iSNS for target discovery:

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Click Add under iSNS Servers.

Enter the IP address of the iSNS server.

Click OK.

Click Targets and select the appropriate target for login.

Click Log On and then click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200-discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box.
Click OK.
Click OK again.

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Enabling CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator

To enable CHAP for the open-iscsi iSCSI initiator:
1. Edit the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file:
a. Enable CHAP for both discovery and normal sessions:
discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod=CHAP
node.session.auth.authmethod=CHAP

b.

Set up the user name and password for the initiator for a normal session. For example:
# To set a CHAP username and password for initiator
# authentication by the target(s), uncomment the following lines:
#node.session.auth.username = username
#node.session.auth.password = password
node.session.auth.username = iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:fc813cac13.
sanergy33
node.session.auth.password = CHAPSecret01

c.

Set up the user name and password for the initiator for a discovery session. For example:
# To set a discovery session CHAP username and password for the initiator
# authentication by the target(s), uncomment the following lines:
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = username
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = password
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:fc813cac13.
sanergy33
discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = CHAPSecret01

2.

Save the /etc/iscsi/iscsid.conf file and start or restart iSCSI:

[root@sanergy33 iscsi]# /etc/init.d/iscsi start or /etc/init.d/iscsi
restart

3.

Use the iscsiadm command to perform a discovery. For example:

[root@sanergy33 iscsi]# iscsiadm -m discovery -t sendtargets -p
10.10.1.23

4.

Use the iscsiadm command to log in to the iSCSI target. For example:
[root@sanergy33 iscsi]# iscsiadm --mode node --targetname
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0840e00002.
b1.01.50001fe15006ac39 --login

The following is a sample iscsid.conf file for CHAP:

# *************
# CHAP Settings
# *************
# To enable CHAP authentication set node.session.auth.authmethod
# to CHAP. The default is None.
#node.session.auth.authmethod = CHAP
node.session.auth.authmethod = CHAP
# To set a CHAP username and password for initiator
# authentication by the target(s), uncomment the following lines:
#node.session.auth.username = username
node.session.auth.username = iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:fc813cac13.sanergy33
#node.session.auth.password = password
node.session.auth.password = CHAPSecret01
# To set a CHAP username and password for target(s)
# authentication by the initiator, uncomment the following lines:
#node.session.auth.username_in = username_in
#node.session.auth.password_in = password_in
# To enable CHAP authentication for a discovery session to the target
# set discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod to CHAP. The default is None.
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = CHAP
node.session.auth.authmethod = CHAP
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# To set a discovery session CHAP username and password for the initiator
# authentication by the target(s), uncomment the following lines:
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = username
discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:fc813cac13.sanergy3
3
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = password
discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = CHAPSecret01
# To set a discovery session CHAP username and password for target(s)
# authentication by the initiator, uncomment the following lines:
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.username_in = username_in
#discovery.sendtargets.auth.password_in = password_in

Enabling single-direction CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP

during normal session
Table 16 (page 102) lists the settings you use to enable single-direction CHAP during a discovery
session and bidirectional CHAP during a normal session.
Table 16 CHAP single-direction settings
MPX200 secret settings
Source

Microsoft initiator secret settings

Setting (example)

Action

Setting (example)

iSCSI Port

N/A

General Tab Secret

hpstorageworks

Discovered iSCSI
Initiator

CHAPsecret01

Add Target Portal

CHAPsecret0

iSCSI Presented
Target

hpstorageworks

Log on to Target

CHAPsecret01

NOTE:

1.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator entry (CHAP can be enabled via CLI
only).
a. If the iSCSI initiator is not listed under the set chap command, do one of the following:

b.

2.

These are examples of secret settings. Configure CHAP using settings that apply to your network environment.

From HP P6000 Command View, select Hosts, and then select the Add Host tab.
Enter the IQN name string.

From the CLI, use the add command to add the iSCSI initiator that will perform the
discovery.

If the iSCSI initiator is listed when you execute the set chap command, then enable
CHAP secret (for example: CHAPsecret01).

Select the index of the iSCSI initiator.

Enable CHAP by selecting 0, and then entering the CHAP secret.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI presented target:

a. Enter the set chap command.
b. Select the Presented Target the initiator will log in to.
c. Enable CHAP and enter a CHAP secret. For example: hpstorageworks

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3.

Enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

a. Select the General tab.
b. Click Secret in the middle of the screen.
c. Click Reset.
d. Enter the MPX200 iSCSI Presented Target CHAP secret (for example: hpstorageworks).
e. Click Discovery.

To discover iSCSI target portals manually:

a. Click Add under Target Portals.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSCSI port of the MPX200.
c. Click Advanced.
d. Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
e. Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target
Secret box (for example: CHAPsecret01).
f. Click OK.
The initiator completes target discovery.

Using iSNS for target discovery:

a. Click Add under iSNS Servers.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSNS server.
c. Click OK.

f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

Click Targets.
Select the appropriate target for login.
Click Log On.
Click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box
(for example: CHAPsecret01).
l. Select the Mutual Authentication check box.
m. Click OK.
n. Click OK and the initiator completes normal login.

Setting up authentication 103

Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and single-direction CHAP

during normal session
Table 17 (page 104) lists the settings you use to enable bidirectional CHAP during a discovery
session and single-direction CHAP during a normal session.
Table 17 CHAP bidirectional settings
MPX200 secret settings
Source

Microsoft initiator secret settings

Setting (example)

Action

Setting (example)

iSCSI Port

hpstorageworks

General Tab Secret

hpstorageworks

Discovered iSCSI
Initiator

CHAPsecret01

Add Target Portal

CHAPsecret0

iSCSI Presented
Target

N/A

Log on to Target

CHAPsecret01

NOTE:

1.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator entry (CHAP can be enabled via CLI
only).
a. If the iSCSI initiator is not listed when you execute the set chap command, do one of
the following:

b.

2.

These are examples of secret settings. Configure CHAP using settings that apply to your network environment.

From HP P6000 Command View, select Hosts, and then select the Add Host tab.
Enter the IQN name string.

From the CLI, enter the initiator add command and add the iSCSI initiator that
performs the discovery.

If the iSCSI initiator is listed under the set chap command, then enable CHAP secret
(for example: CHAPsecret01).

Select the index of the iSCSI initiator.

To Enable CHAP, select 0, and then enter the CHAP secret.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port:

a. To enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port using HP Command View:

b.

Select the appropriate iSCSI Controller, then select the IP Ports tab, and then select
the appropriate IP Port.

Under Security, select Enabled in CHAP Status, and then enter the CHAP Secret (for
example, hpstorageworks).

Select the Save Changes tab to save the changes.

To enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port using the MPX200 CLI:

Enter the set chap command.

Select the appropriate Portal iqn name index that the initiator logs in to.

Select 0 to enable CHAP.

Enter a CHAP secret. For example: hpstorageworks.

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3.

Enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

a. Select the General tab.
b. Click Secret in the middle of the screen.
c. Click Reset.
d. Enter the MPX200 iSCSI Presented Target CHAP secret (for example: hpstorageworks).
e. Click OK.
f. Click Discovery.

To discover iSCSI target portals manually:

a. Click Add under Target Portals.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSCSI port of the MPX200.
c. Click Advanced.
d. Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
e. Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target
Secret box (for example, CHAPsecret01).
f. Select the Mutual Authentication check box.
g. Click OK.
h. Click OK.
The initiator completes Target discovery

Using iSNS for Target discovery:

a. Click Add under iSNS Servers.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSNS server.
c. Click OK.

g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

Click Targets.
Select the appropriate target for login.
Click Log On.
Click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box
(for example, CHAPsecret01).
m. Select the Mutual Authentication check box.
n. Click OK.
o. Click OK again and the initiator completes normal login.

Enabling bidirectional CHAP during discovery session and bidirectional CHAP during
normal session
Table 18 (page 105) lists the settings you use to enable bidirectional CHAP during a discovery
session and bidirectional CHAP during a normal session.
Table 18 CHAP bidirectional settings
MPX200 secret settings
Source

Setting (example)

Microsoft initiator secret settings

Action

Setting (example)

iSCSI Port

hpstorageworks

General Tab Secret

hpstorageworks

Discovered iSCSI
initiator

CHAPsecret01

Add Target Portal

CHAPsecret0

Setting up authentication 105

Table 18 CHAP bidirectional settings (continued)

iSCSI Presented
Target
NOTE:

1.

CHAPsecret01

These are examples of secret settings. Configure CHAP using settings that apply to your network environment.

From HP P6000 Command View, select Hosts and then select the Add Host tab.
Enter the IQN name string.

From the CLI, enter the initiator add command and add the iSCSI initiator that
performs the discovery.

If the iSCSI initiator is listed under the set chap command, enable CHAP secret (for
example: CHAPsecret01).
a. Select the index of the iSCSI initiator.
b. To Enable CHAP, select 0, then enter the CHAP secret.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port:

a. To enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port using HP Command View:

b.

3.

Log on to Target

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator entry (CHAP can be enabled via CLI
only):
a. If the iSCSI initiator is not listed when you execute the set chap command, do one of
the following:

b.

2.

hpstorageworks

Select the appropriate iSCSI Controller, then select the IP Ports tab, and then select
the appropriate IP Port.

Under Security, select Enabled in CHAP Status, and then enter the CHAP Secret (for
example: hpstorageworks).

Select the Save Changes tab to save the changes.

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI port using the MPX200 CLI:

Enter the set chap command.

Select the appropriate Portal iqn name index that the initiator logs in to.

Select 0 to enable CHAP.

Enter a CHAP secret (for example: hpstorageworks).

Enable CHAP for the MPX200 iSCSI presented target using the CLI:
a. Enter the set CHAP command.
b. Select the Presented Target the initiator logs in to.
c. Enable CHAP and enter a CHAP secret (for example, hpstorageworks).

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4.

Enable CHAP for the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

a. Select the General tab.
b. Click Secret in the middle of the screen.
c. Click Reset.
d. Enter the MPX200 iSCSI Presented Target CHAP secret (for example: hpstorageworks).
e. Click OK.
f. Click Discovery.

For
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Using iSNS for target discovery:

a. Click Add under iSNS Servers.
b. Enter the IP address of the iSNS server.
c. Click OK.

manually discovering iSCSI target portals:

Click Add under Target Portals.
Enter the IP address of the iSCSI port of the MPX200.
Click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target
Secret box (for example: CHAPsecret01).
f. Select the Mutual Authentication check box.
g. Click OK.
h. Click OK again and the initiator completes target discovery.

g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

Click Targets.
Select the appropriate target for login.
Click Log On.
Click Advanced.
Select the CHAP Login Information check box.
Enter the CHAP secret for the MPX200 discovered iSCSI initiator in the Target Secret box
(for example: CHAPsecret01).
m. Select the Mutual Authentication check box.
n. Click OK.
o. Click OK again and the initiator completes normal login.

Setting up authentication 107

8 MPX200 FCIP
MPX200 FCIP product description
The HP MPX200 Multifunction Router with an FCIP license provides FC SAN extension over an IP
network. Used in conjunction with P10000/3PAR, P6000 EVA, and XP storage system families
and Remote Copy and HP Continuous Access software, the MPX200 enables long-distance remote
replication for disaster tolerance. A base FCIP configuration consists of a minimum of two MPX200
blades, one for the local site and one for the remote site.
The MPX200 FCIP feature can be configured as a standalone function or for use simultaneously
with iSCSI. A license is required to enable the FCIP feature. All licenses are half-chassis based,
allowing FCIP to be configured on one or both bays (slots) in a dual-blade chassis configuration.
The following licenses are available for FCIP:

HP Storage Works MPX200 Half Chassis FCIP License Includes the license to enable FCIP
functionality in one out of two bays (slots) in an MPX200 Chassis.

HP Storage Works MPX200 Full Chassis FCIP License Includes the license to enable FCIP
functionality for both bays (slots) in an MPX200 Chassis.

NOTE: If you install a single blade and a half-chassis license initially, and then install a second
blade, a second half-chassis license is required.
A base configuration can be either a single HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 1-GbE Base Chassis
(MPX200), Part Number AP771A, or an HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 101 GbE Base Chassis
(MPX200), Part Number AP773A. Note that FCIP is currently supported only on MPX200 1 GbE
ports per site, which is required. See Figure 89 (page 108).
Figure 89 MPX200 basic FCIP configuration

Redundant FCIP network structure example

In a high-availability FCIP configuration, pairs of MPX200 routers and two independent IP networks
provide full redundancy. Loss of connectivity through one of the IP networks does not result in a
loss of connectivity between the fabrics.
The redundant configuration can be either a single HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 1-GbE Base
Chassis with an HP MPX200 Router 1-GbE Upgrade Blade, or an HP MPX200 Multifunction Router
101 GbE Base Chassis with an HP MPX200 Router 101 GbE Upgrade Blade. Note that FCIP
is currently supported only on MPX200 1 GbE ports. See Figure 90 (page 109).

108 MPX200 FCIP

Figure 90 MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant long-distance links

Using FCIP to encapsulate FC packets

With FCIP, gateways transport FC frames over an IP network. From the perspective of the local
and remote fabrics, the FC devices accessed through the gateways appear to be part of one unified
fabric. This is possible because FC traffic is carried over the IP network in such a way that the FC
fabric and all FC devices on the fabric are unaware of the presence of the IP network. Once
configured, FCIP instances on each gateway become active and establish their connectivity through
the IP network. The FC devices in the local fabric access the FC devices in the remote fabric using
FC frames. The FC frames are encapsulated in IP packets by the local gateway and then transmitted
to the remote gateway. The remote gateway strips the IP packet data and passes only the FC frames
to the remote FC devices. The gateways deployed for FCIP are configured to use TCP, which uses
standard TCP flow control and error recovery algorithms.

FCIP Impact on existing iSCSI configurations

This guide includes samples of FCIP and iSCSI configurations to illustrate some of the many possible
configurations available. Despite the number of permutations, there are really only two basic FCIP
configurations: a dedicated FCIP blade and a shared iSCSI/FCIP blade.
A dedicated MPX200 blade running only FCIP does not have any impact on a dedicated MPX200
blade running iSCSI. There is, however, an impact and possibly changes required for existing
MPX200 iSCSI configurations when FCIP is added to the same blade. Also consider this possibility
when planning a new iSCSI/FCIP mixed blade configuration.
Configuring an FCIP route and specifying an FC and GE port pair take precedence over any
previous configuration for the port pair (FC/GE). This means that for an existing or new iSCSI
configuration, once an FCIP Route is configured, one FC port and one GE port are no longer
available for iSCSI or DM use.
For existing iSCSI configurations, there are two configuration cases to consider: one with a single
FC fabric (see Figure 91 (page 110)) connected to an MPX200 blade and one with dual FC fabrics
(see Figure 92 (page 110)) connected to an MPX200 blade. In the single FC fabric case (see
Figure 91 (page 110)), the impact is minimal and can be resolved by rezoning any targets that
were zoned only with the FCIP FC port to the remaining iSCSI FC port of that blade. Once the
targets are rezoned, the impact to iSCSI is the loss of one 1 GbE port.

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Figure 91 FCIP impact on existing iSCSI configurations single fabric per blade

Figure 92 FCIP impact on existing iSCSI configurations dual fabrics per blade

In the dual FC fabric case, the impact is higher because after adding an FCIP Route there is only
one remaining FC port available for iSCSI. Therefore, only the targets from one fabric or the other
will be available to iSCSI initiators connected to that MPX200 blade; access to targets on the other
fabric are through another MPX200 blade.

FCIP and iSCSI performance

In most use cases, mixing iSCSI and FCIP on the same blade provides adequate performance.
However, high availability/performance goals may dictate a dedicated MPX200 for each function
or protocol. For example, if your performance needs are for more that 8 Gb/s of FC access for
iSCSI alone, configuring FCIP on the same blade would limit FC access to only 8 Gb/s and would
not meet the performance requirements for that situation.
110

MPX200 FCIP

MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations

The MPX200 router supports the following configurations:

Figure 93 (page 111) MPX200 basic FCIP configuration with one or two long-distance links

Figure 94 (page 112) MPX200 FCIP with B-series Integrated Routing

Figure 95 (page 112) MPX200 FCIP with C-series IVR

Figure 96 (page 113) MPX200 high-availability configuration with one or two long-distance
links

Figure 97 (page 113) MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant long-distance

links

Figure 98 (page 113) MPX200 configuration with remote IP distance gateway (mpx110)

Figure 99 (page 114) MPX200 highly-redundant configuration with one or two long-distance
links

Figure 100 (page 114) MPX200 highly redundant pairs of gateways with fully-redundant
long-distance links

Figure 101 (page 114) MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP with remote dedicated FCIP
blade

MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP, both local and remote (page 115) MPX200
simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP, both local and remote

MPX200 iSCSI and FCIP dedicated blades, both local and remote (page 115) MPX200 iSCSI
and FCIP dedicated blades, both local and remote

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers (page 116) HP
P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers (page 117) HP
P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers (page 118) HP
P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 router full peer-to-peer
connectivity (page 119) HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200
router full peer-to-peer connectivity

Figure 93 MPX200 basic FCIP configuration with one or two long-distance links

Figure 94 (page 112) shows a configuration using MPX200 with FCIP and B-series switches with
Integrated Routing. This provides fabric isolation between the local and remote fabrics, allowing
MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations

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device access without merging the fabrics. This can be implemented in all supported MPX200 FCIP
configurations using B-series Fibre Channel switches with Integrated Routing or B-series routers
configured for Fibre Channel routing.
Figure 94 MPX200 FCIP with B-series Integrated Routing
LAN

WAN

LAN

FCIP

Local
FC servers

GbE

Fabric A1

GbE

GbE

GbE

Remote
FC servers

EX
HP
HP

Fabric A2

StorageW

StorageW
orks
MPX200

orks
MPX200

GE4
GE4
GE3

MGMT

GE3

MGMT

IOIOI

IOIOI

MPX200
MPX200

1 GbE
Multifunction

Blade
Router

1 GbE
Multifunction

Blade
Router

FC1

FC1

FC2
FC2

GE1
GE1
GE2
GE2

Fabric B1

EX

MPX200

MPX200

Local
storage system

Fabric B2

Remote
storage system
26625a

Figure 95 (page 112) shows a configuration using the MPX200 with FCIP and C-series switches
with IVR. This provides fabric isolation between the local and remote fabrics, allowing device
access without merging the fabrics. This can be implemented in all supported MPX200 FCIP
configurations using C-series Fibre Channel switches with IVR.
Figure 95 MPX200 FCIP with C-series IVR

112

MPX200 FCIP

Figure 96 MPX200 high-availability configuration with one or two long-distance links

Figure 97 MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant long-distance links

Figure 98 MPX200 configuration with remote IP Distance gateway (mpx110)

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113

Figure 99 MPX200 highly-redundant configuration with one or two long-distance lists

Figure 100 MPX200 highly redundant pairs of gateways with fully-redundant long-distance links

Figure 101 MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP with remote dedicated FCIP blade

114

MPX200 FCIP

Figure 102 MPX200 simultaneous iSCSI and FCIP, both local and remote

Figure 103 MPX200 iSCSI and FCIP dedicated blades, both local and remote

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configurations

This section describes the following HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configurations:

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers

HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers

3-site configuration with six gateways and full inter-site connectivity

The first three configurations provide a fan-in or fan-out relationship between the sites. The fourth
configuration provides a peer-to-peer relationship between all sites.
Figure 104 (page 116) shows connectivity for three sites using four MPX200 routers, which implement
the minimum-level and lowest-cost connectivity for a 3-site configuration. Figure 105 (page 117)
MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations

115

shows additional connectivity and redundancy using six MPX200 routers. Figure 106 (page 118)
shows the highest level of 3-site connectivity using eight MPX200 routers.
Figure 107 (page 119) is similar to Figure 105 (page 117), with additional connectivity to allow for
replication between Site 2 and Site 3.
The following configuration rules apply to Figure 104 (page 116) through Figure 106 (page 118)
(fan-in/fan-out relationships):

For Site 1, Site 2 or Site 3 can function as the remote site.

For Site 2 or Site 3, Site 1 can function as the remote site.

Replication between Site 2 and Site 3 is not supported.

The following configuration rules apply to Figure 107 (page 119) (peer-to-peer relationship):

For Site 1, Site 2 or Site 3 can function as the remote site.

For Site 2, Site 1 or Site 3 can function as the remote site.

For Site 3, Site 1 or Site 2 can function as the remote site.

3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers

The configuration in Figure 104 (page 116) provides long-distance link redundancy between all
three sites.
Figure 104 HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with four MPX200 routers

3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers

The configuration in Figure 105 (page 117) provides the same long-distance link redundancy as
the configuration in Figure 104 (page 116), with the addition of redundant MPX200 routers at sites
2 and 3.

116

MPX200 FCIP

Figure 105 HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers

3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers

The configuration in Figure 106 (page 118) provides the highest 3-site redundancy, with a dedicated
MPX200 pair for all long-distance links to all three sites.

MPX200 iSCSI/FCIP configurations

117

Figure 106 HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with eight MPX200 routers

3-site configuration with six MPX200 routers and full inter-site connectivity
Figure 107 (page 119) provides long-distance link redundancy and full connectivity between all
three sites.

118

MPX200 FCIP

Figure 107 HP P6000 Continuous Access 3-site configuration with six MPX200 router full peer-to-peer
connectivity

FCIP configuration rules and guidelines

This section defines the FCIP configuration rules for using the MPX200 Multifunction Router.

General FCIP configuration rules

The following general configuration rules apply:

All MPX200 FCIP configurations require a minimum of two gateways. These can be two
MPX200s or one MPX200 and one IP Distance Gateway (mpx110), one local and one remote,
connected through an IP network. HP does not support FCIP connectivity between other gateway
models.

FCIP is supported on GbE ports only. For the MPX200 1 GbE blade, ports GE1, GE2, GE3,
and GE4 are GbE. For the MPX200 10 GbE blade, ports GE1 and GE2 are GbE.

The MPX200 Multifunction Router is supported for FCIP extension with HP P10000 Remote
Copy, HP P6000 Continuous Access and XP Continuous Access (see Storage system rules
and guidelines (page 120)).

NOTE: For current support, see SPOCK at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign
up for an HP Passport to enable access.

Operating system and multipath support

The MPX200 Multifunction Router is supported using FCIP with all operating systems and multipath
software supported by HP for Continuous Access EVA and XP Continuous Access. For more
information, see the HP SAN Design Reference Guide, available at http://www.hp.com/go/
SDGManuals.

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Storage system rules and guidelines

The MPX200 Multifunction Router configured for FCIP is supported for use with the following
HP Continuous Access storage systems:

EVA4400/4400 with embedded switch

EVA4000/4100/6000/6100/8000/8100

EVA6400/8400

P6300/P6500

EVA3000/5000

P9500

P10000/3PAR V-Class

3PAR F-Class

3PAR T-Class

XP24000/20000

XP12000/10000

The MPX200 Multifunction Router is supported for use in all HP-supported HP P6000 Continuous
Access configurations, including the standard two-fabric, five-fabric, and six-fabric
configurations.

HP Continuous Access supports RCS and non-RCS LUNs with FCIP extension.

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router supports the minimum IP bandwidth/maximum DR groups.

The minimum bandwidth required for XP Continuous Access is 16 Mb/s per path.

The MPX200 Multifunction Router is supported with current P6000 EVA storage software
applications such as HP P6000 Continuous Access, P6000 Command View, Business Copy,
SSSU, and Replication Solutions Manager.

Table 19 (page 120) specifies the minimum IP bandwidth and maximum DR groups for P6000 EVA
XCS and VCS.
Table 19 Minimum IP bandwidth and maximum P6000 EVA DR groups
Gateway pair

Minimum IP bandwidth and maximum DR groups1

Dual fabric latency (0 and 100 ms
one-way)

MPX200 Multifunction Router

(MPX200)
1

Single or shared IP link latency (0 to 100

ms one-way)

Minimum: At least 2 Mb/s for 1 DR

Minimum: At least 4 Mb/s for 1 DR
group Recommended: At least 5 Mb/s group Recommended: At least 10 Mb/s
for 1 to 5 DR groups
for 1 to 5 DR groups

Gb/s IP bandwidth can have up to 128 DR groups with VCS 4.x, and up to 256 DR groups with XCS.

Fibre Channel switch and firmware support

The MPX200 is compatible with the following Fibre Channel switches:

B-series 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel switches

C-series 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel switches

H-series 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel switches

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NOTE: For current support, see SPOCK at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign
up for an HP Passport to enable access.
FC switch requirements
For additional B-series, C-series, and H-series FC switches, local and remote MPX200 Multifunction
Router pairs must be connected to the same Fibre Channel switch product line series.
NOTE:

The MPX200 Fibre Channel ports operate at 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s.

IP network requirements
HP requires that the following standards be met for the IP network:

Supported network protocols are TCP/IP IPv4 and IPv6 Ethernet 1,000 Mb/s.
For minimum IP bandwidth requirements, see Storage system rules and guidelines (page 120).

For MPX200 IP dataLocal and remote pairs are supported for up to 100 ms of IP network
delay one-way, or 200 ms round-trip for HP Continuous Access. HP requires dedicated IP
bandwidth (see Table 20 (page 121)).

For MPX200 IP managementLAN and WAN are supported.

For XP Continuous Access network requirements, see the SAN Extension chapter in the
HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide.
nl

Table 20 Network requirements for the MPX200 with XCS and VCS
Specification

Description

Bandwidth1

Must be dedicated to the HP Continuous Access storage replication

Bandwidth function. There is no support for dynamic pacing of the
gateway.

Maximum number of DR groups

See Table 19 (page 120) for minimum supported bandwidth based on

the average maximum number of DR groups packet-loss ratio and
one-way intersite latencies.

MTU of the IP network

1,500 bytes

Maximum latency

P6000 EVA: 100 ms one-way or 200 ms round-trip

2

Average packet-loss ratio

Low-loss network: 0.0012% average over 24 hours

High-loss network: 0.2% average over 24 hours; must not exceed 0.5%
for more than 5 minutes in a 2-hour window

Latency jitter3

Must not exceed 10 ms over 24 hours.

Pre-existing restriction

A high packet-loss ratio indicates the need to retransmit data across the intersite link. Each retransmission delays
transmissions queued behind the current packet, thus increasing the time to complete pending transactions.
Latency jitter is the difference between the minimum and maximum values, and indicates how stable or predictable the
network delay. The greater the jitter, the greater the variance in the delay, which lowers the performance predictability.

IP performance tuning
The MPX200 supports Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s or 8 Gb/s
with a maximum frame size of 2,148 bytes. It supports Ethernet service at transmission rates of
1,000 or 100 Mb/s with an MTU size between 1,000 and 9,000 bytes (jumbo frames). Related
performance characteristics include the following:

Distance

Bandwidth per route

IP performance tuning

121

Latency

MTU/Jumbo frames

Compression

TCP window size/ scaling performance tuning

Modifying the window size and scaling factor

TCP window size and scaling factor recommendations

Distance
Consider the physical distance between the MPX200 Multifunction Routers. This is usually measured
in RTT. The RTT can be anywhere from less than 1 millisecond to as great as 200 milliseconds.

Bandwidth per route

Bandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate.
WAN data rates typically range from 1.5 Mb/s (T1) to 1 Gb/s. The proper MPX200 bandwidth
setting is determined based on the bandwidth that is available for each FCIP route, irrespective of
the total bandwidth and physical speed of the link.
To determine the proper MPX200 bandwidth setting, start with the total bandwidth of the WAN
link. Adjust this number based on the guaranteed allocated FCIP bandwidth and further adjust this
number if the number of FCIP routes configured is greater than one. For example, if the WAN link
is 45 Mb/s and 15 Mb/s is allocated to network traffic, the remaining 30 Mb/s is available for
FCIP. If in this example the MPX200 is configured for two routes, based on the 30 Mb/s total
bandwidth available for FCIP, you would set the MPX200 bandwidth parameter to 15, the available
bandwidth for each FCIP route.
HP P6000 Continuous Access replication solution requires dedicated bandwidth for the intersite
link. If other applications share the intersite link, some method of QOS must be used to ensure that
the replication application has uncontested access to the allocated bandwidth.
NOTE: Setting the bandwidth per route setting higher than the actual bandwidth available for
each route results in a decrease in performance; the optimal setting matches the bandwidth per
route setting to the actual bandwidth available for each route.

Latency
Latency is the amount of time a packet takes to traverse the network from source to destination.

MTU/Jumbo frames

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For MTU size there are 3 choices, normal (1500 bytes), Jumbo (9000 bytes) and other, where
you are then prompted for a value between 1000 and 9000.

Typically MTU should be set to the default of 1500; rarely do WAN networks support MTU
sizes greater than 1500. An MTU setting that is too high can result in a high number of
dropped packets and retransmissions, significantly impacting performance. An MTU that is
too low (less than 1200) causes a single Fibre Channel frame to be spread across more than
two Ethernet frames, also impacting performance. Using an MTU size of 1500 to 1200 ensures
a single Fibre Channel frame (2112 bytes) fits within two Ethernet frames, resulting in optimal
performance.

Encryption products on the WAN link often add some number of additional bytes to each
packet, so it may be necessary to decrease the MPX200 MTU size setting to between 1450
and 1200. This reduction accommodates the additional bytes, while maintaining a total MTU
size of 1500 or less.

MPX200 FCIP

Jumbo frames can enhance the IP performance of the MPX200. Before enabling Jumbo frames
however, you must ensure that the entire network is enabled for Jumbo frames. If any
connections utilized through the network are not set to Jumbo, performance can degrade
significantly.

In addition to support for Jumbo frames, you can select other and configure the MTU size
between 1000 and 9000 bytes.
NOTE:

Jumbo frames are not supported for use with HP P6000 Continuous Access.

Compression
The MPX200 integrates a software compression option. This option can be set to disable,
enable, or auto. When set to auto, the MPX200 continually assesses data compressibility and
automatically enables or disables compression based on data compressibility. The default setting
for software compression is disable for new installations. If upgrading from an version of firmware
earlier than v3.2.0.1, the existing setting is maintained (either enable or disable).
NOTE: The auto compression mode setting is available with MPX200 firmware version 3.2.0.1
or later.

Use the disable setting if you know that the data being transferred over FCIP is not
compressible.

Use the disable setting when using a high speed WAN link (622 Mb/s OC-12 up to 1
Gb/s) in a configuration with simultaneous FCIP and iSCSI functions operating on the same
MPX200 blade.

Use the enable setting if you know that the data being transferred over FCIP is compressible.

Use the auto setting if you are unsure of data compressibility.

NOTE: All mode settings require the proper setting of the MPX200 bandwidth per route
parameter, matched to the guaranteed available bandwidth (QoS) of the WAN link, based
on the number of routes. See Bandwidth per route (page 122). HP does not recommend that
you use the auto setting if the available bandwidth per route is inconsistent or unpredictable.

TCP window size/scaling performance tuning

The MPX200 FCIP performance is maximized when properly configured. Knowing the RTT (distance)
between MPX200 Multifunction Routers and the WAN dedicated or guaranteed bandwidth allows
the gateways to be tuned for optimal performance. See Modifying the window size and scaling
factor (page 123).

Modifying the window size and scaling factor

The MPX200 window size can be set to a maximum of 32 KB. The scaling factor is used as a
multiplier to increase the window size above 32 KB. Modify the window size and scaling factor
in the MPX200 Multifunction Router pairs based on the WAN RTT and link speed. To determine
the appropriate window size setting and scaling factor, use the pre-populated tables or the following
formula.
NOTE: Use the MPX200 CLI command ping to determine the RTT and select only the default
(~56) packet size for this test. For troubleshooting link issues, always use the maximum packet
size.
If the recommended TCP window size and scale factor for a given RTT and WAN link speed is
not shown in Table 22 (page 124) through Table 28 (page 126), use the formula: (RTT (ms) x
link rate (Kb/s) x (1 byte/8 bits)) = minimum window size (MWS).
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123

Then, convert the MWS to a recommended scale factor by dividing it by the default window size
(32,768 bytes). Use Table 21 (page 124) to determine the scale factor.
Table 21 TCP window size scale factors
MWS scale result

Scale factor

0 to 2

2 to 4

4 to 8

8 to 16

16 to 32

32 to 64

64 to 128

128 to 256

256 to 512

512 or greater

TCP window size and scaling factor recommendations

Table 22 (page 124) through Table 28 (page 126) provide TCP window size and scaling factor
settings for specific WAN environments. These tables are organized by typical link speed.
NOTE: The TCP window size recommendations listed in Table 22 (page 124) through
Table 28 (page 126) are based on low-loss networks (0.0012% average packet-loss ratio over 24
hours). For higher-loss, longer-latency networks, you should reduce the recommended window size
and scaling factor by one setting to compensate for the increased number of packet retransmissions.
Table 22 T1/DS-1 1.554 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 1 Mb)
Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

64K

100

32K

50

32K

25

32K

20

32K

15

32K

10

32K

32K

2.5

32K

1 or less

32K

Table 23 T3/DS-3 45 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 43 Mb)

124

Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

1M

100

512K

50

256K

MPX200 FCIP

Table 23 T3/DS-3 45 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 43 Mb) (continued)

25

128K

20

128K

15

128K

10

64K

32K

2.5

32K

1 or less

32K

Table 24 OC-1 50 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 50 Mb)

Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

2M

100

512K

50

256K

25

128K

20

128K

15

128K

10

64K

32K

2.5

32K

1 or less

32K

Table 25 OC-3 150 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 148 Mb)

Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

16M

100

4M

50

2M

25

1M

20

1M

15

1M

10

512K

256K

2.5

128K

1 or less

64K

Table 26 DS-5 400 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 384 Mb)

Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

4M

100

2M

50

1M

5
IP performance tuning

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Table 26 DS-5 400 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 384 Mb) (continued)

25

512K

20

512K

15

256K

10

256K

128K

2.5

64K

1 or less

32K

Table 27 OC-12 621 Mb/sec (bandwidth = 699 Mb)

Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

16M

100

8M

50

4M

25

2M

20

1M

15

1M

10

1M

512K

2.5

256K

1 or less

64K

Table 28 OC-24 and above 1.244 Gb/sec (bandwidth = 1000 Mb)

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Round trip time (RTT) in ms

Window size (bytes)

Scaling factor (2n)

250

16M

100

16M

50

8M

25

4M

20

4M

15

2M

10

2M

1M

2.5

512K

1 or less

128K

MPX200 FCIP

Configuring an FCIP route

Step 1. Verify your system requirements
Verify that you have the following for both the local site and the remote site (see MPX200 basic
FCIP configuration (page 108)):

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 1-GbE Base Chassis or HP MPX200 Multifunction Router

10-1 GbE Base Chassis. Note that FCIP is currently supported only on MPX200 1 GbE ports.

HP MPX200 Half Chassis FCIP License

Continuous Access EVA

EVA3000/5000, EVA4x00/6x00/8x00, P6300/P6500, XP24000/20000/12000/10000,

or P9500 storage systems

3PAR F-Class, T-Class, V-Class

FC fabrics consisting of B-series C-series, or H-series switches

Cat 5e network cable, three per site (mgmt, (2) FCIP)

Optical SFP transceiver and FC cable, two per site

MPX200 serial console cable adapter, Cat 5e network cable

Additional equipment for the local site and remote site (see MPX200 high-availability configuration
with one or two long-distance links (page 113) and MPX200 configuration with remote IP Distance
gateway (mpx110) (page 113)) is as follows:

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 1-GbE Upgrade Blade (MPX200 blade for redundancy)

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router 101 GbE Upgrade Blade. Note that FCIP is currently
supported only on MPX200 1 GbE ports.
Or

HP Storage Works MPX200 Full Chassis FCIP License

NOTE: For the Full Chassis FCIP License, you need to install a license for only one of
the two blade serial numbers in the chassis. When the Full Chassis FCIP License is applied
to the blade it enables both slots. Replacement blades can work in either slot with no
need for another FCIP license.

NOTE: For the latest information about operating system and multipath software support, see
SPOCK at the website http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport
to enable access.

Step 2. Pre-installation checklist

Before you begin the configuration process, contact your system administrator for the following
information for both sites:

IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the MPX200 management port (if not using DHCP)

IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the first available GE port

IP address of the remote MPX200 that connects to the first available GE port

IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the second available GE port

IP address of the remote MPX200 that connects to the second available GE port

FCIP Link Parameters, Guaranteed Bandwidth, Round-Trip-Time, Quality Of Service,

VLAN/Priority
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Step 3. Rack-mount the MPX200

See MPX200 components (page 26).

Step 4. Install the SFPs

To install the SFPs:
NOTE:
1.
2.
3.

An SFP transceiver is required for each FC port that connects to an FC switch.

Align the SFP transceiver so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Transceivers are
keyed so that they can be inserted only one way.
Insert the transceiver into the port.
Press gently until the transceiver snaps into place.

Step 5. Set the MPX200 management port parameters

Use the following steps to set initial MPX200 configuration parameters or, if already configured,
go to step 6.
NOTE: If you are using Telnet to configure the MPX200 for the first time, your workstation IP
address must be "10.0.0.x," where x is a number other than 1 and the subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.
1.

2.

3.

Connect the MPX200 management port or serial console port to a workstation to set the initial
MPX200 configuration parameters. You can connect the MPX200 management port to an IP
switch, a hub, or directly to the workstation using an Ethernet crossover cable. If you are using
the MPX200 serial port, the settings are 115,200 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no
flow control.
Attach both AC power cords to the PCM located at the front of the MPX200, and a power
distribution unit or AC power outlet. Verify that the MPX200 system power LED is lit. The
MPX200 runs a self-test and enters operating mode.
Verify that the heartbeat LED is blinking (once per second) and that the System fault LED does
not light. MPX200 chassis diagnostic LEDs (page 141) shows the location of the ports and
LEDs on the MPX200.
NOTE: For a description of the LED fault indicators, see the MPX200 chassis diagnostics
(page 141).

4.

Connect to the MPX200 from your management workstation as follows (Figure 108 (page
129)).
a. Enter guest at the Login prompt.
b. Enter password at the Password prompt.
NOTE:

5.
6.
7.

Enter Blade n at the mpx200#> prompt, where n is the number of the blade in the chassis
being configured.
Enter admin start at the mpx200 <n> prompt, where n is the number of the blade currently
selected in the chassis.
Enter the default password config.
NOTE:

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HP recommends that you change the MPX200 guest password after logging in.

MPX200 FCIP

HP recommends that you change the MPX200 config password after logging in.

8.

Enter the command set mgmt to set the initial parameters.

Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the management port (or press Enter to accept the
default settings, as shown in Figure 108 (page 129)):
Figure 108 Setting IP addresses

The management port is now configured with the appropriate IP address and network
parameters.
IMPORTANT: If you are using Telnet to configure the MPX200, the Telnet session is terminated.
To restart the Telnet session, use the IP address you just assigned to the management port.

Step 6. Configure the MPX200 FCIP Route parameters

Install FCIP license
For each MPX200 chassis, select the blade with the serial number used to obtain either the Full or
Half Chassis License and add the FCIP license as shown in Figure 109 (page 129). A Full Chassis
License enables both slots, while a Half Chassis License only enables one slot.
Figure 109 FCIP License Add

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129

Critical FCIP Performance settings

The following four parameters are critical to ensure optimal performance of the MPX200. Configuring
the FCIP Route to match the actual link characteristics is the only way to ensure the best utilization
of the available bandwidth.

Bandwidth per route: do not set the bandwidth setting above the guaranteed bandwidth of
the link for each FCIP route.

TCP Windows size

TCP Windows scaling factor: Use the recommended setting documented in this guide for the
actual bandwidth and RTT of the link.

For recommendations on setting compression see IP performance tuning (page 121).

NOTE: HP recommends that you accept the default settings for TCP Port and GE Port Speed. If
you need to change the port speed, select Full Duplex mode; Half Duplex mode is not supported.

Configure the FCIP routes using the CLI

For each MPX200, configure the FCIP route information as follows:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> fciproute add
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both GE ports.
Configuring FCIP Route:
----------------------FCIP Interfaces FC & GE (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
FC Port (1=FC1 )
GE Port (1=GE1 )
IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6; 0=IPv6 Link Local)
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
Remote IP Address
MTU Size (0=Normal, 1=Jumbo, 2=Other)
TCP Window Size (0=8KB, 1=16KB, 2=32KB)
Window Scaling (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
Window Scaling Factor (Min=0, Max=9)
TCP Port No. (Min=1024, Max=65535)
GE Port Speed (0=Auto, 1=100Mb, 2=1Gb)
Bandwidth, Mbit/sec (Min=1, Max=1000)
VLAN (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
FCIP SW Compression(0=Enable,1=Disable,2=Auto)

[Enabled
[
[
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[Normal
[32768
[Enabled
[7
[3225
[Auto
[1000
[Disabled
[Disabled

]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]

1
1
44.44.1.90
255.255.255.0
44.44.1.120

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All attribute values for FCIP Route 1 will now be saved.

MPX200 <1> (admin) #>

NOTE: After an FCIP route is configured, the MPX200 CLI command show iSCSI output is
invalid for the GE port associated with the FCIP route. The command show fciproutes has
multiple lines of output, two of which are GE Link Statusand FCIP Link Status. AGE
Link Status of UP indicates only that the GE port is connected to an Ethernet switch. FCIP
Link Status displays the status of the FCIP connection between the FC switches.

Step 7. Configure FC switch settings for the MPX200

Execute the following commands for all B-series FC switches that will use the FCIP link:

B-Switch# switchdisable

B-Switch# iodset

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B-Switch#aptpolicy [1 or 3]

B-Switch#portcfgislmode [slot/ port], 1 (Must be set for all MPX200 FCIP FC ports
regardless of storage types)

B-Switch# portcfggport [slot/ port] ,1 (set for all MPX200 FCIP FC ports)

B-Switch# switchenable

For C-series FC switches, execute the following commands for each VSAN that uses the FCIP link.
Enter one command per line.

C-Switch# config

C-Switch(config)# in-order-guarantee VSAN n (where n stands for all VSANs

that use the FCIP link)

C-Switch(config)# vsan database

C-Switch(config-vsan-db)# vsan n loadbalancing [src-dst-id or

src-dst-ox-id]

C-Switch(config-vsan-db)# exit

C-Switch(config)# exit

C-Switch# copy run start

NOTE:

For B-series, specify 1 for port-based routing (all XCS versions) or 3 for exchange-based routing
(XCS 09534000 or later).

For C-series, specify src-dst-id for port-based routing (all XCS versions) or src-dst-ox-id
for exchange-based routing (XCS 09534000 or later).

For port-based routing, set the Continuous Access EVA data replication protocol to HP FC
Data Replication Protocol.

For exchange-based routing, use HP SCSI FC Compliant Data Replication Protocol.

Step 8. Cable the MPX200 FC, GE, and management ports

To cable the MPX200:
1. Connect the management port cable to your Ethernet network, which is accessible from the
management server.
2. Connect the cables to the GE1, GE2, FC1, and FC2 ports as shown in the suggested
configurations in Figure 89 (page 108), MPX200 high-availability configuration with one or
two long-distance links (page 113), MPX200 configuration with remote IP Distance gateway
(mpx110) (page 113), or MPX200 high-availability configuration with fully-redundant
long-distance links (page 113).
NOTE: Use a standard Cat 5e straight network cable to connect MPX200 GE ports to an IP
switch port. Use a Cat 5e crossover network cable to directly connect two MPX200s through their
respective GE ports without an IP switch.

Step 9. Verify FCIP links and firmware version

1.

2.

To determine whether a firmware upgrade is necessary, go to the SPOCK website at http://

www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access. Upgrade
accordingly.
Use the CLI ping command to verify FCIP link connectivity.

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NOTE: When troubleshooting/testing the FCIP route with the MPX200 CLI command ping,
always use the largest supported packet size size. Utilizing the default packet size (~56) does
not sufficiently stress the link. Also if ping does not work, the FCIP route cannot come online.
3.

Verify that the FC switches have established an ISL over the FCIP link.

NOTE: After the ISL is established, use the FCPING command to test the ISL connection. Each
FC Switch has unique switches to the FCPING command, but generally always test with the maximum
frame size allowed and run for an extended period of time to verify a stable connection.

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MPX200 FCIP

9 MPX200 FCoE feature description

The HP MPX200 Multifunction Router provides FCoE target functionality. Used with the HP arrays,
the MPX200 enables FCoE connectivity over a 10-GbE link at no additional cost. FCoE features
include:

10-GbE model only

Support enabled with firmware version 3.2.2.0 (minimum) by default, no license required

FCoE host connectivity to HP P6000 EVA and 3PAR storage

Management by HP P6000 Command View (P6000 EVA)

MPX200 simultaneously servicing Fibre Channel, FCoE, and iSCSI hosts

Simultaneous support with iSCSI/FCoE and one additional function, either data migration or
FCIP

Support for simultaneous iSCSI and FCoE on the same blade or the same 10 GbE port

FCoE configurations
Figure 110 (page 133) shows an FCoE end-to-end direct-connect storage configuration using an
MPX200 Multifunction Router and HP storage systems (either P6000 EVA or 3PAR). This
configuration provides 10-GbE FCoE and, as an option, iSCSI connectivity for up to two storage
systems without the need for any Fibre Channel switches.
Figure 110 FCoE end-to-end direct-connect storage configuration
Servers with CNAs
Servers with NICs

FCoE/IP
/iSCSI
Converged
network

iSCSI/IP

FCoE/iSCSI
MPX200
FCoE/iSCSI
target

HP

X-series CN
switches

StorageWorks
MPX200

10GbE4
10GbE3

MGMT

IOIOI
MPX200

10 1 GbE
Multifunction

Blade
Router

FC1

FC2

HP

StorageWorks
MPX200

GE1
GE2
10GbE4
10GbE3

MGMT

IOIOI
MPX200

10 1 GbE
Multifunction

Blade
Router

FC1

FC2

GE1
GE2

IP
Ethernet
network

Storage systems

10-GbE/FCoE A/FCoE B connection

iSCSI/IP connection
10-GbE connection
10-GbE FCoE/iSCSI connection
Fabric A Fibre Channel connection
Fabric B Fibre Channel connection
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Figure 111 (page 134) shows additional connectivity, allowing up to four storage systems (either
P6000 EVA or 3PAR) using a fabric connection between the MPX200 and storage systems. This
configuration provides the highest level of multi-protocol support with FCoE, iSCSI, and Fibre
Channel connectivity for up to four storage systems. In addition to FCoE and iSCSI, Fibre Channel
connected servers can access the same storage systems through the Fibre Channel fabric.

FCoE configurations

133

Figure 111 FCoE end-to-end fabric-connect storage configuration

Servers with NICs

Servers with CNAs

FCoE/IP
/iSCSI

iSCSI/IP

Converged
network

X-series CN switches
IP

FCoE/iSCSI
MPX200
FCoE/iSCSI
target

HP StorageWorks
MPX200

MGMT

10GbE4

IOIOI

FC1

10GbE3

HP StorageWorks
MPX200

10 - 1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC2

GE1

GE2

MGMT

10GbE4

IOIOI

10GbE3

FC1

Ethernet
network

10 - 1 GbE Blade
MPX200 Multifunction Router

FC2

GE1

GE2

Fibre
Channel
Fabric B

Fabric A
Storage systems
10-GbE/FCoE A/FCoE B connection
iSCSI/IP connection
10-GbE connection
10-GbE FCoE/iSCSI connection
Fabric A Fibre Channel connection
Fabric B Fibre Channel connection

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Setting up for FCoE connectivity to HP P6000 EVAs

Before executing the following procedure, ensure that MPX200 discovery has been completed as
described in Managing MPX200 iSCSI using HP P6000 Command View (page 31).
To set up for FCoE:
1. Configure the FCoE enabled converged network switch. Depending on the switch vendor,
configure the ports for FCoE use.
For information regarding switch setup, see the Fibre Channel Over Ethernet chapter of the
HP SAN Design Reference Guide, available at:
http://www.hp.com/go/sdgmanuals
The MPX200 10-GbE ports must be connected to the FCoE switch, as described in the section
FCoE configurations (page 133).
2.

Set up the CNA. For more information regarding CNA configuration, see the HP Emulex
Converged Network Adapter Installation Guide at:
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02018539/
c02018539.pdf
a. Install the driver for the CNA.
b. Depending on the CNA vendor, use the management tool to determine the
WWNN/WWPN for each port on the CNA.

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3.

Create an FCoE zone. Zone the WWNN from the MPX200 FCoE port from each blade and
the host CNA. If multiple fabrics exist, create zones where redundancy requires it. There are
two ways to identify the FCoE ports on the MPX200:

In HP P6000 Command View, click the FC Ports tab of the iSCSI Controller 0X in the
Hardware folder (see Figure 112 (page 135)).

In the CLI, issue the show fc command (see Figure 113 (page 136)).

Figure 112 HP Command View FCoE ports

Setting up for FCoE connectivity to HP P6000 EVAs

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Figure 113 FCoE show fc command

4.

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Create the FCoE host:

a. Use the Add a Host function to create the FCoE host entry.
b. Name the host.
c. In the Type field, select FCoE.
d. Select the WWNN that belongs to the host.
e. Select the appropriate operating system.
f. Click Add Host (see Figure 114 (page 137)).

MPX200 FCoE feature description

Figure 114 Host type

5.

Create a virtual disk and assign it to the FCoE host.

Note that the host has its own icon. Each host entry has only one WWPN associated with it,
so any host with multiple port CNAs must have an entry for each (see Figure 115 (page 137)).
Figure 115 Host properties

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6.

Add FCoE targets to the FCoE zone.

After the first virtual disk/LUN is presented, the FCoE targets are dynamically created and
mapped. In Figure 116 (page 138), if move your cursor over the More icon, a Host Details
pop-up appears, showing the FCoE targets and how they map to the P6000 EVA ports. These
FCoE WWNNs must be added to the FCoE zone created in Step 3.
NOTE: This step is not required for subsequent Vdisk/LUN assignments for the same or
additional hosts.
Figure 116 Host Details display

Setting up FCoE connectivity to 3PAR arrays

Before executing the following procedure, ensure that MPX200 host has been created in the InForm
Management Console as described in Managing MPX200 iSCSI for P10000/3PAR storage
(page 40).
To set up for FCoE:
1. Configure the FCoE-enabled converged network switch. Depending on the switch vendor, you
might need to configure the ports for FCoE use.
For information about switch setup, see the Fibre Channel Over Ethernet chapter of the HP
SAN Design Reference Guide, available at: http://www.hp.com/go/sdgmanuals.
2.
3.

Verify that the MPX200 10-GbE ports are connected to the FCoE switch as described in FCoE
configurations (page 133).
Set up the CNA:
a. Install the CNA driver kit.
b. Depending on the CNA vendor, use the available management tool to determine the
WWNN/WWPN for each port on the CNA.
For more information about CNA configurations, see the HP Emulex Converged Network
Adapter Installation Guide, available at http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/
SupportManual/c02018539/.

4.

Create a zone with the MPX200 FCoE ports and the CNA on each fabric.
This registers the CNA worldwide name in the MPX200.

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NOTE: Because the same array port worldwide names can be exposed through both MPX200
blades to the fabric, you must create a new target alias.
5.

Using the mpx Manager, start the Target Map Wizard:

a. On the Select a Target page, expand an array port, and then select a VPGROUP (the
same VPG as when the MPX200 host was created in Step 2, LUN provisioning (page
42)) and then click Next.
b. On the Select a Portal page, select an FCoE port, and then click Finish.
c. To view the target mappings:

Click the Refresh icon.

Under the selected blade, expand the FC Presented Targets and then select a target.
Details appear in the right pane. See Figure 117 (page 139).

Figure 117 Target mapping

6.

Rerun the Target Map Wizard for as many available array ports on each blade.
NOTE:

You can cross map ports for redundancy.

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7.

After all target maps have been created, the newly created WWNs can be added to the zone
that you created in Step 4.
Figure 118 3PAR MPX zoning FCoE

8.
9.

Use the InForm Management Console to provision LUNs to the MPX200 host.
You can now use the mpx Manager LUN Presentation Wizard for LUN presentation to the
initiator.

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10 Diagnostics and troubleshooting

This chapter describes MPX200 chassis diagnostics and provides information to help you
troubleshoot problems. Diagnostic information is also available through diagnostics, HP P6000
Command View, and the CLI event logs and error messages.

MPX200 chassis diagnostics

Chassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis LEDs (see Figure 119 (page 141)).
NOTE:

The USB port is unmarked and is not supported.

Figure 119 MPX200 chassis diagnostic LEDs

1. Input fault LED

2. System power LED

3. Heartbeat LED

4. 1-GbE iSCSI ports

5. 1-GbE iSCSI ports

6. Maintenance button

7. 8-Gb/s FC ports

8. UID beacon (blue LED)

9. RS-232 port

10. Management port 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Input Power LED is extinguished

The Input Power LED is illuminated when the MPX200 logic circuitry is receiving the proper voltage.
If the Input Power LED is not illuminated:
1. Inspect the power cord and connectors on the back of the chassis (Figure 119 (page 141)). Is
the cord unplugged? Is the cord or connector damaged?

2.

3.

If yes, make the necessary corrections or repairs. If the problem persists, proceed to the
next step.

If not, proceed to the next step.

Inspect the AC power source. Is the power source delivering the proper voltage?

If yes, proceed to the next step.

If not, make the necessary repairs. If the problem persists, proceed to the next step.

Replace the MPX200 blade.

System Fault LED is illuminated

The System Fault LED is illuminated when a fault exists in the MPX200 firmware or hardware. If
the System Fault LED is illuminated, check the Heartbeat LED for an error blink pattern and take
the necessary actions. For more information, see Heartbeat LED blink patterns (page 142).

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Fibre Channel Port LEDs

The top LED (2 Gb/s) indicates activity (data) is passing through the port at 2 Gb/s speed.

The middle LED (4 Gb/s) indicates activity (data) is passing through the port at 4 Gb/s speed.

The bottom LED (8 Gb/s) indicates activity (data) is passing through the port at 8 Gb/s speed.

When all three LEDs are blinking, the port is not operational.

POST diagnostics
The MPX200 performs a series of tests as part of its power-on procedure. The POST diagnostic
program performs the following tests:

Memory

Flash validation

PCI device discovery

Management Ethernet port

Heartbeat LED blink patterns

The Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of the MPX200. When the POST completes
with no errors, the Heartbeat LED blinks at a steady rate of once per second. When the MPX200
is in maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED blinks continuously. The blink patterns that indicate
critical errors are described in the following sections. In addition to producing a Heartbeat LED
blink pattern, a critical error also illuminates the System Fault LED. The Heartbeat LED shows a
blink pattern for the following conditions:

1 blinkNormal operation

2 blinksNot used

3 blinksSystem error

4 blinksManagement port IP address conflict

5 blinksOver temperature

Normal blink pattern

A blink pattern of one second ON followed by one second OFF indicates that the MPX200 is
operating normally (Figure 120 (page 142)).
Figure 120 Normal blink pattern

System error blink pattern

A system error is indicated by a three-blink pattern (Figure 121 (page 142)).
Figure 121 System error blink pattern

Management port IP address conflict blink pattern

An IP address conflict on the management port is indicated by a four-blink pattern (Figure 122 (page
143)).
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Figure 122 Management port IP address conflict blink pattern

Using the CLI or GUI, the IP address conflict blink pattern may be cleared using the Beacon OFF
function.
Over-temperature blink pattern
An over-temperature condition is indicated by a five-blink pattern followed by a two-second pause.
The five-blink pattern indicates that the air temperature inside the MPX200 has exceeded the failure
temperature threshold of 70 C (Figure 123 (page 143)).
Figure 123 Over-temperature blink pattern

If the Heartbeat LED shows the over-temperature blink pattern, do the following:
1. Inspect the chassis air vents. Are the intake and exhaust vents clear?

2.
3.

If yes, proceed to the next step.

If not, remove any debris from the fan intake and exhaust. If the condition persists, proceed
to the next step.

Consider the ambient air temperature near the MPX200 and the clearance around the MPX200.
Make the necessary corrections.
If the condition persists, power down the MPX200. Contact your authorized maintenance
provider.

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Locating the MPX200 blade

A flashing blue LED indicates that the MPX200 blade beacon is ON. There are two ways to identify
the location of an MPX200 blade:

Enter the CLI command beacon on (Figure 124 (page 144)).

Figure 124 Using the beacon on command to locate an MPX200 blade

In HP P6000 Command View, select the General tab, and then click the Locate button. Use
the Locate ON and Locate OFF buttons to control the blue LED (Figure 125 (page 144)).
Figure 125 Using HP P6000 Command View to locate a hardware device

MPX200 log data

The MPX200 maintains a log that can be displayed through the CLI. The log is persistent through
reboots or power cycles. To view the log, use the CLI command show logs.
For log data descriptions, see MPX200 log messages (page 212), DM log messages (page 226),
and FCIP log messages (page 228).

MPX200 statistics
Statistics for the iSCSI and Fibre Channel ports are available through the CLI. To view statistics,
use the CLI command show stats.

MPX200 ping command

The ping command is the most basic network troubleshooting tool that is available to troubleshoot
FCIP route problems. This command runs a diagnostic in which a message is sent to a destination,
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the destination echoes a reply, and the command returns the amount of time it took to reach the
destination and back.
To troubleshoot an intermittent FCIP link, run the ping command for an extended period of time,
recording the output. The output should be evaluated looking for large deviations in the ping-time
or lost-packets. Also use the maximum packet-size for the ping test; using the 56-byte default
packet size is not a typical packet size for FCIP. Figure 126 (page 145) illustrates the ping command.
Figure 126 FCIP route ping command

Troubleshooting using HP P6000 Command View

You can use HP Command View EVA to display the properties for each iSCSI controller. At a
glance, you can check the controllers serial number and temperature and power/cooling status
(Figure 127 (page 145)).
Figure 127 iSCSI controller properties

MPX200 chassis diagnostics

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Issues and solutions

HP P6000 Command View does not discover MPX200
Solution 1: Ensure that a DHCP server is available.
Solution 2: Use the CLI to set a static IP address on each MPX200 blade.
Solution 3: Ensure that the HP P6000 Command View station is on the same subnet as the
management ports.
Solution 4: Enter the known IP address of the management port of the iSCSI controller in the HP
P6000 Command View discovery screen.

Initiator cannot log in to MPX200 iSCSI target

Solution 1: Ensure that you are using the correct iSCSI port IP address.
Solution 2: In HP P6000 Command View, for each controller, click the IP ports tab, and verify the
IP Address settings (Figure 128 (page 146)).
Figure 128 iSCSI controller properties: IP Ports tab

Initiator logs in to MPX200 iSCSI target, but P6000 EVA-assigned LUNs do not
appear on initiator
Solution 1: The initiator must log in to the target to which the P6000 EVA LUN was assigned.
Solution 2: The P6000 EVA LUN was assigned to a different iSCSI host than was expected.

P6000 EVA-presented virtual disk not seen by initiator

Solution: The initiator must log in to the appropriate iSCSI target. Match the virtual disk presentation
properties to the initiators target login. See Figure 129 (page 147) and Figure 130 (page 147).

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Figure 129 Virtual disk properties: Host details

Figure 130 iSCSI initiator properties: Targets tab

Windows initiators may display Reconnecting if NIC MTU changes after connection
has logged in
Solution. Log out of the sessions and log in again to re-establish the Connected state.

Communication between HP P6000 Command View and MPX200 is down

When communication between HP P6000 Command View and the MPX200 is down, use the
following options:

Option 1: Refresh using the iSCSI Controller button.

Option 2:

If the IPv4 management port IP address is set:

1. Discover the controller. This option is exposed through iSCSI controllerSet
optionsDiscover controller.

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2.

Enter a valid IPv4 management IP address under Mgmt Port, and then click Save
changes.

If only the IPv6 management port IP address is set, enter a valid IPv6 management IP
address under Mgmt Port, and then click Save changes.

NOTE: If you configure IPv6 on any MPX200 iSCSI port, you must also configure IPv6 on the HP
P6000 Command View management server.

HP P6000 Command View issues and solutions

Issue

Solution

Discovered iSCSI controller was not found with selected

P6000 EVA.

Click the Refresh button on the iSCSI Controller Properties

page.
Check the management port connection.
Check all FC connections.

Not a supported configuration. Discovery of the MPX200

controller with Direct Connect Fibre Channel attachment
mode is not allowed.

Ensure that the MPX200 is connected to a fabric.

Not a supported configuration. Both MPX200 controllers

should be in the same chassis/enclosure.

Only MPX200 blades that are in the same chassis are

supported for connectivity. Blades in different chassis are
not allowed.

Not a supported configuration. The MPX200 cannot be

discovered with this P6000 EVA.

Check FC zoning and connectivity to the P6000 EVA.

Not a supported configuration. The specified MPX200

controller host port does not exist.

A P6000 EVAFC host exists of which the MPX200 FC port

is a member. Locate the FC host and remove the port.

Virtual disk operation has failed. Ensure that the FC target Check all MPX200 FC connections to the P6000 EVA (see
connections are online.
Virtual disk operation troubleshooting (page 148)).
Cannot change iSCSI controller IP port attributes.

Enable the iSCSI controller IP port.

Command not supported with this version of the iSCSI

controller.

Check the firmware version and update if necessary.

Unable to process the command at this time. iSCSI

controller FC ports are unavailable.

Check all FC connections and zoning.

Invalid iSCSI controller configuration file extension.

Ensure that the correct file is being used to restore the

configuration.

Operation failed. iSCSI controller code load file cannot

open/read.

The firmware file may be invalid or corrupt. Obtain another

copy of the file.

The iSCSI controller code load process has failed.

The code load process may have been interrupted; try

again.

Invalid iSCSI controller code load file extension.

Ensure that the correct file is being used.

Virtual disk operation troubleshooting

To view P6000 EVA host ports and Fiber Channel connectivity status, use the procedures below.
To ensure that all P6000 EVA host ports are operational:
1. Open HP P6000 Command View.
2. In the Hardware folder, select a P6000 EVA controller.
3. On the Host Ports tab, view the connection state of the port.
4. Repeat for each P6000 EVA controller.
To check Fiber Channel connections using the CLI:
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1.
2.
3.
4.

Log into the MPX200 CLI and select blade 1.

Type the show fc command.
Use the show targets command to view the state of all targets (all should be online).
Confirm that all targets are the intended ports connected from the P6000 EVA controllers.
If any target appears that does not belong, you must:
Remove the target by adjusting FC zoning; when it is offline, use the target rm command
to remove it.
nl

nl

NOTE: For firmware 3.3.0.1 or lower, you may have to reboot to clear any offline LUN
information.
5.

Repeat this procedure for blade 2.

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11 Support and other resources

Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of:

HP EVA4x00/6x00/8x00 storage systems

Configuring LUNs using HP P6000 Command View

HP Fibre Channel SANs

Ethernet

TCP/IP networking

iSCSI

Related documentation
The following sources provide related information:

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router EVA iSCSI Connectivity Quick Start Instructions for Microsoft
Windows

HP MPX200 Multifunction Router Release Notes

HP P6000 Command View Software Suite User Guide

HP online help for HP P6000 Command View

HP Enterprise Virtual Array user guide for your array

HP SAN Design Reference Guide

HP 9500 and XP storage system user guides

You can find the documents referenced in this guide on the Manuals page of the HP Business
Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

For P6000 EVA documents, under Storage, select Disk Storage Systems, and then under EVA
P6000 Storage, select HP EVA P6000 Storage.

For MPX200 documents, under Storage, select Storage Networking, and then under
Routers/Gateways/Multiplexers, select HP MPX200 Multifunction Router.

For XP documents, under Storage, select Disk Storage Systems, and then under XP P9000
Stprage, select your product.

The SAN Design Reference Guide, is available at http://www.hp.com/go/sdgmanuals.

Contacting HP
HP technical support
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support
Before contacting HP, collect the following information:

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Product model names and numbers

Technical support registration number (if applicable)

Product serial numbers

Error messages

Support and other resources

Operating system type and revision level

Detailed questions

Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's choice for business website:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates
After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.

Product feedback
To make comments and suggestions about HP P6000 Command View, send a message to:
[email protected].

Related information
HP websites
For additional information, see the following HP websites:

HP:
http://www.hp.com

HP Storage:
http://www.hp.com/go/storage

HP Partner Locator:
http://www.hp.com/service_locator

HP Software Downloads:
http://www.hp.com/support/downloads

HP Software Depot:
http://h20293.www2.hp.com

HP Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK)

http://www.software.hp.com

HP SAN manuals:
http://www.hp.com/go/sdgmanuals

Typographical conventions
Table 29 Document conventions
Convention

Element

Blue text: Table 29 (page 151)

Cross-reference links and email addresses

Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com

Website addresses

Bold text

Keys that are pressed

Text entered into a GUI element, such as a box
GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and
list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes

Italic text

Text emphasis
Related information

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Convention

Element

Monospace text

File and directory names

System output
Code
Commands, their arguments, and argument values

Monospace, italic text

Code variables
Command variables

Monospace, bold text

Emphasized monospace text

.
.
.

Indication that example continues

WARNING!
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
TIP:

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

Provides additional information.

Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

Rack stability
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:

Extend leveling jacks to the floor.

Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

Instal stabilizing feet on the rack.

In multiple-rack installations, fasten racks together securely.

Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more than one
component is extended.

Product warranties
For information about HP product warranties, see the warranty information website:
http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty

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12 Documentation feedback
HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the
documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback
([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL
when submitting your feedback.

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A Command reference
This chapter lists and describes the MPX200 CLI commands in alphabetical order.

Command syntax
The MPX200 CLI command syntax uses the following format:
command

keyword
keyword [value]
keyword [value1] [value2]

The command is followed by one or more keywords. Consider the following rules and conventions:

Commands and keywords are not case sensitive.

Required keyword values appear in standard font within brackets: [value].

Optional keyword values appear in italics within brackets: [value].

In command prompts, <1> or <2> indicate which blade is being managed.

Command line completion

The command line completion feature makes entering and repeating commands easier.
Table 30 (page 154) describes the command line completion keystrokes.
Table 30 Command line completion keystrokes
Keystroke

Description

Tab

Completes the command line. Enter at least one character and press the Tab key to complete
the command line. If there is more than one possibility, press Tab again to display all
possibilities.

Up arrow

Scrolls backward through the list of previously entered commands.

Down arrow

Scrolls forward through the list of previously entered commands.

Ctrl+A

Moves the cursor to the beginning of the command line.

Ctrl+B

Moves the cursor to the end of the command line.

Authority requirements
You must be in an administrator (Admin) session to perform various set commands. Note that:

Commands for monitoring tasks are available to all accounts.

Commands for configuration tasks are available only in an Admin session. An account must
have admin authority to execute the admin start command, which opens an Admin session
(see admin command).

Commands
This section lists and describes the MPX200 CLI commands in alphabetical order.

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Admin
Opens or closes an administrator (Admin) session. You must be in an Admin session to execute
commands that change the router configuration. An inactive Admin session times out after 15
minutes.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

admin

start (or begin)end (or stop)cancel

Keywords

start (or
begin)

Opens the Admin session.

end (or
stop)

Closes the Admin session. The logout, shutdown, and reset

commands also end an Admin session.

cancel

Terminates an Admin session opened by another user. Use this

keyword with care because it terminates the Admin session without
warning the other user and without saving pending changes.

NOTE: Closing a Telnet window during an Admin session does not release the session. When
using Telnet, you must either wait for the Admin session to time out, or use the admin cancel
command.
Example: The following example shows how to open and close an Admin session:
MPX200 <1>
Password :
MPX200 <1>
.
.
.
MPX200 <1>
MPX200 <1>

#> admin start

******
(admin) #>

(admin) #> admin end

#>

Commands

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Beacon
Enables or disables the flashing of the blue beacon LED.
Authority

None

Syntax

beacon

on
off

Keywords

on

Turns on the flashing beacon.

off

Turns off the flashing beacon.

Example: The following example shows how to turn the flashing beacon on:
MPX200 <1>#> beacon on

Blade
Allows you to select the blade to be managed. This command is valid only at the chassis CLI
prompt. The chassis CLI prompt does not include the blade number (for example, MPX200 #>),
whereas the blade CLI prompt includes the blade number (for example, MPX200 <1> #>).
Authority

None

Syntax

blade

[1 or 2]

Example: The following example shows blade 2 being selected at the chassis prompt, followed
by the quit command at the blade prompt, which returns control to the chassis prompt:
MPX200 #> blade 2
MPX200 <2> #> quit
MPX200 #>

Clear
Removes all entries (events) from the router log file or resets the FC and iSCSI statistics counters.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

clear

logs
stats

Keywords

logs

Clears all entries from the routers log file.

stats

Resets the statistics counters.

Examples: The following examples show the clear commands:

MPX200 <1>(admin) #> clear logs
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> clear stats

Date
Displays or sets the date and time. To set the date and time, enter the information in the format
MMDDhhmmCCYY (numeric representation of month-date-hour-minute-century-year). The new date

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and time take effect immediately. This ensures that event log entries are dated correctly. You must
set the date and time before applying any feature keys or licenses.
Authority

Admin session is required to set the date and time. No authority is required to
display the current date and time.

Syntax

date

Keywords

[MMDDhhmmCCYY] Specifies the date, which requires an Admin session. If you

omit [MMDDhhmmCCYY], the command displays the current
date, which does not require an Admin session.

[MMDDhhmmCCYY]

NOTE: Always set the time using Greenwich Mean Time and Universal Transverse Mercator.
You must disable NTP before using the date command to set the time.
Example: The following example shows how to set and display the date and time:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> date 010214282009
Fri Jan 2 14:28:00 2009
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> date
Fri Jan 2 14:28:14 2009

Exit
Exits the CLI and returns you to the login prompt (same as the quit command).
Authority

None

Syntax

exit

Example 1: The exit command behaves differently depending on whether you are at the chassis
management level or blade management level. At the chassis management level, exit returns
you to the login prompt. The following example shows the exit command for the chassis:
MPX200 #> exit
(none) login:

Example 2: At the blade management level, exit returns you to the chassis management level.
The following example shows the exit command for the blade:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> exit
HP StorageWorks MPX200 #>

Fciproute
Configures a new FCIP route or modifies or deletes an existing FCIP route. Each FCIP route requires
a dedicated FC and GbE port. Configuring an FCIP route and specifying an FC and GE port pair
take precedence over any previous configuration for the port pair (FC/GE).
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

fciproute [add | mod | rm]

Keywords

add

Configure a new FCIP route

mod

Modify an existing FCIP route

rm

Remove an existing FCIP route

Example 1:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> fciproute add
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Commands

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WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both GE ports.
Configuring FCIP Route:
----------------------FCIP Interfaces FC & GE (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
FC Port (1=FC1 )
GE Port (1=GE1 )
IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6; 0=IPv6 Link Local)
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
Remote IP Address
MTU Size (0=Normal, 1=Jumbo, 2=Other)
TCP Window Size (0=8KB, 1=16KB, 2=32KB)
Window Scaling (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
Window Scaling Factor (Min=0, Max=9)
TCP Port No. (Min=1024, Max=65535)
GE Port Speed (0=Auto, 1=100Mb, 2=1Gb)
Bandwidth, Mbit/sec (Min=1, Max=1000)
VLAN (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
FCIP SW Compression(0=Enable,1=Disable,2=Auto)

[Enabled
[
[
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[Normal
[32768
[Enabled
[7
[3225
[Auto
[1000
[Disabled
[Disabled

]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]

1
1
44.44.1.124
255.255.0.0
44.44.1.158

45

All attribute values for FCIP Route 1 will now be saved.

MPX200 <2> (admin) #>

Example 2:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> fciproute mod
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both GE ports.
Route
----1
2

FC Port ID
---------FC1
FC2

GE Port ID
---------GE1
GE2

Please select a FCIP route from the list above ('q' to quit): 1
Configuring FCIP Route:
----------------------FCIP Interfaces FC & GE (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6; 0=IPv6 Link Local)
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
Remote IP Address
MTU Size (0=Normal, 1=Jumbo, 2=Other)
TCP Window Size (0=8KB, 1=16KB, 2=32KB)
Window Scaling (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
Window Scaling Factor (Min=0, Max=9)
TCP Port No. (Min=1024, Max=65535)
GE Port Speed (0=Auto, 1=100Mb, 2=1Gb)
Bandwidth, Mbit/sec (Min=1, Max=1000)
VLAN (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
FCIP SW Compression(0=Enable,1=Disable,2=Auto)
Do you want to save/discard changes? (0=Save, 1=Discard)

[Enabled
[44.44.1.124
[255.255.0.0
[0.0.0.0
[44.44.1.158
[Normal
[32768
[Enabled
[2
[3225
[Auto
[45
[Disabled
[Disabled
[Save

]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
] 150
]
]
]

All attribute values for FCIP Route 1 will now be saved.

MPX200 <2> (admin) #>

Example 3:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> fciproute rm
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
158

Command reference

press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.

WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both GE ports.
Route
----1
2

FC Port ID
---------FC1
FC2

GE Port ID
---------GE1
GE2

Please select a FCIP route from the list above ('q' to quit): 1
FCIP Route 1 has been removed from the system.
MPX200 <2> (admin) #>

FRU
Saves and restores the router configuration.
Authority

Admin session to restore

Syntax

FRU

restore
save

Keywords

restore

The fru restore command requires that you first FTP the tar
file containing the configuration to the router. When you issue this
command, the system prompts you to enter the restore level. You
can fully restore the routers configuration (all configuration
parameters and LUN mappings) or restore only the LUN mappings.
The restored configuration does not take effect until the router is
rebooted.

save

Creates a tar file containing the blades persistent data,

configuration, and LUN mappings. The file is stored in the routers
/var/ftp directory. You must then FTP the tar file from the
router.

Example 1: The following is an example of the fru restore command:

MPX200 <1>(admin) #> fru restore
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will
follow. Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept
the current value. If you wish to terminate this process before
reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to
do so.
Type of restore (0=full, 1=mappings only) [full]
FRU restore completed.
Please reboot the system for configuration to take affect.

Example 2: The following is an example of the fru save command:

MPX200 <1>(admin) #> fru save
FRU save completed. Configuration File is QLogic_Router_FRU.bin
Please use FTP to extract the file out from the System.

Help
Displays a list of the commands and their syntax.
Authority

None

Syntax

help

Example 1: The help command differs for the chassis and the blade. The following example shows
the help command for the chassis:

Commands

159

MPX200 #> help

admin [begin | end | start | stop | cancel]
blade [1 | 2]
exit
help
history
logout
quit
reset [factory | mappings]
show [chassis]

Example 2: The following example shows the help command for the blade:
MPX200 <1> #> help
admin [begin | end | start | stop | cancel]
beacon [ on | off ]
date [MMDDhhmmCCYY]
clear [logs | stats]
exit
fru [restore | save]
help
history
image [cleanup | list | unpack]
image cleanup
image list
image unpack [<filename>]
initiator [add | mod | run]
logout
lunmask [add | rm]
passwd
ping
quit
reboot
reset [factory | mappings]
save [capture | logs | traces]
set [alias | chap | chassis | fc | features | iscsi | isns | mgmt |
ntp | properties | snmp | system | vpgroups]
set alias
set chap
set chassis
set fc [<PORT_NUM>]
set features
set iscsi [<PORT_NUM>]
set isns
set mgmt
set ntp
set properties
set snmp [trap_destinations [<DEST_NUM>]]
set system
set vpgroups [vpgroup index]
show [chap | chassis | fc | features | initiators |
initiators_lunmask | iscsi | isns | logs | luninfo |
luns | lunmask | memory | mgmt | ntp | perf |
presented targets | properties | snmp | stats |
system | targets | vpgroups]
show chap
show chassis
show fc [<PORT_NUM>]
show features
show initiators [fc | iscsi]
show initiators_lunmask
show iscsi [<PORT_NUM>]
show isns
show logs [<ENTRIES>]
show luninfo
show luns
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show lunmask
show memory
show mgmt
show ntp
show perf [byte | init_rbyte | init_wbyte |tgt_rbyte | rgt_wbyte]
show presented_targets [fc|iscsi]
show properties]
show snmp
show stats
show system
show targets [fc | iscsi]
show vpgroups [vpgroup index]
shutdown
target [add | rm]
traceroute

History
Displays a numbered list of the previously entered commands.
Authority

None

Syntax

history

Example:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> history
1: admin start
2: help
3: history
MPX200 <1> (admin) #>

Image
Updates the routers firmware image and cleans up (removes) the image files in the routers /var/
ftp directory.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

image

cleanup
list [file]
unpack [file]

Keywords

cleanup

Removes all firmware image files in the routers /var/ftp

directory. These are files transferred by the user when updating
the routers firmware image.

list
[file]

Displays a list of the firmware image files in the routers /var/

ftp directory.

unpack
[file]

Unpacks the firmware image file specified in the [file]

parameter, and then installs the firmware image on the router.
Before using this command, you must use FTP to transfer the
firmware image file to the routers /var/ftp directory. To activate
the new firmware, you must reboot the router.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> image cleanup

Example 2:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> image list
Image Location Image File
-------------- ---------Blade 1 (local) isr-6200-3_0_0_5.bin

Commands

161

Example 3:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> image unpack HP_StorageWorks_MPX200-2_0_0_1.bin
Unpack Completed. Please reboot the system for FW to take effect.
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> reboot
Are you sure you want to reboot the System (y/n): y
System will now be rebooted...

Initiator
Adds, modifies, or removes an initiator in the routers database.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

initiator add
mod
remove

Keywords

add

Adds an initiator to the routers database.

mod

Modifies the settings of an initiator.

remove

Removes a logged-out initiator. You cannot remove an initiator

that is currently logged in.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> initiator add
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a
new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If you
wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or
'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Only valid iSCSI name characters will be accepted. Valid characters include
lower-case alphabetical (a-z), numerical (0-9), colon, hyphen, and period.
iSCSI Initiator Name (Max = 223 characters) [ ]
iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
OS Type (0=MS Windows, 1=Linux, 2=Other) [MS Windows ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 2:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> initiator mod
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a
new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If you
wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or
'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
OS Type (0=MS Windows, 1=Linux, 2=Other) [MS Windows ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 3:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> initiator remove
Index Status (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ------ ---------------------0 LoggedOut test
1 LoggedOut iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select a 'LoggedOut' Initiator from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Logout
Exits the CLI and returns you to the login prompt.

162

Authority

None

Syntax

logout

Command reference

Example:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> logout
(none) login:

Lunmask
Maps a target LUN to an initiator, and removes mappings. The CLI prompts you to select from a
list of VPGs, targets, LUNs, and initiators.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

lunmask

add
remove

Keywords

add

Maps a LUN to an initiator. After you enter the command, the CLI
displays a series of prompts from which you choose the initiator,
target, and LUN.

rm

Removes the mapping of a LUN from an initiator. After you enter

the command, the CLI displays a series of prompts from which
you choose the initiator, target, and LUN.

Example 1: The following example shows the lunmask add command:

MPX200 <1> (admin) #> lunmask add
Index (WWNN/iSCSI Name)
----- ----------------0 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab
1 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8a:b0,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8a:b0
2 20:00:00:20:37:fd:9c:f7,22:00:00:20:37:fd:9c:f7
3 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8d:00,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8d:00
Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
LUN WWULN Vendor
---- ---------- -------0 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab:00:00:00:00:fc:b7:3f:fa SEAGATE
Please select a LUN to present to the initiator ('q' to quit): 0
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 2: The following example shows the lunmask add command with VPGs:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> lunmask add
Index Mapped (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ------ ---------------------0 Yes iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index (VpGroup Name)
----- -------------1 VPGROUP_1
2 VPGROUP_2
3 VPGROUP_3
4 VPGROUP_4
Multiple VpGroups are currently 'ENABLED'.
Please select a VpGroup from the list above ('q' to quit): 1
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 50:06:01:60:c1:e0:0d:a2,50:06:01:60:41:e0:0d:a2
1 50:06:01:60:c1:e0:0d:a2,50:06:01:68:41:e0:0d:a2
Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index (LUN/VpGroup) Vendor
----- ------------- -----1 1/VPGROUP_1 DGC
Commands 163

2 2/VPGROUP_1
3 3/VPGROUP_1
Please select
All attribute

DGC
DGC
a LUN to present to the initiator ('q' to quit): 1
values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 3: The following example shows the lunmask rm command:

MPX200 <1> (admin) #> lunmask rm
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab
1 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8a:b0,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8a:b0
2 20:00:00:20:37:fd:9c:f7,22:00:00:20:37:fd:9c:f7
3 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8d:00,22:00:00:20:37:fd:8d:00
Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
LUN WWULN Vendor
---- ---------- -------0 20:00:00:20:37:fd:8b:ab:00:00:00:00:fc:b6:1f:fa SEAGATE
Please select a LUN from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index Initiator
----- ----------------0 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator to remove ('a' to remove all, 'q' to quit): 0
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 4: The following example shows the lunmask rm command with VPGs:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> lunmask remove
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 50:06:01:60:c1:e0:0d:a2,50:06:01:60:41:e0:0d:a2
1 50:06:01:60:c1:e0:0d:a2,50:06:01:68:41:e0:0d:a2
Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index (LUN/VpGroup) Vendor
----- ------------- -----0 0/VPGROUP_1 DGC
1 1/VPGROUP_1 DGC
2 2/VPGROUP_1 DGC
3 3/VPGROUP_1 DGC
4 0/VPGROUP_2 DGC
Please select a LUN from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Index Initiator
----- ----------------0 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator to remove ('a' to remove all, 'q' to quit): 0
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.
MPX200 <1> (admin) #>

Passwd
Changes the guest and administrator passwords.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

passwd

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> passwd
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.
Select password to change (0=guest, 1=admin) : 1
account OLD password : ******
account NEW password (6-128 chars) : ******
please confirm account NEW password : ******
Password has been changed.
164 Command reference

Ping
Verifies the connectivity of management and GE ports. This command works with both IPv4 and
IPv6.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

ping

Example:
MPX200 <1> (admin) #> ping
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a
new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If you
wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or
'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0] fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279
Iteration Count (0=Continuously) [0 ] 10
Outbound Port (0=Mgmt, 1=GE1, 2=GE2, ...) [Mgmt ]
Size Of Packet (Min=1, Max=65486 Bytes) [56 ]
Pinging fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279 with 56 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.4ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.3ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.3ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.2ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.3ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.3ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.7ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.2ms
Reply from fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279: bytes=64 time=0.2ms
Ping Statistics for fe80::217:a4ff:fe99:c279:
Packets: Sent = 10, Received = 9, Lost = 1
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0.2ms, Maximum = 0.7ms, Average = 0.3ms

Quit
Exits the CLI and returns you to the login prompt (same as the exit command).
Authority

None

Syntax

quit

Example 1: The quit command behaves differently depending on whether you are at the chassis
management level or blade management level. At the chassis management level, quit returns
you to the login prompt. The following example shows the quit command for the chassis:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> quit
(none) login:

At the blade management level, quit returns you to the chassis management level. The following
example shows the quit command for the blade:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> quit
HP StorageWorks MPX200 #>

Reboot
Restarts the blade firmware.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

reboot

Example:
Commands

165

MPX200 <1>(admin) #> reboot

Are you sure you want to reboot the System (y/n): y
System will now be rebooted...

Reset
Restores the router configuration parameters to the factory default values. The reset factory
command deletes all LUN mappings, as well as all persistent data for targets, LUNs, initiators,
VPG settings, log files, iSCSI and management IP addresses, FC and Ethernet port statistics, and
passwords. This command also restores the factory default IP addresses. The reset mappings
command clears only the LUN mappings.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

reset

factory
mappings

Keywords

factory

Deletes all LUN mappings, as well as all persistent data for targets,
LUNs, initiators, VPG settings, log files, iSCSI and management
IP addresses, FC and Ethernet port statistics, and passwords.

mappings Clears only the LUN mappings

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> reset factory
Are you sure you want to restore to factory default settings (y/n): y
Please reboot the System for the settings to take effect

Example 2:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> reset mappings
Are you sure you want to reset the mappings in the system (y/n): y
Please reboot the System for the settings to take effect.

Save
Saves logs and traces.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

save

capture
logs
traces

Keywords

capture

The save capture command creates a debug file that captures

all debug dump data. When the command has finished executing,
you must FTP the debug capture file from the blade.

logs

The save logs command creates a tar file that contains the
routers log data, storing the file in the routers /var/ftp
directory. When the command has finished executing, you must
FTP the logs tar file from the blade.

traces

The save traces command creates a tar file that contains the
routers dump data, storing the file in the routers /var/ftp
directory. When the command has finished executing, you must
FTP the traces tar file from the blade. The system notifies you if
the router does not have any dump data. Each time it generates
dump data, the system adds an event log entry.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> save capture
Debug capture completed. Package is System_Capture.tar.gz
Please use FTP to extract the file out from the System.

Example 2:
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MPX200 <1>(admin) #> save logs

Save Event Logs completed. Package is Router_Evl.tar.gz
Please use FTP to extract the file out from the System.

Example 3:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> save traces
Save ASIC Traces completed. Package is Router_Asic_Trace.tar.gz
Please use FTP to extract the file out from the System.

Set
Configures general router parameters, as well as parameters for the FC, iSCSI, and management
ports.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set

alias
chap
chassis
fc [<PORT_NUM>]
features
iscsi [<PORT_NUM>]
isns
mgmt
ntp
properties
snmp [trap_destinations [<DEST_NUM>]]
system
vpgroups [vpgroup index]

Keywords

alias

Assigns an alias name to a presented iSCSI target. See

set alias command (page 168).

chap

Sets the CHAP secrets. See set CHAP

command (page 168).

chassis

Sets the chassis name. See set chassis

command (page 169).

fc [<PORT_NUM>]

Sets the FC port parameters. See set FC

command (page 169).

features

Applies license keys to the router. See set features

command (page 170).

iscsi [<PORT_NUM>]

Sets the iSCSI port parameters. See set iSCSI

command (page 170).

isns

Sets the Internet Simple Name Service (iSNS)

parameters. See set iSNS command (page 170).

mgmt

Sets the management port parameters. See set mgmt

command (page 171).

ntp

Sets the NTP parameters. See set NTP

command (page 171).

properties

Configures CLI properties for the blade. See set

properties command (page 172).

snmp

Sets the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

parameters, such as the symbolic name and log level.
See set SNMP command (page 172).

system

Sets system parameters, such as the symbolic name

and log level. See set system command (page 173).

vpgroups [vpgroup index]

Sets VPGs on the blade. See set VPGroups

command (page 173).

Commands

167

Set alias
Assigns an alias name to a presented iSCSI target.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set alias

Example:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> set alias
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070ce9
1
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070ce9
2
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070ce9
3
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070ce9
4
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070cec
5
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070cec
6
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070cec
7
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070cec
Please select a iSCSI node from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.

Set CHAP
Configures the CHAP parameters.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set chap

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set chap
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a
new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If you
wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or
'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Index iSCSI Name
----- ---------0
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.0
1
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.1
2
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070ce9
3
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070ce9
4
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070ce9
5
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070ce9
6
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070cec
7
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070cec
8
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070cec
9
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070cec
Please select a presented target from the list above ('q' to quit): 2
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If
you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press
'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
CHAP (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled] 0
CHAP Secret (Max = 100 characters) [ ] ****
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

168 Command reference

Set chassis
Sets the chassis name.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set chassis

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set chassis
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Chassis Name (Max = 64 characters) [ ] rack 14
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set FC
Configures an FC port.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set fc

Keywords

[<PORT_NUM>] The number of the FC port to be configured.

[<PORT_NUM>]

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set fc
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will
follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the
current value. If you wish to terminate this process before
reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to
do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both
ports.
Configuring FC Port: 1
------------------------Link Rate (0=Auto, 1=1Gb, 2=2Gb) [Auto ]
Frame Size (0=512B, 1=1024B, 2=2048B) [2048 ]
Execution Throttle (Min=16, Max=256) [64 ]
Programmed Connection Option:
(0=Loop Only, 1=P2P Only, 2=Loop Pref) [Loop Pref ]
All attribute values for Port 1 that have been changed will now be
saved.
Configuring FC Port: 2
------------------------Link Rate (0=Auto, 1=1Gb, 2=2Gb) [Auto ]
Frame Size (0=512B, 1=1024B, 2=2048B) [2048 ]
Execution Throttle (Min=16, Max=256) [64 ]
Programmed Connection Option:
(0=Loop Only, 1=P2P Only, 2=Loop Pref) [Loop Pref ]
All attribute values for Port 2 that have been changed will now be
saved.

Commands

169

Set features
Applies license keys to the router. The date and time must be set on the router before applying a
new key.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set features

Set iSCSI
Configures an iSCSI port.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set
iscsi

Keywords

[<PORT_NUM>] The number of the iSCSI port to be configured.

[<PORT_NUM>]

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set iscsi 1
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to both ports.
Configuring iSCSI Port: 1
--------------------------Port Status (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled ]
Port Speed (0=Auto, 1=100Mb, 2=1Gb) [Auto ]
MTU Size (0=Normal, 1=Jumbo, 2=Other) [Normal ]
Window Size (Min=8124B, Max=1048576B) [65536 ]
IPv4 Address [10.3.5.205 ]
IPv4 Subnet Mask [255.255.255.0 ]
IPv4 Gateway Address [0.0.0.0 ]
IPv4 TCP Port No. (Min=1024, Max=65535) [3260 ]
IPv4 VLAN (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
IPv6 Address 1 [:: ]
IPv6 Address 2 [:: ]
IPv6 Default Router [:: ]
IPv6 TCP Port No. (Min=1024, Max=65535) [3260 ]
IPv6 VLAN (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
iSCSI Header Digests (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
iSCSI Data Digests (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values for Port 1 that have been changed will now be saved.

Set iSNS
Configures the blade iSNS parameters.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set isns

Example:
MPX200 <2>(admin) #> set isns
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
170

Command reference

iSNS (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ] 0

iSNS Address (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0 ] 10.3.6.33
TCP Port No. [3205 ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set Mgmt
Configures the blade management port (10/100).
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set mgmt

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set mgmt
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will
follow. Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept
the current value. If you wish to terminate this process before
reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to
do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to the MGMT
port.
IPv4 Interface (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled]
IPv4 Mode (0=Static, 1=DHCP, 2=Bootp, 3=Rarp) [Dhcp ]
IPv6 Interface (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled]
IPv6 Mode (0=Manual, 1=AutoConfigure) [Manual ] 1
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 2: The following example shows how to use the set mgmt command to set a static
address:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set mgmt
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
The following command might cause a loss of connections to the MGMT port.
IPv4 Interface (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled ]
IPv4 Mode (0=Static, 1=DHCP, 2=Bootp, 3=Rarp) [Static ]
IPv4 Address [172.17.136.86 ]
IPv4 Subnet Mask [255.255.255.0 ]
IPv4 Gateway [172.17.136.1 ]
IPv6 Interface (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set NTP
Configures the NTP parameters.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set ntp

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set ntp
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
NTP (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ] 0
TimeZone Offset from GMT (Min=-12:00,Max=12:00) [00:00 ] -8:0
IP Address [1] (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0 ] 207.126.97.57
Commands

171

IP Address [2] (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0 ]

IP Address [3] (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0 ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set properties
Configures blade CLI properties.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set properties

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set properties
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
CLI Inactivity Timer (0=Disable, 1=15min, 2=60min) [15min ]
CLI Prompt (Max=32 Characters) [HP StorageWorks MPX200 ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set SNMP
Configures general SNMP) properties and eight trap destinations.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set snmp [trap_destinations]<DEST_NUM>]]

Example 1: The following example shows the set snmp command for setting general properties:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set snmp
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Configuring SNMP :
----------------Read Community [ ] Public
Trap Community [ ] Private
System Location [ ]
System Contact [ ]
Authentication Traps (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Example 2: The following example shows the set snmp command for configuring an SNMP trap
destination:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set snmp trap_destinations
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 1 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ] 0
IP Address [0.0.0.0 ] 10.0.0.5
Destination Port [0 ] 1024
Trap Version [0 ] 2
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 2 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 3 :
------------------------------------172

Command reference

Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]

Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 4 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 5 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 6 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 7 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Configuring SNMP Trap Destination 8 :
------------------------------------Destination enabled (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set system
Configures the blade's system-wide parameters.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set system

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set system
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
If enabled by operator, the Symbolic Name can be embedded as part of the
iSCSI Name. Changes to the iSCSI name will be effective after a reboot.
Only valid iSCSI name characters will be accepted. Valid characters include
alphabetical (a-z, A-Z), numerical (0-9), colon, hyphen, and period.
Changes to the Settings below will be effective after a reboot.
System Symbolic Name (Max = 64 characters) [Blade-1 ]
Embed Symbolic Name (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Mode (0=iSCSI Server Connectivity),
1=SAN over WAN,
2=iSCSI Server Connectivity/SAN over WAN,
3=Data Migration) [iSCSI Connectivity]
Target Presentation Mode (0=Auto, 1=Manual) [Auto ]
Lun Mapping (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
Controller Lun AutoMap (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled ]
Target Access Control (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values that have been changed will now be saved.

Set VPGroups
Sets VPGs on the blade. Allows you to enable or disable VPGs, and modify the VPG name.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

set vpgroups [vpgroup index]

Example: The following example shows how to enable VPGs 2 and 3:

MPX200 <1>(admin) #> set vpgroups
The following wizard will query for attributes before persisting
and activating the updated mapping in the system configuration.
If you wish to terminate this wizard before reaching the end of the list
Commands

173

press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.

Configuring VpGroup: 1
------------------------Status (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Enabled ]
VpGroup Name (Max = 64 characters) [VPGROUP_1 ]
All attribute values for VpGroup 1 that have been
Configuring VpGroup: 2
------------------------Status (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ] 0
VpGroup Name (Max = 64 characters) [VPGROUP_2 ]
All attribute values for VpGroup 2 that have been
Configuring VpGroup: 3
------------------------Status (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ] 0
VpGroup Name (Max = 64 characters) [VPGROUP_3 ]
All attribute values for VpGroup 3 that have been
Configuring VpGroup: 4
------------------------Status (0=Enable, 1=Disable) [Disabled ]
All attribute values for VpGroup 4 that have been

changed will now be saved.

changed will now be saved.

changed will now be saved.

changed will now be saved.

Show
Displays operational information for the blade.

174

Authority

None

Syntax

show

chap
chassis
fc [port_num]
features
initiators [fc or iscsi]
initiators_lunmask
iscsi [port_num]
isns [port_num]
logs [last_x_entries]
luninfo
lunmask
luns
memory
mgmt
ntp
perf [ byte | init_rbyte
| init_wbyte
| tgt_rbyte
| tgt_wbyte ]
presented_targets [fc or iscsi]
properties
snmp
stats
system
targets [fc or iscsi]
vpgroups [vpgroup index]

Keywords

chap

Displays configured CHAP iSCSI nodes. See show

CHAP command (page 176).

chassis

Displays chassis information and status. See show

chassis command (page 176).

fc [port_num]

Displays FC port information. See show FC

command (page 177).

fciproutes [<link_id>]

Displays the current settings for a particular FCIP route

or for all FCIP routes. See show fciproutes
command (page 177).

Command reference

features

Displays licensed features. See show features

command (page 178).

initiators [fc or iscsi]

Displays initiator information for iSCSI or FC. See show

initiators command (page 178).

initiators_lunmask

Displays initiators and the LUNs to which they are

mapped. See show initiators LUN mask
command (page 178).

iscsi [port_num]

Displays iSCSI port and configuration information. See

show iSCSI command (page 179).

isns [port_num]

Displays the routers iSCSI name server (iSNS)

configuration. See show iSNS command (page 179).

logs [last_x_entries]

Displays the routers logging information. See show

logs command (page 180).

luninfo

Displays detailed LUN information for a specified target

and LUN. See show LUNinfo command (page 180).

lunmask

Displays LUN mappings. See show lunmask

command (page 181).

luns

Displays information about LUNs and their targets. See

show LUNs command (page 181).

memory

Displays memory usage. See show memory

command (page 182).

mgmt

Displays the routers management port (10/100)

configuration. See show mgmt command (page 182).

ntp

Displays the routers NTP configuration. See show NTP

command (page 182).

perf [ byte | init_rbyte |

Displays information about the router performance. See
init_wbyte | tgt_rbyte | tgt_wbyte show perf command (page 183).
]
presented_targets [fc or iscsi]

Displays the targets presented by the router: FC, iSCSI,

or both. See show presented targets
command (page 184).

properties

Displays the router properties. See show properties

command (page 185).

snmp

Displays the routers SNMP properties and trap

configurations. See show SNMP command (page 185).

stats

Displays the router FC and iSCSI statistics. See show

stats command (page 185).

system

Displays router product information, including the serial

number, software version, hardware version,
configuration, and temperature. See show system
command (page 188).

targets [fc or iscsi]

Displays the targets discovered by the router: FC, iSCSI,

or both. See show targets command (page 188).

vpgroups [vpgroup index]

Displays the VPGs. See show VPGroups

command (page 189).

Commands

175

Show CHAP
Displays the CHAP configuration for iSCSI nodes.
Authority

None

Syntax

show chap

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> show chap
The following is a list of iSCSI nodes that have been configured
with CHAP 'ENABLED':
Type iSCSI Node
-------- -----------Init iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1

Show chassis
Displays the chassis information and status. You can execute this command from the chassis
management level or blade management level.
Authority

None

Syntax

show chassis

Example:
MPX200 #>show chassis
Chassis Information
--------------------Product Name HP StorageWorks MPX200
Chassis Name Router Chassis Name Here
Serial Number 0834E00019
HW Version 20697-03 A
Fan Speed Normal
Blade 1 Information (Left Slot)
------------------------------Status Online
Product Name HP StorageWorks MPX200
Symbolic Name Blade-1
Serial Number 0834E00008
HW Version 20694-03 A
SW Version 3.0.1.2
Temp (Front/Rear/CPU1/CPU2) 48C/36C/37C/41C
Power Cooling Module 1
---------------------Status Installed
Power Source Connected
Fan1/Fan2/Fan3 Healthy/Healthy/Healthy
Blade 2 Information (Right Slot)
-------------------------------Status Online
Product Name HP StorageWorks MPX200
Symbolic Name Blade-2
Serial Number 0836E00018
HW Version 20694-03 A
SW Version 3.0.1.2
Temp (Front/Rear/CPU1/CPU2) 46C/34C/38C/38C
Power Cooling Module 2
---------------------Status Installed
Power Source Not Connected
Fan1/Fan2/Fan3 Healthy/Healthy/Healthy
176

Command reference

Show FC
Displays FC port information for the specified port. If you do not specify a port, the command
displays all ports.
Authority

None

Syntax

show fc

Keywords

[port_num] Identifies the number of the FC port.

[port_num]

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show fc 2
FC Port Information
--------------------FC Port 2
Link Status Up
Current Link Rate 2Gb
Programmed Link Rate Auto
WWNN 20:00:00:c0:dd:0c:8b:ef
WWPN 21:00:00:c0:dd:0c:8b:ef
Port ID 00-00-ef
Firmware Revision No. 3.03.07
Frame Size 2048
Execution Throttle 64
Connection Mode Loop
Programmed Connection Option Loop Preferred

Show fciproutes
Displays the current settings for a particular FCIP route or for all FCIP routes.
Authority

None

Syntax

show fciproutes [link_id]

Keywords

[link_id]

Route number to display

Example:
MPX200 <2> (admin) #> show fciproutes
FCIP Route Information
-----------------------FCIP Route
FCIP Interfaces Status
FCIP Link Status
FC Port
GE Port
GE Link Status
Local IP Address
Remote IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP Address
MTU Size
TCP Window Size
Window Scaling
Window Scaling Factor
TCP Port No
Current GE Port Speed
Programmed GE Port Speed
Bandwidth, Mbit/sec
VLAN
FCIP SW Compression

1
Enabled
Up
FC1
GE1
Up
44.44.1.124
44.44.1.158
255.255.0.0
0.0.0.0
Normal
32768
Enabled
2
3225
100Mb/FDX
Auto
1000
Disabled
Disabled
Commands 177

MPX200 <2> (admin) #>

Show features
Displays any licensed features.
Authority

None

Syntax

show features

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show features
No Feature Keys exist in the system.

Show initiators
Displays SCSI initiator information for iSCSI.
Authority

None

Syntax

iscsi
show
features

Keywords

fc

Displays FC initiator information.

iscsi

Displays iSCSI initiator information.

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show initiators
Initiator Information
----------------------Initiator Name iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Alias
IP Address 0.0.0.0
Status Logged Out
OS Type MS Windows

Show initiators LUNmask

Displays all LUNs mapped to the specified initiator.
Authority

None

Syntax

show initiators_lunmask

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show initiators_lunmask
Index (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ---------------------0 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Please select an Initiator from the list above ('q' to quit): 0
Target(WWPN) (LUN/VpGroup) VendorId
------------ ------------- -------21:00:00:11:c6:17:12:22 0/VPGROUP_1 SEAGATE
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 0/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 1/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 2/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 3/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 4/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 5/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 6/VPGROUP_2
178

Command reference

50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 7/VPGROUP_2
50:06:01:60:3a:60:0a:63 8/VPGROUP_2

Show iSCSI
Displays iSCSI information for the specified port. If you do not specify a port, the command displays
all ports.
Authority

None

Syntax

show
iscsi

Keywords

[port_num] The number of the iSCSI port.

[port_num]

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> show iscsi
iSCSI Port Information
-----------------------iSCSI Port
GE1
Port Status
Enabled
Link Status
Up
iSCSI Name
iqn.1986-03.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.0
Firmware Revision
3.00.01.57
Current Port Speed
1Gb/FDX
Programmed Port Speed
Auto
MTU Size
Jumbo
Window Size
32768
MAC Address
00-c0-dd-13-16-44
IPv4 Address
33.33.50.96
IPv4 Subnet Mask
255.255.0.0
IPv4 Gateway Address
0.0.0.0
IPv4 Target TCP Port No.
3260
IPv4 VLAN
Disabled
IPv6 Address 1
2000:33::37:96:1
IPv6 Address 2
::
IPv6 Link Local
fe80::2c0:ddff:fe13:1644
IPv6 Default Router
::
IPv6 Target TCP Port No.
0
IPv6 VLAN
Disabled
iSCSI Max First Burst
65536
iSCSI Max Burst
262144
iSCSI Header Digests
Disabled
iSCSI Data Digests
Disabled

Show iSNS
Displays iSNS configuration information for the specified iSCSI port. If you do not specify a port,
the command displays iSNS configuration information for all iSCSI ports.
Authority

None

Syntax

show
isns

Keywords

[port_num] The number of the iSCSI port.

[port_num]

Example:
MPX200 <2>(admin) #> show isns
iSNS Information
---------------iSNS Disabled

Commands

179

IP Address 0.0.0.0
TCP Port No. 3205

Show logs
Displays either all or a portion of the router event log.
Authority

None

Syntax

show logs

Keywords

[last_x_entries] Shows only the last x entries in the router event log. For
example, show logs 10 displays the last 10 entries in the
router event log. The show logs command (without a number)
displays the entire router event log.

[last_x_entries]

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show logs
01/01/2008 00:00:13 System
01/01/2008 00:00:21 QL4022
01/01/2008 00:00:13 System
01/01/2008 00:00:22 QL4022

3
3
3
3

Tuesday 01 January 12:13 AM

#0: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: Link up
Tuesday 01 January 12:13 AM
#0: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: Link up

Show LUNinfo
Displays detailed information for a specified LUN and target.
Authority

None

Syntax

show luninfo

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> show luninfo
0
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0,50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
1
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0,50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec
Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit):
Index
----0
1

(LUN/VpGroup)
-----0/VPGROUP_1
1/VPGROUP_1

Please select a LUN from the list above ('q' to quit):

LUN Information
----------------WWULN
LUN Number
VendorId
ProductId
ProdRevLevel
Portal
Lun Size
Lun State

180 Command reference

50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
0
HP
HSV210
5000
1
0 MB
Online

Show LUNs
Displays LUN information for each target.
Authority

None

Syntax

show luns

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show luns
Target(WWPN)
============
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9

50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec

VpGroup
=======
VPGROUP_1
VPGROUP_1
VPGROUP_1
VPGROUP_1
VPGROUP_1
VPGROUP_2
VPGROUP_2
VPGROUP_2
VPGROUP_2
VPGROUP_2

LUN
===
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
1
2
3

Show LUNmask
Displays all initiators mapped to the specified LUN.
Authority

None

Syntax

show lunmask

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show lunmask
Index
----0
1

(WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
---------------------50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0,50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0,50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec

Please select a Target from the list above ('q' to quit):

Index
----0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

(LUN/VpGroup)
-----0/VPGROUP_1
0/VPGROUP_2
1/VPGROUP_2
2/VPGROUP_2
3/VPGROUP_2
4/VPGROUP_2
5/VPGROUP_2
6/VPGROUP_2
7/VPGROUP_2
8/VPGROUP_2
9/VPGROUP_2
0/VPGROUP_3
0/VPGROUP_4

Please select a LUN from the list above ('q' to quit):

Target 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0,50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
LUN
Initiator
------------------1 iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:server1
Commands

181

Show memory
Displays free and total physical system memory and GE port connections. It does not display
information about free space in the /var/ftp/directory.
Authority

None

Syntax

show memory

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show memory
Memory Units Free/Total
-------------- ---------Physical 415MB/1002MB
Buffer Pool 6866/8960
Nic Buffer Pool 0/0
Process Blocks 8192/8192
Request Blocks 8192/8192
Event Blocks 2048/2048
Control Blocks 2048/2048
Sessions 2048/2048
Connections:
GE1 256/256
GE2 256/256
GE3 256/256
GE4 256/256

Show mgmt
Displays the blade management port (10/100) configuration.
Authority

None

Syntax

show mgmt

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> show mgmt
Management Port Information
----------------------------IPv4 Interface Enabled
IPv4 Mode Dhcp
IPv4 IP Address 172.17.137.129
IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.254.0
IPv4 Gateway 172.17.136.1
IPv6 Interface Disabled
Link Status Up
MAC Address 00-c0-dd-0c-8b-e1

Show NTP
Displays the blade NTP configuration.
Authority

None

Syntax

show ntp

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show ntp
NTP Information
----------------Mode Disabled
182

Command reference

Status Offline
TimeZone Offset (Hours) 0

Show perf
Displays the port, read, write, initiator, or target performance, in bytes per second (b/s).
Authority

None

Syntax

show
perf

[byte | init_rbyte | init_wbyte | tgt_rbyte |

tgt_wbyte ]

Keywords

byte

Displays performance data for all ports.

init_rbyte Displays initiator mode read performance.

init_wbyte Displays initiator mode write performance.
tgt_rbyte Displays target mode read performance.
tgt_wbyte Displays target mode write performance.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>#> show perf
WARNING: Valid data is only displayed for port(s) that are not
associated with any configured FCIP routes.
Port
Number
-----GE1
GE2
FC1
FC2

Bytes/s
(init_r)
-------0
0
0
0

Bytes/s
(init_w)
-------0
0
0
0

Bytes/s
(tgt_r)
-------0
0
0
0

Bytes/s
(tgt_w)
-------0
0
0
0

Bytes/s
(total)
-------0
0
0
0

Example 2:
MPX200 <1>#> show perf byte
WARNING: Valid data is only displayed for port(s) that are not
associated with any configured FCIP routes.
Displaying bytes/sec (total)... (Press any key to stop display)
GE1
GE2
FC1
FC2
-------------------------------0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Example 3:
MPX200 <1>#> show perf init_rbyte
WARNING: Valid data is only displayed for port(s) that are not
associated with any configured FCIP routes.
Displaying bytes/sec (initiator mode read)... (Press any key to
stop display)
GE1 GE2 GE3 GE4 FC1 FC2
-----------------------------------------------0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Example 4:
MPX200 <1>#> show perf tgt_wbyte
WARNING: Valid data is only displayed for port(s) that are not
associated with any configured FCIP routes.
Displaying bytes/sec (target mode write)... (Press any key to
Commands 183

stop display)
GE1
GE2
FC1
FC2
-------------------------------0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Show presented targets

Displays the targets presented by the FC router, iSCSI router, or both.
Authority

None

Syntax

fc
show
presented_targets iscsi

Keywords

fc

Displays FC presented targets.

iscsi

Displays iSCSI presented targets.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>#> show presented_targets fc
No Presented Targets found.

Example 2:
MPX200 <1>#> show presented_targets iscsi
Presented Target Information
iSCSI Presented Targets
====================
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070ce9
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070ce9
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070ce9
Alias
<MAPS to>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070ce9
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.01.50001fe150070cec
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.02.50001fe150070cec
Alias
<MAPS TO>
184 Command reference

WWNN
WWPN

50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec

Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.03.50001fe150070cec
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec
Name iqn.198603.com.hp:fcgw.mpx200.0834e00025.b1.04.50001fe150070cec
Alias
<MAPS TO>
WWNN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN 50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec

Show properties
Displays the router CLI properties.
Authority

None

Syntax

show properties

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show properties
CLI Properties
---------------Inactivity Timer 15 minutes
Prompt String MPX200

Show SNMP
Displays the routers SNMP configuration and any configured traps.
Authority

None

Syntax

show snmp

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> show snmp
SNMP Configuration
-----------------Read Community Public
Trap Community Private
System Location
System Contact
Authentication traps Disabled
System OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.3873.1.5
System Description HP StorageWorks MPX200
Trap Destination 1
-----------------IP Address 10.0.0.5
Trap Port 1024
Trap Version 2

Show stats
Displays the blade statistics for FC and iSCSI.
Authority

None

Syntax

show stats
Commands 185

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show stats
FC Port Statistics
-------------------FC Port 1
Interrupt Count 23
Target Command Count 0
Initiator Command Count 0
FC Port 2
Interrupt Count 1717443350
Target Command Count 0
Initiator Command Count 1815115822
iSCSI Port Statistics
----------------------iSCSI Port 1
Interrupt Count 3108358287
Target Command Count 1815115673
Initiator Command Count 0
MAC Xmit Frames 54392137663
MAC Xmit Byte Count 61199467593726
MAC Xmit Multicast Frames 0
MAC Xmit Broadcast Frames 0
MAC Xmit Pause Frames 0
MAC Xmit Control Frames 0
MAC Xmit Deferrals 0
MAC Xmit Late Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Aborted 0
MAC Xmit Single Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Multiple Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Dropped Frames 0
MAC Xmit Jumbo Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Frames 42061498217
MAC Rcvd Byte Count 60362392962831
MAC Rcvd Unknown Control Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Pause Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Control Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Dribbles 0
MAC Rcvd Frame Length Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Jabbers 0
MAC Rcvd Carrier Sense Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Dropped Frames 0
MAC Rcvd CRC Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Encoding Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Length Errors Large 1
MAC Rcvd Small Errors Small 0
MAC Rcvd Multicast Frames 34394
MAC Rcvd Broadcast Frames 33144
iSCSI Port 2
Interrupt Count 51604
Target Command Count 0
Initiator Command Count 0
MAC Xmit Frames 0
MAC Xmit Byte Count 0
MAC Xmit Multicast Frames 0
MAC Xmit Broadcast Frames 0
MAC Xmit Pause Frames 0
MAC Xmit Control Frames 0
MAC Xmit Deferrals 0
MAC Xmit Late Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Aborted 0
MAC Xmit Single Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Multiple Collisions 0
MAC Xmit Collisions 0
186 Command reference

MAC Xmit Dropped Frames 0

MAC Xmit Jumbo Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Frames 186
MAC Rcvd Byte Count 39260
MAC Rcvd Unknown Control Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Pause Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Control Frames 0
MAC Rcvd Dribbles 0
MAC Rcvd Frame Length Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Jabbers 0
MAC Rcvd Carrier Sense Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Dropped Frames 0
MAC Rcvd CRC Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Encoding Errors 0
MAC Rcvd Length Errors Large 0
MAC Rcvd Small Errors Small 0
MAC Rcvd Multicast Frames 94
MAC Rcvd Broadcast Frames 91
iSCSI Shared Statistics
----------------------PDUs Xmited 2729500577
Data Bytes Xmited 55036896842234
PDUs Rcvd 2655246170
Data Bytes Rcvd 0
I/O Completed 1815115669
Unexpected I/O Rcvd 0
iSCSI Format Errors 0
Header Digest Errors 0
Data Digest Errors 0
Sequence Errors 0
PDU Xmit Count 2729500577
PDU Xmit Count 2729500577
PDU Xmit Count 2729500577
IP Xmit Packets 54392134283
IP Xmit Byte Count 59132566295008
IP Xmit Fragments 0
IP Rcvd Packets 42061430681
IP Rcvd Byte Count 58764046068744
IP Rcvd Fragments 0
IP Datagram Reassembly Count 0
IP Error Packets 0
IP Fragment Rcvd Overlap 0
IP Fragment Rcvd Out of Order 0
IP Datagram Reassembly Timeouts 0
TCP Xmit Segment Count 54392134284
TCP Xmit Byte Count 57389353022514
TCP Rcvd Segment Count 42061430681
TCP Rcvd Byte Count 57418079800284
TCP Persist Timer Expirations 0
TCP Rxmit Timer Expired 116
TCP Rcvd Duplicate Acks 986657165
TCP Rcvd Pure Acks 816265831
TCP Xmit Delayed Acks 3584507
TCP Rcvd Pure Acks 177811024
TCP Rcvd Segment Errors 0
TCP Rcvd Segment Out of Order 1
TCP Rcvd Window Probes 0
TCP Rcvd Window Updates 18500272TCP ECC Error Corrections 0

Commands

187

Show system
Displays blade product information, including the serial number, hardware and software versions,
number of ports, and temperature.
Authority

None

Syntax

show system

Example:
MPX200 <1>#> show system
System Information
-------------------Product Name
Symbolic Name
System Mode
Controller Lun AutoMap
Target Access Control
Serial Number
HW Version
SW Version
Boot Loader Version
No. of FC Ports
No. of iSCSI Ports
Telnet
SSH
Temp (Front/Rear/CPU1/CPU2)

HP StorageWorks MPX200
Blade-1
iSCSI Server Connectivity
Enabled
Disabled
0851E0014
20694-03
3.0.1.2
0.97.0.4
2
2
Enabled
Enabled
42C/31C/34C/34C

Show targets
Displays the targets discovered by the FC router, iSCSI router, or both.
Authority

None

Syntax

show targets fc
iscsi

Keywords

fc

Displays FC targets.

iscsi

Displays iSCSI targets.

Example 1:
MPX200 <1>#> show targets fc
Target Information
-------------------WWNN
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
WWPN
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e9
Port ID
02-f7-01
State
Online
WWNN
WWPN
Port ID
State

50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:e0
50:00:1f:e1:50:07:0c:ec
8b-ad-f2
Online

Example 2:
MPX200 <1>#> show targets iscsi
No Targets found.

188 Command reference

Show VPGroups
Displays information about the blade configured VPGs.
Authority

None

Syntax

show
vpgroups

[vp index]

Keywords

vp index

The number (14) of the VPG to be displayed.

Example 1: The following example shows the show vpgroups command for a specific VPG:
MPX200 <1>#> show vpgroups 2
VpGroup Information
--------------------Index
VpGroup Name
Status
WWPNs

2
VPGROUP_2
Enabled
21:01:00:c0:dd:13:16:44
21:01:00:c0:dd:13:16:45

Example 2: The following example shows the show vpgroups command for all VPGs:
MPX200 <1>#> show vpgroups
VpGroup Information
--------------------Index
1
VpGroup Name
VPGROUP_1
Status
Enabled
WWPNs
21:00:00:c0:dd:13:16:44
21:00:00:c0:dd:13:16:45
Index
VpGroup Name
Status
WWPNs

Index
VpGroup Name
Status
WWPNs

Index
VpGroup Name
Status
WWPNs

2
VPGROUP_2
Enabled
21:01:00:c0:dd:13:16:44
21:01:00:c0:dd:13:16:45
3
VPGROUP_3
Enabled
21:02:00:c0:dd:13:16:44
21:02:00:c0:dd:13:16:45
4
VPGROUP_4
Enabled
21:03:00:c0:dd:13:16:44
21:03:00:c0:dd:13:16:45

Shutdown
Shuts down the blade.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

shutdown

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> shutdown
Are you sure you want to shutdown the System (y/n): n
Command aborted.

Commands 189

Target
Removes an offline target from the blade database. Typically, you use this command to remove
targets that are no longer connected to the router.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

target

rm

Keywords

rm

Removes a target from the routers target database.

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> target rm
Index State (WWNN,WWPN/iSCSI Name)
----- ----- ---------------------0 Offline 20:00:00:14:c3:3d:d2:bf,22:00:00:14:c3:3d:d2:bf
1 Online 20:00:00:14:c3:44:9b:86,22:00:00:14:c3:44:9b:86
2 Online 20:00:00:14:c3:44:9b:9d,22:00:00:14:c3:44:9b:9d
3 Online 20:00:00:14:c3:44:9a:fa,22:00:00:14:c3:44:9a:fa
Please select an OFFLINE Target from the list above ('q' to
quit): 0
All attribute values for that have been changed will now be
saved.

Traceroute
Displays the route that a network packet takes to reach the specified destination.
Authority

Admin session

Syntax

traceroute

Example:
MPX200 <1>(admin) #> traceroute
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6) [0.0.0.0] 172.35.14.17
Outbound Port (0=Mgmt, 1=GE1, 2=GE2, ...) [Mgmt ] 0
Tracing route to 172.35.14.17 over a maximum of 30 hops:
1 172.17.136.2 0.4ms 0.3ms 0.5ms
2 10.7.9.5 1.1ms 1.1ms 1.1ms
3 172.21.130.233 2.7ms 2.7ms 2.6ms
4 172.21.4.245 291.4ms 291.4ms 291.4ms
5 172.21.4.246 413.6ms 417.1ms 439.2ms
6 10.35.9.1 459.1ms 465.6ms 480.0ms
7 172.35.14.17 495.3ms 483.0ms 505.9ms
Traceroute completed in 7 hops.

190 Command reference

B Command Line Interface usage

The CLI enables you to perform a variety of MPX200 management tasks through an Ethernet or
serial port connection.

Logging on to an MPX200
You can use either Telnet or SSH to log on to a router, or you can log on to the switch through the
serial port.
To log on to a router using Telnet:
1. On the workstation, open a command line window.
2. Enter the Telnet command followed by the router IP address:
# telnet <ip address>
A Telnet window opens and prompts you to log in.
3. Enter an account name and password.
To log on to a router using SSH:
NOTE: SSH works in a way similar to Telnet, except it uses ROSA to encode transmissions to
and from your workstation and the MPX200 blade.
1.
2.

On the workstation, open a command line window.

Enter the ssh command followed by the router IP address:
# ssh <ip address>
An SSH window opens and prompts you to log in.

3. Enter an account name and password.

To log on to a switch through the serial port:
1. Configure the workstation port with the following settings:

2.

115,200 baud

8-bit character

1 stop bit

No parity

When prompted, enter an account name and password.

Understanding the guest account

Routers come from the factory with the guest account already defined. This guest account provides
access to the router and its configuration. After planning your router management needs, consider
changing the password for this account. For information about changing passwords, see the
passwd command (page 164). The guest account is automatically closed after 15 minutes of
inactivity. The initial login opens at the chassis level. From the chassis level, select the blade to be
managed. For example:
login as: guest
[email protected]'s password: *********
******************************************************
*
*
*
HP StorageWorks MPX200
*
*
*
******************************************************
MPX200 #>help
blade [ 1 | 2 ]
exit
help
Logging on to an MPX200

191

history
logout
quit
show [ chassis ]
Account name: guest
Password: password
MPX200 #> show chassis
Chassis Information
--------------------Product Name HP StorageWorks MPX200
Chassis Name Router Chassis Name
Serial Number 0834E00019
HW Version 20697-03 A
Fan Speed Normal
Blade 1 Information (Left Slot)
------------------------------Status Online
Product Name HP StorageWorks MPX200
Symbolic Name Blade-1
Serial Number 0834E00008
HW Version 20694-03 A
SW Version 3.0.1.0rc2a
Temp (Front/Rear/CPU1/CPU2) 44C/33C/34C/38C
Power Cooling Module 1
---------------------Status Installed
Power Source Connected
Fan1/Fan2/Fan3 Healthy/Healthy/Healthy
Blade 2 Information (Right Slot)
-------------------------------Status Offline
Power Cooling Module 2
---------------------Status Installed
Power Source Connected
Fan1/Fan2/Fan3 Healthy/Healthy/Healthy

MPX200 #>blade 1
MPX200 <1>#>

Working with MPX200 router configurations

Successfully managing routers with the CLI depends on effective router configurations. Key router
management tasks include modifying configurations, backing up configurations, and restoring
configurations.

Modifying a configuration
The router has the following major areas of configuration:

Management port configuration requires the use of the following commands:

The set mgmt command (page 171)

The show mgmt command (page 182)

iSCSI port configuration requires using the following commands:

The set iSCSI command (page 170)

The show iSCSI command (page 179)

192 Command Line Interface usage

VPG configuration requires the following commands:

The set VPGroups command (page 173)

The show VPGroups command (page 189)

LUN mapping requires the use of the show lunmask command (page 181).

Saving and restoring router configurations

Saving and restoring a configuration helps protect your work. You can also use a saved
configuration as a template for configuring other routers.
Persistent data consists of system settings, VPG settings, LUN mappings, discovered FC targets,
and discovered iSCSI initiators. To save a blade configuration and persistent data:
1. Generate a file (HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin) containing the saved data by
entering the fru save CLI command.
This command stores the file locally on the router in an FTP directory.
2.

Transfer the saved data from the router to a workstation by executing an FTP utility on a
workstation.
The following example shows an FTP transfer to get the saved router configuration data:
c:\> ftp 172.17.137.102
Connected to 172.17.137.102.
220 (none) FTP server (GNU inetutils 1.4.2) ready.
User (172.17.137.102:(none)): ftp
331 Guest login ok, type your name as password.
Password: ftp
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
ftp> bin
200 Type set to I.
ftp> get HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin
200 PORT command successful.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for 'HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin'
(6168 bytes).
226 Transfer complete.
ftp: 6168 bytes received in 0.00Seconds 6168000.00Kbytes/sec.
ftp> quit
221 Goodbye.

Working with MPX200 router configurations

193

Restoring router configuration and persistent data

1.

Transfer the saved data from a workstation to the router by executing an FTP utility on the
workstation.
The following example shows an FTP transfer to put previously saved router configuration data
on the router:
c:\> ftp 172.17.137.102
Connected to 172.17.137.102.
220 (none) FTP server (GNU inetutils 1.4.2) ready.
User (172.17.137.102:(none)): ftp
331 Guest login ok, type your name as password.
Password: ftp
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
ftp> bin

NOTE: Dual-blade MPX200s perform an automatic FRU restore on a new blade any time it
is detected in the chassis.
200 Type set to I.
ftp> put HP StorageWorks MPX200_FRU.bin
200 PORT command successful.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for 'HP StorageWorks MPX200_FRU.bin'.
226 Transfer complete.
ftp: 6168 bytes sent in 0.00Seconds 6168000.00Kbytes/sec.
ftp> quit
221 Goodbye.

2.

194

Update a blade with the saved configuration data by executing the fru restore CLI
command. The fru restore command has the following two options:

Full restore restores all router configuration parameters, including IP addresses, subnet
masks, gateways, VPG settings, LUN mappings, and all other persistent data.

Partial restore restores only the LUN mappings and persistent data, such as discovered
FC targets and iSCSI initiators.

Command Line Interface usage

C Simple Network Management Protocol setup

SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for managing the router through third-party
applications that support SNMP. The router firmware supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 and a
QLogic Management Information Base (MIB) (see Management Information Base (page 196)).
You may format traps using SNMP version 1 or 2.

SNMP parameters
You can set the SNMP parameters using the CLI. For command details, see the set SNMP
command (page 172).
Table 31 (page 195) describes the SNMP parameters.
Table 31 SNMP parameters
Parameter

Description

Read community

A password that authorizes an SNMP management server to read information from the
router. This is a write-only field. The value on the router and the SNMP management server
must be the same. The read community password can be up to 32 characters, excluding
the number sign (#), semicolon (;), and comma (,). The default password is private.

Trap community

A password that authorizes an SNMP management server to receive traps. This is a write-only
field. The value on the router and the SNMP management server must be the same. The trap
community password can be up to 32 characters, excluding the number sign (#), semicolon
(;), and comma (,). The default password is private.

System location

Specifies the name of the router location. The name can be up to 64 characters, excluding
the number sign (#), semicolon (;), and comma (,). The default is undefined.

System contact

Specifies the name of the person to be contacted to respond to trap events. The name can
be up to 64 characters, excluding the number sign (#), semicolon (;), and comma (,). The
default is undefined.

Authentication
traps

Enables or disables the generation of authentication traps in response to authentication

failures. The default is disabled.

SNMP parameters 195

SNMP trap configuration parameters

SNMP trap configuration lets you set up to eight trap destinations. Choose from Trap 1 through
Trap 8 to configure each trap. Table 32 (page 196) describes the parameters for configuring an
SNMP trap.
Table 32 SNMP trap configuration parameters
Parameter

Description

Trap n enabled1

Enables or disables trap n. If disabled, the trap is not configured.

Trap address

Specifies the IP address to which the SNMP traps are sent. A maximum of eight trap addresses
are supported. The default address for traps is 0.0.0.0.

Trap port1

Port number on which the trap is sent. The default is 162. If the trap destination is not enabled,
this value is 0 (zero). Most SNMP managers and management software listen on this port
for SNMP traps.

Trap version

Specifies the SNMP version (1 or 2) with which to format traps.

Trap address (other than 0.0.0.0.) and trap port combinations must be unique. For example, if trap 1 and trap 2 have
the same address, they must have different port values. Similarly, if trap 1 and trap 2 have the same port value, they
must have different addresses.

Management Information Base

This section describes the QLogic MIB.

Network port table

The network port table contains a list of network ports that are operational on the router. The entries
in this table include the management port (labeled MGMT) and the GbE ports (labeled GE1 and
GE2).
qsrNwPortTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrNwPortEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Entries in this table include the management port, and the iSCSI ports on the router.

qsrNwPortEntry
Syntax

QsrNwPortEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry (row) contains information about a specific network port.

A network port entry consists of the following sequence of objects:

196

qsrNwPortRole

QsrPortRole

qsrNwPortIndex

unsigned32

qsrNwPortAddressMode

INTEGER

qsrIPAddressType

InetAddressType

qsrIPAddress

InetAddress

qsrNetMask

InetAddress

qsrGateway

InetAddress

qsrMacAddress

MacAddress

Simple Network Management Protocol setup

qsrNwLinkStatus

QsrLinkStatus

qsrNwLinkRate

QsrLinkRate

qsrNwPortRole
Syntax

QsrPortRole

Access

Not accessible

Description

Operational role of this port: management port or iSCSI port.

qsrNwPortIndex
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Not accessible

Description

A positive integer indexing each network port in a given role.

qsrNwPortAddressMode
Syntax

INTEGER
1 = Static
2 = DHCP
3 = Bootp
4 = RARP

Access

Read-only

Description

Method by which the port gets its IP address.

qsrIPAddressType
Syntax

InetAddressType

Access

Read-only

Description

IP address type: ipv4 or ipv6.

qsrIPAddress
Syntax

InetAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

IP address of the port.

qsrNetMask
Syntax

InetAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

Subnet mask for this port.

qsrGateway
Syntax

InetAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

Gateway for this port.

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qsrMacAddress
Syntax

IMacAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

MAC address for this port.

qstNwLinkStatus
Syntax

QsrLinkStatus

Access

Read-only

Description

Operational link status for this port.

qsrNwLinkRate
Syntax

QsrLinkRate

Access

Read-only

Description

Operational link rate for this port.

FC port table
This table contains a list of the FC ports on the router. There are as many entries in this table as
there are FC ports on the router.
qsrFcPortTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrFcPortEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

A list of the FC ports on the router. The table contains as many entries as
there are FC ports on the router.

qsrFcPortEntry
Syntax

QsrFcPortEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry (row) contains information about a specific FC port.

An FC port entry consists of the following sequence of objects:

qsrFcPortRole

QsrPortRole

qsrFcPortIndex

unsigned32

qsrFcPortNodeWwn

PhysAddress

qsrFcPortWwn

PhysAddress

qsrFcPortId

PhysAddress

qsrFcPortType

Unsigned32

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qsrFcLinkStatus

QsrLinkStatus

qsrFcLinkRate

QsrLinkRate

qsrFcPortRole
Syntax

QsrPortRole

Access

Not accessible

Description

Operational role of this port: FCP mode or frame shuttle mode.

qsrFcPortIndex
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Not accessible

Description

A positive integer indexing each FC port in a given role.

qsrFcPortNodeWwn
Syntax

PhysAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

World Wide Name of the node that contains this port.

qsrFcPortWwn
Syntax

PhysAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

World Wide Name for this port.

qsrFcPortId
Syntax

PhysAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

Interface's 24-bit FC address identifier.

qsrFcPortType
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Read-only

Description

Type of FC port, as indicated by the use of the appropriate value assigned

by IANA. The IANA-maintained registry for FC port types is located here:
www.iana.org/assignments/fc-port-types

qsrFcLinkStatus
Syntax

QsrLinkStatus

Access

Read-only

Description

Current link status for this port.

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qsrFcLinkRate
Syntax

QsrLinkRate

Access

Read-only

Description

Current link rate for this port.

Initiator object table

The initiator object table is a list of the iSCSI initiators that have been discovered by the router.
There are as many entries in this table as there are iSCSI initiators on the router.
qsrIsInitTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrIsInitEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Entries in this table contain Information about initiators.

qsrIsInitEntry
Syntax

QsrIsInitEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry (row) contains information about a specific iSCSI initiator.

An iSCSI initiator information entry consists of the following sequence of the objects:
qsrIsInitIndex

Unsigned32

qsrIsInitName

SnmpAdminString

qsrIsInitAlias

SnmpAdminString

qsrIsInitAddressType

InetAddressType

qsrIsInitAddress

InetAddress

qsrIsInitStatus

INTEGER

qsrIsInitOsType

SnmpAdminString

qsrIsInitChapEnabled

INTEGER

qsrIsInitIndex
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Not accessible

Description

An arbitrary positive integer denoting each iSCSI initiator discovered by the

router.

qsrIsInitName
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Not accessible

Description

iSCSI name of the initiator.

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qsrIsInitAlias
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

Alias for the iSCSI initiator.

qsrIsInitAddressType
Syntax

InetAddressType

Access

Read-only

Description

Type of iSCSI initiators IP address (IPv4 or IPv6).

qsrIsInitAddress
Syntax

InetAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

IP address of the iSCSI initiator.

qsrIsInitStatus
Syntax

Integer:
1 = unknown,
2 = loggedIn,
3 = loggedOut,
4 = recovery

Access

Read-only

Description

Status of the iSCSI initiator, that is, whether or not it is logged in to the router.

qsrIsInitOsType
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

The type of the iSCSI initiator's operating system.

qsrIsInitChapEnabled
Syntax

Integer: 0 = enabled; 2 = disabled

Access

Read-only

Description

A value indicating whether CHAP is enabled or not for this iSCSI initiator.

LUN table
These tables contain information about the LUN list.
qsrLunTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrLunEntry

Management Information Base 201

Access

Not accessible

Description

A list of the LUNs on the FC targets discovered by the router. There are as
many entries in this table as there are FC targets on the router.

qsrLunEntry
Syntax

QsrLunEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry (row) contains information about a specific LUN. This table extends
scsiDscLunTable in QLOGIC-SCSI-MIB. The entries in this table show
other attributes of the LUN.

A LUN entry contains of following sequence of objects.

qsrLunWwuln

PhysAddress

qsrLunVendorId

SnmpAdminString

qsrLunProductId

SnmpAdminString

qsrLunProdRevLevel

SnmpAdminString

qsrLunSize

Unsigned32

qsrLunState

INTEGER

qsrLunVPGroupid

INTEGER

qsrLunVPGroupname

SnmpAdminString

qsrLunWwuln
Syntax

PhysAddress

Access

Read-only

Description

The WWULN for the LUN.

qsrLunVendorId
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

Vendor ID for the LUN.

qsrLunProductId
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

Product ID for the LUN

qsrLunProdRevLevel
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

Product revision level for the LUN

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qsrLunSize
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Read-only

Description

Size of the LUN (in megabytes)

qsrLunState
Syntax

Integer
1 = online,
2 = offline,
3 = reserved

Access

Read-only

Description

State of the LUN (online or offline)

qsrLunVPGroupid
Syntax

Integer

Access

Read-only

Description

ID of the VP group to which this LUN belongs

qsrLunVPGroupname
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

VP group name to which this LUN belongs

VP group table
This table contains a list of VPGs. There are four entries in this table at any point of time.
qsrVPGroupTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrVPGroupEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Table for the VP group

qsrVPGroupEntry
Syntax

QsrVPGroupEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry in the VP group table

Index

{ qsrVPGroupIndex } ::= { qsrVPGroupTable 1 }

The QsrVPGroupEntry contains the following sequence of objects:

qsrVPGroupIndex

Unsigned32

qsrVPGroupId

INTEGER

qsrVPGroupName

SnmpAdminString
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qsrVPGroupWWNN

VpGroupWwnnAndWwpn

qsrVPGroupWWPN

VpGroupWwnnAndWwpn

qsrVPGroupStatus

INTEGER

qsrVPGroupIndex
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Read-only

Description

VP group index.

qsrVPGroupId
Syntax

Integer

Access

Read-only

Description

VP group ID.

qsrVPGroupName
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

VP group name or host group name.

qsrVPGroupWWNN
Syntax

VpGroupWwnnAndWwpn

Access

Read-only

Description

WWPN

qsrVPGroupStatus
Syntax

Integer: 0 = enabled; 1 = disabled

Access

Read-only

Description

Maintain the status of the VP group (enabled/disabled)

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Sensor table
The sensor table lists all the sensors on the router. Each table row specifies a single sensor.
qsrSensorTable
Syntax

SEQUENCE OF QsrSensorEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

List of all the sensors on the router. The table contains as many entries (rows)
as there are sensors.

qsrSensorEntry
Syntax

QsrSensorEntry

Access

Not accessible

Description

Each entry (row) corresponds to a single sensor.

A sensor entry consists of the following sequence of objects:

qsrSensorType

INTEGER

qsrSensorIndex

Unsigned32

qsrSensorUnits

INTEGER

qsrSensorValue

Integer32

qsrUpperThreshold

Integer32

qsrLowerThreshold

Integer32

qsrSensorState

INTEGER

qsrSensorType
Syntax

INTEGER
Temperature = 1

Access

Not accessible

Description

Type of data being measured by this sensor.

qsrSensorIndex
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Not accessible

Description

A positive integer identifying each sensor of a given type.

qsrSensorUnits
Syntax

INTEGER
Celsius = 1

Access

Read-only

Description

Unit of measurement for the sensor.

Management Information Base 205

qsrSensorValue
Syntax

Integer32

Access

Read-only

Description

Current value of the sensor.

qsrUpperThreshold
Syntax

Integer32

Access

Read-only

Description

Upper-level threshold for this sensor.

qsrLowerThreshold
Syntax

Integer32

Access

Read-only

Description

Lower-level threshold for this sensor.

qsrSensorState
Syntax

INTEGER

Access

Read-only

Description

State of this sensor, indicating the health of the system: Unknown = The sensor
value/thresholds cannot be determined. Normal = The sensor value is within
normal operational limits. Warning = The sensor value is approaching a
threshold. Critical = The sensor value has crossed a threshold.

Notifications
This section describes the MPX200 notification types.
NOTE: Every notification uses qsrBladeSlot as one of the objects. This determines the originator
blade for the same notification.

System information objects

System information objects provide the system serial number, version numbers
(hardware/software/agent), and number of ports (FC/GE).
qsrSerialNumber
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

System serial number.

qsrHwVersion
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

System hardware version number.

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qsrSwVersion
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

System software (firmware) version number.

qsrNoOfFcPorts
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Read-only

Description

Quantity of FC ports on the system.

qsrNoOfGbEPorts
Syntax

Unsigned32

Access

Read-only

Description

Quantity of gigabit Ethernet ports on the system.

qsrAgentVersion
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Read-only

Description

Version number of the agent software on the system.

Notification objects
This section defines the objects used in notifications.
qsrEventSeverity
Syntax

INTEGER

Access

Accessible for notify

Description

Indicates the severity of the event. The value clear specifies that a condition
that caused an earlier trap is no longer present.

qsrEventDescription
Syntax

SnmpAdminString

Access

Accessible for notify

Description

A textual description of the event that occurred.

qsrEventTimeStamp
Syntax

DateAndTime

Access

Accessible for notify

Description

Indicates when the event occurred.

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Agent startup notification

The agent startup notification indicates that the agent on the router has started running.
qsrAgentStartup uses the qsrEventTimeStamp object.

Agent shutdown notification

The agent shutdown notification indicates that the agent on the router is shutting down.
qsrAgentShutdown uses the qsrEventTimeStamp object.

Network port down notification

The network port down notification indicates that the specified network port is down. The next time
the port comes up, this event is sent with the qsrEventSeverity object set to clear.
qsrNwPortDown uses the following objects:

qsrNwLinkStatus

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrEventSeverity

Network notifications are sent for the following events:

Management port: down or up

iSCSI port: down or up

Port number (14)

FC port down notification

The FC port down notification indicates that the specified FC port is down. The next time the port
comes up, this event is sent with the qsrEventSeverity object set to clear.
qsrFcPortDown uses the following objects:

qsrFcLinkStatus

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrEventSeverity

FC notifications are sent for the following events:

Fibre Channel port: down or up

Port number (14)

Target device discovery

The Fibre Channel target device discovery notification indicates that the specified Fibre Channel
target is online or offline.
qsrDscTgtStatusChanged uses the following objects:

qsrBladeSlot

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrFcTgtState

qsrEventSeverity

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FC target device discovery notifications are sent for the following event:

FC Target

State: Discovered, went offline, or went online

Target WWPN

Blade number (1 or 2)

Target presentation (mapping)

The target presentation notification indicates that the specified target has been presented (mapped)
or unpresented (unmapped).
qsrPresTgtMapped uses the following objects:

qsrBladeSlot

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrPresTgtMapped

qsrPresTgtUnmapped

qsrEventSeverity

Target presentation notifications are sent for the following event:

Target Presentation

State: Presented (mapped) or unpresented (unmapped)

Target name

Blade number (1 or 2)

VP group notification
The VP group notification indicates that the specified VP group is enabled or disabled. It also
represents change in the name of the VP group.
qsrVPGroupStatusChanged uses the following objects:

qsrBladeSlot

qsrVPGroupIndex

qsrVPGroupStatus

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrEventSeverity

VP group notifications are sent for the following events:

Change in name of a VP group

Enabling and disabling a VP group

Sensor notification
The sensor notification indicates that the state for the specified sensor is not normal. When the
sensor returns to the normal state, this event is sent with the qsrEventSeverity object set to
clear.
qsrSensorNotification uses the following objects:

qsrSensorValue

qsrSensorState

Notifications 209

qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrEventSeverity

Sensor notifications are sent for the following events:

Over Temperature

Blade number (1 or 2)

Sensor number (1 of 3)

Temperature returned to normal

Blade number (1 or 2)

Sensor number (1 of 3)

Fans at high speed

Fans returned to normal speed

PCM number (1 or 2)

PCM un-powered (AC power removed)

PCM number (1 or 2)

PCM powered (AC power connected)

PCM number (1 or 2)

PCM removed

PCM number (1 or 2)

PCM installed

PCM number (1 or 2)

PCM number (1 or 2)

Fan failed

PCM number (1 or 2)

Fan number (1 of 3)

Fan returned to operational state

PCM number (1 or 2)

Fan number (1 of 3)

Generic notification
The generic notification reports events other than the defined event types. It provides a description
object that identifies the event in clear text.
qsrGenericEvent uses the following objects:

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qsrEventTimeStamp

qsrEventSeverity

qsrEventDescription

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Generic notifications are sent for the following events:

FC port configuration change

Blade number (1 or 2)

Port number (1 of 4)

iSCSI port configuration change

Blade number (1 or 2)

Port number (1 of 4)

iSNS configuration change

NTP configuration change

Blade number (1 or 2)

Firmware upgrade complete

Blade number (1 or 2)

Management port configuration change

Blade number (1 or 2)

Router configuration change

Blade number (1 or 2)

Blade number (1 or 2)

Reboot blade

Blade number (1 or 2)

Notifications

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D Log messages
This appendix provides details about messages logged to a file. The message logs are persistent
because they are maintained across router power cycles and reboots. Information in the following
tables is organized as follows:

The ID column specifies the message identification numbers in ascending order.

The Log Message column indicates the message text displayed in the MPX200 CLI. Note that:

Log messages for the iSCSI driver module are common to both iSCSI ports. Log messages
beginning with #0 denote iSCSI port 1 (GE1) and log messages beginning with #1 denote
iSCSI port 2 (GE2).

Log messages for the FC driver module are common to both FC ports. Log messages
beginning with #0 denote FC port 1 (FC1) and log messages beginning with #1 denote
FC port 2 (FC2).

The Module Type column specifies the message reporting module, where:

App = Application module (iSCSI, FCIP, or DMS)

FC = FC driver

iSCSI = iSCSI driver

System = System module

TOE = TCP/IP offload engine module

User = User module (iSCSI, FCIP, or DMS)

The Msg. Type column specifies the log message type, where:

Error = Error log message

Fatal = Fatal log message

Info = Informational log message

The Description column provides additional information about the log message.

Table 33 MPX200 log messages

212

ID

Log message

Module
type

Msg type

Description

40967

QLBA_NullDoorbell: driver
unloaded, port disabled

App

Error

NULL doorbell routine for unloaded

drivers. When a driver is unloaded,
the doorbell routine is redirected to
this NULL routine.

40996

QLBA_ProcessTrb: Processing
App
unsupported ordered tag command

Error

Processing unsupported ordered tag

task management command.

41004

QLBA_ProcessTrb: Processing
unsupported head of queue tag
command

App

Error

Processing unsupported head-of-queue

task management command.

41058

QLBA_CreateTargetDeviceObject: App
Too many devices

Error

Unable to create an object for the

target device; exceeded the maximum
number of target devices.

41060

QLBA_CreateTargetNodeObject:
Too many devices

App

Error

Unable to create an object for the

target node; exceeded the maximum
number of target devices.

Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

41067

QLBA_CreateLunObject: LunObject App

memory unavailable

Error

Memory unavailable for LUN object.

41077

QLBA_CreateInitiatorObject: Too App

many initiators

Error

Unable to create an object for initiator

object; exceeded the maximum
number of initiators.

41096

QLBA_DisplayTargetOperationStatus: App
PCI Error, Status 0x%.2x

Error

Process control block status indicates

that a PCI error occurred during a
target operation.

41106

QLBA_DisplayInitiatorOperationStatus: App
DMA Error, Status 0x%.2x

Error

Process control block status indicates

that a DMA error occurred during an
initiator operation.

41107

QLBA_DisplayInitiatorOperationStatus: App
Transport Error, Status 0x%.2x

Error

Process control block status indicates

that a transport error (protocol)
occurred during an initiator operation.

41111

QLBA_DisplayInitiatorOperationStatus: App
Data Overrun, Status 0x%.2x

Error

Process control block status indicates

that a data overrun error occurred
during an initiator operation.

41234

QLIS_LoginPduContinue:
Operation failed. Initiator
0x%x, TPB status 0x%x

App

Error

iSCSI login failed between receipt of

PDU and request for the data segment.

41238

QLKV_ValidateLoginTransitCsgNsgVersion App
failed (status 0x%x)

Error

iSCSI login failed due to unsupported

version number in received login PDU.

41257

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Invalid App

initiator name. Initiator:

Error

iSCSI login PDU contains invalid

initiator name. The format and
character set used to form the initiator
name is invalid.

41265

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Target
not configured for Portal

App

Error

iSCSI target login was attempted to a

portal (iSCSI1 or iSCSI2) on which the
target is not presented.

41267

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Target
not found. Target name:

App

Error

iSCSI login PDU received for a target

with a target name unknown to the
router.

41268

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Missing App

target name

Error

iSCSI login PDU received without a

target name for a normal session.

41270

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: TSIH is App

0 but InitiatorName key/value
not provided

Error

iSCSI login PDU received without an

initiator name key/value.

41272

QLIS_LoginPduContinue:
CONN_STATE_IN_LOGIN, Unknown
InitTaskTag

App

Error

iSCSI login PDU received with an

incorrect initiator task tag for a session
which is partially logged in. This
would occur if a login PDU other than
the initial login PDU used an initiator
task tag which was different than the
initiator task tag provided in the initial
login PDU.

41283

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: TSIH
0x%x out of range

App

Error

iSCSI login PDU was received with a

TSIH out of range. This would occur if
the iSCSI initiator attempting the login
failed to used the TSIH value provided
in the Target Login Response PDU
(router is target) in subsequent login
PDUs.

213

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

214

41284

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Session App

does not exist, invalid TSIH
0x%x

Error

iSCSI login PDU was received with an

invalid TSIH value. The TSIH is invalid
because there is no session with that
TSIH value. This would occur if the
iSCSI initiator attempting the login
failed to used the TSIH value provided
in the target login response PDU
(router is target) in subsequent login
PDUs.

41353

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Session App

does not exist, invalid TSIH
0x%x

Error

iSCSI login rejected due to a CHAP

authentication error.

41354

QLIS_LoginPduContinue:
Unexpected CHAP key detected

App

Error

iSCSI login rejected due to a CHAP

key error.

41508

QLBI_SetPortInfo:
QLUT_AllocatePortalObject
failed (PortType 0x%x, PortId
0x%x)

App

Error

Failed to allocate an object for Set Port

Info IOCTL processing: PortType: 0 =
FC, 1 = iSCSIPortId: 0 = FC1 or
iSCSI1(GE1), 1 = FC2 or iSCSI2
(GE2)

41626

QLBI_GetLunInfo: INQUIRY
failed, TPB status 0x%x

App

Error

Inquiry command failed. The Inquiry

command was issued by the router as
part of its discovery process.

41629

QLBI_GetLunInfo: INQUIRY
failed, TPB status 0x%x

App

Error

Pass-Through command for Inquiry

command for page 83 failed. The
Inquiry command was issued by the
router as part of its discovery process.

41635

QLBI_Passthru: Invalid data

length %d bytes

App

Error

Pass-Through command for Read

Capacity command failed. The Read
Capacity command was issued by the
router as part of its discovery process.

41636

QLBI_GetLunInfo: INQUIRY
failed, TPB status 0x%x

App

Error

Read Capacity command failed. The

Read Capacity command was issued
by the router as part of its discovery
process.

41696

QLBI_GetLunInfo: INQUIRY
failed, TPB status 0x%x

App

Error

Pass-Through command issued by

management application (such as GUI)
was aborted.

41700

QLBI_Passthru: Invalid CDB

length %d bytes

App

Error

Pass-Through command issued by

management application (such as GUI)
failed due to invalid CDB length.

41701

QLBI_Passthru: Invalid data

length %d bytes

App

Error

Pass-Through command issued by

management application (such as GUI)
failed due to invalid data length.

41717

QLBI_Passthru: Invalid data

length %d bytes

App

Error

Pass-Through command issued by

management application (such as GUI)
was interrupted or timed out.

41750

QLBI_Ioctl: ERROR: Operation

(0x%x) not supported in this
mode

App

Error

IOCTL operation unsupported.

Operation code provided in log
message.

41768

QLBI_GetLunList: REPORT LUNS

command failed

App

Error

Report LUNs command failed. The

Report LUNs command was issued by
the router as part of its discovery
process.

Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

41769

QLBI_GetLunList: REPORT LUNS

command failed with CHECK
CONDITION, SCSI STATUS 0x%02X

App

Error

Report LUNs command failed with

check condition status. The Report
LUNs command was issued by the
router as part of its discovery process.

41771

QLBI_GetLunList: Lun allocation App

failed for LunId %d

Error

Failed to allocate LUN object; out of

resources.

41994

QLFC_Login: VpIndex (%d) out of App

range

Error

Login attempted using FC VP index

that is out-of-range (range = 031).
Index reported in log message.

41995

QLFC_Login: VP Index 0x%x not

configured

App

Error

Login attempted using FC VP index

that has not been configured.
Operation attempted on an
unconfigured VP.

42002

QLFC_Login: Can't open

connection

App

Error

Attempting login but FC connection

cannot be opened.

42024

QLFC_Logout: No active path to App

device. WWPN:
%.2X%.2X%.2X%.2X%.2X%.2X%.2X%.2X

Error

Attempting logout of device for which

there is no active path (WWPN not
found).

42027

QLFC_Logout: VP Index 0x%x not App

configured

Error

Logout attempted using FC VP index

that has not been configured.
Operation attempted on an
unconfigured VP.

42068

QLFC_HandleTeb: System Error

App

Error

Event notification; FC processor

encountered a system error
(unrecoverable firmware error).

42069

QLFC_HandleTeb: Driver Fatal

Error

App

Error

Event notification; FC driver

encountered a fatal error.

42072

QLFC_HandleTeb: Driver Fatal

Error

App

Error

Event notification; FC port logged out.

42242

QLIS_AllocateSessionObject: Out App

of session resources

Error

Failed to allocate object for iSCSI

session; out of session resources.

42252

QLIS_EnqueueiScsiPdu: Duplicate App

PDU, CmdSN %d (0x%x), dropping
it

Error

Received iSCSI PDU with duplicate

command sequence number (CmdSN).
Command PDU will be dropped.

42258

QLIS_InstantiateSession: Can't App

add Initiator to the database

Error

Unable to allocate iSCSI initiator

object while instantiating session.

42259

QLIS_InstantiateSession:
App
Maximum number (%d) of allowed
hosts already logged in

Error

iSCSI session login rejected because

the maximum number of allowed hosts
are already logged in.

42404

QLIS_InstantiateSession:
App
Maximum number (%d) of allowed
hosts already logged in

Error

Failed to execute iSCSI Command

PDU because its CmdSN is
out-of-range. Log message contains
the incorrect CmdSN, the valid CmdSN
range, the first byte of the CDB, and
the data length.

42648

QLIS_HandleTeb: Driver Fatal

Error

App

Error

Event notification; iSCSI driver

encountered a fatal error.

42649

QLIS_HandleTeb: Unload Driver

App

Error

Event notification; an IOCTL request

was received to unload the iSCSI
driver.

215

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216

42654

QLIS_HandleTeb: iSNS Connection App

Failed

Error

Event notification; attempt to connect

to the iSNS server failed.

43265

QLUT_AllocateTpbExtension: TPB App

allocation failed

Error

Failed to allocate memory for TPB

extension.

43267

QLUT_AllocateTpbExtension:
App
Alloc of DSD failed for buffer
len %d

Error

Failed to allocate DSD (buffer length

%d).

43268

QLUT_AllocateTpbExtension: Data App

buffer allocation failed
(length %d)

Error

Failed to allocate data buffer (length

%d).

53254

System Booting Up.

App

Info

Router is booting up.

53357

QLBA_ProcessTpb: De-compression App

failed. Disabling compression
temporarily

Info

Decompression failed. Disabling

compression temporarily.

53584

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: [0x%x]
SES_STATE_LOGGED_IN NORMAL

App

Info

iSCSI session full feature login.

53585

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: [0x%x]
SES_STATE_LOGGED_IN DISCOVERY

App

Info

iSCSI session discovery login.

53586

QLIS_LoginPduContinue:
Initiator: %s

App

Info

iSCSI login of Initiator: %s.

53587

QLIS_LoginPduContinue: Target: App

%s

Info

iSCSI login of Target: %s.

54274

QLFC_Login: Origin 0x%x, VP

Index 0x%x, Id 0x%x

App

Info

FC login occurred, origin xx (1 =

adapter, 2 = target, 3 = initiator), VP
(virtual port) xx, ID (loop ID) xx.

54275

QLFC_Login: Port ID
%.2x%.2x%.2x

App

Info

FC login occurred with port ID

xx.xx.xx.

54276

QLFC_Login: Node Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

FC login occurred with WWNN

xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.

54277

QLFC_Login: Port Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

FC login occurred with WWPN

xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.

54306

QLFC_Logout: Origin 0x%x, VP

Index 0x%x, Id 0x%x

App

Info

QLFC_Logout: Origin 0x%x, VP Index

0x%x, Id 0x%x.

54307

QLFC_Logout: Port ID
%.2x%.2x%.2x

App

Info

FC Logout: Port ID %.2x%.2x%.2x.

54308

QLFC_Logout: Node Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

FC Logout: Node Name xx xx xx xx

xx xx xx xx.

54309

QLFC_Logout: Port Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

FC Logout: Port Name xx xx xx xx xx

xx xx xx.

54359

QLFC_Logout: Port Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

FC login event notification, VPxx.

54683

QLIS_OpenConnectionNotification: App
Target connection opened (Port
%d, DDB %d)

Info

iSCSI target connection opened for

port %d, DDB %d.

54938

QLIS_OpenConnectionNotification: App
Target connection opened (Port
%d, DDB %d)

Info

Event notification; iSCSI open

connection request.

Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

54939

QLIS_HandleTeb:
UTM_EC_CLOSE_CONNECTION or
UTM_EC_CONNECTION_CLOSED

App

Info

Event notification; iSCSI close

connection request or connection
closed.

54940

QLIS_HandleTeb:
UTM_EC_CLOSE_CONNECTION or
UTM_EC_CONNECTION_CLOSED

App

Info

Event notification; iSCSI connection

closed.

54941

QLIS_HandleTeb:iSNS Server Open App

Connection succeeded

Info

Event notification; connection opened

with iSNS server.

54943

QLIS_HandleTeb: UTM_EC_ISNS_SCN App

Info

Event notification; iSNS RSCN

received.

54945

QLIS_HandleTeb:
UTM_EC_ISNS_CLIENT_DISCOVERED

App

Info

Event notification; iSNS client

discovered.

69652

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, invalid SRAM

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor SRAM test failed.

69653

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, fail reboot

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor failed diagnostic

reboot.

69654

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, invalid NVRAM

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor failed NVRAM

diagnostic.

69655

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, invalid DRAM

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor failed DRAM

diagnostic.

69656

#%d: qlutm_init: Failed to

return diagnostic result to
Bridge

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor failed to return

diagnostic results.

69941

#%d: QLUtmProcessResponseQueue: iSCSI

Invalid handle %x EntryType %x

Fatal

Response queue entry contains an

invalid handle.

69951

#%d: QLSetNvram: QLRebootTimer iSCSI

failed AF %x RS %x Time %d

Fatal

Set NVRAM reboot timer failed.

69964

#%d: QLDisable: QLRebootTimer

failed AF %x RS %x Time %d

iSCSI

Fatal

Port disable reboot timer failed.

69966

#%d: QLEnable: QLRebootTimer

failed AF %x RS %x Time %d

iSCSI

Fatal

Port enable reboot timer failed.

70224

#%d: QLProcSrblessiSNSResponse: iSCSI

Invalid handle %x

Fatal

iSNS response contains an invalid

handle.

70400

#%d: QLInitializeDevice:
QLStartAdapter failed

iSCSI

Fatal

Start iSCSI processor failed.

70417

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter:
QLInitializeFW failed

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor firmware initialization

failed.

70432

#%d:
QLDoInterruptServiceRoutine:
PortFatal interrupt.
PortFatalErrorStatus %08x CSR
%08x AS %x AF %x

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor port fatal error.

70448

#%d: QLStartAdapter:
QLRebootTimer failed AF %x RS
%x Time %d

iSCSI

Fatal

Start iSCSI processor reboot timer

failed.

70489

#%d: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: System iSCSI

Error 8002 MB[1-7] %04x %04x
%04x %04x %04x %04x %04x

Fatal

iSCSI processor fatal system error.

217

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218

70501

#%d: QLProcessResponseQueue:
iSCSI
Invalid entry type in response
queue %x

Fatal

Response queue invalid entry type.

70502

#%d: QLProcessResponseQueue:
iSCSI
Invalid handle %x EntryType %x

Fatal

Response queue invalid handle for

specified entry type.

70524

#%d: QLProcessAen: Invalid

event %x

iSCSI

Fatal

Asynchronous event for unknown event

type.

70544

#%d: QLRebootTimer: Reboot

failed!

iSCSI

Fatal

Reboot timer failed.

70563

#%d: QLRebootTimer: Reboot

failed!

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI driver missed iSCSI processor

heartbeat. iSCSI processor rebooted.

70564

#%d: QLRebootTimer: Reboot

failed!

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor failed to complete

operation before timeout.

70609

#%d: QLRebootTimer: Reboot

failed!

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor system error restart.

70610

#%d: QLProcessSystemError:
RebootHba failed

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor reboot failed.

70784

#%d: QLConfigChip: invalid

NVRAM

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI processor NVRAM invalid

(checksum error).

70835

#%d: QLStartFw:
MBOX_CMD_SET_FLASH failed %x

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI controller Set Flash command

failed.

70836

#%d: QLStartFw: Invalid Fw

loader state 0x%x

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI controller failed to load

firmware.

70837

#%d: QLStartFw: Load Fw loader iSCSI

timeout

Fatal

iSCSI controller firmware load

operation timed out.

70938

#%d: ql_adapter_up: Failed to

initialize adapter

iSCSI

Fatal

iSCSI controller failed to initialize.

72351

#%d: QLProcSrblessiSNSResponse: iSCSI

Invalid handle %x

Fatal

iSCSI controller reported that an SNS

response had an invalid handle.

73990

#%d: QLUtmIoctlEnable:
Initialize FW failed

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor failed firmware

initialization.

74056

#%d: QLRunDiag: MBOX Diag test iSCSI

internal loopback failed %x %x

Error

iSCSI processor failed the internal

loopback test.

74057

#%d: QLRunDiag: MBOX Diag test iSCSI

external loopback failed %x %x

Error

iSCSI processor failed the external

loopback test.

74068

#%d: QLUtmReceiveScsiCmd:
iSCSI
Invalid ATIO Continuation type
%x

Error

iSCSI processor reported an invalid

ATIO Continuation type x.

74069

#%d: QLUtmProcessResponseQueue: iSCSI

Immediate data addr %08x:%08x
in unsupported PduType

Error

iSCSI processor reported an

Immediate data address
(xxxxxxxx:xxxxxxxx) in an
unsupported PDU type.

74241

#%d: QLiSNSEnableCallback: iSNS iSCSI

Server TCP Connect failed

Error

iSCSI processor could not connect with

the iSNS.

74577

#%d: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: NVRAM iSCSI

invalid

Error

iSCSI processor reported that the iSCSI

port NVRAM contains invalid data
(checksum error).

Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

74580

#%d: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: AEN

%04x, Duplicate IP address
detected, MB[1-5] %04x %04x
%04x %04x %04x

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor reported a duplicate

IP address was detected (address xxxx
xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx).

74587

#%d: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: Link

down

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor reported a link down

condition.

74656

#%d: QLReadyTimer: Adapter

missed heartbeat for %d
seconds. Time left %d

iSCSI

Error

Driver failed to receive a heartbeat

from the iSCSI processor for the
specified number of seconds.

74659

#%d: QLReadyTimer: Adapter

missed heartbeat for 0x%x
seconds

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor (adapter) failed to

provide a heartbeat for x seconds.

74660

#%d: QLReadyTimer: Abort

pTpb=%p failed, DrvCount 0x%x

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor failed to complete an

abort request.

74661

#%d: QLTimer: Abort pTpb=%p,

iSCSI
Type %x, Timeout 0x%x DrvCount
0x%x, DdbIndex 0x%x

Error

Driver timed out an iSCSI processor

operation and is aborting the
operation.

74663

#%d: QLReadyTimer: MBOX_CMD

%04x %04x %04x %04x %04x %04x
%04x %04x timed out

iSCSI

Error

Driver timed out an iSCSI processor

mailbox command.

74665

#%d: QLReadyTimer:
QLiSNSReenable failed.

iSCSI

Error

Driver timed out while attempting to

reconnect with the iSNS.

74705

#%d: QLProcessSystemError:
Restart RISC

iSCSI

Error

iSCSI processor was restarted.

74746

#%d: QLInitializeFW:
iSCSI
MBOX_CMD_INITIALIZE_FIRMWARE
failed %04x %04x %04x %04x %04x
%04x

Error

iSCSI processor rejected the firmware

initialize command.

74784

#%d: QLUpdateInitiatorData: No iSCSI

more room in Initiator
Database.

Error

Drivers initiator database is full. The

driver is capable of storing 1024
iSCSI initiators in its database. Use
the CLI or GUI to remove
unwanted/unused iSCSI initiators.

74800

#%d: QLSetTargetData: No more

room in Target Database.

iSCSI

Error

Drivers target database is full. Use the

CLI or GUI to remove
unwanted/unused iSCSI targets.

75008

#%d: ql_process_error:
OB_TCP_IOCB_RSP_W returned
DdbInx 0x%x pTpb %p

iSCSI

Error

TCP retry for a frame failed on the

connection ddbIndex. Tpb contains
the frame memory address.

86347

#%d: QLDisable: Restart RISC

iSCSI

Info

Restart iSCSI processor (RISC).

86349

#%d: QLEnable: Restart RISC to iSCSI

update EEPROM

Info

EEPROM updated, restart iSCSI

processor (RISC).

86874

#%d: QLIsrDecodeMailbox: Link

up

iSCSI

Info

Link up reported by iSCSI processor

for GE1 or GE 2.

87346

#%d: QLGetFwStateCallback: link iSCSI

100Mb FDX

Info

iSCSI controller reported a link

speed/configuration of 100 Mb
full-duplex (FDX).

87348

#%d: QLGetFwStateCallback: link iSCSI

1000Mb FDX

Info

iSCSI controller reported a link

speed/configuration of 1000 Mb FDX.

219

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

87350

#%d: QLGetFwStateCallback:
Invalid link speed 0x%x

iSCSI

Info

iSCSI controller reported an invalid

link speed.

102419

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, port 1 invalid SRAM

FC

Fatal

FC1 processor SRAM test failed.

102420

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, port 1 POST failed

FC

Fatal

FC1 processor POST failed.

102421

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, port 2 invalid SRAM

FC

Fatal

FC2 processor SRAM test failed.

102422

#%d: qlutm_init: Diagnostic

failed, port 2 POST failed

FC

Fatal

FC2 processor POST failed.

102423

#%d: qlutm_init: Failed to

return diagnostic result to
Bridge

FC

Fatal

FC processor failed to return

diagnostic results.

102656

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter: Reset FC

ISP failed

Fatal

FC processor failed reset.

102657

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter: Load FC

RISC code failed

Fatal

FC processor firmware load failed.

102658

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter: Load FC

ISP2322 receive sequencer code
failed

Fatal

FC processor receive sequencer code

load failed.

102659

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter: Load FC

ISP2322 transmit sequencer code
failed

Fatal

FC processor transmit sequencer code

load failed.

102662

#%d: QLInitializeAdapter:
FC
Verify Checksum command failed
(%x)

Fatal

FC processor firmware checksum

failed.

102680

#%d: QLInitializeFW: FAILED

FC

Fatal

FC processor firmware initialization

failed.

102688

#%d: QLInterruptServiceRoutine: FC
Risc pause %x with parity error
hccr %x, Disable adapter

Fatal

FC processor paused due to internal

parity error.

102689

#%d: QLInterruptServiceRoutine: FC
Invalid interrupt status: %x

Fatal

FC processor returned an invalid

interrupt status.

102716

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: System FC

error event (%x), MB1=%x,
MB2=%x, MB3=%x, MB4=%x, MB5=%x,
MB6=%x, MB7=%x

Fatal

FC processor system error.

102746

#%d: QLProcessResponseQueue:
Invalid handle %x, type %x

FC

Fatal

Response queue entry contains an

invalid handle.

102752

#%d: QLTimer: Ext Ram parity

error exceed limit cnt 0x%x,
limit 0x%x, Disabled adapter

FC

Fatal

FC processor external SRAM parity

error count exceeded limit; FC port
disabled.

102755

#%d: QLTimer: Heartbeat failed FC

Fatal

FC processor heartbeat failed.

102800

#%d: QLRestartRisc: restart

RISC

FC

Fatal

FC processor being restarted.`

106583

#%d: QLUtmReceiveIo: Path

FC
invalid/FW No resource count %x

Error

FC processor received a SCSI

command for an unknown target path
or has run out of resources to execute
additional commands.

220 Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

106589

#%d: QLIoctlEnable: Adapter

disabled

FC

Error

FC processor was disabled by an

IOCTL request to the driver.

106590

#%d: QLIoctlEnable: Initialize FC

FW error

Error

FC processor firmware failed

initialization. The request to initialize
was received by the driver in an
IOCTL request.

106592

#%d: QLIoctlRunDiag: Diagnostic FC

loopback command failed %x % %x
%x

Error

FC processor failed the external

loopback test.

106593

#%d: QLIoctlDisable:
Re-initialize adapter failed

FC

Error

FC processor failed to re-initialize in

response to an IOCTL disable request.

106803

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: Link

down (%x)

FC

Error

FC processor reported a link down

condition.

106813

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler:
FC
Unexpected async event (%x),
MB1=%x, MB2=%x, MB3=%x, MB4=%x,
MB5=%x, MB6=%x, MB7=%x

Error

FC processor reported an unexpected

asynchronous event. The mailbox
registers provide status, event code,
and data related to the event.

106847

#%d: QLProcessResponseQueue:
FC
Invalid EntryStatus %x, type %x

Error

FC controller reported an invalid Entry

Status %x, type %x.

106851

#%d: QLTimer: Heartbeat failed FC

Error

FC controller failed to provide a

heartbeat.

106853

#%d: QLTimer: Link error count FC

(0x%x) exceeded, link down

Error

Driver has determined that the FC link

is unreliable and unusable due to the
number of errors encountered. The link
has been taken down.

106912

#%d: QLReserveLoopId: out of

loop Ids

FC

Error

FC processor was unable to obtain the

number of loop IDs required. This
failure occurs only when the FC
processor is running multi-ID firmware.

106928

#%d: QLMarkDeviceOffline:
Device Id: %x marked offline,
cLinkDownTimeout = %x,
cPortDownRetryCount=%x

FC

Error

Driver was unable to re-establish

connection to the target within the
timeout and retry counts, and is
therefore marking it offline.

106948

#%d: QLSnsGetAllNext: Name

server login FAILED %x

FC

Error

FC processor is unable to log into the

FC fabric name server.

107029

#%d: QLUpdateDeviceData: out of FC

slots in host database

Error

Driver host (initiator) database is full.

107030

#%d: QLUpdateDeviceData: out of FC

slots in target database

Error

Driver target database is full.

107041

#%d: QLUpdateDeviceDatabase
0x%x: GET_ID failed %x

FC

Error

Driver host (initiator) database is full.

Maximum hosts is 64.

107056

#%d: QLUpdateDeviceDatabase 0x%x: out FC

of slots in host database

Error

Drivers host (initiator) database is full.

107078

#%d: QLUpdatePort 0x%x: out of FC

slots in host database

Error

Driver was unable to re-establish

connection to the target within the
timeout and retry counts, and is
therefore marking it offline.

107984

#%d: QLWriteFlashDword: Write

fails at addr 0x%x data 0x%x

FC

Error

FC controller failed a Flash write

(address x data x).

221

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

108032

#%d: QLGetVpDatabase:
FC
MBOX_CMD_GET_VP_DATABASE for VP
%d fatal error

Error

FC controller failed the Get VP

Database command (for virtual port
%d).

108033

#%d: QLGetVpDatabase:
FC
MBOX_CMD_GET_VP_DATABASE for VP
%d failed %x

Error

FC controller failed the Get VP

Database command (for virtual port
%d) with status x.

108049

#%d: QLVerifyMenloFw:
FC
EXECUTE_COMMAND_IOCB failed MB0
%x MB1 %x

Error

FC controller reported failure status for

an Execute IOCB (input/output control
block) command.

108050

#%d: QLVerifyMenloFw:
EXECUTE_COMMAND_IOCB fatal
error

FC

Error

FC controller reported a fatal error

while processing an Execute IOCB
command.

108064

#%d: QLGetFwState: Get Firmware FC

State failed 0-3 %x %x %x %x

Error

FC controller reported failure status for

a Get Firmware State command.

118882

#%d: QLIoctlDisable: Reset

adapter

FC

Info

Request to reset the FC processor

(adapter) received from IOCTL
interface.

119088

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: LIP

occurred (%x): mailbox1 = %x

FC

Info

FC loop initialization process (LIP)

occurred. The LIP type is reported, as
is the contents of the FC processors
mailbox 1 register.

119089

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: LIP

reset occurred (%x): mailbox1
= %x

FC

Info

FC LIP reset occurred. The LIP reset

type is reported, as is the contents of
the FC processors mailbox 1 register.

119090

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: Link up FC

(%x) mailbox1 = %x

Info

FC link up occurred. Event status is

reported, as is the contents of the FC
processors mailbox 1 register.

119092

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: Link

mode up (%x): RunTimeMode=%x

FC

Info

FC link up occurred. Event status is

reported, as is the RunTimeMode (0 =
loop, 1 = point-to-point).

119093

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: RSCN

update (%x) rscnInfo: %x

FC

Info

An RSCN was received. Event status

is reported, as is the RSCN
information.

119097

#%d: QLIsrEventHandler: Port

update (%x) mb1-3 %x %x %x

FC

Info

FC port update. Event status is

reported, as is the contents of the FC
processors mailbox 1, 2, and 3
registers.

139265

QBRPC_Initialize: Entered

User

Error

RPC (remote procedure call) server

initialization entry point.

139266

QBRPC_Initialize:GetBridge Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Get System API memory allocation

failed.

139267

QBRPC_Initialize:GetBridgeAdv
Mem Allocation error

User

Error

Get System Advanced API memory

allocation failed.

139268

QBRPC_Initialize:GetMgmt Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Get Management API memory

allocation failed.

139269

QBRPC_Initialize:GetIscsi Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Get iSCSI API memory allocation

failed.

139270

QBRPC_Initialize:GetIscsiAdv
Mem Allocation error

User

Error

Get iSCSI advanced API memory

allocation failed.

139271

QBRPC_Initialize:GetIsns Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Get iSNS API memory allocation

failed.

222 Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

139272

QBRPC_Initialize:GetFcIntfc Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Get FC Interface API memory

allocation failed.

139273

QBRPC_Initialize:GetFcAdv Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Get FC Advanced API memory

allocation failed.

139280

QBRPC_Initialize:GetFcSfp Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get FC

SFP API.

139281

QBRPC_Initialize:GetLog Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get Log

API.

139282

QBRPC_Initialize:GetStats Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get

Statistics API.

139283

QBRPC_Initialize:InitListMem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get

Initiator List API.

139284

QBRPC_Initialize:TargetList Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get

Target List API.

139285

QBRPC_Initialize:LunList
MemAllocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get LUN

List API.

139286

QBRPC_Initialize:PresTarget Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get

Presented Targets List API.

139287

QBRPC_Initialize:LunMask Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Get LUN

Mask API.

139288

QBRPC_Initialize:Init Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Initiator

API.

139289

QBRPC_Initialize:TgtDevice Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Failed memory allocation for Target

Device API.

139296

QBRPC_Initialize:FcTgt Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for FC

Target API.

139297

QBRPC_Initialize:BridgeStatus
Mem Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for System

Status API.

139298

QBRPC_Initialize:Diag Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for

Diagnostic API.

139299

QBRPC_Initialize:DiagLog Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for

Diagnostic Log API.

139300

QBRPC_Initialize:FruImage Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for FRU

Image API.

139301

QBRPC_Initialize:OemMfg Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for OEM

Manufacturing API.

139302

QBRPC_Initialize:Status Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for Status

API.

139303

QBRPC_Initialize:TcpIpStats Mem User

Allocation error

Error

Failed memory allocation for TCP/IP

Statistics API.

139304

QBRPC_Initialize:NtpStats Mem
Allocation error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for NTP

Status API.

139305

QBRPC_Initialize:LunList
MemAlloc error

User

Error

Failed memory allocation for LUN List

API.

139315

QBRPC_FreeResources:Entered

User

Error

RPC free resources entry point.

223

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

139553

checkDuplicateIp: Detected
Error %08x %08x%04x

User

Error

Detected duplicate IP address for

management port.

151842

FW Upgrade performed: new

version is: %d.%d.%d.%d

User

Info

A firmware upgrade was performed,

the new version is: d.d.d.d.

151843

REBOOT/SHUTDOWN Command from

user. Code=%d

User

Info

User issued a REBOOT or SHUTDOWN

command.

151889

#%d:
User
qapisetfcinterfaceparams_1_svc:
FC port configuration changed

Info

FC port configuration has changed.

151890

#%d:
User
qapisetiscsiinterfaceparams_1_svc:
iSCSI port configuration
changed

Info

iSCSI port configuration has changed.

151891

#%d: qapisetisns_1_svc:iSNS
configuration changed

User

Info

iSNS configuration has changed.

151892

qapisetntpparams_1_svc: NTP
configuration changed

User

Info

NTP configuration has changed.

151893

#%d: qapisetvlanparams_1_svc:
VLAN configuration changed

User

Info

VLAN configuration has changed.

151894

qapisetlunmask_1_svc: Lunmask
added for LUN %d

User

Info

LUN mask was added for LUN %d.

151895

qapisetlunmask_1_svc: Lunmask
removed for LUN %d

User

Info

LUN mask was removed for LUN %d.

151896

qapisetmgmintfcparams_1_svc:Management User
port configuration changed

Info

Management port configuration has

changed.

151897

qapisetbridgebasicinfo_1_svc:Bridge User
configuration changed

Info

Router configuration has changed.

151908

GE%d: Port status changed by

user to ENABLED.

User

Info

GE port %d was enabled user.

151909

GE%d: Port status changed by

user to DISABLED.

User

Info

GE port %d was disabled by user.

151910

FC%d: Port status changed by

user to ENABLED.

User

Info

FC port %d was enabled by user.

151911

FC%d: Port status changed by

user to DISABLED.

User

Info

FC port %d was disabled by user.

151912

qapimaptargetdevice_1_svc:
User
Target WWPN:
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x
mapped to iSCSI portal %d.

Info

Target at WWPN:
xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx has been
mapped to iSCSI portal %d.

151913

qapimaptargetdevice_1_svc:
User
Target WWPN:
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x
unmapped from iSCSI portal %d.

Info

Target at WWPN:
xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx has been
unmapped from iSCSI portal %d.

152082

qapiaddmodifyinitiator_1_svc : User
Initiator Configuration Changed

Info

Initiators configuration has changed.

152083

qapiremoveinitiator_1_svc :
Initiator Removed

User

Info

Initiator has been removed.

152129

sysTempMon: Left PCM Installed User

Info

Left power and cooling module (PCM)

is or has been installed.

224 Log messages

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

152130

sysTempMon: Left PCM

Un-installed

User

Info

Left PCM is or has been uninstalled.

152131

sysTempMon: Right PCM Installed User

Info

Right PCM is or has been installed.

152132

sysTempMon: Right PCM

Un-installed

User

Info

Right PCM is or has been uninstalled.

152133

sysTempMon: Power for Left PCM User

Plugged-in

Info

Left PCM is connected AC power.

152134

sysTempMon: Power for Left PCM User

Un-plugged

Info

Left PCM is not connected to AC

power (unplugged).

152135

sysTempMon: Power for Right PCM User

Plugged-in

Info

Right PCM is connected AC power.

152136

sysTempMon: Power for Right PCM User

Un-plugged

Info

Right PCM is not connected to AC

power (unplugged).

152137

sysTempMon: Slot 1 (R1) PCM

Fan%d faulty

User

Info

Left PCM (#1) is reporting a faulty fan.

152138

sysTempMon: Slot 2 (R2) PCM

Fan%d faulty

User

Info

Left PCM (#1) is reporting a healthy

fan.

152139

sysTempMon: Slot 1 (R1) PCM

Fan%d healthy

User

Info

Right PCM (#2) is reporting a faulty

fan.

152140

sysTempMon: Slot 2 (R2) PCM

Fan%d healthy

User

Info

Right PCM (#2) is reporting a healthy

fan.

152141

sysTempMon: Over Temperature

User
Front: %dC Rear: %dC CPU1: %dC
CPU2: %dC

Info

Router has detected an over

temperature, Front: %dC Rear: %dC
CPU1: %dC CPU2: %dC.

152142

sysTempMon: Setting the fan

speed to high

User

Info

Fan(s) speed has been set to high.

152143

sysTempMon: Setting the fan

speed to normal

User

Info

Fan(s) speed has been set to normal.

152144

sysTempMon: Temperature back to User

safe value. Front: %dC Rear:
%dC CPU1: %dC CPU2: %dC

Info

Router temperature has returned to

normal operating range, Front: %dC
Rear: %dC CPU1: %dC CPU2: %dC.

152145

sysTempMon: Critical
User
Temperature, Shutting Down
Front: %dC Rear: %dC CPU1: %dC
CPU2: %dC

Info

Router has reached a critical

temperature ad is shutting down,
Front: %dC Rear: %dC CPU1: %dC
CPU2: %dC.

200721

QL3022:ql3xxx_probe: Adapter
eth#%d, Invalid NVRAM
parameters

Fatal

A GE port (eth#%d) has invalid

NVRAM parameters.

233473

"memory monitor: Detected

System
Uncorrectable Ecc %08lx system
is rebooting in 5 secs\n"

Fatal

Uncorrectable memory error detected

at address provided in log message.

233474

"Failed to register interrupt

handler!\n"

System

Fatal

Attempt to register the interrupt

handler failed.

233475

"%s class_simple_create
failed\n"

System

Fatal

Failed class_simple_create
system call from memory monitor
initialization routine.

237572

"Failed to kill sys killer

%d\n"

System

Error

Failed to kill system task.

TOE

225

Table 33 MPX200 log messages (continued)

237573

Temperature over high threshold System

%d

249862

Temperature is back to normal

range %d

System

Error

Router temperature has exceeded the

high temperature threshold.

Info

Router temperature has returned to the

normal operating range.

Table 34 DM log messages

ID

Log Message

Msg type

Description

44549

QLDM_HandleMigError: Migration App

Job %d stopped for Src Lun %hd
Dest Lun %hd Error %x
AdditionalErrorStatus %x at
line %d

Error

An error occurred on an I/O that

was issued for a migration job.
The description provides the job
id, source and destination lun ids,
as well as the error.

56321

QLMP_Logout: Virtual Target

Logged out

App

Info

An array went offline because all

the target ports of the array went
offline.

56322

QLMP_Logout: Node Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

WWNN of the Array that went

offline. This is tied with 56321.

56323

QLMP_Logout: Port Name

App
%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

WWPN of the Array that went

offline. This is tied with 56321.

56346

QLMP_CombineMPDevice: Virtual
Target Online

App

Info

An array came online.

56347

QLMP_CombineMPDevice: Node Name App

%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

WWNN of the Array that came

online. This is tied with 56346.

56348

QLMP_CombineMPDevice: Port Name App

%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x%.2x

Info

WWPN of the Array that came

online. This is tied with 56346.

56842

QLDM_ResumeMigration: Failed to App

resume job: %d, job's current
state: 0x%x, error: %d

Info

Failed to resume a paused job.

56865

QLDM_DelayedStart:%d Failed to App

start job : Job ID: %d

Info

Failed to start a delayed schedule

job.

56866

Lun is already used for of some App

other migration job

Info

Migration add failed because

LUN is part of another migration
job.

56867

Selected Lun is a Controller

Lun

App

Info

Migration being added with a

LUN that is a controller LUN.
Data LUNs are required for
configuring migration jobs.

56868

Selected Lun is Masked, It cant App

be used for Offline Migration

Info

Migration job being added for a

LUN that is masked to an Initiator
on the router. Mapped LUNs
cannot be used for offline
migration jobs.

56869

Read Capacity is not available App

for the Lun

Info

Migration job being added for a

LUN for which no Read Capacity
Information is available.
Migration add will fail.

56870

QLDM_CreateMigrationObject:
Failed to create Source Lun
Object

App

Info

Failed to allocate memory for the

source LUN of a Migration job.

226 Log messages

Module type

Table 34 DM log messages (continued)

56871

QLDM_CreateMigrationObject:
Failed to create Destination
Lun Object

App

Info

Failed to allocate memory for the

destination LUN of a Migration
job.

56872

QLDM_CreateMigrationObject:
MigrationObject memory
unavailable

App

Info

Failed to allocate memory for the

Migration job.

56880

Start time got from user %lu

Cur Time: %lu Diff: %d

App

Info

The log displays the configured

start time and current time for a
delayed migration job.

56881

Failed to stop migration job id App

%u

Info

Failed to stop a migration job.

56884

QLDM_DeleteMigrationJobByLun:
App
Could not find migration object

Info

Did not find a Migration job for

the associated LUN object.

152096

qapisetmigrfctargets_1_svc:
Configuration Changed for
migration target

User

Info

A set array was performed on

one of the arrays.

152099

LogMigration: Error in Writting User

log file

Info

Encountered an error while

updating the migration log entry.
Some migration log entries might
be missing.

152100

qapiaddgroup_1_svc: Added Group User

with id %d

Info

Group with ID specified in the log

got added.

152101

qapiremovegroup_1_svc: Removed User

Group with id %d

Info

Group with ID specified in the log

got removed.

152102

qapiupdategroup_1_svc: Updated User

Group with id %d

Info

Group with ID specified in the log

got updated.

152103

qapisetserialjobs_1_svc: Serial User

Time %lu

Info

Serial schedule jobs are

scheduled to start at time
specified in the log.

152104

qapireadjustpriority_1_svc:
Readjust Priority Failed on
line %d with error %d

User

Info

Readjust Priority command

completed with an error. Error
code 2 indicates no scheduled
jobs were found. Error code 16
indicates that a job with priority
1 is configured.

152105

qapireadjustpriority_1_svc:
Readjust Priority Done

User

Info

Completed readjusting the serial

schedule priority of Migration
jobs.

152106

qapiupdatemigration_1_svc:
User
Update Migration returned with
error %d

Info

An update migration action

[Start/Stop/Pause/Resume]
has failed.

152107

RemoveMigration:%d with Job Id User

%d and error = %d

Info

Failed to remove a Migration Job

with ID specified in the log.

152108

ValidateSerialSchedule:
User
Previous time %ld New time %ld

Info

Reset the serial schedule delayed

time to invalid if the last serial
schedule job was removed.

152109

addMigration: Creating
User
migration Job Failed with error
%d

Info

Failed to Create a Migration Job.

227

Table 35 FCIP log messages

ID

Log Message

Module type

Msg
type

Description

119144

#%d: QLTimer: VP %d discover

a reject device PID
%02x%02x%02x

FC

Info

A VP logs in to a device, but the device

rejects the login.

120278

#%d: QLFlashGetNvram: Invalid

Serial Link Control 0x%x for
port %d

FC

Info

Update Nvram for the invalid Serial

Link Control for Mez platform.

139930

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Memory Allocation Error

User

Error

Memory resources could not be

allocated to an FCIP route. The route
was not created. The router must be
rebooted to clear this error.

139931

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Invalid Arg Error

User

Error

Invalid argument specified by user. The

preceding message in the log indicates
which parameter is in error.

139932

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Unknown Device Error

User

Error

Specified route or port (FC/Ethernet)

does not exist. Verify that the value
entered is valid.

139933

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Kernel Error

User

Error

Invalid memory address was

encountered while reading, writing, or
modifying FCIP route definition. Reboot
the router.

139934

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Network Configuration Error

User

Error

Network device configuration failed;

could not add or remove a network
device instance. Verify the IP addresses,
mask, gateway, and Ethernet port
specified in the route definition.

139935

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Persistence Read Failure

User

Error

Read of FCIP Route definition from

persistent memory failed. Reboot the
router.

139936

FcipRoute#%d Failed with

Persistence Write Failure

User

Error

Write of FCIP Route definition to

persistent memory failed. Retry the
route; add or modify if the retry failed
reboot the router.

139937

FcipRoute#%d Failed with IP

Address Reuse Error

User

Error

Specified IP Address is already in use

in another FCIP route definition. Verify
that the address specified in the
definition is correct. If you want to reuse
the address you will have to remove it
from the other route definition first.

139938

FcipRoute#%d Add Failed

because relevant FCIP Licence
not available

User

Error

Router is not licensed for FCIP. Contact

your sales representative for information
on how to obtain a license.

172040

FcipRoute#%d: Cleaning FCIP

Instance

FCIP

Error

This is an informative message not an

error. The message indicates that an
FCIP was removed or modified.

172231

FcipRoute#%d: Did not get the FCIP

keepalive msg form remote peer

Error

Connectivity with the remote peer has

been interrupted. Check the Ethernet
cabling and path to the remote peer.

172238

FcipRoute#%d: Synchronization
Error on Receive

FCIP

Error

Indicates an error in the received FCIP

PDU Framing. The router disconnects
and reconnects with the remote router
to clear the error.

228 Log messages

Table 35 FCIP log messages (continued)

172239

FcipRoute#%d: Decompression
Error on Receive

FCIP

Error

Indicates that the receiver could not

decompress a received FCIP frame. The
router disconnects and reconnects with
the remote router to clear the error.

172240

FcipRoute#%d: De-encapsulation FCIP

Error on Receive

Error

Invalid FCIP header received. The

header is invalid or improperly framed.
The router disconnects and reconnects
with the remote router to clear the error.

172245

FcipRoute#%d: Transmit Failure FCIP

Error

FCIP PDU transmit request was rejected,

typically caused by the TCP connection
closing when the send was submitted.
Can also be caused by lack of
resources to accommodate the send
(should never happen). If this persists
and the TCP connection is up, a reboot
is required to clear the condition.

172246

FcipRoute#%d: Remote Peer

Disconnected

FCIP

Error

The remote peer terminated the TCP

connection via a FIN or RST. The router
attempts to restore the TCP connection.

172247

FcipRoute#%d: Failed to send

FC Up/Down

FCIP

Error

Unable to notify the remote router that

the local FC link came up or went
down. The TCP connection is closed
and the router attempts to reconnect to
the remote router.

172249

FcipRoute#%d: FCIP Link Down

FCIP

Error

The FC link went down. Check the FC

cabling and FC switch or drive
statistics.

172250

FcipRoute#%d: TCP Link Down

FCIP

Error

The TCP link went down. Check the

Ethernet cabling and Ethernet switch or
peer device statistics.

172253

FcipRoute#%d: Remote Peer IP

Address Validation Failed

FCIP

Error

A TCP client attempted to connect to the

router, but the IP address did not match
the address of the remote router
specified in the route definition. Check
the route definition, check for network
rogues fishing for open TCP ports.

172272

FcipRoute#%d: Tcp Client's

connect attempt failed

FCIP

Error

Router was not able to open a TCP

connection with the remote router.
Check the route definitions on each
router and check the Ethernet cabling.
Try to Ping the remote router.

172273

FcipRoute#%d: Tcp Server's

Listen attempt failed

FCIP

Error

TCP connection was closed before it

was fully opened. Router restarts its
listen socket.

184515

FcipRoute#%d: TCP Link Up

FCIP

Info

TCP connection was successfully

established with the remote router.

184536

FcipRoute#%d: FCIP Link Up

FCIP

Info

Local and Remote FC links are up.

184542

FcipRoute#%d: VLAN Info

Unavailable

FCIP

Info

Route definition includes VLAN, but the

network VLAN device instance does not
exist. This is an internal error. Try
removing and re-entering the route
definition.

204835

QL3xxx:eth%x PHY Downshift

occurred

TOE

Error

The Ethernet device could not

successfully communicate with the link
peer at the highest negotiated port rate.
229

Table 35 FCIP log messages (continued)

Check the Ethernet cabling and Ethernet
switch statistics of the corresponding
port.
204837

QL3xxx:eth%x Link Down

TOE

Error

The Ethernet link is down. Check the

Ethernet cabling and Ethernet switch or
remote peer statistics.

217124

QL3xxx:eth%x Link Up

TOE

Info

The Ethernet link is up.

230 Log messages

E HP mpx100/mpx100b to MPX200 upgrade

The purpose of this appendix is to provide the steps required to replace an existing installation of
the EVA iSCSI Connectivity Kit (mpx100/mpx100b) with the MPX200 Multifunction Router. This
appendix assumes that the user is familiar with HP EVA, HP Command View EVA, SSSU, EVA
iSCSI Connectivity Kit (mpx100/mpx100b), and the MPX200 Multifunction Router. You must plan
for downtime, since this upgrade procedure requires production interruption.

To upgrade from mpx100/mpx100b to the MPX200 Multifunction Router:

1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

Using the CLI or mpx Manager, capture the mpx100 configuration backup by performing a
Save FRU on each router. This is only for backup.
Capture the P6000 EVA configuration via SSSU for backup.
Before shutting down all servers, shut down all applications that access the iSCSI storage.
a. For Windows, remove all targets from the Favorite Target tab in the iSCSI applet. Remove
all IP addresses in the Discovery tab.
b. For Linux, delete everything in the Send Targets and Nodes folders to clean up all target
information.
Shut down all servers attached to the mpx100.
Use the HP P6000 Command View GUI or run SSSU to unpresent LUNs.
Example 1 SSSU:
delete iscsi_lun iscsi_host="\Hosts\mpx100\BL6\BL6-02"
vdisk="\Virtual Disks\mpx100\mpx100-D002"

6.
7.

Use the HP P6000 Command View GUI or run SSSU to delete iSCSI hosts.
Remove the iSCSI Controllers in HP P6000 Command View. This succeeds after all LUNs have
been unpresented.
8. Physically disconnect and remove the mpx100/mpx100b.
9. Connect MPX200 to SAN Switches or directly to P6000 EVA ports as shown in MPX200
configuration options for P6000 EVA (page 14).
10. Install/upgrade to HP P6000 Command View 9.2 or the latest version available.
11. For physical installation instructions, cable Ethernet and Fibre Channel connections, depending
on your configuration, see Installing the MPX200 (page 26).
NOTE:

Zoning may be required at this point for fabric attached configurations.

12. To configure the MPX200 (see Managing MPX200 iSCSI using HP P6000 Command View
(page 31) to configure the MPX200):
a. Set the management port.
b. Perform iSCSI MPX controller discovery.
c. Set iSCSI IP Addresses.
NOTE:

Ensure that the latest firmware is installed.

13. Boot all Hosts. Configure each iSCSI initiator to perform a discovery of the MPX200 target
portals.
14. Create an iSCSI host entry for each initiator using HP P6000 Command View or SSSU.
15. Represent LUNs with the HP P6000 Command View GUI or SSSU to MPX200 iSCSI Hosts.
Example 2
ADD ISCSI_LUN VDISK=MPX200-D002 ISCSI_HOST="\Hosts\MPX200\BL6\BL6-02"

To upgrade from mpx100/mpx100b to the MPX200 Multifunction Router:

231

16. Boot Hosts.

a. Linux:
i. Restart iSCSI service.
ii. Configure MPIO multipath v3 & multipath ll to verify.
iii. Mount drives.
b. Windows:
i. On the Targets tab of the iSCSI Initiator applet, click Refresh.
ii. Log in to proper targets.
iii. Rescan devices and use Disk Management to mount disks.

232 HP mpx100/mpx100b to MPX200 upgrade

F Regulatory compliance and safety

Regulatory compliance notices
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The end user of this
product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the
approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which
case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device
that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector
hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been
assigned a unique Regulatory Model Number. The RMN can be found on the product nameplate
label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to this RMN. The Regulatory Model Number should not
be confused with the marketing name or model number of the product.

Laser device
All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies
with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product.
The product does not emit hazardous light.

Laser safety warning

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other
than those specified herein.

Allow only HP authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.

Certification and classification information

This product contains a laser internal to the fiber optic (FO) transceiver for connection to the Fibre
Channel communications port.
In the US, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements
contained in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter
J. A label on the plastic FO transceiver housing indicates the certification.
Regulatory compliance notices 233

Outside the US, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the
requirements contained in IEC 8251:1993 and EN 608251:1994, including Amendment
11:1996 and Amendment 2:2001.

Laser product label

The optional label in Figure 131 (page 234) or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP
supplied laser device.
Figure 131 Class 1 laser product label

This optional label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This
label may appear on the laser device installed in your product.

International notices and statements

Canadian notice (avis Canadien)
Class A equipment
This Class A Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel
brouilleur du Canada.

BSMI notice

234 Regulatory compliance and safety

Japanese notice

Korean notices

Safety notices
Battery replacement notice
Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline
internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the
battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized

Safety notices 235

service provider using the HP spare part designated for this product. For more information about
battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized service provider.
WARNING! Your switch contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide,
or an alkaline battery pack. There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not properly handled.
To reduce the risk of personal injury:

Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C.

Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

Replace only with the HP spare part designated for this product.

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general
household waste. To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, use the public collection system
or return them to HP, an authorized HP Partner, or their agents.
For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized
reseller or service provider.

Taiwan battery recycling notice

The Taiwan EPA requires dry battery manufacturing or importing firms in accordance with Article
15 of the Waste Disposal Act to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used in sales,
give-away, or promotion. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.

Power cords
The power cord set must meet the requirements for use in the country where the product was
purchased. If the product is to be used in another country, purchase a power cord that is approved
for use in that country.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the
product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than
the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must
be a minimum of 1.00 mm2 or 18 AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 1.8 m, (6
ft) and 3.6 m (12 ft). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact an HP
authorized service provider.
NOTE: Route power cords so that they will not be walked on and cannot be pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point
where the cords exit from the product.
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Japanese power cord statement

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive

English notice
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time
of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off
your waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Dutch notice
Verwijdering van afgedankte apparatuur door priv-gebruikers in de Europese Unie
Dit symbool op het product of de verpakking geeft aan dat dit product niet mag worden
gedeponeerd bij het normale huishoudelijke afval. U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor het inleveren
van uw afgedankte apparatuur bij een inzamelingspunt voor het recyclen van oude elektrische en
elektronische apparatuur. Door uw oude apparatuur apart aan te bieden en te recyclen, kunnen
natuurlijke bronnen worden behouden en kan het materiaal worden hergebruikt op een manier
waarmee de volksgezondheid en het milieu worden beschermd. Neem contact op met uw gemeente,
het afvalinzamelingsbedrijf of de winkel waar u het product hebt gekocht voor meer informatie
over inzamelingspunten waar u oude apparatuur kunt aanbieden voor recycling.

Czechoslovakian notice

Estonian notice
Seadmete jtmete krvaldamine eramajapidamistes Euroopa Liidus
See tootel vi selle pakendil olev smbol nitab, et knealust toodet ei tohi koos teiste
majapidamisjtmetega krvaldada. Teie kohus on oma seadmete jtmed krvaldada, viies
need elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmete jtmete ringlussevtmiseks selleks ettenhtud kogumispunkti.
Seadmete jtmete eraldi kogumine ja ringlussevtmine krvaldamise ajal aitab kaitsta
loodusvarasid ning tagada, et ringlussevtmine toimub viisil, mis kaitseb inimeste tervist ning
keskkonda. Lisateabe saamiseks selle kohta, kuhu oma seadmete jtmed ringlussevtmiseks viia,
vtke palun hendust oma kohaliku linnakantselei, majapidamisjtmete krvaldamise teenistuse
vi kauplusega, kust Te toote ostsite.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive 237

Finnish notice
Laitteiden hvittminen kotitalouksissa Euroopan unionin alueella
Jos tuotteessa tai sen pakkauksessa on tm merkki, tuotetta ei saa hvitt kotitalousjtteiden
mukana. Tllin hvitettv laite on toimitettava shklaitteiden ja elektronisten laitteiden
kierrtyspisteeseen. Hvitettvien laitteiden erillinen ksittely ja kierrtys auttavat sstmn
luonnonvaroja ja varmistamaan, ett laite kierrtetn tavalla, joka est terveyshaitat ja suojelee
luontoa. Listietoja paikoista, joihin hvitettvt laitteet voi toimittaa kierrtettvksi, saa ottamalla
yhteytt jtehuoltoon tai liikkeeseen, josta tuote on ostettu.

French notice
limination des appareils mis au rebut par les mnages dans l'Union europenne
Le symbole appos sur ce produit ou sur son emballage indique que ce produit ne doit pas tre
jet avec les dchets mnagers ordinaires. Il est de votre responsabilit de mettre au rebut vos
appareils en les dposant dans les centres de collecte publique dsigns pour le recyclage des
quipements lectriques et lectroniques. La collecte et le recyclage de vos appareils mis au rebut
indpendamment du reste des dchets contribue la prservation des ressources naturelles et
garantit que ces appareils seront recycls dans le respect de la sant humaine et de l'environnement.
Pour obtenir plus d'informations sur les centres de collecte et de recyclage des appareils mis au
rebut, veuillez contacter les autorits locales de votre rgion, les services de collecte des ordures
mnagres ou le magasin dans lequel vous avez achet ce produit.

German notice
Entsorgung von Altgerten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU
Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner Verpackung weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt nicht
ber den normalen Hausmll entsorgt werden darf. Benutzer sind verpflichtet, die Altgerte an
einer Rcknahmestelle fr Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgerte abzugeben. Die getrennte Sammlung
und ordnungsgeme Entsorgung Ihrer Altgerte trgt zur Erhaltung der natrlichen Ressourcen
bei und garantiert eine Wiederverwertung, die die Gesundheit des Menschen und die Umwelt
schtzt. Informationen dazu, wo Sie Rcknahmestellen fr Ihre Altgerte finden, erhalten Sie bei
Ihrer Stadtverwaltung, den rtlichen Mllentsorgungsbetrieben oder im Geschft, in dem Sie das
Gert erworben haben.

Greek notice

238 Regulatory compliance and safety

Hungarian notice

Italian notice
Smaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati nel territorio dellUnione Europea
Questo simbolo presente sul prodotto o sulla sua confezione indica che il prodotto non pu
essere smaltito insieme ai rifiuti domestici. responsabilit dell'utente smaltire le apparecchiature
consegnandole presso un punto di raccolta designato al riciclo e allo smaltimento di apparecchiature
elettriche ed elettroniche. La raccolta differenziata e il corretto riciclo delle apparecchiature da
smaltire permette di proteggere la salute degli individui e l'ecosistema. Per ulteriori informazioni
relative ai punti di raccolta delle apparecchiature, contattare l'ente locale per lo smaltimento dei
rifiuti, oppure il negozio presso il quale stato acquistato il prodotto.

Latvian notice

Lithuanian notice

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive 239

Polish notice

Portuguese notice
Descarte de Lixo Eltrico N/A Comunidade Europia
Este smbolo encontrado no produto ou N/A embalagem indica que o produto no deve ser
descartado no lixo domstico comum. responsabilidade do cliente descartar o material usado
(lixo eltrico), encaminhando-o para um ponto de coleta para reciclagem. A coleta e a reciclagem
seletivas desse tipo de lixo ajudaro a conservar as reservas naturais; sendo assim, a reciclagem
ser feita de uma forma segura, protegendo o ambiente e a sade das pessoas. Para obter mais
informaes sobre locais que reciclam esse tipo de material, entre em contato com o escritrio
da HP em sua cidade, com o servio de coleta de lixo ou com a loja em que o produto foi
adquirido.

Slovakian notice

Slovenian notice

240 Regulatory compliance and safety

Spanish notice
Eliminacin de residuos de equipos elctricos y electrnicos por parte de usuarios particulares en
la Unin Europea
Este smbolo en el producto o en su envase indica que no debe eliminarse junto con los
desperdicios generales de la casa. Es responsabilidad del usuario eliminar los residuos de este
tipo depositndolos en un "punto limpio" para el reciclado de residuos elctricos y electrnicos.
La recogida y el reciclado selectivos de los residuos de aparatos elctricos en el momento de su
eliminacin contribuir a conservar los recursos naturales y a garantizar el reciclado de estos
residuos de forma que se proteja el medio ambiente y la salud. Para obtener ms informacin
sobre los puntos de recogida de residuos elctricos y electrnicos para reciclado, pngase en
contacto con su ayuntamiento, con el servicio de eliminacin de residuos domsticos o con el
establecimiento en el que adquiri el producto.

Swedish notice
Bortskaffande av avfallsprodukter frn anvndare i privathushll inom Europeiska Unionen
Om den hr symbolen visas p produkten eller frpackningen betyder det att produkten inte fr
slngas p samma stlle som hushllssopor. I stllet r det ditt ansvar att bortskaffa avfallet genom
att verlmna det till ett uppsamlingsstlle avsett fr tervinning av avfall frn elektriska och
elektroniska produkter. Separat insamling och tervinning av avfallet hjlper till att spara p vra
naturresurser och gr att avfallet tervinns p ett stt som skyddar mnniskors hlsa och miljn.
Kontakta ditt lokala kommunkontor, din nrmsta tervinningsstation fr hushllsavfall eller affren
dr du kpte produkten fr att f mer information om var du kan lmna ditt avfall fr tervinning.

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241

G Saving and restoring the MPX200 configuration

The MPX200 configuration information is saved as a .bin or .tgz file, depending on the method
used to restore the MPX200 persistent data. The MPX200 configuration information is saved and
restored using the MPX200 CLI commands or HP Command View EVA (see Saving or restoring
the MPX200 configuration (page 37)).
NOTE: As with any important database, the MPX200 persistent data should be saved periodically
to avoid data loss from hardware or software errors. It is also important to save the configuration
information before replacing the MPX200.

Saving the configuration using MPX200 CLI

Using the MPX200 CLI to save the configuration information places the file in the MPX200s FTP
directory. You must then move the file using FTP from the MPX200 (an FTP client accesses the file
and moves it to any desired location).
To save the configuration using the MPX200 CLI:
1. Log in to the MPX200 using a Telnet session to the management port or the console port:
Username: guest
Password: password

2.

Enter the following command:

MPX200> admin start

3.
4.

Enter config as the password.

Enter the following command:
MPX200 (admin) #> fru save
FRU save completed. Configuration File is HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin. Please use FTP to extract the file out from the
System.
MPX200 (admin) #>

NOTE: The FRU save creates a bin file containing the router persistent data, configuration,
and LUN mappings. The file is stored in the router directory /var/ftp. You must then FTP
the tar file from the router.
5.

Establish an FTP connection to the MPX200 management port and log in:
Username: ftp
Password: ftp

6.

Enter the following command to set the FTP transfer type to Binary:
ftp> bin

7.

Enter the following command to access the HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin file:

ftp> get HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin

Restoring the configuration using MPX200 CLI

There are two options for restoring configurations on the MPX200:

Full Configuration Restore, which fully restores the routers configuration (all configuration
parameters and LUN mappings)

Partial Restore (Mappings), which restores only the LUN mappings

The restored configuration takes effect after the router is rebooted.

To restore the configuration using MPX200 CLI:
1. Establish an FTP connection to the MPX200 management port and log in:
Username: ftp
Password: ftp
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2.

Enter the following command to set the FTP transfer type to binary:
ftp> bin

3.

Enter the following command to put the HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin file:

ftp> put HP_StorageWorks_MPX200_FRU.bin

4.

Log in to the MPX200 using a Telnet session to the management port or console port:
Username: guest
Password: password

5.

Enter the following command:

MPX200> admin start

6.
7.

Enter config as the password.

Enter the following command:
MPX200 (admin) #> fru restore
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the Enter key to accept the current
value. If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end
of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the Enter key to do so. Type of restore
(0=full, 1=mappings only) [full]
FRU restore completed.

8.

Reboot the system for the configuration to take effect.

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Glossary
A
array

A storage system that contains multiple disk or tape drives. A disk array, for example, is
differentiated from a disk enclosure, in that the array has cache memory and advanced
functionality, like RAID and virtualization. Components of a typical disk array include disk array
controllers, cache memories, disk enclosures, and power supplies.

B
bandwidth

A measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a specified transmission rate. A
1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel port can transmit or receive at nominal rates of 1- or 2-Gbps,
depending on the device to which it is connected. This corresponds to actual bandwidth values
of 106 MB and 212 MB, respectively.

blade

A server computer with a modular design optimized to minimize the use of physical space and
energy.

C
CHAP

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A protocol that defines a methodology for

authenticating initiators and targets.

CLI

Command Line Interface.

CNA

Converged network adapter.

D
data migration

The process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer systems. Data
migration is usually performed programmatically to achieve an automated migration, freeing up
human resources from tedious tasks. Migration is a necessary action for retaining the integrity of
the data and for allowing users to search, retrieve, and make use of data in the face of constantly
changing technology.

DCB

Data center bridging,

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

DMS

Data migration service. A technology that simplifies data migration jobs with minimum downtime
while providing protection against common user errors.

DSM

Device Specific Module.

E
EVA

Enterprise Virtual Array. The EVA Cluster aggregates multiple EVA subsystems into a single system
image and a single point of management. It allows for the pooling and sharing of storage resources
to improve efficiency, simplify operations, and improve availability over individual storage
subsystems.

F
fabric

A fabric consists of cross-connected Fibre Channel devices and switches.

fan-in

The number of inputs of an electronic logic gate.

fan-out

The number of logic inputs that a given logic output drives.

FC

Fibre Channel. High-speed serial interface technology that supports other higher layer protocols
such as SCSI and IP, and is primarily used in SANs. Standardized under ANSI in 1994.

FC-SAN

Fibre Channel SAN.

FCIP

Fibre Channel over Internet Protocol. An Internet Protocol-level storage networking technology.
FCIP mechanisms enable the transmission of Fibre Channel information by tunneling data between

244 Glossary

SAN facilities over IP networks. This facilitates data sharing over a geographically distributed
enterprise.
FCoE

Fibre Channel over Ethernet. An encapsulation of Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks.
This allows Fibre Channel to use 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks while preserving the Fibre Channel
protocol. For more information, visit www.fcoe.com.

Fibre Channel

See FC.

Fibre Channel over

Ethernet

See FCoE.

G
GbE

Gigabit Ethernet.

H
heartbeat

A periodic synchronization signal issued by cluster software or hardware to indicate that a node
is an active member of the cluster. The MPX200 heartbeat LED blinks at a rate of once per second
during normal operation.

I
initiator

A media (host) server that runs the backup/restore application that passes commands and data
between the network and the VLS.

IP-SAN

Internet Protocol SAN.

IQN

iSCSI qualified name.

iSCSI

Internet small computer system interface. Transmits native SCSI over the TCP/IP stack. In a system
supporting iSCSI, a user or software application issues a command to store or retrieve data on
a SCSI storage device. The request is processed by the operating system and is converted to one
or more SCSI commands that are then passed to software or to a card. The command and data
are encapsulated by representing them as a serial string of bytes proceeded by iSCSI headers.
The encapsulated data is then passed to a TCP/IP layer that breaks it into packets suitable for
transfer over the network. If required, the encapsulated data can also be encrypted for transfer
over an insecure network.

ISL

Interswitch link.

iSNS

Internet Storage Name Service.

J
jumbo frame

In an iSCSI network, a frame that can contain 9000 bytes for large data transfers. A normal
frame can contain 1500 bytes.

K
keyword

An identifier that has a particular meaning to the command.

L
lossless

A class of data compression algorithms that allows the exact original data to be reconstructed
from compressed data.

lossy

A class of data compression algorithms that allows an approximation of original data to be

reconstructed from compressed data.

LUN

Logical unit number. Representation of a logical address on a peripheral device or array of

devices.

LVM

Logical Volume Manager.

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M
MPIO

Microsoft Multipathing I/O software.

MTU

Maximum Transmission Unit.

multipath routing

The routing technique of leveraging multiple alternative paths through a network, which can yield
a variety of benefits such as fault tolerance, increased bandwidth, or improved security.

MWS

Maximum window size.

N
NIC

Network interface controller.

NPIV

N_Port ID Virtualization.

NTP

Network Time Protocol.

O
OSI

Open Systems Interconnection. A joint ISO and ITU-T standard for computer networks and
communication protocols.

OSI Model

A layered description for communications and computer network protocol design.

P
path

A path to a device is a combination of an adapter port instance and a target port as distinct from
internal paths in the fabric network. A fabric network appears to the operating system as an
opaque network between the adapter (initiator) and the target.
Because a path is a combination of an adapter and a target port, it is distinct from another path
if it is accessed through a different adapter or it is accessing a different target port. Consequently,
when switching from one path to another, the driver might be selecting a different adapter
(initiator), a different target port, or both.
This is important to the driver when selecting the proper method of failover notification. It can
make a difference to the target device, which might have to take different actions when receiving
retries of the request from another initiator or on a different port.

PCM

Power cooling module.

peer-to-peer

A distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads among peers.

POST

Power-On Self Test.

Q
QoS

Quality of service.

R
Replication
Solutions Manager

See RSM

router

A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

RSM

Replication Solutions Manager.

RTT

Round trip time.

S
SAN

Storage Area Network. A network of storage devices and the initiators that store and retrieve
information on those devices, including the communication infrastructure.

secure shell

See SSH.

SFP

Small form-factor pluggable transceiver.

SMS

SANsurfer Management Suite. QLogic HBA management software.

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SNP

Microsoft Scalable Networking Pack.

Spanning tree

A network design that includes redundant links to provide automatic backup paths if an active
link fails.

SPOCK

Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge website. SPOCK is the primary portal used to obtain
detailed information about supported HP storage product configurations.

SSH

Secure shell. Protocol that secures connections to the switch for the command line interface.

SSSU

Storage System Scripting Utility. An HP command line interface that allows you to configure and
control EVAs. Used to script and run repetitious and complex configuration tasks.

Storage System
Scripting Utility

See SSSU.

T
target

The storage-device endpoint of a SCSI session. Initiators request data from targets (usually disk
drives, tape drives, or other media devices). Typically, a SCSI peripheral device is the target but
an adapter may, in some cases, be a target. A target can contain many LUNs. A target is a
device that responds to a request by an initiator (the host system). Peripherals are targets, but for
some commands (for example, a SCSI COPY command), the peripheral may act as an initiator.

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol.

Telnet

Software that implements the client part of the protocol. Telnet clients are available for nearly all
computer platforms. Because of security issues with Telnet, its use has declined in favor of SSH
for remote access.

V
VLAN

Virtual LAN.

VMFS

Virtual Machine File System.

VPG

Virtual port group.

W
world wide node
name

See WWNN.

world wide port

name

See WWPN.

world wide unique

LUN name

See WWULN.

WWNN

World wide node name. Unique 64-bit address assigned to a device.

WWPN

World wide port name. Unique 64-bit address assigned to each port on a device. One WWNN
may contain multiple WWPN addresses.

WWULN

World wide unique LUN name. WWULN identifiers for SCSI devices are read from page 80
and page 83 of your SCSI block device as based on the SCSI standard.

Z
zoning

Configuring a set of Fibre Channel device ports to communicate across the fabric. Through
switches, traffic within a zone can be physically isolated from traffic outside the zone.

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Index
Symbols
3PAR
LUN provisioning, 42
setting up the iSCSI ports, 41
setting up the MPX200 management port, 40
3PAR storage, 40
FCoE connectivity, 138
MPX zoning, 140

A
additional equipment, required, 14
admin command, 155
agent shutdown notification, 208
agent startup notification, 208
Apple Mac
iSCSI initiator, 69
storage setup, 74
Apple Mac OS X
iSCSI initiator, 56
array, 244
authority requirements, 154

B
bandwidth, 244
battery replacement notice, 235
beacon command, 156
blade command, 156

C
CHAP, 244
chassis diagnostics, 141
clear command, 156
CLI usage, 191
cluster support, Windows, 95
command reference, 154
command syntax, 154
commands
admin, 155
beacon, 156
blade, 156
clear, 156
date, 156
exit, 157
fciproute, 157
fru, 159
help, 159
history, 161
image, 161
initiator, 162
logout, 162
lunmask, 163
ping, 165
quit, 165
reboot, 165
reset, 166
248 Index

save, 166
set, 167
set alias, 168
set chap, 168
set chassis, 169
set fc, 169
set features, 170
set iscsi, 170
set isns, 170
set mgmt, 171
set ntp, 171
set properties, 172
set snmp, 172
set system, 173
set vpgroups, 173
show, 174
show chap, 176
show chassis, 176
show fc, 177
show fciproutes, 177
show features, 178
show initiators, 178
show initiators_lunmask, 178
show iscsi, 179
show isns, 179
show logs, 180
show luninfo, 180
show lunmask, 181
show luns, 181
show memory, 182
show mgmt, 182
show ntp, 182
show perf, 183
show presented_targets, 184
show properties, 185
show snmp, 185
show stats, 185
show system, 188
show targets, 188
show vpgroups, 189
shutdown, 189
target, 190
traceroute, 190
configuration
blades, 20
dual-blade fabric-attached, 15
dual-blade multi-P6000 EVA, 16
maximums, 20
modifying, 192
single-blade fabric-attached, 14
single-blade multi-P6000 EVA, 15
configuration options, 14
configuring
restoring, 194
saving and restoring, 193
Connected Targets tab, 76

D
data migration, 244
date command, 156
device names
Linux initiator, 78
device names, assigning, 78
diagnostics
chassis, 141
POST, 142
Discovered Targets tab, 75
discovery
target device, 208
DMS, 244
document
related documentation, 150
documentation
HP website, 150
providing feedback on, 153

E
EVA, 244
exit command, 157

F
fabric, 244
FC port down notification, 208
FC port table, 198
FCC notice, 233
FCIP, 244
fciproute command, 157
FCoE, 245
3PAR MPX zoning, 140
configurations, 133
connectivity to 3PAR storage systems, 138
connectivity to HP P6000 EVAs, 134
feature description, 133
feedback
product, 151
Fibre Channel, 244
Fibre Channel zoning, 41
file systems
mounting, 79
unmounting, 79
fru command, 159

G
generic notification, 210
guest account, understanding, 191

H
hardware device, locating, 144
help command, 159
history command, 161
host system, preparing, 84
HP P6000 Command View
troubleshooting, 145

initiator command, 162

initiator object table, 200
initiator setup
Linux, 74
VMware, 80
initiators
10-GbE, 22
number of, 21
number of paths required, 21
Input Power LED, 141
Installation
planning, 20
IP network adapters, 58
iSCSI, 245
Apple Mac initiator, 69
Apple Mac OS X initiator, 56
configuration, 52
configuring MPIO devices, 89
enable target discovery, 86
initiator rules and guidelines, 56
initiator setup for Linux, 74
initiator setup for VMware, 80
Linux initiator, 57
load-balancing MPIO features, 90
Microsoft Windows initiator, 56
Solaris initiator, 57
supported maximums, 52
use of the ports, 21
VMware initiator, 57
Windows Server 2003 initiator, 58
iSCSI ports
setting up, 41
iSNS
use of, 21

L
LEDs
heartbeat, 142
Input Power, 141
System Alert, 141
Linux
installing Red Hat, 77
iSCSI initiator, 57
iSCSI initiator setup for, 74
presenting P6000 EVA storage for, 79
Linux initiator
device names, 78
target bindings, 78
load balancing, 21
log data, 144
log messages, 212
logging on, 191
logout command, 162
LUN, 245
LUN provisioning, 42
LUN table, 201
lunmask command, 163

I
image command, 161
249

management port
setting up, 40
Microsoft Windows
iSCSI initiator, 56
mid-plane, 12
MPIO, 65
installing, 66
installing for Windows Server 2003, 68
options, 66
Properties page, 67
with QLogic iSCSI HBA, 90
MPX200 blade, locating, 144
MPX200 features, 10
MPxIO
enabling for HP P6000 EVA storage array, 84
multipath devices, monitoring, 88
multipath routing, 246
multipathing, 65

rack mounting, 26
rack stability, 152
reboot command, 165
Red Hat Linux
installing and configuring, 77
related documentation, 150
reset command, 166
router blade, 12
RSM, 246

N
network port down notification, 208
network port table, 196
notices
battery replacement, 235
Japanese power cord, 237
Taiwan battery recycling, 236
notifications
agent shutdown, 208
agent startup, 208
FC port down, 208
generic, 210
network port down, 208
sensor, 209
VP group, 209

P
P6000 EVA
FCoE connectivity, 134
P6000 EVA storage systems, 52
pages
MPIO Properties, 67
Select Features, 67
part numbers and options, 12
path, 246
ping command, 165
power control module, 12
product
providing feedback, 151

Q
QLogic
configuring iSCSI HBA, 91
QLogic iSCSI HBA
installing, 91
QLogic iSCSI initiator
adding targets to, 93
presenting LUNs to, 94
quit command, 165
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S
SAN, 246
save command, 166
secure shell, 247
security
CHAP, 97
Select Features page, 67
sensor notification, 209
sensor table, 205
set alias command, 168
set chap command, 168
set chassis command, 169
set command, 167
set fc command, 169
set features command, 170
set iscsi command, 170
set isns command, 170
set mgmt command, 171
set ntp command, 171
set properties command, 172
set snmp command, 172
set system command, 173
set vpgroups command, 173
show chap command, 176
show chassis command, 176
show command, 174
show fc command, 177
show fciproutes command, 177
show features command, 178
show initiators command, 178
show initiators_lunmask, 178
show iscsi command, 179
show isns command, 179
show logs command, 180
show luninfo command, 180
show lunmask command, 181
show luns command, 181
show memory command, 182
show mgmt command, 182
show ntp command, 182
show perf command, 183
show presented_targets command, 184
show properties command, 185
show snmp command, 185
show stats command, 185
show system command, 188
show targets command, 188
show vpgroups command, 189

shutdown command, 189

SNMP
parameters, 195
trap configuration parameters, 196
SNP
setup, 69
Windows Server 2003, 69
software
storage system, 53
Solaris
iSCSI initiator, 57
SPOCK, 14, 55, 58, 119, 121, 127, 131, 151
SSH, 247
SSSU, 247
statistics, 144
storage
presenting for Linux, 79
storage system software, 53
Subscriber's choice, HP, 151
support
fabric, 55
Fibre Channel switch, 55
multipath software, 55
operating system, 55
supported maximums, 52
SUSE Linux
installing and configuring, 74
switches
recommended types, 23
System Alert LED, 141
system information objects, 206

product manuals, 150

Windows Cluster support, 95
Windows Server 2003
iSCSI initiator, 58
Scalable Networking Pack, 69
WWNN, 247
WWPN, 247
WWULN, 247

Z
zoning, 41, 247

T
tabs
Connected Targets, 76
Discovered Targets, 75
Target Settings, 93
Taiwan battery recycling notice, 236
target, 247
login, 76
target bindings, 78
target command, 190
target device discovery, 208
target parameter, modify, 87
target presentation, 209
Target Settings tab, 93
Telnet, 247
traceroute command, 190

V
VMware
iSCSI initiator, 57
iSCSI initiator setup for, 80
VP group notification, 209
VP group table, 203

W
websites
HP Subscriber's choice for business, 151
251