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HP StorageWorks P9000 Command ViewAdvanced Edition Suite SoftwareUser GuidePart number: TB581-96053Third edition: April 2011

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SSD Solid-state driveSSL Secure Sockets LayerS-VOL (secondaryvolume)The copy destination volume of two volumes that are associated in a copy pairby a

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JJava Web Startclearing cache, 72log output, 72, 83proxy, 71settings for multiple JRE, 72Llicensemanagement, 85registering, 85licenseschecking, 86log

storageallocation (overview), 15monitoring (overview), 16optimization, about, 67refreshing status, 18registering (overview), 17searching (overview), 5

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1 OverviewThis module provides an overview of the P9000 Command View AE Software.About P9000 Command View AE SoftwareP9000 Command View AE Software is

For detailed information about system configuration, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 CommandView Advanced Edition Suite Software Administrator Guide.Nav

Process flowThe following graphic illustrates the flow of system operations when using P9000 Command ViewAE Software and HP StorageWorks P9000 Tiered

To log in to P9000 Command View AE Software:1. Start a Web browser and enter the URL of the P9000 Command View AE Software server:http://Device-Manage

To set access control:1. Create resource groups2. Create user groups3. Assign resource groups and roles to user groupsAbout developing a virtualized s

About monitoring storageYou can check the status of storage resources to detect problems and output reports to a CSV filecontaining search results or

2 Registering managed targetsThis module describes how to register storage systems and hosts.Registering storage systemsThis module describes how to r

6. When the task completes, confirm that the storage system appears on the Storage Systems tabof Managed Resources.Or, you can confirm that the storag

3. Click Refresh Storage Systems and then click OK.4. Check the Data Collection Tasks tab to verify that the task has completed successfully.5. When t

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• To register a virtual server, an IPv6 address also can be specified. However, multiple hosts cannotbe detected at the same time for an IPv6 address.

Changing host informationYou can change the information that P9000 Command View AE Software displays for registeredhosts.To change information about r

About merging hostsWWN names that are registered to multiple hosts can be merged into one destination host. The sourcehost will be deleted upon comple

4. Check the Data Collection Tasks tab to verify that the task has completed successfully.5. When the task completes, confirm that the host informatio

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3 Setting up and operating a SANenvironmentThis module describes setting up and operating a Storage Area Network (SAN).Virtualizing storageThis module

Virtualizing volumesBefore you perform this task, review “Prerequisites for virtualizing volumes” on page 25.To virtualize volumes:1. From the Actions

• Options for rearranging volumesYou must specify the following items when you create a Smart Tiers Software tier.For HP StorageWorks P9500 Disk Array

Verifying THP poolsBefore you can verify THP pools, you must have created the pools you want to verify.To verify THP pool operation conditions:1. On t

Shrinking a THP poolTo shrink a THP pool:select a THP pool's name.1. Expand the tree for the target storage system that includes the THP pool you

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Reclaiming zero page1. On the Resources tab, select Storage Systems in the navigation tree.2. Expand the tree for the target storage system that inclu

3. From the list of hosts, select one or more target hosts, click Allocate Volumes, then click ShowPlan and perform the following:• Verify the informa

Editing paths from storage systemsYou can add, delete, or change the paths between the storage systems and hosts.To edit paths from a storage system:1

Editing paths from volume search resultsTo edit the path from a list of returned search results:1. On the Search tab, click LDEV as the search target

Creating volumesBefore you create volumes, review “Prerequisites for creating volumes” on page 33.To create volumes:1. From the Actions menu, select C

To unallocate volumes:1. From the Resources page, select Hosts.2. Expand the tree and select the target OS.3. From the list of hosts, select one or mo

When you register a Replication Manager license, you can use wizards to visualize complex replicationconfigurations while defining, editing, viewing,

Editing command devicesTo edit a command device:1. From the Actions menu, select Manage Replication to start the Replication Manager.2. From the Explo

Changing the status of a copy pairTo change the status of a copy pair:1. From the Actions menu, select Manage Replication to access the pair managemen

be reused. If you use the server properties, you can specify how many volumes appear as migrationtarget candidates.• When you create a tier, you speci

3 Setting up and operating a SAN environment ... 25Virtualizing storage ...

Pool conditionsIf the target is a pool:• The status cannot be blocked.• The number of virtual volumes must be fewer than 8,192.• When the target is an

9. Confirm that the pairs are properly created.To edit pairs, click Edit Pairs.10. Specify the appropriate options and create the task.11. Verify that

Rescheduling uncompleted tasksNOTE:You can only cancel tasks that are in Waiting status.To reschedule an uncompleted task:1. On the Tasks & Alerts

To cancel a scheduled task:1. On the Tasks & Alerts tab, select one or more tasks.You can select either Device Manager tasks from the task list, o

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4 Grouping resourcesThis module describes how to group logical groups and storage tiers (resources).Managing logical groupsThis module describes how t

Creating logical groupsBefore creating logical groups, review the rules for creating logical groups in “Prerequisites for creatinga logical group” on

To perform operations from a logical group:1. On the Resources tab, select Logical Groups.2. Expand the tree and select the target logical group.3. Se

Prerequisites for allocating volumes from a tierBefore you allocate volumes from a tier, verify that:• The hosts and storage systems are registered in

To expand a tier:1. On the Resources tab, click Tier.2. Expand the tree, select the storage system that contains the tier you want to expand and click

About logical groups ... 45Prerequisites for cr

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5 Monitoring operations in a SANenvironmentThis module describes how to monitor operations in a Storage Area Network (SAN).Viewing information summari

Customizing the dashboardYou can customize the dashboard to show only the reports you want. P9000 Command View AESoftware retains the customizations y

Viewing current storage system informationYou can view current information about each registered storage system.All users can perform this task.To vie

Setting data retention for task status indicatorsTo set data retention:1. Click the Completed or Failed task link.2. Click Edit Duration.3. Specify th

When the search completes, you can export the results to a CSV file. You can also name and savesearch conditions for future use, and, if appropriate,

In addition, you must have an HP StorageWorks P9000 Tiered Storage Manager software licenseregistered to edit your own saved searches.To save search c

• Storage system physical configurationTable 1 Host informationVersion 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Item• Host• WWN• IP Address• OS• Capacity•

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Item• Volume• Label• Storage system• Serial No.• Model• Vendor• Host• WWN• Port• Host group• LUN• No. of

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0ItemThe Virtualization Servermust be registered as ahost in the DeviceManager to output any ofthe followi

Managing users ... 73About managin

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0ItemGroup of Volumes:• Volume• Label• Storage System• Serial No.• Model• Vendor• Host• WWN• Port• Host Gr

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Item• Volume• Label• Storage System• Serial No.• Model• Vendor• Host• WWN• Port• Host Group• LUN• No. of

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Item• Host• WWN• IP Address• OS• Capacity• Type--A list of volumes assignedto each logical groupTable 3 V

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Volume search:• Volume• Label• Storage System• Model• Vendor• Host• WWN• No. of Paths• Port• Host Group•

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Parity group search:• Parity Group• Storage System• Total Capacity• Open Capacity• Mainframe Capacity• Fr

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Pool search:• Pool• Name• Storage System• No. of THP Pool Vols• Capacity• Used Capacity• Used %• No. of T

Version 7.0 and laterEarlier than version 7.0Free space search:• Parity Group/Free Space Number• Capacity• Storage System• Vendor• Total Free Capacity

5. Confirm that the CSV file is saved in the specified location.Exporting logical group information to a CSV fileYou can save information about your l

low-performance volume, and then assign the now-available high-performance volume to an appropriatehost.If the used capacity of a THP pool has reached

6 Setting up P9000 Command View AESoftwareThis module describes how to configure basic P9000 Command View AE Software settings.Configuring your browse

Related information ... 94Conventions

4. In the Trusted Sites dialog box, enter the URL for P9000 Command View AE Software.Make sure the URL you specify is in the following format:• The UR

5. In the Security Settings dialog box, verify that the items in the dialog box are configured asfollows:• Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins is set to

4. Click Advanced.The Advanced Network Settings window appears.5. In Exceptions, enter the IP address or the name of the Device Manager server.6. Clic

Managing usersThis module describes how to manage users.About managing usersTwo built-in user accounts are automatically established when P9000 Comman

• User Management: A permission common to all P9000 Command View AE Software products.This permission can be assigned to users. This permission enable

Necessary TieredStorage Man-ager PermissionsNecessaryDevice ManagerRolesResource GroupFunctionNAAdmin, Modify orthe user who cre-ated the taskAll Reso

Necessary TieredStorage Man-ager PermissionsNecessaryDevice ManagerRolesResource GroupFunctionModifyAdmin or ModifyAll ResourcesCreate tiersEdit tiers

3. Click OK.Editing the profile for a user accountYou can modify the name, e-mail address, and description for a user account.To edit a user profile:1

To change permissions for a user:1. On the Administration tab, click Users and Permissions and then click Users.2. Select the target user and click Ch

4. From Domain-Name select the group that was just added and then click Change Auth.5. Set the permissions for products.6. Similarly, to set up Device

TablesHost information ... 571Logical group informat

The following is an example of using resource groups to control access in a HP StorageWorks P9500Disk Array storage system. One method for division wo

Prerequisites for creating resource groupsResource groups, which are user defined, can be set for the HP StorageWorks P9500 Disk Array.Each resource i

5. From the Explorer menu, select Settings and then select Refresh Setting.6. Click the Configuration Setting link.7. Select the local DevMgr check bo

Creating user groups1. On the Administration tab, select User Groups.2. Click Create User Group.3. Specify the the users that can be managed by the gr

Setting up securityThis module describes how to configure security settings and policies.About configuring security optionsFor tighter login security,

5. Confirm the warning banner displays in the Login window.Downloading componentsThis module describes how to download components.About downloading co

1. On the login window, click License.If you are already logged in, from the Help menu, select About.2. Click OK for each license message and check th

DescriptionOutput ItemOne of the following is output:• Add: A new license was added or a license was added when thecurrent license had expired.• Updat

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7 Launching related productsThis module describes the link and launch feature that is used to access other related P9000 CommandView AE Software produ

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To start Element Manager:1. On the Resources tab, select Storage Systems.2. Select a storage system and select Element Manager from the Actions menu.L

8 TroubleshootingThis module describes how to troubleshoot P9000 Command View AE Software.About troubleshootingIf you are having trouble with the P900

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9 Support and other resourcesNumerous support options are available.Contacting HPHP technical supportFor worldwide technical support information, see

• You no longer have to manually update information when an upgrade installation of is performed;settings in the Tiered Storage Manager properties fil

Full name or meaningProduct referenceThis abbreviation is used when it is not necessary to distinguishthe following products:• XP Continuous Access As

Full name or meaningProduct referenceThis abbreviation is used when it is not necessary to distinguishthe following products:• LUN Manager• XP LUN Man

GlossaryThis glossary defines the special terms used in this document. Click the desired letter at the bottom ofevery glossary page to display the glo

FC Fibre ChannelGUI Graphical user interfaceHBA Host bus adapterhost group A means of segregating hosts by operating system.HSD Host storage domain. A

management client A computer used to operate P9000 Command View AE Software. web client orCLI client can be used.NAS Network attached storageNIC Netwo