Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• Preface
• CHAPTER 1 HP VMA SAN Gateway Overview
  • Introduction to the HP VMA SAN Gateway
  • vSHARE Architecture
    • vSHARE Feature Summary
  • vCLUSTER Architecture
• CHAPTER 2 Installing and Upgrading the HP VMA SAN Gateway
  • Deployment Overview
    • Phase 1: HP VMA SAN Gateway Installation
    • Phase 2: Network Configuration
    • Phase 3: Memory Array Configuration
    • Phase 4: Cluster Configuration
    • Phase 5: vSHARE Configuration
  • HP VMA SAN Gateway Installation
    • Unpacking HP VMA SAN Gateway Hardware
    • Front View
    • Rear View
    • Rack-Mounting HP VMA SAN Gateways
    • Connecting to Memory Arrays with PCIe
    • Connecting Power
    • Connecting Network Interfaces
• CHAPTER 3 Configuring and Managing Clusters
  • vCLUSTER Overview
    • Cluster Network Configuration
    • Configuring Network Settings
    • Configuring Network Connections
  • HP VMA SAN Gateway Cluster Configuration
    • Logging into the HP VMA SAN Gateway
    • Configuring the Master HP VMA SAN Gateway
    • Configuring Additional Gateways
  • HP VMA SAN Gateway Cluster Management
    • Cluster Management VIP
    • Monitoring the Cluster
  • Configuration File Management
    • Saving Configurations
    • Show Configuration Files
    • Show Configuration
    • Reverting to Saved Configuration Files
    • Delete, Move, or Copy a Configuration File
  • User Management
  • Software Upgrades
• CHAPTER 4 Configuring vSHARE
  • Understanding vSHARE
    • vSHARE System Architecture
    • vSHARE Configuration Overview
  • Configuring Storage Containers
  • Configuring Target Ports
    • Configuring Fibre Channel Target Ports
  • Configuring Initiator Groups
  • Creating LUNs
  • Exporting LUNs
  • Optimizing Connectivity to Storage Arrays for Windows
  • Deploying vSHARE in a High Availability Configuration
    • vSHARE High Availability Configuration Example
    • Configuring Interface Bonding
    • Configuring Multipath I/O on vSHARE Clients
    • Non-Disruptive Software Upgrades
    • Disabling HA Mode for a LUN or Container
• CHAPTER 5 Operating vSHARE
  • Verifying Connections and Performance
    • Verifying Target Port Activity and Status
    • Verifying Container Activity and Status
  • Block Storage Media Management
  • vSHARE Block Storage Management Commands
    • Managing Containers
    • Managing Initiator Groups
    • Managing LUNs
    • Managing Targets
  • Managing Block Storage in the VMA Web Interface
    • Monitoring LUN Status
    • Managing LUNs
    • Managing Initiators
    • Managing Targets
• APPENDIX A: Command Line Interface
  • Using the Command Line Interface
    • CLI Shorthand Method
    • Getting Help
    • Tab Completion of Commands
    • Command Modes
    • Prompt and Response Conventions
    • Abbreviations for Large Numbers
  • CLI Command Descriptions
    • Key to Command Parameters
  • General Configuration Commands
    • Upgrade the HP VMA SAN Gateway Software
    • Event Logging Configuration and Viewing
    • User Accounts and Local Authentication
    • NTP, Clock, and Time Zones
    • Event Notification
    • Diagnostic Tools
    • Statistics
    • Configuration File Management
    • Image Management
    • Enable and Config Modes
    • Web Proxy Settings
    • Xinetd Server Settings
    • tcpdump Capture Files
    • Debug Dumps
    • Cluster Configuration and Show Commands
  • Network Configuration Commands
    • Network Interface Commands
    • Network Bond Commands
    • VLAN Commands
    • Name Resolution Commands
    • Routing Commands
  • Additional CLI Commands
    • ARP Configuration
    • Authentication Method and Order
    • RADIUS Configuration
    • TACACS+ Configuration
    • SSH Configuration
    • Banner
    • CLI Options
    • SNMP Configuration
    • VMA Web Interface Configuration
    • Scheduled Jobs (Sequences of Commands)
  • Media Management Commands
    • Media Initialization
    • Media Enable
    • Show Media
  • vSHARE Commands
    • Containers
    • Targets
    • Initiator Groups
    • LUNs
    • Targets
  • Quick Reference to Commands
• APPENDIX B: VMA Web Interface Reference
  • Understanding the VMA Web Interface
    • Organization of the VMA Web Interface
    • Help Using the VMA Web Interface
    • VMA Web Interface Requirements
    • Abbreviations for Large Numbers
    • Printing Pages
  • Login and Logout
    • Accessing the VMA Web Interface
    • Logout Page
  • Cluster Management
    • Cluster Status Page
    • Gateways Page
    • Logs Page
    • Versions Page
  • Administration Pages
    • Cluster Administration Page
    • Network Page
    • DNS Settings Page
    • NTP Settings Page
    • Web Administration Page
    • Feature Licenses Page
    • Users Page
    • Alert Recipients Page
    • Call Home
  • Tools Pages
    • Tools: Upgrade
    • Tools: Diagnostics
  • Help Pages
    • Help: Documentation
    • Help: About
    • Help: License
    • Help: Acknowledgements
  • vSHARE Block Storage Management
    • LUN Status
    • LUN Management
    • Initiator Management
    • Target Management
• APPENDIX C: VMA Utilities
  • Understanding the VMA Utilities
    • Running the VMA Utilities
  • VMA Utilities Reference
    • varray
    • vcounts
    • veeprom
    • vincident -a
    • vinfo
    • vmesg
    • vpartial
    • vring
    • vspeedtest
    • vstat
    • vupdate_tz
    • vvimms
    • vzero
• APPENDIX D: Standard System Configurations
  • Single Gateway with 1–2 3000-Series Arrays, Non-Redundant
  • Dual Gateways with 1–2 3000-Series Arrays, Highly Available
  • Multiple Gateways with 1–2 3000-Series Arrays Each, Highly Available
• APPENDIX E: SNMP Usage for HP VMA SAN Gateway Version G5.1.x
  • SNMP Configuration on the HP VMA SAN Gateway
  • Traps
  • Trap Information Table
    • Configuring and Testing Traps
    • Spare VIMMs
    • Failed VIMMs
    • PSU States
    • Temperatures: per VIMM and Chassis
    • Performance Stats
    • Fibre Channel (vSHARE) Information
    • Fibre Channel Performance Statistics (vSHARE) Example
  • New Trap MIB Objects
• APPENDIX F: Compliance Information
  • Regulatory Model Number
  • Installation Conditions
  • Network Connected Equipment
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
  • Lithium Battery Caution
  • Cabinet Safety Precautions
  • Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union
  • Perchlorate Material - Special Handling May Apply
  • European Union RFI Statement
  • USA Radio Frequency Interference FCC Notice
  • Japan Radio Frequency Interference VCCI
  • Korea RFI Statement
  • Canada RFI Statement
  • Australia C-Tick Label
  • Taiwan BSMI Statement
• Index