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IBM Fibre Channel

Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide

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IBM Fibre Channel

Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in ″Notices″on page 25.

First Edition (August 2001)

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Contents

Preface ............................v

Who should read this book .....................v

How to use this book .......................v

Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview .................1

Building blocks .........................1

Configuration types ........................1

Basic storage partitioning ....................2

Cluster and non-cluster shared storage pool .............3

SAN with partitioned storage ...................4

High-capacity storage configuration .................5

Multiple clusters in a switched fabric environment ...........6

Direct attach multiple cluster configuration ..............7

Hardware components overview ...................7

Server ...........................8

Fibre Channel host bus adapter ..................8

Fibre Channel RAID controller enclosure unit .............8

Fibre Channel switch ......................9

SAN Data Gateway.......................9

Tapelibrary.........................10

Hard disk drive enclosure ....................10

Software programs overview ....................10

IBM FAStT Storage Manager software ...............10

Fibre Channel switch utility program ................11

Fibre Channel SAN router utility program ..............12

Storage management program ..................13

Chapter 2. Installation overview ..................15

Example SAN solution configuration .................15

Fibre Channel cable installation ...................15

Solutionbillofmaterials .....................16

Planning and installing devices in a rack cabinet ............17

Chapter 3. Installation sequence..................19

Chapter 4. Operation, maintenance, and scalability ..........21

Powering Sequence .......................21

Scaling capacity and change management...............21

Installing additional servers ...................21

Installing additional Fibre Channel host bus adapters ..........22

Installing additional drive enclosures ................22

Installing additional Fibre Channel switches .............23

Appendix. Notices .......................25

Edition notice .........................25

Trademarks ..........................26

iv IBM Fibre Channel: Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide

Preface

The IBM

SAN Solutions Basic Configuration Setup Guide outlines the steps

required to assemble a basic Storage Area Network (SAN) that encompasses IBM

SAN Solutions hardware components. Several possible configurations are also

described. In addition, this guide discusses how to add hardware components to

expand the SAN configuration. This guide is not intended to describe all the

configurations possible by using the building blocks listed in this chapter. The

installation information presented in this book is intended to be used in conjunction

with the detailed information found at the Web sites cited in the text.

Note: Many of the explanations of components and programs in this book are

directly quoted from the original IBM documentation for the particular

products. Because this guide is intended to serve as an outline for

assembling a SAN configuration, be aware that the original information

source will often contain more detail than this guide. Therefore, if you have

questions about particular components or programs, refer to the

documentation for the component or program.

Who should read this book

This guide is intended for trained service personnel who are familiar with IBM

products and are proficient with Windows

2000 operating system administration.

The user should have a solid understanding of the IBM FAStT Storage Manager as

well as the software tools used to configure and administer Fibre Channel switches,

routers, host bus adapters, and other hardware devices.

How to use this book

This book is organized as follows:

“Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview”on page 1, lists the major building blocks of a

SAN solution, describes the configuration that is the focus of this guide, and

presents an overview of the hardware components and software programs that

comprise the IBM SAN Solutions portfolio.

“Chapter 2. Installation overview”on page 15, introduces the type of SAN

configuration discussed in this guide and provides an overview of the installation

process.

“Chapter 3. Installation sequence”on page 19, provides a step-by-step sequence to

assembling a basic SAN configuration. These steps include verifying and updating

the basic server, Fibre Channel switch, host bus adapter, and router firmware, as

well as installing, configuring, and administering the hardware components.

“Chapter 4. Operation, maintenance, and scalability”on page 21, discusses the

operation and maintenance of a SAN and the process of adding components to a

SAN configuration.

vi IBM Fibre Channel: Basic SAN Configuration Setup Guide

Chapter 1. SAN solutions overview

The IBM SAN initiative provides a complete range of services, infrastructure, and

technology required to successfully implement a Storage Area Network (SAN).

Servers, storage devices, software, and Fibre Channel interconnect components are

the building blocks used to construct, use, and manage a SAN. Because of the

complexity of heterogeneous, multi-platform environments, service and system

integration are critical to the success of a SAN implementation.

Building blocks

The following building blocks are included in a typical SAN configuration:

vOperating systems

This guide details configurations using Microsoft

Windows

2000.

vDevice configuration and management software programs and tools

This guide discusses programs to configure and manage switches, managed

hubs, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controllers, host bus adapters

(HBAs), and SAN routers.

vStorage management applications

Applications to manage tape libraries and hard disk enclosures are included in

the IBM SAN Solutions configurations.

vStorage, HBAs, other options

This guide discusses hard disk drive enclosures, Fibre Channel (FC) HBAs, and

tape drives and libraries.

vServers

This guide details configurations using IBM xSeries servers.

vFibre Channel interconnect

This guide discusses Fibre Channel switches and managed hubs, Fibre Channel

routers, Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs), and Fibre Channel cables.

Configuration types

The following sample configurations are described in this chapter:

vBasic storage partitioning

vCluster and non-cluster shared storage pool

vSAN with partitioned storage

vHigh-capacity storage configuration

vMultiple clusters in a switched fabric environment

vDirect attach multiple cluster configuration

Basic storage partitioning

The following illustration shows the functionality of partitioning. Partitioning the

storage provides flexible management of available storage by subdividing the

storage into separate independent sections or partitions. It also enables you to

consolidate the storage from multiple host systems into one or more FAStT500

RAID Controller Enclosure Units and amortize the cost of the storage across the

connected hosts rather than having one host incur the total cost of the storage.

Note: Four partitions are shown. Eight are available in the base configuration.

Mini-hub

Host side

Mini-hub

FAStT500 RAID controller unit

Ctrl

Mini-hub

Drive side

Bill

Jim

To m

EXP500

Loop1

Loop2

OUT OUT

OUT

IN IN

Bill

Jim

FC host adapter

Figure 1. Basic storage partitioning

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