HP SCVMM 2012 Console Integration Kit (v 1.x) User Guide Abstract This guide is intended for system administrators who use the HP SCVMM 2012 Console Integration Kit and other HP applications and tools to manage virtual and physical hardware components in a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) environment.
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Contents 1 Overview .................................................................................................5 2 Support matrix...........................................................................................6 Supported operating systems......................................................................................................6 Support System Center products.............................................................................................6 Supported hardware..........
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1 Overview This guide is intended for system administrators using the HP SCVMM 2012 Console Integration Kit and other HP applications and tools to manage virtual and physical hardware components in a Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012 environment. The guide is intended for those familiar with the configuration and operation of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager, and HP Virtual Connect (VC).
2 Support matrix Supported operating systems Support System Center products • SCVMM 2012 SP1 with UR1 (minimum) • SCVMM 2012 SP1 Console with UR1 running on any of the following operating systems: ◦ Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 ◦ Windows Server 2012 ◦ Windows 7 ◦ Windows 8 Supported hardware HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures with Onboard Administrator (OA) Firmware version 3.
3 Installing and configuring the HP SCVMM 2012 Console Integration Kit Prerequisites • SCVMM 2012 SP1 with UR1 or later. • Ensure that the SCVMM and PowerShell consoles are closed. • Ensure that the HP Device Monitor Service (part of the HP SCOM Management Packs) is not installed on the target computer (SCVMM 2012 console.) • The Add-in must be installed using either the local or domain administrator account.
The Virtual Connect domains, containing the supported HP ProLiant servers acting as Hyper-V hosts and managed by SCVMM, must be added to the HP Fabric Management Add-in using the HP Fabric Management PowerShell Snap-in with cmdlet Add-VirtualConnect. Configuration cmdlets The HP Fabric Management Add-in provides the following cmdlets, see Table 1 (page 8).
4 Using the HP SCVMM 2012 Console Integration Kit The HP Fabric Management Add-in provides several views and tasks. Launching the HP Fabric Management Add-in For a standard launch of the HP Fabric Management Add-in, perform the following steps: 1. Ensure that the HP Fabric Management Add-in is installed and configured. 2. Ensure that the HP Fabric Management Add-in is configured to manage the HP Virtual Connect Domain for the Hyper-V host you plan to select. 3.
View menu The View menu provides navigation between three views, see Figure 1 (page 10): • Summary • Fabric Diagram • Configured VC Domains Figure 1 View menu options Summary view The host Summary view provides a fabric summary with information about the selected Hyper-V host, its virtual machines, and all associated HP fabric elements that have been configured for management.
Figure 2 Host Summary view Table 2 Host Summary section Label Example Comment Server Name Hyperv-Host1 OS Hostname of server Server Model ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Product model Serial Number USE21306A0 Serial number Logical Serial Number USE31308B1 Virtual serial number, if assigned by VC ROM Version A14 07/27/2012 Server FW version Memory 64 GB Total RAM, including units Operating System Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Name of OS Power State ON Server power state UUID 3136
Table 2 Host Summary section (continued) Enclosure Bay 1 Bay where server is inserted VC Domain Name OA-R3C7000-1_vc_domaintemp Name of VC Domain that contains system NOTE: Logical Serial Number and Logical UUID are displayed only when VCM is configured to use VC Defined settings. Host VMs section The Host VMs section of the Summary view displays all the Virtual Machines (VMs) that are running on the host that is presently selected in the SCVMM console.
Figure 3 Host VM expands to show connected VM Ethernet Adapters Host Fabric and Profile Elements section The Host Fabric and Profile Elements section shows the configuration of the FlexFabric or FlexNIC modules associated with the selected Hyper-V host. NOTE: All FlexNICs will be reported, even ones not assigned to a profile.
Table 5 Host Fabric and Profile Elements (continued) Label Example Comment vSwitch Dev Net Switch The virtual network (vSwitch) this host adapter is attached to (if any). Logical Network Rmnext1_net Contains a button that when clicked shows details of all logical networks configured on the adapter. Profile Name ENC2_Bay1 Server profile name configured through VC. This will be displayed above the table.
Ports with multiple vNETs assigned If there are multiple VC vNETs configured for a particular VC NIC Port, the column will contain a Multiple button, see Figure 4 (page 14). When you click Multiple a dialog box displays listing all the vNets assigned to the port, see Figure 5 (page 15). The dialog box contains a list section on the left and a details section on the right. The details section shows the settings for the vNet currently selected in the list on the left.
Fabric Diagram view The Fabric Diagram view displays the relationships between a selected Hyper-V host and its FlexNICs and HP fabric components, including the downlink ports, I/O bays, Virtual Connect vNets, uplink ports, and, if information is available, connected external switches. NOTE: The black lines show the connection points between components. Two black lines connected at the same endpoint to a VM list indicate NIC Teaming.
Figure 8 Hyper-V host diagram See Table 6 (page 17) for the information that the Hyper-V host section provides for any selected Hyper-V host.
Downlink ports section The Downlink ports are shown as tabs off the main server element. Each FlexNIC configured on a downlink is displayed under each LOM/MEZZ (downlink) that they correspond to. Figure 9 Downlink ports with corresponding configured FlexNics For each downlink tab the following information is displayed: Label Example VC NIC LOM1:1 VC vNet name devNetSA VC NIC port and allocated bandwidth a 3.4 Gb If a single vNET is configured on the FlexNIC then its name is displayed.
Figure 10 FlexNIC Hover indicator giving FlexNIC details 2. More Information icon When you select the More Information icon , a new window displays: Figure 11 Display from the More Information icon If Multiple Networks are assigned, the More Information window displays a dialog box with a list section on the left and a details section on the right. The details section shows the settings for the vNet currently selected in the list on the left.
Label Example Uplink Port Label X5 Uplink Status External Switch name MPElabDevRack3-1 External Switch port 4, 39 1. Hover indicator When you hover over the I/O Bay and Uplink Ports Hover indicator icon, details display in a pop-up. The pop-up dismisses when you move the mouse off the hover indicator.
Figure 15 More Information for a Shared Uplink set If Multiple Networks are assigned, the More Information window displays a dialog box with a list section on the left and a details section on the right. The details section shows the settings for the vNet currently selected in the list on the left. In the case of Shared Uplink Sets, the details will show additional settings for vNet(s) associated to shared uplink sets.
Configured VC Domains view The Configured VC Domains view shows all the Virtual Connect domains that have been configured for management by the Fabric Add-in PowerShell cmdlets. When a domain is registered using Powershell it shows up in this view. NOTE: If one or more configured domains do not show up in the view, select Refresh All Data from the Actions menu to update the Add-in’s internal cache of configured domains. Figure 16 Configured VC Domains view Label Comment Ext.Man.
This action is required for domains that have already been discovered by the Add-in’s PowerShell cmdlets, in the following conditions: • A new system has been inserted into an enclosure that is a member of a domain. • A system has been replaced in an enclosure that is a member of a domain. • A new profile has been assigned to a blade bay while using VC assigned UUID (Logical UUID).
Action menu The Action menu provides data refresh capabilities and the quick launching of HP tools. Figure 18 Action menu options • Data refresh At any time the main panel views display with data from the VC Domain Last update and the SCVMM Last update. These last update times are shown on the bottom of the screens. This action can be canceled while in progress.
the SCVMM Management Server for this menu option to be enabled. See “How to configure BMC settings” (page 25) for details. ◦ Launch iLO Remote Console — launches the iLO remote console for the selected server. The HP ProLiant Hyper-V host must be configured with the appropriate BMC settings (Run As account) in the SCVMM Management Server for this menu option to be enabled. See “How to configure BMC settings” (page 25) for details.
5 HP Fabric Management NT events Table 7 (page 26) lists the NT events that may be reported when a device connection fails. The events are entered in the HP Fabric Management log file. The event source is the HP Fabric Management Core. These events can be caused by the following conditions: • Communication with the device has been lost. • Device failover has occurred. • Device information is not yet available because the HP Common Services service is not running.
6 Reference Installation paths The following installation paths are used for the Add-in component installation: • \HPSCVMMSupport\CmdLets\ Contains the Powershell cmdLets to configure the Add-in. • \HPSCVMMSupport\HPCS\ Contains HP Common Services to manage the devices. • \HPSCVMMSupport\Addins\ Contains the HP Fabric Management Add-in zip file to be installed into SCVMM 2012.
7 Troubleshooting Import of Console Add-in throws error in Italian/French OS Error reported while importing the HP SCVMM 2012 Console Add-in, making it necessary to cancel the import wizard. The error is in the tracking of the installation of the Add-in. The Add-in actually installs successfully. Unable to add VC Domain through the cmdlets Verify that Port 80 and Port 443 are not being blocked by the firewall.
Get-VirtualConnect and Set-VirtualConnect cmdlets do not update new VC management IP address if IP is changed When VC management IP addresses are changed the new IPs will not be displayed until the VC Domain data is refreshed.
Delete a profile and reassign a new profile while using VC assigned logical UUID In such a case, perform the following: • The Hyper-V system associated with the old profile must be removed from the SCVMM console and then rediscovered.
8 Support and other resources Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) How to contact HP Use the following methods to contact HP technical support: • See the Contact HP worldwide website: http://www.hp.
Warranty information HP will replace defective delivery media for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all Insight Management products. HP authorized resellers For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller, see the following sources: • In the United States, see the HP U.S. service locator website: http://www.hp.com/service_locator • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide website: http://www.hp.
CAUTION An alert that calls attention to important information that, if not understood or followed, results in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software. IMPORTANT An alert that calls attention to essential information. NOTE An alert that contains additional or supplementary information. TIP An alert that provides helpful information.
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Glossary CDM Custom Data Manager DMC Device Monitor console DMS Device Monitor Service HPCS HP Common Services iLO Integrated Lights-Out OA Onboard Administrator OSD Operating System Deployment PSP HP ProLiant Support Pack SCCM System Center Configuration Manager SCOM System Center Operations Manager SCUP System Center Updates Publisher SCVMM Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager SPP HP Service Pack for ProLiant UR1 Update Rollup 1 VC HP Virtual Connect VCM Virtual C
