HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem Setup and Installation Guide Version 4.30/4.31 Abstract This document contains setup, installation, and configuration information for HP Virtual Connect. This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Contents Documentation resources ............................................................................................................... 6 Virtual Connect documentation.................................................................................................................... 6 Planning the installation ................................................................................................................. 8 Virtual Connect overview..................................................
Upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port FC Module ............................................................. 53 Upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port FC Module ............................................................. 53 Upgrading or removing an HP Virtual Connect Flex-10, HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric, or HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D module .....................................................................................................................
Resetting the Administrator password and DNS settings.............................................................................. 128 Regulatory information .............................................................................................................. 130 Safety and regulatory compliance ........................................................................................................... 130 Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ..........................................................
Documentation resources Virtual Connect documentation The following Virtual Connect documentation is available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals): • HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide This guide provides details for the Virtual Connect GUI, including descriptions of screen contents and steps to set up domains, profiles, networks, and storage.
• Release Notes Release notes document new features, resolved issues, known issues, and important notes for each release of the Virtual Connect product and support utility. The HP Virtual Connection Migration Guide technical white paper on the HP website (http://h20564.www2.hp.
Planning the installation Virtual Connect overview HP Virtual Connect is a set of interconnect modules and embedded software for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. VC implements server edge virtualization between the server and the data center infrastructure so networks can communicate with individual servers or pools of HP BladeSystem server blades. Upgrade, replace, or move server blades within the enclosures without visible changes to the external LAN and SAN environments.
A basic VC domain includes a single HP c-Class BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure for a total of 16 servers (or up to 32 servers if the double-dense option is enabled), or a single HP c-Class BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure for a total of 8 servers (or up to 16 servers if the double-dense option is enabled). For more information on the double-dense option, see "Double-dense server bay option.
• Stacking cables are used to connect multiple enclosures. This allows all VC-Enet modules to be interconnected and redundantly stacked. • When the domain stacking mode is configured, stacking cables connect the primary slice of each enclosure. The primary slice is the primary and standby interconnect modules for the enclosure. • All enclosures must have the same FC, FlexFabric, or Flex-10/10D module configuration.
• Be sure that the firmware revisions on all VC modules in the domain are at the same revision level. The active VCM does not allow incompatible modules to be managed as part of the same VC domain. • Be sure that OA, iLO, server blade system ROM, Ethernet option ROM, and FC option ROM firmware are up-to-date. • Determine which mezzanine cards, HBAs, and interconnect modules are going to be used and where they will be installed in the enclosure.
For more information, see the information on local users in the HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals). IMPORTANT: If you plan on using VC-assigned MAC addresses and WWNs and are also working with server software that will be licensed by MAC addresses or WWNs, assign server profiles before deploying an image through RDP or attaching a license.
o Use a web link from within the Onboard Administrator GUI or use the dynamic DNS name from the Default Network Settings label. See "Accessing HP Virtual Connect Manager (on page 60)." o Access the VCM CLI remotely through an SSH session. See the HP Virtual Connect Manager Command Line Interface User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals).
c. 4. Set up the networks. Run the Fibre Channel setup wizard. a. Select a WWN range to be used by server blade FC HBAs ("WWN settings" on page 89). b. Define the SAN fabrics. 5. If you created associated networks using the network setup wizard, all networks are assigned to the Default network access group. You must be sure that all networks are in the proper network access group before running the server profile setup wizard.
Installation Installation requirements CAUTION: Always use blanks to fill empty spaces in enclosures. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using an enclosure without the proper blanks results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage. Observe the following requirements: • In all Virtual Connect configurations, a VC-Enet or FlexFabric module must be installed in the enclosure. The embedded VCM operates on this module.
• For the most up-to-date support information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/storage/spock). Simple registration is required. • For more information on the association between the server blade mezzanine connectors and the interconnect bays, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide that ships with the enclosure. During server blade installation, the location of the mezzanine card determines the installation location of the interconnect modules.
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC Ethernet [Bay 2] VC Ethernet [Bay 3] VC Ethernet [Bay 4] VC Ethernet [Bay 1] VC Ethernet [Bay 2] VC Ethernet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 1] Other/empty [Bay 2] Other/empty [Bay 3] VC Ethernet [Bay 4] VC Ethernet IMPORTANT: The HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb 24-port Module and HP Virtual Connect Flex-Fabric-20/40 F8 Module are not supported in c3000 enclosures.
[Bay 5] VC Ethernet [Bay 6] VC Ethernet [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC Ethernet [Bay 2] Empty [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] Empty [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC Ethernet [Bay 2] VC Ethernet [Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC [Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty [Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty [Bay 1] VC Ethernet [Bay 2] VC Ethernet [Bay 3] VC Ethernet [Bay 4] VC Ethernet [Bay 5] VC-FC
Bay configuration requirements Primary and backup VC modules Observe the following requirements when installing primary and backup interconnect modules: • Plan your installation carefully. After the VC domain has been created, the position and type of the primary and backup VC modules cannot be changed without deleting and recreating the domain. IMPORTANT: The primary bay pair cannot be changed after the domain is created, including through a restore configuration file operation.
Odd numbered bay Horizontally adjacent bay Good configuration? Notes VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Yes — VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Flex-10 Enet No Install only HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules into bays horizontally adjacent to bays containing HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules.
• If an HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 Module is connected to a Flex-10 NIC that corresponds to an Ethernet connection in a server profile, then replacing the module with any other type of Virtual Connect Ethernet module requires that all network uplinks be removed from the module before replacement. For more information on module removal, see "Interconnect module removal and replacement (on page 52).
• For full storage network compatibility, each server blade attached to the HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module must have either an embedded or mezzanine-based FlexFabric converged network adapter. • Only install an HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module in an interconnect bay horizontally adjacent to a bay that contains an HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module. • The HP VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module only supports external stacking for Ethernet traffic.
Because Virtual Connect communicates with other components through the Onboard Administrator, special considerations are required when using EBIPA with Virtual Connect Ethernet modules: • The Onboard Administrator must be on the same IP subnet as all Virtual Connect modules. • The Onboard Administrator IP address must be set properly before changing the IP addresses of the Virtual Connect modules. Stacking Links Stacking links are used to add VC-Enet modules to a VC domain.
To configure a partially stacked domain, see "Configuring partially stacked domains (on page 27)." • Be sure to connect any stacking cables before running the network setup wizard. For recommended stacking cable configurations, see "Recommended stacking connections (on page 24)." Recommended stacking connections Use the following table for recommended stacking connections.
Single enclosure stacking Modules (top to bottom) • • HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules Stacking six modules • • • • • • • • • HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Modules HP V
Single enclosure stacking Modules (top to bottom) • • • HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules Stacking eight modules • • • • • • • • HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual C
Single enclosure stacking Modules (top to bottom) • • • • HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Modules HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules The 1000BASE-T links can be used as stacking links of up to 100 m (328 ft). Ports with different connector types can be aggregated if the link speed is the same.
• The following connections must reside within their configured logical interconnect for proper functionality. These connections must not span outside of their logical interconnect: o Network uplink ports o Shared uplink sets o Monitored ports o sFlow ports When configuring networks, uplink ports are filtered to ensure that all ports belong to the same logical interconnect.
• It periodically injects a special probe frame into the VC domain and monitors downlink ports for the looped back probe frame. If this special probe frame is detected on downlink ports, the port is considered to cause the loop condition. • It monitors and intercepts common loop detection frames used in other switches.
imported into the domain before importing additional (remote) enclosures. If a failure occurs, the standby module in the primary enclosure takes over. The VC Manager in the primary enclosure accesses all remote modules and OAs over the management network. The OAs for each enclosure to be managed as part of a VC domain must be on the same management subnet along with all of the VC-Enet and VC-FC modules that are in each enclosure.
Multi-enclosure double dense domains require similar and compatible FC modules in bays 5, 6, 7, and 8 in all enclosures. If a multi-enclosure double dense configuration contains incompatible FC modules in bays 5, 6, 7, or 8 in either the local or remote enclosures, some or all of the compatible FC modules in the remote enclosures might be designated INCOMPATIBLE after import.
FC and FlexFabric bay configuration using multiple enclosures The VC-FC modules and FlexFabric FCoE or FC-configured uplinks do not support stacking. To ensure server profile mobility, the VC-FC and FlexFabric bay configurations must be identical for all enclosures in the domain. For example, in a multi-enclosure domain with a total of four enclosures, if bays 3 and 4 of the Primary Enclosure contain VC-FC modules, then bays 3 and 4 of Remote Enclosures 1, 2, and 3 must also contain VC-FC modules.
The following illustration shows an invalid VC-FC and FlexFabric bay configuration. For VC-FC bay compatibility, Bay 4 in Remote Enclosure 1 is empty, and Bay 3 of Remote Enclosure 2 has an Ethernet module present. For FlexFabric bay compatibility, Bay 2 in Remote Enclosure 1 is empty, and Bay 1 of Remote Enclosure 2 has an Ethernet module present.
Directly connecting VC domains In a multi-enclosure domain configuration with properly installed stacking cables, each network defined in the domain is available to all server profiles in the domain without requiring any additional uplink ports. This configuration enables you to establish an open communication path between two or more enclosures.
• • The status of VC Fibre Channel modules is displayed as incompatible. When a VC-Enet module is not in FIPS mode and the domain is in FIPS mode, the status of that module is displayed as incompatible. The VCM cannot configure modules that are not enabled with FIPS mode. • VC domain configuration files created in a FIPS enabled domain cannot be used in a non-FIPS domain. • VC domain configuration files created in a non-FIPS domain cannot be used in a FIPS enabled domain.
If the firmware version is not 4.30/4.31, upgrade the firmware to 4.31. CAUTION: Before upgrading the firmware, be sure no plans exist to downgrade or rollback firmware. Once the domain is in FIPS mode, the firmware cannot be downgraded. 2. Remove the Virtual Connect Ethernet module from the interconnect bay. 3. Remove the access panel. Removing the access panel is not required on HP VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 modules. The DIP switch is accessible without removing the access panel. 4.
To install the component: 1. Remove the interconnect blank. NOTE: HP Virtual Connect works optimally in enclosures configured with HP Virtual Connect interconnect modules only. 2. Prepare the VC-Enet module for installation (HP VC Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module shown).
3. Install the module into the interconnect bay (HP VC Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module shown). Push the module in slowly and smoothly until it is firmly seated. 4. If the Virtual Connect configuration includes three or more VC-Enet modules, install stacking links (typically 10GBASE-CX4 cables) between the modules. For more information, see "Connecting Virtual Connect Ethernet Module uplinks (on page 47)." 5. Connect the data center network cables to the appropriate VC-Enet module faceplate ports.
IMPORTANT: For proper Virtual Connect operation, always assign an IP address to each server blade iLO and interconnect module. 13. Be sure that the server blade BIOS and NIC options ROM are at the appropriate revision level. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates). 14. Review the Onboard Administrator bay summary screens to verify that each server blade iLO and interconnect module has been assigned an IP address.
NOTE: HP Virtual Connect works optimally in enclosures configured with HP Virtual Connect interconnect modules only. 2. Prepare the FlexFabric module for installation. (HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10/24-port Module shown). 3. Install the FlexFabric module into the interconnect bay. 4. If the enclosure configuration includes more than one VC module, connect any necessary stacking cables between the modules. The FlexFabric module supports stacking links for Ethernet traffic only.
Any available port can be used to connect to the data center for Ethernet traffic. If the port requires a pluggable module, then the port must be populated with a supported pluggable transceiver module that is compatible with the data center port type. 6. If the FlexFabric module is being configured for Fibre Channel traffic, connect the data center SAN switch ports to ports X1 through X4 of the module, or ports X1 through X8 on HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules.
To install the component: 1. Remove the interconnect blank. NOTE: HP Virtual Connect works optimally in enclosures configured with HP Virtual Connect interconnect modules only. 2. Prepare the VC-FC module for installation (HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module shown).
3. Install the VC-FC module into the interconnect bay (HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module shown). Push the module in slowly and smoothly until it is firmly seated. 4. Connect the data center SAN switch ports to the VC-FC module 1/2/4 Gb SFP ports. IMPORTANT: For proper thermal operation, always install SFP dust covers in SFP ports without SFP transceivers installed. IMPORTANT: For proper Virtual Connect operation, always assign an IP address to each server blade iLO and interconnect module. 5.
4. Align the transceiver in front of the port with the label facing up. 5. Install the cable. (QSFP+ DAC cable shown) Installing the transceiver WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never look directly into an open transceiver port. CAUTION: Disconnect all cables before removing or installing any transceivers or transceiver adapters. Leaving the cable connected while handling the transceiver may damage the cable, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the transceiver.
o SFP+ o QSFP+ o Transceiver adapter If a cable needs to be connected, remove any dust plugs or covers, and then connect the cable.
Removing QSFP+, SFP+ or SFP transceivers WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never look directly into an open transceiver port. CAUTION: Disconnect all cables before removing or installing a QSFP+, SFP+ or SFP transceiver, because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the transceiver. Do not remove and install transceivers more often than is necessary. Doing so can shorten the useful life of the transceiver. 1. Disconnect all cables. 2. Open the latch.
Connecting Virtual Connect Ethernet module uplinks Each interconnect module has several numbered Ethernet connectors. All of these connectors can be used to connect to data center switches (uplink ports), or they can be used to stack Virtual Connect modules as part of a single Virtual Connect domain (stacking ports). See "Recommended stacking connections (on page 24)." Networks must be defined within VCM so that specific named networks can be associated with specific external data center connections.
In this case, the Ethernet packets are passed unchanged between the server blades and the external networks. Any VLAN tags added by the server or external switch are ignored and pass through the VC-Enet modules. The previous figure also shows a local connection between Server Blade 2 and Server Blade 16, which might be used in a cluster or as a network heartbeat.
To make VCM aware of individual network connections, see "Define Ethernet Network screen" in the user guide. Mapping multiple networks to a single port in a shared uplink set The network administrator can choose to reduce the number of cables between the Virtual Connect enclosure and the data center switches by mapping multiple networks to a single, shared uplink port. In this case, a network is not just mapped to an uplink port, but to a VLAN on that port.
Network Shared uplink set and VLAN Production_Network Shared_Uplink_Set_A:VLAN_15 Dev_Network Shared_Uplink_Set_A:VLAN_21 Backup_Network Shared_Uplink_Set_A:VLAN_32 iSCSI_Storage_Network Shared_Uplink_Set_A:VLAN_76 In this example, all of the defined networks share a single active uplink port (such as Enclosure1:Bay1:PortX2) using VLAN tagging, while the second link in the shared uplink set is available for failover. The shared uplink set can also be constructed from multiple 1-Gb external ports.
By default, all ports on a Catalyst 4500/4000 switch and a Catalyst 6500/6000 switch use channel protocol PAgP and are not running LACP. For all ports concerned, you must change the channel mode to LACP. On switches running CatOS, you can only change channel mode per module. In the following example, change the channel mode for slots 1 and 2 by using the following command: set channelprotocol lacp module_number Verify the changes by using the following command: show channelprotocol.
channel-group 10 mode active ! interface GigabitEthernet7/48 description test-VC switchport switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20,30,40 switchport mode trunk no ip address speed 1000 channel-protocol lacp channel-group 10 mode active Failover and check-pointing VCM runs as a high-availability pair when VC-Enet modules are installed in horizontally adjacent interconnect bays. The active VCM is usually on the lowest odd numbered bay when the enclosure is powered up.
• The uplink ports of the module are being used by a fabric that is being used by a profile. • The module is part of a FC bay group in a multi-enclosure configuration where other FC modules exist in the bay group.
2. Physically remove the existing module. 3. Install the HP VC 8Gb 20-port FC Module. No additional steps are required. Replacing an HP 8Gb 24-Port FC Module with an HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC Module 1. Upgrade the VC domain firmware to the latest supported version. See "VC module supported firmware (on page 9)." 2. Verify that the replacement will result in a good configuration. See "Multiple enclosure requirements (on page 31)." 3. Verify that the user has server and storage role permissions. 4.
CAUTION: Replacing the primary/backup bay pair modules with modules of a different type requires the creation of a new VC domain, creating the probability that VC managed identifiers (MAC, WWN, and serial numbers) could be assigned to different server ports or slots from the original VC domain. The HP Virtual Connection Migration Guide technical white paper on the HP website (http://h20564.www2.hp.
1. Delete the domain. 2. Remove all network uplinks from the modules to be removed. 3. Remove the existing Flex-10, FlexFabric, or Flex-10/10D modules from both horizontally adjacent bays. 4. Install the Virtual Connect Ethernet modules. 5. Import one or more enclosures and create a new VC domain. If available, a user-created CLI script file may accelerate VC domain recreation.
2. Verify that the replacement will result in a good configuration. See "Multiple enclosure requirements (on page 31)." 3. Verify that the user has server and storage role permissions. 4. Remove any FC profile connections that are connected to the interconnect bays being upgraded by deleting the connections from the profile. 5. If any FC SAN fabrics were created using uplinks from the interconnect bays being upgraded, delete these FC SAN fabrics from the Virtual Connect domain. 6.
HP Virtual Connect Manager Configuring browser support Access to the VCM GUI is provided through HTTPS (HTTP exchanged over an SSL-encrypted session) and requires HTTPS (port 443) to be enabled on the management network. The minimum supported screen resolution is 1024 x 768 with 256 colors. For optimal viewing, HP recommends setting the screen resolution to 1280 x 1024. Requirements The VCM web interface requires an XSLT-enabled browser with support for JavaScript 1.3 or the equivalent.
Pop-up windows must be enabled for certain features to function correctly. Check the browser settings to make sure pop-up blockers are not enabled before running the application. • Cookies Cookies must be enabled for certain features to function correctly. Check your browser settings to make sure cookies are enabled before running the application. • TLS 1.2 When managing Virtual Connect domains in FIPS mode, TLSv1.2 must be enabled in the browser. The following browser versions support TLS 1.
Accessing HP Virtual Connect Manager Access to VCM occurs over the same Ethernet connection used to access the enclosure Onboard Administrator and server blade iLO connections. Access VCM in one of the following ways: • If the management network uses dynamic DNS, locate the Default Network Settings label on the primary VC-Enet module, and then type the DNS name into the address field of the web browser. If the management network does not use dynamic DNS, use the Onboard Administrator to access VCM.
• You can develop tools that utilize VCM functions for data collection and for executing provisioning and configuration tasks. • When no browser is available or you prefer to use a command line interface, you can access management data and perform configuration tasks. • You can batch commands using script files. These script files can be run manually or scheduled to run automatically.
• The information is not being entered correctly. User names and passwords are case-sensitive. • The account being entered is not an account for VCM. • The account being entered has been deleted, disabled, or locked out. • The password for the account needs to be changed. • There is no connection to the primary VC-Enet module running VCM. • VCM is undergoing a failover or recovery. • The attempted IP sign-in address is not valid for the specified account.
If the IP address of the OA in the remote enclosure is lost, the remote enclosure is also marked as NO-COMM. If IP connectivity is lost, credential recovery is not required. The enclosure automatically recovers after connectivity is returned. Running the setup wizards HP Virtual Connect Domain Setup Wizard A Virtual Connect domain consists of an enclosure and a set of associated modules and server blades that are managed together by a single instance of the VCM.
If the wizard is canceled before an enclosure is imported, you are returned to the Virtual Connect login page. An enclosure must be imported to proceed. Local Enclosure To communicate with other VC modules and server blades, VCM requires the logon credentials for the local Onboard Administrator. IMPORTANT: An Onboard Administrator user name and password with full administrative privileges for the selected enclosure is required. Enter the user name and password for the enclosure Onboard Administrator.
VCM creates a local user named "vcmuser" on the OA module. Do not modify the credentials for this user. Do not change the "local users" authentication setting for the OA module. Enclosure Import/Recovery After VCM has successfully established contact with the Onboard Administrator, you can create a Virtual Connect domain by importing the enclosure or by restoring a previously created Virtual Connect domain from a saved configuration file.
CAUTION: Restoring a Virtual Connect domain configuration from a backup file that was created on another Virtual Connect domain is not supported and can cause serious faults within this and other Virtual Connect Domains within the environment. The restore selection and configuration files should only be used to restore the same previously existing domain.
Enclosure Import After making the selection to create a new Virtual Connect domain by importing the enclosure on the Enclosure Import/Recovery screen, the Import Status screen appears and provides information about whether the import was successful. If the import is not successful, error information is displayed. Importing additional enclosures To import additional enclosures using the Domain Setup Wizard after the initial enclosure has been imported: 1. Select Tools > Domain Setup Wizard. 2.
6. Click Import. Using double-dense server blades Virtual Connect Manager supports the use of double-dense server blades, enabling support for up to 32 device bays in a single c7000 enclosure. This support also provides 32 new device bays (1A-16A and 1B-16B) for profile assignment. On a c3000 enclosure, this feature supports 8 additional or 16 total device bays.
When restoring from the configuration file, remote enclosure credentials are lost. See "Recovering remote enclosures (on page 62)." General Settings The Virtual Connect domain name should be unique within the data center, and can be up to 31 characters without spaces or special characters. The Domain Setup Wizard automatically assigns a domain name (enclosurename_vc_domain). This name can be changed when running the setup wizard, or at any time from the Domain Settings (Configuration) screen.
Local Users The first time this screen appears, the Administrator account, which has all administrative user role permissions, might be the only user listed. The Administrator account cannot be deleted or have domain user role permissions removed. However, the Administrator password can be changed, and the network, server, and storage user role permissions can be removed. The default Administrator password is identified on the Default Network Settings label on the primary VC module.
Click Apply to save your changes. • To set a session timeout period, enter a number between 10 and 1440 in the Session Timeout box. To disable a session timeout period, enter 0. Click Apply to save your changes. Any change in the timeout value affects all open sessions and is applied to new sessions. • To edit the delete confirmation preference, select or clear Auto Populate Name During Delete Confirmation, and then click Apply.
User Settings Observe the following user settings guidelines: • Username is a required field. • The Username field must contain an alpha-numeric value with 1 to 31 characters. • The Password field must contain an alpha-numeric value with 3 to 40 characters. The default password length is 8 characters.
Finish domain wizard Click Finish to complete this wizard, and then run the Network Setup Wizard ("HP Virtual Connect Network Setup Wizard" on page 73) to define the Ethernet networks that will be available within the Virtual Connect domain. Deselect the Start the Network Setup Wizard checkbox, and then click Finish to go to the Home page without running additional setup wizards.
IMPORTANT: For a Virtual Connect environment to operate properly, all HP Virtual Connect Ethernet modules within the Virtual Connect domain must be interconnected with stacking links. HP strongly recommends that redundancy be maintained in stacking links to ensure continued connectivity of servers to the external networks. For more information, see “Supported configurations (on page 16)" and “Recommended stacking connections (on page 24).
Always establish control processes to ensure that a unique MAC address range is used in each Virtual Connect domain in the environment. Reusing address ranges could result in server network outages caused by multiple servers having the same MAC addresses.
Select the type and range of MAC address, and then click Next. Selecting VC-assigned MAC address ranges When using VC-assigned MAC addresses, you can choose between using an HP pre-defined MAC address range or using a user-defined MAC address range. • HP pre-defined MAC address range (recommended). These pre-defined ranges are reserved and are not the factory default on any hardware. There are 64 ranges of 1024 unique addresses to choose from. Be sure to use each range only once within a data center.
NOTE: After any server profiles are deployed using a selected MAC address range, that range cannot be changed until all server profiles are deleted. Select the type and range of MAC address, and then click Next. Server VLAN Tag Settings VLAN tunneling support You can tunnel VLAN tags and map VLAN tags in the same domain. As of VC 3.30, tunneling and mapping is configured at the network level, not at the domain level.
o An Ethernet network that is assigned to a profile or an sFlow configuration o An FCoE network that is associated with a shared uplink set VCEM enforces consistent in-use definitions across all domains in each domain group. If a domain is in maintenance mode and changes are made which would increase the number of in-use networks beyond 1000 for any domain in the domain group, the complete maintenance operation fails, and the domain stays in maintenance mode.
o Set preferred connection speed. This value is the default speed for server profile connections mapped to this network. The server administrator can increase or decrease this setting on an individual profile connection. This setting is used for the minimum bandwidth. o Set maximum connection speed. This value is the maximum speed for server profile connections mapped to this network.
To determine the types of network connections to use, see "Connecting Virtual Connect Ethernet module uplinks (on page 47).
To define a network: 1. Enter a name for the network that will be easily understood and recognized by the server administrators defining and deploying server profiles. The network name can be up to 64 characters in length (no spaces). 2. To add a color to the network, select a color from the Color pull-down menu. The network color is used as a visual identifier for the network within VCM. 3. To add labels to the network, type a label in the Labels field, and then press Enter.
To change these settings: 1. Click the selection box, and then select a setting (100Mb to 20Gb): o Set preferred connection speed. This value is the default speed for server profile connections mapped to this network. The server administrator can increase or decrease this setting on an individual profile connection. This setting is used for the minimum bandwidth. o Set maximum connection speed. This value is the maximum speed for server profile connections mapped to this network.
Define Shared Uplink Set Connection To define multiple networks that share a common set of external uplink ports: 1. Enter an overall name for the set of shared uplinks (up to 64 characters, no spaces). 2. Set the connection mode to Auto or Failover. 3. If the connection mode is set to Auto, set the length of the LACP Timer. 4. From the Add Port list, select the external uplink ports that will carry these networks. To delete a port, click the Delete link in the Action column of the row to delete.
d. To add labels to the network, type a label in the Labels field, and then press Enter. Labels are used as text-based identifiers for the network within VCM. Each label can contain up to 24 characters, excluding spaces. Each network can have up to 16 labels. e. To set a custom value for the preferred link connection speed or maximum link speed, click Advanced Network Settings. For more information, see "Advanced Network Settings (on page 81)." f. 6. Click Apply.
Add an Associated FCoE Network. Add a single Associated Network.
Add multiple Associated Networks. Defined Network Connections This summary screen displays the external connections for each defined network.
For more information about the data displayed on this screen, see "Ethernet Networks (External Connections) screen" in the user guide. To define additional networks in the domain, click Create more networks. To complete the Network Setup Wizard, click Done. To view a filtered list of created networks, click Filter, select the criteria, and then click Go. To return to the full list, click X.
Select Ethernet Network from the Define pull-down menu. HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Setup Wizard This wizard configures external Fibre Channel connectivity for the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure using HP Virtual Connect. A user account with storage privileges is required to perform these operations. Use this wizard to do the following: • Identify WWNs to be used on the server blades deployed within this Virtual Connect domain. • Define fabrics.
WWN settings At this point in the wizard, you are asked to select the type of FC WWNs to be used on the server blades within the enclosure. You can choose to use the server factory default WWNs provided with the FC HBA mezzanine card or to use FC WWNs assigned by Virtual Connect. Be sure to fully understand the following information before making this selection. Each server blade FC HBA mezzanine card ships with factory default port and node WWNs for each FC HBA port.
Assigned WWNs The WWN range used by the Virtual Connect domain must be unique within the environment. HP provides a set of pre-defined ranges that are reserved for use by Virtual Connect and do not conflict with server factory default WWNs. When using the HP-defined WWN ranges, be sure that each range is used only once within the environment. Select the type and range of WWNs, and then click Next.
Define Fabric To define a fabric, select the Define Fabric checkbox, and then click Next. If you do not want to define a fabric at this time, select I do not want to create a Fabric, and then click Next. Define SAN Fabric To define the SAN fabric: 1. Name the fabric. Do not use spaces.
2. Select the uplink ports to be used. Only uplinks on the same bay can be in the same SAN fabric. 3. If the uplink ports selected are FlexFabric module ports, select the fabric type. Supported fabric types are FabricAttach and DirectAttach. o Select FabricAttach if the FlexFabric module is connected using traditional SAN switches. For this fabric type, the advanced settings appear, allowing you to change the login re-distribution and set the preferred and maximum connection speed.
Set a custom value for the Maximum FCoE Connection Speed. This value is the maximum speed for server profile connections mapped to this fabric. To see how logins are currently distributed on the VC-FC module, navigate to the Interconnect Bays Status and Summary screen and select the desired VC-FC module. A new Uplink Port column is added to the Server Ports section of the screen.
Finish Fibre Channel wizard When the Fibre Channel Setup Wizard completes, server profiles can be defined and associated with server blades. To begin deploying server blades: 1. Be sure the Start the Server Profile Wizard check box is selected. 2. Click Finish. The Server Profile Wizard Welcome screen appears. The FC SAN configuration can be changed at any time by using one of the following methods: • Click WWN Settings under Fibre Channel Settings in the left navigation tree of the homepage.
This wizard walks you through the following tasks: • Designate serial numbers (logical) (optional) • Define a server profile template • Assign server profiles • Name server profiles • Create server profiles Serial Number Settings Use this screen to assign serial numbers to server blades within the domain. By configuring VCM to assign serial numbers, a profile can present a single serial number regardless of the physical server.
For more information on serial number settings, see the HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals). Create Server Profile Definition Use this screen to create a new server profile definition, which defines and configures Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity for the server.
For more information on defining a server profile and advanced profile settings, see the HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vc/manuals). Server profile troubleshooting In some cases, server profiles can be assigned to server blades when certain mismatches exist between the server profile definition and the server blade.
• If the number of FCoE connections in the profile is more than the number of available FCoE ports on the server, the profile assignment succeeds, but the connections display a statue of "Not mapped" when you view the profile. VCM supports a maximum of 256 profiles within the domain. IMPORTANT: Disabling a server port by entering the iLO Remote Console, rebooting the server, and then using the F9 key to enter RBSU causes a "Profile pending" status for a server profile when a VCM failover occurs.
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• Multi-enclosure domain Name Server Profiles The table displays the automatically generated names that will be assigned to the new server profiles. The server profile name can be up to 64 characters in length (no spaces). Because the server profile can be assigned to different locations, HP recommends that the name reflect the server function. For each enclosure, a base name is provided. You can use this enclosure name to create names for the profiles assigned to the enclosure.
• Single enclosure domain • Multi-enclosure domain Create Server Profiles This screen provides confirmation of each profile that was created and successfully assigned (if applicable).
Click Start Over to create additional profiles using the wizard. This option returns you to the appropriate step for creating more profiles. Click Finish if you are finished creating profiles at this time. This option launches the Virtual Connect Home page. If creation of a server profile failed, see "Server profile troubleshooting (on page 97).
Verify link and speed To verify that all external ports connected to the data center are linked and are operating at the appropriate speed: 1. Verify that all VC-Enet and FlexFabric modules are powered on and functioning properly. The module status LED should be green for all modules connected and configured in Virtual Connect for data center use. If the LED is not green, use the HP Onboard Administrator user interface to diagnose the problem and verify that the module is powered on. 2.
Component identification HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module components and LEDs HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module components Item Description 1 Port X1 (10GBASE-CX4), multiplexed with item 4 2 USB 2.
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module LEDs Item LED description Status 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID is selected. Off = Module ID is not selected. 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Amber flashing = Fault condition Off = Power off 3 X1 port status (10GBASE-CX4) Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric. Amber = Port is operating as a stacking link interconnecting Virtual Connect modules.
Item LED description Status 8 X7/X8 port status Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric. Amber = Port is operating as a stacking link interconnecting Virtual Connect modules. Blue = Port locator (PID) Off = Unconfigured 9 X1/X6 port status Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric. Amber = Port is operating as a stacking link interconnecting Virtual Connect modules.
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module system maintenance switch Function Switch positions* Default setting OFF OFF OFF OFF (0000) Password/DNS reset FIPS mode ON OFF OFF OFF (1000) OFF OFF ON OFF (0010) *Switch positions are from 1 to 4.
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module components and LEDs HP Virtual Connect Flex10/10D Module components Ports X1 through X10 support Ethernet traffic only. Item Component Description 1 For support purposes only 2 USB 2.
Item LED description 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID is selected. Off = Module ID is not selected. Status 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Amber flashing = Fault condition Off = Power off 3 X1–X10 link/port activity Green = 10G link Green flashing = 10G activity Amber = 1G link Amber flashing = 1G activity Off = No link 4 X1–X10 port status Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric.
HP Virtual Connect Flex10/10D Module system maintenance switch Function Switch positions* Default setting OFF OFF OFF OFF (0000) Password/DNS reset FIPS mode ON OFF OFF OFF (1000) OFF OFF ON OFF (0010) *Switch positions are from 1 to 4.
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module components and LEDs HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module components Ports Q1 through Q4 support Ethernet. Ports X1 through X8 support Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic. Port pairs X5/X6 and X7/X8 carry a single type of network traffic, either Ethernet or Fibre Channel.
Item Description Capable speed 14 Port X5 SFP+ connector** † 1Gb, 10Gb Ethernet 2Gb, 4Gb, or 8Gb FC *QSFP+ Supports 1x40Gb QSFP+ SR4, 1x40Gb QSFP+ SR4 300m, 1x40Gb QSFP+ LR4, 1x40Gb QSFP+ AOC SR4, 1x40Gb QSFP+ DAC CR4, and 40Gb QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ Splitter. 10Gb SFP+ pluggable Ethernet transceiver modules can be used in QSFP+ ports by using the HP BLc QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter. LRM, 1Gb, FC, 15m active DAC, and 7m passive DAC SFP+ pluggable modules are not supported with the adapter in QSFP+ ports.
Item LED description Status 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Amber flashing = Fault condition Off = Power off 3 L/A Green = Port LEDs are in Link/Activity mode 4 PID Green = Port LEDs are in Port Identifier mode 5 FC Mode Green = Port LEDs are in FC mode 6 Ethernet Green = Port LEDs are in Ethernet mode 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 X1-X8 port status PID mode The PID mode LED is lit green.
Item LED description Status link (Qn.1–Qn.4). PID mode The PID mode LED is lit green. Port LEDs: Amber = Port is configured as an Enet stacking link. Green = Port is configured as an Enet uplink port Light Purple = port is configured as an Enet mirror-to-port Red = Port has an error such as an invalid or unsupported pluggable module detected Blue = Port identification (locator) L/A mode The L/A mode LED is lit green.
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module system maintenance switch Function Switch positions* Default setting OFF OFF OFF OFF (0000) Password/DNS reset FIPS mode ON OFF OFF OFF (1000) OFF OFF ON OFF (0010) *Switch positions are from 1 to 4.
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module components and LEDs HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module components Ports X1 through X4 support Ethernet or Fibre Channel traffic. Ports X5 through X8 support Ethernet traffic only. Ports X7 and X8 are multiplexed with the internal 10Gb interface cross-link. Item Description Capable speed 1 — 2 USB 2.
Item LED description 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID is selected. Off = Module ID is not selected. Status 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Amber flashing = Fault condition Off = Power off 3 5 7 9 X1-X4 port status Ethernet mode Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric. Amber = Port is operating as a stacking link interconnecting Virtual Connect modules.
Item LED description Status 11 13 15 17 X5-X8 port status Green = Port is configured and operating as an uplink port connected to a data center fabric. Amber = Port is operating as a stacking link interconnecting Virtual Connect modules. Amber flashing = SFP module is invalid for Ethernet mode. Purple flashing = Port is configured as a mirror to port.
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module system maintenance switch Function Switch positions* Default setting OFF OFF OFF OFF (0000) Password/DNS reset FIPS mode ON OFF OFF OFF (1000) OFF OFF ON OFF (0010) *Switch positions are from 1 to 4.
HP Virtual Connect 4Gb FC Module (with enhanced NPIV) components and LEDs HP Virtual Connect 4Gb FC Module components Item Description Device bays supported in default configuration 1 2/4 Gb capable SFP connectors 1-16 (c7000) 1-8 (c3000) 2 Reset button (recessed) — In the default configuration (before a Virtual Connect domain is created), all 2/4 Gb capable uplink ports are grouped into an Uplink Port Group and dynamically distribute connectivity from all server blades.
HP Virtual Connect 4Gb FC Module LEDs Item LED description Status 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID selected Off = Module ID not selected 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Off = Power off 3 Port Green = Port is configured as the uplink for one or more server HBAs. Amber = Port is not configured. Blue = Port is selected.
HP Virtual Connect 4Gb FC Module system maintenance switch Switch Default Function 1 Off Reserved 2 Off Reserved 3 Off Reserved 4 Off Reserved When part of a Virtual Connect domain, Virtual Connect Manager overrides any system maintenance switch settings.
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module components and LEDs HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC Module components Item Description 1 SFP/SFP+ ports supporting 8Gb SFP+ and 1-16 4Gb SFP transceivers Reset button (recessed) — 2 Device bays supported when in default configuration Component identification 123
HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC Module LEDs Item LED description Status 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID selected Off = Module ID not selected 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Off = Power off 3 Port link/activity Green = Port is online, but not passing traffic Green slow flashing = Port is online and not logged in Green flickering = Port is online passing traffic Amber = Port has light or signal, but not yet online Amber slow flashing = Port is disabled (NPIV not e
HP VC 8Gb 24-Port FC Module system maintenance switch Switch Default Function 1 Off Reserved (must be in "Off" position) 2 Off Reserved (must be in "Off" position) 3 Off Reserved (must be in "Off" position) 4 Off Off = Module debug and test interface is inaccessible. On = Module debug and test interface is accessible. When part of a Virtual Connect domain, Virtual Connect Manager overrides any system maintenance switch settings.
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port Fibre Channel Module components and LEDs HP VC 8Gb 20-Port FC Module components Item Description Device bays supported in default configuration 1 SFP/SFP+ ports supporting 8Gb SFP+ and 1-16 (c7000) 4Gb SFP transceivers 1-8 (c3000) 2 Reset button (recessed) — In the default configuration, before a Virtual Connect domain is created, all uplink ports are grouped into an uplink port group and dynamically distribute connectivity from all server blades.
Item LED description Status 1 Module locator (UID) Blue = Module ID is selected. Off = Module ID is not selected. 2 Module status Green = Normal operation Amber = Degraded condition Off = Power off 3 Logged in Green = Logged in to an external Fibre Channel switch port Off = Port down, offline, no sync, or error 4 Activity Green flashing (variable) = Link activity Green flashing (1 Hz) = External fabric switch does not support NPIV.
Resetting the Administrator password and DNS settings To return the VC-Enet module to factory default settings for the Administrator password and DNS settings, you must access the system maintenance switch. For switch locations, see the appropriate module system maintenance switch information.
15. Change the Administrator password.
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Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage: • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Active Health System log (HP ProLiant Gen8 or later products) Download and have available an Active Health System log for 7 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
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Acronyms and abbreviations BPDU Bridge Protocol Data Unit DAC direct attach cable DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS domain name system FC Fibre Channel FCoE Fibre Channel over Ethernet FIPS Federal Information Processing Standard HBA host bus adapter iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface ISL Inter-Switch Link LACP Link Aggregation Control Protocol LAG link aggregation group Acronyms and abbreviations 141
LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol MAC Media Access Control MIB management information base NPIV N_Port ID Virtualization OA Onboard Administrator POST Power-On Self Test RDP Rapid Deployment Pack SFP small form-factor pluggable SSL Secure Sockets Layer TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol USB universal serial bus VCDG Virtual Connect Domain Group VCEM Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager VCM Virtual Connect Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 142
VCSU Virtual Connect Support Utility VLAN virtual local-area network WWN World Wide Name XFP 10 Gb small form factor pluggable Acronyms and abbreviations 143
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Index A About menu 62 accessing HP Virtual Connect Manager 12, 60 ActiveX 58 adding enclosures 67 Advanced Network Settings 81 allowing double density device bays 65 assign server profiles 98 assigned MAC addresses 74, 76 assigned WWNs 90 authorized reseller 132, 133 B backup module 12, 15, 29 bay configuration guidelines 19 browser requirements 58 BSMI notice 130 buttons 104 C cabling 24, 47 Canadian notice 130 check-pointing 52 Cisco Core switch 50 CLI (Command Line Interface) 60 command line interface,
FC connections 97 FC module bay configuration, multiple enclosures 32 FC module, installing 41 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 130 Fibre Channel settings (WWN) 89 finish wizard 73, 87, 94 FIPS Mode 34 FIPS mode guidelines 34 FIPS mode indicators 36 FIPS Mode, enabling 35 firmware, Onboard Administrator requirements 60 Flex-10 installation guidelines 20 FlexFabric module bay configuration, multiple enclosures 32 FlexFabric module, installation 39 FlexNIC 8 G general settings 69 grounding meth
loop prevention 28 M MAC address settings 74 mode, FIPS 34 modifications, FCC notice 130 module configuration, default 13 module removal and replacement 52 Mozilla support 58 multiple enclosures, adding and importing 67 multiple enclosures, FC module bay configuration 32 multiple enclosures, FlexFabric module bay configuration 32 multiple enclosures, managing 9, 29 multiple enclosures, using 9 N name server profiles 100 native VLAN 83 network mapping 47 node WWN 89 NPIV 15 O Onboard Administrator login c
upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D module 54 upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module 54 Upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module from a VC-FC module 56 user accounts 70 user settings 72 using multiple enclosures 9 V VC domains, directly connecting 34 VC-assigned MAC addresses 76 verify data center connections 102 verify link and speed 103 verify network status 103 Virtual Connect documentation 6 Virtual Connect Manager setup overview 13 Virtual Connect overview 8 VLAN t
