Purpose
This manual explains the procedures to operate storage management of ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser (hereinafter "ESC").
ETERNUS SF is an integrated storage system management software series provided by Fujitsu.
Target readers
The manual is intended for operations managers who use ESC for storage management.
The procedure used for actual system configuration assumes that the reader knows the basic configuration procedure for the installation target server, storage units, and their network.
Organization
This manual is composed as follows.
Explains the ESC.
Explains how to detect errors occurring in the devices making up a storage system, the screen displayed for them, and how to respond to them.
Explains LAN connections.
Provides the settings and notes required for devices to be managed.
Provides device definitions and operation flowcharts required for operating this product software.
Explains how to use each view of the resource view and Correlation window.
Explains performance management functions.
Explains the screen displayed at the occurrence of a device error and how to respond to it.
Explains how to maintain databases and the troubleshooting required if a problem occurs.
Explains how to link with other software.
Explains the Storage Volume Configuration Navigator.
Explains how to use each command.
Explains how to indicate each component used in this manual.
Explains client screen functions and how to operate them.
Explains how to customize definition files.
Explains basic troubleshooting and also provides information on where to find further help.
Explains how to use mail client function program (henceforth stxsmail) which sends event information with bat linkage of the Windows version manager.
Explains how to check version of installed ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser
Explains the tool used to upgrade ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser
Explains the terms used in this manual.
Notational conventions
This manual omits trademarks and registered trademarks of the following product name.
Solaris(TM) 8 Operating System
Solaris(TM) 9 Operating System
Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS v.3, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES v.3
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS 3.9, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES 3.9
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS v.4, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES v.4
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS 4.5, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES 4.5
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS 4.6, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES 4.6
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS 4.7, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES 4.7
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS 4.8, Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) ES 4.8
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 5
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 5.1
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 5.2
Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 5.3
SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Server 9 for EM64T
VMware(R) Infrastructure 3 Foundation
VMware(R) Infrastructure 3 Standard
VMware(R) Infrastructure 3 Enterprise
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Professional
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Home Basic
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Home Premium
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Business
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Enterprise
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Ultimate
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Standard Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Standard Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Standard
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Enterprise
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Datacenter
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Standard without Hyper-V(TM)
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V(TM)
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V(TM)
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
The Solaris(TM) Operating System is described as "Solaris OS".
The Manager and Agent of this software are described as follows.
Type | Platform | Notation in this manual |
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Manager | Solaris OS | "Solaris OS Manager" or "Solaris OS version" |
Linux | "Linux Manager" or "Linux version" | |
Windows operating system | "Windows Manager" or "Windows version" | |
Agent | Solaris OS | "Solaris OS Agent" or "Solaris OS version" |
Linux (*1) | "Linux Agent" or "Linux version" | |
Windows operating system | "Windows Agent" or "Windows version" | |
HP-UX | "HP-UX Agent" or "HP-UX version" | |
Vmware | "VMware Agent" or "VMware version" |
*1: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for EM64T is included.
The reference items, menu names, button names, etc. are described as follows.
Type | Notation in this manual |
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Reference items in this manual | Its title is enclosed in " ". |
Reference items in other manual | Its title is enclosed in " ". |
Menu names | Its name is enclosed in [ ]. |
Button names | Its name is enclosed in < >. |
Character strings and values that need to be emphasized | Its strings are enclosed in " ". |
Variable parts | It is indicated by using italic text. |
Abbreviations
The product name or products might be described by the abbreviation as follows.
Proper name | Notation in this manual | |
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Solaris 8 Operating System | Solaris 8 OS | |
Solaris 9 Operating System | Solaris 9 OS | |
Solaris 10 Operating System | Solaris 10 OS | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows 2000" will be indicated. | |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows XP" will be indicated. | |
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Vista" will be indicated. | |
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2003 (x86)" will be indicated. | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2003" will be indicated. The supported operating systems are different with ESC Manager, Agent and Client. For details, refer to the ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Installation Guide. |
Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2003 (x64)" will be indicated. | |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2003 (IPF)" will be indicated. | |
Windows Server 2008 Standard | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2008" will be indicated. The supported operating systems are different with ESC Manager, Agent and Client. For details, refer to the ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Installation Guide. | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.2.1 for x86) | RHEL-AS2.1(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.2.1 for x86) | RHEL-ES2.1(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.3 for x86) | RHEL-AS3(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.3 for x86) | RHEL-ES3(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (3.9 for x86) | RHEL-AS3.9(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (3.9 for x86) | RHEL-ES3.9(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for x86) | RHEL-AS4(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for EM64T) | RHEL-AS4(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for Itanium) | RHEL-AS4(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.4 for x86) | RHEL-ES4(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v.4 for EM64T) | RHEL-ES4(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.5 for x86) | RHEL-AS4.5(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.5 for EM64T) | RHEL-AS4.5(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.5 for Itanium) | RHEL-AS4.5(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.5 for x86) | RHEL-ES4.5(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.5 for EM64T) | RHEL-ES4.5(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.6 for x86) | RHEL-AS4.6(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.6 for EM64T) | RHEL-AS4.6(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.6 for Itanium) | RHEL-AS4.6(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.6 for x86) | RHEL-ES4.6(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.6 for EM64T) | RHEL-ES4.6(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.7 for x86) | RHEL-AS4.7(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.7 for EM64T) | RHEL-AS4.7(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.7 for Itanium) | RHEL-AS4.7(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.7 for x86) | RHEL-ES4.7(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.7 for EM64T) | RHEL-ES4.7(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.8 for x86) | RHEL-AS4.8(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.8 for EM64T) | RHEL-AS4.8(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (4.8 for Itanium) | RHEL-AS4.8(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.8 for x86) | RHEL-ES4.8(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (4.8 for EM64T) | RHEL-ES4.8(EM64T) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for x86) | RHEL5(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for Intel64) | RHEL5(Intel64) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for Intel Itanium) | RHEL5(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (for x86) | RHEL5.1(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (for Intel64) | RHEL5.1(Intel64) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (for Intel Itanium) | RHEL5.1(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 (for x86) | RHEL5.2(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 (for Intel64) | RHEL5.2(Intel64) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 (for Intel Itanium) | RHEL5.2(IPF) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (for x86) | RHEL5.3(x86) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (for Intel64) | RHEL5.3(Intel64) | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (for Intel Itanium) | RHEL5.3(IPF) | |
VMware Infrastructure 3 Foundation | When referring to these products as a group, "VMware" will be indicated. | |
Softek Storage Cruiser | SSC | |
PRIMECLUSTER Global Disk Services | GDS | |
PRIMECLUSTER Global File Services | GFS | |
Symfoware Server Enterprise Extended Edition | When referring to these products as a group, "Symfoware" will be indicated. | |
HITACHI JP1/HiCommand Dynamic Link Manager | HDLM |
Description of this product and notation of this manual
This software and its manual have been developed based on Softek Storage Cruiser (SSC) and Systemwalker Resource Coordinator Storage manager. Output messages or windows may therefore contain references to "Softek Storage Cruiser" or "SSC", "Systemwalker Resource Coordinator" or "Resource Coordinator" accordingly.
Related manuals
The following manuals are provided with ESC. Please refer to these manuals as required.
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Installation Guide
Explains the configuration procedure.
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser User's Guide (This manual)
Contains a product description, explanations of functions, and methods of operation and maintenance.
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Message Guide
Explains the messages displayed by storage resource manager.
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser Event Guide
Explains the messages displayed by storage resource manager regarding hardware status.
ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser User's Guide for Virtual Storage Conductor
Explains the functions and methods of operating Virtual Storage Conductor.
ETERNUS SF homepage
The latest technical information can be seen on the ETERNUS SF homepage (http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/storage/software/).
At first, reference to the ETERNUS SF homepage is recommended.
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Trademark information
Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun Logo, Solaris and all Solaris based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries, and are used under license.
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.
Red Hat, RPM and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc, in the United States and other countries.
HP-UX is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
VMware, VMware logo, Virtual SMP and VMotion are registered trade marks or trade marks of VMware, Inc. in the US and in other countries.
Systemwalker is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice
No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission.
This manual is subject to change without advance notice.
The following model numbers are different in Japan and other countries.
When the model number of Japan appears in the text, please take it as referring to the model number of the other countries.
Japan | Other countries |
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PG-FC106 | S26361-F2843-E1 |
PG-FC105 | S26361-F2624-E1 |
PG-FC102 | SNP:SY-F2244E2-P, SNP:SY-F2244E2-A, SNP:SY-F2244L2-P |
PG-FCD101 | S26361-F3023-E1 |
GP7B8FC1 | GP7B8FC1U |
PW008FC2 | PW008FC2U |
PW008FC3 | PW008FC3U |
PG-FC201 | S26361-F3141-E1 |
PG-FC107 | S26361-F3141-E10, S26361-F3141-E210 |
PG-FC202 | S26361-F3306-E1,S26361-F3306-E201 |
PG-FC203/203L | S26361-F3961-E1,S26361-F3961-E201 |
PG-FCD201 | S26361-F3306-E601 |
SE0X7F11F | SE0X7F11X |
SE0X7F12F | SE0X7F12X |
XSEFC401AF | XSEFC401AU,XSEFC401AX |
XSEFC402AF | XSEFC402AU,XSEFC402AX |
This product model is not the same in all regions. Please check with your sales representative to see the model name in your area.
The following product names are different in Japan and other countries.
When the product name of Japan appears in the text, please take it as referring to the product name of the other countries.
Japan | Other countries |
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SafeDisk | SynfinityDisk |
SafeCluster | SynfinityCluster |
SafeFile | SynfinityFile |
July 2009, 1th Edition |
Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 2009