Purpose
This manual explains the functions and usage of Virtual Storage Conductor, which is one of components of ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser (hereinafter "ESC").
ETERNUS SF is an integrated storage system management software series provided by Fujitsu.
Target readers
This manual is intended for system administrators who install, set up, operate, and maintain Virtual Storage Conductor of ETERNUS SF Storage Cruiser.
It is assumed that readers of this manual will have a basic understanding of how to set up the servers and storage being installed, and of the network that is required to configure the system.
Organization
This manual is composed as follows.
Explains the virtual storage function provided by Virtual Storage Conductor.
Explains how to design Virtual Storage Conductor for operation.
Explains how to set up the environment for operating Virtual Storage Conductor.
Explains how to start up Virtual Storage Conductor.
Explains how to operate Virtual Storage Conductor using GUI.
Explains how to maintain Virtual Storage Conductor.
Describes the windows of GUI and its display content.
Describes the operation commands of Virtual Storage Conductor that can be entered from the admin server.
Describes the commands that can be entered from a virtualization switch.
Describes the limit values of Virtual Storage Conductor.
Explains the meaning of each message output by Virtual Storage Conductor and the action to be taken.
Defines the terms associated with Virtual Storage Conductor.
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) 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(TM) 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 Virtual Storage Conductor are described as follows.
Type | Platform | Notation |
|---|---|---|
Manager | Solaris OS | "[Solaris OS] Manager" or "Solaris OS edition" |
Linux | "[Linux OS] Manager" or "Linux edition" | |
Windows operating system | "[Windows] Manager" or "Windows edition" | |
Agent | Solaris OS | "[Solaris OS] Agent" or "Solaris OS edition" |
Linux (Note) | "[Linux OS] Agent" or "Linux edition" | |
Windows operating system | "[Windows] Agent" or "Windows edition" | |
HP-UX | "HP-UX Agent" or " HP-UX edition" | |
VMware | "VMware Agent" or "VMware edition" |
Note: Includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for EM64T.
Referenced items, menu names, button names, etc. are described as follows.
Type | Notation |
|---|---|
Referenced items in this manual | Its title is enclosed in " ". |
Referenced items in other manual | Its title is enclosed in " ". |
Menu names | Its name is enclosed in [ ]. The ellipses ("...") in menu names, indicating settings and operation window startup, are not displayed. |
Tab 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
A product or products might be described by the abbreviation as follows.
Product name | Notation |
|---|---|
Solaris 8 Operating System | Solaris 8 OS |
Solaris 9 Operating System | Solaris 9 OS |
Solaris 10 Operating System | Solaris 10 OS |
Windows 2000 Server | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows 2000" will be indicated. |
Windows XP Professional | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows XP" will be indicated. |
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" will be indicated. |
Windows 2008 Standard Windows 2008 Enterprise Windows 2008 Datacenter | When referring to these products as a group, "Windows Server 2008" will be indicated. |
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 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) |
VMware Infrastructure 3 Foundation | When referring to these products as a group, " VMware " will be indicated. |
Softek Storage Cruiser | SSC |
ETERNUS SF AdvancedCopy Manager | ACM |
Description of this software 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
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 (This manual)
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.
eclipse.org homepage
Technical information for Eclipse and FAQ are given out on the eclipse.org homepage (http://www.eclipse.org/).
For Eclipse, first of all, it is recommended to refer to the eclipse.org homepage.
Related documentation
Please refer to the following documentation as required.
ETERNUS VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch User's Guide
Explains how to install and set up the ETERNUS VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre Channel Switch Handling Guide, Virtualization Blade Edition
Explains how to install and set up the ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre channel Switch Virtualization Blade.
ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre Channel Switch Virtualization Blade and VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch System Build Procedure
Explains the various setting processes of the ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre Channel Switch Virtualization Blade and the VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch when building a system.
ETERNUS VS900, SN200 series Fabric OS Administrator's Guide Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.x
Explains the operations that the administrator can perform for the ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre Channel Switch Virtualization Blade and the VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUS VS900, SN200 series Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v5.3.x
Explains the commands provided by the ETERNUS SN200 Model 540 Fibre Channel Switch Virtualization Blade and the VS900 Model 300 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch User's Guide
Explains how to install and set up the ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch XPath OS Reference Manual
Explains all commands provided for the ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 System Build Procedure
Explains the various setting processes of the ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch when building a system.
ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch Zoning User's Guide
Explains the setup process of zoning for the ETERNUS VS900 Model 200 Virtualization Switch.
ETERNUSmgr User Guide Settings/Maintenance
Explains the setup process of the ETERNUS series disk array unit.
GRmgr User Guide Settings/Maintenance
Explains the setup process of the GR series disk array unit.
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HP-UX is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company of the United States.
VMware, the VMware logo, Virtual SMP, and VMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of VMware, Inc in the United States and 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.
The information in this manual is subject to change without any prior notice.
July 2009, 1st Edition |
Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 2009
