Configure the Array

The Windows host that you use to initially configure the array must:
  • Be connected to the same physical subnet as the array, or
  • Have direct (non-routed) access to the array

The Windows host must have the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows installed. The toolkit includes setup manager.

IMPORTANT: Proxy ARP should not be enabled on the network switch for VLAN where the array and Windows host are connected.
Setup manager enables you to create a new group from an uninitialized array. The array is the only member of the group.
NOTE: If you already have a 4.x array installed, it is recommended that you use the array GUI (rather than setup manager) to add more arrays to an existing group.
  1. In the Start menu, click HPE Storage → Setup Manager.
  2. Select an array from the list and click Next.
    NOTE:
    • If an array is not visible in setup manager, verify that the eth1 or eth2 ports on the array are plugged into same network switch or subnet as the Windows host that is running setup manager.
    • If an array is still not visible, click Help to view common issues, or see Troubleshooting.
  3. In the Information dialog, click OK.
    NOTE: Clicking OK continues the array setup through your web browser.
  4. You may see a warning similar to There is a problem with this website's security certificate. It is safe to ignore this warning and click Continue.
    If prompted, you can also download and accept the certificate. Or, you can create your own. See the cert command in the Command Reference.
    NOTE: If Internet Explorer 11 displays a blank page, clear the browser cache. The page should be visible after refreshing the browser.
  5. Read the End User License Agreement, scroll to the bottom, check the acknowledgment box, and then click Proceed.
  6. In the Array Setup dialog, choose the appropriate group option and click Next.
    Select one of the following options:
    • Set up this array but do not join a group. Continue to the next step.
    • Add this array to an existing group. Enter the IP address of the group.

      If you chose to join an existing group, the browser redirects you to the login screen of the group leader array. See the GUI Administration Guide for steps on how to add an unconfigured array to a group using the GUI, and complete the configuration.

  7. Provide or change information about the array and then click Next.
  8. After successful array setup, click Continue.
    Your browser automatically redirects to the Management IP address of the array.
    NOTE: If the array does not initialize, check the cabling to the network switch and check the subnet mask. If the array still does not initialize, click Help in NSM to view possible solutions, and refer to the Troubleshooting steps.
  9. In the Login screen, type the password you set and click Log In.
    From this point forward, you are in the array GUI.
  10. Select the network topology you want and then click Next.
    The selection you make enables the setup wizard to configure some of the network address settings. Your topology choice should reflect your network connections.
    • One shared network – Data and management paths share the same network.
    • Two dedicated networks – When you select this option, eth1 and eth2 are dedicated for management and the other Ethernet ports are configured for data traffic. The management ports must be on a separate subnet from the data ports.
    • Advanced configuration – Enables more sophisticated network arrangements.
  11. Provide the necessary network configuration information, including link type, IP addresses, subnet, and MTU (frame sizes).

    For Management and Discovery (iSCSI):

    • Management IP address and subnet mask
    • Discovery IP address and subnet mask
    • Default gateway IP address
    NOTE: If you chose two dedicated networks as your network topology, the GUI requires you to specify different subnets for management and iSCSI discovery.

    For Data (Fibre Channel and iSCSI):

    • Port type – Not configured, Management only, Data only, or Management + Data
    • (FC) Data IP address and subnet mask (for group and replication traffic)
    • Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) – Standard, Jumbo, or Other
    • Frame size in bytes – User specified value

    Ensure that your network switches support the selected MTU or frame size. The data port IP addresses are assigned to interface pairs, such as eth5 on controller A and eth5 on controller B. If one controller fails, the corresponding port on the remaining controller still has data access. At least one interface pair must be configured. However, a minimum of two is recommended.

    NOTE: If Jumbo frames are selected, ensure that they are configured end to end. To confirm that Jumbo frames are supported, perform an end-to-end ping with the jumbo frame size and without fragmentation; for example: ping <hostname> -f -l 89722
  12. Optional: From the menu bar, select Network, then choose DNS from the list of options. Enter the Domain Name that the array will be joining.
  13. Enter the IP address of your DNS server and then click Save.
    You can list up to three DNS servers.
  14. Click Date and Time Zone in the submenu and choose one of the following:
    • Use NTP Sever – Enter the hostname or IP address of your NTP (time) server.
    • Enter Date & Time – Manually enter the current date and time.
  15. Click Save.
  16. Select Alerts and Monitoring from the submenu, then choose Email from the list. Complete the form.
    The information that you provide on this page is used to send email notifications based on the policies that you set later. These features require a secure connection to the servers.
  17. Type a sender From email address, a recipient Send to email address, and the name or IP address of your SMTP server. Complete the Support and alert fields by providing the information needed to ensure that your array can send email alerts to designated administrators, and optionally, to HPE Support.
    1. Enter an email address in the Send From Address field.
      This does not need to be a real email address. Include the array name for easy identification.
    2. Add one or more recipient email addresses in the Send to Addresses pane.
      We recommend that you enable the Send event data to HPE Support option.
    3. Enter the hostname or IP address of your SMTP Server.
      IMPORTANT: Make sure that the management IP address and the controller support addresses are added to the relay list on your mail server.
    4. Enable the Send AutoSupport data option.
      This feature enables HPE Support to monitor your array, notify you of problems, and provide solutions.
      NOTE: The system does not test the validity of the SMTP server connection or the email addresses that you provide.
    5. (Optional) If the network uses an HTTP proxy server for secure Internet connections, enter the appropriate information.
      If you do not use an HTTP proxy server, skip this step.
  18. Click Finish.
    The Setup Complete screen is displayed.
  19. Click Continue.
    The home screen is displayed.
NOTE: You can change these settings after initial setup. See the GUI Administration Guide for more information.