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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
QuickSpecs Overview
The HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) provides storage controller capability for the HP StorageWorks HSG80 and HSG60 Storage Array Controllers. The HSG80 controller can be deployed into the Modular Array (MA) 8000, Enterprise Modular Array (EMA) 12000, Enterprise Modular Array (EMA) 16000, RAID Array (RA) 8000, and Enterprise Storage Array (ESA) 12000 storage systems and the HSG60 controller is deployed into a Modular Array (MA) 6000. ACS is supplied to the array on a PCMCIA card that is inserted into a receptacle on the face of the HSGx0 controller. Each controller must receive a card for the array to be operable. The same version (v8.8-1 for instance) and the same variant (L, G, F, S, or P) must be in each controller comprising a redundant pair.
What's New ACS V8.8-1 improves serviceability and availability of the HSG80 and HSG60 storage array systems.
Models ACS v8.8-1L*
N/A HSG60 Array Controller Software for Fibre Channel/Arbitrated Loop and Switched Fabric NOTE: * = ACS v8.8-1L is array controller software for the HSG60 controller only. ACS v8.8-1G HSG80 Array Controller Software for Fibre Channel/Arbitrated Loop N/A ACS v8.8-1F HSG80 Array Controller Software for Fibre Channel/Arbitrated Loop and Switched Fabric N/A ACS v8.8-1S HSG80 Array Controller Software for Switched Fabrics with Snapshot N/A ACS v8.8-1P HSG80 Data Replication Manager Software N/A NOTE: New HSG80 controllers are no longer for sale. Customers wishing to upgrade their existing ACS functionality may purchase an upgrade software kit.
Customer Benefits ACS v8.8 in the HSG60 and HSG80 controllers allows customers: To configure storage arrays with the performance characteristics and reliability to meet the needs of their business To take advantage of greater storage density within the same hardware footprint To configure their Modular Arrays to meet the unique demands of their business To preserve investments in their existing IT infrastructure by offering extensive operating system support To allocate their storage resources more effectively by offering greater connectivity
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
Software Features/Functionality ACS software includes the following capabilities
Microsoft® Cluster Server (MSCS) Support Support for up to 84 devices per storage system in the MA / EMA product line NOTE: Support for up to 28 drives on the HSG60 with ACS v8.8L. Dual Redundant Controller Operation Testing and diagnosis of the HSG80 array controller Transparent Controller Failover Support Multiple Bus Failover Support NOTE: Not available in ACS v8.8G. Asynchronous Disk Swap (Hot Swap) ACS system management services Mirrored Write-Back Cache support Read Ahead Cache support Disk Mirroring capability (RAID 1) Disk Striping capability (RAID 0, 0+1) RAID capability (RAID 3/5) StorageSet Expansion Selective Storage Presentation Disk Partitioning capability Support for up to 14 drives per SCSI bus Support for up to 96 host connections Snapshot capability NOTE: Available only in ACS v8.8 S and P. The following sections describe these capabilities:
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)
MSCS enables the hosts to share the storage system through the Fibre Channel bus with Windows® NT® cluster software. Should a failure occur on one host, the storage I/O is re-routed to the functioning host.
Support for up to 84 HSG80 controllers using ACS v8.8 provide support for up to 14 devices per device port and 84 devices per dual-redundant devices per storage system storage system, with a maximum of 28 devices in the HSG60 controller (ma6000).
Dual Redundant Controller Operation
HSG60 and HSG80 controllers using ACS can operate as a redundant pair of controllers when configured identically and running identical software versions, including patches, and connected in the same backplane. ACS provides facilities to detect controller failure and perform automatic controller failover.
Testing and Diagnosis of the HSG80 Array Controller
ACS software internal diagnostics execute automatically whenever controller power is turned on, whenever the array controller is reset and periodically during use. LEDs on the controller's front bezel provide diagnostic information upon controller failure. A local serial connection asynchronous I/O port is provided for configuration and diagnosis.
Transparent Controller Failover
ACS supports the connection of two host Fibre Channel buses to a dual-redundant HSG60 or HSG80 controller pair. This configuration provides active ports on two separate paths. The use of transparent controller failover is independent of the host operating system. The controller pair provides two active and two standby ports. If the active port, on one controller, becomes non-operational the standby port, on the other controller, will be presented to the host without host intervention.
Multiple Bus Controller Failover
In multiple bus failover, the controller can present units to the host on all four ports. Software on the host is responsible for switching to another path if it can't access the units on the primary path.
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
Software Features/Functionality Asynchronous Disk Swap (Hot Swap)
ACS System Management Services
Mirrored Write-Back Cache Capability
ACS supports asynchronous disk swaps, also known as Disk Hot Swap. This is defined as disk removal and insertion without regard to a quiescent device bus. Disks can be removed or inserted at any time with some restrictions. Restrictions are noted in the user documentation.
ACS software provides the following storage system management services: Alteration of Storage System Parameters
ACS includes a command line interface (CLI) that allows a system manager to display and manipulate controller parameters and device configuration information as required. The CLI utility provides type ahead, recall and editing features. Any of the last four commands entered may be recalled and edited
Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU)
ACS monitors data on the state of the HSG80 controller and storage system. This data can be reported via CLI and is reported in Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU) LEDs and in some cases activate an audible alarm. (RA/ESA models)
The battery or UPS backed write-back cache capability provides the following functions: Stores data to be written temporarily in the controller's write-back cache and if the mirrored option is set, the writeback data is mirrored in the redundant controllers cache for fault tolerance. The controller then informs the host that the write request is complete. This allows the host to continue working without waiting for data to be written to disk media. Writes the data stored in cache to the disk media based on a least-recently-used cache flushing policy or when a device has been inactive for a defined period of time. Consolidates contiguously located data blocks from multiple host write requests into a single device request to reduce average latency. On recovery from a single cache failure or power outage, the controller detects that unwritten data still exists in cache and writes it to disk media before enabling normal controller operations.
Read Ahead Cache Capability
If sequential read requests are received from the host, Read Ahead Cache allows the controller to anticipate subsequent read requests and prefetch the next data blocks. This provides read performance optimization.
Disk Mirroring Capability The disk mirroring capability provides the following functions: (RAID 1) Real-time maintenance of up to six identical copies of data on mirrorsets of separate disks attached to a single HS array controller. Protects data against disk failure by replicating all data on each member of the mirrorset. Disk mirroring offers extremely high data reliability. Striping of mirrorsets, for high-performance access to large amounts of highly available data. Captures a designated spare (if one exists) in the event of a mirrorset member disk failure and reconstructs the data of the failed member disk onto it. The ability to increase or decrease the number of members in a mirrorset as requirements change. Flexible policy options for determining both how read requests are satisfied and the speed of copying when a new member is being added. ACS disk mirroring can utilize the UNMIRROR command to change mirrorsets back to single-disk units.
Disk Striping (RAID 0 & 0+1)
ACS treats sets of disk drives as stripesets (2 to 24 members up to a maximum StorageSet size of 1.024 TB) for improved I/O performance through load distribution. A stripeset appears to the operating system as a single virtual disk drive. Striping of mirrorsets can be used for high performance access to large amounts of highly available data.
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
Software Features/Functionality RAID Capability (RAID 3/5)
The RAID capability provides the following functions: Manages up to 20 sets of between 3 and 14 disks as RAIDsets (up to a maximum RAIDset size of 1.024 TB). A RAIDset is viewed by the host as a single virtual disk. RAIDsets can tolerate the failure of a single member disk without loss of ability to deliver data to hosts. Dynamically adjusts between RAID Level 5 and RAID Level 3-like data protection algorithms depending on instantaneous workload. Maintains consistency of data and parity across all member disks in a RAIDset. This includes recovery from media errors. Detects failure of a single RAIDset member disk and invokes data regeneration algorithms to provide continued data availability to hosts. Captures a designated spare (if one exists) in the event of a member disk failure and reconstructs the data and parity of the failed member disk onto it. Settable chunksize to match RAIDset performance attributes to host I/O profile. For information regarding default chunksize, refer to the HSG80 Array Controller ACS v8.8 Installation and Configuration Guide and the HSG80 Array Controller ACS v8.8 CLI Reference Guide.
StorageSet Expansion
StorageSet Expansion allows for the joining of two of the same kind of storage container. StorageSet Expansion can be utilized to easily expand a storage container by concatenating RAIDsets, Stripesets or individual disks thereby forming a larger virtual disk, which is presented as a single unit. The joining of RAIDsets provides the user with the same redundancy and reliability as the individual sets without having to back-up and restore the data. StorageSet Expansion of RAID 3/5 sets provides the same functional capabilities as the original RAID 3/5 sets. In addition to the easy creation of a larger RAIDset, expanded RAIDsets can tolerate the failure of two member disks (a single member out of each original RAIDset) without loss of ability to deliver data to hosts. See the solution documentation for configuration information and restrictions.
Selective Storage Presentation
Selective Storage presentation is a feature of the HSG60 and HSG80 controllers that enables the user to control the allocation of storage space and shared access to storage across multiple hosts. This is also known as "Restricting Host Access". In a subsystem that is attached to more than one host or if the hosts have more than one adapter, it is possible to reserve certain units for the exclusive use of certain host connections.
Disk Partitioning
ACS allows partitioning of disk drives or storage sets for improved device management. A partition appears to the operating system as a single virtual disk. Up to 8 partitions may be created per storage set or disk drive. Disk partitioning is supported in both transparent and multiple bus failover. See the operating system configuration manual for any restrictions. NOTE: Disk partitioning is not supported in DRM Remote Copy Sets.
Support for up to 14 drives per SCSI bus
ACS supports up to 14 devices per SCSI bus. In a maximum single six bus configuration on an HSG80 controller, the total drives supported is 84. In the HSG60 controller, the maximum number of total drives supported is 28.
Support for up to 96 host connections
ACS supports a maximum of 96 host connections to a single array controller. Host port connection support is operating system specific. Please consult the ACS v8.8 Installation and Configuration Guide and the Heterogeneous Open SAN Design Guide for details.
Snapshot Capability (Available only in ACS v8.8S and P)
ACS with Snapshot capability provides a quick and efficient way to make a point-in-time copy of a storage container's data. Snapshot freezes a map of the container's data, which can be separated and used for backup or testing and manipulation without impacting the original data. After the Snapshot, the original data can continue to be updated and utilized while the Snapshot copy remains unchanged. When the need for the duplicate copy of data is ended a new snap of a different storage container can be made and the process repeated. Snapshot eliminates much of the overhead associated with mirroring and cloning as the snap is dissolved without having to re-merge the data. Refer to the solution documentation for configuration information and restrictions.
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
Software Features/Functionality ACS 8.8P Data Replication Manager Features Additional Capabilities
In addition to capabilities listed above, ACS 8.8P Data Replication Manager software (DRM) includes the following additional capabilities: Data Replication from one Storage System to another Synchronous and Asynchronous Copy Operation Write History Logging (WHL) Fast failback, for planned failover and failback activity Normal or Failsafe modes of operation Cluster Support The following describes these additional capabilities:
Data Replication from One Storage System to Another
Data Replication Manager Software provides a storage-based disaster tolerance and workload migration solution that provides the ability to copy data, in real time, to a remote location, up to 100 km away, using direct Fibre or further using Fibre Channel over ATM links. This is done without any host involvement. The HSG80 dual host port design, when used in DRM configurations, allows for the use of the switched Fibre Channel topology to accomplish long distance mirroring. This is done through the use of an initiator and target sharing a Fibre Channel switch connected by a switched Fibre Channel fabric. Data is copied from a local controller directly to another controller at a remote location. This capability provides customers with the ability to maintain the same data at a remote location providing Disaster Tolerance protection.
Synchronous and Asynchronous Copy Operation
In synchronous operation mode, data is simultaneously written to the cache of the initiator subsystem and the cache of the target subsystems. The I/O completion status is not sent to the host until all members of the remote copy set are updated. In asynchronous operation mode, the write operation is reported to the host as complete before the data is written to the remote unit of the remote copy set. Asynchronous mode can provide improved response time, but the data on all members of the remote copy set will not be an exact copy of the latest data at the local side.
Write History Logging (WHL)
Write History Logging provides a mechanism to log writes to a target controller while there is a link failure. Once configured for WHL, if the links go down, the incoming "writes", are written to the log disk. Once the links are restored, write commands are issued from the log (referred to as "mini-merged") to the target to resynchronize the data. While this process is occurring, any new write operations are appended to the log until the log is emptied. The write operations are issued in the same order in which they were acknowledged to the host. The Write History Log size is customer settable. Once the log container size is exceeded the customer would need to remerge to synchronize the data at the target site. By utilizing Write History Logging the customer can substantially reduce resynchronization times by reducing/eliminating the need for a full merge copy of data to the target once the links are restored.
Fast Failback
Fast failback provides support for manual site failover and failback activities. Fast failback utilizes Write History Logging to provide mini-merge of the target "write" data logged during the failover period: Mini-merge functionality allows the controller to update only the data that has changed on a re-joined Remote Copy Set (RCS). This may greatly reduce controller overhead and the time required to re-merge RCS during or preparing for a fast failback. Fast failback is supported in Synchronous controller operation. The log unit must be configured to support this feature See the user documentation for configuration support and restrictions.
Normal or Failsafe Modes Normal mode can be enabled by the user to process additional I/Os by the host at the initiator site even if the target site of Operation has become inaccessible (normal mode enables continuous initiator host processing). Failsafe mode can be enabled by the user to stall any I/O, whenever the target is inaccessible. The remote copy set is considered Failsafe Locked under this condition, and goes into the inoperative (offline) state. Failsafe mode provides the ability to keep the initiator and target consistent.
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
QuickSpecs Software Features/Functionality Cluster Support
Hosts per site can be configured in a clustered environment using HSG80 Controllers with v8.8P. This enables the hosts to share the storage subsystem utilizing the Fibre Channel bus. Should a failure occur on one host, the storage I/O can be accessed by another functioning host within the cluster. Refer to the user documentation for configuration support and restrictions.
Features
Business Copy UI MA/EMA is a product for MA/EMA customers with ACS F, P, and S who want the graphical interface to manage creation of clones or snapshots. The types of Business Continuance Volumes supported on the MA/EMA are as follows: Clones
A clone is a complete copy of the data on a LUN. Its two primary advantages are that it can completely offload processing from the application volumes and since it is a complete copy, provide a form of disaster tolerance for the volumes. The Array Controller Software will allow multiple copies to exist simultaneously.
Snapshots
This type of copy is a virtual copy of the data. Its primary advantage is that it can be made in seconds, which provides the user maximum flexibility for use. Another advantage is that since there is no normalization time, as with clone creation, snapshots only need the necessary disk resources for a minimum period of time. A set amount of capacity equal to the original volume is reserved, however data is not written until necessary. As the data changes in the original source volume, the corresponding snapshot copy is also updated.
Business Copy UI MA/EMA Requirements
ACS Version v8.6 / 8.7/8.8 F (clone capability only) ACS Version v8.6 / 8.7/8.8 S (clone and snapshot capability), ACS v8.6 / 8.7/8.8 P (remote mirroring with clone and snapshot capabilities) To use the clone or snapshot method in a Business Copy job, there must be free disk resources on the HP StorageWorks system that equal or exceed the disk capacity of the source units being replicated in the job. To be able to use snapshots in Business Copy jobs, you must have the snapshot version of the ACS firmware installed.
Transition Information for Existing EVM Customers to Business Copy UI MA/EMA
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QuickSpecs Solution Kits and Upgrades 8.8 Solution Kits
ACS v8.8 variants are operable with 8.8 and 8.7-1 solution kits. Both kit versions can be downloaded, at no charge, at the following UR: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/MA8kEMA12k/kits.html
Upgrades for Array Controller Software
Customers with previous versions of Array Controller Software can purchase ACS upgrade kits ACS 8.xG upgrade to ACS 8.8-1G
235095-B25
ACS 8.xG upgrade to ACS 8.8-1F
222315-B25
ACS 8.xG upgrade to ACS 8.8-1S
222308-B25
ACS 8.xG upgrade to ACS 8.8-1P
222370-B25
ACS 8.xL upgrade to ACS 8.8-1G
222311-B25
ACS 8.xL upgrade to ACS 8.8-1L
222363-B25
ACS 8.xL upgrade to ACS 8.8-1F
222314-B25
ACS 8.xL upgrade to ACS 8.8-1S
222306-B25
ACS 8.xL upgrade to ACS 8.8-1P
222369-B25
ACS 8.xF upgrade to ACS 8.8-1F
222319-B25
ACS 8.xF upgrade to ACS 8.8-1S
222309-B25
ACS 8.xF upgrade to ACS 8.8-1P
222371-B25
ACS 8.xS upgrade to ACS 8.8-1S
222365-B25
ACS 8.xS upgrade to ACS 8.8-1P
222372-B25
ACS 8.xP upgrade to ACS 8.8-1P
222317-B25
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HP StorageWorks Array Controller Software (ACS) v8.8-1
Hardware Support Array Controller Software (ACS) V8. 8-1 is the firmware component of the HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 array controllers. When configured in one of these controllers, ACS supports the following hardware: Modular Array (MA) 8000, Enterprise Modular Array (EMA) 12000, Enterprise Modular Array (EMA) 16000, Modular Array (MA) 6000, RAID Array (RA) 8000, and Enterprise Storage Array (ESA) 12000 storage systems.
Hardware Pre-Requisites ACS v8.8 versions G, F, S, and P run on the HSG80 controller ACS v8.8L runs on the HSG60 controller With ACS 8.6-4 and higher, the minimum allowable controller cache size is 128 MB. Some RA/ESA customers may be running with a cache size of 64 MB. RA/ESA customers will need to upgrade controller cache in order to run ACS 8.6-4or higher: Please contact an authorized HP reseller or HP global services for details on upgrading cache.
Documentation Additional information regarding ACS v8.8 F, G, L, S and Data Replication Manager (ACS v8.8P) is available at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/acs/index.html Supported disk drive list on HSG controllers is at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/softwaredrivers/acs/ ACS firmware Patches for HSG based array controllers: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/softwaredrivers/acs/
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QuickSpecs Operating System Support
ACS Version ACS v8.8G
ACS v8.8L
ACS v8.8F
ACS v8.8S
ACS v8.8P
Windows Server 2003* SE (32bit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows Server 2003* EE (32bit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows 2000 Server SP3, SP4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows 2000 AS SP3, SP4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows 2000 Datacenter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows NT 4.0 SP6A ProLiant and x86
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HP Tru64 UNIX® V5.1, 5.1a & 5.1b
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Novell NetWare v4.2, V5.1 (SP7), V6.0 (SP4), 6.5 (SP1.1)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HP OpenVMS v7.2-2, 7.3, 7.31, 7.3-2
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Solaris v2.6, v7, & v8, v9
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HP-UX 11.00, 11.11
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
IBM AIX v4.3.3 & v5.1, v5.2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Red Hat Linux 7.2; AS 2.1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
SuSE Linux 7.2**; SLES7
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Operating System Version
Linux ProLiant & x86
Linux Alpha Red Hat Linux 7.1, 7.2* *Multi-bus mode only **Single path
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