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System Administrator Guide for VSP 5000 Series

Version: 90-09-2x
Audience: anonymous
Part Number: MK-98RD9009-16

Initial setup of the management client
Workflow for setting up the management client
Requirements for management clients
General requirements
Requirements for Windows-based management clients
Requirements for UNIX/Linux-based management clients
Configuring the network settings on the management client
Setting up TCP/IP for a firewall
Setting up IPv4/IPv6 communications
Configuring IPv6 communication in Windows 7
Configuring IPv6 communication in Solaris 10
Registering the SVP host name
Adding your SVP to the trusted sites zone for Windows Server computers
Configuring the web browser on the management client
Enabling JavaScript for Windows
Installing Storage Device Launcher on the management client
Configuring the management client for the HDvM - SN secondary window
Installing and configuring JRE
Using Web Console Launcher to enable the secondary window (Java 11 or later)
Verifying the SVP server certificate
Registering a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Viewing a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Deleting a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Setting server verification on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Viewing whether server verification is enabled on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Viewing the Help on the HDvM - SN management client (Windows)
Registering a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Viewing a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Deleting a certificate on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Setting server verification on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Viewing whether server verification is enabled on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Viewing the Help on the HDvM - SN management client (UNIX)
Device Manager - Storage Navigator restrictions
General restrictions
Web browser restrictions while using Device Manager - Storage Navigator
Unsupported actions in Windows version of HDvM - SN
Unsupported actions in UNIX version of HDvM - SN
Applying changes made in Device Manager - Storage Navigator
Updating data after a Volume Migration or Quick Restore operation
Updating data after operations performed with another application
Capacities displayed on the Device Manager - Storage Navigator screen
Caution on LUN ID notation
Caution on SVP web server restart
Using the Device Manager - Storage Navigator GUI
Logging in to HDvM - SN in a browser
Initial superuser login
Logging in to HDvM - SN as a user
Logging in to HDvM - SN by using AIR
Changing your password using HDvM - SN
Disabling use of Flash Player with HDvM - SN
Navigating the Device Manager - Storage Navigator user interface
Menu bar
Using the Device Manager - Storage Navigator main window
Main window controls
Buttons
Table Controls
Filtering
Tooltip
Main window and Modify mode
Balloon dialog box
Updating your user view
Reverting to the default view
Download/Upload window for HDvM - SN with AIR
Enabling the HDvM - SN secondary window
Using Device Manager - Storage Navigator secondary windows
Secondary window menus and buttons
HDvM - SN secondary windows and Modify mode
Resetting the secondary window
Cautions when using secondary windows
Java updates
Troubleshooting secondary windows
HDvM - SN secondary window blocked
Saving Java log and trace files
Creating a login message
Configuring the storage system
Setting storage system information
Setting up security
Managing authentication and authorization servers
External authentication requirements using authentication server
External authorization requirements using authorization server
Connecting authentication and authorization servers
Setting up SSL encryption using Device Manager - Storage Navigator
SSL terminology
Setting up SSL communications
Notes on updating the signed certificate to the SVP
Creating a keypair
Creating a private key using the OpenSSL command
Creating a public key using the OpenSSL command
Converting the SSL certificates to PKCS#12 format
Obtaining a signed certificate
Obtaining a self-signed certificate
Obtaining a signed and trusted certificate
Creating private and public keys using the Tool Panel dialog box
Releasing an SSL certificate passphrase
Uploading a signed certificate
Returning the certificate to default
Blocking HTTP communication to the storage system
Releasing HTTP communication blocking
Configuring the ECC curve order
Actions to take when a security warning is displayed
Setting SSL/TLS communications using the Tool Panel
Configuring certificates for HCS
Registering certificates for HCS
Notes on registering certificates for HCS
Deleting certificates for HCS
Reporting failure information about storage systems
Requirements of the Syslog protocol (TLS1.2/RFC5424)
Obtaining a client certificate for the Syslog protocol
Editing Syslog settings
Editing alert notification email settings
Changing advanced system settings
Updating Storage Device Launcher on the management client
Updating Captive Bundle Application on the SVP
Backing up and restoring HDvM - SN configuration files
Backing up HDvM - SN configuration files
Restoring HDvM - SN configuration files
Using the SMI-S function with a Device Manager - Storage Navigator user account
Using the SMI-S function
Uploading a signed certificate to the SMI-S provider
Returning an SMI-S provider certificate to default
Uploading an SMI-S provider configuration file
Returning an SMI-S provider configuration file to default
Sending SMI-S artificial indication
Setting up WSUS function
User administration using Device Manager - Storage Navigator
Manage roles and permissions
Roles and user groups
Resource groups and user groups
User group registration example
Precautions when working with user groups
Naming an authorization server user group in HDvM - SN
Registering a user group created in HDvM - SN in the authorization server
Roles and permissions
Built-in user groups
Verifying the roles available to a user group
Verifying the roles available to a user group
Creating a new user group
Changing a user group name
Changing user group permissions
Changing assigned resource groups
Deleting a user group
User accounts
User account security policies
Configuring the user account security policies
Setting up email notification for password expiration
Test email example
Character restrictions for user names and passwords
Creating user accounts
Changing user passwords using HDvM - SN
Changing your own user password
Changing user permissions
Changing a user email address
Unlocking a user account
Enabling and disabling user accounts
Deleting user accounts
Managing resource groups
About resource groups
Resource access requirements for Device Manager - Storage Navigator operations
Access requirements for Compatible FlashCopy
Access requirements for Compatible PAV
Access requirements for Data Retention Utility
Access requirements for Dynamic Provisioning and Dynamic Tiering
Access requirements for Encryption License Key
Access requirements for FICON CHB ports
Access requirements for global-active device
Access requirements for LUN Manager
Access requirements for Performance Monitor
Access requirements for ShadowImage
Access requirements for ShadowImage for Mainframe
Access requirements for Server Priority Manager
Access requirements for Thin Image and Thin Image Advanced
Access requirements for TrueCopy and TrueCopy for Mainframe
Access requirements for Universal Replicator and Universal Replicator for Mainframe
Access requirements for Universal Volume Manager
Access requirements for Virtual LUN and Virtual LVI
Access requirements for Virtual Partition Manager
Access requirements for Volume Retention Manager
Access requirements for Volume Shredder
Examples
Resource groups sharing a port
Resource groups not sharing ports
Resource group assignments
Resource group rules, restrictions, and guidelines
Creating resource groups
Adding resources to a resource group
Deleting resource groups
Managing license keys
License keys overview
License key types and prerequisite software
Using the permanent key
Using the term key
Using the temporary key
Using the emergency key
Estimating licensed capacity
Software and licensed capacity
Calculating licensed capacity for a normal volume
Calculating licensed capacity for an external volume
Calculating pool capacity
Accelerated compression-enabled parity group capacity
Installing and uninstalling software
Installing license keys using Device Manager - Storage Navigator
When the status is Installed (Disabled)
Enabling a license
Disabling a license
Removing a software application
Updating license status
Examples of license information
Cautions on license capacities in license-related windows
Cautions on licenses
Resolving errors when removing Data Retention Utility
License key expiration
Viewing and managing the storage system
Viewing storage system information
Viewing basic information
Viewing specific information
Viewing other system information
Viewing port conditions
Status icons for certain resources
Managing tasks
Managing your tasks
Referencing the detailed task status
Stalled tasks
Setting the status refresh interval of the Tasks window
Using reports to view storage system information
Creating configuration reports
Downloading and viewing the HDvM - SN configuration reports
Viewing configuration reports in the Reports window
Deleting configuration reports
Examples of Device Manager - Storage Navigator storage configuration reports
Report examples: table view
CHAP Users report
Disk Boards report
Host Groups / iSCSI Targets report
Hosts report
Logical Devices report
LUNs report
MP Unit report
MP unit details report
Parity Groups report
Physical Devices report
Ports report
Power Consumption report
Spare Drives report
SSD Endurance report
Storage System Summary report
Report examples: graphical view
Cache Memories report
Channel Boards report
Physical View report
Report examples: CSV files
AllConf.csv
CacheInfo.csv
ChapUserInfo.csv
ChaStatus.csv
CTLInfo.csv
DeviceEquipInfo.csv
DkaInfo.csv
DkaStatus.csv
DkcInfo.csv
DkuTempInfo.csv
DkuTempAveInfo.csv
DkuTempMaxInfo.csv
DkuTempMinInfo.csv
ELunInfo.csv
EnvMonInfo.csv
HSNBXTempInfo.csv
HduInfo.csv
IscsiHostInfo.csv
IscsiPortInfo.csv
IscsiTargetInfo.csv
JnlInfo.csv
LdevCapaInfo.csv
LdevCountInfo.csv
LdevInfo.csv
LdevStatus.csv
LogPathStatus.csv
LPartition.csv
LunInfo.csv
LunPortInfo.csv
MfDMInfo.csv
MfPortInfo.csv
MicroVersion.csv
MlcEnduranceInfo.csv
ModePerLpr.csv
MpPathStatus.csv
MpPcbStatus.csv
PcbRevInfo.csv
PdevCapaInfo.csv
PdevInfo.csv
PdevStatus.csv
PhyPathStatus.csv
PkInfo.csv
PpInfo.csv
SMfundat.csv
SsdDriveInfo.csv
SsidInfo.csv
SysoptInfo.csv
WwnInfo.csv
Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
Service information messages
Monitoring SIM alerts in Device Manager - Storage Navigator
Login errors
No-response errors
Incorrect display errors
UNIX operation errors
HDvM - SN secondary window blocked
Storage Device Launcher errors
Other errors
Forcibly fail over the SVP
Firefox web browser problems on UNIX
Troubleshooting the SMI-S function
Downloading dump files using the Dump tool
Saving Java log and trace files
System option modes (SOMs)
System option modes for VSP 5000 series
Device Manager - Storage Navigator user management GUI reference
User Groups window
Selected User Group Window
Create User Group wizard
Create User Group window
Create User Group confirmation window
Edit User Account Policies wizard
Edit User Account Policies window
Edit User Account Policies confirmation window
Password Expiration Email Notification wizard
Password Expiration Email Notification window
Password Expiration Email Notification confirmation window
Create User wizard
Create User window
Create User confirmation window
Change Password Wizard
Change Password window
Change Password confirmation window
Edit User wizard
Edit User window
Edit User confirmation window
Add User wizard
Add Users window
Add Users confirmation window
Remove Users window
Delete Users window
Release Lockout window
Edit User Group wizard
Edit User Group window
Edit User Group confirmation window
Delete User Groups window
Edit Resource Group Assignment wizard
Edit Resource Group Assignment window
Edit Resource Group Assignment confirmation window
Edit Role Assignment wizard
Edit Role Assignment window
Edit Role Assignment confirmation window
Setup Server wizard
Select Authentication Server window
Select Authentication Server confirmation window
LDAP Properties window
RADIUS Properties window
Kerberos Properties window
Setup Server for LDAP
LDAP Setup Server window
LDAP Setup Server confirmation window
Setup Server for RADIUS
RADIUS Set Up Server window
RADIUS Set Up Server confirmation window
Setup Server for Kerberos
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Kerberos Set Up Server confirmation window
Device Manager - Storage Navigator licenses GUI reference
License Keys window
Install Licenses wizard
Install Licenses window
Install Licenses confirmation window
Enable Licenses window
Disable Licenses window
Remove Licenses window
Update License Status window
Configuring storage systems GUI reference
Login Message window
Edit Storage System wizard
Edit Storage System window
Edit Storage System confirmation window
Edit Alert Settings wizard
Edit Alert Settings window
Edit Alert Settings confirmation window
Add Sending Trap Setting window (SNMP v1 or v2c)
Add Sending Trap Setting window (SNMP v3)
Change Sending Trap Setting window (SNMP v1 or v2c)
Change Sending Trap Setting window (SNMP v3)
Add Request Authentication Setting window (SNMP v1 or v2c)
Add Request Authentication Setting window (SNMP v3)
Change Request Authentication Setting window (SNMP v1 or v2c)
Change Request Authentication Setting window (SNMP v3)
Add Address window
Change Settings window
Column Settings window
Edit Advanced System Settings wizard
Edit Advanced System Settings window
Edit Advanced System Settings confirmation window
Device Manager - Storage Navigator system GUI reference
Storage Systems window
Port Condition window
Tasks window
Task Properties window
Suspend Tasks window
Resume Tasks window
Delete Tasks window
Disable Auto Delete window
Enable Auto Delete window
Edit Information Display Settings window
Reports window
Create Configuration Report window
Delete Reports window
Tool Panel GUI Reference
Tool Panel
Control Panel
Download File tab of the Control Panel window
Restore File tab of the Control Panel window
Download Dump Files window
Update Certificate Files window
Update Certificate Files for the SMI-S window
Upload Configuration Files for SMI-S window
SMI-S Artificial Indication window
Set or Delete Certificate File for HCS window
TLS Security Settings window
TLS Security Settings Communication Test window
Create CSR and Self-Signed Certificate window
Flash Enable/Disable window
CaptiveBundleUpload window
WSUS Settings
SMI-S provider configuration file
Supported TLS versions
Array-setting-01.properties file
File description format
File organization format
Parameters defined in user configuration files
VVolForSnapshot parameter
PoolIDForSnapshot parameter
ResourceGroup parameter
PullOperationMaxTime parameter

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