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EMC® Symmetrix® Management ConsoleVersion 7.1.1

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EMC Symmetrix Management Console Version 7.1.1 Installation Guide

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 IntroductionIntroduction ....................................................................................... 10

This document............................................................................ 10Finding help ............................................................................... 11

Before you begin ............................................................................... 12Prerequisites ............................................................................... 12Preparing for initial setup .........................................................12Understanding the types of installations ................................13Installing client/server license keys ........................................13SMC on the Symmetrix service processor...............................14SMC Virtual Appliance..............................................................15

Security features................................................................................ 16Authentication............................................................................ 16Authorization ............................................................................. 16

Chapter 2 Installing Symmetrix Management ConsoleInstalling SMC................................................................................... 20

Installing using the wizard........................................................20Installing using the command line...........................................21Configuring language and regional settings ..........................23Starting and stopping the SMC server ....................................23

Uninstalling SMC.............................................................................. 24Uninstalling from Windows .....................................................24Uninstalling from Linux and SunOS .......................................25

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Chapter 3 Deploying the SMC Virtual ApplianceIntroduction....................................................................................... 28Before you begin ............................................................................... 29Deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance.......................................... 30

Step 1: Import the Virtual Appliance....................................... 30Step 2: Select gatekeepers .......................................................... 31Step 3: Configure the Virtual Appliance ................................. 31Step 4: Configure the network settings for the appliance .... 33Step 5: Launch SMC or the Configuration Manager ............. 34

Updating the SMC Virtual Appliance ........................................... 35Deleting the SMC Virtual Appliance ............................................. 36

Chapter 4 Using the Symmetrix Management ConsoleOpening Symmetrix Management Console.................................. 38Understanding the SMC interface.................................................. 39Managing SMC views ...................................................................... 40

Understanding the Properties view......................................... 40Understanding the Config Session view................................. 41Understanding the Tasks view................................................. 42Understanding the Service Session view ................................ 43Understanding the Alerts view ................................................ 44Understanding the Command History view.......................... 45Understanding the Replication Monitor view ....................... 46Understanding the Quality of Service Monitor view............ 47Changing the default SMC view .............................................. 48

SMC menu bar .................................................................................. 49File menu .................................................................................... 49Control menu ............................................................................. 50Help menu options.................................................................... 60

SMC dialog boxes ............................................................................. 61

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Preface

As part of its effort to continuously improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of the EMC product line, EMC periodically releases new versions of both the EMC Enginuity Operating Environment and EMC Symmetrix Management Console software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all versions of Enginuity or EMC Symmetrix Management Console software currently in use. For the most up-to-date information on product features, refer to your product release notes.

If an EMC Symmetrix Management Console feature does not function properly or does not function as described in this document, please contact the EMC Customer Support Center for assistance.

Audience This document is intended for use by storage administrators who are installing and using the Symmetrix Management Console.

Readers of this document are expected to be familiar with the following topics:

◆ SYMCLI commands

◆ Solutions Enabler options, environment variables, daemons, and events

Relateddocumentation

Related documents include:

◆ EMC Symmetrix Management Console Release Notes

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Release Notes

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix CLI Command Reference

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix Array Management CLI Product Guide


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◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix Array Controls CLI Product Guide

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix TimeFinder Family CLI Product Guide

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix SRDF Family CLI Product Guide

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix Open Replicator CLI Product Guide

◆ EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix SRM CLI Product Guide

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This chapter introduces Symmetrix Management Console:

◆ Introduction ........................................................................................ 10◆ Before you begin................................................................................. 12◆ Security features ................................................................................. 16

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Introduction

IntroductionSymmetrix® Management Console (SMC) is a simple, intuitive, browser-based user interface for the configuration and management of Symmetrix arrays. It was developed to concurrently support all the features of Enginuity™ Version 5671 and later.

SMC presents the functionality of the Solutions Enabler SYMCLI (command line interface) in a browser interface. You can use SMC to:

◆ Manage Symmetrix access controls, user accounts, and roles

◆ Discover Symmetrix arrays

◆ Perform configuration operations (create devices, map and mask devices, set Symmetrix attributes, set device attributes, set port flags, create SAVE device pools)

◆ Manage devices (change device configuration, set device status, reserve devices, duplicate devices, create/dissolve metadevices)

◆ Manage Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST), Virtual Provisioning™, and Auto-provisioning Groups

◆ Perform and monitor replication operations (TimeFinder®/Mirror, TimeFinder/Snap, TimeFinder/Clone, SRDF®, Open Replicator)

◆ Monitor alerts

◆ Monitor an application’s performance

◆ Dynamically provision storage in virtual computing environments (Storage Pool Management)

This document This installation guide explains how to install the Symmetrix Management Console. It also provides a high-level introduction to the Console interface, security features, views, controls, and dialog boxes. Its purpose is to familarize the new user with SMC.


Introduction

Finding help To find help while using Symmetrix Management Console, you can:

◆ Click Help on the SMC menu bar◆ Click Help within any dialog box◆ Click the question mark (?) in the View display

To learn more about Symmetrix or Solutions Enabler functionality, refer to the appropriate EMC® Solutions Enabler Symmetrix CLI product guide listed in “Related documentation” of the Preface.

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Before you beginBefore you begin installing SMC, you should review the information in this section.

Prerequisites SMC V7.1.1 has the following perquisites:

◆ Solutions Enabler V7.1.1 (minimum) must be installed.

Note: The SMC installation wizard will fail if the proper level of Solutions Enabler is not installed on the host.

◆ SMC can be installed on the same system as the SYMAPI server, or on a system connected to the SYMAPI server. Refer to Figure 1 on page 13 and Figure 2 on page 14.

◆ Java runtime environment must be enabled on the client browser.

◆ Before launching SMC, you must enter the name of the SMC server (http://<ServerName:Port#>) in your browser pop-up blocker. Or disable pop-up blockers on your client browser.

◆ The optimal SMC client screen resolution is 1024 x 768.

Note: For additional environment requirements and product updates, refer to the EMC Symmetrix Management Console Release Notes.

Preparing for initial setupWhile installing SMC, you will be prompted to specify an Initial Setup User. You can either specify the user ID you currently use to access the Symmetrix array (if User Authorization is enabled), or you can use the default user ID smc. If you plan on using the default ID, there must be no user IDs listed in the User Authorization database. If there are user IDs in the database (regardless of whether user authorization is enabled), then you must use SYMCLI to add the default user ID (smc) to the database.

Note: For more information on user authorization, refer to the EMC Solutions Enabler Symmetrix Array Management CLI Product Guide.


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Understanding the types of installationsSMC can be installed in local or remote locations. In a local installation, the SMC software is installed on the same system as the SYMAPI server (Figure 1 on page 13). In a remote installation, the SMC software is installed on a system connected to the SYMAPI server (Figure 2 on page 14).

Installing client/server license keysTo run SMC in client/server mode, install the SMC license key on the SMC server, and the SYMAPI server and Base license keys on the SYMAPI server. Refer to Figure 2 on page 14. After installation, you can alternatively enter the SMC license keys through the login screen.

Figure 1 Local installation: SMC on SYMAPI server

SMC, SYMAPI, andbase license keys

RDFRDF SMC andSYMAPI Server

RDF

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Figure 2 Remote installation: SMC on system connected to a remote SYMAPI server

SMC on the Symmetrix service processorStarting with Enginuity 5874, SMC is available on the Symmetrix service processor as part of EMC’s management integration. Before deploying SMC in this manner, you should be aware of the following:

◆ The service processor is shared with EMC Customer service for normal service operations.

◆ There is limited host access to the service processor, thereby limiting your ability to do backups of your management environment. This may prevent you from backing up SMC and Solutions Enabler configuration files and/or device groups.

◆ Additionally, you will need to involve Customer Service to start/stop Solutions Enabler services or the SMC service.

◆ You must involve Customer Service to review Solutions Enabler logs.

◆ The Storage Pool Management (SPM) feature is not available on the Symmetrix service processor.

SMC on the service processor is disabled by default. To enable it, contact EMC Customer Service.

Node name Net port

Base and Server license keys

SMC license key

SYMAPI Server

SMCServer RDFRDFRDF


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SMC Virtual ApplianceSMC is also available as a virtual appliance for ESX V3.5 (and later) Servers in a VMware environment. For more information and instructions on deploying the appliance, refer to “Deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance” on page 27.

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Security featuresThis sections provides a brief overview of the security features used to secure access to SMC and to Symmetrix arrays. The SMC help system contains specific configuration procedures required to enable these features. References to those procedures are provided where appropriate.

Authentication SMC supports the following types of authentication:

◆ Windows (local and domain based): Users login with Windows domain/username and password (if they have a Windows account on the SMC server).

◆ LDAP: Users login with their LDAP-SSL username and password (if they have a user account stored on a LDAP-SSL server).

To use this method, an SMC Administrator must set up LDAP-SSL authentication in SMC. For instructions, see Setting up LDAP-SSL authentication in the online help.

◆ Local SMC users: Users login with their SMC username and password (if they have a local SMC user account).

To use this method, an SMC Initial Setup User or Administrator must create a local SMC user account for the user. Local user accounts are stored locally on the SMC server host and work in much the same way as the other methods to validate user credentials. For instructions see Adding local SMC user accounts, in the online help.

Authorization User authorization is a tool for restricting the management operations users can perform on a Symmetrix array. By default, authorization on a Symmetrix array is enabled for SMC users, regardless of whether it has been enabled on the Symmetrix array.

When configuring user authorization, an Administrator or SecruityAdmin maps individual users or groups of users to specific roles, which determine the operations the users can perform.

Roles are typically set for an entire Symmetrix array. However, when adding roles for use with the Storage Pool Management feature, they are set for the component level (thin pool and storage group).


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User roles The following introduces the available roles. For a more detailed look at the permissions associated with each role, see Roles and their associated permissions in the online help.

◆ None — Provides no permissions.

◆ Monitor — Performs read-only (passive) operations on a Symmetrix array excluding the ability to read the audit log or Access Control definitions.

◆ StorageAdmin — Performs all management (active or control) operations on a Symmetrix array in addition to all Monitor operations. This role does not allow users to perform security operations.

◆ Administrator — Performs all operations on a Symmetrix array, including security operations in addition to all Monitor operations.

◆ SecurityAdmin — Performs security operations on a Symmetrix array in addition to all Monitor operations.

◆ Auditor — Grants the ability to view, but not modify, security settings for a Symmetrix array (including reading the audit log, symacl list, and symauth) in addition to all Monitor operations. This is the minimum role required to view the Symmetrix audit log.

In addition to the above user roles, SMC includes two administrative roles:

◆ SMC Initial Setup User — Defined during installation, this temporary role provides administrator-like permissions for the purpose of adding local users and roles to SMC. For more information on the Initial Setup User, see the online help.

◆ StorageAdmin - Virtualization Domain — Exists for the sole purpose of setting up an Storage Pool Management environment.

Individual and group rolesUsers gain access to a Symmetrix array or component either directly through a role assignment and/or indirectly through membership in a user group (new with V7.1.1) that has a role assignment.

User groups enable administrators to assign roles to multiple users simultaneously. User groups are created on the SMC server according to its operating system and assigned roles with SMC.

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If a user has two different role assignments (one as an individual and one as a member of a group), the permissions assigned to the user will be combined. For example, if a user is assigned a Monitor role and a StorageAdmin role through a group, the user will be granted Monitor and StorageAdmin rights.


2Invisible Body Tag

This chapter explains how to install Symmetrix Management Console:

◆ Installing SMC .................................................................................... 20◆ Uninstalling SMC............................................................................... 24

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Installing SMCYou can install/upgrade the Symmetrix Management Console using either a wizard (described below), or the command line (described in “Installing using the command line” on page 21).

Installing using the wizardTo install/upgrade SMC using the wizard:

1. Save all files and exit all applications.

2. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive.

3. Change directory to the location of the SMC kit and run the appropriate executable for your operating system:

• For Windows 32-bit: smcV7.1.1.x_win32.exe• For Windows 64-bit: smcV7.1.1.x_win64.exe• For SunOS: smcV7.1.1.x_sunos_sparc.bin• For Linux: smcV7.1.1.x_linux.bin

Note: To install SMC using the wizard in Solaris and Linux, the display manager must be enabled; otherwise, the installer will default to console mode.

4. In the Introduction dialog box, review the recommendations and click Next.

TIP: If, after selecting another directory, you decide that you want to install to the default directory, click Restore Default Folder.

5. In the Choose Install Folder dialog box, click Next to accept the default directory, or click Choose to select another directory.

6. In the SYMAPI Connection Type dialog box, specify an initial setup user name (default is smc) and a connection type for the intial login, and then click Next.

The initial setup user's role is to install and set up the SMC environment (create users and add roles). It is intended to be a temporary role as it will only allow you to access and perform administrative tasks on Symmetrix arrays that do not have defined user roles (authorization rules). You can either accept the default or use your Windows username if you have authorization enabled on the SMC server host.

Select a connection type based on the following:



Local — On a SYMAPI server attached to Symmetrix arrays. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 13.)

Remote — On a remote web server connected to a SYMAPI server; you must specify the SYMAPI server Node Name and Net Port. (Refer to Figure 2 on page 14.) The default net port for SYMAPI is 2707.

7. In the Set Tomcat Ports dialog box, specify the ports to use/enable when connecting to the SMC server.

The default ports of the SMC web server are displayed. If you want to use the default ports, verify that they are available, and then click Next to accept and enable them. Otherwise, you can specify/enable different ports, and then click Next.

Note: Starting with SMC V7.0, the HTTPS port must be enabled.

8. In the Pre-Installation Summary dialog box, verify the summary information, and then click Install to continue the installation.

9. In the Install Complete dialog box, click Done.

Installing using the command lineTo install/upgrade SMC from the command line:

1. Save all files and exit all applications.

2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Change directory to the location of the SMC kit.

4. Run the following command:

SMC_Kit -i console

Where SMC_Kit is one of the following operating system-specific kit names:

• For Windows 32 -bit: smcV7.1.1.x_win32.exe• For Windows 64-bit: smcV7.1.1.x_win64.exe• For SunOS: smcV7.1.1.x_sunos_sparc.bin• For Linux: smcV7.1.1.x_linux.bin

5. In the Introduction panel, review the recommendations and press Enter.

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6. In the Choose Install Folder panel, press Enter to accept the default directory, or specify a different directory and press Enter.

7. In the SYMAPI Connection Type panel, specify an initial setup user name (default is smc) and a connection type for the intial login, and press Enter.

The initial setup user's role is to install and set up the SMC environment (create users and add roles). It is intended to be a temporary role as it will only allow you to access and perform administrative tasks on Symmetrix arrays that do not have defined user roles (authorization rules). You can either accept the default or use your username if you have authorization enabled on the SMC server host.

Select a connection type based on the following:

Local — On a SYMAPI server attached to Symmetrix arrays. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 13.)

Remote — On a remote web server connected to a SYMAPI server; you must specify the SYMAPI server Node Name and Net Port. (Refer to Figure 2 on page 14.) The default net port for SYMAPI is 2707.

8. In the Set Tomcat Ports panel, specify the ports to use/enable when connecting to the SMC server.

The default ports of the SMC web server are displayed. If you want to use the default ports, verify that they are available and press Enter to accept and enable them. Otherwise, you can specify/enable different ports, and press Enter.

Note: Starting with SMC V7.0, the HTTPS port must be enabled.

9. In the Pre-Installation Summary panel, verify the summary information, and then press Enter to continue the installation.

10. In the Install Complete panel, press Enter to complete the installation.



Configuring language and regional settingsFor SMC users outside the United States, you must configure your Windows regional and language settings to English (United States) if you plan on using the graph feature of the QoS and Replication Monitors. To configure your settings:

1. Stop the SMC service (if it is running).

2. In the Windows Control panel, double-click Regional and Language Options.

3. On the Regional Options tab, set the Standards and formats to English (United States).

4. On the Advanced tab, set the Language for non-Unicode programs to English (United States) and select Apply all setting to the current user account and to the default user profile.

5. Restart SMC.

Starting and stopping the SMC serverTo start/stop the SMC server in Linux and SunOS, change to this directory:

cd SMC_Home/litewave/tomcat/bin

and then use the following commands:

To start/stop the SMC server in Windows, use the Service Control panel.

Action Command

Start server ./unix_daemon.sh -s

Stop server ./unix_daemon.sh -S

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Uninstalling SMC This section describes how to uninstall SMC.

Note: If you change your SYMAPI connection type (local/remote), you must uninstall SMC before reinstalling it. For example, if you change from a local connection to client/server.

CAUTION!Uninstalling SMC will terminate all client sessions to the SMC server and any SYMAPI operations in progress.

Uninstalling from WindowsYou can uninstall SMC from a Windows host using either the Windows Add/Remove Programs dialog box, the command line, or Windows Explorer.

Using the WindowsAdd/Remove

Programs dialog box

To uninstall SMC from the Windows Add/Remove Programs dialog box:

1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.

2. In the Add/Remove Programs dialog, select EMC Symmetrix Management Console and click Change/Remove.

3. Complete the steps in the wizard.

Note: A few files will remain after the uninstall operation. To remove them you can delete the SMC folder.

Using the commandline

To uninstall SMC using the command line:

1. Change directory location to:

SMC_HOME\\SMC\_uninstallsmc

2. Type the following to launch the uninstall wizard:

uninstaller.exe -i console





Using WindowsExplorer

To uninstall SMC using Windows Explorer:

1. Double-click the following to launch the uninstall wizard:

SMC_HOME\\SMC\_uninstallsmc\\uninstaller.exe



Uninstalling from Linux and SunOSYou can uninstall SMC from a Linux or SunOS host using the command line:

1. Change directory location to:

SMC_HOME/_uninstallsmc

2. Type the following to launch the uninstall wizard:

./uninstaller -i console



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3Invisible Body Tag

This chapter describes how to deploy the SMC Virtual Appliance in a VMware infrastructure environment:

◆ Introduction ........................................................................................ 28◆ Before you begin................................................................................. 29◆ Deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance ........................................... 30◆ Updating the SMC Virtual Appliance............................................. 35◆ Deleting the SMC Virtual Appliance............................................... 36

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Deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance

IntroductionThe SMC Virtual Appliance is a VMware ESX Server virtual machine that provides all the components you need to manage your Symmetrix environment using the storsrvd daemon and Solutions Enabler network client access. These include:

◆ EMC Symmetrix Management Console V7.1.0◆ EMC Solutions Enabler V7.1 (solely intended as a SYMAPI server

for Solutions Enabler client access)◆ Linux OS (SUSE 10 SP2 JeOS)◆ SMI- S Provider V4.1.10

In addition, the SMC Virtual Appliance also includes a browser-based configuration tool, called the Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance Configuration Manager. This tool enables you to perform the following configuration tasks not available in SMC or from the Virtual Appliance directly:

◆ Launch SMC◆ Start and stop selected Solutions Enabler and SMC daemons◆ Import and export Solutions Enabler and SMC persistent data

and view log files◆ Configure the Solutions Enabler nethost file (required for client

access)◆ Modify options and daemon options◆ Add license keys◆ Run a limited set of Solutions Enabler CLI commands

Note: For information on using the Configuration Manager, refer to its online help.

Note: Root login is not supported on the SUSE 10 Virtual Machine. Local login is restricted to the seconfig account with restricted access.



Before you beginBefore you begin to deploy the SMC Virtual Appliance, be sure to complete the tasks listed in this section.

❑ Verify that you are installing the latest version of the appliance by checking Powerlink for updates.

❑ Verify that the client is running:

• VMware Infrastructure Client V2.5 (or above) or vSphere Client

• Either of the following browsers with cookies an javascript enabled:

– Internet Explorer 6.0 through 8.0– Firefox 3.0

❑ Verify that the VMware ESX Server meets the following minimum requirements:

• Version 3.5 or later

• 4 GB of disk space

• 2 GB of memory

• 2 CPUs

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Deploying the SMC Virtual ApplianceThis section describes how to deploy the SMC Virtual Appliance into a VMware infrastructure environment.

Step 1: Import the Virtual ApplianceTo start deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance:

1. Download the zip file containing the installation program from Powerlink and extract it to a temporary directory.

2. Start the VMware Infrastructure Client and log in to either Virtual Center Infrastructure Server or the ESX Server on which you will be deploying the appliance.

3. Click Ignore in the security warning message.

4. If you are using Virtual Center Infrastructure Server, select the ESX Server on which you will be deploying the appliance from the navigation tree.

5. Depending on the ESX Sever version, do the following:

• For ESX Server V3.5, do the following:

a. On the Getting Started tab, click Import a virtual machine (Virtual Center Infrastructure Server) or click Deploy OVF Template (vSphere Client) to launch the Import Virtual Appliance Wizard.

b. On the Import Location page, select Import from file and specify the path to the OVF file. This file is located at the top level of the temporary directory you created earlier.Click Next.

• For ESX Server V4.0, do the following:

a. From the File menu, select Deploy from file (VMware Infrastructure Client) or Deploy OVF Template (vSphere Client).

b. Browse to the OVF file. This file is located at the top level of the temporary directory you created earlier.

6. On the Details page, verify the details about the appliance and click Next.



7. On the End User License Agreement page, select Accept and click Next.

8. On the Name and Location page, specify a name for the appliance and select the location for the virtual machine. Click Next.

9. On the Ready to Complete page, verify the information and click Finish.

10. In the Completed Successfully message, click Close.

11. Continue with “Step 2: Select gatekeepers” on page 31.

Step 2: Select gatekeepersPresent six uniquely defined gatekeeper by way of raw device mappings (RDM). For instructions, refer to the appropriate VMware documentation.

Continue with “Step 3: Configure the Virtual Appliance.”.

Step 3: Configure the Virtual ApplianceTo configure the Virtual Appliance:

1. On the Summary page of the Virtual Infrastructure Client, click Power On.

2. Click the Console tab and watch as the appliance starts up.

The installation program prompts you to accept the license.

3. Read and accept the license by typing yes at the following prompt and pressing Enter.

Do you agree with the terms of the end user license agreement? yes/no [no]:

4. At the following prompt, type a new password for the seconfig account and press Enter:

Please change password for user seconfigNew password:

5. At the following prompt, retype your new password and press Enter:

New Password:


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6. At the following prompt, specify whether you want to set the time zone:

Do you want to set the time zone? y/[n] :

• A [n]o response continues the configuration. If you select this option, you can use the appliance console to specify the time zone at a later time.

• A [y]es response produces the following series of prompts that will enable you to set the time zone:

– Please select a continent or ocean

Type the number that corresponds to the time zone location and press Enter.

– Please select a country

Type the number that corresponds to the country-specific time zone you want to set and press Enter.

– Please select one of the following time zone

regions

Type the number that corresponds to regional time zone you want to set and press Enter.

– Is the above information OK?

Verify that the time zone information is correct. If it is, type Yes at the following prompt; otherwise, type No to step through it again.

7. At the following prompt, specify whether you want to enter the Solutions Enabler license keys.

Do you want to register Solutions Enabler license keys yes/[no]? :

• A no response continues the configuration. If you select this option, you must use the Configuration Manager to enter the license keys at a later time. For instructions, refer to the Configuration Manager’s online help.

• A yes response prompts you for the license keys. In which case you should type a license key and press Enter. When prompted to enter another license key, type yes to enter another key, or no to continue with the installation.

A Welcome dialog opens.



8. Continue with “Step 4: Configure the network settings for the appliance” on page 33.

Step 4: Configure the network settings for the applianceTo configure the network settings for the appliance:

1. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Configure Network option and press Enter.

2. At the following prompt, specify whether you want to use a DHCP Server instead of a static IP address:

Use a DHCP Server instead of a static IP Address? y/n [y]:

• A [y]es response instructs the installation program to attempt to locate a DHCP server on your network. If successful, the configuration continues.

• A [n]o response produces the following series of prompts that will enable you to configure your network:

– IP Address [ ]:Type the address assigned to the appliance and press Enter.

– Netmask [ ]:

Type the mask of the network on which the appliance will be running and press Enter

– Gateway [ ]:

Type the gateway address to network on which the appliance will be running and press Enter

– Is a proxy server necessary to reach the internet? y/n [n]:

A [y]es response enables you to specify the IP address of the proxy server and the port.

A [n]o response continues the configuration.

– Is this correct? y/n [y]:

Verify that the network information is correct. If it is, type Y at the following prompt; otherwise, type N to step through it again.

You have now finished installing the SMC Virtual appliance.


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3. Continue with “Step 5: Launch SMC or the Configuration Manager” on page 34.

Step 5: Launch SMC or the Configuration ManagerOnce you have finished installing the appliance, you can either launch SMC, the Configuration Manager, and/or connect to the API server through the Solutions Enabler client:

Launching SMC To launch SMC:

1. Type the following URL in a browser:

https://appliance_IP:8443

2. On the login window, type smc for both the ID and Password, and then click Sign In.

Launching the Virtual Appliance Configuration ManagerTo launch the Virtual Appliance Configuration Manager:

1. Type the following URL in a browser:

https://appliance_IP:5480

2. On the log in panel, type seconfig for the ID and the password you created during installation for the Password, and then click Sign In.

The Virtual Appliance Configuration Manager displays. For information on using the Configuration Manager, refer to its online help.

Connect to the API serverFor instructions on connecting to the API server, refer to the EMC Solutions Enabler Installation Guide.



Updating the SMC Virtual AppliancePeriodically, EMC will release security patches and hot-fixes for the Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance on Powerlink.

To update an existing Virtual Appliance:

1. Login to the web console of the exiting appliance.

2. Click Export Persistent Data to download a zip file containing Solutions Enabler persistent data to your desktop.

3. Extract the zip file to your machine. Note the location of the file encrypt_se_export_persistent_data_time-stamp.zip.gpg. You will need this file later to complete this procedure.

4. Power off the old appliance.

5. Import and deploy the new appliance in your ESX server. For instructions, refer to “Deploying the SMC Virtual Appliance” on page 30.

6. Login to the new appliance’s web console.

7. Click Import Persistent Data and browse to the location of the gpg file you extracted earlier in this procedure.

8. Click Import.

9. When the message Import successful appears, close the dialog. The update is complete.

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Deleting the SMC Virtual ApplianceTo delete the SMC Virtual Appliance:

1. Optional: If you plan to restore SMC and Solutions Enabler persistent data, you should back up the persistent data in the SMC Virtual Appliance Configuration Manager.

2. In the VMware management interface, power down the appliance.

3. Right-click on the appliance and select Delete From Disk.

4. Click Yes in the confirmation message.


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This chapter introduces the Symmetrix Management Console and explains where to find objects in the menus and navigation tree.

◆ Opening Symmetrix Management Console ................................... 38◆ Understanding the SMC interface ................................................... 39◆ Managing SMC views ....................................................................... 40◆ SMC menu bar.................................................................................... 49◆ SMC dialog boxes............................................................................... 61

Using the SymmetrixManagement Console

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Using the Symmetrix Management Console

Opening Symmetrix Management ConsoleOpen your web browser, and point to the hostname (SMC server) and the port you entered (or accepted) during the installation:

http://host:http_port

or for a secure connection:

https://host:https_port

If you accepted the installation defaults, enter one of the following:

http://localhost:7070 or https://localhost:8443

The EMC Symmetrix Management Web Console login window (Figure 3) appears.

Figure 3 Web Console login window

Type a Username and Password. If you accepted the default Initial Setup User, type smc (lowercase) for the Username and Password; otherwise, type the username you provided, and its associated password For example, your NT username and password.

Note: If you are logging into SMC on the Symmetrix service processor from a remote console, you may be prompted to also specify your SMC License Number.

The SMC Web Console appears.



Understanding the SMC interfaceFigure 4 describes the components of the SMC interface.

Figure 4 Components of the SMC interface

File: Provides controls for seldom performed tasks.Control: Provides the control menu items (same asthe right-click menu).Administration: Provides dialogs for administrative tasks.Help: Provides online help for the Console.Refresh View: Refreshes the view from the Symmetrix database.Export: Saves the tree or view to a file or graphic.Logout: Closes the SMC application.New Alerts: Displays the total new alerts.

Menu bar

Properties: Displays details about the selected objectConfig Session: Lists the pending configuration tasks and provides controls to verify and commit them.Tasks: Provides quick access to many common SMC tasks.Service Session: Displays a list of service sessionsbeing performed by SMC.Alerts: Displays a list of Symmetrix array alerts.Command History: Maintains a log of actions performed during the SMC session.

The navigation tree is the roadmap to your storage array and devices. It contains folders and objects. Each folder contains a collection of objects, such as devices, directors, device groups, and so on. Use the navigation tree to find objects for monitoring and control operations.

Navigation tree

The view displays information based on which type of view is selected (see View Bar). The Properties view (shown here) displays details about the selected object in the navigation tree. When you select a folder in the navigation tree, you can select multiple items in the Properties view for a control operation.

Properties view details

View bar

Replication Monitor: Tracks thresholds configured forreplication operations.QoS Monitor: Monitors an application’s performancein the categories of the system, the device group, and the cache partition.

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Managing SMC viewsThis section introduces each of the SMC views (Properties, Config Session, Tasks, Service Session, Alerts, Command History, Replication Monitor, and QoS Monitor), and explains how to change the default SMC view.

Understanding the Properties viewSelecting an object from the navigation tree displays details about that object in the Properties view (Figure 5). This is the default view.

Figure 5 Properties view

Click the tabs to display related information.

Information tabs

Split bar

Details about the selected object display on the bottom of the split screen.

Property details

Select an object folder in the Navigation Tree and a table displays in the Properties view. Select an object in the table, and the screen splits, displaying the details about that object on the bottom.

Selecting objects

Move this bar up or down to change how much information you view on the top and bottom of the split view.



Understanding the Config Session viewThe Config Session view (Figure 6) lists the pending and committed configuration tasks and provides controls for verifying and committing the tasks.

Figure 6 Config Session view

The Config Session view displays the active and inactive tasks to be processed for the Symmetrix array. The Commit All button submits the whole list; therefore, deactivate any tasks you want to hold until later.

Displays the configuration task and status.

Displays realtime processing messages.

Config session log

Deactivate: Move selected tasks from Active to Inactive list. Preview All: Verify all your tasks on the Active list. Commit All: Commit all your tasks on the Active list. Abort All: Abort preview or commit in progress. Activate: Move selected tasks from Inactive list to Active list. Clear: Delete selected tasks from the system permanely..

Control buttons

My Active Tasks : Lists my active configuration tasks. My Inactive Tasks : Lists my inactive and completed tasks. All Active Tasks : Lists all authorized user’s active tasks.(view only) All Inactive Tasks : Lists all inactive tasks and completed tasks.

Task list tabs Task list

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Understanding the Tasks viewThe Tasks view (Figure 7) provides quick access to common SMC tasks.

This view is customizable, in that you can minimize any number of the task panels (Operations, Monitoring, Administration) within the view. In addition, you can also specify this as your default SMC view. For instructions, refer to “Changing the default SMC view” on page 48. In both cases, SMC will retain your setting for the next time you login.

Note: If an item appears dimmed in the Tasks view, you either do not have permission for the specific feature, or the feature is not licensed.

Figure 7 Tasks view



Understanding the Service Session viewThe Service Session view (Figure 8) contains a list of service sessions being performed by SMC.

Figure 8 Service Session view

Displays the current service sessions for the selectedSymmetrix array.

Displays realtime processing messages.

Service Session log

Run: Run the selected session.Abort: Abort the selected session.Clear: Delete the selected session.

Control buttons

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Understanding the Alerts viewThe Alerts view (Figure 9) displays a list of alerts for all Symmetrix arrays or the selected Symmetrix array.

Figure 9 Alerts view

Severity: The alert’s severity, as defined by SYMAPI. Object: The object to which the alert is related. Message: A description of the alert. Created: Timestamp for when the alert happened. Last Modified: Timestamp. Acknowledged By: A user name. Category: SYMAPI category. Code: SYMAPI error code.

Alert list



Understanding the Command History viewThe Command History view (Figure 10) maintains a list of actions taken by all users on the SMC installation.

The Command History displays for all arrays or the selected Symmetrix array.

Note: The Command History information is view only.

Figure 10 Command History view

Time: Date and time of the task. User: SMC user who performed the task. Task: Name of the task performed. Managed Object: The ID of the object affected by the task. Status: Current status of the task (config session). Description: Summary of the task.

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Understanding the Replication Monitor viewThe Replication Monitor view (Figure 11) provides progress and status for thresholds that are set for replication operations.

Figure 11 Replication Monitor view

Dashboard: Lists device groups and shows the status of the Replication State and Device State with colors.

Replication Monitor view

General: Provides details about the replication operation.Performance: Provides I/O performance details.Graph: Provides selections for viewing utilization andworkloads over a period of time.Threshold Event: Lists any events for the replication operation.

Replication Monitor tabs



Understanding the Quality of Service Monitor viewThe QoS Monitor view (Figure 12) provides performance information for the array, a device group, a storage group, or a cache partition.

Figure 12 QoS Monitor view

Dashboard: QoS monitoring allows you to view an application's performance in the categories of the system, the device group, and the cache partition.

QoS Monitor view

General: Provides performance details for the selected object. Graph: Provides selections for viewing configured metrics over a period of time. Threshold Event: Lists any QoS events.

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Changing the default SMC viewBy default, SMC opens displays the navigation tree on the left and the Properties view on the right. However, you can change the default view to only display the Tasks view:

1. Change to the Tasks view.

2. In the Administration panel, under Templates and Preferences, click Set View Preferences to open the Set View Preferences dialog box.

3. Select the Default View (Properties or Tasks).

4. Click OK.



SMC menu barStorage configuration and management operations are performed by selecting an object (in the navigation tree or Properties view) and opening a dialog box from the menu bar. There are four pull-down menus in the menu bar: File, Control, and Help.

File menu The File menu contains controls that are not often used.

Table 1 describes the File menu items.

Table 1 File menu

Menu item Description

Export Opens a dialog box from which you can select the contents of the navigation tree or the view to export to a file or an image.

Refresh View Refreshes the view (from the selected object down) with the current contents of the Symmetrix database.

Symmetrix Discover Opens a dialog box from which you can discover the Symmetrix arrays.

Logout Terminates the user session (the server stays up).

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Control menu Most of the operations performed in SMC are done by selecting an object, such as an array or a device, in the navigation tree or the Properties view, and then opening a control dialog box by either right-clicking the object or clicking the Control menu in the menu bar.

In addition, you can also perform an operation on multiple objects at the same time by either selecting a folder (e.g., Ungrouped) in the navigation tree or using the Shift key to select multiple objects (e.g., devices) in a view, and then right-clicking to open the Control menu.

Note: When accessing the Control menu from the folder level, the menu options will remain the same; however, they will be enabled/disabled based on the selected object.

Table 2 maps the Control menu, dialog box names, and specifies the object you must select to open the control dialog box. After selecting an object you can open the dialog with the right-click menu, or select Control from the menu bar.

Table 2 Control menu (1 of 10)

Menu item/ Submenu Dialog box name To open the dialog, right-click

Symmetrix Admin Enginuity Upgrade Preparation Symmetrix ID

View Symmetrix Audit Log Symmetrix ID

Symmetrix Lock Maintenance Symmetrix ID

Set Symmetrix Attributes Symmetrix ID

Add Hot Spare Symmetrix ID

Remove Hot Spare Data disk

Reservation Admin Symmetrix ID

Symmetrix Environment Data Symmetrix ID (running Enginuity Version 5771 and later)

Access Controls Symmetrix ID



Device Masking and Mapping

(submenu)Initiator Authentication,

CHAP Authentication(submenu)

Initiator Authentication,Radius Authentication

Map Devices Symmetrix IDDevice(s)Device group IDAny device folder (e.g., Unmapped, Mapped, etc.Fibre and Gig-E ports

Unmap Devices Symmetrix IDDevice group Device group IDPort

Masking Local Symmetrix IDDevice group folderIndividual device groupFibre, Gig-E, SCSI ports

Delete Masking Entry HBAiSCSI

Set CHAP AuthenticationDelete CHAP AuthenticationEnable CHAP Authentication

iSCSI initiatorPort or Host initiatorPort or Host initiator

Set Radius AuthenticaitonDelete Radius AuthenticaitonEnable/Disable

Host initiatorPort or Host initiatorPort or Host initiator

Set Initiator Attributes HBA iSCSI

Create Masking Alias Symmetrix ID

Modify Masking Alias Alias

Rename Initiator Alias HBA iSCSI

Replace Initiator HBA iSCSI

Masking Information Maintenance Local Symmetrix IDIndividual HBA record

Masking Backup Records Symmetrix ID



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Device Masking and Mapping(Continued)

(submenu)Storage Group Maintenance Create Storage Group

Modify Storage GroupExpand Storage GroupRename Storage GroupDelete Storage Group

Symmetrix IDStorage group nameStorage group nameStorage group nameStorage group name

(submenu)Port Group Maintenance

Create Port GroupModify Port GroupRename Port GroupDelete Port Group

Symmetrix IDPort group namePort group namePort group name

(submenu)Initiator Group Maintenance

Create Initiator GroupModify Initiator GroupRename Initiator GroupDelete Initiator Group

Symmetrix IDInitiator group nameInitiator group nameInitiator group name

(submenu)Masking View Maintenance

Create Masking ViewRename Masking ViewDelete Masking View

Symmetrix IDMasking view nameMasking view name

Port and Director Configuration

(submenu)IPSec Configuration

(submenu)CHAP Authentication

(submenu)Radius Authentication

Set Port Attributes Port

Add IPSec PolicyModify IPSec PolicyDelete IPSec Policy

PortPortPort

Online Port

Set CHAP AuthenticationDelete CHAP AuthenticationEnable

iSCSI initiatorPort or Host initiatorPort or Host initiator

Set Radius AuthenticaitonDelete Radius AuthenticaitonEnable/Disable

Host initiatorPort or Host initiatorPort or Host initiator





Device Configuration Device Lock Maintenance Symmetrix IDDevice Device/Composite group

Create Device Symmetrix ID

Duplicate Device Device

Change Device Configuration Device

Set Device Attributes Device

Set Device Identifiers Device

Set Device Status Device DirectorDevice/Composite group

Delete Device Symmetrix IDDevice

Start Allocate/Free Thin Device Bound thin device

Stop Allocate/Free Thin Device Bound thin device

FBA Meta Device Configuration Form FBA Meta Symmetrix ID

Add/Remove Meta Members Device

Dissolve Meta Device

Convert Meta from Concatenated to Striped Device



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z/OS Configuration Map Devices Device Port CU Image Folder

Unmap Devices Port CU Image

Copy Mapping Port CU Image

Assign Alias Addresses CU Image

Remove Alias Addresses CU Image

Assign Alias Range CU Image

Remove Alias Range CU Image

Assign Alias Count CU Image

Remove Alias Count CU Image

Create CKD Meta Symmetrix ID

DG/CG Management

(submenu)RDF Group Name

Create Group Device Group folder

Add/Remove Devices Device group

Rename Group Device group

Delete Group Device group

Set RDF Group NameEdit RDF Group NameDelete RDF Group Name

RDF groupRDF groupRDF group

Copy Devices to CG Device group





Device Pool Management

(submenu)Data Device Management

Enable Device Device

Disable Device Device

Activate DeviceDeactivate DeviceStart Draining DeviceStop Draining Device

DATA deviceDATA deviceDATA deviceDATA device

Create Device Pool Symmetrix ID

Add/Remove Pool Members Pool member

Enable All Pool Members Device pool

Disable All Pool Members Device pool

Delete Device Pool Device pool

Expand Device Pool Device pool

Bind/Unbind Thin Devices Thin pool

Start Write Balancing Thin pool

Stop Write Balancing Thin pool



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Replication

(submenu)SRDF Configuration

(submenu)Open Replicator

TimeFinder/Mirror Device group

TimeFinder/Clone Device group

TimeFinder/Snap Device group

SRDF Control Device group

SRDF Settings Device group

Create SRDF GroupRemove SRDF GroupModify SRDF GroupDelete SRDF PairMove SRDF PairSet SRDF/A Group AttributesSwap SRDF GroupConvert SRDF Devices from Static to DynamicAdd SRDF MirrorDelete SRDF Mirror

Symmetrix IDRA groupRA groupSymmetrix IDRA groupRA groupSymmetrix ID/Device SRDF device(s)SRDF device(s)SRDF device(s)

Create Copy SessionSession ControlSet CeilingRemote Port

Symmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix ID

Consistency Protection Composite group/RDF group

QoS Device

Migration Terminate Migration Session Migration session name

Tier Management Create Tier Symmetrix ID/Tier folder

Modify Tier Tier name

Rename Tier Tier name

Delete Tier Tier name

Rename Disk Group Disk group name





FAST(submenu)

FAST Policy Management

(submenu)FAST Control Parameters

Create Policy Symmetrix ID/FAST Policies folder

Modify Policy Policy name

Rename Policy Policy name

Delete Policy Policy name

Associate FAST Policy Storage group

Associate Storage Group Policy name

Storage Group Association Policy name

Edit Priority Policy name

Configure Cross Disk Group Rule Symmetrix ID

Rename Cross Disk Group Rule Symmetrix ID

Delete Cross Disk Group Rule Symmetrix ID

Enable/Disable FAST Symmetrix ID

Settings Symmetrix ID

Swap/Move List Symmetrix ID

Swap/Move History Symmetrix ID

FAST Log Symmetrix ID

Approve Swap/Move Symmetrix ID



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Optimizer

(submenu)SwapMove

Start/Stop/Lock/Unlock Symmetrix ID

Enable/Disable Symmetrix ID

Settings Symmetrix ID

Approve SwapManual SwapManual MoveRollbackSwap/Move ListSwap/Move History

Symmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix IDSymmetrix ID

Log Symmetrix ID

Priority Control and Cache Partition Create Dynamic Cache Partition Symmetrix ID

Modify Dynamic Cache Partition Cache partition

Rename Dynamic Cache Partition Cache partition

Remove Dynamic Cache Partition Cache partition

Dynamic Cache Partition Setting Symmetrix ID

Assign Dynamic Cache Partition Device(s)Device groupRDF group

Enable Symmetrix Priority Control Symmetrix ID

Assign Symmetrix Priority Device(s)Device groupSymmetrix ID

Performance Analyzer Trend Symmetrix IDDevice group

Snapshot Symmetrix IDDevice group

SRDF Migration Management Replace Migration session

Terminate Migration session





Virtualization Domain Management Create Virtualization Domain Virtualization Domains folder

Modify Virtualization Domain Virtualization domain

Delete Virtualization Domain Virtualization domain

Add Thin Pool Virtualization domain

Modify Thin Pool Thin pool

Remove Thin Pool Thin pool

Add Pre-Created LUN Policy Thin pool

Modify Pre-Created LUN Policy Policy

Remove Pre-Created LUN Policy Policy

Adopt LUNs Thin pool

Alerts Details Alert

Clear Alert Alert

Acknowledge Alert Alert



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Help menu options Table 3 describes the Help menu items.

Table 3 Help menu

Menu item Description

Content, Index, Search Opens the SMC online help.

Symmetrix Session Informationa Displays information about the current Symmetrix session.

Web Server Session Informationa Displays information about the current web server session.

Who is Logged On Displays information about logged on users.

About EMC Symmetrix Management Console

Displays version and copyright information about the SMC software.

a. In previous releases of SMC, this option was located in the File menu.



SMC dialog boxesStorage management and configuration operations are set within control dialog boxes. When a dialog has OK, the operation or task is completed immediately. When a dialog has the button Add to Config Session List, the task is moved to the Config Session view for processing.

Click OK to perform the action and closethe dialog box.

Click Cancel to closethe dialog box withoutperforming the action.

Click Add to Config Session List to send the action to the Config Session view for processing.

Opens the Filter dialogfrom which you specify criteria to narrow the devices displayed in theAvailable Devices list.

To select multiple itemsin a continous range, holdthe Shift key while clickingthe first and last items inthe range.

To select multiple itemsin non continous ranges, hold the CTRL key whileclicking the individual items.

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