HCIP-Storage V5.0 Lab Guide
HCIP-Storage V5.0 Lab Guide
HCIP-Storage V5.0 Lab Guide
HCIP-Storage
Scenario-based Practice of
Flash Storage Fundamentals
(For Trainees)
and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of
their respective holders.
Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made
between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features
described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but
all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute
a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Website: http://e.huawei.com
Contents
1.1 References
The commands, documents, and document paths listed in this document are for reference
only. The actual commands, documents, and document paths may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 Product Documentation
Note:
The specifications of features vary by product. For details, see the product documentation
of the desired product model. You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use the search box to find and download the
desired document or tool.
Note:
You are advised to use the open-source software PuTTY to log in to a terminal. You can
visit its public website (putty.org) to find and download the desired document or tool.
2.2 Objectives
To understand the functions of UltraPath
To be able to install and use UltraPath
To be able to configure basic NAS services
To apply the SmartQuota feature
2.4.1.2 Question
What are the functions of Huawei UltraPath?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Installing UltraPath for Windows" in the OceanStor UltraPath for
Windows User Guide.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Preparing Software Packages and Data" in the OceanStor
UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
Note:
Due to constant software upgrades, the actual version of UltraPath may differ from that in
the document. In this case, use the actual version.
2. Check the application server data that you need to prepare for installing UltraPath.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Preparing Software Packages and Data" in the OceanStor
UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
3. Check the installation environment.
Before installing UltraPath, check the hardware and software of the application server and
storage system to ensure that the requirements for installing and running UltraPath are
met.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Preparing the Installation Environment" in the OceanStor
UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
Note:
The requirements of UltraPath on the operating system may vary with the version upgrade.
For details, log in to the Huawei technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise for enterprises; https://support.huawei.com for
carriers), enter UltraPath in the search box, select the path that is automatically displayed,
and go to the UltraPath documentation page to search for, browse, and download the
Release Notes of the corresponding version.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Installing UltraPath for Windows" in the OceanStor UltraPath for
Windows User Guide.
Note:
In this practice, you need to download the UltraPath software package from the FTP server.
The installation path of UltraPath for Windows may vary with the software version.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see "Follow-up Procedure" in section "Silent Installation" or "Non-Silent
Installation" in the OceanStor UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
Note:
To maintain normal operation of UltraPath for Windows, do not move, modify, or delete
any files in the UltraPath installation directory in the system disk.
If Checking environment and config in the command output does not pass the check, check
whether UltraPath is installed as instructed in "Installing UltraPath for Windows". If the
check still fails, UltraPath does not take effect or the environment is abnormal.
2.4.1.4 Question
Can I log in to an application server as a visitor to install UltraPath?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Management > Route Maintenance > Viewing Array Information"
in the OceanStor UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Management > Route Maintenance > Viewing Physical Path
Information" in the OceanStor UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Management > Route Maintenance > Critical Event Management"
in the OceanStor UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details about how to upgrade UltraPath, see the UltraPath Upgrade Guide. Log in to
the Huawei technical support website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise for
enterprises; https://support.huawei.com for carriers), enter UltraPath in the search box,
select the path that is automatically displayed, and go to the UltraPath documentation
page to search for, browse, and download the Upgrade Guide of the corresponding version.
2. Uninstall UltraPath if it is no longer required due to service adjustment.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Management > Uninstalling UltraPath for Windows" in the
OceanStor UltraPath for Windows User Guide.
2.4.1.6 Question
How can I install Huawei UltraPath on a Linux host?
2.4.2.2 Question
When configuring a storage pool, set hot spare policy to Low (1 disk). What does "1 disk"
mean?
Note:
To access the initial configuration wizard, enter https://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:8088/initialize in
the web browser on your maintenance terminal. In this address, XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX indicates
the IP address of the management network port of the storage system. This address is for
reference only, and may vary with the experiment environment.
Name Storage001
Location Hangzhou
Asia)
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Install and Initialize > Initialization Guide > Logging In and Starting
Initialization > Initially Configuring a Storage Device" in the product documentation.
Note:
A license file is a credential for using basic or value-added storage features. Before
configuring basic NAS services, check whether the obtained license file is valid.
In this practice, you do not need to import the license as the license file has been imported
and activated. You can manage the license in the initial configuration wizard.
2.4.2.4 Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring a file system.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Check Before Configuration" in the product
documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Creating a Storage Pool" in the product
documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Creating a File System" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > (Optional) Creating a Dtree" in the product
documentation.
Create a quota to control and collect statistics of the space usage or file quantity of one or
all dtrees in a file system or of a single user or user group.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > (Optional) Creating a Quota" in the product
documentation.
2.4.2.6 Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring an NFS share.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring an NFS Share >
Configuration Process" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring an NFS Share >
Configuring a Network" in the product documentation.
Create an NFS share for the SUSE client to access the file system.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring an NFS Share >
Creating an NFS Share" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring an NFS Share >
Adding an NFS Share Client" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring an NFS Share >
Accessing an NFS Share" in the product documentation.
2.4.2.8 Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring a CIFS share.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Configuration Process" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Configuring a Network" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Configuring a Local Authentication User (Group)" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section " Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Adding a Storage System to an AD Domain" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Creating a CIFS Share" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for File >
Configuring Basic Storage Services > Sharing File Systems > Configuring a CIFS Share >
Accessing a CIFS Share" in the product documentation.
2.4.2.10 Question
What is the difference between a logical port and an Ethernet port? What is the basis for
creating a logical port?
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Practice Mode
Objectives Form
• To be able to plan and design typical • Trainees split into groups of two or three.
networks. • Each group prepares materials for
• To be able to install and configure presentation.
Huawei OceanStor UltraPath. • After each presentation, the technical
• To be able to configure NAS services on officer asks questions, and the evaluator
OceanStor Dorado all-flash devices. gives feedback and scores.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: Multipathing Operations
Task 1 Task 2
Configuring Managing
UltraPath UltraPath
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Question
What are the functions of Huawei UltraPath?
Suggested answer:
Eliminating single points of failure (SPOFs)
Load balancing
Failover and fault recovery
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Task 1: Configuring UltraPath
Install OceanStor UltraPath on a Windows host.
Streamline the process.
Prepare for the installation. (Check the UltraPath software package and data on the
application server.)
Install and configure UltraPath.
Verify the installation.
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Question
Can I log in to an application server as a visitor to install UltraPath?
Suggested answer:
No. Before installing UltraPath for Windows, use an administrator account to log in
to the application server where UltraPath for Windows is to be installed.
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Task 2: Managing UltraPath
After UltraPath is installed, you can maintain, upgrade, or uninstall it based on
service running conditions.
View array information.
View physical path information.
Manage critical events.
Upgrade or uninstall UltraPath.
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Question
How can I install Huawei UltraPath on a Linux host?
Suggested answer:
For details, see the OceanStor UltraPath for Linux User Guide.
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Scenario 2: Basic NAS Configuration
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Question
When configuring a storage pool, set hot spare policy to Low (1 disk). What
does "1 disk" mean?
Suggested answer:
Hot spare capacity is provided by all member disks in each storage pool because the
storage system uses RAID 2.0+ virtualization technology. For ease of understanding,
the hot spare capacity is expressed in the number of hot spare disks on
DeviceManager.
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Task 1: Initial Configuration
After logging in to DeviceManager, perform initial configuration on the storage
system in the initial configuration wizard. You can configure basic information
and create storage pools. You do not need to scan for UltraPath hosts or
allocate storage resources.
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Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring a file system.
Suggested answer:
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Task 2: Configuring Basic Storage Services
Log in to DeviceManager and configure basic NAS storage services based on the
plan. Create file systems and then configure shares.
Perform check before configuration.
Log in to DeviceManager and create a storage pool.
Create a file system.
(Optional) Create a dtree.
Create a quota.
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Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring an NFS share.
Suggested answer:
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Task 3: Configuring an NFS Share
Configure an NFS share and assign different access permissions to different
clients based on the plan.
Configure the network.
Create an NFS share.
Add an NFS share client.
Access the NFS share.
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Question
Draw the flowchart for configuring a CIFS share.
Suggested answer:
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Task 4: Configuring a CIFS Share
Configure a CIFS share based on the plan, so that users can access the shared
directory for which they have the access permission.
Configure a network.
Create a local authentication user.
Add a storage system to an AD domain.
Create a CIFS share.
Access the CIFS share.
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Question
What is the difference between a logical port and an Ethernet port? What is the
basis for creating a logical port?
Suggested answer:
An Ethernet port is physically visible on a device. An Ethernet port is the basis for
creating a logical port.
Logical ports are created on Ethernet ports, bound ports, or VLANs for running NAS
services.
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Trainee Assessment
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HCIP-Storage
Scenario-based Practice of
HyperMetro Disaster
Recovery
(For Trainees)
and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of
their respective holders.
Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made
between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features
described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but
all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute
a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Website: http://e.huawei.com
Contents
1.1 References
The commands, documents, and document paths listed in this document are for reference
only. The actual commands, documents, and document paths may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 Product Documentation
Note:
The specifications of HyperMetro vary by product. For details, see the product
documentation of the desired product model. You can log in to Huawei's technical support
website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use the search box to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and enter UltraPath in the search box to find and
download the desired document or tool.
2. PuTTY
Note:
You are advised to use the open-source software PuTTY to log in to a terminal. You can visit
its public website (putty.org) to find and download the desired document or tool.
3. Huawei quorum server
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and enter Dorado in the search box to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Recommended
Storage system Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 6.0.1 2
version
Recommended
Linux OS SUSE, Red Hat, CentOS, or EulerOS --
version
S5700 switch -- 1
Multipathing Recommended
UltraPath 21.6.3 --
software version
2.2 Objectives
To be able to set up the HyperMetro application scenarios
To be able to complete the configuration of HyperMetro
To be able to perform the management and O&M of HyperMetro
Storage Data
Lun_001 iSCSI 3 GB HyperMetro
device 01 services
Storage Data
Lun_001 iSCSI 3 GB HyperMetro
device 02 services
2.4.1.2 Question
What are the main types of Huawei storage HyperMetro architecture?
Before configuring HyperMetro, you need to check related functions in the current test
environment.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Check Before Delivery.
To ensure that link aggregation can be performed when HyperMetro LUNs are mapped to
a host, install the multipathing software on the host before configuring HyperMetro.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring Multipathing Software > Installing Multipathing Software > Installing
UltraPath.
After installing the multipathing software, you also need to install and configure the
quorum server software on the quorum server.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring the Quorum Network > Installing Quorum Server Software > Installing
Quorum Server Software on a Huawei Dedicated Quorum Server.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring the Quorum Network > Configuring Quorum Server Software > Huawei
Dedicated Quorum Server.
2.4.1.4 Question
What are the differences between the static priority mode and the quorum server mode?
The following figure shows the configuration process of the HyperMetro feature.
[Suggested Procedure]
The reference process is as follows: Check the license file > Add a remote device > Create a
quorum server > Create a HyperMetro domain > Create a HyperMetro pair or HyperMetro
consistency group.
This section describes how to establish a logical connection between a local storage system
and a remote storage system for data transmission.
1. Create a remote user on storage 01 and storage 02.
2. Create logical ports on storage 01 and storage 02.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring HyperMetro > Adding a Remote Device.
This section describes how to create a HyperMetro domain, which defines the relationships
among the local and remote devices as well as the quorum server.
1. Select the quorum server mode and create a HyperMetro domain.
2. Configure the quorum server.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring HyperMetro > Creating a HyperMetro Domain.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Configuring HyperMetro > Creating a HyperMetro Domain > Creating a HyperMetro
Pair/Consistency Group.
[Suggested Procedure]
Procedure: On the DeviceManager of storage 01, choose Services > LUN/LUN Group >
Unmap. Check whether the LUN resource status on the host is normal and whether the
LUN can be read and written.
In this case, the LUN mapping of storage 01 is canceled, and the host cannot access the
LUN of storage 01. However, the LUN mapping of storage 02 still works, and the host can
still access the LUN of storage 02. In addition, the LUNs of storage devices 01 and 02 are
configured in HyperMetro mode. Therefore, although the LUN of one storage device is
inaccessible, the host can still access the LUN.
2.4.2.2 Question
What is a HyperMetro domain? What precautions should I take when configuring a
HyperMetro domain?
Change the HyperMetro domain name and change the HyperMetro domain to the static
priority mode.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Domains > Modifying a HyperMetro
Domain.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing Quorum Servers > Deleting a Quorum Server.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing Quorum Servers > Uninstalling the Quorum Server.
On storage device 01, modify, pause, and synchronize the HyperMetro pair, and perform a
switchover to the preferred site.
1. Set the data synchronization rate of the HyperMetro pair to high.
2. Pause the HyperMetro pair.
3. Restore the HyperMetro pair.
4. Switch to the preferred site in the HyperMetro pair.
5. Delete the HyperMetro pair.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Pairs > Modifying a HyperMetro Pair.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Pairs > Pausing a HyperMetro Pair.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Pairs > Synchronizing a HyperMetro
Pair.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Pairs > Switching the Preferred Site
for a HyperMetro Pair.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Pairs > Deleting a HyperMetro Pair.
On storage device 01, browse, pause, and synchronize the HyperMetro consistency group,
and perform a switchover to the preferred site in the group.
1. Set the data synchronization rate of the HyperMetro consistency group to high.
2. Pause the HyperMetro consistency group.
3. Restore the HyperMetro consistency group.
4. Switch to the preferred site in the HyperMetro consistency group.
5. Delete the HyperMetro consistency group.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Consistency Groups > Modifying a
HyperMetro CG.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Consistency Groups > Pausing a
HyperMetro CG.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Consistency Groups > Synchronizing a
HyperMetro CG.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Consistency Groups > Switching the
Preferred Site for a HyperMetro CG.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and version) >
Routine Management > Managing HyperMetro Consistency Groups > Deleting a
HyperMetro CG.
2.4.2.4 Discussion
How can I delete the HyperMetro domain and the quorum server?
[Suggested Answer]
1. Set the running status of the HyperMetro consistency group to Paused.
2. Delete the HyperMetro consistency group.
3. Delete the HyperMetro pair.
4. Delete the HyperMetro domain and the quorum server.
Storage Mounting
Application LUN Name LUN Size Remarks
Device Method
Note: Cases in this document are examples only. The actual configurations may vary according to operating
environments. For details about the configuration steps, see the corresponding product documentation.
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Networking Diagram
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Practice
Objectives Form
• To know the application scenarios of • Trainees split into groups of two or
HyperMetro through case study. three.
• To be able to configure HyperMetro • Each group prepares materials for
through case study. presentation.
• To be able to perform the management • After each presentation, the technical
and O&M of HyperMetro. officer asks questions, and the
evaluator gives feedback and scores.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: HyperMetro Operations and Configurations
Task 1 Task 2
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Question
What are the main types of Huawei storage HyperMetro architecture?
[Suggested Answer]
There are two types of Huawei storage HyperMetro logical architecture: local DC deployment and cross-DC deployment.
1. Local data center deployment: In most cases, data centers are deployed in different equipment rooms in the same
industrial park. Hosts are deployed in cluster mode. Hosts and storage devices communicate with each other through
switches, which can be either FC or IP switches. In addition, HyperMetro mirroring channels are deployed between the
storage devices to ensure that the HyperMetro services can run properly.
2. Cross-DC deployment: Two data centers are deployed in the same city or adjacent cities, with their physical distance
less than 300 km. Both are running and can carry the same services at the same time, improving the overall service
capability and system resource utilization of the data centers. If a single point failure occurs, services are automatically
switched to the other DC. In the scenario of cross-DC deployment with long-distance transmission (a minimum of 80
km for IP networking and 25 km for FC networking), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) devices must be
deployed to ensure a short transmission latency. In addition, HyperMetro mirroring channels are deployed
between the storage devices to ensure that the HyperMetro services can run properly.
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Task 1: Setting Up the Test Environment
Check the test environment before configuration.
Install the multipathing software.
Install and configure the quorum server software.
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Question
What are the differences between the static priority mode and the quorum server mode?
[Suggested Answer]
If no quorum server is configured or the quorum server is inaccessible, HyperMetro works in static priority mode. When
an arbitration occurs, the preferred site in a HyperMetro pair wins the arbitration and provides services.
If a link between storage arrays is disconnected or the site that is set as the non-preferred site in a HyperMetro pair breaks down, LUNs
at the preferred site continue to provide HyperMetro services while LUNs at the non-preferred site stop providing HyperMetro services.
If the site that is set as the preferred site in a HyperMetro pair breaks down, the non-preferred site cannot automatically take over
HyperMetro services. As a result, the HyperMetro services are stopped. You need to forcibly start the HyperMetro services at the non-
preferred site.
An independent physical server or VM is used as a quorum server. It is recommended that the quorum server be deployed
at a dedicated site that is in a different fault domain from the two data centers. In this way, when a disaster occurs in a
single data center, the quorum server still works.
In quorum server mode, in the event of a DC failure or link disconnection between the storage systems, each storage
system sends an arbitration request to the quorum server, and only the winner continues providing services. The preferred
site takes precedence in arbitration.
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Task 2: Configuring HyperMetro
Check the configuration process.
Add a remote device.
Create a HyperMetro domain.
Create a HyperMetro pair and a HyperMetro consistency group.
(Optional) Verify HyperMetro configuration.
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Question
What is the function of a remote replication consistency group? How can I configure a consistency group
when no consistency group needs to be created?
Suggested answer:
A remote replication consistency group (CG) ensures that the secondary LUNs of all remote replication pairs in the CG
are at the same point in time. In this way, availability of data backup and recovery can be ensured when a host writes
data to multiple primary LUNs. After remote replication pairs are added to a consistency group, you can perform
operations only on the consistency group rather than the pairs in the consistency group.
If services are associated between the primary LUN and other LUNs, create a consistency group. If the primary LUN is
independent and not associated with other LUNs, you can create a pair without creating a consistency group.
You can also use DeviceManager to configure a remote replication pair. For details, see Documentation (of your product)
> Configuration & Commissioning > Feature Guide > HyperMetro Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperMetro > Creating a HyperMetro Domain > Creating a HyperMetro Pair/Consistency
Group.
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Task 1
HyperMetro
Management and O&M
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Task 1: HyperMetro Management and O&M
Modify a HyperMetro domain.
Delete a quorum server.
Uninstall the quorum server.
Manage a HyperMetro pair.
Manage a HyperMetro consistency group.
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Question
What is a HyperMetro domain? What precautions should I take when configuring a HyperMetro domain?
[Suggested Answer]
A HyperMetro domain is a collection of local and remote devices and a quorum server (which is optional). It defines the
relationships among the local and remote devices as well as the quorum server.
A remote device provides HyperMetro services at the remote end in a HyperMetro domain. When initial synchronization
is implemented for HyperMetro, the remote device serves as the secondary end for the synchronization.
A quorum server must be added to the HyperMetro domain if you want to use the quorum server arbitration mode. You
must create a quorum server for the local and remote storage systems so that it can arbitration judgment for host access
in case of a device fault in the HyperMetro domain.
A quorum server provides arbitration services to determine which site in a HyperMetro domain continues to provide
services when a device fault occurs or a link is disconnected. If no quorum server is configured in a HyperMetro domain,
the preferred site will provide services by default after a fault occurs. If a quorum server is configured, the quorum server
determines which site continues providing services in the event of a fault.
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HCIP-Storage
Scenario-based Practice of
HyperReplication Disaster
Recovery
(For Trainees)
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All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of
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Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made
between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features
described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but
all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute
a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Contents
1.1 References
The commands, documents, and document paths listed in this document are for reference
only. The actual commands, documents, and document paths may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 Product Documentation
Note:
The specifications of HyperReplication vary by product. For details, see the product
documentation of the desired product model. You can log in to Huawei's technical support
website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use the search box to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and search DeviceManager Demo to find and
download the desired document or tool.
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Scenario-based Practice of
HyperReplication Disaster Recovery
2.2 Objectives
To be able to know the application scenarios of HyperReplication through case study
To be able to configure HyperReplication through case study
Figure 2-1
LUN Mapping
Storage Device Application LUN Name Test File
Capacity Host
Host running
Storage device Data_LUN 5 GB Service.txt
the Windows
at the primary Database
site Host running
Control_LUN 5 GB Log.txt
the Windows
2.4.1.2 Question
What are the differences between synchronous remote replication and asynchronous
remote replication?
Figure 2-2
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Configuration Process.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Preparing for the Configuration/Checking
the License File.
2.4.1.4 Question
What operations may be involved in the configuration preparation phase?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Adding an Authentication User.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Adding a Remote Device.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Creating PGs.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Creating a Remote Replication CG >
Creating an Asynchronous Remote Replication CG.
2.4.1.6 Question
What is the function of a remote replication consistency group? How can I configure a
consistency group when no consistency group needs to be created?
2.4.1.7 Discussion
In the preceding scenarios, HyperReplication is configured based on block storage services.
In actual applications, storage devices can also be used to provide file services. Think about
and discuss the following questions:
1. When Huawei all-flash storage devices are used, what is the difference between the
remote replication feature in the file service scenario and that in the block service
scenario?
2. How can I configure HyperReplication for file services? You can try to draw a
flowchart.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Modifying a Remote Replication CG.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Synchronizing a Remote Replication
CG.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Splitting a Remote Replication CG.
Step 4 Enable or disable protection for the secondary resources of a consistency group.
After protection for the secondary resources of a consistency group is enabled, data cannot
be written to the secondary resources, ensuring data security of the secondary resources.
After protection for the secondary resources in a consistency group is disabled, data can be
written to the secondary resources again. Help engineers get familiar with how to enable
and disable protection for the secondary resources of a consistency group.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Enabling/Disabling Protection for the
Secondary Resource in a Remote Replication CG.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Performing a Primary/Secondary
Switchover for a Remote Replication CG.
2.4.2.3 Question
How can I verify the configuration of a remote replication consistency group?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing PGs > Adding/Removing a LUN.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing PGs > Modifying PGs.
2.4.2.5 Question
What are the differences between a LUN group and a protection group?
If you do not need to uniformly manage remote replication through a consistency group,
you can delete the consistency group. Instruct engineers to delete a remote replication
consistency group.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing a Remote Replication CG > Deleting a Remote Replication CG.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing PGs > Deleting a PG.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Managing Remote Devices > Removing a Remote Device.
To implement HyperReplication DR, the company plans to implement asynchronous remote replication between the active
and standby storage systems through the IP replication network.
In the initial environment, a file system has been established and mounted for Data_LUN and Control_LUN on Huawei all-
flash storage at the primary site on the host running the Windows. Services on the two LUNs are consistent. The detailed test
configurations are as follows:
Storage Device Application LUN Name LUN Capacity Mapping Host Test File
Data_LUN 5 GB Host running the Windows Service.txt
Storage device at
Database
the primary site
Control_LUN 5 GB Host running the Windows Log.txt
Note: Cases in this document are examples only. The actual configurations may vary according to operating environments.
For details about the configuration steps, see the corresponding product documentation.
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Networking Diagram
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Practice
Objectives Form
• To be able to know the application • Trainees split into groups of two or
scenarios of HyperReplication through three.
case study • Each group prepares materials for
• To be able to configure presentation.
HyperReplication through case study • After each presentation, the technical
officer asks questions, and the
evaluator gives feedback and scores.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: Initial Configuration
Task 1 Task 2
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Question
What are the differences between synchronous remote replication and asynchronous remote replication?
Suggested answer:
They are implemented in different ways and applied to different service scenarios.
Implementation methods: In synchronous remote replication mode, when data is written to a primary resource, the write request is also sent
to a secondary resource. After both the primary and secondary resources return a write success response, the storage system sends a write
success message to the host. In this way, data on the primary resource is kept consistent with that on the secondary resource, preventing data
loss in the event of a disaster. In asynchronous remote replication mode, when data is written to the primary resource, the primary site
records the modified data. After the primary resource returns a write success response, the primary site returns a write success response to
the host. When the amount of modified data reaches a certain value, all modified data is synchronized to the secondary resource of the
remote storage device at a time.
Application scenarios: Synchronous remote replication has high requirements for bandwidth and data latency. Therefore, synchronous remote
replication mainly applies to DR scenarios where the primary and secondary devices are close to each other, for example, intra-city DR and
backup. Asynchronous remote replication has low requirements for bandwidth and data latency. Therefore, it applies to DR scenarios where
the primary and secondary devices are far from each other or the network bandwidth is limited.
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Task 1: Preparing for the Configuration
Check the configuration process.
Prepare for the configuration.
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Question
What operations may be involved in the configuration preparation phase?
Suggested answer:
If you find that the HyperReplication feature is unavailable when checking the license
information, import and activate the HyperReplication license on the storage system before
using it.
Before configuring the HyperReplication feature, you need to select a replication port.
HyperReplication supports data transmission through fiber channel (FC) ports or Ethernet
ports. In actual networking, you need to consider the characteristics of FC or Ethernet ports,
bandwidth, latency, network quality, and security to ensure link efficiency and stability during
data transmission.
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Task 2: Configuring HyperReplication
Add an authentication user of the remote device.
Add a remote device.
Create a protection group.
Create an asynchronous remote replication consistency group.
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Question
What is the function of a remote replication consistency group? How can I configure a consistency group
when no consistency group needs to be created?
Suggested answer:
A HyperReplication consistency group (CG) ensures that the secondary LUNs of all remote replication pairs in the CG are
at the same point in time. In this way, availability of data backup and recovery can be ensured when a host writes data to
multiple primary LUNs. After remote replication pairs are added to a consistency group, you can perform operations only
on the consistency group rather than the pairs in the consistency group.
If services are associated between the primary LUN and other LUNs, create a consistency group. If the primary LUN is
independent and not associated with other LUNs, you can create a pair without creating a consistency group.
You can also use DeviceManager to configure a remote replication pair. For details, see Documentation (of your product)
> Configuration & Commissioning > Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model
and version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Creating a Remote Replication Pair.
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Discussion
In the preceding scenarios, HyperReplication is configured based on block storage
services. In actual applications, storage devices can also be used to provide file services.
Think about and discuss the following questions:
When Huawei all-flash storage devices are used, what is the difference between the remote
replication feature in the file service scenario and that in the block service scenario?
How can I configure HyperReplication for file services? You can try to draw a flowchart.
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Task 1: Managing a Remote Replication Consistency
Group
Modify a remote replication consistency group.
Synchronize a remote replication consistency group.
Split a consistency group.
Enable or disable protection for the secondary resources of a consistency group.
Perform a primary/secondary switchover for a consistency group.
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Question
How can I verify the configuration of a remote replication consistency group?
Suggested answer:
You can view the running status of a remote replication consistency group and determine
whether to synchronize, split, or perform a primary/secondary switchover for the group based
on the status. After the operation is complete, you can log in to the host mapped by the
primary or secondary storage device to perform read and write operations and verify the
configuration.
For details, see Documentation (of your product) > Configuration & Commissioning >
Feature Guide > HyperReplication Feature Guide (specific to your product model and
version) > Configuring HyperReplication > Verifying the Configuration.
To verify the configuration of a remote replication consistency group, you need to map all
primary and secondary LUNs in the consistency group to the host. You can perform an
experiment if possible.
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Task 2: Managing Protection Groups
Add or remove LUNs.
Modify protection groups.
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Question
What are the differences between a LUN group and a protection group?
Suggested answer:
LUN groups are used in mapping scenarios. You can divide LUN groups based on hosts or
applications.
Protection groups are used to protect data in consistency groups. You can plan data protection
policies based on applications, select different data protection policies for different
components in applications, and protect LUNs that apply to the same protection scenario in
multiple applications in a unified manner.
For example, to protect LUNs that apply to the same protection scenario in multiple
applications in a unified manner, you can combine the LUNs into a LUN group, map the LUN
group to a host or host group, and create a protection group for the LUN group.
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Task 3: Deleting and Clearing
Delete a consistency group.
Delete a protection group.
Remove a remote device.
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Heterogeneous Storage
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described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but
all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute
a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
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Contents
1.1 References
The commands, documents, and document paths listed in this document are for reference
only. The actual commands, documents, and document paths may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 Product Documentation
Note:
The specifications of SmartVirtualization vary by product. For details, see the product
documentation of the desired product model. You can log in to Huawei's technical support
website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use the search box to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and search UltraPath to find and download the
desired document or tool.
2. Huawei OceanStor DeviceManager Demo
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and search DeviceManager Demo to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Multipathing Recommended
UltraPath 21.6.3 --
software version
2.2 Objectives
To understand the application scenarios of SmartVirtualization and SmartMigration
To be able to configure SmartVirtualization and SmartMigration
Original
Windows
storage Database LUN_SOUR 5 GB test.txt
host
device
2.4.1.2 Question
In SmartVirtualization, what are online takeover and offline takeover? What are the
differences in the masquerading properties for eDevLUNs between the two modes?
Engineers are familiar with the configuration of SmartMigration. Draw a flowchart for
configuring SmartVirtualization based on the following operations. Then, introduce how to
use SmartVirtualization to take over Huawei storage devices in offline mode based on the
flowchart.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details about how to draw a flowchart, see Configure > SmartVirtualization Feature
Guide > Taking Over Huawei Heterogeneous Storage Systems in Offline Mode >
Configuration Process in the product documentation.
Ensure that permissions to use SmartVirtualization and SmartMigration have been granted.
Help the engineer check the SmartVirtualization and SmartMigration license information.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Managing License Files in the product documentation.
2.4.1.4 Question
What are the differences between the online takeover process and offline takeover process
when Huawei all-flash devices are used to take over Huawei storage devices?
The new and original storage devices have been physically connected. They are on the
same network segment using iSCSI connection. Assist engineers in adding an external iSCSI
device. The iSCSI device is automatically named by the system after being created. You can
change the device name based on the site requirements.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > SmartVirtualization Feature Guide > Taking Over Huawei
Heterogeneous Storage Systems in Offline Mode > Configuring the Logical
Connection Between the Heterogeneous Storage System and the Local Storage
System > iSCSI Connection > Adding an External Storage Device in the product
documentation.
Assist engineers in suspending the Windows host services on the original storage device,
that is, unmapping the original storage device and host. Then, create mapping between the
new and original storage devices.
After the connection between the new storage device and the original storage device is
established, the original storage device takes the new storage device as a host.
[Suggested Procedure]
The configuration operations vary depending on the storage device. For details, see the
operation guide of the original storage device.
If a Huawei all-flash storage device is used to simulate the original storage device in a lab
environment, see Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for Block in
the product documentation.
Assist engineers in scanning for external LUNs. After scanning, LUNs mapped from the
original storage device to the new storage device can be connected to the new storage
device.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > SmartVirtualization Feature Guide > Taking Over Huawei
Heterogeneous Storage Systems in Offline Mode > Configuring the Logical
Connection Between the Heterogeneous Storage System and Local Storage System >
iSCSI Connection > Scanning for External LUNs in the product documentation.
2.4.1.6 Question
What does takeover mean?
To configure SmartMigration, you need to create an eDevLUN that belongs to the storage
pool of the new storage device. A storage pool has been created. Assist engineers in
creating an eDevLUN named eDevLUN_XXX.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > SmartVirtualization Feature Guide > Taking Over Huawei
Heterogeneous Storage Systems in Offline Mode > Configuring and Using an
eDevLUN > Creating an eDevLUN in the product documentation.
After the eDevLUN is created, introduce how to view and manage the eDevLUN.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for Block >
Managing Basic Storage Services > Managing LUNs in the product documentation.
2.4.1.8 Question
What are the differences between external LUNs and eDevLUNs?
Stop services on the original storage device and install Huawei UltraPath on the application
server. To centrally manage resources of heterogeneous storage systems, you need to map
eDevLUNs to application servers so that the application servers can identify the eDevLUNs
as readable and writable storage resources.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > SmartVirtualization Feature Guide >Taking Over Huawei
Heterogeneous Storage Systems in Offline Mode > Configuring and Using an
eDevLUN > Establishing Mapping Relationships Between eDevLUNs and the
Application Server in the product documentation.
After the storage configuration is complete, scan for LUNs on the host and check whether
the content in the test.txt file is correct.
[Suggested Procedure]
The configuration operations vary depending on the storage device. For details, see the
corresponding operation guide. After the host scans for LUNs, you can write data to the
test_new.txt file to verify the read and write functions.
2.4.1.10 Question
After the eDevLUN takes over online services, if the original storage device is faulty
(unavailable), will the online services of the application server be affected?
2.4.2.2 Question
How is load balancing implemented for SmartVirtualization?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details about operations on DeviceManager, see Configure > SmartMigration Feature
Guide > Configuring SmartMigration in the product documentation.
You are advised to delete the SmartMigration task before taking over services. If you do not
delete the SmartMigration task, the mapping to the target LUN may fail to be created.
Assist engineers in deleting the SmartMigration task.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details about operations on DeviceManager, see Configure > SmartMigration Feature
Guide > Managing SmartMigration in the product documentation.
After Huawei UltraPath is installed on the application server, you need to map
MT_eDevLUN_XXX to the application server so that the application server can identify
MT_eDevLUN_XXX as a readable and writable storage resource.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configure > Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for Block in the
product documentation.
After the configuration on the storage device is complete, scan for and use the target LUN
on the host and check whether the content in the test.txt file is correct.
[Suggested Procedure]
The configuration operations vary depending on the storage device. For details, see the
related operation guide. After the host scans for LUNs, you can write new files to verify the
read and write functions.
2.4.2.5 Question
What can I do if a fault (for example, the source LUN or target LUN is faulty) occurs during
LUN migration? What will be done after the fault is rectified?
2.4.2.6 Discussion
Think and discuss how to use Huawei all-flash storage devices to take over third-party
storage devices in offline mode. You can draw a flowchart to describe the process.
The company plans to use a new Huawei storage device to replace the legacy one. It is planned to use SmartVirtualization to
take over service LUNs on the original storage device. As the customer allows a short service interruption, offline takeover is
used.
In the initial environment, LUN_SOUR on the original storage device has been mapped and accessible to the Windows host.
The following table lists the test configurations of the original storage device.
Mapping
Storage Device Application LUN Name LUN Capacity Test File
Host
Original storage
Database LUN_SOUR 5 GB Windows host test.txt
device
Note: Cases in this course are examples only. The actual configurations may vary according to actual environments.
For details, see the corresponding product documentation.
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Networking Diagram
Host Host
IP
network
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Practice Mode
Objectives Form
• To understand the application • Trainees split into groups of two or
scenarios of SmartVirtualization and three.
SmartMigration • Each group prepares materials for
• To be able to configure presentation.
SmartVirtualization and • After each presentation, the technical
SmartMigration officer asks questions, and the
evaluator gives feedback and scores.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: Taking Over Huawei Storage Devices in
Offline Mode
Preparing for the Configuring Connections Configuring and Using (Optional) Managing
Configuration Between Storage Devices the eDevLUN Resources in a
Centralized Manner
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Question
In SmartVirtualization, what are online takeover and offline takeover? What are the differences in the masquerading
properties for eDevLUNs between the two modes?
Suggested answer:
Offline takeover: During the offline takeover process, connections between heterogeneous storage systems and application servers are down
and services are interrupted temporarily. This mode is applicable to all compatible Huawei and third-party heterogeneous storage systems.
Online takeover: During the online takeover process, services are not interrupted, ensuring service continuity and data integrity. In this mode,
the critical identity information about heterogeneous LUNs is masqueraded so that multipathing software can automatically identify new
storage systems and switch I/Os to the new storage systems. This remarkably simplifies data migration and minimizes time consumption.
To perform an offline takeover, you need to suspend services on the application server and the masquerading property of eDevLUNs is No
masquerading. During the online take over of Huawei heterogeneous storage systems, the basic information such as the WWNs of the
eDevLUNs will be replaced with the corresponding information of external LUNs. The masquerading property of eDevLUNs is Basic
masquerading or Extended masquerading. The selection of basic masquerading or extended masquerading depends on the vendor and
version of the multipathing software and the versions of Huawei heterogeneous storage systems. For details, see the product documents of
the corresponding version.
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Task 1: Preparing for the Configuration
Streamline the process.
Check the license information.
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Question
What are the differences between the online takeover process and offline takeover process when Huawei all-
flash devices are used to take over Huawei storage devices?
Suggested answer:
Before configuring online takeover, you need to check whether the information about the application server, original
storage device, and new storage device is normal for a proper online takeover.
Online takeover switches over host paths to ensure service continuity, while offline takeover does not. During an offline
takeover, eDevLUNs are remapped to the host to implement takeover. Host path switchover is configured to switch the
host path to the path between the application server and the new storage device so that the new storage device can
smoothly carry service data. For details about how to configure host path switchover for online takeover, see the related
product documentation.
After host path switchover is complete, clear the path switchover property of the masqueraded eDevLUN to convert it
into a common LUN for other online takeover tasks.
Note: The online takeover procedure is complex and involves high-risk operations. Contact the data migration
service team to evaluate and implement a migration solution.
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Task 2: Configuring Connections Between Storage
Devices
Add an external storage device.
Configure the original storage device.
Scan for external LUNs.
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Question
What does "takeover" mean?
Suggested answer:
Takeover refers to the mapping of LUNs in a heterogeneous storage system to the
local storage system for use and management.
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Task 3: Configuring and Using the eDevLUN
Create an eDevLUN.
Manage the eDevLUN.
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Question
What are the differences between external LUNs and eDevLUNs?
Suggested answer:
An external LUN is a LUN in a heterogeneous storage system, displayed as a remote LUN on DeviceManager of the local
storage system.
In the storage pool of a local storage system, the mapped external LUNs are reorganized as raw storage devices based on
a certain data organization form. A raw device is called an eDevLUN. The physical space occupied by an eDevLUN in the
local storage system is merely the storage space needed by the metadata. The service data is still stored on the
heterogeneous storage system. Application servers can use eDevLUNs to access data on external LUNs in the
heterogeneous storage system, and the SmartMigration feature can be configured for the eDevLUNs.
An eDevLUN consists of data and metadata. A mapping relationship is established between data and metadata.
The physical space needed by data is provided by the external LUN from the heterogeneous storage system. Data does
not occupy the capacity of the local storage system.
Metadata is used to manage storage locations of data on an eDevLUN. The space used to store metadata comes from
the metadata space in the storage pool created in the local storage system. Metadata occupies merely a small amount of
space. Therefore, eDevLUNs occupy a small amount of space in the local storage system.
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(Optional) Task 4: Managing Heterogeneous Storage
System Resources in a Centralized Manner
Establish the mapping between eDevLUNs and application servers.
(Optional) Scan for LUNs on the application server.
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Question
After the eDevLUN takes over online services, if the original storage device is
faulty (unavailable), will the online services of the application server be
affected?
Suggested answer:
Yes, the online services of the application server will be affected. The eDevLUN
involves the metadata space and data space. The data space is on the original
storage device. If the original storage device is faulty (unavailable), the data space of
the eDevLUN is unavailable, and services on the application server are interrupted.
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Scenario 2: Migrating Services from Heterogeneous
Storage Systems
Task 1 Task 2
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Question
How is load balancing implemented for SmartVirtualization?
Suggested answer:
Load balancing within a controller and load balancing between controllers are enabled by
default. Users can modify the heterogeneous storage device whitelist to set the path selection
algorithm to define the load balancing policy of the storage device.
A heterogeneous device whitelist is a list of Huawei's or third-party vendors' devices that
Huawei storage devices can take over. You can configure the whitelist to set the path selection
algorithm used by the local storage device to take over heterogeneous storage devices as well
as failover and failback policies.
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Task 1: Migrating LUNs
Configure SmartMigration.
Delete a SmartMigration task.
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(Optional) Task 2: Taking Over Services
(Optional) Create the mapping between the application server and the target
LUN.
(Optional) Use the target LUN on the application server.
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Question
What can I do if a fault (for example, the source LUN or target LUN is faulty)
occurs during LUN migration? What will be done after the fault is rectified?
Suggested answer:
When a LUN migration task is interrupted, I/Os are written only to the source LUN
and the data difference is recorded. (If the source LUN is faulty, the source LUN
cannot receive I/O requests from the production host.) After the fault is rectified, the
LUN migration task automatically enters the migrating state, and data is
synchronized to the target LUN in resumable mode. You do not need to manually
resume the task.
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Discussion
Think and discuss how to use Huawei all-flash storage devices to take over
third-party storage devices in offline mode. You can draw a flowchart to
describe the process.
Note: If conditions permit, you can perform an experiment to verify the result.
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HCIP-Storage
Scenario-based Practice of
Distributed Storage
Technology Application
(For Trainees)
1
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and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of
their respective holders.
Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made
between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features
described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but
all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute
a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Contents
Contents.................................................................................................................................... 3
1 References and Tools .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 References...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Software Tools ...................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Operating Environment ..................................................................................................................................................4
2 Scenario-based Practice of Distributed Storage Technology Application................. 6
2.1 Course Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Objectives............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Case Background ..............................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Tasks.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Scenario 1: Storage Initialization ..............................................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Scenario 2: Service Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Summary and Conclusion............................................................................................................................................ 17
1.1 References
The commands and documents listed in this document are for reference only. The actual
commands and documents may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Distributed Storage Product Documentation
Note:
The features supported by Huawei OceanStor distributed storage products vary by model.
For details, see the product documentation of the desired product model. You can log in
to Huawei's technical support website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use
the search box to find and download the desired document or tool.
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and search UltraPath to find and download the
desired document or tool.
2. Huawei OceanStor DeviceManager Demo for distributed storage
Note:
You can log in to Huawei's technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and search DeviceManager Demo to find and
download the desired document or tool.
Recommended
Storage system Huawei OceanStor distributed storage 1
version
Recommended
Linux OS SUSE, Red Hat, CentOS, or EulerOS -
version
Multipathing Recommended
UltraPath 21.6.3 -
software version
2.2 Objectives
To understand common networking modes for distributed storage services
To complete the initial configuration of the distributed storage system
To plan and configure block services
To plan and configure object services
To plan and configure HDFS services
2.4 Tasks
2.4.1 Scenario 1: Storage Initialization
2.4.1.1 Background
Huawei OceanStor distributed storage equipment purchased by company W has been
delivered. How can the storage engineer install hardware and software?
2.4.1.2 Question
What do we need to prepare for hardware installation?
Output the overall hardware installation process to ensure smooth device installation.
What are the network planes for distributed storage? Mark the different types of network
planes in following the graph.
2.4.1.4 Question
What are the installation modes for distributed storage products?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Installing OceanStor 100D
Software in the product documentation.
Sort out the following rocesses, draw a flowchart of installing the management nodes.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Installing OceanStor 100D
Software > Adding Storage Nodes in the product documentation.
Configure storage IP addresses for nodes using the IP addresses provided in the template.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Installing OceanStor 100D
Software > Configuring the Storage Network in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Installing OceanStor 100D
Software > Installing Storage Nodes in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Installing OceanStor 100D
Software > Creating a Control Cluster in the product documentation.
2.4.1.6 Question
What are the deployment modes for block services?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Software Installation Guide > Block Service Node
Requirements in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Installing the Object Service > Obtaining and Loading a
License in the product documentation.
A maximum of
five subdirectories
Big data HDFS can be created in
Hadoop SmartTier
analytics service /hdfs. The
directory capacity
quota is 100 GB.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Block Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Storage Services > Checking License Files in the product documentation.
Note:
If you use the Demo, create a non-empty file named license.dat.
The example only shows how to input information. The actual information may vary
according to actual environments.
Create Volume 1 (100 GB) and Volume 2 (50 GB), and map them to database servers
using iSCSI.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Block Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Storage Services > Allocating Storage Space (iSCSI Protocol-VMware/Hyper-
V/Linux/Windows) in the product documentation.
Note:
Creating a storage pool and creating a VBS do not conflict. You can create either first.
This document uses creating a storage pool first as an example.
The example only shows how to input information. The actual information may vary
according to actual environments.
Create snapshot Vol1snap for Volume 1 and snapshot Vol2snap for Volume 2.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Block Service Feature Guide > HyperSnap > Creating a
Snapshot in the product documentation.
[Suggested Answer]
The snapshots are created successfully.
2.4.2.3 Question
How do I mount storage volumes to a Linux host and use them for databases?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Block Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Storage Services > Allocating Storage Space (iSCSI Protocol-VMware/Hyper-
V/Linux/Windows) in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Software Installation Guide > Installing the Object Service >
Initializing the Object Service > Importing an Object Service Package in the product
documentation.
Note:
When using DeviceManager Demo, create a non-empty file named
OceanStor_DS_OBS_version.tar.gz.
The example only shows how to input information. The actual information may vary
according to actual environments.
If an object service package has been imported during management node installation,
skip this step.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Software Installation Guide > Installing the Object Service >
Initializing the Object Service > Creating a Storage Pool in the product documentation.
a Set the transmission protocol to TCP and the bond mode to bond4.
b Set the IP address segment to 10.44.44.0/24.
c Set the ports to phy3 and phy4.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Software Installation Guide > Installing the Object Service >
Initializing the Object Service > Configuring Networks in the product documentation.
a Select the single-region scenario and set the global domain name to objglobal.com.
b Set the object service cluster name to objcluster.
c Set the authentication type to POE.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Installation > Software Installation Guide > Installing the Object Service >
Initializing the Object Service > Configuring a Region in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Object Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Configuring the DNS Service in the product documentation.
[Suggested Answer]
The settings are saved successfully with no error reported.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Object Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Creating Account Resources in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic Object Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Enabling the Deduplication Function for an Account in the product
documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Creating an HDFS Storage Pool in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Creating an Account in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Creating a File System in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Configuring a Service Network > Creating a Subnet in the product
documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Configuring a Service Network > Creating a Global Zone in the product
documentation.
a Set the NameNode zone name to bigdatanz and the sub-domain name to nz.
b Set the associated file system to bigdatafs.
c Set the DNS policy to CPU usage.
d Set the IP address range to 10.44.45.60/24-10.44.45.70/24.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see Configuration > Basic HDFS Service Configuration Guide > Configuring
Basic Services > Configuring a Service Network > Creating a NameNode Zone in the
product documentation.
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Practice Mode
Objectives Form
• To be able to plan and design typical • Trainees split into groups of two or three.
networks • Each group prepares materials for
• To be able to complete initial configuration presentation.
and service configuration and deployment for • After each presentation, the technical officer
Huawei distributed storage asks questions, and the evaluator gives
feedback and scores.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: Storage Initialization
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Question
What do I need to prepare for hardware installation?
Suggested answer:
Hardware installation preparations include but are not limited to the following:
Technical document preparations, tool and instrument preparations, installation
environment check, and device specifications confirmation.
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Task 1: Installing Devices
Check the process.
Learn about the network planes.
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Check the Process
How do I design the overall hardware installation process to ensure smooth
device installation?
Install components
Start inside cabinets.
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Learn About the Network Planes
Management
What are the network Clients Terminals
Application Servers
planes for distributed
1.
1. Service
storage? Mark the
network 2.
2.BMC/Manage
different types of ment network
network planes in
following the graph
……
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Task 2: Installing Software
Learn about the operations.
Install a management node.
Add storage nodes.
Configure the storage network.
Install storage nodes.
Create a control cluster.
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Learn about the Operations
Which of the following operations involved in distributed storage software
installation?
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Install a Management Node
Sort out the following rocesses, draw a flowchart of installing the management
nodes.
Start
End
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Question
What are the deployment modes for block services?
Suggested Answer:
Converged deployment of compute and storage nodes and separated deployment of
compute and storage nodes
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Task 3: Obtaining and Loading a License
Import the license file.
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Scenario 2: Service Configuration
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Background
After installing and initializing devices, configure basic services of the storage
system based on the following customer requirements.
Storage
Service Name Service Application Resource Usage Feature
Resource
Volume 1: 100 GB
Database Block service Linux + MySQL HyperSnap
Volume 2: 50 GB
SmartQuota and
Online video Object service Web application Per account: 10 GB
SmartDedupe
A maximum of five
subdirectories can be
Big data
HDFS service Hadoop created in /hdfs. The SmartTier
analytics
directory capacity quota
is 100 GB.
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Task 1: Configuring the Block Service
Check the license file.
Allocate storage space.
Create snapshots.
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Question
How do I mount storage volumes to a Linux host and use them for databases?
Suggested answer:
Discover the iSCSI storage: iscsiadm -m discovery -t st -p ISCSI_IP
View iSCSI discovery records: iscsiadm -m node
Delete iSCSI discovery records: iscsiadm -m node -o delete -T LUN_NAME -p
ISCSI_IP
Log in to the iSCSI storage: iscsiadm -m node -T LUN_NAME -p ISCSI_IP -l
Log out of the iSCSI storage: iscsiadm -m node -T LUN_NAME -p ISCSI_IP -u
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Task 2: Configuring the Object Service
Import an object service package.
Create a storage pool.
Configure networks.
Configure a region.
Configure the DNS service.
Create account resources.
Enable the deduplication function for an account.
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Task 3: Configuring the HDFS Service
Create a resource pool.
Create an account.
Create a file system.
Create a subnet.
Create a global zone.
Create a NameNode zone.
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of their respective holders.
Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made
between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features
described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties,
guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents,
but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not
constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Contents
1.1 References
The commands, documents, and document paths listed in this document are for
reference only. The actual commands, documents, and document paths may vary.
Huawei OceanStor Dorado V6 Product Documentation
Note:
The specifications of a storage device vary with product models. For details, see the
product documentation of the desired product model. You can log in to Huawei's
technical support website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/) and use the search
box to find and download the desired document or tool.
2.2 Objectives
To be able to perform routine maintenance and management on physical devices.
To be able to inspect hardware faults of physical devices and collect relevant
information.
To be able to troubleshoot common hardware faults of physical devices.
2.4.1.2 Question
What items of a storage system need to be managed and maintained during the routine
maintenance and management work of the system administrator? What is the
maintenance cycle of each item?
Install the SmartKit inspection tool on the maintenance terminal and instruct engineer E
to inspect storage devices using SmartKit.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Maintenance > Inspection Using SmartKit" in the product documentation.
Detailed descriptions and rectification suggestions provided to each alarm in the alarm
list can help engineers rectify alarms of the storage system to ensure proper running of
devices and services.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Maintenance > Manual Inspection > Viewing and Handling Alarms" in the product
documentation.
Instruct engineers to collect storage system information. If a fault occurs, engineers can
promptly collect and report basic information, fault information, as well as storage
device, network, and application server information to help maintenance engineers
quickly locate and rectify faults.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Maintenance > Collecting Storage System Information > Collecting Logs and Alarms
Using DeviceManager" in the product documentation.
2.4.1.4 Question
What operations are required if a feature of the storage system is unavailable?
License files are authority credentials for value-added features of a storage device.
During routine maintenance, check that license files are available for their value-added
features. Instruct engineers to view and back up license files.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Managing License Files" in the product documentation.
The O&M team needs to create different levels of users based on service requirements.
Instruct engineers to create a local user test, set the password to Huawei@123, set the
role to Administrator, allow all login methods, and set login authentication to Login
password.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Managing Access Permissions of a Storage System > Managing Users >
Creating a Local User" in the product documentation.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Managing Access Permissions of a Storage System > Configuring Security
Policies" in the product documentation.
Assist engineers in configuring SNMP security policies and trap notifications based on
O&M requirements.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Managing Alarms and Events" in the product documentation.
Assist engineers in configuring and managing the eService based on O&M requirements.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Operation and Maintenance > Administrator Guide > Routine
Management > Enabling and Managing the eService" in the product documentation.
2.4.1.6 Question
How do I use DeviceManager to monitor the performance of a storage device?
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Troubleshoot > Troubleshooting > Emergency Handling >
Emergency Handling of Hardware Module Faults > Disk Failure" in the product
documentation.
Log in to DeviceManager and collect alarms and events of the storage system.
[Suggested Procedure]
For details, see section "Troubleshoot > Troubleshooting > Collecting Information and
Reporting a Fault" in the product documentation.
2.4.2.3 Question 1
How do I handle faults after fault information is collected?
Step 1 Check whether the Alarm/Location indicator of the disk module on the storage
device is steady yellow.
If yes, go to step 2.
If no, keep the fault environment intact and contact Huawei technical support.
After the disk module is reinserted, check whether the Alarm/Location indicator of the
disk module is steady off and Health Status of the disk module on DeviceManager is
Normal.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to step 3.
2.4.2.4 Question 2
What preparations are required before spare parts replacement?
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Practice Mode
Objectives Form
• To be able to perform routine maintenance • Trainees split into groups of two or three.
and management on physical devices. • Each group prepares materials for
• To be able to inspect hardware faults of presentation.
physical devices and collect relevant • After each presentation, the technical
information. officer asks questions, and the evaluator
• To be able to troubleshoot common gives feedback and scores.
hardware faults of physical devices.
Opinion
Sharing
Procedure Assessment Criteria
• Topic introduction • Accuracy
• Case study • Completeness
• Scenario-based practice • Presentation
• Presentation • Time control
• Evaluation and feedback
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Scenario 1: Routine Maintenance
Task 1 Task 2
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Question
What items of a storage system need to be managed and maintained during
the routine maintenance and management work of the system administrator?
What is the maintenance cycle of each item?
Suggested answer:
The system administrator can check the device environment and device status
according to the list of maintenance items and their cycles. If an exception
occurs, the system administrator can handle the exception in a timely manner
to ensure continuous and healthy running of the storage system.
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Task 1: Inspecting Storage Devices
Inspect storage devices using SmartKit.
View and handle alarms.
Collect storage system information.
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Question
What operations are required if a feature of the storage system is unavailable?
Suggested answer:
If you find that a feature such as remote replication is unavailable when
checking the license information, import the license of the remote replication
feature to the storage system and activate the license.
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Task 2: Routine Management
Manage license files.
Create a local user.
Configure security policies.
Configure trap notification.
Configure eService.
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Question
How do I use DeviceManager to monitor the performance of a storage device?
Suggested answer:
You can monitor and view performance data to know system performance and
apply optimization configurations to improve system performance.
You can use DeviceManager to monitor the performance of storage devices. You
do not need to install DeviceManager separately. After logging in to
DeviceManager through a web browser on the maintenance terminal, you can
check the real-time performance data, alarms, and power consumption of
storage systems.
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Scenario 2: Troubleshooting
Help engineers get familiar with the troubleshooting process and common
troubleshooting methods.
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Scenario 2: Troubleshooting
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Task 1: Handling Disk Module Faults
Check indicators on the disk module.
Collect storage system fault information.
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Question 1
How do I handle faults after fault information is collected?
Suggested answer:
If a disk module is faulty, the disk domain where the disk module resides will be degraded or faulty. If the disk
domain is degraded, the read/write performance of the system will deteriorate and data may be lost. If the disk
domain is faulty, data in the disk domain will be lost and services will be interrupted. The following describes the
troubleshooting process for a disk module failure.
1. Check whether the Alarm/Location indicator of the disk module on the storage device is steady yellow.
If yes, go to step 2.
If no, keep the fault environment intact and contact Huawei technical support.
2. Remove and reinsert the disk module.
After the disk module is reinserted, check whether the Alarm/Location indicator of the disk module is steady
off and Health Status of the disk module on DeviceManager is Normal.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to step 3.
3. Replace the faulty disk module.
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Question 2
What preparations are required before spare parts replacement?
Suggested answer:
Requirements on maintenance personnel
The maintenance personnel must have an understanding of:
Storage technologies such as redundant array of independent disks (RAID), network attached storage (NAS),
direct attached storage (DAS), and storage area network (SAN)
Ethernet technologies
TCP/IP basics
Components of storage devices at the deployment site
Using tools and instruments
Confirming the IDs of spare parts
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