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Controller Primary Agent Information - Using Out-of-Band Storage Management

CAUTION - If you assign an IP address to an array to manage it out-of-band, for security reasons make sure that the IP address is on a private network, rather than a publicly routable network. When your array is on a public network, it is vulnerable to outside attacks.

SANscape's out-of-band storage management capability enables you to monitor and manage arrays over the network using TCP/IP. Unlike in-band storage management (the standard method of storage management for storage), which requires the SANscape Agent to be running on the server that is physically attached to the storage,out-of-band storage management does not require the SANscape Agent to be running on the server that is physically attached to the storage. With out-of-band storage management, you do not need to load extra software on the server, and you have the flexibility to monitor and manage your storage from anywhere on your network.

In-Band Storage Configuration

In-band storage and monitoring of the array requires the SANscape Agent to be running on the server that is physically connected to the storage.

Out-of-Band Storage Configuration

Out-of-band management and monitoring of the array does not require the SANscape Agent to be running on the server that is physically connected to the storage.

Using Out-of-Band Management

NOTE: Controller, SAF-TE, and Drive firmware cannot be upgraded through out-of-band management.

  1. Make sure you have set up a static or dynamic IP address for the array.
    If the program has been configured already to manage the array through in-band, you can set the IP address through Change Controller Parameters. To set the IP address, see Network Tab. If the program has not been configured yet, you can set the IP address through an RS-232 terminal. Refer to the SANnet II Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for your array.

  2. After setting the IP address, reset the controller.
    Select Array Administration > Controller Maintenance, and then click Issue Reset to the Controller.

  3. Select the server.

  4. Select View > Agent Options Management.

  5. In the Agent Options Management window, check Out-Of-Band Agent preferred over In-Band.
  6. NOTE: With this option checked, out-of-band becomes the preferred method of storage management. If the out-of-band configuration is removed, SANscape reverts to in-band storage monitoring after you start/restart the services.

  7. Type the IP address of the array in the IP Address field, and click Add.

  8. If you have created a controller password for the array using the firmware application, type it in the Password field, and then re-type it in the Verify Password field.

    NOTE: By default there is no password set for the array. For information on creating or changing the controller password, refer to the SANnet II RAID Firmware User’s Guide for your array.

  9. For SANscape to recognize the out-of-band array and display it in the main window, select the server.
  10. Select View > View Server.
  11. Click Probe.

  12. If the program has not been configured to manage the array, you need to assign the server to manage the controller.
    Select Array Administration > Controller Assignment. Select a server from the Server to manage this controller list and click Apply.
    An out-of-band HBA is displayed in the main window.

    NOTE: If an out-of-band HBA is not displayed in the window, reset the controller.

To Remove an Array From Out-of-Band Management

  1. Select the server.
  2. Select View > Agent Options Management.

  3. Select the array you want to remove from the Managed Primary Agent list, and click Remove.
  4. The HBA remains displayed in the main window; to remove it, you need to stop/restart services.

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