MSA1000 with active/active FW - 2nd controller status offline

[michel_m]

Hello,

Here is my configuration :
- msa1000 with active/active firmware 7.00
- 2 integrated SAN switchs 2/8
- servers = VMware esx 3.0.1 with only 1 hba connected (qlogic)
- using hp sim 5.1sp1 with hp agents v7.70 for esx 3.0.x

This is working correctly, but the hp agents are reporting an error with the 2nd controller ("No paths are available to this controller").

This issue seems to be due to the fact that the server is only connected with the first controller through the first switch 2/8, and isn't able to see the 2nd controller which is linked to the other switch 2/8.

How can I get rid of this minor health status ?

[John Kufrovich]

Michael,
Can you attach a >show tech_support from the MSA controller.

[michel_m]

Please could you explain me what you expect me to do.
I can't see a CLI command like "show tech_support"
(I'm connected through the "HP Array Configuration Utility CLI" on a Windows 2003 server which is linked to the 2nd switch-controller.)

[Rob Leadbeater]

Hi,

That command needs to be done from the CLI via a terminal emulator (eg Hyperterminal) - with the serial cable connected to the port on the front of the MSA...

Cheers,

Rob

[michel_m]

Thanks Rob,
Unfortunately I can't find this cable. I need to search for it... Is there something I can check before ?

[michel_m]

Well, can't get this cable to connect to the console.
But, I used the CLI interface on the Windows server (HBA connected to the 2nd switch) to run this command :

=> ctrl chassisname="xxxxxxxx" show

MSA1000 at xxxxxxxx
Bus Interface: Fibre
WWN: 500805F3000EC4F9
Serial Number: P56350GX3QV046
Chassis Serial Number: SGM0424143
Chassis Name: xxxxxxxx
RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled
SSP State: Enabled
Controller Status: OK
Redundancy State: Active
Redundancy Status: OK
Redundancy Mode: Active-Active
Preferred Path Mode: Automatic
Chassis Slot: 2
Hardware Revision: Rev A
Firmware Version: 7.00
Rebuild Priority: Low
Expand Priority: Low
Surface Scan Delay: 3 sec
Cache Board Present: True
Cache Status: OK
Accelerator Ratio: 50/50 (read/write)
Read Cache Size: 128 MB
Write Cache Size: 128 MB
Total Cache Size: 256 MB
Battery Pack Count: 1
Battery Status: OK
Host Bus Adapter Slot: 1

Configuration should be similar on the 1st controller...
Is it sufficient for your diagnostic ?

Thx, Michel

[John Kufrovich]

Michel,

19.200, 8, N, 1, no

The cli attaches to the RJ45 slot on the controller.

[michel_m]

John, the only cable I'd found wasn't the good one.

The cable shipped with the MSA1000 (#259992-001) has an RJ45Z (not the regular RJ45), that's why I couldn't insert mine...

I'll give an other chance to my researches in the stock on monday.

[John Kufrovich]

You're correct, rj45z. I couldn't remember all the differenct keyed combinations for rj45. Guess I should have opened up the schematic.

Guess, I should have read your first question better.

Since you are not using the second MSA controller or path redundancy. Just disable the second MSA controller in ACU.

[michel_m]

John, I have 8 servers : that's why I can't disable 2nd controller.
(6 ESX are on the 1st switch, and 2 W2K3 are on the 2nd)
In my case, it should be normal that my servers can't see the other controller, because of single HBA attachement, but the Insight agents are showing up an alert for it...