Re: Global SP
Hello,There is a firmware algorythm that helps determine which spare is picked up first. As mentioned, if a vdisk has a dedicated spare that will be the first drive pulled in for a rebuild. If you have...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040 Log shows that disk needs to be replaced, but Disk Info says its OK
Hey Shaan,Thank you for the swift reply. The case has been escalated to the higher admins and they will try to resolve it. But your ideas helps. Once again - thanks.
View ArticleMSA Best Practice Part #1: Upgrading Controller Firmware
Check out this short video on MSA Best Practices. This first video, Part #1, covers updating MSA controller firmware.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exaQMRKjNvA&feature=youtu.beRemember to...
View ArticleRe: how do i reset a HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2
Hi Aslan,Please refer the below user Manual, Page no - 27 & 28.https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c00182750 Regards,Venkat.
View ArticleRe: Master volume reverts to standard
Hello, What is the size of standard volume seen after the back up is completed ?
View ArticleRe: Master volume reverts to standard
Volume size doesn't change. Found the issue to be related to the firmware revision. Reverted to f/w bundle version GL200R007, Storage Controller Code Version GLS200R08-01, storage Controller Loader...
View ArticleRe: MSA Best Practice Part #1: Upgrading Controller Firmware
Kipp, Great video. Makes the process clear and easy to follow.
View ArticleRe: Master volume reverts to standard
Hello,Just so you are aware, GL200 firmware is unsupported and inactive firmware. Running on inactive code puts your data at risk. You can refer to active vresions of MSA firmware here:...
View ArticleRe: Master volume reverts to standard
Moving to a new revision is what started this whole mess in the first place. It's a good thing I had kept a copy of the old firmware. HP doesn't really do firmware upgrades very well. This was...
View ArticleRe: MSA P2040 iSCSI replication
Hi Please find the Replication cabling and configuration in the below mentioned guide (page 37) , Please let us know if you need further assistance on the...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040 expansion
It is recommended to configure same characteristics of the Disk Groups across a storage pool. If the drives on the new enclosure are same as on the existing configured enclosure, then you can (Delete...
View ArticleRe: MSA P2040 iSCSI replication
Hi,For remote replications, dual-controller arrays connected via a switch; direct connection between systems is not supported. For optimum results, configure and connect all ports.The management ports...
View ArticleRe: create multiple IQN for HP MSA 2040 storage
Good day!!MSA 2040 can see multiple IQns (via web console), each iqn for one physical host connection. There is no option in MSA to generate multiple IQNs for the single connection. The workaround is...
View ArticleRe: HP P2000 G3 MSA, can't login and reset
Dear Mark,Please follow the below steps to reset the password:Note: You must use the provided USB serial cable during this process!!1. Stop I/O2. Shutdown both controllers (ex. cli â?? â??shutdown...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2042 oand MSA 2040 getting event infomration every hour
Good day!!This issue was resolved and was done by disabling managed log option and re-enable it again. So I believe by doing that, it will stop the MSA unit keeping populate "the managed log warning...
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Re: Disk serial numbers
Hello, Good day!! We can collect logs from the array and then extrat to view the serial numbers and you can save the log file.https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=a00017707en_us (pg...
View ArticleRe: Disk lost randomly. OS is Windows Server 2008 R2, connecting MSA with two...
Hello , Good day!! The query has lots of information to be provided.which MSA?because 2008 are not supported by our recent MSA.Two direct cable is not in best practice. if controller A has two cables...
View ArticleRe: MSA P2000 G3 FC migrate RAID-10 to RAID-6
Hello , In MSA, it is not possible to migrate from one raid level to another!!You must create a new RAID6 Vdisks and then migrate data from old R10 to new R6.EVA and 3par supports RAID migration.You...
View ArticleRe: how can i reset my p2000 g3 password?
Hi , Please follow the below steps,FIX:Please follow the below steps to reset the password:Note: The customer must use the provided USB serial cable during this process!!!!1. Stop I/O2. Shutdown both...
View ArticleRe: SAP hana certification required for SSD tier MSA 2050/2052
Hi,MSA 2052 comes standard with two 800GB flash drives which allow IT managers to accelerate application performance.The two 800GB SSDs can be optionally deployed either as read cache, or as an SSD...
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