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VMware on Netapp and snapshot
by Sayla, Mustafa 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

We are using Netapp as our backend for vmdk files on a NFS volume with de-duplication enabled. I am keeping two weeks worth of snapshots. Currently there are two NFS volumes, 4 ESX host server and about 60 guest servers. We are adding about 2 -3 virtual servers a week. What I am noticing that snap shot is taking a lot of space. I have set the reserve to 30% but it is taking about 35% per volume. Couple of times it has happened that a snap shot will happen during the day and the volume will be almost out of space and then VM guest will go offline as there is no log space to write. Once we clear space the guest machines come back on line. Is this normal for a VM storage volume to take up so much space in snap shot? We are getting almost 50% gain by doing deduplication which is pretty good. Any suggestion is appreciated. Mustafa Sayla Visit us on the Web at: http://www.mesirowfinancial.com This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. Confidential, proprietary or time-sensitive communications should not be transmitted via the Internet, as there can be no assurance of actual or timely delivery, receipt and/or confidentiality. This is not an offer, or solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security, investment or other product. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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ESX FCP host utilities
by ifstat 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

Hi & Thanks for the support you're about to give =) NETAPP is a FAS3050C: netapp1 and netapp2 I've installed the ESX FCP host utilities 5.0R1, successfuly but the configuration fails WARNING: The installation process was unable to login to all the connected NetApp storage system(s) due to improper credentials: Please specify the correct credentials for the following controller(s): netapp1 The script was unable to determine the correct settings for your configuration. After the proper credentials have been determined, run the following commands: /opt/netapp/santools/config_hba --configure --access <controller>:<password> So I enter the following command since were not using SSL ./config_hba --configure --access netapp1:1234 and gives me the following: WARNING: The installation process was unable to login to all the connected NetApp storage system(s) due to improper credentials: Please specify the correct credentials for the following controller(s): netapp2 when replace netapp1 with netapp2 the error message changes below from netapp2 to netapp1, confusing hey. We allocated storage to the ESX server from both node netapp nodes. Any ideas on what i should do i already have a case open 2000474215 for those with access. Thanks again -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/ESX-FCP-host-utilities-tp22179474p22179474.html Sent from the Network Appliance - Toasters mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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SMVI 1.0.1
by steve klise 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

I have ESX 3.5 rev2 (don't quote me on the rev, but we are 1 rev back from the latest esx 3.5.x), running SMVI 1.0.1 on our Virtual Center host (windows 2003 R2 sp2). We are testing SMVI 1.0.1 on our 6030's running ontap 7.24 via FCP. We are able to take snapshots at the datastore level. When we go to restore, here is what we are doing: taking a snapshot (love snapshots, they work real fast, etc) Once completed, we snapmirror to another filer via SMVI (no big deal so far) We delete a windows VM (again, simulating OH NO YOU DIDN"T delete that vm....) Go to do a restore of a vm via thees instructions: http://now.netapp.com/NOW/knowledge/docs/SnapManager/relsmvi_10/html/softwa… successfully completed :jumping: wait, no VM appears in my VIC :,( I can go to the vmdk and right click and add to inventory, but our VAR said this is not how it should work. I called support, and they said it should be fixed in version 2. Sounded fishy, but support is usually right on. Any suggestions? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/SMVI-1.0.1-tp22170514p22170514.html Sent from the Network Appliance - Toasters mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Design Parameters
by Zeeshan 21 Feb '09

21 Feb '09

Hello All I have recently been transferred to the designing side of storage...Can you guys guide me on where to start from...??? Any good guide/best practices to start with ... ??? i have heard that when you place a filer order with NetApp, they send you a design/cabling document... to help connect the active/active configuration (as ordered) ...is it so??? Thanx Xishan

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RE: lun config_check error
by kunle windapo 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

Many thanks, i'll give this a shot. --- On Thu, 2/19/09, De Wit Tom <tom.dewit(a)neoria.be> wrote: > From: De Wit Tom <tom.dewit(a)neoria.be> > Subject: RE: lun config_check error > To: "Romeo Theriault" <romeotheriault(a)gmail.com>, "kwindapo(a)yahoo.com" <kwindapo(a)yahoo.com>, "toasters(a)mathworks.com" <toasters(a)mathworks.com>, "tmacmd(a)gmail.com" <tmacmd(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 11:11 PM > In a single_image cluster, both nodes need to have the same > WWNN to be able to access LUNS on both nodes of the cluster. > You can find the following at this link: > http://now.netapp.com/NOW/knowledge/docs/ontap/rel7261_vs/html/ontap/bsag/1… > > > Caution > If you have a storage system cluster, and the cfmode of > each system is single_image, then you must change the WWNN > on both systems. If both systems do not have the same WWNN, > hosts cannot access LUNs on the cluster. > > To change the WWNN, complete the following step. > > Step > > > Action > > > 1 > > Enter the following command: > > fcp nodename nodename > > > nodename is a 64-bit WWNN address. > > Example > > fcp nodename 50:a9:80:00:02:00:8d:ff > > > > Just copy the WWNN of one of the systems and change the > other node to the same one. It doesn't matter which one > you take ... > > I don't know if this is possible in production. I think > you'll have to restart the fcp service to enable the > change, but I'm not sure. > > Grtz, > Tom > > > ________________________________ > From: owner-toasters(a)mathworks.com > [owner-toasters(a)mathworks.com] On Behalf Of Romeo Theriault > [romeotheriault(a)gmail.com] > Sent: 19 February 2009 20:34 > To: kwindapo(a)yahoo.com; toasters(a)mathworks.com; > tmacmd(a)gmail.com > Subject: Re: lun config_check error > > The following FCP HBAs appear to be down > 0a LINK NOT CONNECTED > 0b LINK NOT CONNECTED > > Hmm, what is the output of fcp show adapter? > > Local FCP nodename does not match the cluster > partner's FCP nodename. > > And you are running in single_image mode just fine with > other hosts? > > That is really bizarre. > > I'm not sure, if the nodenames are different you may > want to try bringing down the fcp service and then try > starting it up again to see if that helps. > > Good luck, > > Romeo > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 12:43 PM, kunle windapo > <kwindapo(a)yahoo.com<mailto:kwindapo@yahoo.com>> > wrote: > hello, > > we have a clustered FAS6070 , running in single image > cfmode. > > a solaris machine can no longer access luns presented from > filer. > on running config check i get this error; > > vhe-cl6n2> lun config_check > The following FCP HBAs appear to be down > 0a LINK NOT CONNECTED > 0b LINK NOT CONNECTED > Local FCP nodename does not match the cluster partner's > FCP nodename. > > any ideas on resolution would be appreciated. > > > > > > -- > Romeo Theriault > System Administrator > Information Technology Services

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lun config_check error
by kunle windapo 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

hello, we have a clustered FAS6070 , running in single image cfmode. a solaris machine can no longer access luns presented from filer. on running config check i get this error; vhe-cl6n2> lun config_check The following FCP HBAs appear to be down 0a LINK NOT CONNECTED 0b LINK NOT CONNECTED Local FCP nodename does not match the cluster partner's FCP nodename. any ideas on resolution would be appreciated.

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Availability of 450GB FC disks for 3100/6000 series heads
by Nick Silkey 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Toasters -- FWICT, 450GB FC disks are only listed as available for GX-series systems. Any clue if theyre available for 3100-series or 6000-series filers? Maybe I am just missing something when cruising the blue pages ... Thanks. - -- Nick -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.8 (Darwin) iEYEARECAAYFAkmcdCAACgkQrDQjhjXrMeLm3gCcCl36qSb+hH9+nopVFkbiVi6C f1oAnjU5fLy20j0H1FTyzcX1HiEicXrB =rfrS -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Re: weekly performance info file from filers
by Linux Admin 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Thanks! Is there a way to read it by myself? (scripts? tools?) On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing(a)gmail.com>wrote: > If I recall, premium autosupport on the NOW site. > > (Screenshot Attached) > > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM, Linux Admin <sysadmin.linux(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Toasters, >> What kind of files are these "weekly performance info" files >> cm_hourly_stats >> What can they best viewed in >> >> >

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weekly performance info file from filers
by Linux Admin 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Toasters, What kind of files are these "weekly performance info" files cm_hourly_stats What can they best viewed in

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RE: Netapp CPU types
by Willeke, Jochen 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Hi, i tried that as well, but again, Spec says a FAS6030A has 4 CPU with single-core (http://www.spec.org/sfs97r1/results/res2006q2/sfs97r1-20060425-00258.html) but a poster i have from netapp says it has two and cluster has 4. So still i am unsure... Thanks and regards Jochen -----Original Message----- From: George, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.George@anz.com] Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:53 PM To: Willeke, Jochen; toasters(a)mathworks.com Subject: RE: Netapp CPU types Browse the NFS benchmarks in specbench.org, they include a hardware list including CPU -----Original Message----- From: owner-toasters(a)mathworks.com [mailto:owner-toasters@mathworks.com] On Behalf Of Willeke, Jochen Sent: Tuesday, 17 February 2009 2:07 AM To: toasters(a)mathworks.com Subject: Netapp CPU types Hi toasters, i am wondering if anybody has an official overview of netapps controller hardware, and espacially the CPU types. I found different sources telling me different things. e.g. i found an article on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetApp_Filer) saying that the FAS6040 is one die with dual-core. A poster from netapp states that it has two single-core dies. Can anybody sched some light onto this?? My biggest interesst is how the FAS6040 compares to the FAS6030. Regards Jochen -- WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH Sitz der Gesellschaft: Paderborn Registergericht Paderborn HRB 3507 Geschäftsführer: Eckard Heidloff (Vorsitzender), Stefan Auerbach, Dr. Jürgen Wunram Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Karl-Heinz Stiller Steuernummer: 339/5884/0020 - Ust-ID Nr.: DE812927716 - WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE44477193 Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. Wenn Sie nicht der richtige Adressat sind oder diese E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und vernichten Sie diese E-Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser E-Mail ist nicht gestattet. This e-mail may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. "This e-mail and any attachments to it (the "Communication") is, unless otherwise stated, confidential, may contain copyright material and is for the use only of the intended recipient. If you receive the Communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete the Communication and the return e-mail, and do not read, copy, retransmit or otherwise deal with it. Any views expressed in the Communication are those of the individual sender only, unless expressly stated to be those of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ABN 11 005 357 522, or any of its related entities including ANZ National Bank Limited (together "ANZ"). ANZ does not accept liability in connection with the integrity of or errors in the Communication, computer virus, data corruption, interference or delay arising from or in respect of the Communication." -- WINCOR NIXDORF International GmbH Sitz der Gesellschaft: Paderborn Registergericht Paderborn HRB 3507 Geschäftsführer: Eckard Heidloff (Vorsitzender), Stefan Auerbach, Dr. Jürgen Wunram Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: Karl-Heinz Stiller Steuernummer: 339/5884/0020 - Ust-ID Nr.: DE812927716 - WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE44477193 Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. Wenn Sie nicht der richtige Adressat sind oder diese E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und vernichten Sie diese E-Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser E-Mail ist nicht gestattet. This e-mail may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

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