By Kundan Soni

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A storage area network is a high-speed special-purpose network that interconnects different kinds of data storage devices with associated data servers on behalf of a larger network of users. We are using IBM SAN DS 5020:Total capacity16.4 TB, Usable Disk Space 12 TB Configured Space 7.5 TB for AIX Windows Lotus etc.

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SAN Functionality :-

1- Hardware & Disk Details for Storage Subsystem 2- Storage Space allocation details with respect to Servers 3- IP Address & Zone details 4- SAN Switch Ports Details 5- Logical unit number (LUN)

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Hardware & Disk Details for Storage Subsystem

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Storage Space allocation details with respect to Servers

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IP Address & Zone details

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SAN Switch Ports Details:-

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Logical unit number (LUN)

LUN identifies a specific logical unit, which may be a part of a hard disk drive, an entire hard disk or several hard disks in a storage device. LUNs are central to the management of block storage array shared over a storage area network .

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How to create LUN :In IBM DS Storage ManagerClick on Logical tabSelect the disk type Right click on unconfigured capacity create logical drive

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SAN Monitoring :-

SAN Monitoring process & Event logs:1- Fabric Switch Manager 2- IBM DS Storage Manager 10 3- Event

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Febric Switch Manager

Febric switch manager is way to monitor and access to san switch mds 9124 . We can create zoneset and define www port ,alias etc.

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Ds Storage Manager:-

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Event:-

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Troubleshooting the storage subsystem:-

The DS Storage Manager is the best way to monitor the storage subsystem, Diagnose a problem, and recover from a hardware failure. Run the DS Storage Manager continuously, and frequently check the configuration status. Checking the LEDs:The LEDs display the status of the storage subsystem and components. The color of the LED is important. 1- Green LEDs indicate a normal operating status 2- Amber LEDs (Needs Attention) indicate a possible failure 3- Blue LED on a CRU indicates that is safe to remove the component.

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Troubleshooting steps flow chart Diagram for Storage Subsystem:-

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