How To: Steps to Configure SAN with EMC CLARiiON Array

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The following major configuration steps for the storage, server and switches necessary for implementing the CLARiiON.
  1. Install Fibre Channel HBAs in all systems
  2. Install EMC CLARiiON LP8000 port driver ( For Emulex) on all system
  3. Connect each host to both switches ( Broace/Cisco/McData)
  4. Connect SP1-A and SP2-A to the first switch
  5. Connect SP1-B and SP2-B to the second switch
  6. Note:- You can use cross SP connection for HA and connect SPA1 and SPB1 to first switch and SPB2 and SPA2 to the second switch.
  7. Install Operating System on windows/solaris/linux/Vmware hosts
  8. Connect all hosts to the Ethernet LAN
  9. Install EMC CLARiiON Agent Configurator/Navisphere Agent on all hosts
  10. Install EMC CLARiiON ATF software on all hosts if you are not using EMC powerpath fail-over software otherwise install supported version EMC Powerpath on all hosts.
  11. Install the Navisphere Manager on one of the NT hosts
  12. Configure Storage Groups using the Navisphere Manager
  13. Assign Storage groups to hosts as dedicated storage/Cluster/Shared Storage
  14. Install cluster software on host.
  15. Test the cluster for node failover
  16. Create Raid Group with protection as application required(raid5,raid1/0 etc)
  17. Bind LUN according to application device layout requirement.
  18. Add LUN to storage Group.
  19. Zone SP port and Host HBA on both switch
  20. Register Host on CLARiiON using Navisphere Manager.
  21. Add all hosts to storage group.
  22. Scan the devices on host.
  23. Label and Format the device on host.

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