Applications Note
Converting mpx100 to HP® Data Migration Appliance
Product Affected
Device Name
Part Number
mpx100
AE324-63003
To convert an mpx100 to an HP data migration appliance, follow these steps:
1. Reset factory defaults:
If the mpx100 unit has been previously used, it must be reset to the factory defaults. If the mpx100 is
To reset the router and restore it to the factory default configuration, use a pointed, nonmetallic tool
to press and hold the maintenance button until the heartbeat LED flashes 20 times, then release the
button. The router boots and is restored to the factory defaults. The boot time is less than one minute.
Figure 1 shows the LEDs and maintenance button.
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2
3
4
1. HEARTBEAT LED
2. POWER LED
3. SYSTEM FAULT LED
4. MAINTENANCE BUTTON
Figure 1. LEDs and Maintenance Button Locations
2. Configure access to the mpx100 management port:
a. Connect the router’s 10/100 Ethernet port to your workstation using a switch or hub. Alternatively,
connect your workstation directly to the router using an Ethernet crossover cable. The mpx100’s
management port’s default IP address is 10.0.0.1subnet 255.0.0.0.
b. Make sure the workstation connected to the mpx100 router has Ethernet address 10.0.0.x,
where xis other than 1and the subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.
c. From the workstation, open a command window. Using a telnet session, connect to the mpx100
using IP address 10.0.0.1. Login as guestand enter the password password. The Command
Line Interface (CLI) prompt displays (mpx100 #>).
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Configure access to the mpx100 management port:
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i. Verify that the IP address is set correctly by typing the show mgmtcommand.
mpx100 (admin) #> show mgmt
Management Port Information
-----------------------------
IPv4 Interface
IPv4 Mode
Enabled
Static
IPv4 IP Address
IPv4 Subnet Mask
IPv4 Gateway
IPv6 Interface
Link Status
172.17.136.227
255.255.254.0
172.17.136.1
Disabled
Up
MAC Address
00-c0-dd-0d-0e-18
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Upgrade mpx100 with data migration firmware:
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3. Upgrade mpx100 with data migration firmware:
Now that connectivity to the mpx100 management port is established, load the data migration
firmware into the unit using FTP. Do not forget to do a bincommand before you put the firmware file on
the mpx100.
a. Open a command prompt on your workstation.
b. Change to the directory on your workstation that contains the mpx100 firmware file.
c. Type ftpfollowed by a space, then the IP address of the mpx100 management port, then press
ENTER.
d. At the User (IP address)prompt, type ftp, then press ENTER.
e. As the Passwordprompt, type ftp.
f. Type bin, then press ENTER.
g. Type put mpx100-X_X_X_X.bin, where X_X_X_Xis the firmware version being installed.
h. Verify that the file transferred correctly.
i. Type bye, then press ENTER.
ftp 172.17.136.227
Connected to 172.17.136.227.
220 (vsFTPd 2.0.5)
User (172.17.136.227:(none)): ftp
331 Please specify the password.
Password: ftp
230 Login successful.
ftp> bin
200 Switching to Binary mode.
ftp> put mpx100-2_4_1_0dmrc12g.bin
200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV.
150 Ok to send data.
226 File receive OK.
ftp: 8574496 bytes sent in 0.73Seconds 11681.87Kbytes/sec.
ftp> bye
221 Goodbye.
j. Verify that the firmware image was successfully transferred to the mpx100 by tying the image list
command in the mpx100 CLI.
mpx100 (admin) #> image list
mpx100-2_4_1_0dmrc12g.bin
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k. Unpack the image by typing the image unpackcommand. Enter yeswhen prompted to reboot.
mpx100 (admin) #> image unpack mpx100-2_4_1_0dmrc12g.bin
Unpack Completed. A reboot is required for the FW to take affect.
Do you wish to reboot the System at the current time (y/n): y
System will now be rebooted...
l. When the mpx100 is finished rebooting, verify that the new firmware loaded successfully by typing
the show systemcommand.
mpx100 #> show system
System Information
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Product Name
HP StorageWorks mpx100
Symbolic Name
Embed Symbolic Name
System Mode
Disabled
iSCSI Server Connectivity
Controller Lun AutoMap
Serial Number
HW Version
Enabled
MXK821C011
6 (IPv6 Supported)
SW Version
2.4.1.0dmrc12g
No. of FC Ports
No. of iSCSI Ports
Log Level
2
2
0
Log Length (KB)
Temperature (C)
32768
38
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Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration:
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4. Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration:
Even though the mpx100 is now running data migration capable firmware, it must be set to data
migration mode:
a. At the prompt, type the set systemcommand.
b. Type 1to change the mode to data migration
c. Enter yeswhen prompted to reboot.
mpx100 (admin) #> set system
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
WARNING:
If enabled by operator, the Symbolic Name can be embedded as part of the
Only valid iSCSI name characters will be accepted. Valid characters include
alphabetical (a-z, A-Z), numerical (0-9), colon, hyphen, and period.
Changes to the Settings below will be effective after a reboot.
System Symbolic Name (Max = 64 characters)
Embed Symbolic Name (0=Enable,1=Disable)
Mode(0=iSCSI Server Connectivity
1=Data Migration
[
]
]
[Disabled
2=Data Migration Demo Mode)
[iSCSI Connectivity] 1
Controller Lun AutoMap (0=Enable, 1=Disable)
System Log Level (Min = 0, Max = 3)
[Enabled
[0
]
]
WARNING:
The system operation mode has been modified. Changing the
mode of the system will cause all mapping related configuration
of the system to be removed. The system will reboot after
updating the mode.
Do you wish to continue with the operation?
[No
] yes
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Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration:
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d. After the reboot, verify that the mpx100 is in data migration mode by typing the show system
command.
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*
*
*
*
*
*
HP StorageWorks mpx100
******************************************************
mpx100 #> show system
System Information
--------------------
Product Name
HP StorageWorks mpx100
Symbolic Name
Embed Symbolic Name
System Mode
Disabled
Data Migration
Controller Lun AutoMap
Serial Number
Enabled
MXK821C011
HW Version
6
SW Version
2.4.1.0dmrc12g
No. of FC Ports
No. of iSCSI Ports
Log Level
2
2
0
Log Length (KB)
Temperature (C)
32768
42
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Obtain the mpx100 serial number:
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5. Obtain the mpx100 serial number:
Use the show systemcommand to display the correct serial number for your mpx100. This is the
only valid way to obtain the mpx100 serial number. Do not simply record the serial number from the
back of the unit! You must use the serial number displayed by this command in the software.
******************************************************
*
*
*
*
*
*
HP StorageWorks mpx100
******************************************************
mpx100 #> show system
System Information
--------------------
Product Name
HP StorageWorks mpx100
Symbolic Name
Embed Symbolic Name
System Mode
Disabled
Data Migration
Controller Lun AutoMap
Serial Number
Enabled
MXK821C011
HW Version
6
SW Version
2.4.1.0dmrc12g
No. of FC Ports
No. of iSCSI Ports
Log Level
2
2
0
Log Length (KB)
Temperature (C)
32768
42
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Obtain the mpx100 serial number:
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If the plenum has been removed from the mpx100 for easier transport, the QLogic serial number will
be visible. If you have an mpx100 unit with the plenum removed, you must use the CLI or GUI to obtain
HP SERIAL NUMBER
Figure 2. mpx100 With Plenum
QLOGIC SERIAL NUMBER
Figure 3. mpx100 Without Plenum (Do Not Use this Serial Number)
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Document Revision History
Revision A, March 24 2009
Initial release.
Changes
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