1. Deborah Grosskopf, StoreEasy Systems SW Engineer
HPE StoreEasy 1x50 and 3x50 Storage systems & 3PAR File Controller v3 with Windows Storage Server 2016
Initial Installation and Configuration
Deborah Grosskopf, StoreEasy Systems SW Engineer

2. Topics What’s new with HPE StoreEasy
What changed in this release of HPE StoreEasy
Things to be aware of when working with WSS 2016
Initial Setup and Implementation
Demo
HPE StoreEasy Family
HPE 3PAR File Controller
StoreEasy Links

3. What’s new with HPE StoreEasy
Added 7 new product SKUs for StoreEasy with WSS2016 operating system
Added an upgrade SKU that can be purchased for existing StoreEasy products
Updated StoreEasy Management Tools and documentation
Updated the Processors from E5-2600v3 to E5-2600v4 on the new SKUs, also updated the memory SKUs to accommodate this change
Changed OS SSDs that are used on the 1650, 1850, and 3850 to Mixed Use SSDs
Switched from the P440ar on the 1650 to the P840ar, which enabled removal of the SAS expander board
Expanding a diverse selection of capacity, performance, and price points to help SMBs find the right NAS for their business and its data
New StoreEasy models include Windows Storage Server 2016, the latest generation Intel processors, and dual inline memory that delivers greater efficiency, security, and simplicity
Fine-tuned deduplication & compression delivers greater capacity efficiency and helps customers maximize their usable space
Encryption hardening against man-in-the-middle attacks enhances an already strong security foundation for StoreEasy
Helping customers economically scale as their data grows over time with more cost predictability than cloud storage
NEW bulk capacity drive bundles enable customers to scale capacity over time to support more data without the increase in transactional/operational costs associated with cloud-based file storage platforms. The new drive bundles deliver 25% greater density so customers can scale the density of their systems without increasing footprint.
We help them address capacity needs throughout the life of the product easily with provisioning enhancements to our Pool Manager and guided configurations that help SMBs with IT generalists protect against drive failures and data loss, while optimizing their system for capacity, performance, or a blend of the two.
Helping partners increase annuity revenues and strengthen customer relationships through proactive capacity notifications that now direct customers and partners to the specific drive bundles to order.
Beyond helping customers manage the onslaught of unstructured data growth, we help them prevent disruption through highly available disaster recovery & backup solutions that integrate seamlessly with HPE StoreEasy so they can easily protect their data without overextending their IT resources.
- Customers looking to transition to a hybrid IT approach can leverage the Microsoft Azure cloud as a backup target for data on StoreEasy. With native integration and a few simple steps, customers or partners can quickly configure and deploy a vault in Azure for StoreEasy backups, and restore in case of an outage or catastrophic failure.
For customers in a Windows-based IT environment, they can leverage the StoreEasy 1650 Expanded as a dedicated backup appliance for Microsoft Data Protection Manager, a component of System Center. StoreEasy 1650 Exp can scale to the maximum DPM server limit, and protect critical Microsoft applications, Hyper-V VMs, employee PCs, and file shares, allowing customers to protect their Microsoft ecosystem with a single 2U NAS.

4. HPE StoreEasy WSS2016 SKUs CTR – 12.21.2016 New StoreEasy systems:
CTO Model Description
Q0F47A
HPE StoreEasy 1450 WSS2016 Storage
Q0F48A
HPE StoreEasy 1550 WSS2016 Storage
Q0F49A
HPE StoreEasy 1650 WSS2016 Storage
Q0F50A
HPE StoreEasy 1650 Expanded WSS2016 Storage
Q0F51A
HPE StoreEasy 1850 WSS2016 Storage
Q0F52A
HPE StoreEasy 3850 WSS2016 Gateway Single Node
Q0F53A
HPE StoreEasy 3850 WSS2016 Gateway Blade Storage
New StoreEasy systems:
Their StoreEasy OS preference is:
WSS2016
New StoreEasy WSS 2016
CTO SKUs
WSS2012 R2
No SKU change;
standard StoreEasy SKUs
Customers with systems running WSS 2012 or 2012 R2 can upgrade at any time by purchasing
SKU
Description
Q0F57A
HPE WSS2016 Standard Edition Upgrade Kit

5. Questions?

6. What changed in this release of HPE StoreEasy
During the initial startup of the system both the Microsoft and the HPE EULA licenses are presented
Initial Configuration Tasks updated to accommodate the new HPE icons, reordered some of the tasks
Simplified the StoreEasy Pool Manager and added the ability to create custom pools with Smart Storage Administrator
Reduced the number of pool selections to one selection per enclosure
Recommend RAIDs recommendation on standard configurations include:
Capacity
Performance
Balanced

7. Things to be aware of when working with WSS 2016
All of the StoreEasy products ship with an imbedded license that should automatically activate.
In the event that the operating system is not activated, there is a watermark showing the edition of Windows is not activated on the desktop and personalization features are disabled. Entire Screen notification appears periodically, roughly once in 6 hours. However, the operating system otherwise functions normally.
If the system board is replaced the customer will need to manually activate the OS using the COA sticker affixed to the system. (see Customer Advisory c )
By default the Windows Defender (Antimalware) is installed and enabled, but the user interface for Windows Server Antimalware is not installed.
Windows Server Antimalware will update antimalware definitions and protect the computer without the user interface.
If you need the user interface for Windows Server Antimalware, you can install it after the operating system installation by using the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
Make sure that customer’s are aware that they may be required to update their Server Antivirus and Antimalware applications to run them on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Storage Server 2016
It is recommended that customer’s contact any third party application vendors about WSS2016 compatibility prior to attempting an installation
Customer’s Active Directory domain controllers should be updated with the latest Windows 2016 schema.
For a complete list of the changes are in Windows Server 2016 refer to the information in this link:
started/what-s-new-in-windows-server-2016

8. Things to be aware of when working with WSS 2016
When setting up a two node cluster with a StoreEasy or a 3PAR File Controller v3
Have both nodes powered on.
Recommend that you use iLO to remote into both nodes or to have monitors connected to both nodes using the SUV connector.
Select just one node to be the primary node and perform all pre-installation settings from that node
Language selection
License acceptance
When prompted on whether or not to set up as a 2 node cluster select yes.
After discovery has finished and the primary node successfully connected to the other node, the second node will advance to the license page and wait for input on acceptance of the license. After accepting the licensing then the primary node will continue to mange the second node through the rest of the post installation process.

9. Questions?

10. Initial Setup and Implementation
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11. Initial Setup Quick Start Guide
A quick start guide is shipped with each server, be sure to review and follow the steps in this guide. If the quick start guide is missing then you can download it from:
Instructions are provided in the quick start guide for:
Installation of the storage system hardware
Accessing the system through either direct attach or through iLO
Powering on the system and completing the configuration.
Selecting the language
Accepting the EULA
Create the local Administrator password for the StoreEasy 1x50 models; for StoreEasy 3x50 & 3PAR File Controller v3 the initial Administrator login password is HPEStorage! (new default password)
<CTRL><ALT><DEL> to login with the password so that the configuration can complete. During this step any hardware added to the system is detected and also additional updates are applied to the system. The system will reboot when it has completed this phase.
After the reboot log on to the system with the local Administrator login and password, at this point the system will boot into the Initial Configuration Task (ICT) window which guides the user through the rest of the implementation.

12. Implementation Initial Configuration Tasks on a StoreEasy 1x50 Tips
System Settings
Modify the local Administrator password
Set time zone
Fill in Reseller Information – who did you buy the system through
Networking
Configure the network using the network configuration tool
Change the computer name and join the system to the domain
Notifications
Configure the system for alerts
Register the product with HPE and sign up for notifications*
Storage Configuration
Create Storage Pools
Create Virtual disks
Protect this Server
Windows Update settings
Double-Take information
Tips
Use the help icons on the right hand side of each tasks for more information
Once the server has been set up through the initial configuration tasks it is recommended that you select the checkbox at the bottom of the screen which removes the automatic launching of the ICT upon login.
Encourage the customer to register their servers ASAP, otherwise will not be able to obtain updates without proper entitlement.

13. Implementation
Initial Configuration Tasks on a StoreEasy 3850 or 3PAR File Controller v3 for 2 Node Cluster
In addition to the 1x50 ICT there are additional items:
Connection Status
Shared Storage
Storage Management
Register SMI-S
MPIO
Configure Cluster
Cluster and Node Names
Create Storage Pools
Prepare Witness Disk
Create Virtual Disks
Validate and Create Cluster
Tips
Use the help icons on the right hand side of each tasks for more information
Once the servers have been set up through the initial configuration tasks it is recommended that you select the checkbox at the bottom of the screen which removes the automatic launching of the ICT upon login.
Encourage the customer to register all of their servers ASAP, otherwise will not be able to obtain updates without proper entitlement.

14. Implementation
Initial Configuration Tasks on a StoreEasy 3850 or 3PAR File Controller v3 for standalone or joining to an existing cluster
In addition to the 1x50 ICT there are additional items
Storage Status
Prepare a Witness disk for a standalone cluster if none found
Storage Management
Register SMI-S
MPIO
Configure Cluster
Create Cluster
Join a Cluster
Tips
Use the help icons on the right hand side of each tasks for more information
Once the servers have been set up through the initial configuration tasks it is recommended that you select the checkbox at the bottom of the screen which removes the automatic launching of the ICT upon login.
Encourage the customer to register all of their servers ASAP, otherwise will not be able to obtain updates without proper entitlement.

15. Implementation…
Once the initial configuration tasks are completed than use Microsoft Server Manager for day to day tasks.
There is also a menu selection on the Tools dropdown that provides easy access to the StoreEasy tools.
Shortcuts are provided on the desktop and in the taskbar for the StoreEasy tools included with your system.
After installation is complete, be sure to check the HPE Support and Drivers for new service releases for the StoreEasy server. It is recommended that you apply services releases that are applicable to your system as they are released. These service releases contain new capabilities, Windows Updates and Hotfixes.
Be sure to sign up for HPE notifications so that you receive information on any customer advisories that are published.

16. Demo
HPE StoreEasy
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17. Questions?

18. HPE StoreEasy family
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19. HPE StoreEasy family overview
(1)
Getting started
Building momentum
Business expansion
StoreEasy 1650
StoreEasy 1450
StoreEasy 1650
Expanded
StoreEasy 3850 Gateway
Getting started rack mount to consolidate users’ documents, images, audio, and videos
From Starting out to Business Expansion, HPE StoreEasy Storage is the best solution for IT managers looking to make file storage simple.
The StoreEasy solution is available in a range of models that scale from a few users to a large number of users, and small to large storage capacities.
Highly available 2-node rack mount for file services on HPE storage arrays
Capacity optimized rack mount for growing number of users and their files, bulk data, and some application workloads too
StoreEasy 1550
StoreEasy 3850
Gateway Blade
Getting started tower to consolidate users’ documents, images, audio, and videos
StoreEasy 1850
Highly available blade for file services on HPE storage arrays
Performance optimized rack mount for growing numbers of users, all their files, and application workloads too
1. Based on IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker since 2013

20. HPE StoreEasy Storage for getting started
Getting started rack mount to consolidate users’ documents, images, audio, and videos
Getting started tower to consolidate users’ documents, images, audio, and videos
Form factor
1U rack mount
Form factor
4.5U tower
Network controller
2-port 1GbE; 10 GbE optional
Network controller
2-port 1GbE; 10 GbE optional
Maximum internal capacity
40TB with 4 LFF 10TB HDDs
Maximum internal capacity
80TB with 8 LFF 10TB HDDs
Maximum concurrent users
2,000 concurrent users
Maximum concurrent users
1,850 concurrent users
External capacity
Support for D3000 and D6000 Disk Enclosures with optional add-in Smart Array controllers
Protocols
NFS, SMB (CIFS), HTTP and HTTPS, FTP and FTPS, iSCSI
Base software
StoreEasy Dashboard, Sub-file Deduplication, Snapshots, Replication, File Classification, File Screening, Quotas, Reporting, Server Manager, iLO Advanced License
Optional software
Third party Double-Take Availability for scalable replication and DR, iTernity iCAS for legally compliant data archiving
Warranty & Support
3-year hardware warranty, 1 year 24x7 software telephone support

21. HPE StoreEasy Storage for building momentum
StoreEasy 1650 Expanded
StoreEasy 1850
Capacity optimized rack mount for growing number of users, all their files, and application workloads too
Bulk capacity optimized rack mount for users’ files and secondary storage workloads too
Performance optimized rack mount for growing numbers of users, all their files, and application workloads too
Form factor
2U rack mount
Form factor
2U rack mount
Form factor
2U rack mount
Network controller
4-port 1GbE;
10 GbE optional
Network controller
2-port 1GbE;
10 GbE optional
Network controller
4-port 1GbE;
10 GbE optional
Maximum internal capacity
Maximum internal capacity
280TB with 28 LFF
10TB HDDs
120TB with 12 LFF
10TB HDDs
Maximum internal capacity
43.2TB with 24 SFF 1.8TB HDDs
Maximum concurrent users
5,500 users
Maximum concurrent users
10,500 users
Maximum concurrent users
7,900 users
External capacity
Support for D2000, D3000, and D6000 Disk Enclosures with optional add-in Smart Array controllers
Protocols
NFS, SMB (CIFS), HTTP and HTTPS, WebDAV, FTP and FTPS, iSCSI
Base software
StoreEasy Dashboard, Sub-file Deduplication, Snapshots, Replication, File Classification, File Screening, Quotas, Reporting, Server Manager, iLO Advanced License
Optional software
Third party Double-Take Availability for scalable replication and DR, iTernity iCAS for legally compliant data archiving
Warranty & Support
3-year hardware warranty, 1 year 24x7 software telephone support

22. HPE StoreEasy Storage for business expansion
StoreEasy 3850 Gateway
StoreEasy 3850 Gateway Blade
Highly available rack mount providing file services for HPE disk storage arrays
Highly available blade providing file services for HPE disk storage arrays
Form factor
2U rack mount with 1-2 nodes
Form factor
Half-height blade
Network controller
Choice of 1GbE or 10GbE
Network controller
Choice of 10GbE or 20GbE
Maximum concurrent users
29,000 users per node
Maximum concurrent users
29,000 users
External capacity
Support for D3000 and D6000 Disk Enclosures with optional add-in Smart Array controllers
Protocols
NFS, SMB (CIFS), HTTP and HTTPS, FTP and FTPS, iSCSI
Base software
StoreEasy Dashboard, Sub-file Deduplication, Snapshots, Replication, File Classification, File Screening, Quotas, Reporting, Server Manager, iLO Advanced License
Optional software
Third party Double-Take Availability for scalable replication and DR, iTernity iCAS for legally compliant data archiving
Warranty & support
3-year hardware warranty, 1 year 24x7 software telephone support

23. HPE 3PAR File Controller
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24. HPE 3PAR File Controller v3 Gateway
Highly available rack mount providing file services for HPE 3PAR StoreServ storage arrays
Form factor
2U rack mount with 1-2 nodes
Network controller
Choice of 1GbE or 10GbE
Maximum concurrent users
29,000 users per node
External capacity
Support for 3PAR StorServ Arrays via Fibre Channel HBA or iSCSI
Protocols
NFS, SMB (CIFS), HTTP and HTTPS, FTP and FTPS, iSCSI
Base software
3PAR File Controller Dashboard, Sub-file Deduplication, Snapshots, Replication, File Classification, File Screening, Quotas, Reporting, Server Manager, iLO Advanced License
Optional software
Third party Double-Take Availability for scalable replication and DR, iTernity iCAS for legally compliant data archiving
Warranty & support
3-year hardware warranty, 1 year 24x7 software telephone support

25. HPE StoreEasy Links
StoreEasy Performance Blog
Manuals
StoreEasy 1x50
StoreEasy 3x50
3PAR File Controller

26. Thank you