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Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Software Installation Guide

For the Sun StorageTektrademark6130, 6140, 6540, 6580, 6780, 2500 Series Arrays, and FlexLine 240, 280, and 380 Systems

Version 6.2

820-5747-10



Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

1. Overview

Software Overview

Management Software

Remote Command-Line Interface Client

Management Software Options

Full Management Software

CLI-only Management Software

Data Host Software

Overview of the Installation Process

Next Steps

2. Installing the Common Array Manager Software

Installation and Upgrading to a New Release

About the Software Installation CD

Installing From a Downloaded File

Solaris and Linux Downloads

Windows Downloads

Checking the Installation Requirements

Locating Files and Logs

Installation Command Summary

Installing From a Remote Terminal (Solaris and Linux)

Installing on Solaris OS

Using a GUI to Install on the Solaris OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software (Solaris):

Using a CLI to Install on the Solaris OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software Using a CLI (Solaris):

Installing on Linux OS

Using a GUI to Install on the Linux OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software (Linux):

Using a CLI to Install on the Linux OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software Using a CLI on a Linux OS:

Installing on Windows OS

Using a GUI to Install on a Windows OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software (Windows):

Using a CLI to Install on a Windows OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Software Using a CLI (Windows):

Uninstalling Software

Installation Troubleshooting

Reviewing the Installation Logs

Next Steps

3. Registering and Initially Administering the Array

Starting the Management Software

Logging In Using the Browser Interface

Logging In and Out Using the CLI

Deciding on In-Band or Out-of-Band Management

Setting Up the Initial Site and Array Information

Providing Site Information

Subscribing to Auto Service Request

Registering the Array

Finding and Registering Arrays

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Register an Array:

Unregistering an Array

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Unregister an Array:

Installing the Baseline Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Baseline Firmware:

Backing Out of Firmware Upgrades

Configuring Array Administration Functions

Opening the Administration Page

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Open the Administration Page

Setting an Array Password

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Set an Array Password on a New Array:

Naming an Array

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Name an Array:

Creating a Hot-Spare Drive

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create a Hot Spare Drive

Setting the System Time

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Set the Time Manually:

Setting Up Notification for Fault Management

Adding Users And Assigning Roles

Using Administrative Roles to Initially Log In

Adding Roles to Hosts

Adding New Users to Hosts

Adding New Users to CAM

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add New Users in CAM

Adding New Users in Windows

Adding an Administrator User

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add an Administrative User in Windows

Adding Non-Administrator Users in Windows

Best Practices - User Roles and Names

Setting Up Auto Service Request

About Auto Service Requests (ASR)

Event Information Collected Using Auto Service Requests (ASR)

Subscribing to and Editing Properties of Auto Service Request

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Register With the Auto Service Request Service

Testing Auto Service Request Registration

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Test the Auto Service Request Registration

Unregistering From Auto Service Request Service

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Unregister from the Auto Service Request Service

Configuring Auto Service Request for an Array

Configuring In-Band Management

Understanding In-Band Management

Copying Configuration Files and In-Band Management.

Next Steps

4. Planning Your Storage Configuration

Storage Array Configuration Components

Partitioning Storage Using Storage Domains

The Default Domain

Premium Storage Domains

Best Practices - Storage Configuration

5. Configuring Basic Storage

Enabling Premium Features

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add a License and Enable a Premium Feature:

Configuring Basic Storage

Planning Storage Before Using the New Volume Wizard

Selecting Additional Profiles

procedure iconsmall spaceTo View the Predefined Storage Profiles:

Creating Storage Pools

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create Storage Pools:

Creating Hosts and Host Groups

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create Hosts

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create a Host Group

Creating Initiators to Assign to Hosts

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create An Initiator and Assign It To a Host:

Using the New Volume Wizard to Create and Map Volumes

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Use the New Volume Wizard to Create Volumes

About Volumes and the Default Domain or Partitioned Storage Domains.

A. Configuration Worksheets

B. Configuring the IP Address of the Array Controllers

Overview

Establishing Temporary IP Connectivity Between the Management Host and Array Controllers

Configuring the IP Address of the Management Host

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the IP Address on the Management Host for the Solaris or Linux Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the IP Address for Windows 2000 Advanced Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the IP Address for Windows Server 2003

Creating a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

Assigning IP Addresses to the Controllers

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Assign an IP Address to Each Ethernet Port

Restoring the Management Host IP Configuration

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Delete a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

C. Using the Browser Interface

Navigating the Common Array Manager Interface

Page Banner

Page Content Area

Controlling the Display of Table Information

Status Icons

Using Forms

Searching for System Elements

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Use the Search Feature:

Using Help

Glossary

Index