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Sun Cluster 3.0-3.1 With Sun StorEdge 3310 or 3320 SCSI RAID Array Manual

ProcedureHow to Install a Storage Array in a New Cluster

Use this procedure to install and configure RAID storage arrays before installing the Solaris operating environment and Sun Cluster software on your nodes. To add storage arrays to an operating cluster, use the procedure, How to Add a Storage Array to an Existing Cluster.

Before You Begin

This procedure assumes that the hardware is not connected.

SPARC only –

To attach a JBOD storage array to a RAID storage array as an expansion unit, attach the JBOD storage array before connecting the RAID storage array to the nodes. For more information, see the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

Steps

  1. Install the host adapters in the nodes that connect to the storage array.

    For the procedure about how to install host adapters, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapters and nodes.

  2. Cable the storage array to the nodes.

    Ensure the cable does not exceed bus length limitations. For more information on bus length limitations, see the documentation that shipped with your hardware.

    For the procedure about how to cable the storage arrays, see the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

  3. RAID storage arrays have redundant power inputs. Connect each power cord from the storage array to a different power source.

    Different RAID storage arrays can share power sources.

  4. Install the Solaris operating environment, then apply any required Solaris patches.

    For software installation procedures, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation.

    Note –

    For the current list of patches that are required for the Solaris operating environment, refer to SunSolve. SunSolve is available online to Sun service providers and to customers with SunSolve service contracts at the SunSolve site: http://sunsolve.sun.com.

  5. If necessary, install the qus driver and appropriate driver patches.

    For driver installation procedures, see the Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra 3 SCSI Host Adapter Release Notes.

  6. If necessary, upgrade the controller firmware.

  7. Set up and configure the storage arrays with logical units (LUNs).

    For the procedure about how to set up the storage array with LUNs, see How to Create and Map a LUN.

    Note –

    If you want to use the Configuration Service Console, perform this step after Step 8.

  8. (Optional) Install the Configuration Service.

    For the procedure about how to install the Configuration Service, see the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service 2.1 User's Guide.

  9. Install the Sun Cluster software and volume management software.

    For software installation procedures, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation.

See Also

To continue with Sun Cluster software and data services installation tasks, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation and your Sun Cluster data services collection.