Preface

This guide explains how to use Sun StorEdgetrademark Configuration Service to configure, monitor, and manage the Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays. For information about installing Sun StorEdge Configuration Service, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software Installation Guide.

This guide also references Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter, a companion utility of Sun StorEdge Configuration Service used for sending and receiving system messages from the hosts and arrays. For information about installing Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software Installation Guide. For information about using Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter User’s Guide.

Unless otherwise specified, the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array, Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI array, Sun StorEdge 3320 SCSI array, Sun StorEdge 3510 FC array, and Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA array are referred to as the array or arrays.

This guide is written for experienced system administrators who are familiar with Sun hardware and software products.


How This Book Is Organized

This book covers the following topics:

Chapter 1 introduces Sun StorEdge Configuration Service features.

Chapter 2 lists steps to follow to ensure that the array has been configured properly before you install and use Sun StorEdge Configuration Service.

Chapter 3 contains procedures for setting up Sun StorEdge Configuration Service.

Chapter 4 provides instructions for configuring the array.

Chapter 5 explains how to create a LUN filter to maintain large Fibre Channel networks that share common storage (FC and SATA Only).

Chapter 6 explains how to monitor the array.

Chapter 7 explains how to maintain the integrity of the array.

Chapter 8 explains how to change or add to the current array configuration.

Appendix A provides basic redundant array of independent disks (RAID) information.

Appendix B explains how to monitor a standalone JBOD.

Appendix C provides information about setting up a cluster configuration (SCSI Only).

Appendix D explains how to determine the host worldwide name. (FC and SATA Only).

Appendix E explains how to set up full event monitoring and email notification capabilities.

Appendix F provides troubleshooting suggestions for a list of symptoms.

Appendix G contains a list of Sun StorEdge Configuration Service error codes and messages.

The Glossary provides RAID terminology and definitions used throughout the product documentation.


Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

http://docs.sun.com


Shell Prompts


Shell

Prompt

C shell

machine-name%

C shell superuser

machine-name#

Bourne shell and Korn shell

$

Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser

#


Table with examples of the types of shell prompts that are used in this book.


Typographic Conventions


Typeface[1]

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.


Table with descriptions and examples of the typographic conventions that are used in this book.


Related Documentation

The following table contains a list of related software documentation. For a complete list of all related documentation, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for your array.


Title

Part Number

Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI Array Release Notes

816-7955

Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI Array Release Notes

819-7109

Sun StorEdge 3320 SCSI Array Release Notes

817-7660

Sun StorEdge 3510 FC and 3511 SATA Array Release Notes

817-6597

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family 2.4 Software Installation Guide

817-3764

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Firmware 4.2 User’s Guide

817-3711

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter 2.4 User’s Guide

817-3338

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI 2.4 User’s Guide

817-4951

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Controller Firmware Migration Guide

819-6573


Table listing other documents that are related to this book or product.


Accessing Sun Documentation

All Sun StorEdge 3000 family array documentation is available online at the following location:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/

You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation at:

http://www.sun.com/documentation


Contacting Sun Technical Support

For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the release notes for your array, available at the locations shown in Accessing Sun Documentation.

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the documentation, go to:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting

To initiate or check on a USA-only service request, contact Sun support at:

800-USA4SUN

To obtain international technical support, contact the sales office of each country at:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/sales.html


508 Accessibility Features

The Sun StorEdge documentation is available in 508-compliant HTML files that can be used with assistive technology programs for visually impaired personnel. These files are provided on the Documentation CD for your product as well as on the websites identified in the Section Accessing Sun Documentation. Additionally, the software and firmware applications provide keyboard navigation and shortcuts, which are documented in the user's guides.


Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:

http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service 2.5 User’s Guide, part number 817-3337-18.


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