Preface

The Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Site Preparation Guide describes facilities and system requirements for installing the Sun Storage J4200/J4400 array. Follow the guidelines as outlined in this document when planning your installation.


Before You Read This Book

Before you begin to install the Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array, you must have already read the regulatory and safety requirements described in this book:


How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1 describes the requirements for preparing the customer site for installation of the Sun Storage J4200/J4400 array.

Chapter 2 describes the physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for the Sun Storage cabinets.

Chapter 3 describes the physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for the Sun Storage J4200/J4400 array.

Appendix A provides worksheets to help you gather the information you need to complete the installation.


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

 

Application

Title

Part Number

Regulatory and safety information

Sun StorageTek Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual

96272, Revision A

Multilanguage safety information

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

816-7190-nn

Site planning information

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Site Preparation Guide

820-3219-nn

Installation at a glance

Sun Storage J4200 Array Setup Poster

820-3221-nn

Installation at a glance

Sun Storage J4400 Array Setup Poster

820-4691-nn

Complete details of the hardware components, rail and tray installation, and cabling.

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Hardware Installation Guide

820-3218-nn

Late-breaking information not included in the information set

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Release Notes

820-3222-nn

Installation and use of the management software using a GUI

Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager User Guide for the J4000 Array Family

820-3765-nn

Installation and use of the management software using a CLI

Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager CLI Guide for the J4000 Array Family

820-4419-nn

General operation and troubleshooting

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array System Overview

820-3223-nn

Disk drive replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Disk Drive Replacement Guide

820-3225-nn

SIM board replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array SIM Board Replacement Guide

820-3226-nn

SIM board replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Array SIM Board Replacement Guide

820-4600-nn

Power supply replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array Power Supply Replacement Guide

820-3227-nn

Fan replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array Fan Replacement Guide

820-3229-nn

Power supply and fan replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Array Power Supply/Fan Replacement Guide

820-3228-nn

Chassis replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Chassis Replacement Guide

820-4413-nn

Chassis replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Chassis Replacement Guide

820-4601-nn

Rail kit installation procedures

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Rail Kit Installation Guide

820-3764-nn

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


Accessing Sun Documentation

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

http://www.sun.com/documentation


Third-Party Web Sites

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.


Contacting Sun Technical Support

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

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


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:

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