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Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Release 2.0 Getting Started Guide

Release 2.0 Installation and Configuration

819-5045-11



Contents

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Tables

1. Overview

Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Controller Tray

Battery Backup Compartments

Expansion Tray

Software Overview

Management Software

Remote CLI Client

Monitoring and Diagnostic Software

Data Host Software

Overview of the Installation Process

2. Installing Trays

Preparing for the Installation

Preparing the Universal Rail Kit

Unpacking the Universal Rail Kit

Required Hardware by Cabinet/Rack Type

Loosening the Rail Adjustment Screws

Preparing the Tray

Preparing the Cabinet

Planning the Order of the Tray Installation

Attaching the Rails to a Cabinet

Attaching the Universal Rail Kit to a Standard Sun or 19-Inch Cabinet With Threaded Cabinet Rails

Attaching the Universal Rail Kit to a Sun StorEdge Expansion or Sun Fire Cabinet

Attaching the Universal Rail Kit to a Standard 19-Inch Cabinet With Unthreaded Cabinet Rails

Installing a Tray in a Cabinet

Connecting the Power Cables

Intertray Cabling

Array Configuration Naming Convention

Balancing Expansion Trays

Cabling a 1x2 Array Configuration

Cabling a 1x3 Array Configuration

Cabling a 1x4 Array Configuration

Cabling a 1x5 Array Configuration

Cabling a 1x6 Array Configuration

Cabling a 1x7 Array Configuration

Next Steps

3. Setting the Link Rate for Each Tray and Powering On the Array

Before Powering On

Setting the Link Rate for Each Tray

Powering On the Array

Checking the Link Rate for Each Port

Powering Off the Array

Next Steps

4. Connecting the Management Host and Data Hosts

Connecting the Management Host

Attaching the Ethernet Ports to the LAN of the Management Host

Attaching the Ethernet Ports to the LAN Using an Ethernet Hub

Attaching the Ethernet Ports Directly to the Management Host With a Cross-Over Cable

Connecting Data Hosts

Connecting Data Hosts Through External Fibre Channel Switches

Connecting Data Hosts Directly

Next Steps

5. Installing Management and Data Host Software on Solaris OS Hosts

About the Software Installation CD

Before You Begin

Unpacking the Installation File

Using the Host Software Installer

Software Installation Options

Setting Up a Local Management Host

Launching the Software Installer

Installing the Local Management Host Software

Enabling Multipathing Software

Completing Post-Installation Tasks

Setting Up a Data Host

Preparing to Set Up a Data Host

Launching the Software Installer

Installing the Data Host Software

Configuring the Data Host Agent

Setting Up a Remote Management Host

Preparing to Set Up a Remote Management Host

Launching the Software Installer

Installing the Remote Management Host Software

Using the Array Firmware Upgrade Installer

Using the Uninstall Wizard

Next Steps

6. Configuring IP Addressing

About IP Addressing

Configuring the IP Address of the Array Controllers

Configuring Dynamic (DHCP) IP Addressing

Configuring Static IP Addressing

Using the Serial Port Interface to Assign IP Addresses

Using the Sun StorageTek Configuration Service to Assign IP Addresses

Configuring the IP Address of the Management Host

Configuring the IP Address on the Management Host for the Solaris Operating System

Configuring the IP Address for Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Configuring the IP Address for Windows Server 2003

Creating and Deleting a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

Creating a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

Deleting a Temporary Virtual Subnet on a Management Host

Next Steps

7. Using the Management Software and Setting Up the Array

Starting the Management Software

Logging In and Out Using the CLI

Logging In Using the Browser Interface

Using the Browser Interface to Set Up the Array

Accessing the Sun StorageTek Configuration Service

Navigating the Sun StorageTek Configuration Service

About the Browser Interface

Getting Help

Setting Up the Array

Registering the Array

Naming an Array

Setting an Array Password

Resetting the Array Password

Setting the System Time

Using and Adding Users

Enabling Premium Features

Setting Up the Sun Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment

Next Steps

8. Installing Data Host and Remote Management Software on Hosts Not Running the Solaris OS

Installing Remote Management Host Software for Operating Systems Other Than Solaris

About the Remote Management Host Software

Downloading the Software

Installing the Windows Remote CLI Client

Installing the Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, and AIX Remote CLI Client

Installing Data Host Software for Operating Systems Other Than Solaris

About the Data Host Software

Preparing for Installation

Downloading the Software

Installing the Software

Next Steps

9. Planning Your Storage Configuration

Storage Array Configuration Components

Partitioning Storage Using Storage Domains

Storage Configuration Considerations

Allocating Storage to Data Hosts

Configuring Storage on the Array

Logging In

Selecting a Profile

Creating Hosts and Host Groups

Creating Hosts

Creating a Host Group

Creating an Initiator

Creating a Storage Pool

Creating a Volume and Mapping It to a Host or Host Group

A. Configuration Worksheets

B. Configuring a DHCP Server

Before You Begin

Setting Up a Solaris DHCP Server

Setting Up a Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Installing the DHCP Server

Configuring the DHCP Server