How to Add Storage Arrays to an Existing Cluster

Use this procedure to add a new storage array to a running cluster. To install a new storage array in a Sun Cluster configuration that is not running (the nodes are in noncluster mode), use the procedure in How to Install Storage Arrays in a New Cluster.

Before You Begin

This procedure relies on the following assumptions:

• (Veritas Volume Manager Only) You have a version of Veritas Volume Manager that includes Array Support Library (ASL).

• You have enough host adapters to connect the nodes and the storage array.

  If you need to install host adapters, see How to Replace a Host Adapter in Sun Cluster 3.1 - 3.2 With Sun StorEdge A3500FC System Manual for Solaris OS. When this procedure asks you to replace the failed host adapter, install the new host adapter instead.

• All cluster nodes have joined the cluster.

  If you need to add a node to your cluster, see your Sun Cluster system administration documentation. Ensure that you install the required Solaris patches for storage array support.

1. Unpack, place, and level the storage array.

   For instructions, see the StorageTek online documentation.

2. If necessary, install the Fibre Channel (FC) switch for the storage array (if the switch is not already installed).

   For the procedure about how to install an FC switch, see the documentation that shipped with your FC switch hardware.

3. Connect the nodes to the storage array.

   • SAN Configuration — Connect the FC switches to the storage array

   • Direct-Attached Configuration — Connect each node directly to the storage array

   • SAS Direct-Attached Configuration

   • iSCSI Direct-Attached Configuration

   • iSCSI Switched Configuration

   For instructions, see your storage array documentation and the Related Documentation section.

4. Hook up the cards for the storage array.

   For instructions, see your storage array documentation.

5. Power on the storage array and the nodes.

   For instructions, see your storage array documentation.

6. Configure the storage array, if needed.

   For instructions, see Configuring Storage Arrays and consult your storage array documentation.

See Also

• To create a logical volume, see How to Create a Logical Volume.