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Sun StorEdgetrademark 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual

Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array

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Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

1. Product and Architecture Overview

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

1.2.1 RAID I/O Controller Modules

1.2.2 I/O Expansion Modules

1.2.3 Disk Drives

1.2.4 Battery Module

1.2.5 Power and Fan Modules

1.3 Interoperability

1.4 Fibre Channel Technology Overview

1.4.1 FC Protocols

1.4.2 FC Topologies

1.4.3 Fibre Hubs and Switches

1.4.4 Data Availability

1.4.5 Scalability

1.5 Fibre Channel Architecture

1.5.1 Host and Drive FC Architecture

1.5.2 Disk Drive FC Architecture

1.5.3 Redundant Configuration Considerations

1.5.3.1 Host Bus Adapters

1.5.3.2 Active-to-Active Redundant Controller

1.5.3.3 Host Redundant Paths

1.6 Additional Software Tools

2. Site Planning

2.1 Customer Obligations

2.2 Safety Precautions

2.3 Environmental Requirements

2.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

2.4 Electrical and Power Specifications

2.5 Physical Specifications

2.6 Layout Map

2.6.1 Rack Placement

2.6.2 Tabletop Placement

2.7 Console and Other Requirements

2.8 Preinstallation Worksheet

3. Unpacking Your FC Array

3.1 Opening Your Package

3.2 Checking the Package Contents

3.2.1 Standard Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array Package

3.2.2 Field-Replaceable Units

3.3 Customer-Provided Cables

3.4 Mounting Your Array in a Rack or Cabinet

3.5 Converting a JBOD to a RAID Array

4. Connecting Your Fibre Channel Array

4.1 Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So the Keys Cannot Be Removed

4.2 Fibre Channel Array Connections

4.3 Connecting the Chassis to an AC Power Outlet

4.4 Connecting the Chassis to DC Power Outlets

4.5 Powering Up and Checking LEDs

4.6 Reviewing and Changing SFP Ports (Optional)

4.6.1 Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array

4.6.2 Default SFP Placement

4.6.3 Changing Your SFP Configuration

4.7 Configuring a COM Port to Connect to a RAID Array

4.8 Setting an IP Address

4.9 Setting Up Out-of-Band Management Over Ethernet

4.10 Cabling to Expansion Units

4.10.1 Scaling Beyond 36 Disks

Note - Limitations

4.11 Setting Loop IDs on Expansion Units

4.12 Connecting Ports to Hosts

4.13 Power-On Sequence

5. First-Time Configuration

5.1 Controller Defaults and Limitations

5.1.1 Planning for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability

5.1.2 Dual-Controller Considerations

5.1.3 Single-Controller Considerations

5.2 Battery Operation

5.2.1 Battery Status

5.2.2 Write-Back and Write-Through Cache Options

5.3 Software Management Tools

5.3.1 Out-of-Band Connection

5.4 Configuration Overview

5.4.1 Point-to-Point Configuration Guidelines

5.4.2 A SAN Point-to-Point Configuration Example

5.4.3 A DAS Loop Configuration Example

5.4.4 Larger Configurations

5.5 Initial Configuration Steps

5.5.1 Viewing the Initial Firmware Windows

5.5.2 Checking Available Physical Drives

5.5.3 Configuring FC Channels as Host or Drive (Optional)

5.5.4 Choosing Loop or Point-to-Point Fibre Connection

5.5.5 Editing and Creating Additional Host IDs (Optional)

5.5.6 Selecting Sequential or Random Optimization

5.5.6.1 Maximum Number of Disks and Maximum Usable Capacity for Random and Sequential Optimization

5.5.7 Reviewing Default Logical Drives and RAID Levels

5.5.8 Completing Basic Configuration

5.5.9 Creating Logical Drives (Optional)

5.5.10 Preparing for Logical Drives Larger Than 253 Gbyte

5.5.11 Changing a Logical Drive Controller Assignment (Optional)

5.5.12 Creating or Changing a Logical Drive Name (Optional)

5.5.13 Partitioning a Logical Drive (Optional)

5.6 Mapping Logical Drive Partitions to Host LUNs

5.6.1 Planning for 1024 LUNs (Optional, Loop Mode Only)

5.6.2 First Steps in Mapping a Partition to a LUN

5.6.3 Using the Map Host LUN Option

5.6.4 Setting Up Host Filter Entries

5.6.4.1 Creating Host Filter Entries

5.6.5 Creating Device Files for the Solaris Operating Environment

5.6.6 Saving Configuration (NVRAM) to a Disk

5.7 Using Software to Monitor and Manage the Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array

5.7.1 Other Supported Software

5.7.2 Enabling VERITAS DMP

5.7.3 The VERITAS Volume Manager ASL

6. Checking LEDs

6.1 LEDs When Array Is First Powered On

6.2 Front Panel LEDs

6.2.1 Correcting SES or PLD Firmware Version Conflicts

6.3 Back Panel LEDs

6.3.1 I/O Controller Module LEDs

6.3.2 Power Supply and Fan Module LEDs

7. Maintaining Your Array

7.1 Introducing Key Screens and Commands

7.1.1 Controller Firmware Initial Screen

7.1.2 Main Menu

7.1.3 Quick Installation (Reserved)

7.2 Silencing Audible Alarms

7.3 Deleting Logical Drives

7.4 Checking Status Windows

7.4.1 Logical Drive Status Table

7.4.2 Physical Drive Status Table

7.4.3 Channel Status Table

7.4.4 Controller Voltage Temperature Status

7.4.5 Viewing SES Status

7.4.6 SES Temperature Sensor Locations (FC Only)

7.4.7 Identifying Fans

7.4.8 Viewing Event Logs on the Screen

7.5 Restoring Your Configuration (NVRAM) From a File

7.6 Upgrading Firmware

7.6.1 Patch Downloads

7.6.2 Controller Firmware Upgrade Features

7.6.3 Installing Firmware Upgrades

7.6.4 Installing Controller Firmware Upgrades From the Firmware Application

7.7 Replacing the Front Bezel and Ear Caps

7.7.1 Removing the Front Bezel and Ear Caps

7.7.2 Placing the Bezel and Ear Caps Back Onto the Chassis

8. Troubleshooting Your Array

8.1 RAID LUNs Not Visible to the Host

8.2 Controller Failover

8.3 Rebuilding Logical Drives

8.3.1 Automatic Logical Drive Rebuild

8.3.2 Manual Rebuild

8.3.3 Concurrent Rebuild in RAID 1+0

8.4 Identifying a Failed Drive for Replacement

8.4.1 Flash Selected Drive

8.4.2 Flash All SCSI Drives

8.4.3 Flash All But Selected Drive

8.5 Recovering From Fatal Drive Failure

8.6 SES Temperature Sensor Locations

8.7 Identifying Fans From the SES Device Status Menu

8.8 Modifying Drive-Side SCSI Parameters

8.9 Troubleshooting Flowcharts

8.9.1 Power Supply and Fan Module

8.9.2 Drive LEDs

8.9.3 Front Panel LEDs

8.9.4 I/O Controller Module

8.10 Using the Reset Button

8.11 Silencing Audible Alarms

A. Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array Specifications

A.1 Physical Specifications

A.2 Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array Highlights

A.2.1 Hardware Loop ID

A.2.2 Firmware Host-Side Connection Mode

A.2.3 Firmware LUN Filtering (RAID-Based Mapping)

A.2.4 Firmware Redundant Loops

A.2.5 Firmware Dynamic Load Balancing

A.3 Agency Approvals and Standards

B. Using Standalone JBOD Arrays

B.1 Supported Configurations (JBOD Arrays)

B.2 Supported Operating Systems (JBOD Arrays)

B.3 Supported Host Platforms and Connection Methods (JBOD Arrays)

B.4 Known Limitations Affecting Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.5 Using Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software Monitoring and Management Tools with JBOD Arrays

B.5.1 Sun StorEdge Configuration Service

B.5.1.1 Enabling JBOD Support

B.5.2 Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter

B.5.3 Sun StorEdge CLI

B.6 Setting Loop IDs on Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.6.1 Changing Your ID Switch Setting

B.7 Connecting Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.7.1 Single-Port Connections to Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.7.2 Dual-Port Connections to Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.7.3 Changing Your SFP Configuration on JBOD Arrays

B.7.4 Connecting the Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Array to a Host Computer

B.8 Enabling Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Array Support

B.9 Replacing a Disk Drive in a Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Array

B.9.1 Removing a Disk Drive

B.9.2 Installing a New Disk Drive

B.9.3 Installing an Air Management Sled

B.10 Downloading Firmware to Disk Drives in a JBOD

B.11 Understanding Component Status LEDs on JBOD Arrays

B.11.1 LED Activity When JBOD Arrays Are Powered On

B.11.2 Front Panel LEDs on JBOD Arrays

B.11.3 Back Panel LEDs on JBOD Arrays

B.11.4 Back Panel I/O Module LEDs

B.11.5 Back Panel Power Supply and Fan Module LEDs on JBOD Arrays

B.12 Troubleshooting Sun StorEdge 3510 FC JBOD Arrays

B.12.1 Troubleshooting Configuration Issues

B.12.2 Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

B.13 Converting JBODs to RAID arrays

C. Failed Component Alarm Codes

D. Record of Settings

D.1 View and Edit Logical Drives

D.1.1 Logical Drive Information

D.1.2 Logical Drive Partition Information

D.2 View and Edit Host LUNs

D.2.1 LUN Mappings

D.3 View and Edit SCSI Drives

D.4 View and Edit SCSI Channels

D.5 View and Edit Peripheral Devices

D.5.1 View System Information

D.6 Save NVRAM to Disk and Restore From Disk

E. Cable Pinouts

E.1 RJ-45 Connector

E.2 DB-9 COM port

F. Configuring a Sun Server Running the Solaris Operating Environment

F.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection

F.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From a Solaris Host

F.3 Using the tip Command for Local Access to the Array

F.4 Determining the WWN in the Solaris Operating Environment

G. Configuring a Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server

G.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection

G.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From a Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server

G.3 Enabling a Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server to Recognize New Devices and LUNs

G.4 Determining the World Wide Name for Windows 2000 Servers and Windows 2000 Advanced Servers

H. Configuring a Linux Server

H.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection

H.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From a Linux Server

H.3 Checking the Adapter BIOS

H.4 Multiple LUN Linux Configuration

H.5 Making an ext3 File System for Linux

H.6 Creating a File System

H.7 Creating a Mount Point and Mounting the File System Manually

H.8 Mounting the File System Automatically

H.9 Determining the World Wide Name for Linux Hosts

I. Configuring an IBM Server Running the AIX Operating Environment

I.1 Setting Up a Serial Port Connection

I.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From an IBM Server Running AIX

I.3 Identifying the Device on Which You Will Create a Logical Volume

I.4 Using SMIT to Enable an AIX Host to Recognize New LUNs

I.5 Creating a Volume Group

I.6 Creating a Logical Volume

I.7 Creating a File System

I.8 Mounting the New File System

I.9 Verifying That the New File System Is Mounted

I.10 Determining the World Wide Name for IBM Servers Running AIX

J. Configuring an HP Server Running the HP-UX Operating Environment

J.1 Setting Up a Serial Port Connection

J.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From an HP Server Running HP-UX

J.3 Attaching the Disk Array

J.4 Logical Volume Manager

J.5 Definitions of Common Terms

J.6 Creating a Physical Volume

J.7 Creating a Volume Group

J.8 Creating a Logical Volume

J.9 Creating an HP-UX File System

J.10 Mounting the File System Manually

J.11 Mounting the File System Automatically

J.12 Determining the World Wide Name for HP-UX Hosts

K. Configuring a Windows NT Server

K.1 Setting Up the Serial Port Connection

K.2 Accessing the Firmware Application From a Windows NT Server

K.3 Enabling a Windows NT Server to Recognize New Devices and LUNs

K.4 Determining the World Wide Name for Windows NT Servers

Index