How to Install a StorEdge A5x00 Array

Use this procedure to install a StorEdge A5x00 array. Perform the steps in this procedure in conjunction with the procedures in the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 Software Installation Guide and your server hardware manual.

1. Install host adapters in the nodes that are to be connected to the StorEdge A5x00 array.

   For the procedure on installing host adapters, see the documentation that shipped with your network adapters and nodes.

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   To ensure maximum redundancy, put each host adapter on a separate I/O board, if possible.

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2. Cable, power on, and configure the StorEdge A5x00 array.

   Figure 6-1 shows a sample StorEdge A5x00 array configuration.

   For more information on cabling and configuring StorEdge A5x00 arrays, see the Sun StorEdge A5000 Installation and Service Manual.

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   Cabling and procedures are different if you are installing StorEdge A5200 arrays to create a SAN by using two Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 or Switch-16 switches and Sun SAN Version 3.0 release software. (StorEdge A5000 and A5100 arrays are not supported by the Sun SAN 3.0 release at this time.) See "StorEdge A5200 Array SAN Considerations" for more information.

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   Figure 6-1 Sample StorEdge A5x00 Array Configuration

   
   

3. Check the StorEdge A5x00 array controller firmware revision, and, if required, install the most recent firmware revision.

   For more information, see the Sun StorEdge A5000 Product Notes.

Where to Go From Here

To install software, follow the procedures in Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 Software Installation Guide.