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Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 Release Notes Supplement

How to Add a StorEdge 9910/9960 Array

Use this procedure to add a new StorEdge 9910/9960 array to a running cluster.

This procedure defines Node A as the node you begin working with, and Node B as the remaining nodes. If you add an array to more than two nodes, repeat Step 19 through Step 30 for each additional node that connects to the array.

  1. Power on the StorEdge 9910/9960 array.

    Note -

    The StorEdge 9910/9960 array will require approximately 10 minutes to boot.

    Contact your service provider to power on the StorEdge 9910/9960 array.

  2. If you plan to use Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager software, verify on the array that the array is configured for multipathing.

    Contact your service provider to verify that the array is configured for multipathing.

  3. Configure the new StorEdge 9910/9960 array.

    Contact your service provider to create the desired logical volumes.

  4. Determine if you need to install a host adapter in Node A.

    Note -

    If you use Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager, each node will need two host adapters that connect to each array.

  5. Is the host adapter the first host adapter of its type on Node A?

    • If no, skip to Step 6.

    • If yes, contact your service provider to install the support packages and configure the drivers before you proceed to Step 6.

  6. Determine whether your node is enabled with the Solaris dynamic reconfiguration (DR) feature.

    • If your node is enabled with DR, install the host adapter and proceed to Step 12.

      For the procedure on installing a host adapter, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapter or updated information on the manufacturer's web site.

    • If your node does not have DR enabled, you will need to shutdown this node to install the host adapter(s). Proceed to Step 7

  7. Determine the resource groups and device groups that are running on Node A and Node B.

    Record this information because you will use it in Step 30 of this procedure to return resource groups and device groups to these nodes.


    # scstat

  8. Stop the Sun Cluster software on Node A and shut down Node A.


    # shutdown -y -g0 -i0

    For the procedure on shutting down a node, see the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 System Administration Guide.

  9. Power off Node A.

  10. Install the host adapter in Node A.

    For the procedure on installing a host adapter, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapter or updated information on the manufacturer's web site.

  11. Power on and boot Node A.


    {0} ok boot -x

    For more information, see the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 System Administration Guide.

  12. Attach the StorEdge 9910/9960 array to Node A.

    Contact your service provider to install a fiber-optic cable between the StorEdge 9910/9960 array and your cluster node.

  13. Configure the host adapter and the StorEdge 9910/9960 array.

    Contact your service provider to configure the adapter and StorEdge 9910/9960 array.

  14. If necessary, install any required patches or software for Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager software support to Node A from the Sun Download Center Web site, http://www.sun.com/storage/san/

    For instructions on installing the software, see the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager Software Installation and Configuration Guide.

  15. Shut down Node A.


    # shutdown -y -g0 -i0

  16. Perform a reconfiguration boot to create the new Solaris device files and links on Node A.


    {0} ok boot -r

  17. On one node connected to the array, use the format(1M) command to label, partition, and verify that the new logical volume is visible to the system.


    # format

    See the format command man page for more information about using the command.

  18. (Optional) On Node A, verify that the device IDs (DIDs) are assigned to the new StorEdge 9910/9960 array.


    # scdidadm -l

  19. Do you need to install a host adapter in Node B?

  20. Is the host adapter the first host adapter of its type on Node B?

    • If no, skip to Step 21.

    • If yes, contact your service provider to install the support packages and configure the drivers before you proceed to Step 21.

  21. Determine whether your node is enabled with the Solaris dynamic reconfiguration (DR) feature.

    • If your node is enabled with DR, install the host adapter and proceed to Step 25.

      For the procedure on installing a host adapter, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapter or updated information on the manufacturer's web site.

    • If your node does not have DR enabled, proceed to Step 22

  22. Stop the Sun Cluster software on Node B and shut down Node B.


    # shutdown -y -g0 -i0

    For the procedure on shutting down a node, see the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 System Administration Guide.

  23. Power off Node B and install the host adapter in Node B.

    For the procedure on installing a host adapter, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapter and node.

  24. Power on and boot Node B.


    {0} ok boot -x

    For more information, see the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 System Administration Guide.

  25. Attach the StorEdge 9910/9960 array to Node B.

    Contact your service provider to install a fiber-optic cable between the StorEdge 9910/9960 array and your cluster node.

  26. If necessary, install any required patches or software for Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager software support to Node B from the Sun Download Center Web site, http://www.sun.com/storage/san/

    For instructions on installing the software, see the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager Software Installation and Configuration Guide.

  27. Shut down Node B.


    # shutdown -y -g0 -i0

  28. Perform a reconfiguration boot to create the new Solaris device files and links on Node B.


    {0} ok boot -r

  29. (Optional) On Node B, verify that the device IDs (DIDs) are assigned to the new StorEdge 9910/9960 array.


    # scdidadm -l

  30. Return the resource groups and device groups you identified in Step 7 to Node B.


    # scswitch -z -g resource-group -h nodename
# scswitch -z -D device-group-name -h nodename

    For more information, see the Sun Cluster 3.0 12/01 System Administration Guide.

  31. Repeat Step 19 through Step 30 for each additional node that connects to the array.

  32. Perform volume management administration to incorporate the new logical volumes into the cluster.

    For more information, see your Solstice DiskSuite or VERITAS Volume Manager documentation.