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Sun Storage J4500 Array System Overview |
Overview of the Sun Storage J4500 Array
Exterior Features, Controls, and Indicators
Sun Storage J4500 Array Rack Slide Rails
Removing Components to Reduce Weight
Connecting Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
Connecting Multiple Sun Storage J4500 Arrays
Configuration with Blade Servers
Single Host With Cascaded Arrays
Single Host Direct Connection to Two Arrays
Multipath Connection to the Array
Multi-host Zoned Connection to the Array
To Place the Array Into Standby Power Mode
AC Power Failure Auto-Recovery
Updated Driver Files Required for Windows
Clustering Software Not Supported With the J4500 Array
Management Options When Using the StorageTek SAS RAID External HBA (Adaptec-Based)
Management Options When Using the StorageTek SAS External HBA (LSI-Based)
Using the Common Array Manager Software
Viewing Sun Storage J4500 Array Information With CAM
Zoning Array Storage Resources Using CAM
Upgrading Sun Storage J4500 Array Firmware Using CAM
Using the StorageTek RAID Manager Software
Viewing Sun Storage J4500 Array Information With the Sun StorageTek RAID Manager
3. Adding and Zoning Array Storage Using CAM
Access Configuration (Zoning) Guidelines
Adding (Cascading) a J4500 Array to An Existing Zoned J4500 Array
To Prepare an Existing Array Prior to Cascading Additional Storage
To Prepare a New J4500 Array for Cascading
Configuring Multiple Host Access for a J4500 Array
To Configure Multiple Host Access for a J4500 Array
Supported Sun Storage J4500 Array Firmware and Common Array Manager (CAM) Software
Supported Operating Systems and Drivers
Supported Drives for Multipath
Multipathing Configuration Guidelines
Multipathing With One Host, One HBA and One Array
Multipathing With One Host, One HBA and Cascaded Arrays
Multipathing With One Host, Two HBAs and Cascaded Arrays
Multipathing With Two Hosts, Four HBAs and Cascaded Arrays
Multipathing With Two Hosts, Multiple HBAs and Cascaded Arrays
Enabling and Disabling Multipathing in the Solaris Operating System
To Enable Multipathing on LSI-Based Multipath-Capable Controllers
To Disable Multipathing on LSI-Based Multipath-Capable Controllers
Configuring Multipathing on Selected Ports
Enabling and Disabling Multipathing in the Linux Operating System
To Enable Multipathing in Linux
To Disable Multipathing in Linux
Enabling and Disabling Multipathing in the Windows Operating System
How a Failover is Handled by Windows
To Enable Multipathing in Windows Server 2008
To Disable Multipathing in Windows Server 2008
To Access Service Advisor Procedures
Taking Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
To Reserve the Array for Maintenance
To Release the Array After Maintenance
Understanding the CAM Event Log
Troubleshooting Problems with the Array
Check the Event and Performance Logs
Using the Array Management Software to Monitor Enclosure Health
Resetting the Enclosure Hardware
To Reset the Enclosure Hardware Using the Reset Button
Clearing the Enclosure Zoning Password
The following Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) are supported for use with the Sun Storage J4500 array:
Note - Support information listed here describes basic, single connection support for HBAs and the J4500 array. For multipath configurations, refer to Chapter 4, SAS Multipathing.
Sun StorageTek PCI Express SAS 8-Channel HBA (SG-XPCIE8SAS-E-Z, LSI™-based disk controller):
Installed in a free PCIe slot in supported Sun Fire and SPARC servers to provide an external connection to the J4500 array.
The minimum required HBA firmware revision for J4500 array support: firmware 1.26.03.00-IT, BIOS 6.24.00.00, Fcode 1.00.49, hardware revision B3. Updates may be obtained at: http://www.lsi.com/support/sun
The HBA hardware must have a Sun manufacturing part number of 375-3487-02 or higher (for example, 375-3487-03 is supported while 375-3487-01 is not supported).
The minimum driver version for operating system support for this HBA when connected to the J4500 array is described in the following table:
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Sun StorageTek SAS RAID Eight-Port, External HBA (SG-XPCIESAS-R-EXT-Z, Adaptec™-based RAID controller):
Installed in a free PCIe slot in supported Sun Fire and SPARC servers to provide an external connection to the J4500 array.
The initial firmware/BIOS version shipped with this HBA will support its use with the J4500 array. For detailed information, refer to the Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software Release Notes (820-2755).
The initial drivers and software shipped with this HBA will support its use with the J4500 array. For a complete listing of operating system driver support, refer to the Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software Release Notes (820-2755). For Windows installations, an additional J4500 array driver is required. See Updated Driver Files Required for Windows.
Sun StorageTek ExpressModule SAS 8-Channel HBA (SG-PCIE8SAS-EB-Z, LSI-based disk controller):
Installed in a free PCI ExpressModule slot in a Sun blade chassis to provide an external connection to the J4500 array for supported Sun blade x64 and SPARC server modules.
The minimum required HBA firmware revision for J4500 array support: firmware 1.26.03.00-IT, BIOS 6.24.00.00, Fcode 1.00.49. Updates may be obtained at: http://www.lsi.com/support/sun
The minimum driver version for operating system support for this HBA when connected to the J4500 array is described in the following table:
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