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
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 J4500 array has two levels of power: standby power and main power. The initial setup of the array should be done before plugging in AC power. The procedures for powering on to main power mode and going from main power mode to standby power mode are included in this section.
Caution - Do not operate the array enclosure without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles, and covers installed. Severe damage to array components can occur if the enclosure is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms. |
The proper power-up sequence for a system connected to the J4500 array is to first power on the array, wait one minute, then power on the host server. This wait time allows all 48 array hard disk drives to power up to the point where the server can see them and helps reduce the number of start-up device link messages saved to the server's log file.
To apply main power to the array, do the following:
Connecting the AC power cords to the array automatically applies main power to the array. In main power mode, the array Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.
Note - See the service label on the hard disk drive access cover for an explanation of the LEDs on the hard disk drives, fans, power supply, and system controller. Or, refer to the Sun Storage J4500 Array Service Manual (820-3160) on the Sun documentation web site http://docs.sun.com.
The front panel power button is used to switch the array from main power to standby power (or from standby power back to main power). Standby power mode leaves the power supplies partially on, but powers down the array hard disks, SAS expanders and SAS links.
As the enclosure enters standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front and back panel blinks, indicating that standby power mode is working. For the power LED location, see Sun Storage J4500 Array Front Panel Controls and Indicators and Sun Storage J4500 Array Back Panel.
With AC power connected, the array takes about 10 seconds to go fully into standby power mode.
Caution - To power off the array completely, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the power supplies at the back of the array enclosure. It takes a full 20 seconds with the AC power cords unplugged for internal power to be completely drained from the enclosure. |
When main power is applied to the array, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.
To power off the array completely, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the power supplies at the back of the array enclosure. The power switch is only used for switching the array to standby power mode, or to main power from standby power mode. Do the following to power off the array:
It takes a full 20 seconds with the AC power cords unplugged for the internal power to be completely drained form the enclosure.
If AC power is temporarily lost to the array, for example if the municipal power grid experiences an outage, the array automatically restarts to main power mode when power is restored. No user intervention is required.
The same behavior occurs if you disconnect the AC power cords from the back of a powered-on array and then reconnect them.