Sun Cluster 3.0-3.1 With Sun StorEdge 3900 Series or Sun StorEdge 6900 Series System Manual

ProcedureHow to Replace a Disk Drive

Use this procedure to replace a failed disk drive in a storage array in a running cluster.


Note –

Sun storage documentation uses the following terms:

This manual uses logical volume to refer to all such logical constructs.


Steps
  1. If the failed disk drive affect the storage array logical volume's availability, If yes, use volume manager commands to detach the submirror or plex.

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

  2. Check if the logical volume (in Step 1) is a quorum device.


    # scstat -q
    

    If yes, choose and configure another device to be the new quorum device. Remove the old quorum device. For procedures about how to add and remove quorum devices, see your Sun Cluster system administration documentation.

  3. Replace the failed disk drive.

    For instructions, refer to the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

  4. (Optional) If the new disk drive is part of a logical volume that you want to be a quorum device, add the quorum device.

    For the procedure about how to add a quorum device, see your Sun Cluster system administration documentation.

  5. Did you detach a submirror or plex in Step 1?

    • If no, you are finished with this procedure.

    • If yes, use volume manager commands to reattach the submirror or plex.

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