Sun Cluster 3.0 - 3.1 with StorageTek Fibre Channel RAID Arrays Manual for Solaris OS

ProcedureHow to Remove a Storage Array

Use this procedure to permanently remove a storage array from a running cluster.

This procedure defines Node N as the node that is connected to the storage array you are removing and the node with which you begin working.


Caution – Caution –

During this procedure, you lose access to the data that resides on the storage array that you are removing.


  1. If necessary, back up all database tables, data services, and volumes that are associated with each partner group that is affected.

  2. Remove references to the volumes that reside on the storage array that you are removing.

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

  3. Disconnect the cables that connected Node N to the FC switches in your storage array.

  4. On all nodes, remove the obsolete Solaris links and device IDs.


    # devfsadm -C
    # scdidadm -C
    
  5. Repeat Step 3 through Step 4 for each node that is connected to the storage array.