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Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Release Notes, Release 6.2 |
This document contains important release information about the Sun StorageTek
6140 Array or information that was not available at the time the product documentation was published. Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array.
These Release Notes cover the array and related hardware issues. For information about the management software for the array, see the latest Common Array Manager Software Release Notes. The CAM release is currently version 6.2.0 and the latest firmware version is 07.15.11.11.
Make sure you look for the latest patches pertaining to your environment. Select Patches & Updates from the following site:
The Release Notes consist of the following sections:
This section describes the main features of the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array, including the following:
The Sun StorageTek 6140 Array is a 4-Gb/2-Gb Fibre Channel (FC) array that offers both direct attached and SAN attached storage. The Sun StorageTek 6140 Array features:
The Sun StorageTek 6140 Array is available in a 2 GByte cache and a 4 GByte cache configuration. TABLE 1 compares the 2 GB cache and 4GB cache array configurations.
The Sun StorageTek 6140 Array controller and expansion trays are shipped separately. The following is a list of the contents in the tray ship kits.
AC power cords (or the optional DC power option) are shipped separately with each tray.
The Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager software provides you with an easy-to-use interface to configure, manage, and monitor Sun StorageTek storage systems, including the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array. You can also use the Common Array Manager software to diagnose problems, view events, and monitor the health of your array.
The Common Array Manager is described separately in the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager documentation.
Controller firmware 06.19.25.10 or higher allows tray mixing of Sun StorageTek 6540, 6140, and 6130 Array Controller Modules and the Sun StorageTek CSM100 and CSM200 Expansion Modules. After installing the firmware, the CSM100 expansion modules can be used with 6140 controllers.
| Note - To add trays with data already on them, contact your service representative for assistance to avoid data loss. |
Refer to “Upgrading Firmware for Adding Expansion Trays” in the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Release Notes, v.6.2 or higher, for more information on the procedure to upgrade trays without data.
For information on upgrading to current firmware levels, see Upgrading Array Firmware.
TABLE 2 lists the supported expansion modules.
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Supported Expansion Modules with Controller Firmware 06.19.25.10 |
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For optional premium features, you must purchase licenses. When you order premium feature licenses, the licenses will be sent to you with instructions on how to activate the features.
The following licenses for premium features are available from Sun:
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Combo Data Snapshot, Data Volume Copy, Data Replicator, and 64 Domains |
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The software and hardware products that have been tested and qualified to work with the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array are described in the following sections:
TABLE 4 lists the size, speed, and tray capacity for the supported FC and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) disk drives in the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array.
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400-Gbyte 10,000-RPM FC drives (4Gbits/sec); 6400 Gbytes per tray |
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1-Tbyte7, 200-RPM SATA drives (3Gbits/sec); 16000 Gbytes per tray |
This section describes supported data host software, HBAs, and switches.
You must install multipathing software on each data host that communicates with the Sun Storage 6140 Array.
For Solaris OS 8 and 9 data hosts, the multipathing software is part of the Sun StorageTek SAN Foundation Kit (SFK) software. Solaris OS 10 includes the multipathing software. For data hosts running the Solaris OS, follow the instructions in the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Hardware Installation Guide to download and install the software from the Sun Download Center.
TABLE 5 lists supported multipathing software by operating system.
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Support for RDAC on Windows stops at 6.60 firmware. You must use MPIO for 7.10 and above |
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Supported Host Bus Adaptors (HBAs)
TABLE 6, TABLE 7, TABLE 8, and TABLE 9 lists supported HBAs and other data host platform elements by operating system.
HBAs must be ordered separately from Sun or its respective manufacturers. Sun HBAs can be ordered from:
/www.sun.com/storagetek/storage_networking/hba/
You can download HBA drivers and other host software from the Sun Download Center, http://www.sun.com/software/download/.
Download operating system updates from the web site of the operating system company.
You must install the multipathing software before you install any OS patches.
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Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) |
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| Note - The multipathing driver for the IBM AIX platform is Veritas DMP, bundled in Veritas Volume Manager 3.x for the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array on AIX. Download the Array Support Library (ASL) from http://support.veritas.com/. |
The enterprise software applications listed in TABLE 10 are compatible with the Solaris OS on the data host.
The following FC fabric and multilayer switches are compatible for connecting data hosts and the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array:
The array installation procedures are described in the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Hardware Installation Guide that came with your array. Host management software installation and upgrades are described in the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Release Notes. This section describes release-specific steps for firmware upgrades that you must perform:
New firmware files are included in each release of the Sun StorageTek Common Array Management software, currently Release 6.2.0. When you install new management software from CD or web download and perform the Upgrade Firmware function, the software will detect older firmware versions and upgrade to the new firmware versions required for this release. It is not necessary to uninstall the existing firmware.
If the software detects that there is no earlier version installed, it will perform a complete new installation. The software is available on the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager CD, or in the package you obtain from http://www.sun.com/storagetek/management_software/resource_management/cam/get_it.html
TABLE 1 shows the firmware files relevant to CAM Release 6.2.0.
The 06.xx versions of firmware are online upgrades and customer installable.
The transition from 06.xx to 07.xx firmware is an offline upgrade requiring a service call to implement. Contact Sun Microsystems Support Services at: http://www.sun.com/contact/support.jsp.
While firmware 07.15.11.11 is bundled with CAM Release 6.2.0, it is still required to first update the 6140 array to 07.10.25.10 via a service call. Once the array firmware is at a version of 07.xx, you can perform an online upgrade of the firmware to the 07.15.11.11 version.
The following procedure applies only to 06 level firmware and firmware upgrades after the 07.10.25.10 upgrade has been installed by Sun Service. Using the Common Array Manager interface, this procedure downloads the firmware binary on the management host to the array and upgrades the firmware running in the array.
1. Log in to the management host.
2. On the Java Web Console page, click Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager.
3. Go to the Storage System Summary page and select the arrays to be upgraded.
4. Click the Upgrade Firmware button.
After installing software for the data hosts from the Sun StorageTek 6140 Host Installation Software CD, go to SunSolve (http://www.sun.com/sunsolve) and download the SSD driver for data hosts running the Solaris 8 or 9 OS.
| Note - Patch 108974-49 or higher requires patch 108528-29 or higher. If needed, apply patch 108528-29 or higher first. |
1. Download the 108974-49 or higher patch from SunSolve.
Refer to the README file for more information on downloading patches.
unzip 108974-49.zip
108974-49/README.108974-49
4. Apply the patch with the patchadd command:
patchadd 108974-49
reboot -- -r
1. Download the 113277-44 or higher patch from SunSolve.
Refer to the README file for more information on downloading patches.
unzip 113277-44.zip
113277-44/README.113277-44
4. Apply the patch with the patchadd command.
patchadd 113277-44
reboot -- -r
The following sections provide information about known issues and bugs filed against this product release:
If a recommended workaround is available for a bug, it follows the bug description.
This section describes known issues and bugs related to installing and initially configuring the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array.
Bug 6757957 - Replacement controllers have recently shipped with 7.x version firmware on them. If the primary controller is replaced while the array is powered on and a good secondary controller with 06.xx firmware exists, the replacement should auto code synchronize to the secondary controller. During a controller replacement the replacement controller occasionally does not auto code synchronize to the secondary controller as it should. Instead, the array automatically upgrades to 7.x code.
In such a case. the firmware on the controllers will not match the baseline firmware on the Common Array Manager Software 6.2.0 CD or download. An alarm will be generated.
Workaround - Download the following patch and follow the patch instructions to install it on the array.
Patch 140060-01 6xxx Array Firmware -- (Solaris)
Patch 140061-01 6xxx Array Firmware -- (Windows)
Patch 140062-01 6xxx Array Firmware -- (Linux)
Future replacement controllers will be updated to correct the problem.
Bug 6734964 - When running controller firmware version 07.10.25.10, the IP address of the array is not found during discovery. Therefore, the array cannot be accessed nor managed. This issue occurs when the array’s default IP configuration is used. The array defaults to an internal static IP address when no Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is available to assign an IP address.
Workaround - The array IP settings need to be configured prior to network attachment. Perform one of the following tasks:
Bug 6754351 - While performing out-of-band management over Ethernet via the array management software graphical user interface (GUI), it is possible for the array controller to reboot with an exception.
Workaround - Disconnect the Ethernet cables and switch to in-band management. Contact Sun Services for information regarding possible controller firmware updates.
The Ethernet ports of the array auto-negotiate for standard 10 and 100 Mbits/second full duplex connectivity. The ethernet switch that the array’s management path connects with must have auto-negotiation turned on. If it is not set, the array will eventually lose visibility from the management host.
This section describes general issues related to the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array hardware and firmware.
Bug 6755990 - When using controller firmware version 7.10.25.10 or higher, if an event occurs which normally would cause a single data replication pair to become unsynchronized, all data replication pairs become unsynchronized at the same time. A restart of data synchronization then causes both controllers on the primary data replication array to reboot continuously.
Bug 6746324 - After performing a drive replacement for a virtual disk on an array running controller firmware version 07.xx.x.xx, the array returns a null reference for the removed drive.
Bug 6590564 - When a drive has failed and is part of a volume being deleted, it is possible for the failed drive’s blue maintenance LED to illuminate and remain illuminated despite the drive no longer being assigned to a volume.
Workaround - A reboot of the controller will clear the maintenance LED.
Bug 6680647 - When running data replication with an I/O block size of 4096 blocks, it is possible for the array controller to reboot with anomalous data.
Workaround - If running controller firmware version 06.xx.xx.xx, do not exceed a maximum data replication block size of 512 blocks. If running controller firmware version 07.xx.xx.xx, do not exceed a maximum data replication block size of 1024 blocks.
Bug 6747153 - When running controller firmware version 07.xx.xx.xx, both the GUI and command line interface (CLI) versions of the array management software report 0 for cache memory size.
Workaround - The following serial command can be used to gather the cache size:
Bug 6329784 - When an initiator is added or removed from a zone in a fabric, the configuration software does not dynamically detect the change. The WWNs of initiators newly added to the SAN are not displayed.
Workaround - If the WWN of a new initiator is not in the drop-down list on the New initiator page, try creating the initiator by manually entering the new WWN. This will force the page to refresh. When you create another new initiator, the WWN will be in the list.
Bug 6358173 - The 6768A (QLogic 2342) 2-Gb dual-port adapter cannot be used in direct attach mode, and you cannot boot from it.
Workaround - To use 6768A in direct attach mode, move the jumpers from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. To boot using this HBA, move the 6768A jumpers from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2 or put a switch between the host and array.
Bug 6417872 - When Small Form-factor Plugs (SFPs) are installed into the I/O Module (IOM) 2A and 2B ports, the front amber fault LED lights and the IOM displays an H8 error.
Workaround - Do not install SFPs into these slots; they are reserved for future use.
This section describes known issues and bugs related to the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array documentation.
With Release 5.0, the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Getting Started Guide (Release 2.0) has been replaced by the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Software Installation Guide and the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Hardware Installation Guide. Refer to the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Software Installation Guide for information about Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager software installation, firmware files, and logging into the browser interface and sscs CLI man pages.
The Sun StorageTek 6140 Array Hardware Installation Guide has not yet been updated for:
The outdated copper cables are referenced in each configuration cabling section.Use the optical FC cables instead.
The following are revised specifications for the array and its documentation.
Controller Module (fully populated)
380 Watts (1297 BTU/Hr) using AC Power Source
445 Watts (1519 BTU/Hr) using DC Power Source (NEBS)
3.73 A Max Operating @ 115 VAC (90 to136 VAC Range), 50/60 Hz
1.96 A Max Operating @ 230 VAC (180 to 264 VAC Range), 50/60 Hz
15.8 A Max Operating @ 36 VDC (-36 to -72 VDC Range)
CSM200 Expansion Module (fully populated)
410 Watts (1400 BTU/Hr) using AC Power Source
445 Watts (1519 BTU/Hr) using DC Power Source (NEBS)
4.21 A Max Operating @ 115 VAC (90 to136 VAC Range), 50/60 Hz
2.16 A Max Operating @ 230 VAC (180 to 264 VAC Range), 50/60 Hz
15.8 A Max Operating @ 36 VDC (-36 to -72 VDC Range)
This section provides useful operational information not documented elsewhere.
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Caution - On both the controller and expansion trays, the rear of the chassis has very sharp edges. |
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Caution - Be careful using the FRU handle on the controller tray. It can snap shut when pushed hard during reinsertion, pinning fingers between the tray and handle edges. |
If a volume failure on a Sun StorageTek 6140 Array results from failed disk drives, you must be careful when introducing replacement drives that were part of a volume in use by another Sun StorageTek 6140 Array.
Workaround - To avoid having the array incorrectly initiate a volume migration process with the newly introduced replacement drives, perform one of the following tasks:
Controller tray IDs can be set to any number between 0 and 99. Expansion trays use the values 0 to 79. Controller trays should use the values 80 to 99 (except 85) to avoid duplicate tray IDs.
If tray IDs are duplicated, the array will not be able to detect the drives on one of the two trays that have the same ID (which one is arbitrary). Do not use ID 85 for the controller tray, as this number is the default setting that indicates everything is operating as expected.
The controller and expansion modules must be set to the same speed. If the 2/4GB switch is set to 2GB on one and it is set to 4GB on the other, the expansion module will appear inoperative with no indication of the cause.
The controller is set to 2GB at the factory. An expansion module is set at the factory to whatever its disk drives are. You can tell what the speed of the disks on the tray are by removing one of the disks and examining the label. Next to the disk name on the label there is a number indicating the RPM and speed of the disk. For example, the number 15k.4 indicates the disk is 15,000 RPMs and 4GB.
The array ships with two RJ-45 to miniDIN cables, a RJ45-DB9 adapter, and a RJ45-DB9 adapter with a null modem. The two adapters allow users to connect to the array from most Sun workstations, portable PCs, and terminal servers. If your ship kit does not include the RJ45-DB9 adapter with a null modem and you cannot connect with the RJ45-DB9 adapter, either supply your own adapter or contact Sun Service.
To connect from a portable PC without a serial port, you will need to purchase a USB to serial adapter, available from most computer stores.
If you create management objects while an “import array” job is running, it might interfere with the import. Be sure that everyone who uses the destination array does not modify or create any objects (including volumes, initiators, mappings, and so on) while the import is in progress.
Bug 6202126 - During RAID-1 or RAID-5 reconstruction, the array health status is incorrectly reported as OK in the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service application while the Sun Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment correctly reports volumes in degraded mode.
When you create a volume and label it, you can start using the volume before it is fully initialized.
During bootup, the battery light might flash for an extended period. The battery charger performs a series of battery qualification tests before starting a battery charge cycle. This series of tests occurs at subsystem power-up. The tests are automatically reinitialized approximately every 25 hours by a timer.
Each controller tray contains a hot-pluggable lithium ion battery pack for cache backup in case of power loss. The on-board battery is capable of holding a 2-gigabyte cache for three days (72 hours). The service life of the battery pack is three years, at the end of which the battery pack must be replaced (it is field-replaceable).
The following is a list of the meanings of the status codes that may display on the numerical LEDs on the controller and expansion modules.
FF - IOM Boot Diagnostic executing
88 - This IOM is being held in Reset by the other IOM
AA - IOM-A application is booting up
bb - IOM-B application is booting up
L3 - Persistent hardware errors
H1 - SFP Speed Mismatch (2 Gb/s SFP installed when operating at 4 Gb/s)
H2 - Invalid/Incomplete Configuration
H3 - Maximum Reboot Attempts Exceeded
H4 - Cannot Communicate with Other IOM
H7 - Current Enclosure Fibre Channel Rate Different than Rate Switch
H8 - SFP(s) Present in Currently Unsupported Slot (2A or 2B)
Following is a list of documents related to the Sun StorageTek 6140 Array. For any document number with nn as a version suffix, use the most current version available.
You can search for this documentation online at http://www.sun.com/documentation.
If you need help installing or using this product, go to:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting
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