Sun Cluster 3.0-3.1 With Fibre Channel JBOD Storage Device Manual

Appendix A Cabling Diagrams

Sun StorEdge A5x00 Cabling Diagrams

Installing a Storage Array

Figure A–1 shows a sample storage array configuration.


Note –

You must use FC switches when you install storage arrays in a partner-group configuration. If you want to create a storage area network (SAN) by using two FC switches and Sun SAN software, see SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment in Sun Cluster 3.0-3.1 Hardware Administration Manual for Solaris OS for more information.


Figure A–1 Installing a Sun StorEdge A5x00 Storage Array in a Full-Loop Configuration

Illustration: Installing a StorEdge A5x000 storage array in a
full loop configuration.

For more information about how to cable and configure storage arrays, see the Sun StorEdge A5000 Installation and Service Manual.

Adding a Storage System

Figure A–2 shows a sample storage array configuration.


Note –

You must use FC switches when installing storage arrays in a partner-group configuration. If you want to create a storage area network (SAN) by using two FC switches and Sun SAN software, see SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment in Sun Cluster 3.0-3.1 Hardware Administration Manual for Solaris OS for more information.


Figure A–2 Adding a Sun StorEdge A5x00 Storage Array in a Full-Loop Configuration

Illustration: Adding a StorEdge A5x00 storage array in a full-loop
configuration.

For more information about how to cable and configure storage arrays, see the Sun StorEdge A5000 Installation and Service Manual and the Sun StorEdge A5000 Configuration Guide.