Preface |
This manual gives an overview of Sun StorEdge 3510 Fibre Channel (FC) arrays and Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA arrays, and presents several sample storage solutions for entry-level, mid-range, and enterprise servers.
Caution - You should read the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual before beginning any procedure in this manual. |
This book includes the following topics:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun StorEdge 3510 FC array and Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA array.
Chapter 2 provides an overview of important concepts and practices that underlie the configurations you can use.
Chapter 3 helps you determine which direct-attached storage (DAS) and storage area network (SAN) configurations are most appropriate to your requirements.
Chapter 4 presents several sample DAS configurations you can use.
Chapter 5 presents several sample SAN configurations you can use.
Chapter 6 describes high-capacity configurations involving multiple expansion units and presents sample Sun StorEdge 3510 FC configurations that maximize reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
Chapter 7 presents sample high-capacity Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA configurations that maximize reliability, availability, and serviceability.
Chapter 8 describes a sample high-capacity configuration that includes both Sun StorEdge 3510 FC expansion units and Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA expansion units connected to a Sun StorEdge 3510 FC RAID array in a way that maximizes reliability, availability, and serviceability.
This document might not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:
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Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. |
All Sun StorEdge 3000 family documentation is available online in both PDF and HTML format at the following location:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/
You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation at:
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For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the Release Notes at the locations shown in Accessing Sun Documentation.
If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the documentation, go to:
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Sun StorEdge 3000 family documentation is available in Section 508-compliant HTML files that can be used with assistive technology programs for visually impaired personnel. These files are provided on the Documentation CD for your product as well as on the websites identified in the previous "Accessing Sun Documentation" section. Additionally, the software and firmware applications provide keyboard navigation and shortcuts that are documented in the user's guides.
Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:
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Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Best Practices Manual, part number 816-7325-22.
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