Preface

This guide provides an overview of redundant array of independent disks (RAID) functionality and explains the use of controller firmware commands to configure and monitor Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays.

Note - Different versions of controller firmware apply to different Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays. Even if the same version number is used, the SunSolve patch number differs for each hardware platform, as does the binary filename. Before downloading new firmware, be sure to check the README file or appropriate release notes to make sure you are upgrading a supported version of the firmware for your array.

This guide is written for experienced system administrators who are familiar with Sun Microsystems hardware and software products.

Caution - Read the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual before beginning any procedure in this guide.

How This Book Is Organized

This book covers the following topics.

Chapter 1 explains what you need to know before you begin accessing and using the firmware application.

Chapter 2 introduces the initial firmware screen, menu structure, and navigation and screen conventions.

Chapter 3 describes first-time array configuration.

Chapter 4 summarizes common procedures for the first-time configuration of Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI arrays and Sun StorEdge 3320 SCSI arrays.

Chapter 5 summarizes common procedures for the first-time configuration of Sun StorEdge 3510 FC arrays and Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA arrays.

Chapter 6 describes the "view and edit Logical drives" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 7 describes the "view and edit logical Volumes" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 8 describes the "view and edit Host luns" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 9 describes the "view and edit scsi Drives" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 10 describes the "view and edit channelS" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 11 describes the "view and edit Configuration parameters" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 12 describes the "view and edit Peripheral devices" menu option and related procedures.

Chapter 13 describes the "system Functions" menu option, array information, and event logs.

Chapter 14 describes array maintenance procedures.

Appendix A introduces RAID terminology and concepts.

Appendix B provides the array firmware specifications.

Appendix C summarizes controller parameters for optimization and parameter defaults that should not be changed.

Appendix D lists the firmware parameter settings for Sun StorEdge 3510 FC arrays, Sun StorEdge 3511 SATA arrays, Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI arrays, and Sun StorEdge 3320 SCSI arrays.

Appendix E lists and describes firmware event messages.

Appendix F describes SNMP management using applications such as HP OpenView.

Glossary provides RAID terminology and definitions used throughout the product documentation.

Using UNIX Commands

This document does 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:

Software documentation that you received with your system

Solaris operating system documentation, which is at

http://docs.sun.com

Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

Typeface`^[1]`	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your`.login` file. Use `ls` `-a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

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Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Accessing Sun Documentation

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:

http://www.sun.com/documentation

Contacting Sun Technical Support

For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the release notes for your array, available 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:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting

To initiate or check on a USA-only service request, contact Sun support at:

800-USA4SUN

To obtain international technical support, contact the sales office of each country at:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/sales.html

Section 508 Accessibility Features

The 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 web sites identified in Accessing Sun Documentation. Additionally, the software and firmware applications provide keyboard navigation and shortcuts that are documented in the user's guides.

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:

http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Firmware 4.2x User's Guide, part number 817-3711-18.

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