This section contains the procedures listed in Table 2–1.
Table 2–1 Task Map: Installing Storage Arrays
Task |
Information |
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Install a storage array in a new cluster, before the OS and Sun Cluster software are installed. | |
Add a storage array to an existing cluster. |
You can install your storage array in several different configurations; see Figure 2–1 through Figure 2–4 for examples.
The StorageTek 6140 array houses two controllers; each controller has four host ports. The cabling approach is the same as shown in Figure 2–1, but it can support up to four nodes in a direct-attach configuration.
Figure 2–2 shows a switched configuration for a two-node storage array.
You can connect one or more hosts to a storage array. Figure 2–3 shows an example of a direct host connection from each data host with dual HBAs.
For maximum hardware redundancy, you should install a minimum of two HBAs in each host and distribute I/O paths between these HBAs. A single, dual-port HBA can provide both data paths to the storage array but does not ensure redundancy if the HBA fails.
Figure 2–4 shows that three hosts can be connected directly or through a switch.
Use this procedure to install a storage array in a new cluster. To add a storage array to an existing cluster, use the procedure in How to Replace a Host Adapter in Sun Cluster 3.1 - 3.2 With Sun StorEdge A3500FC System Manual for Solaris OS.
This procedure relies on the following assumptions:
You have not installed the Solaris Operating System.
You have not installed the Sun Cluster software.
You have enough host adapters to connect the nodes and the storage array.
Unpack, place, and level the storage array.
For instructions, see the StorageTek online documentation.
If necessary, install the Fibre Channel (FC) switch for the storage array (if the switch is not already installed).
For the procedure about how to install an FC switch, see the documentation that shipped with your FC switch hardware.
Connect the nodes to the storage array.
SAN Configuration — Connect the FC switches to the storage array
Direct-Attached Configuration — Connect each node directly to the storage array
SAS Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Switched Configuration
For instructions, see your storage array documentation and the Related Documentation section.
Hook up the cards for the storage array.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Power on the storage array and the nodes.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Configure the storage array, if needed.
For instructions, see Configuring Storage Arrays and consult your storage array documentation.
On all nodes, install the Solaris operating system and apply the required Solaris patches for Sun Cluster software and storage array support.
For the procedure about how to install the Solaris operating environment, see How to Install Solaris Software in Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS.
Install any required patches or software for Solaris I/O multipathing software support to nodes and enable multipathing.
For the procedure about how to install the Solaris I/O multipathing software, see How to Install Sun Multipathing Software in Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS.
To create a logical volume, see How to Create a Logical Volume.
To continue with Sun Cluster software installation tasks, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation.
Use this procedure to add a new storage array to a running cluster. To install a new storage array in a Sun Cluster configuration that is not running (the nodes are in noncluster mode), use the procedure in How to Install Storage Arrays in a New Cluster.
This procedure relies on the following assumptions:
(Veritas Volume Manager Only) You have a version of Veritas Volume Manager that includes Array Support Library (ASL).
You have enough host adapters to connect the nodes and the storage array.
If you need to install host adapters, see How to Replace a Host Adapter in Sun Cluster 3.1 - 3.2 With Sun StorEdge A3500FC System Manual for Solaris OS. When this procedure asks you to replace the failed host adapter, install the new host adapter instead.
All cluster nodes have joined the cluster.
If you need to add a node to your cluster, see your Sun Cluster system administration documentation. Ensure that you install the required Solaris patches for storage array support.
Unpack, place, and level the storage array.
For instructions, see the StorageTek online documentation.
If necessary, install the Fibre Channel (FC) switch for the storage array (if the switch is not already installed).
For the procedure about how to install an FC switch, see the documentation that shipped with your FC switch hardware.
Connect the nodes to the storage array.
SAN Configuration — Connect the FC switches to the storage array
Direct-Attached Configuration — Connect each node directly to the storage array
SAS Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Switched Configuration
For instructions, see your storage array documentation and the Related Documentation section.
Hook up the cards for the storage array.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Power on the storage array and the nodes.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Configure the storage array, if needed.
For instructions, see Configuring Storage Arrays and consult your storage array documentation.
To create a logical volume, see How to Create a Logical Volume.