| Sun StorEdge 6120 Array 1.3 Release Notes, Release 1.3.4 |     |
| Sun StorEdge 6120 Array 1.3 Release Notes, Release 1.3.4 | |
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These release notes
provide the latest information about the Sun StorEdge
6120
array. The information could affect the installation and operation of
the array. Be sure to read this document before you begin the array
installation or read other array documentation.
This document applies to Release 1.3.4 and consists of the following sections:
The following changes were made to this release:
No new features were added to this release of the Sun StorEdge 6120 array.
Sun StorEdge 6120 array hardware and software platform requirements, and other supported software, are detailed in the Sun StorEdge 6120 Array Installation Guide. For information on the required software packages and patches for management and data host software, refer to the next section.
This section documents the software packages and patches for management and data host software that are required for this release.
These tasks must be completed in the following order:
1. Install management host software packages, if needed.
2. Install data host patches, if needed.
3. Install management host software patches.
You can manage the Product Name array with one of the following software packages, installed on a host with an Ethernet connection to the array.
This package can be used on a Solaris host and includes the Configuration Service software, the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment (Device Edition) software, and the remote configuration CLI (sscs).
Refer to the Sun StorEdge 6000 Family Host Installation Software Guide for additional information.
This is needed if you require Veritas Volume Manager support with the array.
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2. On the Downloads A-Z tab, click StorEdge 6000 Family Host Installation Software 2.3.
This links you to downloads for all platforms.
4. Provide the user name and password to log in.
The license agreement is displayed.
5. Click Accept to accept the license agreement, and then click Continue.
6. To download files, click the file names that are appropriate for your operating system.
7. Run the installation script (install.sh) as described in the Sun StorEdge 6000 Family Host Installation Software Guide.
TABLE 1 lists the minimum required level software patches that are necessary for the array.
1. Determine the required data host software patches from the list in TABLE 1.
3. Accept the license agreement, then under Support Resources scroll down to Patchfinder and click on it.
The Patches and Updates page is displayed.
4. Under Patchfinder, enter the patch ID and click Find Patch.
5. Download the required patches.
6. Use the patchadd(1M) command in a CLI session to install the data host software patches.
Refer to the README files for more patch information.
The following lists the management software patches needed to meet the baseline requirements for Releases 1.3.4.
115589-15 - Storage Service Processor software
116931-22 - Array firmware 3.2.6
114591-22 - Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment (StorADE) software patch
114709-07 - Seagate (ST314680F) 146G 407
114708-05 - Seagate (ST373307F) 72G 407
120392-02 - Fujitsu MAT3073FC 73GB 1203
120393-02 - Fujitsu MAT3147FC 146GB 1203
120394-02 - Fujitsu MAT3300FC 300GB 1203
120395-02 - Fujitsu MAU3036FC 36GB 1003
120396-02 - Fujitsu MAU3073FC 72GB 1003
120397-02 - Fujitsu MAU3147FC 146GB 1003
116464-02 - Hitachi DK32EJ72FC 73GB 2q0j
116465-02 - Hitachi DK32EJ14FC 146GB 2q0j
116465-02 - Hitachi DK32EJ146F 146GB 2Q0J
116464-02 - Hitachi DK32EJ72F 72GB 2Q0J
116463-02 - Hitachi DK32EJ36F 36GB 2Q0J
120400-02 - Hitachi HUS1073FA 72GB 2A08
120401-02 - Hitachi HUS1014FA 146GB 2A08
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Note - The PatchPro patch (113193-09) must be installed before the StorADE patch (114591-22). |
1. Determine the required management software patches.
2. Go to http://www.sunsolve.sun.com.
3. Click the Patchfinder link.
4. Download the required patches.
5. Use the patchadd(1M) command in a CLI session to install the management software patches.
Refer to the README files for more patch information.
If an OFFLINE firmware upgrade or downgrade is being performed, the following commands must be issued prior to starting the upgrade or downgrade:
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Note - Make sure that the hardware in the system has no faults and is fully functional before upgrading or downgrading the software on the system. |
1. Disable disk_scrubber using the following command:
2. Disable ondg using the following command:
3. Use the proc list command to verify that there are no background processes running on the array.
Note that all running background processes must be completed first, before the downgrade can be performed.
This section includes known issues and guidelines about this product that are not categorized by a Sun bug ID number. This section contains the following topics:
Changing the segment size of an existing pool that is in use removes the existing pool from the volume, and the data is lost. Therefore, you should not change the segment size of a pool that is in use.
You can manage Product Name arrays through the management host that runs the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software. This facility, once installed and configured, enables you to administer arrays using either a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) for Solaris or a native-host thin-scripting command-line interface (CLI) client for supported operating systems. Unlike the Sun StorEdge 6320 system management interface, this software must be loaded on a host that has an Ethernet connection to the arrays being managed.
Wherever possible, use the sscs CLI or the GUI. However, some features may require that trained personnel access the array using the array command line available through a serial connection.
If you double-click
the top bar of the Netscape Version 4.79 window or resize the
window, there can be a loss of context on the screen. If this happens,
bring up the window menu and select Reload.
If you try to create large configurations on Sun StorEdge 6120 arrays using an older generation (HTTP 1.0-based) Web browser such as Netscape 4.x or earlier, you could experience timeout conditions from the browser. In large configurations, older browsers need more time to calculate capacities and can time out before those calculations are complete. In this case, you might need to reload the browser page to continue working with the system.
If timeouts become an issue, update your browser to a version that supports HTTP 1.1 (Netscape 6 or higher).
When you use the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software to change network settings, the window incorrectly displays the array health status as "Error." If you change array network configurations, you must coordinate the new array network settings with physical network connections. Update the array settings in the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software, apply the settings, and then change the physical network connection to the correct gateway subnet.
After adding a field-replaceable unit (FRU), you must verify that the FRU version is supported and matches other components. (In the array CLI, enter the ver command to display the current version of controller firmware on an array. Enter the lpc version command to display the firmware version of the interconnect card.) Update any FRUs you add with the latest patches. See Management Host Software Patches.
This section contains a list of bugs for this release:
Bug 4902352 - When Loop 1 is in split mode, the controller must be able to access the disk drive that belongs to the other controller domain. If the mirrored path to that disk drive fails, the disk access will fail.
Workaround - Trained service personnel can use the sys loop1_split off diagnostic command to heal the loop. Refer to the Sun StorEdge 6020 and 6120 Arrays System Manual.
Bug 4845755 - While booting the system in a master and alternate loopcard environment, you might see the following message:
Unable to obtain mid-plane serial number
Workaround - Ignore this message. It has no bearing on the operation of your system.
Bug 4801209 - The led diagnostics command, which issues commands to array controller LEDs, works only for the first array in an array high-availability (HA) configuration. For example, the following command correctly turns off the amber, blue, and green LEDs on the first array's controller:
However, using the same command for the second array does not change the second array's controllers LEDs in an HA configuration:
Bug 4905278 - Adding a volume can take longer when volume initialization is taking place.
Bug 4845863 - If the enable array command fails to enable a drive in an array Telnet CLI session, an error message is not displayed on the console; however, an error message is recorded in the array syslog file.
Workaround - If you are using the enable command to enable a drive, check the syslog file to make sure the command executed correctly.
Bug 4863940 - In the localized versions of the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software, the link "Help in Adobe Acrobat PDF Format" to the file help.pdf is unavailable.
Bug 4842713 - The localized online help search function does not work correctly. The search fails when a keyword is non-ASCII. If the keyword is in English, the search results are displayed in English, and the corresponding contents are localized.
TABLE 2 lists the documentation for the Product Name array and related products. The suffix nn in a part number indicates that you should use the most current version. This documentation is available online at:
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is developing a standard set of terminology. When it has been adopted by all storage manufacturers, this terminology standard will make it easier for customers to understand terms used by different vendors.
Sun Microsystems is adopting the SNIA terms now. The first storage product to use the new SNIA terminology is the Sun StorEdge 6000 family product line.
TABLE 3 shows array Telnet terms and the corresponding terms used in the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software.
If you need help installing or using this product, go to:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting
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