Installation Supplement

This document contains installation and operational information for the Sun(TM) StorEdge(TM) A1000 disk array and A3x00 storage systems. It is divided into the following sections:

• "Notes and Bugs"

• "StorEdge A3x00 Surge Specifications"

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Read the information in this supplement before installing or operating the disk array.

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Check this document periodically for updates to the issues listed. This document was last updated July 10, 1998.

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Notes and Bugs

There are currently two active bugs against the Sun StorEdge A3000 disk array (see Table 1-1).

Table 1-1 Active Bugs

Bud ID	Description
4151778	RM6.1.1 /Tools/add16lun.sh breaks device ID's 8-15
4117560	Downloading Firmware causes drives to fail.

For the synopsis, symptom, and workaround for each of these bugs, go to the following website:

http://sunsolve2.sun.com/fcs/A1000_A3000/index.html

StorEdge A3x00 Surge Specifications

This section contains the initial cold start surge current specifications for the StorEdge A3000 and A3500 Systems.

Table 1-2 Device Surge Current Specifications

Device	Specification1
StorEdge A3000 Controller Module	25A rms or 35A peak for one line cycle
RSM Disk Array	15A rms or 21A peak for one line cycle
StorEdge D1000 Disk Array	11A rms or 22A peak for one line cycle
1. For each power supply

Table 1-3 Cabinet Surge Current Specifications

Device	Specification1
StorEdge A3000 (StorEdge A3000 controller module with RSM Disk Arrays in 56-inch cabinet)
1x5 configuration	25A rms or 35A peak for one line cycle
StorEdge A3500 (StorEdge A3000 controller with StorEdge D1000 Disk Arrays in 72-inch cabinet)
1x5 configuration	44A rms or 88A peak for one line cycle
2x7 configuration	72A rms or 114A peak for one line cycle
1x8 configuration	55A rms or 110A peak for one line cycle
1. For each power cord