Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI Array Release Notes

Read these release notes before attempting to install or use the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array. This document provides important, late-breaking news and other required information to use your array successfully.

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Key Features in This Release

The following features, supported systems, and products are now available in this release:

• This is the initial release of the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array. The Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array model is a JBOD (an array with disks and no controller). Providing up to 584-Gbyte with 146-Gbyte drives in a 1.75-inch tall by 19-inch wide storage unit, the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI JBOD array is a high-performance, storage device that contains up to four disk drives with SCSI connectivity to the data host.
• The Sun Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment 2.3 utility is currently being updated to support the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array. When the update is completed, the SUNWstade 116720-07 patch will be required.
• The CLI 1.5 software provides options and commands to monitor the array. For a list of the commands that work with the Sun StorEdge 3120 array, see Using the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software.
• Sun StorEdge Configuration Service 1.5 software includes various user-interface enhancements. For more information about Sun StorEdge Configuration Service, see Using the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software.

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Release Documentation

These release notes supplement the documents shown in the following table.

You can download the documents listed in the preceding table from either of the following locations:

• http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/3120
• http://docs.sun.com/db/coll/3120SCSIarray

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Supported Operating Systems and Software

The supported operating systems are:

• Solaris 8 and 9 operating systems
• Solaris 9 operating system x86 Platform Edition (9 04/04)
• Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2003 Server operating systems
• Red Hat AS 2.1 and 3.0
• Novell Netware 5.1 and 6.5

The supported software includes:

• Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service 1.5
• Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter 1.5
• Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI 1.5
• Sun Cluster 3.0 and 3.1 software
• Solstice DiskSuite 4.2.1 or greater (for the Solaris 8 operating system)
• Solaris Volume Manager 4.2.1 (for the Solaris 9 operating system and above)
• Veritas Volume Manager 3.5 and 4.0
• Sun StorEdge Performance Suite (with Sun StorEdge QFS software)
• Sun StorEdge Utilization Suite (with Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software)
• The Sun Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment 2.3

This utility is currently being updated to support the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array. When the update is completed, the SUNWstade 116720-07 patch will be required.

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Supported Connection Methods and Host Adapters

The Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array can be connected to a host in one of the following ways:

• By means of a supported host adapter
• By means of a single-ended SCSI controller embedded in a supported host

Refer to TABLE 2 for the list of supported host adapters and connections.

Caution - If you are using the Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra3 SCSI host adapter (X)6758A, make sure to download and install the adapter's driver in the host where the adapter is installed. (See the Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter Release Notes, part number 816-2157 for the download procedure.) Without the driver, any array connected to the adapter is not visible to the host, since this driver is not included in the Solaris operating system.

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Supported Sun Platforms and Connection Methods

TABLE 3 and TABLE 4 show the connection methods supported for each supported Sun system. A "No" in any of the columns indicates that the HBA or on-board SCSI port is not supported on the platform.

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Supported Cabinets

The following table shows the supported cabinets with their associated rackmount kits and other required kits. See the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 1U Arrays for installation instructions.

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Supported Disk Drives

The following table gives descriptions and part numbers for the disk drives supported with the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array.

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Supported Cables

The following table lists the supported SCSI cables. Cables may be ordered using the marketing part numbers in the following table.

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Bootability

To boot a host through a Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra3 SCSI host bus adapter, follow the procedures in the "Enabling a Host to Boot Through the Host Adapter" chapter in the Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter Installation Guide, part number 816-2156.

An online copy of the installation guide is available from the web site:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/ Network_Storage_Solutions/Adapters/index.html

For a current list of patches for this host bus adapter, including driver patches, refer to:

http://www.sun.com/sunsolve/

Search for "Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter" in the "Search SunSolve" search area.

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Required Solaris Patches

The Solaris 8 or Solaris 9 Recommended Patch Cluster is required to use Sun StorEdge Configuration Service and Diagnostic Reporter software. Make sure the Solaris Recommended Patch Cluster is installed on a Solaris host before connecting the host to the array.

1. Log in to the host that you want to connect to the array.

2. Go to http://www.sun.com/sunsolve.

3. Under "SunSolve Patch Contents," click "Patch Portal."

4. Under "Downloads," click "Recommended & Security Patches."

5. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click the Agree button.

6. In the "Recommended & Security Solaris Patch Clusters for Solaris" table, find either "Solaris 8" or "Solaris 9" in the OS column, and click "View Readme."

7. Print or save the Readme file from the browser window.

8. Click the browser's "Back" icon to return to the previous page.

9. Select the format you want in the row that begins "Solaris 8" or "Solaris 9" in the "Recommended & Security Solaris Patch Clusters" table, either "HTTP" or "FTP" next to "Download Cluster."

10. In the Save As dialog box, type a destination directory for the patch cluster, and then click OK.

11. Follow the procedure in the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" section in the Readme file to install the patches.

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Using the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software

Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software supports Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI JBOD arrays. For an overview of the features available for JBODs, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation and Service Manual for the array. For detailed coverage, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service User's Guide.

The Sun StorEdge CLI supports JBOD arrays, and is limited to the following CLI commands:

• about
• exit
• help
• quit
• select
• set led
• show configuration
• show enclosure-status
• show frus
• show inquiry-data (shortcuts include show inquiry and inquiry)
• show led-status
• show safte-devices
• version
• -disk option (used with a command to specify a JBOD device)

Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI User's Guide for detailed command information.

To download Sun StorEdge Configuration Service, Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter, or Sun StorEdge CLI from the Sun web site if your Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Professional Manager CD is not available, perform the following steps.

1. Go to http://wwws.sun.com/software/download/sys_admin.html.

2. Under "Storage Management" click the "Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI Array Related Software" link.

A Sun Download Center page is displayed.

3. If not previously registered, register.

a. Click the Register Now link at the bottom of the left column.

b. On the registration page, enter the required fields and click Register.

4. Log in.

a. Type your "Username" and "Password" in the left column, and click "Login."

b. On the Terms of Use page, read the license agreement, click "Yes" next to "Accept," and click the Continue button.

5. On the software download page, click the link for your array and operating system.

6. In the dialog box that is displayed, specify a destination directory and save the file as instructed.

7. Follow the instructions in the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Software Installation Guide.

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Downloading Disk Drive Firmware

To download disk drive firmware, use the appropriate Sun disk drive firmware patch and instructions. Do not use the CLI or Sun StorEdge Configuration Service to download disk drive firmware.

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Documentation Clarifications

In the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Safety Manual, the following items need clarification.

• On page 3-2, in section 3.2, Checking the Package Contents, a cable is incorrectly listed. The SCSI jumper cable, 1.5 foot (45 cm.), VHDCI-VHDCI is not provided with the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array package. Only one SCSI jumper cable is provided, the SCSI jumper cable, 1 foot (30 cm.), VHDCI-VHDCI (for bus setting).
• In Table 6-3 on page 6-3, Front-Panel LEDs and in Table 6-4 on page 6-4, Back-Panel LEDs, the Current thresholds listed in the Power LED description should read:

Current Thresholds:

+5 VDC 20A

+12 VDC 12A

• On page 5-3, in section 5.2.1, Enabling JBOD Support, dual-bus configurations in the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service main window need further clarification.

You can configure a dual-bus, dual-server configuration as shown in FIGURE 1. In the dual-server configuration, a SAF-TE limitation prevents the main window from showing the drives connected to port A and port B. The program can only monitor the JBOD from the server connected to port B as shown in FIGURE 1.

Or, you can configure a dual-bus, single-server configuration that uses two HBAs on a single server as shown in FIGURE 2. In the single-server configuration, Sun StorEdge Configuration Service compensates for the SAF-TE limitation and displays all the drives connected to port A and port B.

 FIGURE 1 Dual-Bus, Dual-Server Configuration

 FIGURE 2 Dual-Bus, Single-Server, Dual HBA Configuration

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Known Issues

• Bug 5007342: sscs console does not show both paths on a dual-bus configuration. This issue only affects the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI and 3310 SCSI JBOD array, and is related to the design. The SCSI JBOD has one SAF-TE chip however, the JBOD can be configured as a split-bus (also known as dual-bus) as shown in the following figure.

 FIGURE 3 Dual-bus (Split-bus) Configuration Example

The Sun StorEdge Configuration Service (SSCS) software is programmed to detect and recognize the inquiry string on the SAF-TE chip and to show the devices on the same bus as the SAF-TE in the main window.

In a split-bus configuration, the SAF-TE chip is only on one bus. SSCS should show the SAF-TE chip as well as the two drives on each bus; however, it does not show the two drives on the bus without the SAF-TE if the drives have a different model number or manufacturer then the drives that are attached to the SAF-TE bus. If the model number or manufacturer differs between the two buses, only the drives attached to the SAF-TE display in the main window.

Also, SSCS by design does not show redundant paths to the drives. Therefore, if you have two HBAs connected to two JBOD ports on the same bus (single bus or split-bus), only one HBA will be reported as connected to those drives; the second HBA will not be displayed.

• Bug 4948454: "StorEdge 3120 D.." string is not seen at port A using probe-scsi-all. In a dual-bus configuration, the "StorEdge 3120 D..." label does not display for port A, which causes confusion in single-bus and dual-bus host configurations, using the probe-scsi-all or format command. In dual-bus configurations, half the drives display a status of Unknown. The drives are present, but because of a SAF-TE design limitation, the label information only displays for port B.
• Bug 4989784: addr IDs are not showing correctly on dual-bus config using sccli. Downloading the SAF-TE results in incorrect address IDs displaying in the Sun StorEdge CLI. Using the show led-status command in a dual-bus configuration, displays incorrect address IDs.
• Bug 4990478: SSCS shows 2 SAF- TE's even after removing the SES devices and running devfsadm. Sun StorEdge Configuration Service shows 2 SAF-TE devices after removing the SES devices and running devfsadm. After downloading the SAF-TE 1.5, address IDs are not showing correctly in Sun StorEdge Configuration Service. The probe operation changed the SES device ID. The SSCS agent is not able to remove the duplicate SES in this case. To remove the duplicate SES icon from the SSCS console, stop and then restart the SSCS agent.
• Bug 4994077: show enclosure-status displays non-existence StorEdge 3120 configuration. In the Sun StorEdge CLI, the show enclosure command displays "split bus" as an Enclosure SCSI Channel Type. Split bus is a term that is interchangeable with the term "dual bus."
• Bug 4997452: sccli help does not list all the commands. In some places the CLI online help uses the short form of the command syntax, rather then the long form. The short form and the long form both work with the CLI. For instance, show led or show led-status both execute the command and show battery or show battery-status both execute the command. Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI User's Guide for a complete list of commands and their descriptions.
• Bug 5001923: Downloading SAFTE fw on the 1U with CLI 1.5 on windows os fails. On Microsoft Windows operating systems, use Sun StorEdge Configuration Service to download SAF-TE firmware rather then Sun StorEdge CLI. Using the CLI results in an unsuccessful download.
• Bug 4994880: SSCS 1.5 reports last reading temp. sensor from removed P.S. fru; not as missing. There is an inconsistency between the status values for temperature readings on the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service View Enclosure dialog box and the results returned from the Sun StorEdge CLI show enclosure-status command when the Power Supply/FAN FRU is physically removed. When a Power Supply 0 FRU is physically pulled from the Sun StorEdge 3120 array enclosure, the status for Power Supply 0 and Fan 0 correctly change to Absent using the CLI show enclosure-status command. Temperature Sensor 2 changes to the correct status also. However, in the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service View Enclosure dialog box, Power Supply 0 and Fan 0 show as degraded, but Temperature 2 remains with the last seen temperature value. The removed Power Supply 0 and Fan 0 are logged in the Event Log, but the missing temperature sensor is not.
• Bug 5011333: probe-scsi-all gives different output at internal scsi bus. The probe-scsi-all command gives the long unexpected characters "D1159006471 SAF-TE1.00 F" in the output string label when SE3120 connected to the internal scsi bus of the E250 platform specifically.
• Bug 4947971: probe-scsi-all on (X)2222A doesn't see target ID F. The probe-scsi-all command has a problem showing device 'f', but the device becomes available when the Solaris system is rebooted.

^{1 (TableFootnote) The Sun Fire 12K server is currently not supported with the (X)4422A HBA.}

^{2 (TableFootnote) The Sun Fire 15K server is currently not supported with the (X)4422A HBA.}

^{3 (TableFootnote) At this time, on-board HBAs with the Sun Fire V60x and V65x servers are not supported due to incompatibility with the SCSI chip and LSI repeater in the Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI array.}

^{4 (TableFootnote) The X9265A/LSI22320-R HBA has not been fully qualified with Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI arrays attached to the Sun Fire V60x and V65x servers as of this publication date.}

Sun StorEdge 3120 SCSI Array Release Notes

816-7955-10

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