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PART NUMBER EDITION NUMBER 96126 FLEXLINE ONLINE STORAGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLARIS Open Systems Host Attach...
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FlexLine™ 200/300 Series Installation Instructions for SOLARIS open systems disk host attach...
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Storage Technology Corporation. Should this publication be found, please return it to StorageTek, One StorageTek Drive, Louisville, CO 80028-5214, USA. Postage is guaranteed. Information in this file is subject to change. In the event of changes, the information will be revised.
Summary of Changes The following is the history and summary of changes for this publication. Date Edition Description October 2003 First Initial Release October 2004 Second Updated to reflect new FlexLIne™ terminology 96096 Second Edition StorageTek Proprietary...
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Siebel configurator. Plan your site configuration Prior to placing an order for StorageTek storage equipment, one should make sure of the system needs. First measure the locations of each current and future host, storage system, and other network components. Fill in this form with the requested information.
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Select the length of fiber optic (or copper) cable and the quantity for connection to the host systems. The following is an example of optical cables that may be ordered through StorageTek to attach a QLA2300F HBA to the Control Module (aka Controller). Write in the quantities needed.
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Quick Start Guide will be in your host attach kit. The Quick Start Guide will walk you through your installation—first referring you to the Preconfiguration and Maintenance Setup Instructions, P/N 95966, and then to any special instructions written to support your particular operating system installation. 96126 Second Edition StorageTek Proprietary...
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Current Products >> Disk or Current Products >> Software. The CRC also has tech tips, FAQs, notices and bulletins, and software updates. Note: Firmware and NVSRAM updates may be downloaded from the CRC. Backup documentation is on the engineering web page at: http://gandalf.stortek.com/ctp/index.html Second Edition 96126 StorageTek Proprietary...
Refer to the SANtricity Storage Manager version 9.1 Installation Guide for Solaris, which will have the latest patch levels required to run your 200/300 Series solution. Preliminary Steps Do the following prior to the installation. 96126 Second Edition StorageTek Proprietary...
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Before you perform these instructions, check to see that you: • are running Solaris 2.7, 8, or 9 with the most current patches, as required. • have the appropriate installation kit (HBAs, cables, etc.) • know the configuration for your customer’s site. Second Edition 96126 StorageTek Proprietary...
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Solaris. The Storage Manager components are located on the CD that comes with your host attach kit. Note: Before you reboot (as mentioned at the end of the Installation Guide procedures), install the Fibre Channel cables as instructed in the following section. 96126 Second Edition StorageTek Proprietary...
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Photographs of the storage system host interface ports (on a control module’s host minihubs and on an array module’s controller FRU) are shown below. 3. Connect the other end of the fibre cable(s) to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA). See example below. Second Edition 96126 StorageTek Proprietary...
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Installation LC to LC Duplex FC cables Note: Refer to StorageTek’s Interop Tool for the latest connectivity information. See page If necessary, refer to FlexLine’s hardware and software Installation Guides, or to BladeStore’s Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Guide, P/N 96080 for detailed installation information.
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Blade Tray 3 (height=6U) Blade Tray 2 (height=6U) Blade Tray 1 (height=6U) Blade Tray 0 (height=6U) Verify the install 1. After running the reconfiguration reboot, verify that you can see the volumes by typing the format command. Second Edition 96126 StorageTek Proprietary...
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