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- Page 1 Sun StorEdge 6920 System ™ Getting Started Guide Installing and Configuring the System Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-5227-10 May 2004, Revision 01 Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
- Page 2 Copyright 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, Etats-Unis. Tous droits réservés. Sun Microsystems, Inc. a les droits de propriété intellectuels relatants à la technologie qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et sans la limitation, ces droits de propriété...
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Contents Preface xiii System Overview 1 Hardware Overview 2 Storage Array Configurations 5 Internal and External Networks 6 Software Overview 7 User Interfaces 7 Resident Software 8 Required Host Software 8 Solaris Host Software 8 Host Software for Other Operating Systems 9 Additional Supported Software 10 Supported Third-Party Software 10 Installing the System 11... - Page 4 Running the Initial Configuration Script 38 Establishing the Serial Connection 38 Running the Initial Configuration Script 39 Logging In and Navigating the System Using the GUI 45 About User Accounts 46 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 5 Logging In to the System 46 Navigating the System 49 About the GUI Layout 49 Getting Help 52 Completing the Initial Configuration 53 Configuring General Settings 53 Setting Site Information for Diagnostics and Monitoring 54 Setting the Expansion Cabinet Array Addresses 56 Provisioning Storage 57 About Storage Elements 57 What Is a Storage Domain? 59...
- Page 6 Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications 103 Environmental Requirements 104 Packing Lists 105 Accessory Kit Packing List 105 Serial Connection FRU List 107 Power Cable FRU List 107 Expansion Cabinet FRU List 107 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 7 Information Collection Worksheet 109 Glossary 111 Index 119 Contents...
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- Page 9 Figures Sun StorEdge 6920 System Base Cabinet – Front and Back Views 2 FIGURE 1-1 Array Configuration Options 5 FIGURE 1-2 Leveling Pads 15 FIGURE 2-1 Stabilizer Legs 16 FIGURE 2-2 Installing the Right Stabilizer Leg 16 FIGURE 2-3 Adjusting the Leveling Pads on the Stabilizer Leg 17...
- Page 10 Navigating the GUI: Management Software Navigational Tabs 51 FIGURE 3-6 Navigating the GUI: Page Content and Actions 51 FIGURE 3-7 Help Button 52 FIGURE 3-8 Example: New Volume Wizard 68 FIGURE 3-9 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 11 Internal and External LANs 6 TABLE 1-3 Resident (Pre-installed) System Software 8 TABLE 1-4 User Accounts 46 TABLE 3-1 GUI Elements 52 TABLE 3-2 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Logical and Physical Components of the System 58 TABLE 3-3 Tables xi...
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Page 13: Preface
(LAN). Before You Read This Book Before you begin to install the Sun StorEdge 6920 system, you must prepare the installation site as described in these books: Sun StorEdge 6920 Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual... -
Page 14: Typographic Conventions
You must be superuser to do this. with real names or values. To delete a file, type rm filename. *. The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... - Page 15 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Documentation The following is a list of documents related to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. For any document number with nn as a suffix, use the most current document. Subject Title Part Number Unpacking instructions Unpacking Guide...
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Page 16: Related Documentation
Expansion cabinet Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual 805-3067-nn Storage Service Processor Sun Fire V100 Server User’s Guide 816-2756-nn Solaris Operating System Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals 816-4468-nn Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... - Page 17 For installation instructions and other information about Brocade and McData Fibre Channel switches, refer to the product documentation provided by the vendor. Accessing Sun Documentation Online You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation, including localized versions, at: http://www.sun.com/documentation For Sun StorEdge 6920 system documentation, go to: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/...
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Page 19: System Overview
C H A P T E R System Overview This chapter describes the components and terminology of the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. It includes the following sections: “Hardware Overview” on page 2 “Software Overview” on page 7... -
Page 20: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview The Sun StorEdge 6920 system has a modular architecture with integrated system- wide manageability. The system base cabinet contains all of the hardware components for the system. Storage Service accessory tray Processor Service (SSP) Processor PWR SEQUENCER SP LAN... - Page 21 From the back of the base cabinet, you can access the service panel for cabling the hosts, storage area network (SAN), and local area network (LAN) to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. You can also access storage arrays and the Data Services Platform’s field replaceable units (FRUs) such as power and cooling units, array controllers, and storage resource cards.
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Page 22: Table 1-1 System Hardware Components
It also provides FC switching so that the system does not require additional switches. Storage arrays The storage arrays make up the physical storage of the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. The individual disk trays in an array can contain from seven to fourteen disk drives each. -
Page 23: Storage Array Configurations
Storage Array Configurations The storage array design is modular, with a variety of possible configurations ). Each configuration option includes two controllers (also referred to as a FIGURE 1-2 controller pair) to provide redundancy and failover capabilities. Each storage array also has redundant Fibre Channel (FC) data paths and two power supplies with an integral battery backup system. -
Page 24: Internal And External Networks
Storage Service Processor accessory tray between the user LAN and the Storage Service Processor LAN. Note – In addition to the firewall supplied with the Sun StorEdge 6920 system, you can also use a site firewall implemented with your own corporate security policies. -
Page 25: Software Overview
A command-line interface (CLI), available through a thin-scripting client for remote management Note – See the Sun StorEdge 6920 System Release Notes for a list of supported browsers. In addition to providing the same control and monitoring capability as the web browser, the thin-scripting client is also scriptable. -
Page 26: Resident Software
Remote Response troubleshoot, diagnose, and service the system. If the Sun Service Center organization software determines that there is a problem, Sun will recommend and perform maintenance on the system. Sun StorEdge Enables virtualization and pooling of storage assets across applications. Up to 2 Storage Pool terabytes of capacity is provided with the system. -
Page 27: Host Software For Other Operating Systems
Host Software for Other Operating Systems Additional host software enables data hosts that run operating systems other than Solaris to communicate with the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. For details about the supported operating systems and versions, see the Sun StorEdge 6920 System Release Notes. -
Page 28: Additional Supported Software
VERITAS Volume Replicator for Solaris Legato NetWorker You can purchase any of this software and install it on hosts connected to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. For a list of supported releases and versions, see the Sun StorEdge 6920 System Release Notes. -
Page 29: Installing The System
C H A P T E R Installing the System This chapter provides complete procedures for installing the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. It includes the following sections: “Before You Begin” on page 12 “Installing the System Cabinet” on page 13 “Connecting an Expansion Cabinet”... -
Page 30: Before You Begin
Note – If you do not have a copy of the Sun StorEdge 6920 System Site Preparation Guide, you can download it from the StorEdge 6920 system documentation web site, as described in the Preface of this guide. -
Page 31: Installing The System Cabinet
7/16-inch ratchet wrench 1/2-inch ratchet wrench Moving and Positioning the Base Cabinet You must install the Sun StorEdge 6920 system in accordance with the local safety codes and regulations. This section contains additional safety information for the local facility. 1. Measure cabling distances to ensure that the supplied cable is adequate. -
Page 32: Stabilizing The Base Cabinet
(FRUs) are serviced in the system. The stabilizer legs must be properly installed and set to be effective. If you want to attach the system directly to the floor, skip to “Installing the Floor- Mounting Brackets” on page 17. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Leveling Pads
Adjusting the Leveling Pads The leveling pads (screws) are located at each corner at the base of the cabinet FIGURE 2-1 1. Open the back door of the base cabinet. 2. Remove the leveling wrench by unlocking the plastic strap that holds it to the inside of the frame, near the top of the cabinet. -
Page 34: Figure 2-2 Stabilizer Legs
3. Tighten the securing screw. This prevents the stabilizer leg from falling off the mounting screws when it is extended. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the left stabilizer leg. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 35: Installing The Floor-Mounting Brackets
5. Use the leveling wrench to adjust the feet on both stabilizer legs so that they touch the floor ( FIGURE 2-4 Adjusting the Leveling Pads on the Stabilizer Leg FIGURE 2-4 6. Slide both stabilizer legs under the system cabinet. 7. -
Page 36: Figure 2-5 Removing The Bottom Right Front Mounting Screws
2. Using a 7/16-inch ratchet wrench, attach the right floor-mounting brackets to the front and back of the system ( ) with the six mounting screws you just FIGURE 2-6 removed. Floor-mounting brackets Attaching the Floor-Mounting Brackets FIGURE 2-6 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 37: Connecting An Expansion Cabinet
4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the left floor-mounting brackets. Connecting an Expansion Cabinet If you purchased a Sun StorEdge 6920 system with an expansion cabinet, the following sections describe how to connect the expansion cabinet to the base cabinet: “Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables”... -
Page 38: Figure 2-8 Expansion Cabinet Service Panel
EXP ENET 1 NPORT EXP 1 EXP ENET 2 NPORT EXP 2 PWR SEQUENCER ENET OUT FRONT IN OUT REAR FC Cabling Between the Base Cabinet and an Expansion Cabinet FIGURE 2-9 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 39: Connecting The Ethernet Cables Of The Expansion Cabinet
Connecting the Ethernet Cables of the Expansion Cabinet The base cabinet’s service panel has two expansion Ethernet ports for connecting an expansion cabinet. The service panel on an expansion cabinet has a single Ethernet port for connecting to the base cabinet. To connect an expansion cabinet, connect an Ethernet cable (10M RJ45/RJ45 Rollover, part number 530-3138-01) between the EXP ENET 1 port on the upper I/O panel of the base cabinet and the ENET port on the service panel of the expansion... -
Page 40: Powering On The System
1. Open the front and back doors of the system cabinet. 2. Locate the key switch at the bottom of the front panel ( FIGURE 2-11 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 41: Figure 2-11 Location Of The Key Switch On The Bottom Front Panel Of System Cabinet
Note – The position of the key switch does not matter for local power-on and power-off operations ( FIGURE 2-11 Key switch Front trim panel Location of the Key Switch on the Bottom Front Panel of System Cabinet FIGURE 2-11 3. -
Page 42: Connecting The Power Cables
1. Verify that each AC power sequencer circuit breaker is in the Off position FIGURE 2-13 2. Verify that the Local/Off/Remote switch is in the Remote position on each power sequencer ( FIGURE 2-13 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 43: Figure 2-13 Rear Power Sequencer Control Panel
Power off Grounding screw Local/Off/Remote switch Power on AC power sequencer circuit breaker Rear Power Sequencer Control Panel FIGURE 2-13 3. Check the electrical ratings label on the serial number label attached to the power sequencer. Verify that the stated rating of each power sequencer matches the AC input voltage to the system (see “Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications”... -
Page 44: Figure 2-14 Connecting The Power Cables
Note – If the appropriate mating receptacle is unavailable, the connector can be removed from the cable, and the cable can then be permanently connected to a dedicated branch circuit by a qualified electrician. Check local electrical codes for proper installation requirements. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 45: Powering On The System
After you have connected the power cables, you are ready to power on the system, as described in the next section. Powering On the System Caution – To avoid damage to internal circuits, do not connect or disconnect any cable while the FRU associated with the cable is powered on. 1. -
Page 46: Installing The Usb Flash Disk
FIGURE 2-11 Installing the USB Flash Disk The Sun StorEdge 6920 system ships with a universal serial bus (USB) flash disk to back up the Storage Service Processor configuration files. In the event of a Storage Service Processor failure, Field Service personnel can use the flash disk to restore the original configuration to a replacement Storage Service Processor. -
Page 47: Setting Up The Remote Response Service
The Sun StorEdge Remote Response service sends alerts from the Sun StorEdge 6920 system to the Sun Service Center. When you activate this service, the Storage Service Processor continually monitors the messages sent to the system log by the software and firmware in the system subsystems. -
Page 48: Connecting Data Hosts
You can then connect additional Sun StorEdge 6920 systems, as described in “Connecting Multiple Systems” on page 77. If you want to connect the Sun StorEdge 6920 system to a Sun StorEdge 6320 system, contact the Sun Service Center. - Page 49 Redundant Fibre Channel (FC) ports located on the two I/O panels of the service panel are reserved for data host connections. A system can be configured for 16 FC or 32 FC ports. A 16-FC port configuration includes two storage resource card (SRC) sets, each consisting of two SRC processor cards and two storage I/O (SIO) cards.
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Page 50: Connecting Hosts To A San
Connecting Hosts to a SAN FIGURE 2-18 For more information about the allocation of I/O ports for SAN and DAS hosts, go to the online help. Click the Search tab and type FC ports. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 51: Connecting Hosts Directly
Connecting Hosts Directly The Sun StorEdge 6920 system supports direct attached storage (DAS), allowing data hosts to connect directly to storage. shows an example of data hosts FIGURE 2-19 connected directly to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. PWR SEQUENCER SP LAN... -
Page 52: Selecting Ports For Additional Storage Connections
If some FRUs have power and others do not, check the power-on switch on the FRUs that do not have power. For more information about FRU fault detection and isolation, go to Service > Event Advisor in the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... - Page 53 1. Move, position, secure, and stabilize the base cabinet. 2. Connect an optional expansion cabinet. 3. Power on the system. 4. Install the USB flash disk. 5. Connect a telephone line for Sun StorEdge Remote Response service. 6. Connect hosts to the system. For More Information If you encounter problems during the installation procedure, refer to the “Troubleshooting Tips”...
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Page 55: Configuring The System
C H A P T E R Configuring the System This chapter provides procedures for initial configuration of the system. It includes the following sections: “Before You Begin” on page 38 “Running the Initial Configuration Script” on page 38 “Logging In and Navigating the System Using the GUI” on page 45 “Completing the Initial Configuration”... -
Page 56: Before You Begin
Running the Initial Configuration Script You establish the initial configuration of the Sun StorEdge 6920 system by logging in to the system through the serial connection from a Sun workstation, a PC, or another terminal type. -
Page 57: Running The Initial Configuration Script
Serial port 1 corresponds to /dev/ttya and serial port 2 corresponds to /dev/ttyb. If you are using a terminal or a terminal emulation program, open a terminal window and configure the console settings as follows: Bits per Second: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None... - Page 58 No other StorEdge 6920 systems are currently configured on your network. Note – If you have multiple Sun StorEdge 6920 systems and want the Sun StorEdge Remote Response service to monitor the systems through a common telephone line, you must assign each Storage Service Processor a unique ID. The system containing the modem with the telephone line connection must be assigned a system ID of sp0.
- Page 59 If this is the first system at the site, type 0. There can be a maximum of eight systems in one configuration (sp0 through sp7). If more than one Sun StorEdge 6920 system is installed at your site, use the next highest number in sequence for each installed system.
- Page 60 Return at each question, your original answer is retained. Typing y or pressing the Return key starts the automatic configuration running. After the configuration completes, the NTC reboots, and the following message is displayed. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 61 Note – The NTC takes approximately two minutes to reboot. Are all of the above settings correct? (Y/N) y ****************************************** * Performing StorEdge 6920 Configuration * ****************************************** ......Return Code (0) : Successful completion NOTE: The NTC Configuration was successful. The NTC will be reinitialized in less than two minutes.
- Page 62 | and is advised that if such monitoring reveals possible | evidence of criminal activity, system personnel may provide the | | evidence of such monitoring to law enforcement officials. |--------------------------------------------------------------- sp0 console login: Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 63: Logging In And Navigating The System Using The Gui
Logging In and Navigating the System Using the GUI The Sun StorEdge 6920 system is controlled through either a web browser graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI). You can access the GUI from a web browser on any management host that is connected to the site LAN. You can access the CLI through a thin-scripting client from any management host connected to the site LAN. -
Page 64: About User Accounts
To log in to the system, you open a web browser and enter your user name and password at the main Sun Web Console login page. You can run a browser on any system that is connected to the user LAN port. -
Page 65: Figure 3-1 Sun Web Console Login
Note – “Server Name” is the name of the Storage Service Processor in the Sun StorEdge 6920 system and is in the form spn, where n is the number entered in Step 6 of “Running the Initial Configuration Script” on page 39; for example, sp1. -
Page 66: Figure 3-2 Sun Web Console
Tip – To log out of the GUI, click Log Out in the upper right corner of any page. Note – The connection closes automatically if there is no activity for 30 minutes. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 67: Navigating The System
“About the GUI Layout” on page 49 “Getting Help” on page 52 About the GUI Layout The Sun StorEdge 6920 system GUI is the main interface for the system ( FIGURE 3-3 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Graphical User Interface (GUI) -
Page 68: Figure 3-4 Navigating The Gui: Access Buttons
The access buttons have the following functions: Console returns you to the Sun Web Console page. Version displays version information. Log Out logs you out of the system and returns you to the Sun Web Console login page. Help opens the online help system. -
Page 69: Figure 3-6 Navigating The Gui: Management Software Navigational Tabs
For a description of the alarm symbols, see the online help. Click the Search tab and type viewing alarms from the alarms tab. Navigational Tabs You use the navigational tabs to move between web pages in order to view, configure, manage, and monitor the system. Navigating the GUI: Management Software Navigational Tabs FIGURE 3-6 Page Content and Actions... -
Page 70: Getting Help
The help system also provides conceptual, procedural, and reference information. You can use the Table of Contents, Index, and Search tabs to locate help topics that contain information you are looking for. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 71: Completing The Initial Configuration
Note – You must log in as an admin user to configure system-wide settings. 1. If you are not already logged in, log in to the system as a system administrator from the Sun Web Console login page: user name: admin password:!admin 2. -
Page 72: Setting Site Information For Diagnostics And Monitoring
Before using the system, you should specify basic site and email notification information. 1. As the admin user, go to the Sun Web Console page and click Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment. The system displays the Current Alarms page. - Page 73 From the Select Provider menu, select the services you want to activate. The Sun StorEdge 6920 system supports the following providers: NSCC – Sends notifications by email to the Sun Network Storage Command Center (NSCC), which enables Sun to continually improve the product and its support through analysis of this data.
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Page 74: Setting The Expansion Cabinet Array Addresses
Setting the Expansion Cabinet Array Addresses After you add an expansion cabinet to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system, you must identify the arrays to the system by setting the array addresses and updating the system inventory. Perform the following steps so that the arrays in the expansion cabinet are recognized by the system. -
Page 75: Provisioning Storage
“Storage Allocation Considerations” on page 65 “Provisioning Storage Using the Default Configuration” on page 66 About Storage Elements The Sun StorEdge 6920 system consists of two types of storage elements: Logical – The logical components include storage domains, volumes, storage pools, virtual disks, and snapshots. -
Page 76: Table 3-3 Sun Storedge 6920 System Logical And Physical Components Of The System
Sun StorEdge 6920 System Logical and Physical Components of the System TABLE 3-3 Logical Components Storage Storage domains provide secure sharing Storage Domains domains of storage resources. Storage domains allow you to organize multiple departments or applications into a single storage management infrastructure. -
Page 77: What Is A Storage Domain
Sun StorEdge 6920 System Logical and Physical Components of the System TABLE 3-3 Physical Components Storage A storage array includes two controllers arrays (also referred to as a controller pair) to provide redundancy and failover capabilities. Storage Storage trays can contain from seven to trays fourteen disk drives each. -
Page 78: What Is A Storage Profile
Help button. Click the Search tab and type storage profiles. Deciding Which Storage Profile to Use The virtualization strategy is associated with a storage profile. You can choose between two virtualization strategies: Concatenation Striping Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 79: What Is A Volume
In a concatenated volume, virtual disk partitions are filled with data sequentially, with the second disk being written to when no space remains on the first, the third when no room remains on the second, and so on. The system distributes the volume space across devices by using the devices with the smallest amount of available space first. -
Page 80: What Is A Virtual Disk
Delete the RAID-5 virtual disk and create a different virtual disk in a new pool For more information about virtual disks and RAID levels, go to the online help system by clicking the Help button. Click the Search tab and type virtual disks. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 81: What Is A Snapshot
What Is a Snapshot? The Sun StorEdge Data Snapshot software allows you to make non-disruptive point- in-time copies of a volume’s data. The snapshot image can then be mounted to another server, enabling the primary volume to continue servicing the application. - Page 82 856 Gbytes of snapshot reserve space. For more information about snapshots, go to the online help system by clicking the Help button. Click the Search tab and type snapshots. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 83: About The Default Configuration
About the Default Configuration The system ships from the factory with a default configuration, consisting of: Storage domain “DEFAULT” – All storage elements are in one storage domain (DEFAULT), which can be accessed by all hosts (initiators). Storage pool “Default”– All virtual disks can be added to this storage pool. Storage profile “Default”... -
Page 84: Provisioning Storage Using The Default Configuration
Note – You must log in as the storage user to modify the default settings. You can log in as admin or guest if you want to only view the configuration. 1. Log in to the system as a storage administrator from the Sun Web Console login page: user name: storage password: !storage 2. -
Page 85: Creating Volumes
Before you start to create volumes, be sure you understand the system storage concepts described in “Provisioning Storage” on page 57. 1. Log in to the system as a storage administrator from the Sun Web Console login page: user name: storage password:!storage 2. -
Page 86: Figure 3-9 Example: New Volume Wizard
The system displays the New Volume wizard ( FIGURE 3-9 Click button Example: New Volume Wizard FIGURE 3-9 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 87: Common Storage Configuration Tasks
Fibre Channel (FC) device. LUN mapping matches FC targets or initiators inside the Sun StorEdge 6920 system to particular LUNs attached to the system, either directly attached or attached to a SAN. -
Page 88: Creating A Storage Pool
“Creating a Storage Domain” on page 71 “Creating a Storage Profile” on page 71 Creating a Storage Pool 1. Log in to the system as a storage administrator from the Sun Web Console login page: user name: storage password:!storage 2. Click SE6920 Configuration Service. -
Page 89: Creating A Storage Domain
For more information about adding storage to a pool, go to the online help system by clicking the Help button. Click the Search tab and type add storage. Creating a Storage Domain 1. Log in to the system as a storage administrator from the Sun Web Console login page: user name: storage password:!storage 2. - Page 90 5. Complete the wizard steps as instructed. For more information about creating a storage profile, go to the online help system by clicking the Help button. Click the Search tab and type create a storage profile. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 91: For More Information
At a Glance: What Are the Key Benefits? Configuring This chapter provides procedures for configuring a newly installed Sun the System StorEdge 6920 system. The system is shipped with a default configuration which simplifies storage provisioning. The central point of configuration and management makes it easy to configure volumes. - Page 92 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 93: Remote Response Service
“Connecting Multiple Systems” on page 77 Supported Country Listing Following is a list of countries in which the Sun StorEdge Remote Response service is If the country in which you are located is not listed below, contact Sun or supported. -
Page 94: Remote Response Service Worksheet
Remote Response Service Worksheet Before you call Sun to request service activation, gather the information listed in . You should retain this information for future reference. TABLE A-1 Sun StorEdge Remote Response Service Worksheet TABLE A-1 Requirement Information Company name... -
Page 95: Connecting Multiple Systems
Connecting Multiple Systems If multiple Sun StorEdge 6920 systems are installed at your site, you can connect the systems in a chain to share a single telephone line. A maximum of eight systems can be connected together to communicate with the Sun Service Center. - Page 96 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 97: Remote And Local Power Management
You must completely power off the system, as described in “Performing a Full System Shutdown” on page 93, before moving it. Note – If you are installing a Sun StorEdge 6920 system with an expansion cabinet, perform the procedures in this appendix for both cabinets. -
Page 98: Preparing The System For Remote Power
Phillips screwdriver Preparing the System for Remote Power The information in this section assumes you are installing the Sun StorEdge 6920 system for the first time and have not yet powered on the system. Note – If you want to enable remote power management for a system that is operational, you must first perform a full system shutdown, as described in “Performing a Full System Shutdown”... - Page 99 Key switch in Standby position Front trim panel Location of Key Switch on Bottom Front Panel (Standby Position) FIGURE B-1 2. Open the front door and the back door of the base cabinet. 3. At the bottom on the base cabinet, loosen the four screws on the front trim panel and remove the panel.
- Page 100 This connection allows the expansion cabinet to power on or power off when the base cabinet is powered on or powered off. The power input and output jacks on the service panel are shown in FIGURE B-3 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 101: Connecting The Grounding Cable
Power Sequencer Jacks PWR SEQUENCER SP LAN SP LAN USER SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERIAL CONSOLE PHONE PROCESSOR OUT FRONT PANEL OUT REAR EXP ENET 1 NPORT EXP 1 EXP ENET 2 NPORT EXP 2 PWR SEQUENCER ENET OUT FRONT IN OUT REAR Service Panel Power Sequencer Jacks FIGURE B-3... -
Page 102: Connecting The Power Cables
Caution – The system is designed to work with single-phase power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not connect the system to any other type of power system. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... - Page 103 1. Verify that the AC power sequencer circuit breaker is in the Off position FIGURE B-5 2. Verify that the Local/Off/Remote switch is in the Remote position of each power sequencer in the base cabinet and expansion cabinet (if applicable) ( FIGURE B-5 Power Off Local/Remote switch...
- Page 104 Note – If the appropriate mating receptacle is not available, the connector can be removed from the cable and the cable can then be permanently connected to a dedicated branch circuit by a qualified electrician. Check local electrical codes for proper installation requirements. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 105: Powering On The System
Powering On the System The following steps allow the system to be powered on remotely. Note – If you are powering on a Sun StorEdge 6920 system with the expansion cabinet attached, perform the power-on sequence for the expansion cabinet before powering on the base cabinet. - Page 106 7. If an expansion cabinet is connected to the base cabinet, press the AC power sequencer circuit breakers to the On position. Wait until the expansion cabinet completes its power up sequence and all array component LEDs are in the green steady state. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 107 8. At the bottom front and bottom back of the base cabinet, press the AC power sequencer circuit breakers to On ( FIGURE B-9 Power On AC power sequencer circuit breaker AC Power Sequencer Control Panel: Power On FIGURE B-9 On the base cabinet, the Storage Service Processor, Storage Service Processor accessory tray, network terminal concentrator (NTC), firewall/router, and Ethernet hub will be powered up because they are connected to the unswitched power...
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Page 108: Enabling Support For Remote Power Management
6. Confirm the operation by typing y. The script logs you out and returns you to the Solaris prompt. The system is now operating and supports the remote power-off and power-on procedures. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 109: Performing A Partial System Shutdown
The Data Services Platform (DSP) is powered off. On all power sequencers, only the Power Available LED is illuminated. Follow these steps to partially power off the Sun StorEdge 6920 system: 1. Connect to the configuration management software with a web browser by... - Page 110 General Settings Page: Confirm Partial Shutdown FIGURE B-11 The system is now partially shut down. Refer to “Performing a Partial System Shutdown” on page 91 for the state of each system component. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 111: Performing A Full System Shutdown
Before you power off the system, you must halt any I/O between host systems and the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. Caution – Failure to stop I/O between host systems and the system can result in the loss of data. - Page 112 3. Click SE6920 Configuration Service. The General Settings page is displayed. 4. Click the System Shutdown button. General Settings Page: System Shutdown Button FIGURE B-12 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 113 5. Click OK to confirm the full system shutdown. General Settings Page: Confirm Full Shutdown FIGURE B-13 6. At the bottom front and bottom back of the base cabinet, press the AC power sequencer circuit breakers to Off. Power Off Local/Remote switch AC power sequencer in Remote position...
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Page 114: Restoring Power To The System
IP address of the Storage Service Processor or external host where the software is installed. 2. Log in as a system administrator: User name: admin password: !admin 3. Click SE6920 Configuration Service. The General Settings page is displayed. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 115: Restoring Power To The System After A Full System Shutdown
4. Click the System Power Up button. General Settings Page: System Power Up Button FIGURE B-15 This selection activates the power sequencers in the base cabinet and any expansion cabinet and causes the storage components to power on. The Switched Outlet LEDs are illuminated. - Page 116 “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 99 to troubleshoot any component that is not powered on. 11. Replace the front trim panel and close the front and back doors. The system is now powered up and operational. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 117: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Use this list as a guide for isolating common problems. Verify that all power and data cables are properly installed and in the right locations. Verify that all FC connections, cable adapters, and Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) are installed and secure. Verify that the power to the system is turned on. - Page 118 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 119: Product Specifications
A P P E N D I X Product Specifications This appendix describes the specifications of the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. It includes the following sections: “Physical Characteristics” on page 101 “Physical Specifications” on page 102 “Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications” on page 103 “Environmental Requirements”... -
Page 120: Physical Specifications
3000 lb 12.28 sq ft system with one 190.5 cm 121.4 cm 94 cm 1364 kg 1.1412 sq m expansion cabinet The power cords are 15 feet (4.6 meters) long. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 121: Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications
NEMA L6-30P for 200 VAC to 240 VAC Plug types (international) 32A single-phase IEC 309 Connected for 220 VAC to 240 VAC Maximum power consumption Sun StorEdge 6920 system base 4,200 watt maximum cabinet Two dedicated 200 VAC to 220 VAC 30A circuit breakers... -
Page 122: Environmental Requirements
Facility Optimal Environmental Specifications TABLE C-4 Environmental Factor Ambient Temperature Range Ambient Relative Humidity Operating 70°F to 73.5° F (21°C to 23°C) 45% to 50% Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004... -
Page 123: Packing Lists
A P P E N D I X Packing Lists This appendix lists the field-replaceable unit (FRU) part numbers for the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. It includes the following sections: “Accessory Kit Packing List” on page 105 “Serial Connection FRU List” on page 107 “Power Cable FRU List”... - Page 124 Description Part Number SSRR Global Telco Adpt Kit 370-4900-nn Mid3, USB FlashDisk 370-5773-nn Cbl, 15M, FC, LC-LC, MM, 1.6 Plenum 537-1043-nn Conn, 8-Pos Shld 130-2438-nn Cbl, 4 PR #28AW 180-1259-nn Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
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Page 125: Serial Connection Fru List
530-3100-nn Power Cable FRU List Power Cable FRU List TABLE D-3 Quantity FRU Description Part Number Power cable for 72 in. (~185 cm) Sun StorEdge cabinet 595-4881-nn (U.S./Canada), L6-30P Expansion Cabinet FRU List Expansion Cabinet FRU List TABLE D-4 Quantity... - Page 126 393.7-in. (10-meter) expansion cabinet DB9 to base cabinet 530-3210-nn DB9 power cable 36-in. (92.5-cm) Storage Service Processor USB connection 530-3208-nn to USB Relay 393.7-in. (10-meter) CBL, ASSY RJ45-RJ45, XOVER 530-3138-nn Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 127 Caution – The Sun StorEdge 6920 system uses the private network addresses 10.0.0.n and 192.168.0.n. Therefore, do not use these addresses when connecting directly to the Sun StorEdge 6920 system. If your network uses these addresses, ensure that they are behind a firewall as dictated by the network RFCs.
- Page 128 Email Notification Address: Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________ (analog phone line for remote monitoring) ____________________________________________________ Site Address: Host IP Address ____________________________________________________ (another host on your network): ____________________________________________________ Host Bus Adapter (HBA) WWNs: Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 129 The amount of data sent or received by the host per I/O operation; the size of a data unit. Command-line interface. In Sun StorEdge 6920 systems, the command-line interface is available after you install the thin-scripting client on a management or application host.
- Page 130 This method combines the storage potential of several physical devices. See also striping. A tray with an installed RAID controller. In a Sun StorEdge 6920 system, a pair controller tray of controller trays is the smallest possible storage array configuration, the 2x2 array type.
- Page 131 extent A set of contiguous blocks with consecutive logical addresses on a physical or virtual disk. failover and recovery The process of changing the data path automatically to an alternate path. fault coverage The percentage of faults detected against all possible faults or against all faults of a given type.
- Page 132 Network Storage Command Center, the destination for the data collected by NSCC the Sun Service Remote Response service about Sun systems. When this feature is enabled for a system, the system is monitored remotely. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 133 out-of-band traffic System management traffic outside of the primary data path that uses an Ethernet network. See also in-band traffic. power distribution unit (PDU). pool storage pool. power distribution unit (PDU) The assembly that provides power management for the system. The redundant design uses two PDUs in each system so that the system’s data path continues to function if one of the PDUs fails.
- Page 134 A storage allocation method in which data is stored over a series of disks or virtual disks, improving performance. See also concatenation. Sun StorEdge Remote Response service A remote support solution for customizable Sun storage self-management and around-the-clock monitoring by Sun. Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 135 A design strategy in which storage services are combined with data services to create useful storage abstractions such as volumes and pools and to handle the complexity of storage administration. The Sun StorEdge 6920 system uses virtualization to create and manage storage pools.
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- Page 137 Index AC power sequencers, location of 24, 85 cabinets 3 See also base cabinet, expansion cabinet access buttons 50 physical specifications of 102 accessory kit, contents of 106 cables. See individual cable types admin user command-line interface (CLI) 7 account for 46 configuring general settings as 53 concatenation virtualization strategy 60 alarms, current 50...
- Page 138 (DHCP), IP power cables and 27, 87 addressing with 41 file management software 10 dynamic multipathing 9, 10 firewall location of 4 options for 6 private network addresses and 109 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 139 firmware, software for upgrading 8 fixed IP addressing 41 I/O panels flash disk location of 2 installing 28 ports on 19 part number for 106 I/O requirements 65 port location for 29 IBM AIX operating system, supported software for floor-mounting brackets in accessory kit 105 initial configuration 38 installing 17, 18...
- Page 140 101 New Volume wizard 68 notification local, configuring 54 remote, configuring 55 NSCC. See Network Storage Command Center quick status displays 50 NTP server, specifying the IP address of 53 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 141 91 SSP. See Storage Service Processor restoring the system after 96 SSRR notification provider 55 RJ45 cable 38 SSRR. See Sun StorEdge Remote Response service stabilizer legs in accessory kit 105 floor-mounting brackets and 105 installing 14, 15 SAE.
- Page 142 Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Expert software 10 Sun StorEdge Enterprise Backup software 10 Sun StorEdge Enterprise Storage Manager software Sun StorEdge Performance Suite with Sun StorEdge QFS software 10 Sun StorEdge Remote Configuration CLI 9 Sun StorEdge 6920 System Getting Started Guide • May 2004...
- Page 143 Sun StorEdge Remote Response service 4, 29 countries supported in 75 telephone line, dedicated, setting up 30 described 8 temperature requirements 104 preparing for 12 thin-scripting client 7 Storage Service Processor LAN and 6 third-party software 10 worksheet for setting up 76...
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