Page 1 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 ™ Series 2.0 Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4150 Network Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 816-5252-11 March 2003, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
Page 2 Sun détient une license non exclusive do Xerox sur l’interface d’utilisation graphique Xerox, cette licence couvrant également les licenciées de Sun qui mettent en place l’interface d ’utilisation graphique OPEN LOOK et qui en outre se conforment aux licences écrites de Sun.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Leveling Pads 2–3 Installing the Stabilizer Legs 2–4 Installing the Floor Mounting Brackets 2–7 Connecting a Second Storage System Cabinet 3–1 Connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900SL or 3960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet 3–2 3.1.1 Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables 3–2 3.1.2...
Page 4 Configuring WWN Zoning on 2 Gbit (Compatible) Front-End Switches 7– Configuring a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Storage System 7–6 Setting up LUN Slicing and Masking on the Sun StorEdge 3900 Series 7–7 7.4.1 Enabling Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Volume Slicing 7–7...
Page 5 Connecting Sun StorEdge 3960 or 6960 Systems to the Host 8–4 Connecting Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 6910SL or 6960SL Systems to the Host 8–7 Attaching a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 Series to a LAN 8–7 Connecting to Servers Running the Solaris Operating Environment 9–1 Setting Up a Solaris Server 9–2 Configuring the ssd.conf File 9–5...
Page 6 Setting Up Newly Created VLUNs 11–7 Connecting to Servers Running Red Hat Linux 7.2 12–1 12.1 Connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series to a Red Hat Linux Server 12–2 12.2 Connecting a Sun StorEdge 6900 Series to a Red Hat Linux Server 12–3 12.3...
Page 7 12.4 Setting Up Newly Created VLUNs 12–7 A. Product Specifications A–1 Physical Characteristics A–1 Physical Specifications A–2 Clearance and Service Access A–3 Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications A–3 Environmental Requirements A–4 Index Index–1 Contents...
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Page 9: Server
Removing the Mounting Screws 2-8 FIGURE 2-5 Attaching the Floor-Mounting Brackets 2-9 FIGURE 2-6 Sun StorEdge 3960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling 3-3 FIGURE 3-1 Sun StorEdge 6960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling 3-6 FIGURE 3-2 Location of Key Switch on Bottom Front Panel 4-2...
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Page 11 Tables Connecting Cables to the Second Cabinet—FRU List 3-1 TABLE 3-1 Sun StorEdge 3960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet Connections 3-4 TABLE 3-2 Sun StorEdge 6960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet Connections 3-7 TABLE 3-3 Power Cord—FRU List 4-2 TABLE 4-1 Voltage Requirements for Maximum Operating Voltage and Frequency Ranges 4-4...
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Page 13: Safety Agency Compliance Statements
Conductive foreign objects could produce a short Caution – Do not block or cover the openings circuit that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage of your Sun product. Never place a Sun to your equipment. product near a radiator or heat register.
Page 14: Lithium Battery
Do not connect the power cord when the power supply has been removed from the system chassis. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 15 Laser Compliance Notice Symbole Sun products that use laser technology comply with Class 1 Die Symbole in diesem Handbuch haben folgende laser requirements. Bedeutung: Achtung – Gefahr von Verletzung und Geräteschaden. Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Achtung –...
Page 16 Ort geltenden Netzsteckdosen geliefert. Um die Gefahr eines Vorschriften entsorgen. Stromschlags zu reduzieren, schließen Sie das Kabel nur an eine fachgerecht verlegte, geerdete Steckdose an. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 17 Gehäuseabdeckung Vérifier que la tension et la fréquence de la source d’alimentation électrique correspondent à la tension et Sie müssen die obere Abdeckung Ihres Sun-Systems à la fréquence indiquées sur l’étiquette de entfernen, um interne Komponenten wie Karten, classification de l’appareil.
Page 18 Elles risquent d’exploser en cas de mauvais traitement. Ne pas jeter la batterie au feu. Ne pas la démonter ni tenter de la recharger. xviii Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 19 Siga todas los avisos e instrucciones marcados en el l’unité système Sun. Ne pas oublier de remettre ce couvercle equipo. en place avant de mettre le système sous tension.
Page 20 El estado de la seguridad de las conexiones de entrada/ cable de alimentación cuando se ha retirado la salida cumple los requisitos de la normativa SELV. fuente de alimentación del chasis del sistema. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 21 Batería de litio Aviso de cumplimiento con requisitos de láser Los productos Sun que utilizan la tecnología de láser cumplen con los requisitos de láser de Clase 1. Precaución – En las placas de CPU Sun hay una batería de litio insertada en el reloj de tiempo real, tipo SGS Núm.
Page 22 Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. Suomi Caution – Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. xxii Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 23: Preface
Only a qualified service provider should perform the tasks in this guide. Caution – You must read the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual or the “Safety Agency Compliance Statements” on page 13”...
Page 24 See one or more of the following for this information: Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris™ software environment Other software documentation that you received xxiv Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 25: Typographic Conventions
Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning Examples The names of commands, files, Edit your.login file. AaBbCc123 and directories; on-screen Use ls -a to list all files. computer output % You have mail. What you type, when contrasted AaBbCc123 with on-screen computer output Password: AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms,...
Page 26: Related Documentation
Related Documentation The following is a list of documents related to the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage system. For any document number with nn as a suffix, use the most current document. Product Title Part Number Late-breaking News •...
Page 27 • Sun Multipath Failover Driver 1.0 for Windows NT User’s 806-7766-10 Guide Accessing Sun Documentation You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation, including localized versions, at: http://www.sun.com/documentation Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions.
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Page 29: Introduction
(DAS) and storage area network (SAN) environments. A description of the software associated with the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems is given in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Reference and Service Manual.
Page 30: Sun Storedge 3900 Series System
• Uses two Sun StorEdge network FC switch-16 switches as the host system interface • Can support up to four Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups in one cabinet • When a second Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet is added, can...
Page 31: Sun Storedge 6900 Series System
Sun StorEdge 6960 system Sun StorEdge 6960SL system System Configuration Sun StorEdge 6910 • Uses two Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 switches as the host system interface • Can support up to three Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups Sun StorEdge •...
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Page 33: Installing The Storage Systems
C H A P T E R Installing the Storage Systems This chapter describes how to unpack and install the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems. This chapter is organized as follows: “Overview” on page 2-1 “Unpacking the Storage System” on page 2-2 “Moving and Placing the Storage System”...
Page 34: Unpacking The Storage System
Note – If you are installing a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, or 6960SL storage system with a second cabinet, perform the procedures in this chapter for both cabinets. The following tools are required to perform the tasks in this chapter:...
Page 35: Moving And Placing The Storage System
If you cannot store the shipping materials, recycle or dispose of the materials properly. Your local recycling authority can supply specific information. Moving and Placing the Storage System See Section A.3, “Clearance and Service Access” on page A-3 for the space necessary around the storage system.
Page 36: Installing The Stabilizer Legs
FIGURE 2-1 Installing the Stabilizer Legs If you want to attach the storage system to the floor, skip to Section 2.6, “Installing the Floor Mounting Brackets” on page 2-7. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 37: Stabilizer Legs
The stabilizer legs help prevent the storage system from tipping over when FRUs are taken out of the storage system. The stabilizer legs must be properly installed and set to be effective. Caution – Always extend the stabilizer legs before you attempt to install new FRUs or service FRUs in the storage system.
Page 38: Figure
6. 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 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 39: Installing The Floor Mounting Brackets
8. Secure the leveling wrench inside the storage system. 9. Close the door. 10. If you are installing a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960 or 6960SL storage system with the second cabinet to be installed, proceed to Chapter 3 otherwise proceed to Chapter 4.
Page 40: Figure 2-5 Removing The Mounting Screws
1. Remove the three mounting screws on the bottom right of the storage system FIGURE 2-5 Removing the Mounting Screws FIGURE 2-5 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 41: Figure 2-6 Attaching The Floor-Mounting Brackets
2. Using a 7/16-inch wrench, attach the right floor-mounting brackets to the front and back of the storage system ( FIGURE 2-6 Floor-mounting brackets Attaching the Floor-Mounting Brackets FIGURE 2-6 3. Bolt the right floor-mounting brackets to the floor. The bolts to secure the floor-mounting brackets to the floor are not included. 4.
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Page 43: Connecting A Second Storage System Cabinet
Connecting a Second Storage System Cabinet If you have a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, or 6960SL storage system that has a second cabinet to be installed, perform the steps in this chapter. Otherwise, skip this chapter and go to Chapter 4 to power up the system.
Page 44: Connecting A Sun Storedge 3900Sl Or 3960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet
Connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900SL or 3960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet If you purchased a Sun StorEdge 3900SL or 3960 storage system with the expansion cabinet, the following instructions describe how to connect the expansion cabinet. Note – If you purchased a Sun StorEdge 3900SL storage system with the expansion cabinet, the connections between the Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups and the switches are determined by the switches that are supplied by the customer.
Page 45: Figure 3-1 Sun Storedge 3960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling
Sun StorEdge 3960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling FIGURE 3-1 Chapter 3 Connecting a Second Storage System Cabinet...
Page 46: Connecting The Ethernet Cable
Connecting Sun StorEdge 6960 or 6960SL Storage System Expansion Cabinet If you purchased a Sun StorEdge 6960 or 6960SL storage system with the expansion cabinet, the following instructions describe how to connect the expansion cabinet. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 47: Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables
Note – If you purchased a Sun StorEdge 6960SL storage system with the expansion cabinet, the connections between the Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups and the switches are determined by the switches that are supplied by the customer. 3.2.1...
Page 48: Figure 3-2 Sun Storedge 6960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling
Sun StorEdge 6960 Expansion Cabinet Cabling FIGURE 3-2 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 49: Connecting The Ethernet Cable
Sun StorEdge 6960 Storage System Expansion Cabinet Connections TABLE 3-3 Switch and Switch Cable Label Connections t3be4(a) sw2b (P13) t3be4(m) sw2a (P13) t3be3(a) sw2b (P5) t3be3(m) sw2a (P5) t3be2(a) sw2b (P12) t3be2(m) sw2a (P12) t3be1(a) sw2b (P4) t3be1(m) sw2a (P4)
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Page 51 C H A P T E R Adding Power to the Storage System This chapter describes how to add power to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems. Note – If you are installing a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, or 6960SL storage system with a second cabinet, perform the procedures in this chapter for both cabinets.
Page 52: Figure 4-1 Location Of Key Switch On Bottom Front Panel
Standby position, insert the key and turn the key switch to standby. Key switch Front trim panel Location of Key Switch on Bottom Front Panel FIGURE 4-1 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 53: Adding Power To The Storage System
2. Open the front door. 3. Loosen the four screws on the front trim panel and remove the panel. Set the panels aside. 4. Open the back door of the system. Connecting the Power Cord Caution – The system is designed to work with single-phase power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor.
Page 54: Table 4-2 Voltage Requirements For Maximum Operating Voltage And Frequency Ranges
Route the power cord directly through the opening in the system base. 4. Pull the latch cover over the power cord to secure it to the power socket. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 55: Figure 4-3 Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord FIGURE 4-3 5. Connect the other end of the power cords to a grounded outlet. The following connector types are provided on the power cord: NEMA L6-30P for 200–240 V North American operation 32A, single-phase, IEC 309 connector for 220–240 V international operation Caution –...
Page 56: Connecting The Grounding Strap
2. Screw one end of the grounding strap to the power sequencer on the system cabinet or on a cabinet that is grounded nearest to the system ( FIGURE 4-4 page 4-7). Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 57: Powering On The Storage System
Powering On the Storage System Note – If you are powering on a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, or 6960SL series storage system with the second cabinet attached, perform the power-on sequence for both cabinets.
Page 58: Figure 4-5 Location Of Key Switch On Bottom Front Panel
Location of Key Switch on Bottom Front Panel FIGURE 4-5 4. Push the AC power sequencer circuit breakers at the bottom front and bottom back of the system to the Off position ( FIGURE 4-6 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 59: Figure 4-6 Ac Power Sequencer Control Panel
Power Off Grounding screw Local/Remote switch Power On AC power sequencer circuit breaker AC Power Sequencer Control Panel FIGURE 4-6 5. Verify that the AC power cord of the system is connected to the correct AC outlet. Caution – Do not disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet when you work on or in the system.
Page 60: Figure 4-7 Front Sequencer Status Lights
9. All components of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series storage system will power up in an optimal state. If the batteries in the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays need to be charged, the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays will go through a charge cycle. This is indicated by the blinking green LED on the right side of every power plug on the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays.
Page 61: Troubleshooting The Installation
You might need to edit the configuration file for your components. See the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Reference and Service Manual for a description of the base configuration for a component and how to modify the base configuration. Also see the Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals for software instructions.
Page 62: Reassembling The Storage System
Caution – Failure to stop I/O between host system(s) and the system can result in the loss of data. Note – If you are powering off a Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, or 6960SL system with the second cabinet attached, perform the power-off sequence for both cabinets.
Page 63: Storage Service Processor Software Setup Instructions
Storage Service Processors into one administrative point, as well as controlling the alerts and forwarding them to the designated service providers. If you only have one Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage system, it is not necessary to make any changes to the hostname or IP address.
Page 64: Connecting To The Storage Service Processor From An Onsite System
SP LAN Service Port USB2 Modem Connecting the Service Cable to a Server FIGURE 5-1 2. Connect the other end to an available serial port on your onsite system. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 65: Connecting To The Storage Service Processor From A Remote System
Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage system that is connected to the modem. 3. Connect the other end of the service cable to the serial console port of the service panel on the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage system that is to be remotely configured.
Page 66: Setting The Host Name
Additional information is available from the Solaris administration guides. Whether or not you are using the Sun StorEdge Remote Response software If the installation is to take advantage of the Sun StorEdge Remote Response service and maintain your access to the tools required to manage to the storage solution, the balance between remote access and security is a consideration.
Page 67 If you are connecting from an system that is at the same location, refer to Section 5.1, “Connecting to the Storage Service Processor From an Onsite System” on page 5-2 for instructions. 2. Log into the Storage Service Processor and make a tip(1) connection to /dev/ttyb.
Page 68 Note – The /etc/inet/hosts file entry for your host name must include the IP address of your host and the word loghost at the end of the line. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 69: Setting The Ip Address
/etc/nodename ssp1 /etc/hostname.dmfe0 ssp1 /etc/net/ticlts/hosts #ident "@(#)hosts 92/07/14 SMI" /* SVr4.0 1.2 # RPC Hosts ssp1.localdomain ssp1.localdomain /etc/net/ticots/hosts #ident "@(#)hosts 92/07/14 SMI" /* SVr4.0 1.2 # RPC Hosts ssp1.localdomain ssp1.localdomain /etc/net/ticotsord/hosts #ident "@(#)hosts 92/07/14 SMI" /* SVr4.0 1.2 # RPC Hosts ssp1.localdomain ssp1.localdomain 5.
Page 70: Setting The Date And Time Zone
When the Storage Service Processor reboots, verify the changes. The console login prompt should reflect the proper name for the Storage Service Processor. For example: ssp1 Console Login: Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 71: Index
Use the ifconfig(1M) command to verify the IP address information. For example: ssp1: root# /usr/sbin/ifconfig -a lo0: flags=1000849<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4> mtu 8232 index 1 inet 127.0.0.1 netmask ff000000 dmfe0: flags=1000843<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4> mtu 1500 index 2 inet 10.0.0.11 netmask ff000000 broadcast 10.255.255.255 ether 1:2:34:56:7:89 dmfe1: flags=1000843<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>...
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Page 73: Setting Up The Sun Storedge Remote Response Unit And Program
The Storage Service Processor of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series storage system contains Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software that identifies devices, logs events, and alerts Sun engineers by email and pager if the data falls outside of pre-defined tolerances.
Page 74: Setting Up The Sun Storedge Remote Response
Broadcast being used : 10.255.255.255 Setting Up the Sun StorEdge Remote Response The following step-by-step procedure tells how to set up the Sun StorEdge Remote Response software. 1. Install the Sun StorEdge Remote Response package. Although the software is distributed as part of the Storage Service Processor image, it is not installed on the system.
Page 75 NET (on solid) ACTIVE (flashing) The modem LEDs also go through a startup sequence until they stop with the following indications: HS (on solid-possible after the first call to the Sun Solutions Center) AA (on solid) TR (on solid) MR (on solid)
Page 76 Type of IP packet encapsulation: <ethernet> Load Broadcast Y/N [N]:: monitor:: image Enter Image name [(ip)"oper.52.enet", (mop)"OPER_52_ENET.SYS"]:: (mop)"OPER_52_ENET.SYS"]:: oper.52.enet Enter TFTP Load Directory [""]:: Enter TFTP Dump path/filename ["dump.10.0.0.3"]:: Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 77 Saving image into storage device... Erasing device |------------------------------------------------------------------------| ..............Erase completed Storing image................Storage completed Beginning execution of image... Annex Command Line Interpreter * Copyright (C) 1988, 1995 Xylogics,Inc. annex: Chapter 6 Setting Up the Sun StorEdge Remote Response Unit and Program...
Page 78 226 ASCII Transfer complete. local: config.annex remote: config.annex 1499 bytes sent in 0.0014 seconds (1074.00 Kbytes/s) ---> ftp> bye 9. Use the na command to set up the NTC serial ports. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 79 10. Power off and on the NTC . 11. Test the dial in and dial out capability of the modem. 12. Contact the Sun Solution Center and ask for the Sun StorEdge Remote Response Start. The following information is required by the Sun Solution Center:...
Page 80 Phone number the Sun Solution Center will dial into for configuration and testing Specific configuration of Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays and routers Installer’s name and contact number Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 81: Sun Storedge 3900 And 6900 Series Setup Instructions
Laptop or server terminal Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Both the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems are delivered with the same configuration for all Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups. The first step in configuring the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series is to determine if the default...
Page 82: Configuring Wwn Zoning On 2 Gbit (Compatible) Front-End Switches
The Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups can be reconfigured using the configuration utilities described in Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Reference and Service Manual. Configuring WWN Zoning on 2 Gbit (Compatible) Front-End Switches The default switch zone configuration is port zoning, however a user may want to use WWN zoning to be FC-SW2 compliant and to work better with other switches in their SAN environment.
Page 83 0100 0101 0102 0103 0104 0105 0106 0107 0108 0109 010a 010b 010c 010d 010e 010f WARNING: Continuing will modify current zone configuration on sw1a. Do you want to continue? [y|n]: y Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
Page 84 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Do you want to enter more zones [y|n]: n modifyswitch: sw1a INFO Setting zone configuration from /tmp/swconfig.map. modifyswitch: sw1a INFO: Saving switch configuration to /opt/SUNWsecfg/etc/sw1a.map. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 85 Domain/Port 01 04 Domain/Port 01 06 Domain/Port 01 07 Domain/Port 01 09 Domain/Port 01 0a Domain/Port 01 0b Domain/Port 01 0c Domain/Port 01 0d Domain/Port 01 0e Domain/Port 01 0f Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
Page 86: Configuring A Sun Storedge 3900 Series Storage System
Configuring a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Storage System The following is a list of the tasks that should be performed when setting up a Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage system. 1. Connect the Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapters (HBA) pairs to the Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage system switches.
Page 87: Setting Up Lun Slicing And Masking On The Sun Storedge 3900 Series
7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 8 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
Page 88: Creating Sun Storedge T3+ Array Lun Slices
Select option above:> 1 Volslice is already enabled on t3b0 7.4.2 Creating Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slices The following menu examples create slices on Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 89 7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 8 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
Page 90: Creating Sun Storedge T3+ Array Lun Masking
7.4.3 Creating Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking The following menu examples show how to create LUN masking on Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays. Log in to the Storage Service Processor. See Chapter 5 for instructions about logging in to the Storage Service Processor.
Page 91 AVAILABLE Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) 1) t3b0 2) Return Select option above:> 1 Enter a group name (15 alphanumeric characters or less): groupab Enter the associated Host Bus Adapter WWN: 1234567890123456 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-11...
Page 92: Setting Sun Storedge T3+ Array Lun Permissions On A Group Or Wwn
Setting Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Permissions on a Group or WWN The following menu examples show setting the permissions for the Sun StorEdge T3+ array for a group or a WWN. 7-12 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 93 7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 9 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-13...
Page 94 Do you want to set LUN permissions on a group or WWN [g|w] : g AVAILABLE T3+ GROUP(S) MENU 1) bobgroup1 2) groupab 3) mark_ronly 4) markgroup1 5) pad 6) test 7) wst5_1 8) wst5_2 Select option above:> 2 7-14 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 95: Deleting A Wwn From A Sun Storedge T3+ Array Group
Configuration is being saved 7.4.5 Deleting a WWN from a Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Group The following menu examples show how to delete a WWN from a Sun StorEdge T3+ array group. Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-15...
Page 96 7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 9 7-16 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 97 1) 508002000002D180 2) 1432567890123456 3) 1231267890123456 Select option above:> 3 Deleting WWN 1231267890123456 from Group bobgroup1 on t3b0 Successfully deleted WWN 1231267890123456 from group bobgroup1 t3b0 configuration is being saved Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-17...
Page 98: Adding A Wwn To A Sun Storedge T3+ Array Group
7.4.6 Adding a WWN to a Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Group The following menu examples show how to add a WWN to a Sun StorEdge T3+ array group. After logging in to the Storage Service Processor, issue the following command: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/runsecfg Select “T3+ Configuration Utility”...
Page 99: Removing A Sun Storedge T3+ Array Group
Successfully added WWN 1231267890123456 to group bobgroup1 t3b0 Configuration is being saved 7.4.7 Removing a Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Group The following menu examples show how to remove a Sun StorEdge T3+ array group. Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-19...
Page 100 7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 9 7-20 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 101: Displaying The Composite Map Of A Sun Storedge T3+ Array
7.4.8 Displaying the Composite Map of a Sun StorEdge T3+ Array The following menu examples display the composition and location of slices on a specified Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-21...
Page 102 7) Display Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) Configuration Status 8) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Slicing 9) Manage Sun StorEdge T3+ Array LUN Masking 10) Help 11) Return Select option above:> 8 7-22 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 103 Select option above:> 1 LIST SLICE MENU 1) Display Composite Map 2) List Slice Information 3) List LUN Map Information 4) List LUN Permission Information 5) Return Select option above:> 1 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-23...
Page 104 TOTAL FREE LARGEST FREE SLICES FREE BLOCKS SPACE (GB) BLOCK (GB) -------------------------------------------------------------- vol1 46.0 38.0 vol2 20.0 10.0 vol3 10.0 10.0 vol4 20.0 20.0 -------------------------------------------------------------- TOTALS 96.0 7-24 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 105 8ABCDEF012345679 Note – The dashes under the GROUP NAME heading indicate that the corresponding HBA WWNs are registered on the Sun StorEdge T3+ array but are not part of the group. Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
Page 106 210000E08B043854 wst5_2 none test041 0987654321098765 test none test042 default none none test042 210000E08B043854 wst5_2 none test042 0987654321098765 test none ***** 7-26 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 107: Next Step
1. Identify the media access control (MAC) address for the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array in the second cabinet. The MAC address of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array can be found on a card inside the front cover of the device.
Page 108 Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7. Set a password on the Sun StorEdge T3+ array (if it has not already been done). Note – For the Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage system, all Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in a cabinet must use the same password.
Page 109 10. If a password was set in Step 7, remove the password if other Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays have no password. Start a Telnet session to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array. :/:<1> password OLD password: password NEW password: Return NEW password (confirmed): Return :/:<2>...
Page 110: Configuring A Sun Storedge 6900 Series
19. Select the Sun StorEdge T3+ host name that you added. 20. Select the Default or Custom option to configure the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Note – This step takes two to three hours, depending on the configuration of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
Page 111 The following tasks should be performed when you are setting up a Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system: 1. At initial installation, attach all FC HBA pairs to the Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system switches (one HBA per switch in the redundant pair).
Page 112: Setting Up Multiple Zones And Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 Series Storage System
Do you want to create VLUNs in single or multiple disk pool(s) [s|m]. See Section 7.7, “Setting up Multiple Zones and VLUNs on the Sun StorEdge 6900 Series Storage System” on page 7-32 for a description of the complete procedure.
Page 113: Creating Multiple Zones
Note – Similar functionality is available from the Sun StorEdge Configuration Utilities GUI. 7.7.1 Creating Multiple Zones After logging in to the Storage Service Processor, issue the following command: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/runsecfg Select “Virtualization Engine Configuration Utility” from the main menu and the...
Page 114 15 chars for the alias name) : ally1 Do you want to create more zones on v1, I00001 [y|n] : n Do you want to create zones on v1, I0002 [y|n] : y 7-34 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 115 [y|n] : n Do you want to create more zones on v2, I00001 [y|n] : n Do you want to create zones on v2, I00002 [y|n] : y Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-35...
Page 116: Creating Multiple Vluns (With Zones And Without Zones)
Successfully saved map for virtualization engine pair v2 7.7.2 Creating Multiple VLUNs (With Zones and Without Zones) The following menu examples show how to create multiple VLUNs. 7-36 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 117 1) Manage VLUNs 2) Manage Virtualization Engine Zones 3) Manage Configuration Files 4) Manage Virtualization Engine Hosts 5) MP Drive Failback Support 6) Help 7) Return Select option above:> 1 Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-37...
Page 118 Note : Creation of each VLUN can take up to 1 minute. Please enter the number of VLUN(s) that need to be created: 10 Please enter the size in GB for each VLUN (1 GB increments): 1 7-38 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 119 INFO: VLUNs will be added to the zone(s) accts, csdata, csdata_alt. Enter y to continue or n to select zones again. [y|n] y Do you want to specify a name for the VLUN? [y|n] n Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 7-39...
Page 120 VLUN T16392 T16393 T16394 T16395 T16396 T16397 T16398 T16399 : added successfully to zone accts. VLUN T16392 T16393 T16394 T16395 T16396 T16397 T16398 T16399 : added successfully to zone csdata. 7-40 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 121: Next Step
1. Identify the MAC address for the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array in the second cabinet. The MAC address of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array can be found on a card inside the front cover of the device. 2. Log in to the Storage Service Processor.
Page 122 Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7. Set a password on the Sun StorEdge T3+ array (if it has not already been done). Note – For the Sun StorEdge 6900 series, all Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in a cabinet must use the same password.
Page 123 242 bytes sent in 0.00072 seconds (328.23 Kbytes/s) ftp> quit 10. If a password was set in Step 7, remove the password if other Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays have no password. Start a Telnet session to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
Page 124 22. Select the Sun StorEdge T3+ host name that you added. 23. Select the Default or Custom option to configure the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Note – This step takes 2 to 10 hours, depending on the configuration of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
Page 125 24. Create VLUNs and zones on the additional Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in the expansion cabinet. See Chapter 7.3 for a description of the sequence of menus to configure VLUNs and zones. Chapter 7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions...
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Page 127: Connecting The Storage System To The Host Overview
“Connecting Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 6910SL or 6960SL Systems to the Host” on page 8-7 “Attaching a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 Series to a LAN” on page 8-7 The following tools are required to perform the tasks in this chapter:...
Page 128: Figure 8-1 Sun Storedge 3910 Storage System Cabling
Sun StorEdge 6910 storage system can provide from one to seven HBA connections per switch (a minimum of two connections per host). for diagrams of this cabling. FIGURE 8-1 FIGURE 8-2 Service Modem port FC Ports...
Page 129: Figure 8-2 Sun Storedge 6910 Storage System Cabling
Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 switches Storage Service Processor Ethernet hub Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays (partner groups) Power Grid 1 Power Grid 2 Sun StorEdge 6910 Storage System Cabling FIGURE 8-2 Chapter 8 Connecting the Storage System to the Host Overview...
Page 130: Connecting Sun Storedge 3960 Or 6960 Systems To The Host
Connecting Sun StorEdge 3960 or 6960 Systems to the Host In the Sun StorEdge 3960 and 6960 storage systems, the Sun StorEdge network FC switch-16 switches (hereafter referred to as the 16-port Fibre Channel switch) connect to the host through the Fibre Channel I/O ports on the switches.
Page 131: Figure 8-3 Sun Storedge 3960 System Cabling
Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays (partner groups) Sun StorEdge 3960 expansion cabinet Power Grid 1 Power Grid 1 Power Grid 2 Power Grid 2 Sun StorEdge 3960 System Cabling FIGURE 8-3 Chapter 8 Connecting the Storage System to the Host Overview...
Page 132: Figure 8-4 Sun Storedge 6960 Storage System Cabling
T3+ arrays (partner groups) Sun StorEdge 6960 expansion cabinet Power Grid 1 Power Grid 1 Power Grid 2 Power Grid 2 Sun StorEdge 6960 Storage System Cabling FIGURE 8-4 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 133: Connecting Sun Storedge 3900Sl, 6910Sl Or 6960Sl Systems To The Host
The storage systems are configured as if the switches were contained in the storage system cabinet. However, the utilities that are used on the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems will not maintain the switches outside the storage system cabinet.
Page 134 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 135: Connecting To Servers Running The Solaris Operating Environment
Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage system and tips about cascaded switch environments. Solaris servers that connect to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage system must be running the Solaris 8 10/01 operating environment or later.
Page 136: Setting Up A Solaris Server
If the Solaris 9 operating environment is installed, install the following patches in the order shown. The version of the patches must be the version shown or later. 113039-01 111847-04 113040-02 113041-01 113042-02 113043-01 113044-01 6. Reboot the server. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 137 Note – No error messages should appear during the reboot. 7. From the server, check the version of the Sun FC HBA drivers, using the following command: # modinfo | grep -i qlc 46 1029ba3a 2d..1 qlc (SunFC Qlogic FCA v5.a-2-1.23) You need to have at least the minimum version level of v5.a-2-1.23 for the Sun...
Page 138 111904-04 (or later) and 111909-04 (or later). 17. Reboot the server. 18. Follow the instructions in Section 9.4.1, “Setting up a SLIC Zone for Each HBA and Creating and Masking VLUNs” on page 9-11. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 139: Configuring The Ssd.conf File
Configuring the ssd.conf File On the server connected to the Sun StorEdge 6900 series, the ssd(7D) driver may require that properties are set in the /kernel/drv/ssd.conf file. If the server is running the Solaris 9 operating environment, no changes are required. If the server is running Solaris 8 10/01 operating environment, use the following two steps to determine if changes to the ssd.conf file are required.
Page 140 SESS01", "sess-data"; sess-data=1,0x1d,10,0,60,36,60; Note – Use spaces between the SUN and SESS01, and a space after the comma. The syntax for the entries in the ssd.conf file are as follows: The ssd(7D) driver looks for the property named ssd-config-list. The value of this property is a list of one or more duplets, where each duplet consists of two strings.
Page 141: Configuring The Sun Storedge Traffic Manager
Contains updated values for the node type. Configuring the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager 1. From the Solaris server, edit the /kernel/drv/scsi_vhci.conf file to globally enable MPxIO: # Copyright (c) 2001 by Sun Microsystems, Inc. # All rights reserved. #pragma ident "@(#)scsi_vhci.conf 01/07/12 SMI"...
Page 142: Matching The Host Wwn To The Device Channel And Creating Slic Zones For Lun Masking
2. Perform a reconfiguration reboot. For example: # shutdown -y -i0 ok> boot -r If you want to configure this on a per-channel or per-port basis, refer to the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager Software Installation and Configuration Guide for additional information.
Page 143 If this fails to report an HBA WWN, you can run the following command on the Storage Service Processor to determine the HBA WWNs that are directly attached to the internal Sun StorEdge 6900 series Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch- 16 switches. For example:...
Page 144 5. For the device channel, the WWN can be determined from the output in Step 3. The virtualization engine should see the port WWN of the HBA. 9-10 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 145: Setting Up A Slic Zone For Each Hba And Creating And Masking Vluns
6. Use this channel/WWN combination to create HBA aliases and SLIC zones on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system. Run the command showvemap on the Storage Service Processor. For example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n [v1,v2] -f 9.4.1 Setting up a SLIC Zone for Each HBA and Creating and Masking VLUNs 1.
Page 146 : ally1 Do you want to create more zones on v1, I00001 [y|n] : n Do you want to create zones on v1, I0002 [y|n] : y 9-12 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 147 Step 4 continued. AVAILABLE WWN NUMBERS (v1 , I00002) 1) 210000E08B042F80 2) 210000E08B04E70F 3) 210100E08B243654 4) 210000E08B047FC0 5) 210000E08B0480C0 6) Return Select option above:> 1 Please enter the zone name (Recommendation : host_channelID , (Note : There is a max length of 15 chars for the zone name): csdata Do you want to specify an alias name for the HBA? (Note : alias name - is the user-defined HBA alias for the associated WWN...
Page 148 : created successfully on v2 initiator I00002. Finished creating multiple virtualization engine zones ..Successfully saved map for virtualization engine pair v1 Successfully saved map for virtualization engine pair v2 9-14 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 149 5. Creating multiple VLUNs (with zones and without zones). VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE MAIN MENU 1) Manage VLUNs 2) Manage Virtualization Engine Zones 3) Manage Configuration Files 4) Manage Virtualization Engine Hosts 5) MP Drive Failback Support 6) Help 7) Return Select option above:> 1 MANAGE VLUNs MENU 1) Create VLUNs 2) Remove VLUNs...
Page 150 INFO: VLUNs will be added to the zone(s) accts, csdata, csdata_alt. Enter y to continue or n to select zones again. [y|n] y Do you want to specify a name for the VLUN? [y|n] n 9-16 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 151 Do you want to create more VLUNs on virtualization engine v2 : [y|n] n This functionality requires a check that T3+ physical LUN is mounted. Please enter the Sun StorEdge T3+ array password: password Creating multiple VLUN(s) Checking that associated T3+ physical LUN is mounted...
Page 152: Setting Up Newly Created Vluns
1. Configure the drive type using the format(1M) command. Note – Do not specify the drive type, let format(1M) command auto configure the drive type. 2. Label the drive using the format(1M) command. 9-18 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 153: Setting Up Veritas Volume Manager Support
"Found ${dev}" done Setting Up VERITAS Volume Manager Support The following procedures are required to support the VERITAS Volume Manager on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage systems: Chapter 9 Connecting to Servers Running the Solaris Operating Environment 9-19...
Page 154 7. Reboot the system. 8. Verify that the devices are now working and multipathed. Sun StorEdge 6900 series devices are listed under the enclosure name Disk; the device name takes the form Disk_nn. Devices under Disk_nn are multipathed disks. For example:...
Page 155: Mapping Vluns To Devices
Disk Mapping VLUNs to Devices If you are running Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager (MPxIO) or DMP, you may need to map devices back to a specific VLUN on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system. These instructions tell you how to determine the device name depending on whether you are using Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager or DMP.
Page 156 T16384 1t3b00 50.0 zonea,zoneb t3b00 625733613030446A T49152 T16385 2t3b00 50.0 zonea,zoneb 3. Match the VLUN Target number, from Step 2, with the serial number from Step 1. 9-22 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 157: Determining The Device Numbers For Dmp
Setting Up Cascaded Switches on Sun StorEdge 6900 Series Storage System These steps must be performed on all Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage systems that reside in the same Storage Area Network (SAN) environment. Chapter 9 Connecting to Servers Running the Solaris Operating Environment...
Page 158 The Sun StorEdge 6910 storage system range is one to eight. The Sun StorEdge 6960 storage system range is 1 to 16. The default hard zone number for both is one. This command is valid only on Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system switches sw1a and sw1b.
Page 159 3. Make modifications to the cascaded switch that is outside the Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system. You must ensure the associated ports are in the same hard zone ID as that of the associated Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system and ensure its chassis ID is unique.
Page 160 9-26 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 161: Connecting To Servers Running Microsoft Windows Nt
Microsoft Windows NT to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage system. Chapter 8 describes how to connect the server and Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage system. Note – See www.sunsolve.sun.com and Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Release Notes for the software requirements for the host.
Page 162: Connecting A Sun Storedge 3900 Series To A Microsoft Windows Nt Server
If the SUNWsecfg package level is at baseline 1.13 or greater, use the following command to reconfigure the switches. You must run this command to change to SL mode on each Sun StorEdge T3+ array that is going to be connected to a Microsoft Windows NT server. For example: # cd /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/setswitchsl -n t3name -s on Note –...
Page 163: Connecting A Sun Storedge 6900 Series To A Microsoft Windows Nt Server
Connecting a Sun StorEdge 6900 Series to a Microsoft Windows NT Server The Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system supports Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Edition 4.0, Service Pack 6 or greater in single-path and dual path configurations. The Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system requires a Fabric connection to the Sun StorEdge Network FC switches.
Page 164 You can also obtain the HBA WWN by running the following command on the Storage Service Processor to determine the HBA WWNs that are directly attached to the internal Sun StorEdge 6900 series Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch- 16 switches. For example:...
Page 165 2. Run the showvemap(1M) command on the Storage Service Processor to see the virtualization engine summary. For example: sp0# /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n v1 -f ***** VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE SUMMARY Initiator VE Host Online Revision Number of SLIC Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I00001 2900006022004183 08.17 I00002 2900006022004185 08.17...
Page 166: Creating Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 Series For Microsoft Windows Nt Server
Storage Service Processor or you could follow this command line procedure. 1. Get the virtualization engine pair name, using the listvemap(1M) command. For example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -r 10-6 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 167 If no virtualization engine names are returned, either the virtualization engine is not functioning or a configuration process is already running. 2. Get the name of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array disk pool, using the listvemap(1M) command. For example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -d -n v1 t3b00 t3b01 In this example, the disk pool name would be t3b00.
Page 168: Setting Up Newly Created Vluns
Setting Up Newly Created VLUNs 1. Configure and partition disks, using the Disk Administrator for Microsoft Windows NT. Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT documentation for details. 10-8 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 169: Connecting To Servers Running Microsoft Windows 2000
This chapter contains the software instructions for connecting servers running Microsoft Windows 2000 to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems. See Chapter 8 for a description of how to connect the server and Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage system.
Page 170: Connecting A Sun Storedge 3900 Series To A Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager 2.0 failover drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000. The important rules for setting up Microsoft Windows 2000 servers to a Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage systems are: Each Microsoft Windows 2000 server and the associated Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups must be in a dedicated Hard Zone.
Page 171 You can also obtain the HBA WWN by running the following command on the Storage Service Processor to determine the HBA WWNs that are directly attached to the internal Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch-16 switches. For example:...
Page 172 3. For the device channel, the WWN can be determined from the output in Step 1. The virtualization engine should see the Port WWN of the HBA. 11-4 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 173: Creating Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 Series For Microsoft Windows 2000
Virtualization Engine Zones option to set up a SLIC zone for each HBA. 7. Create the associated VLUNs. 11.3 Creating VLUNs on the Sun StorEdge 6900 Series for Microsoft Windows 2000 Note – You could create VLUNs through the virtualization Engine Configuration...
Page 174 2. Get the name of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array disk pool, using the listvemap(1M) command. For example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -d -n v1 t3b00 t3b01 In this example, the disk pool name would be t3b00. 3. Get the primary zone name, using the listvemap command. For example:...
Page 175: Setting Up Newly Created Vluns
11.4 Setting Up Newly Created VLUNs 1. Configure and partition disks using the Disk Administrator for Microsoft Windows 2000. Refer to the Microsoft Windows 2000 documentation for details. Chapter 11 Connecting to Servers Running Microsoft Windows 2000 11-7...
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Page 177: Connecting To Servers Running Red Hat Linux 7.2
This chapter contains the instructions for connecting servers running Red Hat Linux 7.2, Kernel 2.4.7-10 to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems. See Chapter 8 for a description of how to connect the server and the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage systems.
Page 178: Connecting A Sun Storedge 3900 Series To A Red Hat Linux Server
Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage system are: Each Red Hat Linux server must be set to a host F port. The associated Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups must be in a dedicated Hard Zone that is in SL mode set to a TL port.
Page 179: Connecting A Sun Storedge 6900 Series To A Red Hat Linux Server
Connecting a Sun StorEdge 6900 Series to a Red Hat Linux Server The Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system supports Red Hat Linux 7.2, Kernel 2.4.7-10 in single-path or dual-path configurations. The Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage system requires a Fabric connection to the Sun StorEdge Network FC switches.
Page 180 3. For the device channel, the WWN can be determined from the output in Step 1. The virtualization engine should see the Port WWN of the HBA. 12-4 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 181: Creating Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 Series For A Red Hat Linux Server
Note – This is only a single zone, not a dual path with two zones. 12.3 Creating VLUNs on the Sun StorEdge 6900 Series for a Red Hat Linux Server Note – Because a Red Hat Linux server has no failover functionality, you must create VLUNs with only a single-path—that is, a single virtualization engine zone.
Page 182 If no virtualization engine names are returned, either the virtualization engine is not functioning or a configuration process is already running. 2. Get the name of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array disk pool, using the listvemap(1M) command. For example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -d -n v1 t3b00 t3b01 In this example, the disk pool name would be t3b00.
Page 183: Setting Up Newly Created Vluns
Setting Up Newly Created VLUNs 1. Configure and partition disks using the Disk Administrator for Red Hat Linux. See High Availability for Sun StorEdge Products Version 1.0 in the Red Hat Linux Operating Environment. Chapter 12 Connecting to Servers Running Red Hat Linux 7.2...
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Page 185: A.1 Physical Characteristics
A P P E N D I X Product Specifications This appendix contains the facility planning requirements for the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series systems. This appendix contains the following sections: “Physical Characteristics” on page A-1 “Physical Specifications” on page A-2 “Clearance and Service Access”...
Page 186: A.2 Physical Specifications
Sun StorEdge expansion cabinet in both the Sun StorEdge 3900SL, 3960, 6960, and 6960SL storage systems. The power cords are 15 feet (4.6 meters) long. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 187: A.3 Clearance And Service Access
Clearance and Service Access Clearance and Service Access for Sun StorEdge 3910 and 6910 Subsystems TABLE A-2 Location For Service Access Front 48 in. 122 cm Rear 36 in. 92 cm Left 36 in. 92 cm Right 36 in. 92 cm...
Page 188: A.5 Environmental Requirements
In order to minimize any chance of down-time due to component failure, it is strongly recommended that customers plan and use the optimal temperature and humidity ranges. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 189 7–21 ssd.conf ﬁle, conﬁguring, 9–5 conﬁguring Sun StorEdge Trafﬁc Manager, conﬁguring, 9–7 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series setup, 7–1 VERITAS volume manager support, setting Sun StorEdge 3900 storage system, 7–6 up, 9–19 Sun StorEdge 3900SL storage system cabinets VLUNs to devices mapping, 9–21...
Page 190 VLUNs, 10–8 system, 8–4 multiple zones, Sun StorEdge 6900 series, 7–32 connecting the Sun StorEdge 6910 storage system, 8–1 connecting the Sun StorEdge 6910SL and 6960SL Index-2 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...
Page 191 8–7 SLIC zones for LUN masking, creating, 9–8 second cabinet note, 3–2 software setup instructions Sun StorEdge 3910 storage system attaching a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series to a connecting to the host, 8–1 Index-3...
Page 192 7–7 Sun StorEdge Trafﬁc Manager connecting to Sun servers, 9–7 VERITAS 3.2, patches to install, 9–4 VERITAS 3.2, volume management software installation, 9–4 VERITAS volume manager Index-4 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Installation Guide • March 2003...

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