Page 1 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 ™ Series Reference Manual Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4150 Network Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 816-3245-10 February 2002, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Architecture 7 System-Level Support Information 9 Features 9 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Common Features 9 Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Features 11 Sun StorEdge 6900 Series Features 11 Component Descriptions 13 Hardware Component Descriptions 13 Storage Service Processor 13...
Page 4 Storage Devices 15 Ethernet Hub 16 Fibre Channel Switches 16 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet 16 Software Component Descriptions 17 Solaris 8 17 Sun StorEdge Remote Response 17 Configuration Utilities 18 Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment 18 Diagnostics 18 Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent 19 Configuration User Interface 19 SANSurfer 21 Explorer Data Collection Utility 21...
Page 5 Configuration Utilities 45 Overview 45 Menu-Driven Interface 46 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Main Menu 47 Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch Main Menu 54 Virtualization Engine Main Menu 60 View Log Option 73 View Errors Option 73 Command Line Interface 75 Storage Service Processor Global Commands 75 Storage Service Processor Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Commands 76 Storage Service Processor Switch Commands 77...
Page 6 To Attach a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 Series to a LAN 92 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions 93 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup 93 To Configure a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series 93 To Configure a Sun StorEdge 6900 Series 94 Repair and Replacement 97...
Page 7 Connecting to Servers Running NT 139 To Connect a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series to an NT Server 139 To Connect a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series to a Windows 2000 Server 140 To Connect a Sun StorEdge 6900 to an NT or Windows 2000 Server 142...
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Page 9 FIGURE 4-2 Remote Service to Multiple Units With No Host Connection 43 FIGURE 4-3 Connecting the Service Cable to a Solaris Service 86 FIGURE 7-1 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Naming in a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Configuration 112 FIGURE 10-1...
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Page 11 Tables Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series System-Level Configurations 9 TABLE 1-1 Standard Virtualization Engine Settings 26 TABLE 3-1 Sun StorEdge 6910 System Defaults 27 TABLE 3-2 Sun StorEdge 6960 System Defaults 27 TABLE 3-3 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Configuration Types 29 TABLE 3-4 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Target ID and Host Name 30 TABLE 3-5...
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Page 13: Preface
Preface The Sun™ StorEdge™ 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual gives an overview of the products, discusses all components, describes the utilities available for performing administrative tasks on the storage subsystems, and tells how to repair and replace the components. This guide is written for Sun support and Sun-trained personnel who are already familiar with Sun’s hardware and software products.
Page 14 Chapter 6 discusses using the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software to perform fault detection and isolation on the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems. Chapter 7 gives the step-by-step instructions for setting up the software on the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems in the field.
Page 15: 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 AaBbCc123 contrasted with on-screen Password: computer output AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms, Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.
Page 16: Related Documentation
Related Documentation Product Title Part Number Late-breaking News • Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Release Notes 816-3247-13 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 • Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Site Preparation Guide 816-3242-10 series hardware information • Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Regulatory and Safety 816-3243-10 Compliance Manual •...
Page 17: Sun Welcomes Your Comments
Accessing Sun Documentation Online A broad selection of Sun system documentation is located at: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs A complete set of Solaris documentation and many other titles are located at: http://docs.sun.com Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions.
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Page 19: Introduction
Introduction The Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems are complete preconfigured storage solutions. The Sun StorEdge 3900 series provides two different configurations for the direct attach storage (DAS) environment. The Sun StorEdge 6900 series also has two configurations that can be used in the Storage Area Network (SAN) arena.
Page 20 A small server, referred to as the Storage Service Processor, is included in each subsystem and provides support for monitoring and configuration, upgrades of firmware, and software and diagnostic tools to support effective fault isolation. The Storage Service Processor supports the Sun StorEdge Remote Response service, which provides remote monitoring and serviceability.
Page 21: Sun Storedge 3910 System
Sun StorEdge 3910 System The Sun StorEdge 3910 system targets the midrange DAS market. This product offers a model that uses two Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 switches as the host interface. The Sun StorEdge 3910 system can support up to four Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups.
Page 22: Sun Storedge 3960 System
Sun StorEdge 3960 System The Sun StorEdge 3960 system targets the enterprise DAS market. The product uses two Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-16 switches as the host interface and can support up to four Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups in one cabinet. By adding a Sun StorEdge 3960 Expansion Cabinet, the Sun StorEdge 3960 system supports up to nine Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups.
Page 23: Sun Storedge 6910 System
Sun StorEdge 6910 System The Sun StorEdge 6910 system targets the midrange SAN market. The system uses two Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 switches as the host interface and can support up to three Sun StorEdge T3+ partner groups. shows the Sun FIGURE 1-3 StorEdge 6910 system.
Page 24: Sun Storedge 6960 System
Sun StorEdge 6960 System The Sun StorEdge 6960 system targets the enterprise SAN environment. The system uses two Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-16 switches as the host interface and can support up to three Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups in one cabinet. By adding a Sun StorEdge 6960 expansion cabinet, the system supports up to eight Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups.
Page 25: Architecture
Architecture The basic architecture of the Sun StorEdge 3900 series DAS configuration is shown in FIGURE 1-5 Ext LAN Modem Host interface Storage Service Processor Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch Ethernet hub Internal component Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays Basic Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Architecture...
Page 26: Figure 1-6 Basic Sun Storedge 6900 Series Architecture
The basic architecture of the Sun StorEdge 6900 series SAN configuration is shown FIGURE 1-6 Ext LAN Modem Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch Host interface Storage Service Processor Virtualization Ethernet hub engine layer Fibre Channel switch Fibre Channel switch Internal component Sun StorEdge...
Page 27: System-Level Support Information
The features of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems are given in the following subsections: “Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Common Features” on page 9 “Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Features” on page 11 “Sun StorEdge 6900 Series Features” on page 11 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Common...
Page 28 RAID Striped Data with Standby Hot Spare—Internal Sun StorEdge T3+ array LUNs are preconfigured as RAID 5 (8 drives, plus a standby hot spare). Configuration tools are provided on the Service Processor that enable internal configuration of the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays to be changed to a limited set of configurations.
Page 29: Sun Storedge 3900 Series Features
Sun StorEdge 3900 Series Features The following are features available on the Sun StorEdge 3900 series: Multiple HBA Support—The Sun StorEdge 3900 series DAS solution subsystems can be configured to provide from 1 to 7 HBA connections per switch (a minimum of two connections per host) concurrently.
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Page 31: Component Descriptions
C H A P T E R Component Descriptions This chapter offers an overview of the components of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems. This overview includes a listing of the hardware and software used by the storage subsystems. This chapter is organized as follows: “Hardware Component Descriptions”...
Page 32: Virtualization Engines
The Storage Service Processor is responsible for the following: Monitoring the components in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series. Fault isolation, verification, and notification of a FRU that is failing. Some limited non-mission critical-configuration functions including configuration of the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays, virtualization engine, and Fibre Channel switches.
Page 33: Customer-Management Connection
Customer-Management Connection The customer-management connection is a dedicated Ethernet connection provided on each Storage Service Processor that connects to the designated master Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystem. The master Storage Service Processor is used to collect status data from each Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series machine using the LAN.
Page 34: Ethernet Hub
Switch-16 switches are used for the internal data interconnection infrastructure. The switches are paired to provide redundancy. Two switches are used in each Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage subsystem and four switches are used in each Sun StorEdge 6900 series storage subsystem. Each switch is connected, through Ethernet, to the service network for management and service from the Service Processor.
Page 35: Software Component Descriptions
Software Component Descriptions The software included in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems are: Solaris 8 operating environment Sun StorEdge Remote Response (to support optional service) Configuration utilities Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment SANSurfer Explorer data collection utility Note –...
Page 36: Configuration Utilities
Configuration Utilities The configuration utilities are a collection of commands that enable Sun service personnel to perform maintenance on the components of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series subsystems. The configuration utilities can be accessed using: Menu-driven character user interface Command line Sun StorEdge Resource Suite configuration service graphical user interface These utilities enable you to:...
Page 37: Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent
Note – Because the Storage Service Processor has no access to the data path, the only diagnostic tests that function are the ones for the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 switches. Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent The Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent is a server-based online health and diagnostic monitoring tool for storage area network (SAN) devices and direct-attached storage devices.
Page 38: Figure 2-1 Configuration Utilities User Interface
From the web browser you can configure the virtualization engine, Sun StorEdge T3+ storage arrays, and Sun StorEdge network FC switches. Configuration Utilities User Interface FIGURE 2-1 For detailed instructions on starting and using the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment, refer to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment User’s Guide. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual •...
Page 39: Sansurfer
SANSurfer SANSurfer is a graphical user interface (GUI) that enables you to monitor switch products connected to Sun servers. Each GUI window monitors a different aspect of the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 or Switch-16 or Fibre Channel configuration. SANSurfer enables you to perform the following procedures. Display multiple fabrics.
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Page 41: Default Configurations And Settings
C H A P T E R Default Configurations and Settings This chapter presents information about the default Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series configurations. The information includes all settings for the virtualization engine, Sun StorEdge T3 + arrays, Ethernet addresses, and Sun StorEdge Network FC switches.
Page 42: Sun Storedge 3900 And 6900 Series Layout
Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Layout shows the layout (rear view) of the hardware components in the Sun FIGURE 3-1 StorEdge 3960 system. The Sun StorEdge 3910 has the same layout, without the expansion cabinet. Ethernet hub Ethernet hub blank sw1a Switches...
Page 43: Figure 3-2 Rear View Of The Sun Storedge 6960 System
shows the layout (rear view) of the hardware components in the Sun FIGURE 3-2 StorEdge 6960 system. The Sun StorEdge 6910 has the same layout, without the expansion cabinet and without the additional virtualization engine pair (that is v2a and v2b). Ethernet hub Ethernet hub sw1a...
Page 44: Virtualization Engine Settings
Virtualization Engine Settings The standard settings for the virtualization engine are given in TABLE 3-1 Standard Virtualization Engine Settings TABLE 3-1 Standard Virtualization Engine Settings Device Side Settings Operating mode: Pt-to-pt mode UID reporting scheme: Port Host Side Settings Operating mode: Pt-to-pt mode LUN mapping mode: Direct LUN mapping...
Page 45 1 - The other router’s IP address is based on Virtualization Engine pairs. v1a and v1b are a pair and so are v2a and v2b. The value that must be entered is the IP address of the other router in the pair. For instance, if you are setting up the v1a you enter the IP address of v1b.
Page 46 Sun StorEdge 6960 System Defaults TABLE 3-3 Sun StorEdge 6960 System - Two Virtualization Engine Maps (v1a, v1b Virtualization Engine Pair) Disk Pool Number of VLUNs VLUN Size (73-Gbytes/36-Gbytes drives) t3be00 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes t3be01 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes t3be20 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes t3be21 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes t3be40 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes t3be41 477-Gbytes/236-Gbytes Note –...
Page 47: Sun Storedge T3+ Array Settings
LUNs/Partner Pair 2 or 4 1—All Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage subsystems ship from Sun in the default DAS configuration 2—Multiplexing support in SAN configurations must be set to rw. 3—Read ahead is typically set to off in random access environments. This delivers better overall cache performance.
Page 48 The Sun StorEdge T3+ array target IDs and host names are shown in TABLE 3-5 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Target ID and Host Name TABLE 3-5 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Target ID Host Name t3b0 0, 1 t3b0 t3b1 2, 3 t3b1 t3b2 4, 5...
Page 49 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Set Command Configuration Settings TABLE 3-6 Parameter Default Value loglevel rarp n:n:n:n:n:n The command configuration settings for the Sun StorEdge T3+ array system list are given in TABLE 3-7 Sun StorEdge T3+ Array System List Command Configuration Settings TABLE 3-7 Parameter Default Value...
Page 50: Sun Storedge T3+ Array Syslog.conf Configuration
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array syslog.conf Configuration To ensure that the Storage Service Processor is aware of the condition of each Sun StorEdge T3+ array tray within these storage subsystems, the arrays are configured to send their syslog.conf information back to the Storage Service Processor. The information that is placed in each Sun StorEdge T3+ array is as follows: # syslog.conf # facility.level action...
Page 51 The Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 parameters are given in TABLE 3-9 Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Parameters TABLE 3-9 Field Value chassis_stage_type IO/T (I/O transfer mode) port admin mode online (for each port) 1003 CHASSIS TYPE A8 (8-port switch) A16 (16-port switch) PROM...
Page 52 The default Sun StorEdge 3910 system switch configuration is given in TABLE 3-10 Sun StorEdge 3910 System Switch Configuration TABLE 3-10 sw1a sw1b Four Hard Zones Four Hard Zones Zone 1 Zone 1 Port 1 = TL (t3b0) Port 1 = TL (t3b0 altmaster) Port 2 = F (host #1a) Port 2 = F (host #1b) Zone 2...
Page 53 Sun StorEdge 3960 System Switch Configuration TABLE 3-11 sw1a sw1b Port 7 = TL (t3b3) Port 7 = TL (t3b3 altmaster) Port 8 = F (host #4a) Port 8 = F (host #4b) Zone 5 Zone 5 Port 9 = TL (t3be0) Port 9 = TL (t3be0 altmaster) Port 10 = (host #5a) Port 10 = F (host #5b)
Page 54 Sun StorEdge 6910 System Configuration (Continued) TABLE 3-13 sw2a sw2b Single Hard Zone Single Hard Zone Port 1 = F (v1a device side) Port 1 = F (v1b device side) Port 2 = TL (t3b0) Port 2 = TL (t3b0 altmaster) Port 3 = TL (t3b1) Port 3 = TL (t3b1 altmaster) Port 4 = TL (t3b2)
Page 55: Ethernet Address Settings
Sun StorEdge 6960 System Switch Configuration (Continued) TABLE 3-15 sw2a sw2b Two Hard Zones Two Hard Zones Zone 1 Zone 1 Port 1 = F (v1a device side) Port 1 = F (v1b device side) Port 2 = TL (t3b0) Port 2 = TL (t3b0 altmaster) Port 3 = TL (t3b2) Port 3= TL (t3b2 altmaster)
Page 56 Ethernet Addressing Configurations TABLE 3-16 IP Address Designator Description 10.0.0.11 ssp1 Reserved 10.0.0.12 ssp2 Reserved 10.0.0.13 ssp3 Reserved 10.0.0.14 ssp4 Reserved 10.0.0.15 ssp5 Reserved 10.0.0.16 ssp6 Reserved 10.0.0.17 ssp7 Reserved 10.0.0.2 mgmt0 Management station 192.168.0.1 dmfe 1 Ethernet port log host 192.168.0.20 Virtualization engine 192.168.0.21...
Page 57: Configuration Features
C H A P T E R Configuration Features This chapter describes the features associated with each of the supported Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series configurations. This chapter is organized as follows: “Standalone With No Remote Service” on page 39 “Multiple Units With No Remote Service”...
Page 58: Multiple Units With No Remote Service
Multiple Units With No Remote Service This configuration provides no remote services but does give the customer a collection of Storage Service Processors. It is recommended that the first Storage Service Processor be configured as the master Storage Service Processor. If it can not be determined which is the first Storage Service Processor, one should be selected by agreement of the customer and Sun service engineer.
Page 59: Remote Service To A Single Unit With No Host Connection
Host-based diagnostic/monitoring agents (for example, topology) Aggregation of Storage Service Processors Multiple customer IP addresses required (one per Storage Service Processor) Remote Service to a Single Unit With No Host Connection This configuration offers remote service to a single Storage Service Processor. There is no aggregation of Storage Server Processors.
Page 60: Remote Service To Multiple Units With No Host Connection
Supported features in this configuration are: Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Management of components using the “Configuration Utilities” on page 45 Remote services (access to StorTools and Network Storage Agent) Product telemetry data stream Storage Service Processor serviceability using the console connection (NTC) Telco rollover cable for connecting to components (NTC) Remote Service to Multiple Units With No Host Connection...
Page 61: Figure 4-3 Remote Service To Multiple Units With No Host Connection
In any configuration implementing remote service, the Storage Service Processor attached to port 2 of the network terminal concentrator is the master Storage Service Processor. Application Server (Host) Ethernet hub LAN Modem Service Panel Service Panel Storage Service Processor Storage Service Processor Component Remote Service to Multiple Units With No Host Connection FIGURE 4-3...
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Page 63: Configuration Utilities
C H A P T E R Configuration Utilities This chapter gives instructions for using the command utilities that configure the various components of the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems. This chapter is organized as follows: “Overview” on page 45 “Menu-Driven Interface”...
Page 64: Menu-Driven Interface
5) View Errors 6) Exit Select option above:> Note – If you have a Sun StorEdge 3900 series, you will not see the choice for the Virtualization Engine Configuration Utility. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Guide • February 2002...
Page 65: Sun Storedge T3+ Array Main Menu
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Main Menu The Sun StorEdge T3+ array main menu presents the following choices. Note that you are first prompted for the Sun StorEdge T3+ array password if one is set. Retrieving list of available Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s)..Checking and validating PASSWD env variable for Sun StorEdge T3+ Array ..
Page 66 2) t3b1 3) ALL 4) Return Select option above:> 2 t3b1 Properties..VERSION :- T3B Release 2.00 2001/07/12 19:35:12 (192.168.0.41) Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SYSTEM LISTING :- blocksize : 16k cache : auto mirror : auto...
Page 67 Save Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Configuration—Updates the Sun StorEdge T3+ array snapshot file after reading the array configuration. This information is saved on the Storage Service Processor to be reused if needed, for example: Busy Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) ------------------------------ NOTE : Currently NO Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) are being configured/restored.
Page 68 When you select this option, you can select from a list of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups or select all partner groups. AVAILABLE Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) 1) t3b0 2) t3b1 3) ALL 4) Return Select option above:> 1 1) Default Config 2) Custom Config 3) Return to Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Menu...
Page 69 Restore Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Configuration—Restores the Sun StorEdge T3+ array configuration with the static saved configuration from the snapshot file. This is a function that might be needed in the event you lose a LUN or you must replace a Sun StorEdge T3+ array. When you select this option you can select from a list of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups or select all partner groups.
Page 70 Verify Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Configuration—Verifies that the current Sun StorEdge T3+ array configuration is the same as the most recently saved version of the configuration in the snapshot file. When you select this option, you can select from a list of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner groups or select all partner groups, for example: Busy Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s) ------------------------------...
Page 71 Modify Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Sys Parameters—Enables changing the read ahead (rd_ahead) parameter on both the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series subsystems. On the Sun StorEdge 3900 series subsystems, you can also change the naca and mp_support parameters. AVAILABLE Sun StorEdge T3+ Array(s)
Page 72: Sun Storedge Network Fc Switch Main Menu
Help—Displays information that explains all the options. Return—Returns you to the Main Menu. Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch Main Menu Note – Cascaded switches are supported in a SAN environment, but the runsecfg utility cannot configure switches outside of the Sun StorEdge 6900 series cabinet. Instead you must use the SANSurfer utility to create the appropriate hard zone and to set unique chassis IDs on the other switches.
Page 73 When you select this option, you can select from a list of the Sun StorEdge network FC switches or select all switches, for example: AVAILABLE SWITCHES 1) sw1a 2) sw1b 3) sw2a 4) sw2b 5) ALL 6) Return Select option above:> You will see the sw2a and sw2b switches if you are running the runsecfg command from a Sun StorEdge 6900 series.
Page 74 Verify Switch Config—Verifies that the configuration of the specified switch matches the predefined static configuration for that switch based on the cabinet type (Sun StorEdge 3900 series or Sun StorEdge 6900 series). Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Guide • February 2002...
Page 75 When you select this option, you can select from a list of the Sun StorEdge FC Network Switches or select all switches. AVAILABLE SWITCHES 1) sw1a 2) sw1b 3) sw2a 4) sw2b 5) ALL 6) Return Select option above:> 1 PASSED verification on switch sw1a, no differences found.
Page 76 An example of a predefined configuration follows. Sun StorEdge 3910 system (DAS) Basic 2 switches, same configuration 8 port switch IP addresses (192.168.0.30, 192.168.0.31) gateway IP address (192.168.0.1) associated switch names (sw1a, sw1b) associated chassis ids (1, 2) Port/Zone Settings Four Hard Zones 8 PORT ZONE 1...
Page 77 This option is available for the Sun StorEdge 3900 series subsystems only. The last two zones on a Sun StorEdge 3960 system contains two Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays that can not be separated. Available Port Settings 1) SL Mode 2) Default Modes (F and TL) 3) Return Select option above:>...
Page 78: Virtualization Engine Main Menu
Virtualization Engine Main Menu The virtualization engine main menu presents the following options: Determining the virtualization engine pairs on the system ..VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE MAIN MENU 1) Manage VLUNs 2) Manage Virtualization Engine Zones 3) Manage Configuration Files 4) Manage Virtualization Engine Hosts 5) Help 6) Return Select option above:>...
Page 79 Create VLUNs—Enables you to create VLUNs. You are presented with a listing of the available virtualization engine pairs, for example: BUSY VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS -------------------------------- NOTE : Currently NO virtualization engine pair(s) are being configured. AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS 1) v1 2) v2 3) Return Select option above:>...
Page 80 Remove VLUNs—Enables you to remove VLUNs that have been created on the virtualization engine pairs, for example: BUSY VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS -------------------------------- NOTE : Currently NO virtualization engine pair(s) are being configured. AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS 1) v1 2) v2 3) Return Select option above:>...
Page 81 Manage Virtualization Engine Zones—Presents the following options: MANAGE ZONES MENU 1) Create Virtualization Engine Zone 2) Add Components to Virtualization Engine Zone 3) Delete Components from Virtualization Engine Zone 4) Remove Virtualization Engine Zone 5) View Virtualization Engine Map 6) Help 7) Return Select zone option above:>...
Page 82 Create Virtualization Engine Zones—Enables you to create a virtualization engine zone. You are presented the following submenus, for example: BUSY VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS -------------------------------- NOTE : Currently NO virtualization engine pair(s) are being configured. AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE PAIRS 1) v1 2) v2 3) Return Select option above:>...
Page 83 Add Components to Virtualization Engine Zones—Add additional components to an existing virtualization engine zone. You are presented with the following submenus, for example: AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE INITIATORS 1) I00001 2) I00002 3) Return Select option above:> 1 AVAILABLE ZONES FOR I00001 1) zone1 2) Return Select option above:>...
Page 84 Delete Components from Virtualization Engine Zones —Remove components from an existing virtualization engine zone. You are presented with the following submenus, for example: AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE INITIATORS 1) I00001 2) I00002 3) Return Select option above:> 1 AVAILABLE ZONES FOR I00001 1) zone1 2) Return Select option above:>...
Page 85 Remove Virtualization Engine Zone—You can remove an entire virtualization engine zone using this option, for example: AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE INITIATORS 1) I00001 2) I00002 3) Return Select option above:> 1 AVAILABLE ZONES FOR I00001 1) zone1 2) rmzone 3) Return Select option above:>...
Page 86 Verify Virtualization Engine Hosts—Verifies the specified virtualization engine host is properly configured, for example: AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE HOSTS 1) v1a 2) v1b 3) ALL 4) Return Select option above:> 1 Checking for VEPASSWD env variable ..v1a login success Verifying Virtualization Engine host v1a..Reading v1a configuration Router Management config Host side WWN Authentications are set properly...
Page 87 Setup Virtualization Engine Hosts—Sets up the virtualization engine host, for example: AVAILABLE VIRTUALIZATION ENGINE HOSTS 1) v1a 2) v1b 3) ALL 4) Return Select option above:> 2 Checking for VEPASSWD env variable ..v1a login success Verifying Virtualization Engine host v1b..Reading v1b configuration Router Management config Host side WWN Authentications are set properly...
Page 88 Manage Configuration Files—Gives you the following options: MANAGE CONFIGURATION FILES MENU 1) Display Virtualization Engine Map 2) Save Virtualization Engine Map 3) Verify Virtualization Engine Map 4) Help 5) Return Select configuration option above:> Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Guide • February 2002...
Page 89 Display Virtualization Engine Map—Displays the current configuration of the specified virtualization engine, for example: Do you want to poll from live system (time consuming) or view from the file [l|f]: f VIRTUAL LUN SUMMARY Diskpool VLUN Serial MP Drive VLUN VLUN Size Slic Zones...
Page 90 Save Virtualization Engine Map—Saves the current configuration of the specified virtualization engine, for example: MANAGE CONFIGURATION FILES MENU 1) Display Virtualization Engine Map 2) Save Virtualization Engine Map 3) Verify Virtualization Engine Map 4) Help 5) Return Select configuration option above:> 2 Saving Virtualization Engine map for v1..
Page 91: View Log Option
View Log Option The View Log option on the Main Menu enables you to look at all the log entries or just the most recent 50 lines. The log contains messages about the configuration actions taken, for example: Thu Nov 8 08:47:54 MST 2001 checkt3config: t3b0 EXIT: . Thu Nov 8 08:52:07 MST 2001 showswitch: sw1a ENTER.
Page 92 Today’s Errors—Displays the errors that have been recorded since midnight in your time zone, for example: VIEW ERRORS MENU 1) All Errors 2) Today’s Errors 3) Specific Date Errors 4) Return Select option above:> 2 TODAY’s ERRORS ------------------ Mon Jan 7 09:25:31 MST 2002 modifyt3config: t3b2 ERROR : While executing created iskpools command /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/creatediskpools: 29174 Terminated.
Page 93: Command Line Interface
Command Line Interface You might prefer to run the configuration utilities from the command line rather than use the character user interface. The utilities for the maintenance of these components in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems are given in the following subsections: Storage Service Processor Global Commands Storage Service Processor Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Commands...
Page 94: Storage Service Processor Sun Storedge T3+ Array Commands
setdefaultconfig(1M) - Sets all switches, virtualization engines, and Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage subsystem to the default configurations. Caution – All data is destroyed when the setdefaultconfig command is executed. showerrors(1M) - Displays errors logged into the /var/adm/log/SEcfglog log file.
Page 95: Storage Service Processor Switch Commands
modifyt3config(1M) - Configures Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays to user-specified options and updates the configuration snapshot file. modifyt3params(1M) - modifies the parameters of the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays. This command does not alter existing LUN configurations. restoret3config(1M) - Restores Sun StorEdge T3+ array configurations with static saved configurations from the snapshot file.
Page 96: Storage Service Processor Virtualization Engine Commands
(down both paths) to be SL mode. This command can also be used to return ports to the default setting. This command is valid only on Sun StorEdge 3900 series subsystems.
Page 97 The commands to configure the virtualization engine are described briefly here. For a complete description of a command and its function, refer to the individual man(1) pages. addtovezone(1M) - Adds a VLUN to the virtualization engine name, initiator, and zone name specified. checkslicd(1M) - Verifies that the slicd daemon is running and communicating with the virtualization engine checkve(1M) - Checks the parameter settings of the virtualization engine.
Page 98 rmvlun(1M) - Removes the VLUN for the virtualization engine, disk pool, and VLUN target ID specified. savet3map(1M) - Records all Sun StorEdge T3+ array configuration information in a file that can be used by the virtualization engine. savevemap(1M) - Saves the current configuration of the specified virtualization engine in a map file.
Page 99: Fault Detection And Isolation Overview
C H A P T E R Fault Detection and Isolation Overview This chapter provides a brief overview of the functionality provided when using the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software to perform fault detection and isolation on the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series subsystems. For detailed instructions on configuring and using the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment, refer to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment User’s Guide.
Page 100: Fault Detection
Fault Detection The Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software running on the Storage Service Processor collects and evaluates information about devices out-of-band to all storage devices in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series cabinet. One way in which the Storage Service Processor can have access to the in-band diagnostic information is to have a Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software running on the customer host that relays information to the Storage Service Processor so that it can send the information to Sun service for monitoring purposes.
Page 101: Remote Monitoring
If you do not want any connection between the Storage Service Processor and the host servers, a dedicated workstation can be attached to the Storage Service Processor. The Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software on the Storage Service Processor configured as a master sends the messages to that resource. That solution requires you to do both of the following: Provide a full-time person to monitor the workstation Report serviceable action items to Sun in a timely manner to comply with the...
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Page 103: Setup Instructions
C H A P T E R Storage Service Processor Software Setup Instructions This chapter gives step-by-step instructions for setting up the software on the Storage Service Processor in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series. All Storage Service Processors are configured in the factory as a Master Storage Service Processor (MSP), which gives them the primary role of aggregating multiple Storage Service Processors into one administrative point as well as controlling the alerts and forwarding them to the designated service providers.
Page 104: Figure 7-1 Connecting The Service Cable To A Solaris Service
To Make a Connection to the Storage Service Processor from an Onsite System 1. Connect one end of the service cable (part number 530-2093-01) onto the Serial Console Port of the Service Panel. Service Cable Service Panel Serial Port on Solaris Serial Console USB1 Server...
Page 105: To Set The Host Name
Note – There is no remote service capabilities if the site has not purchased the Sun StorEdge Remote Response optional software. 2. Connect one end of the service cable (part number 530-2093-01) onto the Service Port of the Service Panel on the Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series subsystem that is connected to the modem.
Page 106 If you have the Sun StorEdge Remote Response option install, refer to “To Make a Connection to the Storage Service Processor from a Remote System” on page 86 for instructions. If you are connecting from an system that is at the save location, refer to “To Make a Connection to the Storage Service Processor from an Onsite System”...
Page 107 /etc/inet/hosts # Internet host table 127.0.0.1 localhost 10.0.0.10 msp0.localdomain msp0 loghost #Master Service Processor 10.0.0.3 ntc0 # Network Terminal Concentrator 10.0.0.11 ssp1.localdomain ssp1 # Slave Service Processor 10.0.0.12 ssp2.localdomain ssp2 # Slave Service Processor 10.0.0.13 ssp3.localdomain ssp3 # Slave Service Processor 192.168.0.1 # dmfe1 Ethernet Port 192.168.0.20...
Page 108: To Set The Ip Address
/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 109: To Set The Date And Timezone
To Set the Date and Timezone The date and time zone are initially set during the Solaris installation. You can change the date by using the date(1) command and change the time zone by editing the /etc/TIMEZONE file, which sets the TZ variable. See the TIMEZONE(4) man page for details.
Page 110: To Attach A Sun Storedge 3900 Or 6900 Series To A Lan
Plug the network cable connection (part number 530-1871-04) into the Storage Service Procesor LAN port on the front of the Service Panel and test the network by entering the following: ssp1: root# ping msp0 msp0 is alive To Attach a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 Series to a LAN There can be many considerations when connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series subsystem to the customer’s LAN.
Page 111: Sun Storedge 3900 And 6900 Series Setup Instructions
The following is a list of the tasks that should be performed when setting up a Sun StorEdge 3900 series. 1. Connect the FC HBA pairs to the Sun StorEdge 3900 series switches. Plug both HBAs in a redundant pair into the same port on both switches to establish...
Page 112: To Configure A Sun Storedge 6900 Series
2. Determine the appropriate setting for the switch port. For example, Solaris servers should connect to the default F port setting (see Chapter 11), while an NT server will require an SL port (see Chapter 12). 3. Determine what multipathing software the host will be using. Solaris servers using Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager will use the default Sun StorEdge T3+ array mp_support system parameter, and no additional changes are necessary.
Page 113 4. Create a virtualization engine zone for each HBA (see Chapter 5). Through the runsecfg(1M) menu, select Virtualization Engine Configuration Utility, then select Manage Virtualization Engine Zones, and finally Create Virtualization Engine Zone for each initiator associated with the virtualization engine pairs. When an initiator is selected, a list of available HBAs are displayed.
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Page 115: Field Replaceable Units
C H A P T E R Repair and Replacement This chapter contains the software instructions for repair and replacement of field replaceable units (FRUs) in the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems. This chapter is organized as follows: “Field Replaceable Units”...
Page 116: To Replace The Ethernet Hub
Most parts of the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays can be changed while the systems are in service. The hot-swappable parts include disk drives, the power supply, the controller, and the interconnect card (loop card). It is not possible to replace the midplane in the field.
Page 117: To Replace A Sun Storedge T3+ Array
7. Ensure that the RARP daemon (in.rarpd(1M)) is running on the Storage Service Processor. msp0# ps -eaf | grep rarpd root Sep 28 ? 0:00 /usr/sbin/in.rarpd dmfe 1 msp0# If the daemon is not running, start it with the following command: msp0# /usr/sbin/in.rarpd dmfe 1 8.
Page 118 8. Use telnet to open a session with one Sun StorEdge T3+ array. # /bin/telnet t3b0 login: root Password: <Return> T3B Release 2.00 2001/07/12 19:35:12 (192.168.0.1) Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual • February 2002...
Page 119: Replacing The Storage Service Processor
9. Type: :/:<1> .ftp 192.168.0.1 login: cmdadm Password: password > get /opt/SUNWsecfg/etc/syslog.conf /etc/syslog.conf > quit 10. Log into the Storage Service Processor and access the runsecfg(1M) menu-driven character user interface. 11. Select T3+ Configuration Utility from the Main Menu. 12. Select the Restore T3+ Config option. 13.
Page 120: To Replace The Storage Service Processor With Remote Response Installed
To Replace the Storage Service Processor With Remote Response Installed 1. If possible, verify the host name of the Storage Service Processor that is being replaced. Make a note of the host name. msp0# /bin/uname -n msp0 msp0# 2. Replace the defective Storage Service Processor. Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Hardware Installation and Service Manual for instructions.
Page 121 9. Set the /etc/TIMEZONE file to the desired timezone. A typical line from the /etc/timezone file appears as follows: US/Eastern East.Sun.COM # Sun East Coast See the timezone(4) man page for details. 10. Reboot the Storage Service Processor. msp0# /etc/reboot 11.
Page 122: To Replace The Storage Service Processor Without Remote Response Installed
To Replace the Storage Service Processor Without Remote Response Installed 1. If possible, verify the host name of the Storage Service Processor that is being replaced. Make a note of the host name. msp0# uname -n msp0 msp0# 2. Replace the defective Storage Service Processor. Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Hardware Installation and Service Manual for instructions.
Page 123: To Service The Storage Service Processor
9. Set the /etc/TIMEZONE file to the desired timezone. A typical line from the /etc/timezone file appears as follows: US/Eastern East.Sun.COM # Sun East Coast See the timezone(4) man page for details. 10. Reboot the Storage Service Processor. msp0# /etc/reboot 11.
Page 124: To Replace A Virtualization Engine
1. Connect to the Storage Service Processor using telnet(1). # /bin/telnet 10.n.n.n Trying 10.0.0.10... Connected to 10.0.0.10. Escape character is ’^]’. 2. Log in as root. login: cmdadm Password: password 3. The OPIE security software will generate a challenge code, for example: Challenge: 494 ms3219 4.
Page 125 3. Identify the MAC address for the new virtualization engine and replace the entry for the failed virtualization engine in the /etc/ethers file on the Storage Service Processor. See the ethers(4) man page for details, for example: 8:0:20:7d:93:7e virtualization-engine-name 4. Ensure that the RARP daemon (in.rarpd(1M)) is running on the Storage Service Processor.
Page 126 8. Connect with the replaced virtualization engine using telnet(1). Select option 9 from the main menu, then enter a Q and a Y, for instance: telnet v1a Trying 192.168.0.20... Connected to v1a. Escape character is ’^]’. Connection to the Vicom SAN router has been established. Enter password: Password accepted! User Service Utility Key Assignments:...
Page 127 11. Type the following commands: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/flib/setveport -v virtualization-engine-name -e # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/resetve -n virtualization-engine-name # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n virtualization-engine-pairname -l The showvemap(1M) command displays the Initiator Summary. You can obtain the numbers for the replaced virtualization engine and the new virtualization engine from this file.
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Page 129: Field Upgrades And Additions
C H A P T E R Field Upgrades and Additions This chapter contains the software instructions for upgrades and additions that can be made to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series storage subsystems in the field. This chapter is organized as follows: “Adding a Cabinet in the Field”...
Page 130: Figure 10-1 Sun Storedge T3+ Array Naming In A Sun Storedge 3900 Series Configuration
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Naming in a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series FIGURE 10-1 Configuration 1. Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Hardware Installation and Service Manual for instructions on setting up the second cabinet and connecting the cables.
Page 131 7. Use telnet(1) to open a session with the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array. # /bin/telnet t3bx login: root Password: Return T3B Release 2.00 2001/07/12 19:35:12 (192.168.209.243) Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 8. Type: :/:<1> .ftp 192.168.0.1 login: cmdadm Password: password >...
Page 132: Adding A Sun Storedge T3+ Array
11. Bring up Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment and rediscover the new cabinet. Refer to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment User’s Guide for detailed instructions on discovery. 12. Type: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/savet3config -n ALL If you want to change the default configuration of the Sun StorEdge T3+ array from RAID 5 with two LUNs, continue with Step 13 through Step 19.
Page 133 7. Use telnet to open a session with the new Sun StorEdge T3+ array. # /bin/telnet t3bx login: root Password: Return T3B Release 2.00 2001/07/12 19:35:12 (192.168.209.243) Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 10 Field Upgrades and Additions...
Page 134: To Upgrade The Sun Storedge T3+ Array Firmware
8. Type: :/:<1> .ftp 192.168.0.1 login: cmdadm Password: password > get /opt/SUNWsecfg/etc/syslog.conf /etc/syslog.conf > quit 9. Log into the Storage Service Processor and use the runsecfg(1M) command to start the character user interface. 10. Select T3+ Configuration Utility from the main menu. 11.
Page 135: To Upgrade The Sun Storedge Fc Switch Firmware
Upgrading the interconnect card firmware Upgrading the disk drive firmware 3. Update the Sun StorEdge T3+ array snapshot files on the Storage Service Processor by running the following command: # savet3config -n all To Upgrade the Sun StorEdge FC Switch Firmware 1.
Page 136 6. The virtualization engine automatically reboots. 7. Verify the new virtualization engine code was updated, for example: # /opt/svengine/sduc/svpd -d v1 -t i1 8. Resume I/O to the virtualization engine pair. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual • February 2002...
Page 137: Connecting To Solaris Servers
C H A P T E R Connecting to Solaris Servers This chapter contains the software instructions for connecting Sun servers to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series and tips about cascaded switch environments. Solaris servers that connect to the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series must be running Solaris 8 10/01 operating environment.
Page 138 4. Log into the following URL, download the SUNWsan, SUNWcfpl, and SUNWcfplx packages, and install them: http://www.sun.com/storage/san 5. Install the following patches: 111847-03 111413-06 111412-06 111095-06 111096-03 111097-06 111846-02 111267-02 110614-02 6. Reboot the server. Note – No error messages should be displayed during the reboot. 7.
Page 139 9. Edit the ssd.conf file, using the instructions in “To Configure the ssd.conf File” on page 122. 10. If you are using Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager (MPxIO), edit the scsi_vhci.conf file, using the instructions in “To Configure the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager”...
Page 140: To Configure The Ssd.conf File
Network Storage Service Processor CATEGORY: Diagnostics ARCH: sparc VERSION: 1.0.1.001 BASEDIR: /opt VENDOR: Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation DESC: Network Storage Service Processor Specific Files PSTAMP: Built by bplom@memphis on 01/11/02 17:27:50 INSTDATE: Jan 11 2002 19:12 STATUS: completely installed FILES:...
Page 141 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 142: To Configure The Sun Storedge Traffic Manager
To Configure the Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager 1. 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" name="scsi_vhci" class="root"; # mpxio Global enable/disable configuration # possible values are mpxio-disable="no"...
Page 143: To Match The Host Wwn To The Device Channel And Create Slic Zones For Lun Masking
To Match the Host WWN to the Device Channel and Create SLIC Zones for LUN Masking 1. Enter the following script and name it wwnscript.sh: #!/bin/sh for i in ‘cfgadm |grep fc-fabric|awk ’{print $1}’‘;do dev="‘cfgadm -lv $i|grep devices|awk ’{print $6}’‘" wwn="‘luxadm -e dump_map $dev |grep ’Host Bus’|awk ’{print $4}’‘"...
Page 144 3. Type: # wwn-script.sh c4: 210000e08b042f80 c5: 210000e08b041d80 c6: 210000e08b043080 c7: 210000e08b042e80 c8: 210100e08b24e70f c9: 210000e08b04e70f c10: 210100e08b24aa55 c11: 210000e08b04aa55 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 Fibre Channel switch, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showswitch -s sw1a *********...
Page 145 4. 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 290000602200418A 08.14 I00002 290000602200420C 08.14 *****...
Page 146: To Create Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 Series
6. Use this channel/WWN combination to create HBA aliases and SLIC zones on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series. Run the command showvemap on the Storage Service Processor, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n [v1,v2] -f 7. Run the runsecfg(1M) command, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/runsecfg 8.
Page 147: To Set Up Newly Created Vluns
In this example, the disk pool name would be t3b00. 3. Get the primary zone name using the listvemap command, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -z -n v1 -c I00001 labsys_c1 4. Get the secondary zone name using the listvemap command, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -z -n v1 -c I00002 labsys_c2 5.
Page 148: To Set Up Multiple Zones And Vluns Using A Script
3. Repartition the drive to meet your needs. The following script uses the format(1M) command to autoconfigure the drive type and label the drive: #!/bin/sh channel=$1 target=$2 if [ ! -n "${channel}" ]; then echo "usage:$0 channel [target]\n" exit 1 for dev in /dev/rdsk/${channel}${target}*s2 ;...
Page 149 This example script assumes you have a Sun StorEdge 6910 system with one pair of virtualization engines named v1. 1. Ensure all of your hardware and cable connections. You should be familiar with what host is attached to what path or channel (for proper creation of zones).
Page 150 3. Run the showvemap(1M) command on the Storage Service Processor to see the virtualization engine summary, and check the disk pool summary, for example:s # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n v1 -f DISKPOOL SUMMARY Diskpool RAID MP Drive Size Free Space T3+ Active Number of Target Path WWN...
Page 151 4. Create a script to perform the work. The following example creates multiple zones and VLUNS with hard-coded values from the output of the showvemap commands show in Step 3. #!/bin/ksh # Define wait/check function, if v1 now available for next config operation. wait_check () { avail_flag=1 while [ ${avail_flag} -ne 0 ];...
Page 152: To Set Up Veritas Volume Manager Support
To Set Up VERITAS Volume Manager Support The following are required to support VERITAS on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series subsystems: VERITAS Volume Manager 3.2 Patch level 1 (minimum), which includes patch 111909-04 and 111904-04 Perform the following steps: 1. Follow the typical procedure to setup and install all hardware and software, including all needed patches.
Page 153: To Map Vluns To Devices
9. Verify disk and multipathing paths are recognized by using the vxdmpadm commands, for example: # /usr/sbin/vxdisk list DEVICE TYPE DISK GROUP STATUS Disk_0 sliced disk04 rootdg online Disk_1 sliced disk05 rootdg online Disk_2 sliced disk06 rootdg online Disk_3 sliced disk07 rootdg online...
Page 154 1. Obtain the VLUN serial number, which is the second 16 characters in the target ID, for example: # format AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS: 0. c0t0d0 <SUN18G cyl 7506 alt 2 hd 19 sec 248> OSdsk28 /ssm@0,0/pci@18,700000/pci@1/SUNW,isptwo@4/sd@0,0 1. c9t2900006022004196625733613030446Ad0 <SUN-SESS01-080C cyl 51198 alt 2 hd 16 sec 128>...
Page 155: To Set Up Cascaded Switches On Sun Storedge 6900 Series
To determine the device numbers for DMP: 1. Obtain the VLUN serial number from the format(1M) command, for example: # format -e AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS: 0. c0t0d0 <SUN18G cyl 7506 alt 2 hd 19 sec 248> OSdsk28 /ssm@0,0/pci@18,700000/pci@1/SUNW,isptwo@4/sd@0,0 1. c9t2B00006022004196d0 <SUN-SESS01-080C cyl 51198 alt 2 hd 16 sec 128>...
Page 156 The switch-name is the name defined in the /etc/hosts file. The chassis-id is a number in the range 1-to-63. The defaults are sw1a (1), sw1b (2), sw2a (3), sw2b (4). The following are the commands that would be run on a second Sun StorEdge 6900 series in the SAN environment: # setupswitch -s sw1a -i 5 -v # setupswitch -s sw1b -i 6 -v...
Page 157: Connecting To Servers Running Nt
To Connect a Sun StorEdge 3900 Series to an NT Server The Sun StorEdge 3900 series supports Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 6 or greater in either single path or dual path configurations. Dual path configurations utilize the Sun multipath failover driver 1.1 for Windows NT.
Page 158: Windows 2000 Server
The Sun StorEdge 3900 series storage subsystems do not have the Sun StorEdge FC Network Switch-8 and Switch-16 switches in SL mode by default. The important rules for setting up NT servers to a Sun StorEdge 3900 series are: Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual • February 2002...
Page 159 Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays and host posts must be set to SL mode. Note – The Sun StorEdge 3900 series was built to provide dual redundancy of all data paths. But WIndows 2000 servers do not provide multipath support. Thus, you will not have the same redundancy as that offered from Windows NT and Solaris servers in this configuration.
Page 160: To Connect A Sun Storedge 6900 To An Nt Or Windows 2000 Server
For each Sun StorEdge T3+ array partner group under dual path driver control you must run the modifyt3params(1M) command to set the mp_support mode to none. (By default the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in the Sun StorEdge 3900 series are delivered in mpxio mode.) # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/modifyt3params -n t3name -m none 3.
Page 161 The supported HBAs for the NT and Windows 2000 platforms are the Emulex LP8000 and Qlogic 2200. To obtain the WWNs for any of these HBAs, use the tools provided by the manufacturer or from the card’s BIOS. For Emulex use the LightPulse (lputilnt.exe) provided by Emulex. Select the Configuration Data and Region World Wide Name to obtain the WWN information.
Page 162 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 290000602200418A 08.14 I00002 290000602200420C 08.14 *****...
Page 163: To Create Vluns On The Sun Storedge 6900 For Windows Nt And Windows 2000
4. Use this channel/WWN combination to create HBA aliases and SLIC zones on the Sun StorEdge 6900 series. Run the command showvemap on the Storage Service Processor, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/showvemap -n [v1,v2] -f 5. Run the runsecfg(1M) command, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/runsecfg 6.
Page 164 3. Get the primary zone name using the listvemap command, for example: # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/listvemap -z -n v1 -c I00001 labsys_c1 4. Create the NT VLUNs using the createvlun(1M) command. Do not specify any zones. Note – Because there is no failover functionality on an NT server, you must create VLUNs with only a single path.
Page 165: To Set Up Newly Created Vluns
The following example assumes a zone named winnt_chan1, which already exists and is associated with the path to the NT server. # /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin/addtovezone -n v1 -v T16384 -z winnt_chan1 \ -e T16388 -V VLUN T16384 : Added successfully to zone winnt_chan1. VLUN T16385 : Added successfully to zone winnt_chan1.
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Page 167: To Cable The Systems
A P P E N D I X Default Storage Subsystem Setup This chapter shows the detailed step-by-step procedure for building a Sun StorEdge 3900 or 6900 series storage subsystem in the Sun factory. This chapter is organized as follows: “To Cable the Systems”...
Page 168: To Install The Flash Image
To Install the Flash Image This procedures tells you how to install the Solaris 8 flash image on the Storage Service Processor. 1. Power on the Ethernet hub and the Storage Service Processor. 2. From the ok prompt, set the following variables. ok set-defaults ok nvstore 3.
Page 169 3. Become root: $ su - Password: password 4. Add the media access control (MAC) address of the switches, the Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays, and the virtualization engines to the /etc/ethers file. You want to ensure that the identical host name entries are in the /etc/ethers file as are in the /etc/hosts file.
Page 170: To Set Up The Ethernet Hub
To Set Up the Ethernet Hub 1. Connect all Ethernet component cables to the Ethernet hub. 2. Power on the Ethernet hub. To Set Up the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch 1. Power on the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 or Switch-16 switch. 2.
Page 171: To Set Up A Virtualization Engine
To Set Up a Virtualization Engine Note – Do not turn on the virtualization engine devices until instructed to do so. 1. Log into the Storage Service Processor as root. 2. Update the /etc/ethers file with the MAC addresses of the virtualization engines.
Page 172: To Set Up A Sun Storedge T3+ Array
3. Use telnet(1) to open a session with one Sun StorEdge T3+ array. # telnet t3b0 login: root Password: Return T3B Release 2.00 2001/07/12 19:35:12 (192.168.209.243) Copyright (C) 1997-2001 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series Reference Manual • February 2002...
Page 173: To Set Up A Default Configuration
> get /opt/SUNWsecfg/etc/syslog.conf /etc/syslog.conf > quit 5. If you are going to run setdefaultconfig(1M), ignore this step. Otherwise, for each Sun StorEdge T3+ array on a Sun StorEdge 3900 series, run the following command: msp0# cd /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin msp0# ./modifyt3config -n T3+name -r 5 -c 2 -a off -m mpxio -b 16k...
Page 174 Caution – The setdefaultconfig command is only used by the Sun manufacturing factory. This command resets the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series subsystem to the default configuration. All existing data on the storage subsystem is erased when this command is executed. msp0# cd /opt/SUNWsecfg/bin msp0# ./setdefaultconfig WARNING:...
Page 175 2. Wait two to three hours and verify that the configuration is functioning properly. You can follow the configuration by watching the /var/adm/log/SEcfglog file. msp0# tail -f /var/adm/log/SEcfglog 3. After setdefaultconfig completes, verify the configuration worked by typing: msp0# checkdefaultconfig Appendix A Default Storage Subsystem Setup...
Page 176 4. Run the config_solution(1M) command. The config_solution command is used to create a snapshot of a Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series configuration during the manufacturing and upgrading of the Solution devices. config_solution creates the /var/opt/DATA/Solution.golden file, which lists the Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series model, the date of creation, the devices, and the device attributes.
Page 177 Glossary disk pool A group of drives from which virtual drives are created. The drives that make up the disk pool are called pool drives. Pool drives are a multipathed disk drive that corresponds to a Sun StorEdge T3+ array physical LUN. Dynamic Multi-Pathing (VxDMP) A VERITAS Volume Manager feature that provides an Alternate Pathing...
Page 178 host bus adapter. A controller board connecting the I/O expansion bus to the Fibre Channel subsystem. hot spare A drive in a RAID 1 or RAID 5 configuration that contains no data and acts as a standby in case another drive fails. hot-swappable The ability of a field-replaceable unit (FRU) to be removed and replaced while the system remains powered on and operational.
Page 179 reverse address resolution protocol (RARP) A utility in the Solaris operating environment that enables automatic assignment of the array IP address from the host. SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface. An industry standard for connecting disk and tape devices to a workstation. SCSI Enclosure Services driver.
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Page 181 122 capacity connecting to NT servers Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series, 9 connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900 series, 139 cascaded switches, 54 connecting to Sun servers, 119 changes made in the field, 111 conﬁguring Sun StorEdge Trafﬁc Manager, 124 checkdefaultconfig(1M) command, 75 conﬁguring the ssd.conf ﬁle, 122...
Page 182 Sun StorEdge 6900 series, 142 shell prompts, xv connecting to Windows 2000 servers using UNIX commands, xiv connecting a Sun StorEdge 3900 series, 140 dynamic multi-pathing connecting to Windows NT and Windows 2000 deﬁnition, 159 servers, 139...
Page 183 installation, 9 deﬁnition, 160 local or remote serviceability, 10 host connectivity LUN carving and masking, 11 Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 series, 9 multiple HBA support, 11 hot spare RAID striped data with standby hot spare, 10 deﬁnition, 160 Fibre Channel hot-swappable deﬁnition, 159 deﬁnition, 160...
Page 184 deﬁnition, 160 network terminal concentrator RAID deﬁnition, 160 deﬁnition, 160 NT servers RARP connecting to, 139 deﬁnition, 161 redundant array of independent disks deﬁnition, 160 deﬁnition, 160 remote monitoring, 83 removelocks(1M) command, 75 repair and replacement Ethernet hub replacement, 98 OPIE ﬁeld replaceable units, 97 deﬁnition, 160...
Page 185 21 supported conﬁgurations, 39 SANSurfer, 21 system level support, 9 Solaris 8 operating environment, 17 Sun StorEdge 3900 series Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment, 18 architecture, 7 Sun StorEdge Remote Response, 17 connecting to NT servers, 139...
Page 186 switch conﬁguration, 35 Sun StorEdge 6960 system target IDs overview, 6 Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays, 30 switch conﬁguration, 36 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet overview, 16 Sun StorEdge FC Network Switch-8 or Switch-16 upgrading firmware upgrading ﬁrmware, 117 Sun StorEdge FC Network Switch-8 or Switch- Sun StorEdge FC Switch 16, 117 repair and replacement, 98...
Page 187 connecting to, 139 world wide name deﬁnition, 161 deﬁnition, 161 zone deﬁnition, 161 zoning deﬁnition, 161 Index...
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Preface

1 Introduction

2 Component Descriptions

3 Default Configurations and Settings

4 Configuration Features

5 Configuration Utilities 45

6 Fault Detection and Isolation Overview

8 Sun Storedge 3900 and 6900 Series Setup Instructions

9 Repair and Replacement 97

10 Field Upgrades and Additions

11 Connecting to Solaris Servers

12 Connecting to Servers Running NT

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