Chapter 1

Installing and Maintaining a Sun StorEdge T3 or T3+ Array Single-Controller Configuration

This chapter contains the procedures about how to install, configure, and maintain SunStorEdge™T3 and Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in a single-controller (noninterconnected) configuration in a Sun™ Cluster environment.

This chapter contains the following procedures.

For information about how to use a storage array in a storage area network (SAN), see "SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment" in Sun Cluster 3.x Hardware Administration Manual.

Installing Storage Arrays

This section contains the procedure for an initial installation of new storage arrays.

How to Install a Storage Array

Use this procedure to install and configure new storage arrays in a running cluster. Perform the steps in this procedure in conjunction with the procedures in the Sun Cluster software installation documentation and your server hardware manual.

Install the host adapters in the nodes that are to be connected to the storage array.
For the procedure about how to install host adapters, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapters and nodes.

Install the FC hubs/switches.
For the procedure about how to install FC hubs/switches, see the documentation that shipped with your FC hub/switch hardware.

Note - If you are using two FC switches and Sun SAN software to create a storage area network (SAN), see "SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment" in Sun Cluster 3.x Hardware Administration Manual for more information.

Set up a Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) server on the network on which the new storage arrays are to reside.
This RARP server enables you to assign an IP address to the new storage array by using each storage array's unique MAC address.

For the procedure about how to set up a RARP server, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.
Are you installing a storage array?
- If yes, proceed to Step 5.
- If no, install the media interface adapters (MIAs) in the storage array that you are installing, as shown in Figure 1-1.
  
  For the procedure about how to install a media interface adapter (MIA), see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide.

If necessary, install gigabit interface converters (GBICs) or Small Form Factor Pluggables (SFPs) in the FC hubs/switches, as shown in Figure 1-1.
The GBICs or SFPs let you connect the FC hubs/switches to the storage array that you are installing. For the procedure about how to install an FC hub/switch GBIC or an SFP, see the documentation that shipped with your FC hub/switch hardware.

Install fiber-optic cables between the FC hubs/switches and the storage array, as shown in Figure 1-1.
For the procedure about how to install a fiber-optic cable, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide.

Install fiber-optic cables between the FC hubs/switches and the nodes, as shown in Figure 1-1.

Install the Ethernet cables between the storage array and the Local Area Network (LAN), as shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Installing a Single-Controller Configuration

Note - Figure 1-1 shows how to cable two storage arrays to enable data sharing and host-based mirroring. This configuration prevents a single-point of failure.

Install power cords to each storage array that you are installing.

Power on the storage array and confirm that all components are powered on and functional.
Note - The storage array might require a few minutes to boot.

For the procedure about how to power on a storage array, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

(Optional) Configure the storage array with logical volumes.
For the procedure about how to configure the storage array with logical volumes, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Administrator's Guide.

Access each storage array that you are adding. Install the required controller firmware for the storage array.
See the Sun Cluster release notes documentation for information about accessing Sun's Info Docs on http://sunsolve.sun.com. The Info Docs list information about required patches and firmware that are available for download. For the procedure about how to apply host adapter firmware, see the firmware patch README file.

Ensure that this new storage array has a unique target address.
For the procedure on how to verify and assign a target address, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide.

Reset the storage array.
For the procedure about how to reboot or reset a storage array, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

Install to the nodes the Solaris operating environment. Apply any required Solaris patches for Sun Cluster software and storage array support.
For the procedure about how to install the Solaris operating environment, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation. For the location of required Solaris patches and installation instructions for Sun Cluster software support, see your Sun Cluster release notes documentation. For a list of required Solaris patches for storage array support, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Release Notes.


	Chapter 1 Installing and Maintaining a Sun StorEdge T3 or T3+ Array Single-Controller Configuration This chapter contains the procedures about how to install, configure, and maintain SunStorEdge™T3 and Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays in a single-controller (noninterconnected) configuration in a Sun™ Cluster environment. This chapter contains the following procedures. How to Install a Storage Array How to Create a Logical Volume How to Remove a Logical Volume How to Upgrade Storage Array Firmware How to Replace a Disk Drive How to Add a Storage Array How to Remove a Storage Array How to Replace a Host-to-Hub/Switch Component How to Replace a Hub/Switch or Hub/Switch-to-Array Component How to Replace a Storage Array Controller How to Replace a Chassis How to Replace a Host Adapter How To Upgrade a StorEdge T3 Controller to a StorEdge T3+ Controller For information about how to use a storage array in a storage area network (SAN), see "SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment" in Sun Cluster 3.x Hardware Administration Manual. Installing Storage Arrays This section contains the procedure for an initial installation of new storage arrays. How to Install a Storage Array Use this procedure to install and configure new storage arrays in a running cluster. Perform the steps in this procedure in conjunction with the procedures in the Sun Cluster software installation documentation and your server hardware manual. Install the host adapters in the nodes that are to be connected to the storage array. For the procedure about how to install host adapters, see the documentation that shipped with your host adapters and nodes. Install the FC hubs/switches. For the procedure about how to install FC hubs/switches, see the documentation that shipped with your FC hub/switch hardware. Note - If you are using two FC switches and Sun SAN software to create a storage area network (SAN), see "SAN Solutions in a Sun Cluster Environment" in Sun Cluster 3.x Hardware Administration Manual for more information. Set up a Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) server on the network on which the new storage arrays are to reside. This RARP server enables you to assign an IP address to the new storage array by using each storage array's unique MAC address. For the procedure about how to set up a RARP server, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual. Are you installing a storage array? If yes, proceed to Step 5. If no, install the media interface adapters (MIAs) in the storage array that you are installing, as shown in Figure 1-1. For the procedure about how to install a media interface adapter (MIA), see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide. If necessary, install gigabit interface converters (GBICs) or Small Form Factor Pluggables (SFPs) in the FC hubs/switches, as shown in Figure 1-1. The GBICs or SFPs let you connect the FC hubs/switches to the storage array that you are installing. For the procedure about how to install an FC hub/switch GBIC or an SFP, see the documentation that shipped with your FC hub/switch hardware. Install fiber-optic cables between the FC hubs/switches and the storage array, as shown in Figure 1-1. For the procedure about how to install a fiber-optic cable, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide. Install fiber-optic cables between the FC hubs/switches and the nodes, as shown in Figure 1-1. Install the Ethernet cables between the storage array and the Local Area Network (LAN), as shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Installing a Single-Controller Configuration Note - Figure 1-1 shows how to cable two storage arrays to enable data sharing and host-based mirroring. This configuration prevents a single-point of failure. Install power cords to each storage array that you are installing. Power on the storage array and confirm that all components are powered on and functional. Note - The storage array might require a few minutes to boot. For the procedure about how to power on a storage array, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual. (Optional) Configure the storage array with logical volumes. For the procedure about how to configure the storage array with logical volumes, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Administrator's Guide. Access each storage array that you are adding. Install the required controller firmware for the storage array. See the Sun Cluster release notes documentation for information about accessing Sun's Info Docs on http://sunsolve.sun.com. The Info Docs list information about required patches and firmware that are available for download. For the procedure about how to apply host adapter firmware, see the firmware patch `README` file. Ensure that this new storage array has a unique target address. For the procedure on how to verify and assign a target address, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide. Reset the storage array. For the procedure about how to reboot or reset a storage array, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual. Install to the nodes the Solaris operating environment. Apply any required Solaris patches for Sun Cluster software and storage array support. For the procedure about how to install the Solaris operating environment, see your Sun Cluster software installation documentation. For the location of required Solaris patches and installation instructions for Sun Cluster software support, see your Sun Cluster release notes documentation. For a list of required Solaris patches for storage array support, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Release Notes.