Preface

This manual gives step-by-step procedures for installing and initially configuring the Sun StorEdge trademark 3310 SCSI array.

Caution - You should read the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual before beginning any procedure in this manual.

How This Book Is Organized

This book covers the following topics:

Chapter 1 provides an overview of RAID features.

Chapter 2 covers the site planning and basic safety requirements.

Chapter 3 provides general procedures for unpacking and inspecting the array.

Chapter 4 provides procedures for cabling and for connecting to power and to the network.

Chapter 5 provides procedures for a first-time configuration.

Chapter 6 describes the front and rear panel LEDs.

Chapter 7 describes maintenance procedures.

Chapter 8 describes troubleshooting procedures.

Appendix A provides Sun StorEdge 3310 array specifications.

Appendix B shows how to cable JBODs to one or more host servers.

Appendix C provides information about failed component alarm codes.

Appendix D provides tables for recording configuration data.

Appendix E provides pinout identification for each connector.

Appendix F provides information on configuring Sun servers running the Solaris trademark operating environment.

Appendix G provides information on configuring Windows 2000 servers.

Appendix H provides information on configuring Linux servers.

Appendix I provides information on configuring IBM AIX servers.

Appendix J provides information on configuring HP-UX servers.

Appendix K provides information on configuring Windows NT servers.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.

See one or more of the following for this information:

Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals

AnswerBook2 online documentation for the Solaris operating environment.

Other software documentation that you received with your system

http://docs.sun.com

Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

Typeface`^[1]`	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your`.login` file. Use `ls` `-a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

Typeface^[1]

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Title	Part Number
Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI Array Release Notes	816-7292
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Best Practices Manual	816-7293
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Firmware 3.25 and 3.27 User's Guide	817-3711
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family 1.5 Software Installation Manual	817-3764
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Configuration Service 1.5 User's Guide	817-3337
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter 1.5 User's Guide	817-3338
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays	817-3629
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family FRU Installation Guide	816-7326
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI 1.5 User's Guide	817-4951
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual	816-7930

Accessing Sun Documentation

For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI Array Release Notes located at:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/3310

http://docs.sun.com/db/coll/3310SCSIarray

You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation at:

http://www.sun.com/documentation

You can order printed copies of manuals for the Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI array at:

http://corppub.iuniverse.com/marketplace/sun

Contacting Sun Technical Support

For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI Array Release Notes located at:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/3310

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the documentation, go to:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting

To initiate or check on a USA-only service request, contact Sun support at:

800-USA-4SUN

To obtain international technical support, contact the sales office of each country at:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/sales.html

508 Accessibility Features

The Sun StorEdge documentation is available in 508-compliant HTML files that can be used with assistive technology programs for visually impaired personnel. These files are provided on the Documentation CD for your product as well as on the websites identified in the previous "Accessing Sun Documentation" section. Additionally, the software and firmware applications provide keyboard navigation and shortcuts, which are documented in the user's guides.

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:

http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual, part number 816-7290-15

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