Preface

This manual provides instructions for installing, initially configuring, and operating your Sun StorEdgetrademark 3510 FC Array.

This guide is written for experienced system administrators who are familiar with Sun Microsystems hardware and software products.



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Caution - 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 the array's features.

Chapter 2 covers site planning and basic safety requirements.

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

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

Chapter 5 provides procedures for initially configuring your array.

Chapter 6 describes the array's front and back panel LEDs.

Chapter 7 describes maintenance procedures.

Chapter 8 describes troubleshooting procedures.

Appendix A provides Sun StorEdge 3510 array specifications.

Appendix B provides information about standalone JBOD arrays.

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 instructions on configuring a Solaristrademark server.

Appendix G provides instructions on configuring a Windows 2000 or Windows 2000 Advanced server.

Appendix H provides instructions on configuring a Linux server.

Appendix I provides instructions on configuring a IBM AIX server.

Appendix J provides instructions on configuring an HP-UX server.

Appendix K provides instructions on configuring a Windows NT server.


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 the following for this information:

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.



Related Documentation

Title

Part Number

Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array Release Notes

816-7301

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Best Practices Manual

816-7325

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family RAID Firmware 3.25 and 3.27 User's Guide

817-3711

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 1.5 Software Installation Manual

817-3764

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays

817-3629

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family CLI 1.5 User's Guide

817-4951

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family FRU Installation Guide

816-7326

Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual

816-7930



Accessing Sun Documentation

All Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array documentation is available online in both PDF and HTML format at the following locations:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/3510

http://docs.sun.com/db/coll/3510FCarray

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 3510 FC Array at:

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


Contacting Sun Technical Support

For late-breaking news and troubleshooting tips, review the Sun StorEdge 3510 FC Array Release Notes located at:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Workgroup/3510

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 816-7300-15.


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