Preface

This guide provides an overview of RAID terminology and explains the use of controller firmware and VT100 commands to configure and monitor Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays.

Note - Different versions of controller firmware apply to different Sun StorEdge 3000 family arrays. Before downloading new firmware, be sure to check the README file or appropriate release notes to make sure you are upgrading a supported version of the firmware for your array.

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

Caution - Read the Sun StorEdge 3310 SCSI Array Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual before beginning any procedure in this guide.

How This Book Is Organized

This book covers the following topics.

Chapter 1 introduces RAID terminology and concepts.

Chapter 2 explains how to access the array via the COM port and a terminal emulation program.

Chapter 3 describes the "view and edit Logical drives" command and related procedures.

Chapter 4 describes the "view and edit logical Volumes" command and related procedures.

Chapter 5 describes the "view and edit Host luns" command and related procedures.

Chapter 6 describes the "view and edit scsi Drives" command and related procedures.

Chapter 7 describes the "view and edit Scsi channels" command and related procedures.

Chapter 8 describes the "view and edit Configuration parameters" command and related procedures.

Chapter 9 describes the "view and edit Peripheral devices" command and related procedures.

Chapter 10 describes the "system Functions" command, array information, and event logs.

Appendix A provides the array firmware specifications.

Appendix B summarizes controller parameters for optimization and parameter defaults that should not be changed.

Appendix C lists the event messages.

Glossary provides RAID terminology and definitions used throughout the product documentation.

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:

Software documentation that you received with your system

Solaris operating environment documentation, which is at

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 3510 SCSI Array Release Notes	816-7301
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Best Practices Manual (3310)	816-7293
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Best Practices Manual (3510)	816-7325
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual (3310)	816-7290
Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual (3510)	816-7300
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	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

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

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-USA4SUN

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 Section 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 RAID Firmware 3.25 and 3.27 User's Guide, part number 817-3711-10.

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