StorageTek FLEXLINE 96126 User manual

PART NUMBER EDITION NUMBER

PRODUCT TYPE

SOLUTIONS

FLEXLINE

ONLINE STORAGE SYSTEMS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLARIS

Open Systems Host Attach

96126 2

FlexLine™

200/300 Series

Installation Instructions

for SOLARIS open

systems disk host attach

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Information in this file is subject to change. In the event of changes, the information

will be revised. Comments concerning its contents should be directed to:

200/300 Series Program Manager

Storage Technology Corporation

One StorageTek Drive

Louisville, CO 80028-2129

or sent email to: glsfs@stortek.com

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Summary of Changes

The following is the history and summary of changes for this publication.

Date Edition Description

October 2003 First Initial Release

October 2004 Second Updated to reflect new FlexLIne™ terminology

Summary of Changes

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Solaris - Installation

Instructions

The following pages help ensure that you order and configure a viable solution

for your SUN operating environment running Solaris 2.7, 2.8, or 2.9 (and

appropriate patches - see Table 1 on page 5). Customers and StorageTek

personnel should also be familiar with the FlexLine™ 200/300 Series storage

system Site Preparation Guide, the Storage Manager Concepts Guide, and

the Storage System Planning Checklist.

■Introduction

This manual is organized to help plan your SUN Solaris configuration, provide

order information, and help to install and attach your storage system to the

SUN host server running Solaris. The following should be used in conjunction

with the Siebel configurator.

Plan your site configuration

Prior to placing an order for StorageTek storage equipment, one should make

sure of the system needs. First measure the locations of each current and

future host, storage system, and other network components. Fill in this form

with the requested information.

✔Parameter Outcome

Solaris operating system

Distance between host and storage

system

Distance between other devices

Number of HBAs needed (two are

recommended)

Number of storage systems being

installed

Number of FC cables needed

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Select Host Adapter (s)

Pick the type and quantity of the fibre channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)

needed for your host systems. Refer to the Interop Tool for connectivity

information.

Select the Fibre Channel Cables

Select the length of fiber optic (or copper) cable and the quantity for

connection to the host systems. The following is an example of optical cables

that may be ordered through StorageTek to attach a QLA2300F HBA to the

Control Module (aka Controller). Write in the quantities needed.

There are also LC to SC cables that would allow one to use a 2 Gb HBA and

cables with existing switches. The following cables are available in this event.

Quantity 2 Gb FC Optical Cable Description Part #

10 meters (32.8 feet) LC to LC Duplex 10800221

50 meters (164 feet) LC to LC Duplex 10800222

100 meters (328 feet) LC to LC Duplex 10800223

Note: Other lengths are available. Consult the Siebel Configurator.

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Introduction

If installing through a switch, you may need a set of the following.

Check your quantities against your earlier distance measurements to ensure

your order includes all cable attachments. Also, if ordering copper cables,

make sure that the connector ends meet your need. One end mates with the

HBA, and the other end, typically, mates with the control module’s host

interface minihubs (or array module host ports).

Note: Unless there is an existing management station, cable connections to

the management station should be via 10BaseT Ethernet.

Typically, LC to LC Duplex Fibre Channel short wave optical cables are used

with the HBAs and the controller’s host minihubs, which have Small Form

Factor Packaged (SFP) Transceivers.

Place your Order

Make sure that you have the following.

When you make a new order, a CD-ROM along with a CD insert, commonly

called a Quick Start Guide will be in your host attach kit. The Quick Start Guide

will walk you through your installation—first referring you to the

Preconfiguration and Maintenance Setup Instructions, P/N 95966, and then to

any special instructions written to support your particular operating system

installation.

Quantity FC Optical Cable Description Part #

10 meters (32.8 feet) LC to SC 10800231

50 meters (164 feet) LC to SC 10800232

100 meters (328 feet) LC to SC 10800233

Quantity 1 Gb FC Optical Cable Description Part #

10 meters (32.8 feet) SC to SC Duplex 10800134

50 meters (164 feet) SC to SC Duplex 10800137

100 meters (328 feet) SC to SC Duplex 10800138

Note: Other lengths are available. Consult the Siebel Configurator.

✔Description

SUN Server running Solaris 2.7, 8, or 9 (and appropriate patches)

HBA(s)

Fibre Channel cables to configure your subsystem

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CD-ROM file structure

During your installation you will be asked to install files from the CD supplied in

your host-attach kit. The CD is structured (in most cases) with two main

folders (Docs and Software). Inside the Docs folder are subfolders with

pertinent documentation. The following table shows the subfolder names.

Inside the Software folder you will find files called: client, agent, runtime,

RDAC, and utilities.

Note: Some operating systems will have additional directories such as a

Host Adapter, MIBs, or a Drivers folder.

A special SMclient (Field Tool) CD is available and required to fulfill your

preconfiguration requirements. It has special software tasks and applications

that may be necessary to upgrade your storage system.

Note: Refer also to the PDF documents and configuration and support files

to assist with your installation, and use the Interop Tool to get the latest

connectivity information.

■Storage System and Storage Manager - Overview

FlexLine™ 200/300 Series storage systems provide access to high-end

storage using Fibre Channel and RAID technology.

This document was created to aid in installing a storage system into a Solaris

operating environment. It includes driver information, steps to take when

planning and assembling a SAN installation, and a list of frequently asked

questions (and problems) that may be encountered. This manual is intended

to provide tips on attaching or creating a SAN environment as well as giving

some examples of problems that have been encountered.

In addition to this manual, information is available on the CRC by going to

Current Products >> Disk or Current Products >> Software. The CRC also has

tech tips, FAQs, notices and bulletins, and software updates.

Note: Firmware and NVSRAM updates may be downloaded from the CRC.

Backup documentation is on the engineering web page at:

http://gandalf.stortek.com/ctp/index.html

Sales and Preinstall Diagnostic and Service Engineering Papers

Hardware Install Cabinet Docs Miscellaneous

Software Install Release Notes

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