Page 3 - Contents; Preface
Contents iii Contents Preface vii 1. SCSI Host Connections 1-1 1.1 Configuration Guidelines 1-2 1.2 Supported SCSI Host Configurations 1-3 1.2.1 Single Host Connected to One Controller Module 1-3 1.2.2 Two Controller Modules Daisy-Chained toOne Host 1-4 1.2.3 Independent Controller Module Connected ...
Page 7 - How This Book Is Organized; This document does not contain information on basic UNIX
vii Preface The Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide providesconfiguration instructions for the Sun StorEdge™ A3500/A3500FC systems. Theseinstructions are designed for an experienced system administrator. How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1 describes configurations for one or two...
Page 8 - See one or more of the following for this information:; su
viii Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 See one or more of the following for this information: ■ Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals ■ AnswerBook™ online documentation for the Solaris™ software environment ■ Other software documentation that you received with yo...
Page 10 - Sun Documentation on the Web; The; web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation; Sun Welcomes Your Comments
x Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 Sun Documentation on the Web The docs.sun.com sm web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation on the Web. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject at: http://docs.sun...
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1-1 C H A P T E R 1 SCSI Host Connections This chapter describes configurations for one or two small computer systeminterface (SCSI) Sun StorEdge A3500 controller modules connected to one or morehosts. It also contains information about connecting power to a Sun Ultra™ hostsystem. The topics covered...
Page 12 - Configuration Guidelines; The part number for the 12 meter SCSI host cable is 530-1886-xx.; the StorEdge A3500 expansion cabinet.
1-2 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 1.1 Configuration Guidelines Use the following guidelines to install and cable or reconfigure your StorEdge A3500system. ■ The part number for the 12 meter SCSI host cable is 530-1886-xx. ■ Do not exceed a SCSI bus length of...
Page 13 - Supported SCSI Host Configurations; Single Host Connected to One Controller Module; shows one host connected with SCSI cables to one StorEdge A3500
Chapter 1 SCSI Host Connections 1-3 1.2 Supported SCSI Host Configurations The illustrations in this section show the SCSI cable connections for theconfigurations that are supported by Sun. ■ Single Host Connected to One Controller Module ■ Two Controller Modules Daisy-Chained to One Host ■ Independ...
Page 14 - the SCSI IDs for the controllers from conflicting.; SCSI cables
1-4 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 1.2.2 Two Controller Modules Daisy-Chained toOne Host FIGURE 1-2 shows two StorEdge A3500 controller modules daisy-chained with SCSI cables to one host. You can daisy-chain controller modules in the same or separatecabinets....
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1-6 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 1.2.4 Multi-Host FIGURE 1-4 shows a two-node multi-host configuration: one StorEdge A3500 controller module connected with SCSI cables to two hosts. FIGURE 1-4 Two-Node Multi-Host Configuration Note – The configuration shown...
Page 17 - excessive ground current that could damage the system.
Chapter 1 SCSI Host Connections 1-7 1.3 Ultra 2 Host System Power ConnectionRequirement You can connect a controller module to an Ultra 2 host system; however, you mustconnect the power cord of the Ultra 2 host to one of the AC power sequencers in theexpansion cabinet that contains the controller mo...
Page 18 - To connect the power cord:; Gain access to the AC power sequencers.; See the documentation that came with the expansion cabinet.; the same side as the power sequencer.
1-8 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 1-5 AC Power Sequencers—Ultra 2 Power Connector To connect the power cord: 1. Gain access to the AC power sequencers. See the documentation that came with the expansion cabinet. 2. Route the power cable from the Ultra...
Page 19 - FC-AL Host Connections
2-1 C H A P T E R 2 FC-AL Host Connections This chapter describes configurations for one or two Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop(FC-AL) Sun StorEdge A3500FC controller modules connected to one or more hosts. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ■ Configuration Guidelines—page 2-2 ■ Support...
Page 20 - The onboard SOC+ on the I/O board is not qualified yet to work with; Caution –; host bus adapter card.
2-2 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 2.1 Configuration Guidelines Use the following guidelines to install and cable or reconfigure your StorEdgeA3500FC system. Caution – The onboard SOC+ on the I/O board is not qualified yet to work with the StorEdge A3500FC co...
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Chapter 2 FC-AL Host Connections 2-3 ■ Once you finish cabling the devices and powering on, reboot the system bytyping boot -r at the ok prompt before beginning any SCSI bus activity. ■ Perform a system check to make sure that SCSI and fiber-optic cable connectionsare secure. Check for fault LEDs on...
Page 22 - StorEdge A3500FC controller module.
2-4 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 2.2.1 Single Host Connected to One Controller Module FIGURE 2-2 shows one host directly connected through fiber-optic cables to one StorEdge A3500FC controller module. FIGURE 2-2 One Host Connected to One Controller Module D...
Page 24 - A3500FC controller module using hubs.; connected to the A3500FC controller module.
2-6 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 2.2.3 Single Host Connected to One Controller ModuleUsing Hubs FIGURE 2-4 shows one host connected through fiber-optic cables to one StorEdge A3500FC controller module using hubs. Note – No other type of fibre channel device...
Page 25 - Ensure that the controller module IDs are set so that each hub is
Chapter 2 FC-AL Host Connections 2-7 2.2.4 Single Host Connected to Two Controller ModulesUsing Hubs FIGURE 2-5 shows one host connected through fiber-optic cables to two StorEdge A3500FC controller modules using hubs. You can connect controller modules in thesame or separate cabinets. Note – No oth...
Page 27 - StorEdge A3500FC controller modules in a loop using hubs.
Chapter 2 FC-AL Host Connections 2-9 2.2.5 Single Host Connected to Four ControllerModules in a Loop Using Hubs FIGURE 2-6 shows an example of one host connected through fiber-optic cables to four StorEdge A3500FC controller modules in a loop using hubs. Note – No other type of fibre channel device ...
Page 31 - Setting the Loop ID; Tools and equipment needed:; Locate the 16 pins on the rear of the FC-AL controller module (; If necessary, use the needlenose pliers to remove the jumpers.
Chapter 2 FC-AL Host Connections 2-13 2.3 Setting the Loop ID This section explains how to set the loop ID of a controller that is connected to ahub. Tools and equipment needed: ■ Needlenose pliers ■ Jumpers (supplied with the StorEdge A3500/A3500FC unit) ■ Antistatic wrist strap Every device attach...
Page 34 - StorEdge D1000 Disk Array Settings
3-2 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 3.1 StorEdge D1000 Disk Array Settings This section describes how to set attributes for the StorEdge D1000disk arrays ( FIGURE 3-1 ) in the following configurations: ■ 1x2—One controller module with two StorEdge D1000 disk a...
Page 35 - x2 Configuration; Option Switch; and
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-3 3.1.1 1x2 Configuration The 1x2 configuration includes one controller module with two StorEdge D1000 diskarrays. Note – The 1x2 configuration is not qualified on the A3500FC controller module. 3.1.1.1 Option Switch Both disk arrays have split b...
Page 36 - Module ID Switch; SCSI Jumper Cables and Terminators
3-4 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 3-4 12-Drive StorEdge D1000 SCSI Disk ID (Split Bus) 3.1.1.2 Module ID Switch Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to TABLE 3-1 . Note – Since the top and bottom disk arrays ...
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Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-5 3.1.2 1x5 Configuration The 1x5 configuration includes one controller module with five StorEdge D1000 diskarrays. 3.1.2.1 Option Switch All StorEdge D1000 disk arrays in this configuration should have their optionswitches set as shown in FIGURE...
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Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-7 3.1.3 2x7 Configuration The 2x7 configuration includes two controller modules with seven StorEdge D1000disk arrays. 3.1.3.1 Option Switch In FIGURE 3-17 , the disk drives in each of the top four disk arrays are on a single bus and should be set...
Page 40 - This configuration is shown in
3-8 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 3.1.3.2 Module ID Switch Ensure that the module IDs for the StorEdge D1000 disk arrays are set according to TABLE 3-3 . In this configuration (from the front of the expansion cabinet), the following occurs: ■ Controller modu...
Page 43 - x2 Cables and Connections; controller board diagnostic LEDs will not be visible.; Driveside SCSI Connections
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-11 3.2 1x2 Cables and Connections This section contains information about SCSI and power connections for oneStorEdge A3500 with two StorEdge D1000 disk arrays. Note – The 1x2 configuration is not qualified on the A3500FC controller module. In the...
Page 45 - Power Connections
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-13 3.2.2 Power Connections Because the controller module must receive power after the disk arrays, connect thedisk arrays to the first stage of the power sequencer and the controller module to thesecond. Two examples are shown in FIGURE 3-13 and ...
Page 46 - x5 Cables and Connections; the five D1000 disk arrays.
3-14 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 3.3 1x5 Cables and Connections This section contains information about SCSI, FC-AL, and power connections for oneStorEdge A3500, or one StorEdge A3500FC controller module, with five StorEdgeD1000 disk arrays. 3.3.1 Drivesid...
Page 48 - shows the power connections for 1x5 configurations.
3-16 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 3.3.2 Power Connections FIGURE 3-16 shows the power connections for 1x5 configurations. FIGURE 3-16 One StorEdge A3500 or A3500FC Controller Module and Five StorEdgeD1000 Disk Arrays (Power) R1&R2 R3 R6 R4 R5 R5 R6 L5 L...
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Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-17 3.4 2x7 Cables and Connections This section contains information about SCSI, FC-AL, and power connections fortwo StorEdge A3500 controller modules, or two StorEdge A3500FC controllermodules, with seven StorEdge D1000 disk arrays. 3.4.1 SCSI Ca...
Page 50 - shows the SCSI connections between the two; modules and the seven
3-18 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 3-17 shows the SCSI connections between the two StorEdge A3500 controller modules and the seven StorEdge D1000 disk arrays. FIGURE 3-17 Two StorEdge A3500 Controller Modules and Seven StorEdge D1000Disk Arrays (SCSI)...
Page 51 - shows the power connections for 2x7 configurations.
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-19 3.4.2 Power Connections FIGURE 3-16 shows the power connections for 2x7 configurations. FIGURE 3-18 Two StorEdge A3500 or A3500FC Controller Modules and Seven StorEdgeD1000 Disk Arrays (Power) R1&R2 R3 R6 R4 R9 R8 R5 R7 Frontsequencer L1&a...
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3-20 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 3.5 3x15 Cables and Connections This section contains information about SCSI, FC-AL, and power connections forthree StorEdge A3500 controller modules, or three StorEdge A3500FC controllermodules, with fifteen StorEdge D1000...
Page 54 - shows the SCSI connections for controller module A.
3-22 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 3-19 shows the SCSI connections for controller module A. FIGURE 3-19 Controller Module A—3x15 Configuration 1x8 SCSI jumper cable Differential SCSIterminator A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 2x7
Page 55 - shows the SCSI connections for controller module B.
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-23 FIGURE 3-20 shows the SCSI connections for controller module B. FIGURE 3-20 Controller Module B—3x15 Configuration 1x8 SCSI jumper cable Differential SCSIterminator B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 2x7
Page 56 - shows the SCSI connections for controller module C.
3-24 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 3-21 shows the SCSI connections for controller module C. FIGURE 3-21 Controller Module C—3x15 Configuration SCSI jumper cable Differential SCSIterminator C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 1x8 2x7
Page 57 - Connections Between Power Sequencers; ). Make sure that the rear sequencers are likewise connected.; Connections to AC Power Sources
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-25 3.5.2 Connections Between Power Sequencers The front and rear power sequencers in the 2x7 expansion cabinet and the 1x8expansion cabinet must be interconnected. Make sure an interconnect cable (partnumber 530-2325) is connected between the OUT...
Page 58 - Power Connections for Expansion Cabinets
3-26 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide • December 1999 FIGURE 3-23 Power Connections to Avoid (Different Phases) FIGURE 3-24 Power Connections to Avoid (Same Phase) 3.5.4 Power Connections for Expansion Cabinets The power connections for the 2x7 expansion cabinet are the same a...
Page 59 - The power connections for the 1x8 expansion cabinet are shown in
Chapter 3 Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Configurations 3-27 The power connections for the 1x8 expansion cabinet are shown in FIGURE 3-25 . FIGURE 3-25 One StorEdge A3500 or A3500FC Controller Module and Eight StorEdgeD1000 Disk Arrays (Power) R1&R2 R8 R6 R4 R9 R3 R5 R7 Frontsequencer L1&L2 L8 L...
