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Sun StorEdge T3 Array - Just the Facts (5/01) Contains much information about all aspects of the StorEdge T3 array, from configuration, compatibility, to performance and available options.
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Sun StorEdge T3 Array with 1-GB Cache Controller (T3+) - Just the Facts (9/01) Contains much information about all aspects of the StorEdge T3+ array, from configuration, compatibility, to performance and available options.
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Storage Array Battery replacements and Radiance support types Contains information on how to determine the correct status of the battery in a a A1000, A3500, or T3 Storage Array. It will also help in determining if the Radiance support type should be set to FCO, Preventive Maintenance, or HW on-site.
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Configuration Rules for Mission Critical Storage Provides some general guidelines for configuring storage platforms to match application requirements. These guidelines are designed to help ensure high levels of availability first, good performance second, and low cost last.
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Sun StorEdge T3 Array FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about the T3 array.
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Sun StorEdge T3 Array for the Enterprise with Redundant Fibre Channel Switch Configurations - Just the Facts (2/01) Contains requirements and configuration information for the Sun StorEdge T3 array with the redundant 8 port switch.
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Sun StorEdge T3 Array Multi-Platform Support - Just the Facts (2/01) Contains requirements and configuration information for the Sun StorEdge T3 array amd its use in a mulit-platform environment.
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Brocade SAN Configuration Descriptions (2/01) SAN configuration rules and examples for the StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and StorEdge Network FC Switch-16.
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SOC+XT SAN Limited Program Overview and Purpose The purpose of the SOC+XT SAN Program is to allow existing SBus servers to attach SAN storage devices in a controlled environment. The focus of this program has been limited to those customers who are unable not unwilling to migrate to Solaris 8/beyond. SunPS approval is required on all SOC+XT configurations. SUN INTERNAL ONLY
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Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 - Just the Facts (9/01) Contains much information about the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16.
 
805-4748
Rackmount Placement Matrix Contains hole assignments for Sun products that can be mounted in system or expansion cabinet racks.
 
806-1495
Sun StorEdge T3 Disk Tray Installation Task map An overview of some of the steps needed to install a Sun StorEdge T3 disk array, with references to most of the other documents listed on this page.
806-1497
Sun StorEdge T3 Disk Tray Release Notes (Version 1.17a Controller Firmware) Contains information that was not available at the time the product documentation for the Sun StorEdge T3 disk array was published.
806-4210
Sun StorEdge T3 Disk Tray Configuration Guide Describes the recommended configurations for the Sun StorEdge T3 disk tray for high availability, the maximum performance, and maximum storage capability. This guide is intended for Sun field sales and technical support personnel.
806-5133
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide Describes how to install a Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array in a telco rack using the telco rackmount kit.
806-5341
1 RU Air Baffle Installation Guide for the Sun Enterprise[tm] 6500/5500 System Cabinet When installing a T3 Disk Array in a Sun Enterprise 6500/5500 System Cabinet, it is required to install a 1 RU Air Baffle to maintain the cooling levels for the cabinet environment.
806-6924
Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch-16 Release Notes Describes both hardware and software installation notes and product considerations for the Sun StorEdge network FC switches and Sun StorEdge network FC 2.1 software.
806-7979
Sun StorEdge T3 Disk Tray Cabinet Installation Guide

Describes how to install a Sun StorEdge T3 disk tray in a Sun cabinet or a standard 19-inch EIA/RETMA cabinet using a rackmount kit. There are two types of rackmount kits available:

  • 4 rack units (RU) high (fits one disk tray).
  • 7 RUs high (fits two disk trays).
 
816-0772
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Start Here - Installation Overview and Documentation Guide Provides reference to useful documents and information about preparation, installation, and configuration of Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Arrays.
816-0773
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual Describes features, hardware components, supported configurations, installation information and procedures for replacing hardware components of the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Arrays.
816-0774
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual Provides safety precautions to follow when setting up a Sun StorEdge T3 or T3+ Array.
816-0776
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Administrator's Guide This book provides information on using the command-line interface (CLI) of the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array for administrative tasks. Each chapter contains a list of the CLI commands as they pertain to performing various tasks related to configuring, monitoring or troubleshooting an array.
816-0777
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide Describes the recommended configurations for the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ disk tray for high availability, the maximum performance and maximum storage capability.
816-0778
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Site Preparation Guide The Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Site Preparation Guide provides information on preparing a customer site for installation of a Sun StorEdge T3 or T3+ array, or an array rack system. This guide is intended for Sun field sales and technical support personnel.
816-0780
Sun StorEdge T3 Array Controller Upgrade Manual Contains instructions for upgrading the Sun StorEdge T3 array to a Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
816-0781
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Release Notes Online

The latest release notes for the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ arrays, and other array documents, are now available on the web.

Refer to the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Start Here document that is shipped with the array for an installation overview and guide to all array documentation.

816-0830
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Installation and Configuration Guide

The Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Installation and Configuration Guide describes how to set up the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch -16 hardware and configure it to the network. It provides information and pointers to additional documentation you may need for configuring, troubleshooting, and using the switch. The book is intended for technical users who have experience with storage systems. Older versions of this document: 806-2877 , 806-6922

816-0842
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Release Notes - SunStorEdge SAN 3.0 Release Describes both hardware and software installation notes and product considerations for the Sun StorEdge network FC switches and Sun StorEdge SAN 3.0 release software.
816-1179
StorTools[tm] 4.1 User's Guide The StorTools 4.1 User s Guide describes the StorTools 4.1 diagnostic package, which provides diagnostics for the following Sun products:
  • Sun StorEdge A5x00 array
  • Sun StorEdge A3500FC disk tray
  • Sun StorEdge T3 array
  • Internal Fibre Channel disk
  • Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16
This document describes the Sun StorEdge StorTools graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line utilities and provides procedures for using the tools. This guide is written for system administrators and support personnel who are already familiar with Sun s disk array products. This diagnostic toolkit is for use only by Sun internal and Sun authorized service providers trained on the toolkit and on the product for which it was intended.

816-1471
Multi-Platform Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Guide Provides guidelines for use of the Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch-16 in third party operating environments.
816-1701
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Field Troubleshooting Guide Sun StorEdge - SAN 3.1 Release Describes how to diagnose and troubleshoot the Sun StorEdge network FC switch-8 and switch-16 hardware. It provides information and pointers to additional documentation you may need for installing, configuring, and using the configuration. The book is primarily intended for use by experienced system support engineers who already have a good understanding of the product. Older versions of this document: 806-5514 , 806-6923 , 816-0252
816-1983
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Releases Notes - Version 2.0 Controller Firmware This document contains late-breaking product information and known issues that are specific to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Issues documented previously for the Sun StorEdge T3 array model that do not appear in these release notes have either been resolved or do not apply to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
816-1986
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Operations Guide - Switch 3.0 Contains information for administrators who encounter trouble in setting up their configurations. It provides information on how to replace a switch in the fabric.
816-2686
StorTools[tm] 4.2 Reference Manual

Describes the StorTools 4.2 diagnostic package, which provides diagnostics for the following Sun products:

  • Sun StorEdge A5x00 array
  • Sun Fire 880 workgroup server
  • Sun StorEdge A3500FC disk tray
  • Sun StorEdge T3 array
  • Internal Fibre Channel disk
  • Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16
This document describes the Sun StorEdge StorTools graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line utilities and provides procedures for using the tools. This guide is written for system administrators and support personnel who are already familiar with Sun s disk array products.
816-2688
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Best Practices - Sun StorEdge SAN 3.0 Release To facilitate optimum performance in current configurations and to set up your Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Version 3.0 software to allow additional features and increased functionality in supported subsequent releases, follow the configuration rules in the Configuration chapter of the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 (Version 3.0) Configuration and Installation Guide.
816-2953
Sun StorEdge SAN Customer Troubleshooting Guide Release 3.1 Provides guidance for locating and troubleshooting problems for the Sun StorEdge network F C switches and Brocade Silkworm Fibre Channel switches.
816-3644
Sun StorEdge Remote Response - Field Installation Guide Provides installation instructions for Remote Response X-Option Kit components.
816-3652
Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Configuration Supplement for SAN 3.1 Disaster Tolerance Configurations The rules for the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Sun SAN 3.0 have been extended to support additional configurations for disaster recovery scenarios. This document lists the modifications to the configuration ru les in the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-16 Sun Installation and Configuration Guide: Sun StorEdge SAN 3.0 Re lease. It also provides illustrative examples to show use of the extended rules.
816-4106
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Release Notes - Version 2.0.1 Controller Firmware Contains late-breaking product information and known issues that are specific to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Issues documented previously for the Sun StorEdge T3 array model that do not appear in these release notes have either been resolved or do not apply to the Sun StorEdge T3+ array.
816-4107
Sun StorEdge T3 Array Release Notes - Version 1.18 Controller Firmware Contains important information about the Sun StorEdge T3 array controller firmware version 1.18 such as required patches and issues that may be related.
816-4294
Sun StorEdge Configuration Service 1.0 Installation Guide Provides instructions for installing and uninstalling the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software.
816-4295
Sun StorEdge Configuration Service 1.0 Administrator's Guide Provides procedures for configuring and managing storage with the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service software.
816-4296
Sun StorEdge Configuration Service 1.0 Release Notes Contains the latest supplementary information. Use it with the latest version of the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service 1.0 Installation Guide (816-4294).
816-4768
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Start Here - Installation Overview and Documentation Guide Provides an overview of setting up a T3+ array and also provides a list of documentation references.
816-4769
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Installation and Configuration Manual - Version 2.1 Controller Firmware Contains information on how to install, operate, and service the Sun StorEdge T3+ array. Most of the procedures in this manual can be performed by an experienced system administrator.
816-4770
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Administrator's Manual, Version 2.1 Controller Firmware Describes how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Sun StorEdge T3+ arrays using the command-line interface (CLI). It provides information on commands that are specific to the array, but it is not intended as a reference for general operating system commands. This guide is designed for use with the Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Installation and Configuration Manual and is written for an experienced system administrator of the Solaris[tm] operating environment and related disk storage systems.
816-4774
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Field Service Manual Provides the qualified service-trained maintenance provider with sufficient information to effectively troubleshoot and resolve any Sun StorEdge T3+ array failure. The procedures in this manual describe how to isolate the failure, remove and replace component(s), effectively reconfigure the module and system, and place the product back into the customer's network. Older version of this document: 816-0779
816-5324
Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment User's Guide Version 2.1 Describes how to use the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment graphical user interface (GUI) to collect data about the condition of various storage devices.
816-7771
Sun StorEdge T3 Disk Tray Installation Guide For the Sun Rack Provides information on installing a StorEdge T3 array into a Sun Rack 900.
 
817-4676
Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Release Notes - Version 3.2.3 Controller Firmware Contains late-breaking product information and known issues that are specific to the Sun StorEdge" T3+ array (also known as Sun StorEdge T3 array with 1GB Cache Controller).
 
819-0051
Disk Scrubbing Sun StorEdge Arrays Provides an overview of disk scrubbing in general as well as a description of Sun s implementation of disk scrubbing. In addition, this paper describes various types of disk drive failures and shows how the disk scrubber can reduce the likelihood of such failures. Finally, for those readers who need a quick refresh, Appendix B provides high-level overview of RAID. The Sun StorEdge Disk Scrubber checks the integrity of an array's media. For the storage pools configured on these arrays, it also checks the RAID parity data. The disk scrubber continuously scans disk drives for media errors. When an error is detected, it reports the problem and attempts to fix it.

 


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