Sun Microsystems T3 manual Array Configuration Overview, Product Description

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Array Configuration Overview

This chapter describes the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ arrays, the connection ports, and Fibre Channel connections. It also describes basic rules and recommendations for configuring the array, and it lists supported hardware and software platforms.

Note – For installation and cabling information, refer to the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual. For software configuration information, refer to the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Administrator’s Guide.

This chapter is organized as follows:

■“Product Description” on page 1

■“Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions” on page 8

■“Configuration Recommendations” on page 9

■“Supported Platforms” on page 9

■“Sun Cluster Support” on page 10.

Product Description

The Sun StorEdge T3 array is a high-performance, modular, scalable storage device that contains an internal RAID controller and nine disk drives with Fibre Channel connectivity to the data host. Extensive reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features include redundant components, notification of failed components, and the ability to replace components while the unit is online. The Sun StorEdge T3+ array provides the same features as the Sun StorEdge T3 array, and includes an updated controller card with direct fiber-optic connectivity and additional memory for data cache. The controller cards of both array models are described in more detail later in this chapter.

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