TABLE 7-1Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Event Grid for 1 Gbit Switches (Continued)

Component

 

 

 

 

Note: Text within quotation marks (“ “) is exactly as it appears on the Event Grid.

 

 

EventType

Severity

Action

Description

 

 

Action Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

port

State

 

 

“port.1 in SWITCH

 

 

 

Change+

 

 

diag185

(ip=

 

 

 

 

 

 

xxx.20.67.185) is now

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available (status-state

 

 

 

 

 

 

changed from offline to

 

 

 

 

 

 

online)”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The port on the switch is

 

 

 

 

 

 

now available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

port

State

Red

Y

“port.1 in SWITCH

1. Verify cables, GBICs, and

 

Change-

 

 

diag185

 

 

connections along the FC

 

 

 

 

(ip=xxx.20.67.185) is

 

path.

 

 

 

 

now Not-Available (status

2.

Check the Storage

 

 

 

 

state changed from online to

 

Automated Diagnostic

 

 

 

 

offline)”

 

 

Environment SAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topology GUI to identify

 

 

 

 

A port on the switch has

 

failing segment of the

 

 

 

 

logged out of the Fabric

 

data path.

 

 

 

 

connection and has gone

3.

Verify the correct FC

 

 

 

 

offline.

 

 

switch configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enclosure

Statistics

 

 

“Statistics about switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

d2-swb1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ipxxx.0.0.41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

10002000007a609”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sun Microsystems 6900, 3900 manual Port State Port.1 in Switch Change+

6900, 3900 specifications

Sun Microsystems was a pioneering force in the computer industry, especially known for its innovative workstations and servers during the late 20th century. Among its notable product lines were the Sun 6900 and 3900 series, which played a critical role in enterprise computing, offering substantial advancements in performance and reliability.

The Sun 6900, also known as the Starfire, was an advanced multiprocessor server introduced in the mid-1990s. One of its standout features was its ability to support up to 64 processors, making it one of the most powerful systems of its time. This scalability was made possible by Sun’s innovative design, which utilized a high-bandwidth crossbar switch architecture that facilitated fast communication between processors, ensuring minimal latency and optimal performance for demanding applications.

The 6900 was built on the UltraSPARC architecture, which provided support for 64-bit processing. This was a significant advancement over 32-bit systems, allowing for improved memory addressing and overall application performance. The server supported large amounts of RAM, up to 512 GB, which was critical for memory-intensive tasks such as database management and scientific computation.

On the other hand, the Sun 3900 series catered to a different segment of the market, targeting businesses requiring robust, yet cost-effective server solutions. The 3900 was designed primarily as a mid-range server and offered impressive reliability features such as hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies. It came equipped with the SPARC architecture, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of software applications.

Both the 6900 and 3900 series made extensive use of Sun’s Solaris operating system, which was known for its stability and security. This operating system allowed for seamless multitasking and efficient resource management, a necessity for enterprise environments where uptime was critical.

In terms of connectivity, both systems supported advanced networking capabilities, including Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet options, facilitating improved data throughput. Their modular designs allowed for easy upgrades, ensuring that organizations could adapt to changing technological demands without major overhauls.

Overall, the Sun 6900 and 3900 series represented a significant leap forward in server technology, combining powerful processing capabilities, advanced scalability, and reliable performance. These systems played a crucial role in establishing Sun Microsystems as a leader in the enterprise computing arena during their era.