Displaying the VLUN Serial Number

To Display Devices That are Not Sun StorEdge Traffic Manager (MPxIO)-Enabled

1.Use the format -ecommand.

2.Type the number of the disk on which you are working at the format prompt.

3.Type inquiry at the scsi prompt.

4.Find the VLUN serial number in the Inquiry displayed list.

# format -e c4t2B00006022004186d0

 

 

 

 

format> scsi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

scsi> inquiry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inquiry:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00

00

03

12

2b 00

00

02 53 55

4e

20 20 20 20

20

....+...SUN

53

45

53

53

30

31

20

20 20 20

20

20 20 20 20

20

SESS01

30

38

30

45

62

57

33

4b 30 30

31

48 30 30 30

 

080EbW3K001H000

Vendor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUN

 

 

 

 

Product:

 

 

 

 

 

SESS01

 

 

 

Revision:

 

 

 

 

 

080E

 

 

 

 

Removable

media:

 

 

no

 

 

 

 

Device type:

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

From this screen, note that the VLUN number is 62 57 33 4b 30 30 31 48, beginning with the fifth pair of numbers on the third line, up to and including the twelfth pair.

116Sun StorEdge 3900 and 6900 Series 2.0 Troubleshooting Guide • March 2003

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Sun Microsystems 3900, 6900 manual Displaying the Vlun Serial Number

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.

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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.