To Reset the SAN Database on Both Virtualization Engines

1.Type:

#resetsandb -n vepair

#restorevemap -n vepair

You do not need to manually open a Telnet session to the virtualization engines, unless an ERROR HALT 50 state is detected. Although you might need to power cycle the virtualization engine, first attempt to reset the virtualization engines using the following steps.

2.To disable the switch ports associated with the vehostname, type:

#/opt/SUNWsecfg/flib/setveport -n vehostname -d

3.Open a Telnet session into vehostname and clear the SAN database by entering 9 at the prompt.

4.Select Q to exit the telnet session.

5.To enable the switch ports associated with the vehostname, type:

#/opt/SUNWsecfg/flib/setveport -n vehostname -e

6.To reset the virtualization engine and force it to synchronize with its partner virtualization engine, type:

#resetve -n vehostname

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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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