About This Guide

This Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install array trays in a cabinet, physically set up and connect your array to a host, apply power and to add network functionality, including storage management (multipath/failover), IP addressing, and DHCP.

The terminology used in this document refers to the Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays. There are two styles of controller trays, each with different host interface ports (SAS or FC). There is also the expansion tray, which enables the Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays to have more disk drives attached. The components that slide into the trays are called customer replaceable units (CRUs) or modules.

Array management, data host management, and remote command line interface (CLI) functions are performed by the Sun Storage Common Array Manager (CAM) software. For installation and initial configuration of the array, including firmware upgrades, initial array setup, partitioning domains, configuring storage, and configuring IP addressing, see the Sun Storage Common Array Manager Installation and Setup Guide.

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Before You Begin

Refer to the following documents to make sure physical dimensions, service clearances, and power connections are ready for the installation of the array.

- Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual

- Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Site Preparation Guide

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Related Documentation

Task | Title
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Review safety information | Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Safety and Compliance Manual
Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems
Review known issues and workarounds | Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Release Notes
Sun Storage Common Array Manager Release Notes
Prepare the site | Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Site Preparation Guide
Install the array | Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Installation Guide
Install the management software | Sun Storage Common Array Manager Quick Start Guide Sun Storage Common Array Manager Installation and Setup Guide
Configure host bus adapters | Sun Storage Host Bus Adapter Configuration Guide
Install multipath driver | Sun StorageTek MPIO Device Specific Module Installation Guide, For Microsoft Windows OS Sun StorageTek RDAC Multipath Failover Driver Installation Guide, For Linux OS
Manage the array | Sun Storage Common Array Manager Array Administration Guide and Online Help
Sun Storage Common Array Manager CLI Guide
Troubleshooting and hardware replacement procedures | Service Advisor, launched from Sun Storage Common Array Manager

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Documentation, Support, and Training

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- Documentation`http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html`

- Software licensing `http://licensecodes.oracle.com/`

- Support `https://support.oracle.com`

- Training `https://education.oracle.com`

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