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Sun StorageTek™2500 Series Array
Hardware Installation Guide
Part No. 820-0015-13
September 2009

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Contents
Before You Begin ix
1. Tray Overviews 1
Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Overview 2
Installation Tasks Checklist 4
Front-Access Components of the Trays 5
LEDs on the Front of the Trays 6
Rear-Access Components of the Trays 8
Controllers 9
Sun StorageTek 2540 Array 10
SFP Transceivers 11
Sun StorageTek 2530 Array 12
Sun StorageTek 2510 Array 13
Controller Tray and Drive Expansion Tray Power-Fan Assembly 14
Sun StorageTek 2501 Expansion Tray 14
Expansion Tray IOM 14
Drive Expansion Tray IOM Ports 15
LEDs on the Rear of the Trays 16
Controller LEDs on the Sun StorageTek 2540 and Sun StorageTek 2510
Arrays 16

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Controller LEDs on the Sun StorageTek 2530 Array 17
Controller Tray and Drive Expansion Tray Power-Fan Assembly LEDs 19
IOM LEDs on the Sun StorageTek 2501 Expansion Tray 20
Disk Drives 22
LEDs on the Disk Drives 24
Common Array Manager Software 25
Service Advisor and Customer-Replaceable Units 26
2. Installing Trays 27
Preparing for the Installation 28
Preparing the Universal Rail Kit 28
Unpacking the Universal Rail Kit 28
Loosening the Rail Adjustment Screws 28
Preparing the Tray 29
Preparing the Cabinet 30
Planning the Order of the Tray Installation 30
Attaching the Rails to a Cabinet 31
Attaching the Universal Rail Kit to a Standard Sun or 19-Inch Cabinet With
Threaded Cabinet Rails 31
Attaching the Universal Rail Kit to a Standard
19-Inch Cabinet With Un-threaded Cabinet Rails 35
Installing a Tray in a Cabinet 40
Connecting the Power Cables 45
Inter-tray Cabling 45
Array Configuration Naming Convention 46
Connecting Drive Expansion Trays 47
Cabling an Expansion Tray to a Controller Tray 48
Cabling an Expansion Tray to Another Expansion Tray 49
Cabling a Third Drive Expansion Tray 50
Tray Interconnect Cable Labeling 52

Contents v
Example Label Abbreviation 52
Single-Controller Configurations 53
Next Steps 53
3. Connecting the Management Host 55
Connecting the Management Host 55
Attaching the Ethernet Ports to the LAN of the Management Host 56
Attaching the Ethernet Ports to the Management Host Using an Ethernet
Hub 56
Attaching the Ethernet Ports Directly to the Management Host With a Cross-
Over Cable 57
Next Steps 57
4. Connecting Data Hosts to the 2510 Array 59
Connecting Data Hosts to the 2510 Array 59
▼To Connect Host Cables 61
Relocation Cautions 61
Next Steps 62
5. Connecting Data Hosts to the 2530 Array 63
Connecting Data Hosts to the 2530 Array 63
▼To Connect Data Hosts to a 2530 Array 66
Relocation Cautions 66
Next Steps 67
6. Connecting Data Hosts to the 2540 Array 69
Connecting Data Hosts to the 2540 Array 69
2540 Array Data Host Connection Topologies 70
2540 Array Data Host Connections 73
▼To Connect Data Hosts Using Fibre Channel 74
Relocation Cautions 74

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Next Steps 75
7. Powering On the Array 77
Before Powering On 77
Powering On the Storage Array 78
Powering Off the Array 79
Next Steps 80
8. Data Host HBAs and Software for the 2540 and 2530 Arrays 81
Data Host Software 81
HBAs and Drivers 82
Multipathing 82
Setting Up a Data Host On a Solaris System 82
▼To Obtain Sun Solaris 9 Data Host Software 83
▼To Install the SAN 4.4 Data Host Software 84
▼To Obtain Software for Operating Systems Other Than Solaris 84
Installing Data Host Software for Operating Systems Other Than Solaris 85
About Data Host Software For Non-Solaris Platforms 85
Downloading and Installing Sun RDAC Software 86
Enabling Solaris Multipathing Software 86
▼Enabling Multipathing Software for Solaris 9 OS 87
▼Enabling Multipathing Software for Solaris 10 OS 87
Next Steps 88
9. Configuring IP Addressing 89
About IP Addressing 89
Configuring the IP Address of the Controller Modules 89
Configuring Dynamic (DHCP) IP Addressing 90
Configuring Static IP Addressing 91
Using the Serial Port Interface to Assign IP Addresses 91

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▼To Connect a Terminal to the Serial Port 91
▼To Set Up the Terminal Emulation Program 92
▼To Establish a Connection With the Serial Port 92
▼To Configure the IP Addresses 94
A. Configuring iSCSI on the Sun StorageTek 2510 Array 97
Configuring iSCSI Overview 97
iSCSI Concepts 98
Configuring iSCSI - Detailed 99
Preparing for iSCSI and Installing Hardware 99
Configuring iSCSI Tasks 100
Identifying the Target Port IP Address 101
Adding Initiator Information 103
Configuring Other iSCSI Features 104
Additional iSCSI Topics in the Online Help 104
Configuring Mutual Authentication for an iSCSI Session 105
▼To Configure Mutual Authentication 105
B. iSCSI Configuration Example
Using Solaris 107
▼To Prepare for the iSCSI Configuration 107
▼To Configure iSCSI 108
C. iSCSI Configuration Example
Using Windows 111
▼To Prepare for the iSCSI Configuration 111
▼To Configure iSCSI on Windows 112
D. Connecting to the 2510 Array with Other Topologies 121
Connecting to the 2510 Array with Other Topologies 121
Host Cabling Configurations – Single Controller 122

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Host Cabling Configurations – Dual Controller 124
10. Using DC Power 127
DC Power Overview 127
Installation Notes for DC Power 128
Ship Kit Changes 129
DC Power LEDS 129
Connecting Power Cables 130
▼Connecting the Cables 130
Turning Off the DC Power During an Emergency 131
Relocation Cautions 131
E. Configuring a DHCP Server 133
Before You Begin 133
Setting Up a Solaris DHCP Server 133
Setting Up a Windows 2000 Advanced Server 138
Installing the DHCP Server 139
Configuring the DHCP Server 139
Glossary 143
Index 151

ix
Before You Begin
Refer to the following documents to make sure physical dimensions, service
clearances, and power connections are ready for the installation of your Sun
StorageTek 2500 Series array.
■Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual
■Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Site Preparation Guide
About this Guide
This Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Hardware Installation Guide describes how to
install rack-mounting rails and array trays in a cabinet. This document also provides
information to physically setup and connect your array to a host. Afterwards,
information is provided to apply power and to add network functionality, including
storage management (multipath/failover), IP addressing, iSCSI, and DHCP.
The terminology used in this document refers to the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series
arrays. There are three styles of controller trays, each with different host interface
ports (iSCSI, SAS, or FC). There is also the drive expansion tray, which enables the
Sun StorageTek 2500 Series arrays to have more disk drives attached. The
components that slide into the trays are called CRUs or modules. The terms you
might see in this document are: controller (or controller module), power-fan module,
I/O module, and disk drive.
Array management, data host management, and remote command line interface
(CLI) functions are performed by the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager
(CAM) software. For installation and initial configuration of the Sun StorageTek 2500
Series array, including firmware upgrades, initial array setup, partitioning domains,
configuring storage, and configuring IP addressing, see the Sun StorageTek Common
Array Manager Software Installation Guide.

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Related Documentation
In addition, the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array includes the following online
documentation:
■Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager online help contains system overview
and configuration information.
■Service Advisor provides guided FRU replacement procedures with system
feedback. You can access Service Advisor from the Sun StorageTek Common Array
Manager software.
■sscs man page commands for the CLI provides help on man page commands
available on a management host or on a remote CLI client.
Documentation, Support and Training
You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of other Sun documentation,
including localized versions, at:
Application Title Part Number
Site planning information Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Site
Preparation Guide
820-0024-nn
Late-breaking information not
included in the information set
Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Release
Notes
820-3511-nn
Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager
Release Notes
820-2935-nn
Instructions for installing the
CAM host management
software
Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager
Software Installation Guide
819-2934-nn
Quick reference information
for the CLI
Sun StorageTek 6130, 2500 Series, and 6540
Arrays sscs(1M) CLI Quick Reference
820-2932-nn
Regulatory and safety
information
Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Regulatory
and Safety Compliance Manual
820-0025-nn
Instructions for installing an
expansion cabinet
Sun StorageTek Expansion Cabinet
Installation and Service Manual
805-3067-nn
Instructions for installing the
Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinets
Sun Rack Installation Guide 816-6386-nn

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1
CHAPTER 1
Tray Overviews
This chapter describes the process of installing the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array.
It contains the following sections:
■“Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Overview” on page 2
■“Installation Tasks Checklist” on page 4
■“Front-Access Components of the Trays” on page 5“LEDs on the Front of the
Trays” on page 6“Rear-Access Components of the Trays” on page 8
■“LEDs on the Rear of the Trays” on page 16
■“Disk Drives” on page 22
■“LEDs on the Disk Drives” on page 24
■“Common Array Manager Software” on page 25
■“Service Advisor and Customer-Replaceable Units” on page 26

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Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array
Overview
The Sun StorageTek 2540 Array, the Sun StorageTek 2530 Array, the Sun StorageTek
2510 Array, and the Sun StorageTek 2501 Expansion Tray are a family of storage
products that provide high-capacity, high-reliability storage in a compact
configuration.
The Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array is a modular, rack-mountable controller tray.
It is scalable from a single controller tray configuration to a maximum configuration
of one controller tray and three additional drive expansion trays. This would create
a storage array configuration with a total of 48 drives attached behind the controllers
(one controller tray and three drive expansion trays).
All four of the trays can be installed in the following cabinets:
■Sun Rack 900/1000 cabinet
■Sun StorageTek Expansion cabinet
■Any 19-inch wide, 4-post, EIA-compatible rack or cabinet with a front-to-back
depth between vertical cabinet rails of 61cm to 91cm (24 in. to 36 in.). The cabinet
can have threaded or un-threaded cabinet rails.
The Sun StorageTek 2540 Array, the Sun StorageTek 2530 Array and the Sun
StorageTek 2510 Array contains disk drives for storing data. The controller tray,
typically with two controller modules, provides the interface between a data host
and the disk drives. The Sun StorageTek 2540 Array provides a Fibre Channel
connection between the data host and the controller tray. The Sun StorageTek 2530
Array provides a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connection between the data host and
the controller tray. The Sun StorageTek 2510 Array provides iSCSI connections using
Ethernet between the data host and the controller tray.
The Sun StorageTek 2501 drive expansion tray provides additional storage. You can
attach the drive expansion tray to any of the 2500 series arrays.
You manage the array with the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager software.

Chapter 1 Tray Overviews 3
FIGURE 1-1 Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Connection Example Using Fibre Channel
Expansion trays
Controller tray
Local
management host
Remote
management host
Host 1
Host 2
Host 3
Host 4
Redundant Fibre Channel
FC switch
FC switch
Ethernet out-of-band
Data hosts
Host 5

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Installation Tasks Checklist
The following checklist (TABLE 1-1) outlines the tasks required for installing the Sun
StorageTek 2500 Array hardware and tells you where you can find detailed
procedures. To ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order in
which they are presented.
Before you begin to install the array, do the following:
■Read the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Release Notes for any late-breaking
information related to the installation of the array.
■Prepare the site as described in these books:
■Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual
■Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Site Preparation Guide
The Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Site Preparation Guide has information about the
physical dimensions of the trays as well as the service clearance and the power
requirements of the cabinet. This document should be used to prepare your site
layout prior to the installation.
TABLE 1-1 Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Hardware Installation Checklist
Step Installation Task Where to Find Procedure
1. Review the hardware overview in
this chapter.
2. Unpack the cabinet and move it
into position.
Unpacking guide attached to the outside of the
shipping carton
3. Install and secure the cabinet. • Sun StorageTek Expansion Cabinet Installation and
Service Manual
• Sun Rack Installation Guide
4. Unpack the rackmounting kit and
check its contents.
“Preparing the Universal Rail Kit” on page 28
5. Unpack the tray box and check its
contents.
“Preparing the Tray” on page 29
6. Prepare the cabinet for installation. “Preparing the Cabinet” on page 30
7. Attach the rails to the cabinet. “Attaching the Rails to a Cabinet” on page 31
8. Mount the controller tray and
expansion trays in the cabinet.
“Installing a Tray in a Cabinet” on page 40
9. Attach the power cables. “Connecting the Power Cables” on page 45

Chapter 1 Tray Overviews 5
When the tasks in TABLE 1-1 are complete, you can install the Common Array
Manager software on an external management host, install and upgrade firmware
from the management host, and perform initial array setup and system
configuration. See the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager Software Installation
Guide for complete information on software-related tasks. For iSCSI configuration,
see Appendix A.
Front-Access Components of the Trays
Components that are accessed through the front of the Sun StorageTek 2540 Array,
the Sun StorageTek 2530 Array, and the Sun StorageTek 2510 Array are identical in
appearance.
The front-access components include the following:
■End caps – Plastic, removable caps on the right and left side of the tray. Numbers
on the side of the right end cap indicate the numbering of the drives.
■Disk drives – Twelve removable disk drives
■LEDs (light emitting diodes) – Four LEDs located on the left-side end cap
10. Cable the controller tray and
expansion trays.
“Inter-tray Cabling” on page 45
11. Connect the management host. “Connecting the Management Host” on page 55
12. Connect the data hosts. “Connecting Data Hosts to the 2510 Array” on
page 59
“Connecting Data Hosts to the 2530 Array” on
page 63
“Connecting Data Hosts to the 2540 Array” on
page 69
13. Turn on the power. “Powering On the Storage Array” on page 78
TABLE 1-1 Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Hardware Installation Checklist
Step Installation Task Where to Find Procedure

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FIGURE 1-2 Front-Access Components on the Controller Tray and the Drive Expansion
Tray
LEDs on the Front of the Trays
The four LEDs on the front of the Sun StorageTek 2540 Array, the Sun StorageTek
2530 Array, the Sun StorageTek 2510 Array, and the Sun StorageTek 2501 Expansion
tray are identical in appearance and function. The LEDs are located on the left-side
endcap of the tray.
1. End Caps
2. Disk Drives
3. Tray LEDs
1
1
2
3

Chapter 1 Tray Overviews 7
FIGURE 1-3 Location of the LEDs on the Front of the Trays
TABLE 1-2 Description of the LEDs on the Front of the Trays
Location LED Color On Off
1 Locate White The locate light is turned on
manually by CAM to help you
find the tray that requires
attention.
Normal condition
2 Service Action
Required (Fault)
Amber A component within the tray
requires attention.
The components in the tray
are operating normally.
3Over
Temperature
Amber The tray temperature has reached
the high-end of its operating
range and requires attention.
The tray temperature is
within operational range.
4 Power Green Tray is powered on. Tray is not powered on.

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Rear-Access Components of the Trays
This section reviews the components that can be accessed from the back of a:
■Sun StorageTek 2500 Series controller tray
■Sun StorageTek 2501 drive expansion tray
Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array
Components that are accessed from the rear of the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array
controller trays include:
■Controller Modules – Two removable controller modules (controllers), typically
identified as Controller A (on the left) and Controller B (on the right).
■Power-fan assemblies – Two removable power supply modules with cooling
fans. The power-fan assembly is identical and interchangeable to the power-fan
assemblies used for Sun StorageTek 2501 drive expansion tray.
FIGURE 1-4 Controller Tray Rear-Access Components
1. Controller Modules
2. Power-Fan Assemblies
1
2