Sun Microsystems StorEdge T3+, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Chapter 1 Overview of the Sun StorEdge T3+ Array 11
Firmware Version 2.1 New Features List
The following is a complete list of all firmware version 2.1 new features:
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Volume slicing
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LUN masking
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LUN mapping
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Auto upgrade
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Split loop mode
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Host side initiators
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Fabric point-to-point support
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Persistent group reservation (PGR)
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Network time protocol (NTP)
See the Sun StorEdge T3+ Array Administrator’s Manual for more information on these
features.
Array Architecture
The Sun StorEdge T3+ array is designed to be a modular, scalable, reliable,
serviceable, high-performance storage building block with a flexible configuration.
The design allows for multiple arrays to be combined in various ways to provide
complete storage solutions that are optimized for all applications—from transaction
processing to decision support and high-performance computing, from workgroup
environments to data centers.
The arrays have redundant components for high reliability. Components are hot
swappable and field replaceable for serviceability. Controller units have a cached
hardware RAID controller for high performance. Expansion units can be added to
scale capacity. Controllers can be added to expansion units to scale performance.
Controller units can be paired in an enterprise (partner group) configuration,
providing controller and data path redundancy and mirrored caches for high
availability. Enterprise configurations support host-based alternate pathing for
enhanced availability.
Data and administrative paths are completely independent for reliability, security,
serviceability, and ease of use. The network-based administrative path allows for
centralized configuration and monitoring of large numbers of Sun StorEdge T3+
array configurations, providing storage to multiple application servers.