4. Set up a Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) server on the network on
which the new storage array is to reside.
Use the RARP server to set up the following network settings.
■
IP address
■
gateway (if necessary)
■
netmask (if necessary)
■
hostname
For the procedure about how to set up a RARP server, see the
Sun StorEdge 6120
Array Installation Guide
.
5. Cable the storage arrays.
For the procedures on how to connect your storage array, see the
Sun StorEdge 6120
Array Installation Guide
.
a. Connect the storage arrays to the FC switches by using fiber-optic cables.
b. Connect the Ethernet cables from each storage array to the LAN.
c. If necessary, install the interconnect cables between storage arrays.
d. Connect the power cords to each storage array.
For the procedure about how to install fiber-optic, Ethernet, and interconnect
cables, see the
Sun StorEdge 6120 Array Installation Guide
.
6. Power on the storage arrays.
Verify that all components are powered on and functional.
For the procedure about how to power on the storage arrays, see the
Sun StorEdge
6120 Array Installation Guide
.
7. Install any required controller firmware for the storage arrays.
Access the
master
controller unit and administer the storage arrays. The master
controller unit is the storage array that has the interconnect cables attached to the
second port of each interconnect card, when viewed from the rear of the storage
arrays.
For the required controller firmware for the storage array, see the
Sun StorEdge 6120
Array Release Notes
.
PatchPro is a patch-management tool that eases the selection and download of
patches required for installation or maintenance of Sun Cluster software. PatchPro
provides an Interactive Mode tool especially for Sun Cluster. The Interactive Tool
makes the installation of patches easier. PatchPro’s Expert Mode tool helps you to
maintain your configuration with the latest set of patches. Expert Mode is
especially useful for obtaining all of the latest patches, not just the high availability
and security patches.
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