Storage arrays, 1 fibre channel fc, 1 array overview – Sun Microsystems SUN STOREDGETM 5310 NAS User Manual

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3-1

C H A P T E R

3

Storage Arrays

This chapter instructs you on how to solve specific Storage Array problems with the
Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS. It contains the following sections:

“Array Overview” on page 3-1

“Using the Array” on page 3-8

“Troubleshooting and Recovery” on page 3-22

“Relocating a Command Module” on page 3-31

“Raid Storage Manager (RSM)” on page 3-44

3.1

Fibre Channel FC

3.1.1

Array Overview

This chapter describes the array command module its components.

3.1.1.1

Module Description

The array command module is a compact unit that provides high-capacity disk
storage for Fibre Channel environments. This module supports two controllers and
is available in both a deskside and a rackmount model.

The command module supports 14 drives within its enclosure, plus seven expansion
drive modules, containing 14 drives each for a total of 112 drives.

Figure 3-1 on page 3-2 and Figure 3-2 on page 3-3 show front and back views of the
command module and its components.

The front of the command module consists of the following components:

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