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Connecting Data Hosts
You can connect data hosts to access the Sun Storage 6180 array through Fibre
Channel (FC) switches to the array or directly to the array.
The Sun Storage 6180 array has eight host connections, four per controller. To
maintain redundancy, connect two data paths from each host, one to each controller.
Note – If using the Sun Storage Data Replication premium feature, and it is enabled,
the highest number host port is reserved for remote replication (Host Port 2);
otherwise, Host Port 2 is available for use.
Connecting Data Hosts Through External Fibre
Channel Switches
You can connect the array to data hosts through external FC switches.
Before you connect data hosts, check that the following prerequisites have been met:
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The FC switch has been installed and configured as described in the vendor’s
installation documentation. (See the Sun Storage 6180 Array Release Notes for a list
of supported switches.)
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Interface cables are connected and routed between the host bus adapters (HBAs),
switches, and installation site.
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Fiber-optic cables (2-meter or required length) are available to connect the array
to the FC switch.
Sun Storage 6180 Array Hardware Installation Guide • May 2010