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The Sun StorEdge T3 array enterprise configuration incorporates an additional
controller unit. The top unit in an enterprise configuration is referred to as a the
alternate master controller unit, as shown in FIGURE 1-3.
Alternate
master
controller unit
Ethernet
connection
Interconnect
cables
HBA
FC-AL
connection
HBA
Application
host
Master
controller unit
Ethernet
connection
LAN
Management
host
Ethernet
port
FIGURE 1-3
Sun StorEdge T3 Array Enterprise Configuration
Upgrade Requirements
Before you perform the upgrade procedure:
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Make sure you have all necessary parts and equipment contained in the Sun
StorEdge T3 array kit:
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Make sure your system meets the requirements in this section, which is divided
into the following topics:
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One array controller card
One 0.4 meter fiber-optic cable
One fiber-optic cable connector
This manual
One antistatic wrist strap
One latch release tool
“Enterprise Upgrade Requirements” on page 7
“Workgroup Upgrade Requirements” on page 9
Sun StorEdge T3 Array Controller Upgrade Manual • June 2001