Sun Microsystems T3 User Manual
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Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Configuration Guide • August 2001
Single Host With One Controller Unit
shows one application host connected through an FC-AL cable to one
array controller unit. The Ethernet cable connects the controller to a management
host via a LAN on a public or separate network, and requires an IP address.
host via a LAN on a public or separate network, and requires an IP address.
Note –
This configuration is not recommended for RAS functionality because the
controller is a single point of failure. In this type of configuration, use a host-based
mirroring solution to protect data in cache.
mirroring solution to protect data in cache.
FIGURE 4-1
Single Host Connected to One Controller Unit
Note –
For the Sun StorEdge T3 array, you must insert a media interface adapter
(MIA) into the FC-AL connection port on the array controller card to connect the
fiber-optic cable. This is detailed in the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual.
fiber-optic cable. This is detailed in the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual.
Application host
Ethernet port
Ethernet
FC-AL
connection
connection
LAN
Management host
connection
HBA
Controller unit