Specifications

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration 2-11
2.6.2 Multi-Initiator Information
Hubs are required for connecting A3500FCs in cluster/multi-initiator configurations.
A3x00/A3500FC is supported with Sun Cluster 2.2 in a two node cluster
configuration.
In a multi-initiator (aka multi-host) connection, both nodes need to be Sun SPARC
servers. Only a multi-initiator configuration that runs Sun Cluster is supported by
Sun. This applies to A3x00 and A3500FC.
Refer to the following web site for details regarding a cluster support matrix:
http://suncluster.eng/support-matrix
Also refer to the following cluster FAQ web site:
http://suncluster.eng/sales/faq/#storage
2.6.3 SCSI Daisy Chaining Information
For further information regarding daisy chaining SCSI disk arrays, refer to the Sun
StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration Guide. Ensure that the SCSI cables
connected from controller A to controller B are crossed to avoid SCSI ID conflict.
The equivalent to SCSI daisy chaining within an FC-AL loop configuration is a hub
connection. For further information on setting up a hub connection and the
controller loop ID, refer to the Sun StorEdge A3500/A3500FC Hardware Configuration
Guide.
2.7 Supported Configurations
This section contains the following topics:
■ Section 2.7.1, “Maximum Server Configurations” on page 2-12
■ Section 2.7.2, “Onboard SOC+” on page 2-12
■ Section 2.7.3, “Second Port on the SOC+ Card” on page 2-13
■ Section 2.7.4, “Disk Drive Support Matrices” on page 2-13
■ Section 2.7.5, “Independent Controller/Box Sharing” on page 2-13
■ Section 2.7.6, “HBAs” on page 2-13