User Guide

Chapter 1 Array Configuration Overview 9
Configuration Recommendations
■ Use enterprise configurations for controller redundancy.
■ Use host-based software such as VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM), Sun
Enterprise™ Server Alternate Pathing (AP) software, or Sun StorEdge Traffic
Manager for multipathing support.
■ Connect redundant paths to separate host adapters, I/O cards, and system buses.
■ Configure active paths over separate system buses to maximize bandwidth.
Caution – The array and its global parameters must be tailored to match the I/O
workload for optimum performance. Within a partner group, both units will share
the same volume configuration, block size, and cache mode. That is, all cache
parameter settings are common to both units within a partner group.
Supported Platforms
Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ arrays are supported on the following host platforms:
■ Sun Ultra™ 60 and Ultra 80 workstations
■ Sun Blade™ 1000 workstation
■ Sun Enterprise 10000, 6x00, 5x00, 4x00, and 3x00 servers
■ Sun Workgroup 450, 420R, 250, and 220R servers
■ Sun Fire™ F6x00, F4x10, F4x00, F3x00, and F280R servers
■ Netra™ t 1405 server
Tip – For the latest information on supported platforms, refer to the storage
solutions web site at http://www.sun.com/storage and look for details on the
Sun StorEdge T3 array product family.