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Starting Sun StorEdge Configuration Service

NOTE: You must be a superuser/administrator to run the Sun StorEdge Configuration Service Console.

Note: Because the console does not receive event alerts unless it is running, after configuring the array, always leave Sun StorEdge Configuration Service running in its minimized mode on the console workstation. Or, instead of keeping the console running, you can use Sun StorEdge Diagnostic Reporter, a companion utility of Sun StorEdge Configuration Service that runs as a background service that sends messages from the hosts and array to specified email addresses. For details, refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Diagnostic Reporter User’s Guide.

Note: For Sun StorEdge Configuration Service to view and manage an array, each HBA card must be connected to the primary controller.

UNIX Host

  1. At the command prompt, type:

    # ssconsole

Microsoft Windows Host

For Windows 2000, choose Start > Programs > Sun StorEdge 3000 Family > Configuration Service.

For Windows 2003, choose Start > All Programs > Sun StorEdge 3000 Family > Configuration Service.

Main Window Before and After First Use

When Sun StorEdge Configuration Service initializes for the first time, the main window is blank. The Add Server window is then displayed, enabling you to add servers to the Managed Servers list of the console you are using. For details on adding servers, see Adding a Server.

Whenever you start Sun StorEdge Configuration Service after the first time and after you have selected Managed Servers, the main window does display server icons for the servers on the Managed Servers list. Click OK or Cancel to continue.

After a new array is configured and the workstation is booted up, the program might not see the storage unit until the logical drives are labeled because Sun StorEdge Configuration Service uses native Sun drivers.

On UNIX systems, if the console locks up during use, you can stop Sun StorEdge Configuration Service, and then close and reopen the window without affecting the agent.

To Stop Sun StorEdge Configuration Service

  1. At the command prompt, type

    # ssconsole stop

  2. Run the program again. The window is displayed again without affecting the agent.
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