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Sun StorEdge[tm] 9970/9980 Array: Field Information Notices

 

Implementation (Impl.):
M
= Mandatory (Fully Pro-Active)

C
= Controlled Pro-Active (per Sun Geo Plan)

R
= Reactive (As Required)

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Impl.
Components Affected Description
I1187-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970
Sun StorEdge 9980
Replacement or insertion of a DKA or CHA in a SE9970 or SE9980 subsystem may result in a WCHK1 DUMP SIM with an associated SSB, reference EC=3519.
I1172-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910
Sun StorEdge 9960
Sun StorEdge 9970
Sun StorEdge 9980
Inserting wrong model PCB into a SE9900 DKC will cause a system outage.
I1169-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910
Sun StorEdge 9960
Sun StorEdge 9970
Sun StorEdge 9980
LDEV Blockade may occur during Microcode upgrade, or PDEV installation, leading to Host System unscheduled outage.
I1163-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910
Sun StorEdge 9960
Sun StorEdge 9970
Sun StorEdge 9980
Sun StorEdge 9990
The WR command issued to the S-Vol will be terminated with a WR Protect error.
I1160-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Some Versions of Linux may expose the customer to Data Integrity issues.
I1159-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970
Sun StorEdge 9980
CHA/DKA MP error recovery on 9900V with SSB Error Code EC=168C or 326C.
I1141-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Service Processor (SVP) replacement procedures on Sun StorEdge 9970/9980 can cause confusion in field.
I1130-1
C
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
An enabling SE99x0 System Option Mode 186 prevents correct functioning of SCSI-2 reservations.
I1129-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
FIBRE 4PORT CHA ASSEMBLY SW1/2GB (370-5079-01)
8HSF ADPTR 2GB 8PORT SW-HARD (370-5714-01)
FIBRE 4PORT CHA ASSY LW1/2GB (370-5080-01)
8HLF ADPTR 2GB 8PORT SW-HARD (370-5715-01)
A Channel Adaptor (CHA) replacement can cause an issue and generate SIM 3999xx if an incorrect replace procedure is attempted on StorEdge 9970/9980 Arrays.
I1119-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Modified Cache upgrade procedure on the SE 99x0 Arrays for mission critical customers.
I1115-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Possible RCU (Remote Control Unit) MPs WCHK1 error may occur due to Microcode issue.
I1114-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Current Release Notes on the Graph-Track Version 6.2A shows incorrect installation error information.
I1113-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Premature ORM Read may cause an issues on DKR2D Model HDDs with DKU Code lower than 00-00-G4 on Sun StorEdge SE99x0 Arrays.
I1112-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Configuration Change May Be Required for SE99XX Sites Using HiTrack FTP Transport.
I1111-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
X6768A 2GB Dual FC NTWK Adapter (375-3108)
SG-XPCI2FC-QF2 PCI Dual FC 2GB HBA w/SFS (375-3108)
Extremely Poor Performance can be occurred on (16 HSF) Adjacent Ports with Sun StorEdge 9970/9980 Arrays.
I1108-2
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Sun StorEdge 9990 Array
Hi-Track versions 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and 8.9, can cause 'No Phone Home' failures.
I1096-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
TrueCopy Asynchronous RCU (Remote Control Unit) Subsystem may be down due to all CHAs blocked.
I1091-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Enabling FCIP on a HBA can cause a Sun StorEdge 9970/9980 Array Channel Adapter Processor blockade.
I1088-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Prior to release of Microcode Version 21-06-22/00, dynamically added LUNs were not discovered automatically on StorEdge 9970/9980 Arrays.
I1087-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
During an SE9960 or SE9980 unit installation or upgrade, the cables may become trapped between DKC/DKU or DKU/DKU frames.
I1084-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9910 Array
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
FSW (370-4692) FSW-A (370-5118)
Incorrect FSW replacement procedure can lead to FSW and total path failure on SE9900 arrays.
I1083-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
During normal operation while utilizing OPEN-V emulation, a series of SIMs may be generated indicating concurrent port blockades of multiple HDDs within the same parity group. This may be followed by a blockade of the alternate port on the same HDDs, forcing all LDEVs on that parity group into a "Blocked" status and making data unavailable to hosts.
I1082-2
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Fibre 4-port CHA Assy SW1GB (370-5077-01)
Fibre 2-port CHA Assy SW1/2GB (370-5078-01)
Fibre 4-port CHA Assy SW1/2GB (370-5079-01)
Fibre 4-port CHA Assy LW1/2GB (370-5080-01)
Under certain circumstances CHA Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) in the SE9970 and SE9980 storage arrays can be susceptible to a higher than normal replacement rate. These errors do not generate SIMs.
I1062-1
C
HDD blockades caused by I/F errors Latest DKR2E DKU Code 00-00-C3 reduces HDD blockade caused by interface errors.
I1059-2
R
CHA/DKA processor blockade SE9970/SE9980 temporary memory errors causing CHA/DKA processor blockade.
I1057-1
R
Solaris OS running Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Solaris OS running Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager (HDLM) may panic due to bug in HDLM.
I1054-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9960 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Best Practices Guide for Hardware upgrades to SE9960/9980 Storage Array units.
I1053-1
R
Intermixing different amperage power kits Intermixing of different amperage power kits in a subsystem is allowed with restrictions at MC level 21-07-27-00/00 or higher in SE9980.
I1050-1
R
Brocade SilkWorm Switches
(BR-2402, BR-2802, BR-3202, BR-3802)
Loss of access to SE99xx storage following a Brocade SilkWorm Fibre Channel Switch firmware upgrade.
I1049-1
C
Incorrect "Failure Part S/N" inserted into SIM Log. Potential issue for CHA/DKA WCHK-1 AND Incorrect "Failure Part S/N" inserted into SIM Log.
I1048-1
R
SVP replacement Any pre-existing certain softwares on the SVP FRU of Sun StorEdge 99x0 Arrays must be removed to replace a defective SVP.
I1038-1
R
SVP and subsystem communication Upgrading a Microcode to 21-06-21/00 or higher with using incorrect procedure can lead to loss of a communication between the SVP and the subsystem.
I1032-1
R
Apache SE9980/9970 Microcode Level 21-06-22-00/00 requires Apache upgrade to 1.3.27.
I1029-2
M
Data written to wrong LDEV Data may be written to the wrong LDEV (Logical Device) after multiple non-contiguous CVS (Customized Volume Size) volumes are restored to normal.
I1015-1
R
Service Information Message (SIM) Corrective action should be completed and verified prior to completion of Service Information Message (SIM).
I1013-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9970 Array
Sun StorEdge 9980 Array
Sun StorEdge 9990 Array
Service Processors (SVP)
Service Processors (SVP) on SE99x0 are susceptible to Window Virus and SE9900V SVP Window Security Updates.
I1012-1
R
DKA processor blockade Cache downgrade may cause DKA processor blockade and this may lead to subsystem POR (Power Off Reset) recovery.
I1007-1
R
Check Code Error (LA error) A Check Code Error (LA error) may occur during the copy back operation after Dynamic Sparing is performed when Dynamic Cache Residence (DCR) is defined.
I1005-1
R
SIMS reporting SE9900(V) SIMS are not being reported to the HDS Central Site due to toggling of the SIM disable/enable button.
I1000-1
R
LAN communication Using certain analog modem cables with the SE9900 array can cause the public LAN interface to become inoperative.
I0999-1
R
Data errors (FICON and running 2105 Emulation) IFCC timeouts on mainframe attached SE9900 systems running 2105 Emulation over FICON can cause data errors.
I0991-1
R
Microcode level Requirement for SE9900 Microcode level to be at Mandatory General Availability (MGA).
I0987-1
R
DKR2E Model hard disks DKR2E Model hard disks may fail with "04/44D7" and other errors due to multi-task control bug in DKU Seek operation code.
I0982-1
R
Power cable connections DKC Frames may have mis-connected internal power cable connections which can affect cluster power redundancy.
I0981-1
R
New HDD compatibility A Microcode Version Down operation is NOT required for DKU code on new model HDDs.
I0972-1
R
Correction Copy Failures StorEdge 9900(V) System Option MODE22 must be set to 'ON' for all HDD models.
I0956-1
C
LUNs Sun Explorer versions prior to 4.1 may cause loss of access to LUNs in Sun StorEdge 99x0 Arrays.
I0952-1
R
Sun StorEdge 9980 Power kits with different electrical current ratings should not be installed in the same SE9980 subsystem.
I0947-1
C
HiTrack version 7.A SE9900 units running HiTrack version 7.A may be impacted by known issues.
I0943-1
R
Disk Drives Unnecessary DKR2D Model HDD replacements may occur in SE9900 Arrays as a result of false "Track Following Errors" caused by an Online Read Margining bug in DKU Microcode.
I0942-1
R
Shared Memory Adding Shared Memory into location #1 will fail for SE9900V series arrays.
I0941-1
R
Dynamic Cache Residence (DCR) Missing Interrupt Handler (MIH), Equipment Check errors (EQCs) or I/O Timeouts may be experienced on SE9900 Arrays due to Service Processor miscalculation of Dynamic Cache Residence (DCR) size.
I0940-1
C
Power cycling Improper power cycling procedures can result in data loss or loss of availability for SE9900 Arrays.
I0939-1
C
Microcode upgrade VxDMP I/O fail back during Microcode upgrade on SE9900 systems can result in data corruption.
I0931-1
R
Private LANs Connecting Public LANS to SE9900 DKC Private LANs can cause system outages.
I0930-1
C
Microcode Mainframe data may be incorrectly written to disk on SE99x0 systems, leading to data corruption.
I0927-1
R
HDD canister installation Smooth operation of HDD latch is essential to prevent a blockade of the LDEV during insertion into Sun StorEdge SE9900 arrays.
I0919-1
R
HDS Raid Manager software Conflict between HDS Raid Manager software and MPXIO device pathnames on SE9900 Arrays.
I0915-1
R
'Unspecified Transport Error' StorEdge 9970/9980 Arrays fail initial discovery with 'Unspecified Transport Error'.
I0914-1
R
No Reboot After Power Failure SE9900 Arrays do not automatically reboot and return to full functionality following a power outage.
I0913-1
R
Microcode Information SE9900: available online Microcode information.
I0904-1
R
Seagate DKS2B-K36FC Disk Drives Seagate DKS2B-K36FC disk drives are being unnecessarily replaced in StorEdge 9970/9980 Arrays with DKCMAIN microcode level less than 21-02-45-00/00.
I0903-1
R
Configuration Diskettes The propagation of SE9900 configuration diskettes from one SE9900 Subsystem to another, can result in a complete SE9900 subsystem outage.
I0889-1
C
SBus Dual FC Network Adapter (X6757A, 375-3048)
All StorEdge 99XX Arrays
A potential for data loss exists with SBus Fibre Channel Adapters (6757A) attached to Sun StorEdge 99xx arrays or to Fibre Channel Tape drives in specific configurations.


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