Digital Equipment Corporation EK-SWRA2-IG User's Guide

StorageWorksRAID Array 200 SubsystemsController Installation andStandalone Configuration UtilityUser's GuideOrder Number: EK-SWRA2-IG. C01

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityx EX-SWRA2-IG. C01Figures (Cont.)6-7 The SCSI Transfer Paramet

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–13Figure 6–9 Edit/View Parameter Menu2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Hardware Parameters

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–10 The Hardware Parameters Scr

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–15Now, go on to Section 6.4 to configure the array.6.4 Configuring the ArrayWhen you configure yo

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–16 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Hot SpareA hot spare drive is a drive in

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–176.4.2 Planning the ConfigurationYou already started planning your configuration when you selec

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–18 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 6–1 Data Availability Configurati

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–196.4.2.2 Sample Configuration for Drive Connectivity andPerformanceThe configuration shown by t

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–20 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.4.3 Understanding the Configuration M

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–216.5 Configuring AutomaticallyYou can configure automatically only if:• You want to configure o

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–22 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014. Press the Enter key to select No. Thi

ContentsEX-SWRA2-IG. C01 xiFigures (Cont.)7-17 Displaying New Logical RAID Drive ...

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–236.5.2 Initializing a Logical RAID DriveInitialize a logical RAID drive before you use it. The

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–24 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–12 Initialize Logical Drive Sc

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–256.5.3 Saving the RAID Configuration to a DisketteSave a copy of your RAID configuration on a d

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–26 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014. Press any key to Continue. The Backup

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–276.6 Configuring InteractivelyConfigure interactively to do the following:• Create one or more

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–28 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.6.1 Creating a Drive GroupA drive gro

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–29Table 6–3 Number of Drives You Can Use In a Drive Group for Each RAIDLevelRAIDLevelNumber of D

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–30 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Creating a drive group requires the foll

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–31Figure 6–14 The New Configuration Screen3. Press the Enter key to select the Define Drive Grou

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–32 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–15 The Group Definition Menu4.

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityxii EX-SWRA2-IG. C01Figures (Cont.)9-15 The Save and Exit Scre

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–336. Press the Esc key after you add all the drives that you want for this drivegroup.7. Repeat S

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–34 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–16 Each Drive Assigned to a Gr

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–356.6.1.2 Arranging a Drive GroupArrange drive groups to specify the order in which you want to

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–36 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–17 Arrange Drive Window

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–376.6.2 Creating a Logical RAID DriveYou create a logical RAID drive with part or all of the spa

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–38 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–18 Logical RAID Definition Men

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–39Figure 6–19 Select RAID Level3. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the RAID level for t

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–40 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–20 Logical RAID Drive Status B

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–41Figure 6–21 The New Logical RAID Drive Appears in List at Bottom Left6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for u

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–42 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.6.2.2 Choosing a Caching PolicyThe ca

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 xiiiRevision RecordThis Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this manual. It lists themanual revision levels, re

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–436.6.3 Defining Hot Spare DrivesDefine a hot spare to keep a drive available in your subsystem

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–44 EK–SWRA2–IG. C012. Use the arrow keys to select the driv

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–456.6.4 Saving the Logical RAID Drive ConfigurationTo save the logical RAID drive configuration

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–46 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01NOTEIf you start your system with the st

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–476.6.5 Initializing a Logical RAID DriveInitialize a logical RAID drive before you use it. The

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–48 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–25 Initialize Logical RAID Dri

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–49Figure 6–26 Proceed with Initialization Confirmation Message4. Select Yes. An Initialize Logic

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–50 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–27 Progress Bar Displays Statu

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–516.6.6 Saving the RAID Configuration to a DisketteSave a copy of your RAID configuration on a d

EK–SWRA2-IG. C01 7–17Maintaining the Array with the StandaloneConfiguration UtilityThis chapter presents information about maintaining the array with

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 xvAbout This GuideThis section identifies the audience of this guide and describes the contents(chapter by chapter) and structure. In

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01In addition, the standalone configuration

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–37.1.2 Using the UtilityUse the Standalone utility to c

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.1.2.1.1 Invoking the Utility on an Inte

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–5Figure 7–2 Main Menu7.1.2.1.2 Invoking the Utility on

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017–3 The ARC Console for an AXP SystemTo i

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–7Press the Enter key to select the highlighted option. A

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.2 Viewing the RAID Subsystem Configurati

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–9Figure 7–5 View/Update Configuration Screen2. Use the

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–6 Group Definition MenuThe drive

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–11Table 7–1 Drive StatusDisplay Drive Status Meaning F

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityxvi EK–SWRA2–IG.C01OrganizationThis guide contains the followi

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C013. Use the up and down arrow keys to high

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–137.2.2 Viewing Logical RAID Drive InformationUse the s

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01The View Matrix list displays all of the

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–157.2.3 Viewing the Configuration through a Hard CopyRe

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–16 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014. Select Yes and press the Enter key if

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–17******************************************************

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–18 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3 Changing ConfigurationsYou can change

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–19• Saving a copy of the RAID configuration on a diskett

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–20 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.1. Creating a Drive GroupYou can cre

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–21Table 7–2 Number of Drives You Can Use in a Drive Gro

About This GuideEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 xviiChapter 6: Configuring Your ArrayConfiguring Your Array describes how to determine the version of yourcontroller

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–22 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.1.1 Defining a Drive GroupUse this o

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–23Figure 7–11 The Define Drive Group3. Press the Enter

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–24 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–12 Adding a New Drive Group5. P

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–25NOTEIf you select a drive for the drive group by mista

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–26 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Otherwise, repeat this for each drive gro

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–277.3.2 Creating a Logical RAID DriveYou create a logic

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–28 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–14 Logical RAID Definition Menu

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–29Figure 7–15 Logical RAID Definition Window3. Use the

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–30 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–16 Create Logical Drive Confirm

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–31Figure 7–17 Displaying New Logical RAID Drive6. Repea

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityxviii EK–SWRA2–IG.C01ConventionsThis guide uses the following

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–32 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.2.2 Choosing a Caching PolicyThe cac

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–33If you plan to use one of your drives as a spare drive

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–34 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–18 The Define Spare Drive Scree

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–357.3.4 Saving the Logical RAID Drive ConfigurationTo s

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–36 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.5 Initializing a Logical RAID DriveY

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–37Figure 7–20 Initialize Logical RAID Drive Screen2. Use

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–38 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–21 Initialization Confirmation

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–397.3.6 Saving a Copy of the RAID Configuration on a Di

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–40 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.7 Restoring RAID Configuration onto

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–414. Press any key to continue. Press the Enter key to s

About This GuideEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 xixRelated DocumentationRefer to the RAID Array 200 Online Management Utility for your operatingsystem User's Gu

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–42 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.3.8 Deleting a Drive Group or Logical

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–43NOTEYou can only delete drive groups in the reverseord

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–44 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.4 Running Parity Check/RepairUse Parity

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–45Figure 7–23 Parity Check ScreenFigure 7–24 Parity Che

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–46 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–25 Parity Check Passed ScreenIf

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–47Figure 7–26 Parity Check Failed ScreenFigure 7–27 Re

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–48 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–28 Parity Successfully Restored

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–497.5.1 Formatting a DriveYou can use the Standalone Co

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–50 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.5.2 Failing a DriveUse the Fail Drive

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–51Figure 7–29 The Message Displayed When You Select a D

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–11Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200SubsystemsThis chapter presents definitions and descriptions of RAID (Redundant Array ofIndepe

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–52 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 7–30 The Utility Prompts you to C

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–53Figure 7–31 The Utility Changes the Drive Status to F

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–54 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.5.3 Rebuilding a DriveRebuilding a dri

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–55To manually rebuild a drive, follow these steps:1. Rep

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–56 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.5.4 Troubleshooting a Failed RebuildSo

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–57If the Rebuild Bad Block Table contains error entries,

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–58 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.5.5 Marking a Drive as OptimalUse the

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–59Figure 7–34 Mark a Drive Optimal3. Use the arrow keys

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility7–60 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017.5.6 Drive Error CountsThe standalone c

Chapter 7. Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration UtilityEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 7–61Figure 7–35 Error Count Window

Third Printing, April 1995The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shouldnot be construed as a commitment by Digital E

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.1.1 Implementing RAID through Hardware,

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 8–18Troubleshooting and Service InformationThis chapter contains an overview of subsystem indicators, troubleshooting subsystemproble

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01You can determine the status of both the p

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–3Table 8–1 Pedestal and Single Power Supply (PS) Status LEDsShelf Status Power

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C018.1.3 Drive SBB Status LEDsFigure 8-2 sho

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–5Table 8–3 Disk Drive SBB Status LEDsActivityStatusFaultStatusIndicatesOn Off N

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Using the StorageWorks storage pedestal or

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–7Table 8–4 Troubleshooting TechniquesSymptom Possible Cause(s) Action(s) to Tak

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 8–4 Troubleshooting Techniques (con

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–9Table 8–4 Troubleshooting Techniques (continued)Symptom Possible Cause(s) Acti

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 8–4 Troubleshooting Techniques (co

Chapter 1. Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200 SubsystemsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–3Striping offers a high I/O rate when compared to the I/O rate of a singl

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–11Table 8–4 Troubleshooting Techniques (continued)Symptom Possible Cause(s) Act

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 8–4 Troubleshooting Techniques (co

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–138.3 Error Messages and RecoveryThis section lists error messages that can appe

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 8–5 Error Messages (continued)BIOS

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–15Figure 8–5 Error Messages (continued)Error/Problem Probable Cause Action(s) t

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–16 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 8–5 Error Messages (continued)Err

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–17Figure 8–5 Error Messages (continued)Error/Problem Probable Cause Action(s) t

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–18 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 8–5 Error Messages (continued)Err

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–19Figure 8–5 Error Messages (continued)Error/Problem Probable Cause Action(s) t

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–20 EK–SWRA2–IG. C018.4 Removal and ReplacementThis section d

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.1.2.2 RAID 1RAID 1 writes a segment of

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–218.4.2 Replacing a Power Supply SBBA power supply must be replaced when the LE

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–22 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 8–3 Removing a Storage Device

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–238.4.3 Replacing a Redundant Power SupplyCAUTIONTo support the warm-swap optio

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–24 EK–SWRA2–IG. C018.4.4 Replacing a BlowerWARNINGDue to ha

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–257. Align the replacement blower connector and insert the module straight in,m

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–26 EK–SWRA2–IG. C018.4.5 Replacing the RAID ControllerThe f

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–278.4.6 Swapping EEPROM between ControllersThe following procedure describes re

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility8–28 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 8–5 Locating EEPROM U33 on 1-Chan

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and Service InformationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 8–2914. Press S to save the displayed configuration and Esc to quit.15. Press the

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–19UpgradingThis chapter describes the procedures required for updating EISA or PCI configurationinformation on computer systems int

Chapter 1. Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200 SubsystemsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–51.1.2.3 RAID 0 + 1RAID 0 + 1 is a combination of striping and mirroring

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01NOTEOmit the next step if you have a PCI c

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–39.2.1 Updating the Firmware on an Intel SystemTo update your firmware on an Intel system, follow these steps

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01******************************************

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–5****************************************************************PLEASE CYCLE SYSTEM POWER . . . .3. Start the

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.2.2 Updating the Firmware on an AXP Sys

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–7The system displays messages similar to the following:*******************************************************

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01******************************************

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–99.3 Updating ECU FileIf your EISA controller is version 1.99 or earlier, you need to run the EISAConfiguratio

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011. Boot from your system ECU configuratio

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–11Figure 9–2 ECU Details for a 1-Channel ControllerSlot 5 – Digital SWXCR–EA EISA RAID Controller (1-channel)

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.1.2.4 RAID 5RAID 5 combines striping (w

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 9–3 The ECU Main MenuEISA Configu

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–13Figure 9–4 The Add or Remove Board ScreenStep 2: Add or remove boards Help=F1Listed are the boards and opt

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 9–5 The Add Board Confirmation Sc

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–15Figure 9–6 The Add or Remove Board ScreenStep 2: Add or remove boards Help=F1Listed are the boards and opt

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–16 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.3.3 Adding an Updated Board to the ECU

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–173. Remove the ECU diskette and insert the RAID Array 200 StandaloneConfiguration Utility diskette for your o

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–18 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014. Select the appropriate .CFG file for y

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–19Figure 9–10 The Add Slot ScreenAddSelect an acceptable slot for the board and press ENTER.Slot 1 (Empty)Sl

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–20 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 9–11 Add Slot Step 2Step 2: Add

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–217. Press the F10 key. The Steps in configuring your computer menu appearssimilar to Figure 9–12.Figure 9–12

Chapter 1. Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200 SubsystemsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–71.1.2.5 JBODJBOD (Just a Bunch Of Drives) allows you to install and acc

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–22 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.3.4 Setting BIOS Address and Interrupt

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–233. Set the BIOS address to the value previously recorded in step 5 of Section9.3.1.4. Set the interrupt leve

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–24 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 9–15 The Save and Exit ScreenStep

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–25Figure 9–16 The Reboot After Changing the ECU ScreenEISA Configuration Utility Help=F1Your configuration f

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–26 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.4.1.1 Invoking the Standalone Utility

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–279.4.1.2 Invoking the Standalone Utility on AXP SystemsTo invoke the Standalone Utility on AXP systems, foll

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–28 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.4.2 Setting Controller ParametersPrevi

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–291. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Data Parameters option on the Edit/ViewParameters menu and press the

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–30 EK–SWRA2–IG. C013. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Co

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–312. Enter the channel number of the attached controller and press the Enter key.The SCSI Transfer Parameters

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.2 Key ConceptsThe following sections def

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–32 EK–SWRA2–IG. C019.4.2.3 Setting the Startup ParametersTo

Chapter 9. UpgradingEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 9–339.4.3 Exiting the UtilityPress the Esc key twice from the main menu to exit the standalone utility. Theutil

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility9–34 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01To update multiple controllers with a sin

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 A–1AInstalling Controller OptionsThis appendix contains procedures for installing cache memory and battery backupoptions on the 1 and

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration UtilityA–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure A–1 Installing Cache Memory Module

Appendix A. Installing Controller OptionsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 A–3A.2 Installing Battery Backup BoardThis procedure applies to 1 and 3-channel PCI RAID co

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration UtilityA–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C012. Remove battery backup board connector

Appendix A. Installing Controller OptionsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 A–53. Install battery backup board on PCI RAID controller so battery backupconnectors mate

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration UtilityA–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014. Figure A–6 shows battery backup board

EK–SWRA2–IG.C01 Index–1IndexAARC console, 7–6, 9–6automatic configurationselecting this option, 6–21initializing a logical RAID drive, 6–23saving the

Chapter 1. Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200 SubsystemsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–91.2.4.2 Write-Through cachingWrite-Through caching refers to a caching

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration UtilityIndex–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Cconfiguring, 6–1, 6–15automatically,

IndexEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 Index–3EECU, see EISA configuration utilityedge, 3–12EEPROMswapping between controllers, 8–27EISAupdating EISA information, 3–1s

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration UtilityIndex–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Llogical RAID Drivecreating, 6–37, 7–2

IndexEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 Index–5Ssaving the RAID configuration to diskette,6–25, 6–51, 7–39SCSI bus termination jumpers, 5–2SCSI channel, 6–32, 7–21SCO U

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StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.3 About the Storage Works RAID Array 20

Chapter 1. Overview of RAID and RAID Array 200 SubsystemsEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 1–111.3.2 An Array of Disks in a Storage EnclosureStorageWorks RAID Array

EX-SWRA2-IG. C01 iiiContentsRevision Record...

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility1–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C011.3.4 The RAID Array 200 Standalone Conf

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 2–12Preparing to InstallThis chapter presents the system requirements and, a detailed overview of theprocedures required to install a

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility2–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Table 2-1 Roadmap for Installing Your RAI

Chapter 2. Preparing to InstallEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 2–32.2 Preparing to InstallYou will need the following to install a StorageWorks RAID Array 200Subsys

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility2–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C012.2.1 Verifying User Supplied Hardware an

Chapter 2. Preparing to InstallEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 2–52.2.2 Verifying the Controller Kit and Storage EnclosureThe specific components of the controller

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility2–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C012.2.3 Verifying the Cables Required for y

Chapter 2. Preparing to InstallEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 2–7To install an EISA RAID controller go on to Chapter 3 to update your EISAconfiguration file.To ins

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–13Updating EISA InformationThis chapter describes the procedures required for updating EISA Configuration information oncomputer sy

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C013.2 Running the ECUYou need to run the EIS

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityiv EX-SWRA2-IG. C012 Preparing to Install2.1 Installation Over

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–3Figure 3–1 EISA Configuration Utility Main MenuEISA Configuration UtilitySteps in configuring

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 3–2 The Add or Remove Board Screen

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–52. Use your arrow keys to select an empty slot for the 1-channel controller andpress the Inse

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 3–4 The Add Configuration File Scr

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–7Figure 3–5 The Insert Diskette ScreenDestination DisketteInsert the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION dis

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 3–7 The Add Slot ScreenAddSelect a

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–9Figure 3–8 Add Slot Step 2Step 2: Add or remove boardsHelp=F1Listed are the boards and opti

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C018. Press the F10 key. The Steps in config

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–113.2.3 Setting BIOS Address and InterruptThe .CFG file that you copied during the Add or rem

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C012. Intel systems boot from the adapter bo

ContentsEX-SWRA2-IG. C01 v5 3-Channel RAID Controller Installation5.1 Installing the 3-Channel RAID Controller...

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–13Figure 3–11 The ECU Main MenuEISA Configuration UtilitySteps in configuring your computerST

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility3–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 3–12 The Save and Exit ScreenStep

Chapter 3. Updating EISA InformationEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 3–15Figure 3–13 The Reboot After Changing the ECU ScreenEISA Configuration Utility Help=F1Your

EK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–141-Channel RAID Controller InstallationThis chapter contains the information needed to install either the EISA or PCI 1-Channel RA

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01EISA computer – in the slot selected when

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–3To perform the physical installation of the RAID Controller board, takeprecaution

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014.2.1 Shelf_OK Jumper Installation and Ve

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–54. Determine if the pedestal’s backplane has a jumper block located as shown inFi

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016. Terminator – Check that the SHELF_OK ju

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–7The Expansion Storage Pedestal has an internal wiring length equivalent to 1meter

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityvi EX-SWRA2-IG. C016 Configuring Your Array (Cont.)6.6 Configu

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 4–7 Routing the SCSI Cable — Metho

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–9Figure 4–8 Removing a Knockout PanelFigure 4–9 Routing the SCSI Cable — Method

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014.2.2.3 Cable Installation — Method 31.

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–114.2.2.4 Labeling the Installed DrivesLabel the disk drives that are installed i

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C014.2.3 Power Cable Installation1. Remove

Chapter 4. 1-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 4–137. On Intel systems with the BIOS enabled, a message similar to the followingwil

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility4–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01NOTEThe order in which you turn-on and -o

EK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–153-Channel RAID Controller InstallationThis chapter contains the information needed to install either the EISA or PCI 3-Channel RA

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C015.1 Installing the 3-Channel RAID Controll

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–36. Install the RAID controller board.NOTEOn some computer system bulkheads, vari

ContentsEX-SWRA2-IG. C01 vii7 Maintaining the Array with the Standalone Configuration Utility (Cont.)7.5 Working with Drives ...

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 5–2 Board Layout of the 3-Channel

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–5Figure 5–3 Internal Cable Connections for the 3-Channel EISA Controller

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C015.1.2 PCI Controller Internal Cabling1.

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–75.2 CablingCabling from the RAID controller board can be to an internally mounte

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C015.2.1 Shelf_OK Jumper Installation and Ver

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–9Figure 5–5 Removing a Blower 4. Determine if the pedestal’s backplane has a j

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 5–6 Pedestal Backplane Active Term

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–117. Jumper – Check that the SHELF_OK jumper is installed as shown in Figure5–8.F

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Cabling external to the Expansion Storage

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–13Figure 5–10 External Cable Connections — PCI

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utilityviii EX-SWRA2-IG. C019 Upgrading (Cont.)9.4 Setting Controller

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–14 EK–SWRA2–IG. C015.2.2.1 Cable Installation - Method 11.

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–155.2.2.2 Cable Installation - Method 21. Open the front and rear bezel doors o

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–16 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 5–13 Routing the SCSI Cable — Met

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–17Figure 5–14 Routing the SCSI Cable — Method 3

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–18 EK–SWRA2–IG. C015.2.2.4 Labeling the Installed DrivesLab

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–195.2.3 Power Cable Installation1. Open the rear bezel door of each pedestal an

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility5–20 EK–SWRA2–IG. C017. On Intel systems with the BIOS enabled

Chapter 5. 3-Channel RAID Controller InstallationEK–SWRA2-IG. C01 5–21NOTEThe order in which you turn-on and -off your system and storage enclo-sures

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–16Configuring Your ArrayThis chapter describes how to configure your array, automatically or interactively;including defining a spa

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–2 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.1.1 Turning-On and -Off Your System an

ContentsEX-SWRA2-IG. C01 ixFigures (Cont.)3-11 The ECU Main Menu ...

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–3Figure 6–1 The Main Menu of the Standalone UtilityGo to Sections 6.1.2.3 and 6.1.2.4 to learn h

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–4 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.1.2.2 Invoking the Standalone Utility

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–5Figure 6–3 The Main Menu of the Standalone UtilityGo to Sections 6.1.2.3 and 6.1.2.4 to learn h

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–6 EK–SWRA2–IG. C016.1.2.4 Exiting the UtilitiesPress the E

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–7Figure 6–4 The Edit/View Parameters Menu6.3.1.1 Completing the Controller ParametersTo set the

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–8 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–5 The Physical Parameters Scree

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–96.3.1.2 Setting the SCSI Transfer ParametersTo set the SCSI Transfer Parameters, follow these s

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–10 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01Figure 6–7 The SCSI Transfer Parameters

Chapter 6. Configuring Your ArrayEK–SWRA2–IG. C01 6–116.3.1.3 Setting the Startup ParametersTo set the Startup Parameters, follow these steps.1. Use

StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility 6–12 EK–SWRA2–IG. C01When you set the Spin up option to autom