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Compaq StorageWorks HSZ70 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installation Guide AA-R8JUE-TE First Edition (June 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GOOD TITLE AND AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Text Conventions ....................ix Symbols in Text ..................... x Symbols on Equipment ..................xi Cabinet Stability....................xii Getting Help......................xii Compaq Technical Support ................xii Compaq Website ..................xiii Compaq Authorized Reseller ................ xiii Revision Record ....................xiv Chapter 1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem Host Adapter Installation Requirements ...............
  • Page 4 iv HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Chapter 3 Preparing Your Novell NetWare Host for Use with the HSZ70 Configuring Your Host Adapter................3-1 Creating a Boot Partition (Optional)..............3-3 Chapter 4 Installing the Command Console Client Installing Command Console Client..............
  • Page 5 Contents v Adding a Mirrorset as a Logical Unit ..............6-16 Creating a Stripe Mirrorset................. 6-17 Creating Mirrorsets..................6-17 Striping the Mirrorsets ................6-17 Initializing the Stripe Mirrorset ................6-18 Adding a Stripe Mirrorset as a Logical Unit ..........6-18 Setting Writeback Cache................
  • Page 6 vi HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing SBBs ....................8-66 Installing and Verifying SBB Disk Drives........... 8-66 Installing the AC Power Controller ............. 8-70 Installing the External Cache Battery (ECB)..........8-71 Appendix A Planning Your Storage Configuration Planning Your Configuration ................
  • Page 7 Contents vii Figure 8-3. Installing the cache module associated with the first controller ... 8-5 Figure 8-4. Connecting first cache module to an ECB........... 8-6 Figure 8-5. Inserting the Internal Program Card............ 8-7 Figure 8-6. Power controller ................8-10 Figure 8-7. Installing the second controller into the bottom controller slot ..8-11 Figure 8-8.
  • Page 8 viii HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 8-47. Installing the external cache battery..........8-71 List of Tables Table 1 Nomenclature Convention................x Table 1-1 Supported Host Adapter ............... 1-2 Table 2-1 StorageWorks RA7000 NetWare Qualified Adapter Specifications ....................

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. The following information is provided in this guide: How to unpack and assemble the RA7000 Subsystem. How to create your first volume.

  • Page 10: Symbols In Text

    x HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Type When you are instructed to type information, type the information without pressing the Enter key. Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type the information and then press the Enter key. Table 1 Nomenclature Convention RAID Advisory Board Description...

  • Page 11: Symbols On Equipment

    About This Guide xi Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist. Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts.

  • Page 12: Cabinet Stability

    In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

  • Page 13: Compaq Website

    Operating system type and revision level Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com /products/StorageWorks...

  • Page 14: Revision Record

    xiv HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Revision Record This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this manual. It lists the manual version levels, release dates, and a summary of changes. The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates.

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Setting Up Your Ra7000 Subsystem

    Chapter Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem This chapter describes the site preparation and unpacking procedures for the RA7000 Subsystem. It also describes how to install disk StorageWorks Building Blocks (SBBs). Unpacking and setting up your RA7000 Subsystem components requires the following major steps: Host adapter requirements Preparing a site...

  • Page 16: Host Adapter Installation Requirements

    1-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Host Adapter Installation Requirements Verify that you have a supported host adapter installed in your Novell NetWare Server system. See Table 1-1 for supported host adapter. Table 1-1 Supported Host Adapter Platform Host Adapter Netware 4.2 and 5.1, PCI Intel...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-1. Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem 1-3 Site preparation Before installing the RA7000 Subsystem, make sure that adequate space is available in front of the cabinet for opening the front door (19 inches clearance) and around the cabinet for adequate airflow. See Figure 1-1 for specific space requirements.

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    1-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Unpacking The RA7000 Subsystem is packed in a corrugated carton attached to a wooden shipping pallet, as shown in Figure 1-2 A. Unpack the unit as follows: NOTE: Before unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping carton for signs of external damage.

  • Page 19: Removing The Ra7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet From The Pallet

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem 1-5 Removing the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet from the Pallet Use the following procedure to remove the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet from the Shipping pallet: WARNING: Serious personnel injury can result if correct safety precautions are not taken during the removal procedure.

  • Page 20: Figure 1-2. Unpacking The Ra7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet

    1-6 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 1-2. Unpacking the RA7000 subsystem storage cabinet...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-3. Installation Of Ramp On Shipping Pallet

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem 1-7 Figure 1-3. Installation of ramp on shipping pallet 3. Grasping the sheet metal base assembly, carefully lift the rear of the cabinet over the “hump” in the center of the pallet and then roll the cabinet off the pallet and down the ramp to the floor.

  • Page 22: Placing The Ra7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet

    1-8 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Placing the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet Use the following procedure to move the cabinet to its designated site: WARNING: To prevent damage to the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet and injury to personnel, make sure to provide a clear path for the casters. 1.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-4. Ra7000 Subsystem Major Components (Typical)

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem 1-9 Figure 1-4. RA7000 subsystem major components (typical)

  • Page 24: Installing Disk Sbbs In The Ra7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet

    1-10 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing Disk SBBs in the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet You can install disk SBBs in the RA7000 Subsystem Storage Cabinet at this time. (Disk SBBs should be installed prior to other installation steps.) The subsystem cabinet supports wide (16-bit) storage devices.

  • Page 25: Installing The Program Card

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RA7000 Subsystem 1-11 Installing the Program Card 1. Turn on the subsystem power. 2. Insert the program card while pressing and holding the controller Reset button. The Controller will initialize and perform all internal self tests. 3.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-5. Scsi Buses

    1-12 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 1-5. SCSI buses...

  • Page 27: Host Adapter Description

    Chapter Installing the Host Adapter - in an Intel- Based System When preparing your array for first time use, you need to connect your Intel- Based system to the RAID subsystem through a host adapter board. This chapter, along with your system and the associated StorageWorks RA7000 Storage Subsystem manuals, provides instructions for preparing, installing, and connecting the host adapter.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-1. Swxa3-Bd Differential Host Adapter

    2-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novel Netware - PCI Figure 2-1. SWXA3-BD differential host adapter...

  • Page 29: Before You Install The Host Scsi Adapter

    Installing the Host Adapter - in an Intel-Based System 2-3 Before You Install the Host SCSI Adapter You need the following items before you begin: The host adapter (SWXA3–BD) Your computer system hardware manual for reference information Host adapter Installation Guide Appropriate tools to access your computer Technology Adapter Cable (BN38E–0B) —...

  • Page 30: Performing The Physical Installation Of The Host Adapter

    2-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novel Netware - PCI Performing the Physical Installation of the Host Adapter To physically install the host adapter: 1. Shut down the operating system running on your host computer. 2. When the operating system has shut down, turn off the power to the host computer and all attached peripherals.

  • Page 31: Figure 2-2. Installing The Swxa3-Bd Host Adapter

    Installing the Host Adapter - in an Intel-Based System 2-5 Figure 2-2. Installing the SWXA3-BD host adapter 6. Replace the computer cover. Refer to your host computer manual. This completes the physical installation of the SWXA3–BD adapter. Later in this installation process, you will power on your system, configure the adapter, install the device driver for the SWXA3–BD Host Adapter.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Swxa3-Bd To The Ra7000 Subsystem

    2-6 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novel Netware - PCI Connecting the SWXA3-BD to the RA7000 Subsystem Connect the SWXA3–BD Host Adapter to the RAID Controller in the RA7000 subsystem as follows: 1. Connect the large, thumbscrew-equipped connector on the BN38E–0B Technology Adapter Cable to the SWXA3–BD Host Adapter connector as shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-4. Scsi Cable Connection O Trilink On Controller

    Installing the Host Adapter - in an Intel-Based System 2-7 2. Connect the small connector on the BN38E–0B Technology Adapter Cable to either of the BN37A–05 SCSI cable connectors. 3. If necessary, unlock the RAID array subsystem enclosure. 4. Turn off AC power to the subsystem enclosure. 5.

  • Page 35: Preparing Your Novell Netware Host For Use With The Hsz70

    Chapter Preparing Your Novell NetWare Host for Use with the HSZ70 This chapter contains instructions for configuring your host adapter and installing the SWXA3–BD/Ultra PCI Miniport Device Driver in your host system. Configuring Your Host Adapter 1. Boot your computer, and when you see the prompt to access the 2944 BIOS setup, press Ctrl+A.
  • Page 36 3-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI NOTE: Your platform kit includes the required adapter-specific software. Use only the adapters and drivers supplied with the platform kit since these are tested and certified to function with the HSZ70 RAID Controller. The NetWare SCSI Disk driver for a PCI SCSI-2 adapter is the Adaptec SCSI disk driver AIC7870.DSK.

  • Page 37: Creating A Boot Partition (Optional)

    Preparing Your Novell NetWare Host for Use with the HSZ70 3-3 Creating a Boot Partition (Optional) 1. Before creating a boot partition, make sure that the disks you intend to use to create the partition do not contain any unwanted partition data. If you are creating the boot partition from used disks, it is recommended that you use the DOS fdisk utility to delete all partitions.

  • Page 39: Installing The Command Console Client

    Chapter Installing the Command Console Client This Chapter covers how to install, launch, and use Command Console Client. Installing Command Console Client Command Console Client installs from a CD-ROM disk using a standard Windows installation routine on a Windows 95 or Windows NT platform. The program is self-extracting and stores Command Console Client into the directory C:\Program Files\SWCC by default.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-1. Command Console Program Group

    4-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Command Console Client installs the Program Group Command Console V2.1 and places three icons within the group (Figure 4-1). Client also inserts three selections on the Start menu (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-1.
  • Page 41 Installing the Command Console Client 4-3 StorageWorks Command Console: Displays the Navigation Window. The Navigation Window is a network navigation tool used to manage and monitor storage subsystems over a TCP/IP network. This choice lets you monitor and configure one or many storage subsystems over a network using Client’s graphical tools.

  • Page 42: Uninstalling Storageworks Command Console

    4-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Uninstalling StorageWorks Command Console Before you install a new version of Client, remove the old version: 1. From the Start Programs menu select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.

  • Page 43: Starting Command Console Client

    Installing the Command Console Client 4-5 Starting Command Console Client Command Console Client provides you with three applet choices: HSZ Storage Window, CLI Window, and StorageWorks Command Console. Choosing HSZ Storage Window applet allows you to connect to only one storage subsystem at a time.

  • Page 44: Choosing A Connection Method

    4-6 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Choosing a Connection Method Client offers three ways to connect to your storage subsystem: over the controller’s serial port, the SCSI bus (Windows NT Only) or over a TCP/IP network (does not apply to NetWare). The serial port and SCSI bus connections are local connections and allow you to connect to only one storage subsystem at a time.

  • Page 45: Figure 4-4. Connect Serial Dialog Box

    Installing the Command Console Client 4-7 Figure 4-4. Connect Serial dialog box...

  • Page 47: Using The Command Console To Configure A Storageset

    Chapter Using the Command Console to Configure a STORAGEset This chapter describes how to create an initial configuration for your RAID Controller using the Command Console Client Graphical User Interface. The configuration steps include: Adding systems Adding physical devices Creating and initializing a RAIDset Identifying the storageset as volumes to the host Saving the configuration.
  • Page 48 5-2 Getting Started HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI The CC Client connects to your storage subsystem via a serial connection. It sends CLI commands to your subsystem’s Controllers as you perform subsystem configuration, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks using its graphical interface.

  • Page 49: Starting Command Console

    Using the Command Console to Configure a STORAGEset 5-3 Use the procedures in this chapter to: Set up Command Console and establish communication with your storage subsystems. Configure your storage devices to create host-accessible volumes by: Configure the Client by adding systems Adding physical devices Creating virtual disks Starting Command Console...

  • Page 50: Opening A Cli Window

    5-4 Getting Started HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Opening a CLI Window If you are familiar with CLI syntax, you can enter commands into the command line area directly underneath the CLI Window Menu Bar. Error messages and system responses are displayed in the message area directly beneath the command line area.

  • Page 51: Figure 5-1. Insert Devices Prompt

    Using the Command Console to Configure a STORAGEset 5-5 3. When Client prompts you to insert the physical devices (Figure 5-1), insert them in the storage subsystem; then click the OK button. Client adds your devices to your configuration and refreshes the Storage Window.

  • Page 52: Create A Virtual Disk

    5-6 Getting Started HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Create a Virtual Disk 1. In the Storage menu, select Add Virtual Disk. Virtual Disk Wizard’s Step 1 appears. There are five steps in total. 2. Click the button of the RAID level you want to create, then click Next. Figure 5-2.
  • Page 53 Using the Command Console to Configure a STORAGEset 5-7 3. Select the devices you want to include in the virtual disk from a list of available storage devices. You select devices by double-clicking them in the Available Storage window in the dialog box. As you click them, they move to the Selected Devices window in the dialog box.
  • Page 54 5-8 Getting Started HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 5-4. Add Virtual Disk wizard step 3 5. Specify the target ID and Logical Unit Number (LUN), operating parameters, and options of your new virtual disk, then click Next.
  • Page 55 Using the Command Console to Configure a STORAGEset 5-9 Figure 5-5. Add Virtual Disk wizard step 4 6. The final Virtual Disk Wizard window, Step 5, recaps the choices you have made in steps 1 through 4. If you are satisfied with your choices, click Finish.

  • Page 56: Delete A Virtual Disk

    5-10 Getting Started HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 5-6. Add Virtual Disk wizard step 5 Delete a Virtual Disk To delete a virtual disk: 1. Select its icon by clicking on it in the Virtual Disk Window. 2.

  • Page 57: Creating Your Storage Configuration With The Cli

    Chapter Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI This chapter contains instructions for creating an initial configuration for your HSZ70 Controller using the Command Line Interpreter (CLI). It briefly describes the CLI and how to access it. The configuration steps include: adding devices;...

  • Page 58: Configuration Guidelines

    6-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Configuration Guidelines Use the following guidelines to configure the HSZ70 controller and your host system to optimize system performance. Controller Configuration Guidelines 1. Evenly distribute the devices across separate busses (ports). This permits parallel activities on the controller’s available busses (ports) to the attached devices.

  • Page 59: Accessing The Cli

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-3 Accessing the CLI The Command Line Interpreter (CLI) is a command line user interface to the HSZ70 controller. It provides a series of commands for you to create a configuration for the subsystem through the controller’s firmware. See the CLI Reference Manual for detailed descriptions of all CLI commands.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Cable

    6-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Connecting the Cable To connect a maintenance terminal or PC to a HSZ70 controller: 1. Locate the connecting cable that came with the RA7000 Subsystem. It has an RJ12 connector (similar to standard telephone plug) on one end and a 9-pin serial connector on the other end.

  • Page 61: Installing A Ferrite Bead Over The Connecting Cable

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-5 Installing a Ferrite Bead over the Connecting Cable Install a ferrite bead cable in order to prevent possible radio frequency interference. NOTE: The hinge on the ferrite bead housing is semi-rigid and will break if flexed multiple times.

  • Page 62: Establishing Connection With A Maintenance Terminal

    6-6 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 6-3. Ferrite bead (open) 4. Ensure that the end of the bead closest to the RJ12 connector is lined up with the 1” mark. Slowly close the bead housing so that the cable fits within the cable guides (top and bottom, see Figure 6-2).

  • Page 63: Establishing Connection With A Pc

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-7 The controller displays information similar to the following example: Controller: HSZ70 ZG73101263 Firmware V73Z-0, Hardware H01 Not configured for dual-redundancy Device Port SCSI address 7 Time: NOT SET Host port: SCSI target(s) (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9) Preferred target(s) (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9) TRANSFER_RATE_REQUESTED = 20MHZ Host Functionality Mode = B...
  • Page 64 6-8 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 4. From your communications program, issue a connect command to establish a connection with the controller, and then press the Enter key. You should see the CLI prompt, which looks similar to: HSZ70 >...

  • Page 65: Adding Disks To The Configuration

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-9 Adding Disks to the Configuration The CONFIG utility locates and adds disks to the controller. Run the CONFIG utility whenever you add new disks to the controller. (See Chapter 1 regarding installing/adding disks in the StorageWorks enclosure.) Enter the following command to start the configuration utility.

  • Page 66: Figure 6-4. Mapping Of Busses (Ports) And Targets

    6-10 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI In this example, the controller has located 21 new disks. The 5-digit number associated with each disk corresponds to Port Number, Target Number and Controller Logical Unit Number. The Controller Logical Unit Number will always be 0.

  • Page 67: Creating A Raidset

    By using the default chunksize, the controller will optimize the chunksize by selecting a number equal to the number of blocks in one track of disk data. Compaq recommends using the default chunksize.

  • Page 68: Adding A Raidset As A Logical Unit

    6-12 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Adding a RAIDset as a Logical Unit To make a RAIDset available to the host computer, you must identify it as a host logical unit. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D.”...

  • Page 69: Creating A Stripeset

    By using the default chunksize, the controller will optimize the chunksize by selecting a number equal to the number of blocks in one track of disk data. Compaq recommends using the default chunksize.
  • Page 70 6-14 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI HSZ70 > ADD UNIT D3 DVGRPS0 This example uses the controller target of 0 and LUN 3 as the digit in D3, since the stripeset is the third unit identified on the controller. Setting Writeback Cache The final step in creating the stripeset is to enable the writeback cache.

  • Page 71: Creating A Mirrorset

    By using the default chunksize, the controller will optimize the chunksize by selecting a number equal to the number of blocks in one track of disk data. Compaq recommends using the default chunksize.

  • Page 72: Adding A Mirrorset As A Logical Unit

    6-16 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Adding a Mirrorset as a Logical Unit To make a mirrorset available to the host computer, you must identify it as a host logical unit. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D.”...

  • Page 73: Creating A Stripe Mirrorset

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-17 Creating a Stripe Mirrorset Create a stripe mirrorset to achieve high I/O performance and maximum data availability. Stripe mirrorsets must have at least two mirrorset members, and can have as many as 14. To create stripe mirrorsets, you first create mirrorsets and then you create stripesets with those mirrorsets.

  • Page 74: Initializing The Stripe Mirrorset

    Compaq recommends using the default chunksize. HSZ70 > INITIALIZE DVGRPSM0 CHUNKSIZE=DEFAULT Adding a Stripe Mirrorset as a Logical Unit To make a stripe mirrorset available to the host computer, you must identify it as a host logical unit.

  • Page 75: Adding Individual Disks As Logical Units

    By using the default chunksize, the controller will optimize the chunksize by selecting a number equal to the number of blocks in one track of disk data. Compaq recommends using the default chunksize.

  • Page 76: Adding Devices To The Spareset

    6-20 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Adding Devices to the Spareset It is advisable to add devices to the spareset to create a pool of devices for the controller to use as replacements for devices in a RAIDset, mirrorset or stripe mirrorset that fail.

  • Page 77: Recording Your Configuration

    Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-21 Recording Your Configuration You have now completed all the steps required to create an initial configuration for your controller. In the following steps, you should verify and record your configuration for future reference. Additional worksheets are provided in this chapter for recording future new or modified configurations.
  • Page 78 6-22 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Record the information in the following table: Date__________________ Uses...
  • Page 79 Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-23 Next, verify the storagesets you have configured: HSZ70 > show storagesets The controller responds with a display similar to that shown below: Name StorageSet Uses Used by DVGRPS0 stripeset DISK10100 DISK20100 DISK30100 DVGRPSM0 stripeset MIRR_0...
  • Page 80 6-24 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Individual devices are not displayed in this report. To display individual devices, enter the following: HSZ70 > SHOW DEVICES Record the above information in the following table. In the event of a controller failure, the information that is recorded here will assist you in reconstruction of the storageset on your RA7000/ESA10000 subsystem.
  • Page 81 Creating Your Storage Configuration with the CLI 6-25 Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by...

  • Page 83: Completing Your Storage Configuration Under Novell Netware

    Chapter Completing Your Storage Configuration Under Novell NetWare This chapter contains instructions for completing your configuration. Completing Your Configuration under Novell NetWare In order for NetWare to recognize new StorageWorks RA7000 Storage Subsystem devices or changes to existing configurations, you must reboot your system to restart NetWare.

  • Page 84: Host Mode

    7-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Host Mode NetWare requires host functionality mode B. Use the Command Console or the following command to set this mode: hsz70 > set this_controller host_function=B set other_controller host_function=B To create a NetWare 4.11 partition for each disk: 1.
  • Page 85 Completing Your Storage Configuration Under Novell NetWare 7-3 3. From the list of disks on the Available Disk Drives menu, select the disk to partition. 4. From the menu, select the Disk Partition Options Create option. NetWare disk partition 5. Either accept or decrease the NetWare partition size. 6.

  • Page 87: Installing Upgrades To Your Ra7000 Subsystem

    Chapter Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem This appendix describes the procedures for installing upgrades on your RA7000 Subsystem. It describes the procedures for adding cabinets, installing additional cache memory, installing and connecting single or dual-redundant controllers, and setting controller parameters and configuring dual-redundant controller failover.

  • Page 88: Installing Controllers And Cache Modules

    8-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing Controllers and Cache Modules Each controller has an associated cache module. You must install each controller and its cache module into corresponding slots of the storage enclosure. Installing controllers requires the following steps: Determining the corresponding controller and cache module slots Installing the controller and cache module Table 8-1 lists the tools required to install a controller.

  • Page 89: Figure 8-1. Device Address Locations

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-3 NOTE: If you purchased only one controller, you must install it in the top controller slot (SCSI ID 7) and its cache module in the left cache module slot. Figure 8-1. Device address locations...

  • Page 90: Installing First Controller And Cache Module

    8-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing First Controller and Cache Module Install any additional cache memory you purchased for your cache module prior to installing the second controller and cache module. See the section Installing Additional Cache Memory, in this Appendix, to install cache memory.
  • Page 91 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-5 4. Slide the cache module associated with the first controller into the left cache module slot, as shown in Figure 8-3. Press the handles to firmly seat the cache module in the slot. Figure 8-3.
  • Page 92 8-6 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 6. Connect the cable between the cache module and the ECB as shown in Figure 8-4. Figure 8-4. Connecting first cache module to an ECB 7. Turn on the Subsystem power. 8.
  • Page 93 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-7 10. Snap the ESD cover into place over the program card as shown in Figure 8-5. Push inward to lock the cover in place. Figure 8-5. Inserting the Internal Program Card If you purchased only one controller, go on to the section for “Preparing Controllers and Cache Modules”...

  • Page 94: Preparing And Installing The Second Controller And Cache Module

    8-8 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Preparing and Installing the Second Controller and Cache Module The following is a procedure for installing a second controller. Preparing to Install a Second Controller Before installing the second controller: Make a serial connection to the installed controller Shutdown the installed controller Serial Connection...
  • Page 95 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-9 The controller displays information similar to the following example: Controller: HSZ70 ZG64900264 Firmware V73Z-0, Hardware DX12 Not configured for dual-redundancy Device Port SCSI address 7 Time: NOT SET Host port: SCSI target(s) (0) Preferred target(s) TRANSFER_RATE_REQUESTED = 20MHZ Host Functionality Mode = A...
  • Page 96 8-10 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 4. Shutdown the existing controller by typing: HSZ70 > SHUTDOWN THIS_CONTROLLER When you enter the command, do not specify any optional SHUTDOWN qualifiers. The default qualifiers do not allow the controller to shut down until data is completely and successfully stored on the appropriate storage devices.

  • Page 97: Installing A Second Controller And Cache Module

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-11 Installing a Second Controller and Cache Module Install any additional cache memory you purchased for your second cache module prior to installing the second controller and cache module. See the section, “Installing Additional Cache Memory”, to install cache memory. Use the following guidelines to install the second controller and its associated cache module.
  • Page 98 8-12 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 5. Slide the second cache module into the right cache module slot, as shown in Figure 8-8. Press the handles to firmly seat the cache module in the slot. Figure 8-8. Installing the second cache module into the right cache...
  • Page 99 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-13 6. Connect the second cache module to the connector on the ECB in the top of the cabinet (see Figure 8-9). Up to two cache modules can be connected to the ECB using the two ECB connectors. External cache battery Unconnected...
  • Page 100 8-14 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 10. Snap the ESD cover into place over the program card as shown in Figure 8-10. Push inward to lock the cover in place. Figure 8-10. Inserting the internal program card...

  • Page 101: Installing Additional Cache Memory

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-15 Installing Additional Cache Memory Cache modules come with 64MB cache memory already installed. You can increase the cache memory to 128MB by installing two, 32MB SIMM boards onto the cache module. NOTE: Supported cache memory is either 64MB or 128MB. Do not configure your cache for 96MB;...
  • Page 102 8-16 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Figure 8-11. Exfisting SIMMs Installed in Slots 0 and 2...
  • Page 103 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-17 Install the additional SIMMs in SIMMs slots 1 and 3 as shown in Figure 8-12. Figure 8-12. How to install SIMMs into a cache module 1. Install the notched end of the SIMM in slot 3 towards the front of the cache module.
  • Page 104 8-18 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI The cache module now appears similar to Figure 8-13. Figure 8-13. 128MB Cache Memory installed in a cache module If you want to mirror cache, you need equal amounts of memory in each of the cache modules.

  • Page 105: Preparing Controllers And Cache Modules For Use

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-19 Preparing Controllers and Cache Modules for Use To prepare controllers and cache modules for operation, follow these major steps: Make a serial connection. See Chapter 2, “Accessing the CLI,” in this guide. Set single controller parameters (See Table 8-3) Configure failover and set parameters for dual-redundant controllers (See Section, Configuring Failover and Setting Parameters for Dual-Redundant Controllers)
  • Page 106 8-20 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Table 8-3 Controller Parameters continued Parameter Options Default − None Sets the SCSI ID of the controller on the host SCSI bus. Set a unique SCSI ID for the controller. −...

  • Page 107: Configuring A Single Controller

    IDs for the controller, and if desired, changing the default settings of other controller parameters. For additional information, refer to: DIGITAL StorageWorks HSZ70 Array Controller HSOF Version 7.0 Configuration Manual (EK–HSZ70–CG) DIGITAL StorageWorks HSZ70 Array Controller HSOF Version 7.0 CLI Reference Manual (EK–HSZ70–RM)

  • Page 108: Configuring Failover And Setting Parameters For Dual Redundant Controllers

    However, you can only mirror cache if both cache modules have equal amounts of either 64MB or 128MB of memory. For more information about mirroring cache, see DIGITAL StorageWorks HSZ70 Array Controller HSOF Version 7.0 Configuration Manual (EK–HSZ70–CG).
  • Page 109 I/O load between the controllers by specifying preferred IDs. Additional reference information is contained in the DIGITAL StorageWorks HSZ70 Array Controller HSOF Version 7.0 Configuration Manual (EK– HSZ70– CG). Choose SCSI target IDs to establish addresses through which the host can access the controllers.
  • Page 110 8-24 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Set preferred IDs to specify which of the two controllers respond to which SCSI target IDs on the SCSI bus. This balances the I/O load and improves the throughput for the dual-redundant pair. In the event that one of the controllers fails, the other controller automatically responds to the SCSI target IDs preferred to the failed controller.
  • Page 111 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-25 The controller displays information similar to the following example: Controller: HSZ70 ZG64900264 Firmware V73Z-0, Hardware DX12 Configured for dual-redundancy with ZG64900218 in dual redundant configuration Device Port SCSI address 7 Time: NOT SET Host port: SCSI target(s) (0, 1, 2, 3) Preferred target(s) (2, 3)
  • Page 112 8-26 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI The controller displays information similar to the following example: Controller: HSZ70 ZG64900218 Firmware V73Z-0, Hardware DX12 Configured for dual-redundancy with ZG64900264 in dual redundant configuration Device Port SCSI address 6 Time: NOT SET Host port: SCSI target(s) (0, 1, 2, 3)

  • Page 113: Connecting Ra7000 Expansion Cabinets

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-27 Connecting RA7000 Expansion Cabinets NOTE: One DS–BNK37–1E cable kit is required for each expansion cabinet. Cabling Sequence When adding an expansion BA370 cabinet, the following sequence is suggested. 1. Connect all six SE I/O cables between cabinets. 2.
  • Page 114 8-28 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Place the cable clip on each cable prior to attaching the cable to the I/O module. Orient the connector on the cable to match the I/O module connector and plug the cable connector into the I/O module connector. Secure the cable by tightening the cable connector jackscrews.
  • Page 115 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-29 Cabling for Two Expansion Cabinets For two expansion cabinets, cable from the terminated side of the I/O module on the master cabinet to the terminated side of the I/O module on the first expansion cabinet. Then connect from the unterminated side of that I/O module on first expansion cabinet to the terminated side of the I/O module on the second expansion cabinet.

  • Page 116: Attaching The Emu Communications Cable

    8-30 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Attaching the EMU Communications Cable Connect the EMU Communications cable from one EMU communications port (See Figure 8-17) of the master RA7000 to the communications port of the first expansion cabinet. If there is a second expansion cabinet, connect an EMU communications cable from one EMU communications port of the first expansion cabinet to a communications port of the second expansion cabinet.

  • Page 117: Setting The Pva Addresses

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-31 Setting the PVA Addresses Compaq supports enclosure addresses 2 and 3, only for expansion enclosures. Figure 8-19 shows the SCSI bus address switch location on the Power Verification and Addressing (PVA) module and Figure 8-20 defines the StorageWorks Building Block (SBB) device IDs for these two settings of the PVA SCSI bus address switch.
  • Page 118 8-32 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Table 8-4 Expansion Enclosure Address Combinations Enclosure PVA SCSI Buss Address Switch PVA SCSI Buss Address Switch Setting for Two Enclosure Setting for Three Enclosure Subsystem Subsystem Master First Expansion Enclosure Second Expansion Enclosure...
  • Page 119 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-33 Figure 8-20. Expansion enclosure SCSI bus addresses...

  • Page 120: Connecting Scsi Bus Cables To The Esa10000

    8-34 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Connecting SCSI Bus Cables to the ESA10000 The internal SCSI bus cabling of two BA370s within an ESA10000 cabinet as well as the SCSI bus cabling between a master and expansion cabinet is shown in Figure 8-21.
  • Page 121 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-35 Expansion cabinet Master cabinet CXO5931A Figure 8-21. SCSI bus cabling for the ESA10000...

  • Page 122: Installing Additional Ba370 Rack-Mountable Enclosure

    8-36 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing Additional BA370 Rack-Mountable Enclosure Install an additional BA370 rack-mountable enclosure into your ESA10000 data center cabinet to expand storage capacity. Kits you will need to complete an installation of a BA370 into an ESA10000 data center cabinet are the following: DS-BA370-AA -- The BA370 rack-mountable enclosure that includes not only the enclosure, but also five 180 watt power supplies, eight fans, a rack...
  • Page 123 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-37 Rear mounting hole Upper stud Alignment Middle stud Lower stud CXO5932A Figure 8-22. Mounting rail orientation U-nut 10/32" screw Stud Middle stud 5/16" CXO5933A Figure 8-23. Mounting rail installation on cabinet vertical rail...

  • Page 124: Table 8-5 Installing Rails For The Upper Ba370

    8-38 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Use Table 8-5 and Table 8-6 as a guide for installing the mounting rails into the proper holes of the vertical rails of the data center cabinet. If using Table 8-5, count the holes from the top of the data center cabinet.
  • Page 125 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-39 1. Position the mounting rails in the hole positions indicated by Table 8-5 or Table 8-6. The upper and lower studs on the front of the mounting rails align with the indicated holes on the data center cabinet’s front vertical rails.
  • Page 126 8-40 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI CXO5827A Figure 8-24. Location of ECB shelf and ECB 4. You must now install the ECB Y-cables. For the installation of ECB Y- cables, see Figure 8-25. For purposes of this discussion, the top ECB Y- cables are referred to as P2 and S2;...
  • Page 127 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-41 Tie wrap locations Tie wrap locations hole 32, 52, 61 hole 33, 48, 55 (outside vertical rails) (inside rails) Hole 31 Hole 40 Hole 47 Hole 61 Cabinet front Cabinet rear CXO6015A Figure 8-25. Tie-Wrap locations for front and rear view of cabinet This step, and steps 6 through 13 of this procedure are for installing a BA370 into the top position of the cabinet.
  • Page 128 8-42 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Top modules Controller "A" Controller "B" Cache "B" Hole 33 Cache "A" (P2) Y-splitter location Hole 31 (Hole 40) ECB shelf Hole 48 CXO6017A Figure 8-26. ECB Y-cable routing for P2 (Cache A) 3.
  • Page 129 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-43 Cable tie Hole 33 (P1) Y-splitter from bottom cache "A" (P2) Hole 40 (S1) Y-splitter from top cache "A" Hole 47 (S2) Cable tie Hole 52 Rear CXO5981A Figure 8-27. Rear view of cabinet showing ECB Y-Cable routing...
  • Page 130 8-44 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 5. Route S2 through the cabinet towards the rear to hole 33 of the left (viewed from the rear) inner vertical rail and secure with the previously installed tie-wrap. See Figure 8-28. Top modules Controller "A"...
  • Page 131 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-45 9. For a BA370 that is to be installed in the bottom position of the data center cabinet, install the tie-wrap assemblies, 90-11456-01, contained in the ECB cable installation kit (part of the DS-HSZ70-AH controller kit) at hole numbers 33, 48, and 55 of both of the cabinet’s rear inner vertical rails.
  • Page 132 8-46 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 13. Route P1 under the ECB shelf to the opposite side of the cabinet and secure to hole 48 of the left (viewed from the rear) inner vertical rail. More than one cable will be secured at this location so do not tighten the tie-wrap until all cables have been installed.
  • Page 133 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-47 17. Route S1 towards the outer vertical rail and secure the Y-splitter at hole 47 of the left outer vertical rail. The short end of S1 plugs into the bottom ECB of the dual ECB assembly. The long end of S1 is secured to hole 52 with other cables.
  • Page 134 8-48 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI WARNING: Installing the BA370 into an ESA 100000 requires two people. Never attempt to lift the BA370 by yourself. Doing so may cause injury, damage the equipment, or both. Never install a BA370 into the upper position of an ESA10000 unless there is a BA370 already residing in the lower position.
  • Page 135 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-49 5. With a person on each side, grasp the BA370 by the mounting bracket with one hand and by the front top bank of the BA370, (where you previously removed the SBB disk drives) with the other hand. Lift the BA370 up, matching the mounting brackets with the mounting rails, and slide the BA370 into the cabinet half way or until the fans enter the cabinet.
  • Page 136 8-50 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI CXO5929A Figure 8-32. N+1 power cabling...
  • Page 137 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-51 CXO5797A Figure 8-33. Fully redundant power cabling...

  • Page 138: Joining Esa10000 Data Center Cabinets

    8-52 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Joining ESA10000 Data Center Cabinets The ESA10000 packaging contains a cabinet joiner kit (2T-H9C10-JC). See Table 8-7. Table 8-7 Joiner Kit Contents Description Quantity Top trim piece Front trim piece Rear trim bracket Joiner pawl assembly Joiner receptacle assembly...
  • Page 139 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-53 4. From the outside of the expansion cabinet, lift the side panel up and off the upper and lower brackets upon which the side panel rests. This may require two people. Store the side panel. Top trim piece M5 x 12 mm screws...
  • Page 140 8-54 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 7. Attach the top trim piece to the expansion cabinet, using two M5 x 12 mm machine screws. See Figure 8-34. 8. Install eight M5 U-clips over the holes of the expansion cabinet’s vertical rails.
  • Page 141 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-55 10. Install joiner pawl assemblies onto the M5 U-clips on the expansion cabinet’s front vertical rails, top and bottom, using two M5 x 12 mm screws per assembly. See Figure 8-36. Install joiner receptacle assemblies onto the M5 U-clips on the expansion cabinet’s rear vertical rails, top and bottom, using two M5 x 12 mm screws per assembly.
  • Page 142 8-56 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Pawl Receptacle CXO5969A Figure 8-37. Location of pawl and receptacle assemblies on master cabinet 11. Install joiner receptacle assemblies onto the M5 U-clips on the master cabinet’s front vertical rails, top and bottom, using two M5 x 12 mm screws per assembly.
  • Page 143 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-57 12. Roll the cabinets together, aligning the joiner pawl assemblies to the joiner receptacle assemblies. See Figure A-38. CXO5970A Figure 8-38. Joining ESA10000 data center cabinets 13. Insert the 24 inch Allen wrench into one of the holes on a bottom pawl assembly and turn clockwise to latch.
  • Page 144 8-58 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 14. Referring to Figure 8-39, slide the notch at the bottom of the front trim bracket over the M5 keybutton screw, installed in Step 4, to the lower front right side of the expansion cabinet. Rotate the upper part of the front trim bracket up so that it slides in beneath the top trim piece, installed in Step 5, and lock into place with a M5 x 16 mm screw through the top trim piece.
  • Page 145 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-59 M5 x 16 mm screw Front trim bracket notch Front M5 keybottom screw CXO5971A Figure 8-39. Installing front trim bracket...

  • Page 146: Leveling The Cabinet

    8-60 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Leveling the Cabinet Level the cabinet in its final position as follows: 1. Loosen the locknuts on each leveler foot as shown in Figure 8-40. 2. Turn each leveler hex nut clockwise until the leveler foot contacts the floor.

  • Page 147: Connecting Hsz70 To External Storage With Single-Ended I/O Modules

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-61 Connecting HSZ70 to External Storage with Single-Ended I/O Modules The single-ended I/O modules, located on the rear of the ESA10000, are the interconnection point between the controller and external storage (Figure 8- 41). The I/O module has the following characteristics: Jumper controlled internal termination for each bus.

  • Page 148: Single-Ended I/O Module

    8-62 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Single-Ended I/O Module The single-ended I/O module is the interconnection point between the controller and an external 16-bit, single-ended storage enclosure. It is installed when one or more BA370s are configured. The single-ended I/O module (Figure 8-42) has the following features: Provides isolation and signal re-timing between the external single- ended SCSI bus and the internal SCSI bus...
  • Page 149 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-63 External Internal TERM POWER TERM POWER disable LED disable LED CXO5947A Figure 8-42. Single-Ended I/O module...

  • Page 150: Connecting Scsi Bus Cables To The Esa10000

    8-64 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Connecting SCSI Bus Cables to the ESA10000 The internal SCSI bus cabling of two BA370s within an ESA10000 cabinet as well as the SCSI bus cabling between a master and expansion cabinet is shown in Figure 8-43.
  • Page 151 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-65 Expansion cabinet Master cabinet CXO5931A Figure 8-43. SCSI bus cabling for the ESA10000s...

  • Page 152: Installing Sbbs

    8-66 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI Installing SBBs This section describes the procedures for installing Storage Building Blocks (SBBs) into an ESA10000. The SBBs consist of disk drives, power supplies, and the external cache battery. Installing and Verifying SBB Disk Drives Additional SBB disk drives may be installed into the BA370 rack-mountable enclosure that resides in your ESA10000.
  • Page 153 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-67 To install an SBB disk drive, hold it in both hands, insert the disk drive into the designated guide slots and firmly push the disk drive into the shelf until the mounting tabs snap into place. Additional rules for configuring SCSI buses include: All devices and ports in the same column are on the same SCSI bus or port.
  • Page 154 8-68 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI SCSI SCSI SCSI Bus 2 Bus 4 Bus 6 SCSI SCSI SCSI Bus 1 Bus 3 Bus 5 Device Address 3/11/15 Device Address 2/10/14 Device Address 1/9/13 Device Address 0/8/12 Address 0/2/3 Device Address 7...
  • Page 155 Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-69 Installing SBB Power Supplies Each SBB power supply has two green status LEDs. The upper LED indicates AC power status and the lower LED indicates power supply status. The procedure for installing power supplies is basically the same for installing any SBB.

  • Page 156: Installing The Ac Power Controller

    8-70 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI 4. Observe the power supply SBB LEDs. Both LEDs should be lit, indicating proper power supply operation on the associated bus. If the upper LED is not lit after installation, this indicates that the power supply is not functioning properly and needs to be replaced.

  • Page 157: Installing The External Cache Battery (Ecb)

    Installing Upgrades to Your RA7000 Subsystem 8-71 4. Connect the AC power cord to the power controller. 5. Press 1 on the AC power controller ON/OFF switch. 6. Observe the power supply status LEDs for proper operation. Installing the External Cache Battery (ECB) Install the external cache batteries (ECBs) into the ESA10000 into the ECB shelf mounted in the rear of the cabinet.

  • Page 159: Planning Your Storage Configuration

    Appendix Planning Your Storage Configuration This appendix describes the RAID configuration options and RAID concepts which you need to know to create your storage configuration. Planning Your Configuration RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a way of configuring multiple physical disk drives to achieve high data availability and/or larger virtual disk devices.
  • Page 160 A-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI The storage configuration options available depend upon your storage needs and the number of disks that you purchased for your RAID array. Table A-1 describes the storage options available and the minimum number of physical disks required to implement each.

  • Page 161: Table A-1 Configuration Options

    Planning Your Storage Configuration A-3 Table A-1 Configuration Options Storage Method Storageset Number of Offers Devices RAID 3/5 RAIDset 3 - 14 Good throughput and read bandwidth for a high request A redundant- rate of small to medium stripeset combining transfers.

  • Page 163: Adaptec Driver Information

    Appendix Adaptec Driver Information This appendix describes the Adaptec Driver options and that you need to know to properly configure the Adaptec Driver for NetWare. Adaptec Driver To take full advantage of the features of the RAID Array 7000, the Adaptec driver AIC7870.DSK must be loaded with the following switches: Load aic7870.dsk lun_enable=ff multlun_targets=ff io_timeout=30 io_retries=10...

  • Page 164: Mapping Netware Partitions With Device Ids

    B-2 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI The io_retries is a counter for how many times to retry a command before aborting it. Every time the io_timeout counter reaches 0, io_retries is decremented and the I/O request is retried. When io_retires reaches 0, the driver reports an error to the OS (i.e.

  • Page 165: Bit Mask Options

    Adaptec Driver Information B-3 Bit Mask Options Use this example to aid in calculating bit mask options hex values. Each SCSI device ID 0-7 (or 0-15 for wide host adapters) is enabled by a 1 in its corresponding bit position. In this example, lun_enable=05 enables scanning for LUNs 0 and 2 on all targets.
  • Page 166 B-4 HSZ70 Solutions Software V7.7 for Novell NetWare - PCI If you use the SHOW THIS command from the CLI you will see the SCSI ID’s enabled for your controller. HSZ> SHO THIS Controller: HSZ70 ZG64900263 Firmware V73Z-0, Hardware H01 Configured for dual-redundancy with ZG64900241 In dual-redundant configuration Device Port SCSI address 7...
  • Page 167 Adaptec Driver Information B-5 When you create your Netware partitions, the Disk Options will show the devices as: Device # HSZ70 (5D020105). Device # HSZ70 (5D020205). Device # HSZ70 (5D020305). Device # HSZ70 (5D020405). Device # HSZ70 (5D020505). Device # HSZ70 (5D020605).

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