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- Page 1 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23-1324-01...
- Page 3 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23-1324-01...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode Configuring the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter ....10 Limit Adapter Speed Using the Maximum SCSI Bus Speed in MB/s ... . . 10 Wide Bus Enabled . - Page 6 Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode Configuring the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter ....20 Limit Adapter Speed Using the Maximum SCSI Bus Speed in MB/s ... . . 20 Wide Bus Enabled .
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Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. - Page 8 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 9: Handling Static Sensitive Devices
Handling Static Sensitive Devices Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below: v Limit your movement. - Page 10 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 11: About This Book
About This Book This book provides information about installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter and device driver support software, as well as cabling requirements. Use this book in conjunction with your specific system unit and operating system documentation. -
Page 12: Trademarks
AIX v AIX 5L v Eserver v pSeries v RS/6000 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide... -
Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview
Chapter 1. Overview The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is a 133 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapter. It allows you to connect SCSI hard disk drives in RAID 0, 5 and 10 configurations to system units with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. -
Page 14: Verifying Operating System Requirements
Using AIX The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is supported on the following levels of AIX or higher: v AIX 5L Version 5.1 with the 5100-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY44478) v AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-01 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY44479) -
Page 15: Chapter 2. Preparing For Installation
Note: This adapter is supported on multiple systems and may require a system firmware update. Contact your service representative for further details. To connect SCSI hard disk drives to the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter, you need the following cables:... -
Page 16: Determining Your Cable Requirements
You must use the correct SCSI cables to properly attach SCSI hard disk drives and subsystems. If you install an Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drive or subsystem that can transfer data at up to 320 MB/s, the maximum cable length is limited to 20 meters (approximately 60 feet). -
Page 17: Chapter 3. Installing The Device Driver Software (Aix)
Note: If you are using the Linux operating system, see Chapter 7, “Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (Linux ),” on page 15 for information regarding installing the device driver software and configuring your system. If you have another operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation. - Page 18 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 19: Chapter 4. Installing The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Raid Adapter (Aix)
SCSI hard disk drives. Save this guide for future reference. Note: If you are using Linux, see “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter using the ipr Device Driver” on page 15. If you have another operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation for adapter installation information. -
Page 20: Connecting External Scsi Storage Peripheral Devices
Connecting External SCSI Storage Peripheral Devices After you install the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter and reinstall the cover of your system unit, you can connect the external storage peripheral devices. This adapter has two 68-pin Very High Density (VHD) connectors. -
Page 21: Chapter 5. Setting Up The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Raid Adapter (Aix)
Note: The fileset number 5.2.0.11 displayed in the example might be different from the output displayed on your screen. If no data displays on your screen, the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter device driver did not install. Return to Chapter 3, “Installing the Device Driver Software (AIX),” on page 5. Then continue with “Verifying Hardware Installation.”... -
Page 22: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode
Disk drives attached to this RAID adapter must contain the latest microcode level. The latest microcode level for your drive model and PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter can be found at the Download pSeries and RS/6000 Microcode Updates Web site: https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html. -
Page 23: Wide Bus Enabled
AIX users should refer to the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for AIX, order number SA23-1323. [Entry Fields] scsi5 PCI-X U320 SCSI RAID> Available 14-08-00 Enable Chapter 5. Setting Up the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (AIX) - Page 24 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 25: Chapter 6. Using Disk Arrays
Chapter 6. Using Disk Arrays This chapter provides information about using the RAID-related features of this adapter. The following tasks are beyond the scope of this installation guide and are usually performed by system administrators. v To use the RAID-related features of the hardware, disk arrays must be created first. v AIX and Linux use and manage the disk array in the same way as it would a single non-RAID disk. - Page 26 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 27: Adapter (Linux )
PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter. Note: If you are using AIX, see Chapter 5, “Setting Up the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (AIX),” on page 9. If you have another operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation for information regarding installing the device driver software and configuring your system. -
Page 28: Verifying The Installation
Verifying Hardware Installation Verifying Linux Software Installation Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter consists of a device driver and a set of utilities. This software is provided with the supported Linux distribution, and should have been installed along with the operating system. -
Page 29: Installing The Downloaded Device Driver And Utility Software
-p1 < patch-2.4.26-ipr-1.0.5 Press Enter. 4. Compile and install the device driver. If you are compiling a 2.4 kernel, make sure IBM Power RAID SCSI support is selected. If you are compiling a 2.6 kernel, make sure IBM Power Linux RAID adapter support is selected. -
Page 30: Verifying Hardware Installation
7. If running a 2.6 kernel, restart the iprinit service by typing: /etc/init.d/iprinit restart Verifying Hardware Installation To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter, do the following: If necessary, log in as root user. - Page 31 RAID Adapter, is Not Operational instead of Operational or if it is not listed, shut down your machine. Go to “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter using the ipr Device Driver” on page 15 to ensure that the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is installed correctly. Then return to this section, and repeat this hardware installation procedure.
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Page 32: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode
Configuring the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter permits up to 320 MB/s operation with LVD devices on a wide bus. With single-end (SE) devices, it can run up to 40 MB/s. The maximum speed and bus width are automatically negotiated based on the characteristics of the attached device. -
Page 33: Wide Bus Enabled
Refer to the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux, order number SA23-1327. Chapter 7. Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (Linux ) 320 MB/s... -
Page 34: Installing The Pci-X Dual Channel Ultra320 Scsi Raid Adapter Using The Ibmsis Device Driver
Note: If you are using AIX, see Chapter 5, “Setting Up the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (AIX),” on page 9. If you have another operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation for information regarding installing the device driver software and configuring your system. -
Page 35: Verifying The Installation
Verifying Hardware Installation Verifying Linux Software Installation Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter consists of a device driver and a set of utilities. This software is provided with the supported Linux distribution, and should have been installed along with the operating system. - Page 36 These lines should be added to the /etc/rc.d/boot.localfile after the line modprobe ibmsis. Verifying Hardware Installation To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter, do the following: PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
- Page 37 Not Operational instead of Operational or if it is not listed, shut down your machine. Go to “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter using the ipr Device Driver” on page 15 to ensure that the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is installed correctly. Then return to this section, and repeat this hardware installation procedure.
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Page 38: Updating Hard Disk Drive And Adapter Microcode
Configuring the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter permits up to 320 MB/s operation with LVD devices on a wide bus. With single-end (SE) devices, it can run up to 40 MB/s. The maximum speed and bus width are automatically negotiated based on the characteristics of the attached device. -
Page 39: Problem Determination
Refer to the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux, order number SA23-1327. Chapter 7. Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (Linux ) 320 MB/s... - Page 40 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 41: Appendix A. Communications Statements
Appendix A. Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
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EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG: PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide... - Page 43 Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.
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Page 45: Appendix B. Notices
Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. - Page 46 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter: Installation and Using Guide...
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Page 47: Appendix C. Connecting Scsi Hard Disk Drives To The Adapter
ID and SCSI ID are used to fully identify a hard disk drive connected to the adapter. For optimum overall performance and data protection, distribute hard disk drives evenly across the two available channels. Figure 2. PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter Channel 1 external, 68-position, VHDCI (very high density cable interconnect) -
Page 48: Determining Current Scsi Hard Disk Drive Addresses
Notes: 1. The priority of SCSI addresses for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is not in sequential order. The order of priority is 7 through 0 and 15 through 8. 2. Address 7 is reserved for the adapter. -
Page 49: Appendix D. Connection Examples
Appendix D. Connection Examples This appendix provides examples of the different ways that you can connect SCSI hard disk drives to the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter. Internal Hard Disk Drive Connection Figure 3. Internal Hard Disk Drive Connection... - Page 50 Interposer Cable FC 2118 (76H0518) for use only when cables with high-density connectors are available Cable with two VHDCI connectors, which attaches the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter directly to the attaching subsystem enclosure. This cable is usually supplied with the subsystem enclosure.
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