Compaq ProLiant 1200 Manuals

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Reference Manual (198 pages)

Array Controller

Brand: Compaq | Category: Controller | Size: 3.38 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
9
Chapter 1 Features

12
- Overview of Features
  12
  - SMART-2DH Array Controller
    13
  - Drive Arrays
    14
  - Fault Tolerance
    14
  - Capacity Expansion
    15
  - Drive Movement
    15
  - Wide-Ultra SCSI, Fast-Wide SCSI-2, and Fast-SCSI-2
    16
  - Array Accelerator
    16
- Array Configuration Utility Features
  18
Chapter 2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation

19
Chapter 3 Updating the Firmware

29
- Rompaq Diskettes
  29
  - Materials Needed
    30
  - Creating Diskettes
    30
- Running System Rompaq
  31
- Running Option Rompaq
  32
Chapter 4 Running the System Configuration Utility

35
- System Configuration Utility
  35
- Configuring the Controller
  38
Chapter 5 Running the Array Configuration Utility

42
- Before You Begin
  43
- Starting the Array Configuration Utility
  43
  - Accessing Online
    43
  - System Partition
    43
  - System Partition
    44
  - Smartstart and Support Software CD
    44
  - Array Configuration Utility Diskettes
    44
- Configuration Wizards
  46
- Online Help
  47
- Configuration Procedures
  47
  - Creating a New Array
    47
- Array Configuration Utility Screens
  59
  - Main Configuration Screen
    59
  - Controller Settings Screen
    64
  - Create Array Screen
    66
  - Create Logical Drive Screen
    67
- Error and Warning Messages
  68
Chapter 6 Installing the Operating System Drivers

69
- Novell Netware/Intranetware
  71
- Microsoft Windows NT
  90
- SCO Openserver 5
  100
  - Getting the Driver and Installation Information
    100
  - Materials Needed
    100
  - Creating the EFS Diskettes
    101
  - Accessing the Information
    101
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    102
- SCO Unixware 2.1 or Later
  104
  - Getting the Driver and Installation Information
    104
  - Materials Needed
    104
  - Creating the EFS Diskettes
    104
  - Accessing the Information
    105
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    105
- Installing the Operating System Drivers
  
  106
  - Materials Needed
    107
  - Creating an SSD Diskette
    107
  - Additional Information
    108
  - Installing the Driver
    109
  - Controller Ordering
    109
  - Partitioning
    110
  - Booting OS/2 from a SMART-2DH Array Controller Drive
    111
  - Command Line Switches
    112
  - Important Information
    114
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    114
  - Banyan VINES 6.0 or Later
    116
    
    Materials Needed
    116
    
    Creating the Peripheral Adapter Support Software Diskettes
    116
    
    Additional Information
    117
    
    Installing the Driver
    117
  - Microsoft Windows 95
    118
    
    Getting the Driver and Installation Information
    118
    
    Materials Needed
    118
    
    Creating the Windows 95 Diskettes
    119
    
    Installing the SMART-2DH Array Controller with Windows 95
    119
Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge

123
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  123
- Grounding Methods
  124
Appendix B Specifications

125
- SMART-2DH Controller
  125
- Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments
  127
Appendix C Things You Should Know

129
- Option Kit Contents
  129
  - SMART-2DH Controller Option Kit Contents
    129
- SCSI Termination
  130
- SCSI Ids
  130
- SCSI Cabling
  130
- SCSI Cable Connectors
  131
- Migrating To/From Other SMART Array Controllers
  133
Appendix D Understanding Drive Arrays

134
- What Is a Drive Array
  134
  - Drive Arrays
    136
  - Logical Drives
    137
- Drive Array Benefits
  138
  - Data Protection
    138
- Performance Enhancement
  145
  - Distributing Data and Data Striping
    145
  - Array Accelerator
    146
  - Concurrent I/O Request Servicing
    148
  - Optimized Request Management
    148
  - Bus Master Data Transfers
    149
- Expanding Storage Capacity
  149
  - Online Capacity Expansion
    152
  - Disk Drive Upgrades
    153
- Other Fault Management Features
  153
  - Drive Parameter Tracking
    153
  - Auto Reliability Monitoring
    154
  - Drive Failure Alert Features
    154
  - Drive Parameter Tracking
    154
  - Dynamic Sector Repairing
    154
  - Automatic Data Recovery
    155
  - Interim Data Recovery
    155
  - Hot-Pluggable Drives
    156
  - Controller Duplexing
    158
  - Software-Based Drive Mirroring
    158
Appendix E Upgrading or Replacing the Array Accelerator

160
- Accessing the SMART-2DH Controller
  161
- Removing the Array Accelerator Board
  161
- Array Accelerator Installation
  162
- Array Accelerator Switch
  163
Appendix F

164
Upgrading from the SMART SCSI Array Controller

164
Appendix G Recovering from Drive Failure

169
- Recognizing a Drive Failure
  169
- Fault Tolerance and Drive Failure
  170
  - A Non-Fault-Tolerant (RAID 0) Logical Drive
    170
  - A RAID 1 (Mirroring) Logical Drive
    170
  - Spare Drives
    171
- Replacing a Failed Drive
  172
  - Automatic Data Recovery
    173
  - Automatic Data Recovery Failure
    174
- Compromised Fault Tolerance
  174
Appendix Hpost Error Messages

176
Appendix I Questions and Answers

187
Index

192

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Maintenance And Service Manual (168 pages)

Compaq ProLiant 1600 and ProLiant 1200 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 3.6 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

7
- Symbols
  8
- Technician Notes
  8
- Where to Go for Help
  10
  - Integrated Management Display
    10
  - Electronic Services
    10
  - Compaq Cds
    11
  - Compaq Web Site
    11
  - Other Information Sources
    12
Chapter 1 Illustrated Parts Catalog

13
Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures

19
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  19
- Symbols in Equipment
  20
- Preparation Procedures
  20
  - Rack Warnings
    22
  - Server Warnings and Precautions
    23
- Front Bezel
  24
- Feet
  25
- Left Side Access Panel
  26
- Top Cover
  27
- Right Side Access Panel
  28
- Mass Storage
  29
  - Hot-Plug Drive Cage
    30
  - CD-ROM Drive
    31
  - Diskette Drive
    32
Removal and Replacement Procedures

32
- Cable Diagrams
  33
- System I/O Board Cage
  35
- I/O Fan
  36
- Power Switch
  37
- Processor Cage Assembly
  39
  - Processor Cage
    39
  - Pentium II Adapter Board
    41
  - Terminator Board
    42
  - Processors
    43
  - Processor Power Module
    45
  - Memory Expansion Board
    47
  - Memory
    48
  - Compaq Proliant 1600
    51
  - Compaq Proliant 1200
    51
- Power Supply
  52
- Backplane Board
  53
- External Replacement Battery
  54
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Tools

55
3-46 Diagnostic Tools

100
- SCSI Tape Drive Test Error Codes
  102
- Server Manager/R Board Test Error Codes
  102
- Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
  104
- Drive Array Advanced Diagnostics (DAAD)
  106
- Integrated Management Log
  125
  - Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log
    125
  - Compaq Survey Utility
    125
  - Compaq Survey Utility
    126
  - List of Events
    127
- Rapid Recovery Services
  130
  - Automatic Server Recovery-2
    130
  - Network Interface Fault Recovery Tracking
    130
  - Server Health Logs
    140
  - Revision History Table
    144
  - Storage Fault Recovery Tracking
    145
  - Storage Automatic Reconstruction
    145
  - Network Interface Fault Recovery Tracking
    145
  - Memory Fault Recovery Tracking
    145
- Remote Service Features
  146
- Rompaq
  146
- Rompaq
  147
- Compaq Insight Manager
  147
  - Features of Compaq Insight Management
    147
  - Compaq Insight Management Software Architecture
    148
Chapter 4 Connectors, Switches, and Jumpers

150
- Compaq Proliant 1600 Processor Board
  150
  - Components
    150
  - Rear Connectors and Leds
    151
  - SW1 - Bus/Core Ratio Settings
    152
- Compaq Proliant 1200 Processor Board
  153
  - Components
    153
  - Rear Connectors and Leds
    154
  - SW1 - Bus/Core Ratio Settings
    155
- System I/O Board
  156
  - Components
    156
  - Rear Connectors
    157
  - SW1 - System Maintenance Switch
    158
Chapter 5 Physical and Operating Specifications

159
- System Unit
  160
- Power Supply
  161
  - Compaq Proliant 1600
    161
  - Compaq Proliant 1200
    162
- Dual Inline Memory Modules (Dimms)
  162
- 1.44-MB Diskette Drive
  163
- CD-ROM Drive
  164
Index

165

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Safety Information Manual (204 pages)

Important Safety Information - For Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products

Brand: Compaq | Category: Desktop | Size: 12.45 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (31 pages)

Configuration and Tuning of Sybase System 11 for NetWare on Compaq Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.15 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Tuning Goals
6
System Processor Planning
6
- Initial CPU Recommendations
  6
Memory Planning
7
- Initial Memory Recommendations for Sybase
  7
- Estimating Memory Requirements for Sybase
  7
Disk Subsystem Planning
9
- Array Accelerator: Its Function and Benefit in a Sybase SQL Server Environment
  9
1 RAID-Based Disk Controllers

13
2 Netware Disk Controller Duplexing

13
3 Sybase SQL Server Mirroring/Duplexing

13
- Network Planning
  14
- Memory Tuning
  15
  - Estimating Memory Requirements for Stored Procedures
    16
- Processor Tuning
  15
- I/O Tuning
  16
- Compaq System Configuration
  19
- Netware 4.10 Configuration
  19
  - Processes
    19
    
    Upgrade Low Priority Threads
    19
    
    Maximum Service Processes
    20
  - Memory
    20
    
    Garbage Collection Interval
    20
    
    Number of Frees for Garbage Collection
    20
    
    Minimum Free Memory for Garbage Collection
    20
  - File Caching
    20
    
    Read Ahead Enabled
    21
    
    Minimum File Cache Buffers
    21
  - File System
    21
    
    Volume Block Size
    21
    
    Enable File Compression
    21
    
    Sub-Block Allocation
    21
    
    Enable Disk Read after Write Verify
    21
    
    Immediate Purge of Deleted Files
    22
    
    File Delete Wait Time
    22
    
    Minimum File Delete Wait Time
    22
    
    Remirror Block Size
    22
    
    Concurrent Remirror Requests
    22
    
    Mirrored Devices Are out of Sync Message Frequency
    22
  - Communications
    23
    
    Maximum Physical Receive Packet Size
    23
    
    Minimum Packet Receive Buffers
    23
    
    Maximum Packet Receive Buffers
    23
  - Netware Partitions
    23
- Network Tuning
  19
- Sybase System 11 Configuration
  23
  - Sp_Configure Command
    24
    
    Total Memory
    24
    
    Procedure Cache Percent
    24
    
    Number of Devices
    24
    
    Number of User Connections
    24
    
    Recovery Interval in Minutes
    24
    
    Housekeeper Free Write Percent
    25
    
    User Log Cache Size
    25
    
    Default Network Packet Size
    25
    
    Max Network Packet Size
    25
    
    Additional Network Memory
    25
    
    Number of Extent I/O Buffers
    25
    
    Number of Sort Buffers
    26
    
    Number of Pre-Allocated Extents
    26
    
    Stack Size
    26
    
    Event Buffers Per Engine
    26
  - Sybase Sybinit Utility
    26
  - Sybase Audit Feature
    26
- Upgrading from Previous Sybase Versions to System 11
  23
- Installing from CD-ROM
  27
  - Compaq SCSI Based CD-ROM Drive
    27
  - Compaq IDE Based CD-ROM Drive
    27
- System Management Tools
  28
  - Novell Monitor Utility
    28
  - Sybase SQL Monitor
    28
  - Compaq Insight Manager
    28
- Conclusion
  29
- Check List of Recommendations
  30

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Installation And User Manual (53 pages)

Compaq IDE CD-ROM Drive for Servers and Workstations Installation and User Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.24 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
6
- Text Conventions
  6
- Symbols in Text
  7
- Product Safety Information
  7
  - Symbols on Equipment
    7
  - Laser Precautions
    8
- Rack Warnings and Precautions
  9
- Interlock Switches
  10
- Getting Help
  10
  - Compaq Web Site
    10
  - Telephone Numbers
    11
Chapter 1 Introduction

14
- Features
  15
- Compatibility
  15
- Front Panel Controls
  16
- Rear Panel Components
  17
Chapter 2 Installing an Optional CD-ROM Drive

18
- Tools Needed
  18
- Components Included in the Option Kit
  19
- Recommended Configurations
  20
- Installation Summary
  22
- Installation Sequence
  23
- Completing the Installation
  30
- Configuring Your New Drive
  30
Chapter 3 Operating the Drive

31
- Front Panel Controls
  31
- Loading a Disc
  32
- Precautions
  33
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

35
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  35
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien
  38
  - Class a Equipment
    38
  - Class B Equipment
    38
- European Union Notice
  38
- Japanese Notice
  39
- Australian Notice
  39
- Laser Devices
  40
  - Laser Safety Warnings
    40
  - Compliance with CDRH Regulations
    40
  - Compliance with International Regulations
    40
  - Laser Product Label
    41
  - Laser Information
    41
    
    Electrostatic Discharge
    43
    
    Grounding Methods
    43
    
    Specifications
    45
    
    Physical Characteristics
    46
    
    Power Requirements
    46
    
    Telephone Support
    49
    
    Technical Support
    50

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Integration Notes (52 pages)

PCI Bus Numbering in a Microsoft Windows NT Environment

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.57 MB

Integration Note Pci Bus Numbering in a

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- Microsoft Windows Nt
  1
- December
  2
- Executive Overview
  
  3
- PCI Bus Architecture Terminology
  
  4
  - PCI Hot Plug Terminology
    5
- PCI System Overview
  
  5
  - PCI Architecture and Bridged Controllers
    6
  - Pci Bios
    8
  - PCI Bus Numbering
    8
  - PCI BIOS Discovery
    8
  - Configuration Changes
    11
- Windows NT and PCI Bus Numbering
  
  11
  - PCI Bus Numbering and Network Controllers
    11
  - Disk Renumbering
    12
- Hardware, Software, and Configuration Tools
  
  13
  - Compaq Servers and Option Hardware
    13
- Planning a PCI System Configuration
  
  17
- PCI Test Configurations with Proliant Servers
  
  19
  - Configuration A, Proliant ML530
    20
Configuration a - Test 2 - Adding a Device

22
- Configuration B, Proliant 8000
  23
- Bus Slot PCI Bridge/Bus Number
  
  29
  - Configuration C, Proliant DL580
    29
- Order/Type - Test
  
  29
- Controller Discovery
  
  29
  - 1St Primary Host to PCI Bus
    29
  - 2Nd Slot
    29
  - 3Rd Secondary Host to PCI Bus
    29
  - 4Th Slot
    29
- Bridge
  
  29
  - Th Slot 3 Empty N/A
    31
  - Compaq Support Software and Utilities
    36
- Additional Troubleshooting Tips
  
  39
- Summary
  
  40
- Appendices A-D
  
  41

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Technical Manual (38 pages)

I/O Performance Tuning of Compaq Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.25 MB

Table of Contents
1
March
2
Executive Summary

3
Introduction

4
I/O Performance and Recommendations

4
- Network Interface
  5
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Bus
  6
- SCSI Bus
  9
- Fibre Channel
  12
- Drive Technology
  14
- System Memory
  18
OS Performance Monitoring Tools

19
- Microsoft Windows NT
  20
- Novell Netware
  21
- SCO Unixware and Openserver
  21
- Conclusion
  22
Appendix - Performance Tuning Data

23
- Fibre Channel Bus
  23
- Drive Technology
  28
- RAID Level Performance
  35
- Hardware RAID Vs. Software RAID
  36

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Integration Notes (32 pages)

Migrating from SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 to UnixWare 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.2 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Integration Notes (22 pages)

Compaq Tips and Tricks for NetWare 5

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.14 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (22 pages)

Performance of Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0 on Compaq ProLiant Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.13 MB

Table of Contents
1
Contents

3
Test Configuration

3
- Introduction
  3
- Loadsim
  3
- Performance Monitor
  8
- Configuration of Test Facility
  8
Performance

9
Results

9
- Introduction
  9
- Processor Subsystem
  10
- Disk Subsystem
  18
- System Memory
  19
- Conclusions and
  21
- Recommendations
  21

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (14 pages)

Architecting and Deploying High-Availability Solutions

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.08 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (11 pages)

The Benefits of PCI Hot Plug Technology

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.12 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (19 pages)

Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Windows NT Environment

Brand: Compaq | Category: Software | Size: 0.12 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Integration Notes (17 pages)

LAN Driver Statistics for Novell Drivers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.1 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (8 pages)

Euro Currency Symbol on Compaq Tower and Rack Server Keyboards

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.04 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Integration Notes (11 pages)

intraNetWare Symmetric Multiprocessing

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.08 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (13 pages)

Compaq Survey Utility

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.82 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Technology Brief (14 pages)

DDS-3: Enhancing DAT Reliability, Capacity, and Performance

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.17 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Manual (13 pages)

Eliminating Single Points of Failure and Enabling Rapid Recovery in Server Subsystems

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.19 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (11 pages)

PCI Bus Balancing and Optimization on Compaq ProLiant Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.23 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 White Paper (11 pages)

Compaq Leadership in Server Innovations

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0.11 MB

Compaq ProLiant 1200 Manuals

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Features

Chapter 2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation

Chapter 3 Updating the Firmware

Chapter 4 Running the System Configuration Utility

Chapter 5 Running the Array Configuration Utility

Chapter 6 Installing the Operating System Drivers

Installing the Operating System Drivers

Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix B Specifications

Appendix C Things You Should Know

Appendix D Understanding Drive Arrays

Appendix E Upgrading or Replacing the Array Accelerator

Appendix F

Upgrading from the SMART SCSI Array Controller

Appendix G Recovering from Drive Failure

Appendix Hpost Error Messages

Appendix I Questions and Answers

Index

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Illustrated Parts Catalog

Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Chapter 3 Diagnostic Tools

3-46 Diagnostic Tools

Chapter 4 Connectors, Switches, and Jumpers

Chapter 5 Physical and Operating Specifications

Index

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 RAID-Based Disk Controllers

2 Netware Disk Controller Duplexing

3 Sybase SQL Server Mirroring/Duplexing

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installing an Optional CD-ROM Drive

Chapter 3 Operating the Drive

Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

Table of Contents

Integration Note Pci Bus Numbering in a

Executive Overview

PCI Bus Architecture Terminology

PCI System Overview

Windows NT and PCI Bus Numbering

Hardware, Software, and Configuration Tools

Planning a PCI System Configuration

PCI Test Configurations with Proliant Servers

Configuration a - Test 2 - Adding a Device

Bus Slot PCI Bridge/Bus Number

Order/Type - Test

Controller Discovery

Bridge

Additional Troubleshooting Tips

Summary

Appendices A-D

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

I/O Performance and Recommendations

OS Performance Monitoring Tools

Appendix - Performance Tuning Data

Table of Contents

Overview

New Features and Enhancements of Unixware 7.1

Pre-Installation Tasks

Installation Scenario Using Compaq Smartstart

Post-Installation Tasks

Appendix A: SCO-Certified Compaq Controllers and Nics

Appendix B: Current Openserver 5.0.5 System Configuration

Table of Contents

Overview

Software Tips

Hardware/Firmware Tips

Helpful Websites

Conclusion

Table of Contents

Contents

Test Configuration