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RocketRAID 152x
SATA Host Adapter
User's Guide
Revision: 1.2
Date: Dec. 2006
HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

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  • Page 1 RocketRAID 152x SATA Host Adapter User’s Guide Revision: 1.2 Date: Dec. 2006 HighPoint Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 HighPoint’s products and use at your own risk. In no event shall HighPoint be liable for any loss of profits, or for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in HighPoint’s products or manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RocketRAID 152x Hardware Description/Installation 1 - RocketRAID 152x Hardware .................. 2-1 2 - RocketRAID 152x Adapter Layout ................ 2-1 3 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter ............2-2 4 - Verifying Installation ..................... 2-3 Chapter 3 RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility 1 - BIOS Command Overview ..................
  • Page 4 Linux Driver Support 1 - Fedora Core 6 Linux installation Overview ............5-1 2 - Installing Fedora Core 6 on the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter ......5-1 3 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x driver for an Existing System ......5-2 3 - Updating the Driver ....................5-4 4 - Uninstalling the Driver ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 2 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Driver on an Existing System ......7-4 3 - Updating the Driver ....................7-7 4 - Installing the RAID Management Software ............7-7 5 - Uninstalling the Driver ..................7-7 Appendix Customer Support Customer Support ....................
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Contents of this Chapter: About this guide Introducing the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter Product Features Understanding RAID Concepts and Terminology...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introducing the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter The HighPoint RocketRAID 152x series of host adapter cards are 2-channel PCI SATA RAID controllers. The RocketRAID 152x solutions are ideal for home computing systems, small home/office servers, and removable storage/backup applications.

  • Page 8: Understanding Raid Concepts And Terminology

    Introduction Understanding RAID Concepts and Terminology The following concepts and terminology is commonly used when describing the functions of the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter. Disk Status Available The disk can be used for array creation. Configured The disk has been assigned to one or more arrays, or configured as a spare disk.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 RocketRAID 152x Hardware Description/Installation Contents of this Chapter: RocketRAID 152x Hardware 1 - RocketRAID 152x Adapter Layout 2 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter 3 - Verifying Installation...

  • Page 10: Rocketraid 152X Hardware Description/Installation

    RocketRAID 152x Hardware Description/Installation RocketRAID 152x Hardware RocketRAID 152x Adapter Layout 1 – RocketRAID 1522A Adapter Layout SATA 1- SATA 2 These represent the RocketRAID 152x’s two eSATA ports. These ports are designed for use with eSATA (external SATA) enclosures, and are compatible with SATA and SATAII hard disk drives.

  • Page 11: Installing The Rocketraid 152X Host Adapter

    These represent the RocketRAID 1520’s two SATA ports. These ports are compatible with SATA and SATAII hard disk drives. 2 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketRAID 152x host adapter.

  • Page 12: Verifying Installation

    3 - Verifying Installation Once the RocketRAID 152x host adapter and hard disks have been installed, boot-up the system to verify that the hardware is properly recognized. Power on the system. If the system detects the presence of the adapter, the RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility will be displayed during bootup.

  • Page 13: Rocketraid 152X Bios Utility

    Chapter 3 RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility Contents of this Chapter: RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility 1 - BIOS Command Overview 2 - Creating RAID Arrays 3 - Recovering RAID 1 arrarys 4 - Updating the BIOS...

  • Page 14: Bios Command Overview

    RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility The RocketRAID 152x’s BIOS Utility can be accessed using the “Ctrl+H” command. This command should be displayed automatically when the RocketRAID 152x’s BIOS screen appears during the system’s boot up procedure. 1 - BIOS Command Overview The RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility provides a wide selection of RAID related commands.

  • Page 15: Creating Raid Arrays

    RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility Devices – displays information about hard disks attached to the RocketRAID 152x. ↑ ↓ Use the arrow keys to highlight the target hard disk, and press ENTER to view the information. RAID Arrays – displays information about RAID arrays attached to the RocketRAID ↑...

  • Page 16: Recovering Raid 1 Arrays

    RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility RAID 1 array: Two options are provided when creating RAID 1 (mirror) arrays: Create Only, and Create and Duplicate. The Create Only option is used when using new disks, or when starting from scratch (any data on the disks will be lost). Do not select this option if you need to preserve data on either of the disks.

  • Page 17: Updating The Bios

    RocketRAID 152x BIOS Utility 4 - Updating the BIOS BIOS updates are released periodically, and posted on our website for download. In order to update the BIOS, the system must be booted into DOS mode, using a DOS-boot diskette or CD image. 1) Copy the load.exe and the bios image file to the bootable floppy diskette (you may need to use a different floppy depending upon how much space is available on the boot diskette - this can vary).
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, 2003 Server, x64,Vista) Contents of this Chapter: Driver and Software CD Windows Driver Installation...

  • Page 19: Driver And Software Cd

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Driver and Software CD The RocketRAID 152x retail box includes a Driver and Software CD. This CD can be used to generate driver diskettes, and install the RAID Management software for a variety of operating systems. To create a driver diskette: Insert the CD into the system’s CD/DVD drive.
  • Page 20 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Click on the “Please Select the Diskette you want to create” drop-down button, and select the appropriate OS from the list. Click on the “OK” button to create the driver diskette. To install the RAID software: Click on “Install RAID Management Software”.

  • Page 21: Windows Driver Installation

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Select the desired software from the drop down menu, and click on the “OK” button. Windows Driver Installation Before installing the RocketRAID 152x device driver, make sure the RocketRAID 152x host adapter and all required hard disks have been installed into the system’s chassis (refer to the Hardware Installation section, page 2-3).

  • Page 22: Installing The Raid Management Console/ Interface Overview

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation In the popup window, select Hardware tab and then click Device Manager button. Double click the “SCSI and RAID controllers” entry. If the RocketRAID 152x device entry is not displayed, or there are “?” or “!” marks displayed near the RocketRAID 152x entry, the driver has not been installed properly.

  • Page 23: Software Interface - Overview Of Commands/Functions

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Logging On The RAID Management Console requires that a user (or Administrator) log on. The software is incapable of working with RAID arrays or hard disks attached to the RocketRAID 152x until the user has logged on. Default Parameters: System Address: 127.0.0.1 Port: 7402...
  • Page 24 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Overview of Function-menus (tabs) File Remote Control - view information about remote systems System Configuration - switch between available remote systems User Management - Add or remove users, edit user profiles Password - change the password Exit - exit the utility interface Management RAID Management - Create/delete/maintain RAID arrays...

  • Page 25: Creating An Array

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation 3 - Creating an Array To create an array: Highlight the “Management” menu, then select the “Array Management” function. Click the Create button on the toolbar or select the “Create” command from the “Operation” menu. The array creation wizard will appear. Select the desired RAID level from the drop-down list (RAID 0, 1 and JBOD are supported by the RR152x cards).

  • Page 26: Deleting An Array

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Select which disks are to be used to create the array. Highlight the desired disk from the left-side of the interface (available disks), then click on the button to move the disk to the right side of the interface (selected disks). Disks must be selected one a time.

  • Page 27: Misc. Array/Device Options

    6 - Misc. Array/Device Options Device Management The Device Management window provides configuration information about control- lers (the RocketRAID 152x and other HighPoint host adapters), channels and hard disks. To access the Device Management window, highlight the “Management” menu, and select the “Device Management”...

  • Page 28: Managing Events

    Note: An array running background tasks cannot be renamed. 7 - Managing Events The HighPoint RAID Management Console will log all events that have occurred on any host adapter under it’s control. Viewing Logged Events To view logged events: 1.
  • Page 29 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Note: The software does not support SMTP servers that require user authentication. To add a Recipient: Highlight the “Management” menu, and select the “Event Notification” function. Click the “Add” button on the toolbar or select “Add” command from the “Operation”...

  • Page 30: Managing Tasks

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Managing Tasks The RAID management Console can be used to setup routine, periodical background- rebuild or verification tasks that will help maintain the integrity of RAID arrays attached to the RocketRAID 152x. To setup and schedule tasks highlight the “Management” menu, and select the “Task Management”...
  • Page 31 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Select the task type and the array that you want to verify or rebuild, then click “Next”. 4-13...

  • Page 32: Configuring Remote Systems

    8 - Configuring Remote Systems Then HighPoint RAID Management Console manages a RAID controller through a connection to the HighPoint RAID Management Service, which runs on the system where the RAID host adapter is physically installed. This type of system is referred to as a “remote system”.
  • Page 33 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation 1. Highlight the “File” menu, and select the “Remote Control” function. 2. Click the Add button on the toolbar or select the “Add” command from the “Opera- tion” menu. 3. Enter the system address, name, and port information in the popup window. The system address can be a host name, or an IP address.
  • Page 34 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Note: The System Address cannot be modified. If you insist on modifying this item, you must first delete this connection and then add a new connection. In addition, the connected system cannot be modified – you must first disconnect from this system. Delete a Connection This command deletes a remote system from the connection list.

  • Page 35: System Configuration

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Note: The initial user name/password for a remote system is RAID/hpt. You are free to modify the username and password after the connection is established. If the connection is successful established, the application will retrieve the event logs from the remote system, then switch to Array Management view.

  • Page 36: Configuring Users And Privileges

    RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation you reset a system’s configuration, you should restart the service on that system for the changes to take effect. 5. Click “OK” to apply the changes. 9 - Configuring Users and Privileges The RAID Management Console allows the Administrator to manage user accounts in its own database.
  • Page 37 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation 3. Select the appropriate privileges for the user. 4. Click “Finish”. Delete a User This function deletes a user’s account on the connected remote system. To delete a user: 1. Select the target user ID from the User list displayed in the User Management window.
  • Page 38 RocketRAID 152x Driver and Software Installation Set Privilege The Administrator uses this function set a user’s privileges for the selected remote system. To set privileges for a user: 1. Select the target user ID from the user list displayed in the User Management window.

  • Page 39: Linux Driver Support

    Linux Driver Support Contents of this Chapter: 1- Fedora Core 6 Linux installation Overview 2 - Installing Fedora Core 6 on the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter 3 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x driver for an Existing System 4 - Updating the Driver...

  • Page 40: Fedora Core 6 Linux Installation Overview

    Linux Driver Support 1 - Fedora Core 6 Linux installation Overview This section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize the RocketRAID 152x Adapter on a Fedora Core 5 Linux system. 2 - Installing Fedora Core 6 on the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter Note: If the OS is running kernel that differs from the one supported by the precompiled driver, the precompiled drivers cannot be used.

  • Page 41: Installing The Rocketraid 152X Driver For An Existing System

    Linux Driver Support 3) When prompted “Do you have a driver disk?”, select “Yes”. At the “Insert your driver disk and press OK to continue” prompt, insert the driver diskette in the floppy drive and then select “OK”. 4) The system will now load the RocketRAID 152x driver automatically. 5) When Fedora asks you to partition the disk, check the “Review and modify the partitioning layout”...
  • Page 42 Linux Driver Support Step 2 Mounting and Partitioning the Device Example: A RAID array has been configured between several hard disks. This array will be registered to the system as device “/dev/sda”. To create a partition on this array (which will listed as /dev/sda1), use the “fdisk / dev/sda”...

  • Page 43: Updating The Driver

    Linux Driver Support 4 - Updating the Driver If the original driver is installed in the system’s initrd (Initial RAM Disk) file (when using a system installed to the RocketRAID 152x controller, for example), the driver module in the initrd file should be updated using the mkinitrd com- mand (or extract the initrd file and replace the driver module manually).
  • Page 44 (Open and Novell) Driver Support Contents of this Chapter: 1 - SuSE Linux 10.1 installation Overview 2 - Installing SuSE Linux on the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter 3 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Driver on an Existing System 4 - Updating the Driver...

  • Page 45: Suse Linux 10.1(Open And Novell) Driver Support

    SuSE Linux 10.1 (Open and Novell) Driver Support 1 – SuSE Linux 10.1 installation Overview This section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize the RocketRAID 152x Adapter on a SuSE Linux system. 2 - Installing SuSE Linux on the RocketRAID 152x Host Adapter Note: If the OS is running kernel that differs from the one supported by the precompiled driver, the precompiled drivers cannot be used.

  • Page 46: Installing The Rocketraid 152X Driver On An Existing System

    SuSE Linux 10.1 (Open and Novell) Driver Support Installation will now proceed normally. Refer to the SuSE Linux documentation for additional OS installation procedures. Additional Installation Notes: The system device mapping order is the same as the order shown in RocketRAID RR152x BIOS Setting Utility.
  • Page 47 SuSE Linux 10.1 (Open and Novell) Driver Support Step 1 Update Grub For SuSE Linux 10.x, please remove hpt366.ko from both the initrd image and /lib/ modules/…/kernel/drivers/ide/pci directory: Check /etc/sysconfig/kernel for INITRD_MODULES=… line. If the hpt366 module is configured you should remove it, and run “mkinitrd” to recreate the initrd image. - Remove /lib/modules/`uname –r`/kernel/drivers/ide/pci/hpt366.ko.
  • Page 48 SuSE Linux 10.1 (Open and Novell) Driver Support Example: A RAID array has been configured between several hard disks. This array will be registered to the system as device “/dev/sda”. To create a partition on this array (which will listed as /dev/sda1), use the “fdisk /dev/sda”...

  • Page 49: Updating The Driver

    If you are using the lilo boot loader, run lilo again (# lilo). 5 – Installing the RAID Management Software HighPoint RAID Management Software is used to configure and keep track of your hard disks and RAID arrays attached to RR152x controller. Installation of the manage- ment software is optional but recommended.

  • Page 50: Freebsd Driver Support

    Chapter 7 FreeBSD Driver Support Contents of this Chapter: 1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 152x Controller 2 - Installing the RocketRAID 152x Driver on an Existing System 3 - Updating the Driver 4 - Uninstalling the Driver...

  • Page 51: Installing Freebsd On The Rocketraid 152X Controller

    FreeBSD Driver Support 1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 152x Con- troller If you would like to install FreeBSD onto arrays attached to the RocketRAID 152x host adapter, please follow the steps below. Step 1 Prepare the Driver Diskette When installing FreeBSD to a disk or array attached to the RocketRAID 152x, you must prepare a RocketRAID 152x driver diskette before starting the installation procedure.
  • Page 52 FreeBSD Driver Support BIOS driver A: is disk0 BIOS driver B: is disk1 BIOS driver C: is disk2 BIOS 636kB/74512kB available memory FreeBSD/i386 bootstrap loader, Revision 0.8 (mailto:jkh@narf.osd.bsdi.com, Sat Apr 21 08:46:19 GMT 2001) Hit [Enter] to boot immediately, or any other key for command prompt.
  • Page 53 FreeBSD Driver Support for FreeBSD 4.9-RELEASE ok load disk1: hpt37x2-4.9.ko for FreeBSD 4.10-RELEASE ok load disk1: hpt37x2-4.10.ko for FreeBSD 4.11-RELEASE ok load disk1: hpt37x2-4.11.ko for FreeBSD 5.0-RELEASE ok load disk0: hpt37x2-5.0.ko for FreeBSD 5.1-RELEASE ok load disk0: hpt37x2-5.1.ko for FreeBSD 5.2.1-RELEASE ok load disk0: hpt37x2-5.2.1.ko for FreeBSD 5.3-RELEASE ok load disk0: hpt37x2-5.3.ko...

  • Page 54: Installing The Rocketraid 152X Driver On An Existing System

    FreeBSD Driver Support After the driver has been loaded, remove the floppy diskette from the floppy drive. Type in “boot” and continue with installation as normal. Refer to FreeBSD installation guide for additional information. ok boot Note: On some systems, when ACPI is enabled, FreeBSD may not function properly.
  • Page 55 FreeBSD Driver Support For FreeBSD 5.x: # mount –o ro /dev/fd0 /mnt # cp /mnt/hpt37x2-xxx.ko /boot/kernel/hpt37x2.ko # umount /mnt Alternately, it is possible extract the files from the .img files directly, without using a floppy diskette: For FreeBSD 4.x: # vnconfig vn0c freebsd_xxx.img # mount /dev/vn0c /mnt # cp /mnt/hpt37x2-xxx.ko /modules/ hpt37x2.ko # vnconfig –du vn0c myfilesystem mount=/mnt...
  • Page 56 FreeBSD Driver Support BIOS driver A: is disk0 BIOS driver C: is disk2 BIOS 636kB/74512kB available memory FreeBSD/i386 bootstrap loader, Revision 0.8 (mailto:jkh@narf.osd.bsdi.com, Sat Apr 21 08:46:19 GMT 2001) Loading /boot/defaults/loader.conf /kernel text=0x24f1db data=0x3007ec+0x2062c - <- For FreeBSD 5.1 and later: select “6” on “Welcome to FreeBSD”...

  • Page 57: Updating The Driver

    To configure the HighPoint RAID Management Software to work with RR152x driver, you should setup /etc/ hptcfg to be the driver name: # echo hpt37x2 > /etc/hptcfg Please refer to HighPoint RAID Management Software documents for more information.

  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix Customer Support...
  • Page 59 Customer Support Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID 152x, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint product, feel free to contact our Cus- tomer Support Department. Troubleshooting Checklist Before contacting our Customer Support department: Make sure the latest BIOS, driver and RAID Software have been installed for the RocketRAID 152x.
  • Page 60 FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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