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RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel
Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–SMRAA-IG. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 Getting Started RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Installation Guide Order Number: EK–SMRAA-IG. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 EK-SMRAA-IG. A01 April 1996 The disclosure of this information does not grant to the user a license under any patents, pending patents, trademarks, or copyrights or other rights of Digital Equipment Corporation, or of any third party. This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology of Digital Equipment Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision Record ..........................v About This Guide........................vii Getting Started ..........................ix 1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Introduction........................ 1−1 Site Preparation ......................1–1 Unpacking the RAID Array 310 ................. 1–2 Preparing the RAID Array 310 for Operation ............. 1−3 Mounting the Base .....................
  • Page 4 Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel 3 Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT (cont.) 3.6.3 Practice Example: Creating a Stripeset ..............3–10 3.6.4 Practice Example: Creating a Mirrorset ..............3–11 3.6.5 Practice Example: Adding a Spare Disk..............3–12 3.6.6 Practice Example: Deleting Storagesets ..............

  • Page 5: Revision Record

    The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry de- noting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Sub- system.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Configuring the RAID Array using the RAID Array 310 Manager. Audience This guide is intended for administrators and system integrators of StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystems. Installing the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem requires a general understanding of RAID concepts, Windows NT, and product installation procedures Document Structure...
  • Page 8 In addition to this guide, the following documentation is useful to the reader: Table 1 Associated Documents Document Title Order Number Deskside RAID Subsystem User’s Guide EK-SMCPG-UG StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Configuration and Maintenance User’s Guide EK-SMCS2-UG RAID Manager for Alpha/Intel User’s Guide AA-QU63A-TE Conventions...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    This section provides an overview for preparing and installing the RAID Array 310 for Windows NT in your Intel- based system. Detailed information is contained in Chapters 1 through 5. Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem. You should have re- ceived the following: •...
  • Page 10 Back up your system files using your normal procedure. • Verify the availability of user-supplied hardware and software. • Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem platform kit. • Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem. Perform a System Backup Follow normal procedures to backup your system before installing the subsystem.
  • Page 11 This Getting Started – RAID Array for Windows NT – Intel Installation Guide • Release Notes containing version-specific instructions for system installation • RAID Array 310 Controller Firmware License Keys The StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Subsystem (SWXRA-Yx) provides the following com- ponents: • The StorageWorks Deskside RAID Subsystem •...

  • Page 13: Unpacking And Setting Up Your Raid Array 310 Subsystem Components

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components This chapter describes the site preparation and unpacking procedures for the RAID Array 310 Subsystem. It also describes the procedure to recharge the controller write-back cache battery and making the CLI interface connection between the subsystem and the host adapter.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Raid Array 310

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Figure 1–1 Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements Unpacking the RAID Array 310 The shipping containers provide maximum protection for the subsystem and all components. We recommend that you unpack the subsystem in the installation area. NOTE Before unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping carton for signs of external damage.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Raid Array 310 For Operation

    Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Figure 1–2 Unpacking the RAID Array 310 Preparing the RAID Array 310 for Operation Preparing the RAID Array 310 for operation involves the following procedures: 1. Mounting the base as described in Section 1.5. 2.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Subsystem Power Cord

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel 4. Set the subsystem on its base and continue the installation process. Figure 1–3 Mounting the Base Connecting the Subsystem Power Cords The subsystem contains two identical power supplies which provide redundant power to the RAID Array 310.

  • Page 17: Subsystem Ac Power Receptacles

    Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Table 1–1 Country-Specific Power Cords Country Voltage Connector Plug Type Length Order No. Australia 250 Vac IEC 320 C13, C14 AS3112 - 1981 2.5 m BN19H-2E C. Europe 250 Vac IEC 320 C13, C14 AS3112 - 1981...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Cli Serial Interface

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Connecting the CLI Serial Interface NOTE You need to connect the serial interface no matter how you access the RAID controller, whether through a terminal, Windows NT terminal or the RAID Manager software. Follow the steps below to connect the RAID Array 310 to a serial port on the Intel-based host computer.

  • Page 19: Installing Disk Sbbs In The Raid Array 310 Enclosure

    Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components Figure 1 –5 Subsystem CLI Serial Connector Installing Disk SBBs in the RAID Array 310 Enclosure You may install the disk drive SBBs into the RAID Array 310 enclosure at this time. To in- stall an SBB, hold it in both hands, insert it into the guide slots, and firmly push it into the shelf until the mounting tabs snap in place.

  • Page 20: Charging The Raid Array Controller Write-Back Cache Batteries

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Figure 1 –6 StorageWorks SCSI Bus Port and SCSI ID Assignment Charging the RAID Array Controller Write-back Cache Batteries The Write-back Cache Module in the controller contains a battery that may have discharged since the time it was factory-installed.

  • Page 21: Adaptec Host Adapter Installation

    Adaptec Host Adapter Installation In preparing your array for first time use, you need to connect your Intel-based system to the RAID subsystem through the Adaptec host adapter board. This chapter, along with your system and the associated Storage- Works RAID Array 310 Subsystem manuals, provides instructions for preparing and installing the host adapter and the subsystem enclosure, and installing the appropriate Adaptec drivers on the computer system.

  • Page 22: Preparing To Install The Host Adapter

    Chapter 2: Installing the Adaptec Host Adapter You need the following before you begin: • The appropriate Adaptec SCSI adapter (2744W or 2944W). Use precautions to protect the board from static discharge. • Your computer system hardware manual • Adaptec Adapter User’s Guide •...

  • Page 23: Installing The Host Adapter

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel 2.1.2 Installing the Host Adapter You must do the following to successfully install the host adapter: 1. Install the host adapter board in your computer; the board connector is held in place with the screw you removed from the blank panel.

  • Page 24: Running Configuration Utilities

    Chapter 2: Installing the Adaptec Host Adapter Figure 2 –2 Subsystem SCSI Bus Connector 2.3 Running Configuration Utilities Some PCI- or EISA-system environments may require that you run configuration utilities after installing the adapter. Consult your system documentation to verify if your EISA- or PCI-based system requires you to run such configuration utilities (e.g., EISA configuration utility).

  • Page 25: Loading The Adapter Driver For Use With Windows Nt

    Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel 2.5 Loading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT You can load the software drivers used by Windows NT for the Adaptec adapter in one of two ways, depending upon whether Windows NT is already installed on your system. If Windows NT is not installed, perform the procedures described in Section 2.5.1 followed by 2.5.2.

  • Page 26: Installing The Device Driver (Hszdisk.sys)

    Chapter 2: Installing the Adaptec Host Adapter 12. Click Close to close the SCSI Adapter Setup Window. 13. Restart your system for the new driver to take effect. 2.6 Installing the Device Driver (HSZDISK.SYS Driver) Locate the diskette labeled RAID 300, 400 Series WNT Intel Drivers. It contains the HSZDISK.SYS driver.

  • Page 27: Installing And Using The Raid Manager For Windows Nt

    Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT This chapter contains instructions for installing the RAID Manager software, configuring the system, and creat- ing an initial configuration. This chapter also contains sheets for recording your configuration. NOTE The procedures in this chapter assume that the write-back cache module batteries have been fully recharged, as described in Chapter 1 of this guide.

  • Page 28: Installing The Raid Manager Software

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel Installing the RAID Manager Software Locate the diskette, RAID 300, 400 Series for Windows/WNT RAID Manager, and insert it in your disk drive. Access in Windows NT. Program Manager From the Program Manager, click on and select from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 29: The System Id Window

    Chapter3: Installing and Using the RAID Array Manager for Windows NT 3. Select System ID The System ID window contains two fill-in boxes, as shown in Figure 3−2. Verify that the field labeled System Name for the 2 channel RAID Controller identifies HSZ20 as the 2-channel RAID Controller.

  • Page 30: Setting The Controller Configuration

    ” for this sets cache policy “A” mode. Cache policy A mode Cache Policy; (the default) provides write-back caching. Refer to StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Con- figuration and Maintenance Guide (EK−SMCS2−UG. A01) for more information re- garding caching and cache policy.
  • Page 31 Chapter3: Installing and Using the RAID Array Manager for Windows NT This completes the initial setup procedures. You may now configure your system using the RAID Manager graphical user interface. The RAID Manager graphical user interface facili- tates the configuration process for you. NOTE You cannot create RAIDsets or mirrorsets if the write-back cache batteries are not fully charged.

  • Page 32: Creating An Initial Configuration

    This will allow you to better make use of the examples given. For background information relative to the above terms, refer to the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Configuration and Maintenance Guide (EK−SMCS2−UG. A01). The procedures described in this section are summary in nature.

  • Page 33: Physical View

    Chapter3: Installing and Using the RAID Array Manager for Windows NT Figure 3–4 Physical View 5. At the window menu choices, click on the pull down menu. Configuration 6. Choose from the choices listed. Modify The Modify window appears, and lists the following choices: Add Devices Remove Devices...

  • Page 34: Practice Example: Creating A Single Disk

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel Figure 3–5 Updated Physical View 3.6.2 Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk Click on the button near the top of the main window. Three configuration buttons Configure appear in the right side of the window: Create Modify , and...

  • Page 35: Updated Physical View - Disk (Jbod) Added

    Chapter3: Installing and Using the RAID Array Manager for Windows NT 2. For this example, select Single Disk - JBOD , then click on The RAID Manager responds by displaying a message window advising you to click on the disk you wish to use (in our physical view) for the single disk. In our example, we select the disk at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 36: Practice Example: Creating A Stripeset

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel 3.6.3 Practice Example: Creating a Stripeset Click on the Configure button near the top of the main window, if necessary, to display the three configuration buttons in the right side of the window: Create Modify , and...

  • Page 37: Practice Example: Creating A Mirrorset

    Chapter3: Installing and Using the RAID Array Manager for Windows NT 3.6.4 Practice Example: Creating a Mirrorset Click on the Configure button near the top of the main window, if necessary, to display the three configuration buttons in the right side of the window: Create Modify , and...

  • Page 38: Practice Example: Adding A Spare Disk

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel 3.6.5 Practice Example: Adding a Spare Disk Click on the Configure button near the top of the main window, if necessary, to display the three configuration buttons in the right side of the window: Create Modify , and...

  • Page 39: Saving The Raid Configuration

    If you need information relative to accessing the Command Line Interpreter (to run mainte- nance or diagnostic programs), refer to the StorageWorks RAID Array 310 Configuration and Maintenance Guide (EK−SMCS2−UG. A01). After you create your configuration, save it, as specified in section 3.7 Saving the RAID Configuration You may save your configuration information in two ways.
  • Page 40 Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used 3−14 EK−SMRAA−IG. A01...

  • Page 41: Completing Your Configuration Setup Under Windows Nt

    Completing your Configuration Setup under Windows NT This chapter contains instructions for how to complete your configuration set up through Disk Administrator under Windows NT. Completing Configurations under Windows NT In order for Windows NT to recognize new RAID Array 310 devices or changes to existing configurations, you need to do the following: •...

  • Page 42: Verifying That Hszdisk.sys Loaded

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel 4.1.2 Verifying that hszdisk.sys Loaded Prior to running Disk Administrator, verify that hszdisk recognizes the devices that you cre- ated in the RAID Array 310 Subsystem. To verify hszdisk, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 43: Completing A New Raid Array Configuration

    Chapter 4: Completing Your Configuration Set Up Under Windows NT Figure 4− − 2 How the hszdisk entry appears when it fails to load. 3. Close the Event Viewer when you finish verifying hszdisk.sys. 4.1.3 Completing a New RAID Array Configuration The steps listed in this section are necessary to complete your RAID Array installation.

  • Page 44: Disk Administrator Screen Display

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel NOTE The first time you run Disk Administrator after adding new disks, one or more message window(s) may appear asking you to con- firm whether you want to have Disk Administrator provide its “signature”...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Completing Your Configuration Set Up Under Windows NT Understanding the Disk Administrator Display Disk Administrator creates a “Bar Chart” display of your disk configuration (see Figure 4–3), The figure shows that Windows NT has named the various devices that were created using the RAID Array 310 manager graphical user interface.
  • Page 46 Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel Figure 4–4 Partition Pull-Down Menu Figure 4–5 Create Primary Partition Window In the window, enter the size partition you want, then click on 2. Continue to create new partitions until all disks have been partitioned. 3.

  • Page 47: Format Menu

    Chapter 4: Completing Your Configuration Set Up Under Windows NT 4. When you have created all your partitions, go back to the Partition pull down menu and click on (see Figure 4–4). Commit Changes Now A message window will then appear asking you to confirm that you wish to commit these changes.

  • Page 48: Changes To Raid Array Configuration

    Getting Started − RAID Array 310 for Windows NT − Intel 4.1.4 Changes to RAID Array Configuration NOTE To safeguard critical data, backup your system using normal backup procedures before altering device partitions. Do not alter partitions that contain important data. When making changes to an existing RAID Array configuration, any existing disk partitions to be changed (or removed) must first be deleted using Windows NT Disk Administrator.

  • Page 49: Appendix A Configuration Records - Blank Forms

    Configuration Records – Blank Forms This contains copies of the two tables used in Chapter 3 to record the configuration of your system. If additional copies are required, these tables can be reproduced as necessary. EK–SMRAA–IG. A01 A–1...
  • Page 50 Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used A–2 EK–SMRAA–IG. A01...
  • Page 51 Appendix A. Configuration Records – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used EK–SMRAA–IG. A01 A–3...
  • Page 52 Getting Started – RAID Array 310 for Windows NT – Intel Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used A–4 EK–SMRAA–IG. A01...

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