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- Page 1 Getting Started RAID Array 410 for HP–UX Installation Guide Order Number: EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
- Page 2 Printed in U. S. A The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, RAID Array 410, StorageWorks, and the Digital Logo. UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratories, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Novell, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide ..........................v Revision Record ......................... vii Getting Started ..........................ix 1 Unpacking the SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Subsystem Site Preparation ......................1–1 Unpacking the SWXRA-Yx ..................1–2 Removing the SWXRA-Yx from the Pallet ..............1–3 Placing the SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410..............1–4 2 Creating an Initial Controller Configuration What is the CLI? ...................... - Page 4 Insert the HP-PB Host Adapter in the Available Slot ..........3–5 3.1.2.4 Connect Cable to Adapter Connector..............3–6 Installing the Subsystem ..................... 3–7 4 Preparing HP-UX 9.04 for Use with the StorageWorks RAID Array Controller Installing the HP-UX Device Driver ................4–1 4.1.1 Determine the Interface Required................
- Page 5 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 denoting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem.
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Page 6: About This Guide
In addition, this section includes a list of associated documents and the conventions used in this guide. This guide provides the following: • Description of how to unpack and assemble the RAID Array 410 Subsystem • Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) •... - Page 7 Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Conventions This guide uses the following documentation conventions: Table 2 Style Conventions Style Meaning To be input by the user boldface monospace type Screen text plain monospace type italic type For emphasis, manual titles, utilities, menus, screens, and filenames Represents the HP-UX system prompt.
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Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started This section provides an overview for preparing and installing RAID Array 410 for HP-UX. Detailed information is contained in Chapters 1 through 4. Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. You received the following: •... - Page 9 Appropriate tools to service your computer • The HP-UX operating system V 9.04. Verifying The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Platform Kit and Subsystem Components The Storage Works RAID Array 410 Platform SWHK8-CB Kit provides the following components: • This guide. •...
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Page 10: Unpacking The Swxra-Yx Raid Array 410 Subsystem
Unpacking The SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Subsystem This chapter describes the site preparation and unpacking procedures for the SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Subsystem. Site Preparation The SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Subsystem is designed for installation in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A environments. Before installing the SWXRA- Yx, make sure that adequate space is available in front of the enclosure for opening the front door (19 inches clearance) and around the enclosure for adequate airflow. -
Page 11: Unpacking The Swxra-Yx
Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Unpacking the SWXRA-Yx The SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 is packed in a corrugated carton attached to a wooden shipping pallet, as shown in Figure 1–2A. Unpack the SWXRA-Yx as follows: NOTE Before unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping carton for signs of external damage. -
Page 12: Removing The Swxra-Yx From The Pallet
Chapter 1. Unpacking Removing the SWXRA-Yx from the Pallet Use the following procedure to remove the SWXRA-Yx from the shipping pallet: WARNING Serious personnel injury may result if correct safety precautions are not taken during the removal procedure. 1. Attach the ramp to the shipping pallet by fitting the lip of the ramp into the groove on the pallet, as shown in Figure 1–3. -
Page 13: Placing The Swxra-Yx Raid Array 410
Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Placing the SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Use the following procedure to move the SWXRA-Yx to its designated site: WARNING To prevent damage to the SWXRA-Yx and injury to personnel, make sure to provide a clear path for the casters. -
Page 14: Creating An Initial Controller Configuration
3. Plug the serial connector into an available 9-pin serial port on the PC. If your PC does not have a 9-pin serial port, use the 9-pin to 25-pin adapter supplied with your StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. Note which serial port you used, since you will need that information in the communications program. -
Page 15: Start The Communications Program
SWXRC> Show Initial Configuration The RAID Array 410 Subsystem has been preconfigured with a controller at ID0 (SCSI target 0) and a single drive logical unit D0. Enter the following command to verify the controller’s parameters: SWXRC> SHOW THIS_CONTROLLER FULL... -
Page 16: Dual-Redundant Controller Configuration
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Configuration Examine the display to verify the following information: ⊇ ⊇ Controller SCSI target number should be 0 If the target number is not 0, use the following commands to set a SCSI target ID for the controller: SWXRC>... -
Page 17: Remove Default Logical Unit
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX • Cache condition should be GOOD If the Cache condition is BAD then call your sales person for unit service or replacement of the Cache module. • Battery condition should be GOOD If the battery condition is LOW, allow the battery to charge with the subsystem power on for at least 6 hours. -
Page 18: Add Disks To The Configuration
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Configuration Add 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. Enter the following command to start the configuration utility. -
Page 19: Create A Raidset
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Create a RAIDset If you require RAIDsets to be available to the host as Logical Units, you must now combine disks into a RAIDset. RAIDsets must have at least three members, and can have as many as fourteen. -
Page 20: Create A Stripeset
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Configuration NOTE For some operating systems, Logical Units must be sequential. They must begin with D0 and be followed by D1, D2, D3, ..etc. The final step in creating the RAIDset is to enable the writeback cache. A single CLI command enables that feature for the entire RAIDset: SWXRC>... -
Page 21: Add Individual Disks As Logical Units
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX corresponds to the controller target number, the second digit is always 0 and the third digit to the LUN number. For example, D205 would be target 2, LUN 5. You must now identify the STRIPEsets as Host Logical Units by using the ADD UNIT command. -
Page 22: Create A Mirrorset
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Configuration 2.10 Create a MIRRORset If you require MIRRORsets to be available to the host as Logical Units, you must now combine disks into a MIRRORset. MIRRORsets must have at least two members, and can have as many as six. -
Page 23: Create A Stripe Mirrorset
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX 2.11 Create a STRIPE MIRRORset If you require STRIPE MIRROR sets to be available to the host as Logical Units, you must now combine MIRRORsets into a STRIPEset. STRIPEsets must have at least two members, and can have as many as fourteen. -
Page 24: Add The Stripe Mirrorset As A Logical Unit
Chapter 2. Creating an Initial Configuration 2.11.4 Add the 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. The unit number is a one or three digit number preceded by “D”. The unit number identifies the controller’s target number and the MIRRORset as the Logical Unit (LUN) connected to the target. - Page 25 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Date__________________ Uses 2–12 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
- Page 26 SWXCR> 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 RAID Array 410. EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 2–13...
- Page 27 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by 2–14 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
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Page 28: Installing The Storageworks Raid Array 410 Hardware
In preparing your array for first time use, you need to connect your workstation and subsystem through the host adapter board. This chapter, along with your workstation and the associated StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem manuals, provides instructions for preparing and installing the host adapter and the subsystem enclosure. -
Page 29: Installing The Host Adapter
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX WARNING Failure to remove power from the host computer and peripherals may introduce a personal hazard, or may result in damage to the host computer or loss of stored data. 3. Open the host computer. Refer to your system manual for assistance in completing this procedure. -
Page 30: Select An Available Double-High Adapter Slot
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3.1.2.1 Select an Available Double-High Adapter Slot The rear of the host computer has several slots in which to mount single-high and double- high adapters (see Figure 3-1). Note that HP-PB adapter requires one double-high slot. A double-high slot comprises two single-high slots. -
Page 31: Verify The Setting Of The Scsi Id Dip Switches
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX 3.1.2.2 Verify the Setting of the SCSI ID DIP Switches 1. Remove the HP-PB board from its protective packaging being careful to hold the board by the face plate or board edges. Do not touch the electronic components or the board etches. -
Page 32: Insert The Hp-Pb Host Adapter In The Available Slot
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Figure 3-4 Host Adapter Board DIP Switches 3.1.2.3 Insert the HP-PB Host Adapter in the Available Slot 1. Using both hands, hold the host adapter by the faceplate of board edges. Do not touch the electronic components or the board etches. 2. -
Page 33: Connect Cable To Adapter Connector
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX 4. When the host adapter comes in contact with the host computer’s backplane, firmly press the board inward so that the host adapter connector is fully mated with the backplane. 5. Fold in the extractor levers. -
Page 34: Installing The Subsystem
1. Using the keys provided, unlock the RAID Array Enclosure. 2. Install any additional disk StorageWorks Building Blocks (SBBs) up to a maximum of 24 SBBs. Begin with the lowest uninstalled row and add SBBs from left to right. To install 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 35 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for HP-UX 5. Prior to configuring the RAID Array 410 as described in Chapter 2, power on the RAID Controller for a minimum of 6 hours. The Write-Back Cache Module contains a battery that may have discharged since the time it was factory-installed. If you attempt to initiate any RAID commands when the battery in not charged, unspecified results may occur.
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Page 36: Installing The Hp-Ux Device Driver
This chapter describes the steps for installing the required device drivers onto HP 9000 Series 800 systems running HP-UX 9.04. The installation steps include organizing your system and existing files, and loading the device driver(s) to communicate through the HP-PB SCSI Adapter to the StorageWorks RAID Array Controller. NOTE... -
Page 37: Verify The Availability Of The Required Device Driver
Getting Started – RAID Array for HP-UX Table 4–1 Disk Setup Information Item Description Interface card HP-PB Fast/Wide High- Performance SCSI Adapter Disk Drivers Required disc3, scsi3, cio_ca0 Disk Block-mode major number Disk Character-mode major number See " Device Files and Minor Minor number format Numbers "... -
Page 38: Create A Disktab Entry
Chapter 4. Preparation 4.1.3 Create a disktab Entry 1. Save a copy of your current disktab entries. Type: # cp /etc/disktab /etc/disktab.bak 2. Add a new disktab entry. Type: # disksecn -dn SWXRC-04 >> /etc/disktab and supply the following values: type: winchester sector size:... -
Page 39: What To Do Next
Using the mount command to mount the device on your system • Editing the /etc/checklist file if you want this device mounted each time you boot the system. Congratulations! You have completed the installation of your RAID ARRAY 410. 4–4 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01... -
Page 40: Appendix A Configuration Records - Blank Forms
Configuration Records – Blank Forms This contains copies of the two tables used in Section 2 to record the configuration of your system. If additional copies are required, these tables can be reproduced as necessary. EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 A–1... - Page 41 Getting Started – RAID Array for HP-UX Date_____________ Uses A–2 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
- Page 42 Appendix A. ConfigurationRecords – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 A–3...
- Page 43 Getting Started – RAID Array for HP-UX Date_____________ Uses A–4 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
- Page 44 Appendix A. ConfigurationRecords – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 A–5...
- Page 45 Getting Started – RAID Array for HP-UX Date_____________ Uses A–6 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
- Page 46 Appendix A. ConfigurationRecords – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 A–7...
- Page 47 Getting Started – RAID Array for HP-UX Date_____________ Uses A–8 EK–SMRA3–IG. C01...
- Page 48 Appendix A. ConfigurationRecords – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name StorageSet Uses Used by EK–SMRA3–IG. C01 A–9...
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