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  • Page 1 Power Systems SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 3 Power Systems SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 59, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety notices ....... . . v SAS RAID controllers for IBM i ......1 SAS RAID controllers for IBM i .
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  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
  • Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) (L001) (L002) viii SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
  • Page 12 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

  • Page 13: Sas Raid Controllers For Ibm I

    SAS RAID controllers for IBM i This topic provides usage and maintenance information regarding the SAS RAID controllers for IBM i. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i Find usage and maintenance information regarding controllers for the serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for IBM i. Use this information with your specific system unit and operating system documentation.

  • Page 14: Feature Comparison Of Sas Raid Cards

    PCI-X controller cards. PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison Use the table in this topic to compare the features of the various PCI-X SAS RAID cards for IBM i. There are also images of adapters for you to view. Table 1. PCI-X SAS RAID controller card comparison...
  • Page 15 Figure 1. CCIN 572A PCI-X266 External Dual-x4 3 Gb SAS adapter Figure 2. CCIN 57B8 planar RAID enablement card SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 16 Figure 3. CCIN 572F PCI-X266 Ext Tri-x4 3 Gb SAS RAID adapter and CCIN 575C PCI-X266 auxiliary cache adapter Figure 4. CCIN 2BE1 PCI-X266 Planar 3 Gb SAS adapter SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 17: Pcie Sas Raid Card Comparison

    Use the tables in this topic to compare the features of the various PCI Express (PCIe) SAS RAID cards for IBM i. There are also images of adapters for you to view. Table 2. PCIe SAS RAID controller card comparison...
  • Page 18 The write performance of RAID 5 and RAID 6 might be poor on adapters that do not provide write cache. Consider using an adapter that provides write cache when using RAID 5 or RAID 6, or use solid-state drives (SSDs) where they are supported to improve write performance. Adapter graphics View the SAS RAID controllers. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 19 Figure 6. CCIN 57CF PCI Express x8 Planar 3 Gb SAS RAID adapter (with 175 MB Cache RAID - Dual IOA Enablement card) Figure 7. CCIN 57B7 Planar Auxiliary Cache SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 20 Figure 8. CCIN 57B3 PCIe x8 Ext Dual-x4 3 Gb SAS adapter Figure 9. CCIN 574E PCIe x8 Ext Dual-x4 3 Gb SAS RAID adapter SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 21 “Dual storage IOA configurations” on page 22 You can increase availability using a dual storage I/O adapter (IOA) configuration to connect multiple controllers to a common set of disk expansion drawers and the included disks and disk arrays. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 22: Pcie2 Sas Raid Card Comparison

    Consider these factors when using dual storage I/O adapter (IOA) functions. PCIe2 SAS RAID card comparison Use this table to compare the features of the various PCI Express 2.0 (PCIe2) SAS RAID cards for IBM i. Table 4. PCIe2 SAS RAID controller cards...
  • Page 23 Figure 12. CCIN 57B5 PCIe2 1.8 GB cache RAID SAS adapter Tri-port 6 Gb Figure 13. CCIN 57C4 PCIe2 RAID SAS Adapter Dual-port 6 Gb SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 24 Figure 14. CCIN 57C3 PCIe2 3.1 GB Cache RAID SAS Enclosure 6 Gb x8 Figure 15. CCIN 57BB PCIe2 1.8 GB cache RAID SAS adapter Tri-port 6 Gb SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 25: Pcie3 Sas Raid Card Comparison

    SATA DVD is supported on all CCIN 57B4 adapters, except for those with initial part numbers of either 00FX843, 00MH900, 00FX846, or 00MH903. Figure 16. CCIN 57B4 PCIe3 RAID SAS adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8, two units SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 26: Sas Architecture

    One differential signal transmits in one direction, while the other differential signal transmits in the opposite direction. Data can be transmitted in both directions simultaneously. Physical links are contained in SAS ports, which contain one or more SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 27: Disk Arrays

    The SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) is a component of each expander. Figure 19. Example SAS subsystem Disk arrays Disk arrays are groups of disks that work together with a specialized array controller to take advantage of potentially higher data transfer rates and data redundancy. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 28: Supported Raid Levels

    Related concepts: “PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison” on page 2 Use the table in this topic to compare the features of the various PCI-X SAS RAID cards for IBM i. There are also images of adapters for you to view.

  • Page 29: Raid 6

    RAID 6 stripes data across all disks in the array. RAID level 6 also writes array P and Q parity data. The P and Q parity data, is spread across all the disks. For a RAID 6 array of four disks, array data and parity information is written in the following pattern: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 30: System Mirroring

    Note: If disks of different capacities are used in the same disk array, all disks are treated as if they have the capacity of the smallest disk. RAID level summary Compare RAID levels according to their capabilities. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 31: Controller Software

    IBM i installation media, cumulative package media, and through the Web-based Fix Delivery Center for IBM i. This information is an overview of the IBM i software support that is required for the adapter. For complete information related to the installation and maintenance of IBM i, see the IBM ®...

  • Page 32: Common Controller And Disk Array Management Tasks

    57CF IBM i 6.1.1 or later 1. See the PCI adapter information by feature type topic in Managing PCI adapters for the minimum IBM i level requirements. It might become necessary to install software updates so that you have the latest available level of adapter software support.

  • Page 33: Viewing Ibm Sas Disk Information

    To view the SAS disk information and status, see the following: v IBM i Service Functions v IBM i Dedicated Service Tools (DST) options Note: The disk unit information options can also be accessed through System Service Tools. The system does not need to be in dedicated service mode to display disk information. Some disk configuration functions do require dedicated service mode.

  • Page 34: Dual Storage Ioa Configurations

    Related concepts: “PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison” on page 2 Use the table in this topic to compare the features of the various PCI-X SAS RAID cards for IBM i. There are also images of adapters for you to view.

  • Page 35: Dual Storage Ioa Functions

    Consider these factors when using dual storage I/O adapter (IOA) functions. Use of the dual storage IOA function requires controller and IBM i software support. Controller support is shown in the feature comparison tables for PCIe and PCI-X cards. Look for controllers that have Dual...
  • Page 36 Verify the minimum software support that is required for your specific controller. “PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison” on page 2 Use the table in this topic to compare the features of the various PCI-X SAS RAID cards for IBM i. There are also images of adapters for you to view.

  • Page 37: Dual Storage Ioa Function Attributes

    5. Type 9 (Resources associated with IOP) in front of the adapter that you want. 6. Type 5 (Display detail) in front of Storage IOA to get details about the storage IOA. This is an example of the display: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 38 F9=Change detail F12=Cancel F14=Dual Storage IOA Configuration 7. Press F14 (Dual Storage IOA Configuration) to view a list of both adapters in the dual storage IOA pair. This is an example of the display: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 39: Sas Cabling Considerations

    For RAID configurations with internal SAS disk slots, YR cables provide redundancy for two narrow SAS ports between each controller and internal disk enclosure, and it also provides redundancy for two narrow SAS ports for each disk drive. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 40: Performance Considerations

    (for example, 2, 4, 6, and so forth) to be created. It also enables the system to optimize disk arrays on each controller. As a result, the two controllers will have an equal number of disk units with an active path. To change the parity set optimization, see Changing parity set optimization. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 41 Active DMP010 Passive * Y680002B31DD 433C 099 DMP011 Active DMP012 Passive * Y6800024F74D 433C 099 DMP013 Active DMP014 Passive More... Press Enter to continue. F3=Exit F5=Refresh F9=Display disk unit details F11=Display encryption status F12=Cancel SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 42: Installing Dual Storage Ioa Configurations

    3. Select Logical hardware resources (buses, IOPs, controllers) on the Hardware Service Manager menu. 4. Select System bus resources on the Logical Hardware Resources on the System Bus menu. 5. Select the Virtual IOP by typing a 9 (Resources associated with IOP) in front of the desired IBM dual storage IOA.

  • Page 43: Sas Raid Controller Maintenance

    You can physically move disks from one controller to another. However, if the disks are members of a disk array, be sure to move all the disks in the array as a group. Before attempting a disk movement, SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 44: Rechargeable Battery Maintenance

    On the Start a Service Tool display, select Hardware Service Manager. Press Enter. b. On the Hardware Service Manager display, select Work with resources containing cache battery packs. Press Enter. c. Select Display battery information. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 45 An error condition Information is not available condition currently exists. currently exists and an currently exists and an to determine whether a error has been logged. error has been logged. warning or error condition currently exists. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 46: Error State

    Forcing a rechargeable battery error Use this procedure to place the controller's rechargeable battery into an error state using the Hardware Service Manager in the IBM i operating system. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 47: Replacing A Battery Pack

    IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.

  • Page 48: Replacing A 572B Nonconcurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the Linux operating system, see Rechargeable battery maintenance. v For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the IBM i operating system, see Rechargeable battery maintenance.
  • Page 49 7. Reinsert the pins (D) into the rivets from the back of the adapter. 8. Connect the cache battery pack connector (B) to the adapter. The plug connects to the adapter in only one way, so it cannot be inserted incorrectly. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 50: Replacing A 572F/575C Card Set Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    3. Install the new cache battery pack by reversing this procedure. Ensure that the replacement cache battery pack is fully seated. 4. Restart the write cache of the adapter by completing the following steps: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 51: Replacing A 574E Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    Note: Ensure that the cache battery pack is disconnected for at least 60 seconds before you connect the new battery. This duration is the minimum amount of time that is needed for the card to recognize that the battery has been replaced. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 52: Replacing A 57B7 Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    (A) Cache battery lever (B) Cache battery pack (C) Cache present LED Figure 28. Removing the 57B7 cache battery 2. Move the cache battery lever (A) away from the connector to disengage the battery from the connector. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 53: Replacing A 57Cf Cache Battery Pack

    7. Restart the write cache of the adapter by completing the following steps: a. Navigate to the IBM SAS Disk Array Manager by using the steps in Using the Disk Array Manager. b. Select Diagnostics and Recovery > Controller Rechargeable Battery Maintenance > Start Adapter Cache Option.

  • Page 54: Removing And Replacing A Cache Battery Pack

    Note: Ensure that the cache battery pack is disconnected for at least 60 seconds before connecting the new battery. This is the minimum amount of time needed for the adapter to recognize that the battery has been replaced. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 55 If the retaining tab is difficult to push in, turn the white standoff so its retaining tab faces away from the battery pack. 5. Install the battery on to the posts until the latches click into place. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 56: Separating The 572F/575C Card Set And Moving The Cache Directory Card

    If you are removing the adapter from a double-wide cassette, go to the procedures in your system unit's service information for removing a double-wide adapter from a double-wide cassette. Attention: All cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. See Handling static-sensitive devices before beginning this procedure. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 57 Important: Failure to loosen all five retaining screws prior to removing any of the screws can result in damage to the card. Figure 33. Location of screws on the 572F/575C card set adapter C Screws SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 58 6. Unseat the connector on the cache directory card by wiggling the two corners that are farthest from the mounting pegs. To disengage the mounting pegs, pivot the cache directory card back over the SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 59 B on each side of the interconnect connector A . After the connector is seated correctly, apply pressure to completely squeeze the connector together. To prevent possible card damage, insert all five screws C before tightening any of them. Figure 37. Reassembling the cards SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 60: Replacing An Ssd Module On The Pcie Raid And Ssd Sas Adapter

    SSD SAS adapter from the system. 1. Remove the adapter from the system. See PCI adapters. Important: Ensure to follow the concurrent or nonconcurrent replacement procedures depending on the type of data protection enabled: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 61 Note: Each of the levers (A) undocks two SSDs at a time. Figure 39. Lifting the levers 4. With the lever (A) in the vertical position, firmly push the lever (A) away from the adapter tailstock to undock the two SSDs from their connectors. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 62 SSD divider and then lifting it to a fully vertical position. Figure 41. Lifting the device retaining latch 6. Using the device access finger openings (C), push the single SSD that you are replacing out of the device holder. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 63: Viewing Sas Fabric Path Information

    1. Start the Hardware Service manager and page forward to the second selection screen. 2. Select SAS Resource Path Information. 3. Enter 1 in front of the required adapter resource to display resource path information. The screen displayed looks similar to the following example: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 64 Following is an example for Display SAS fabric path graphical view. Figure 44. SAS fabric path graphical view An alternative view can be displayed by selecting F11 (SAS Fabric Path Data View). Following is an example of SAS Fabric Path Data View. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 65: Example: Using Sas Fabric Path Information

    Example: Using SAS fabric path information This data becomes helpful in determining the cause of configuration or SAS fabric problems. The following example assumes a cascaded disk enclosure with a broken connection on one path between the cascaded enclosures. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 66 The state of all paths to all devices displays information similar to the following. For Display SAS fabric path graphical view, choosing one of the devices with the Failed path displays information similar to the following. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 67: Sas Address And Physical Location Information

    Many hardware error logs identify the location of a physical device, such as a SAS disk, using the unit address. The unit address format is cceellFF, where: v cc identifies the controller port to which the device, or device enclosure, is attached. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 68 The following figure depicts the unit addresses for the CCIN 57CD PCIe SAS RAID and SSD Adapter. Note: Each of the integrated SSDs is directly connected and thus the expander port is equal to zero in the unit address. Also, the LUN of each device is zero. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 69 Figure 48. SAS unit addresses for CCIN 57CD PCIe SAS RAID and SSD Adapter 3 Gb x8 SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 70 SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...

  • Page 71: Notices

    All statements regarding the manufacturer's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. The manufacturer's prices shown are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2013...

  • Page 72: Trademarks

    IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.
  • Page 73 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 74 The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. IBM Taiwan Contact Information: SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 75 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 76: Class B Notices

    Consult an IBM-authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for SAS RAID controllers for IBM i...
  • Page 77 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 78 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 79: Terms And Conditions

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