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  • Page 1 ® ® Netfinity ™ ServeRAID -4L Ultra160 SCSI Controller User’s Reference SC06-P461-10...
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  • Page 4 “Appendix. Product warranties and notices” on page 81. First Edition (June 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5 Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 6 Перед установкой продукта прочтите брошюру по технике безопасности (Safety Information). Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si pre ítajte Informa nú brožúrku o bezpe nosti. Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
  • Page 7 Statement 2 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 8 Statement 5 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using the advanced configuration functions ....40 Chapter 7. Installing and using the IPSSEND command-line program . . . 43 Installing the IPSSEND command-line program ... . . 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 10 ....57 IBM ServeRAID Support CD fails to start ....57 ServeRAID controller messages .
  • Page 11 Edition Notice ......90 Non-IBM Web sites ..... . 91 Year 2000 readiness and instructions.
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  • Page 13: Preface

    ServeRAID utility programs. Note: The IBM ServeRAID product can be either a controller on an adapter, such as the one in this option package, or a controller on the system board of your server.

  • Page 14: Notices Used In This Book

    A caution notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially hazardous procedure steps or situations. Related publications The following books are available on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the /BOOKS directory: v IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4L Ultra160 SCSI Controller User’s Reference (4LRAIDUR.PDF)

  • Page 15: Part 1. Installation And Configuration

    Part 1. Installation and configuration © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Product Information

    (See “Controller features” for more information.) You also can use the configuration and reference information in this book to configure the IBM ServeRAID controllers provided on some IBM Netfinity and PC Server system boards. Option package contents...

  • Page 18: Serveraid-4L Controller

    Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing And Cabling A Serveraid Controller

    This chapter provides installation and cabling instructions for ServeRAID-4x controllers. If you are using a ServeRAID controller on an IBM Netfinity or PC Server system board, you will not need the information in this section. Continue with “Chapter 3. Understanding RAID technology” on page 9.
  • Page 20 Figure 2. Inserting a ServeRAID-4H controller into the PCI expansion slot 8. Secure the controller by either tightening the expansion-slot screw on the top of the controller or closing the latch, depending on your server. 9. Connect the SCSI cables to the controller. If you intend to attach external devices only, go to step 13 on page 7.
  • Page 21 Figure 3. Connecting a ServeRAID-4H controller internal channel connector 11. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI PCI backplane or to a SCSI device in the server. (See your server documentation or the system label inside the server cover for the location of the SCSI connector on the backplane.) 12.

  • Page 22: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting external devices Note: The ServeRAID-4x controller does not support configurations that use both the internal and external connectors on the same channel concurrently. For example, you cannot use both external Channel 1 and internal Channel 1. To attach SCSI devices to an external channel connector on the ServeRAID controller: 1.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Understanding Raid Technology

    RAID levels that you assign to the logical drives. The ServeRAID controllers support RAID level-0, 1, 1E, 5, 5E, 00, 10, 1E0, and 50. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 24: Understanding Raid Level-0

    Understanding RAID level-0 RAID level-0 stripes the data across all the drives in the array. This offers substantial speed enhancement, but provides no data redundancy. RAID level-0 provides the largest storage capacity of the RAID levels that are offered, because no room is taken for redundant data or data-parity storage.

  • Page 25: Understanding Raid Level-1

    When you replace a failed drive, the ServeRAID controller can rebuild all the RAID level-1E and RAID level-5E logical drives automatically onto the replacement physical drive. However, any data stored in a failed RAID level-0 logical drive is lost. Although the risk of data loss is present, you might want to assign RAID level-0 to one of the logical drives to take advantage of the speed this RAID level offers.

  • Page 26: Understanding Raid Level-1 Enhanced

    The data is striped across the drives, creating blocks. Notice that the data on the drive on the right is a copy of the drive on the left. With RAID level-1, if one of the physical drives fails, the ServeRAID controller switches read and write requests to the remaining functional drive in the RAID level-1 array.

  • Page 27: Understanding Raid Level-5

    Then, create a logical drive within that array. The data is striped across the drives, creating blocks. Notice that the stripe labeled is the data stripe and the stripe labeled is the copy of the preceding data stripe. Also notice that each block on the mirror stripe is shifted one drive.

  • Page 28: Understanding Raid Level-5 Enhanced

    Create an array using three of the physical drives, leaving the fourth as a hot-spare drive. Then, create a logical drive within that array. The data is striped across the drives, creating blocks. Notice that the storage of the data parity (denoted by ) also is striped, and it shifts from drive to drive.
  • Page 29 Like RAID level-5, this RAID level stripes data and parity across all of the drives in the array. When an array is assigned RAID level-5E, the capacity of the logical drive is reduced by the capacity of two physical drives in the array (that is, one for parity and one for the spare).

  • Page 30: Understanding Raid Level-X0

    The operating system uses the spanned array logical drive the same as a regular array logical drive. Note: RAID level-x0 is only available on the IBM ServeRAID-4x Ultra160 SCSI controller. RAID level-x0 requires a minimum of two drives and supports a maximum of 60 drives.
  • Page 31 Then, create a spanned array 1 1 1 (labeled as 1) that spans the three arrays. A sub-logical drive is created within each array (A, B, and C). Then, the data is striped across the physical drives in the array, creating blocks. Notice that, in each array, the data on the drive on the right is a copy of the drive on the...

  • Page 32: Selecting A Raid Level And Performance Tuning

    Selecting a RAID level and performance tuning When selecting a RAID level for your system, consider the following: RAID level Data Hard disk drive Read Write Built-in spare redundancy capacity utilization performance performance drive RAID level-0 100% Superior Superior RAID level-1 Very high Very high RAID level-1E...

  • Page 33: Logical Drive-State Descriptions

    Logical drive-state descriptions The following table provides descriptions of the valid logical drive states. Drive state Meaning Blocked During a rebuild operation, the ServeRAID controller sets the state of any RAID level-0 logical drives associated with a failed array to the blocked state;...
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Configuring Serveraid Controllers

    Obtaining ServeRAID updates IBM periodically makes updated versions of the ServeRAID firmware, device drivers, and utility programs available from the IBM Support page on the World Wide Web. In addition to the updated device drivers and utility programs, there is a command-line program available from the World Wide Web.

  • Page 36: Downloadable Files From The World Wide Web

    To access ServeRAID and Clustering support, follow these steps: 1. Click Servers on the IBM Support page. The IBM Netfinity and PC Server Support page opens. 2. Select ServeRAID or Clustering from the Family list box. The ServeRAID or Clustering Support page opens.

  • Page 37: Updating Bios And Firmware Code

    4. When all updates are complete, scroll through the Features window. This window reports the changes that the IBM ServeRAID ROM Update wizard applied to your ServeRAID controllers. 5. Leaving the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive, shut down and restart the server. Configuring the ServeRAID controller This section provides information about starting and using the ServeRAID Manager program.

  • Page 38: Using The Serveraid Manager Program

    To start the ServeRAID Manager program, do the following: 1. Turn on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD (or the CD that contains the ServeRAID Manager program that came with your server) into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 39 Figure 5. Configuration mode window Follow the instructions in the right panel to create logical drives on your ServeRAID controller. If you do not want to configure your ServeRAID controller, click Cancel. This will switch the program from Configuration mode to Information mode.
  • Page 40 Figure 6. Information mode window (Create arrays) on the tool bar to switch from Information mode Click to Configuration mode. 2. Continue with one of the following: v “Using Configuration mode”. v “Using Information mode” on page 34. Using Configuration mode You can use Configuration mode to create up to eight independent disk arrays for each ServeRAID controller.
  • Page 41 Attention: The new controller stripe-unit size is set at the factory to 8 KB. If you need to change this setting, you must change the stripe-unit size before you store data in the logical drives. After you store data in the logical drives, you cannot change the stripe-unit size without destroying data in the logical drives.
  • Page 42 Figure 7. Configuration summary window Notes: a. Some operating systems have size limitations for logical drives. Before you save the configuration, verify that the size of the logical drive is appropriate for your operating system. See your operating-system documentation for more detailed information.
  • Page 43 Note: If you are configuring your startup (boot) ServeRAID controller, you must install the device driver while installing the operating system. Using Custom configuration: To use Custom configuration: Note: If the Express configuration mode or Custom configuration mode buttons do (Create arrays) on the tool bar.
  • Page 44 If you are creating spanned arrays, the Create spanned arrays window opens. Figure 9. Create spanned arrays window 6. Using the right mouse button, click the array icons in the Main Tree to select the arrays that you want to add or delete to your spanned arrays; then, select a choice from the pop-up list.
  • Page 45 Figure 10. Create logical drives window 8. When creating your logical drives, you might change your mind about the arrays you created. If so, you can: v Remove a specific drive from a newly defined array or delete an entire newly defined array.
  • Page 46 b. Some operating systems have size limitations for logical drives. Before you save the configuration, verify that the size of the logical drive is appropriate for your operating system. See your operating-system documentation for more detailed information. c. Typically, the first logical drive defined on the first ServeRAID controller found by system BIOS during startup will be your startup (boot) drive.
  • Page 47 Figure 12. Configuration summary window Note: To change the configuration, click Modify arrays or Modify logical drives. 16. Click Apply to accept and save the configuration. The configuration is saved in the ServeRAID controller and on the physical drives. 17. If you have multiple controllers, for each controller repeat steps 1 on page 29 through step 16.
  • Page 48 Using Information mode You can use Information mode to view the configuration information of ServeRAID controllers, arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives that make up your ServeRAID subsystem (see Figure 6 on page 26). You also can use this mode to change some of the ServeRAID controller settings.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Installing Serveraid Device Drivers

    Microsoft Windows 2000 v Microsoft Windows NT If you are installing files for an IBM ServeRAID controller that comes as a standard feature on your IBM Netfinity or PC Server system board, use the installation instructions and CDs provided with your server to install these files.
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  • Page 51: Part 2. Utility Programs

    Part 2. Utility programs © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 6. Using The Serveraid Mini-Configuration Program

    The ServeRAID Mini-Configuration program provides a quick way to display the current settings for the ServeRAID controller. You also can use this program to perform a limited set of the configuration functions without using the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Accessing the Mini-Configuration program To access the Mini-Configuration program: 1.

  • Page 54: Viewing The Configuration

    v CompMode shows the current BIOS compatibility mode. On indicates 8 gigabyte (GB) Extended; Off indicated 2 gigabyte (GB) Limited. v Clustered shows the current state for clustering. v BBWC shows the cache size of the battery-backup write cache, if it is installed (8 = 8 MB or 32 = 32 MB) or No if there is no battery-backup write cache installed.
  • Page 55 v Copy the Configuration from Drives to Controller reads the most common configuration from the drives in the server and copies it to the ServeRAID controller. v Configure BIOS Settings is used to modify the BIOS settings, such as the BIOS Compatibility Mapping, for the ServeRAID controller.
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  • Page 57: Chapter 7. Installing And Using The Ipssend Command-Line Program

    For Windows NT copy z:\programs\winnt\cmdline\nt4_0\ipssend.exe c:\ipsadm Note: Where z is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive that contains the IBM ServeRAID Support CD and c is the drive letter where Windows NT or Windows 2000 is installed.

  • Page 58: Using The Ipssend Command-Line Program

    Using the IPSSEND command-line program The IPSSEND command-line program provides a quick way to do the following for the ServeRAID controller: v Copy ServeRAID controller configurations from one server to another (see “Server roll-out functions”) v Recover from a failed physical drive and rebuild an affected logical drive (see “Error-recovery functions”...

  • Page 59: Error-Recovery Functions

    v noprompt is an optional parameter that overrides the user prompt. init Use the init function to initialize the first 0.5 MB of a logical drive. This process will erase the partition tables and all data on the disk. Supported operating systems: Windows NT, Windows 2000 Command: ipssend init controller drivenum [noprompt] where: v controller is the ServeRAID controller number (1–12)
  • Page 60 where: controller is the ServeRAID controller number (1–12) rebuild Use the rebuild function to rebuild a designated disk drive. This function is valid for disk arrays that contain one or more logical drives that are in the critical state. Progress is indicated during the rebuild operation, but you can also use the getstatus function to obtain progress information about the rebuild.

  • Page 61: Problem-Isolation And Debug Functions

    ServeRAID controller number (1–12) getevent Use the getevent function to display information about various unexpected events. IBM service representatives use the soft and hard event logs for development and debugging purposes only. The device event log contains event counters for each attached physical device.

  • Page 62: Raid Configuration Functions

    – SOFT for the ServeRAID controller soft event log – HARD for the ServeRAID controller hard event log RAID configuration functions The IPSSEND RAID configuration functions include the following: devinfo Use the devinfo function to retrieve information (such as size and state) about a specific device.
  • Page 63 readahead Use the readahead function to enable, disable, or set the adaptive mode for the read-ahead feature of the ServeRAID controller. Supported operating systems: Windows NT Command: ipssend readahead controller options where: v controller is the ServeRAID controller number (1–12) v options is one of the following: –...
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  • Page 65: Chapter 8. Installing And Starting The Serveraid Manager Program

    “Installing ServeRAID Manager on Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, or Windows 95” on page 52. Windows NT 4.0 “Installing ServeRAID Manager on Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, or Windows 95” on page 52. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 66: Installing Serveraid Manager On Windows 2000, Windows Nt 4.0, Windows 98, Or Windows 95

    To install the ServeRAID Manager program for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows 95, do the following: 1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The installation program starts. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the program.
  • Page 67 Figure 14. Information mode window Chapter 8. Installing and starting the ServeRAID Manager program...
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  • Page 69: Part 3. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Part 3. Maintenance and troubleshooting © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 9. Solving Serveraid Problems

    IPSSEND program. IBM ServeRAID Support CD fails to start If you start a server with the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive and the ServeRAID Manager does not start, you must reduce the number of FAT partitions with assigned drive letters on the server.
  • Page 72 If multiple physical drives fail at the same time within the same array, contact your IBM service representative. See “Rebuilding a defunct drive” on page 68 for more information.
  • Page 73 If multiple physical drives fail at the same time within the same array, contact your IBM service representative. See “Rebuilding a defunct drive” on page 68 for more information.
  • Page 74 If multiple physical drives fail at the same time within the same array, contact your IBM service representative. See “Rebuilding a defunct drive” on page 68 for more information.
  • Page 75 Message Explanation Action Import configuration information from drive. Press this key to restart the server. Press this key to import the configuration information from the drive and to update the configuration information for the ServeRAID controller. This choice is useful when you replace the ServeRAID controller in an existing ServeRAID subsystem.

  • Page 76: Serveraid Startup (Post) Messages

    POST completes, but before the operating system loads. IBM ServeRAID BIOS Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 2000 BIOS Version: 4.10.05 Controller 1 Slot 4, Logical Drive=1, Firmware=4.00.20, Status= Fail 2 Drive(s) not responding or found at new location(s)

  • Page 77: Serveraid Ispr, Bcs, And Ecs Post Error Codes

    Action:Have the server serviced. table table Explanation:Invalid flash configuration. Action:Start the IBM ServeRAID Support CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If no instructions appear or if the problem persists, have the server serviced. Chapter 9. Solving ServeRAID problems...
  • Page 78 Explanation and possible recovery action Explanation:Invalid NVRAM configuration. Action:Start the IBM ServeRAID Support CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If no instructions appear or if the problem persists, have the server serviced. Explanation:Invalid flash and NVRAM configuration.
  • Page 79 If the enclosure is not powered on, turn on the power and press F4 to retry. 2. Download and install the latest version of IBM ServeRAID software. See “Obtaining ServeRAID updates” on page 21 for more information.
  • Page 80 Explanation and possible recovery action Explanation:Online/Rebuild and Ready/Standby drives are not responding, and a drive was found at the incorrect SCSI ID. Action:Press F4, F5, F6, or F10. Explanation:Online/Rebuild, Ready/Standby, and Hot-Spare/Standby Hot-Spare drives are not responding. Action:Press F4, F5, or F10. Explanation:Online/Rebuild, Ready/Standby, and Hot-Spare/Standby Hot-Spare drives are not responding, and a drive was found at the incorrect SCSI ID.
  • Page 81 Explanation and possible recovery action Explanation:No error occurred. Action:No action is required. Explanation:Hot-Spare/Standby Hot-Spare drives are not responding. Action:Press F4, F5, or F10. Explanation:Ready/Standby drives are not responding. Action:Press F4, F5, or F10. Explanation:Hot-Spare/Standby Hot-Spare and Ready/Standby drives are not responding. Action:Press F4, F5, or F10.

  • Page 82: Rebuilding A Defunct Drive

    If the defunct drives are part of an array, do the following: v If more than one physical drive in an array is defunct, contact your IBM service representative. v If a rebuild operation is in progress, wait until the rebuild is complete.

  • Page 83: Recovering From An Incomplete Format Of A Physical Drive

    On IBM servers, when a hot-spare drive is available, the Rebuild operation begins automatically without the need to replace the failed drive. If more than one drive fails within the same array, no rebuild takes place.
  • Page 84 v controller is the ServeRAID controller number (1–12) v channel is the channel number for the device (1, 2, 3, or 4) v sid is the SCSI ID for the device (0–15) After the format is complete, the ServeRAID controller will be able to recognize the drive again.

  • Page 85: Chapter 10. Getting Help, Service, And Information

    Chapter 10. Getting help, service, and information If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. For example, IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get information about IBM products and services, find the latest technical information, and download device drivers and updates.

  • Page 86: Service Support

    IBM hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.

  • Page 87: Getting Customer Support And Service

    Getting customer support and service Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to standard help and support during the warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide variety of extended services are available for purchase that address almost any need.

  • Page 88: Getting Information By Fax

    Canada you can receive by fax marketing and technical information on many topics, including hardware, operating systems, and local area networks (LANs). You can call the IBM Automated Fax System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Follow the recorded instructions, and the requested information will be sent to your fax machine.

  • Page 89: Getting Help Around The World

    U.S.A. and Puerto Rico U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227 In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Getting help around the world If you travel with your computer or need to move it to another country, you can register for International Warranty Service.

  • Page 90: Purchasing Additional Services

    Enhanced PC support line Enhanced PC Support is available for desktop and mobile IBM computers that are not connected to a network. Technical support is provided for IBM computers and IBM or non-IBM options, operating systems, and application programs on the Supported Products list.

  • Page 91: Ordering Support Line Services

    In Canada, contact IBM Direct at 1-800-465-7999, or: 1. Call 1-800-465-3299. 2. Select the HelpWare catalog. v In all other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. For more information or to purchase these services: v In the U.S., call 1-800-772-2227.

  • Page 92: Ordering Publications

    Ordering publications Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM. For a list of publications available in your country: v In the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-879-2755. v In other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

  • Page 93: Part 4. Appendixes

    Part 4. Appendixes © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
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  • Page 95: Appendix. Product Warranties And Notices

    Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term ″Machine″ means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 96 If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 97 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 98: Ibm Statement Of Warranty Worldwide Except Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 - General Terms)

    1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term ″Machine″ means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 99 Machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part.

  • Page 100: Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

    IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges. Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason.
  • Page 101 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 102 FRANCE: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first paragraph of this Section: In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged).
  • Page 103 In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is liable for no more than: (item 1 unchanged) 2)as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving non-performance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be...

  • Page 104: Notices

    References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 105: Non-Ibm Web Sites

    You should contact the software developers directly if you wish to verify readiness, understand limitations, or look for any software updates. To learn more about IBM PC products and the Year 2000, visit our Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/year2000. The information and tools there can help you with your Year 2000 transition plan, especially if you have multiple IBM PCs.

  • Page 106: Important Notes

    IBM. Unless otherwise stated, IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 107: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 108: European Community Directive Conformance Statement

    European community directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-magnetic compatibility. Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 109: Index

    35 built-in spare drive 14 startup controller 29, 33 updates 21 devinfo (IPSSEND) 48 diskette cables IBM ServeRAID Command-Line Programs 21 SCSI IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers 22 problems 47 see also CDs 21 download IBM ServeRAID Support 21 see updates 21...
  • Page 110 57 IPSMON POST 62 installing 43 startup 62 IPSSEND Microsoft Cluster Service certify 47 IBM ServeRAID Support CD 22 devinfo 48 ServeRAID files 22 drivever 48 migrating logical drive 19 eraseevent 47 Mini-configuration program 43 FlashCopy Advanced Functions 40...
  • Page 111 NetWare command-line 22 installing FlashMan 23 IPSSEND 43 IPSMON notices installing 43 Non-IBM Web sites 91 IPSSEND 44 installing 43 Mini-configuration 43 ServeRAID Manager 23 offline logical drive 19 updates 21 okay logical drive 19 publications xii online physical drive 18...
  • Page 112 United States electronic emission Class A notice 93 United States FCC Class A notice 93 updates 22 BIOS 21 command-line programs 21 device drivers 21 firmware 21 IBM Support page 21 ServeRAID Manager 21 web sites IBM Support 22 Windows 2000 installing IPSSEND 43 ®...
  • Page 114 Part Number: 06P4611 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. SC06-P461-10...

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