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  • Page 1 PXL-S30R LSI 1030 SCSI RAID card...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................iv Safety information ..................v About this guide ..................vi PXL-S30R specifications summary ............viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Card layout ................... 1-3 System requirements ..............1-3 Chapter 2: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ................

  • Page 4: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server. • When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 7 Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 8: Pxl-S30R Specifications Summary

    PXL-S30R specifications summary SCSI Bus Ultra320 SCSI SCSI processor LSI53C1030 Host Bus type 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X Interface PCI card type Universal add-in card (3.3V and 5.0V signaling) Channel quantity Transfer rate Up to 320 MB/s for each channel Internal connector 2 x 68-pin High Density (HD) SCSI connectors...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter offers the LSI 1030 SCSI RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 10: Welcome

    PXL-S30R SCSI RAID card! ® The ASUS PXL-S30R allows you to create RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connectors on the RAID card. Before you start installing the SCSI RAID card, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 11: Card Layout

    You may connect the HDD activity LED cable to the J1 connector. When Channel A or Channel B has data access, the LED blinks. System requirements Before you install the PXL-S30R SCSI RAID card, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements: •...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 13 This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID The RAID card supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 1E set. 2.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.

  • Page 15: Flashing Raid Card Firmware

    2.1.3 Flashing RAID card firmware The PXL-S30R SCSI RAID card supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 1E solution. If you need to switch the solution, you need to flash the firmware using the support CD that comes with the RAID card.

  • Page 16: Lsi Logic Mpt Scsi Setup Utility

    LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives supported by the LSI1030 SCSI controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring)/ RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) •...
  • Page 17 Removable Media Support [None] CHS Mapping [SCSI Plug and Play Mapping] Spinup Delay (Secs) [ 2] Secondary Cluster Server [No] Termination Control [Auto] <Restore Defaults> Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> ASUS PXL-S30R...
  • Page 18 The RAID Properties screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM/IME volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the Array Disk? column. To include this disk in the array, press <+> or <->. You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here.
  • Page 19 Press DELETE if data loss OK or any other key to cancel Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> F4=Diagnostic Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add the second disk to the volume. ASUS PXL-S30R...
  • Page 20 When done, press <Esc> and select Save changes then exit this menu. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IME-5.10.03 RAID Properties Changed <Cancel Exit> Exit the Configuration Utility <Save changes then exit this menu> <Discard changes then exit this menu> Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item]...

  • Page 21: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    RAID Func Number Order Control Status <1020/1030 10> A000 Enabled <1020/1030 11> 9000 Enabled Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> F2 =Menu The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. ASUS PXL-S30R...
  • Page 22 The Adapter Properties screen appears Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IS-5.10.03 Adapters Properties Adapter Dev/ Func 1020/1030 <Device Properties> <RAID Properties> <Synchronize Whole Mirror> Host SCSI ID [ 7] SCSI Bus Scan Order [Low to High (0..Max)]...
  • Page 23 Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> The utility creates the array. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IS-5.11.01 Processing...may take up 1 minute Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> F4=Diagnostic ASUS PXL-S30R 2-11...

  • Page 24: Managing Arrays

    2.2.3 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
  • Page 25 Disk? Spare Failure (MB) FUJITSU MAT3073NC 0107 Yes Primary 70008 FUJITSU MAT3073NC 0107 Yes Out of Sync No 70008 FUJITSU MAT3073NC 0107 --- 70008 Esc=Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> F2 =Menu ASUS PXL-S30R 2-13...
  • Page 26 Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. • If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk.
  • Page 27 Removable Media Support [None] CHS Mapping [SCSI Plug and Play Mapping] Spinup Delay (Secs) [ 2] Secondary Cluster Server [No] Termination Control [Auto] <Restore Defaults> Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> ASUS PXL-S30R 2-15...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Boot Disk

    2.2.4 Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the first screen you enter SCSI Setup Utility. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.

  • Page 29: Global Properties

    Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose] Negotiate with devices [Supported] Video Mode [Color] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the default] Disable Integrated RAID [No] <Restore Defaults> Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> ASUS PXL-S30R 2-17...
  • Page 30 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Verbose] [Terse] LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IME-5.10.03 Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose] Negotiate with devices [Supported] Video Mode [Color] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the default]...
  • Page 31 Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose] Negotiate with devices [Supported] Video Mode [Color] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the default] Disable Integrated RAID [No] <Restore Defaults> Esc = Abort/Exit ArrowKeys=Select Item -/+ =Change [Item] Home/End =Select Item Enter=Execute <Item> ASUS PXL-S30R 2-19...
  • Page 32 Disabled Integrated RAID Configuration options: [No] [Yes] LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IME-5.10.03 Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose] Negotiate with devices [Supported] Video Mode [Color] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the default] Disable Integrated RAID [No] <Restore Defaults>...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Driver Update

    This chapter provides instructions for updating the latest drivers in Windows ® Server 2003. Driver update...

  • Page 34: Raid Controller Driver Update

    RAID controller driver update After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to update the RAID controller drivers after OS installation.
  • Page 35 Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver. Toggle No, not this time, then click Next to continue. Toggle Install from a list or specific location, then click Next to continue. ASUS PXL-S30R...
  • Page 36 Toggle Don’t choose. I will choose the driver to install, then click Next to continue. Highlight LSI Logic PCI-X Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter, then click Have Disk. Select from the drop-down menu and locate the driver. Chapter 3: Driver update...
  • Page 37 10. Click Next to start updating the driver. 11. After completing driver update, click Finish to close the wizard. 12. Repeat the previous instructions to update the driver of another channel. ASUS PXL-S30R...

  • Page 38: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The support CD that came with the SCSI RAID card package contains the drivers, that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 39: Contact Information

    3.2.3 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS PXL-S30R...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Driver update...

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