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  • Page 1 RAID FIBRE TO S-ATA/SAS Installation Reference Guide Revision 1.0 P/N: PW0020000000263...
  • Page 2 Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent. Trademarks All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual Welcome to your Redundant Array of Independent Disks System User’s Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to install or configure your RAID system. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of RAID technology.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features... RAID Concepts... Fibre Functions... 1.3.1 Overview... 1.3.2 Three ways to connect (FC Topologies)... 1.3.3 Basic elements... 1.3.4 LUN Masking... Array Definition... 1.4.1 RAID set... 1.4.2 Volume Set... 1.4.3 Easy of Use features... 1.4.4 High Availability...
  • Page 6 3.7.2 Create Raid30/50/60... 3.7.3 Delete Volume Set... 3.7.4 Modify Volume Set... 3.7.4.1 Volume Expansion... 3.7.5 Volume Set Migration... 3.7.6 Check Volume Set... 3.7.7 Scheduled Volume Checking... 3.7.8 Stop Volume Set Check... 3.7.9 Volume Set Host Filters... Physical Drive... 3.8.1 Create Pass-Through Disk... 3.8.2 Modify Pass-Through Disk...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The RAID subsystem is a Fibre channel-to-SAS / SATA II RAID (Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks) disk array subsystem. It consists of a RAID disk array controller and sixteen (16) disk trays. The subsystem is a “Host Independent” RAID subsystem supporting RAID lev- els 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    1.1 Key Features Subsystem Features: Features an Intel IOP341 800Mhz 64-BIT RISC I/O processor Build-in 256MB cache memory, expandable up to 2GB 4Gb Fibre channel, dual loop optical SFP LC (short wave) host port Smart-function LCD panel Supports up to sixteen (16) 1" hot-swappable SAS / SATA II hard drives Redundant load sharing hot-swappable power supplies High quality advanced cooling fans Local audible event notification alarm...

  • Page 9: Raid Concepts

    Disk Striping Fundamental to RAID technology is striping. This is a method of combining multiple drives into one logical storage unit. Striping partitions the storage space of each drive into stripes, which can be as small as one sector (512 bytes) or as large as several megabytes.
  • Page 10 RAID 0 arrays deliver the best data storage efficiency and performance of any array type. The disadvantage is that if one drive in a RAID 0 array fails, the entire array fails.
  • Page 11 RAID 1 , also known as disk mirroring, is simply a pair of disk drives that store duplicate data but appear to the computer as a single drive. Although striping is not used within a single mirrored drive pair, multiple RAID 1 arrays can be striped together to create a single large array consisting of pairs of mirrored drives.
  • Page 12 RAID 3 sector-stripes data across groups of drives, but one drive in the group is dedicated to storing parity information. RAID 3 relies on the embedded ECC in each sector for error detection. In the case of drive failure, data recovery is accomplished by calculating the exclusive OR (XOR) of the information recorded on the remaining drives.
  • Page 13 RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 in that data protection is achieved by writing parity information to the physical drives in the array. With RAID 6, however, two sets of parity data are used. These two sets are different, and each set occupies a capacity equivalent to that of one of the constituent drives.
  • Page 14 RAID 5 with a small stripe size offers similar performance. RAID 5 combines efficient, fault-tolerant data storage with good performance characteristics. However, write performance and performance during drive failure is slower than with RAID 1. Rebuild operations also require more time than with RAID 1 because parity information is also reconstructed.

  • Page 15: Raid Management

    RAID Management The subsystem can implement several different levels of RAID technology. RAID levels supported by the subsystem are shown below. RAID Level Block striping is provide, which yields higher performance than with individual drives. There is no redundancy. Drives are paired and mirrored. All data is 100% duplicated on an equivalent drive.

  • Page 16: Fibre Functions

    Fabric in FC terminology, or a point-to- point link. The fundamental elements of a Fibre Channel Network are Port and node. So a node can be a computer system, storage device, or Hub/Switch. This chapter describes the Fibre-specific functions available in the Fibre channel RAID controller.
  • Page 17 The physical connection between devices varies from one topology to another. In all of these topologies, a transmitter node in one device sends information to a receiver node in another device. Fibre Channel networks can use any combi- nation of point-to-point, arbitrated loop(FC_AL), and switched fabric topologies to provide a variety of device sharing options.

  • Page 18: Basic Elements

    network; each device can use the full available bandwidth. A fabric topology contains one or more switches connecting the ports in the FC network. The benefit of this topology is that many devices (approximately 2-24) can be connected. A port on a Fabric switch is called an F-Port (Fabric Port).

  • Page 19: Lun Masking

    LUNs behind a single port. By using World Wide Port Names (WWPNs) of server HBAs, LUN masking is configured at the RAID-array level. LUN mask- ing also allows disk storage resource sharing across multiple independent servers. A single large RAID device can be sub-divided to serve a number of different hosts that are attached to the RAID through the SAN fabric with LUN masking.

  • Page 20: Volume Set

    1.4.2 Volume Set A Volume Set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is orga- nized in a RAID level with one or more physical disks. RAID level refers to the level of data performance and protection of a Volume Set. A Volume Set ca- pacity can consume all or a portion of the disk capacity available in a RAID Set.
  • Page 21 tion and data on that raid set. If a server fails to work, the raid set disk drives can be moved to another server and inserted in any order. 1.4.3.3 Online Capacity Expansion Online Capacity Expansion makes it possible to add one or more physical drive to a volume set, while the server is in operation, eliminating the need to store and restore after reconfiguring the raid set.
  • Page 22 The RAID subsystem controller redistributes the original volume set over the original and newly added disks, using the same fault-tolerance configuration. The unused capacity on the expand raid set can then be used to create an additional volume sets, with a different fault tolerance setting if user need to change.

  • Page 23: High Availability

    1.4.4 High availability 1.4.4.1 Creating Hot Spares A hot spare drive is an unused online available drive, which is ready for re- placing the failure disk drive. In a RAID level 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50 or 60 raid set, any unused online available drive installed but not belonging to a raid set can define as a hot spare drive.
  • Page 24 matically and transparently rebuilds failed drives in the background with user- definable rebuild rates. The RAID subsystem will automatically restart the system and the rebuild if the system is shut down or powered off abnormally during a reconstruction procedure condition. When a disk is Hot Swap, al- though the system is functionally operational, the system may no longer be fault tolerant.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting started with the subsystem consists of the following steps: Unpack the storage subsystem. Identifying Parts of the subsystem. Connect the Fibre Cables. Power on the subsystem. Install Hard Drives. 2.1 Unpacking the Subsystem Before continuing, first unpack the subsystem and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are all there and in good condition.
  • Page 26 The package contains the following items: • RAID subsystem unit • Two power cords • Two external Fibre optical cables • One external null modem cable • One external UPS cable • One RJ-45 ethernet cable • Installation Reference Guide •...

  • Page 27: Identifying Parts Of The Subsystem

    2.2 Identifying Parts of the subsystem The illustrations below identify the various features of the subsystem. Get yourself familiar with these terms as it will help you when you read further in the following sections. 2.2.1 Front View Slot 16 Slot 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 28 1. HDD status Indicator Parts Green LED indicates power is on and hard drive status is good HDD Status LEDs for this slot. If there is no hard drive, the LED is red. If hard drive defected in this slot or the hard drive is failure, the LED is orange.
  • Page 29 6. Environment status Parts Voltage warning An alarm will sound warning of a voltage abnormality and this LED will turn red. If temperature irregularity in these systems occurs (HDD slot tem- Over temp LED perature over 65 When a fan’s rotation speed is lower than 1500rpm, this LED will turn Fan fail LED red and an alarm will sound.

  • Page 30: Rear View

    2.2.2 Rear View 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 13 14 1. Expander Activity LED Green LED indicates expander is connected. When there is activity on the expander, the LED is Blue. 2. Host Channel B The subsystem is equipped with 2 host channels (Host channel A and Host channel B).
  • Page 31 The subsystem is equipped with a serial monitor port allowing you to connect a PC or terminal. 8. R-Link Port : Remote Link through RJ-45 ethernet for remote manage- ment The subsystem is equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 LAN port. You use web-based browser to management RAID subsystem through Ethernet for re- mote configuration and monitoring.
  • Page 32 15. AC power input socket 1 ~ 2 (From left to right) 16. Power Supply Power On Indicator Green LED indicates power is on. 17. Power Supply Unit 1 ~ 2 (From left to right) Two power supplies (power supply 1 and power supply 2) are located at the rear of the subsystem.
  • Page 33 2.3 Connecting to Fibre HBA The subsystem supports fibre interface which provides fast 400MB data trans- fer rate using fibre. This section describes the location of the host channels and instructions on connecting external fibre devices. Configure the Loop ID of subsystem or use dynamic LIP. The package comes with two fibre optical cables.

  • Page 34: Powering-On The Subsystem

    2.4 Powering-on the Subsystem When you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer, you should press the ON/OFF Power Supply Switch on both of the power supply units. It will turn the Disk Array on and the Self-Test will be started automatically. Plug in all the power cords or power connectors located at the rear of the subsystem.

  • Page 35: Install Hard Drives

    2.5 Install Hard Drives This section describes the physical locations of the hard drives supported by the subsystem and gives instructions on installing a hard drive. The sub- system supports hot-swapping allowing you to install or replace a hard drive while the subsystem is running.
  • Page 36 Slide the tray into a slot until it clicks into place. The HDD status LED will turn green on front panel. Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place. If the HDD power LED did not turn green, check the hard drive is in good condition.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Configuring

    Chapter 3 The subsystem has a setup configuration utility built in containing important information about the configuration as well as settings for various optional functions in the subsystem. This chapter explains how to use and make changes to the setup utility. Configuration Methods There are three methods of configuring the subsystem.
  • Page 38 Note: You may connect a terminal while the subsystem’s power is on. Power-on the terminal. Run the VT100 program or an equivalent terminal program. Configuring...
  • Page 39 The default setting of the monitor port is 115200 baud rate, 8 data bit, non-parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Configuring...
  • Page 40 Click disconnect button. Open the File menu, and then open Properties. Configuring...
  • Page 41 Open the Settings Tab. Open the Settings Tab. Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as: Terminal Keys, Backspace key sends: Crtl+H, Emulation: VT100, Telnet terminal: VT100, Back scroll buffer lines: 500. Click OK. Configuring...
  • Page 42 Now, the VT100 is ready to use. After you have finished the VT100 Termi- nal setup, you may press “ X “ key (in your Terminal) to link the RAID subsystem and Terminal together. Press “X’ key to display the disk array Monitor Utility screen on your VT100 Terminal.

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    Main Menu The main menu shows all function that enables the customer to execute ac- tions by clicking on the appropriate link. Note: The password option allows user to set or clear the raid subsystem’s password protection feature. Once the password has been set, the user can only monitor and configure the raid subsystem by providing the cor- rect password.
  • Page 44 VT100 terminal configuration Utility Main Menu Options Select an option and the related information or submenu items display beneath it. The submenus for each item are explained on the section 3.3. The configu- ration utility main menu options are: Option Quick Volume And Raid Set Setup Raid Set Functions...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Subsystem Using The Lcd Panel

    3.2 Configuring the Subsystem Using the LCD Panel The LCD Display front panel function keys are the primary user interface for the Disk Array. Except for the “Firmware update” ,all configuration can be per- formed through this interface.The LCD provides a system of screens with ar- eas for information, status indication, or menus.

  • Page 46: Menu Diagram

    3.3 Menu Diagram The following tree diagram is a summary of the various configuration and set- ting functions that can be accessed through the LCD panel menus or the termi- nal monitor. Raid 0 Raid 1 or 0+1 Raid 0+1 +Spare Raid 3 Quick Volume / Raid Setup Raid 5...
  • Page 47 Create Raid Set Delete Raid Set Expand Raid Set Raid Set Function Activate Raid Set Create Hot Spare Disk Delete Hot Spare Disk Raid Set Information Select IDE Drives for Raid Set Create Raid Set Yes, No Edit The Raid Set Name Select Raid Set To Delete Delete Raid Set Yes, No...
  • Page 48 Create Volume Set Create Raid 30/50/60 Delete Volume Set Volume Set Function Modify Volume Set Check Volume Set Stop Volume Check Display Volume Info. 3-12 Create Volume From Raid Set Volume Creation Greater Two TB Volume Support, Volume Name, Raid Level, Capacity, Stripe Size, Fibre Host#, LUN Base, Fibre LUN, Cache Mode, Tag Queuing...
  • Page 49 View Drive Information Create Pass Through Disk Modify Pass Through Disk Physical Drives Delete Pass Through Disk Identify Selected Drive Identify Enclosure Mute The Alert Beeper Alert Beeper Setting Change Password JBOD / RAID Function Background Task Priority SATA NCQ Support Raid System Function HDD Read Ahead Cache Stagger Power on...
  • Page 50 Fibre Channel Config Ethernet Configuration View System Events Clear Event Buffer Hardware Monitor System Information 3-14 Channel 0 Speed Auto, 1Gb, 2Gb, 4Gb Channel 0 Topology Auto, Loop, Point-Point, Fabric Channel 0 Hard Loop ID Auto, 0 ~ 125 Channel 1 Speed Auto, 1Gb, 2Gb Channel 1 Topology Auto, Loop, Point-Point, Fabric...

  • Page 51: Web Browser-Based Remote Raid Management Via R-Link Ethernet

    3.4 Web browser-based Remote RAID management via R- Link ethernet port Configuration of the internal RAID subsystem with remote RAID management is a web browser-based application, which utilizes the browser installed on your oper- ating system. Web browser-based remote RAID management can be used to man- age all the raid function.
  • Page 52 Main Menu The main menu shows all function that enables the customer to execute ac- tions by clicking on the appropriate link. Individual Category Quick Function Raid Set Functions Volume Set Functions Physical Drives System Controls Information 3-16 Description Create a RAID configuration, which is consist of the number of physical disk installed;...

  • Page 53: Quick Create

    Configuration Procedures Below are a few practical examples of concrete configuration procedures. 3.5 Quick Create The number of physical drives in the raid subsystem determines the RAID levels that can be implemented with the raid set. You can create a raid set associated with exactly one volume set.
  • Page 54 Greater Two TB Volume Support: No: still keep the volume size with max. 2TB limitation. 64bit LBA: the max. size 512TB, for Unix or Linux. 4K Block: the max. size 16TB , just use with “ basic disk manager “ under OS Window 2000, 2003 or XP.

  • Page 55: Raid Set Functions

    3.6 Raid Set Functions Use the Raid Set Function and Volume Set Function if you prefer to customize your system. User manual configuration can full control of the raid set setting, but it will take longer to complete than the Quick Volume/Raid Setup configuration.

  • Page 56: Delete Raid Set

    3.6.2 Delete Raid Set To delete a raid set, click on the Delete Raid Set link. A “Select The RAID SET To Delete” screen is displayed showing all raid set existing in the current controller. Click the raid set number you which to delete in the select column to delete screen. Tick on the Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button in the screen to delete it.
  • Page 57 3-21 Configuring...

  • Page 58: Expand Raid Set

    3.6.3 Expand Raid Set Use this option to expand a raid set, when a disk is added to your system. This function is active when at least one drive is available. To expand a raid set, click on the Expand Raid Set link. Select the target raid set, which you want to expand it.
  • Page 59 Migrating occurs when a disk is added to a raid set. Migration status is dis- played in the raid status area of the Raid Set information when a disk is added to a raid set. Migrating status is also displayed in the associated volume status area of the volume set Information when a disk is added to a raid set.
  • Page 60 Note: Cannot expand RaidSet when contains Raid30/50/60 volume. Configuring 3-24...

  • Page 61: Activate Incomplete Raid Set

    3.6.4 Activate Incomplete Raid Set When one of the disk drive is removed in power off state, the raid set state will change to Incomplete State. If user wants to continue to work, when the RAID subsystem is power on. User can use the Activate Raid Set option to active the raid set.
  • Page 62 Click on the Submit button in the screen to activate the raid set that has removed one of disk drive in the power off state. The RAID subsystem will continue to work in degraded mode. Configuring 3-26...

  • Page 63: Create Hot Spare

    3.6.5 Create Hot Spare When you choose the Create Hot Spare option in the Raid Set Function, all unused physical devices connected to the current controller appear: Select the target disk by clicking on the appropriate check box. Tick on the Confirm The Operation, and click on the Submit button in the screen to create the hot spares.

  • Page 64: Rescue Raid Set

    3.6.7 Rescue Raid Set If you try to Rescue Missing RAID Set, please contact our engineer for assistance. Configuring 3-28...

  • Page 65: Volume Set Function

    3.7 Volume Set Function A volume set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is orga- nized in a RAID level with one or more physical disks. RAID level refers to the level of data performance and protection of a volume set. A volume set capac- ity can consume all or a portion of the disk capacity available in a raid set.
  • Page 66 Volume Name: The default volume name will always appear as Volume ---VOL#. You can rename the volume set name providing it does not exceed the 15 characters limit. Raid Level: Set the RAID level for the Volume Set. Highlight Raid Level and press Enter. The available RAID levels for the current Volume Set are displayed.
  • Page 67 64bit LBA: the max. size 512TB, for Unix or Linux. 4K Block: the max. size 16TB , just use with “ basic disk manager “ under OS Window 2000, 2003 or XP. Noted that can’t be used by with dynamic disk manager.

  • Page 68: Create Raid30/50/60

    LUN Base: Each fibre device attached to the Fibre card, as well as the card itself, must be assigned a unique fibre ID number. A Fibre channel can connect up to 126 (0 to 125) devices. The RAID subsystem is as a large Fibre device. We should assign an LUN base from a list of Fibre LUNs.

  • Page 69: Delete Volume Set

    3.7.3 Delete Volume Set To delete Volume from raid set system function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on the Delete Volume Set link. The Select The Vol- ume Set To Delete screen will show all raid set number. Tick on a raid set number and the Confirm The Operation and then click on the Submit button to show all volume set item in the selected raid set.

  • Page 70: Modify Volume Set

    3.7.4 Modify Volume Set To modify a volume set from a raid set: (1). Click on the Modify Volume Set link. (2). Tick on the volume set from the list that you wish to modify. Click on the Submit button. The following screen appears.
  • Page 71 Note: Cannot expand volume capacity in Raid30/50/60 volume. 3-35 Configuring...

  • Page 72: Volume Set Migration

    3.7.5 Volume Set Migration Migrating occurs when a volume set is migrating from one RAID level to another, a volume set strip size changes, or when a disk is added to a raid set. Migration status is displayed in the volume status area of the RaidSet Hierarchy screen when one RAID level to another, a Volume set strip size changes or when a disk is added to a raid set.

  • Page 73: Check Volume Set

    3.7.6 Check Volume Set To check a volume set from a raid set: (1). Click on the Check Volume Set link. (2). Tick on the volume set from the list that you wish to check. Tick on Con- firm The Operation and click on the Submit button. Use this option to verify the correctness pf the redundant data in a volume set.

  • Page 74: Scheduled Volume Checking

    3.7.7 Scheduled Volume Checking To check a volume set by schedule : (1). Click on the Scheduled Volume Checking link. (2). Select desired schedule that you wish to check volume set. Tick on Con- firm The Operation and click on the Submit button. Scheduler: Disabled, 1 Day(For Testing), 1Week, 2Weeks, 3Weeks, 4Weeks, 8Weeks, 12Weeks, 16Weeks, 20Weeks and 24Weeks.

  • Page 75: Stop Volumeset Check

    3.7.8 Stop VolumeSet Check Use this option to stop the Check Volume Set function. 3.7.9 Volume Set Host Filters Use this option to View/Edit Host Filters. Refer to section 3.9.2.2 View/Edit Volume Set Host Filters for more information. You should complete the Fibre Channel Configuration first before you use this option.

  • Page 76: Physical Drive

    3.8 Physical Drive Choose this option from the Main Menu to select a physical disk and to per- form the operations listed below. 3.8.1 Create Pass-Through Disk To create pass-through disk, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click on the Create Pass-Through link.

  • Page 77: Modify Pass-Through Disk

    3.8.2 Modify Pass-Through Disk Use this option to modify the Pass-Through Disk Attribute. User can modify the cache mode, Tagged Command Queuing and Fibre channel/LUN Base/LUN on an existed pass through disk. To modify the pass-through drive attribute from the pass-through drive pool, move the mouse cursor bar to click on Modify Pass-Through link.

  • Page 78: Delete Pass-Through Disk

    3.8.3 Delete Pass-Through Disk To delete pass-through drive from the pass-through drive pool, move the mouse cursor bar to the main menus and click on Delete Pass Through link. After you complete the selection, tick on the Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button to complete the delete action.

  • Page 79: Identify Selected Drive

    3.8.5 Identify Drive To prevent removing the wrong drive, the selected disk LED will light for physi- cally locating the selected disk when the Identify Drive is selected. To identify the selected drive from the drives pool, move the mouse cursor bar to click on Identify Drive link.

  • Page 80: System Configuration

    3.9 System Configuration 3.9.1 System Configuration To set the raid system function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on the Raid System Function link. The Raid System Function menu will show all items. Select the desired function. System Beeper Setting: The Alert Beeper function item is used to Disabled or Enable the RAID sub- system controller alarm tone generator.
  • Page 81 JBOD/RAID Configuration The RAID subsystem supports JBOD and RAID configuration. SATA NCQ Support: NCQ is a command protocol in Serial ATA that can only be implemented on native Serial ATA hard drives. It allows multiple commands to be outstanding within a drive at the same time.
  • Page 82 Disk Capacity Truncation Mode: This RAID subsystem use drive truncation so that drives from differing vendors are more likely to be able to be used as spares for each other. Drive trunca- tion slightly decreases the usable capacity of a drive that is used in redundant units.

  • Page 83: Fibre Channel Config

    3.9.2 Fibre Channel Config To set the Fibre Channel function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on the Fibre Channel Config. The Raid System Fibre Channel Function menu will show all items. Select the desired function. Distinct WWNN for Each Channel Use this option to enable dual channel support on Mac machines.

  • Page 84: 1View/Edit Host Name List

    Channel Speed Each FC Channel can be configured as 1 Gbps/sec, 2 Gbps/sec, 4 Gbps/sec or use “Auto” option for auto speed negotiation between 1G/4G. The controller de- fault is “Auto”, which should be adequate under most conditions. The Channel Speed setting takes effect for the next connection.
  • Page 85 1. Select WWN From Detected Host. 2. Key in: first enter the WWPN (exact 16 hex digits) of the host in the “Host WWN” text field. Optional host nick name (up to 23 ASCII characters) can be given for descriptive purpose. Choose “Add”...

  • Page 86: Volume Set Host Filters

    3.9.2.2 Volume Set Host Filters Volume Set Host Filters can be specified by clicking “View/Edit Volume Set Host Filters” link at bottom of “Fibre Channel Config” page. Volume Set Host Filters can also be specified by clicking “Volume Set Functions” “Volume Set Host Filters”...
  • Page 87 To add a host filter entry, first select the host to be include/exclude from Host WWN list. Adjust Range Mask, Filter Type, Access Mode fields. Choose “Add” operation, then Confirm/Submit to complete the add operation. The added host filter entry will be shown in the upper half of the Config Frame.
  • Page 88 they can be combined as a single filter entry (using either WWN as host WWN) with Range Mask setting as 0xFFFFFFFF_FFFFFFFE. Note that under most circumstances, the Range Mask is left as 0xFFFFFFFF_FFFFFFFF, which means that only a single WWN is specified for that filter entry. Filter Type Each filter entry can be set to include or exclude certain host(s) from data access.
  • Page 89 3-53 Configuring...

  • Page 90: Ethernet Config

    3.9.3 EtherNet Config To set the EtherNet function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on he EtherNet Config. The Raid System EtherNet Function menu will show all items. Select the desired function. Configuring 3-54...

  • Page 91: Alert By Mail Config

    3.9.4 Alert By Mail Config To set the Event Notification function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on the Alert By Mail Config. The Raid System Event Notification Function menu will show all items. Select the desired function. When an abnormal condi- tion occurs, an error message will be email to administrator that a problem has occurred.

  • Page 92: Snmp Configuration

    3.9.5 SNMP Configuration The SNMP gives users independence from the proprietary network management schemes of some manufacturers and SNMP is supported by many WAN and LAN manufacturers enabling true LAN/ WAN management integration. To set the SNMP function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on he SNMP Configuration.
  • Page 93 the message. This allows user to easily define which RAID unit is having problem. Once this setting is done, alert by mail configuration will also work in the same way. SNMP Trap Notification Configurations: Select the desired function. After you complete the addition, tick on the Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button to complete the action.

  • Page 94: Ntp Configuration

    3.9.6 NTP Configuration NTP stands for Network Time Protocol, and it is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. NTP is an Internet standard protocol. You can directly type your NTP Server IP Address to have the RAID subsystem can work with it.

  • Page 95: View Events

    3.9.7 View Events To view the RAID subsystem controller’s information, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click on the System Information link. The Raid Sub- system events Information screen appears. Choose this option to view the system events information: Timer, Device, Event type, Elapse Time and Errors.

  • Page 96: Generate Test Events

    3.9.8 Generate Test Events If you want to generate test events, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on he Generate Test Events. Tick on the Confirm The Operation, and click on the Submit button in the screen to create the hot spares. Then click on the View Events/Mute Beeper to view the test event.

  • Page 97: Clear Events Buffer

    3.9.9 Clear Events Buffer Use this feature to clear the entire events buffer information. 3.9.10 Modify Password To set or change the RAID subsystem password, move the mouse cursor to Raid System Function screen, and click on the Change Password link. The Modify System Password screen appears.

  • Page 98: Upgrade Firmware

    The password option allows user to set or clear the raid subsystem’s pass- word protection feature. Once the password has been set, the user can only monitor and configure the raid subsystem by providing the correct password. The password is used to protect the internal RAID subsystem from unautho- rized entry.

  • Page 99: Information Menu

    3.10 Information Menu 3.10.1 RaidSet Hierarchy Use this feature to view the internal raid subsystem current raid set, current vol- ume set and physical disk configuration. Click the volume set number you which to View in the select column. Then you can view the Volume Set Information and Fibre Channel Volume Set Host Filters.

  • Page 100: System Information

    3.10.2 System Information To view the RAID subsystem controller’s information, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click on the System Information link. The Raid Subsystem Information screen appears. Use this feature to view the raid subsystem controller’s information. The control- ler name, firmware version, serial number, main processor, CPU data/Instruction cache size and system memory size/speed appear in this screen.

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    3.10.3 Hardware Monitor To view the RAID subsystem controller’s hardware monitor information, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click the Hardware Monitor link. The Hard- ware Information screen appears. The Hardware Monitor Information provides the temperature, fan speed (chassis fan) and voltage of the internal RAID subsystem.

  • Page 102: Creating A New Raid Or Reconfiguring An Existing Raid

    3.11 Creating a New RAID or Reconfiguring an Existing RAID You can configure raid sets and volume sets using Quick Create or Raid Set Functions/Volume Set Functions configuration method. Each configuration method requires a different level of user input. The general flow of operations for raid set and volume set configuration is: Step Action...

  • Page 103: Chapter 4 Array Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Array Maintenance This chapter describes more information about your Disk Array. The following items are describes in detail. Memory Upgrades Updating Firmware Hot Swap Components Memory Upgrades The subsystem is equipped with one DDRII SDRAM socket. By default, your Disk Array comes with 256MB of memory that is expandable to a maximum of 2GB.

  • Page 104: Installing Memory Module

    4.1.1 Installing Memory Module: Unscrew and pull out the controller Module. Screw of Controller Module Unscrew and take off the cover of controller Module. Remove the DIMM Memory from the RAM socket. Then Press the memory module firmly into socke, make sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket.

  • Page 105: Upgrading The Firmware

    4.2 Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading Flash Firmware Programming Utility Since the RAID subsystem controller features flash firmware, it is not necessary to change the hardware flash chip in order to upgrade the RAID firmware. The user can simply re-program the old firmware through the RS-232 port. New re- leases of the firmware are available in the form of a DOS file at OEM’s FTP.
  • Page 106 Upgrading Firmware Through ANSI/VT-100 Terminal Emulation Get the new version firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. For Example, download the bin file from your OEM’s web site onto the c: 1. From the Main Menu, scroll down to “Raid System Function” 2.
  • Page 107 4. Select “ZMODEM modem” under Protocol. ZMODEM as the file transfer proto- col of your terminal emulation software. 5. Click Browse. Look in the location where the Firmware upgrade software is located. Select the File name: “8660FIRM.BIN” and click open. 6.
  • Page 108 7. When the Firmware completes downloading, the confirmation screen appears. Press Yes to start program the flash ROM. 8. When the Flash programming starts, a bar indicator will show “ Start Updating Firmware. Please Wait:”. Array Maintenance...
  • Page 109 9. The Firmware upgrade will take approximately thirty seconds to complete. 10. After the Firmware upgrade is complete, a bar indicator will show “ Firmware Has Been Updated Successfully”. NOTE: The user has to reconfigure all of the settings after the firmware upgrade is complete, because all of the settings will default to the original default values.
  • Page 110 Upgrading Firmware Through Web Browser Management Get the new version firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. 1. To upgrade the RAID subsystem firmware, move the cursor to Upgrade Firm- ware link. The Upgrade The Raid System Firmware screen appears. 2. Click Browse. Look in the location where the Firmware upgrade software is located.
  • Page 111 5. After the firmware upgrade is complete, a bar indicator will show “ Firmware Has Been Updated Successfully” Array Maintenance...

  • Page 112: Hot Swap Components

    4.3 Hot Swap Components The disk array supports hot-swappable disk trays, power supply modules and cooling fan unit. The following sections describe how to remove and install the “Hot-Swap” parts without interrupting the data access while the disk array is on. 4.3.1 Replacing a disk To replace a disk, perform the following steps (Refer to 2.5 Installing hard disks)

  • Page 113: Replacing A Power Supply

    4.3.2 Replacing a Power Supply Remove the screws located at the corners of the power supply. Place the screws in a safe place as you will need them later when you install a new power supply. Use the handle to pull out the defective power supply. Replace it with a 460W power supply.

  • Page 114: Replacing A Fan

    4.3.3 Replacing a Fan Unscrew the fan holder. Screw Disconnect the fan cable connects between the backplane and the fan. The fans are attached to the fan holder. Remove the screws on the cor- ners of the defective fan. Place the screws on a safe place as you will need them later when you install a new fan.

  • Page 115: Appendix A Technical Specification

    Appendix A Technical Specification RAID processor RAID level Cache memory No. of channels (host+disk) Host bus interface Data transfer Drive bus interface Hot swap disk bays Hot swap power supply Cooling fan On-line expansion Multiple RAID selection Failed disk auto rebuild Array Roaming Bad block auto-remapping Online RAID level migration...

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