Page 1 Intel ® RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide Order Number: A77949-004...
Page 2 The SRCU32 may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request Copies of documents which have an order number and are referenced in this document, or other Intel literature, may be obtained by calling 1-800-548-4725, or by visiting Intel's website at <http://www.intel.com>.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing and Removing the SDRAM ................. 22 Installing the SDRAM ..................22 Removing the SDRAM ..................23 Install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 in the Intel ® Server Board ......23 Programming the FLASH Memory ................24 SCSI Termination ...................... 24 Termination .......................
Page 4 Windows 2000 / NT 4.0 Installation Procedures ..........49 Installing the OS....................49 Installing an OS onto an IDE or SCSI Hard Drive Not Attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 ..................50 Windows 2000 / NT 4.0 Installation Procedures ..........50 Upgrading an OS (Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000) that is Currently Installed...
Page 5 4 Installing Linux ..................... 55 Before you Begin ........................ 55 Available Drivers and Tools on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Software Suite CD- ROM........................55 Assumptions About Path Names ................55 General Installation Notes ....................56 Minimum Hardware Requirements................56 Minimum Software Requirements ................
Page 6 An Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Has Already Been Configured for UnixWare..72 Installing an Operating System onto a Host Drive or Single Disk ........72 Installation of the RAID Software Suite for UnixWare ............73 Coordinates of SCSI Devices ..................... 73 Host Adapter Number (HA) ..................
Page 7 Clear Log Buffer ....................104 Configure Physical Devices ..................104 Keyboard Commands..................104 SCSI Parameter / Initialize ................105 Check Surface....................106 View Status/Defects ..................107 De-Initialize Disk ..................... 107 Lock/Unlock Disk..................... 107 Enclosure Status ..................... 107 Configure Logical Drives ................. 110 Keyboard Commands..................
Page 8 The Different States of an Array Drive ..............158 The Ready State ..................... 158 The Idle State....................159 The Build / Rebuild State................. 159 The Fail State....................160 The Error State....................160 The Statistics Window ...................... 161 viii Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 9 The Controller Events Window ..................162 StorCon+ Help........................163 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Service and Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Mail....165 9 Getting Help ....................171 World Wide Web....................... 171 Telephone ........................171 In U.S. and Canada: ....................171 In Europe: ........................ 171 In Asia-Pacific Region:.....................
Page 10 Figure 42. Advanced Settings Dialog................103 Figure 43. Select Physical Drive ..................104 Figure 44. Initialize Disk....................105 Figure 45. Disk Initialization Confirmation................ 106 Figure 46. View Status/Defects..................107 Figure 47. Enclosure Status..................... 108 Figure 48. Enclosure Slots....................108 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 11 Figure 49. Block Diagram of a SAF-TE Subsystem ............109 Figure 50. Select Logical Drive ..................110 Figure 51. Select Physical Drive ..................110 Figure 52. Create Single Drive..................111 Figure 53. Drive Size ....................... 111 Figure 54. Select Array Drive................... 112 Figure 55.
Page 12 Table 25. Host Drive Icons ....................142 Table 26. Array Drive Icons ..................... 143 Table 27. Logical Drive Icons................... 144 Table 28. Physical Drive Icon ..................144 Table 29. Event Window Icons ..................162 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 13: Introduction And General Information
1 Introduction and General Information Intended Audience To use this product you should have experience in configuring computer equipment. You should be able to install and configure the operating system (OS) to recognize peripherals and you should be able to use software utilities to configure and troubleshoot those installed components. Be sure that you are familiar with the installation and setup of the OS that you are installing.
Page 14: Raid 1 - Disk Mirroring/Disk Duplexing
(the available capacity is only half of the installed capacity). RAID 1 requires a minimum of two disks. Figure 2. RAID 1 – Disk Mirroring Figure 3. RAID 1 – Disk Duplexing Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 15: Raid 4 - Data Striping With A Dedicated Parity Drive
RAID 4 - Data Striping with a Dedicated Parity Drive RAID 4 (Figure 4) works in the same way as RAID 0. The data is striped across the hard drives and the controller calculates redundancy data (parity information) that is stored on a separate hard drive (P1, P2).
Page 16: Raid 10 - Combination Of Raid 1 And Raid 0
(Figure 6). As in RAID 0, optimum performance is achieved in highly sequential load situations. Identical to RAID 1, 50% of the installed capacity is lost through redundancy. RAID 10 requires a minimum of four disks. Figure 6. RAID 10 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 17: Chaining
Chaining The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 firmware supports Drive Chaining (also referred to as Disk Spanning). Drive Chaining is the process of linking several individual drives to form a large single drive. Chaining is only available after having selected two or more drives in the Storage Console (StorCon) or Storage Console Plus (StorCon+).
Page 18: Levels Of Drive Hierarchy Within The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Firmware
On the next higher level are the logical drives. Logical drives are introduced to obtain full independence of the physical coordinates of a physical device. This is necessary to easily change the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and the channels, IDs, without loosing the data and the information on a specific disk array.
Page 19: Level 4
Level 4 On level 4, the firmware forms the host drives. Only these drives can be accessed by the host operating system of the computer. The firmware automatically transforms each newly installed logical drive and array drive into a host drive. This host drive is then assigned a host drive number which is identical to its logical drive or array drive number.
Page 20: Using Cd-Roms, Dats, Tapes, Etc
Hard disks and removable hard disks are called Direct Access Devices. However, there are some Non-Direct Access Devices, for example, certain MO drive that can be operated just like removable hard disks if they have been appropriately configured (for example, by changing their jumper settings). Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 21: Getting Started
2 Getting Started What is the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Firmware? We refer to firmware as the operating system that controls the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 with all of its functions and capabilities. The firmware exclusively runs on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and is stored in the Flash-RAM on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 PCB.
Page 22: Raid Hardware Installation And Setup
RAID Hardware Installation and Setup NOTE The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 will work in a 32-bit, 33 or 64 MHz PCI slot; however, a 64-bit 66 MHz slot is recommended for maximum performance. Minimum Hardware Requirements Computer with CD-ROM drive (not attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32).
Page 23: Install The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 In The Intel ® Server Board
Install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 in the Intel Server Board The RAID firmware has already been programmed into the memory. Prior to installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 into the computer, an approved memory module must be installed in the controller.
Page 24: Programming The Flash Memory
Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage before handling the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 into an available PCI slot. Refer to the board documentation for details. 1. Shut down and power-off the computer system.
Page 25: Setting The Termination Mode Of The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32
Setting the Termination Mode of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 The onboard termination of the RAID controller can be changed within Storage Console. The default setting is "Auto" (jumpers in ‘Soft-Switch mode). In this mode, the controller automatically activates/ deactivates termination based on cable connection (if internal and external connectors are used of a specific channel then the termination is off, otherwise on).
Page 26: Choosing A Configuration
How Many Hard Drives Should Be Integrated Into the Disk Array? The number of physical drives the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 can run determines the maximum number of physical drives in a disk array. The minimum number of hard drives required for any array depends of the RAID level you wish to realize.
Page 27: Are Hot Fix Drives Needed
Architecture Features (HW) Table 4. Hardware Architecture Component Feature I/O Microprocessor The 80303 uses the 100MHz Intel 80960JT-100 core with a with an internal throughput of up to 100MHz/64-bit internal bus 800MB/sec, to and from the internal IOP peripherals. Cache Memory The SRCU32 supports up to 256MB of 64-bit ECC SDRAM operating at 100MHz.
Page 28: Environmental Characteristics
See Table 6 for the maximum cable length distances that apply to each mode. The IIR controller is designed to use Ultra160 SCSI hard drives and is backward compatible with older SCSI hard drive specifications. See Table 6 for the SCSI standards supported. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 29: Support For Non-Hard-Disk-Drive Scsi Devices (Non-Direct-Access Devices)
Table 6. SCSI Drive Standards SCSI Drive Speed Bus Width Maximum Cable Length (meters) Adapter Maximum Standard (MB/Sec) (Bits) Devices per SCSI Channel Single-Ended SCSI-1 Fast SCSI Fast Wide SCSI Ultra SCSI Ultra SCSI Wide Ultra SCSI Wide Ultra SCSI Wide Ultra SCSI Ultra2 SCSI (2, 4)
Page 30: Array Roaming Compatibility
Compatible adapters have the same data file format. Number of Supported Devices The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 supports up to 15 different SCSI devices (single hard drives, drive enclosures, controllers, CD-ROM’s, tapes, etc). In certain configurations, this number is reduced.
Page 31: Led Indicators
LED Indicators There are a number of LED indicators on the RAID controller that indicate the various modes and/or states of the controller. Function Check Indicates the activity on the controller. See Table 7 for detail. Table 7. Function Check Function Indicates activity on SCSI channel A Indicates activity on SCSI channel B...
Page 32: External Led Connectors
To silence the alarm in StorCon+, in the “Physical Configuration” view, right-click on the icon for the controller that requires alarm deactivation. Click on “Silence” to deactivate the alarm. If the alarm has not been activated, the “Silence” option will be grayed out and unavailable. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 33: Compatible Intel Raid Controllers
SRCMR and allows for array roaming. NOTE Compatible refers to the ability of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 to read the RAID configuration information located on hard drives that are members of RAID Arrays that have been created on compatible adapters. Thus RAID Arrays created on compatible adapters are interchangeable between the adapters (Array Roaming).
Page 34: Operational States Of An Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Firmware Disk Array
Firmware Disk Array Operational States for RAID 4/5 An array drive under the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 firmware operating system can assume seven different operational states: Idle, Ready, Fail, Build, Rebuild, Expand, and Error. Table 9 describes the operational states for RAID 4/5 while Figure 9 is the operational state diagram for RAID 4/5 Table 10 describes additional operational states.
Page 35: Figure 9. Operational State Diagram For Raid 4/5
Figure 9. Operational State Diagram for RAID 4/5 Getting Started...
Page 36: Methods For Hard Drive Replacement
(SCA). Another type of server uses the hard drive in a hot pluggable disk carrier. These carriers are often unintelligent and do not communicate with the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 or server, though, they can display the hard drive’s temperature or the status of its built-in fan. The following table contrasts the various hard drive replacement options.
Page 37: Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Quick Start
RAID Controller SRCU32 and the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 driver. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Quick Start This section is a quick start that can be used when installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 † † using either Windows 2000 or Red Hat Linux 7.1.
Page 38: Install The Sdram
“Intel (R) Storage Console to start after POST” “Please wait to start Intel (R) Storage Console…” 3. When StorCon starts, it will display the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 installed in the system. Press <Enter> to select this controller. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 39 4. Select “Configure Host Drives” and press <Enter>. 5. Select “Create New Host Drive.” StorCon displays a list of “free” hard drives. These are drives that do not belong to a logical host drive and can be used for new host drives. 6.
Page 40 9. Enter the appropriate drive capacity and press <Enter>. 10. The new host drive is created. Press <F10> to refresh and begin the build process. Its status is still “build,” since the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 synchronizes both drives. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 41: Set The Bios Boot Order
This step requires entering the system BIOS and setting the proper boot priority. This step may differ from system to system. Refer to the system documentation for details. The example below ® refers to the Intel SCB2 server board. 1. During POST, press <F2> to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 42: Install The Operating System (Choose From Windows 2000 Or Red Hat Linux 7.1)
3. When prompted to specify a mass storage controller: Select “S” to specify additional storage devices. Insert the Windows 2000 Installation driver diskette. Press <Enter> to select the “Installation Driver” and continue with Windows installation. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 43: Installing Red Hat Linux 7.1
Install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 StorCon Monitoring Utility: (As necessary, refer to Chapter 7, Loading StorCon, for detailed instructions). 1. Place the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and mount the CD-ROM: $ mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom 2.
Page 44: Alternative Method To Creating An Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Installation Diskette
If you are unable to create the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 installation diskette by booting from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD, you can run the CD on a Windows system and create drivers for any OS. Alternately, you can manually create these disks for the following operating systems: †...
Page 45: How To Use Auto Hot Plug With Saf-Te
How to Use Auto Hot Plug with SAF-TE The Auto Hot Plug option of the Intel RAID Controller Software provides for the insertion of new disks into a system. The way a new disk is used can be different depending on the conditions under which it was inserted.
Page 47: Installing Microsoft Windows Nt Or Windows 2000
Install the OS on either a RAID volume or single disk that is attached to and configured on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 that you are installing, Install the OS on either an IDE hard drive or a SCSI hard drive that is not attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 that you are installing...
Page 48: Minimum Software Requirements
If you do not have the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Installation diskette for the operating system that you are installing, create it before continuing. See Chapter 2 for instructions to create this disk. Also refer to Chapter 2 for instructions to install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and to set up a RAID volume.
Page 49: Windows 2000 / Nt 4.0 Installation Procedures
1. During install let Windows detect the storage devices in the system. When device detection is complete, press <S> to specify additional storage devices. 2. Select Other. Insert the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 installation diskette for Windows into the floppy drive, press <Enter>.
Page 50: Installing An Os Onto An Ide Or Scsi Hard Drive Not Attached To The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32
6. After the operating system is completely installed, go to Chapter 7, Loading StorCon to complete the installation. Installing an OS onto an IDE or SCSI Hard Drive Not Attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32: 1.
Page 51 2. When device detection is complete, press <S> to specify additional storage devices and then select “Other.” Insert the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 diskette into the floppy drive and continue the installation (see the next section).
Page 52: Upgrading An Os (Windows Nt 4.0 To Windows 2000) That Is Currently Installed On A Raid Volume Or Single Disk
2. If you are not installing a new adapter and you are only upgrading the OS and the RAID software, go to step 9. 3. If you are installing a new Intel RAID Controller SRCU32, and transferring the OS to that new adapter, go to step 4.
Page 53: Installation To An Existing Os
2. Insert the new (compatible) Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 into an available PCI slot, leaving the existing Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 intact. 3. Power up the computer. Windows 2000 should load up as normal and detect the new Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Install the Windows 2000 driver if prompted to. If a Driver Install Wizard starts, follow the driver installation procedures.
Page 54: Installing Drivers For The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32
6. Open the Device Manager for the given OS and scan the PCI bus for new hardware. 7. Select “Intel RAID Controller SRCU32” in the “hardware found” list, and then click “Next.” 8. Select “Search” for a suitable driver for my device, and then click “Next.”...
Page 55: Installing Linux
This section discusses installation issues related to the Red Hat Linux operating systems. For a successful installation, study the Linux system manuals thoroughly. The required Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 installation disks can be created from the RAID Software Suite system CD-ROM.
Page 56: General Installation Notes
Installing Red Hat Linux 7.x on a RAID Volume (Host Drive) To install Red Hat Linux 7.x on to a host drive, first create the appropriate driver disk from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM: 1. In the system BIOS, ensure that the computer is set to boot off of the CD-ROM drive.
Page 57: Installing An Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Onto An Existing Linux Server
The same procedure can be used for updating a currently installed Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 driver using the driver sources. 1. If you are installing the driver sources from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM, and if the CD InstallShield has not started automatically, place the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and use the following procedure: a.
Page 58: Gdt Driver Parameters
# Linux bootable partition config ends This “gdth” driver parameter reserves the SCSI device that is connected with Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 1 (the second Intel RAID Controller SRCU32), SCSI Bus 0 (channel A), ID 6, LUN 0 for Linux (raw service).
Page 59: Further Driver Parameters
SCSI channels / Ids rescan:N scan only those SCSI devices found during system power up* * The driver parameters reserve_mode and rescan:N require Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s with firmware version FW x.23.00 or higher. The current default settings of the driver are: “gdth=disable:N,reserve_mode:1,reverse_scan:N,max_ids:127,rescan:N.”...
Page 60: Installation Of Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Storcon Monitoring Utility
Installation of StorCon from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM 1. If you are installing the StorCon from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM, then place the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and mount the CD-ROM: $ mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom 2.
Page 61: Remote Monitoring With The Intel Srcd Remote Access Service
Remote Monitoring with the Intel SRCD Remote Access Service “srcd” is the remote access service for Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. With “srcd” running, you can manage disk arrays from a remote workstation using storage management software (for example, StorCon) via TCP/IP.
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Page 63: Installing Novell Netware
Minimum Hardware Requirements NOTE The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 will work in a 32-bit, 33 or 64 MHz PCI slot; however, a 64-bit 66 MHz slot is recommended for maximum performance. Computer with CD-ROM drive (not attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32). The computer must be on the supported hardware list (for example, Intel SCB2 server board).
Page 64: New Installation Of Netware 4.2 And 5.1
RAID volume through the XROM version of StorCon. At system boot time, press <Ctrl> + <G> when prompted to invoke the XROM version of StorCon. NOTE Install all Novell patches and updates prior to installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 driver and StorCon. These updates can be found at: http://www.novell.com New Installation of NetWare 4.2 with the SRCRX.HAM Driver...
Page 65: Adding Intel Raid Srcu32 Controller(S), Drivers, And/Or Storcon To An Existing Netware Installation
6. Select “Driver Options.” 7. Select “Configure disk and storage device drivers.” 8. Select “Discover and load additional drivers.” 9. Press <Enter> to continue past any module load errors not related to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Installing Novell Netware...
Page 66: Installing The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Tools Kit Package
10. Press <F3> to continue past any non Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 related hardware found by NetWare for which a matching driver was not found. 11. NetWare will now load the SRCRX.HAM driver for each hardware instance you added in the system and update the STARTUP.NCF file so the driver will load for each subsequent restart of...
Page 67: Tips And Tricks
RAM on the controller and the hard drives. The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s can easily cope with up to 500 simultaneous requests. The following command line enables the adjustment of a new number under NetWare...
Page 68: Cache Memory Allocator Out Of Available Memory" In Pci-Isa Systems
(flushed) from the cache of NetWare to the hard drive. The minimum value is 0.8 seconds. Care should be taken not to go below 0.8 seconds because this value influences server performance substantially. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 69: Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 And Non-Aspi Compatible Controllers
“X” (for example, “XSPI_Entry”). The modified “aspitran.dsk” enables the operation of raw devices on non-ASPI-compatible controllers. NOTE After this modification, no other raw devices (tapes, CD-ROMs) are recognized on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 or Adaptec. Last Status Information All Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Controllers temporarily store the status information from all hard drives that are connected to that controller.
Page 70: Notes On Arcserve
SRCU32. The communication between the tape device (for example, DAT, DLT) and the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 takes place through the ASPI interface. For this purpose, the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 ASPI Manager “aspitran.dsk” is needed. When loading the regular Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 NetWare driver (for example, srcrp311.dsk), the ASPI Manager is...
Page 71: Installing Unixware
Minimum Hardware Requirements NOTE The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 will work in a 32-bit, 33 or 64 MHz PCI slot; however, a 64-bit 66 MHz slot is recommended for maximum performance. Computer with CD-ROM drive (not attached to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32).
Page 72: Installing The Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 As An Additional Controller
Controller SRCU32 uses. MEM corresponds to the DPMEM address of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 (which is displayed in the BIOS message of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 after power up). In both cases, you have to carry out a cold boot to use the new Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 under UnixWare.
Page 73: Installation Of The Raid Software Suite For Unixware
NIS at this time by pressing <F8> at the NIS configuration screen. 4. After completing the OS installation, proceed to the next paragraph to complete the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 installation. Installation of the RAID Software Suite for UnixWare 1.
Page 74: Unixware Bus Number, Target Id And Lun
PCI slot number, for example, “[PCI 0/3] 4 MB RAM detected.” The number after the “/” is the slot number of the controller. This will help determine the order of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s and which host adapter number is assigned to them by UnixWare.
Page 75: Additional Information
/etc directory. Before you can use them you have to create a special device file named /dev/ rsrch by means of “link.” This device file has to be placed on a device of an Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 host drive.
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Page 77: Storage Console
Windows 9x/NT/2000, StorCon’s user interface is character-oriented and available for all operating systems. Information on StorCon+ is found in Chapter 8, Storage Console Plus. StorCon is also part of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s Flash-RAM and can be loaded at system boot level by pressing <Ctrl> + <G>.
Page 78: Loading Storcon
The StorCon program is available for various operating systems (NetWare 5.1, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Linux, and SCO UnixWare). It can be used either locally or remotely. All Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s in a network can be monitored and serviced from one or several workstation(s).
Page 79: Loading The Storcon Program Under Windows Nt/2000
1. Ensure that Windows has been configured to meet all the requirements of the RAID Software Suite setup. 2. If the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 has not been installed into the computer, then install it before continuing. Consult Chapter 2 for details when installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32.
Page 80: Figure 11. Component Selection (Windows Nt)
Figure 11. Component Selection (Windows NT) Figure 12. Component Selection (Windows 2000) Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 81: Uninstalling The Raid Software Suite
Uninstalling the RAID Software Suite WARNING Uninstalling the RAID Software Suite from a computer that has the operating system installed on a host drive or pass-through disk will result in the inability to reboot the operating system. This could result in data loss. To remove the RAID Software Suite from Windows 2000 follow the instructions below.
Page 82: Loading The Storcon Program Under Windows 95/98
5. After file removal finishes, reboot the computer to complete the uninstall. Loading the StorCon Program Under Windows 95/98 The StorCon program for Windows 95/98 is part of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 System CD-ROM. To load the program under Windows 95/98, type the following command at the prompt: StorCon <Enter>...
Page 83: Loading Storcon Under Sco Unixware
MON4NETB.DLL). The StorCon Program The structure of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 firmware has four different levels of hierarchy. Level 1 where the Physical Devices are found, level 2 containing the Logical Drives (made up of one or several physical drives), level 3, the Array Drives, and finally, level 4, the Host Drives.
Page 84: Select Interface
The following table lists the host drive types that can be created with the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Firmware. Table 14. Host Drive Types Minimum Number of Type of Host Hard Drives Drive Description of Host Drive Required Disk 1:1 assignment: host drive to hard drive (sometimes also called JBOD)
Page 85: Select Controller
Figure 15. Remote Machine Select Controller After the login procedure StorCon displays a list of Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s which are installed in the server (in this example one SRCU32, see Figure 16). This list includes controller name, the PCI Bus system (0=primary, 1=secondary, etc.) and the PCI slot number, the controller’s features (C=Chaining, 0=RAID 0, 1=RAID 1, 4=RAID 4, 5=RAID 5, 10=RAID 10), and the firmware level.
Page 86: Monitor And Express / Advanced Setup
Use Save Information to create a complete protocol file of the current RAID subsystem including all settings of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and the drives. This file can be used for remote diagnosis.
Page 87: Monitor Menu
3. Use “Configure Controller” to setup the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Here, you can change the cache settings, termination, and memory test, etc. 4. Use “Configure Physical Devices” to initialize the devices at the physical level, for example, change the SCSI protocol, transfer rates, etc.
Page 88: View Events
Figure 19. Physical Drive Statistics Use “Cache Statistics” to view the utilization of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s caches (read cache and write cache). This menu also displays the size of the cache in KB and the settings of both caches (on or off). The figures for “cache hits” show how often requests can be serviced out of the cache, for example, without triggering an immediate disk I/O.
Page 89: View Hard Drive Info
The Retries counter records the number of retries to a hard drive (the counter is incremented by one unit whenever the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 retries to access a hard drive. If the counter continues to increase, it is likely that the cable is not adequate for the selected data transfer rate (cable is too long, of poor quality or connectors are of poor quality) or that the SCSI bus is not properly terminated (too many terminators on the cable or a missing terminator).
Page 90: The Grown Defects Counter
The Grown Defects counter records the number of media defects that have occurred since the device was first operated with an Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. A hard drive is in good condition when it has 0 grown defects. Any value greater than 0 indicates a grown defect condition.
Page 91: Save Information
Figure 24. Save Information At the end of this protocol is a chronological listing of boot messages and other events stored in the Flash-RAM of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. If the buffer is full, the oldest events are deleted first.
Page 92: Express Setup
In the example in Figure 26 one host drive is available, and it is a RAID 5 array drive (with approximate 17 GB capacity). The status is ready, meaning that this host drive is fully available and redundant. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 93: Figure 26. Select Host Drive
Pressing <F4> delivers level-by-level detailed information on a host drive and its components. This may assist in getting an overview of a specific host drive. After pressing <F5>, the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 switches the LEDs (if available) of the hard drives belonging to that host drive on and off.
Page 94: Configure New Host Drive
In the Choose Type window in Figure 27 all host drive types are displayed (the possible types depend on the number of selected hard drives and the firmware level of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32). Finish the selection by pressing <Enter>.
Page 95: Figure 27. Choose Type
Figure 27. Choose Type StorCon displays a security message pointing out that all existing data on the selected hard drives will be destroyed. Confirm by pressing <Y> (Figure 28). Figure 28. Create Host Drive Confirmation After pressing <Y> the user may limit the capacity of each hard drive selected for the new host drive (Figure 29).
Page 96: Host Drive Options
StorCon from a floppy disk or use StorCon from the Flash-RAM of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. To change the position of a host drive in the host drive list, highlight the host drive and confirm with <Enter>.
Page 97 StorCon has to write new header information on the host drives. All data will be lost from the original host drive. The Split Host Drive menu is only available if StorCon is loaded with <Ctrl> + <G> from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s Flash-RAM.
Page 98: Repair Array Drives
After confirmation, the failed drive must be removed from the system and the new one configured on the same ID and installed in the system. See Figure 34 and Figure 35. Figure 34. Select Drive to Repair Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 99: Figure 35. Replace Hard Drive Prompt
See Figure 37. Figure 37. Array Drive Summary The Error state of an array drive is critical. There are several procedures in the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s firmware to handle such cases and bring back the array drive into operation without losing data.
Page 100: Advanced Setup
Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s is very easy and secure, even if the SCSI IDs and channels are changed. Simply connect the hard drives to the new Intel RAID Controller SRCU32, and the host drives will be automatically available. See Figure 39.
Page 101: Firmware Update
Possible SCSI IDs for the channel Firmware Update The firmware, BIOS and StorCon program of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 are stored in Flash-RAM which is part of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 hardware. In contrast to EPROMs, Flash-RAMs can be reprogrammed many times without the complicated UV-light erasing procedure.
Page 102: Non-Intelligent Enclosures
Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Through this channel the subsystem can report its temperature and the power supply status to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. The major objective of SAF-TE or SES is auto hot plug. In contrast to hot plug, auto hot plug allows a defective drive to be simply removed from the subsystem and the replacement unit installed in its place.
Page 103: Advanced Settings
(disk shuttles, cables, terminators, etc.). Advanced Settings Within Advanced Settings there are three settings which control the configuration and address behavior of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s BIOS and DPMEM. See Figure 42 and Table 16 for setting details. Figure 42. Advanced Settings Dialog Table 16.
Page 104: Clear Log Buffer
Clear Log Buffer The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 records certain events in a logging buffer which is part of the Flash-RAM. Clear all events in the buffer when using the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 in a new system. The Clear Log Buffer function detects and deletes entries from the log buffer.
Page 105: Scsi Parameter / Initialize
NOTE If you create new host drives with the Express Setup function, the StorCon and the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 will automatically adjust all parameters to their respective best values. The transfer rate per drive depends on circumstances like cables, terminators, etc.
Page 106: Check Surface
WARNING This option destroys all data on the hard disk. This option checks of the surfaces of the hard drive media. The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 writes and reads certain data patterns and checks them for correctness. After confirming the security request, a progress information is displayed. You can interrupt the Check Surface option by pressing <Esc>.
Page 107: View Status/Defects
This menu option allows you to de-initialize a hard drive which has previously been initialized for use with the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. By doing so, the specific Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 information present on the device is removed. Obviously, the de-initialization cannot restore data that was lost during initialization.
Page 108: Figure 47. Enclosure Status
Figure 47. Enclosure Status To assign a specific hard drive to a SAF-TE enclosure slot, press <Enter> on the empty slot and choose one of the hard drives. See Figure 48. Figure 48. Enclosure Slots Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 109: Figure 49. Block Diagram Of A Saf-Te Subsystem
Figure 49. Block Diagram of a SAF-TE Subsystem Storage Console...
Page 110: Configure Logical Drives
To configure and setup a new logical drive, select “Create new Logical Drive.” StorCon displays a list of free physical drives (which are not already part of a logical drive). See Figure 51. Figure 51. Select Physical Drive Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 111: Figure 52. Create Single Drive
If you select one physical drive with the <Space> key and press <Enter>, StorCon suggests to create a single drive out of this hard drive. See the example in Figure 52. Figure 52. Create Single Drive Next, enter the appropriate drive capacity and press <Enter>. See Figure 53. StorCon allows you to limit the hard drive size for this host drive.
Page 112: Configure Array Drives
RAID 10 RAID 0 Combined with RAID 1 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 can manage up to 35 array drives (with different RAID levels) simultaneously. Obviously, the number of hard drives will limit the number of parallel arrays that can be used.
Page 113: Change Drive Name
Change Drive Name The Change Drive Name command allows you to change the name of an array drive. The name serves to identify an array drive in StorCon or StorCon+. This can be helpful for configurations where several host drives of various types are operated by a single controller. Expand Array Drive The Expand Array Drive option, which is also available with StorCon+, contains three major functions.
Page 114: Add Raid 1 Component
RAID level are the same and if a Non-Destructive Build is carried out. In all other cases ALL DATA WILL BE LOST. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 115: Add Hot Fix Drive
Add Hot Fix Drive This submenu option allows you to add a hot fix drive to an existing RAID 1, RAID 4, RAID 5, or RAID 10 array drive. There are two different types of hot fix drives: Private and Pool hot fix drives.
Page 116: Remove Hot Fix Drive
Start Parity Verify (frequency of days to run, default is none), At Time (what time to run on the days specified), and Error Handling (what to action to take when an error in encountered during the parity verify). Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 117: Build/Rebuild Progress
Build/Rebuild Progress Whenever an array drive is in the build or rebuild state, you can select “Build/Rebuild Progress” to get progress information and estimates for the required time to build or rebuild. Create New Array Drive In Advanced Setup, select “Configure Array Drives” and press <Enter>. The Select Array Drive window appears.
Page 118: Figure 60. Choose Type
Figure 62. Choose Build Type A warning displays that all data will be destroyed after confirmation. (Figure 63). Confirm the choice by pressing <Y>. The array drive is created. Figure 63. Create Array Drive Confirmation Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 119: Notes On The Configuration Of Raid 0, 1, 4, 5 And 10 Arrays Drives
Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s alarm signal, or because no one checked the file server) increases the risk of data loss should a second hard drive fail. Therefore, new redundancy should be created as soon as possible and in an entirely automated manner.
Page 120: Configure Host Drives
Split/Merge Host Drives and Partition Host Drive are only available if StorCon is loaded with <Ctrl> + <G> from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s Flash-RAM. The additional capacity resulting from an online capacity expansion is shown as another host drive. If you expanded the capacity of the array drive a second time, there would be three host drives belonging to the same array drive.
Page 121: Remove Host Drives
Remove Host Drives CAUTION All data is lost after the removal of a host drive. If you remove a host drive belonging to an array drive to which several host drives belong (after capacity expansion, or after splitting), the data on ALL other host drives will be lost. Split Host Drive For some purposes it might be necessary to split an existing host drive into two or several host drives using the Split Host Drive option.
Page 123: Storage Console Plus
Supported protocols: IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, NetBIOS. The access to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 can be protected by password. The password is encrypted. To install the StorCon+, use the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 tools program on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 System CD-ROM.
Page 124: The Storcon+ Controls
Table 18. Toolbar Icons Icon Opens / Closes Description Select Controller Select a local or remote Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 for further actions. Physical Configuration Show and/or modify the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and device settings. Logical Configuration Show and/or modify the logical drive configuration.
Page 125: The Status Bar
The Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the main window displays status information on the icon or the menu option the mouse pointer is currently placed on. The status bar can be displayed or hidden by selecting “Status Bar” from the View menu. Figure 68.
Page 126: File Menu Commands
Figure 72. View Menu The Chart Menu The chart menu appears when you open the statistics window. Here you can add and remove data sources and configure the chart. Figure 73. Chart Menu Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 127: The Configuration Menu Commands
The Configuration Menu Commands The configuration menu appears when you select the Physical Configuration window or the Logical Configuration window. Figure 74. Physical Configuration Menu Figure 75. Logical Configuration Menu Set the refresh rate for the Physical or the Logical Configuration windows. This is the rate that is used by StorCon+ to update the contents of the physical and logical configuration windows.
Page 128: Select Controller
StorCon+ and the system equipped with the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 by double clicking on the protocol icon on the very left side of the window. If you want to select an Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 via TCP/IP (sockets), type in the corresponding TCP/IP address or the server system’s name.
Page 129: Figure 78. Select Controller
After the protocol is selected, select the system that contains the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and then the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 itself. Double click on the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 to select or deselect. The selected protocol, system and Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 are shown in a dashed yellow frame.
Page 130: Physical Configuration Window
The Physical Configuration window shows the physical configuration of the SCSI or fibre channel busses of the selected Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 and the devices connected with these busses. Click on the physical configuration icon to open the window. See Figure 81 for an example of a physical configuration window.
Page 131: Figure 82. Controller Icon
Double click on the icon shown in Figure 82 to get detailed information on a controller (see the first controller settings dialog in Figure 83). Right click on the icon to Change Settings, Save Information or do a Firmware Update. These configuration setting selections are described below. Figure 82.
Page 132: Controller Configuration Settings
(for example, firmware version, SCSI parameters, selected transfer rate, number of grown defects, last status information), the logical drives, array drives and host drives. Thus, it represents an easy and effective way to create a detailed document of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 (s) and disk array(s).
Page 133: Firmware Update
Download the packed files which contain the latest programs/drivers for the operating system used on the system. Observe the following order when carrying out the updating procedure: 1. Get the latest SRC_PFW file for the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. The file does NOT need to be expanded! 2.
Page 134: I/O Processors
I/O Processors I/O processors of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 are represented in the physical configuration window in Figure 81 and in the table below. Each processor controls one I/O channel. Table 21. I/O Processor Icons Item Description SCSI processor...
Page 135: Figure 84. Processor Information
Double click on the processor icons (shown in Table 21) to get channel information on a processor (see the channel info dialog in Figure 84). Right click on the icon to Change Settings, Rescan ID(s) or do a Hot Plug: Add Disk. See Figure 84. These selections are described below. Figure 84.
Page 136: Channel Settings
SIOP (0-7) WARNING The SCSI bus termination of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 must match the existing SCSI cabling and cable termination. If the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 represents one end of the SCSI bus, its termination must be ON or AUTO. If you change the termination to OFF, it is likely that the SCSI bus will be unstable and the connected devices may fail.
Page 137: Direct Access Devices
. All data will be lost. Direct Access Devices Direct access devices can be initialized and subsequently used for logical drives. The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 caches the I/Os of these devices. Logical drives are the components of array drives. These devices are represented in the physical configuration window in Figure 81 and in Table 22.
Page 138: Figure 85. Physical Drive Information
SCSI Parameter/Initialize, Format Disk, Check Surface, Deinitialize Disk, Progress Information, Lock Disk, Unlock Disk and Hot Plug: Remove Disk. See Figure 85. The selections are described below. Figure 85. Physical Drive Information Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 139: The Scsi Parameter/Initialize
* (LVD SCSI (low voltage differential) only) NOTE The maximum synchronous data transfer rate between a SCSI device and the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 can be limited. This limitation may become necessary if a particular SCSI cabling does not allow the maximum rate the controller and the drive could achieve. Adjust the synchronous transfer rate in the SCSI parameters / Initialize menu pdisk_parameters.
Page 140: Disconnect
SCSI parameters / Initialize menu pdisk_parameters. De-Initialize a Physical Disk De-initializing a physical drive removes the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 initialization sectors terms_initialization. The physical drive cannot be member of a logical drive once it is deinitialized. Lock / Unlock a Removable Disk With this function you can lock or unlock a removable drive containing a removable medium.
Page 141: Non Direct Access Devices (Raw Devices)
Non Direct Access Devices (Raw Devices) Non direct access devices cannot become components of logical drives, array drives or host drives. These devices are controlled by a software driver (for example, an ASPI module), the operating system or by an application. Non direct access devices cannot be initialized or configured in StorCon+.
Page 142: Logical Configuration Window
Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. The complete configuration is shown as a tree starting from the left with the host drives, followed by the array drives, the logical drives, and the physical drives.
Page 143: Table 26. Array Drive Icons
Table 26. Array Drive Icons Icon Description RAID 4/5/10 Right click to select a drive option RAID 1 RAID 0 Storage Console Plus...
Page 144: Logical Drives
Physical drives are hard drives. Setting changes are not possible here. If you want to change the settings, you must do so in the physical configuration window. Table 28. Physical Drive Icon Physical Disk Use the Physical Configuration window to change disk settings. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 145: The Host Drive Information Window
Drive No The host drive number. The host drives are reported to the system in order, beginning with the lowest Drive Number. If the corresponding Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 is the first controller in the system, the system will boot from the host drive with the lowest number.
Page 146: The Array Drive Information Window
(new defined array, before build process has started), or expand (one or several drives are added online to the array drive). Capacity This is the capacity available for the corresponding host drives. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 147 Attributes The attribute of an array drive is usually read/write ([RW]). If a component of a disk array is missing during startup and the operator decides not to activate fail mode, the array is set to the read only attribute ([RO]). When the missing drive becomes available, the array drive shows the ready status (for example, attribute [RW]).
Page 148: The Logical Drive Information Window
([RO]). When the missing drive becomes available, the array drive shows the ready status (for example, attribute [RW]). Last Status The last status information of a logical drive. This is different from the last status information of physical drives. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 149: Change The Name Of A Drive
RAID 1 Component If the logical drive is a member of a RAID 1 array, it can be either master or slave. If a RAID 1 component is added to a logical drive, the data is read from the master and written to the added logical drive (the slave). One master may have several slaves.
Page 150: Create A New Host Drive
If you have selected a configuration with hot fix terms_hot_fix drives, you can choose between a private hot fix drive or a pool hot fix drive. After the host drive was created, you can partition and format the host drive with the corresponding operating system utility. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 151: Parity Verify
If an array build has begun, you can monitor the progress of the array build by clicking the right mouse button on the host drive and then selecting progress information logical_progress_info. See Figure 91. Figure 91. Array Build Information Dialog Parity Verify Click the right mouse button on the array drive icon.
Page 152: Parity Recalculate
During a build of an array drive parity information is calculated and written to a specific logical drive (RAID 1/4) or striped over the array drive (RAID 5). Figure 93. Parity Verify Progress Information Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 153: Expansion Of An Array
Expansion of an Array Click the right mouse button on the array drive icon. There are two functions that are available within this option: migrate the RAID level of the selected RAID Array drive (RAID 0 RAID 4 and vice versa, RAID 0 RAID 5 and vice versa) and/or expand the capacity of the selected array drive by adding one or several new hard drives.
Page 154: Figure 94. Logical Configuration
You can open the progress information window to monitor the progress of the expansion. If you have previously limited the capacity of the array drive, you are asked if you want to convert this free space to a new host drive. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 155: Add A Hot Fix Drive
CAUTION Before starting an expansion it is absolutely necessary to back up all data on the system. If the expansion process includes a new, unknown hard disk and there are problems with this disk or with the cabling of this disk, then there is a risk of data loss. Some expansions take a long time, so it is advisable that there be a minimal amount of traffic on the system.
Page 156: Remove A Hot Fix Drive
Intel RAID Controller SRCU32’s alarm signal, or because no one checked the file server) increases the risk of data loss should a second hard drive fail. Therefore, new redundancy should be created as soon as possible and in an entirely automated manner.
Page 157: Remove A Raid 1 Component (Remove A Mirror Drive)
Figure 96. Add RAID 1 Component 1. To add a RAID 1 component, select a logical drive, the master. All suitable logical drives (with a capacity equal to or larger than the capacity of the master) are shown in a box. 2.
Page 158: Replace A Logical Drive
I/O channel as the defective one. The array drive’s state is error and normally all data would be lost. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 includes some functions that allow the patch of this array drive from the error state into the fail sate. Before the actual patch, the defective drive has to be physically removed from the array drive.
Page 159: The Idle State
The Idle State This state is characterized by the fact that the redundant information of the array drive has never been entirely created. The array drive is in this state after its first configuration. Should an error occur while the array is in the build state, the array returns to the idle state Exception: if during build mode the dedicated drive of a RAID 4 array drive fails, the state changes to fail.
Page 160: The Fail State
If a hot fix drive has previously been assigned to an array drive, the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 will automatically replace the defective drive and start the reconstruction of the data and the redundant information. Therefore, under these circumstances the fail state is only temporary and will be eliminated by the controller itself.
Page 161: The Statistics Window
The Statistics Window Figure 102. Statistics Window Icon The statistics window displays the throughput of physical, logical and host drives. The vertical axis show throughput, the horizontal axis, time. You can add drives by dragging and dropping them from the physical and logical configuration windows into the statistics window. To change the layout of the lines, adjust the scales of the axis or remove drives from the statistics windows using the chart menu_chart menu.
Page 162: The Controller Events Window
The Load button loads an older event log and displays it. The last two buttons delete the log file and clear the event buffer. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 163: Storcon+ Help
Figure 105. Controller Events StorCon+ Help StorCon+ includes an online help function. You can choose the Help menu or the pointer with the question mark to obtain online help for an icon or function. There is also an index that allows you to search for certain keywords and/or topics.
Page 164 Figure 106. StorCon+ Help Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 165: Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Service And Intel Raid Controller Srcu32 Mail
(for Windows 9x/NT, MAPI format) It is recommended that you install the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Service / Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 CTRLSRV and the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Mail tool on each server that is equipped with Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. Thus, remote access to Intel RAID Controller SRCU32s in a network can be easily managed from one or several authorized users.
Page 166 (for example, reserve parameters for raw devices). Figure 108. RAID Configuration Services In the IOCTLSrv property sheet you can add / remove users which have remote access to the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 via StorCon+. Passwords are encrypted. See Figure 109.
Page 167 Figure 109. RAID Configuration Service Add/Remove Users Storage Console Plus...
Page 168 The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Mail tool gathers messages from the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Service, generates standard mail messages and sends them to pre-defined workstations. See Figure 110. Figure 110. RAIDMail After loading IIRMAIL.EXE and selecting “Settings,” configure the mail tool.
Page 169 Figure 112. Workstation Names Figure 113 illustrates a typical message generated by Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 Mail. The “Mail” option allows the interfacing to a standard mailing system (like Microsoft Outlook or Exchange). Figure 113. RAID Mail Utility Storage Console Plus...
Page 170 Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 171: Getting Help
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Page 172: In Asia-Pacific Region
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Page 173: 10 Regulatory And Certification Information
This card is intended for use in UL Listed computers or equivalent that have instructions detailing installation. Product Regulatory Compliance The Intel RAID Controller GDT8623RZ-I (SRCU32) add-in card, when correctly integrated per this guide, complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. Product Safety Compliance CSA C22.2, No.
Page 174: Product Regulatory Compliance Markings
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings The Intel RAID Controller GDT8623RZ-I (SRCU32) add-in card will be marked with the following regulatory markings: CULus Listing Marks CE Mark FCC Marking (Class B) Australia C-Tick Mark Taiwan BSMI Marking (Class A) Korea RRL MIC Mark...
Page 175: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Verification Statement (USA) Product Type: GDT8623RZ-I (Intel RAID Controller SRCU32) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 176: Ices-003 (Canada)
Cautions Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage before handling the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32. ESD can damage adapter card components. Perform the described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Page 177: 11 Appendix
When booting the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32, the boot message in Figure 114 appears. In this example, an Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 has been detected in PCI slot 3, and it has 32 MB of RAM installed on the controller. A detailed explanation of the boot message follows.
Page 178 Windows. The Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 DPMEM address space has to be excluded from the control of such a manager. Also, this message informs that the “PCI INT A” of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 has been assigned to the system IRQ 11. This assignment is also carried out automatically if the PCI system-BIOS is 100% PCI 2.x compatible.
Page 179: Flash Memory Programming
SCSI-B Indicates SCSI devices which have been detected on the controller’s SCSI channels. Press <Ctrl><G> to enter INTEL(R) Storage Console After pressing <Ctrl> + <G>, the message “…Please wait…” appears. The I/O bus scan is completed and the built-in StorCon configuration program is loaded. You are now free to configure RAID array drives.
Page 180: Firmware Recovery
RAID controller vendor: Before you begin: Have a DOS bootable diskette available Have the DOS version of Storage Console executable (STORCON.EXE, obtained from web site or CD) available. IIR firmware file (e.g. SRC_RXFW.xxx), obtained from http://support.intel.com. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...
Page 181: Pci Hot Plug Overview
Procedure: 1. Copy STORCON.EXE and the IIR firmware file on to bootable DOS diskette. 2. Place diskette in drive A: and boot your system. 3. Once booted, type "storcon /defect" at the A:\ prompt. 4. When Storage Console loads, perform the firmware update procedure, starting at step 3, as described in the appendix section titled FLASH Memory Programming.
Page 182 Windows NT 4.0 is capable of supporting Hot Replacement but only with special drivers. Refer to the section of the manual titled PCI Hot Plug of the IIR controller to determine the specific operating systems being supported. Intel RAID Controller SRCU32 User’s Guide...

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