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  • Page 3: Server Software

    Form Number SA67-0048-00 © Copyright September, 2001 All Rights Reserved. All contents of this manual are copyrighted by Mylex. The information contained herein is the exclusive property of Mylex and shall not be copied, transferred, photocopied, translated on paper, film, electronic media, or computer- readable form;...
  • Page 4 Any questions or comments regarding this document or its contents should be addressed to Mylex at the address shown on the cover. The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: MYLEX PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS”...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    For information on defining and setting RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels as well as configuration of the array, consult the Global Array Manager Client manual and the RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility User Reference Guide or RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility Quick Configuration Guide.
  • Page 7 NetWare Windows NT Windows 2000 UnixWare Solaris Linux Appendixes ppendixes...
  • Page 8 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Optional DMI CI Parameters ............2-6 Chapter 3 Windows NT Overview ................... 3-1 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 .... 3-2 Installation Overview ..............3-2 File List ..................3-2 Installing Global Array Manager Server Software ...... 3-3 Running Global Array Manager Server ........
  • Page 10 Optional DMI CI Parameters ............ 3-16 Chapter 4 Windows 2000 Overview .................... 4-1 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows 2000 ....4-2 Installation Overview ..............4-2 File List ..................4-2 Installing Global Array Manager Server Software ...... 4-3 Running Global Array Manager Server ........4-14 Troubleshooting Server Software Installation ......
  • Page 11 Editing GAMEVENT and GAMEVLOG ........7-3 Running Global Array Manager Server ........7-4 Troubleshooting Server Software Installation ......7-5 Uninstalling the Server Software ..........7-6 Appendix A SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Introduction ..................A-1 SNMP Installation Overview ..............A-1 SNMP Installation for NetWare ............A-1 Using the TRAPTARG.CFG File ..........A-2...
  • Page 12 Creating a GAM Server Software Installation Diskette ..... C-2 Appendix D Installation of GAM Server for Failover or Failback in MSCS Preparation ..................D-1 Using Virtual Cluster IP Address ............D-1 Installing GAM Server for Failover or Failback in MSCS ....D-1 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    This chapter describes: • GAM Server functions • GAM Server requirements under supported operating systems Global Array Manager Server software is delivered on the CD-ROM, and is used to install GAM Server software on a server running a particular network operating system.

  • Page 14: Unixware® And Solaris

    GAM Server Installation Diskette” for details. Linux Before installing the GAM server for Linux on a Mylex PCI controller, you will need to first download and install the Mylex PCI operating system driver. You can get this from the appropriate web site (see Chapter 7, “Linux”).

  • Page 15: Global Array Manager Server Overview

    Introduction Global Array Manager Server Overview Global Array Manager (GAM) Server Software is used to manage disk array subsystems attached to a Mylex Disk Array Controller. Monitoring Functions The Global Array Manager Server software collects and disseminates information on disk array status and resource utilization. The Global Array Manager (GAM) and SANArray Manger (SAM) Client software organize this information through a graphical display.

  • Page 16: Requirements

    Requirements Requirements The following information provides the hardware and software requirements for the Global Array Manager Server software under several network operating systems. The person who will be performing the installation must have Administrator access for the system onto which GAM Server will be installed.

  • Page 17: Server Hardware And Software - Windows Nt

    Enterprise edition on x86 with SP5 or SP6 installed • 10 MB of free hard disk space • Properly installed and configured Mylex Disk Array Controller with the appropriate Windows NT drivers from Software Kit 5.0 • TCP/IP must be installed Server Hardware and Software –...

  • Page 18: Server Hardware And Software - Linux

    • Turbo Linux 6.0, 6.1 • 10 MB of free hard disk space • Properly installed and configured Mylex Disk Array Controller with the appropriate Linux drivers found on the web site to be used with Software Kit 5.0 (see “Linux” on page 7-1) •...

  • Page 19: Netware

    Chapter 2 NetWare Overview This chapter describes installation, verification, and startup of the Global Array Manager Server software for Novell® NetWare. The software is provided on the CD-ROM. Note This chapter assumes that the network administrator for this site will be performing these installation procedures.

  • Page 20: Global Array Manager Server Software For Netware 4.2, 5.1, And 6

    Global Array Manager Server Software for NetWare 4.2, 5.1, and 6 Global Array Manager Server Software for NetWare 4.2, 5.1, and 6 Installing Global Array Manager Server Software The Global Array Manager (GAM) Server software for NetWare has an automated installation utility which is run from the NetWare server console .
  • Page 21 Manager Server Manually” on page 2-4 after verifying correct server software installation. Running Global Array Manager Server The Global Array Manager Server runs on the server and delivers the following information to the Global Array Manager Client: • Monitors the controller(s) and disks in the server.
  • Page 22 Global Array Manager Server Software for NetWare 4.2, 5.1, and 6 Loading Global Array Manager Server Manually The Global Array Manager Server can be loaded manually from the NetWare server console prompt by typing the following two commands: load gamserv load gamevent -h <IP Address or Name of Client>...
  • Page 23 Check: Is the Ethernet connection good? Check: Is TCP/IP set up correctly? Try Ping to find the server. Problem: Global Array Manager Server will not load. Check: Is the installation complete? The files GAMSERV.NLM, GAMDRV.NLM, and GAMEVENT.NLM should be contained in the SYS:SYSTEM directory of the server.
  • Page 24 After the installation of the DMI CI subcomponent, you have the option to specify an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex CI port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Windows NT Overview This chapter describes installation, verification, and startup of the Global Array Manager (GAM) Server software for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or SP6). The software is provided on the Software Kit CD-ROM. Note This chapter assumes that the network administrator for this site will be performing these installation procedures.
  • Page 26 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 Installation Overview Installation of the Global Array Manager Server component requires the Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating systems. (Please refer to “Windows 2000” on page 4-1 if you are using the Windows 2000 operating system.)
  • Page 27 If Autorun does not automatically start, locate the Autorun.exe file on your CD-ROM drive and double- click the file. Figure 3-1. Mylex RAID Management Software Installation Menu 3. Click “Install Global Array Manager.” This option is used to install GAM Server. Manual No. SA67-0048-00...
  • Page 28 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 Global Array Manager Setup loads the installation wizard (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2. Loading the Installation Wizard 4. After a few moments, the Welcome dialog box opens (Figure 3-3). After reading the Welcome information, click Next to proceed with the installation, or click Cancel to end the installation procedure and return to the menu.
  • Page 29 The Select Components dialog box opens as shown in Figure 3-4. At this point you will select the component(s) you wish to install. Figure 3-4. Select Components to Install 6. To select Global Array Manager Server for installation, click the box to check the Global Array Manager Server option. Note You may also choose to install Global Array Manager Client or SANArray Manager Client at this time.
  • Page 30 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 8. Click Change if you want to see the Select Sub-components screen (Figure 3-5). The Program Files will normally be selected if DMI CI applications were installed, such as Intel LDCM. DMI and/or SNMP may be selected or deselected as needed: •...
  • Page 31 Windows NT 9. Make your subcomponent selections, then click Continue to return to the “Select Components” dialog box (Figure 3-4). 10. Click Next from the “Select Components” dialog box to continue with the installation. 11. Special Condition: GAM Server Installation If setup finds a previous installation of GAM Server software, you will see the following message (Figure 3-6).
  • Page 32 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 Click Next to continue, or click Back to change selected components. Figure 3-7. Installation Summary Screen Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 33 Windows NT 13. Special Condition: Old PCI Controller Drivers If setup finds that an installed PCI driver for any of your Mylex PCI RAID Controllers is older than version 6.90-00, you will see a message of the following type (Figure 3-8): Figure 3-8.
  • Page 34 Wait for this process to complete. Figure 3-9. Installation Progress Display 15. If the Setup function detects an existing Global Array Manager Server configuration file, the following Configuration File Selection/ Modification dialog box opens so that you can select whether to modify the existing file or not (Figure 3-10).
  • Page 35 Windows NT • If you select “Use the existing file without modification” and click Next, your existing configuration file will continue to be used. Skip ahead to Step 17. • If you select “Modify the existing file” and click Next, your configuration file will be changed to include features new to this version of GAM Server.
  • Page 36 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 Click Next. If you did not enter any IP addresses or node names in the Enter Event Recipients dialog box, a message appears asking if you want to continue. Click Yes to continue or No to go back and enter IP addresses or node names.
  • Page 37 18. The Setup Complete dialog box displays (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-14. Setup Complete. Setup has finished copying files to your computer. Click Finish. 19. Create a user account called gamroot . Setup of Global Array Manager Server is complete. Manual No. SA67-0048-00 3-13...

  • Page 38: Running Global Array Manager Server

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows NT 4.0 Running Global Array Manager Server The Global Array Manager Server runs on the server and delivers the following information to the Global Array Manager Client: • Monitors the controller(s) and disks in the server.

  • Page 39: Dmi Ci Manual Configuration

    Windows NT DMI CI Manual Configuration DMI CI files (also known as DMI files) are available for the Mylex Disk Array Controller running under Windows NT. The DMI CI will act as a general monitor to locate events such as hard disk status, driver identification, etc.
  • Page 40 After the installation of the DMI CI subcomponent, you have the option to install an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex CI port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.
  • Page 41 How to Specify the Parameter You can specify the parameters in the system registry. After the installation of Mylex CI onto a WIN32 system, see the registry key as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MLXDMISRV Follow these easy steps to specify the Mylex CI parameter: 1.
  • Page 42 DMI CI Manual Configuration 3-18 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 43: Overview

    Chapter 4 Windows 2000 Overview This chapter describes installation, verification, and startup of the Global Array Manager (GAM) Server software for Microsoft Windows 2000. The software is provided on the Software Kit CD-ROM. Note This chapter assumes that the network administrator for this site will be performing these installation procedures.

  • Page 44: Global Array Manager Server Software For Windows Nt 4.0

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows 2000 Installation Overview Installation of the Global Array Manager Server component requires the Windows 2000 or Windows NT operating systems. (Please refer to “Windows NT” on page 3-1 if you are using the Windows NT operating system.)

  • Page 45: Installing Global Array Manager Server Software

    AutoRun will cause the CD-ROM to display the Mylex RAID Management Software Installation menu (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. Mylex RAID Management Software Installation Menu 3. Click “Install Global Array Manager.” This option is used to install GAM Server. Global Array Manager Setup loads the installation wizard (Figure 4-2).
  • Page 46 Figure 4-3. Welcome Dialog Box 5. When the Mylex Software License Agreement screen appears, click Yes to accept the terms of the agreement and continue. If you click No, you will not be allowed to continue GAM Server installation.
  • Page 47 The Select Components dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 4-4. At this point you will select the component(s) you wish to install. Figure 4-4. Select Components to Install 6. To select Global Array Manager Server for installation, click the box to check the Global Array Manager Server option. Note You may also choose to install Global Array Manager Client or SANArray Manager Client at this time.
  • Page 48 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows 2000 8. Click Change if you want to see the Select Sub-components screen (Figure 4-5). The Program Files will normally be selected. DMI and/or SNMP may be selected or deselected as needed: • If you select DMI, Setup copies the DMI files to the server directory, but it does not configure the DMI files.
  • Page 49 Windows 2000 9. Make your subcomponent selections, then click Continue to return to the “Select Components” dialog box (Figure 4-4). 10. Click Next from the “Select Components” dialog box to continue with the installation. 11. Special Condition: GAM Server Installation If setup finds a previous installation of GAM Server software, you will see the following message (Figure 4-6): Figure 4-6.
  • Page 50 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows 2000 Click Next to continue, or click Back to change selected components. Figure 4-7. Installation Summary Screen Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 51 Windows 2000 13. Special Condition: Old PCI Controller Drivers If setup finds that an installed PCI driver for any of your Mylex PCI RAID Controllers is older than version 6.90-00, you will see a message of the following type (Figure 4-8): Figure 4-8.
  • Page 52 Wait for this process to complete. Figure 4-9. Installation Progress Display 15. If the Setup function detects an existing Global Array Manager Server configuration file, the following Configuration File Selection/ Modification dialog box opens so that you can select whether or not to modify the existing file (Figure 4-10).
  • Page 53 Windows 2000 • If you select “Use the existing file without modification” and click Next, your existing configuration file will continue to be used. Skip ahead to Step 17. • If you select “Modify the existing file” and click Next, your configuration file will be changed to include features new to this version of GAM Server.
  • Page 54 Global Array Manager Server Software for Windows 2000 Click Next. If you did not enter any IP addresses or node names in the Enter Event Recipients dialog box, a message appears asking if you want to continue. Click Yes to continue or No to go back and enter IP Addresses or node names.
  • Page 55 18. The Setup Complete dialog box displays (Figure 4-14). Figure 4-14. Setup Complete. Setup has finished copying files to your computer. Click Finish. 19. Create a user account called gamroot . Setup of Global Array Manager Server is complete. Manual No. SA67-0048-00 4-13...

  • Page 56: Running Global Array Manager Server

    GAM for Windows 2000 on the Server. To verify that this service has started, go to Start->Settings->Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services , then check under Name File, Mylex GAM Server, and Status to see if it has started. Troubleshooting Server Software Installation Problem: The message “Error in connecting selected server”...

  • Page 57: Dmi Ci Manual Configuration

    Windows 2000 DMI CI Manual Configuration DMI CI files (also referred to as DMI files) are available for the Mylex Disk Array Controller running under Windows 2000. The DMI CI will act as a general monitor to locate events such as hard disk status, driver identification, etc.

  • Page 58: Optional Dmi Ci Parameters

    After the installation of the DMI CI subcomponent, you have the option to install an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex CI port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.
  • Page 59 How to Specify the Parameter You can specify the parameters in the system registry. After the installation of Mylex CI onto a WIN32 system, you can see the registry key as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MLXDMISRV Follow these easy steps to specify the Mylex CI parameter: 1.
  • Page 60 DMI CI Manual Configuration 4-18 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 61: Unixware

    Overview This chapter describes information about the following installation, verification, and startup of the Global Array Manager Server software for UnixWare 7.1. The software is provided on the appropriate Software Kit distribution CD-ROM with a file to create a diskette.

  • Page 62: Global Array Manager Server Software For Unixware 7.1

    Note After creating this diskette, DOS is not able to read it. Installing Global Array Manager Server Software Use pkgadd to install the Global Array Manager Server software for UnixWare. Complete the following procedure. Note These instructions assume the installation diskette is in disk drive 1.

  • Page 63: Running Global Array Manager Server

    (match case exactly as shown): shutdown -y -i6 -g0 Running Global Array Manager Server The Global Array Manager Server runs on the server and delivers the following information to the Global Array Manager Client: • Monitors the controller(s) and disks in the server.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Server Software Installation

    Global Array Manager Server Software for UnixWare 7.1 Troubleshooting Server Software Installation Problem: An error is encountered when trying to connect to a server. Check: Is the IP address of the Server correct? Check: Is the installation complete? Was the software successfully...

  • Page 65: Uninstalling The Server Software

    UnixWare Uninstalling the Server Software To remove the Global Array Manager Server software, complete the following procedures: 1. Type the following command (match case exactly as shown): pkgrm GAM 2. You are prompted for confirmation as shown: Do you want to remove this package [yes,no,?,quit] At the prompt, type: The files are removed.
  • Page 66 Global Array Manager Server Software for UnixWare 7.1 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 67: Overview

    Overview This chapter describes information about the following installation, verification, and startup of the Global Array Manager Server software for Solaris 7/8 on x86. The software is provided on the appropriate Software Kit distribution CD-ROM with a file to create a diskette.

  • Page 68: Global Array Manager Server Software For Solaris 7 And Solaris 8

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 Global Array Manager Server Software for Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 Creating the Global Array Manager Server Diskette Before installing the GAM Server for Solaris, a diskette must be created according to the instructions below using a DOS or Windows operating system.

  • Page 69: Installing Global Array Manager Server Software

    Then, please follow the instructions below to install your GAM Server. The installation of Global Array Manager Server for Solaris causes the appropriate drivers to load automatically at system startup. No additional actions are required to start GAM Server beyond a system boot.
  • Page 70 • Search for /gamevent or /gamevlog command lines and uncomment the line(s) you want enabled. • Modify the S99GAM file found in the directory /etc/rc2.d, then change the GAMEVENT line to include (after each -h parameter) Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 71: Running Global Array Manager Server

    It is not required to reboot in order to enable GAM when using Software Kit 5.0. Running Global Array Manager Server The Global Array Manager Server runs on the server and delivers the following information to the Global Array Manager Client: • Monitors the controller(s) and disks in the server.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Server Software Installation

    Do you have sufficient disk space for the installation? If necessary, reinstall the software. Uninstalling the Server Software To remove the Global Array Manager Server software, complete the following procedures: 1. Type the following command (match case exactly as shown): pkgrm GAM 2.

  • Page 73: Linux

    Linux Overview This chapter describes installation, startup, and troubleshooting of the Global Array Manager Server software for the Linux operating system with the following distributions: • Red Hat 6.2, 7.0, 7.1 (external products support only 7.1) • SuSe 6.4, 7.1 •...

  • Page 74: Global Array Manager Server Software For Linux

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Linux Global Array Manager Server Software for Linux Installation Overview This section covers the following for the Global Array Manager (GAM) Server software: • ”Installing Global Array Manager Server Software” • ”Running Global Array Manager Server”...

  • Page 75: Editing Gamevent And Gamevlog

    Linux Note To query RPM about the contents of the GAM file, type: rpm -qpi <gam release name> 6. Stop the GAM server in order to unmount the CD-ROM, type: /etc/rc.d/init.d/gam stop 7. Unmount the CD-ROM, type: unmount /mnt/cdrom The GAM server installation is complete. Editing GAMEVENT and GAMEVLOG The GAMEVENT and $EVENTLOGFILE will need to be edited so that it will hold the correct host or IP address to direct the events to the desired...

  • Page 76: Running Global Array Manager Server

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Linux Running Global Array Manager Server The Global Array Manager Server runs on the server and delivers the following information to the Global Array Manager Client: • Monitors the controller(s) and disks in the server.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting Server Software Installation

    When Red Hat 6.2 is installed on a workstation, inetd is not installed. The inetd may be installed as an rpm, an upgrade, or as part of a custom installation. Problem: Global Array Manager Server does not load. Check: Do you have login rights to the root?

  • Page 78: Uninstalling The Server Software

    Global Array Manager Server Software for Linux Uninstalling the Server Software 1. To query the rpm database for GAM, type: rpm -qa | grep gam 2. Locate the GAM file name within the list. Type the following to remove GAM: rpm -ev <gam file name>...

  • Page 79: Snmp Installation, Operation, And Definition

    An example of an SNMP management application is Hewlett-Packard’s Open View. The SNMP agent can be used to augment the Global Array Manager Client if you are already running an SNMP management application at your site.

  • Page 80: Using The Traptarg.cfg File

    Each address destination must be on a separate line. For example: Protocol UDP (logical (host) name or IP address) ServerN (N is the name or IP address of the server to receive trap data) Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 81: Starting The Netware Agent

    SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition In this section, you can put SNMP managers that want to receive traps from the local node over UDP. Use either IP address or logical name. (If you use a logical name, be sure the name and its corresponding IP address appear in the sys:etc/hosts file.) Protocol IPX (IPX address) In this section you can put SNMP managers that want to receive traps from...

  • Page 82: Optional Snmp Parameters For Netware

    After the installation of the SNMP subcomponent, you have the option to specify an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex SNMP Agent port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.

  • Page 83: Snmp Installation For Windows Nt Or Windows 2000

    After the installation of the SNMP subcomponent, you have the option to specify an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex SNMP Agent port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.
  • Page 84 You can specify the parameters in the system registry. A registry value, MLX_GAM, is created and can be found under the path shown below. After the successful installation of Mylex SNMP agent onto a Windows NT or Windows 2000 system, you will see the registry key as follows: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\...

  • Page 85: Snmp Installation For Unixware

    After the installation of the SNMP subcomponent, you have the option to specify an additional parameter, known as the GAM IPC Port. The default IPC port number for the GAM Server driver and Mylex SNMP Agent port is 43162; however, this number may be modified.

  • Page 86: Mib Compilation And Definition File Creation

    Guide of your SNMP application. Ensure that the compilation process successfully integrates the contents of the MLXRAID.MIB file (known as the MYLEXRAID_MIB object when viewed from within the SNMP application) into the traps database. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 87: Mylexraidmib Object Definitions

    SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition MYLEXRAIDMIB Object Definitions Traps All traps are defined under this object according to the following table: Table A-3. Traps and Trap Numbers Trap Trap number Traps 1-127 are physical device traps physicalDeviceOnline physicalDeviceHotspare physicalDeviceHardError physicalDevicePFA physicalDeviceAutoRebuildStarted physicalDeviceManualRebuildStarted physicalDeviceRebuildDone...
  • Page 88 Traps 256-271 are FMT fan traps fmtFanFailed fmtFanOK aemiFanFailed fmtFanNotPresent [RESERVED] 260-271 Traps 272-287 are FMT power traps fmtPowerFailed fmtPowerOK aemiPowerSupplyFailed fmtPowerNotPresent [RESERVED] 276-287 Traps 288-303 are FMT temperature traps fmtHeatBad fmtHeatCritical fmtHeatOK aemiOverTemperature fmtHeatNotPresent A-10 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 89 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-3. Traps and Trap Numbers Trap Trap number [RESERVED] 293-303 Traps 304-306 are StorageWorks traps fmtStorageWorksFailed fmtStorageWorksCritical fmtStorageWorksOK Traps 307-383 are FMT enclosure traps [RESERVED] 307-319 fmtEnclosureFanFailed fmtEnclosureFanOK fmtEnclosureFanNotPresent fmtEnclosurePowerFailed fmtEnclosurePowerOK fmtEnclosurePowerNotPresent fmtEnclosureHeatSensorFailed fmtEnclosureHeatSensorCritical fmtEnclosureHeatSensorOK fmtEnclosureHeatSensorNotPresent fmtEnclosureAccessCritical...
  • Page 90 MYLEXRAIDMIB Object Definitions Table A-3. Traps and Trap Numbers Trap Trap number systemUserLoggedIn systemUserLoggedOut [RESERVED] 516-640 Reserved Traps 641-(16 A-12 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 91: Controller Information Group

    SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Controller Information Group This object is used to find information about any or all of the controllers present in the system. Table A-4. Controller Information Group Table object Data Description Type a2ControllerNumber Integer References a particular 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.1 controller by its controller number...
  • Page 92 EDRAM with ECC protection EDO with ECC protection SDRAM with ECC protection Unknown a2EpromSizeInKb Integer The flash EPROM size in KB 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.17 a2BusType Integer Numerical identification of the 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.18 controller’s bus type: Value Meaning EISA A-14 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 93 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-4. Controller Information Group Table object Data Description Type VESA Unknown a2ControllerClass Integer The class of the controller: 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.19 Value Meaning RAID controller SCSI-SCSI HBA controller Unknown a2ControllerModel Integer Numerical identification of the 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.20 controller model: Value Meaning...
  • Page 94 DEAD a2NumberOfLogicalDevices Integer The number of logical devices 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.27 currently configured a2NumberOfLogicalDevicesCritical Integer The number of logical devices 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.28 in a “critical” state a2NumberOfLogicalDevicesOffline Integer The number of OFFLINE 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.29 logical devices A-16 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 95 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-4. Controller Information Group Table object Data Description Type a2FaultManagementType Integer The controller’s fault 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.30 management type: Value Meaning AEMI OEM1 OEM2 OEM3 CONNER SAFTE Not Present a2ArrayInformation Display A displayable ASCII string 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.2.1.31 String containing the array information.
  • Page 96 • a2ControllerNumber is the index for any search operations against this object. • This is a READ-ONLY object. No SET operations are allowed. • A GET operation returns information about the object whose MIB ID is in the query. A-18 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 97 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition • A GETNEXT operation returns the object’s information which is next to the MIB ID given in the query. • Controller numbers start at 0. Manual No. SA67-0048-00 A-19...

  • Page 98: Logical Drive Information Group

    Integer The total physical capacity used 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.3.1.7 by this logical drive in MB a3StripeSizeInBytes Integer The value of the stripe size in 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.3.1.8 bytes, valid only for RAID levles 0, 5, and 6 A-20 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 99 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-5. Logical Drive Information Group Table object Data Description Type a3PhysicalDriveMap Display A displayable ASCII string 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.3.1.9 String containing the list of all physical drives that make up the logical drive. This information is provided in Channel Target combination form.

  • Page 100: Physical Device Information Group

    This is the product ID from the SCSI INQUIRY data. a4ProductRevisionLevel Display The SCSI device product 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.4.1.8 String revision level. This is the revision level from the SCSI INQUIRY data. a4SizeInMb Integer The physical device capacity in 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.4.1.9 A-22 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 101 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-6. Physical Device Information Group Table object Data Description Type a4DeviceType Integer Numerical identification of the 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.4.1.10 SCSI device type. The value matches the device type value of the SCSI INQUIRY data: Value Meaning FIXED DISK TAPE PRINTER...
  • Page 102 • The lowest address of a device (a4ControllerNumber/a4ScsiBusId/ a4ScsiTargetId) is defined as 0/0/0, followed by 0/0/1... 0/1/0, 0/1/1... 1/0/0, 1/0/1, and so on. • Controller numbers start at 0. Channel numbers start at 0. Target IDs start at 0. A-24 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 103: Raid Management Software Group

    SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition RAID Management Software Group This object contains the build date and version number for the Global Array Manager driver, Disk Array Controller device driver, and SNMP agent. Table A-7. RAID Management Software Group Table object Data Description Type...

  • Page 104: Logical Drive Statistics Group

    • The lowest address of a drive (a6ControllerNumber/ a6LogicalDriveNumber) is defined as 0/0, followed by 0/1... 1/0, 1/1, and so on. • Controller numbers start at 0. Logical drive numbers start at 0. A-26 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 105: Physical Drive Statistics Group

    SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Physical Drive Statistics Group This object is used to determine statistics about all physical drives configured on a controller. Table A-9. Physical Drive Statistics Group Table object Data Description Type a7ControllerNumber Integer References a particular 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.7.1.1 controller by its controller number...

  • Page 106: Fault Management Cabinet Information Group

    Integer The number of drive slots 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.10 a8NumberOfDoorLocks Integer The number of door locks 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.11 a8NumberOfSpeakers Integer The number of speakers 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.12 a8NumberOfFansCritical Integer The number of fans in a “critical” 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.13 state A-28 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 107 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-10. Fault Management Cabinet Information Group Table object Data Description Type a8NumberOfPowerSupplyUnitsCritical Integer The number of power supply 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.14 units in a “critical” state a8NumberOfHeatSensorsCritical Integer The number of heat sensors in a 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.8.1.15 “critical”...

  • Page 108: Raid Event Information Group

    Integer The power supply unit number 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.9.1.11 in the fault management cabinet; valid for fault management events a9HeatSensorUnitNumber Integer The heat sensor unit number 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.9.1.12 A-30 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 109 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Notes: • The value -1 in any of the object fields signifies that the field is not valid for the event being considered. • This is a READ-ONLY object. No SET operations are allowed. • A GET operation returns information about the object whose MIB ID is in the query.

  • Page 110: Battery Backup Unit Information Group

    Integer Current battery power in hours 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.4 a10MaximumPowerInHours Integer Maximum battery power in 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.5 hours a10ThresholdValueInHours Integer Battery threshold value in hours 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.6 a10ChargeLevelInPercentage Integer Current charge level of the 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.7 battery (%) A-32 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...
  • Page 111 SNMP Installation, Operation, and Definition Table A-12. Battery Backup Unit Information Group a10Version Integer The battery hardware version 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.8 a10OperationalStateString Display Operational State of Battery 1.3.6.1.4.1.1608.1.1.1.10.1.9 String Backup Unit Notes: • a10ControllerNumber is the index for any search operations against this object.
  • Page 112 MYLEXRAIDMIB Object Definitions A-34 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 113: Appendix Bgamevent

    GAMEVENT refers to the concept of “Event Notification” in Global Array Manager. Event Notification involves the following: 1. The Global Array Manager Server (GAM Server) runs on the server computer to which the Mylex controllers and third-party disk drives or enclosures are installed.
  • Page 114 For example, -i 158 is the default for a root user and -i 1158 needs to be entered for a non-root user. If necessary, edit the gam file to change these port number values. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 115: Netware

    GAMEVENT NetWare Enabling Event Notification To enable event notification to GAM clients, both local and remote, edit the LOAD GAMEVENT command line in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file. 1. Open the AUTOEXEC.NCF configuration file in a text editor. 2. Navigate to the command line of the configuration file called #LOAD GAMEVENT.

  • Page 116: Enabling A Gam Event Log File

    2. Restart your system to start the GAM Server service and activate event notification to the specified IP addresses or system names. Note To start the event notification and/or logging without restarting the system, type the command with the parameters at the command prompt. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 117: Windows Nt And Windows 2000

    GAMEVENT Windows NT and Windows 2000 Enabling Event Notification To modify or add event notification to GAM clients, both local and remote, edit the GAMEVENT command line in the GAMSCM.INI file. 1. Open the GAMSCM.INI configuration file in a text editor. 2.

  • Page 118: Enabling A Gam Event Log File

    Saving and Restarting 1. Save the .INI file in your text editor. 2. Restart your system to start the GAM Server service and activate event notification to the specified IP addresses or system names. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 119: Gamevent Log Options

    GAMEVENT GAMEVENT LOG Options The server sends event activity (EVENT LOG) to other hosts computers, which can be another server or a client system. Events can be written to a file and/or to your local terminal screen. There are two options associated with the GAMEVENT LOG, -f and -s.

  • Page 120: Unixware

    50 event notification addresses and provides space for additional addresses. 5. Delete the comment marker "#" from the command line to enable event notification: gamevent -h 10.97.49.189 -h 10.97.49.190 -h fabd_test Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 121: Enabling A Gam Event Log File

    GAMEVENT Enabling a GAM Event Log File 1. Navigate to the section of the S99GAM file called GAMEVENT LOG. #gamevlog -f $EVENTLOGFILE & 2. If necessary, delete the comment marker "#" from the command line to enable event logging to a file: gamevlog -f $EVENTLOGFILE &...

  • Page 122: Solaris

    50 event notification addresses and provides space for additional addresses. 5. Delete the comment marker "#" from the command line to enable event notification: gamevent -h 10.97.49.189 -h 10.97.49.190 -h fabd_test B-10 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 123: Enabling A Gam Event Log File

    GAMEVENT Enabling a GAM Event Log File 1. Navigate to the section of the S99GAM file called GAMEVENT LOG. #gamevlog -f $EVENTLOGFILE & 2. If necessary, delete the comment marker "#" from the command line to enable event logging to a file: gamevlog -f $EVENTLOGFILE &...

  • Page 124: Linux

    IP address or node name, separated by one space, for each additional entry you need. The system will read additional entries as a continuous string of addresses. Correct spacing is important to avoid confusion of the server names. B-12 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 125: Enable Gam Event Logging

    GAMEVENT Note The argument list is limited to 1028 bytes, allowing a practical maximum of about 50 event notification addresses and provides space for additional addresses. 8. Save the Gam file in your text editor. 9. Delete the comment marker "#" from the command line to enable event notification: gamevent -h 10.97.49.189 -h 10.97.49.190 -h fabd_test &...

  • Page 126: Saving And Restarting

    Linux Saving and Restarting 1. Save the modified Gam file and exit. 2. Start the Global Array Manager Server Service and activate event logging and notification to the specified IP addresses or node names: /etc/rc.d/init.d/Gam start B-14 Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 127: Creating A Gam Server Installation Diskette

    Creating a GAM Server Installation Diskette Introduction The Global Array Manager (GAM) Server Software package provides RAID Management functions for your Mylex Disk Array Controller. You can create your own GAM Server installation diskette from the RAID Management Software Installation menu under Windows. See Table C-1 for information about GAM Server Installation Diskettes.

  • Page 128: Creating A Gam Server Software Installation Diskette

    Creating a GAM Server Software Installation Diskette Create a GAM Server installation diskette in six easy steps: 1. Insert the CD-ROM provided in your Mylex package. 2. From the RAID Management Software Installation menu, click Create Software Diskettes. Figure C-1. RAID Management Software Installation Menu...
  • Page 129 4. Click the appropriate operating system corresponding to the GAM Server installation diskette you wish to create. Figure C-3. Global Array Manager Menu 5. When the operating system has been selected, you will be prompted with a DOS shell requesting that you insert a blank diskette.
  • Page 130 Figure C-4. DOS Shell 6. Insert the blank diskette and press Enter to extract the image onto the diskette. Use your newly created diskette to install your GAM Server. Refer to the appropriate chapter in this manual. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

  • Page 131: Installation Of Gam Server For Failover Or Failback In Mscs

    Appendix D Installation of GAM Server for Failover or Failback in MSCS Preparation When preparing to use Clustering on external products, you need to install GAM Server to utilize the failover or failback in Microsoft Clustering Service™ (MSCS). However, you must first complete the installation of Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 on both servers.
  • Page 132 6. Go into GAM Client and the following configuration will be seen on the virtual IP. Figure D-1. GAM Configuration Note Disk 1 and Disk 2 are connected to an external unit not shown in this illustration. Global Array Manager Server Software Manual...

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