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- Page 1 Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Installation Guide Order Number: EK–SMRAC-IG. C01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
- Page 2 © Digital Equipment Corporation 1996. All Rights Reserved Printed in U. S. A. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, RAID Array 410, StorageWorks, and the Digital Logo. Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec Co. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Revision Record ... v About This Guide... vii Getting Started ... ix 1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components Site Preparation ... 1–1 Unpacking the RAID Array 410 (SWXRA-Yx) ... 1–2 Removing the RAID Array 410 from the Pallet ... 1–2 Placing the RAID Array 410 Enclosure ... - Page 4 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Saving the RAID Configuration ... 3–12 4 Completing your Configuration Setup under Windows NT Completing Configurations under Windows NT ... 4–1 4.1.1 Verifying that hszdisk.sys Loaded... 4–1 4.1.2 Completing a New RAID Array Configuration... 4–2 4.1.3...
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Page 5: Revision Record
The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry de- noting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Sub- system. -
Page 7: About This Guide
Chapter 3: Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT This chapter describes how to install and use of the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT. The chapter also describes how to create your initial configuration. -
Page 8: Appendix A: Configuration Record
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Appendix A: Configuration Record This appendix contains blank forms that may be used to provide a record of your system con- figuration. Appendix B: Accessing the Command Line Interpreter (CLI) This appendix contains procedures to access the RAID Array controller (SWXRC-04) Com- mand Line Interpreter (CLI). -
Page 9: Getting Started
This section provides an overview for preparing and installing the RAID Array 410 for Windows NT in your Intel- based system. Detailed information is contained in Chapters 1 through 5. Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. You should have re-... -
Page 10: Pre-Installation Steps
SWIA3-BB (Model AHA-2744W) for Intel-based EISA systems SWXA3-BC (Model AHA-2944W for Intel-based PCI systems 5. Install the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT software (Chapter 3). 6. Set the Controller communications parameters (Chapter 3). 7. Create an initial configuration (Chapter 3). - Page 11 Verify User-Supplied Hardware and Software (System Requirements) The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem requires the following user-supplied hard- ware and software: Intel-based PCI or EISA system with an available PCI or EISA slot (depending upon the host adapter used) The associated system hardware manual(s) Appropriate tools to service your computer The Windows NT operating system –...
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Page 13: Unpacking And Setting Up Your Raid Array 410 Subsystem Components
Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 This chapter describes the site preparation and unpacking procedures for the RAID Array 410 Subsystem. It also describes the procedure to recharge the controller write-back cache batteries. Site Preparation Before installing the enclosure, make sure that adequate space is available in front of the en- closure for opening the front door (19 inches clearance) and around the enclosure for ade- quate airflow. -
Page 14: Unpacking The Raid Array 410 (Swxra-Yx)
1. Attach the ramp to the shipping pallet by fitting the lip of the ramp into the groove on the pallet, as shown in Figure 1–3. 2. Lift the lock lever on each front caster to its up position so that the RAID Array 410 en- closure can be moved. -
Page 15: Chapter 1. Unpacking And Setting Up Your Raid Array 410 Subsystem Components
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components Figure 1–2 Unpacking the RAID Array 410 Figure 1–3 Installation of Ramp on Shipping Pallet EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 1–3... -
Page 16: Placing The Raid Array 410 Enclosure
3. Grasping the sheet metal base assembly, carefully lift the rear of the RAID Array 410 enclosure over the “hump” in the center of the pallet and then roll the RAID Array 410 enclosure off the pallet and down the ramp to the floor. If any further lifting of the RAID Array 410 is required, grasp the sheet metal base assembly on the side and lift it care- 4. -
Page 17: Pc (Program) Card Handling Precautions
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components Follow these electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling the PC (program) card. Keep the PC (program) card in its original carrying case unless installing it. Do not twist or bend the card. -
Page 18: Connecting The Controller To Computer
(similar to some telephone plugs) on one end and a 9-pin serial connector on the other end. 2. Plug the RJ12 connector into the maintenance port on the RAID Array 410 controller (see Figure 1–4). 3. Plug the serial connector into an available 9-pin serial port on your Intel-based system. If your system does not have a 9-pin serial port, use the 9-pin to 25-pin adapter supplied with your StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. -
Page 19: Charging The Raid Array Controller Write-Back Cache Batteries
Installing the SBBs in this sequence distrib- utes the SBBs among the SCSI ports of the RAID Array 410. Figure 1–5 shows a layout of the SCSI bus ports and corresponding SCSI ID assignments in the enclosure. Refer to Chapter 3, Configuration Rules and Restrictions, in the SWXSC-AA Office Expansion RAID Enclosure User Guide (EK-SMCPD-UG), included with your system. - Page 20 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel 3. Apply power to the controller, by using the power switch on the AC Power Entry Control- ler. You should hear a momentary audible tone (beep), and see the indicator LEDs illumi- nate.
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Page 21: Swxsc-Aa Components
Chapter 1. Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components Figure 1–6 SWXSC-AA Components (Cabinet removed for clarity) EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 1–9... -
Page 23: Host Adapter Installation
In preparing your array for first time use, you need to connect your Intel-based system to the RAID subsystem through the host adapter board. This chapter, along with your system and the associated StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem manuals, provides instructions for preparing and installing the host adapter and the sub- system enclosure, and installing the appropriate drivers on the computer system.. -
Page 24: Preparing To Install The Host Adapter
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel You need the following before you begin: The appropriate host adapter (SWIA3-BB or SWXA3-BC). Use precautions to protect the board from static discharge. Your computer system hardware manual Host adapter User’s Guide... -
Page 25: Installing The Subsystem
(see Figure 3–2), the other side of the trilink contains a terminator. For dual controller configurations, one trilink contains a terminator and is connected to the trilink on the other controller (see Figure 3–3) through an interconnecting SCSI cable (BN21L-0B). EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 Chapter 2. Host Adapter Installation – Intel-Based System 2–3... -
Page 26: Scsi Cable Connection To Controller (Single Controller)
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Secure the SCSI cable to the trilink on the controller by tightening the two screws on the cable connector. Figure 2–2 SCSI Cable Connection to Controller (Single Controller) Figure 2–3 SCSI Cable Connection to Controller (Dual Controller) 2–4... -
Page 27: Configuration Utilities
For more information, refer to Chapter 1, Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components , in this guide. 2.3 Configuration Utilities Some PCI- or EISA-system environments may require that you run configuration utilities after installing the adapter. -
Page 28: Windows Nt Previously Installed
HSZDISK.SYS driver. Install the HSZDISK.SYS driver by performing the following steps: 1. Insert the RAID 300, 400 Series WNT Intel Drivers diskette into your floppy drive. 2. From Windows NT, click on command prompt in the Main program group. 3. Type the drive letter corresponding to your floppy drive (e.g., A:). -
Page 29: Verifying The System Recognizes The Host Adapter
You may now proceed to "Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT," Chapter 3 this guide. Each time you reboot your system, following the completion of "Creating RAIDsets,"... -
Page 31: Installing And Using The Raid Manager For Windows Nt
Install the RAID Manager software on your computer system. This can be the system to which the RAID Array 410 is attached, or it can be on a different Windows NT system. Set the communications parameters required by the maintenance port on the SWXRC-04 controller. -
Page 32: Installing The Raid Manager Software
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Identify the controller as Model SWXRC-04. Set up your initial RAID configuration using the RAID Manager. Installing the RAID Manager Software Locate the diskette, RAID 300, 400 Series for Windows NT RAID Manager, and insert it in your disk drive. -
Page 33: Chapter 3. Installing And Using The Raid Array 410 Manager For Windows Nt
Chapter 3. Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT Figure 3 2 The System ID Window 4. At the RAID Manager main window, again click on Settings. This time, from the list of choices in the Settings pull-down menu, select The Controller Communications window opens. - Page 34 Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Select the choice, “ dows NT mode. This choice is required for the controller to operate correctly with Win- dows NT. Refer to the release notes for this product for more information.
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Page 35: Creating An Initial Configuration
Chapter 3. Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT To help you get started, and to familiarize you with the manager, we have provided simpli- fied practice examples for setting up an initial configuration. (Your display screens may look slightly different from those shown here, depending upon the version of your RAID Manager software.) Complete instructions for using the manager are contained in the manual, RAID... -
Page 36: Physical View
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel 3. Return to the main window and again click on the Settings pull-down menu. This time, from the choices offered, choose Select Physical View and be sure to include SWXRC- 04 in the choice, so that the correct enclosure type will be displayed in the physical view. -
Page 37: Practice Example: Creating A Single Disk
Chapter 3. Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT Figure 3–5 Updated Physical View 3.6.2 Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk Click on the Configure button near the top of the main window. Doing so displays three... -
Page 38: Updated Physical View – Disk (Jbod) Added
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel 2. For this example, select create up to eight logical units under a single ID). The RAID Manager responds by displaying a message window advising you to click on the disk we wish to use (in our physical view) for the single disk. -
Page 39: Practice Example: Creating A Mirrorset
Chapter 3. Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT The RAID Manager responds by displaying a message window advising you to click on at least two disks (in our physical view) to use for the Stripeset. -
Page 40: Practice Example: Adding A Spare Disk
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel 2. For this example, select name for the Mirrorset. For our example, the name is “ ished. The RAID Manager responds by displaying a message window advising you to click on at least two disks (in our physical view) to use for the Mirrorset. -
Page 41: Practice Example: Deleting Storagesets
Configuration lete the remaining practice examples. You may now configure your system. Use the RAID 410 Manager for Alpha/Intel User’s Guide (AA-QU63C-TE) and the skills learned during the practice examples to set up your specific configuration. When finished, save your configuration for future reference, then proceed to Chapter 5, Completing your Configuration under Windows NT, in this guide. -
Page 42: Saving The Raid Configuration
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel After saving (or recording) your configuration, you must reboot your system, then use Windows NT Disk Administrator to com- plete the configuration under Windows NT. Doing so ensures that Windows NT recognizes the partition/format configuration informa- tion. - Page 43 Chapter 3. Installing and Using the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT Record the information in the following table: Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 3–13...
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Page 45: Completing Your Configuration Setup Under Windows Nt
This chapter contains instructions for how to complete your configuration set up through Disk Administrator under Windows NT. Completing Configurations under Windows NT In order for Windows NT to recognize new RAID Array 410 devices or changes to existing configurations, you must reboot your system to restart Windows NT. 4.1.1 Verifying that hszdisk.sys Loaded Prior to running Disk Administrator, verify that hszdisk recognizes the devices that you cre- ated in the RAID Array 410 Subsystem. -
Page 46: Completing A New Raid Array Configuration
If an entry for hszdisk appears with a 1 in the Event column, similar to the screen shown Figure 4 2, the hszdisk did not load successfully due to its not finding any logical drives. If the hszdisk did not load successfully, go to Chapter 3 of this guide, and recon- figure the array. -
Page 47: Disk Administrator Screen Display
Figure 4–3), The figure shows that Windows NT has named the various devices that were created using the RAID Array 410 manager graphical user interface. Each disk device found by Windows NT is given a name, e.g., Disk 0, Disk 1, etc. There should be an entry (device) shown for each disk (JBOD) or storageset created. -
Page 48: Create Window
Disk Administrator displays the “usable” capacity of a RAIDset and Mirrorset, not the combined total of the physical members. If it does not, you should recheck the logical configuration for the RAID Array 410 and its members. To complete your configuration under Windows NT, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 49: Create Primary Partition Window
Getting Started - RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Figure 4–4 Partition Pull-Down Menu See Figure 4–5 Create Primary Partition Window In the window, enter the size partition you want, then click on the partition size you choose, a message window may appear asking you to confirm your selection.) -
Page 50: Partition Pull-Down Menu
You may, however, make these assignments “permanent.” (For more information on this subject, you should consult your Windows NT documentation.) If you wish to make the letter assignments “permanent,” access the the choices given, select repeated for each partition (drive letter) that you wish to make “permanent.” 4. -
Page 51: Changes To Raid Array Configuration
(or removed) must first be deleted using Windows NT Disk Administrator. After they have been deleted, you may use the RAID Array 410 Manager to create new Stor- agesets (refer to the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT, to make the changes). - Page 52 7. You now need to reboot your system for changes made thus far to be recognized by Windows NT. 8. After rebooting, you need to perform the steps listed at the beginning of this chapter, Section 4.1.1, Completing a New RAID Array Configuration, in order for the changes to take effect.
- Page 53 Configuration Records – Blank Forms This contains copies of the table used in Chapter 3 to record the configuration of your system. If addi- tional copies are required, these tables can be reproduced as necessary. EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 A–1...
- Page 54 Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset A–2 Target Disk(s) Used EK–SMRAC–IG. C01...
- Page 55 Appendix A. Configuration Records – Blank Forms Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset Target Disk(s) Used EK–SMRAC–IG. C01 A–3...
- Page 56 Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – Intel Date__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset A–4 Target Disk(s) Used EK–SMRAC–IG. C01...
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Page 57: Accessing The Cli
What is the CLI? The Command Line Interpreter (CLI) is an alternate user interface for the RAID 410 control- ler. Using a connection between the controller’s maintenance port and your computer sys- tem’s communications port, the CLI can be used to enter commands, access various reports, and run diagnostic tools. - Page 58 Getting Started – RAID Array 410 for Windows NT –Intel 3. Set the communications parameters to: 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity 4. From your communication program, issue a connect command to establish a connection with the controller, and then press the Enter key. You should see the CLI prompt, which looks similar to SWXRC>...
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