Windows Server Configuration; System Safety; Electrical Safety Precautions - Rackable Systems S3118 User Manual

have /dev/sda on the first card and /dev/sdb on the second. Using software RAID, it would depend on
your specific RAID layout but typically the highest /dev/sd<x> device would be on the second RAID card.
Provide that device and the port number to smartctl – for example, assuming /dev/sdb is on the second
3Ware card, type "smartctl -t long -d 3ware,6 /dev/sdb" com to start the long test on port 6 of
the second 3Ware card.
When analyzing the SMART test results from the long test, first verify that your test run has completed
successfully by typing "smartctl –a –d3ware,4 /dev/sda", substituting the appropriate port
number and device. Note that the long test can take two hours or more to complete with large capacity
drives. If the first paragraphs of output include "Off-line data collection status: Offline
data collection activity was completed" and "without error" or listing a specific error,
then the offline completed successfully. Otherwise repeat this query again later until you confirm that the
test has completed.
When the test has completed, if it completed without error then the drive has passed the extended tests.
If it did not pass, please send the query output to Rackable Systems support to determine the appropriate
support action. The drive may need to be replaced to prevent a future RAID failure.

5.4 Windows Server Configuration

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2003 Server operating systems can easily be installed
on the S3118 to create a standard Windows file server or application server.
If your S3118 configuration includes a single or mirrored pair of boot drives accessible from the rear of the
server, you may want to consider installing the operating system there in order to provide an isolated boot
environment from the RAID. After the operating system has been installed, you will need to install the
drivers appropriate for the RAID card(s) in your server, available for free download from the RAID card
manufacturer's web site. Make sure that the drivers you download are compatible with the current card
firmware (otherwise you will need to also update the RAID card firmware). Once the drivers are installed,
you may need to reboot the server before accessing the RAID arrays.
Then use the standard Windows administration tools to create new partitions and drive letters for the
RAID volumes. These can then be exported by selecting the new drive letter, selecting Properties from
the File menu, then creating the correct settings in the Sharing tab.

6 System Safety

This chapter covers important safety information for the server.

6.1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the S3118 from
damage:
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Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's
emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident
occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
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Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system
components, such as the motherboard, memory modules and IDE/floppy drives. When
disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system first and
then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.
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When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-
off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
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Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a
complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools,
which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
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