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ICP GDT RS Series User Manual (193 pages)
ICP Controllers of the RS & RZ Series 32/64 Bit 33/66 MHz PCI Ultra160 SCSI RAID Controllers
Brand:
ICP
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 9.59 MB
Table of Contents
Important Note
6
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
17
Product Identification
17
Key Features of the ICP Controllers of the GDT RS and RZ Series
18
Copyrights, Patents
20
Software License Agreement
21
General Information
22
Unpacking the ICP Controller
22
Delivery Contents
22
Contents of the ICP CDROM
22
Before You Start
22
Product Description
23
Intel I960Rs or 80303 (RZ) I/O Processors
23
64 Bit Architecture
23
Cache RAM - Expandable to 256MB
23
Compatibility - PCI
23
Up to 6 Ultra160 SCSI Channel
23
ICP Controller Firmware, BIOS and ICP RAID Console
23
Configuration and Monitoring Utilities "ICP RAID Console" and "ICP RAID Navigator" Program ICPCON
24
Operating System Driver Software
26
ICP Controller Board Layout
26
Hardware Installation
37
Before Installation
37
Tools
37
RAM Requirements
37
SCSI - Basics
39
SCSI Cables
40
SCSI Termination
45
Scsi ID
45
ICP SCSI Accessories
46
Examples
48
ICP Controller Function Check
50
Trouble Shooting
52
Checking the ICP Controller Configuration
52
Quick-Setup
55
What Is the Aim of Quick-Setup
55
What Is the ICP Controller Firmware
55
The Different RAID Levels
57
Levels of Hierarchy Within the ICP Firmware
60
Using CD-Roms, Dats, Tapes, Etc
61
Example 1 - Installing a Single SCSI Hard Disk
61
Example 2 - Installing a Mirroring Array - RAID 1
63
Example 3 - Installing a RAID 5 Disk Array
64
Trying to Answer the Initial Questions
66
How Many Hard Disks Should be Integrated into the Disk Array
66
Which Level of Redundancy Is Needed
67
Do We Need Hot Fix Drives
67
States of a RAIDYNE® Disk Array
68
Idle" State
68
Build" State
68
Ready" State
68
Fail" State
68
Rebuild" State
68
Expand" State
68
Error" State
68
Methods for the Replacement of a Disk Drive
70
Using Microsoft MS-DOS
73
Transparency of Host Drives
73
Partitioning a Host Drive and Transferring MS-DOS
73
CONFIG.SYS and the Driver GDTX000.EXE
73
Expanded Memory Managers
74
Using a CDROM Drive under MS-DOS
75
Example: Using the ASW Software for the CDROM
76
Example: Using Corelscsi for the CDROM
76
The ICP ASPI Manager GDTASPI.EXE
77
Using ASW ASPIDISK.SYS
78
Using Corelscsi
78
Installing Windows 95
79
The ICP Controller Is the Primary Controller
79
The ICP Controller Is the Secondary Controller
80
Update the ICP Windows 95 Driver
80
Installing Windows 98
81
Using Novell Netware
85
Transparency of Host Drives
85
Novell Netware 3.10, 3.1, 3.12 and 3.20
85
Novell Netware 4.X - Using "DSK" Driver
85
Novell Netware 4.X/5.X - Using "HAM" Driver
86
Tips and Tricks
88
Optimize Data Throughput
88
Cache Memory Allocator out of Available Memory' in PCI-ISA Systems
88
Installing Netware 4.1 - Wrong Drive Name
89
Netware-Server Not Stable When High Utilization
89
ICP Controller and Non-ASPI Compatible Controllers
89
Last Status Information
90
Adding Additional Capacity after an Online Capacity Expansion
90
Notes on Arcserve
90
Using Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000
93
Transparency of Host Drives
93
Windows NT
93
Preparing the Installation
93
The Installation
95
The ICP Controller Is the First Controller in the System
95
The ICP Controller Is the Secondary Controller in the System
95
Using the Hot Plug Function with RAID Host Drives
96
Installation of a New GDTX.SYS Driver Version
96
Installation of a Removable Hard Disk
96
Adding Additional Capacity after an Online Capacity Expansion
97
Update Windows NT -> Windows 2000
97
Windows 2000
97
Preparing the Installation
97
The ICP Controller Is the First Controller in the System
98
The ICP Controller Is the Second Controller in the System
98
Using LINUX
101
Transparency of Host Drives
101
Available Drivers and Tools
101
Updating the Driver Using the Driver Sources
101
ICPCON - Configuration and Monitoring Tool
101
Gdth Driver Parameters
102
Notes
104
Using SCO UNIX V/386
107
Transparency of Host Drives
107
General Tips for Installation
107
Instructions on Mkdev (ADM) for 3.2V4.X
108
Instructions on Mkdev (ADM) for 3.2V5.X (Open Server)
111
Further Information
112
Using Unixware
115
Transparency of Host Drives
115
General Installation Notes
115
ICP Controller as Boot Controller
115
ICP Controller as an Additional Controller
116
Coordinates of SCSI Devices
116
Further Information
117
ICP RAID Console
121
Loading ICPCON
121
Loading the ICPCON Program under Netware
121
Loading the ICPCON Program under Solaris 7/8
122
Loading the ICPCON Program under Windows NT / 2000
122
Loading the ICPCON Program under Windows 95/98
122
Loading ICPCON under SCO UNIX
122
Loading ICPCON under LINUX
123
The ICPCON Program
123
Select Interface
124
Select Controller
125
The Two Menu Areas „Monitor" and „Express/Advanced Setup
125
The Menu Monitor
126
Menu Monitor: View Statistics
126
Menu Monitor: View Events
127
Menu Monitor: View Hard Disk Info
127
Menu Monitor: Save Information
128
The Menu Express/Advanced Setup
129
Menu Express Setup: Configure Host Drives
129
Menu Express Setup: Repair Array Drives
133
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller
135
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Controller Settings
135
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Firmware Update
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Intelligent Fault Bus
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Conf. Controller, Non-Intelligent Enclosures
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Advanced Settings
138
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Cluster Settings
138
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Clear Log Buffer
138
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Physical Devices
138
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., SCSI Parameter /Initialize
140
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Format Disk
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Check Surface
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., View Status/Defects
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Deinitialize Disk
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Lock/Unlock Disk
142
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Enclosure Status
142
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Logical Drives
144
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives
145
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Change Drive Name
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Expand Array Drive
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Add RAID 1 Component
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Replace Array Component
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove RAID 1 Component
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove Array Drive
147
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Add Hot Fix Drive
147
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove Hot Fix Drive
148
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Hot Fix Pool Access
148
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Parity Verify
148
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Parity Recalculate
148
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Build/Rebuild Progress
148
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Create New Array Drive
149
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives
150
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Change Drive Name
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Swap Host Drives
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Remove Host Drives
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Split Host Drive
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Merge Host Drives
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Partition Host Drives
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Overwrite Master Boot Code
151
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Drive Type (Cluster)
151
ICP RAID Navigator
155
Introduction
155
The ICP RAID Navigator "Controls
156
The Toolbar
156
The Status Bar
156
Window" Menu Commands
156
Help" Menu Commands
157
File" Menu Commands
157
View" Menu Commands
157
The "Chart" Menu
158
The "Configuration" Menu Commands
158
Select Controller
159
Physical Configuration Window
159
Controllers
160
I/O Processors
162
Direct Access Devices
163
Non Direct Access Devices (Raw Devices)
167
Logical Configuration Window
168
The Host Drive Information Window
171
The Array Drive Information Window
171
The Logical Drive Information Window
173
Change the Name of a Drive
174
Remove a Host Drive
174
Create a New Host Drive
174
Parity Verify
175
Parity Recalculate
175
Progress Information
176
Expansion of an Array
176
Add a Hot Fix Drive
177
Remove a Hot Fix Drive
178
Hot Fix Pool Access
178
Add a RAID 1 Component (Mirror a Drive)
178
Remove a RAID 1 Component (Remove a Mirror Drive)
179
Replace a Logical Drive
179
The Different States of an Array Drive
179
The Statistics Window
182
The Controller Events Window
183
ICP RAID Navigator Help
184
ICP Service and ICP Mail
185
L. Appendix
191
L.1 Technical Data of the ICP Controller
191
L.2 Boot Error Messages
191
L.3 Index
192
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ICP GDT RS Series User Manual (186 pages)
ICP Controllers of the GDT RS and RN Series 32-Bit / 64-Bit PCI Ultra2 SCSI and Ultra 160 SCSI RAID Controllers
Brand:
ICP
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 9.01 MB
Table of Contents
Important Note
6
Table of Contents
8
Introduction
16
Product Identification
16
Key Features of the ICP Controllers of the GDT RS and RN Series
17
Copyrights, Patents
19
Software License Agreement
20
General Information
21
Unpacking the ICP Controller
21
Delivery Contents
21
Contents of the ICP CDROM
21
Before You Start
21
Product Description
22
Intel I960Rs or I960Rn I/O Processor
22
64 Bit Architecture
22
Cache RAM - Expandable to 128MB
22
Compatibility - PCI
22
Up to 6 Ultra 160 SCSI Channel
22
ICP Controller Firmware, BIOS and ICP RAID Console
22
Configuration and Monitoring Utilities "ICP RAID Console" and "ICP RAID Navigator" Program ICPCON
23
Operating System Driver Software
25
ICP Controller Board Layout
25
Hardware Installation
36
Before Installation
36
Tools
36
Installing the PC100 DIMM Module
36
SCSI - Basics
37
SCSI Cables
38
SCSI Termination
43
Scsi ID
43
ICP SCSI Accessories
44
Examples
46
ICP Controller Function Check
49
PCI 2.2 Compatibility Requirements
49
Trouble Shooting
51
Checking the ICP Controller Configuration
51
Quick-Setup
54
What Is the Aim of Quick-Setup
54
What Is the ICP Controller Firmware
54
The Different RAID Levels
56
Levels of Hierarchy Within the ICP Firmware
59
Using CD-Roms, Dats, Tapes, Etc
60
Example 1 - Installing a Single SCSI Hard Disk
60
Example 2 - Installing a Mirroring Array - RAID 1
62
Example 3 - Installing a RAID 5 Disk Array
63
Trying to Answer the Initial Questions
65
How Many Hard Disks Should be Integrated into the Disk Array
65
Which Level of Redundancy Is Needed
66
Do We Need Hot Fix Drives
66
States of a RAIDYNE® Disk Array
67
Idle" State
67
Build" State
67
Ready" State
67
Fail" State
67
Rebuild" State
67
Expand" State
67
Error" State
67
Methods for the Replacement of a Disk Drive
69
Using Microsoft MS-DOS
72
Transparency of Host Drives
72
Partitioning a Host Drive and Transferring MS-DOS
72
CONFIG.SYS and the Driver GDTX000.EXE
72
Expanded Memory Managers
73
Using a CDROM Drive under MS-DOS
74
Example: Using the ASW Software for the CDROM
75
Example: Using Corelscsi for the CDROM
75
The ICP ASPI Manager GDTASPI.EXE
76
Using ASW ASPIDISK.SYS
77
Using Corelscsi
77
Installing Windows 95
78
The ICP Controller Is the Primary Controller
78
The ICP Controller Is the Secondary Controller
79
Update the ICP Windows 95 Driver
79
Installing Windows 98
80
Using Novell Netware
82
Transparency of Host Drives
82
Novell Netware 3.10, 3.1, 3.12 and 3.20
82
Novell Netware 4.X - Using "DSK" Driver
82
Novell Netware 4.X/5.X - Using "HAM" Driver
83
Tips and Tricks
85
Optimize Data Throughput
85
Cache Memory Allocator out of Available Memory' in PCI-ISA Systems
85
Installing Netware 4.1 - Wrong Drive Name
86
Netware-Server Not Stable When High Utilization
86
ICP Controller and Non-ASPI Compatible Controllers
86
Last Status Information
87
Adding Additional Capacity after an Online Capacity Expansion
87
Notes on Arcserve
87
Using Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000
90
Transparency of Host Drives
90
Windows NT
90
Preparing the Installation
90
The Installation
92
The ICP Controller Is the First Controller in the System
92
The ICP Controller Is the Secondary Controller in the System
92
Using the Hot Plug Function with RAID Host Drives
93
Installation of a New GDTX.SYS Driver Version
93
Installation of a Removable Hard Disk
93
Adding Additional Capacity after an Online Capacity Expansion
94
Update Windows NT -> Windows 2000
94
Windows 2000
94
Preparing the Installation
94
The ICP Controller Is the First Controller in the System
95
The ICP Controller Is the Second Controller in the System
95
Using LINUX
98
Transparency of Host Drives
98
Available Drivers and Tools
98
Updating the Driver Using the Driver Sources
98
Driver Installation or Update Using a Patch
98
ICPCON - Configuration and Monitoring Tool
99
Gdth Driver Parameters
100
Notes
101
Using SCO UNIX V/386
104
Transparency of Host Drives
104
General Tips for Installation
104
Instructions on Mkdev (ADM) for 3.2V4.X
105
Instructions on Mkdev (ADM) for 3.2V5.X (Open Server)
108
Further Information
109
Using Unixware
112
Transparency of Host Drives
112
General Installation Notes
112
ICP Controller as Boot Controller
112
ICP Controller as an Additional Controller
113
Coordinates of SCSI Devices
113
Further Information
114
The Program ICPCON
116
Loading ICPCON
116
Loading the ICPCON Program under Netware
116
Loading the ICPCON Program under Solaris 7
117
Loading the ICPCON Program under Windows NT / 2000
117
Loading the ICPCON Program under Windows 95/98
117
Loading ICPCON under SCO UNIX
117
Loading ICPCON under LINUX
118
The ICPCON Program
118
Select Interface
119
Select Controller
120
The Two Menu Areas "Monitor" and "Express/Advanced Setup
120
The Menu Monitor
121
Menu Monitor: View Statistics
121
Menu Monitor: View Events
122
Menu Monitor: View Hard Disk Info
122
Menu Monitor: Save Information
123
The Menu Express/Advanced Setup
124
Menu Express Setup: Configure Host Drives
124
Menu Express Setup: Repair Array Drives
128
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller
130
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Controller Settings
130
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Firmware Update
131
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Intelligent Fault Bus
131
Menu Advanced Setup: Conf. Controller, Non-Intelligent Enclosures
131
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Advanced Settings
133
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Cluster Settings
133
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Controller, Clear Log Buffer
133
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Physical Devices
133
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., SCSI Parameter /Initialize
135
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Format Disk
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Check Surface
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., View Status/Defects
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Deinitialize Disk
136
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Lock/Unlock Disk
137
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Phys. Devs., Enclosure Status
137
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Logical Drives
139
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives
140
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Change Drive Name
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Expand Array Drive
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Add RAID 1 Component
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Replace Array Component
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove RAID 1 Component
141
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove Array Drive
142
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Add Hot Fix Drive
142
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Remove Hot Fix Drive
143
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Hot Fix Pool Access
143
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Parity Verify
143
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Parity Recalculate
143
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Build/Rebuild Progress
143
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Array Drives, Create New Array Drive
144
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives
145
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Change Drive Name
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Swap Host Drives
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Remove Host Drives
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Split Host Drive
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Merge Host Drives
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Partition Host Drives
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Overwrite Master Boot Code
146
Menu Advanced Setup: Configure Host Drives, Drive Type (Cluster)
146
ICP RAID Navigator
148
Introduction
148
The ICP RAID Navigator "Controls
149
The Toolbar
149
The Status Bar
149
Window" Menu Commands
149
Help" Menu Commands
150
File" Menu Commands
150
View" Menu Commands
150
The "Chart" Menu
151
The "Configuration" Menu Commands
151
Select Controller
152
Physical Configuration Window
152
Controllers
153
I/O Processors
155
Direct Access Devices
156
Non Direct Access Devices (Raw Devices)
160
Logical Configuration Window
161
The Host Drive Information Window
164
The Array Drive Information Window
164
The Logical Drive Information Window
166
Change the Name of a Drive
167
Remove a Host Drive
167
Create a New Host Drive
167
Parity Verify
168
Parity Recalculate
168
Progress Information
169
Expansion of an Array
169
Add a Hot Fix Drive
170
Remove a Hot Fix Drive
171
Hot Fix Pool Access
171
Add a RAID 1 Component (Mirror a Drive)
171
Remove a RAID 1 Component (Remove a Mirror Drive)
172
Replace a Logical Drive
172
The Different States of an Array Drive
172
The Statistics Window
175
The Controller Events Window
176
ICP RAID Navigator Help
177
ICP Service and ICP Mail
178
L.1 Technical Data of the Icp Controller
184
L.2 Boot Error Messages
184
Appendix
184
L.3 Index
185
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