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ICP GDT7528RN 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
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ICP
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Computer Hardware
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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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