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LSI SCSI 320-2 Controller Hardware Manual (158 pages)

LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller User's Guide

Brand: LSI | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 2 MB

Hardware Guide
1
Raid Controller
1
Table of Contents
15
Customer Feedback
20
NVRAM and Flash ROM
21
Overview
21
SCSI Channels
21
- SCSI Connectors
  21
Maximum Cable Length for SCSI Standards
22
NVRAM and Flash ROM
22
SCSI Connectors
22
Single-Ended and Differential SCSI Buses
22
Documentation
23
SCSI Bus Widths and Maximum Throughput
23
Chapter 2 Introduction to RAID

25
- RAID Beneﬁts
  25
  - Improved I/O
    25
  - Increased Reliability
    26
- Megaraid SCSI 320-2 - Host-Based RAID Solution
  26
  - Host-Based RAID
    26
  - SCSI-To-SCSI External RAID
    27
- RAID Overview
  27
  - Physical Array
    27
  - Logical Drive
    27
  - Consistency Check
    28
  - Fault Tolerance
    28
  - Disk Striping
    28
  - Disk Mirroring
    30
  - Disk Spanning
    31
  - Parity
    32
  - Hot Spares
    32
  - Hot Swapping
    33
  - Disk Rebuild
    33
  - Logical Drive States
    34
  - SCSI Drive States
    34
  - Disk Array Types
    35
  - Enclosure Management
    35
Chapter 3 RAID Levels

37
- Selecting a RAID Level
  37
- Raid
  38
- Raid
  39
- Raid
  43
Chapter 4 Features

45
- SMART Technology
  47
- Conﬁguration on Disk
  47
- Conﬁguration Features
  47
- Array Performance Features
  49
- RAID Management Features
  49
- Fault Tolerance Features
  50
- Software Utilities
  50
- Operating System Software Drivers
  51
- Megaraid SCSI 320-2 Speciﬁcations
  51
- Megaraid Components
  52
  - Cpu
    52
  - Cache Memory
    53
  - Megaraid BIOS
    53
  - Onboard Speaker
    53
  - Serial Port
    53
    
    SCSI Connectors
    54
    
    Type
    54
  - SCSI Bus
    54
  - SCSI Termination
    54
  - SCSI Firmware
    54
  - Megaraid BIOS Conﬁguration Utility
    55
  - Webbios Conﬁguration Utility
    55
- RAID Management
  55
  - SCSI Device Compatibility
    56
  - Power Console Plus
    56
  - Server Management
    56
  - Megaraid Manager
    56
- Compatibility
  56
  - Software
    56
- Conﬁguring SCSI Physical Drives
  57
  - Distributing Drives
    57
Chapter 5 Configuring Physical Drives, Arrays, and Logical Drives

57
- Current Physical Device Conﬁguration
  58
- Basic Conﬁguration Rules
  58
- Logical Drive Conﬁguration
  60
- Physical Device Layout
  62
- Conﬁguring Arrays
  65
  - Arranging Arrays
    65
  - Conﬁguration Strategies
    66
- Creating Logical Drives
  66
  - Creating Hot Spares
    66
  - Assigning RAID Levels
    68
- Conﬁguring Logical Drives
  69
  - Optimizing Data Storage
    69
  - Using the Array Conﬁguration Planner
    70
- Planning the Array Conﬁguration
  70
- Hardware Requirements
  73
Chapter 6 Hardware Installation

73
- Optional Equipment
  74
- Installation Steps
  74
- Summary
  93
Hardware Installation

94
Chapter 1 Overview

95
- Installation and Conﬁguration
  96
Chapter 7 Installing and Configuring Clusters

96
- Beneﬁts of Clusters
  96
- Cluster Installation
  99
  - Installing Microsoft Windows 2000
    101
  - Setting up Networks
    101
  - Conﬁguring the Cluster Node Network Adapter
    102
  - Setting up the First Node in Your Cluster
    103
  - Conﬁguring the Public Network Adapter
    104
  - Verifying Connectivity and Name Resolution
    105
  - Setting up a Cluster User Account
    106
  - Verifying Domain Membership
    106
  - Setting up Shared Disks
    107
  - Conﬁguring Shared Disks
    108
  - Assigning Drive Letters
    109
  - Verifying Disk Access and Functionality
    109
  - Installing Cluster Service Software
    110
  - Conﬁguring Cluster Disks
    112
  - Validating the Cluster Installation
    119
  - Conﬁguring the Second Node
    119
  - Verifying Installation
    120
- Installing Scsi Drives
  121
  - Terminating the Shared Scsi Bus
    122
  - Conﬁguring the Scsi Devices
    122
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

123
- General Troubleshooting
  123
- Bios Boot Error Messages
  125
- Other Bios Error Messages
  127
- Other Potential Problems
  127
Troubleshooting

130
- 68-Pin High-Density SCSI Internal Connector
  131
- 68-Pin Connector Pinout for LVD SCSI
  139
Appendix B Audible Warnings

141
Appendix C Glossary

143
- Customer Feedback
  157

LSI SCSI 320-2 Controller Configuration (154 pages)

RAID Controller

Brand: LSI | Category: Controller | Size: 5 MB

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Overview

9
- In this Manual
  10
2 Megaraid Configuration Utility

13
3 Webbios Configuration Utility

43
- Starting the Megaraid Webbios Utility on the Host Computer
  44
- Webbios Toolbar Icons
  46
- Adapter Properties
  47
- Scan Devices
  48
- SCSI Channel Properties
  48
- Logical Drives
  50
- Physical Drives
  53
- Configuration Wizard
  54
- Adapter Selection
  59
- Physical View\Logical View
  60
4 Megaraid Manager

63
5 Installing Power Console Plus

93
6 Running Power Console Plus

107
- User Interface Restrictions
  108
- Power Console Plus Toolbox Icons
  109
- Power Console Plus Menus
  113
- Configuration Menu
  113
- Adapter Menu
  117
- Physical Drive Menu
  122
- Logical Drive Menu
  124
- Progress Menu
  127
- Securing Power Console Plus under Windows NT
  128
7 Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives121

129
- Step 1 Start Power Console Plus
  129
- Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives
  129
- Step 2 Choose an Adapter
  130
- Step 3 Run the Wizard
  131
- Step 4 Save Configuration and Initialize
  136
8 Assigning Hot Spares

137
9 Virtual Sizing and Online Capacity Expansion

139
A Megaraid Service Monitor

145
- Megaraid Service Monitor
  146
- Event Types
  147
Index

151

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LSI SCSI 320-2 Controller Hardware Manual (158 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Introduction to RAID

Chapter 3 RAID Levels

Chapter 4 Features

Chapter 5 Configuring Physical Drives, Arrays, and Logical Drives

Chapter 6 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 7 Installing and Configuring Clusters

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Appendix B Audible Warnings

Appendix C Glossary

LSI SCSI 320-2 Controller Configuration (154 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Overview

2 Megaraid Configuration Utility

3 Webbios Configuration Utility

4 Megaraid Manager

5 Installing Power Console Plus

6 Running Power Console Plus

7 Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives121

8 Assigning Hot Spares

9 Virtual Sizing and Online Capacity Expansion

A Megaraid Service Monitor

Index

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