Intel 410 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

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 – Version 3.51

Inventory the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem Platform Kit Components

The Storage Works RAID Array 410 Platform Kit provides the following components:

One of the following host adapters:

SWIA3-BB (Model AHA-2744W) for Intel-based EISA systems

SWXA3-BC (Model AHA-2944W for Intel-based PCI systems

SCSI cable, with a right-angle high-density 68-pin connector on one end and a straight high-density 68-pin connector on the other (BN21K-05)

PC (Program) Card for SWXRC-04

Media for RAID 410 Manager and host adapter drivers

RAID 410 Manager for Alpha/Intel User’s Guide (AA-QU63A-TE)

This Getting Started – RAID Array for Windows NT – Alpha/Intel Installation Guide

Release Notes containing version-specific instructions for system installation

RAID Array 410 Controller Firmware License Keys

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem (SWXRA-Yx) provides the following com- ponents:

The StorageWorks Storage Expansion Enclosure

The SWXSC-AA Office Expansion RAID Enclosure User’s Guide

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 controller (SWXRC-04)

The SWXRC RAID Controller User’s Guide

Disk drive(s)

Serial cable (RJ12 to 9-pin serial) for connecting the maintenance port of the RAID controller to the serial port of your system, PC, or maintenance terminal

9-pin to 25-pin adapter

Power Cable

Enclosure keys

NOTE

Retain the Firmware License Keys information in a safe place. They are required if it becomes necessary to reinitial- ize the RAID Array Controller. Information for use is in the SWXRC-04 RAID Controller User’s Guide.

EK–SMRAC-IG. C01

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Contents Getting Started Third Edition, June Contents Figures Revision Record Page Document Structure Host Adapter InstallationCompleting your Configuration Setup under Windows NT AudienceConventions Appendix a Configuration RecordAppendix B Accessing the Command Line Interpreter CLI Associated DocumentsEK-SMRAC-IG. C01 Perform a System Backup Installation ChecklistPre-installation Steps Getting Started Page Site Preparation Minimum Installation Clearance MeasurementsRemoving the RAID Array 410 from the Pallet Unpacking the RAID Array 410 SWXRA-YxUnpacking the RAID Array Placing the RAID Array 410 Enclosure Installing the PC Program Card in the ControllerInstalling PC Program Card in Controller PC Program Card Handling PrecautionsPC Program Card Slot Location Connecting the Controller to ComputerStorageWorks Scsi Bus Port and Scsi ID Assignment Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel SWXSC-AA Components Cabinet removed for clarity Page Install the Host Adapter Host Adapter Installation Intel-based SystemInstalling the Host Adapter Preparing to Install the Host AdapterConnecting Scsi Cable Installing the SubsystemScsi Cable Connection to Controller Single Controller Loading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT Configuration UtilitiesWindows NT Not Installed on System Windows NT Previously Installed Verifying the System Recognizes the Host Adapter CongratulationsPage RAID Manager for Windows NT Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NTSetting Controller Communications Installing the RAID Manager Software−2 The System ID Window Setting the Controller ConfigurationClick on OK after making the above selections Displaying Physical/Logical View of System Creating an Initial ConfigurationPhysical View Practice Example Creating a Single Disk Updated Physical ViewPractice Example Creating a Stripeset Practice Example Creating a Mirrorset Updated Physical View Stripeset AddedPractice Example Adding a Spare Disk Updated Physical View Mirrorset AddedPractice Example Deleting Storagesets CongratulationsSaving the RAID Configuration Record the information in the following table Page Verifying that hszdisk.sys Loaded Completing Configurations under Windows NT−2 How The hszdisk Entry Appears When It Fails To Load Completing a New RAID Array ConfigurationDisk Administrator Screen Display Understanding the Disk Administrator DisplayCompleting Your Configuration Setup Under Windows NT Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel Tools Pull-Down Choices Format Menu Changes to RAID Array ConfigurationCompleting Your Configuration Setup Under Windows NT Configuration Records Blank Forms Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel Appendix A. Configuration Records Blank Forms Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel Accessing the CLI What is the CLI?Set the communications parameters to Reader’s Comments