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3.Replace the ESD shield over the PC (program) card. To do so, first ensure the ESD shield fastener shafts are extended outward, away from the contact surface of the ESD shield. Place the ESD shield over the PC card and eject button and insert the ESD shield fastener clasps in their mounting holes on the controller chassis. Then, gently push the fastener shafts inward, approximately one-eighth inch, to engage the fastener clasps.

Figure 1–4 PC (Program) Card Slot Location

1.7Connecting the Controller to Computer

Follow the steps below to connect the RAID Array 410 controller to a communications (serial) port on your Intel-based system.

1.Locate the connecting cable that came with the RAID subsystem. It has an RJ12 connec- tor (similar to some telephone plugs) on one end and a 9-pin serial connector on the other end.

2.Plug the RJ12 connector into the maintenance port on the RAID Array 410 controller (see Figure 1–4).

3.Plug the serial connector into an available 9-pin serial port on your Intel-based system. If your system does not have a 9-pin serial port, use the 9-pin to 25-pin adapter supplied with your StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. Note which serial port you use, because you will need that information when using the RAID 410 Manager program to set the communications parameters.

1.8Installing Additional Disk SBBs in the StorageWorks Enclosure

You may install additional disk SBBs in the StorageWorks enclosure at this time. To im- prove performance and reliability, we recommend that you install additional SBBs in the StorageWorks enclosure from left to right, bottom to top (as viewed facing the front of the enclosure). Doing so improves reliability by permitting you to create RAIDsets that span more than one controller channel. Also, because more than one channel (bus) is being used, throughput is improved.

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Contents Getting Started Third Edition, June Contents Figures Revision Record Page Audience Host Adapter InstallationCompleting your Configuration Setup under Windows NT Document StructureAssociated Documents Appendix a Configuration RecordAppendix B Accessing the Command Line Interpreter CLI ConventionsEK-SMRAC-IG. C01 Installation Checklist Pre-installation StepsPerform a System Backup Getting Started Page Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements Site PreparationUnpacking the RAID Array 410 SWXRA-Yx Removing the RAID Array 410 from the PalletUnpacking the RAID Array Installing the PC Program Card in the Controller Placing the RAID Array 410 EnclosurePC Program Card Handling Precautions Installing PC Program Card in ControllerConnecting the Controller to Computer PC Program Card Slot LocationStorageWorks Scsi Bus Port and Scsi ID Assignment Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel SWXSC-AA Components Cabinet removed for clarity Page Host Adapter Installation Intel-based System Install the Host AdapterPreparing to Install the Host Adapter Installing the Host AdapterInstalling the Subsystem Connecting Scsi CableScsi Cable Connection to Controller Single Controller Configuration Utilities Windows NT Not Installed on SystemLoading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT Windows NT Previously Installed Congratulations Verifying the System Recognizes the Host AdapterPage Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT RAID Manager for Windows NTInstalling the RAID Manager Software Setting Controller CommunicationsSetting the Controller Configuration −2 The System ID WindowClick on OK after making the above selections Creating an Initial Configuration Displaying Physical/Logical View of SystemPhysical View Updated Physical View Practice Example Creating a Single DiskPractice Example Creating a Stripeset Updated Physical View Stripeset Added Practice Example Creating a MirrorsetUpdated Physical View Mirrorset Added Practice Example Adding a Spare DiskCongratulations Practice Example Deleting StoragesetsSaving the RAID Configuration Record the information in the following table Page Completing Configurations under Windows NT Verifying that hszdisk.sys LoadedCompleting a New RAID Array Configuration −2 How The hszdisk Entry Appears When It Fails To LoadUnderstanding the Disk Administrator Display Disk Administrator Screen DisplayCompleting Your Configuration Setup Under Windows NT Getting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT Intel Tools Pull-Down Choices Changes to RAID Array Configuration Format MenuCompleting 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 What is the CLI? Accessing the CLISet the communications parameters to Reader’s Comments