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Contents

Revision Record

v

About This Guide

vii

Getting Started

ix

1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components

1.1

Site Preparation

1–1

1.2

Unpacking the RAID Array 410 (SWXRA-Yx)

1–2

1.3

Removing the RAID Array 410 from the Pallet

1–2

1.4

Placing the RAID Array 410 Enclosure

1–4

1.5

Installing the SWXRC-04 Controller and Write-back Cache Module

1–4

1.6

Installing the PC (Program) Card in the Controller

1–4

1.6.1

PC (Program) Card Handling Precautions

1–5

1.6.2

Installing PC (Program) Card in Controller

1–5

1.7

Connecting the Controller to Computer

1–6

1.8

Installing Additional Disk SBBs in the StorageWorks Enclosure

1–6

1.9

Charging the RAID Array Controller Write-Back Cache Batteries

1–7

2 Host Adapter Installation

 

2.1

Install the Host Adapter

2–1

2.1.1

Preparing to Install the Host Adapter

2–2

2.1.2

Installing the Host Adapter

2–2

2.2

Installing the Subsystem

2–3

2.3

Configuration Utilities

2–5

2.4

Loading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT

2–5

2.4.1

Windows NT Not Installed on System

2–5

2.4.2

Windows NT Previously Installed

2–6

2.5

Installing the Device Driver (HSZDISK.SYS)

2–6

2.6

Verifying the System Recognizes the Host Adapter

2–7

3 Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT

 

3.1

RAID Manager for Windows NT

3–1

3.2

Overview: Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT

3–1

3.3

Installing the RAID Manager Software

3–2

3.4

Setting Controller Communications

3–2

3.5

Setting the Controller Configuration

3–3

3.6

Creating an Initial Configuration

3–5

3.6.1

Displaying Physical/Logical View of System

3–5

3.6.2

Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk

3–7

3.6.3

Practice Example: Creating a Stripeset

3–8

3.6.4

Practice Example: Creating a Mirrorset

3–9

3.6.5

Practice Example: Adding a Spare Disk

3–10

3.6.6

Practice Example: Deleting Storagesets

3–10

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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 Installation Checklist Pre-installation StepsPerform a System Backup 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 Configuration Utilities Windows NT Not Installed on SystemLoading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT 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