Intel 410 manual Click on OK after making the above selections

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Select the choice, “ D” for Host Functionality; this sets the controller to operate in Win- dows NT mode. This choice is required for the controller to operate correctly with Win- dows NT. Refer to the release notes for this product for more information.

Go to the bottom of the window and enter a value of 5 for the Cache Flush Timer/Timers.

NOTE

It is mandatory that you select choice “D” for Host Functionality for the SWXRC-04 controller to operate correctly with Windows NT. It is also mandatory that the Cache Flush Timer/Timers be set to 5.

Click on OK after making the above selections.

Figure 3–3 Controller Configuration Window

At this point, your initial set up procedure is complete. You may now configure your system using the RAID Manager graphical user interface. The RAID Manager graphical user inter- face facilitates the configuration process for you.

NOTE

You may not be able to create RAIDsets or mirrorsets if the write- back cache batteries are not fully charged.

To check controller battery status, click on the Controller button at the left of the window. Doing so brings up the Controller Status display, which includes the battery status. When the battery status shows “good,” you may continue and create your initial configura- tion.

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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 Pre-installation Steps Installation ChecklistPerform 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 Windows NT Not Installed on System Configuration UtilitiesLoading 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