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After saving (or recording) your configuration, you must reboot your system, then use Windows NT Disk Administrator to com- plete the configuration under Windows NT. Doing so ensures that Windows NT recognizes the partition/format configuration informa- tion.

You must also use Windows NT Disk Administrator to complete the configuration under Windows NT when changes are made to the configuration. This is described in Chapter 4, Completing your Configuration Setup under Windows NT.

3.7Saving the RAID Configuration

You may save your configuration information in two ways.

1.Access the RAID Manager File pull-down menu. From the choices listed, choose Save. The RAID Manager saves the configuration information in a configuration file. The file may be accessed later by selecting the Configuration pull-down menu, then choosing the selection, Configure from File.

2.You may record your configuration on the sheets contained in this guide, to provide a hard copy of your configuration information. Target and LUN information can be found in the status bar below the physical view of the configuration (see Figure 3–7).

You have now completed the steps required to create an initial configuration for your control- ler using the RAID Manager. You must now complete the installation by referring to Chap- ter 5, Completing your Configuration Set Up under Windows NT. At this point, you may wish to record your configuration for future reference. Additional worksheets are provided in Appendix A for recording future new or modified configurations.

If you need information relative to accessing the Command Line Interpreter (to run mainte- nance or diagnostic programs), refer to Appendix B, Accessing the Command Line Interpreter (CLI), in this guide.

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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