Compaq EK-SMCPO-UG. C01 manual Configuring the RA3000 for the Active Mode Operation

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Configuring the RA3000 for the Active Mode of

Operation

If you are upgrading from a single controller storage system, the installed controller will be in the active/passive mode of operation. To configure the storage system using a single serial connection, the dual controllers must be placed in Active/Active mode. Perform the procedure to change your storage system from “Active/Passive” to “Active/Active” mode of operation.

1.Shutdown the RA3000 storage system, install the second controller, and restart the system.

2.Connect the host serial port to the serial port connector on the top controller of the RA3000.

3.Open an HSZ22 monitor utility terminal session. The terminal settings should be 9600 BAUD, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF. If prompted for a password, enter RAID.

4.When the terminal session is displayed, press the Escape key then press Shift+7 keys. The controller will respond with banner listing HSZ22 Monitor Utility followed by the Firmware revision number.

5.Select Setup Parameters from the main menu.

6.Select Rdnt Ctrlr Parameters and change the value of Host I/O Channel 1 to Passive. Press the Ctrl+Z keys to exit.

7.Transfer the serial cable to the serial port on the bottom controller and press the Ctrl+Z keys. When the Monitor Utility screen appears, press any key to continue.

8.Select Setup Parameters and then select Rdnt Ctrlr Parameters from the main menu.

9.Both channels should be displayed as “Passive”. Select the host I/O channel that was not reconfigured in step 5 and change its value to Active. Press the Ctrl+Z keys to exit.

10.Restart the controllers by power cycling the RA3000 storage system.

11.Recheck the Rdnt Ctrlr Parameters. The controller values should display (Active/Passive).

12.Transfer the serial cable to the serial port on the top controller on the RA3000 and press the Ctrl+Z keys.

13.Check the Rdnt Ctrlr Parameters. The controller values should display (Passive/Active).

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Contents Compaq StorageWorks Page Contents RAID Array Controller List of Figures RAID 0 write List of Tables Page About This Guide Maintenance Related Documents Text Conventions Symbols in Text This is a test Rack Stability Compaq Website Product Overview Product DescriptionRAID Array 3000 pedestal enclosure drives optional Compaq Part No RA3000 pedestal subsystem with one controller, 230Pedestal Features Pedestal CabinetPedestal front panel major components Pedestal Components StorageWorks Building Blocks SBBsRAID Array Controller Pedestal Power Supplies UPSEnvironmental Monitor Unit EMU EMU circuit board locationShows the Pedestal rear panel components UltraSCSI bus port and default Scsi ID assignments UltraSCSI BusesUltraSCSI bus configuration switch Connecting the Pedestal to a Host System Single Host, Single Adapter Cabling ItemÂDescriptionSingle Host, Dual Adapter/Dual Controller Cabling DescriptionHost System Dual Host, Single Adapter/Single Controller Cabling Specifications Pedestal Technical SpecificationsPedestal Physical and Power Specification Physical SpecificationsDimension Power SpecificationsRAID Array Controller Controller OverviewPage Controller Features Bridging the gap between the host and the pedestalUnits created from storagesets, partitions, and disk drives Controller Specifications SpecificationsController Specifications Controller Reset and LED Indicators LED/Reset Switch InterfaceEnvironmental NameFlexible RAID Set Configuration Shows the front panel of the controllerPerformance Enhancements Custom ComponentsEfficient Write and Read Algorithms Write-Back CachingWrite Gathering Write On TopRAID Levels Supported RAID Levels SupportedPedestal RAID Set Restrictions Max. No. * of DrivesRAID Shows a diagram of a RAID 0 write Diagram of a RAID 1 write RAID 0+1RAID 0+1 Example Drives SelectedFunction Diagram of a RAID 4 write Page Diagram of a RAID 5 write Redundant Operation Just a Bunch of Drives JbodEnvironmental InitializationMessage Passing FailoverBackup Power Management Response to Various AC Power ConditionsCondition ResponseVoltage Monitoring System VoltageAcceptable System Voltage Levels Termination VoltageTemperature Monitoring External TemperatureAcceptable External Temperature Levels Supply VoltageBoard Temperature Acceptable Board Temperature LevelsPage Maintenance Pedestal Status and Power LEDs SBB Status LEDs Shows the Pedestal status LEDsActivity LED Fault LED Indication Controller LEDsDisk Drive SBB Status LEDs EMU Error Reporting EMU Error ConditionsReplacing Components FRUs Removing the Pedestal Door Replacing an SBBReplacing an SBB Replacing a Power Supply Replacing a power supplyReplacing the RAID Array Controller Removing the controller from the pedestalReplacing the EMU Board Tools requiredRemove standoffs from UPS and external fault connectors Differential/Wide UltraSCSI Bus Replacing the UPSReconfiguring the Scsi Bus Scsi Bus Length and External CablesAssigned Slot Device Addresses in the Pedestal Rate Bus LengthMaintenance Shows how to remove the screw and panel Close the side panels and replace the cover screw Replacing the Controller Memory Cache Modules 11. Remove controller12 shows how to release the locking clips 14. Install replacement Simm Expansion Pedestal Option Expansion Pedestal Cabinet Shows the Expansion PedestalExpansion Pedestal Option Shows the rear panel power supplies Expansion Pedestal ComponentsEMU Reconfiguring Base Pedestal UltraSCSI Bus Remove the side cover from the base pedestal Figure Disconnect Scsi cable Connect Scsi jumper Remove connector knockout plate 10. Connect Scsi cable Set the bus configuration switch to 7 Figures 4-11 13. Reconfigured Scsi bus addresses 14. Connect Scsi cable between pedestals 15. Power cable connections 16. Transfer drives from base to expansion pedestal Second Controller Option Second Controller Option Kit Second controller pedestal slot locationInstalling the Upgrade Saving Existing ConfigurationUpdating Firmware Using Swcc Updating FirmwareUpdating Firmware Using Serial Interface Firmware update dialog boxShutting Down the RA3000 Installing Two SIMMs into Second Controller Insert Simm into connectorReplacing Existing Controller Remove controller from top slotRestoring the Configuration Restoring configuration to new controller10. Restored configuration example Updating Firmware on Second ControllerInstalling Original Controller Configuring the RA3000 for the Active Mode Operation Configuring the Dual Controllers Connecting to Your Dual Controller Storage System Verifying the Controller Operating Parameters