Compaq EK-SMCPO-UG. C01 manual

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2-2RAID Array 3000 Pedestal Storage Subsystem Hardware User’s Guide

The controller has two Single Inline Memory Module (SIMM) connectors for up to 64 MB of cache memory. The SIMM connectors form a mirrored pair when the controllers are configured in a redundant controller configuration; otherwise they are fully accessible by the controller. In a redundant controller setup, both controllers must have identical cache configurations and the total usable cache (per controller) will be half the amount installed. Thus, in a single controller setup, the maximum usable cache is 64 MB while a redundant setup has a maximum usable cache of 32 MB (per controller).

There are two configurations for redundant pairs of controllers: Active/Active Failover mode and Active/Passive Failover mode. In Active/Active Failover, each controller in the redundant pair has one active SCSI host port and one passive SCSI host port. Redundancy Groups (Virtual LUNs) can be mapped only to one active host port and are not accessible from the passive port or the other controller (that is partitioned model).

In Active/Passive Failover, one controller in the redundant pair has both SCSI host ports active and the other controller is in a standby passive mode. Redundancy Groups (Virtual LUNs) can be mapped to either SCSI host port or to both as in the single controller model.

In both cases, a single controller failure will not affect the subsystem because the surviving controller will take over.

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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