LSI D815-000319-00, ICH6R manual Logical Array Information, Physical Drive Information

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The valid choices for the OPTIONS field are as follows:

WRITE_CACHE (sets the type of write policy)

VIRUS_PROTECTION (selects virus protection)

DMA_ENABLED (enables direct memory access)

A “+” prefix to the option value sets the option and a “-” resets the option.

5.4.2Logical Array Information

This logical block contains the logical drive parameters, which include the RAID mode (RAID0 = stripe; RAID1=mirror), the size of the stripes, number of stripes, and number of physical drives in the array. This block starts with the keyword LOGICAL_ARRAY and must be organized as follows:

LOGICAL_ARRAY

:<Array Number>

RAID_MODE

:<STRIPE/MIRROR>

STRIPE_SIZE

:<STRIPE SIZE>

TOTAL_STRIPES

:<Number of Stripes>

TOTAL_PHYSICAL_DRIVES

:<Number of Physical Drives in Array>

5.4.3Physical Drive Information

This logical block contains the physical drive number, drive ID, and drive size. It starts with the keyword PHYSICAL_DRIVE and must be organized as follows:

PHYSICAL_DRIVE

:<Drive Number>

DRIVE_ID

:<Drive ID>

DRIVE_SIZE

:<Drive Size>

The logical blocks can be separated by blank lines. There can be any number of blank lines. The lines within the logical block must be consecutive. Blank lines are not allowed within the logical block. There are as many PHYSICAL DRIVE INFO blocks as the number of drives participating in the array. All the PHYSICAL DRIVE INFO blocks for a logical array must follow the LOGICAL ARRAY INFO block before the start of next LOGICAL ARRAY INFO block. SPARE ARRAY information cannot be included in the configuration file.

Configuration File

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Contents October USER’S GuideCopyright 2004 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved Iii Copyright 2004 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved Preface Package ContentsAudience OrganizationConventions Used in This Manual Notation Example Meaning and UseFd1sp Preface Vii ViiiPreface RAID Copyright 2004 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved Copyright 2004 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved Xii Xiii Xiv Chapter Overview RAID BenefitsImproved I/O Bios Features Product FeaturesIncreased Reliability Sata PortsDriver Features Manageability/Disk Console RAID Chapter RAID LevelsRAID 0 Array RAID 10 Array RAID Levels Configuring Arrays Chapter Bios Configuration UtilityMaximizing Fault Tolerance Configuration StrategiesAssigning RAID Levels Maximizing Logical Drive PerformancePerforming a Quick Configuration Starting the Bios Configuration Utility Configuring Arrays and Logical DrivesSelecting a Configuration Method Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical DrivesLogical Drive Parameters Easy ConfigurationLogical Drive Parameters and Descriptions Parameter DescriptionConfiguration Menu Screen New Configuration and View/Add Configuration Logical Drive Configuration ScreenAarray number-drive number. For example, Onlin Initializing Logical Drives Logical Drive Submenu Rebuilding Failed DisksInserting a Previously Removed Drive from a RAID 1 Array Checking Data ConsistencyUsing a Pre-loaded System Drive Using a Pre-loaded System Drive Bios Configuration Utility Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation Chapter Operating System InstallationUpdating the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Confirming the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver InstallationDOS Driver Installation Linux Driver InstallationObtaining the Driver Image File Using a Windows Operating System Preparing the Installation Disks for LinuxUsing a Linux Operating System Red Hat Linux Driver Installation on a New SystemSuSE Linux 9.0 Driver Installation on a New System SuSE 8.2 Driver Installation SuSE SLES8 Driver Installation Novell NetWare Driver InstallationNew Novell NetWare System Driver Installation Novell NetWare Driver Files DescriptionPress Delete to remove the highlighted filename Existing Novell NetWare System Driver Installation Novell NetWare Driver Installation Operating System Installation General Description Chapter Hyper Configuration UtilityUsing HyperCFG Installing HyperCFGOptions Description HyperCFG Options and AttributesThis option is used to configures arrays for RAID 0, 1, HyperCFG Options and Attributes HyperCFG Options and Attributes $Filename OptionsRAID Information Configuration FilePhysical Drive Information Logical Array InformationReturn Codes on Error Condition Return Codes on Error ConditionsReturn Code Description Return Codes on Error Condition Hyper Configuration Utility Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows 2000, XP, or Chapter Spy ServiceControl Panel Screen Installing and Running Spy Service under Novell NetWare Installing Spy Service under LinuxSpy Service Icon Uninstalling Spy ServiceStop monitor media error Erase error logSpy Service Icon Spy Service Problems and Suggested Solutions Chapter TroubleshootingProblems and Suggested Solutions Problem Suggested SolutionEmbedded Sata Software RAID Problem Report Form Embedded Sata Software RAID Problem Report Form Embedded Sata Software RAID ConfigurationSystem Information 4Troubleshooting Customer Feedback Good Average Fair Poor Reader’s Comments