First Virtual Communications 3000 user manual Windows Terminal Preferences Screen

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RAID Controller Configuration

Figure 4-7 Windows Terminal Preferences Screen

and then click on Settings, Communications

Figure 4-8 Windows Terminal Communications Settings

Select the appropriate COM port. In our example we have connected to the second serial port so we use COM2. Set the baud rate to 9600, data bits to 8, stop bits to 1, parity to none and flow control to Xon/Xoff.

The VOYAGER 3000 monitor utility provides complete control over the configuration and operation of the controller. You may also use the utility to view the status of the controller’s RAID sets and monitor the progress of create operations. It is also possible to use the monitor utility to view the I/O performance of the system. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the

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Contents Revision A41 November-1997 VoyagerContents EMU Features Figures 31 Mapping Logical Volume 0 Partition 1 to Channel 2 LUN Tables Scope Disclaimer FAX WarrantyPage Model Number Description Voyager 3000 Tower configurations Model Number DescriptionVoyager 3000 Rackmountable configurations Voyager 3000 FamilyFWD VRA-3001T-XX-YHost Connection Codes VRA-3002T-XX-Y Internal bus configuration of VRA-3001T-XX-YVRA-3002T-XX-Y Scsi target interconnects VRA-3001R-XX-Y VRA-3001R-FW-Y example configurationVRA-3002R-XX-Y VRA-3002R-FW-Y example configurationRAID Controller System FeaturesDevice Carrier CoolingScsi Connectors Power SuppliesRAID 1 / 0+1 RAID BasicsMinimum drives necessary for a RAID set Required Number of Drives and Net CapacityRAID 3 layout RAID 5 layoutMechanical Loading Unpacking and Initial SetupAmbient Temperature Air FlowGrounding Electrical ConsiderationsCircuit Overloading Setting the target Scsi Ids on a VRA-3001 system Setting the host Scsi IdsSetting the target Scsi Ids Rear view of single tower showing host connections Setting the Target Bus Scsi IDs Setting the target Scsi Ids on a VRA-3002 systemLocation of DPS1 on VRA-3002 second backplane Scsi ID Switch DPS1 Off Cabling and Termination IssuesLength in Metres Transfer Speed ComponentsDevices Description Part Number Power Option BoardSCA attachment Controller11 RAID Controller Advanced Cooling Modules 13 Installing SIMMsDrive Removal Component Insertion and removalDrive Insertion Controller Insertion and Removal PSU Insertion and RemovalIntroduction Environmental Monitoring Unit ConfigurationsEMU Features Dual shelf configuration System ConfigurationsSingle Shelf configuration Location of EMU within the shelf Setting up the EMUID settings for the EMU EMU Switch SettingsRead Only Memory locations within the EMU Power Sequencing SignalsAvailable EMU information SW5 SW6Interpreting the EMU LED feedback Interpreting the EMU LED FeedbackDevices/events monitored by the EMU Connecting the EMUs together Connecting the EMUThis page is intentionally left blank Controller Description Controller ConfigurationEmulating a Monitor Accessing the Voyager 3000 MenusConnecting a Monitor RS232 Terminal SettingsWindows Program Manager Setting Windows Terminal Emulation Windows Terminal Preferences Screen Windows Terminal Communication Settings Creating a logical volume10 Initial Screen 12 Verifying Drive Configuration 14 Creating a logical drive 16 Selecting drives for inclusion in a RAID set 19 Progress of RAID set creation Creating a Second Logical Volume22 Viewing all Logical Drives Adding a Global Spare24 Allocating Capacities to partitions Partitioning a Logical Volume27 Mapping Host LUNs Mapping Host LUNs29 Selecting a Volume for LUN mapping Scan New Scsi Drives De-assigning LUN MappingView and Edit Scsi Drives View and Edit logical drivesScsi ID View and Edit Scsi Channels37 View and edit Scsi target 38 View and edit configuration parameters View and Edit Configuration ParametersDown Loading New Firmware View and Edit Peripheral DevicesSystem Functions View System Information Quick InstallationRAID3 RAID5 Creating a New Logical DriveRAID0 NEW DRV Microp Viewing Disks Assigned to a Logical DriveDRV=5 Mapping a Logical Drive to a Host Channel and LUN Assigning a Spare DriveSXF=10M Setting the Scsi ChannelsDeleting a Logical Drive CHLCHL=0 Channel Terminator SettingViewing Connected Drives Scsi Reset at Power-Up SettingSequential Drive Spin-Up Setting Data Cache SettingDownload Firmware Issuing a ResetAdding New Drives into Current List Serial NumberVoyager 3000 User Guide RAID level Scsi connectorsOperating Temperature WeightPower consumption