Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations

Embedded MegaRAID Controller

Step 4 If necessary, use this command to change the file name of the driver update disk to a name with fewer than eight characters: copy dud-[driver version].img dud.img

Step 5 Open the DOS Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where raw write.exe is located. Step 6 Type the following command to create the installation diskette: raw write

Step 7 Press Enter.

You are prompted to enter the name of the boot image file.

Step 8 Type the following: dud.img

Step 9 Press Enter.

You are prompted for the target diskette.

Step 10 Insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive and type: A:

Step 11 Press Enter.

Step 12 Press Enter again to start copying the file to the diskette.

Step 13 After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED goes out, remove the diskette. Step 14 Label the diskette with the image name.

Preparing Installation Disks With a Linux Operating System:

Under Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux, you can use a driver diskette utility to create disk images from image files. Perform the following steps to create the driver update disk:

Step 1 Download the Cisco UCS C-Series drivers ISO, as described in Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers, page C-12and save it to your Linux system that has a diskette drive.

Step 2 Extract the dud.img file:

a.Burn the ISO image to a disc.

b.Browse the contents of the drivers folders to the location of the embedded MegaRAID drivers:

/<OS>/Storage/Intel/C600/

c.Expand the Zip file, which contains the folder with the driver files.

Step 3 Copy the driver update disk image dud-[driver version].img to your Linux system. Step 4 Insert a blank floppy diskette into the floppy drive.

Step 5 Confirm that the files are in the selected directory.

Step 6 Create the driver update diskette using the following command:

dd if=dud-[driver version].img of=/dev/fd0

Step 7 After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED goes out, remove the diskette. Step 8 Label the diskette with the image name.

 

 

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UCSRAID9266CV, C220, 9266CV-8i, UCSSP6C220E, UCUCSEZC220M3S specifications

Cisco Systems offers a range of powerful solutions for data center and enterprise infrastructures, among which are the UCSSP6C220E and UCUCSEZC220M3S, as well as the UCS C220 servers and the 9266CV-8i RAID controller. These products are designed to deliver high performance, scalability, and reliability, making them ideal for mission-critical applications across various industries.

The UCSSP6C220E is an essential component for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) environment. It is designed for exceptional performance in virtualization and cloud computing environments. Key features include support for Intel Xeon Scalable processors, allowing for improved processing power and efficiency. Additionally, the server supports numerous memory configurations, with support for up to 3TB of RAM using 24 DIMM slots. With its innovative design, the UCSSP6C220E provides efficient cooling and power management, ensuring optimal performance under heavy workloads.

The UCUCSEZC220M3S model further enhances the capabilities of Cisco UCS with its flexible storage options and advanced management features. It supports multiple networking technologies, enabling seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures. The server's scalability is a significant benefit, accommodating a wide variety of workloads from virtualization to high-performance computing.

The UCS C220 series is a versatile platform known for its balance of performance, storage, and density. It is ideal for running more applications while minimizing data center space. The C220 server can support both SAS and SATA drives, enabling businesses to choose the right storage solution for their specific needs.

The 9266CV-8i RAID controller is a robust solution designed to enhance data protection and performance. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing multiple options for balancing performance and redundancy. With 1GB of integrated cache memory, it helps accelerate data access, while its eight internal ports ensure high connectivity and flexibility for storage expansions.

Coupled with the UCSRAID9266CV, this controller simplifies storage management with advanced features such as online capacity expansion and dynamic RAID migration. Together, these technologies help organizations optimize their data centers while ensuring high availability and reliability, making Cisco Systems’ offerings a cornerstone for enterprise IT infrastructures.
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