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Appendix D

Things You Should Know

This appendix covers general information for the following topics:

■Option Kit contents

■SCSI termination

■SCSI IDs

■SCSI cabling

■SCSI cable connectors

■Migrating to/from other controllers

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Compaq manual Things You Should Know, Appendix D, Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide

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Second Edition January Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Smart Array 3200 ControllerReference Guide Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Features ContentsGuidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation About This GuideRunning the Array Configuration Utility Running the System Configuration UtilityUpdating the Firmware ChapterChapter Installing the Operating System DriversRunning the Array Configuration Utility continued Regulatory Compliance Notices Installing the Operating System Drivers continuedAppendix A Appendix B SpecificationsAppendix C Appendix DAppendix F Recovering from Drive FailureAppendix G Appendix HAppendix POST Error MessagesAppendix J IndexFILENAMES About This GuideText Conventions xii About This Guide Symbols in TextSymbols on Equipment Compaq Website Getting HelpTelephone Numbers xiiiOverview of Features FeaturesNew Features Chapter1-2 Features Other FeaturesSmart Array 3200 Controller and Daughterboards About the Smart Array 3200 Controller1-4 Features Using the Array AcceleratorWide-Ultra2 SCSI Compatibility Wide-Ultra2 SCSI TechnologyWide-Ultra2 SCSI Benefits Working with Drive Arrays The Array Configuration Utility1-6 Features Expanding or Extending Capacity Using Fault ToleranceDrive Movement 1-8 FeaturesSCSI Device Support Operating System DriversChapter Multiple Smart Array 3200 Controller InstallationsGuidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Supported Compaq Hard Drives 2-2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current InstallationMaximum storage capacity factors in a server include Determining the Maximum StorageThe number of option slots used for other purposes The number of available internal drive baysExpanding or Extending the Capacity of an Array 2-4 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current InstallationChanging the Stripe Size of an Array Changing the Fault Tolerance RAID Level of an Array4. Restart the System or Restore data 5. Copy the backed-up data into the same logical driveMoving Drives 2-6 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current InstallationMoving Arrays NOTE A spare can be added as part of an array during this process 2-8 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current InstallationUtility on the newly configured array Return to the previous dual-channel controller configuration Restoring an Array to Its Original Controller 2-10 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation2-11 Chapter Updating the FirmwareROMPaq Diskettes 3-2 Updating the Firmware Materials NeededCreating Diskettes Running Systems ROMPaq 3-4 Updating the Firmware Running Options ROMPaq 3-6 Updating the Firmware 8. When Options ROMPaq finishes reprogramming Smart Array 3200 Controller ROM, press Enter if you want to reprogram another Compaq option. Repeat steps 4 through Chapter Running the System Configuration UtilitySystem Configuration Utility 4-2 Running the System Configuration Utility System Configuration DiskettesMaterials Needed Creating DiskettesRunning the System Configuration Utility 4-4 Running the System Configuration Utility Configuring the Controllerdrive on this controller is the one the server will boot from Controller OrderIMPORTANT Do not create a primary partition on any of the added disks Online Recovery Server Status4-6 Running the System Configuration Utility Configuration StepsChapter Running the Array Configuration UtilityWrite Caching 5-2 Running the Array Configuration Utility Before You Begin Starting the Array Configuration UtilityAccessing Online 5-4 Running the Array Configuration Utility Configuration WizardsSmartStart and Support Software CD Getting HelpProcedure-Creating a New Array Configuration ProceduresCreate a New Array Example-Creating a New ArrayStep 1 Choose a controller for the array 5-6 Running the Array Configuration UtilityStep 2 Group physical drives of the same size into an array Figure 5-5. Example Array A 5-8 Running the Array Configuration Utility6. Assign both 9.1-GB drives to the array. Click the Done button Step 3 Create logical drives 5-10 Running the Array Configuration Utility7. Click the Done button 5-11Capacity Expansion Procedure-Expanding Array Capacity5-12 Running the Array Configuration Utility 5-13 Example-Expanding Array Capacity5-14 Running the Array Configuration Utility 5-15 Procedure-Extending Array CapacityCapacity Extension NOTE You cannot reduce the size of the logical drive from this screen 5-16 Running the Array Configuration UtilityExample-Extending Array Capacity Online Migration Procedure-Performing Online RAIDLevel Migration and Online Stripe-Size Migration 5-17Migration 5-18 Running the Array Configuration UtilityExample-Performing Online RAID Level Migration and Online Stripe Size 5-19 Array Configuration Utility ScreensCompaq Array Configuration Utility Screen 5-20 Running the Array Configuration Utility Compaq Array Configuration Utility Screen ContentsMenu Bar Controller Selection BoxFigure 5-15. View Configuration list Logical/Physical Configuration View Box5-21 More Information Button 5-22 Running the Array Configuration UtilityDrive View Box Controller ButtonsLogical Drive Button Array Buttons5-23 Figure 5-18. Array buttons5-24 Running the Array Configuration Utility Controller Settings ScreenFigure 5-21. Create Drive Array screen Create Drive Array Screen5-25 Create Logical Drive Screen 5-26 Running the Array Configuration Utility5-27 Logical Drive Extension5-28 Running the Array Configuration Utility Stripe Size Fault ToleranceExisting Configurations 5-29 Error and Warning MessagesOnline RAID Level and Stripe-Size Migration 5-30 Running the Array Configuration Utility NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility CPQONLINAuto-Configuration Figure 5-24. Logical Configuration View screen Custom Configuration5-31 5-32 Running the Array Configuration Utility Priority SettingsDrive Rebuild, Expand Priority, and Accelerator Ratio Drive RebuildAccelerator Ratio Add or Configure Spare DrivesExpand an Array 5-335-34 Running the Array Configuration Utility Failed Drives or Interim Recovery Mode5-35 Handling Disk Drive FailuresOptimizing Array Controller Performance Using the Compaq Drive Array Optimization Utility CPQDAOPT5-36 Running the Array Configuration Utility 5-37 Using CPQDAOPT on NetWare ServersNOTE The following steps are meant as an example NOTE CLIB.NLM must be v3.11c or later5-38 Running the Array Configuration Utility Chapter Installing the Operating System Drivers6-2 Installing the Operating System Drivers Installation RequirementsNovell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, and Latest DriversCreating Novell SSD Diskettes Additional Information 6-4 Installing the Operating System Drivers1. Execute README.COM READ1ST.RDM STORAGE.RDMNetWare 3.12, 4.2, and 5.0 Driver Installation from Novell SSD Software Drive Mirroring with NetWare 6-6 Installing the Operating System DriversUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents If you discover a failed drive Handling Disk Drive Failures6-8 Installing the Operating System Drivers DOS Partitions and NetWare Fault ToleranceRecovering a DOS Partition without Hardware Fault Tolerance 7. Set the active partition to the DOS partition you just created SERVER.EXE INSTALL.NLM VREPAIR.NLM MONITOR.NLM CLIB.NLM STREAMS.NLM6-10 Installing the Operating System Drivers Recovering Drives Configured for NetWare Fault Tolerance10. Return to the INSTALL.NLM Disk Options menu 6-116-12 Installing the Operating System Drivers 6-13 Recovering Drives Configured for No Fault Tolerance6-14 Installing the Operating System Drivers Materials Needed Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and6-15 Creating the Windows NT SSD Diskettes 6-16 Installing the Operating System DriversAdditional Information 6-172. Open a command prompt, make A the current drive, and type 6-18 Installing the Operating System Drivers Installation ProceduresCompaq SSD for Windows NT Setup Program Installation Method 8. Scroll through the Adapter list and select Other 6-19Installing the Smart Array Controller Driver During Windows NT Standard Windows NT Device Driver Installation MethodsInstallation 6-20 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-21 Installing the Smart Array 3200 Controller DriverAfter Windows NT Installation Updating the Smart Array Controller Driver 6-22 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-23 Removing the Smart Array Controller Driver6-24 Installing the Operating System Drivers Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents SCO OpenServer6-25 6-26 Installing the Operating System Drivers Getting the Driver and Installation InformationCreating the EFS Diskettes Materials NeededServers Running Compaq SCO OpenServer Accessing the InformationServers Running Non-Compaq SCO OpenServer 6-27SCO UnixWare 2.x and 6-28 Installing the Operating System DriversGetting the Driver and Installation Information Updating the Compaq Insight Manager AgentsAccessing the Information 6-29Materials Needed Creating the EFS DiskettesIBM OS/2 WARP Server Family 6-30 Installing the Operating System DriversUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents Materials Needed6-31 Creating SSD DiskettesREADME.1ST WHATSNEW.RDM ADDARRAY.RDM HISTORY.RDM 6-32 Installing the Operating System DriversAdditional Information A\readme6-33 Installing the DriverNOTE These rules are not automatically enforced by the Compaq System 6-34 Installing the Operating System DriversController Ordering 6-35 Partitioning6-36 Installing the Operating System Drivers Booting OS/2 from a Smart Array 3200 Controller6-37 Command Line SwitchesExample Example6-38 Installing the Operating System Drivers Controller Index Configuration OrderBASEDEV=CPQARRAY.ADD /A2 /I 6-39Banyan VINES 6.x, 7.x, and 6-40 Installing the Operating System DriversUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents Materials Needed6-41 Creating the Peripheral Adapter Support Software DiskettesInstalling the Driver Additional InformationAppendix A Regulatory Compliance NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice Class A EquipmentDeclaration of Conformity for Products Class B EquipmentMarked with the FCC logo - United States Only A-2 Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Canadian Notice Avis CanadienCables Class A EquipmentEuropean Union Notice Mouse Compliance StatementA-4 Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B EquipmentJapanese Notice Taiwanese Notice Laser Devices Compliance with CDRH Regulations Laser Safety WarningsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Product LabelLaser Information Do not attempt to recharge the battery Battery Replacement NoticeDo not expose to temperatures higher than 60C A-8 Regulatory Compliance NoticesPreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeAppendix B B-2 Electrostatic Discharge Grounding MethodsTable C-1 Smart Array 3200 Controller Specifications SpecificationsAppendix C DimensionsTable C-2 68-Pin Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Wide SCSI Connector Pin AssignmentsC-2 Specifications SignalSignal 68-Pin Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments continuedSignal Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Things You Should KnowAppendix D D-2 Things You Should Know Smart Array 3200 Controller Option Kit ContentsTable D-1 Option Kit Contents SCSI IDs SCSI TerminationD-4 Things You Should Know In the Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation GuideSCSI Cabling SCSI Cable Connectors Table D-2 Migrating to/from Other Controllers Migrating to/from Other ControllersD-6 Things You Should Know FROMAppendix E What is a Drive Array?Understanding Drive Arrays E-2 Understanding Drive Arrays Drive Arrays E-4 Understanding Drive Arrays Logical DrivesData Protection Fault-Tolerance RAID OptionsDrive Array Benefits E-6 Understanding Drive Arrays Table E-1 RAID Level CharacteristicsDistributed Data Guarding RAID E-8 Understanding Drive Arrays Data Guarding RAIDDrive Mirroring RAID E-10 Understanding Drive Arrays No Fault Tolerance RAIDOnline Spare E-11 Performance EnhancementDistributing Data and Data Striping Figure E-8. Data striping distributes data across all physical drives E-12 Understanding Drive ArraysE-13 User Selectable Stripe-SizeTable E-2 Stripe Sizes E-14 Understanding Drive Arrays Array AcceleratorPerformance E-15 Data ProtectionECC Memory E-16 Understanding Drive Arrays BatteriesE-17 Concurrent I/O Request ServicingOptimized Request Management E-18 Understanding Drive Arrays Adding Storage CapacityBus Master Data Transfers Daz-9-14.EPS E-19E-20 Understanding Drive Arrays E-21 Disk Drive UpgradesOnline Capacity Expansion or Extension E-22 Understanding Drive Arrays Other Fault-Management FeaturesDrive-Failure Alert Features Dynamic-Sector RepairingAuto-Reliability Monitoring Drive-Parameter TrackingE-24 Understanding Drive Arrays Interim Data RecoveryAutomatic Data Recovery E-25 Hot Pluggable DrivesDrive Indicators E-26 Understanding Drive ArraysOK to remove drive if not part of fault-tolerant configuration OK to remove failed drive DO NOT remove drive DO NOT remove driveE-27 Controller DuplexingE-28 Understanding Drive Arrays Software-Based Drive MirroringAppendix F Replacing the Array AcceleratorF-2 Replacing the Array Accelerator Removing the Array AcceleratorInstalling the Array Accelerator Appendix G Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array ControllersG-2 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers Page SMART-2 Controller G-4 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array ControllersSMART Controller Figure G-2. Cabling configurations for Smart Array 3200 Controller G-6 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers Page Recognizing a Drive Failure Recovering from Drive FailureAppendix H A Non-Fault-Tolerant RAID 0 Logical Drive Fault Tolerance and Drive FailureH-2 Recovering from Drive Failure A RAID 1 Mirroring Logical DriveSpare Drives Replacing a Failed DriveAutomatic Data Recovery H-4 Recovering from Drive FailureAutomatic Data Recovery Failure H-6 Recovering from Drive Failure Compromised Fault ToleranceAppendix POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages POST Error Messages continued I-2 POST Error MessagesCodeMeaning Recommended ActionRecommended Action POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning POST Error Messages continued I-4 POST Error MessagesCodeMeaning Recommended ActionCodeMeaning POST Error Messages continuedRecommended Action continuedPOST Error Messages continued I-6 POST Error MessagesCodeMeaning Recommended ActionCodeMeaning POST Error Messages continuedRecommended Action ContinuedPOST Error Messages continued I-8 POST Error MessagesCodeMeaning Recommended ActionCodeMeaning POST Error Messages continued1785 Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued I-10 POST Error MessagesCode MeaningPOST Error Messages continued I-11CodeMeaning Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued I-12 POST Error MessagesCodeMeaning Recommended ActionQuestions and Answers Appendix JQ. Should SCSI IDs in my system be consecutive? J-2 Questions and AnswersQ. What must I do with Systems ROMPaq? J-4 Questions and Answers Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 INSTALL.TXTIndex-6 Index-7 SERVER.EXE Index-8Smart Array 3200 Controller STARTUP.NCF 6-8, 6-9 stripe sizeCompaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Index-9wizards Array Configuration Utility 1-6 configuration write cache