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D-4Things You Should Know

SCSI Cabling

The cables available from Compaq that connect your Smart Array 3200 Controller option board to SCSI drives in any Compaq server or external SCSI product can be found:

■In the Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation Guide

■At www.compaq.com

■In the Setup and Installation Guide or Reference Guide that accompanied your server.

Use this information to determine your cabling requirements and to order the cable option kit number from your local Compaq Reseller or Authorized Compaq Service Provider.

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Compaq manual SCSI Cabling, D-4 Things You Should Know, In the Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation Guide

Contents

Second Edition January Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Smart Array 3200 ControllerReference Guide Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Contents FeaturesGuidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation About This GuideRunning the System Configuration Utility Running the Array 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 Specifications Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DRecovering from Drive Failure Appendix FAppendix G Appendix HPOST Error Messages AppendixAppendix J IndexFILENAMES About This GuideText Conventions xii About This Guide Symbols in TextSymbols on Equipment Getting Help Compaq WebsiteTelephone Numbers xiiiFeatures Overview of FeaturesNew Features ChapterOther Features 1-2 FeaturesAbout the Smart Array 3200 Controller Smart Array 3200 Controller and DaughterboardsUsing the Array Accelerator 1-4 FeaturesWide-Ultra2 SCSI Compatibility Wide-Ultra2 SCSI TechnologyWide-Ultra2 SCSI Benefits Working with Drive Arrays The Array Configuration Utility1-6 Features Using Fault Tolerance Expanding or Extending Capacity1-8 Features Drive MovementSCSI Device Support Operating System DriversChapter Multiple Smart Array 3200 Controller InstallationsGuidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation 2-2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Supported Compaq Hard DrivesDetermining the Maximum Storage Maximum storage capacity factors in a server includeThe number of option slots used for other purposes The number of available internal drive bays2-4 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Expanding or Extending the Capacity of an ArrayChanging the Fault Tolerance RAID Level of an Array Changing the Stripe Size of an Array4. Restart the System or Restore data 5. Copy the backed-up data into the same logical drive2-6 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Moving DrivesMoving 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 2-10 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Restoring an Array to Its Original Controller2-11 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 System Configuration Diskettes 4-2 Running the System Configuration UtilityMaterials Needed Creating DiskettesRunning the System Configuration Utility Configuring the Controller 4-4 Running the System Configuration Utilitydrive on this controller is the one the server will boot from Controller OrderOnline Recovery Server Status IMPORTANT Do not create a primary partition on any of the added disksConfiguration Steps 4-6 Running the System Configuration UtilityChapter Running the Array Configuration UtilityWrite Caching 5-2 Running the Array Configuration Utility Before You Begin Starting the Array Configuration UtilityAccessing Online Configuration Wizards 5-4 Running the Array Configuration UtilitySmartStart and Support Software CD Getting HelpConfiguration Procedures Procedure-Creating a New ArrayCreate a New Array Example-Creating a New Array5-6 Running the Array Configuration Utility Step 1 Choose a controller for the arrayStep 2 Group physical drives of the same size into an array 5-8 Running the Array Configuration Utility Figure 5-5. Example Array A6. Assign both 9.1-GB drives to the array. Click the Done button 5-10 Running the Array Configuration Utility Step 3 Create logical drives5-11 7. Click the Done buttonCapacity Expansion Procedure-Expanding Array Capacity5-12 Running the Array Configuration Utility Example-Expanding Array Capacity 5-135-14 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 Procedure-Performing Online RAID Online MigrationLevel 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 Compaq Array Configuration Utility Screen Contents 5-20 Running the Array Configuration UtilityMenu Bar Controller Selection BoxFigure 5-15. View Configuration list Logical/Physical Configuration View Box5-21 5-22 Running the Array Configuration Utility More Information ButtonDrive View Box Controller ButtonsArray Buttons Logical Drive Button5-23 Figure 5-18. Array buttonsController Settings Screen 5-24 Running the Array Configuration UtilityFigure 5-21. Create Drive Array screen Create Drive Array Screen5-25 5-26 Running the Array Configuration Utility Create Logical Drive ScreenLogical Drive Extension 5-275-28 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 Priority Settings 5-32 Running the Array Configuration UtilityDrive Rebuild, Expand Priority, and Accelerator Ratio Drive RebuildAdd or Configure Spare Drives Accelerator RatioExpand an Array 5-33Failed Drives or Interim Recovery Mode 5-34 Running the Array Configuration UtilityHandling Disk Drive Failures 5-35Optimizing Array Controller Performance Using the Compaq Drive Array Optimization Utility CPQDAOPT5-36 Running the Array Configuration Utility Using CPQDAOPT on NetWare Servers 5-37NOTE The following steps are meant as an example NOTE CLIB.NLM must be v3.11c or later5-38 Running the Array Configuration Utility Installing the Operating System Drivers ChapterInstallation Requirements 6-2 Installing the Operating System DriversNovell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, and Latest DriversCreating Novell SSD Diskettes 6-4 Installing the Operating System Drivers Additional Information1. 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 Handling Disk Drive Failures If you discover a failed drive6-8 Installing the Operating System Drivers DOS Partitions and NetWare Fault ToleranceRecovering a DOS Partition without Hardware Fault Tolerance SERVER.EXE INSTALL.NLM VREPAIR.NLM MONITOR.NLM CLIB.NLM STREAMS.NLM 7. Set the active partition to the DOS partition you just createdRecovering Drives Configured for NetWare Fault Tolerance 6-10 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-11 10. Return to the INSTALL.NLM Disk Options menu6-12 Installing the Operating System Drivers Recovering Drives Configured for No Fault Tolerance 6-136-14 Installing the Operating System Drivers Materials Needed Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and6-15 6-16 Installing the Operating System Drivers Creating the Windows NT SSD DiskettesAdditional 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 6-19 8. Scroll through the Adapter list and select OtherStandard Windows NT Device Driver Installation Methods Installing the Smart Array Controller Driver During Windows NTInstallation 6-20 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-21 Installing the Smart Array 3200 Controller DriverAfter Windows NT Installation 6-22 Installing the Operating System Drivers Updating the Smart Array Controller DriverRemoving the Smart Array Controller Driver 6-236-24 Installing the Operating System Drivers Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents SCO OpenServer6-25 Getting the Driver and Installation Information 6-26 Installing the Operating System DriversCreating the EFS Diskettes Materials NeededAccessing the Information Servers Running Compaq SCO OpenServerServers Running Non-Compaq SCO OpenServer 6-276-28 Installing the Operating System Drivers SCO UnixWare 2.x andGetting the Driver and Installation Information Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents6-29 Accessing the InformationMaterials Needed Creating the EFS Diskettes6-30 Installing the Operating System Drivers IBM OS/2 WARP Server FamilyUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents Materials NeededCreating SSD Diskettes 6-316-32 Installing the Operating System Drivers README.1ST WHATSNEW.RDM ADDARRAY.RDM HISTORY.RDMAdditional Information A\readmeInstalling the Driver 6-33NOTE These rules are not automatically enforced by the Compaq System 6-34 Installing the Operating System DriversController Ordering Partitioning 6-35Booting OS/2 from a Smart Array 3200 Controller 6-36 Installing the Operating System DriversCommand Line Switches 6-37Example ExampleController Index Configuration Order 6-38 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-39 BASEDEV=CPQARRAY.ADD /A2 /I6-40 Installing the Operating System Drivers Banyan VINES 6.x, 7.x, andUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents Materials NeededCreating the Peripheral Adapter Support Software Diskettes 6-41Installing the Driver Additional InformationRegulatory Compliance Notices Appendix AFederal Communications Commission Notice Class A EquipmentClass B Equipment Declaration of Conformity for ProductsMarked with the FCC logo - United States Only A-2 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCanadian Notice Avis Canadien ModificationsCables Class A EquipmentMouse Compliance Statement European Union NoticeA-4 Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B EquipmentJapanese Notice Taiwanese Notice Laser Devices Laser Safety Warnings Compliance with CDRH RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Product LabelLaser Information Battery Replacement Notice Do not attempt to recharge the batteryDo not expose to temperatures higher than 60C A-8 Regulatory Compliance NoticesPreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeAppendix B Grounding Methods B-2 Electrostatic DischargeSpecifications Table C-1 Smart Array 3200 Controller SpecificationsAppendix C DimensionsWide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Table C-2 68-Pin 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 Termination SCSI IDsD-4 Things You Should Know In the Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation GuideSCSI Cabling SCSI Cable Connectors Migrating to/from Other Controllers Table D-2 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 Logical Drives E-4 Understanding Drive ArraysData Protection Fault-Tolerance RAID OptionsDrive Array Benefits Table E-1 RAID Level Characteristics E-6 Understanding Drive ArraysDistributed Data Guarding RAID Data Guarding RAID E-8 Understanding Drive ArraysDrive Mirroring RAID E-10 Understanding Drive Arrays No Fault Tolerance RAIDOnline Spare E-11 Performance EnhancementDistributing Data and Data Striping E-12 Understanding Drive Arrays Figure E-8. Data striping distributes data across all physical drivesE-13 User Selectable Stripe-SizeTable E-2 Stripe Sizes E-14 Understanding Drive Arrays Array AcceleratorPerformance E-15 Data ProtectionECC Memory Batteries E-16 Understanding Drive ArraysE-17 Concurrent I/O Request ServicingOptimized Request Management E-18 Understanding Drive Arrays Adding Storage CapacityBus Master Data Transfers E-19 Daz-9-14.EPSE-20 Understanding Drive Arrays E-21 Disk Drive UpgradesOnline Capacity Expansion or Extension Other Fault-Management Features E-22 Understanding Drive ArraysDynamic-Sector Repairing Drive-Failure Alert FeaturesAuto-Reliability Monitoring Drive-Parameter TrackingE-24 Understanding Drive Arrays Interim Data RecoveryAutomatic Data Recovery Hot Pluggable Drives E-25E-26 Understanding Drive Arrays Drive IndicatorsOK to remove drive if not part of fault-tolerant configuration OK to remove failed drive DO NOT remove drive DO NOT remove driveController Duplexing E-27Software-Based Drive Mirroring E-28 Understanding Drive ArraysReplacing the Array Accelerator Appendix FRemoving the Array Accelerator F-2 Replacing the Array AcceleratorInstalling the Array Accelerator Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers Appendix GG-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 Fault Tolerance and Drive Failure A Non-Fault-Tolerant RAID 0 Logical DriveH-2 Recovering from Drive Failure A RAID 1 Mirroring Logical DriveReplacing a Failed Drive Spare DrivesH-4 Recovering from Drive Failure Automatic Data RecoveryAutomatic Data Recovery Failure Compromised Fault Tolerance H-6 Recovering from Drive FailureAppendix POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages I-2 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionRecommended Action POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning I-4 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued CodeMeaningRecommended Action continuedI-6 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued CodeMeaningRecommended Action ContinuedI-8 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued CodeMeaning1785 Recommended ActionI-10 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCode MeaningI-11 POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionI-12 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionAppendix J Questions and AnswersJ-2 Questions and Answers Q. Should SCSI IDs in my system be consecutive?Q. What must I do with Systems ROMPaq? J-4 Questions and Answers Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 INSTALL.TXT Index-5Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 SERVER.EXESmart 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