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E-26Understanding Drive Arrays

E-26Understanding Drive Arrays

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Contents

Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference GuideSecond Edition January Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation 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 ChapterInstalling the Operating System Drivers Running the Array Configuration Utility continuedChapter Installing the Operating System Drivers continued Appendix ARegulatory Compliance Notices Specifications Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DRecovering from Drive Failure Appendix FAppendix G Appendix HPOST Error Messages AppendixAppendix J IndexAbout This Guide Text ConventionsFILENAMES Symbols in Text Symbols on Equipmentxii About This Guide 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 Technology Wide-Ultra2 SCSI BenefitsWide-Ultra2 SCSI Compatibility The Array Configuration Utility 1-6 FeaturesWorking with Drive Arrays Using Fault Tolerance Expanding or Extending Capacity1-8 Features Drive MovementSCSI Device Support Operating System DriversMultiple Smart Array 3200 Controller Installations Guidelines for Making Changes to Current InstallationChapter 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 2-8 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Utility on the newly configured arrayNOTE A spare can be added as part of an array during this process 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 Updating the Firmware ROMPaq DiskettesChapter Materials Needed Creating Diskettes3-2 Updating the Firmware 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 Running the System Configuration Utility System Configuration UtilityChapter 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 UtilityRunning the Array Configuration Utility Write CachingChapter 5-2 Running the Array Configuration Utility Starting the Array Configuration Utility Accessing OnlineBefore You Begin 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 buttonProcedure-Expanding Array Capacity 5-12 Running the Array Configuration UtilityCapacity Expansion Example-Expanding Array Capacity 5-135-14 Running the Array Configuration Utility Procedure-Extending Array Capacity Capacity Extension5-15 5-16 Running the Array Configuration Utility Example-Extending Array CapacityNOTE You cannot reduce the size of the logical drive from this screen Procedure-Performing Online RAID Online MigrationLevel Migration and Online Stripe-Size Migration 5-175-18 Running the Array Configuration Utility Example-Performing Online RAID Level Migration and Online Stripe SizeMigration Array Configuration Utility Screens Compaq Array Configuration Utility Screen5-19 Compaq Array Configuration Utility Screen Contents 5-20 Running the Array Configuration UtilityMenu Bar Controller Selection BoxLogical/Physical Configuration View Box 5-21Figure 5-15. View Configuration list 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 UtilityCreate Drive Array Screen 5-25Figure 5-21. Create Drive Array screen 5-26 Running the Array Configuration Utility Create Logical Drive ScreenLogical Drive Extension 5-27Stripe Size Fault Tolerance Existing Configurations5-28 Running the Array Configuration Utility Error and Warning Messages Online RAID Level and Stripe-Size Migration5-29 NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility CPQONLIN Auto-Configuration5-30 Running the Array Configuration Utility Custom Configuration 5-31Figure 5-24. Logical Configuration View screen 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 5-35Using the Compaq Drive Array Optimization Utility CPQDAOPT 5-36 Running the Array Configuration UtilityOptimizing Array Controller Performance 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 6-6 Installing the Operating System Drivers Updating the Compaq Insight Manager AgentsSoftware Drive Mirroring with NetWare Handling Disk Drive Failures If you discover a failed driveDOS Partitions and NetWare Fault Tolerance Recovering a DOS Partition without Hardware Fault Tolerance6-8 Installing the Operating System Drivers 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 Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and 6-15Materials Needed 6-16 Installing the Operating System Drivers Creating the Windows NT SSD Diskettes6-17 2. Open a command prompt, make A the current drive, and typeAdditional Information Installation Procedures Compaq SSD for Windows NT Setup Program Installation Method6-18 Installing the Operating System Drivers 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 DriversInstalling the Smart Array 3200 Controller Driver After Windows NT Installation6-21 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 SCO OpenServer 6-25Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents 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 6-336-34 Installing the Operating System Drivers Controller OrderingNOTE These rules are not automatically enforced by the Compaq System 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 NoticesElectrostatic Discharge Appendix BPreventing Electrostatic Damage 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 Signal68-Pin Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments continued SignalSignal Things You Should Know Appendix DCompaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Smart Array 3200 Controller Option Kit Contents Table D-1 Option Kit ContentsD-2 Things You Should Know SCSI Termination SCSI IDsIn the Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation Guide SCSI CablingD-4 Things You Should Know SCSI Cable Connectors Migrating to/from Other Controllers Table D-2 Migrating to/from Other ControllersD-6 Things You Should Know FROMWhat is a Drive Array? Understanding Drive ArraysAppendix E E-2 Understanding Drive Arrays Drive Arrays Logical Drives E-4 Understanding Drive ArraysFault-Tolerance RAID Options Drive Array BenefitsData Protection Table E-1 RAID Level Characteristics E-6 Understanding Drive ArraysDistributed Data Guarding RAID Data Guarding RAID E-8 Understanding Drive ArraysDrive Mirroring RAID No Fault Tolerance RAID Online SpareE-10 Understanding Drive Arrays Performance Enhancement Distributing Data and Data StripingE-11 E-12 Understanding Drive Arrays Figure E-8. Data striping distributes data across all physical drivesUser Selectable Stripe-Size Table E-2 Stripe SizesE-13 Array Accelerator PerformanceE-14 Understanding Drive Arrays Data Protection ECC MemoryE-15 Batteries E-16 Understanding Drive ArraysConcurrent I/O Request Servicing Optimized Request ManagementE-17 Adding Storage Capacity Bus Master Data TransfersE-18 Understanding Drive Arrays E-19 Daz-9-14.EPSE-20 Understanding Drive Arrays Disk Drive Upgrades Online Capacity Expansion or ExtensionE-21 Other Fault-Management Features E-22 Understanding Drive ArraysDynamic-Sector Repairing Drive-Failure Alert FeaturesAuto-Reliability Monitoring Drive-Parameter TrackingInterim Data Recovery Automatic Data RecoveryE-24 Understanding Drive Arrays 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 G-4 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers SMART ControllerSMART-2 Controller Figure G-2. Cabling configurations for Smart Array 3200 Controller G-6 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers Page Recovering from Drive Failure Appendix HRecognizing a Drive Failure 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 FailurePOST Error Messages POST Error MessagesAppendix I-2 POST Error Messages POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionPOST Error Messages continued CodeMeaningRecommended Action 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 sizeIndex-9 wizards Array Configuration Utility 1-6 configuration write cacheCompaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide