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5-18Running the Array Configuration Utility

5-18Running the Array Configuration Utility

Example—Performing Online RAID Level

Migration and Online Stripe Size

Migration

To migrate to a different RAID level or stripe size:

1.Select a logical drive from the Logical Configuration View.

2.Select the Drive menu.

3.Click the Migrate RAID/Stripe Size option button. A screen similar to the following is displayed.

Figure 5-12. Migrate RAID/Stripe Size options menu

4.Click the (RAID 5) Distributed Data Guarding option button.

5.The stripe size can be left at the default for the selected RAID level, or set to another value. In this example, 16 KB is selected.

6.Click Done.

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Compaq 3200 Example-Performing Online RAID Level Migration and Online Stripe Size, Running the Array Configuration Utility

Contents

Second Edition January Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Smart Array 3200 ControllerReference Guide Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation ContentsFeatures About This GuideUpdating the Firmware Running the System Configuration UtilityRunning the Array Configuration Utility ChapterChapter Installing the Operating System DriversRunning the Array Configuration Utility continued Regulatory Compliance Notices Installing the Operating System Drivers continuedAppendix A Appendix C SpecificationsAppendix B Appendix DAppendix G Recovering from Drive FailureAppendix F Appendix HAppendix J POST Error MessagesAppendix IndexFILENAMES About This GuideText Conventions xii About This Guide Symbols in TextSymbols on Equipment Telephone Numbers Getting HelpCompaq Website xiiiNew Features FeaturesOverview of 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 CapacitySCSI Device Support 1-8 FeaturesDrive Movement 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 DrivesThe number of option slots used for other purposes Determining the Maximum StorageMaximum storage capacity factors in a server include The number of available internal drive bays2-4 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation Expanding or Extending the Capacity of an Array4. Restart the System or Restore data Changing the Fault Tolerance RAID Level of an ArrayChanging the Stripe Size of an Array 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 Materials Needed System Configuration Diskettes4-2 Running the System Configuration Utility Creating DiskettesRunning the System Configuration Utility drive on this controller is the one the server will boot from Configuring the Controller4-4 Running the System Configuration Utility 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 SmartStart and Support Software CD Configuration Wizards5-4 Running the Array Configuration Utility Getting HelpCreate a New Array Configuration ProceduresProcedure-Creating 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 Level Migration and Online Stripe-Size Migration Procedure-Performing Online RAIDOnline 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 Menu Bar Compaq Array Configuration Utility Screen Contents5-20 Running the Array Configuration Utility Controller Selection BoxFigure 5-15. View Configuration list Logical/Physical Configuration View Box5-21 Drive View Box 5-22 Running the Array Configuration UtilityMore Information Button Controller Buttons5-23 Array ButtonsLogical Drive Button 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 Drive Rebuild, Expand Priority, and Accelerator Ratio Priority Settings5-32 Running the Array Configuration Utility Drive RebuildExpand an Array Add or Configure Spare DrivesAccelerator Ratio 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 NOTE The following steps are meant as an example Using CPQDAOPT on NetWare Servers5-37 NOTE CLIB.NLM must be v3.11c or later5-38 Running the Array Configuration Utility Installing the Operating System Drivers ChapterNovell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, and Installation Requirements6-2 Installing the Operating System Drivers Latest DriversCreating Novell SSD Diskettes 1. Execute README.COM 6-4 Installing the Operating System DriversAdditional Information 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 OtherInstallation Standard Windows NT Device Driver Installation MethodsInstalling the Smart Array Controller Driver During Windows NT 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 Creating the EFS Diskettes Getting the Driver and Installation Information6-26 Installing the Operating System Drivers Materials NeededServers Running Non-Compaq SCO OpenServer Accessing the InformationServers Running Compaq SCO OpenServer 6-27Getting the Driver and Installation Information 6-28 Installing the Operating System DriversSCO UnixWare 2.x and Updating the Compaq Insight Manager AgentsMaterials Needed 6-29Accessing the Information Creating the EFS DiskettesUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents 6-30 Installing the Operating System DriversIBM OS/2 WARP Server Family Materials NeededCreating SSD Diskettes 6-31Additional Information 6-32 Installing the Operating System DriversREADME.1ST WHATSNEW.RDM ADDARRAY.RDM HISTORY.RDM 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 DriversExample Command Line Switches6-37 ExampleController Index Configuration Order 6-38 Installing the Operating System Drivers6-39 BASEDEV=CPQARRAY.ADD /A2 /IUpdating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents 6-40 Installing the Operating System DriversBanyan VINES 6.x, 7.x, and Materials NeededInstalling the Driver Creating the Peripheral Adapter Support Software Diskettes6-41 Additional InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory Compliance NoticesAppendix A Class A EquipmentMarked with the FCC logo - United States Only Class B EquipmentDeclaration of Conformity for Products A-2 Regulatory Compliance NoticesCables Canadian Notice Avis CanadienModifications Class A EquipmentA-4 Regulatory Compliance Notices Mouse Compliance StatementEuropean Union Notice Class B EquipmentJapanese Notice Taiwanese Notice Laser Devices Compliance with International Regulations Laser Safety WarningsCompliance with CDRH Regulations Laser Product LabelLaser Information Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60C Battery Replacement NoticeDo not attempt to recharge the battery A-8 Regulatory Compliance NoticesPreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeAppendix B Grounding Methods B-2 Electrostatic DischargeAppendix C SpecificationsTable C-1 Smart Array 3200 Controller Specifications DimensionsC-2 Specifications Wide SCSI Connector Pin AssignmentsTable C-2 68-Pin Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments 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 D-6 Things You Should Know Migrating to/from Other ControllersTable D-2 Migrating to/from Other Controllers 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 ArraysAuto-Reliability Monitoring Dynamic-Sector RepairingDrive-Failure Alert Features Drive-Parameter TrackingE-24 Understanding Drive Arrays Interim Data RecoveryAutomatic Data Recovery Hot Pluggable Drives E-25OK to remove drive if not part of fault-tolerant configuration E-26 Understanding Drive ArraysDrive Indicators 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 H-2 Recovering from Drive Failure Fault Tolerance and Drive FailureA Non-Fault-Tolerant RAID 0 Logical Drive 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 CodeMeaning I-2 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued Recommended ActionRecommended Action POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning CodeMeaning I-4 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued Recommended ActionRecommended Action POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning continuedCodeMeaning I-6 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued Recommended ActionRecommended Action POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning ContinuedCodeMeaning I-8 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued Recommended Action1785 POST Error Messages continuedCodeMeaning Recommended ActionCode I-10 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued MeaningCodeMeaning I-11POST Error Messages continued Recommended ActionCodeMeaning I-12 POST Error MessagesPOST Error Messages continued 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 Smart Array 3200 Controller Index-8SERVER.EXE STARTUP.NCF 6-8, 6-9 stripe sizeCompaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Index-9wizards Array Configuration Utility 1-6 configuration write cache