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Intel 410 ∙The associated system hardware manuals

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∙The associated system hardware manual(s)

Getting Started

Verify User-Supplied Hardware and Software (System Requirements)

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem requires the following user-supplied hard- ware and software:

∙Intel-based PCI or EISA system with an available PCI or EISA slot (depending upon the host adapter used)

∙The associated system hardware manual(s)

∙Appropriate tools to service your computer

∙The Windows NT operating system – Version 3.51

Inventory the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem Platform Kit Components

The Storage Works RAID Array 410 Platform Kit provides the following components:

∙One of the following host adapters:

−SWIA3-BB (Model AHA-2744W) for Intel-based EISA systems

−SWXA3-BC (Model AHA-2944W for Intel-based PCI systems

∙SCSI cable, with a right-angle high-density 68-pin connector on one end and a straight high-density 68-pin connector on the other (BN21K-05)

∙PC (Program) Card for SWXRC-04

∙Media for RAID 410 Manager and host adapter drivers

∙RAID 410 Manager for Alpha/Intel User’s Guide (AA-QU63A-TE)

∙This Getting Started – RAID Array for Windows NT – Alpha/Intel Installation Guide

∙Release Notes containing version-specific instructions for system installation

∙RAID Array 410 Controller Firmware License Keys

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem (SWXRA-Yx) provides the following com- ponents:

∙The StorageWorks Storage Expansion Enclosure

∙The SWXSC-AA Office Expansion RAID Enclosure User’s Guide

∙The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 controller (SWXRC-04)

∙The SWXRC RAID Controller User’s Guide

∙Disk drive(s)

∙Serial cable (RJ12 to 9-pin serial) for connecting the maintenance port of the RAID controller to the serial port of your system, PC, or maintenance terminal

∙9-pin to 25-pin adapter

∙Power Cable

∙Enclosure keys

NOTE

Retain the Firmware License Keys information in a safe place. They are required if it becomes necessary to reinitial- ize the RAID Array Controller. Information for use is in the SWXRC-04 RAID Controller User’s Guide.

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Contents

Order Number: EK–SMRAC-IG.C01 Installation GuideGetting Started RAID Array 410 for Windows NT – IntelThird Edition, June Contents Figures Appendix A Configuration Records – Blank FormsDate Revision RecordRevision Level Page Document Structure About This GuideChapter 2: Host Adapter Installation Audienceviii Appendix A: Configuration RecordAssociated Documents Conventions6.Creating an Initial Configuration Chapter Perform a System Backup Installation “Checklist”Pre-installationSteps ∙The associated system hardware manuals Page 1.1Site Preparation 1.3Removing the RAID Array 410 from the Pallet 1.2Unpacking the RAID Array 410 SWXRA-YxFigure 1–2Unpacking the RAID Array Figure 1–3Installation of Ramp on Shipping Pallet1.4Placing the RAID Array 410 Enclosure 1.6.2 Installing PC Program Card in Controller 1.6.1 PC Program Card Handling PrecautionsFigure 1–4PC Program Card Slot Location 1.7Connecting the Controller to ComputerPage EK–SMRAC–IG.C01 Page Page 2.1Install the Host Adapter Host Adapter Installation – Intel-basedSystem2.1.2 Installing the Host Adapter 2.1.1 Preparing to Install the Host AdapterFigure 2–1Connecting SCSI Cable 2.2Installing the SubsystemEK–SMRAC–IG.C01 2.4.1 Windows NT Not Installed on System 2.3Configuration Utilities2.4.2 Windows NT Previously Installed Congratulations Page 3.1RAID Manager for Windows NT 3.4Setting Controller Communications 3.3Installing the RAID Manager Software3.5Setting the Controller Configuration Click on OK after making the above selections NOTES 3.6Creating an Initial Configuration3.6.1 Displaying Physical/Logical View of System 6.Choose Modify from the choices listed 3.6.2 Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk 3.6.3 Practice Example: Creating a Stripeset 3.6.4 Practice Example: Creating a Mirrorset 3.6.5 Practice Example: Adding a Spare Disk 3.6.6 Practice Example: Deleting Storagesets Congratulations3.7Saving the RAID Configuration Target Date__________________Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDsetPage 4.1.1 Verifying that hszdisk.sys Loaded 4.1Completing Configurations under Windows NT1.Select Program Manager 4.1.2 Completing a New RAID Array Configuration2.Select Administrative Tools 3.Select Disk AdministratorFigure 4–3Disk Administrator Screen Display Understanding the Disk Administrator DisplayBefore proceeding, you should verify the following 3.Optional: Make disk logical names permanent Figure 4–6Tools Pull-DownChoices EK–SMRAC–IG.C014.1.3Changes to RAID Array Configuration EK–SMRAC–IG.C01 Configuration Records – Blank Forms Disks Used Date__________________Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset TargetTarget Appendix A. Configuration Records – Blank FormsDate__________________ Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDsetDisks Used Date__________________Name of RAIDset Type of RAIDset TargetB.2 Accessing the CLI Accessing the Command Line Interpreter CLIB.1 What is the CLI? 3.Set the communications parameters to Manual Rating Reader’s CommentsMost-LikedFeatures Least-LikedFeatures Manual Order Number