Compaq 3100ES - Smart Array RAID Controller Betriebsanweisung

User GuideFirst Edition (September 1999)Part Number 146915-001Compaq Computer Corporation

x Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideMenu Options,Command Names,Dialog Box NamesThese elements appear in initial capital letters.COMMANDS,D

7-18 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideExample:BASEDEV=CPQARRAY.ADD /V3. /A:[adapter index] [unit parameters]This command line switch is a

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-19Limitations The driver MUST be loaded by a BASEDEV= statement in theCONFIG.SYS file. This statement is

Appendix ARegulatory Compliance NoticesFederal Communications CommissionNoticePart 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules andRegulati

A-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideClass A EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA dig

Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3 Declaration of Conformity for Products Markedwith the FCC logo - United States OnlyThis device complies with Part

A-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide Class B Equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference

Appendix BElectrostatic DischargeA discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damageprinted circuit boards or other static-s

B-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideGrounding MethodsThere are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the followingmeasures w

Appendix CSpecificationsThis appendix provides physical, operating, and performance specifications forthe Smart Array 431 Controller.Table C-1Smart Ar

C-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideTable C-1Smart Array 431 Controller Specifications continuedTable C-2Smart Array 431 Controller Spec

About This Guide xiSymbols on EquipmentThese icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditionsmay exist.Any surface or area of t

Appendix DUnderstanding Drive ArraysThis chapter provides explanations of drive array concepts, data protectionmethods including fault tolerance optio

D-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideDaz-9-12.EPSPhysicalDrive 1PhysicalDrive 2PhysicalDrive 3LogicalDrive 1LogicalDrive 2Drive ArrayFigu

Understanding Drive Arrays D-3Daz-9-16.EPSPhysical DrivesLogicalDrive 1LogicalDrive 2Drive ArrayDrive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6Figur

D-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideDrive ArraysDrive arrays on the Smart Array 431 Controller have several importantattributes: A sin

Understanding Drive Arrays D-5Drive Array BenefitsUsing drive arrays with the Smart Array 431 Controller has several importantbenefits: Data Prote

D-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideTable D-1RAID Level CharacteristicsDistributed DataGuarding (RAID 5)Mirroring(RAID 1)No Fault tolera

Understanding Drive Arrays D-7Distributed Data Guarding (RAID 5)Distributed data guarding also called RAID 5, stores parity data across all thedrive

D-8 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideDrive Mirroring (RAID 1)Drive mirroring, also called RAID 1, is the highest performance and highestf

Understanding Drive Arrays D-9No Fault tolerance (RAID 0)RAID 0 does not provide fault tolerance. This level of RAID stripes dataacross all the driv

D-10 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuidePerformance EnhancementDrive arrays allow data access performance to be dramatically enhanced overn

xii Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideCompaq Technical SupportYou are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your produ

Understanding Drive Arrays D-11Concurrent I/O Request ServicingThe Smart Array 431 Controller has the capability to service hundreds of I/Orequests

D-12 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideBus Master Data TransfersThe Smart Array 431 Controller is a bus master device that takes control o

Understanding Drive Arrays D-13OriginalPhysicalDrivesNewPhysicalDrivesFigure D-9. Adding more physical drivesWhen initiated by the Array Configurat

D-14 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideExample: Assume you have a total of 4 drives and you want to expand this to 6drives. With Array Con

Understanding Drive Arrays D-15Online Capacity Expansion or ExtensionIn certain cases, the Smart Array 431 and the Array Configuration Utility alsos

D-16 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideData ReliabilityThe Smart Array 431 Controller and the network operating system offerseveral other

Understanding Drive Arrays D-17Drive Parameter TrackingDrive parameter-tracking monitors more than 15 drive operational parametersand functional tes

D-18 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideAutomatic Data RecoveryAfter you replace a failed drive, automatic data recovery reconstructs the d

Understanding Drive Arrays D-19OK to remove drive if not partof fault-tolerant configurationOK to remove failed driveDO NOT remove driveDO NOT remov

D-20 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOK to remove failed driveDO NOT remove driveDO NOT remove driveDO NOT remove driveOK to remove driv

Chapter 1FeaturesThe Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller is a single-channel, 64-bit PCI arraycontroller that is part of the Compaq Smart Array family o

Understanding Drive Arrays D-21Controller DuplexingIMPORTANT: Compaq strongly recommends using hardware-based fault tolerance (OSindependent) inste

Users of a Compaq single channel array controller should consider upgradingto the new Smart Array 431 Controller. This appendix provides an upgradepro

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide3. Upgrade your System ROMs to the most current version using theCompaq System ROMPaq. The System ROM m

The purpose of fault tolerant configurations on the Smart Array 431 Controlleris to protect against data loss due to drive failure. Although the Smart

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide Compaq Insight Manager can be used to detect failed drives remotelyacross a network.Problems such as

Recovering from Drive Failure In any RAID 1 logical drive on the Smart Array 431 Controller havingN physical drives in the array (not including spar

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFailed drives in hot-pluggable trays can be removed and replaced while hostsystem and storage system po

Recovering from Drive Failure Replacement drives are not considered to be “online” until Automatic DataRecovery is completed, at which time the onlin

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFault tolerance may be compromised due to non-drive problems such as afaulty cable, faulty storage syst

The Smart Array 431 Controller produces diagnostic error messages at reboot.Many of these Power-On Self-Test (POST) messages are self-explanatory ands

1-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide 64-bit PCI Bus Master interface 16-MB of d-RAM used for code data and non-battery backed read c

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidecontinued1726 Slot x Drive Array - Array AcceleratorMemory Size Change Detected - ArrayAccelerator con

POST Error Messages continued1776 Slot x Drive Array - SCSI Bus TerminationError – Internal and external drives cannotboth be attached to the same SC

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidecontinued1783 Slot x Drive Array Controller Failure. If this message appears immediately following aROM

POST Error Messages continued1786 Slot 1 Drive Array Recovery Needed. Thefollowing SCSI drive(s) need Automatic DataRecovery: SCSI Port 1: SCSI ID 0S

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidecontinued1789 Slot x Drive Array SCSI Drive(s) NotResponding. Check cables or replace thefollowing SCSI

This Appendix contains several common questions about the Smart Array 431Controller. Along with the answers to the questions, you will see the locatio

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideQ. I installed the hard drives in my server. Must I now terminate eachdrive?A. No. If you installed har

Questions and Answers Q. I want to connect a Compaq ProLiant Storage System/U orStorageWorks Enclosure Models 4214R and 4214T to my server.Can I al

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideQ. Why do the drive activity lights light up on some drives when mysystem is idle?A. The Smart Array 43

Accelerator Ratio,description 6-26ACU See Array ConfigurationUtilityADD driver, command lineswitches 7-18adding spare drives 6-33arrayexpandin

Features 1-3Smart Array 431 ControllerThe Smart Array 431 Controller interface to the server is a PeripheralComponent Interface (PCI) bus. The PCI b

2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guideboot error, after installing newcontroller 3-3bus master data transfers,description D-12buttonsArr

Index 3wizardauto 6-31CPQONLIN 6-31physical drive not in use 6-14wizards 6-7configuringspare drives 6-33the controller 6-4the drive array

4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideNetWare Online ArrayConfiguration Utility 6-30optimizing array controllerperformance 6-36RAID leve

Index 5rebuilding F-2regenerating F-2space efficiency, obtainingmaximum D-4spanning acrosscontrollers D-4two drive arrays with sixphysical dr

6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidemovingarrays 1-4offline 2-6procedure 2-6requirements 2-6non-Compaqpre-failure warranty H-3us

Index 7methods supported by theSmart Array 431Controller 1-4FCC compliance statementcables A-3device modifications A-3FCC ID A-1FCC logo A-

8 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidehot-plug drivesreplacement conditions D-19,D-20option kit contents 2-2SCSI connectors,identified

Index 9migrationonline RAID level 1-5, 6-20online stripe size 1-5, 6-20mirroring, drive failure F-2modifying system, FCC compliancestatement

10 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guideminimal configurationrequirements 6-2RAID knowledge level 6-2restrictions 6-2starting 6-3opti

Index 11ROMflashing 3-1updating 3-1upgrading H-3ROMPaqdiskettes, creating 3-2optionsdescription 3-1running 3-5when to use 3-4systemdesc

1-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideDrive ArraysRAID technology distributes data across a series of hard drives to unitephysical drives

12 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guidesettingaccelerator ratio 6-32drive rebuild 6-32expand priority 6-32Settings button, function

Index 13software-based drivemirroring D-21specifications C-1supporting multiplearrays D-4upgrading from single channelarray controller E-1Sma

14 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOS device driver, most currentversion E-1reconnect all cables E-2System ROMs, most currentversion

Features 1-5Drive MovementAn array of drives can be moved from one system to another as long as therelative order of the drives is maintained. For m

1-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideLVD and SE SignalingBoth Wide Ultra3 and Wide Ultra2 SCSI devices use Low VoltageDifferential (LVD)

Features 1-7Array Configuration Utility (ACU)The Compaq Array Configuration Utility is an easy-to-use graphicalconfiguration utility to help you set

NoticeThe information in this publication is subject to change without notice.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OREDITORIA

Chapter 2Installation PreparationThis chapter provides the following information: Option Kit contents Hardware and software installation guideline

2-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOption Kit ContentsFigure 2-1 identifies the major components included in the Smart Array 431Control

Installation Preparation 2-3Hardware and Software InstallationGuidelinesFor first-time installations, the following steps must be performed in the o

2-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideGuidelines for Making Changes to CurrentInstallationThis section provides guidelines for: Installi

Installation Preparation 2-5Drive ConsiderationsIf you will be installing or replacing drives in your Compaq server, keep inmind that: Drives may

2-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideExpanding the Capacity of an ArrayProvided below is an overview of the procedures to expand the capa

Installation Preparation 2-7Moving Drives OfflineDrives can be moved to alternate SCSI ID positions on the same arraycontroller as long as no drives

Chapter 3Updating the FirmwareThe ROMs on all Compaq servers and most Compaq options can be updatedeasily. This is done by flashing the ROM using a sp

3-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideROMPaq DiskettesThe ROMPaq utilities must be run from diskette(s). The latest version of theROMPaq d

Updating the Firmware 3-3Running System ROMPaqSystem ROMPaq is used to update the firmware in Compaq servers. TheSmart Array 431 Controller has en

ContentsAbout This GuideText Conventions...ixSymb

3-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide6. Review the information on the Caution screen:Device to reprogram: your serverCurr

Updating the Firmware 3-5To run Options ROMPaq:1. Locate the diskette containing the Options ROMPaq and place it intothe server floppy drive.2. Bo

3-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideCAUTION: Do not interrupt this cycle. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming willleave the firmware in

Chapter 4Controller Installation and CablingInformationThis chapter provides instructions to install and connect a Compaq SmartArray 431 Controller in

4-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuidePreparing the ServerTo prepare the server for Smart Array 431 Controller installation: 1. Perform a

Controller Installation and Cabling Information 4-34. Secure the board in place with the retaining screw, if necessary.Figure 4-1. Installing the S

4-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideSCSI TerminationAll SCSI buses require termination on both ends of the bus to prevent signaldegradat

Controller Installation and Cabling Information 4-5 Use the internal point to point SCSI cable provided with your server. Attach the point to po

4-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideExternal SCSI ConnectionsIf you are connecting the Smart Array 431 Controller to a Compaq StorageEnc

Controller Installation and Cabling Information 4-7External HD 68 SCSI Internal HD 68 SCSINon-Offset VHDCI Offset VHDCI Figure 4-3. Identifying SCS

iv Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideChapter 2Installation PreparationOption Kit Contents...

4-8 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideTable 4-2External SCSI Cables for Compaq EnclosuresCable Description Option Kit Number Cable Assembl

Controller Installation and Cabling Information 4-9Completing the InstallationReplace the access panel and secure it with the thumbscrews, as requir

4-10 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFigure 4-6. External cabling on StorageWorks Enclosure 4200 Model 4214T

Chapter 5Running the System ConfigurationUtilityThe Compaq System Configuration Utility is used to configure the hardwareinstalled in or connected to

5-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideSystem Configuration Utility on CDThe Compaq System Configuration Utility can be run directly from t

Running the System Configuration Utility 5-3Starting the SystemConfiguration UtilityTo start the System Configuration Utility:1. Place the Compaq Sm

5-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideConfiguring the ControllerEdit these parameters for the Smart Array 431 Controller:Controller OrderP

Chapter 6Array Configuration UtilitiesCompaq has provided two different mechanisms for configuring your arraycontroller depending on your unique requi

6-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideArray Configuration Utility (ACU) Has configuration Wizards for novices and advanced paths forexpe

Array Configuration Utilities 6-3Starting the Option Rom Configuration for ArraysUtilityPart of the power-on sequence of a computer system if the Po

About This Guide vChapter 5Running the System Configuration UtilitySystem Configuration Utility on CD ...

6-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideDeleting a Logical DriveIf there is a single existing logical drive already configured on the arrayc

Array Configuration Utilities 6-5The Array Configuration Utility, which is located on the SmartStart andSupport Software CD, is a graphics-based app

6-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideStarting theArray Configuration UtilityYou can access and start the Array Configuration Utility in t

Array Configuration Utilities 6-7Configuration WizardsWhen you start the Array Configuration Utility, the software checks theconfiguration of each S

6-8 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideConfiguration ProceduresCreating a New ArrayIf you are configuring a new array, the configuration wi

Array Configuration Utilities 6-9 3. Click the Controller Settings button shown in Figure 6-4.Figure 6-4. Controller buttons The Controller Setting

6-10 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideStep 2: Grouping physical drives of the same size into an array1. Click the Create Array... button.

Array Configuration Utilities 6-11Figure 6-7. Example Array ANOTE: The same spare drive may be assigned to multiple arrays. However, spare drivess

6-12 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFigure 6-8. Example Array - Logical Configuration View with 1 Array5. Select the controller, and t

Array Configuration Utilities 6-13Figure 6-9. Create Logical Drive screen 3. In the upper-left area of this screen, click the Distributed Data Guar

vi Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideInstalling the Operating System DriverscontinuedSCO OpenServer 5...

6-14 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide 8. The Logical Configuration View screen should appear like the followingfigure.Figure 6-10. Exam

Array Configuration Utilities 6-15Expanding Array Capacity—ProcedureTo bypass the configuration wizard, follow these steps to expand your array: 1.

6-16 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide 1. Select Array A. 2. Click the Expand button. 3. Select the unassigned 4.3-GB drive. 4. Click Ass

Array Configuration Utilities 6-17CAUTION: In case of power loss, capacity expansion process information istemporarily stored in the Array Accelera

6-18 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideExtending Array Capacity — ProcedureTo extend the capacity of a logical drive: 1. Click the logical

Array Configuration Utilities 6-19Figure 6-13. Extend Logical Drive screen 4. Click the slider control to change (increase) the size of the logical

6-20 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOnline MigrationUse the Online RAID Level or Stripe Size Migration screen to: Reconfigure a curre

Array Configuration Utilities 6-21Figure 6-14. RAID and Stripe Size screen 4. Click the (RAID 5) Distributed Data Guarding option button. 5. The st

6-22 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideArray Configuration Utility ScreensMain Configuration ScreenThe main configuration screen is the fi

Array Configuration Utilities 6-23 Help - Use to access online help.Controller Selection BoxThe Controller Selection box is located in the top lef

About This Guide viiAppendix BElectrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage...

6-24 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFigure 6-17. View Configuration list boxFigure 6-17 shows an example of a physical view of a Smart

Array Configuration Utilities 6-25Figure 6-18. More Information and Drive View buttonsController ButtonsThe top right corner of the screen contains

6-26 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideLogical Drive ButtonsThis box is located on the right side under the Array box. It becomes activeaf

Array Configuration Utilities 6-27Figure 6-22. Controller Settings screenCreate Array ScreenIn this screen, all available drives attached to the se

6-28 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFigure 6-23. Create Array screenCreate Logical Drive ScreenIn this screen, you can select the faul

Array Configuration Utilities 6-29Figure 6-24. Create Logical Drive screenThe Logical Drive Size area shows a scale marked with the amount of drive

6-30 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideStripe SizeStripe size refers to the amount of data stored on each physical drive in onestripe of a

Array Configuration Utilities 6-31Auto-configurationIf no logical drives are configured, a CPQONLIN auto-configuration wizard(Figure 6-25) appears a

6-32 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideFigure 6-26. Main Configuration View screenUse online help for instructions to complete configurat

Array Configuration Utilities 6-33Drive RebuildDrive rebuild occurs after a physical drive fails and is replaced. Only logicaldrives configured for

viii Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideAppendix FRecovering from Drive FailureRecognizing a Drive Failure ...

6-34 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOnline RAID and Stripe MigrationUsing CPQONLIN, you can modify both the RAID level and Stripe Size

Array Configuration Utilities 6-35If you do not replace the failed drive, the only option using the ArrayConfiguration Utility is to delete logical

6-36 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideOptimizing Array Controller PerformanceTo improve system performance, keep these tips in mind befor

Chapter 7Installing the Operating System DriversThis chapter outlines the driver installation steps to set up the Smart Array 431Controller in an exis

7-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide Materials Needed You need these materials only if you did not use SmartStart to install youroperati

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-3Additional InformationReadme files containing the latest information about using Compaq options ina NetWa

7-4 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide4. Refer to your NetWare installation documentation for informationabout installing and mounting vol

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-5Microsoft Windows NT 4.0This section includes instructions for installing the initial driver for a newSma

7-6 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideAdditional InformationAn NTREADME.HLP file on the Compaq SSD for Windows NT diskettes,contains the l

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-7Installation ProceduresYou can install device drivers on a Windows NT server using: the Compaq SSD for

About This GuideThis guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installationand as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and

7-8 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideUpdating the Smart Array 431 DriverUpdating the Smart Array 431 driver is a two-step process: remove

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-9 4. Enter the following:A:\setup 5. Select Custom. 6. Select the Compaq Smart Array 322DC/42XX Controller

7-10 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideSCO OpenServer 5This section does not contain the information for setting up the Smart Array431 Con

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-11Accessing the InformationDriver installation procedures for SCO OpenServer 5 from Compaq and SCOOpenServ

7-12 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideSCO UnixWare 2.1 or LaterGetting the Driver andInstallation InformationThe instructions in this sec

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-13Accessing the InformationTo access the driver installation information:1. Place the diskette labeled Doc

7-14 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User GuideAdditional InformationReadme files containing the latest information about OS/2, including thedrive

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-153. If you do not want to boot from a drive on this controller, for instance ifyou wanted to boot from a

7-16 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide2. If a Compaq IAES Controller is the only other controller installed inthe system, since it cannot

Installing the Operating System Drivers 7-17Remove all IDE or ESDI (ST-506) disk drivers from CONFIG.SYS if you areusing a Smart Array 431 Controlle