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RAID FIBRE TO S-ATA/SASInstallation Reference GuideRevision 1.0P/N: PW0020000000263

Introduction1-4By striping the drives in the array with stripes large enough so that each recordfalls entirely within one stripe, most records can be

Configuring3-64Use this feature to view the raid subsystem controller’s information. The control-ler name, firmware version, serial number, main proce

Configuring3-65ItemController Board TemperatureHDD TemperatureController Fan SpeedPower Supply +12VPower Supply +5VPower Supply +3.3VDDR Supply Voltag

Configuring3-663.11 Creating a New RAID or Reconfiguring an ExistingRAIDYou can configure raid sets and volume sets using Quick Create or Raid SetFun

Array Maintenance4-1Chapter 4Array MaintenanceThis chapter describes more information about your Disk Array. Thefollowing items are describes in detai

Array Maintenance4-24.1.1 Installing Memory Module:1. Unscrew and pull out the controller Module.Screw of Controller Module2. Unscrew and take off t

Array Maintenance4-34.2 Upgrading the FirmwareUpgrading Flash Firmware Programming UtilitySince the RAID subsystem controller features flash firmware

Array Maintenance4-4Upgrading Firmware Through ANSI/VT-100 Terminal EmulationGet the new version firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. For Exam

Array Maintenance4-54. Select “ZMODEM modem” under Protocol. ZMODEM as the file transfer proto-col of your terminal emulation software.5. Click Browse

Array Maintenance4-67. When the Firmware completes downloading, the confirmation screen appears.Press Yes to start program the flash ROM.8. When the F

Array Maintenance4-79. The Firmware upgrade will take approximately thirty seconds to complete.10. After the Firmware upgrade is complete, a bar indic

Introduction1-5RAID 1, also known as disk mirroring, is simply a pair of disk drives that storeduplicate data but appear to the computer as a single d

Array Maintenance4-8Upgrading Firmware Through Web Browser ManagementGet the new version firmware for your RAID subsystem controller.1. To upgrade the

Array Maintenance4-95. After the firmware upgrade is complete, a bar indicator will show “ FirmwareHas Been Updated Successfully”

Array Maintenance4-104.3 Hot Swap ComponentsThe disk array supports hot-swappable disk trays, power supply modules andcooling fan unit. The following

Array Maintenance4-112. Use the handle to pull out the defective power supply.3. Replace it with a 460W power supply.4. Slide the new power supply in

Array Maintenance4-12ScrewScrew4.3.3 Replacing a Fan1. Unscrew the fan holder.2. Disconnect the fan cable connects between the backplane and the fan.

Technical SpecificationA-1Appendix ATechnical SpecificationRAID processorRAID levelCache memoryNo. of channels (host+disk)Host bus interfaceData trans

Introduction1-6RAID 3 sector-stripes data across groups of drives, but one drive in the group isdedicated to storing parity information. RAID 3 relies

Introduction1-7RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 in that data protection is achieved by writing parityinformation to the physical drives in the array. With

Introduction1-8Dual-level RAID achieves a balance between the increased data availabilityinherent in RAID 1 and RAID 5 and the increased read performa

Introduction1-9RAID ManagementThe subsystem can implement several different levels of RAID technology.RAID levels supported by the subsystem are shown

Introduction1-101.3 Fibre Functions1.3.1 OverviewFibre Channel is a set of standards under the auspices of ANSI (AmericanNational Standards Institut

Introduction1-11The physical connection between devices varies from one topology to another.In all of these topologies, a transmitter node in one devi

Introduction1-12network; each device can use the full available bandwidth.A fabric topology contains one or more switches connecting the ports in theF

Introduction1-131.4 Array Definition1.4.1 RAID SetA RAID Set is a group of disks containing one or more volume sets. It has thefollowing features in

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Introduction1-141.4.2 Volume SetA Volume Set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is orga-nized in a RAID level with one or more

Introduction1-15tion and data on that raid set. If a server fails to work, the raid set disk drivescan be moved to another server and inserted in any

Introduction1-16The RAID subsystem controller redistributes the original volume set over theoriginal and newly added disks, using the same fault-toler

Introduction1-17!1.4.4 High availability1.4.4.1 Creating Hot SparesA hot spare drive is an unused online available drive, which is ready for re-placin

Introduction1-18matically and transparently rebuilds failed drives in the background with user-definable rebuild rates. The RAID subsystem will automa

Getting Started2-1Chapter 2Getting StartedGetting started with the subsystem consists of the following steps: Unpack the storage subsystem.

Getting Started2-2The package contains the following items:• RAID subsystem unit• Two power cords• Two external Fibre optical cables• One external nul

Getting Started2-32.2 Identifying Parts of the subsystemThe illustrations below identify the various features of the subsystem. Getyourself familiar

Getting Started2-41. HDD status IndicatorFunctionBlue blinking LED indicates controller is activity.PartsActivity LEDFunctionUse the Up or Down arrow

Getting Started2-56. Environment statusFunctionAn alarm will sound warning of a voltage abnormality and thisLED will turn red.If temperature irregular

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Getting Started2-62.2.2 Rear View4513141517181231667891011121. Expander Activity LEDGreen LED indicates expander is connected. When there is activity

Getting Started2-7The subsystem is equipped with a serial monitor port allowing you to connecta PC or terminal.8. R-Link Port : Remote Link through RJ

Getting Started2-815. AC power input socket 1 ~ 2 (From left to right)16. Power Supply Power On IndicatorGreen LED indicates power is on.17. Power Su

Getting Started2-92.3 Connecting to Fibre HBAThe subsystem supports fibre interface which provides fast 400MB data trans-fer rate using fibre. This s

Getting Started2-102.4 Powering-on the SubsystemWhen you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer, you should press theON/OFF Power Supply Switch

Getting Started2-112.5 Install Hard DrivesThis section describes the physical locations of the hard drives supported bythe subsystem and gives instru

Getting Started2-126. Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place.7. If the HDD power LED did not turn green, check the hard drive is

Configuring3-1!Chapter 3ConfiguringThe subsystem has a setup configuration utility built in containing importantinformation about the configuration as

Configuring3-2Note:You may connect a terminal while the subsystem’s power is on.2. Power-on the terminal.3. Run the VT100 program or an equivalent ter

Configuring3-34. The default setting of the monitor port is 115200 baud rate, 8 data bit,non-parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.

About This ManualWelcome to your Redundant Array of Independent Disks System User’s Guide.This manual covers everything you need to know in learning h

Configuring3-45. Click disconnect button.6. Open the File menu, and then open Properties.

Configuring3-57. Open the Settings Tab.8. Open the Settings Tab. Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as: TerminalKeys, Backspace key sends: Crtl+H, Emu

Configuring3-6Keyboard Function Key Definitions“ A “ key - to move to the line above“ Z “ key - to move to the next line“ Enter “ key - Submit selecti

Configuring3-7Main MenuThe main menu shows all function that enables the customer to execute ac-tions by clicking on the appropriate link.Note:The pas

Configuring3-8OptionQuick Volume And Raid SetSetupRaid Set FunctionsVolume Set FunctionsPhysical Drive FunctionsRaid System FunctionsFibre Channel Con

Configuring3-9Exit buttonSelect buttonDown buttonUp buttonFunctionUse the Up or Down arrow keys to go through the information onthe LCD screen. This i

Configuring3-10Raid 0Quick Volume / Raid SetupRaid1or0+1Raid 0+1 +SpareRaid 3Raid 5Raid 3 + SpareRaid 5 + SpareRaid 6Raid 6 + SpareSelected CapacitySe

Configuring3-11Create Raid SetRaid Set FunctionDelete Raid SetExpand Raid SetActivate Raid SetCreate Hot Spare DiskDelete Hot Spare DiskRaid Set Infor

Configuring3-12Create Volume SetVolume Set FunctionDelete Volume SetCheck Volume SetStop Volume CheckDisplay Volume Info.Create Volume From Raid SetVo

Configuring3-13Physical DrivesCreate Pass Through DiskDelete Pass Through DiskIdentify Selected DriveSelect The DrivesSelect The DrivesSelect The Driv

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Configuring3-14DHCP FunctionEthernet ConfigurationLocal IP AddressDisabled, EnabledShow System EventsView System EventsClear Event BufferClear Event B

Configuring3-153.4 Web browser-based Remote RAID management via R-Link ethernet portConfiguration of the internal RAID subsystem with remote RAID mana

Configuring3-16Individual CategoryQuick FunctionRaid Set FunctionsVolume Set FunctionsPhysical DrivesSystem ControlsInformationDescriptionCreate a RAI

Configuring3-17Configuration ProceduresBelow are a few practical examples of concrete configuration procedures.3.5 Quick CreateThe number of physical

Configuring3-18Greater Two TB Volume Support:No: still keep the volume size with max. 2TB limitation.64bit LBA: the max. size 512TB, for Unix or Linux

Configuring3-193.6 Raid Set FunctionsUse the Raid Set Function and Volume Set Function if you prefer to customizeyour system. User manual configuratio

Configuring3-203.6.2 Delete Raid SetTo delete a raid set, click on the Delete Raid Set link. A “Select The RAID SETTo Delete” screen is displayed show

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Configuring3-223.6.3 Expand Raid SetUse this option to expand a raid set, when a disk is added to your system.This function is active when at least on

Configuring3-23Migrating occurs when a disk is added to a raid set. Migration status is dis-played in the raid status area of the Raid Set information

3.7.2 Create Raid30/50/60...3.7.3 Delete Volume Set...

Configuring3-24Note:Cannot expand RaidSet when contains Raid30/50/60 volume.

Configuring3-253.6.4 Activate Incomplete Raid SetWhen one of the disk drive is removed in power off state, the raid set state willchange to Incomplete

Configuring3-26Click on the Submit button in the screen to activate the raid set that hasremoved one of disk drive in the power off state. The RAID su

Configuring3-273.6.5 Create Hot SpareWhen you choose the Create Hot Spare option in the Raid Set Function, allunused physical devices connected to the

Configuring3-283.6.7 Rescue Raid SetIf you try to Rescue Missing RAID Set, please contact our engineer forassistance.

Configuring3-293.7 Volume Set FunctionA volume set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is orga-nized in a RAID level with one or

Configuring3-30Volume Name:The default volume name will always appear as Volume ---VOL#. You canrename the volume set name providing it does not exce

Configuring3-3164bit LBA: the max. size 512TB, for Unix or Linux.4K Block: the max. size 16TB , just use with “ basic disk manager “ under OSWindow 2

Configuring3-32LUN Base: Each fibre device attached to the Fibre card, as well as the carditself, must be assigned a unique fibre ID number. A Fibre

Configuring3-333.7.3 Delete Volume SetTo delete Volume from raid set system function, move the cursor bar to themain menu and click on the Delete Volu

Introduction1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThe RAID subsystem is a Fibre channel-to-SAS / SATA II RAID (RedundantArrays of Independent Disks) disk array subs

Configuring3-343.7.4 Modify Volume SetTo modify a volume set from a raid set:(1). Click on the Modify Volume Set link.(2). Tick on the volume set from

Configuring3-35Note:Cannot expand volume capacity in Raid30/50/60 volume.

Configuring3-363.7.5 Volume Set MigrationMigrating occurs when a volume set is migrating from one RAID level toanother, a volume set strip size change

Configuring3-373.7.6 Check Volume SetTo check a volume set from a raid set:(1). Click on the Check Volume Set link.(2). Tick on the volume set from th

Configuring3-383.7.7 Scheduled Volume CheckingTo check a volume set by schedule :(1). Click on the Scheduled Volume Checking link.(2). Select desired

Configuring3-393.7.8 Stop VolumeSet CheckUse this option to stop the Check Volume Set function.3.7.9 Volume Set Host FiltersUse this option to View/Ed

Configuring3-403.8 Physical DriveChoose this option from the Main Menu to select a physical disk and to per-form the operations listed below.3.8.1 Cre

Configuring3-413.8.2 Modify Pass-Through DiskUse this option to modify the Pass-Through Disk Attribute. User can modify thecache mode, Tagged Command

Configuring3-423.8.3 Delete Pass-Through DiskTo delete pass-through drive from the pass-through drive pool, move themouse cursor bar to the main menus

Configuring3-433.8.5 Identify DriveTo prevent removing the wrong drive, the selected disk LED will light for physi-cally locating the selected disk wh

Introduction1-21.1 Key FeaturesSubsystem Features: Features an Intel IOP341 800Mhz 64-BIT RISC I/O processor Build-in 256MB cache memory, expandabl

Configuring3-443.9 System Configuration3.9.1 System ConfigurationTo set the raid system function, move the cursor bar to the main menu andclick on the

Configuring3-45JBOD/RAID ConfigurationThe RAID subsystem supports JBOD and RAID configuration.SATA NCQ Support:NCQ is a command protocol in Serial ATA

Configuring3-46Disk Capacity Truncation Mode:This RAID subsystem use drive truncation so that drives from differing vendorsare more likely to be able

Configuring3-473.9.2 Fibre Channel ConfigTo set the Fibre Channel function, move the cursor bar to the main menu andclick on the Fibre Channel Config.

Configuring3-48Channel SpeedEach FC Channel can be configured as 1 Gbps/sec, 2 Gbps/sec, 4 Gbps/sec oruse “Auto” option for auto speed negotiation bet

Configuring3-491. Select WWN From Detected Host.2. Key in: first enter the WWPN (exact 16 hex digits) of the host in the “HostWWN” text field. Optiona

Configuring3-503.9.2.2 Volume Set Host FiltersVolume Set Host Filters can be specified by clicking “View/Edit Volume Set HostFilters” link at bottom

Configuring3-51To add a host filter entry, first select the host to be include/exclude from HostWWN list.Adjust Range Mask, Filter Type, Access Mode f

Configuring3-52they can be combined as a single filter entry (using either WWN as host WWN)with Range Mask setting as 0xFFFFFFFF_FFFFFFFE. Note that u

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Introduction1-31.2 RAID ConceptsRAID FundamentalsThe basic idea of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to combinemultiple inexpensive disk

Configuring3-543.9.3 EtherNet ConfigTo set the EtherNet function, move the cursor bar to the main menu and clickon he EtherNet Config. The Raid System

Configuring3-553.9.4 Alert By Mail ConfigTo set the Event Notification function, move the cursor bar to the main menu andclick on the Alert By Mail Co

Configuring3-563.9.5 SNMP ConfigurationThe SNMP gives users independence from the proprietary network managementschemes of some manufacturers and SNMP

Configuring3-57the message. This allows user to easily define which RAID unit is havingproblem. Once this setting is done, alert by mail configuration

Configuring3-583.9.6 NTP ConfigurationNTP stands for Network Time Protocol, and it is an Internet protocol used tosynchronize the clocks of computers

Configuring3-593.9.7 View EventsTo view the RAID subsystem controller’s information, move the mouse cursorto the main menu and click on the System Inf

Configuring3-603.9.8 Generate Test EventsIf you want to generate test events, move the cursor bar to the main menu andclick on he Generate Test Events

Configuring3-613.9.9 Clear Events BufferUse this feature to clear the entire events buffer information.3.9.10 Modify PasswordTo set or change the RAID

Configuring3-62The password option allows user to set or clear the raid subsystem’s pass-word protection feature. Once the password has been set, the

Configuring3-633.10 Information Menu3.10.1 RaidSet HierarchyUse this feature to view the internal raid subsystem current raid set, current vol-ume se