Adaptec 48300 Bedienungsanleitung

Installation andUser’s GuideSERIAL ATTACHED SCSI48300 CONTROLLER

Contents ● 10Direct-attach Connections ...86Backplane Connections ...

Glossary ● 100logical deviceVolume comprised of space from one or more physical drives and presented to the operating system as if it were a single st

Glossary ● 101phantom objectObject that represents a component that cannot be configured by the HostRAID controller management software; for example,

Glossary ● 102RAID 10Spanned array consisting of two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Provides redundancy by striping and mirroring. Mirroring provi

Glossary ● 103segmentDisk drive or portion of a disk drive used to create a logical device. A disk can include RAID segments and available segments. A

Glossary ● 104TtaskAn operation that occurs only on the HostRAID controller, asynchronous to all other operations; for example, initializing a disk or

IndexAACUusing to manage arrays 48Adaptec Flash Utility. See AFUAdaptec RAID Controller Configuration utility. See ARCCONFAdaptec RAID Controller uti

● 106disk drivesSAS identifiers 85Disk Size Advisory 51disk utilities 58Diskssize advisory 51documentation included 18DOS extenders 62DOS versio

● 107RAID 0 91RAID 1 92Read caching 50Rebuilding arrays 53requirementsdrive 14hardware 14system 14Ripple and Noise 94Ssafety information 21SA

● 108definition 61path 65utilitiesAdaptec RAID Controller utility 38AFU 39ARCCONF 38VVERIFY command 66Verify disk media 58verifying drives 54VE

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1IntroductionIn this chapter...Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) on the Adaptec HostRAID Controller 12Kit Contents ...

Introduction ● 12Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) on the Adaptec HostRAID ControllerThe Adaptec SAS 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID c

Introduction ● 13The Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports:● Compliance with SAS specification 1.0● Physical and software compatibility with SAS an

Introduction ● 14Overview of the Installation ProcessThis section provides an overview of how to install and configure the Adaptec HostRAID controller

Introduction ● 15● At least 256 MB of RAM● An available 64-bit PCI /PCI-X slot● 40 MB of free drive space● 16-bit SVGA color monitor with a resolution

Introduction ● 16HostRAID Controller FeaturesThis section contains the following subsections:● Features Overview● Adaptec SAS 48300 HostRAID Controlle

Introduction ● 17Adaptec SAS 48300 HostRAID Controller Features SummaryThe following table summarizes the features of the Adaptec SAS HostRAID control

Introduction ● 18Advanced RAID FeaturesThe Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports the following advanced features:● SAS/SATA Disk Hot Plug—Allows yo

Introduction ● 19Using the CDs● The RAID installation CD contains software, drivers, and documentation. You can use the CD the following ways:● Bootin

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Introduction ● 20Software Tools OverviewThe Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller includes the following tools to configure and manage your storage devices:

Introduction ● 21Safety InformationTo ensure your personal safety, as well as the safety of your equipment:● Keep your work area and the computer clea

2Installing the HostRAID Controller and DrivesIn this chapter...SAS Drives and Cables...

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 23SAS Drives and CablesTo install the Adaptec SAS 48300 HostRAID controller and drives, you need equal

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 24Installing the HostRAID Controller and DrivesTo install the Adaptec SAS 48300 HostRAID controller an

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 25Connecting Disk Drive OptionsWith SAS, you can connect internal disk drives in various ways—from sim

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 26Installing the HostRAID Controller to a SAS ExpanderYou can use a SAS edge expander to connect multi

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 27Determining the Boot HostRAID ControllerNote: If your system will contain two or more bootable HostR

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 28Using Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility to Create a Bootable RAID ArrayNote: If you want to install

Installing the HostRAID Controller and Drives ● 297 On the next screen, respond as follows: The Creating Array window is displayed.Note: RAID 1 and RA

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3Installing the DriverIn this chapter...Overview of the Driver Installation Process ...31Creating the Driver Disk ..

Installing the Driver ● 31Overview of the Driver Installation ProcessAdaptec recommends the following driver installation procedure:1 Create a driver

Installing the Driver ● 328 When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK. The computer creates the driver disk.Installing the Windows DriverThis

Installing the Driver ● 33Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows SystemTo install the driver in an existing operating system:1 Install and confi

Installing the Driver ● 34Installing the Linux ModuleThis section contains the following procedures:● Installing the Module When You Install Red Hat o

Installing the Driver ● 358 Proceed with the Linux installation according to the Red Hat or SuSE instructions.Installing the Module in an Existing Lin

4Managing Your Storage SpaceIn this chapter...About Adaptec Storage Manager ...37About the HostRAID

Managing Your Storage Space ● 37About Adaptec Storage ManagerAdaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that helps you build a st

Managing Your Storage Space ● 38About the HostRAID Controller Configuration UtilityThe HostRAID Controller Configuration Utility (HRCONF) is a command

Managing Your Storage Space ● 39The Adaptec HostRAID Controller utility is included in your controller’s BIOS. For more information, see About the Ada

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Managing Your Storage Space ● 40SAS Drives and CablesTo install the Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller and drives, you need equal numbers of each of the

Managing Your Storage Space ● 41Installing the HostRAID Controller and DrivesTo install the Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller and drives:1 If you have a

Managing Your Storage Space ● 42Connecting Disk Drive OptionsWith SAS, you can connect internal disk drives in various ways— from simple direct connec

Managing Your Storage Space ● 43Installing the HostRAID Controller to a SAS ExpanderYou can use a SAS edge expander to connect multiple hard disk driv

Managing Your Storage Space ● 44Determining the Boot ControllerNote: If your system will contain two or more bootable controllers, read this section.

Managing Your Storage Space ● 452 Turn on the computer, press Ctrl+A to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility.If you have only one HostRAID con

Managing Your Storage Space ● 4611 On the next screen, respond as follows: The Creating Array window is displayed.Note: RAID 1 and RAID 10 clearing is

AUsing the Adaptec RAID Configuration UtilityIn this Appendix...HostRAID—Overview...

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 48HostRAID—OverviewThe Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is part of the HostRAID controller BIOS

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 49Creating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed

● 5Regulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 504 The options under Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods for R

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 51Managing ArraysSelect the Manage Arrays option to perform these tasks:● Viewing Array Properties ● Ad

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 52Deleting ArraysCaution: Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 53Configure Disk DrivesCaution: If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 54System Shutdown RebuildNote: This section applies only when an operating system and drivers are insta

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 55Using SerialSelectThe SerialSelect utility allows you to change the BIOS and HostRAID controller and

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 56SerialSelect OptionsThe following table lists the available and default settings for each SerialSelec

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 57CTRL-A Message DisplayEnabledDisabledWhen set to Enabled, the SAS HostRAID controller BIOS displays t

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 58Using the Disk UtilitiesThe disk utilities allow you to format or verify the media of the hard disk d

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 59● Mark bootable—Marks the drive as a boot device.● Indicate LED—A green LED on an enclosure blinks wh

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BAdaptec Flash Utility (AFU)In this Appendix...Introduction...61Ru

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 61IntroductionThe Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) is a DOS utility used to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller’s

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 62System RequirementsThe requirements for AFU are as follows:● MS–DOS version 5.0 or later. It cannot run from a DOS com

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 633 Select Select Controllers and select the Adaptec HostRAID controllers to be flashed. When selecting a single control

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 64ExampleThis example shows a typical system response to a LIST command:A:\> AFU LISTAdaptec Flash Utility V1.0-0 B14

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 65● /D <UFI File Path> specifies the path (drive and directory) where the UFI files are located. If you do not spe

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 66ExamplesThe following example shows a typical system response after an update has been performed:A:\> AFU UPDATE /C

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 67ExampleThe following example shows a typical system response after a verify command has been performed:A:\> AFU VER

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 68AFU Command Line – Step-by-StepThis section provides step-by step instructions for updating the flash. To update the f

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) ● 69c Updating the Flash on All HostRAID Controllers Simultaneously—To flash the firmware on all HostRAID controllers, typ

ContentsIntroductionSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) on the Adaptec HostRAID Controller12Kit Contents...

CUsing the Command Line UtilityIn this appendix...HRCONF Commands ...71This chapte

Using the Command Line Utility ● 71HRCONF CommandsPerform the following functions from the command line:Commandhrconf BackupWhat it doesFor large-scal

Using the Command Line Utility ● 72Commandhrconf createWhat it doesCreates logical drives. You must provide the channel and device ID of the physical

Using the Command Line Utility ● 73Example hrconf create 1 logicaldrive stripesize 64 max 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 Return valuesSUCCESS: 0x00 successful terminat

Using the Command Line Utility ● 74Commandhrconf getconfigWhat it doesLists information about the controllers, logical drives, and physical drives. Th

Using the Command Line Utility ● 75Commandhrconf getstatusWhat it doesThe GETSTATUS function displays the status of any background command that is cur

Using the Command Line Utility ● 76Return valuescontrollers found: 0SUCCESS: 0x00 successful terminationFAILURE: 0x01Commandhrconf rescanWhat it doesE

Using the Command Line Utility ● 77Syntaxhrconf restore <Controller#> <Filename> [noprompt]ParametersController# is the controller numberF

Using the Command Line Utility ● 78Return valuesSUCCESS: 0x00 indicates the command completed successfullyFAILURE: 0x01 indicates the command failedCo

Using the Command Line Utility ● 79Syntaxhrconf setstate <Controller#> <Channel#> <Device#> <State> [LOGICALDRIVE <LD#>[

Contents ● 8Installing the HostRAID Controller and DrivesSAS Drives and Cables...23Ins

DIntroduction to SASIn this appendix...Terminology Used in This Chapter...81What is SAS?...

Introduction to SAS ● 81Terminology Used in This ChapterFor convenience, SAS HBAs and SAS HostRAID controllers are referred to generically in this cha

Introduction to SAS ● 82How Do SAS Devices Communicate?SAS devices communicate with each other through links. A link is a physical connection between

Introduction to SAS ● 83What’s a SAS Port?Note: Because the physical link between SAS devices is from phy to phy, rather than port to port, a “port” i

Introduction to SAS ● 84What’s a SAS Connector?A SAS connector is the physical plug or receptacle that you see on a SAS device. It supports the power

Introduction to SAS ● 85What do SAS Cables Look Like?Internal SAS cables are narrower than internal parallel SCSI cables. The connectors vary in size

Introduction to SAS ● 86What are the SAS Connection Options?You can connect end devices to each other through direct cable connections and through bac

Introduction to SAS ● 87SAS Expander ConnectionsA SAS expander device literally expands the number of end devices that you can connect together. Expan

Introduction to SAS ● 88How is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI?In summary, although SAS and parallel SCSI both use the SCSI command set, how they mov

EUnderstanding RAIDIn this Appendix...Understanding Drive Segments ...90Selecting the Best RAID L

Contents ● 9Adding/Deleting Hotspares...52Configure Disk Drives ...

Understanding RAID ● 90Understanding Drive SegmentsA drive segment is a disk drive or portion of a disk drive that is used to create an array. A disk

Understanding RAID ● 91RAID 0An array with RAID 0 includes two or more disk drives and provides data striping, where data is distributed evenly across

Understanding RAID ● 92RAID 1 ArraysA RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same data is stor

Understanding RAID ● 93RAID 10A RAID 10 array is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Adaptec HostRAID controllers support a maximum numb

FSpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsNote: Forced airflow is recommended, but not required.DC Power RequirementsCurrent Requirements Ambient tem

GlossaryAactivitySee task. ACUArray Configuration Utility. Used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the HostRAID controller’s BIOS or MS-DOS.

Glossary ● 96Bbackground consistency checkConsistency check performed as a background process. bad partitionpartition that is in an unknown state.boot

Glossary ● 97concatenationJoining of physical or logical drives in sequential order.configure drivesProcess of preparing a disk for use by the HostRAI

Glossary ● 98driveDevice used for storing data. May contain one or more removable or nonremovable, writable or read only media. See also hard disk, ha

Glossary ● 99foreign diskDisk that has previously been configured on another Adaptec HostRAID controller. The RAID signature on the disk allows the Ho