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User GuideFourth Edition (June 1999)Part Number 241377-004Compaq Computer Corporation

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x Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThese symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the followingmeanings. Text set off

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Running the Array Configuration Utility If your operating system is not listed, check your operating systemdocumentation or contact your operating sy

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideMake the extended space of the logical drive available for use by youroperating system by one of the

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Running the Array Configuration Utility 3. Click the Migrate RAID/Stripe Size option button. A screen similar tothe following is displayed.Figure 6-

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideRedundant pairs of Raid Array 4000 Controllers are marked with a specialicon and label in the Array C

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Running the Array Configuration Utility The main configuration screen is the first screen that displays after theconfiguration wizard finishes. Some

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe menu bar contains the following pull-down menus: Controller—Use to select a controller, save a c

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Running the Array Configuration Utility Figure 6-16. View Configuration listFor each controller, the drive arrays, logical drives, and physical driv

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe More Information button, shown in Figure 6-17, is located at the bottomright side of the screen.

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Running the Array Configuration Utility The Array box is located on the right side of the screen, below the Controllerbox. The Modify, Expand, and Cr

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideUse the Controller Settings screen to select the operating system and to set theRebuild Priority, Exp

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About This Guide xiAny surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbolsindicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If thissu

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Running the Array Configuration Utility The Accelerator Ratio determines the amount of memory allocated to the readand write caches. Some application

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo increase performance, Compaq reconnects installing/distributing drives toboth ports before running

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Running the Array Configuration Utility In this screen, you can select the fault-tolerance method, enable the arrayaccelerator, set the logical drive

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThis screen first displays the maximum size logical drive that can be createdfor your drive array. Yo

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Running the Array Configuration Utility When you start the Array Configuration Utility, the software checks eachcontroller to detect errors in its co

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideIf no logical drives are configured, a CPQONLIN auto-configuration wizard(Figure 6-24) appears and pr

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Running the Array Configuration Utility Custom configuration allows you to create arrays and assign fault toleranceone array at a time. To custom con

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo set the drive rebuild priority, expand priority, or accelerator ratio for acontroller, highlight t

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Running the Array Configuration Utility To set the drive rebuild priority, highlight the RA4000 controller and select thecontroller settings. If you

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideUsing CPQONLIN, you can modify both the RAID level and Stripe Size of anexisting logical drive while

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xii Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideIn North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at1-800-OK-COMPAQ1. This service

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Running the Array Configuration Utility Rebuilding: The array is operating and rebuilding a replacement drive oran online spare, if one was assigne

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 6. NetWare cannot detect a single physical drive failure when usinghardware-based fault tolerance; N

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The Options ROMPaq utility is used to update the firmware on the RA4000Controller and hard drives. Use Options ROMPaq to update the capabilities ofthe

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 7. Press Enter to go to step 9. or 8. If the ROM firmware in the RA4000 Controller is older than tha

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For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, yourStorageWorks RAID Array 4000 is assigned a Compaq Series number. TheCo

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modificationsmade to this device that ar

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Regulatory Compliance Notices The GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) module contains a laser device. AllCompaq systems equipped with a laser device c

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideAugust 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured fromAugust 1, 1976. Compliance

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Regulatory Compliance Notices Your RA4000 is provided with a Lithium Manganese Dioxide, or a VanadiumPentoxide, batteries. There is a danger of exp

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To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need tofollow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of staticelec

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The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 is a high-performance, externalsystem using various Fibre Channel devices and the Fibre Channel I/OStandard to

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThere are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the followingmethods when handling or ins

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This appendix provides operating and physical specifications for the CompaqRA4000 (Tower) and the Compaq RA4000 (Rack-mountable).Dimensions (including

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuidecontinuedTemperature RangeOperatingShipping50° to 95° F-22° to 122° F10° to 35° C-30° to 50° CRelativ

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Specifications continuedTemperature RangeOperatingShipping50° to 95° F-22° to 122° F10° to 35° C-30° to 50° CRelative Humidity (noncondensing)Operati

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The information in this appendix defines Fibre Channel, describes itsadvantages, and outlines how it is in the Compaq StorageWorks RAIDArray 4000.Fibr

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guideq Up to 126 ports per Arbitrated Loopq Smaller cables and connectorsq No bus termination requiredq

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Fibre Channel Technology The simplest connection method for Fibre Channel cable is the point-to-pointconnection between a server and an external RA40

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide One Compaq Fibre Channel cableq Multi-mode for distances of 2 meters to 500 metersq 2-meter multi

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Fibre Channel Technology Figure D-2 shows a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop configuration with oneserver, one Storage Hub, and two RA4000(s).12345678Fi

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide1Server2Fibre Host Adapter3Fibre Channel Storage Hub4RA4000 Controller 15RA4000 16RA4000 Controller 2

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guiden Wide-Ultra SCSI-3, Fast-Wide SCSI, or Fast SCSI-2 hard drive supportn Redundant Hot-pluggable Pow

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Fibre Channel Technology One Compaq Fibre Channel cableq Multi-mode for distances of 2 meters to 500 metersq 2-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel cab

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideData is sent over Fibre Channel cable in a structured format. The smalleststructure of data sent is c

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Fibre Channel Technology Figure D-4 shows the structure of Fibre Channel data transmission.ExchangeSequenceDataFibre ChannelFrameSequence 1Sequence 2

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideFigure D-5 shows the relationship between the Fibre Channel layers.FC-4FC-3Common ServicesFC-2Framing

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The information in this appendix describes hard drive array concepts, dataprotection methods, including fault-tolerance options, and data reliabilityf

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideDaz-9-12.EPSPhysicalDrive 1PhysicalDrive 2PhysicalDrive 3LogicalDrive 1LogicalDrive 2Drive ArrayFigur

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Hard Drive Arrays Figure E-3 illustrates a larger array with two logical drives across six physicaldrives.Daz-9-16.EPSPhysical DrivesLogicalDrive 1Lo

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideDrive arrays have several important attributes: A single array cannot span more than one RA4000 Cont

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Hard Drive Arrays Data protection Performance enhancement Capacity changes Data reliabilityThe RA4000 Controller provides several options to pro

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide67% to 93% 67% to 93% 50% 100%(n-1)/n (n-1)/n n/2 nParitydistributedover eachdriveDedicatedparity dri

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Introduction Form FactorsTower19-inch rackModelsTowerRack-mountableControllerRAID 0, 1, 4, and 564-MB Read/Write CacheMaximum Number of Drives12 (1-i

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Hard Drive Arrays If you will be storing non-critical data, and space and performance are bothimportant, RAID 0 offers the best of both parameters. H

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideData guarding, also called RAID 4, assures data reliability while using only asmall percentage of the

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Hard Drive Arrays Drive mirroring, also called RAID 1, is the highest performance fault-tolerance method. RAID 1 is the only option offering fault-to

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Disk failure will result in data loss for all RAID 0 logical drives. You cannot assign an online s

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Hard Drive Arrays RAID 0 16, 32, 64, 128, , 512RAID 1 16, 32, 64, 128, , 512RAID 4 16, , 64, 128RAID 5 16, , 64, 128For example, consider an oper

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideBy serving as a posted write cache and read-ahead cache, the array acceleratordramatically improves t

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Hard Drive Arrays The array accelerator contains batteries that maintain any data cached there if asystem power failure occurs. The batteries can pre

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideConsider the following example. The RA4000 controller receives a request fora physical drive that is

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Hard Drive Arrays Daz-9-14.EPSOriginalLogicalDriveAddedPhysicalDrivesData from original logical drive redistributed over "Top" of allphysic

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideIt is important to remember that all physical drives in an array should be thesame size (capacity). T

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideFigure 1-3 shows the front panel controls accessible to the user. Therack-mountable model has the LED

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Hard Drive Arrays The RA4000 Controller and the network operating system offer several otherfault management and data reliability features, including

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guideserver to determine what drive failure features are included on your servermodel.Other Compaq options

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The purpose of fault-tolerant configurations on the Compaq RA4000Controller is to protect against data loss due to drive failure. Although theRA4000 C

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) will list all failed drives. An onlineversion on ADU is also availab

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Recovering From Hard Drive Failure Will be in a “regenerating” condition if at least one drive is failed, andno failed drives are mirrored to one a

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideFailed drives in hot-pluggable trays can be removed and replaced while hostsystem and storage system

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Recovering From Hard Drive Failure During Automatic Data Recovery, if the online LED of the replacement drivestops blinking and all other drives in t

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accelerator ratio 6-27, 6-35ACU 1-9, D-4, D-7, E-16Capacity Expansion 1-11configuring hardware 1-10disabling ArrayAccelerator 1-11running

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2 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideArray Diagnostic Utility F-2Array Diagnostics Utility 1-9arrays See also hard drives, arraysad

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Index 3considerations E-15definition 1-11, E-14example E-15hard drive upgrade E-16online 1-9, 1-11, E-16capacity extensiondefined 6-16exi

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Introduction Figure 1-4 shows the features and accessible components on the rear panel.12345Figure 1-4. Rear panel features (tower model shown)1Powe

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4 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guidedrive rebuild 6-34set priority 6-35NetWare Online ArrayConfiguration Utility 6-31optimizing ar

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Index 5drive trays 2-14drive view box, ArrayConfiguration Utility 6-24driversinstalling 2-18operating system D-4, D-7installing 2-3drivesba

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6 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guidetechnology D-1Fibre Channelpoint-to-point D-2standardsprotocol layers D-9Fibre Channel Arbitra

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Index 7inserting the drive 4-27installing the FanAssembly 4-23installing the powersupply 4-21installing the RA4000Controller 4-12, 4-14instal

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8 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guideeffect on performance E-7, E-8procedure 4-26SCSI 1-13, 2-1securing 2-15, 4-27spare F-3supp

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Index 9Power and Fault LEDs on theStorage Hub 12 4-7power supply LED 4-10power supply LEDs 3-3RA4000 Controller LEDs 4-4removing the FanAssem

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10 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guideexpansion wizards,illustrated 6-15rebuilding 6-36logical volumes See drives, logicallogical/p

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Index 11help 6-4RAID level migration,example 6-18RAID level migration,manual 6-18running Array ConfigurationUtility 6-3stripe size migration,

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12 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guideredundant 1-2, 1-6, 1-13, 2-22aligning 5-3function 5-1installing 5-2power cord 5-3replaci

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Index 13failure F-2RAID 1 1-10advantages E-6, E-9automatic data recovery E-18auto-reliabilitymonitoring E-17definition E-5failure F-2in

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideHot-pluggability refers to the ability to remove and replace componentswithout powering down the syst

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14 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideStorageWorks RAID Array 4000configuring 2-1stripe sizedefined 6-30fault tolerance 6-30screen,

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Introduction The Compaq RA4000 supports these Compaq hot-pluggable drives:n 1.6-inch Fast SCSI-2n 1.6-inch Fast-Wide SCSI-2n 1.6-inch Wide-Ultra S

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

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideEach device on a SCSI bus must have a unique identification number in therange of 0 to 6. The SCSI ID

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Introduction The RA4000 Controller is a drive array controller designed for installation inthe RA4000. The RA4000 Controller supports Wide-Ultra SCSI

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideDrive array technology distributes data across a series of hard drives to unitethese physical drives

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Introduction Capacity Expansion refers to the ability to add storage capacity to an existingarray by adding hard drives.The Array Configuration Utili

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide The rechargeable batteries on a new RA4000 Controller can be dischargedwhen the board is first inst

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Introduction System power in the Compaq RA4000 does not shut off completely with thepower switch. The two positions of the front panel power switch s

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This chapter provides information about the installation and configuration ofthe Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000. Because of the similarities bet

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/P or CompaqStorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/E

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Installation To install the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, you will need to: 1. Choose a location. 2. Install the RA4000 in the rack (rack mode

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideChoose an installation location with the following features: A sturdy, level surface—preferably on o

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Text Conventions...ixSymbols in Text...

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Installation Before beginning these procedures, make sure you understand the followingwarnings and caution: To reduce the risk of personal injury or

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideWhen installing your Compaq RA4000 in a rack, certain temperaturestandards and power requirements mus

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Installation For proper operation and safety, this equipment is required to be groundedproperly in accordance with NFPA 70-1993, Article 250. All pow

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the equipment, locate thesystem in a well-ventilat

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Installation The Rack-Mountable Compaq RA4000 draws cool air in through the frontdoor and exhausts warm air out through the rear of the server. There

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo install the rack-mountable RA4000 in a 19-inch rack, you must performthese steps. 1. Remove any bl

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Installation 6. Use the reverse side of the template to mark the equivalent mountingholes (marked C) on the rear mounting rails of the rack cabinet.

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 10. Identify the front of the right and left mounting brackets. The tabs helpalign the bracket for c

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Installation 12. Attach the brackets to the rear mounting rails with the two screwsprovided. Tighten the screws securely.Top ViewRailTROJ035.epsFigu

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo install the Hot-Pluggable drives into the RA4000: 1. Open the front door of the RA4000 (tower only

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iv Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideChapter 2Materials Needed...

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Installation 5. Slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go. Make sure the ejectorlevers are in the fully open position to ensure a correct la

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe StorageWorks RAID 4000 supports the Storage Hub 7 or the StorageHub 12.The Storage Hub 7 provides

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Installation The Storage Hub 12 provides a central point of connectivity for the FibreChannel Arbitrated Loop and should be mounted in a convenient l

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 2. Refer to the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Bus AdapterInstallation Guide for installatio

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Installation Two types of GBIC option kits are available. The option kits: Shortwave option kit #234459-B21 for distances of 2-500 meters Longwave

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo customize your system with multi-mode Fibre Channel cable at distancesof 15 meters to 500 meters,

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Installation Figure 2-13. Cable management using cable tiesBe sure to route the power and Fibre Channel cables so that access to thepower supply and

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideAfter all hardware components are installed and the unit is in place, the powercan be connected. 1. P

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This section describes the operational features of the Compaq StorageWorksRAID 4000.Before applying power to the RA4000, all components of the storage

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe front panel LEDs are found on the RA4000.TROJ017.EPS21Figure 3-1. Front panel LEDs1Power Green S

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About This Guide vChapter 4Interpreting Component LEDs ... 4-1Hard Dri

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Operation The LEDs shown in Figure 3-2 apply only to the power supply on which theyare located.1122Figure 3-2. Power supply LEDs1Status Amber Fault

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuidecontinuedGreen No fault detected inthis power supply.2AC Power Green AC power isconnected to thispowe

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Operation The fan assembly LED applies only to that module.Figure 3-3. Fan Assembly LEDStatus GreenAmberOffFans running normally.Fault detected in o

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe hard drive LEDs apply to the hard drive on which they are located.Figure 3-4. Hard drive LEDsGre

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This chapter contains troubleshooting procedures and suggestions that shouldbe followed to diagnose problems quickly and to minimize their impact on t

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Failure to observe the instructions in this section can result in loss ofdata.Look for an amber Dri

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Troubleshooting The Fibre Host Adapter has two status LEDs. The Transmit LED 1 indicatesthat the Fibre Host Adapter is transmitting data over the Fib

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideDuring normal runtime, the RA4000 Controller has 18 LEDs that indicateactivity or malfunction of the

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Troubleshooting continued9 Active/Standby ON=Controller is activeOFF=Controller is in standby10 WCXC active ON = Cache transfers are active11 Logical

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 has two rows of LEDs. The top green LEDis lit when a GBIC is installe

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vi Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuidecontinuedArray Configuration Utility Screens...

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Troubleshooting When power is applied, all LEDs will turn on during the self test, which lasts15 to 60 seconds. After the power self test, the Power

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe lower amber LED is the Bypass Port LED, which indicates that theassociated port is in bypass mode

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Troubleshooting Failure to follow the instructions in this section can result incomponent damage.If the fan assembly LED is amber, the fan assembly

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Failure to follow the instructions in this section can result in loss ofdata.If the power 1 and sta

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Troubleshooting It is important to follow these instructions when replacingcomponents in the RA4000. If the procedure is done improperly, it is pos

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 7. Remove the RA4000 Controller by pulling it straight out of thechassis 3.1123Figure 4-13. Removin

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Troubleshooting 13. Power up the servers attached to the RA4000.The fault LED on the front panel of the RA4000 should now be green,indicating a full

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 4. Remove the RA4000 Controller by pulling it straight out of thechassis 3.1123Figure 4-16. Removin

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Troubleshooting Replacing the RA4000 Controller cache with the same size cache does notrequire that you power down the system. If the cache is upgr

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 5. Twist the latch that is holding the daughterboard to the RA4000Controller 90 degrees to allow the

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About This Guide viiAppendix CRA4000 (Tower)...C

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Troubleshooting 21Figure 4-20. Installing the daughterboard 9. With the daughterboard installed, push the RA4000 Controller in as faras it will go 1

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideIf a GBIC fails, follow this procedure to replace the failed GBIC. It is notnecessary to power down t

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Troubleshooting If a Fibre Channel cable fails, follow this procedure to replace the failed cable.It is not necessary to power down the system. 1. Re

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 1. Unplug the power cord for the failed power supply. 2. Press the latch on the power supply handle

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Troubleshooting 3. With the handle fully open, insert the replacement power supply into theopening and slide it in along the rails as far as it will

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Do not operate the RA4000 for extended periods of time with eitherpower supply location open. Inter

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Troubleshooting 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews 1 securing the Fan Assembly to thechassis. 2. Remove the Fan Assembly by pulling it straight out of th

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideThe three fans should start turning immediately. The status LED on the FanAssembly and the fault LED

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Troubleshooting OK to remove failed driveDO NOT remove driveDO NOT remove driveDO NOT remove drivetroj016.EPSOK to remove drive if not partof fault-t

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideTo replace a drive:Be sure that the Online and Drive Access LEDs are both OFF. SeeFigure 4-10. 1. Squ

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viii Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideAppendix FRecognizing a Drive Failure...

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Troubleshooting 5. Close both latches against the front of the drive until they snap intoplace 1. Levers on each latch should catch behind the metal

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The Redundant Power Supply option provides a second power supply tosupplement the standard supply so that one is always online.Because this is a hot-p

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Be careful when working around the power and Fibre Channelcables on the back of a working RA4000. A

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Installing the Redundant Power Supply Option 3. Align the power supply with the rail in its opening and push the supplyin as far as it will go 1. 4.

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This chapter provides instructions for using the Compaq Array ConfigurationUtility (ACU) and describes methods for configuring your controller quickly

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide Error and Warning Messages NetWare Online Array Configuration UtilityThe Array Configuration Utili

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Running the Array Configuration Utility If the server you are configuring is running Windows NT, you can install andrun the Array Configuration Utili

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideWhen the Array Configuration Utility is started, the software checks theconfiguration of the RA4000 a

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Running the Array Configuration Utility If you are configuring a new array, the configuration wizard leads you throughthe process. You can, however,

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 2. Select one of the listed controllers.Figure 6-1. Controller Selection list 3. Click the Controll

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

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Running the Array Configuration Utility The controller setting screen displays, as shown in Figure 6-3. 4. Select the correct operating system on the

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 1. Click the Create Array button. The Create Drive Array screen appears.Figure 6-4. Create Drive Ar

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Running the Array Configuration Utility 3. Select the drive at Port 1:SCSI ID 3 and click the Assign Spare to Arraybutton update as advised. The Cre

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 4. Click the Done button to return to the Main Configuration screen. TheLogical Configuration View a

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Running the Array Configuration Utility When creating a logical drive, you can select a fault-tolerance (RAID level)option and provide information re

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 6. The Logical Drive Size area includes a graphical representation of thestorage capacity available.

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Running the Array Configuration Utility Capacity expansion involves adding storage capacity to an array that hasalready been configured. If an existi

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User GuideFor this example, assume a configuration similar to the previous one, exceptthat the fourth 4.3-GB dr

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Running the Array Configuration Utility 5. Click the Next button at the bottom of the screen. A screen similar to thefollowing figure is displayed.F

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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide 9. At the main screen, select Controller, Save Configuration from themenu bar. This saves the new se

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