Compaq 3000 User Manual

RAID Array 3000 Controller ShelfHardware User’s GuideEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Compaq Computer CorporationHouston, Texas

RAID Array 3000 Controller ShelfEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01xiiChapter 4: Second Controller OptionSecond Controller Option describes how to install a second (redu

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-114.3 Configuring a Dual Controller Installation for a Single Serial PortThis section describes

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-1210. Restart the controllers by power cycling the RA3000 storage system.11. Recheck the Rdnt Ctrlr

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-1314. You have now created one Virtual Device (JBOD) on the top controller. Discon-nect the seri

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-141. Select the “Environment” tab from the Controller Properties window.2. Ensure the cabinet and U

About This GuideEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01xiiiConventionsThis guide uses the following documentation conventions:Table 2 Style ConventionsStyle Meaningplain mo

RAID Array 3000 Controller ShelfEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01xivSupport and ServicesWho to contact in the AmericasInformation and Product Questions: Local Sales Of

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–11Product OverviewThis chapter provides an overall description of the RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf andits components. A series

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01NOTEThe Device Expansion Shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN)must have a revision level of B01 (or higher) tooperat

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–3Figure 1–2 RAID Array 3000 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional)SHR-1091A battery-backup subsystem

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–4 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Table 1–1 Controller Shelf Part Numbers and Model DescriptionsDIGITAL Part No. Item DescriptionDS-

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–51.2 Shelf FeaturesThe RAID 3000 Controller Shelf is equipped with a dual-channel RAID control-ler that

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–3 shows the major components in the controller shelf. Its characteristicsare outlined be

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–71.4 Shelf Cabinet Installation The Controller Shelf can be mounted in a StorageWorks metric or RETMA s

While Compaq Computer Corporation believes the information included in this manual is correctas of the date of publication, it is subject to change wi

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–8 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 The controller supports one (for a single controller) or two (for dual-controllers)standard 72-pi

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–9• Two-speed blower operation• SBB shelf blower control to include error detection, reporting, and auto

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–6 Device I/O Module Blower Status LEDs SHR-1046LeftBlowerLEDSCSI BusAddress Switch S3(

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–11 Figure 1–7 Host I/O Module SHR-1036Host OutHost InCTRUPS The front panel of the host I/O module con

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1.5.4 Shelf Cooling The device I/O module ensures that the SBBs and Controller Shelf are at the

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–13 Figure 1–8 Power Supply SHR-1034 1.5.6 Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) The primary function of

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–14 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C011.6 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional)NOTEThe Device Expansion Shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN)must have

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–15 Figure 1–9 Single Host, Single Adapter, with One Active ControllerHost SystemHost AdapterSHR-13161B

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–16 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–10 Single Host, Single Adapter, with Two Active ControllersHost SystemHost Adapter2SHR

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–17 Figure 1–11 Single Host, Dual Adapter, Two Port with Two Active ControllersHost SystemHost AdapterHo

Warning!This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference inwhich case the user may be required to take a

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–18 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–12 Dual Host, Single Adapter, with One Active Controller per HostHost SystemHost Adapte

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–197 SCSI Cables BN37A-OE (2) for Device I/O Module 08 SCSI Cables BN37A-OE (2) for Device I/O Module 11

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf1–20 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Table 1–2 Shelf Technical Specifications (continued)Feature DescriptionMaximum I/O per sec-ond4,

Chapter 1. Product OverviewEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–21Table 1–2 Shelf Technical Specifications (continued)Feature DescriptionRegulatory approvals EMI/R I

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–12RAID Array ControllerThis chapter describes the major features and characteristics of the RAID array control-ler in the controlle

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 2–1 RAID Array 3000 Single Controller Block DiagramRAID Array 3000Controller ShelfH0Port 0

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–3There are two configurations for redundant pairs of controllers: Active/ActiveFailover mode and Ac

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–4 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01From the storage shelf’s perspective, the controller receives the I/O requests fromthe host and di

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–5• Stripesets (RAID 0) combine disk drives in serial to increase transfer or re-quests rates• Mirro

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 2–4 Controller Front Panel SHR-1049Re set H0 H 1 D1 F aultD0Reset H0 D0H1 D1 Fault 2.4 Fl

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 vContentsRevision Record ...

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–72.5 Performance EnhancementsThe controller employs a number of techniques to achieve as much perfo

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–8 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C012.5.2.1 Write-Back CachingWhen the host sends data to be written to a redundancy group the contro

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–9There are some restrictions you must adhere to when creating a RAID set usingthe RAID 3000 shelf.

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 2–5 RAID 0 Write1011011010100101000000011100111101111010Host Data Controller divides thed

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–112.6.2 RAID 1RAID 1 (also known as mirroring or shadowing) takes data sent by the host andduplica

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 2–7 Diagram of RAID 0+1 Write111011011011Host DataController dividesthe data intochunksiz

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–132.6.4 RAID 4RAID 4 (Figure 2–8) breaks up host data into chunks, calculates parity by per-formi

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–14 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01In the event of a single drive failure, a RAID 4 array will continue to operate indegraded mode.

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–15Figure 2–9 Diagram of a RAID 5 Write11010110101100100111111000010110Host DataController divides

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–16 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01While RAID 5 is ideally suited for applications with many, small I/O operations,there is no reaso

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelfvi EK–SMCPQ–UG. C012 RAID Array Controller (continued)2.6.3 RAID 0+1...

Chapter 2. RAID Array ControllerEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–17 When one controller fails, the survivor will process all I/O requests until thefailed controller

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf2–18 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2.9 Environmental The controller incorporates a set of on board sensors to detect abnormal opera

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–13Installation and MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to install the Controller Shelf in a RETMA or metric-stylestorage cabinet

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01• Install the UPS below the shelves and as low as possible in the cabinet.• Ensure there is a appr

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–3Figure 3–1 Recommended Single Expansion Shelf InstallationSHR-10965P/SP/SP/SP/S43210Device

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–4 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 3–2 Recommended Controller Shelf Installation (Two Expansion Shelves)SHR-109755P/SP/SP/SP/

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–5Figure 3–3 Recommended Controller Shelf Installation (Three Expansion Shelves)SHR-10985513

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 3–4 Recommended Installation (Four Expansion Shelves)SHR-1099551313P/SP/SP/SP/SP/SP/SP/SP/

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–73.2.1 Installing Shelf SupportsAfter you determine the desired shelf slot locations in your

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–8 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C012. Determine the mounting location in your cabinet.3. Install the left shelf support by aligning t

ContentsEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 viiFigures1–1 RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf ...

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–98. Repeat step 7 to secure a shelf retainer bracket to the right shelf support.9. Place th

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Table 3–3 UPS Rack-mount Bracket Mounting Hardware ListCabinet Style Hardware Item Part NumberRE

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–11Figure 3–6 UPS Rack-mount Bracket AssembliesFigure 3–7 UPS Bracket RETMA and Metric Hole

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C014. Pull and extend the rear bracket assembly until it reaches the hole mounting chan-nel at the r

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–133.3 Power and SCSI Cable Connection ProceduresThis section contains the power and SCSI cab

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–14 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.3.1 SCSI Bus Target Addresses and TerminationNOTEThe SCSI bus address switch on the ControllerS

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–153.3.2 Cabling a Single Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem(See Figures 3–9 and 3–10)1. Ensure

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–16 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C0112. After the UPS has been set to the correct input voltage level, set the UPSlow-battery warning

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–17Figure 3–10 AC Power Wiring DiagramSHR-1116DEVICE EXPANSION SHELF #1CONTROLLER SHELFUPSP/

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–18 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.3.3 Cabling a Two Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem(See Figures 3–10 and 3–11)1. Ensure the phys

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelfviii EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figures (continued)3–15 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable Units...

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–19Figure 3–11 Controller/ Two Device Expansion Shelf Cabling DiagramSHR-1118DEVICE EXPANSIO

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–20 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 CAUTIONTo prevent possible damage to the equipment, theinput voltage level of the UPS must be se

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–213.3.4 Cabling a Three Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem(See Figures 3–10 and 3–12)1. Ensure

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–22 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 3–12 Controller/ Three Device Expansion Shelf Cabling DiagramSHR-1119DEVICE EXPANSION SHE

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–2313. Connect the UPS serial control cable (17-04729-01) from the UPS connectorController Sh

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–24 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.3.5 Cabling a Four Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem(See Figures 3–10 and 3–13)1. Ensure the phy

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–25Figure 3–13 Controller/ Four Device Expansion Shelf Cabling DiagramSHR-1120DEVICE EXPANSI

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–26 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C0113. Connect a 5-meter SCSI cable (BN37A-05) between the host-in connectoron the Controller Shelf

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–273.4 Controller Shelf Status LEDsThe Controller Shelf is equipped with two front-panel LEDs

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–28 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.5 Controller LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the controller monitor host and disk channel a

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 ixRevision RecordThis Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists therevision levels, release date

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–29 Figure 3–15 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable UnitsSHR-105213452 Table 3–4 Controller

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–30 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.6.1 Replacing a Host or Device I/O SBBCAUTIONWhen you remove an SBB, the airflow through thesh

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–31 3.6.2 Replacing a Power Supply SBBCAUTIONWhen you remove a power supply, the airflowthro

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–32 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C013.6.3 Replacing the RAID ControllerCAUTIONWhen you remove the controller, the airflowthrough the

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–333.6.4 Replacing the UPSProceed as follows to replace the UPS:1. Ensure the UPS power swit

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–34 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01If you can access the blowers from the rear of the cabinet, proceed as follows:1. Use a Phillips-

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–35If you cannot access the blowers from the rear of the cabinet, proceed as follows:1. Disco

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–36 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C011. Power down the controller shelf first (via SWCC) and then the UPS.2. Grasp the latches on the

Chapter 3. Installation and MaintenanceEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–37Figure 3–21 Remove Installed SIMM ModulesCAUTIONEnsure the “side 1” side of the two repla

RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf3–38 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01Figure 3–22 Install Replacement ModulesFigure 3–23 Pivot Module Down to Secure

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 xiAbout This GuideThis section identifies the audience of this guide and describes the contents (chapter-by-chapter) and structure. I

EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-14Second Controller OptionThis chapter describes how to install a second RAID controller in the RAID Array 3000 Con-troller Shelf.

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-24.2 Installing the UpgradeCAUTIONTo prevent an electrical discharge from damaging theSIMMs, always

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-3Figure 4-1. Saving the Existing ConfigurationA saved configuration screen with a “Save to File

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-4Figure 4-2. Saved Configuration.4.2.2 Update FirmwareCAUTIONIf the systems disk is on the RA3000

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-5A window will appear (see Figure 4-4) asking you to specify the firmware file thatyou want to l

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-65. Reset the controller by power cycling the RA3000 subsystem. You should see a"Flash Boot Ut

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-74.2.4 Install Two SIMMs into Second Controller1. Install two of the SIMM modules into the seco

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-84.2.5 Replace Existing Controller1. Replace the existing controller (see Figure 4-7 to remove) wi

Chapter 4. Second Controller OptionEK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-94.2.6 Restore ConfigurationTo restore your configuration to the new controller:1. Restart SWCC

RAID Array 3000 Storage SubsystemEK–SMCPQ–UG. C014-10Figure 4-9. Restored Configuration ExampleNOTERestoring the configuration in the following step