Maxtronic Co SILVERWORK User Manual 8
Maxtronic International Co Ltd 8
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S Zlerworé SCSI 10 SCSI Disk Array sysiem User‘s Guide Version 1 .1 November 1998 FCC ID : NKF-SILVERWORK Copyright Notice © 1998 MaxTronIc international Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this written material may be reproduced, stored In a retrleval wstem, used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of MaxTronic International CO., LTD. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equip-eat has been tested and found to conply with the lilits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lilits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equiplent generates. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance vith the instructions. 13: cause harlful interference to radio connunications. lovever. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ent does cause harnful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipnent off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or lore of the folloving neasuresi -— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -— Increase the separation between the equipnent and receiver. ‘ 7 -- Connect the equip-ent into an outlet on a circuit different frcn that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission linits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied pover cord be used. Use only shielded'cahles to connect 1/0 devices to this equipment. You are §autioned that changes or lodifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for conpliance could void your authority to operate the equip-ent. Important ! Safety Instructions, Care and Handling 1. 3. W“? Q“ fix A i 2. 0. Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual. read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference. Protect the Disk Array from extremely high or low temperatures. Let the Disk Array warm (or cool ) to room temperature before using it. Protect the Disk Array from being bumped or dropped. Do not place this product on an unstable cart. stand. or table. It may fall. causing serious damage to the product. Keep the Disk Array away from magnetic forces. Do not use this product near water. Keep the Disk Array away from dust. sand, or dirt. . Gaps and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and to protect "rt from overheating, the gaps and openings should never be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed. sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance vortage corresponds to the supply voltage. The appliance must be grounded. This product is equipped with a 3wire grounding-type power cord. this power cord will only fit Into a groundingtype power outlet. L‘Aurizt. 1 1 . if an extension cord or a power center is used with this product, make sure that the total of all products plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the ampere rating. 12. Do not place the Disk Array where the card will be walked on. 13. Never push any kind of object Into this product through cabinet gaps and openings, they may touch dangerous voltage paints cause a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Keep the Disk Array dry. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners. or a wet cloth. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15. Except as specifically explained in this User's Manual. please do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltages. 16. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : 0 If this product has been exposed to water or any liquid, 0 if the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. Operai ng En ronment When selecting a suitable working location, please consider : 0 Ventilation 0 Temperature . Dust and dirt O Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference. 0 Security The selected location should provide at least six inches of open space around the Disk Array cabinet for proper air flow. Your Disk Array functions best at normal room temperature. Choose a location free from extreme heat or cold. Wamlngl The Disk Arrays LCD Panel may be damaged by exposure to intense sunlight. Limit exposure to indirect or subdued sunligl’ri only. Your Disk Array should be used In a clean environment that is free from airborne contaminants such as dust. dirt, and smoke. Excessive moisture or oil particles in the air can also hinder your system‘s performance To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference. locate your Disk Array at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic fields. About This Manual This manual serves as a useful guide you can refer to when you wish to install and operate your Disk Array. it includes the following Information : 0 Chapter 1 : " introduction ' introduces you to your new Disk Arrays features and general RAlD concepts. 0 Chapter 2 : ' Getting Started " Describes general information about this D‘sk Array. 0 Chapter 3 : " Configuration “ Provides a Quick and Easy way to setup this Disk Array. 0 Chapter 4 : " Advanced Information " Describes intormotion in more detail. 0 Chapter 5 : “ Hot-Swap " Describes Hot-Swap components. 0 Appendix A : " Technical Specification " Chapter 1 : Introduction Features - ......................... General RAID concepts RAID Level 0 RAID Level I RAID Level 3 RAID Level 5 Summary Comparison of RAID Levels Supported RAID Levels MuitiSCSI Format support thO Chapter2 : Getting Started General Overview Unpacking & Checklist 4 Choosing a place for Disk Array Identifying Parts of Disk Array Front Wew Rear View Power Source Hard Disk Drives Presetting About HDD‘s SCSI ID# Installing the Hard Disk Drive Host Linkage Power-On & SeIf~Test LED Display & Function Keys LED Display Function Keys LCD Status Panel Chapter3 : Configuration General Overview Configuration from the front Panel ----------------------------- 3-2 Configuration Procedures ........................ Starting the Configuraflon Configuration from Wt 00 Terminal Mode Configuration Procedures Main Screen Re-conflg RAID Set RAlD Level Hot Spare Disk Set SCSI iD# Termination Password Save & Restart cacti-Jaw 90090010300 _..d_.L,_._._. Gunman—43 QQQQW Chapter4 : Advanced Information Memory Expansion ------------ ~ RAID Controller Block Diagram Updating Firmware Setting Up VT] 00 Terminal Emulat|on in Windows 95 Start to Update Firmware ---- 4.14 Chapter 5 : Hot Swap Removing / installing Hard Disk Drive ------ Removing / Installing Redundant Power Supply Unit Removing / Installing Cooling Fan Appendix : Technical Specifications ................................... A—i Chapter 1 Introduction " 1th chapter will introduce you to your new Disk Arruv's features and provide information on general RAID concept. Introduction This section provides an overview of the features. For more detailed information, please refer to the technical specifications appendix of the end of this manual . — Arena includes the following features : Easy Operation * As everyone knows, conventional Disk Arrays are designed for experienced computer specialists. To solve complicated and time consuming operating procedures, Arena came up with a revolutionary idea : innovative Plug And Play RAID - As compared to a conventional Disk Arrays long—winded setup procedures, Arena can be ready to go after using the simple step by step built-In setup program. Ultra High performance Arena combines an extremely high speed microprocessor with the latest chip set, SCSI hardware technology , perfect firmware and an artistic design. The result Is one of the fastest, most reliable Disk Array * systems on the market. - Supports virtually all popular operating systems platforms and ' network environments because it works independently from the 0.5. - Fast / Wide / Ultra Wide SCSI channel interface to your Host computer, up to 40MB data transfer rate provides the processing and access power for you to handle complex and large files. - Selective SCSI ID 0 ~ 15 , support with active terrnlnailon. - Tagged-command queuing : allows processing of up to 255 simultaneous data requests. _ - Selective RAID levels 0, 1, 0+], 3 or 5. - Build-in leB cache memory, expandable up to 256MB. - Serial communication port [ Monitor Port ) permits array controller ,, operation through a standard Vii 00 terminal [or equivalent). __J__; Introduction Solid reliability - Automatic tailed disk drive detection. - Auto rebuild : when a replacement disk installed [or by using hot spare disk ], Arena provides automatic data rebuild without any commands or functions keyed In. (Transparent to Host 1 Efficient maintenance - An LCD status panel displays a comprehensive readout of the operating status, and the HDD LED indicators on each HDD tray display the individual HDD status. - When disk failure occurs on a member disk of the disk array, the built-in buzzer sounds simultaneously and LCD status panel also points out the location of the failed hard disk drive. in the meantime the LED HDD status indicator will light up " Red "on the failed HDD tray, according the LED indicator on the HDD tray you can perform quick efficient and correct maintenance. - Hot Swap : allows you can remove and install the " Hot Swap ' parts without Interrupting data access while the Arena is on. - The ' Hot Swap " parts include the Hard Disk Drive, Redundant Power Supply Unit and Cooling Fan. Introduction General RAID Conce ots Correct Installation of the disk array requires an understanding of RAID technology and the concepts described In this section. Definition RAID is an acronym of Redundant Array of Independent Disks . A RAID is 0 Disk Array In which part of the storage capacity is used to record redundant Information about the user data stored on the remainder of the storage capacity The redundant Information enables regeneration of user data In the event that one of the Array‘s member Disks or the access path to it falls. Benefits of RAID 1. Secure Data RAID Is an emerging storage technology with the potential to revolutionize the data storage technology A typical RAID unit contains a set of disk drives, typically two to six. which appear to the user to be equivalent to a single large capacity disk drive. The remarkable benefit of disk array is that If any single disk in the RAID fails, the system and array still continues to function without loss of data. This is possible because the redundancy data is stored on separate disk drives and the RAID can reconstruct the data that was stored on the failed disk drive. 2. Increases system performance As the effective seek time for finding data on a disk can potentially be reduced by allowing multiple simultaneous access of different data on different disks. Utilizing parallel reads and writes of the data spread across the disks In the array, the data transfer rate can be Increased slgnificantty over that of a single disk. 3. Easy maintenance RAID system maintenance Is typically simplified because It Is easy to replace individual disks and other components while the system continues to function. ( Hot swap support ] Introduction RAID Levels RAID Level 0 : " Disk Striping " High l/O Performance ,- Disk 1 Disk2 Disk 3 Disk 4 Dlsk 5 DiskG Physical 0 Improved I/O performance is the major reason for using RAID level 0. 0 No protection is provided against data loss due to member disk failures. A RAID level 0 array by Itself is thus an unsuitable storage medium for data that can not easily be reproduced, or for data that « must be available for critical system operation. It is more suiiabie for data that can be reproduced or Is replicated on other media. .A RAID level 0 array can be particularly useful for : - storing program Image libraries or runtlme libraries for rapid , loading, these libraries are normally read only. - Storing large tables or other stmcfures of read only data for rapid application access. Like program Images, the data should be -— backed up on highly reliable media, from which it can be recreated in the event of a failure. - Collecting data from external sources at very high data transfer ~ rates. F4” Introduction 0 RAID level 0 arrays are not particularly suitable for : - Applications which make sequential requests for small amount of data. These applications will spend most of their i/O time waiting for disks to spin, whether or not they use striped arrays as storage media. ~ Applications which make synchronous random requests for small amounts of data. Introduction RAID Level I : “ Disk Mirroring " High Data reliability Physical RAID level 1 provides both very high data reliability and continued data availability in the event of a failure of an array m mber. When 0 RAID level 1 member disk fails, array management %fiware simply directs all application requests to the surviving membe. - " RAID level 1 is suitable for data for which reliability requirements are extremely high, or for data to which high performance access is required, and for which the cost of storage is a secondary issue. introduction RAID Level 3 : " Parallel Transfer Disks with Parity - High Data Reliability & Highest Transfer Capacity " Diski Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disks Disks Physical PzParity RAID Level 3 technology use a dedicated partly disk to store redundant Information about the data on several data disks. RAID Level 3 is an excellent choice for applications which require _ single stream V0 with a high data transfer rate. RAlD Level 3 is optimal for applications in which large block of H sequential data must be transferred quickly, these applications are usually of one of these types : 0 They operate on large data objects such as graphical image processing, CAD/CAM flies, and others. 0 They are non-Interactive applications that process large data sequentially They usually request a large amount of data [32KBytes or more] with each VO request. , a W L Inlroducflon __—_—_.__—————-— 0 The dlsflncllve performance characteristics of RAID Level 3 : - - RAID Level 3 prcvldes excellent performance for dc’rcr Transfer-Intensive cppllcollons. - RAID level 3 In no’r well sulled for Transaction processing or other I/O request-imens'rve appllcoflons. Introduction RAID Level 5 : ~ " Independent Access Array with Rotating Parity " High Data Reliability ik Transfer Capacity " Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Disk 4 Disk 5 Disk 6 Physical P : Parity When RAID Level 5 technology is combined with cache memory to Improve its write performance, the result can be used In any A applications where general purpose disks would be suitable. For read only or read mostty appilcatlon V0 loads, RAID Level 5 ,_ performance should approximate that of 0 RAID Level 0 array. in fact, for a given user capacity, RAID Level 5 read performance should normally be stightty better because requests are spread " across one more members than they would be In 0 RAID Level 0 array of equivalent usable capacity. 0 A RAID level 5 array performs best In applications where data and V0 load characteristics match their capabilities : - Data whose enhanced availability ls worth protecting, but for which the value of full dlsk mirroring ls questionable. - High read request rates. ~ - Small percentage of writes in V0 load. __J____; Introduction 0 RAID level 5 arrays have unlque performance characterts'tlcs : - The data can be recalculated or regenerated, uslng partly, when any drive in the array falls. - When the falled drrve ls replaced, elther automatlcally It the ' subsystem contalned a hot spare driver or by user interventlon during a scheduled malntenance period, the system wIIl be restored rls full data redundancy configuratlon by rebulldlng all of the data that had been stored on the falled drlve onto the new drlve. Thls Is accomplished uslng partly Information and data from the other data disks. Once the rebulld process Is complete, all data is again protected from loss due to any fallure of a slngle disk drlve. Introduction Summary Comparison of RAID Levels RAID Common Description Anavs Level Name oupqcny Reggumy Transfer Cupac D010 armoured across The Dlsk disks In the army. ( N ] Law Very sniping No redunduni lnforrnmton dlsle High provided. All data DLDIioufed ."dlsl6 High Parallel Transfer Dlsks th POW Data sector is subdivided and dlshibufed across all dam disk. Redundant Information shred on a dedkm1ed partly disk Independern‘ Acces Array wflh Rcmflng PONY Dam sewers are dstlbufed as wITh disk strlplng, redundcm Infommlon ls Imerspersed wflh user dam. Introduction Su- ooried RAID Levels Based on the needs of 0 Disk Arrays capacity, data availability, and overall performance, you can select a proper RAID level for your Disk Array. The supported RAID levels are shown In below : Drives required Min. Max. "Disk Striping" , block striping is used. which yields higher performance than with the Individual disk drives. * There is no redundant function. "Disk Mirroring“ , Disk drives are mirrored , All data is 100% duplicated on each equivalent disk drives. * High Data Reliability " Parallel Transfer Disks with Parity ', Data is striped across physical drives. Partly protection is used for data redundancy. “ independent Access Array with Parity ', Data is striped across physical drives. Rotating Partly protection is used for data redundancy. Introduction Mum-SCSI Format su» . art The Dlsk Array provides one Ultra Wlde SCSI channel for connectan to your host system. Wrth proper cabllng, ‘rt may support Narrow or Wlde; Standard, Fast or Ultra SCSI formats. [ single ended l Overall cable length For secure data transfer , please refer to the cable length Ilmltatlons as below : * Cable length = External Host cables length + Internal Host cable length * Standard Disk Array External cable length = 90cm [3 fl) * Standard Dlsk Array ntemal cable length = 20cm Chapter 2 : “ Getting Started “ General Overview This chapter helps you get ready to use the Disk Array. It gives you : 0 Unpacking & Checklist 0 Choosing a place for Disk Array _ Q ldentitying Parts of Disk Array 0 Power Source 0 Installing the Hard Disk Drives 0 Host Linkage 0 Power—On and Self-test 0 LED Display and Function Keys 0 LCD Status Display The following illustrations wlll help you read the further sections. Getting Started Unpacking & Checklist "‘ Before unpacking your Disk Array, prepare a clean and stable — place to put the contents of your Disk Arrays shipping container on. Altogether, you should find the following items In the package : 0 The Disk Array ' One AC power cord ' One Extemal SCSI cable ' O Keys [ PIS Fan Doors keys & HDD Tray‘s Keys ] A ' User Manual Remove all the items from the carton. If anything is missing or broken , please inform your dealer Immediately. Save the cartons and packing materials that came with the Dlsk Array. Use these materials for shipping or transporting the Disk Array. Figure : Checklist Getting Started Choosing a place for Disk Array I When selecting a place to set up your Disk Array, be sure to follow the guidelines as below: 0 Place on a fiat and stable surface. 0 Use a stand that supports at least 30.0 kg for this Disk Array. 7, [HDD included ) a Place the Disk Array close enough to the computer for the Disk Arrays External SCSI cable to reach it. — 0 Use a grounded wall outlet. 0 Avoid an electrical outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of the power source may Mpe out data in the memory of your computer or Disk Array. 0 Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference. such as loudspeakers , cordless tele hones, etc. Avoid direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Gel-ling Slaned ldenfiiiné Parts of the Dlsk Array I ' Fronl Wow I — Figure : From Wew 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. . LCD Status Dlsplay Panel . HDD Trays 1 ~ 6 . Power Supply Door( Lock/ Unlock ) Funcllon Keys [ 1 , l , Enler, ESC] Power-On lndlca'ror l PWR Unil l , PWR Unll 2) Power Supply ' Alarm “ Reset Hosl Computer Access lndlcalor HDD Tray Lock( Lock/ Unlock ] 7 HDD Slalus Indicalor (From low to up: Error {Red}, Access (Yellow), Power-On [Green]] 10. Power Supply Fail LED Monllor Wlndow — ____fi___i Gefiing Slon‘ed RER VIEW Figure : ReorVIew l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. RS-232 Adopter (Terminal Monl‘lor Port] Reserved Cooling Fons AC Power Input Socket Power Supply Maln Switch (On / Off] Hosr Channel odcplor Porl Fon Door Screws Power Supply Inner Coollng Fan Getiin Started Power Source Choosing a Working Voltage The system can run either on AC 1 10V (+11 0%) or AC 220V (+/i 0%], Slide the AC voltage select switch on both or the two power supply units to the correct position which corresponds with the wall outlet supply voltage at “ Wrong AC Voltage input will harm the power supply and cause serious damage to the Disk Arrays Figure : Power Source his Disk Array is supplied with an AC power cord equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature and It is important to only use a 3-wire grounded mains power cord. xi Getting Stoned " Hard Disk Drives Pre-Setting 1. HDD SCSI Terminator : se " Disable SCSI Terminator “. Imértant ! You must set disable SCSI terminator to all ot these drives even it is on the end the device channel bus. 2. Terminator Power : set ” Term. Power from SCSI Bus 3. Motor Star option : set " Enable motor start "I 4. Selling the SCSI ID : Pro-setting Is not necessary. By using the Auto SCSI ID assignment design in this Disk Array System, the RAID controller will assign SCSI ID to all of these drives automatically when you connected the SCSI ID cable ( on the HDD tray ) to these drives. Optional Usage Plug Figure 1 Drive Rear View Getting Started About HDD's Auto SCSI ID# Setting Common optional SCSI ID Usage Plug : * PIn Assignment Pin Signal 119 7 5 at I A0 3 AI , amount: 5 A2 _\ Banana 7 A3 8 LEDCClthode A 12108 6 4 2 *** You must check the HDD's Installation guide before you install the drives, if your drives have not this rear optimal usage plug or the pin assignment is different from the above common usage piug, then you must set the HDD's SCSI ID# manually as below : Tray I : iD#O Tray 2 : ID#] Tray 3 : ID#2 Tray 4 : ID#O Tray 5 : ID#i Tray 6 : ID#2 Figure : Manual HDD‘s SCSI ID setting important : It your drive‘s option usage plug or pin assignment Is different from the above, -- Do not connect the SCSI ID cable Into the drives. i "r Getting Started Installing the Hard Disk Drives " Step 1 : Unlock the HDD troy by turning the Key-lock to the correct position. Step 2 : Gently Pull out the HDD troy. Figuve : Installing HDD step 1, 2 Gefllng started Step 3 : Insert HDD into the tray Step 4 : Screw In the hard drive. [ Use the correct size, type and thread ] Step 5 : Cabllng, Connect the Data cable , SCSI ID cable & Power cable. Figure : Installlng HDD step 3, 4, 5 Get-ling Skirted Step 6 : Gently sllde In The HDD tray. Step 7 : Lockfhe HDD may. When powered on, the Green LED will Ilght up' Flgure : Installing HDD step b, 7 Gettin Stoned Host Linkage With the HDD(s) Installed correctly you are ready to connect the Disk Array to your Host computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair SCSI cable to connect your Host computer to the Disk Arroy's built-In 68 pIn SCSI adapter port. Connect the Host computer as shown below : Disk Array Host Computer Figure : Host linkage eosons, make sure the Disk Array and Host Computer are turned off when you plug—in the SOS! cable. Getting Started Power-On and Self-Test When you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer, You should press the ONIOFF Power Supply Swltch on the both power supply untts and Main Switch on the back panel. It wIII turn the Dlsk Array on and the Self-Test will be started automatically. Power SuppN Main Switch Getting Started LED Display & Function Keys ©LED Display Shown below Is the LED Display. Please refer to the Illustration, the LEDs Inform you of the Disk Array‘s current operating status. Upon activating a certain function, the corresponding LED Indicator should turn on indicafing that the feature is engaged. 1. Power Unit 1 Indicator light up : Green“ . It lights when the Power Unit 1 Is dqued and operating tmcttonaiw. 2. Power Untt 2 Indicator light up : ”Green' , it lights when the Power Unit 2 is plugged mo operating tu'rcflonalty. 3. Host Computer Access light up : 'Vellow“ , Indicates Host Indicator computer Is cursnttf accessing the Dtsk Array 4. HDD Power-On Indcoior light up : "Green" ‘ It Baits when the HDD trans E locked and Power—On 5. HDD Access indicator light up : "Vellaw' , when HDD is accessed 6, HDD Error indicator light up : "Red" . when the HDD not hatalied or HDD error Getting Stoned Function Keys The four function keys or the top of the front panel perform the following functions : | t 1 Up Arrow / Right Arrow Use to scrol the cursor Upward / Rightward ( i ) Down Arrow / Left Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward m use to confirm a saw "em [ ESC ] Use to exit 0 selection Getting Started LCD Status Panel ‘ Located the LCD panel, the LCD status panel Informs you of the — Disk Arrays current operating status at a glance. Upon activating a certain function, a symbol or Icon correspondan to that function will appear In the display window. The symbol will remain — in the display window indicating the status of the Disk Array. Identifying the status on the LCD _ The following Illustration shows the symbols (characters) been used and their representation. A A description of each of the symbols In LCD dlsplay window : On—Iine and functional Error occur identifying Disk Drive Spare Disk Drive Disk Drive not installed ~ Example of the LCD status display window : ~ ArenaSilver ooosxx R51D:0 This informs you : 0, HDD] ~ HDD3 : Onllne b. HDD 4 : ii is 0 Spare disk drive * 0. HDD 5 ~ HDD 6 : Not installed a. RAID Level : In " RAID Level 5 " ~ 9. SCSI lD : In " ID# 0 “ A41 — Chapter 3 " Configuration After completing the hardware Installation, the disk array must be configured and the logical unit must be initialized before It is ready to use. This can be accomplished through the following user interfaces : - From Panel function keys | LCD Display) or — - VTTOO terminal connected through the serial port [ Monitor Port ) i? The LCD display panel and a VTTOO terminal can not be used at the same time. This chapter guides you through setting up your Disk Array for the first time. This chapter contains information on setup. The setup program is a menu-driven utility which enables you to make changes to the configuration and tailor your Disk Array to your Individual needs. -— The setup program is a ROM-based configuration utility which displays the Disk Arrays status and allows you to set up the parameters. The parameters are stored in a nonvolatile battery backup CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the power Is off. By using an easy-to-use user interface, you can configure such Items as : - RAID Level - Hot Spare Disk ~ SCSI ID - Termination , - Password 1 For protection from unauthorized use) - Firmware update [VT] 00 Terminal mode only] for update procedures please refer to Chapter 4 : Advanced Information. The setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. By using a menu-driven program, you can scroll through ‘ the various sub-menus and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. -;__L____ Configuration Confi- uralion from the front Panel The LCD Display from panel funcllon kevs are 1119 primary user inlerface for the Disk Array. Excepl for the "Flrmware update“ ,all conflguraflon can be performed lhrough Thls lmerfoce. Func’llon Key Definitions The four function keys or lhe lop of the front panel perform the following functions : (f ] Up Anow/ Right Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Righ‘lward u ) Down Arrow/ Lefl Arrow Use to scroll The cursor Downward / Leflward Use 10 confirm a selected Hem Use to exi‘r a selection ____—confim ’ Configuration procedures (via Front Panel) Re—Conflg RAID No Yes RAID Level (5,3, i,0,0+i, None] —L__— Hoi Spare Disk ’ [ Yes / No ) —_v__.._ ‘ Set SCSI ID (0~15] Ten‘ninoiion (Enable / Disable] —_Y—. Se‘r Password [4 Dlgriali 7 _—Y_.v Save Configuration No & Restart Yes ;____i__w Configuration Starting the configuration 1 . Power-on the Disk Array At the end of the power—on self test program, the LCD displays the current system status, 2. Press the front panel ” Enter " key to access the built-In configuration program. 3. When the screen displays the password prompt and asks you to " Enter Password " Enter Password 0 II press " Enter " 4 times to input the default password [ default password is “ 0000 " i 4. Re-Conflgurotion RAID Selec “ No " to just set up ' SCSI lD# ", “Terminator", and I‘F’ClSSWOld" Select " Yes " to set up “ RAID Level " , “ Hot spare disk " , “ SCSl lD# ' . " Terminator " i and “ Password " Configuration 5. Sel RAID Level Move cursor [1 “lo lhe desired RAID Level ( 5. 3, 1,0. 0+], None), press ' Enter " lo conflm'i. All data on The disk drives will be losl by changing the RAID Level * RAID Level " None " = No Configuration 7 ’ 6. Set Hol Spare DIsk Select " Yes ” To sel one Disk Drive as a Hot-spare DIsk. (Valid for RAID Level 5 and 3 , the loial number of DIsk Drives Installed must be more than 3 Disk Drives) 7. Set SCSI ID Each device on a specific SCSI bus must be configured wl1h a Target address ( which is 0 "SCSI ID“ ) which Is different from any other devices on the SCSI Bus. The default SCSI ID for the Arena Is ID 0. If you need To assign a different ID # for your Disk Array. The available SCSI ID# for Arena are ID# 0 ~ 15 . You musl assign a dll‘l‘erenl SCSI ID to each SCSI device on lhe SCSI Bus. The SCSI ID# musl be Unique for each device. -;,___i___—_ Configuration 8. Termination Terminating 0 SCSI chain ls achieved by adding a terminator to _ each end of the SCSI bus The Disk Array supports active Termination of the controllers SCSI end. Termination "enabled“ must be set when the Disk Atray is at one end of the SCSI Bus‘ 9. Set Password Press " Enter " to activate the Password setting. When the cursor stop on the desired "number" or "character", Using “ l " and " t " function keys to choose the desired characters and then press " Enter " to confirm it. i‘r Press " ESC " function key for password "No Change" ’ 10. Save Configuration & Restart Select the Save Configuration function and Press the " Enter " key to save and activate your selections. Warning I All data will be last if you change RAID Levels . WARNING Saving configuration changes causes the disk array controllers working parameters to change. This can produce unpredictable results If it occurs during Host and Array activity. All activity to the controller should be stopped before saving configuration changes. — if—jo Configuration Confi- uration from VT] 00 Terminal Mode By connecting a W] 00 compatible terminal or a PC operating In a terminal emulation mode, a configuration can be performed through this interface. To ensure proper communications between the ”Disk Array“ and the "Terminal", Please configure the VT] 00 terminal settings to the values shown below : W100 Terminal ( or compatible 1 Set up Connection Serial Port [COM 1 or COM 2) Protocol RS232 [ Asynchronous ] Cabling Null-Modem cable Keyboard Function Key Definitions “ Enter ' key, Use to confirm a selected item " Esc " key, Use to exit a selection " A " key, Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward " z " key, Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward ' Tab " key, Use to switch mode [ Menu / Output Area ] Configuration Configuroiion procedures [VT] 00 Terminal] _. ——> Main screen A Re—Conflg RAID — No Yes RAIDLeveI [5,3,i,0,0+i,None] -7 ____Y— HOT Spore Disk (Yes/No) f—— SeiSCSIID [0~15l Terminoiion (Enable/ Disable) Set Password ( 4 Digl’rol ) Save Configuration & ResTOIT Conflgurqhon Mcun Screen um... l|y-,,,»y(.»umnu| -—IAx-n.l Eilwx um cnmnu“ Ivuxlxm awn owns/up- main in: announsssnunw “nun 1111-1 1 law». an. - 50 "an" um spun Disil nun-11.4 lllnry - a my“; mm. scar m | I'lflmq 5.11.1 Channel-Am...“ “nmmnm | ls": than 1; nu nx ”sat. rut-urn | man mm 2: “n on us.“ ( nan-m wmx can 1: us: nK | mm; mm 2: us: fix rm vluu 1mm“ may. 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Refizrvl mist than 1: m: an now-nu s Inseam—0 min: Chm z; m: cm . u——um mu Flu/7 mum Randy. — | | | | | | | | | I I | | Chapter 4 : " Advanced Information “ I This chapter describes more information aboui your Disk Array. The following items are describm in detail. - Memory Expansion ” - RAID Comroller - Updaiing Firmware Advanced Information Memory Expansion — Your Disk Array comes with iéMB of memory that Is expandable to a total of 256MB by installing additional memory modules. — The optional memory expansion socket is provided for installing memory module. These expansion memory module can be purchased from your dealer. - Memory Type : éONS Extended Data Output [ EDO iSIMMs . ~ Memory Size : Supports 72an SlMMs of AME, 8MB, léMB. 32MB. 641MB, or TQBMB The main-board supports many memory combinations for w a total of up to 256MB. Memory sizes are arrived at by inserting different combinations of SIMM DRAM modules into the RAM sockets. The RAM sockets are numbered SIMM l and SIMM 2. The ’ disk array controller will automatically detect the amount of memory installed without anyiumper settings needing to be set. The following table are the possible configurations. m SIMM 2 TOTAL MEMORY --i-- Do not use SIMM modules which have an extra logic chip that has been used to convert the memory module from asymmetric to symmetric. — ___i____; Advanced Information - Insralling Memory Modules : 1. Unscrew 8c Remove cover Unscrews Figure : Remove Cover Advanced Information 2. Install the memory 0. The SlMM memory modules will only fit In one orientation. — o. Press the memory module firmly into socket from a 45 degree angle, make sure Thor oil the contacts are aligned with the socket. - 0, Push the memory module forward to a vertical position Front Panel llI|IIlIIIII|IIIIIIIlI|IlIlIIIIlIlIIIlIlIIIIIlIIIIlIIIIIIIIIlIIII ~ Figure : Controller Advanced Information " Disk Arroy Conlroller Block Diagram Micro- processor Locai BUS PCI BUS Dual Ultra Channel ‘Mde Ultra Vlfide SCSI SCSI controller controller Host channel Disk ' Dlsk Channel 1 Channel 2 Advanced Information Updaling Firmware —» 1. Setup your VT] 00 Terminal Please configure the VT] 00 terminal selling to the values shown below : — Vii 00 Terminal [ or compollble ] set up Connection Serial Port ( COM] or COM2 J Protocol R5232 [ Asynchronous l ‘ Cabling Null-Modem cable Baud Role 19,200 Advanced Information Setup VT] 00 Terminal Example : Selup W1 00 Terminal in Windows°95 STep 1 . Advanced Information STep 2. prerTéilfiinal - H CompuServe ‘ “R; Advanced Information Step 3. Enter a name for your Terminal. Advanced Information Step 4‘ Selec? 0 connecting per? in your Termlnol. ,.._‘._._____. vi .. Numlurr Sfep 5. Port poromem‘er sefilngs Advanced Information Advanced Information __fi_ Advanced Information Step 7. Select emulate Vii 00 mode After you have finished the VT] 00 Terminal setup, you may restart your Disk Array and press " Ctrl + D ' keys [ in your Termlnai ]to link the Disk Array and Terminal together. Press to display the disk array Monitor Utility screen on your Vii 00 Terminal. Advanced information Start to Update F' mware " 1. 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After verifying, please restart the Dlsk Array to activate the new firmware. azure dnnlalflufl nu ma- 1mm", hxlcumm (h: ham. rampant syn-. re yau lend, tn “mm-u nu nu tinme’n'l") v a you sure7 mm 1 (all: nun-nu zue "mm nan Jh mm mun-a tutu! nag nun mm“. nuqxcun . u: “an“ comma". heexsm - nxczc: : at, u urn-u Inna!“ cmleca. nzlr -4;u- cu update Lna tincture. so “It -cq- cu [anontiz-. Go raw-mm... mm - cum: on! ’v=nt11W-~-_ Chapter 5 " Hot Swap This chapter explains how to remove and Install the "HatSwap" pans without interrupting The data access While the disk array is on. The "HotSwap" parts include : ~ Hard Disk Drives - Redundant Power Supply Unh‘s - Cooling Fans Follow the steps below and refer to ihe diagrams to remove and Install The "Hatfirvap" partsr Hot Swap ‘ Removino / Insiciiin- Hard Disk drives ‘ 0. Unlock the HDD ircy _ [When 0 HDD error occurs, the HDD LED indicator Iighis up ‘RED"] Figure : Swap HDD [ Unlock i Hot Swap b. Genfly pull-out the HDD troy Figure : Swap HDD ( Pullout ] Hot Swap — ——____——————-—— c. Unscrew and unp|ug the cabies Unplug Cables 1 17:11? ’ lulu/umuufi 7 ,-.» Figure : Swop HDD [ Unplug cables ) Hot Swap d. Replace with a new Hard Disk Drlve It must be same capacriy or greater than the faulty drive. If you replace with a Hard dlsk Drive of lnsufflclent capacl'ly, the Disk Array‘s built-in buzzer will sound and the Intelllgent Auto—Rebuild functlon will not be started. * For best performance, we recommend you swap with an identlcal Hard Dlsk Drlve. e. Gently Slide-in the HDD tray and lock up to start the Auto-Rebuild When you have Installed the replacement disk drive, screw in all the screws and plug In the cables, you may now gentiy slide In the HDD tray into the chcssls and lock up It. * Data AuioRebulld will be started automatlcally when you lock up the HDD tray Figure : Swap HDD ( Lock Up) Hot Swap Removin- / Installln- the Redundant P/s Unit There are two LED lndlcators on the front panel which display the status of the redundant power supplles. Whlle the power supply is worklng properly the two LED lndlcatars light up ' Green If any one of them foil, the LED Indicator will go off and the redundant power supply buuer alarm will sound. When you need to replace the redundant power supply unlt , refer to the redundant power supply status LED indlcator on the front panel to tlna the failed power supply unrl and follow these steps to swap It. a. Unscrew the faulty unlt (For Safety reasons, you should switch off the faulty unll‘s power swltch] Unscrew Switch of! Figure : Swap P/S unit [ Unscrew] Hot Swap ,, b. Replace with a new power supply unit Flgure : Swap P/S unit [ swap wi’rh a new unit) Hot Swap __——.—_—-—————-— a. Press the Power Supply Reset swllch When you replace a new power supply unit, you should then push the power supply reset switch on the front panel to stop the buzzer alarm and link the two power supply unlts together. ©The new power supply unit will link with the other unlt Immediately and wlll start worklng after you press the power supply reset swltch, and the buzzer warning noise will stop. - Reset from the front panel Hot Swap Removing / Installing Cooling Fans - Unscrew the Fan door and open the door. i Caution : Be careful , the high speed rotating fans may harm you. Don‘t touch the rotating Fans, if necessary, Unplug the Fan power connector first. Unscrew Unscrew Figure : Swap cooling Fan [ Unscrew the Fan Door] Hot Swap _________—____——— - Unplug the Fan connector - Unscrew the faulty cooling fan and replace with 0 good one filmporiont I The coollng fan's air flow must point to the fan door, please refer to the label on the coollng ion. - Plug in the fan connector, close the fan door and screw it in ! Caution : The coollng fan will rotote immediately when you plug in the Ton power connector. Unscrews Figure : Swop Cooling Fon ( swap with 0 new Fan ] Appendix M“ Technical Speclfications MIcroprocessor Cache Memory Intel i960 RD MInImum 4MB ( leB“ ) Maxlmum 256MB (Two 128MB SIMMs) DRAM Slots Two Module type 72 Pin SIMMs DRAM Type EDO (Extended Data Output) DRAM Speed éons RAS access time CAS access tlme Parity EtIher parity or non-parity Read Cache Read-Ahead erte Cache erte Back* Firmware Flash EEPROM .256K x 8 SCSI V0 Processor SYMBIOS 53CB76 Serial Port Ix R3232 (Asynchronous) Port Baud Rate 19,200 (BIts Per Second) Data Bits 8 Stop Bit I Parity None RAIDLeveIs 0,1,0+I,30r5 Data transfer Rate Up to 40MB/s (Synchronous) SCSI ID Asslgnment 0 ~ 15 [ 0*] Tagged-command queuing Up to 255 slmultaneous data requests 9—1‘ ___________——-—————— Interface : Host Channel Disk Channels Drives Maximum Fauii Tolerant Capacity Drive MTBF Host Requirement Operating systems Data Rebuild LCD Display Panel Cooling Fans Power Supply Capacity AC Input Voltage Environmental Relative Humidity Temperature Operating : Storage : Safety testing Dimensions Weight " * " Default Settings Appendix 1 Ultra-Wide SCSI [SCSI-3, 68 pin) 2 Ultra Wide SCSI [SCSI-3. 68 pin) Hot Swap, User Replaceable Up to SIX 3.5lnch drives ( 1' height) > 8065 >I v000.000 hrs Host Independent O/S Independent and Transparent Automatic Data Regeneration 2 x 16 Characters écm Ball Bearing Fan 4 Fans Dual 250W Independent Power Supplies iiO/220V( +/iD°/o) , 60/50 Hz 10% to 85% Non-condensing 5°C ~ 40°C -25°C ~ 60‘C Under apply CE and FCC Class B 463mm(W) * 400mmiD) * I 75mm(H] 15 kgs (W/O Disk Drive) *" Various trademarks belong to their respective owners
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