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... registered in the product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in some jurisdictions. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and DuraStor are trademarks of this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. Disclaimer IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS...trademarks of the information contained herein. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, are the property of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. All other countries, used under license. i Changes The material in any ...
... registered in the product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in some jurisdictions. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and DuraStor are trademarks of this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. Disclaimer IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS...trademarks of the information contained herein. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, are the property of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. All other countries, used under license. i Changes The material in any ...
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... Guide 1-1 Overview 1-2 DuraStor 412R 1-2 DuraStor 6320SS 1-3 DuraStor 7320SS 1-4 About the Storage Management Software Tools 1-5 Adaptec Storage Manager Pro 1-5 Adaptec Disk Array Administrator 1-5 2 Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem Installation Overview 2-2 Installing DuraStor in a Rack 2-2 Connecting the Power Cords 2-6 Powering On and Powering Off 2-7 Turning the Power On 2-7 Turning the Power Off 2-7 Configuring DuraStor 2-8 Basic Configuration - DuraStor 7320SS 2-21 Upgrading DuraStor 2-26 3 Accessing...
... Guide 1-1 Overview 1-2 DuraStor 412R 1-2 DuraStor 6320SS 1-3 DuraStor 7320SS 1-4 About the Storage Management Software Tools 1-5 Adaptec Storage Manager Pro 1-5 Adaptec Disk Array Administrator 1-5 2 Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem Installation Overview 2-2 Installing DuraStor in a Rack 2-2 Connecting the Power Cords 2-6 Powering On and Powering Off 2-7 Turning the Power On 2-7 Turning the Power Off 2-7 Configuring DuraStor 2-8 Basic Configuration - DuraStor 7320SS 2-21 Upgrading DuraStor 2-26 3 Accessing...
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... Installation and User's Guide 4 Monitoring DuraStor Using Front Bezel LEDs 4-2 Drive LEDs 4-3 Disk Drive Carrier Lite Pipes 4-5 One-Touch Annunciation 4-5 Enclosure SAF-TE Monitoring 4-9 Uploading SAF-TE Controller Card Firmware 4-11 5 Understanding and Maintaining Components Front Bezel 5-2 RAID Controllers (6320SS and 7320SS only) 5-3 Replacing a RAID Controller 5-4 Replacing a "Killed" Controller 5-5 Upgrading the Memory Module 5-6 Replacing...
... Installation and User's Guide 4 Monitoring DuraStor Using Front Bezel LEDs 4-2 Drive LEDs 4-3 Disk Drive Carrier Lite Pipes 4-5 One-Touch Annunciation 4-5 Enclosure SAF-TE Monitoring 4-9 Uploading SAF-TE Controller Card Firmware 4-11 5 Understanding and Maintaining Components Front Bezel 5-2 RAID Controllers (6320SS and 7320SS only) 5-3 Replacing a RAID Controller 5-4 Replacing a "Killed" Controller 5-5 Upgrading the Memory Module 5-6 Replacing...
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... 6-13 Warnings 6-13 Errors 6-15 Disk Errors 6-16 Disk Channel Errors 6-17 A Theory of Availability A-27 B SAN Solution Strategies (DuraStor 7320SS only) Active-Active Dual-Port Mode for SAN B-2 Hubs Enabled B-3 Hubs Disabled B-5 Active-Active Single-Port Mode for Maximum Data...How Available are Clusters? A-27 Application of Controller Operation Operating Modes Overview A-2 Operating Modes - DuraStor 6320SS A-4 Stand-Alone Mode A-4 Active-Active Mode A-7 Active-Passive Mode A-11 Operating Modes - DuraStor 7320SS A-14 Stand-Alone Mode A-14 Active-Active Mode A-16 Active-Passive Mode A-21 ...
... 6-13 Warnings 6-13 Errors 6-15 Disk Errors 6-16 Disk Channel Errors 6-17 A Theory of Availability A-27 B SAN Solution Strategies (DuraStor 7320SS only) Active-Active Dual-Port Mode for SAN B-2 Hubs Enabled B-3 Hubs Disabled B-5 Active-Active Single-Port Mode for Maximum Data...How Available are Clusters? A-27 Application of Controller Operation Operating Modes Overview A-2 Operating Modes - DuraStor 6320SS A-4 Stand-Alone Mode A-4 Active-Active Mode A-7 Active-Passive Mode A-11 Operating Modes - DuraStor 7320SS A-14 Stand-Alone Mode A-14 Active-Active Mode A-16 Active-Passive Mode A-21 ...
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... C-27 Active-Passive Dual-Port (Dual Hosts, Single HBAs) C-28 Advanced Cabling - DuraStor 6320SS C-4 RAID - 12-Drive Configuration C-4 RAID - 24-Drive Configuration C-5 RAID - 36-Drive Configuration C-8 Advanced Configurations - DuraStor 7320SS C-29 Stand-Alone Dual-Port (Single Host, Two HBAs, Hubs Disabled) C-29...) C-31 Active-Active Single-Port (Single Host, Dual HBAs, Hubs Enabled) C-32 vi DuraStor 412R C-1 JBOD - 24-Drive Configuration C-1 Advanced Configurations - DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Hubs Disabled (Single External Hub) B-9 Hubs Enabled B-10 SAN...
... C-27 Active-Passive Dual-Port (Dual Hosts, Single HBAs) C-28 Advanced Cabling - DuraStor 6320SS C-4 RAID - 12-Drive Configuration C-4 RAID - 24-Drive Configuration C-5 RAID - 36-Drive Configuration C-8 Advanced Configurations - DuraStor 7320SS C-29 Stand-Alone Dual-Port (Single Host, Two HBAs, Hubs Disabled) C-29...) C-31 Active-Active Single-Port (Single Host, Dual HBAs, Hubs Enabled) C-32 vi DuraStor 412R C-1 JBOD - 24-Drive Configuration C-1 Advanced Configurations - DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Hubs Disabled (Single External Hub) B-9 Hubs Enabled B-10 SAN...
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... basic computer hardware and network administration terminology and tasks, and that, if you have a working knowledge of Redundant Array of the complete DuraStor package. Detailed operation instructions for these Adaptec DuraStor products: I DuraStor 412R drive enclosure I DuraStor 6320SS SCSI-to-SCSI external RAID storage subsystem I DuraStor 7320SS Fibre Channel-to install, use, and maintain these tools are using your...
... basic computer hardware and network administration terminology and tasks, and that, if you have a working knowledge of Redundant Array of the complete DuraStor package. Detailed operation instructions for these Adaptec DuraStor products: I DuraStor 412R drive enclosure I DuraStor 6320SS SCSI-to-SCSI external RAID storage subsystem I DuraStor 7320SS Fibre Channel-to install, use, and maintain these tools are using your...
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DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Overview DuraStor 412R Figure 1-1 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt hot-pluggable independent power supplies Dual in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Single-Bus Module (Optional) Figure 1-1 DuraStor 412R Drive Enclosure Cover Plate 1-2 Drive Status LEDs (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 412R drive enclosure.
DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Overview DuraStor 412R Figure 1-1 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt hot-pluggable independent power supplies Dual in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Single-Bus Module (Optional) Figure 1-1 DuraStor 412R Drive Enclosure Cover Plate 1-2 Drive Status LEDs (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 412R drive enclosure.
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Drive Status LEDs (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 6320SS Storage Subsystem. Introduction DuraStor 6320SS Figure 1-2 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt hot-pluggable independent power supplies Dual in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card I/O Card (SCSI) Host I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Controller Cover Plate Figure 1-2 DuraStor 6320SS Storage Subsystem Optional Dual FC-to-SCSI RAID Controllers 1-3
Drive Status LEDs (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 6320SS Storage Subsystem. Introduction DuraStor 6320SS Figure 1-2 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt hot-pluggable independent power supplies Dual in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card I/O Card (SCSI) Host I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Controller Cover Plate Figure 1-2 DuraStor 6320SS Storage Subsystem Optional Dual FC-to-SCSI RAID Controllers 1-3
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... (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 7320SS Storage Subsystem. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide DuraStor 7320SS Figure 1-3 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt ... in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card I/O Card (SCSI) Host I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Controller Cover Plate Figure 1-3 DuraStor 7320SS Storage Subsystem Optional Dual SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controllers 1-4
... (left column of LEDs) Drive Activity LEDs (right column of the DuraStor 7320SS Storage Subsystem. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide DuraStor 7320SS Figure 1-3 shows the components of LEDs) Power On LED Channel Status LED Power Supply Status LED Fan Status LED Alarm Reset Button 350-watt ... in-line 80-CFM hot swappable cooling fans SAFTE Disk I/O Card I/O Card (SCSI) Host I/O Card SAF-TE Service & VT-100 Ports Controller Cover Plate Figure 1-3 DuraStor 7320SS Storage Subsystem Optional Dual SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controllers 1-4
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...232 serial port connection on the rear panel of the DuraStor RAID appliance. Use it using either of the two software tools included with your storage subsystem: I Adaptec Storage ManagerTM Pro I Adaptec Disk Array Administrator Adaptec Storage Manager Pro We recommend using an operating system other ...detailed instructions. It is firmware built into the DuraStor 6200S/7200S RAID controller BIOS, and can find the Adaptec Disk Array Administrator User's Guide on your storage devices, and more. See Accessing Disk Array Administrator on the DuraStor CD as part of your network that are ...
...232 serial port connection on the rear panel of the DuraStor RAID appliance. Use it using either of the two software tools included with your storage subsystem: I Adaptec Storage ManagerTM Pro I Adaptec Disk Array Administrator Adaptec Storage Manager Pro We recommend using an operating system other ...detailed instructions. It is firmware built into the DuraStor 6200S/7200S RAID controller BIOS, and can find the Adaptec Disk Array Administrator User's Guide on your storage devices, and more. See Accessing Disk Array Administrator on the DuraStor CD as part of your network that are ...
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2 Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem In this Chapter Installation Overview Installing DuraStor in a Rack Powering On and Powering Off Configuring DuraStor Cabling Your Storage System to the Host Upgrading DuraStor 2-2 2-2 2-7 2-8 2-15 2-26 This chapter explains how to set up the DuraStor 6320SS and 7320SS storage subsystems. Unless otherwise noted, the installation instructions apply to both storage subsystems. For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review this chapter and perform the procedures in the order in which they are presented. 2-1
2 Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem In this Chapter Installation Overview Installing DuraStor in a Rack Powering On and Powering Off Configuring DuraStor Cabling Your Storage System to the Host Upgrading DuraStor 2-2 2-2 2-7 2-8 2-15 2-26 This chapter explains how to set up the DuraStor 6320SS and 7320SS storage subsystems. Unless otherwise noted, the installation instructions apply to both storage subsystems. For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review this chapter and perform the procedures in the order in which they are presented. 2-1
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...overview of the options available. Basic topologies are possible. Read Appendix A, Theory of Controller Operation for obvious damage. Installing DuraStor in a Rack Before you set up or configure your storage subsystem, complete the rack installation. (If you are not ... into three main tasks: 1 Installing your storage subsystem into a rack cabinet (page 2-2). 2 Configuring your DuraStor into any standard 19-inch rack. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Installation Overview The installation procedures are discussed in Appendix C, Advanced Configurations and Cabling...
...overview of the options available. Basic topologies are possible. Read Appendix A, Theory of Controller Operation for obvious damage. Installing DuraStor in a Rack Before you set up or configure your storage subsystem, complete the rack installation. (If you are not ... into three main tasks: 1 Installing your storage subsystem into a rack cabinet (page 2-2). 2 Configuring your DuraStor into any standard 19-inch rack. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Installation Overview The installation procedures are discussed in Appendix C, Advanced Configurations and Cabling...
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... reached. 5 Remove the power supplies. See Replacing a Disk Drive on page 5-14 for detailed instructions. 6 Remove any disk drives. If you are even horizontally. Front Rack Vertical Member Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Nut Nut Chassis Ear Figure 2-3 Attaching the Chassis Ears 2-4 See Figure 2-3. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 4 Select a location within...
... reached. 5 Remove the power supplies. See Replacing a Disk Drive on page 5-14 for detailed instructions. 6 Remove any disk drives. If you are even horizontally. Front Rack Vertical Member Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Nut Nut Chassis Ear Figure 2-3 Attaching the Chassis Ears 2-4 See Figure 2-3. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 4 Select a location within...
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... Place the bale over and onto the power cord. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Attaching the Power Cord Bales 2-6 Connecting the Power Cords Once DuraStor is in place, the power cords can be attached and secured. 1 On the back of the power cord into the storage subsystem. 14 ... to disk drives and installing disk drives into a grounded outlet or UPS power strip. 4 Repeat this process for detailed instructions on attaching drive carriers to the right. Bale fits over the cord. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 13 Install the disk drives. See Disk Drives on page ...
... Place the bale over and onto the power cord. See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Attaching the Power Cord Bales 2-6 Connecting the Power Cords Once DuraStor is in place, the power cords can be attached and secured. 1 On the back of the power cord into the storage subsystem. 14 ... to disk drives and installing disk drives into a grounded outlet or UPS power strip. 4 Repeat this process for detailed instructions on attaching drive carriers to the right. Bale fits over the cord. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 13 Install the disk drives. See Disk Drives on page ...
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...this mode, a single-bus module (see Appendix C, Advanced Configurations and Cabling. I For the DuraStor 6320SS, see Basic Configuration - To set up to 12 disk drives. DuraStor 412R The DuraStor 412R can be installed in the controller 1 slot. Note: In these logical view diagrams, ... enclosure, which provides a storage solution with up as a separate item from Adaptec. DuraStor 412R. DuraStor 7320SS on page 2-12. Follow the instructions provided for ordering information. Visit www.adaptec.com for your storage subsystem by setting the switches and jumpers and connecting the...
...this mode, a single-bus module (see Appendix C, Advanced Configurations and Cabling. I For the DuraStor 6320SS, see Basic Configuration - To set up to 12 disk drives. DuraStor 412R The DuraStor 412R can be installed in the controller 1 slot. Note: In these logical view diagrams, ... enclosure, which provides a storage solution with up as a separate item from Adaptec. DuraStor 412R. DuraStor 7320SS on page 2-12. Follow the instructions provided for ordering information. Visit www.adaptec.com for your storage subsystem by setting the switches and jumpers and connecting the...
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...6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 3 Locate the switches on page 5-21 for dual-bus mode. There is appropriate for your system. Option 2 (DuraStor 412R) 4 Reinstall the SAF-TE disk I/O card. (See Replacing an I/O Card on the card and set the switches accordingly. Some configurations have multiple switch setting options available. Option 1 (DuraStor...Slot 9 ID 1 3 Slot 10 ID 1 0 Slot 11 ID 1 2 Slot 12 ID 1 4 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-8 Single-Bus JBOD Switch Setting (DuraStor 412R) SAF-TE ID = 15/15 Host HBA (ID 0 or 7) Switch Settings A A R S...
...6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide 3 Locate the switches on page 5-21 for dual-bus mode. There is appropriate for your system. Option 2 (DuraStor 412R) 4 Reinstall the SAF-TE disk I/O card. (See Replacing an I/O Card on the card and set the switches accordingly. Some configurations have multiple switch setting options available. Option 1 (DuraStor...Slot 9 ID 1 3 Slot 10 ID 1 0 Slot 11 ID 1 2 Slot 12 ID 1 4 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-8 Single-Bus JBOD Switch Setting (DuraStor 412R) SAF-TE ID = 15/15 Host HBA (ID 0 or 7) Switch Settings A A R S...
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...slot. (See Installing the Single Bus Module and Cover Plate on page 5-9 for instructions on how to set up and configure disk arrays. 2-11 JBOD, Single-Bus Mode (DuraStor 412R) Host Computer Power Power Supply Supply Cooling Fans Ctlr 1 SAF-TE Ctlr 2 Figure 2-12 Host Cabling Diagram - JBOD Dual...-Bus Mode (DuraStor 412R) The configuration is complete. Figure 2-11 Host Cabling Diagram - Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem 5 (Single-Bus Mode installations only) Install...
...slot. (See Installing the Single Bus Module and Cover Plate on page 5-9 for instructions on how to set up and configure disk arrays. 2-11 JBOD, Single-Bus Mode (DuraStor 412R) Host Computer Power Power Supply Supply Cooling Fans Ctlr 1 SAF-TE Ctlr 2 Figure 2-12 Host Cabling Diagram - JBOD Dual...-Bus Mode (DuraStor 412R) The configuration is complete. Figure 2-11 Host Cabling Diagram - Setting Up Your Storage Subsystem 5 (Single-Bus Mode installations only) Install...
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...the SAF-TE processors. Option 1 (DuraStor 6320SS) 2-12 If you need to use more disk drives, you can be set up to provide a storage solution with up to two additional 412R drive enclosures to fit your needs. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Basic ... ID 0 Slot 9 ID 5 Slot 10 ID 2 Slot 11 ID 4 Slot 12 ID 0 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-13 Dual-Bus Switch Setting - DuraStor 6320SS The DuraStor 6320SS can add up to the drive slots, reserving IDs 6 and 7 for the RAID controller(s), and IDs 8 or 15 for this configuration...
...the SAF-TE processors. Option 1 (DuraStor 6320SS) 2-12 If you need to use more disk drives, you can be set up to provide a storage solution with up to two additional 412R drive enclosures to fit your needs. DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Basic ... ID 0 Slot 9 ID 5 Slot 10 ID 2 Slot 11 ID 4 Slot 12 ID 0 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-13 Dual-Bus Switch Setting - DuraStor 6320SS The DuraStor 6320SS can add up to the drive slots, reserving IDs 6 and 7 for the RAID controller(s), and IDs 8 or 15 for this configuration...
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... 10 ID 10 Slot 11 ID 12 Slot 12 ID 14 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-14 Dual-Bus Switch Setting - See Replacing an I/O Card on the card and set up and configure disk arrays. Option 2 (DuraStor 6320SS) 4 Reinstall the SAF-TE disk I /O Card on page... 5-21 for instructions.) 3 Locate the switches on page 5-21 for the SAF-TE processors. 2-13 Basic Configuration - To set up to provide a storage solution with up a basic 12-disk drive configuration: 1 Power...
... 10 ID 10 Slot 11 ID 12 Slot 12 ID 14 Drive IDs of the Drive Slots (Drive Channel Side) Figure 2-14 Dual-Bus Switch Setting - See Replacing an I/O Card on the card and set up and configure disk arrays. Option 2 (DuraStor 6320SS) 4 Reinstall the SAF-TE disk I /O Card on page... 5-21 for instructions.) 3 Locate the switches on page 5-21 for the SAF-TE processors. 2-13 Basic Configuration - To set up to provide a storage solution with up a basic 12-disk drive configuration: 1 Power...