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... Parity Drive 18 1.3.4 RAID 5 - Combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0 19 1.3.6 Levels of Drive Hierarchy Within the ICP RAID Firmware 20 1.4 Transparency of Host Drives ...21 1.4.1 Using CD-ROMs, DATs, Tapes, etc 22 2 Getting Started 2.1 Determine the RAID Configuration 24 2.2 Create the RAID Driver Installation Diskette 25 2.2.1 Preferred Method...25 2.2.2 Alternative Methods 27 2.3 Install the ICP RAID Controller ...29 3 Quick Installation...
... Parity Drive 18 1.3.4 RAID 5 - Combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0 19 1.3.6 Levels of Drive Hierarchy Within the ICP RAID Firmware 20 1.4 Transparency of Host Drives ...21 1.4.1 Using CD-ROMs, DATs, Tapes, etc 22 2 Getting Started 2.1 Determine the RAID Configuration 24 2.2 Create the RAID Driver Installation Diskette 25 2.2.1 Preferred Method...25 2.2.2 Alternative Methods 27 2.3 Install the ICP RAID Controller ...29 3 Quick Installation...
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...Installation of ICPCON from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM 65 5.6.2 Using ICPCON Monitoring Utility 66 5.7 Remote Monitoring with the ICP vortex SRCD Remote Access Service 66 5.7.1 SRCD Installation Instructions from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM 66... Requirements 76 7.1.2 Minimum Software Requirements 76 7.2 Installing the ICP RAID Controller as Boot Controller 77 7.3 Installing the ICP RAID Controller as an Additional Controller 77 7.3.1 No ICP RAID Controller Has Yet Been Configured 77 7.3.2 An ICP RAID Controller Has Already Been Configured 78 4 Software Installation and User's...
...Installation of ICPCON from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM 65 5.6.2 Using ICPCON Monitoring Utility 66 5.7 Remote Monitoring with the ICP vortex SRCD Remote Access Service 66 5.7.1 SRCD Installation Instructions from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM 66... Requirements 76 7.1.2 Minimum Software Requirements 76 7.2 Installing the ICP RAID Controller as Boot Controller 77 7.3 Installing the ICP RAID Controller as an Additional Controller 77 7.3.1 No ICP RAID Controller Has Yet Been Configured 77 7.3.2 An ICP RAID Controller Has Already Been Configured 78 4 Software Installation and User's...
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... an Operating System onto an Array Drive or Single Disk 89 9.3 Installing an OS onto an IDE or SCSI Disk Drive not Attached to the ICP RAID Controller........89 9.4 ICP RAID Controller Installation in an Already Configured FreeBSD System 90 9.4.1 Installation Procedure 90 9.4.2 Un-installation Procedure 90 9.5 Remote Monitoring with the SRCD Remote Access Service 91...
... an Operating System onto an Array Drive or Single Disk 89 9.3 Installing an OS onto an IDE or SCSI Disk Drive not Attached to the ICP RAID Controller........89 9.4 ICP RAID Controller Installation in an Already Configured FreeBSD System 90 9.4.1 Installation Procedure 90 9.4.2 Un-installation Procedure 90 9.5 Remote Monitoring with the SRCD Remote Access Service 91...
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... Array Drive 185 11.6 The Statistics Window ...187 11.7 The Events Window ...188 11.8 ICP RAID Navigator Help ...190 11.9 RAID Configuration Service and RAIDMail 191 A Optional Features A.1 Server Clustering ...195 A.1.1 ICP RAID Controllers in a Cluster Configuration 196 A.1.2 Hardware Installation 196 A.1.3 Using ICP RAID Controllers with SCSI Interfaces 196 A.1.4 Releasing the Cluster Channels 197 A.1.5 The Microsoft Cluster Server Concept...
... Array Drive 185 11.6 The Statistics Window ...187 11.7 The Events Window ...188 11.8 ICP RAID Navigator Help ...190 11.9 RAID Configuration Service and RAIDMail 191 A Optional Features A.1 Server Clustering ...195 A.1.1 ICP RAID Controllers in a Cluster Configuration 196 A.1.2 Hardware Installation 196 A.1.3 Using ICP RAID Controllers with SCSI Interfaces 196 A.1.4 Releasing the Cluster Channels 197 A.1.5 The Microsoft Cluster Server Concept...
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...for users who are experienced in configuring computer systems with new add-in cards or have had previous experience with ICP RAID controllers. Introduction Introduction 1 1.1 Intended Audience This documentation is provided in four separate documents. Software Installation and User's .... Read and adhere to all supported operating systems. • Instructions for installing an ICP RAID controller and provides a guide to facilitate the configuration of the ICP RAID controller. Hardware Installation and User's Guide The Hardware Installation and User's Guide, or Hardware Guide...
...for users who are experienced in configuring computer systems with new add-in cards or have had previous experience with ICP RAID controllers. Introduction Introduction 1 1.1 Intended Audience This documentation is provided in four separate documents. Software Installation and User's .... Read and adhere to all supported operating systems. • Instructions for installing an ICP RAID controller and provides a guide to facilitate the configuration of the ICP RAID controller. Hardware Installation and User's Guide The Hardware Installation and User's Guide, or Hardware Guide...
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... Optional Features section of the appropriate hardware guide since not all ICP RAID controllers. This Software Guide provides installation instructions for the ICP RAID controller. • All implemented features of the quick start poster, ...ICP RAID controller, including optional and advanced features. The ICP RAID Controller Clustering Guide, or Clustering Guide, describes how to determine if clustering is applicable only for those RAID controllers that support this feature. See the Hardware Guide to set up clustering configurations using ICP RAID Controllers and ICP RAID controller...
... Optional Features section of the appropriate hardware guide since not all ICP RAID controllers. This Software Guide provides installation instructions for the ICP RAID controller. • All implemented features of the quick start poster, ...ICP RAID controller, including optional and advanced features. The ICP RAID Controller Clustering Guide, or Clustering Guide, describes how to determine if clustering is applicable only for those RAID controllers that support this feature. See the Hardware Guide to set up clustering configurations using ICP RAID Controllers and ICP RAID controller...
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.... Caution: Ensure that your computer system/platform also supports your required Operating System before attempting to install and configure your ICP RAID controller. 1.2.1 Installation Guide The portions of this manual dedicated to the installation guide contain the following operating systems: • ...to the Linux OS. There are instructions for installing the OS as well as installing the RAID Software Suite. There are instructions for creating an ICP RAID controller installation diskette. Introduction Note: Refer to the Hardware Guide of drive hierarchy. Chapter 2, Getting...
.... Caution: Ensure that your computer system/platform also supports your required Operating System before attempting to install and configure your ICP RAID controller. 1.2.1 Installation Guide The portions of this manual dedicated to the installation guide contain the following operating systems: • ...to the Linux OS. There are instructions for installing the OS as well as installing the RAID Software Suite. There are instructions for creating an ICP RAID controller installation diskette. Introduction Note: Refer to the Hardware Guide of drive hierarchy. Chapter 2, Getting...
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... determine whether the optional features described in this manual describing the software features contain the following: Chapter 10, ICP RAID Console This chapter describes ICP RAID Console (ICPCON), a utility for configuring and diagnosing RAID subsystems built on ICP RAID controllers. Appendix C, Fibre Channel Features This chapter describes Fibre Channel (FC) functionality with your Fibre Channel is a software tool...
... determine whether the optional features described in this manual describing the software features contain the following: Chapter 10, ICP RAID Console This chapter describes ICP RAID Console (ICPCON), a utility for configuring and diagnosing RAID subsystems built on ICP RAID controllers. Appendix C, Fibre Channel Features This chapter describes Fibre Channel (FC) functionality with your Fibre Channel is a software tool...
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During this initialization each hard disk receives information which allows an univocal identification even if the SCSI ID or the controller is extremely important for any drive construction consisting of a physical device. Level 2 On the next higher level are introduced ...20 Software Installation and User's Guide The basic rule is based on a given level of Drive Hierarchy Within the ICP RAID Firmware The ICP RAID firmware is to easily change the ICP RAID controller and the channels, IDs, without loosing the data and the information on the lowest level. Physical drives are hard...
During this initialization each hard disk receives information which allows an univocal identification even if the SCSI ID or the controller is extremely important for any drive construction consisting of a physical device. Level 2 On the next higher level are introduced ...20 Software Installation and User's Guide The basic rule is based on a given level of Drive Hierarchy Within the ICP RAID Firmware The ICP RAID firmware is to easily change the ICP RAID controller and the channels, IDs, without loosing the data and the information on the lowest level. Physical drives are hard...
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... 9). Getting Started Getting Started 2 2.1 In order to setup the ICP RAID controller, follow the instructions in the sections below to: • Determine your system. For more information about RAID levels and to ensure that the RAID configuration software can use for your selected RAID level. Determine the RAID Configuration Begin the installation by completing the worksheet in...
... 9). Getting Started Getting Started 2 2.1 In order to setup the ICP RAID controller, follow the instructions in the sections below to: • Determine your system. For more information about RAID levels and to ensure that the RAID configuration software can use for your selected RAID level. Determine the RAID Configuration Begin the installation by completing the worksheet in...
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... it aside. Remove the diskette from the floppy drive and set it during the OS installation. 2.2.2 2.2.2.1 Alternative Methods If you are unable to generate an ICP RAID controller driver diskette for any supported OS. 1. Highlight the OS to create the diskette. 7. With Yes highlighted, press Enter to be installed and press Enter. 6. Insert...
... it aside. Remove the diskette from the floppy drive and set it during the OS installation. 2.2.2 2.2.2.1 Alternative Methods If you are unable to generate an ICP RAID controller driver diskette for any supported OS. 1. Highlight the OS to create the diskette. 7. With Yes highlighted, press Enter to be installed and press Enter. 6. Insert...
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... of the system into which you insert a formatted floppy diskette. 28 Software Installation and User's Guide Select the screen options that you will install the ICP RAID controller. The Select an Operating System screen appears (see Figure 2-10). Figure 2-11. A command prompt window appears requesting that are appropriate for your specific operating system...
... of the system into which you insert a formatted floppy diskette. 28 Software Installation and User's Guide Select the screen options that you will install the ICP RAID controller. The Select an Operating System screen appears (see Figure 2-10). Figure 2-11. A command prompt window appears requesting that are appropriate for your specific operating system...
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...closes automatically after all power cords to the folder created in step 2. 5. Create a folder on screen. 2.3 Install the ICP RAID Controller Refer to the folder created in your computer's user or service manual before removal of Figure 2-11). From the command prompt...cover (consult the documentation that came with your ICP RAID controller. Insert the floppy in which this board. Create OpenServer ICP RAID Driver 1. Open the Opensv5x folder on screen. Getting Started 2.2.2.2 2.2.2.3 6. Create SCO UnixWare ICP RAID Driver 1. Disconnect all the covers are reinstalled ...
...closes automatically after all power cords to the folder created in step 2. 5. Create a folder on screen. 2.3 Install the ICP RAID Controller Refer to the folder created in your computer's user or service manual before removal of Figure 2-11). From the command prompt...cover (consult the documentation that came with your ICP RAID controller. Insert the floppy in which this board. Create OpenServer ICP RAID Driver 1. Open the Opensv5x folder on screen. Getting Started 2.2.2.2 2.2.2.3 6. Create SCO UnixWare ICP RAID Driver 1. Disconnect all the covers are reinstalled ...
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...accompanying Hardware Guide for the product (refer to continue the installation. 30 Software Installation and User's Guide If the ICP RAID controller is configured with removable SDRAM or battery backup support. After installing the adapter, go to the appropriate operating system chapter...Connect cables. For installation details and applicability to your needs to the accompanying Hardware Guide for your ICP RAID controller, refer to use. Install the ICP RAID controller into an available PCI slot that the optional battery backup is applicable for cable and SCSI bus termination...
...accompanying Hardware Guide for the product (refer to continue the installation. 30 Software Installation and User's Guide If the ICP RAID controller is configured with removable SDRAM or battery backup support. After installing the adapter, go to the appropriate operating system chapter...Connect cables. For installation details and applicability to your needs to the accompanying Hardware Guide for your ICP RAID controller, refer to use. Install the ICP RAID controller into an available PCI slot that the optional battery backup is applicable for cable and SCSI bus termination...
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Install the ICP RAID controller 4. See "Install the ICP RAID Controller" on page 29. • See "Create a Bootable Host Drive-RAID 1 Mirrored Array" on page 25. Create RAID driver installation diskette 3. See "Create the RAID Driver Installation Diskette" on page 32. 5. OR • See "Novell NetWare 4.2x, 5.x and 6.x Quick Installation" on page 45. See "RAID Software Suite Quick Installation" on page...
Install the ICP RAID controller 4. See "Install the ICP RAID Controller" on page 29. • See "Create a Bootable Host Drive-RAID 1 Mirrored Array" on page 25. Create RAID driver installation diskette 3. See "Create the RAID Driver Installation Diskette" on page 32. 5. OR • See "Novell NetWare 4.2x, 5.x and 6.x Quick Installation" on page 45. See "RAID Software Suite Quick Installation" on page...
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...installation of free hard disk space (for the RAID Software Suite) • RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette (see Chapter 4. Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows NT Quick Installation This section covers installing the ICP RAID controller and the OS to a host drive for ...local administration of free hard disk space (for the RAID Software Suite) • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional*, Server* or Advanced Server* • RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette (...
...installation of free hard disk space (for the RAID Software Suite) • RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette (see Chapter 4. Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows NT Quick Installation This section covers installing the ICP RAID controller and the OS to a host drive for ...local administration of free hard disk space (for the RAID Software Suite) • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional*, Server* or Advanced Server* • RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette (...
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...text-based portion of the scenarios below which matches your system. Insert the bootable CD-ROM and power on the computer. 2. The ICP RAID Controller is automatically selected. Complete the text-based portion of the installation. 7. Press . 5. Reboot and continue with the GUI-based portion ... more detailed installation instructions or for local administration of the installation. 6. Quick Installation These procedures cover installing the ICP RAID controller and the OS to a host drive for other installation scenarios, please consult the accompanying Software Guide.
...text-based portion of the scenarios below which matches your system. Insert the bootable CD-ROM and power on the computer. 2. The ICP RAID Controller is automatically selected. Complete the text-based portion of the installation. 7. Press . 5. Reboot and continue with the GUI-based portion ... more detailed installation instructions or for local administration of the installation. 6. Quick Installation These procedures cover installing the ICP RAID controller and the OS to a host drive for other installation scenarios, please consult the accompanying Software Guide.
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...press . 8. Press and change the path to A:\DRIVERS\4XX then press . 8. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: 5. Press in the ICP RAID controller driver menu. 7. At the driver summary menu select modify drivers. 4. See Section 2.2 for your CD-ROM.) 3. Select the SRCRX.HAM driver...the NetWare bootable CD-ROM. 3. Press in the storage controller driver menu. 7. Complete the installation. Press and change the path to create this disk. 2. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: 5. Press on the ICP RAID driver list. 6. One blank high density floppy diskette...
...press . 8. Press and change the path to A:\DRIVERS\4XX then press . 8. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: 5. Press in the ICP RAID controller driver menu. 7. At the driver summary menu select modify drivers. 4. See Section 2.2 for your CD-ROM.) 3. Select the SRCRX.HAM driver...the NetWare bootable CD-ROM. 3. Press in the storage controller driver menu. 7. Complete the installation. Press and change the path to create this disk. 2. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: 5. Press on the ICP RAID driver list. 6. One blank high density floppy diskette...
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... operating system that you will configure your system as an NIS client. Create and configure one RAID device (host drive) on the NetWare 6.x CD and is installed automatically if a RAID controller is to be prompted to insert a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) diskette. Installation begins. By... disk. 3. After installing the operating system, install all patches and updates from the NetWare bootable CD-ROM. During the installation of ICP RAID ICP RAID Console (accessed by pressing +). 2. The SRCRX.HAM driver is on which was included with the SRCRX.HAM Driver 1. If you ...
... operating system that you will configure your system as an NIS client. Create and configure one RAID device (host drive) on the NetWare 6.x CD and is installed automatically if a RAID controller is to be prompted to insert a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) diskette. Installation begins. By... disk. 3. After installing the operating system, install all patches and updates from the NetWare bootable CD-ROM. During the installation of ICP RAID ICP RAID Console (accessed by pressing +). 2. The SRCRX.HAM driver is on which was included with the SRCRX.HAM Driver 1. If you ...
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... of this service may take an extended period of the ICP RAID controller. Server (Utilities, Services and Drivers) This option allows for Local or Remote administration of NIS at this system onto, defer installation of the ICP RAID controller (see Figure 3-29) appears, click on the link ...Install, to agree. 5. If you do not plan on your network that resides at the NIS configuration screen. 3.7 RAID Software Suite Quick Installation 3.7.1 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...
... of this service may take an extended period of the ICP RAID controller. Server (Utilities, Services and Drivers) This option allows for Local or Remote administration of NIS at this system onto, defer installation of the ICP RAID controller (see Figure 3-29) appears, click on the link ...Install, to agree. 5. If you do not plan on your network that resides at the NIS configuration screen. 3.7 RAID Software Suite Quick Installation 3.7.1 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...