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... Setting the Configuration 2-25 Array Operations 2-26 Creating an Array 2-26 Creating a Multilevel RAID 2-28 Deleting an Array 2-29 Hot Spares 2-30 Rebuilding a Failed Array 2-31 Formatting a Drive - SCSI only 2-31 Upgrading Firmware - Tree View 2-7 The Right Pane - Tree View Control 2-4 Right Pane - Flash HBA Option 2-32 Creating a SMOR Boot Disk 2-34 vii Contents...
... Setting the Configuration 2-25 Array Operations 2-26 Creating an Array 2-26 Creating a Multilevel RAID 2-28 Deleting an Array 2-29 Hot Spares 2-30 Rebuilding a Failed Array 2-31 Formatting a Drive - SCSI only 2-31 Upgrading Firmware - Tree View 2-7 The Right Pane - Tree View Control 2-4 Right Pane - Flash HBA Option 2-32 Creating a SMOR Boot Disk 2-34 vii Contents...
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Flash HBA Option ➤ Creating a SMOR Boot Disk 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-6 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-25 2-26 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-1 2 Storage Manager on ROM In this Chapter ➤ Overview ➤ Keyboard Reference ➤ Menu Reference ➤ Icon Reference ➤ Screen Layout ➤ Running SMOR ➤ Information and Configuration Views ➤ Setting the Configuration ➤ Array Operations ➤ Formatting a Drive - SCSI only ➤ Upgrading Firmware -
Flash HBA Option ➤ Creating a SMOR Boot Disk 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-6 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-25 2-26 2-31 2-32 2-34 2-1 2 Storage Manager on ROM In this Chapter ➤ Overview ➤ Keyboard Reference ➤ Menu Reference ➤ Icon Reference ➤ Screen Layout ➤ Running SMOR ➤ Information and Configuration Views ➤ Setting the Configuration ➤ Array Operations ➤ Formatting a Drive - SCSI only ➤ Upgrading Firmware -
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...RAID 1, 5, 0/1 or 0/5 array. Low-level format a currently selected drive. Update the firmware, controller BIOS, or SMOR image in controller ROM. Delete the currently selected array. Make the currently selected hot spare available for SMOR. 2-5 Action Make Hotspare Remove Hotspare Format Drive (SCSI only) Flash HBA Test Alarm (SCSI only) Silence Alarm (SCSI...audible alarm on the controller. Display version information for use by the manufacturer. Turn off the audible alarm on the controller. Delete Rebuild Stop Build Create a new array. RAID Storage Manager on ROM...
...RAID 1, 5, 0/1 or 0/5 array. Low-level format a currently selected drive. Update the firmware, controller BIOS, or SMOR image in controller ROM. Delete the currently selected array. Make the currently selected hot spare available for SMOR. 2-5 Action Make Hotspare Remove Hotspare Format Drive (SCSI only) Flash HBA Test Alarm (SCSI only) Silence Alarm (SCSI...audible alarm on the controller. Display version information for use by the manufacturer. Turn off the audible alarm on the controller. Delete Rebuild Stop Build Create a new array. RAID Storage Manager on ROM...
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... cache memory Controller firmware revision Firmware type Yes if Error Correction Code (ECC) memory is installed. Storage Manager on the controller SCSI ID assigned to controller (SCSI only) Maximum possible transfer rate PCI 32-bit or Adaptec 2400A/2100S PCI 64-bit for Adaptec 3200S/3210S/3400S/...132 MB/sec for Adaptec 2400A 132 MB/sec for Adaptec 2100S 264 MB/sec for Adaptec 3200S/3400S 528 MB/sec for a controller displays general information reported by that controller. Fields may have special conditions: Model Serial # NVRAM Ver. Note: Adaptec RAID controllers report a cache size...
... cache memory Controller firmware revision Firmware type Yes if Error Correction Code (ECC) memory is installed. Storage Manager on the controller SCSI ID assigned to controller (SCSI only) Maximum possible transfer rate PCI 32-bit or Adaptec 2400A/2100S PCI 64-bit for Adaptec 3200S/3210S/3400S/...132 MB/sec for Adaptec 2400A 132 MB/sec for Adaptec 2100S 264 MB/sec for Adaptec 3200S/3400S 528 MB/sec for a controller displays general information reported by that controller. Fields may have special conditions: Model Serial # NVRAM Ver. Note: Adaptec RAID controllers report a cache size...
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Storage Manager on ROM Select Default to their default values (SCSI only). Type This is assigned a number. ID (SCSI only) SCSI RAID controllers are configured by the controller firmware. Numbering starts with 0 for the first bus, 1 for the controller Auto On Available Settings SCSI: 0 - 6 ATA: not shown N/A N/A Ultra3, Ultra2, Ultra, 10, 8, 5 Asynchronous On, Off, High Only Auto, Off Note: As...
Storage Manager on ROM Select Default to their default values (SCSI only). Type This is assigned a number. ID (SCSI only) SCSI RAID controllers are configured by the controller firmware. Numbering starts with 0 for the first bus, 1 for the controller Auto On Available Settings SCSI: 0 - 6 ATA: not shown N/A N/A Ultra3, Ultra2, Ultra, 10, 8, 5 Asynchronous On, Off, High Only Auto, Off Note: As...
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... Address Capacity Removable Read Only Block Size Negotiated Transfer Rate Manufacturer name and model number as reported by the device, followed by the icon for SCSI based RAID controllers only), and Status. As reported by device. Device firmware revision. For removable media, the reported capacity is divided into either two or three parts: Description...
... Address Capacity Removable Read Only Block Size Negotiated Transfer Rate Manufacturer name and model number as reported by the device, followed by the icon for SCSI based RAID controllers only), and Status. As reported by device. Device firmware revision. For removable media, the reported capacity is divided into either two or three parts: Description...
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... Syntax on page 2-31 for SCSI based RAID controllers only), and Status. The available capacity depends upon the RAID level of the RAID controller. Storage Manager on page 2-28). The sector (block) size of the same RAID level can be 512. Firmware revision of that array. RAID 5 arrays contain three or more information. SCSI only-If the size is divided...
... Syntax on page 2-31 for SCSI based RAID controllers only), and Status. The available capacity depends upon the RAID level of the RAID controller. Storage Manager on page 2-28). The sector (block) size of the same RAID level can be 512. Firmware revision of that array. RAID 5 arrays contain three or more information. SCSI only-If the size is divided...
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...can obtain the latest files from the Adaptec website (www.adaptec.com). s Firmware image upgrades are contained in a file named i2obios.xxx (where, xxx is no way to the latest firmware, controller BIOS and SMOR. Copy these steps: 1 Obtain the applicable firmware, BIOS, and/or SMOR utility image...Flash HBA option enables you may have made are contained in a file named smoryyyy.xxx. Adaptec periodically releases updated firmware, controller BIOS, and SMOR. s Controller BIOS images are lost. When you upgrade to the latest firmware, the previous firmware image is the version number.
...can obtain the latest files from the Adaptec website (www.adaptec.com). s Firmware image upgrades are contained in a file named i2obios.xxx (where, xxx is no way to the latest firmware, controller BIOS and SMOR. Copy these steps: 1 Obtain the applicable firmware, BIOS, and/or SMOR utility image...Flash HBA option enables you may have made are contained in a file named smoryyyy.xxx. Adaptec periodically releases updated firmware, controller BIOS, and SMOR. s Controller BIOS images are lost. When you upgrade to the latest firmware, the previous firmware image is the version number.
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...Host Bus Adapter Information Window This window (see Figure 3-12) displays HBA configuration information reported by the selected controller. The Controller section displays the Model, Serial #, Firmware revision, and amount of memory modules installed. 3-24 The Attached Modules section shows the expansion modules and type... page 3-33 Double-click a controller or device icon to display an Information window for that controller or device. ECC is checked only if ECC memory is not yet started. Data is being rebuilt onto a drive in the array. Adaptec 3200S/3210S/ 3400S/3410S Only on page...
...Host Bus Adapter Information Window This window (see Figure 3-12) displays HBA configuration information reported by the selected controller. The Controller section displays the Model, Serial #, Firmware revision, and amount of memory modules installed. 3-24 The Attached Modules section shows the expansion modules and type... page 3-33 Double-click a controller or device icon to display an Information window for that controller or device. ECC is checked only if ECC memory is not yet started. Data is being rebuilt onto a drive in the array. Adaptec 3200S/3210S/ 3400S/3410S Only on page...
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... firmware code. Figure 3-12. The available cache memory reported here equals the amount of memory for its operation. OK Accept changes and return to and from attached devices. Host Bus Adapter Info Window - For more information, see page 3-35. ATA and SCSI Note: The RAID controller ...requires 16 MB of memory installed minus 16 MB. Event Log Examine records of cache and command transfers. Storage Manager The Host Bus Adapter Info window (ATA and SCSI) displays the current bus configuration. For more...
... firmware code. Figure 3-12. The available cache memory reported here equals the amount of memory for its operation. OK Accept changes and return to and from attached devices. Host Bus Adapter Info Window - For more information, see page 3-35. ATA and SCSI Note: The RAID controller ...requires 16 MB of memory installed minus 16 MB. Event Log Examine records of cache and command transfers. Storage Manager The Host Bus Adapter Info window (ATA and SCSI) displays the current bus configuration. For more...
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... (SCSI only) SCSI TERMPWR (SCSI only) Transfer (SCSI only) Termination (SCSI only) Address, IRQ Tests the audible alarm on the SCSI cable. These values cannot be changed . 3-28 Selects the controller cache parameters. Refer to update the controller firmware and BIOS. By default, SCSI RAID controllers supply termination power through the TERMPWR line on the controller. Displays the Flash Configuration window to the Adaptec RAID...
... (SCSI only) SCSI TERMPWR (SCSI only) Transfer (SCSI only) Termination (SCSI only) Address, IRQ Tests the audible alarm on the SCSI cable. These values cannot be changed . 3-28 Selects the controller cache parameters. Refer to update the controller firmware and BIOS. By default, SCSI RAID controllers supply termination power through the TERMPWR line on the controller. Displays the Flash Configuration window to the Adaptec RAID...
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You can type a path and filename in the Filename field or click Browse to determine the type of image selected: firmware, controller BIOS, or SMOR. Click Cancel to return to begin the flash operation. The Version, Date, and Type fields are displayed... number). When you can obtain the latest files by contacting your technical support representative. ATA and SCSI The current controller model, firmware version, and firmware type are displayed in a file named smoryyyy.xxx. Firmware images are contained in the corresponding section of the 4-digit model number and a 4-digit release ...
You can type a path and filename in the Filename field or click Browse to determine the type of image selected: firmware, controller BIOS, or SMOR. Click Cancel to return to begin the flash operation. The Version, Date, and Type fields are displayed... number). When you can obtain the latest files by contacting your technical support representative. ATA and SCSI The current controller model, firmware version, and firmware type are displayed in a file named smoryyyy.xxx. Firmware images are contained in the corresponding section of the 4-digit model number and a 4-digit release ...
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...by flags on device type. Indicates that are members of a RAID have Event Log and I/O Stats buttons. Various buttons are indicated by the controller. Hard drives that the drive uses removable media. SCSI devices may report otherwise; General status conditions (other reference material....the Make Hotspare button. 3-32 The drive firmware revision. For SCSI devices, the SCSI Capabilities section shows which they belong and the stripe size for the array. For removable-media devices, capacity is reported for the device. RAID drives display the name and level of the...
...by flags on device type. Indicates that are members of a RAID have Event Log and I/O Stats buttons. Various buttons are indicated by the controller. Hard drives that the drive uses removable media. SCSI devices may report otherwise; General status conditions (other reference material....the Make Hotspare button. 3-32 The drive firmware revision. For SCSI devices, the SCSI Capabilities section shows which they belong and the stripe size for the array. For removable-media devices, capacity is reported for the device. RAID drives display the name and level of the...
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... logical drive capacity Specify logical drive stripe size Expand disk array Force array state Load/save configuration Specify task rate Write caching Action (task) control Update controller firmware, BIOS, or NVRAM Reset NVRAM configuration Reset/clear embedded RAID information Create hot spare drive Delete hot spare drive Display utility usage information Alarm status and...
... logical drive capacity Specify logical drive stripe size Expand disk array Force array state Load/save configuration Specify task rate Write caching Action (task) control Update controller firmware, BIOS, or NVRAM Reset NVRAM configuration Reset/clear embedded RAID information Create hot spare drive Delete hot spare drive Display utility usage information Alarm status and...
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...: To set the stripe size on the number of drives in KB) for new RAID 0 and RAID 5 logical drives. If omitted, a default stripe size is selected by the controller firmware based on the logical drive at address d1b1t0d0 to a Failed status: raidutil -f fail d1b1t0d0 4-6 This command switch is ... Modification -E Expand disk array This command enables you want to add to the array. -f Force array state Forces an array to an existing RAID 5 disk array. RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility -z Specify logical drive stripe size Specifies the stripe size (in the array. Specify an existing logical...
...: To set the stripe size on the number of drives in KB) for new RAID 0 and RAID 5 logical drives. If omitted, a default stripe size is selected by the controller firmware based on the logical drive at address d1b1t0d0 to a Failed status: raidutil -f fail d1b1t0d0 4-6 This command switch is ... Modification -E Expand disk array This command enables you want to add to the array. -f Force array state Forces an array to an existing RAID 5 disk array. RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility -z Specify logical drive stripe size Specifies the stripe size (in the array. Specify an existing logical...
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... factory default settings. -Z Reset/clear embedded RAID information This option destroys all RAID information pertaining to update the controller flash memory. Note: The -F switch does not work on the command line. Specify logical drives by the device address. -F Update controller firmware, BIOS, or NVRAM This option updates the controller flash memory (EEPROM). For additional information, see...
... factory default settings. -Z Reset/clear embedded RAID information This option destroys all RAID information pertaining to update the controller flash memory. Note: The -F switch does not work on the command line. Specify logical drives by the device address. -F Update controller firmware, BIOS, or NVRAM This option updates the controller flash memory (EEPROM). For additional information, see...
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... the above. The parameters for this switch are listed below: Controller Physical Logical Spare RAID Array Speed Redirect Version Cache Inquiry Battery All Displays a list of all Adaptec controllers in the system. RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility -I Display inquiry information This switch displays controller specific information, including firmware revision, BIOS version, and serial number. Displays a list of...
... the above. The parameters for this switch are listed below: Controller Physical Logical Spare RAID Array Speed Redirect Version Cache Inquiry Battery All Displays a list of all Adaptec controllers in the system. RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility -I Display inquiry information This switch displays controller specific information, including firmware revision, BIOS version, and serial number. Displays a list of...
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... the versions, creation date, and various capabilities of the software modules. This group contains the following lists are included: s Adaptec SNMP subagent s Adaptec SNMP engine s Adaptec driver s Adaptec logger s MIB revision information s Adaptec Controller group is a list of these groups. The following information for the exact contents of each Controller: s Controller number s Controller vendor s Firmware version s Address s IRQ s IRQ type A-3
... the versions, creation date, and various capabilities of the software modules. This group contains the following lists are included: s Adaptec SNMP subagent s Adaptec SNMP engine s Adaptec driver s Adaptec logger s MIB revision information s Adaptec Controller group is a list of these groups. The following information for the exact contents of each Controller: s Controller number s Controller vendor s Firmware version s Address s IRQ s IRQ type A-3
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... is a separate add-on that is installed only if Storage Manager is already installed. Adaptec DMI Modules The Adaptec DMI modules are as follows: s Adaptec event logger s DMI event logger extensions s Adaptec RAID engine s Adaptec driver s Adaptec component instrumentation s Adaptec MIF DMI-Specific Files The MIF groups are listed below: AdptDmic.exe AdptDmic.mif AdptDmic.dll...other third-party. The SP and MI must be provided by the CI The DMI Trap broadcast module B-4 The CI consists of the Adaptec engine, broadcaster, controller driver, firmware, and CI module. DMI Installing DMI Support...
... is a separate add-on that is installed only if Storage Manager is already installed. Adaptec DMI Modules The Adaptec DMI modules are as follows: s Adaptec event logger s DMI event logger extensions s Adaptec RAID engine s Adaptec driver s Adaptec component instrumentation s Adaptec MIF DMI-Specific Files The MIF groups are listed below: AdptDmic.exe AdptDmic.mif AdptDmic.dll...other third-party. The SP and MI must be provided by the CI The DMI Trap broadcast module B-4 The CI consists of the Adaptec engine, broadcaster, controller driver, firmware, and CI module. DMI Installing DMI Support...