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Contents Contents...iii About this guide iv PIKE 2008/IMR specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Card layout 1-3 1.4 System requirements 1-3 1.5 Card installation 1-4 Chapter 2: RAID configuration 2.1 Setting up RAID 2-2 2.1.1 RAID definitions 2-2 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 2-3 2.2 LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility 2-4 2.2.1 Starting the WebBIOS CU 2-5 2.2.2 WebBIOS CU main screen options 2-6 2.2.3 Creating a Storage Configuration 2-8 2.2.4 Viewing and Changing Device ...
Contents Contents...iii About this guide iv PIKE 2008/IMR specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Card layout 1-3 1.4 System requirements 1-3 1.5 Card installation 1-4 Chapter 2: RAID configuration 2.1 Setting up RAID 2-2 2.1.1 RAID definitions 2-2 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 2-3 2.2 LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility 2-4 2.2.1 Starting the WebBIOS CU 2-5 2.2.2 WebBIOS CU main screen options 2-6 2.2.3 Creating a Storage Configuration 2-8 2.2.4 Viewing and Changing Device ...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 3: Driver installation...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 3: Driver installation...
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This chapter offers the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter offers the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 50 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. The ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR allows you for the following items. • ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card • Support CD • User...
... your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 50 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. The ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR allows you for the following items. • ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card • Support CD • User...
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...requirements Before you install the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • Workstation or server motherboard with SGPIO interface* 3. Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-3 Appropriate thermal solution - SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and... blinks to indicate that the card is working normally) *The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into...
...requirements Before you install the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • Workstation or server motherboard with SGPIO interface* 3. Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-3 Appropriate thermal solution - SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and... blinks to indicate that the card is working normally) *The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into...
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Ensure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. 1.5 Card installation Follow the below instructions to the edge of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Insert the RAID card into the card slot, and the heatsink latch is completely hooked to install the RAID card on your motherboard.
Ensure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. 1.5 Card installation Follow the below instructions to the edge of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Insert the RAID card into the card slot, and the heatsink latch is completely hooked to install the RAID card on your motherboard.
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To uninstall ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card from the slot. Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-5 4. Remove the screw that secures the RAID card to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the motherboard. 2. Secure the heatsink to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screw, or the motherboard component can be damaged. 5. Connect the hard disk drives to the motherboard. 3.
To uninstall ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card from the slot. Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-5 4. Remove the screw that secures the RAID card to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the motherboard. 2. Secure the heatsink to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screw, or the motherboard component can be damaged. 5. Connect the hard disk drives to the motherboard. 3.
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Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 1U server 1. Remove the two screws that secure the outer heatsink on the back of the SAS RAID card. Heatsink bracket 2. DO NOT remove the inner heatsink from the SAS RAID card. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the front of the SAS RAID card. For 1U server You have to remove the outer heatsink of ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card to install the card in a 1U server. To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 1U server 1. Remove the two screws that secure the outer heatsink on the back of the SAS RAID card. Heatsink bracket 2. DO NOT remove the inner heatsink from the SAS RAID card. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the front of the SAS RAID card. For 1U server You have to remove the outer heatsink of ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card to install the card in a 1U server. To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Insert the RAID card into the card slot. 6. Ensure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Connect the hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 4. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 5. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-7
Insert the RAID card into the card slot. 6. Ensure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Connect the hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 4. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 5. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-7
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Connect a power cable to the SAS connector on each drive and to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SAS signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. Install the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The RAID card supports SAS for RAID configuration: 1. To install SAS hard disks for RAID set configuration. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-3
Connect a power cable to the SAS connector on each drive and to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SAS signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. Install the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The RAID card supports SAS for RAID configuration: 1. To install SAS hard disks for RAID set configuration. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-3
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...;p�e�a�r�s�.�S�e�l�e�c�t PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver, and press to create the RAID driver disk from the RAID card support CD or from the support CD. Create Driver Diskette Menu PIKE 2108 SAS2 card Driver PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver PIKE 2008 SAS2 card Driver FreeDOS command prompt 3-2 Chapter 3: Driver installation However, we recommend using...
...;p�e�a�r�s�.�S�e�l�e�c�t PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver, and press to create the RAID driver disk from the RAID card support CD or from the support CD. Create Driver Diskette Menu PIKE 2108 SAS2 card Driver PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver PIKE 2008 SAS2 card Driver FreeDOS command prompt 3-2 Chapter 3: Driver installation However, we recommend using...
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Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to create. Press . 9. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to the floppy disk drive. 8. PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit... 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP4 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP5 32/64 bit SLES 9 SP3 32 bit 7. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. 6. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-3
Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to create. Press . 9. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to the floppy disk drive. 8. PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit... 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP4 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP5 32/64 bit SLES 9 SP3 32 bit 7. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. 6. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-3
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The Windows® Setup loads the RAID card drivers from the following list, or press ESC to return to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an ... SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you want from the RAID driver disk. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-5 When next screen appears, press to the previous screen. Select the SCSI...
The Windows® Setup loads the RAID card drivers from the following list, or press ESC to return to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an ... SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you want from the RAID driver disk. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-5 When next screen appears, press to the previous screen. Select the SCSI...
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Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-9 Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? At the boot:, type linux dd...: linux text . - Use the function keys listed below for the RAID card are installed to the system. Yes No 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to continue. 3.1.3 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5 To install the RAID card driver when installing�R��e�d�H��a�t®...
Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-9 Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? At the boot:, type linux dd...: linux text . - Use the function keys listed below for the RAID card are installed to the system. Yes No 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to continue. 3.1.3 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5 To install the RAID card driver when installing�R��e�d�H��a�t®...
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... appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sdx) as the driver update medium. 3.1.4 SUSE Linux OS 11 To install the RAID card driver when installing�S��U�S��E��L�in�u�x��E�n��te�r�p... the system from the menu. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-2014S1T Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Please choose the Driver Update medium. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-11 Select OK, then press . Press , then select Yes from ...
... appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sdx) as the driver update medium. 3.1.4 SUSE Linux OS 11 To install the RAID card driver when installing�S��U�S��E��L�in�u�x��E�n��te�r�p... the system from the menu. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-2014S1T Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Please choose the Driver Update medium. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-11 Select OK, then press . Press , then select Yes from ...