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... simultaneously achieve multiple goals: • To provide hardware redundancy and failover capabilities with RA4000............22 For More Information 22 APPENDIX A: User Diagnostics Utility 23 Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview Abstract: The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 (RA4000), formerly the Fibre Channel Storage System, is designed to more than 25.6 TB. • To scale cache and processing power for increased...
... simultaneously achieve multiple goals: • To provide hardware redundancy and failover capabilities with RA4000............22 For More Information 22 APPENDIX A: User Diagnostics Utility 23 Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview Abstract: The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 (RA4000), formerly the Fibre Channel Storage System, is designed to more than 25.6 TB. • To scale cache and processing power for increased...
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... with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview Technology Brief prepared by ECG Technology Communications Group First Edition (June 1999) Document Number ECG0205699A ECG0205699A IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL...DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 2 Notice The information in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING ...
... with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview Technology Brief prepared by ECG Technology Communications Group First Edition (June 1999) Document Number ECG0205699A ECG0205699A IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL...DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 2 Notice The information in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING ...
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...storage capacity and scalable performance. This leap in both performance and capacity, and a tight integration with the RA4000 solution. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 3 Introduction Note: This paper includes the terms fibre and fiber. Data marts, for enterprise storage capacity and performance ...demands new storage solutions. The RA4000 is an external array storage system which usually is the best interconnect technology to proven Compaq hardware and software products and from total storage system integration. Email data and Lotus...
...storage capacity and scalable performance. This leap in both performance and capacity, and a tight integration with the RA4000 solution. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 3 Introduction Note: This paper includes the terms fibre and fiber. Data marts, for enterprise storage capacity and performance ...demands new storage solutions. The RA4000 is an external array storage system which usually is the best interconnect technology to proven Compaq hardware and software products and from total storage system integration. Email data and Lotus...
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... that can be interconnected to form a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology: • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controller • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Redundant Controller2 • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/E • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/P • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 • Short wave gigabit interface converters • Long wave gigabit...
... that can be interconnected to form a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology: • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controller • Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Redundant Controller2 • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/E • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/P • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 • Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 • Short wave gigabit interface converters • Long wave gigabit...
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... environment. For installations in which improved performance (spindle density for high-speed connection to 291.2 GB using eight hard disk drives. Storage capacity of a single Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Maximum Number of Drives 8 8 8 12 12 12 Drive Size (inches) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 Native Capacity per second (MB/s) for protection of usable cache (16 MB read and 48...
... environment. For installations in which improved performance (spindle density for high-speed connection to 291.2 GB using eight hard disk drives. Storage capacity of a single Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Maximum Number of Drives 8 8 8 12 12 12 Drive Size (inches) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 Native Capacity per second (MB/s) for protection of usable cache (16 MB read and 48...
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... the base controller board should fail. With write-back caching, the controller can configure the cache using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 6 Hot-Swapping Disk Drives The RA4000 Controller supports individual failed disk drives to be removed from the battery... backup system. 5 Configure cache memory using the Array Configuration Utility. After the new drive is active. The write ...
... the base controller board should fail. With write-back caching, the controller can configure the cache using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 6 Hot-Swapping Disk Drives The RA4000 Controller supports individual failed disk drives to be removed from the battery... backup system. 5 Configure cache memory using the Array Configuration Utility. After the new drive is active. The write ...
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... board fail, the small write cache board can be connected directly to the RA4000 or multiple RA4000s using a storage hub. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter The Fibre Channel Host Adapter is available in a server equipped only with an EISA expansion bus or... EISA6 version. ECG0205699A This adaptive read-ahead scheme provides excellent performance for sequential small block read -ahead feature is automatically disabled. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be located up to 1 kilometer from the disk ...
... board fail, the small write cache board can be connected directly to the RA4000 or multiple RA4000s using a storage hub. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter The Fibre Channel Host Adapter is available in a server equipped only with an EISA expansion bus or... EISA6 version. ECG0205699A This adaptive read-ahead scheme provides excellent performance for sequential small block read -ahead feature is automatically disabled. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be located up to 1 kilometer from the disk ...
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... adapters, Storage Hubs, and RA4000 Redundant Controllers, an NSPOF configuration can be configured using the Array Configuration Utility7. Redundant controllers configuration 7 Refer to a Storage Hub 7. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 8 In Figure 1, the Fibre Channel Host Adapter connects to Array Configuration Utility later in this document. The added RA4000 can be added simply by connecting them...
... adapters, Storage Hubs, and RA4000 Redundant Controllers, an NSPOF configuration can be configured using the Array Configuration Utility7. Redundant controllers configuration 7 Refer to a Storage Hub 7. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 8 In Figure 1, the Fibre Channel Host Adapter connects to Array Configuration Utility later in this document. The added RA4000 can be added simply by connecting them...
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... system. This configuration provides for NSPOF. For up-to-date information about specific server models supported, refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/ ECG0205699A Redundant controllers in a two-node cluster. Figure 3. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 9 Figure 3 shows that Fibre Channel Host Adapters in a redundant topology can be deployed in a two-node cluster. Single...
... system. This configuration provides for NSPOF. For up-to-date information about specific server models supported, refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/ ECG0205699A Redundant controllers in a two-node cluster. Figure 3. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 9 Figure 3 shows that Fibre Channel Host Adapters in a redundant topology can be deployed in a two-node cluster. Single...
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... Storage Hub 7. When an RA4000 is a seven-port hub that server could support 48 RA4000s for the Storage Hub 7. With the use . Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is added to the hub, restart all servers on the system and run the... Compaq Array Configuration Utility. A 1U rack-mounting kit is available for a total capacity of a Storage Hub 12, a Fibre Channel Host Adapter occupying a single I/O slot ...
... Storage Hub 7. When an RA4000 is a seven-port hub that server could support 48 RA4000s for the Storage Hub 7. With the use . Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is added to the hub, restart all servers on the system and run the... Compaq Array Configuration Utility. A 1U rack-mounting kit is available for a total capacity of a Storage Hub 12, a Fibre Channel Host Adapter occupying a single I/O slot ...
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Gigabit interface converter A GBIC is available from Compaq for this purpose. GBIC-SWs are disconnected. Compaq products ship with RA4000s and Fibre Channel Host Adapters. ECG0205699A GBICs also convert optical signals received from contamination, GBICs... separately. Remove dust caps only to make an optical connection. These industry-standard connection devices hot plug into the storage hubs and controllers. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 11 Gigabit Interface Converters GBICs are available in two varieties: • Shortwave (GBIC-SW) for connections up to 500 meters. ...
Gigabit interface converter A GBIC is available from Compaq for this purpose. GBIC-SWs are disconnected. Compaq products ship with RA4000s and Fibre Channel Host Adapters. ECG0205699A GBICs also convert optical signals received from contamination, GBICs... separately. Remove dust caps only to make an optical connection. These industry-standard connection devices hot plug into the storage hubs and controllers. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 11 Gigabit Interface Converters GBICs are available in two varieties: • Shortwave (GBIC-SW) for connections up to 500 meters. ...
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Figure 6. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 12 Cables The RA4000 uses 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable, and 9-micron, single-mode... cable Hardware Architecture Fibre Channel is a serial interface that creates logical point-to www.compaq.com and www.networks.digital.com/dr/opendec for x86-based servers, Compaq selected FC-AL topology. Each Fibre Channel node has one for incoming information and the... between ports. For installations requiring longer cable lengths, single-mode cables, or additional cables, customers may contact a Compaq reseller or special cable supplier.
Figure 6. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 12 Cables The RA4000 uses 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable, and 9-micron, single-mode... cable Hardware Architecture Fibre Channel is a serial interface that creates logical point-to www.compaq.com and www.networks.digital.com/dr/opendec for x86-based servers, Compaq selected FC-AL topology. Each Fibre Channel node has one for incoming information and the... between ports. For installations requiring longer cable lengths, single-mode cables, or additional cables, customers may contact a Compaq reseller or special cable supplier.
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... connection distance to 10 kilometers. Server GBIC-LW < 10 km GBIC-LW < 10 km Array Hub GBIC-SW < 500 m Figure 8. The Storage Hub 12, on the loop act as repeaters. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The shortwave laser technology used in the RA4000 supports transmission distances between... Host Adapter can be located as much as 500 meters from the RA4000s. The internal hub connections and logic create an FC-AL. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 13 Figure 7 shows that port malfunctions or is shared by all ports on 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable with a...
... connection distance to 10 kilometers. Server GBIC-LW < 10 km GBIC-LW < 10 km Array Hub GBIC-SW < 500 m Figure 8. The Storage Hub 12, on the loop act as repeaters. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The shortwave laser technology used in the RA4000 supports transmission distances between... Host Adapter can be located as much as 500 meters from the RA4000s. The internal hub connections and logic create an FC-AL. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 13 Figure 7 shows that port malfunctions or is shared by all ports on 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable with a...
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... operation of the server and into external drive array housings and by connecting them through a storage hub to a host-based adapter occupying a single server slot, a single server can access up to the RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuraton White Paper. To... for enhanced scalability. • Provides for the RA4000 onto the RA4000 Controller using only one I/O slot and the Storage Hub 12. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 14 Important goals in deploying the RA4000 include: • Expanding the storage capacity accessible by a server. • Supporting shared ...
... operation of the server and into external drive array housings and by connecting them through a storage hub to a host-based adapter occupying a single server slot, a single server can access up to the RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuraton White Paper. To... for enhanced scalability. • Provides for the RA4000 onto the RA4000 Controller using only one I/O slot and the Storage Hub 12. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 14 Important goals in deploying the RA4000 include: • Expanding the storage capacity accessible by a server. • Supporting shared ...
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...Support Software CD 4.30 or later ensures that required device drivers for updating the firmware in Compaq servers. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 15 The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that automate installation of RA4000 ... NT 4.0, Windows NT Enterprise Edition, and Microsoft Cluster Server • NetWare 4.xx and NetWare 5.xx Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported The RAID Array 4000 supports the following: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Enterprise Edition • NetWare 3.12, NetWare 3.20, NetWare 5.0, ...
...Support Software CD 4.30 or later ensures that required device drivers for updating the firmware in Compaq servers. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 15 The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that automate installation of RA4000 ... NT 4.0, Windows NT Enterprise Edition, and Microsoft Cluster Server • NetWare 4.xx and NetWare 5.xx Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported The RAID Array 4000 supports the following: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Enterprise Edition • NetWare 3.12, NetWare 3.20, NetWare 5.0, ...
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... 1 to streamline configuration of RA4000s. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 16 Compaq Utilities Compaq has developed the following utilities to simplify configuration and maintenance of the RA4000: • Array Configuration Utility • Fibre Fault Isolation Utility • User Diagnostics Utility • Array Diagnostics Utility • Compaq Insight Manager • Compaq Redundancy Manager Array Configuration Utility The Compaq Array Configuration Utility (ACU) uses a graphical...
... 1 to streamline configuration of RA4000s. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 16 Compaq Utilities Compaq has developed the following utilities to simplify configuration and maintenance of the RA4000: • Array Configuration Utility • Fibre Fault Isolation Utility • User Diagnostics Utility • Array Diagnostics Utility • Compaq Insight Manager • Compaq Redundancy Manager Array Configuration Utility The Compaq Array Configuration Utility (ACU) uses a graphical...
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...and helps to isolate problems on to the FC-AL and tests for that is properly connected on the screen, the StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide should be consulted to determine why. In maximum configuration environments, the ACU may operate a bit slower...verifies the installation and operation of eight controllers. Graphical views of the array and the logical drives make specific configuration changes if necessary. In designing the ACU for troubleshooting. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 17 Custom configuration paths allow the administrator to examine the details of...
...and helps to isolate problems on to the FC-AL and tests for that is properly connected on the screen, the StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide should be consulted to determine why. In maximum configuration environments, the ACU may operate a bit slower...verifies the installation and operation of eight controllers. Graphical views of the array and the logical drives make specific configuration changes if necessary. In designing the ACU for troubleshooting. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 17 Custom configuration paths allow the administrator to examine the details of...
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Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 18 User Diagnostics Utility If the Fibre Fault Isolation Utility indicates that a fault exists, run the User Diagnostics Utility that Compaq developed for enterprise systems. The User Diagnostics Utility is a group of the User Diagnostics Utility operates only when ...to run the User Diagnostics Utility from the three types of potential faults in an RA4000 system and Fibre Channel connections. The StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide and the User Diagnostics Utility can isolate a fault to a specific drive within the User Diagnostics Utility...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 18 User Diagnostics Utility If the Fibre Fault Isolation Utility indicates that a fault exists, run the User Diagnostics Utility that Compaq developed for enterprise systems. The User Diagnostics Utility is a group of the User Diagnostics Utility operates only when ...to run the User Diagnostics Utility from the three types of potential faults in an RA4000 system and Fibre Channel connections. The StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide and the User Diagnostics Utility can isolate a fault to a specific drive within the User Diagnostics Utility...
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... Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 19 Array Diagnostics Utility Because array controllers are installed in configurations with Compaq SMART-2 and SMART Array Controllers. The ADU displays a more detailed analysis of SMART-2 or RA4000 Controller-based storage. Compaq Redundancy Manager for Microsoft Windows NT The Compaq Redundancy... paths to allow load balancing of the server environment. The Redundancy Manager operates on the Array Accelerator board. Compaq Insight Manager Compaq Insight Manager is a redundancy management utility for use not only with RA4000 Controllers, and ...
... Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 19 Array Diagnostics Utility Because array controllers are installed in configurations with Compaq SMART-2 and SMART Array Controllers. The ADU displays a more detailed analysis of SMART-2 or RA4000 Controller-based storage. Compaq Redundancy Manager for Microsoft Windows NT The Compaq Redundancy... paths to allow load balancing of the server environment. The Redundancy Manager operates on the Array Accelerator board. Compaq Insight Manager Compaq Insight Manager is a redundancy management utility for use not only with RA4000 Controllers, and ...
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..., test engineers used 2 KB random accesses to the overall system. The accesses were 67 percent reads and 33 percent writes. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 20 Performance The RA4000 scales capacity and performance simultaneously. In comparative tests performed in Figure 9 indicate that the SA3200 Controller ... than the RA4000 up to the maximum number provided by a ProLiant Storage System controlled by comparing the maximum number of Drives RAID Array 4000 Smart Array 3200 Figure 9. The RA4000, on the other hand, can support approximately 939 simulated OLTP I /O per second.
..., test engineers used 2 KB random accesses to the overall system. The accesses were 67 percent reads and 33 percent writes. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 20 Performance The RA4000 scales capacity and performance simultaneously. In comparative tests performed in Figure 9 indicate that the SA3200 Controller ... than the RA4000 up to the maximum number provided by a ProLiant Storage System controlled by comparing the maximum number of Drives RAID Array 4000 Smart Array 3200 Figure 9. The RA4000, on the other hand, can support approximately 939 simulated OLTP I /O per second.