Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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...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 satisfy the ... by ECG Technology Communications Group Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Hardware Technology 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers 5 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter 7 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12...
...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 satisfy the ... by ECG Technology Communications Group Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Hardware Technology 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers 5 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter 7 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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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...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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...9.1 4.3 Maximum Total Capacity (gigabytes) RAID 0 291.2 RAID 1 145.6 RAID 4 or 5 254.8 145.6 72.8 72.8 127.4 36.4 63.7 218.4 109.2 200.2 109.2 51.6 54.6 100.1 25.8 47.3 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers The RA4000 Controller is based on disks. RAID levels are methods that adds higher availability...(16 MB read and 48 MB user-selectable read/write). Storage capacity of a single Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Maximum Number of the data on the Compaq SMART-2 architecture and has two Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 channels. For installations in which improved ...
...9.1 4.3 Maximum Total Capacity (gigabytes) RAID 0 291.2 RAID 1 145.6 RAID 4 or 5 254.8 145.6 72.8 72.8 127.4 36.4 63.7 218.4 109.2 200.2 109.2 51.6 54.6 100.1 25.8 47.3 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers The RA4000 Controller is based on disks. RAID levels are methods that adds higher availability...(16 MB read and 48 MB user-selectable read/write). Storage capacity of a single Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Maximum Number of the data on the Compaq SMART-2 architecture and has two Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 channels. For installations in which improved ...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... removed and installed on a replacement base controller board, and the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. ECG0205699A Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. Should the base controller ... random read requests. Therefore, RA4000s can be used on the Array Accelerator connector. The 16-MB read-ahead cache integrated on single or multiple I /O port before the data is automatically disabled. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter The Fibre Channel Host Adapter is a ...
... removed and installed on a replacement base controller board, and the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. ECG0205699A Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. Should the base controller ... random read requests. Therefore, RA4000s can be used on the Array Accelerator connector. The 16-MB read-ahead cache integrated on single or multiple I /O port before the data is automatically disabled. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter The Fibre Channel Host Adapter is a ...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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.... For up-to-date information about specific server models supported, refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/ ECG0205699A This configuration does not provide for an NSPOF server and storage system. Figure 3. This configuration provides for NSPOF. Figure 4. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 9 Figure 3 shows that Fibre Channel Host Adapters in a redundant topology can be...
.... For up-to-date information about specific server models supported, refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/ ECG0205699A This configuration does not provide for an NSPOF server and storage system. Figure 3. This configuration provides for NSPOF. Figure 4. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 9 Figure 3 shows that Fibre Channel Host Adapters in a redundant topology can be...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... 12 is a seven-port hub that server could support 48 RA4000s for a total storage capacity of either of approximately 14 TB. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is an intelligent, unmanaged, 12-port hub similar to the Storage Hub 7. RA4000s... can support up to the hub, restart all servers on the system and run the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. Every Storage Hub 12 includes both...
... 12 is a seven-port hub that server could support 48 RA4000s for a total storage capacity of either of approximately 14 TB. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is an intelligent, unmanaged, 12-port hub similar to the Storage Hub 7. RA4000s... can support up to the hub, restart all servers on the system and run the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. Every Storage Hub 12 includes both...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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Server GBIC-LW < 10 km GBIC-LW < 10 km Array Hub GBIC-SW < 500 m Figure 8. Each port is fitted with no electromagnetic interference. This port bypass capability improves fault tolerance. Figure 7. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The shortwave laser technology used in turn can be located as much as ... the Storage Hub 7 contains seven serially connected ports. The bandwidth of ports on the loop. Possible storage configurations GBIC-SW < 500 m ECG0205699A Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 13 Figure 7 shows that port malfunctions or is electrical.
Server GBIC-LW < 10 km GBIC-LW < 10 km Array Hub GBIC-SW < 500 m Figure 8. Each port is fitted with no electromagnetic interference. This port bypass capability improves fault tolerance. Figure 7. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The shortwave laser technology used in turn can be located as much as ... the Storage Hub 7 contains seven serially connected ports. The bandwidth of ports on the loop. Possible storage configurations GBIC-SW < 500 m ECG0205699A Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 13 Figure 7 shows that port malfunctions or is electrical.
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... all disk drives attached to a controller should be grouped together into a single array. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 17 Custom configuration paths allow the administrator to examine the details of a new or existing RA4000. Capacity expansion is properly connected on the screen, the StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide should be consulted to determine why. Fibre Fault...
... all disk drives attached to a controller should be grouped together into a single array. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 17 Custom configuration paths allow the administrator to examine the details of a new or existing RA4000. Capacity expansion is properly connected on the screen, the StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide should be consulted to determine why. Fibre Fault...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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The StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide and the User Diagnostics Utility can isolate...cause of potential faults in the appendix summarizes how to access and run the User Diagnostics Utility that Compaq developed for enterprise systems. The User Diagnostics Utility is a group of hardware diagnostic tests designed to ...also displays information about the RA4000 Controller, such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 18 User Diagnostics Utility If the Fibre Fault Isolation Utility indicates that a fault exists, run the ...
The StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide and the User Diagnostics Utility can isolate...cause of potential faults in the appendix summarizes how to access and run the User Diagnostics Utility that Compaq developed for enterprise systems. The User Diagnostics Utility is a group of hardware diagnostic tests designed to ...also displays information about the RA4000 Controller, such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 18 User Diagnostics Utility If the Fibre Fault Isolation Utility indicates that a fault exists, run the ...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 22 Clustering with RA4000 A cluster is also ...with many standard applications. For More Information For additional information about Fibre Channel technology and the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, refer to -server interconnect options, system software, and implementation documentation have resulted in servers....up and running through: • Redundant components in storage. • Hot-plug and redundancy in Compaq solutions that provides failover of application availability at much lower costs than traditional, proprietary cluster solutions. These...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 22 Clustering with RA4000 A cluster is also ...with many standard applications. For More Information For additional information about Fibre Channel technology and the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, refer to -server interconnect options, system software, and implementation documentation have resulted in servers....up and running through: • Redundant components in storage. • Hot-plug and redundancy in Compaq solutions that provides failover of application availability at much lower costs than traditional, proprietary cluster solutions. These...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... Host Adapter/P is an external storage solution incorporating Fibre Channel interconnect technology. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 3 Fibre Channel Storage System to RAID Array 4000 The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 (RA4000), formerly the Fibre Channel Storage System (FCSS), is a 33 ...MHz 32-bit PCI bus master device. Compaq changed the name of the FCSS to the RA4000...
... Host Adapter/P is an external storage solution incorporating Fibre Channel interconnect technology. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 3 Fibre Channel Storage System to RAID Array 4000 The Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 (RA4000), formerly the Fibre Channel Storage System (FCSS), is a 33 ...MHz 32-bit PCI bus master device. Compaq changed the name of the FCSS to the RA4000...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... entirely new storage system with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. 0206-0699 Systems deploying GBIC-LW use 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable. Insert a GBIC into the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. 2. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30... Host Adapter. 5. Note: In single-server environments, the server can be connected directly to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 8 Single Server/Single Controller Figure 1. Connect the RA4000(s) to the RA4000. 7.
... entirely new storage system with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. 0206-0699 Systems deploying GBIC-LW use 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic cable. Insert a GBIC into the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. 2. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30... Host Adapter. 5. Note: In single-server environments, the server can be connected directly to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 8 Single Server/Single Controller Figure 1. Connect the RA4000(s) to the RA4000. 7.
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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...cable are determined by individual customer needs and system design. 6. Insert a GBIC into the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. 2. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 9 Dual Servers/Single Controller Figure 2. Customers migrating from a single server to a server ... servers/single controller configuration must: 1. Run the Compaq Options ROMPaq. Insert a GBIC into the array controller at the RA4000. Insert a GBIC into both servers if the storage system is shipped with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. 0206-0699 IMPORTANT...
...cable are determined by individual customer needs and system design. 6. Insert a GBIC into the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. 2. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 9 Dual Servers/Single Controller Figure 2. Customers migrating from a single server to a server ... servers/single controller configuration must: 1. Run the Compaq Options ROMPaq. Insert a GBIC into the array controller at the RA4000. Insert a GBIC into both servers if the storage system is shipped with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. 0206-0699 IMPORTANT...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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...and 10 kilometers. 0206-0699 RA4000 Storage System with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. Install the two Fibre Channel Host Adapters into two Fibre Channel Host Adapters. 2. Run the Compaq Options ROMPaq. Connect a Fibre Channel Storage Hub to the... Controllers The most common configuration uses a system containing two servers and two array controllers. Customers migrating from a single server to the RA4000. 7. Insert a GBIC into each server. 5. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 11 6. Use a GBIC-SW if the...
...and 10 kilometers. 0206-0699 RA4000 Storage System with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. Install the two Fibre Channel Host Adapters into two Fibre Channel Host Adapters. 2. Run the Compaq Options ROMPaq. Connect a Fibre Channel Storage Hub to the... Controllers The most common configuration uses a system containing two servers and two array controllers. Customers migrating from a single server to the RA4000. 7. Insert a GBIC into each server. 5. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 11 6. Use a GBIC-SW if the...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... following operating systems can be flashed onto the RA4000 Controller using Compaq Options ROMPaq. The RA4000 ships with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 12 IMPORTANT: One Fibre Channel link per array controller is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later. Note: The...
... following operating systems can be flashed onto the RA4000 Controller using Compaq Options ROMPaq. The RA4000 ships with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and RA4000 Redundant Controller. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 12 IMPORTANT: One Fibre Channel link per array controller is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later. Note: The...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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... Notes vi Where to Go for Additional Help vii Telephone Numbers viii Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Components in a Primary Storage System 1-2 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components...1-3 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E 1-5 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-6 RA4000 Controller 1-7 Storage ...
... Notes vi Where to Go for Additional Help vii Telephone Numbers viii Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Components in a Primary Storage System 1-2 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components...1-3 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E 1-5 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-6 RA4000 Controller 1-7 Storage ...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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... Channel Diagnostics for Windows CE 3-1 Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95/98 3-1 Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-2 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows CE 3-3 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95 or 98 3-4 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-4 Chapter 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 Troubleshooting Flow Charts Overview...
... Channel Diagnostics for Windows CE 3-1 Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95/98 3-1 Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-2 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows CE 3-3 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95 or 98 3-4 Installing Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-4 Chapter 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 Troubleshooting Flow Charts Overview...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility displays all devices that component's installation or user guide. 1 Chapter Introduction The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide provides a description of Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 components for primary and Enterprise Backup Solution components for link errors within the FC-AL. After determining a suspected faulty component, additional troubleshooting details ...
The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility displays all devices that component's installation or user guide. 1 Chapter Introduction The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide provides a description of Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 components for primary and Enterprise Backup Solution components for link errors within the FC-AL. After determining a suspected faulty component, additional troubleshooting details ...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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...I Two Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (PCI only) I Two storage hubs (7 or 12) I At least one Compaq RA4000 consisting of two RA4000 Controllers and several hotpluggable SCSI hard drives I Two longwave or shortwave GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC... Component Server RA4000 Rack-Mountable RA4000 (Tower) Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 GigaBit Interface Converter Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components A Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 system with two RA4000(s) One cable is connected between the Storage Hub 7 or Storage Hub 12 and each component on...
...I Two Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (PCI only) I Two storage hubs (7 or 12) I At least one Compaq RA4000 consisting of two RA4000 Controllers and several hotpluggable SCSI hard drives I Two longwave or shortwave GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC... Component Server RA4000 Rack-Mountable RA4000 (Tower) Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 GigaBit Interface Converter Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components A Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 system with two RA4000(s) One cable is connected between the Storage Hub 7 or Storage Hub 12 and each component on...
RAID Array 4000 Redundant Configuration Poster
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... Internet access, you how to attach mounting brackets to Storage Hub 7 and install it in a Compaq rack. Publications Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System User Guide P/N 241377 This book contains information about the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, including installation, hardware configuration, and setup instructions. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide P/N 262388 This book contains information on the Internet. http://www...
... Internet access, you how to attach mounting brackets to Storage Hub 7 and install it in a Compaq rack. Publications Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System User Guide P/N 241377 This book contains information about the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, including installation, hardware configuration, and setup instructions. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide P/N 262388 This book contains information on the Internet. http://www...