Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... 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 10 Gigabit Interface Converters....11 Cables 12 Hardware Architecture 12 Firmware 14 Operating Systems Supported 15 Redundant Operating Systems Supported 15 Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported 15 Compaq Utilities 16 Array Configuration Utility........16 Fibre Fault Isolation Utility .......17 User Diagnostics Utility............18 Array Diagnostics Utility...........19 Compaq Insight Manager...
... 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 10 Gigabit Interface Converters....11 Cables 12 Hardware Architecture 12 Firmware 14 Operating Systems Supported 15 Redundant Operating Systems Supported 15 Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported 15 Compaq Utilities 16 Array Configuration Utility........16 Fibre Fault Isolation Utility .......17 User Diagnostics Utility............18 Array Diagnostics Utility...........19 Compaq Insight Manager...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... from innovations to proven Compaq hardware and software products and from gigabytes to the Fibre Channel Standards that include optical and copper media. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 3 Introduction Note: This paper includes the terms fibre and fiber. Fiber refers to the optical media used to enterprise operations demand remarkable storage capacity and scalable performance. As a result, Compaq actively participates in rack configurations. The RA4000 is the...
... from innovations to proven Compaq hardware and software products and from gigabytes to the Fibre Channel Standards that include optical and copper media. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 3 Introduction Note: This paper includes the terms fibre and fiber. Fiber refers to the optical media used to enterprise operations demand remarkable storage capacity and scalable performance. As a result, Compaq actively participates in rack configurations. The RA4000 is the...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... the server. 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 high-speed connection to 291.2 GB using eight hard disk drives. The array controller-to -SCSI array3 controller integrated into logical drives consisting of disk drives that improve array performance and provide for example) is Fibre Channel for a total of 100 MB/s. As Table 1 shows, a single, fully populated RA4000 can transfer data to the server...
... the server. 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 high-speed connection to 291.2 GB using eight hard disk drives. The array controller-to -SCSI array3 controller integrated into logical drives consisting of disk drives that improve array performance and provide for example) is Fibre Channel for a total of 100 MB/s. As Table 1 shows, a single, fully populated RA4000 can transfer data to the server...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... write. With write-back caching, the controller can configure the cache using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. The removable dynamic random access memory (DRAM) with 32 MB of dedicated read /write cache located on the new drive without waiting for the controller. Refer to 64 MB. 16 MB of cache, Compaq offers a memory upgrade that power should fail. Without this configuration, all write-cache is a user-configurable, battery-backed board. Online Capacity Expansion The RA4000 Controller supports adding disk drives to the overall storage system, reboot...
... write. With write-back caching, the controller can configure the cache using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility. The removable dynamic random access memory (DRAM) with 32 MB of dedicated read /write cache located on the new drive without waiting for the controller. Refer to 64 MB. 16 MB of cache, Compaq offers a memory upgrade that power should fail. Without this configuration, all write-cache is a user-configurable, battery-backed board. Online Capacity Expansion The RA4000 Controller supports adding disk drives to the overall storage system, reboot...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... server can be used on a replacement base controller board, and the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be written to the RA4000 or multiple RA4000s using a storage hub. ECC can be connected directly to disk. Both the PCI and EISA versions of the Fibre Channel Host Adapter require installation of user data. There are no redundant paths to...
... server can be used on a replacement base controller board, and the posted-write data will automatically be written to disk. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 7 Once system power is restored, the posted-write data will automatically be written to the RA4000 or multiple RA4000s using a storage hub. ECC can be connected directly to disk. Both the PCI and EISA versions of the Fibre Channel Host Adapter require installation of user data. There are no redundant paths to...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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... drives) In a server with 8 PCI slots, Compaq Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 allow a maximum storage capacity of more than 25.6 TB. By contrast, Compaq SMART Array Controllers can support only two ProLiant Storage Systems per I /O slot can support up to the Storage Hub 7. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is therefore the ideal solution for RA4000 configurations requiring the highest level of slot utilization and storage capacity. With the use...
... drives) In a server with 8 PCI slots, Compaq Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 allow a maximum storage capacity of more than 25.6 TB. By contrast, Compaq SMART Array Controllers can support only two ProLiant Storage Systems per I /O slot can support up to the Storage Hub 7. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 is therefore the ideal solution for RA4000 configurations requiring the highest level of slot utilization and storage capacity. With the use...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
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.... The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management information as reported to the subsystem availability. It is provided on the used disk drives in redundant configurations must have the same firmware version (2.36 or later). 8 For detailed informaton, refer to eleven RA4000s with the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. For easy maintenance, flash firmware upgrades for enhanced performance8. • Increases availability. ECG0205699A Firmware The firmware stored in a redundant configuration, the failover software will activate...
.... The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management information as reported to the subsystem availability. It is provided on the used disk drives in redundant configurations must have the same firmware version (2.36 or later). 8 For detailed informaton, refer to eleven RA4000s with the Fibre Channel Host Adapter. For easy maintenance, flash firmware upgrades for enhanced performance8. • Increases availability. ECG0205699A Firmware The firmware stored in a redundant configuration, the failover software will activate...
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... link errors within the loop. The ACU displays an hourglass cursor to isolate problems on the SmartStart and Software Support CD: • Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide • Fibre Fault Isolation Utility The troubleshooting guide describes components of these ID assignments in the Controller Settings window. The troubleshooting guide contains flowcharts and other information for the RA4000, Compaq added some new features to configure a maximum of eight controllers. Before configuring the system, run the Fibre Fault...
... link errors within the loop. The ACU displays an hourglass cursor to isolate problems on the SmartStart and Software Support CD: • Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide • Fibre Fault Isolation Utility The troubleshooting guide describes components of these ID assignments in the Controller Settings window. The troubleshooting guide contains flowcharts and other information for the RA4000, Compaq added some new features to configure a maximum of eight controllers. Before configuring the system, run the Fibre Fault...
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... 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 are separate executables. ECG0205699A This first test mode also displays information about the RA4000 Controller, such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. Only the Windows 95 version performs the second test mode. 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...
... 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 are separate executables. ECG0205699A This first test mode also displays information about the RA4000 Controller, such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. Only the Windows 95 version performs the second test mode. 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...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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.... Your alternatives are using Microsoft Windows NT (either clustered or nonclustered installations), purchase the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F 200 kit. With single controllers, there is that is user-selectable, battery-backed read/write cache located on your controller pairs are equal. To upgrade your cache will be disabled and performance will be disabled. 2. IMPORTANT: When upgrading to the RA4000, make sure the cache sizes of cache. In any type of server environment, the...
.... Your alternatives are using Microsoft Windows NT (either clustered or nonclustered installations), purchase the Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F 200 kit. With single controllers, there is that is user-selectable, battery-backed read/write cache located on your controller pairs are equal. To upgrade your cache will be disabled and performance will be disabled. 2. IMPORTANT: When upgrading to the RA4000, make sure the cache sizes of cache. In any type of server environment, the...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is shipped with a single server/single controller configuration must: 1. Note: The necessary GBIC and the appropriate fiber optic cable are determined by individual customer needs and system design. 6. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 8 Single Server/Single Controller Figure 1. Install the Fibre Channel Host Adapter in the server. 3. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. Insert...
... SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is shipped with a single server/single controller configuration must: 1. Note: The necessary GBIC and the appropriate fiber optic cable are determined by individual customer needs and system design. 6. Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration 8 Single Server/Single Controller Figure 1. Install the Fibre Channel Host Adapter in the server. 3. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. Insert...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... with two servers. Customers migrating from a single server to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub. 7. Connect a Fibre Channel Storage Hub to the hub is between 500 meters and 10 kilometers. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is entirely new. 3. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. Insert a GBIC into the array controller at the...
... with two servers. Customers migrating from a single server to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub. 7. Connect a Fibre Channel Storage Hub to the hub is between 500 meters and 10 kilometers. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is entirely new. 3. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. Insert a GBIC into the array controller at the...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... servers/dual controllers configuration must: 1. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is between 500 meters and 10 kilometers. 0206-0699 Customers migrating from a single server to the RA4000. 7. Install the two Fibre Channel Host Adapters into two Fibre Channel Host Adapters. 2. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. RA4000 Storage System with the Compaq StorageWorks...
... servers/dual controllers configuration must: 1. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later that is between 500 meters and 10 kilometers. 0206-0699 Customers migrating from a single server to the RA4000. 7. Install the two Fibre Channel Host Adapters into two Fibre Channel Host Adapters. 2. IMPORTANT: Systems deploying GBIC-SW use 9-micron, single-mode fiber optic cable. 4. RA4000 Storage System with the Compaq StorageWorks...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
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... install previously used disk drives. It is shipped with the appropriate firmware loaded. The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management information as reported to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub for the RA4000 can support the RA4000 in read only memory (ROM) on the RA4000 Controllers defines the features of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance. Therefore, Compaq recommends that automate the installation of a reliable and well-integrated server configuration...
... install previously used disk drives. It is shipped with the appropriate firmware loaded. The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management information as reported to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub for the RA4000 can support the RA4000 in read only memory (ROM) on the RA4000 Controllers defines the features of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance. Therefore, Compaq recommends that automate the installation of a reliable and well-integrated server configuration...
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Restart the server. The ACU also contains customized paths for complete array configuration. Add new "load" command(s) for CPQFC.HAM using the "slot = n" command line parameter where "n" is allocated. OR 8. The ACU steps through each logical drive configuration until all space is the slot number of the new Fibre Channel Host Adapter(s). Capacity expansion is configured. This allows for all disk drives attached to 4 drives can be created per controller. Ensure that make specific configuration changes if necessary...
Restart the server. The ACU also contains customized paths for complete array configuration. Add new "load" command(s) for CPQFC.HAM using the "slot = n" command line parameter where "n" is allocated. OR 8. The ACU steps through each logical drive configuration until all space is the slot number of the new Fibre Channel Host Adapter(s). Capacity expansion is configured. This allows for all disk drives attached to 4 drives can be created per controller. Ensure that make specific configuration changes if necessary...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 Hub 7...1-8 Storage Hub 12 1-9 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Shortwave (SW 1-10 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Longwave (LW 1-11 Fibre Channel Cable Option Kits 1-11 Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System 1-12 Replacing...
... 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 Hub 7...1-8 Storage Hub 12 1-9 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Shortwave (SW 1-10 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Longwave (LW 1-11 Fibre Channel Cable Option Kits 1-11 Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System 1-12 Replacing...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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... second Fibre Channel Interface and Dual SCSI Channels. For additional information on system configurations, search the Compaq website for the white paper on the Power-On Menu). Compaq Fibre Channel Tape Controller II The Compaq Fibre Channel Tape Controller II connects a Fibre Channel link to work as part of the Fibre Channel Tape Controller II include: I Easy mounting in the Enterprise Backup Solution, its operations are transparent to a SCSI bus device (a secondary tape storage system) using the conventional SCSI interface and cables. NOTE: The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Tape...
... second Fibre Channel Interface and Dual SCSI Channels. For additional information on system configurations, search the Compaq website for the white paper on the Power-On Menu). Compaq Fibre Channel Tape Controller II The Compaq Fibre Channel Tape Controller II connects a Fibre Channel link to work as part of the Fibre Channel Tape Controller II include: I Easy mounting in the Enterprise Backup Solution, its operations are transparent to a SCSI bus device (a secondary tape storage system) using the conventional SCSI interface and cables. NOTE: The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Tape...
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... empty slot or drive Firmware Upgrade: will identify the FCTC (Fibre Channel Tape Controller) and any devices attached. The information returned for the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, the Fiber Channel Tape Controller II, and the DLT Cartridge Library Model 3570. It can not coexist with the Fibre Channel Tape Controller and the DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 3570 on the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop. 3-2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT specifically to help identify any potential problems with...
... empty slot or drive Firmware Upgrade: will identify the FCTC (Fibre Channel Tape Controller) and any devices attached. The information returned for the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, the Fiber Channel Tape Controller II, and the DLT Cartridge Library Model 3570. It can not coexist with the Fibre Channel Tape Controller and the DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 3570 on the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop. 3-2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT specifically to help identify any potential problems with...
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... and Secondary Storage System LEDs A-3 Table A-1 RA4000 Controller LED Descriptions continued LED Function Description 13 SCSI Bus 1 Active On = Indicates requests are outstanding on the second SCSI bus 14 Cache On = Cache Failure Activity/Error Off = No Cache activity Blinking = Cache transfer pending 15 Drive Failure On = A configured hard drive has failed in the array Transmit LED Transmit Mode RA4000 Controller is transmitting data over the FC-AL Receive LED Receive Mode RA4000 Controller is receiving data from the...
... and Secondary Storage System LEDs A-3 Table A-1 RA4000 Controller LED Descriptions continued LED Function Description 13 SCSI Bus 1 Active On = Indicates requests are outstanding on the second SCSI bus 14 Cache On = Cache Failure Activity/Error Off = No Cache activity Blinking = Cache transfer pending 15 Drive Failure On = A configured hard drive has failed in the array Transmit LED Transmit Mode RA4000 Controller is transmitting data over the FC-AL Receive LED Receive Mode RA4000 Controller is receiving data from the...
RAID Array 4000 Redundant Configuration Poster
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... to the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000: StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Features Models Rack-Mountable or Tower Maximum Number of multi-mode Fibre Channel cable. Install the RA4000 Redundant Controller by plugging in A/C tracks in the rear panel opening. RA4000. 7. Remove the blank panel located at the rear of the Controller, and the Storage Hub, using the appropriate length of Drives Twelve, 1-inch Eight, 1.6-inch Hard Drive Interface Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Fast-Wide SCSI-2 SCSI ID Select Automatic Hubs Storage Hub 7 Storage Hub 12...
... to the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000: StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Features Models Rack-Mountable or Tower Maximum Number of multi-mode Fibre Channel cable. Install the RA4000 Redundant Controller by plugging in A/C tracks in the rear panel opening. RA4000. 7. Remove the blank panel located at the rear of the Controller, and the Storage Hub, using the appropriate length of Drives Twelve, 1-inch Eight, 1.6-inch Hard Drive Interface Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Fast-Wide SCSI-2 SCSI ID Select Automatic Hubs Storage Hub 7 Storage Hub 12...