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Second Edition (August 2004) Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Information” on page v and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 33. A reader’s comment form is provided at the back of this publication.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Handling Static Sensitive Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Downloaded Device Driver and Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 7 V erifying Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 8 Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
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Handling Static Sensitive Devices Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below: v Limit your movement.
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About This Book This book provides information about installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter and device driver support software, as well as cabling requirements. Use this book in conjunction with your specific system unit and operating system documentation.
T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: v AIX v AIX 5L v Eserv er v pSeries v RS/6000 Other company , product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Chapter 1. Overview The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter is a 133 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapter . It allows you to connect SCSI hard disk drives in RAID 0, 5 and 10 configurations to system units with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus.
If the AIX or Linux operating system is installed on a disk array , the RAID disk array may be used as the boot source. Yo u may receive this adapter preinstalled in a hot-swap carrier for use in certain system types. This carrier allows the adapter to be installed and removed without removing the top cover of the system.
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation This chapter helps you prepare to install the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter . Preparing to install the adapter involves the following tasks: v Che.
Determining Y our Cable Requirements Yo u must use the correct SCSI cables to properly attach SCSI hard disk drives and subsystems. If you install an Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drive or subsystem that can transfer data at up to 320 MB/s, the maximum cable length is limited to 20 meters (approximately 60 feet).
Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software (AIX) The instructions in this chapter pertain to the AIX operating system. Note: If you are using the Linux operating system, see Chapter 7, “Instal.
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Chapter 4. Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (AIX) This chapter provides instructions for installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter and connecting your SCSI hard disk drives. Save this guide for future reference.
Important After you connect the card, internal cables, and backplane, be sure to record which set of hard disk drives are connected to channels 0 and 1.
Chapter 5. Setting Up the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (AIX) This chapter provides AIX-specific hardware and software installation verification, adapter configuration, and problem-determination procedures. Note: If you are using Linux, see “V erifying the Installation” on page 16.
If the message on your screen indicates your adapter is Defined instead of Available , shut down your machine. Check the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter to ensure it is installed correctly .
Change / Show Characteristics of a PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Bus [Entry Fields] SCSI Adapter scsi5 Description PCI-X U320 SCSI RAID> Status Available Location 14-08-00 Adapter card SCSI ID [7] Wide bus enabled yes Maximum SCSI Bus Speed in MB/s 320 QAS (Quick Arbitration) Capability Enable Apply changes to DATABASE only no 6.
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Chapter 6. Using Disk Arrays This chapter provides information about using the RAID-related features of this adapter . The following tasks are beyond the scope of this installation guide and are usually performed by system administrators. v To use the RAID-related features of the hardware, disk arrays must be created first.
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Chapter 7. Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (Linux ) Previously , SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SP3 used the ibmsis device driver to control the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID adapter .
V erifying the Installation V erify the initial installation by using the following procedures: v V erifying Linux Software Installation v V erifying Hardware Installation V erifying Linux Software Installation Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter consists of a device driver and a set of utilities.
V erifying Utility V ersion The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter requires V ersion 1 of the iprconfig utility for 2.4 based kernels and version 2.x.x for 2.6 based kernels. To verify the version number of the iprconfig utility , do the following: 1.
5. To load the module, type: modprobe ipr Press Enter . Note: If you are running a RHEL 3 based distribution, add the modprobe ipr line to the /etc/rc.d/rc.local file to ensure the driver is loaded at boot time. Installing the Utility Software If you downloaded the iprutils utility package, do the following: 1.
Display Hardware Status Type option, press Enter. 1=Display hardware resource information details OPT Name PCI/SCSI Location Description Status --- ------ -------------------------- ------------------------- --------------- 0000:02:04.0.2/ PCI-X SCSI RAID Adapter Operational 0000:02:04.
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode Disk drives attached to this RAID adapter must contain the latest microcode level. Microcode updates for hard disk drives attached to the PCI-X Dual Chan.
2. If using iprconfig version less that 2.0.0, select Work with configuration and press Enter . 3. Select Work with SCSI bus configuration and press Enter . 4. Select your adapter from the list by pressing 1 then press Enter . Note: This screen content varies based on the adapter that you select.
Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter using the ibmsis Device Driver This chapter provides instructions for installing and verifying hardware and software that pertains to the Linux operating system using the ibmsis Device Driver .
V erifying the Installation V erify the initial installation by using the following procedures: v V erifying Linux Software Installation v V erifying Hardware Installation V erifying Linux Software Installation Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter consists of a device driver and a set of utilities.
If the version displayed is not at the recommended level and updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM Support Web site.
1. If necessary , log in as root user . 2. T ype: sisconfig Press Enter . 3. Select the Display disk hardware status option and press Enter . If the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter installed correctly , data displays for the adapter and each disk attached to it.
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode Disk drives attached to this RAID adapter must contain the latest microcode level. Microcode updates for hard disk drives attached to the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter are handled automatically by the sisupdate utility , which executes each time the system is booted.
Change SCSI Bus Configuration Current Bus configurations are shown. To change setting hit "c" for options menu. Highlight desired option then hit Enter c=Change Setting /dev/ibmsis0 BUS 0 Maximum Bus Throughput . . : 320 MB/s 320 MB/s BUS 1 *160 MB/s Wide Enabled .
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Appendix A. Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation.
interface with this equipment using Safe Extra Low V oltages only . In order to maintain the separate (independent) approval of the manufacturer’s adapters, it is essential that other optional cards, not supplied by the manufacturer , do not use main voltages or any other excessive voltages.
Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und T elekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und T elekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.
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Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
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Appendix C. Connecting SCSI Hard Disk Drives to the Adapter The RAID adapter connects to a hard disk drive through one of two possible SCSI channels. The connected hard disk drives can be inside the host system unit, outside the system unit in a hard disk drive enclosure, or both.
Determining Current SCSI Hard Disk Drive Addresses Hard disk drive backplanes or external subsystems automatically set the SCSI address for you. Refer to the documentation for your system or external subsystem for their locations.
Appendix D. Connection Examples This appendix provides examples of the different ways that you can connect SCSI hard disk drives to the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter .
5 Channel 1. 68-pin SCSI V ery High Density Connector Interface External Connector (VHDCI) 6 Channel 0. 68-pin SCSI V ery High Density Connector Interface External Connector (VHDCI) 7 Interposer Cable.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté IBM Ultra320 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du IBM Ultra320 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation IBM Ultra320, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le IBM Ultra320 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le IBM Ultra320, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du IBM Ultra320.
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