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1. HH AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 03 02 vr100 192008 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Configuration Re Config RAID Select No for setting SCS ID Terminator Password Select Yes for setting all the configurations RAID HyperTerminal OE x File Edit View Call Transfer Help OUTPUT Host Chan 1 TEST OK Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Main Menu Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 3 OK R Re Config RAID Use LBA Mode Ho NO DISK 2 3T313620A sel C H 3 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 1 3T313620A Set Password C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Save amp Restart DISK 6 ST313620A Update ROM C H S M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 5 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 3 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 03 41 vr100 19200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Configuration Set RAID Level Move the cursorto the desired RAID Level 5 3 1 0 0 1 none and Press Enter to confirm it All Data will be lost by changing the RAID level RAID HyperTerminal iof x File Edit View Call Transfer Help2. OUTPUT Host Chan 1 TEST OK Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Main Menu Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 3 OK RAID Level Use LBA Mode Ho RAID Level DISK 2 3T313620A I 18e C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Tel DISK 1 ST313620A sel C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Sal DISK 6 ST313620A Up C H S M 26480 16 63 16 NONE DISK 5 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 3 ST313620A C H 3 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 04 02 vT100 192008N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Hot Spare Disk Configuration Select Yes to set One Disk Drive as a Hot Spare Disk This Function is valid in RAID level 5 and RAID level 3 the total Disk Drives installed must be more than 3 Disk Drives Disk Drives number gt 3 RAID HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help olx Dias e 5 Oe Main Menu Re Config RAID RAID Level Hot Spare Disk Se Hot Spare Disk Tel IC Se AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter OUTPUT Host Chan 1 TEST OK Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Testing disk connection 4 3 OK Use LBA Mode DISK
3. As compared to a conventional Disk Aray s long winded setup procedures your Disk Array can be ready to go after using the simple step by step built in setup program Ultra High performance Your Disk Aray combines an extremely high speed microprocessor with the latest chip set SCS hardware technology perfect firmware and an artistic design The result is one of the fastest most reliable Disk Array systems on the market Supports virtually all popular operating systems platforms and network environments because it works independently from the O S Utra 2 VD SCS channel interface to your Host computer up to 80MB data transfer rate provides the processing and access powerfor you to handle complex and large files Selective SCS ID 0 14 support with active termination Tagged command queuing allows processing of up to 255 simultaneous data requests Selective RAID levels 0 1 0 1 3 or 5 Build in 32MB cache memory expandable up to 256MB Serial communication port Terminal Port permits array controller operation through a standard VT10O terminal or equivalent Introduction Solid reliability Automatic failed disk drive detection Auto rebuild when a replacement disk installed or by using hot spare disk The system provides automatic data rebuild without any commands orfunctions keyed in Transparent to Host Efficient maintenance An LCD status panel displays a comprehensive readout of
4. Controller U2 SCSI Port Advanced Information Disk Array Controller Block Diagram i960RD Micro Main Flash processor memory EPROM NVRAM RS232 PCI Bridge Terminal Port Ultra 2 IDE IDE IDE LVD Controller Controller Controller SCSI controller Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk channel Advanced Information Updating Firmware 1 Setup your VT100 Terminal Please configure the VTLOO terminal setting to the values shown below VT100 terminal orcompatible set up Advanced Information Setup VT100 Terminal Example Setup VT100 Terminal in Windows 95 Step 1 F Accessories id Internet Tools d rograms HiJaak 95 gt Us Multimedia d StartUp gt System Tools gt Settings MS DOS Prompt ay Windows Explorer b FF Notepad QS Online Registration 5 Paint e Phone Dialer WordPad Windows95 Stam _miuask Capture Advanced Information Step 2 ee HyperT erminal lx File Edit View Help AT amp T Mal CompuServe Advanced Information Step 3 Entera name for your Terminal Advanced Information Step 4 Selecta connecting port in your Terminal Advanced Information Step 5 Port parameter settings Awenet _Restore Defauts_ Advanced Information Step 6 Advanced Information Step 7 Select emulate VTLOO mode RAID HyperTerminal File Edit
5. ESC key Use to exit a selection A key Use to scroll the cursor Upward Rightward Z key Use to scroll the cursor Downward Leftward Tab key Use to switch mode Menu Output Area Configuration Configuration procedures VT10O Terminal Main screen a LT Re Config RAID Yes RAID Level 5 3 1 0 0 1 None No Hot Spare Disk Yes No Set SCSI ID 0 14 Termination Enable Disable Set Password 4 Digital Save Configuration No amp Restart Yes Update Firmware Configuration RAID HyperTerminal DI x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Monitor OUTPUT No Configuration Host Chan 1 TEST OK MENU Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Main Menu Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 3 OK RAID Level Use LBA Mode Hot Spare Disk DISK 2 8T313620A Set SCSI ID C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Termination DISK 1 3T313620A Set Password C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Save amp Restart DISK 6 ST313620A Update ROM C H 3 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 5 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 83T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 3 3T313620A C H 3 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready eH HOO th t X E
6. RAID Level 3 provides excellent performance for data transferintensive applications RAID level 3 in not well suited for transaction processing or other VO request intensive applications Introduction RAID Level 5 Independent Access Array with Rotating Parity High Data Reliability amp Transfer Capacity s 1 Disk Array Controller y AMA AV AV Management Software Provides Logical to Physical Mapping E RES REM a co REM Disk 1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Physical P Parity When RAID Level 5 technology is combined with cache memory to improve its write performance the result can be used in any applications where general purpose disks would be suitable Forread only or read mostly application I O loads RAID Level 5 performance should approximate that of a RAID Level 0 array In fact fora given user capacity RAID Level 5 read performance should normally be slightly better because requests are spread across one more members than they would be in a RAID Level O array of equivalent usable capacity A RAID level 5 array performs best in applications where data and O load characteristics match their capabilities Data whose enhanced availability is worth protecting but for which the value of full disk minoring is questionable gt High read request rates Small percentage of writes in I O load Introduction RAID level 5 arrays have unique p
7. 2 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 1 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 6 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 5 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 3 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 04 26 vr100 19200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Configuration set SCSI ID Each device ona SCS bus must be configured fora Target address which is a SCS ID which is different from any other device on the SCSI Bus The default ID for this Disk Array is ID 0 If you need assign a different ID for your Disk Array The available SCS ID for this Disk Array is ID 0 14 You must assign a different SCSI ID to each SCSI device on the SCSI Bus The SCSI ID must be unique for each device RAID HyperTerminal iof x File Edit View Call Transfer Help OUTPUT Host Chan 1 TEST OK Testing disk connection Testing disk connection Testing disk connection Use LBA Mode DISK 2 38T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 1 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 6 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 5 8T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 4 3T313620A C H S M 26480 16 DISK 3 8T313620A C H 3 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot P
8. ID 0 This informs you a HDD 1 HDD 3 Online b HDD4 Itisa Spare disk drive c HDD 5 HDD 6 Notinstalled d RAID Level In RAID Level 5 e SSI ID In ID 0 Chapter 3 Configuration After completing the hardware installation the disk array must be configured and the logical unit must be initialized before it is ready to use This can be accomplished through the following user interfaces Front Panel function keys LCD Display or VT100 terminal connected through the serial port Monitor Port yy The LCD display panel and a VT100 terminal can not be used at the same time This chapter guides you through setting up your Disk Array for the first time This chapter contains information on setup The setup program is a menu driven utility which enables you to make changes to the configuration and tailor your Disk Array to your individual needs The setup program is a ROM based configuration utility which displays the Disk Arrays status and allows you to set up the parameters The parameters are stored in a nonvolatile battery backup CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the power is off By using an easy to use user interface you can configure such items as RAID Level Hot Spare Disk SCS ID gt Termination Password Forprotection from unauthorized use Fimware update VT100 Terminal mode only for update procedures please referto Chapter 4 Advanced
9. LED Display 1 PowerUnit 1 Indicator light up Green it lights when the Power Unit 1 is plugged and operating functionally 2 Power Unit 2 Indicator light up Green it lights when the Power Unit 2 is plugged and operating functionally 3 Host ComputerAccess light up Yellow Indicates Host Indicator computer is curently accessing the Disk Array 4 HDD Power On Indicator light up Green It lights when the HDD frame is locked and Power On 5 HDD Access Indicator light up Yellow when HDD is accessed 6 HDD Enor Indicator light up Red when enor occured or HDD not installed Getting Started Function Keys The four function keys at the top of the front panel perform the following functions Getting Started LCD Status Panel Located the LCD panel the LCD status panel informs you of the Disk Arra ys current operating status at a glance Upon activating a certain function a symbol oricon corresponding to that function will appear in the display window The symbol will remain in the display window indicating the status of the Disk Array Identifying the status on the LCD The following illustration shows the symbols characters been used and their representation A description of each of the symbols in LCD display window On line and functional Identifying Disk Drive Spare Disk Drive Disk Drive not installed Example of the LCD status display window OOOSXX R5
10. View Call Transfer RAID Properties L gt D amp 5 sDI g ConnectTo Settings Function arrow and ctrl keys act as Terminal keys C Windows keys CulH C Del C Ctl H Space Ctrl H Backspace key sends Emulation auto detect ed temma Setup ecting or disconnecting ASCII Setup Connected 0 03 16 Auto dere OU dere SEMO Trint echo After you have finished the VTLOO Terminal setup you may restart your Disk Array and press Ctrl D keys in your Terminal to link the Disk Array and Terminal together Press cin o to display the disk array Monitor Ublity screen on your VTLOO Terminal Advanced Information Start to Update Firmware 1 Move the cursorto Update ROM and press Enter RAID HyperTerminal iof x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dia asy EQ El OUTPUT No Configuration Host Chan 1 TEST OK Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Main Menu Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 3 OK RAID Level Use LBA Mode Hot Spare Disk DISK 2 ST313620A Set SCSI ID C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Termination DISK 1 873136204 Set Password C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Save amp Restart DISK 6 ST313620A Jpdate C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 5 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 ST313620A C H 8 M 26
11. level for your Disk Array The supported RAID levels are shown in below RAID Function Drives required Level Description Min Max Disk Striping block striping is used which yields higher performance than with the individual disk drives There is no redundant function Disk Mirroring Disk drives are minored All data is 10096 duplicated on each equivalent disk drives High Data Reliability Parallel Transfer Disks with Parity Data is striped across physical drives Parity protection is used for data redundancy Independent Access Array with Parity Data is striped across physical drives Rotating Parity protection is used for data redundancy Introduction Multi SCSI Format support The Disk Array provides one LVD Ultra 2 SCS channel for connecting to your host system With proper cabling it may support Narrow or Wide Standard Fast or Ultra SCSI formats single ended Overall cable length Forsecure data transfer please referto the cable length limitations as below Cable length Extemal Host cables length Intemal Host cable length Standard Disk Anay Extemal cable length 90cm 3 ft Standard Disk Anay Intemal cable length 20cm Cable Remark Required HPD 68 HPD 68 pin HPD 68 HPD 68 pin HPD 68 Cen 50 pin SCSI1 5 5m HPD 68 8 bit MHZ MB sec Cen 50 pin o 0p a Chapter 2 Getting Started General Overview This chapter helps you get ready
12. or heat register Referto rating plate for voltage and checkthat the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage The appliance must be grounded This product is equipped with a 3wire grounding type power cord this power cord will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet d ngi CAUTION 10 Qu N amp a CAUTION N 11 12 13 14 15 16 If an extension cord ora powercenter is used with this product make sure that the total of all products plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the ampere rating Do not place the Disk Array where the cord will be walked on Never push any kind of object into this product through cabinet gaps and openings they may touch dangerous voltage points cause a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Keep the Disk Array dry Do not use liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners ora wet cloth Use a damp cloth for cleaning Except as specifically explained in this Users Manual please do not attempt to service this product by yourself Opening orremoving the Covers may expose you to dangerous voltages Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 9 if this product has been exposed to wateror any li
13. 480 16 63 16 DISK 3 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready H He He e He HE HE FR FE HE HE E AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab 8witch to Output Area Connected 0 06 23 vr100 19200831 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Unpredictable results will occur if firmware update is attempted during Host computer and Disk Array activity All activity to the controller should be stopped before updating firmware Advanced Information 2 Press Y to confirm the Update RAID HyperTerminal oO x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Before downloading the new firmware shutdown the host computer system Are you ready to download the new firmware Y N Y re you sure Y N Y Begin firmware file transfer now To abort download restart the RAID system Connected 00 07 14 T100 19200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Advanced Information 3 Select transfer Send Text File and press Enter RAID HyperTerminal i m x File Edit View Call Transfer Help D gt amp 8 a Send File Receive File Before downloa Capture Text ware shutdown the EMEZIPOQUT E tem j re you ready ew firmware Y N Y re you sure Capture to Printer Begin firmware file transfer now To abort download restart the RAID system Sends a text file to the rem
14. Bearing Fan 4 6cm Ball Bearing Fan 1 Dual 250W Independent Power Supplies 115 230V 10 60 50 Hz 10 to 85 Non condensing 5C 40 C 25 C 60 C UL CE and FCC Class B 483mm W 400mm D 175mm H 15 kgs W O Disk Drive Various trademarks belong to their respective owners
15. D tay Step 7 Lockthe HDD tray When powered on the Green LED will light up fe V O0 Figure Installing HDD step 6 7 Getting Started Host Linkage With the HDD s installed correctly you are ready to connect the Disk Array to your Host computer Use a shielded twisted pair SCSI cable to connect your Host computer to the Disk Arrays built in 68 pin SCS adapter port Connectthe Host computer as shown below SCSI Plug Disk Array Host Computer Figure Host linkage For safety reasons make sure the Disk Array and Host Computer are tumed off when you plug in the SCSI cable Getting Started Power On and Self Test When you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer You should press the ON OFF Power Supply Switch on both of the Power supply units and Main Switch on the back panel It will tum the Disk Array on and the Self Est will be started automatically Power Supply Main Switch Getting Started LED Display amp Function Keys OLED Display Shown below is the LED Display Please referto the illustration the LEDs inform you of the Disk Ara y s current operating status Upon activating a certain function the comresponding LED indicator should tum on indicating that the feature is engaged Figure
16. Host and Array activity All activity to the controller should be stopped before saving configuration changes g RAID HyperTerminal ioj x File Edit View Call Transfer Help OUTPUT No Configuration Host Chan 1 TEST OK k MENU Testing disk connection 6 Main Menu Testing disk connection Z Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 RAID Level Use LBA Mode Hot Spare Disk DISK 2 873136204 Set SCSI ID C H 8 M 26480 16 Termination DISK 1 ST313620A Set Password C H 8 M 26480 16 Save Restart DISK 6 8T313620A Upt Save amp Restart C H 8 M 26480 16 NO DISK 5 8T313620A l C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 4 3T313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 DISK 3 S3T31362DXA C H 3 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 05 56 VT100 192008 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Chapter 4 Advanced Information This chapter describes more information about your Disk Array The following items are describes in detail Memory Expansion RAID Controller Updating Firmware Advanced Information Memory Expansion Your Disk Array comes with 32MB of memory that is expandable to a total of 256MB by installing additional memory modules The optional memory expansion socket is provided for in
17. age The system can run eitheron AC 115V 10 or AC 230V 10 Side the AC voltage select switch on both of the two power supply units to the correct position which conesponds with the wall outlet supply voltage Wrong AC Voltage input will harm the power supply and cause serious damage to the Disk Array Figure Power Source This Disk Array must be grounded This Disk Array is supplied with an AC power cord equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature and it is important to only use a 3 wire grounded mains power cord Getting Started Installing the Hard Disk Drives Step 1 Unlock the HDD tray by tuming the Key lock to the correct position Step 2 Gently Pull outthe HDD tray Figure Installing HDD step 1 2 Getting Started Step 3 Insert HDD into the tray Step 4 Screw in the hard drive Use the correct size type and thread Step 5 Cabling Connectthe Data cable amp Power cable r 5 Cabling h L A t SCREWS O o oO UUUUUUUUUUUUUU IW Figure Installing HDD step 3 4 5 Getting Started Step 6 Gently slide in the HD
18. asy way to setup this Disk Array Chapter 4 Advanced Information Describes information in more detail Chapter5 Hot Swap Describes Hot Swap components Appendix A Technical Specification Chapter 1 Introduction FealUleS ere ee e Eee E EEE SEAE 1 2 General RAID concepts w sste LN CLERI LM ILI E ELE 1 4 BAIL eue 9 eee ee pay eee ee 1 5 RAID Level T ei eee n a 1 7 PINDE EAV RC Meee ee ee eee ee eee 1 8 RAID evel 5 cet ee 1 10 Summary Comparison of RAID Levels 1 12 Supported RAID Levels 3 S 1 13 Multi SCSl Format support A Q 1 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started General Overview 2 1 Unpacking amp ChecMit 2 2 C hoosing a place for Disk Array n a has uh dum Cas 2 3 Identifying Parts of Disk Array F nt Vew agama su es 2 4 RearVieW enne 2 5 PowerSoUICe 24mm 2 6 Installing the Hard Disk Diye estore ee eee 2 7 Host Linkage Es 2 10 PowerOn amp Selfles M 2 11 LED Display amp Function Keys LED Display hushbanokcne A tutte DELE LU furia 2 12 Function Keys oM LM ual IM 2 13 LCD SatusPanel enne 2 14 Chapter 3 Configuration GeneralOverview 00 nn 3 1 Configuration from the front Panel 3 2 Configuration Pocedures eiior 3 3 Starting the Configuration 3 4 Configuration from VTLOO Terminal Mode 3 7 Configuration Pocedures s 3 8 Main SclBet setae 3 9 Re
19. cho Configuration Set Password Press Enter to activate the password setting when you key in the desired Number or Character Press ESC forno change to the password RAID HyperTerminal O x File Edit View Call Transfer Help ol e sole el OUTPUT No Configuration Host Chan 1 TEST OK MENU Testing disk connection 6 5 OK Main Menu Testing disk connection 2 1 OK Re Config RAID Testing disk connection 4 3 OK RAID Level Use LBA Mode Hot Spare Disk DISK 2 8T313620A Set SCSI ID C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 Termination DISK 1 3T313620A Set Password C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 84 Set Password DISK 6 3T313620A llulllllll_ IILI C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 5 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 4 ST31362DA C H 8 M 26480 16 63 16 DISK 3 873136204 C H 3 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready Connected 0 05 19 vT100 fis2008N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Captue Print echo Configuration Save amp Restart Select the Save amp Restart function and press Enter to save and activate your selections Warning All data will be lost if you change the RAID level Saving configuration changes causes the disk array controllers working parameters to change This can produce unpredictable results if it occurs during
20. config RAID iuuenem eee 3 10 SGEBAID level saecesiaeetemerlceed ae 3 11 Hot Spare Disk 3 12 erede C Cung ade donauit a 3 13 Temination H 3 14 PaSSWOIQ desdetexeditaite eet tcs 3 15 Gave G Restat a ne etti 3 16 Chapter 4 Advanced Information Memory EXPANSION n 4 2 RAID ControllerBockDiagram 7 7 7 4 5 Updating FIBI entes n uu uid ees 4 6 Setting Up VT100 Terminal Emulation in Windows 95 4 7 Sta rt to Update FINYIWAIG eee ete eas etta 4 14 Chapter 5 Hot Swap Removing Installing Hard Disk Drive 5 2 Removing Installing Redundant Power Supply Unit 5 6 Removing Installing Cooling Fan 5 9 Appendix Technical Specifications MAE I ED rU sp a 8 A 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter will introduce you to your new Disk Arma y s features and provide information on general RAID concept Introduction Features This section provides an overview of the features For more detailed information please referto the technical specifications appendix at the end of this manual Your Disk Array includes the following features Easy Operation As everyone knows conventional Disk Anays are designed for experienced computer specialists To solve complicated and time consuming operating procedures we came up with a revolutionary idea Innovative Plug And Play RAID
21. d prompt and asks you to Enter Password Enter Password OMEN press Enter 4 timesto input the default password default password is 0000 4 Re Configuration RAID Select No to just set up SCS ID Terminator and Password Select Yes to setup RAID Level Hot spare disk SCS ID Terminator and Password Configuration 5 Set RAID Level Move cursor f to the desired RAID Level 5 3 1 0 0 1 None press Enter to confirm All data on the disk drives will be lost by changing the RAID Level RAID Level None No Configuration 6 Set Hot Spare Disk Select Yes to set one Disk Drive as a Hot spare Disk Valid for RAID Level 5 and 3 the total number of Disk Drives installed must be more than 3 Disk Drives 7 Set SCSI ID Each device on a specific SCI bus must be configured with a target address which is a SCS ID which is different from any other devices on the SCSI Bus The default SCSI ID for the Disk Array is ID O If you need to assign a different ID for your Disk Array The available SCS ID for this Disk Aray are ID 0 14 You must assign a different SCSI ID to each SCSI device on the SCSI Bus The SCSI ID must be Unique for each device Configuration 8 Termination Terminating a SCSI chain is achieved by adding a teminatorto each end of the SCSI bus The Disk Array supports active termination atthe controllers SCSI end Termination enabled mu
22. easyRAID EX 19 Rack Mount Ultra 2 SCSI to IDE Disk Array system User s Guide Version 6 61A Oct 2000 EREA U 2R M 19 Rack Mount Ultra 2 SCSI to IDE Disk Array system User s Guide Version 6 61A Oct 2000 Copyright Notice 2000 All rights reserved No part of this written material may be reproduced stored ina retrieval system used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the written permission Important Safety Instructions Care and Handling 5 Before starting take a few minutes to read this manual read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference Protect the Disk Array from extremely high or low temperatures Let the Disk Array warm or cool to room temperature before using it Protect the Disk Array from being bumped or dropped Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand ortable It may fall causing serious damage to the product Keep the Disk Array away from magnetic forces Do not use this product near water Keep the Disk Array away from dust sand or dirt Gapsand openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect it from overheating the gaps and openings should never be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed sofa rug orothersimilar surface Do not place this product nearorovera radiator
23. ember disk fails aray management software simply directs all application requests to the surviving member RAID level 1 is suitable fordata for which reliability requirements are extremely high orfor data to which high performance access is required and for which the cost of storage isa secondary issue Introduction RAID Level 3 Parallel Transfer Disks with Parity High Data Reliability amp Highest Transfer Capacity eg S ELT D imm Data 1 Disk Array Controller y Awa Array SOMME Software Provides Logical to Physical Mapping iem ES 3 4 5 P ER EITTIE Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Physical P Parity RAID Level 3 technology use a dedicated panity disk to store redundant information about the data on several data disks RAID Level 3 is an excellent choice forapplications which require single steam I O with a high data transfer rate RAID Level 3 is optimal for applications in which large block of sequential data must be transfered quicky these applications are usually of one of these types They operate on large data objects such as graphical image processing CAD CAM files and others They are non interactive applications that process large data sequentially They usually request a large amount of data 32KBytes or more with each I O request Introduction The distinctive performance characteristics of RAID Level 3
24. erformance characteristics The data can be recalculated or regenerated using parity when any drive in the array fails When the failed drive is replaced either automatically if the subsystem contained a hot spare drive or by user intervention during a scheduled maintenance period the system will be restored its full data redundancy configuration by rebuilding all of the data that had been stored on the failed drive onto the new drive This is accomplished using parity information and data from the otherdata disks Once the rebuild process is complete all data is again protected from loss due to any failure of a single disk drive Introduction Summary Comparison of RAID Levels RAID Common Description Amay s Data Level Name Capacity Reliability Data distributed acrossthe Disk disks in the array N low Very Stiping No redundant Information disks High provided Parallel Data sector is subdivided N 1 Very Highest Transfer and distributed across all EC High of all Disks with data disk Redundant listed Parity information stored on a alter dedicated parity disk natives Independent Data sectors are distibuted N 1 Very Very Access Anay as with disk striping disks High High with Rotating redundant Information is i interspersed with user data Introduction Supported RAID Levels Based on the needs of a Disk Anay s capacity data availability and overall performance you can select a proper RAID
25. g in the fan power connector Unscrews Figure Swap Cooling Fan swap with a new Fan Appendix Technical Specifications Microprocessor Cache Memory DRAM Slots Module Type DRAM Type DRAM Speed RAS access time CAS access time Parity Read Cache Write Cache Firmware SCSI I O Processor Serial Port Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bit Parity RAID Levels Data Transfer Rate SCSI ID Assignment Tagged command queuing Intel i960 RD 32MB Maximum 256MB Two 128MB SIMMs Two 72 Pin SIMMs EDO Extended Data Output 60ns Either parity or non parity Read Ahead Write Back Flash EEPROM 256K x 8 SYMBIOS 53C895 1x RS232 Asynchronous Port 19 200 Bits Per Second 8 1 None 0 1 0 1 3or5 Up to 80MB s Synchronous 0 14 0 Up to 255 simultaneous data requests Interface Host Bus Disk Bus Drives Maximum Fault Tolerant Capacity Drive MTBF Host Requirement Operating Systems Data Rebuild LCD Display Panel Cooling Fans Power Supply Capacity AC Input Voltage Environmental Relative Humidity Temperature Operating Storage Safety testing Dimensions Weight Default Settings Appendix Ultra 2 LVD SCSI E IDE with Ultra DMA support Hot Swap User Replaceable Up to Six 3 5inch drives 1 height 2 360GB 7 500 000 hrs Host Independent O S Independent and Transparent Automatic Data Regeneration 2 x 16 Characters 8cm Ball
26. information The setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible By using a menu driven program you can scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections among the various predetermined choices Configuration Configuration from the front Panel The LCD Display front panel function keys are the primary user interface forthe Disk Array Except forthe Fimware update all configuration can be performed through this interface Function Key Definitions The four function keys at the top of the front panel perform the following functions f Up Arow Right Arow Use to scroll the cursor Upward Rightward 4 Down Arow Left Arow Use to scroll the cursor Downward Leftward Enter Use to confirm a selected item ESC Use to exit a selection Configuration Configuration procedures via Front Panel Main screen Y Re Config RAID Yes RAID Level 5 3 1 0 0 1 None Hot Spare Disk Yes No Set SCSI ID 0 14 Termination Enable Disable Set Password 4 Digital Save Configuration No amp Restart Configuration Starting the configuration 1 Poweron the Disk Aray At the end of the power on self test program the LCD displays the current system status 2 Press the front panel Enter key to access the built in configuraton program 3 When the screen displays the passwor
27. isk Array HDD included e Place the Disk Array close enough to the computer for the Disk Aray s Extemal SCS cable to reach it e Use a grounded wall outlet e Avoid an electrical outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Accidental disruption of the powersource may wipe out data in the memory of your computer or Disk Ara y e Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers cordless telephones etc elCaution Avoid direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust Getting Started Identifying Parts of the Disk Array Figure Front Vew LCD Status Display Panel HDD Trays 1 6 Power Supply Door Lock Unlock Function Keys Enter ESC Power On Indicator PWR Unit 1 PWR Unit 2 Power Supply Alarm Reset Host Computer Access Indicator HDD Tray Lock Lock Unlock HDD Status Indicator From low to up Enor Red Access Yellow Power On Green 10 Power Supply Fail LED Monitor Wndow WOON O Q gt Q N F Getting Started REAR VIEW Figure Rear View ONDUBWNE RS232 Adapter Terminal Monitor Port Reserved Cooling Fans AC Power Input Socket Power Supply Main Switch On Off Host Channel adaptor Port Fan Door Screws Power Supply Inner Cooling Fan Getting Started Power Source Choosing q Working Volt
28. lug function ready AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 04 42 VT100 192008 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Configuration Termination Terminating a SCS chain is achieved by adding a terminator to each end of the SCS Bus The Disk Aray supports active termination in the controllers SCS end Termination enabled must be set when the Disk Array is at one end of the SCSI Bus Biel E RAID HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help OUTPUT No Configuration Main Menu Re Config RAID Host Chan 1 Testing disk Testing disk Testing disk TEST OR connection 6 5 OK connection 2 1 OK connection 4 3 OK RKAID Level Hot Spare Disk Set SCSI ID I Terminatior Se Termination Sal Up ENABLE AZ Move Cursor DISABLE HE ESC Exit Enter Enter Use LBA Mode DISK 2 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 DISK 1 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 DISK 6 ST313620A C H 3 M 26480 DISK 5 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 DISK 4 ST313620A C H 3 M 26480 DISK 3 ST313620A C H 8 M 26480 16 Use NVRAM config info RAID not configured Hot Plug function ready 16 63 16 i6 63 16 16 63 16 16 63 16 16 63 16 Tab Switch to Output Area Connected 0 05 03 vT100 192008N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print e
29. not be started Forbest performance we recommend you swap with an identical Hard Disk Drive e Gently Slide in the HDD tray and lock up to start the Auto Rebuild When you have installed the replacement disk drive screw in all the screws and plug in the cables you may now gently slide in the HDD tray into the chassis and lock up it Data Auto Rebuild will be started automatically when you lock up the HDD tray III MEO IIIIIII Figure Swap HDD Lock Up Hot Swap Removing Installing the Redundant P S Unit There are two LED indicators on the front panel which display the status of the redundant power supplies While the power supply is working properly the two LED indicators light up Green if any one of them fail the LED indicator will go off and the redundant power supply buzzer alarm will sound When you need to replace the redundant power supply unit referto the redundant power supply status LED indicator on the front panel to find the failed power supply unit and follow these steps to swap it a Unscrew the faulty unit For Safety reasons you should switch off the faulty unit s power switc h Unscrew II II l O S Switch off Figure Swap P S unit Unscrew Hot Swap b Replace with a new power
30. ote system Z Advanced Information 4 Locate the new Firmware file on your PC RAID HyperT erminal uM File Edi View Call Transfer Help Send Text File 2 x ial xl HER imwa Ej al e EE 5 AR1002 11 5 A53003 11a Filename aE50022w Files of type Text file TXT Y Cancel LA Connected 0 05 52 vT100 19200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Printecho s m Advanced Information 5 Press Y to confirm to download the new firmware and type Go to confirm the new firmware update RAID HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help lol x Dis el Before downloading the new firmware shutdown the host computer system Are you ready to download the new firmware Y N Y Are you sure Y N Y Begin firmware file transfer now To abort download restart the RAID system 00042C00 File transfer complete Checksum OxEO61 OK New firmware transfer complete Enter Go to update the firmware Go Go to reconfirm Connected 00 22 20 vT100 192008 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Printecho X Advanced Information 6 Type Go to reconfim and the firmware will begin to be reprogrammed 7 After verifying please restart the Disk Array to activate the new fimware RAID HyperTerminal i m x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Begin firmware file transfer now To abort download restart the RAID system Enter Go to upda
31. quid 9 if the product has been dropped orthe cabinet damaged Operating Environment When selecting a suitable working location please consider e Ventilation e lemperature e Dustand dirt e Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Security The selected location should provide at least six inches of open space around the Disk Array cabinet for proper air flow Your Disk Array functions best at normal room temperature Choose a location free from extreme heat or cold Warning The Disk Arays LCD Panel may be damaged by exposure to intense sunlight Limit exposure to indirect or subdued sunlight only Your Disk Array should be used in a clean environment that is free from airbome contaminants such as dust dirt and smoke Excessive moisture oroil particles in the aircan also hinder your system s performance To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference locate your Disk Anay at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic fields About This Manual This manual serves as a useful guide you can referto when you wish to install and operate your Disk Array It includes the following information Chapter1 Introduction Introduces you to your new Disk Aray s features and general RAID concepts Chapter2 Getting Started Describes general information about this Disk Array Chapter 3 Configuration Provides a Quick and E
32. st be set when the Disk Array is at one end of the SCSI Bus 9 Set Password Press Enter to activate the Password setting When the cursor stop on the desired number or character Using and function keys to choose the desired characters and then press Enter to confirm it x Press ESC function key for password No Change 10 Save Configuration amp Restart Select the Save Configuration function and Press the Enter key to save and activate your selections STOP Warning All data will be lost if you change RAID Levels Saving configuration changes causes the disk array controllers working parameters to change This can produce unpredictable results if it occurs during Host and Array activity All activity to the controller should be stopped before saving configuration changes Configuration Configuration from VT10O Terminal Mode By connecting a VI100 compatible terminal ora PC operating in a terminal emulation mode a configuration can be performed through this interface To ensure proper communications between the Disk Aray and the eminal Please configure the VT100 terminal settings to the values shown below VT10O Terminal or compatible Set up Connection Serial Port COM 10r COM 2 Protocol RS232 Asynchronous Cabling Nul Modem cable Data Bits Stop Bit 1 Parity None Keyboard Function Key Definitions Enter key Use to confirm a selected item
33. stalling memory module These expansion memory module can be purchased from your dealer Memory Type 60NS Extended Data Output EDO SMMs Memory Sze Supports 72pin SIMMs of 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB or 128MB The main board supports many memory combinations for a total of up to 256MB Memory sizes are arrived at by inserting different combinations of IMM DRAM modules into the RAM soc kets The RAM sockets are numbered SMM 1 and SMM 2 The disk array controller will automatically detect the amount of memory installed without any jumper settings needing to be set The following table are the possible configurations Do not use SIMM modules which have an extra logic chip that has been used to convert the memory module from asymmetric to symmetric SMM Memory Sze MB 4 16 64 8 32 128 SIMM Memory Type Single Side Double Side Advanced Information Installing Memory Modules 1 Unscrew amp Remove cover Unscrews IIIIIII IIIIIIII HU Figure Remove Cover Advanced Information 2 Install the memory a The IMM memory modules will only fit in one orientation b Press the memory module firmly into socket from a 45 degree angle make sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket c Push the memory module forward to a vertical position Front Panel SIMM 2 SIMM 1 HHWWUMUHMMIDMMDMHUUMUIRIHEITTTTIEIH Figure
34. storage medium for data that can not easily be reproduced or for data that must be available for critical system operation It is more suitable for data that can be reproduced oris replicated on other media A RAID level 0 array can be particularly useful for Storing program image libraries or runtime libraries for rapid loading these libraries are normally read only Qoring large tables or other structures of read only data for rapid application access Like program images the data should be backed up on highly reliable media from which it can be recreated in the event of a failure Collecting data from extemal sources at very high data transfer rates Introduction RAD level 0 arrays are not particularly suitable for Applications which make sequential requests for small amount of data These applications will spend most of their I O time waiting for disks to spin whether or not they use striped arrays as storage media Applications which make synchronous random requests for small amounts of data Introduction RAID Level 1 Disk Mirroring High Data reliability y Managerment Software provides Logical to Physical Mapping a EU EE je 3 a ud Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk 6 Physical RAID level 1 provides both very high data reliability and continued data availability in the event of a failure of an aray member When a RAID level 1 m
35. supply unit Q PME Q I Figure Swap P S unit swap with a new unit UUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUU r Hot Swap C Press the Power Supply Reset switch When you replace a new power supply unit you should then push the power supply reset switch on the front panel to stop the buzzer alarm and linkthe two power supply units together The new power supply unit will link with the other unit immediately and will start working after you press the power supply reset switch and the buzzer waming noise will stop Reset from the front panel Reset Here Hot Swap Removing Installing Cooling Fans Unscrew the Fan door and open the door Caution Be careful the high speed rotating fans may ham you Don t touch the rotating Fans If necessary Unplug the Fan powerconnector first Unscrew Unscrew Figure Swap cooling Fan Unscrew the Fan Door Hot Swap Unplug the Fan connector Unscrew the faulty cooling fan and replace with a good one yxlmportant The cooling fan s airflow must point to the fan door please referto the label on the cooling fan Plug in the fan connector close the fan door and screw it in Caution The cooling fan will rotate immediately when you plu
36. te the firmware Go Enter Go to reconfirm Go Programming count 0000 Done Verifying Connected 00 32 31 T100 19200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Captue Prntecho Z Chapter 5 Hot Swap This chapter explains how to remove and install the Hot Swap parts without intemupting the data access while the disk array is on The Hot Swap parts include Hard Disk Drives Redundant Power Supply Units Cooling Fans Follow the steps below and referto the diagrams to remove and install the Hot Swap parts Hot Swap Removing Installing Hard Disk drives a Unlock the HDD tray When a HDD enor occurs the HDD LED indicator lights up RED Figure Swap HDD Unlock Hot Swap b Gently pull out the HDD tray Figure Swap HDD Pull out Hot Swap c Unscrew and unplug the cables Unplug Cables t gt Unscrew PQ o O UUUUUUUUUUUUL Figure Swap HDD Unplug cables Hot Swap d Replace with a new Hard Disk Drive It must be same capacity orgreaterthan the faulty drive if you replace with a Hard disk Drive of insufficient capacity the Disk Arra y s built in buzzer will sound and the intelligent Auto Rebuild function will
37. the operating status and the HDD LED indicators on each HDD tray display the individual HDD status gt When disk failure occurs on a member disk of the disk array the built in buzzer sounds simultaneously and LCD status panel also points out the location of the failed hard disk drive In the meantime the LED HDD status indicator will light up Red on the failed HDD tray according the LED indicator on the HDD tray you can perform quick efficient and corect maintenance Hot Swap allows you can remove and install the Hot Swap parts without interupting data access while the system is on The Hot Swap parts include the Hard Disk Drive Redundant Power Supply Unit and Cooling Fan Introduction General RAID Concepts Correct installation of the disk aray requires an understanding of RAID technology and the concepts described in this section Definition RAID is an acronym of Redundant Array of Independent Disks A RAID is a Disk Anay in which part of the storage capacity is used to record redundant information about the user data stored on the remainder of the storage capacity The redundant information enables regeneration of user data in the event that one of the Arrays member Disks orthe access path to it fails Benefits of RAID 1 Secure Data RAID is an emerging storage technology with the potential to revolutionize the data storage technology A typical RAID unit contains a set of disk drives typically two to six
38. to use the Disk Array It gives you Unpacking amp Checklist Choosing a place for Disk Anay e Identifying Parts of Disk Array Power Source Installing the Hard Disk Drives Host Linkage Power On and Selftest LED Display and Function Keys LCD Status Display The following illustrations will help you read the further sections Special Note RAID should never be considered a replacement for doing regular backup It s highly recommended to conducta backup strategy for critical data Getting Started Unpacking amp Checklist Before unpacking your Disk Array prepare a clean and stable place to put the contents of your Disk Arrays shipping container on Altogether you should find the following items in the package e The Disk Aray e One AC power cord e One Extemal SSS cable e Keys P S Fan Doors keys amp HDD Tay s Keys User Manual Remove all the items from the carton If anything is missing or broken please inform your dealer immediately Save the cartons and packing materials that came with the Disk Array Use these materials for shipping ortransporting the Disk Array TULIT ili UT l I R Figure Checklist Getting Started Choosing a place for Disk Array When selecting a place to set up your Disk Array be sure to follow the guidelines as below e Place on a flat and stable surface e Use a stand that supports at least 30 0 kg for this D
39. which appearto the userto be equivalent to a single large capacity disk drive The remarkable benefit of disk anay is that if any single disk in the RAID fails the system and array still continues to function without loss of data This is possible because the redundancy data is stored on separate disk drives and the RAID can reconstruct the data that was stored on the failed disk drive 2 Increases system performance As the effective seektime forfinding data on a diskcan potentially be reduced by allowing multiple simultaneous access of different data on different disks Utlizing parallel reads and writes of the data spread across the disks in the array the data transfer rate can be increased significantly overthat of a single disk 3 Easy maintenance RAID system maintenance is typically simplified because it is easy to replace individual disks and other components while the system continues to function Hot swap support Introduction RAID Levels RAID Level 0 Disk Striping High I O Performance a 1 Disk Array Controller y eae AV Array yanan Software Provides Logical to Physical Mapping TTTTT m m d 10 11 12 um ES imas mas sas uns Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk 6 Physical e Improved I O performance is the major reason for using RAID level 0 No protection is provided against data loss due to member disk failures A RAID level 0 array by itself is thus an unsuitable
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