LSI Logic ICH6R Embedded SATA Software RAID User’s Guide

USER’S
GUIDE
Embedded SATA Software
RAID for ICH6R
March 2005
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Package Contents
You should have received the following:
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Software license agreement
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CD/diskette(s) with the software for Embedded SATA (Serial ATA)
Software RAID
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the Embedded
SATA Software RAID for ICH6R. Customer specific documentation may
be included as well.
The Embedded SATA Software RAID supports four serial ATA ports,
providing a cost-effective way to achieve higher transfer rates and
reliability. The RAID levels supported are RAID 0, 1, and 10.
Audience
This document was prepared for users of the Embedded SATA Software
RAID. It is intended to provide a description of the product, the
configuration software utilities, and the operating system installation.
Organization
This document has the following chapters:
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Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of features and benefits
of the Embedded SATA Software RAID for ICH6R.
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Chapter 2, RAID Levels, describes the RAID levels supported by
ICH6R.
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Chapter 3, BIOS Configuration Utility, explains how to configure
ICH6R SATA and arrays, assign RAID levels, plan the array
configuration, optimize storage, and use the ICH6R Integrated
Device Electronics (IDE) Setup Utility.
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Chapter 4, Operating System Installation, contains the procedures
for installing the Windows 2000, 2003, and XP, Red Hat Linux, SuSE
Linux, and Novell NetWare operating systems when using the
Embedded SATA Software RAID.
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Chapter 5, Hyper Configuration Utility, describes the commandline utility for SATA RAID, which is used to configure and manage
RAID levels.
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Chapter 6, Spy Service, describes the Spy Service program, which
looks for errors, failed drives, and status changes on the hard drives.
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Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, describes the problems you might
encounter while using ICH6R and suggests solutions.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following table describes the notational conventions used throughout
this manual:
Notation
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Meaning and Use
Courier typeface
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Names of commands, directories, filenames, and onscreen text are shown in Courier typeface.
bold typeface
fd1sp
In a command line, keywords are shown in bold, non-italic
typeface. Enter them exactly as shown.
italics
module
In command lines and names, italics indicate user variables. Italicized text must be replaced with appropriate
user-specified items. Enter items of the type called for,
using lowercase.
italic underscore
full_pathname
When an underscore appears in an italicized string, enter
a user-supplied item of the type called for with no spaces.
initial capital letters
Undo
Edit
Apply
Names of menu commands, options, check buttons, text
buttons, options buttons, text boxes, list boxes, and so on,
are shown in text with initial capital lettering to avoid misreading. These elements may appear on your screen in
all lowercase.
brackets
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Example
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ellipses
option...
In command formats, elements preceding ellipses may be
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In menu items, if an ellipsis appears in an item, clicking
that item brings up a dialog box.
vertical dots
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Vertical dots indicate that a portion of a program or listing
has been omitted from the text.
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Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1
1.2
RAID Benefits
1.1.1
Improved I/O
1.1.2
Increased Reliability
Product Features
1.2.1
SATA Ports
1.2.2
BIOS Features
1.2.3
Driver Features
1.2.4
Manageability/Disk Console
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RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 10
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Chapter 2
RAID Levels
2.1
2.2
2.3
Chapter 3
BIOS Configuration Utility
3.1
Configuring Arrays
3.2
Creating a RAID Array
3.3
Assigning RAID Levels
3.4
Performing a Quick Configuration
3.5
Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives
3.5.1
Starting the BIOS Configuration Utility
3.5.2
Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical Drives
3.5.3
Initializing Logical Drives
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3.7
3.8
Rebuilding Failed Disks
3.6.1
Inserting a Previously Removed Drive from a
RAID 1 Array
Checking Data Consistency
Using a Preloaded System Drive
Chapter 4
Operating System Installation
4.1
Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation
4.1.1
Updating the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver
4.1.2
Confirming the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver
Installation
4.2
DOS Driver Installation
4.3
Linux Driver Installation
4.3.1
Obtaining the Driver Image File
4.3.2
Preparing the Installation Disk(s) for Linux
4.3.3
Red Hat Linux Driver Installation on a New
System
4.3.4
SuSE Linux 9.0 Driver Installation on a New
System
4.3.5
SuSE 8.2 Driver Installation
4.3.6
SuSE SLES8 Driver Installation
4.4
Novell NetWare Driver Installation
4.4.1
Novell NetWare Driver Files Description
4.4.2
New Novell NetWare System Driver Installation
4.4.3
Existing Novell NetWare System Driver
Installation
Chapter 5
Hyper Configuration Utility
5.1
General Description
5.2
Installing HyperCFG
5.3
Using HyperCFG
5.4
RAID Information
5.5
Return Codes on Error Condition
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Spy Service
6.1
6.5
Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows 2000,
XP, or 2003
Installing Spy Service under Linux
Installing and Running Spy Service under Novell NetWare
Uninstalling Spy Service
6.4.1
Uninstalling Spy Service under Windows
6.4.2
Uninstalling Spy Service under Linux
6.4.3
Uninstalling Spy Service under NetWare
Exploring the Spy Service Icon
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7.2
Problems and Suggested Solutions
Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report Form
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6.2
6.3
6.4
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Troubleshooting
Customer Feedback
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2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
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RAID 0 Array
RAID 1 Array
RAID 10 Array
Configuration Menu Screen
Logical Drive Configuration Screen
Logical Drive Submenu
Control Panel Screen
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3.3
5.1
5.2
7.1
7.2
Physical Drives Required per RAID Level
RAID Level Details
Logical Drive Parameters and Descriptions
HyperCFG Options and Attributes
Return Codes on Error Conditions
Problems and Suggested Solutions
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Chapter 1
Overview
This manual describes the Embedded Serial ATA (SATA) Software RAID
for ICH6R. This chapter provides an overview of this product and
contains the following sections:
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Section 1.1, “RAID Benefits,” page 1-1
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Section 1.2, “Product Features,” page 1-2
The Embedded SATA Software RAID supports four Serial ATA ports,
providing a cost-effective way to achieve higher transfer rates and
reliability. Embedded SATA Software RAID supports:
1.1
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RAID level 0 data striping for improved performance
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RAID level 1 data mirroring for improved data reliability
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RAID level 10 data striping and mirroring for high data transfer rates
and data redundancy
RAID Benefits
RAID has gained popularity because it improves I/O performance or
increases storage subsystem reliability. RAID 0 provides better
performance, while RAID 1 provides better reliability through fault
tolerance and redundant data storage. RAID 10 combines both striping
and mirroring to provide high data transfer rates and data redundancy.
1.1.1
Improved I/O
Although hard drive capabilities have improved drastically, actual
performance has improved only three to four times in the past decade.
Computing performance has improved more than 50 times during the
same period. RAID 0 and RAID 10 allow access to several disks
simultaneously.
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Increased Reliability
The electromechanical components of a disk subsystem operate more
slowly, require more power, and generate more noise and vibration than
electronic devices. These factors reduce the reliability of data stored
on disks.
RAID 1 and RAID 10 systems improve data storage reliability and fault
tolerance compared to single-drive computers. The additional drive
in each RAID 1 array prevents data loss from a hard drive failure. You
can reconstruct missing data from the remaining data drive to a
replacement drive.
1.2
Product Features
This section describes the features of the Embedded SATA Software
RAID.
1.2.1
SATA Ports
The Embedded SATA Software RAID supports four ports.
1.2.2
BIOS Features
The BIOS features include:
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RAID support before the operating system loads
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Automatic detection and configuration of disk drives
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Ability to handle configuration changes
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Support for Interrupt 13 and Enhanced Disk Drive Specification
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Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
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Special handling of error log and rebuilding
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ROM option size of 64 Kbyte
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Automatic resume of rebuilding and check consistency
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Support for BIOS Boot Specification (If available in system BIOS, this
allows the user to select the adapter from which to boot.
Specification v1.01, January 11, 1996)
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Coexistence with SCSI and CD devices
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48-bit Logical Block Addressing support for read, write, and cache
flush functions
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Independent stripe size configuration on each logical drive
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Ability to select a logical drive as boot device
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Support for power-on self test (POST) memory management for the
BIOS memory requirement (Specification v1.01, November 21, 1997)
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Enhanced disk drive support (Specification 2.9, revision 08, March
12, 1998)
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Industry-standard Extended BIOS Data Area
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Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART)
notification at POST
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Run-time BIOS support for device insertion or removal
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Independent support for Write Cache, Read Ahead, and Ultra Direct
Memory Access
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Support for Stop On Error during bootup
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Support to disable/enable BIOS state
Driver Features
The driver features include:
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Special interface for configuration information, configuration changes,
and manageability
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Optimized disk access
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Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
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Support for Stand-by and Hibernation in Windows 2000, XP, and
2003
Note:
The following items require Spy Service to be running.
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Error logging in the operating system event log and on disks
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Support for online mirror rebuilding
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Support for check consistency for mirrored disks
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Bootable RAID 0, 1, and 10 support
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Customized messages specific for the original equipment
manufacturer
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Soft bad block management
Manageability/Disk Console
The features you can use to manage the logical and physical disks on
the system include:
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Configuration information display (in BIOS Configuration Utility and
Hyper Configuration Utility)
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Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
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Online mirror rebuilding (in BIOS Configuration Utility)
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Online consistency checks (in BIOS Configuration Utility)
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Array management software
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Error logging and notification
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Support for power management features
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Support for hot device insertion and removal
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Automatic resume of rebuilding on restart
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Support for manual rebuild
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Physical drive roaming
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Independent stripe size configuration per logical drive
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Ability to create up to eight logical drives per array
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Auto-configuration support of newly added physical drive
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Support for hotspares
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Support for disk coercion
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Array initialization support (fast and normal)
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Offline data (RAID 1) verification with auto-recovery mechanism
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Ability to prioritize configurable tasks (for online rebuild, check
consistency, migration, and expansion)
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Logical drive availability immediately after creation
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Variable stripe size options from 8 Kbyte to 128 Kbyte
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RAID Levels
Embedded SATA Software RAID supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.
These RAID levels are discussed in the following sections:
2.1
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Section 2.1, “RAID 0,” page 2-1
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Section 2.2, “RAID 1,” page 2-2
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Section 2.3, “RAID 10,” page 2-3
RAID 0
RAID 0 (Figure 2.1) provides disk striping across all configured drives on
the RAID subsystem. RAID 0 does not provide any data redundancy, but
does offer the best performance of any RAID level. RAID 0 breaks data
into smaller segments, then stripes the data segments across each drive
on the array as shown in Figure 2.1. The size of each data segment is
determined by the stripe size parameter, which is set during the creation
of the RAID set.
By breaking a large file into smaller segments, Embedded SATA
Software RAID uses Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) ports and drives
to read or write the file faster. This makes RAID 0 ideal for applications
that require high bandwidth but do not require fault tolerance.
Uses
Provides high data throughput, especially for large files. Any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Strong Points
Provides increased data throughput for large files. No capacity
loss penalty for parity.
Weak Points
Does not provide fault tolerance. All data lost if any drive fails.
Drives
One to two.
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RAID 0 Array
Segment 1
Segment 3
Segment 5
Segment 7
2.2
Segment 2
Segment 4
Segment 6
Segment 8
RAID 1
RAID 1 (Figure 2.2) duplicates all data from one drive to a second drive.
RAID 1 provides complete data redundancy but at the cost of doubling
the required data storage capacity.
Uses
Databases or any other mission-critical environment that
requires fault tolerance.
Strong Points
Provides complete data redundancy. RAID 1 is ideal for any
application that requires fault tolerance.
Weak Points
Requires twice as many hard drives. Performance is impaired
during drive rebuilds.
Drives
Two.
Figure 2.2
Segment 1
Segment 2
Segment 3
Segment 4
2-2
RAID 1 Array
Segment 1 Duplicated
Segment 2 Duplicated
Segment 3 Duplicated
Segment 4 Duplicated
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RAID 10
RAID 10 is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. RAID 10 has mirrored
drives. It breaks data into smaller blocks, then stripes the blocks of data
to each RAID 1 RAID set. Each RAID 1 RAID set then duplicates its data
to its other drive. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size
parameter, which is set during the creation of the RAID set. RAID 10 can
sustain one drive failure in each array while maintaining data integrity.
Uses
Works best for data storage that must have 100% redundancy
of RAID 1 (mirrored arrays) and that also needs the enhanced
I/O performance of RAID 0 (striped arrays). RAID 10 works
well for medium-sized databases or any environment that
requires a higher degree of fault tolerance and moderate-tomedium capacity.
Strong Points
Provides both high data transfer rates and complete data
redundancy.
Weak Points
Requires twice as many drives.
Drives
Four.
Figure 2.3 shows a RAID 10 array with four disk drives.
Figure 2.3
RAID 10 Array
RAID 1
RAID 1
Disk 1
Segment 1
Segment 3
Segment 5
Disk 3
Disk 2
Segment 1
Segment 3
Segment 5
Segment 2
Segment 4
Segment 6
Disk 4
Segment 2
Segment 4
Segment 6
RAID 0
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BIOS Configuration
Utility
This chapter explains how to configure ICH6R SATA and arrays, assign
RAID levels, plan the array configuration, optimize storage, and use the
ICH6R IDE Setup Utility. This information is presented in the following
sections:
3.1
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Section 3.1, “Configuring Arrays,” page 3-1
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Section 3.2, “Creating a RAID Array,” page 3-2
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Section 3.3, “Assigning RAID Levels,” page 3-2
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Section 3.4, “Performing a Quick Configuration,” page 3-3
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Section 3.5, “Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives,” page 3-4
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Section 3.6, “Rebuilding Failed Disks,” page 3-10
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Section 3.7, “Checking Data Consistency,” page 3-11
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Section 3.8, “Using a Preloaded System Drive,” page 3-12
Configuring Arrays
Configure the physical disk drives in arrays. An array can consist of oneto-four physical disk drives, depending on the RAID level. A RAID 0 array
can consist of one-to-four physical drives, while a RAID 1 array consists
of two. A RAID 10 array consists of four drives.
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Creating a RAID Array
You have two choices when creating a RAID array:
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Maximizing fault tolerance
Maximize fault tolerance to protect against loss of data by using
mirroring. Use mirror configuration (RAID 1) to attain this objective.
•
Maximizing logical drive performance
Maximize logical drive performance by using striping. Select striping
configuration (RAID 0) to attain this objective.
RAID 10 combines both striping and mirroring to provide high data
transfer rates and data redundancy.
3.3
Assigning RAID Levels
Only one RAID level can be assigned to each array. Table 3.1 displays
the drives required per RAID level.
Table 3.1
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RAID Level
Minimum Number of
Physical Drives
Maximum Number of
Physical Drives
0
One
Four
1
Two
Two
10
Four
Four
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The factors you need to consider when selecting a RAID level are listed
in Table 3.2.
Table 3.2
RAID Level Details
Level Description and Use
Pros
Cons
Number Fault
of Drives Tolerant
One to
four.
0
Data divided in blocks and High data
distributed sequentially
throughput for
(pure striping). Use for non- large files.
critical data that requires
high performance.
No fault tolerance. Data
is lost if a drive fails.
1
Data duplicated on another
disk (mirroring). Use for
read-intensive, fault-tolerant
systems.
One hundred
percent data
redundancy,
providing fault
tolerance.
More disk space
Two.
required. Reduces usable
disk space to the size of
the smallest drive.
Reduced performance
during rebuilds.
Yes.
10
A combination of RAID 1
(data mirroring) and RAID 0
(data striping). Use for
medium-sized databases or
any environment that
requires a higher degree of
fault tolerance and moderate
to medium capacity.
Provides both
high data transfer
rates and
complete data
redundancy.
More disk space
Four.
required. Reduces usable
disk space to the size of
the smallest drive.
Reduced performance
during rebuilds.
Yes.
3.4
No.
Performing a Quick Configuration
This section provides quick installation steps for users who are familiar
with configuration utilities and tools. Refer to Section 3.5, “Configuring
Arrays and Logical Drives,” for detailed configuration instructions. To
ensure best performance, select the optimal RAID level for the logical
drive you create.
Perform the following steps to configure arrays and logical drives using
the Configuration Utility (CU):
1. Boot the system.
2. Press <Ctrl> <M> to start the CU.
3. Select a configuration method.
4. Create arrays using the available physical drives.
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5. Define the logical drive(s) using the space on the arrays.
6. Initialize the new logical drive(s).
3.5
Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives
This section provides detailed instructions for configuring the logical
disks and arrays.
3.5.1
Starting the BIOS Configuration Utility
During bootup, the BIOS banner displays the following:
Press Ctrl-M to run LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup
Utility
Hold down the <Ctrl> key while you press <M>. The main menu for the
utility displays.
3.5.2
Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical Drives
This subsection provides instructions for using Easy Configuration, New
Configuration, and View/Add Configuration to configure arrays and
logical drives.
LSI Logic recommends using drives with the same capacity in a specific
array. If you use drives with different capacities in an array, the CU treats
the drives as if they have the capacity of the smallest drive.
The number of physical drives in a specific array determines the possible
RAID levels that you can implement with the array. RAID 0 requires oneto-four physical drives, RAID 1 requires two physical drives, and RAID 10
requires four physical drives.
3.5.2.1
Physical Drive Parameters
You can change the write and read policies on the physical drives but not
the logical drives. You have to reboot for the changes to the write and
read policies to take effect.
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Logical Drive Parameters
For the logical drive you can change the RAID level and stripe size.
Table 3.3 contains descriptions of the logical drive parameters.
Table 3.3
Logical Drive Parameters and Descriptions
Parameter Description
RAID level The number of physical drives in a specific array determines the
RAID levels that can be implemented with the array:
• RAID 0 requires one to four physical drives.
• RAID 1 requires exactly two physical drives.
• RAID 10 requires exactly four physical drives.
Stripe size The stripe size parameter specifies the size of the segment written
to each disk in a RAID configuration. You can set the stripe size to
4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 Kbytes. The default is 64 Kbytes.
A larger stripe size produces higher read performance. If your
computer regularly performs random read requests, choose a
smaller stripe size.
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Easy Configuration
In Easy Configuration, the CU associates each hard drive with a single
logical drive. If logical drives have been configured, the CU does not
change their configuration.
Perform the following steps to create arrays using Easy Configuration:
1. Select Configuration→ Easy Configuration on the main menu.
The Configuration Menu screen displays, as shown in Figure 3.1.
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Figure 3.1
Configuration Menu Screen
2. Press the space bar to associate the selected physical drives with
the current array.
The indicator for the selected drives changes from READY to ONLIN
A[array number]-[drive number]. For example, ONLIN A1-3 means
array 1 with disk drive 3.
3. Create the current array, and press <Enter>.
4. Press <F10> to select configurable arrays.
5. Press the space bar to select the array.
The logical drive configuration screen displays, as shown in
Figure 3.2. The logical drive configuration screen displays the logical
drive number, RAID level, logical drive size, number of stripes on the
physical array, stripe size, and state of the logical drive.
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Logical Drive Configuration Screen
6. Set the RAID level for the logical drive by highlighting RAID and
pressing <Enter>.
The available RAID levels for the current logical drive display.
7. Select a RAID level, and press <Enter>.
8. Set the RAID logical drive size and stripe size.
9. When you have defined the current logical drive, select Accept, and
press <Enter>.
10. Repeat step 7 to step 9 to configure additional logical drives.
11. Save the configuration when prompted, and press <Esc> to return to
the Management menu.
12. Initialize the logical drives.
Refer to Section 3.5.3, “Initializing Logical Drives,” for detailed
instructions.
3.5.2.4
New Configuration and View/Add Configuration
New Configuration and View/Add Configuration associate logical drives
with partial and/or multiple physical arrays. New Configuration deletes
the existing configuration and replaces it with the configuration that you
specify. View/Add Configuration lets you display or modify an existing
configuration.
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Caution:
The New Configuration option erases the existing
configuration data when you save the new array
configuration. If you do not want to delete the existing
configuration data, use View/Add Configuration.
Perform the following steps to configure a disk array using New
Configuration or View/Add Configuration:
1. Select Configure→ View/Add Configuration from the CU
Management menu.
The CU displays an array selection window.
2. Select the physical drives to include on the array by pressing the
arrow keys.
3. Press the space bar to associate a selected physical drive with the
current array.
The indicator for the selected drive changes from READY to ONLIN
A[array number]-[drive number]. For example, ONLIN A1-3 means
array 1 with disk drive 3.
4. Create the current array, and press <Enter>.
5. Press <F10> to configure logical drives.
6. Set the RAID level for the logical drive by highlighting RAID and
pressing <Enter>.
A list of the available RAID levels for the current logical drive
appears.
7. Set the logical drive size by moving the cursor to Size and pressing
<Enter>.
By default, the logical drive size associates the available space on
the array(s) with the current logical drive.
8. Set the stripe size.
9. After you define the current logical drive, select Accept, and press
<Enter>.
10. Save the configuration when the CU prompts you to do so.
11. Initialize the logical drives you configured.
Section 3.5.3, “Initializing Logical Drives,” provides detailed
instructions.
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Initializing Logical Drives
You can initialize the logical drives using individual initialization, which
initializes a single logical disk.
There are two methods to initialize a logical drive using the individual
initialization procedure using the CU.
For the first method, perform the following steps to initialize a logical
drive using the Initialize menu.
1. On the Management menu, select Initialize.
2. Use the space bar to highlight the logical drive to initialize.
The logical drive name is highlighted in yellow. To deselect the logical
drive, press the space bar again.
3. Press <F10>.
4. Select Yes at the prompt, and press <Enter> to begin the
initialization.
A graph shows the progress of the initialization until it is complete.
5. After the initialization is complete, press <Esc> to return to previous
menus.
If you press <Esc> while initialization is in progress, the following
options display:
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Stop: The CU stores the percentage of the initialization already
completed. When you restart initialization, it continues from the
last percentage completed rather than from 0 percent.
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Continue: Initialization continues normally.
–
Abort: The initialization is aborted. If you restart initialization, it
begins at 0 percent.
For the second method, perform the following steps to initialize a logical
drive using the Objects menu.
1. From the Management menu, select Objects→ Logical Drive
submenu, as shown in Figure 3.3.
The configured logical drives display.
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Logical Drive Submenu
2. Select a logical drive, if there is more than one configured. and press
<Enter>.
3. Select Initialize from the submenu, and press <Enter>.
4. Select Yes at the prompt, and press <Enter>.
The CU displays a bar graph showing the initialization progress.
5. When initialization completes, press <Esc> to return to the previous
menu.
If you press <Esc> while initialization is in progress, the options Stop,
Continue, and Abort display, as explained in step 5 on page 3-9.
3.6
Rebuilding Failed Disks
A manual rebuild is used to rebuild failed drives. The CU allows manual
rebuild for an individual drive.
Perform the following steps to rebuild a drive:
1. Select Rebuild from the CU Management menu.
The CU displays a device selection window that marks the failed
drives with FAIL indicators.
2. Press the arrow keys to highlight the drive to be rebuilt.
3. Press the space bar to select the highlighted physical drive for
rebuild.
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4. After selecting the physical drive, press <F10>, and select Yes at the
confirmation prompt.
The indicators for the selected drive changes to REBLD.
5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
6. Press <Esc> to display the Management menu.
A second way to perform a manual rebuild on an individual drive is as
follows:
1. Select the Rebuild option from the CU→ Objects→ Physical Drive
submenu.
2. Press the arrow keys to select the physical drive to be rebuilt, and
press <Enter>.
3. Select the Rebuild option from the action menu, and respond to the
confirmation prompt.
4. When rebuild completes, press any key to display the previous menu.
3.6.1
Inserting a Previously Removed Drive from a RAID 1 Array
If you have auto-rebuild selected on the BIOS, the rebuild begins as soon
as you enter the BIOS CU. If auto-rebuild is disabled, you can choose
whether to rebuild. If you decide to rebuild the drive, follow the procedure
in Section 3.6, “Rebuilding Failed Disks,” page 3-10.
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Checking Data Consistency
The Check Consistency feature verifies the correctness of the
redundancy data on the selected logical drive and causes the CU to
automatically correct any differences found in the data.
This feature can be used only on a RAID 1 logical drive to verify the data
consistency between the mirrored physical drives. When a data
inconsistency is found, the CU can either only report the inconsistency
or report and fix the inconsistency, depending upon the option selected
in Adapter settings.
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On the CU, perform the following steps to check consistency:
1. On the Management menu, select Check Consistency, and press
<Enter>.
The configured logical drives display.
2. Use the space bar to select a logical drive to check consistency.
Note:
The logical drive should be at a RAID 1 level to start Check
Consistency. If you select a RAID 0 logical drive, a
message displays stating that a Check Consistency cannot
be performed. To deselect a logical drive, press the space
bar again.
3. Press <F10>.
4. At the prompt, select Yes to start Check Consistency, and press
<Enter>.
If you press <Esc> while Check Consistency is in progress, the
following options display:
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–
Stop: The CU stores the percentage of Check Consistency
already completed. When you restart Check Consistency, it
continues from the last percentage completed rather than from 0
percent.
–
Continue: Check Consistency continues normally.
–
Abort: Check Consistency is aborted. If you restart check
consistency, it begins at 0 percent.
Using a Preloaded System Drive
You can use the controller as an adapter for this drive by performing the
following steps:
1. Connect the drive to the port on the controller.
2. Boot the computer.
3. Start the CU.
4. Select Configure→ Easy Configuration from the menu.
5. Press the cursor keys to select the preloaded drive.
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6. Press the space bar.
The preloaded drive now becomes an array element.
7. Press <Enter>.
The preloaded drive is a one-disk array.
8. Display the logical drive configuration screen.
9. Select Accept, and press <Enter>.
10. Press <Esc>, and select Yes at the prompt to save the configuration.
11. Press <Esc> to exit the CU and reboot.
12. Set the host system to boot from the drive.
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Chapter 4
Operating System
Installation
This chapter contains the procedures for installing the Windows 2000,
2003, and XP, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, and Novell NetWare operating
systems when using the Embedded SATA Software RAID. The chapter
contains the following sections:
4.1
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Section 4.2, “DOS Driver Installation,” page 4-3
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Section 4.3, “Linux Driver Installation,” page 4-4
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Section 4.4, “Novell NetWare Driver Installation,” page 4-9
Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation
Perform the following steps to install the Windows 2000 or 2003 driver
onto the RAID-configured drives.
1. Boot the system with the Windows 2000 or 2003 Boot Installation CD
or diskette.
The following message displays:
Setup is inspecting your computers hardware
configuration.
Next, a prompt displays.
2. At the prompt, press <F6> to install the RAID/SCSI adapter driver.
3. When installation prompts for a key after copying some files, press
<S> to add the SATA RAID driver.
You are prompted for the floppy diskette that contains the LSI Logic
Embedded SATA RAID driver.
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4. Insert the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver diskette, and press
<Enter>.
A list of drivers displays.
5. Scroll down the list to the appropriate driver for your Embedded
Software SATA RAID system and operating system.
6. Click OK.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the normal driver
installation procedure.
4.1.1
Updating the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver
Perform the following steps to update the Windows 2000 or 2003 driver
or install the Windows 2000 or 2003 driver onto an existing system
booted from a standard IDE drive.
1. Click the Windows Start button.
The Windows menu displays.
2. Select Settings.
The Settings menu displays to the right.
3. Click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window displays.
4. Select Adapters.
5. Select the Drivers tab.
6. Scroll down the list until the appropriate driver displays.
The appropriate driver for your Embedded SATA Software RAID
system depends on the operating system.
7. Click OK.
8. Select the driver, then click Remove to delete it.
9. Click the Add button.
10. Select the Have Disk button.
11. Insert the diskette into the floppy drive.
12. Select drive letter A, and click <OK>.
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13. Select LSI Logic Embedded SATA Controller, and click OK.
14. After Windows NT or Windows 2000 copies the driver, reset the
system.
4.1.2
Confirming the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation
Perform the following steps to confirm that the Windows 2000, 2003, or
XP driver is installed properly.
1. Click the Windows Start button.
The Windows menu displays.
2. Select Settings.
The Settings menu displays to the right.
3. Click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window displays.
4. Select Adapters.
5. Select the Drivers tab.
The controller appears on the list as LSI Logic Embedded SATA
Controller.
6. Select the Devices tab.
One or more entries display as LSI Logic Embedded SATA xx under
LSI Logic Embedded SATA Controller.
4.2
DOS Driver Installation
For DOS, no driver installation is required. The ROM BIOS contains the
low-level driver that is necessary for MS-DOS.
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4.3
Linux Driver Installation
This section explains how you can make fresh installations of Red Hat
and SuSE Linux operating systems with the Linux Embedded Software
Stack driver.
4.3.1
Obtaining the Driver Image File
The driver is offered in the form of a driver update disk. The required file
is dud-<driver version>.img, which is the driver update disk for the
Embedded SATA Software RAID stack.
You can obtain the latest driver files from the Download Center on the
LSI Logic web site at: http://www.lsilogic.com.
4.3.2
Preparing the Installation Disk(s) for Linux
This section describes how to prepare the installation disk(s) from the
obtained driver image files using the Windows- or Linux-based operating
systems. Refer to this section when necessary during installation of
Windows and Linux operating systems.
4.3.2.1
Using a Windows Operating System
Under Windows, you can use the rawrite floppy image writer utility to
create disk images from image files. The image writer can be
downloaded from the Internet. Perform the following steps to build
installation diskettes.
1. Copy the driver update disk image dud-<driver version>.img
and the file rawrite.exe to a directory.
2. Confirm that the files are in the selected directory.
3. After you confirm the files, you might need to change the filename of
the driver update disk to a shorter name with less than eight
characters.
4. Copy dud-<driver version>.img dud.img.
5. Type the following command to create the two installation diskettes:
RAWRITE
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6. Press <Enter>.
You are prompted to enter the name of the boot image file.
7. Type:
dud.img
You are prompted for the target drive diskette.
8. Insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive and type:
A:
9. Press <Enter>.
10. After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED
goes out, remove the diskette.
11. Label the diskette with the image name.
4.3.2.2
Using a Linux Operating System
Under Red Hat and SuSE Linux, you can use a driver diskette utility to
create disk images from image files.
Perform the following steps to create the driver update disk:
1. Copy the driver update disk image dud-<driver version>.img
to a Linux system.
2. Insert a blank floppy diskette into the floppy drive.
3. Confirm that the files are in the selected directory.
4. Create the driver update diskette using the following command:
dd if=dud-<driver version>.img of=/dev/fd0
5. After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED
goes out, remove the diskette.
6. Label the diskette with the image name.
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4.3.3
Red Hat Linux Driver Installation on a New System
This section describes the fresh installation of the device driver on new
Linux Red Hat 3.0, 8.0, 9.0, and AS2.1 systems with the Embedded
Software RAID Stack.
After you prepare the installation disks with the driver image, perform the
following steps to install the driver:
1. Boot to CD-ROM (Disk 1).
The Red Hat introductory screen displays.
2. Type the following at the boot prompt:
linux dd
3. Press <Enter>.
The prompt asks whether you have a driver disk.
4. Use the arrow key to select Yes, then press <Enter>.
5. Select fd0 to indicate you have a floppy diskette with the driver on it.
6. Insert the floppy diskette in drive A, and press <Enter>.
The installer locates and loads the driver for your device. The
following message displays:
Loading megaide driver...
The prompt at the next screen asks whether you have another driver.
7. Follow the Red Hat Linux installation procedure to complete the
installation.
8. Reboot the system.
4.3.4
SuSE Linux 9.0 Driver Installation on a New System
This section describes the fresh installation of a Linux SuSE 9.0 system
with the Embedded Software RAID Stack.
Prepare installation disks with the driver image, then perform the
following steps to install the driver:
1. Boot your system using the SuSE 9.0 CD 1.
2. At the prompt, press <F3> to confirm that you have a driver diskette.
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3. Select Installation on the menu using the arrow keys, then press
<Enter>.
You are prompted for the diskette.
4. Insert the driver update disk in drive A, and press <Enter>.
The following message displays:
Driver Updates added.
5. Press <Enter>.
You are prompted to select the Driver Update Medium.
6. Select Back, and press <Enter>.
This returns you to the installation.
7. Click Accept.
The driver installation begins.
8. Click Accept again.
A warning screen displays to make sure you want to continue the
installation with these settings.
9. Select Yes, and complete the installation.
Important:
After all the selected packages are installed, a prompt
displays and gives you 10 seconds to reply. If you do not
reply within 10 seconds, you will have to start the
installation process over.
10. Select Stop before the 10 seconds are up.
11. Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F2>.
This opens a terminal you can use to run a script.
12. At the prompt, type:
cd update/000/install
13. Press <Enter>.
14. Type:
./update.post
15. Press <Enter>.
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16. At the prompt, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F7>.
The YaST screen displays.
17. Select OK, then press <Enter>, and reboot the system.
4.3.5
SuSE 8.2 Driver Installation
This section describes a fresh installation on a Linux SuSE 8.2 system
with the Embedded Software RAID Stack.
Prepare installation disks with the driver image, then perform the
following steps to install the driver:
1. Create a RAID array using the BIOS.
2. Boot your system using the SuSE Disk 1.
3. When the first screen displays, press <F3>, and select the
installation menu option.
4. Insert the driver update disk when prompted.
5. Complete the installation process and reboot the system.
4.3.6
SuSE SLES8 Driver Installation
This section describes a fresh installation on a Linux SuSE SLES8.0
system with the Embedded Software RAID Stack.
Prepare installation disks with the driver image, then perform the
following steps to install the driver:
1. Create a RAID array using the BIOS.
2. Boot your system using the SuSE SLES8 1.0 Disk 1.
3. When the first screen displays, press <Alt>, and select the
installation menu option.
4. Insert the driver update disk when prompted.
5. Complete the installation process and reboot the system.
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Novell NetWare Driver Installation
The section provides installation instructions for the Novell Netware
driver.
4.4.1
Novell NetWare Driver Files Description
The Novell NetWare driver and utilities support logical drives configured
on the controller.
Important:
The logical drives configured on the host adapter are
registered with the operating system as separate logical
units.
All utilities and spy.nlm expect the driver to pass the requests to the
adapter. You must load the .HAM driver files first, so that it can load the
.NLM files.
4.4.2
New Novell NetWare System Driver Installation
Follow the instructions in the Novell NetWare Installation Guide to install
NetWare on the server.
Follow these steps to install Novell NetWare using the controller as a
primary adapter:
1. Boot with the NetWare 6.5 CD-ROM.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the language and
accept the license.
The Welcome screen displays. The following message then displays:
Is this a default install or manual install?
3. Select Default using the arrow keys, then press <Enter> to change
the option to Manual.
4. Select Continue, and press <Enter>.
The screen used to prepare the boot partition displays.
5. Select Free Space, then press <Enter>.
6. Accept the default (500 Mbyte) or modify as desired, then press
<Enter>.
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7. Select Continue, then press <Enter>.
The Server Settings screen displays. You can modify the settings
before going to the next screen.
8. Select Continue, then press <Enter>.
The system goes through device driver detection, then the screen
displays the device type and driver name. You can modify the device
type and driver name.
9. Select Continue, then press <Enter>.
The driver names display.
10. Select Storage adapters using the arrow keys, and press <Enter>.
11. Select the following on the list of files: IDEATA.HAM Standard
ATA/IDE RAID Adapter Controller, and press <Delete>.
Note:
Do not select IDEATA.HAM Standard ATA/IDE/ATAPI
Adapter Controller on the list of files; it is needed for the
ATAPI CD-ROM drive to operate.
12. Press <Insert> to add a driver.
13. Press <Insert> again.
14. If you have the driver on a diskette, insert it in drive A.
The install program automatically searches for the driver on drive A.
or
If you do not have the driver on a diskette, enter the path for the file.
15. Press <Enter>.
The Intel RAID controller displays. There is one driver per controller
to remove or add.
16. Press <Esc> twice.
17. Select Continue, and press <Enter>.
The storage devices and driver names display so you can match the
drivers to the hardware devices.
18. Select Continue, and press <Enter>.
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19. Select Continue, and press <Enter> again.
The following message displays:
Loading driver
Then the screen Create Sys Volume displays.
20. Select Create, and press <Enter>.
The Main menu displays.
21. Select Continue Installation, and press <Enter>.
The File Copy Status displays to confirm that the driver files are
installed, then a GUI prompt displays.
22. Select Customized, and press <Next>.
23. Continue the normal operating system installation.
4.4.3
Existing Novell NetWare System Driver Installation
Follow these steps to add the NetWare driver to an existing installation:
1. For NetWare 5.1 and higher, type the following at the root prompt:
nwconfig
2. Press <Enter>.
The Configuration Options screen displays.
3. Select Drive Options, and press <Enter>.
A window displays.
4. Select Configure Disk and Storage Device Options, and press
<Enter>.
5. Select one of the following options that display on the window:
–
Discover and Load an Additional Driver
–
Select an Additional Driver
6. If you select Discover and Load an Additional Driver, the system
discovers the extra unit and prompts you to select a driver from the
list. Press <Insert> to insert the driver.
This completes the procedure.
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If you choose Select an Additional Driver, the Select a Driver screen
displays.
Perform the following steps to select an additional driver:
a. Press <Insert>, then follow the instructions that appear.
b.
Insert a diskette into drive A, and press <Enter>.
The system finds the driver and installs it.
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Chapter 5
Hyper Configuration
Utility
HyperCFG is a command-line utility for ICH6R software. This chapter
details the product features in these sections:
5.1
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Section 5.2, “Installing HyperCFG,” page 5-2
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Section 5.3, “Using HyperCFG,” page 5-2
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Section 5.4, “RAID Information,” page 5-8
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Section 5.5, “Return Codes on Error Condition,” page 5-9
General Description
HyperCFG is a command-line utility for SATA RAID. The main features
supported in this utility are the ability to:
•
Create RAID arrays
•
Save RAID configuration information to a binary file
•
Display RAID configuration data
•
Configure RAID from a binary file
•
Display the ROM version of the RAID option
•
Dump the identify device command packet
•
Rebuild failed drives
•
Check data consistency (to verify the correctness of the redundancy
data on the selected logical drive) and have the CU automatically
correct any differences found in the data
•
Perform initialization
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Set values for Adapter Enquiry Information
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Installing HyperCFG
Perform the following steps to install HyperCFG:
1. Copy the HyperCFG executable file from the CD to your hard drive.
The filename on the various operating systems is:
–
HYPERCFG.exe for DOS
–
hypercfg for Linux
–
HyperWin.exe for Windows
2. Run the file from the hard drive.
The HyperCFG utility displays.
Use the options in Section 5.3, “Using HyperCFG” to set the RAID
configuration and other options.
5.3
Using HyperCFG
The following is a list of options for the utility:
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Configuration options
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Drive ID
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Display options
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Miscellaneous options
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Filename
Table 5.1 describes the attributes that you can set for these options.
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HyperCFG Options and Attributes
Options
Description
/S
Silent Operation. When this option is set, the utility does not prompt the user.
/F[File
Name]
This option redirects the output to the specified filename.
If the filename is not specified, then the filename defaults to HyperCFG.log.
/L /C[n] /D[cd]
/B[Filename]
Displays the configuration sector of the specified drive [Drive-ID].
/E[o] /C[n] /D[cd]
Erases the configuration sector of the specified drive [Drive-ID].
The [o] field can be any of the following:
/@/b[bfn]
Using only /L displays the configuration sector from the first
available drive.
Use /B[Filename] to dump the IRCD as a bin file.
If the filename is not specified, the default filename is
hypercfg.bin.
C
Erases the configuration sector only.
E
Erases the error log sector only (only for DOS).
A
Erases both configuration and error log sectors.
Configures the RAID array from the specified configuration file.
If the filename is not specified, the default filename is
hypercfg.bin.
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Options
HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)
Description
/A[Array]
This option is used to configure arrays for RAID 0, 1, and 10.
(for new
[m]:d1, d2...dn
[m] is the RAID mode for configuring. The [m] field can be any of
configuration)
/G[n]:[size]
the following three options:
or
Means the arrays are configured as RAID 0
(striping).
S[n]
add/A[Array]
(for add
configuration)
[n] equals stripe size.
The allowed stripe sizes are 4 Kbytes, 8 Kbytes,
16 Kbytes, 32 Kbytes, 64 Kbytes, 128 Kbytes,
256 Kbytes, 512 Kbytes, 1024 Kbytes, 2048
Kbytes, and 4096 Kbytes.
M
Means the arrays are configured as RAID 1
(mirroring).
R[n]
Means the arrays are configured as RAID 10.
[n] equals stripe size.
d1, d2...dn are the drive IDs that participate on the array.
[n] is an optional feature that specifies the type of RAID mode for
multiple/mixed mode RAID creation. It is restricted to RAID 0 and
RAID 1. If you select RAID 0 or RAID 1, the default RAID mode
will be overridden. If you do not specify a value for [n], the default
RAID mode will be used. The [n] field can be any of the following
two options:
s
Selects RAID 0 as the RAID level.
m
Selects RAID 1 as the RAID level.
[size] represents the size in Mbytes of the logical drive to be
created.
1. Note: The logical drive size displays in DEC format.
2. Note: If you do not provide the /G switch, HyperCFG will
create the logical drives using auto-configuration.
Initialization
Rebuilding
Check
Consistency
/init/l[n] /l[n2]... This option is used to initialize a newly configured logical drive.
/rbld /d[nn]
/init
Specifies the initialize option.
/1[n] /l[n2]...
Specifies the logical drive numbers.
This option is used to rebuild a failed hard drive.
/rbld
Specifies the rebuild option.
/d[nn]
Specifies the connection ID for the physical drive.
/con/1[n1] /l[n2]... This option is used to perform a consistency check of the logical
drives.
/con/
Specifies the check consistency option.
/1[n1]/l[n2]... Specifies the logical drive numbers.
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HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)
Options
Description
Free Array
Information
/freearr /a[m]:d1, This option is used to access the free array information.
d2, dn...
/freearr /a Specifies the free array information option.
Force a
/pdstate /d[nn]
Physical Drive /[on/off]
Online or
Offline
Adapter
Information
/adp /c[n]
[m]
Specifies the RAID level you need to create.
d1, d2, dn...
Lists the drives.
This option is used to force a physical drive online or offline.
/pdstate
Specifies the physical drive state option.
/d[nn]
Specifies the connection ID for the physical drive.
/[on/off]
Specifies whether to force the drive online or
offline.
This option is used to access adapter information.
/adp
Specifies the adapter information option.
/c[n]
Specifies the controller number.
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HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)
Options
Description
Adapter
Properties
/SetADP /C[n]
/r[val]
/bios[-on/off]
/s[-on/off]
/n[val]
/f[-on/off] /cc[val]
/ars[-on/off]
/boot[val]
/arb[-on/off]
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This option is used to select values for adapter properties.
/SetADP
Specifies the adapter properties option.
/C[n]
Specifies the controller number.
/r[val]
Specifies the rebuild rate for the failed drives that
are being rebuilt. [val] is from 0–100%. This
setting is optional.
/bios[-on/off]
Specifies whether to enable or disable the BIOS.
Select on to enable or off to disable the BIOS.
/s[-on/off]
Specifies BIOS Stop on Error. Select on to enable
or off to disable. When enabled, the BIOS stops
in case of a problem with the configuration. This
gives you the option to enter the configuration
utility to resolve the problem.
/n[val]
Specifies the action to take if a new device is
found. [val] is 0 for auto-configuration as a spare
or R0, or 1 to force into the BIOS Configuration
Utility.
/f[-on/off]
Specifies whether to enable or disable the fast
initialization of logical drives for the adapter.
Select on to enable or off to disable fast
initialization.
/cc[val]
Specifies the action to be taken during a check
consistency operation. [val] is 0 for fix and report
or 1 for report only.
/ars[-on/off]
Specifies whether to enable or disable Auto
Resume. You can use Auto Resume after an
incomplete rebuild, check consistency, or
initialization. Select on to enable and off to
disable.
/boot[val]
Specifies the bootable logical drive from which
you can boot. [val] is the logical drive number.
/arb[-on/off]
Specifies whether to enable or disable the ability
to perform automatic rebuilds of failed drives.
Select 0 to enable or 1 to disable.
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Options
Description
Display
Options
This option determines how the data displays. This option is valid for /I only.
Prints the dump for the /I option.
The [o] field can be either of the following:
/W[o]
V
Prints the dump in Verbose mode.
Default option: If [o] is not specified, then data displays as a HEX
dump.
/F[fn]
Redirects the output to a file [fn] (for filename). The default
filename is hypercfg.bin.
/Y[x][fn]
Logs to the given filename [fn].
The default for [x] is f’. The default filename is hypercfg.bin.
The [x] field can be either of the following:
f
Logging is done only for errors. This is the
default.
c
Continuous logging is done.
1. Note: The exit code can be modified using the qualifier /Q. When /Q is specified, configurationrelated commands return ARRAY COUNT on SUCCESS. In all other cases, ERROR LEVEL is
returned. All the other options except /S, /F, /$, /B, /@, and /W have the default argument as zero.
/C[n] /D[cd]
[Drive ID]
/C[n] /D[cd] specifies the drive ID.
/C[n]
Specifies the card number where the drive is present.
[n] is the card index, starting at 0, 1, 2...
/D[cd]
Selects drive for /I, /L, and /E options.
Possible values are as follows:
/I[a]
/C[n] /D[cd]
/B[Filename]
c
Port Number (0 or 1)
d
Device ID (0 or 1)
Displays identify device packet for specified drive.
/I[a]
Displays ID Device Packet for all drives present.
/B[Filename]
Specifies to dump the 512-byte identify data to
[Filename].
/B option should not be specified with /I[a] switch.
Miscellaneous This attribute is reserved for miscellaneous options.
Options
/S
Executes in Silent mode.
/V
Detects the presence of RAID BIOS and displays the BIOS
version.
/X
Pauses execution if an error occurs.
/Z[/E/D]
Enables [E] or disables [D] SMART feature. The default is ENABLE. SMART monitors
hard drives for drive failures.
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RAID Information
The RAID configuration information starts with the keyword
TOTAL_NO_OF_ARRAYS and must be organized as follows:
TOTAL_NO_OF_ARRAYS:
TOTAL_NO_OF_PHY_DRIVES:
ARRAY #:
TOTAL_NO_OF_LOG_DRIVES:
DRIVES_IN_ARRAY:
LOG_DRIVE #:
START_SECTOR_NO:
SIZE_IN_MB:
LDRV_STATE:
RAID_LEVEL:
SPAN_DEPTH:
NUMBER_OF_STRIPE:
STRIPE_SIZE:
The configuration displays the number of arrays and logical drives
present in each array. It also displays the total number of physical drives.
For each logical drive, the following display:
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•
Start sector in hexidecimal format
•
Logical drive size in megabytes
•
State of the logical drive (optimal, degraded, or failed)
•
RAID level of the logical drive (striped, mirrored, or spanned)
•
Span depth
•
Number of stripes
•
Stripe size in kilobytes
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Return Codes on Error Condition
Table 5.2 lists the return codes that display when there are errors and
provides the descriptions of those errors.
Table 5.2
Return Codes on Error Conditions
Return
Code Description
6h
Array not formed due to inadequate drives. This error occurs when
adequate drives to make a RAID array are not present.
0Ah
Hard disk(s) not found. This error occurs when required hard disks are
not found.
0Bh
RAID controller timed out on read/write. Possible reasons are that a
hard disk drive is damaged or an invalid drive ID is specified.
0Dh
Error Opening Array Information file. The specified configuration file
could not be opened.
0Eh
Array information file format incorrect. Possible reasons are missing
fields or wrong information in the file.
10h
Error Opening Log file. Log filename or path may be wrong or invalid.
12h
Array not formed as required drives not found. This error occurs when
the required drives are not found.
13h
Array not formed, excess drives found. This error occurs when there are
more than two drives present in the /! command.
16h
Invalid configuration present. This error occurs when no RAID
configuration is present and the /L command is issued.
17h
Configuration mismatch in drives. This error occurs when the
configuration data in all drives do not match. This occurs with the /T
command.
18h
Error reading file.
19h
Error writing file.
21h
Physical drive rebuild failed.
22h
Check Consistency failed.
23h
No FreeArray information available.
24h
Physical drive rebuild aborted.
25h
Check Consistency aborted.
26h
Logical drive initialization aborted.
27h
Failed to connect Spy Service.
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Table 5.2
Return Codes on Error Conditions (Cont.)
Return
Code Description
1Ah
Warning! Truncating file. This error occurs when the file dumped to a
sector is greater than 512 bytes.
1Bh
RAID BIOS not found. This error occurs with a /V command when the
RAID BIOS is not found.
1Ch
Feature not available in IDE drive. This error occurs when the /P or /M
command is used on drives that do not support this feature or when
invalid parameters are specified.
1. Note: Other error codes are reserved.
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Chapter 6
Spy Service
This chapter describes the Spy Service program and contains the
following sections:
•
Section 6.1, “Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows 2000,
XP, or 2003,” page 6-1
•
Section 6.2, “Installing Spy Service under Linux,” page 6-3
•
Section 6.3, “Installing and Running Spy Service under Novell
NetWare,” page 6-3
•
Section 6.4, “Uninstalling Spy Service,” page 6-4
•
Section 6.5, “Exploring the Spy Service Icon,” page 6-5
The Spy Service program looks for errors, failed drives, and status
changes. It can mark drives as failed after the error threshold is reached
and start automatic rebuilds. It runs in the background of the Embedded
SATA Console.
When operating under Windows, Spy Service enables SMART on all of
the hard drives at startup and polls for any status changes in the drives
every 60 minutes. SMART monitors hard drives for drive failures.
6.1
Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows 2000,
XP, or 2003
You can use the Control Panel to access the option to start or stop Spy
Service.
Perform the following steps to start or stop Spy Service:
1. Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel.
The screen shown in Figure 6.1 displays.
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2. Click Administrative Tools→ Services icon→ Spy Ser.
A dialog window displays with the start and stop options.
3. Click the Start or Stop button.
This starts or stops the Spy Service program, depending on your
selection.
Note:
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You can right-click the Spy Service icon and select “Stop
Spy” to stop the Spy Service program. The Spy Service
icon displays on the right side of the taskbar. See Section
6.5, “Exploring the Spy Service Icon” for more information
about the icon.
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Installing Spy Service under Linux
Perform the following steps to install Spy Service under Linux. Spy
Service runs in the background after installation.
Note:
You must have “GNOME” libraries installed before you
install Spy Service.
1. Log in to GUI mode.
2. At the Linux prompt, type:
$ rpm -ivh spy.x.x.x.i386.rpm
3. Press <Enter>.
The rpm is extracted and the necessary files installed and started.
6.3
Installing and Running Spy Service under Novell
NetWare
Perform the following steps to install Spy Service under Novell NetWare:
1. Unzip the file Spy-x.x Novell.zip from the installation CD to a
floppy diskette in drive A.
2. Go to the Novell server prompt and type:
<Nov-server>:a:install
Messages display when the files are copied.
3. Reboot to complete the installation.
4. After reboot, you can type the following to see whether Spy Service
is running:
<Nov-server>:modules spy
5. Press <Enter>.
The information shows whether Spy Service is running.
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6.4
Uninstalling Spy Service
The following procedures explain how to uninstall Spy Service under
Windows, Linux, and NetWare.
6.4.1
Uninstalling Spy Service under Windows
Perform the following steps to uninstall Spy Service under Windows:
1. Stop the Spy Service program.
See “Section 6.1, “Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows
2000, XP, or 2003” for instructions on stopping Spy Service.
2. Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel.
The Control Panel displays.
3. Click Add/Remove Programs.
The list of currently installed programs displays.
4. Click the Spy Service program, and select Remove.
6.4.2
Uninstalling Spy Service under Linux
Perform the following steps to uninstall Spy Service under Linux:
5. At the command prompt, type:
# rpm -e spy-x.y-z
6. Press <Enter>.
6.4.3
Uninstalling Spy Service under NetWare
Perform the following steps to uninstall Spy Service under NetWare:
1. At the command prompt, type:
# uninspy.nlm
2. Press <Enter>.
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Exploring the Spy Service Icon
The icon for the Spy Service program displays on the bottom right corner
of the Embedded SATA Console screen (on the tray bar). The icon is a
round figure wearing sunglasses.
The icon is color-coded. Green means that there are no problems. Yellow
means that there is a rebuild in progress or there are media errors and
a possible drive failure. Red warns of a critical problem that could cause
the system to fail.
Hold the cursor over the icon (“mouseover”) and a short text box displays
that describes the system status. Right-click on the icon and the following
options display:
Stop monitor media error The program stops searching for media errors.
Erase error log
The program deletes the errors that were recorded
on the error log.
Stop Spy
This stops the program and deletes the icon from
the taskbar. You can start the program again using
the instructions in “Section 6.1, “Starting or Stopping
Spy Service under Windows 2000, XP, or 2003.”
Do the following to place the Spy Service icon on the taskbar when
operating under Windows 2000:
Select Start→ Programs→ MegaRAID® IDE→ MegaRAID IDE Spy.
This places the Spy Service icon on the taskbar.
Note:
The Spy Service icon displays on the taskbar automatically
under the Windows Server 2003 operating system.
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Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you might encounter while using ICH6R
and suggests solutions. It contains the following sections:
7.1
•
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•
Section 7.2, “Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report
Form,” page 7-2
Problems and Suggested Solutions
Table 7.1 describes possible problems you might encounter, along with
suggested solutions.
Table 7.1
Problems and Suggested Solutions
Problem
Suggested Solution
Drives are not detected.
• Make sure that the cable ends are connected properly.
• Make sure that the power cables to the drives are
connected properly.
• Change cables.
• If everything fails, change the drive(s).
Or
The system hangs when the adapter
ROM for Embedded SATA Software
RAID scans the SATA ports.
Operating system does not boot.
• Check the system BIOS configuration for Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) interrupt assignments.
Make sure some Interrupts are assigned for the PCI.
• Make sure that you have properly selected the Boot Device
on the system BIOS setup (CMOS Setup).
An error occurs while reading the
configuration data on a drive.
The drive is bad and needs to be replaced.
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Problems and Suggested Solutions (Cont.)
Problem
Suggested Solution
There is no existing RAID configuration Press any key to enter the BIOS Configuration Utility
on any of the drives connected to the <Ctrl> <M>, then select a configuration method and configure
system and the following message
the drive(s).
displays:
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Not
Configured
BIOS reports that a mirrored array is in • Make sure all physical drives are properly connected and
Degraded mode.
are powered on.
• Reconnect, replace, or rebuild any drive that has failed.
One of the hard drives in a mirrored
(RAID 1) array has failed.
Replace the failed drive with another drive that has the same
or greater capacity.
You insert a new drive with no
configuration into the slot that is
already part of a mirrored (RAID 1)
array.
Press any key to enter the BIOS Configuration Utility
<Ctrl> <M> to configure the new drive. Mark the drive as one
of the following:
• Failed: If the AutoRebuild option is disabled on the
configuration utility
• Rebuilding: If the AutoRebuild option is enabled on the
configuration utility
You insert a new drive with no
Press any key to enter the BIOS Configuration Utility
configuration into the slot that is
<Ctrl> <M> to configure the new drive.
already part of a striped (RAID 0) array
or there is a striped (RAID 0) array by
itself on the system.
7.2
Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report Form
Table 7.2 contains a form you can use to record problems with the
Embedded SATA Software RAID.
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Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report Form
Customer Information
Embedded SATA Software RAID Information
Name:
Today’s date:
Company:
Date of purchase:
Address:
Invoice number:
City/State:
Option ROM number:
Country:
Driver version:
Email address:
HyperCfg version:
Phone:
Spy Service version:
Fax:
System Information
Motherboard:
BIOS date:
Operating system:
Video adapter:
Operating system version:
CPU type/speed:
Network card:
System memory:
Other disk controllers
installed:
Other adapter cards
installed:
BIOS manufacturer:
Description of problem:
Steps necessary to recreate problem:
1.
2.
3.
Embedded SATA Software RAID Configuration
RAID mode, stripe size
Array #0 configuration
Array #1 configuration
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