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STORAGE MANAGEMENTSOFTWARE USER’S GUIDEADAPTEC ATA RAID 2400AADAPTEC SCSI RAID 2100S/3200S/3210S/3400S/3410S

1-11Storage Management Software OverviewYour Adaptec RAID controller includes the following software tools to manage your storage subsystem: Storage

3-55Storage ManagerConnecting Across a NetworkStorage Manager can run as a client/server application across a network using a TCP/IP connection. The S

3-56Storage ManagerYou must configure remote communication before it can be used. For both workstations and servers, this is done by editing the Stora

3-57Storage ManagerThe following list shows all supported options. The value listed is the default; optional values are in parentheses.Setting up the

3-58Storage ManagerWindows 95/98/METhe communication server is installed as a DOS command line application. To start the communication server, double-

3-59Storage ManagerLinuxThe Linux communication server is installed if the option is selected during the Storage Manager software install process. The

3-60Storage ManagerFigure 3-28. Available Connections WindowFrom this window, you can make a connection either by selecting one of the available proto

3-61Storage ManagerMaking a Manual ConnectionIn the Manual Connections section of the Available Connections window, there is one icon for each protoco

3-62Storage ManagerUsing the PhonebookYou can save the server name, address, user name, and protocol of systems you frequently access in the Phonebook

3-63Storage ManagerUsing a Custom ConnectionUnder the Custom Connections section of the Available Connections window, there is one icon for each syste

4-14RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityIn this ChapterIntroductionThe command line utility (RAIDUTIL) performs operations as soon as it has enough informati

1-2Storage Management Software Overview Storage Manager—Older storage management software that provides the same basic functionality as Storage Manag

4-2RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityExit StatusRAIDUTIL exits with either of the following error status indications:Device Address SyntaxWhen you use RAID

4-3RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityCommand Line SwitchesFollowing is a list of the switches available in RAIDUTIL for testing and controlling various asp

4-4RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityMiscellaneous-g Specify drive groupThis switch identifies the physical drive to be used for array creation, deletion,

4-5RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility-D Delete logical drivesThis command deletes the specified drives and returns their capacity to unassigned space. If a

4-6RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility-z Specify logical drive stripe sizeSpecifies the stripe size (in KB) for new RAID 0 and RAID 5 logical drives. Valid

4-7RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityRAID Operation-C Load/save configurationThis switch has two options:A file name must follow the load or save parameter

4-8RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityController-Specific-a Action (task) controlThis switch has the following options which allow you to control tasks on t

4-9RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityAll specified drives become individual, unassigned physical drives after this command is used.Note: There is no proced

4-10RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityGeneral Information and Feedback-? Display utility usage informationThis option displays a summary of the command usa

4-11RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility-I Display inquiry informationThis switch displays controller specific information, including firmware revision, BIOS

2-12Storage Manager on ROMIn this Chapter➤ Overview 2-2➤ Keyboard Reference 2-3➤ Menu Reference 2-4➤ Icon Reference 2-6➤ Screen Layout 2-6➤ Running SM

4-12RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility-P Pagination outputLimits output to 22 lines, then prompts to press Enter to continue. Pressing Enter prints another

A-1ASNMPIntroductionSNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a group of network management specifications that includes the protocol itself, the d

A-2SNMPManagement Information BaseAs with any network management system, the core component of SNMP is the database containing the information about t

A-3SNMPAdaptec MIB InformationThe specific hardware and configuration information in the Adaptec MIB includes groups for the following: Adaptec syste

A-4SNMP Host bus type Max transfer rate Controller modules (RAID, expansion, caching, DIMMs) Adaptec Bus group is a list of the buses with a set

A-5SNMP Adaptec Statistics group contains statistical information regarding the Adaptec controllers, devices, and arrays. Each controller includes st

A-6SNMPThe Windows components can be installed directly from the CD-ROM or a from a disk you create from the CD-ROM. The components are as follows: A

A-7SNMPThe Adaptec SNMP software can be installed during the Adaptec Storage Manager installation process. The Setup utility displays a Select Compone

A-8SNMPInstalling the MIBBefore you can view information about your controller, you must install the Adaptec MIB into the Management Console database.

A-9SNMPThe components used in the SNMP implementation are the Adaptec engine, broadcaster, and device driver. The Adaptec engine is used to gather all

2-2Storage Manager on ROMOverviewStorage Manager on ROM (SMOR) is a BIOS-based setup utility that enables you to configure your Adaptec RAID controll

B-1BDMIIn this ChapterIntroductionThe Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is a standard developed by the Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF) to manage

B-2DMIDMI consists of three components: SP (Service Provider)—Manages the communication between the MA and the CI. Maintains a database of component

B-3DMIAdaptec CIAt startup time the CI gathers information about Adaptec RAID controllers and stores this information in a DMI format table. When an i

B-4DMIInstalling DMI SupportAdaptec supplies the CI only. The SP and MI must be provided by the operating system or other third-party. The CI consists

B-5DMIThe following is a list of groups contained in the Adaptec Mass Storage MIF file. For the attributes of each group, refer to the admpdmi.mif fil

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2-3Storage Manager on ROM3 Create disk arrays (see Array Operations on page 2-26). Array groups can be created or modified at any time after system in

2-4Storage Manager on ROMLeft Pane – Tree View ControlRight Pane – Information View ControlMenu ReferenceThe SMOR Main Menu changes dynamically depend

2-5Storage Manager on ROMRAIDActionHelpCreate… Create a new array.Delete Delete the currently selected array.Rebuild Rebuild a RAID 1, 5, 0/1 or 0/5 a

2-6Storage Manager on ROMIcon ReferenceSMOR uses the following icons in the Tree View:Screen LayoutThe SMOR interface works like the Windows Explorer

2-7Storage Manager on ROMThe Menu BarTo open a specific menu, press Alt+highlighted letter of the menu name. After a menu is open, you can select a sp

2-8Storage Manager on ROMThe Right Pane – Information ViewTo the right of the component tree is the Information View pane. This area displays informat

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2-9Storage Manager on ROMRunning SMORStart SMOR by pressing Ctrl+A when the RAID controller BIOS message appears on the screen during the boot sequenc

2-10Storage Manager on ROMInformation and Configuration ViewsWhen you highlight an item within the Tree View, the corresponding Information View is di

2-11Storage Manager on ROMThe settings in this view affect the controller BIOS and all the Adaptec controllers in your system. To view or change these

2-12Storage Manager on ROMScan Delay (SCSI only)Some devices require a time interval between power on, bus reset, and scan or they do not respond corr

2-13Storage Manager on ROMInformation TabTo view or change the configuration of the controller, highlight the controller in the Tree View. Available t

2-14Storage Manager on ROMThe Information tab for a controller displays general information reported by that controller. Fields may have special condi

2-15Storage Manager on ROMConfiguration TabThe Configuration tab for a controller displays internal settings for that controller, as shown in Figures

2-16Storage Manager on ROMSelect Default to reset the parameters on this tab to their default values.Mem Address, IRQThe values in the Mem Address and

2-17Storage Manager on ROMBus Configuration TabThis tab enables you to modify the hardware parameters for the highlighted controller bus; it appears w

2-18Storage Manager on ROMSelect Default to reset the parameters on this tab to their default values (SCSI only).Note: As reported means that the fiel

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2-19Storage Manager on ROMTransfer Rate (SCSI only)The controller automatically negotiates with each device at power-up or reset to set the maximum tr

2-20Storage Manager on ROMDevice Information TabIndividual devices are listed in the Tree View under the controller to which they are connected, as sh

2-21Storage Manager on ROMThe Device Information tab displays general information and configuration. This view is divided into either two or three par

2-22Storage Manager on ROMThe status condition is one of the following for attached devices:SCSI only—The SCSI Capabilities section is a list of contr

2-23Storage Manager on ROMArray and Array Group InformationThe Information tab for any array may be viewed by highlighting that array, as shown in Fig

2-24Storage Manager on ROMRAID 0 arrays are comprised of any number of drives greater than 1. RAID 1 arrays are comprised of multiple pairs of drives.

2-25Storage Manager on ROMThe Status section displays the current status of the array. A progress indicator (a numeric percentage of completion) can a

2-26Storage Manager on ROMArray OperationsThis section describes how to use SMOR to create arrays and multilevel RAIDs, delete arrays, assign hot spar

2-27Storage Manager on ROMa When you are ready to proceed, select Ok.b The Eligible Devices tab appears, as shown in Figure 2-16. The list of eligible

2-28Storage Manager on ROM5 If you are creating a RAID 1 array, the RAID 1 Build Option window appears, as shown in Figure 2-17. RAID 1 arrays are bui

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2-29Storage Manager on ROM3 Select RAID 0 for the RAID type and click Ok.4 Select two or more arrays of the same type from the list of eligible device

2-30Storage Manager on ROMHot SparesHot spares automatically replace failed drives in protected arrays and are not accessible by the operating system

2-31Storage Manager on ROMRebuilding a Failed ArrayTo replace a failed drive in an array that is not protected by an automatic hot spare, follow these

2-32Storage Manager on ROMUpgrading Firmware – Flash HBA OptionThe firmware on your controller is upgradable using the Flash HBA option, which appears

2-33Storage Manager on ROM4 Select Action > Flash HBA. The Source File Browser window appears, as shown in Figure 2-19.Figure 2-19. Source File Bro

2-34Storage Manager on ROMCreating a SMOR Boot DiskTo create a SMOR boot disk, click Action > Make Boot Floppy or use the Adaptec RAID Installation

3-13Storage ManagerIn this Chapter➤ Introduction 3-2➤ System Requirements 3-3➤ Installing Storage Manager 3-4➤ Running Storage Manager 3-5➤ Views 3-6➤

3-2Storage ManagerIntroductionAdaptec’s Storage Manager gives you complete control over your storage subsystem, enabling you to manage your storage lo

3-3Storage ManagerSystem RequirementsAdaptec Storage Manager software and device drivers require approximately 4 MB of disk space. The host system sho

3-4Storage ManagerInstalling Storage ManagerThe original installation of the software starts with the installation instructions covered in chapter 4 o

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3-5Storage Manager.Figure 3-1. Storage Manager Setup WindowRunning Storage ManagerYou can run Storage Manager in one of the following ways: Locally—O

3-6Storage ManagerViewsThis section describes the two primary configuration views, which are: Physical Configuration View Logical Configuration View

3-7Storage ManagerFigures 3-2 and 3-3 show sample views of Physical Configurations. Figure 3-2. Physical Configuration Window – ATAFigure 3-3. Physica

3-8Storage ManagerLogical Configuration ViewOn the right side of the Logical Configuration View Window, shown in Figures 3-4 and 3-5, are all the phys

3-9Storage ManagerOn the left side of the window are the associated logical devices as seen by the host computer.Storage Manager displays the same ico

3-10Storage ManagerLogical Device AddressesEvery device and array is assigned a logical device address by Storage Manager. This is the address used by

3-11Storage ManagerThe complete logical device address is composed of the following fields: Array groups are automatically assigned an address that co

3-12Storage ManagerArray GroupsThe tool bar at the top of the Logical Configuration View window, shown in Figures 3-4 and 3-5, contains the following

3-13Storage ManagerAlthough arrays must be built from drives that are all attached to the same controller, arrays can contain drives from multiple cha

3-14Storage ManagerTo view the Array Group Information window, shown in Figures 3-8 and 3-9, double-click the appropriate array icon in the Logical Co

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3-15Storage ManagerThe Array Group Information window displays the following information:Note: The availability of the various buttons depends on the

3-16Storage ManagerCreating an Array GroupTo create an array group, follow these steps:1 Select the Create Array Group button. The Select Array Type w

3-17Storage Manager4 As you make your selections, the Chosen Array Parameters change to indicate which RAID level and stripe size best fit your select

3-18Storage Manager8 When you are finished creating arrays, exit Storage Manager. You are prompted to save the configuration changes. If you save the

3-19Storage ManagerIf you want to monitor the progress of the build operation, display the Array Group Information window for the new array group. The

3-20Storage ManagerThe array expansion feature enables you to add the new drives to the array while the system is active and users are logged in and a

3-21Storage Manager Each new drive added to an array must be at least equal to the capacity of the smallest capacity drive already in the array. This

3-22Storage Manager8 Select File–Set System Configuration to start the array expansion. The status flag on the array group turns blue and the flags on

3-23Storage ManagerUse the rdisk.exe utility to update your emergency repair disk with the new disk configuration information.Deleting an Array GroupT

3-24Storage ManagerInformation WindowsThis section discusses information windows, which includes: Host Bus Adapter Information Window on page 3-24 B

viiContents1 Storage Management Software Overview 2 Storage Manager on ROM Overview 2-2Keyboard Reference 2-3Menu Control 2-3Left Pane – Tree View Con

3-25Storage ManagerThe Host Bus Adapter Info window (ATA and SCSI) displays the current bus configuration. Figure 3-12. Host Bus Adapter Info Window –

3-26Storage ManagerBattery Backup Configuration Window – Adaptec 3200S/3210S/3400S/3410S OnlyThis option enables you to view the status of the battery

3-27Storage ManagerConfigure Host Bus Adapter WindowClick Configure in the Host Bus Adapter Info window to modify hardware parameters for the RAID con

3-28Storage ManagerThe following buttons are available: Test Alarm(SCSI only)Tests the audible alarm on the controller. Flash Displays the Flash Confi

3-29Storage ManagerController Caching – Windows NT onlyTo ensure optimum performance, follow these steps:1 Click Caching in the Configure Host Bus Ada

3-30Storage ManagerFigure 3-16. Flash Configuration Window – ATA and SCSIThe current controller model, firmware version, and firmware type are display

3-31Storage ManagerDevice Information WindowThe Device Information Window is shown in Figures 3-17 and 3-18. Figure 3-17. Device Information Window –

3-32Storage ManagerThe Device Information window displays the following information: RAID drives display the name and level of the RAID array to which

3-33Storage ManagerDevice Configuration WindowClick Configure in either Device Information or Array Group Information window to display the Device Con

3-34Storage ManagerSaving the Subsystem ConfigurationThe Storage Manager File menu has the following options:Note: If you reset the NVRAM on the contr

viiiContents3 Storage Manager Introduction 3-2System Requirements 3-3Installing Storage Manager 3-4Running Storage Manager 3-5Using Storage Manager Lo

3-35Storage ManagerEventsEvents are generated for detected fault conditions as well as RAID status changes, and are described as follows: Event LogWhe

3-36Storage ManagerWhen the Event Log button is selected, the Event Logs window appears, as shown in Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20. Event Logs WindowThe Ev

3-37Storage ManagerNote: Only the event messages that appear on the screen when you click Print are printed. Therefore, if you want to print specific

3-38Storage ManagerYou can select or modify the following parameters:Broadcasters are available on the following operating systems: Windows 2000 and

3-39Storage ManagerWindows NT & Windows 2000The broadcaster collects events from the controller and records them to files in the c:\program files\

3-40Storage ManagerThis window displays a list of the events submitted to the application log by the broadcaster, as well as other applications. Adapt

3-41Storage ManagerNetWareThe broadcaster collects controller events and records them to files in the sys:\system\dpt directory for use by Storage Man

3-42Storage ManagerSCO UNIXThe broadcaster collects controller events and saves them to files in the /usr/dpt directory for use by Storage Manager. Ev

3-43Storage ManagerEvent Messaging by Pager – Windows 2000 and Windows NT onlyStorage Manager can send event messages by e-mail to alphanumeric paging

3-44Storage ManagerFormatting Drives – SCSI onlyYour controller can perform a low-level format on attached hard drives in standard 512-byte format. Th

ixContents4 RAIDUTIL Command Line Utility Introduction 4-1Exit Status 4-2Device Address Syntax 4-2Command Line Switches 4-3Miscellaneous 4-4Logical Dr

3-45Storage ManagerDrive FailuresDrive failures are indicated by flags, which differ depending on whether they refer to an array or a drive in an arra

3-46Storage ManagerRebuilding a Degraded ArrayWhen a drive in an array fails, and that drive is not protected by an automatic hot spare, the array can

3-47Storage ManagerAssigning Hot SparesTo assign a drive as a hot spare, click Make Hotspare in the drive’s Device Information window. Click Remove Ho

3-48Storage ManagerRunning a Verify ProcessRunning a manual Verify for a RAID array ensures that the redundant information contained in the array is c

3-49Storage ManagerSelect Options > Background Task Priority to control the relative priority of I/O from the operating system and background tasks

3-50Storage ManagerTo see the HBA statistics window, shown in Figures 3-23 and 3-24, click I/O Stats in the Host Bus Adapter Info Window.Figure 3-23.

3-51Storage ManagerCache StatisticsCommand StatisticsDevice I/O StatisticsThe total number of sectors written to disk by the controller is described b

3-52Storage ManagerThis is because each sector written from the host results in a write to each mirrored disk. In RAID 5 arrays, each write from the h

3-53Storage ManagerEnvironments with a large number of sequential reads should generate a high number of Read-Ahead Hits relative to Total Sectors. Th

3-54Storage ManagerRemote CommunicationThe Storage Manager Remote Communication feature enables you to use Storage Manager running on your local works