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ixCommand Statistics 3-47Device I/O Statistics 3-47Remote Communication 3-50Connecting Across a Network 3-51Installation and Configuration 3-514 RAIDU

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

4-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideExit StatusRAIDUTIL exits with either of the following error status indications:Device Address Synt

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

4-4Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guidefollowed by a drive address as discussed in Device Address Syntax on page 4-2.Multiple drive addres

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

4-6Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide-z Specify logical drive stripe sizeSpecifies the stripe size (in KB) for new RAID 0 and RAID 5 log

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

4-8Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideController-Specific-a Action (task) controlThis switch has the following options which allow you to

4-9RAIDUTIL Command Line UtilityHot Spare Control-h Create hot spare driveThis switch creates one or more stand-alone hot spare drives. The drives mus

4-10Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideGeneral Information and Feedback-? Display utility usage informationThis option displays a summary

xAdaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideBDMI Introduction B-1System Requirements B-2Adaptec CI B-3Installing DMI Support B-4Adaptec DMI Modul

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

4-12Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide-P Pagination outputLimits output to 22 lines, then prompts to press Enter to continue. Pressing E

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

A-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideSNMPSNMP is widely used and supported on a variety of servers, workstations, bridges, routers, and

A-3SNMPManagement ConsoleThe SNMP management console is usually a client workstation running SNMP-based management software. The console software can

A-4Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide Adaptec Controller group is a list of all Adaptec controllers in the system. This group contains

A-5SNMP Device Inquiry data Device capacity and block size Device RAID level and status (Optimal, Failed, etc.) Adaptec Array group contains all t

A-6Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideWhat’s IncludedThe Adaptec SNMP software components are included on the Adaptec RAID Installation C

A-7SNMPInstalling Adaptec SNMP SupportThe following topics describe how to install Adaptec SNMP software and SNMP support for Windows.Note: Ensure tha

A-8Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideSNMP ArchitectureFigure shows the relationship of the SNMP to the other elements in a system that

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

A-9SNMPAdaptec SNMP SubagentThe Adaptec SNMP subagent attaches to the operating system-specific master agent to handle SNMP requests for objects defin

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

B-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideDMI consists of three components: SP (Service Provider)—Manages the communication between the MA

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-4Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideInstalling DMI SupportAdaptec supplies the CI only. The SP and MI must be provided by the operating

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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1-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide Storage Manager On ROM (SMOR)—A built-in utility that is part of the controller’s BIOS code. You

2-12Storage Manager on ROMIn this ChapterOverview 2-2Keyboard Reference 2-3Menu Reference 2-4Icon Reference 2-6Screen Layout 2-6Running SMOR 2-9Inform

2-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideOverviewStorage Manager on ROM (SMOR) is a BIOS-based setup utility that enables you to configure y

2-3Storage Manager on ROMThe array groups are accessible during the build process, with data protected; however RAID performance is at a reduced level

2-4Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideLeft Pane – Tree View ControlRight Pane – Information View ControlMenu ReferenceThe SMOR Main Menu

2-5Storage Manager on ROMFileRAIDActionHelpRead System Config Rescan the system. Unsaved configuration changes are lost.Set System Config Save and ena

2-6Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideIcon ReferenceSMOR uses the following icons in the Tree View:Screen LayoutThe SMOR interface works

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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

2-8Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideThe Right Pane – Information ViewTo the right of the component tree is the Information View pane. T

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

2-10Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideInformation and Configuration ViewsWhen you highlight an item within the Tree View, the correspond

2-11Storage Manager on ROMEnable SCSI CD-ROM BootWhen enabled, the BIOS attempts to detect a bootable CD-ROM that uses the El-Torito format. This sett

2-12Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideInformation TabTo view or change the configuration of the controller, highlight the controller in

2-13Storage Manager on ROMNote: Adaptec RAID controllers report a cache size 16 MB less than the total installed memory value because the controller u

2-14Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideBoot EnableThis option enables you to modify the boot process for systems with multiple peripheral

2-15Storage Manager on ROMNote: As reported means that the field displays the value returned by the controller firmware.BusEach peripheral bus on a co

2-16Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideDevice Information TabIndividual devices are listed in the Tree View under the controller to which

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2-17Storage Manager on ROMThe status condition is one of the following for attached devices:The SCSI Capabilities section is a list of controller capa

2-18Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideArray and Array Group InformationThe Information tab for any array may be viewed by highlighting t

2-19Storage Manager on ROMThe Description section displays a general description of the highlighted array, as follows:The Status section displays the

2-20Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideSetting the ConfigurationThere are two configuration options on the File menu: Read System Config

2-21Storage Manager on ROM2 When the RAID Type window appears, select the RAID level you want to use. The default stripe size is selected automaticall

2-22Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide3 Select the devices you want to include in the array:a To add devices to the array, highlight the

2-23Storage Manager on ROMCreating a Multilevel RAIDCreating a multilevel RAID (RAID 10 or 50) is similar to creating a normal RAID 1 or RAID 5 array

2-24Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide2 A warning message appears, as shown in Figure 2-12. Select Yes or No. The array configuration fo

2-25Storage Manager on ROMRebuilding a Failed ArrayTo replace a failed drive in an array that is not protected by an automatic hot spare, follow these

2-26Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideUpgrading Firmware – Flash HBA OptionThe firmware on your controller is upgradable using the Flash

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2-27Storage Manager on ROM4 Select Action > Flash HBA. The Source File Browser window appears, as shown in Figure 2-13.Figure 2-13 Source File Bro

2-28Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideCreating a SMOR Boot DiskTo create a SMOR boot disk, click Action > Make Boot Floppy or use the

3-13Storage ManagerIn this ChapterIntroduction 3-2Installing Storage Manager 3-4Running Storage Manager 3-5Views 3-6Status Reporting 3-22Information W

3-2Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideIntroductionAdaptec’s Storage Manager gives you complete control over your storage subsystem, enabl

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

3-4Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideInstalling Storage ManagerThe original installation of the software starts with the installation in

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

3-6Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideViewsThis section describes the two primary configuration views, which are: Physical Configuration

3-7Storage ManagerFigures 3-2 shows a sample view of a Physical Configuration. Figure 3-2 Physical Configuration WindowCombined RAID SW-UG.book Page

3-8Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideLogical Configuration ViewOn the right side of the Logical Configuration View Window, shown in Figu

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3-9Storage ManagerThe tool bar at the top of the Logical Configuration View window contains the following buttons: Switch View Switches to the Logical

3-10Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideLogical Device AddressesEvery device and array is assigned a logical device address by Storage Man

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

3-12Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideArray GroupsThe tool bar at the top of the Logical Configuration View window, shown in Figure 3-4,

3-13Storage ManagerTo view the Array Group Information window, shown in Figure 3-5, double-click the appropriate array icon in the Logical Configurati

3-14Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideNote: The availability of the various buttons depends on the current configuration and state of th

3-15Storage Manager1 Select the Create Array Group button. The Select Array Type window appears, as shown in Figure 3-6.Figure 3-6 Select Array Type

3-16Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide Click the drive icons you want to remove and then click Remove Drive.During the drive selection

3-17Storage Manageryou are prompted to select the direction of the copy as shown in Figure 3-7.Figure 3-7 Mirroring Drives in an ArrayIf you want to

3-18Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideExpanding and Extending Arrays – Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows NT onlyThe following definit

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3-19Storage ManagerRequirements and RestrictionsArray expansion has the following system requirements and restrictions. Windows XP, Windows 2000, Win

3-20Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideNote: If the drives are not in hot-pluggable carriers, power down the system before adding drives

3-21Storage ManagerNote: If a drive fails during expansion, the expansion may complete successfully. However, the new, larger array remains in a degra

3-22Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideAn array is not physically deleted until you exit Storage Manager and choose to save changes or se

3-23Storage ManagerDouble-click a controller or device icon to display an Information window for that controller or device.Host Bus Adapter Informatio

3-24Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideThe following buttons are available:Configure Host Bus Adapter WindowClick Configure in the Host B

3-25Storage ManagerThe following buttons are available: Controller Caching – Windows NT onlyTo ensure optimum performance, follow these steps:1 Click

3-26Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideThe Advisory setting allows the controller to use its own algorithms for cache management. This is

3-27Storage ManagerThe current controller model, firmware version, and firmware type are displayed. To specify an image file for the flash operation,

3-28Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideDevice Information WindowThe Device Information Window is shown in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11 SCSI

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3-29Storage ManagerThe Device Information window displays the following information: RAID drives display the name and level of the array to which they

3-30Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideDevice Configuration WindowClick Configure in either Device Information or Array Group Information

3-31Storage ManagerSaving the Subsystem ConfigurationThe Storage Manager File menu has the following options:Note: If you reset the NVRAM on the contr

3-32Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideEventsEvents are generated for detected fault conditions as well as RAID status changes, and are d

3-33Storage ManagerWhen the Event Log button is selected, the Event Logs window appears, as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 Event Logs WindowThe Ev

3-34Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideNote: Only the event messages that appear on the screen when you click Print are printed. Therefor

3-35Storage ManagerYou can select or modify the following parameters:Broadcasters are available on the following operating systems: Windows XP, Windo

3-36Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideWindows XP, Windows 2000 & Windows NTThe broadcaster collects events from the controller and r

3-37Storage ManagerThis window displays a list of the events submitted to the application log by the broadcaster, as well as other applications. Adapt

3-38Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideInstalling the BroadcasterWhen you install the controller driver, you automatically install the th

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

3-39Storage Manager2 Establish a permanent connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or create a dial-up networking connection to your ISP.3 Co

3-40Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideFormatting DrivesYour controller can perform a low-level format on attached hard drives in standar

3-41Storage ManagerDrive FailuresDrive failures are indicated by flags, which differ depending on whether they refer to an array or a drive in an arra

3-42Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideRebuilding a Degraded ArrayWhen a drive in an array fails, and that drive is not protected by an a

3-43Storage ManagerYou should reboot your operating system to ensure that the hot spare drive is recognized correctly.Hot spares are reserved to autom

3-44Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideNote: Data inconsistencies should not occur under normal conditions. However, a power failure that

3-45Storage ManagerSelect Options > Background Task Priority to control the relative priority of I/O from the operating system and background tasks

3-46Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideTo see the HBA statistics window, shown in Figure 3-16, click I/O Stats in the Host Bus Adapter In

3-47Storage ManagerCommand StatisticsDevice I/O StatisticsThe total number of sectors written to disk by the controller is described by the formula:Wr

3-48Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideI/O statistics are displayed in the Hard Drive I/O Statistics window, as shown in Figure 3-17. Fig

viiiAdaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideFormatting a Drive 2-29Upgrading Firmware – Flash HBA Option 2-30Creating a SMOR Boot Disk 2-323 S

3-49Storage ManagerEnvironments with a large number of sequential reads should generate a high number of Read-Ahead Hits relative to Total Sectors. Th

3-50Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideRemote CommunicationThe Storage Manager Remote Communication feature enables you to use Storage Ma

3-51Storage ManagerConnecting Across a NetworkStorage Manager can run as a client/server application across a network using a TCP/IP connection. The S

3-52Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideYou must configure remote communication before it can be used. For both workstations and servers,

3-53Storage ManagerThe following list shows all supported options. The value listed is the default; optional values are in parentheses.Setting up the

3-54Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideLinuxThe Linux communication server is installed during the Storage Manager software install proce

3-55Storage ManagerConnecting to Remote SystemsSelect Communication > Make Connection to use Storage Manager to manage the controller in a remote s

3-56Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideMaking a Manual ConnectionIn the Manual Connections section of the Available Connections window, t

3-57Storage ManagerUsing the PhonebookYou can save the server name, address, user name, and protocol of systems you frequently access in the Phonebook

3-58Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s GuideUsing a Custom ConnectionUnder the Custom Connections section of the Available Connections window,