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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

iv3. Ownership of Software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is recorded or fixed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title an

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,