LSI Computer Drive D815 000319 00 User Manual

USER’S

GUIDE

Embedded SATA Software

RAID for ICH6R

October 2004

DB15-000319-00

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Preface

Package Contents

You should have received the following:

•

a Embedded SATA Software RAID for ICH6R User's Guide

software license agreement

CD/diskette(s) with the software for Embedded SATA 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.

Chapter 2, RAID Levels, describes the RAID levels supported by ICH6R.

Embedded SATA Software RAID

•

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 IDE Setup Utility.

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 command line

utility for SATA RAID, which is used to configure and manage RAID

levels.

•

Chapter 6, Spy Service, describes the Spy Service program, which looks for

errors, failed drives, and status changes in the hard drives.

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

Example

Meaning and Use

courier typeface

.nwkfile

Names of commands, directories, filenames, and on-screen text

are shown in courier typeface.

bold typeface

italics

fd1sp

In a command line, keywords are shown in bold, non-italic

typeface. Enter them exactly as shown.

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 lower case.

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 but-

tons, options buttons, text boxes, list boxes, etc., are shown in

text with Initial Capital lettering to avoid misreading. These ele-

ments may appear on your screen in all lower case.

brackets

ellipses

[version]

You may, but need not, select one item enclosed within brack-

ets. Do not enter the brackets.

option...

In command formats, elements preceding ellipses may be

repeated any number of times. Do not enter the ellipses. In

menu items, if an ellipsis appears in an item, clicking that item

brings up a dialog box.

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Notation

Example

Meaning and Use

vertical dots

Vertical dots indicate that a portion of a program or listing has

been omitted from the text.

semicolon and other

punctuation

Use as shown in the text.

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Preface

1.1

1.2

RAID Benefits

1-1

1-2

1-3

1-4

2-1

2-2

2-3

3-1

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

3-7

3-9

3-10

1.1.1

1.1.2

Improved I/O

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

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 10

Configuring Arrays

Configuration Strategies

Assigning RAID Levels

Performing a Quick Configuration

Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives

3.5.1

3.5.2

3.5.3

Starting the BIOS Configuration Utility

Selecting a Configuration Method

Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical Drives

Physical Drive Parameters

Logical Drive Parameters

Easy Configuration

New Configuration and View/Add Configuration

Initializing Logical Drives

3.5.4

3.6

Rebuilding Failed Disks

3.6.1 Inserting a Previously Removed Drive from a RAID 1 Array3-11

3.7

3.8

4.1

Checking Data Consistency

3-11

3-12

4-1

Using a Pre-loaded System Drive

Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation

4.1.1

4.1.2

Updating the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver

4-2

Confirming the Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation4-2

4.2

4.3

DOS Driver Installation

Linux Driver Installation

4-3

4-4

4-5

4.3.1

4.3.2

Obtaining the Driver Image File

Preparing the Installation Disk(s) for Linux

Using a Windows Operating System

Using a Linux Operating System

4.3.3

Red Hat Linux Driver Installation on a New System

4.3.4

4.3.5

4.3.6

SuSE Linux 9.0 Driver Installation on a New System

SuSE 8.2 Driver Installation

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-10

5-1

5-2

5-8

5-9

5-10

SuSE SLES8 Driver Installation

4.4

Novell NetWare Driver Installation

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

Novell NetWare Driver Files Description

New Novell NetWare System Driver Installation

Existing Novell NetWare System Driver Installation

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

General Description

Installing HyperCFG

Using HyperCFG

Configuration File

5.4.1

5.4.2

5.4.3

RAID Information

Logical Array Information

Physical Drive Information

5.5

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

7.1

7.2

Return Codes on Error Condition

Starting or Stopping Spy Service under Windows 2000, XP, or 20036-1

Installing Spy Service under Linux

Installing and Running Spy Service under Novell NetWare

Uninstalling Spy Service

6-3

6-4

7-1

7-2

Spy Service Icon

Problems and Suggested Solutions

Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report Form

3.1

3.2

3.3

5.1

5.2

7.1

7.2

Physical Drives Required per RAID Level

Logical Drive Parameters and Descriptions

HyperCFG Options and Attributes

3-2

3-3

3-5

5-3

Return Codes on Error Conditions

5-10

7-1

Problems and Suggested Solutions

Embedded SATA Software RAID Problem Report Form

7-3

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2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

6.1

RAID 0 Array

2-2

RAID 1 Array

RAID 10 Array

2-3

Configuration Menu Screen

Logical Drive Configuration Screen

Logical Drive Submenu

Control Panel Screen

3-6

3-7

3-10

6-2

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Chapter 1

Overview

This manual describes the Embedded SATA Software RAID for ICH6R. This

chapter provides an overview of this product and contains the following

sections:

•

Section 1.1, “RAID Benefits,” page 1-1

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

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RAID level 0 data striping for improved performance

RAID level 1 data mirroring for improved data reliability

RAID level 10 data striping and mirroring for high data transfer rates and

data redundancy

1.1 RAID Benefits

RAID has gained popularity because it can improve 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 last decade. Computing

performance has improved over 50 times during the same time period. RAID 0

and RAID 10 allow you to access several disks simultaneously.

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1.1.2 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 makes it possible to prevent 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

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

automatic detection and configuration of disk drives

ability to handle configuration changes

support for Interrupt 13 and Enhanced Disk Drive Specification

support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

special handling of error log and rebuilding

ROM option size of 64 Kbyte

automatic resume of rebuilding and check consistency

support for BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) (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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co-existence with SCSI and CD devices

48-bit LBA support for read, write, and cache flush functions

independent stripe size configuration on each logical drive

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Overview

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ability to select a logical drive as boot device

support for power-on self test (POST) Memory Management (PMM) 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 EBDA

Self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) notification

at POST

•

run-time BIOS support for device insertion or removal

independent support for WC, RC, and UDMA (direct memory access)

support for Stop On Error during bootup

support to disable/enable BIOS state

1.2.3

Driver Features

The driver features include

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special interface for configuration information, configuration changes, and

manageability

•

optimized disk access

support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

support for Stand-by and Hibernation in Windows 2000, XP, and 2003

Note:

The following items require Spy Service to be running in order

to work.

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error logging in the operating system event log and on disks

support for online mirror rebuilding

support for check consistency for mirrored disks

bootable RAID 0, 1, and 10 support

customized messages specific for OEM (original equipment manufacturer)

soft bad block management

Product Features

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1.2.4 Manageability/Disk Console

The features you can use to manage the logical and physical disks in 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

online mirror rebuilding (in BIOS Configuration Utility)

online consistency checks (in BIOS Configuration Utility)

array management software

error logging and notification

support for power management features

support for hot device insertion and removal

automatic resume of rebuilding on restart

support for manual rebuild

physical drive roaming

independent stripe size configuration per logical drive

ability to create up to eight logical drives per array

auto-configuration support of newly added physical drive

support for hotspares

support for disk coercion

array initialization support (fast and normal)

offline data (RAID 1) verfication with auto-recovery mechanism

ability to prioritize configurable tasks (for online rebuild, check consistency,

migration, and expansion)

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logical drive availability immediately after creation

variable stripe size options from 8 Kbyte to 128 Kbyte

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Overview

Chapter 2

RAID Levels

Embedded SATA Software RAID supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. These

RAID levels are discussed in the following sections:

•

Section 2.1, “RAID 0,” page 2-1

Section 2.2, “RAID 1,” page 2-2

Section 2.3, “RAID 10,” page 2-3

2.1 RAID 0

RAID 0 (Figure 2.1) provides disk striping across all configured drives in the

RAID subsystem. RAID 0 does not provide any data redundancy, but does offer

the best performance of any RAID level. RAID 0 breaks up data into smaller

segments, then stripes the data segments across each drive in 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 up a large file into smaller segments, Embedded SATA Software

RAID can use both 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

Drives

Does not provide fault tolerance. All data lost if any drive fails.

One to two

Embedded SATA Software RAID

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Figure 2.1

RAID 0 Array

Segment 1

Segment 3

Segment 5

Segment 7

Segment 2

Segment 4

Segment 6

Segment 8

2.2 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

Weak Points

Drives

Provides complete data redundancy. RAID 1 is ideal for any

application that requires fault tolerance.

Requires twice as many hard drives. Performance is impaired during

drive rebuilds.

Two

Figure 2.2

RAID 1 Array

Segment 1

Segment 2

Segment 3

Segment 4

Segment 1 Duplicated

Segment 2 Duplicated

Segment 3 Duplicated

Segment 4 Duplicated

2-2

RAID Levels

2.3 RAID 10

RAID 10 is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. RAID 10 has mirrored

drives. It breaks up 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 to medium capacity.

Strong Points

Provides both high data transfer rates and complete data

redundancy.

Weak Points

Drives

Requires twice as many drives..

Figure 2.3 shows a RAID 10 array with four disk drives.

Figure 2.3

RAID 10 Array

RAID 1

Disk 1

Disk 2

Disk 3

Disk 4

Segment 1

Segment 3

Segment 5

Segment 1

Segment 3

Segment 5

Segment 2

Segment 4

Segment 6

Segment 2

Segment 4

Segment 6

RAID 0

RAID 10

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RAID Levels

Chapter 3

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:

•

Section 3.1, “Configuring Arrays,” page 3-1

Section 3.2, “Configuration Strategies,” page 3-2

Section 3.3, “Assigning RAID Levels,” page 3-2

Section 3.4, “Performing a Quick Configuration,” page 3-3

Section 3.5, “Configuring Arrays and Logical Drives,” page 3-4

Section 3.6, “Rebuilding Failed Disks,” page 3-10

Section 3.7, “Checking Data Consistency,” page 3-11

Section 3.8, “Using a Pre-loaded System Drive,” page 3-12

3.1 Configuring Arrays

Configure the physical disk drives in arrays. An array can consist of one to 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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3.2 Configuration Strategies

You have two choices when creating a RAID array.

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Maximizing Fault Tolerance

You can 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

You can 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

Physical Drives Required per RAID Level

Minimum Number of Physical Maximum Number of Physical

RAID Level

Drives

One

Two

Four

Two

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

Physical Drives Required per RAID Level

Number Fault

Level Description and Use

Pros

Cons

of Drives Tolerant

Data divided in blocks and

High data

No fault tolerance. Data is One to

distributed sequentially (pure throughput for

striping). Use for non-critical large files

data that requires high

lost if a drive fails. four

performance.

Data duplicated on another disk 100 percent data

More disk space required. Two

Reduces usable disk space

to the size of the smallest

drive. Reduced performance

during rebuilds.

Yes

(mirroring). Use for read-

intensive, fault-tolerant

systems.

redundancy,

providing fault

tolerance.

A combination of RAID 1 (data Provides both high More disk space required. Four

mirroring) and RAID 0 (data data transfer rates Reduces usable disk space

striping). Use for medium-

sized databases or any

environment that requires a

higher degree of fault tolerance

and moderate to medium

capacity.

and complete data to the size of the smallest

redundancy.

drive. Reduced performance

during rebuilds.

3.4 Performing a Quick Configuration

This section provides quick installation steps for users that 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):

Step 1. Boot the system.

Step 2. Start the CU by pressing <Ctrl><M>.

Step 3. Select a configuration method.

Step 4. Create arrays using the available physical drives.

Step 5. Define the logical drive(s) using the space in the arrays.

Step 6. Initialize the new logical drive(s).

Performing a Quick Configuration

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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 following 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 Selecting a Configuration Method

Section 3.5.3, “Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical Drives,” provides

detailed instructions for using each configuration method.

3.5.3 Configuring Physical Arrays and Logical Drives

This subsection provides instructions for using the 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 all these

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 one to four

physical drives, RAID 1 requires two physical drives, and RAID 10 requires

four physical drives.

3.5.3.1

Physical Drive Parameters

You can change the write policy and read policy in 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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3.5.3.2

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 or two 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.

3.5.3.3

Easy Configuration

In Easy Configuration, the CU associates each hard drive with a single logical

drive. If logical drives have already been configured, the CU does not change

their configuration. Perform the following steps to create arrays using Easy

Configuration:

Step 1. Select Configuration→ Easy Configuration at the main menu.

The Configuration Menu screen displays, as shown in Figure 3.1.

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Figure 3.1

Configuration Menu Screen

Step 2. Press the spacebar to associate the selected physical drives with the

current array.

The indicator for the selected drives changes from READYto ONLIN

A[array number]-[drive number]. For example, ONLIN

A1-3means array 1 with disk drive 3.

Step 3. Press <Enter> after you finish creating the current array.

Step 4. Press <F10> to select configurable arrays.

Step 5. Press the spacebar 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, the number of stripes in the

physical array, the stripe size, and the state of the logical drive.

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Figure 3.2

Logical Drive Configuration Screen

Step 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.

Step 7. Select a RAID level and press <Enter>.

Step 8. Set the RAID logical drive size and stripe size.

Step 9. When you have defined the current logical drive, select Accept and

press <Enter>.

Step 10. Repeat step 7 to step 10 to configure additional logical drives.

Step 11. Save the configuration when prompted and press <Esc> to return to

the Management Menu.

Step 12. Initialize the logical drives.

Refer to Section 3.5.4, “Initializing Logical Drives,” for detailed

instructions.

3.5.3.4

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.

Caution:

The New Configuration option erases the existing

configuration data when you save the new array

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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:

Step 1. Select Configure→ View/Add Configuration from the CU

Management Menu.

The CU displays an array selection window.

Step 2. Select the physical drives to include in the array by pressing the arrow

keys to select specific physical drives.

Step 3. Press the spacebar to associate the selected physical drive with the

current array.

The indicator for the selected drive changes from READYto ONLIN

A[array number]-[drive number]. For example, ONLIN

A1-3means array 1 with disk drive 3.

Step 4. Press <Enter> after you finish creating the current array.

Step 5. Press <F10> to configure logical drives.

Step 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.

Step 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 in the

array(s) with the current logical drive.

Step 8. Set the stripe size.

Step 9. After you define the current logical drive, select Accept and press

<Enter>.

Step 10. Save the configuration when the CU prompts you to do so.

Step 11. Initialize the logical drives you configured. Section 3.5.4, “Initializing

Logical Drives,” provides detailed instructions.

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3.5.4 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.

Step 1. On the Management Menu, select Initialize.

Step 2. Use the space bar to highlight the logical drive to initialize.

The logical drive name is highlighted in yellow. To de-select the

logical drive, press the space bar again.

Step 3. Press <F10>.

Step 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.

Step 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:

◊

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 zero percent.

◊

Continue: initialization continues normally.

Abort: The initialization is completely aborted. If you restart

initialization, it begins at zero percent.

For the second method, perform the following steps to initialize a logical drive

using the Objects menu.

Step 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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Figure 3.3

Logical Drive Submenu

Step 2. Select a logical drive, if there is more than one configured. and press

<Enter>.

Step 3. Select Initialize from the submenu and press <Enter>.

Step 4. Select Yes at the prompt and press <Enter>.

The CU displays a bar graph showing the initialization progress.

Step 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 on the previous page.

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:

Step 1. Select Rebuild from the CU Management Menu.

The CU displays a device selection window that marks the failed

drives with FAIL indicators.

Step 2. Press the arrow keys to highlight the drive to be rebuilt.

Step 3. Press the spacebar to select the highlighted physical drive for rebuild.

Step 4. After selecting the physical drive, press <F10> and select Yes at the

confirmation prompt.

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The indicators for the selected drive changes to REBLD.

Step 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.

Step 6. Press <Esc> to display the Management Menu.

A second way to perform a manual rebuild on an individual drive is as follows:

Step 1. Select the option from the CU→ Objects→ Physical Drive submenu.

Step 2. Press the arrow keys to select the physical drive to be rebuilt and

press <Enter>.

Step 3. Select the Rebuild option from the action menu and respond to the

confirmation prompt.

Step 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 in 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.

3.7 Checking Data Consistency

The Check Consistency feature verifies the correctness of the redundancy data

in 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.

In the CU, perform the following steps to check consistency:

Step 1. On the Management Menu select Check Consistency and press

<Enter>.

The configured logical drives display.

Step 2. Use the space bar to select a logical drive to check for consistency.

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Note that 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 de-select a

logical drive, press the space bar again.

Step 3. Press <F10>.

Step 4. At the prompt, select Yes to start check consistency and press

<Enter>.

If you press <Esc> while the check consistency is in progress, the

following options display:

◊

Stop: The CU stores the percentage of the check consistency

already completed. When you restart the check consistency, it

continues from the last percentage completed rather than from zero

percent.

◊

Continue: Check consistency continues normally.

Abort: The check consistency is completely aborted. If you restart

check consistency, it begins at zero percent.

3.8 Using a Pre-loaded System Drive

You can use the controller as an adapter for this drive by performing the

following steps:

Step 1. Connect the drive to the port on the controller.

Step 2. Boot the computer.

Step 3. Start the CU.

Step 4. Select Configure→ Easy Configuration from the menu.

Step 5. Press the cursor keys to select the pre-loaded drive.

Step 6. Press the spacebar.

The pre-loaded drive now becomes an array element.

Step 7. Press <Enter>. The pre-loaded drive is a one-disk array.

Step 8. Display the logical drive configuration screen.

Step 9. Highlight Accept and press <Enter>.

Step 10. Press <Esc> and select Yes at the prompt to save the configuration.

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Step 11. Press <Esc> to exit the CU and reboot.

Step 12. Set the host system to boot from the drive.

Some operating systems treat RAID storage adapters as mass storage devices.

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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:

•

Section 4.1, “Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation,” page 4-1

Section 4.2, “DOS Driver Installation,” page 4-3

Section 4.3, “Linux Driver Installation,” page 4-3

Section 4.4, “Novell NetWare Driver Installation,” page 4-8

4.1 Windows 2000/2003/XP Driver Installation

Perform the following steps to install the Windows 2000 or 2003 driver onto the

RAID-configured drives.

Step 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.

Step 2. At the prompt, press <F6> to install the RAID/SCSI adapter driver.

Step 3. When installation prompts for a key after copying some files, press

<S> to add the SATA RAID driver.

You are prompted for the driver diskette.

Step 4. Insert the Embedded SATA Software RAID driver floppy diskette and

press <Enter>.

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Step 5. Scroll down the list until the appropriate selection for your system

which contains the Embedded SATA Software RAID and for your

operating system displays, then click <OK>.

Step 6. Continue with the normal 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 into an existing system booted from a

standard IDE drive.

Step 1. Click the Windows Start button.

The Windows menu displays.

Step 2. Select Settings.

The Settings menu displays to the right.

Step 3. Click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window displays.

Step 4. Select Adapters.

Step 5. Select the Drivers tab.

Step 6. Scroll down the list until the appropriate selection for your system

which contains the Embedded SATA Software RAID and for your

operating system displays, then click <OK>.

Step 7. Select it, then remove it by clicking the Remove button.

Step 8. Click the Add button.

Step 9. Select the Have Disk button.

Step 10. Insert the diskette into the floppy drive.

Step 11. Select drive letter A: and click on <OK>.

Step 12. Select LSI Logic Embedded SATA Controller and click OK.

Step 13. 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.

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Step 1. Click the Windows Start button.

The Windows menu displays.

Step 2. Select Settings.

The Settings menu displays to the right.

Step 3. Click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window displays.

Step 4. Select Adapters.

Step 5. Select the Drivers tab.

The controller appears in the list as LSI Logic Embedded SATA

Controller.

Step 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.

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.

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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.

Step 1. Copy the driver update disk image dud-<driver

version>.imgand the file rawrite.exeto a directory.

Step 2. Confirm that the files are in the selected directory.

Step 3. After you confirm the files, you might need to change the filename of

the driver update disk to a smaller name with less than eight

characters.

Step 4. Copy dud-<driver version>.img dud.img.

Step 5. Type the following command to create the two installation diskettes:

RAWRITE

then press <Enter>.

You are prompted to enter the name of the boot image file.

Step 6. Type:

dud.img

You are prompted for the target drive diskette.

Step 7. Insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive and type:

then press <Enter>.

Step 8. After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED

goes out, remove the diskette.

Step 9. Label the diskette with the image name.

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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 create the driver

update disk:

Step 1. Copy the driver update disk image dud-<driver

version>.imgto a Linux system.

Step 2. Insert a blank floppy diskette into the floppy drive.

Step 3. Confirm that the files are in the selected directory.

Step 4. Create the driver update diskette using the following command:

dd if=dud-<driver version>.img of=/dev/fd0

Step 5. After the command prompt returns and the floppy disk drive LED

goes out, remove the diskette.

Step 6. Label the diskette with the image name.

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:

Step 1. Boot to CD-ROM (Disk 1).

The Red Hat introductory screen displays.

Step 2. Type the following at the boot prompt:

linux dd

Step 3. Press <Enter>.

The prompt asks whether you have a driver disk.

Step 4. Use the arrow key to select Yes, then press <Enter>.

Step 5. Select fd0 to indicate you have a floppy diskette with the driver on it.

Step 6. Insert the floppy diskette in the A:/ drive and press <Enter>.

The installer locates and loads the driver for your device. The

message “Loading megaide driver...” displays.

The prompt at the next screen asks whether you have another driver.

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Step 7. Follow the Red Hat Linux installation procedure to complete the

installation.

Step 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:

Step 1. Boot your system using the SuSE 9.0 CD 1.

Step 2. At the prompt, press <F3> to confirm that you have a driver diskette.

Step 3. Highlight Installation on the menu using the arrow keys, then press

<Enter>.

You are prompted for the diskette.

Step 4. Insert the driver update disk in the A:/ drive and press <Enter>.

The message “Driver Updates added” displays.

Step 5. Press <Enter>.

You are prompted to select the Driver Update Medium.

Step 6. Select Back and press <Enter>.

This returns you to the installation.

Step 7. Press <Accept>.

The driver installation begins.

Step 8. Press <Accept> again.

A warning screen displays to make sure you want to continue the

installation with these settings.

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Step 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.

Step 10. Select Stop before the 10 seconds are up.

Step 11. Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F2>.

This opens a terminal you can use to run a script.

Step 12. At the prompt, type:

cd update/000/install

Step 13. Press <Enter>.

Step 14. Next, type:

./update.post

Step 15. Press <Enter>.

Step 16. At the prompt, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F7>.

The YaST screen displays.

Step 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:

Step 1. Create a RAID array using the BIOS.

Step 2. Boot your system using the SuSE Disk 1.

Step 3. When the first screen displays, press <F3> and select the installation

menu option.

Step 4. Insert the driver update disk when prompted.

Step 5. Complete the installation process and reboot the system.

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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:

Step 1. Create a RAID array using the BIOS.

Step 2. Boot your system using the SuSE SLES8 1.0 Disk 1.

Step 3. When the first screen displays, press <Alt> and select the installation

menu option.

Step 4. Insert the driver update disk when prompted.

Step 5. Complete the installation process and reboot the system.

4.4 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:

Step 1. Boot with the NetWare 6.5 CD-ROM.

Step 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the language and accept

the license.

The Welcome screen displays. The screen message Is this a

default install or manual install?displays.

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Step 3. Highlight Default using the arrow keys, then press <Enter> to change

the option to Manual.

Step 4. Highlight Continue and press <Enter>.

The screen used to prepare the boot partition displays.

Step 5. Highlight Free Space, then press <Enter>.

Step 6. Accept the default (500 MB) or modify as desired, then press

<Enter>.

Step 7. Highlight Continue, then press <Enter>.

The Server Settings screen displays. You can modify the settings

before going to the next screen.

Step 8. Highlight 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.

Step 9. Press Continue, then press <Enter>.

The driver names display.

Step 10. Select Storage adapters using the arrow keys and press <Enter>.

Step 11. Highlight IDEATA.HAM Standard ATA/IDE RAID Adapter

Controllerin the list of files.

Step 12. Press <Delete> to remove the highlighted filename.

Note:

Do not highlight IDEATA.HAM Standard

ATA/IDE/ATAPI Adapter Controllerin the list of

files; it is needed for the ATAPI CD-ROM drive to operate.

Step 13. Press <Insert> to add a driver.

Step 14. Press <Insert> again.

Step 15. If you have the driver on a diskette, insert it in the A:/ drive.

The install program automatically searches for the driver on the A:/

drive.

Step 16. If you do not have the driver on a diskette, enter the path for the file.

Step 17. Press <Enter>.

The Intel RAID controller displays. There is one driver per controller

to remove or add.

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Step 18. Press <Esc> twice.

Step 19. Select Continue and press <Enter>.

The storage devices and driver names display so you can match the

drivers to the hardware devices.

Step 20. Select Continue and press <Enter>.

Step 21. Select Continue and press <Enter> again.

The message “Loading driver” displays, then the screen Create Sys

Volume displays.

Step 22. Select Create and press <Enter>.

The Main Menu displays.

Step 23. Select Continue Installation and press <Enter>.

The File Copy Status displays to confirm that the driver files are

installed, then a GUI prompt displays.

Step 24. Select Customized and press <Next>.

Step 25. 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.

Step 1. For NetWare 5.1 and higher, type the following at the root prompt:

nwconfig

Step 2. Press <Enter>.

Step 3. The Configuration Options screen displays.

Step 4. Select Drive Options and press <Enter>. A window displays.

Step 5. Select Configure Disk and Storage Device Options and press <Enter>.

Step 6. Select one of the following options that display in the window:

◊

Discover and Load an Additional Driver

Select an Additional Driver

Step 7. 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.

Step 8. Press <Insert> to insert the driver.

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This completes the procedure.

If you choose Select an Additional Driver, the Select a Driver screen displays.

Perform the following steps to select an additional driver.

Step 1. Press <Insert>, then follow the instructions that appear.

Step 2. Insert a diskette into the A:/ drive 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:

•

Section 5.1, “General Description,” page 5-1

Section 5.2, “Installing HyperCFG,” page 5-2

Section 5.3, “Using HyperCFG,” page 5-2

Section 5.4, “Configuration File,” page 5-8

Section 5.5, “Return Codes on Error Condition,” page 5-10

5.1 General Description

HYPERCFG is a command line utility for SATA RAID. The main features

supported in this utility are:

•

ability to create RAID arrays

ability to save RAID configuration information to file

ability to display RAID configuration data

ability to configure RAID from file

display of RAID option ROM version

ability to read and display specified sector from drive

ability to add error code information

ability to dump identify device command packet

self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) option

ability to set disk coercion

ability to rebuild failed drives

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5.2 Installing HyperCFG

Perform the following steps to install HyperCFG:

Step 1. Copy the HyperCFG executable file from the CD to your hard drive.

The filename in the various operating systems is:

– HYPERCFG.exefor DOS

– hypercfgfor Linux

– HyperWin.exefor Windows

Step 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:

•

Configuration options

Drive ID

Display options

Miscellaneous options

Filename

Table 5.1 describes the attributes that you can set for these options.

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Table 5.1

HyperCFG Options and Attributes

Options

Description

Silent Operation. When this option is set, the utility does not prompt the user.

/F[File

This option redirects the output to the specified filename.

Name]

If the filename is not specified, then the filename defaults to HyperCFG.CFG.

/L [/C<n>][/D<cd>]

Displays the configuration sector of the specified drive <Drive-ID>

[/B[Filename]]

Using only /L displays the configuration sector from the first available

drive.

Use [/B[Filename]] to dump the IRCD as bin file.

If the filename is not specified, the default filename is

hypercfg.bin.

/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:

Erases the configuration sector only

Erases the error log sector only

Erases both configuration and error log sectors

/@/b<bfn>

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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Table 5.1

Options

HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)

Description

/A[Array]

(for new

configuration)

This option is used to configures arrays for RAID 0, 1, and 10

<m>:d1, d2...dn

/G<n>:<size>

<m> is the RAID mode for configuring. The <m> field can be any of

the following three options.

m=S[n]

Means the arrays are configured as RAID 0.

S[n] equals stripe size.

add/A[Array]

(for add

configuration)

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=M

Means the arrays are configured as RAID 1.

S[n] equals stripe size.

m=R[n]

Means the arrays are configured as RAID 10.

S[n] equals stripe size.

d1, d2...dn are the drive IDs that participate in 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 <m> field can be any of the following two

options.

n=s

Selects RAID 0 as the RAID level.

Selects RAID 1 as the RAID level.

n=m

<size> represents the size in Mbytes of the logical drive to be created.

1. Note: The logical drive size displays in DEC format.

Initialization

Rebuilding

/init/l<n1> /l<n2>...

/rbld /d<nn>

This option is used to initialize a newly configured logical drive.

/init

Specifies the initialize option.

/1n1> /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.

Check

Consistency

/ccon/1<n1> /l<n2>... This option is used to perform a consistency check of the logical drives.

/ccon/ Specifies the check consistency option.

/1<n1>/l<n2>.. Specifies the logical drive numbers.

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Options

HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)

Description

Free Array

Information

/freearr/a<m>:d1, d2, This option is used to access the free array information.

dn...

/freearr/a

<m>

Specifies the free array information option.

Specifies the RAID level you need to create.

Lists the drives.

d1, d2, dn...

Force a Physical /pdstate /d<nn>

Drive Online or /<on/off>

Offline

This option is used to force a physical drive online or offiline.

/pdstate

/d<nn>

Specifies the physical drive state option.

Specifies the connection ID for the physical drive.

Specifies whether to force the drive online or offline.

/<on/off>

Adapter

/adp /c<n>

This option is used to access adapter information.

Information

/adp

Specifies the adapter information option.

Specifies the controller number.

/c<n>

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Options

HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)

Description

Adapter

Properties

/SetADP /C<n>

[/r<val>] [/d<val>]

[/b<val>] [/s<val>]

[/n<val>] [/f<val>]

[/c<val>] [/ars<val>]

[/boot<val>]

This option is used to select values for adapter properties.

/SetADP

/C<n>

Specifies the adapter properties option.

Specifies the controller number.

[/r<val>

Specifies the rebuild rate for the controller. <val> is

from 0 - 100%. This setting is optional.

[/arb<val>]

[/d<val>]

[/b<val>]

[/s<val>]

[/n<val>]

Specifies the disk coercion value. <val> is 0 for none,

1 for 1Gbyte, 2 for 128 Mbyte, and 3 for 10 Gbyte.

Specifies whether to enable or disable the BIOS. <val>

is 0 for enable or 1 for disable.

Specifies a BIOS setting. <val> is 0 for enable or 1 for

disable.

Specifies the action to take if a new device is found. <

<val> is 0 for auto-configuration as a spare or R0/1??

to force into the BIOS Configuration Utility.

[/f<val>]

[/c<val>]

[/ars<val>]

Specifies whether to enable or disable the fast

initialization of logical drives for the adapter. <val> is

0 for disable or 1 for disable.

Specifies the action to be taken during a check

consistency operation. <val> is 0 for fix and report or

1 for report only.

Specifies whether to enable or disable the ability to

resume an incomplete rebuild. <val> is 0 for disable

and 1 for enable.

[/boot<val>]

[/arb<val>]

Specifies the number of the logical drive that you can

boot from. <val> is the logical drive number.

Specifies whether to enable or disable the ability to

perform automatic rebuilds. <val> is 0 for enable and 1

for disable.

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Options

HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)

Description

Display Options This option determines how the data displays. This option is valid only for /I.

/W[o]

Prints the dump for the /I option.

The [o] field can be either of the following:

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:

Logging is done only for errors. This is the default.

Continuous logging is done.

1. Note: The exit code can be modified using the qualifier /Q. When /Q is specified, configuration-related com-

mands 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]

/C[n] /D[cd] specifies the drive ID.

[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 /R, /I, /L, /E, and /P options.

Possible values are as follows:

Port Number (0 or 1)

Device ID (0 or 1)

/C[n] /D[cd]

If ‘n’ is not specified then the sector number is 0.

[/B[Filename]]

[/$[Filename]]

/B dumps the specified sector to the specified file in BIN format.

/$ dumps the specified BIN file to the “nth” sector.

The default filename is hypercfg.bin.

/I[a] [/C[n]] [/D[cd]] Displays identify device packet for specified drive.

[/B[Filename]]

/Ia

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 /Ia switch.

/P[s][/C<n>][/D<cd>] Switches the drive to the specified power state. The default is powered

on in the Active state.

The possible value for [s] is:

[s] = S

The drive is powered on in the Suspend state.

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Options

HyperCFG Options and Attributes (Cont.)

Description

/M[R/<MaxAddress>][ This option sets the maximum user-accessible sector address for the

/C<n>][/D<cd>]

specified drive. The address is specified in hexadecimal format.

/Mr

Resets the maximum address to the native maximum

address of the specified drive.

Miscellaneous This attribute is reserved for miscellaneous options.

Options

Executes in Silent mode.

Detects the presence of RAID BIOS and displays the BIOS version.

Pauses execution if an error occurs.

/Z[/E/D]

Enables/disables S.M.A.R.T. feature. The default is ENABLE. S.M.A.R.T. monitors hard drives

for drive failures.

5.4 Configuration File

The configuration file contains three logical blocks with RAID, logical drive,

and physical drive information. The configuration file is binary and cannot be

read or changed like a normal text file. It is not case sensitive and ignores white

spaces and tabs. The configuration file contains three logical blocks in the

specified order:

1. RAID INFO

2. LOGICAL DRIVE INFO

3. PHYSICAL DRIVE INFO

5.4.1 RAID Information

This logical block starts with the keyword TOTAL_LOGICAL_ARRAYS and

must be organized as follows:

TOTAL_LOGICAL_ARRAYS :<Number of Arrays>

TOTAL_PHYSICAL_DRIVES :<Number of Physical Drives>

OPTIONS :

<+/-WRITE_CACHE

+/-VIRUS_PROTECTION

+/-DMA_ENABLED>

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The valid choices for the OPTIONS field are as follows:

•

WRITE_CACHE (sets the type of write policy)

VIRUS_PROTECTION (selects virus protection)

DMA_ENABLED (enables direct memory access)

A “+” prefix to the option value sets the option and a “-” resets the option.

5.4.2 Logical Array Information

This logical block contains the logical drive parameters, which include the

RAID mode (RAID0 = stripe; RAID1=mirror), the size of the stripes, number

of stripes, and number of physical drives in the array. This block starts with the

keyword LOGICAL_ARRAY and must be organized as follows:

LOGICAL_ARRAY

RAID_MODE

:<Array Number>

:<STRIPE/MIRROR>

:<STRIPE SIZE>

STRIPE_SIZE

TOTAL_STRIPES

:<Number of Stripes>

TOTAL_PHYSICAL_DRIVES :<Number of Physical Drives in Array>

5.4.3 Physical Drive Information

This logical block contains the physical drive number, drive ID, and drive size.

It starts with the keyword PHYSICAL_DRIVE and must be organized as

follows:

PHYSICAL_DRIVE

DRIVE_ID

:<Drive Number>

:<Drive ID>

DRIVE_SIZE

:<Drive Size>

The logical blocks can be separated by blank lines. There can be any number of

blank lines. The lines within the logical block must be consecutive. Blank lines

are not allowed within the logical block. There are as many PHYSICAL DRIVE

INFO blocks as the number of drives participating in the array. All the

PHYSICAL DRIVE INFO blocks for a logical array must follow the LOGICAL

ARRAY INFO block before the start of next LOGICAL ARRAY INFO block.

SPARE ARRAY information cannot be included in the configuration file.

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Drives other than those specified in the configuration file are configured as

SPARE DRIVES. To force configuration of a SPARE DRIVE, do not include

that drive in the configuration file. That drive will be automatically configured

as SPARE.

5.5 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

Array not formed due to inadequate drives. This error occurs if adequate drives

to make a RAID array are not present.

0Ah

0Bh

0Dh

0Eh

Hard disk(s) not found. This error occurs when required hard disks are not

found.

RAID controller timed out on read/write. Possible reasons are that a hard disk

drive is damaged or an invalid drive ID is specified.

Error Opening Array Information file. The specified configuration file could

not be opened.

Array information file format incorrect. Possible reasons are missing fields or

wrong information in the file.

10h

12h

Error Opening Log file. Log filename or path may be wrong or invalid.

Array not formed as required drives not found. This error occurs if the required

drives are not found.

13h

16h

17h

Array not formed, excess drives found. This error occurs when there are more

than two drives present in the /! command.

Invalid configuration present. This error occurs when ron RAID configuration

is present and the /L command is issued.

Configuration mismatch in drives. This error occurs when the configuration

data in all drives do not match. This occurs with the /T command.

18h

19h

1Ah

Error reading file.

Error writing file.

Warning! Truncating file. This error occurs when the file dumped to a sector is

greater than 512 bytes.

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Table 5.2

Return

Return Codes on Error Conditions

Code Description

1Bh

RAID BIOS not found. Occurs with a /V command if the RAID BIOS is not

found.

1Ch

Feature not available in IDE drive. This error occurs if the /P or /M command

is used on drives that do not support this feature or if invalid parameters are

specified.

1. Note: Other error codes are reserved.

Return Codes on Error Condition

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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, “Spy Service Icon,” page 6-4

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 enables the self-monitoring analysis and

reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) on all of the hard drives at startup and polls

for any status changes in the drives every 60 minutes. S.M.A.R.T. 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.

Step 1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel.

The screen shown in Figure 6.1 displays.

Embedded SATA Software RAID

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Figure 6.1

Control Panel Screen

Step 2. Click on Administrative Tools→ Services icon→ Spy Ser.

A dialog window displays with the start and stop options.

Step 3. Click on the Start or Stop button.

This starts or stops the Spy Service program, depending on your selection.

Note:

You can right-click on the Spy Service icon and select “Stop Spy”

to stop the Spy program. The Spy icon displays on the right side

of the taskbar. See Section 6.5, “Spy Service Icon” for more

information about the icon.

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6.2 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.

Step 1. Log in to GUI mode.

Step 2. At the Linux prompt, type:

$ rpm -ivh spy.x.x.x.i386.rpm

Step 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.

Step 1. Unzip the file Spy-x.x Novell.zipfrom the installation CD to

a floppy diskette in the A:/ drive.

Step 2. Go to the Novell server prompt and type:

<Nov-server>:a:install

Messages display when the files are copied.

Step 3. Reboot to complete the installation.

Step 4. After reboot, you can type the following to see whether Spy is

running:

<Nov-server>:modules spy

Step 5. Press <Enter>.

The information shows whether Spy is running.

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6.4 Uninstalling Spy Service

Perform the following steps to uninstall Spy Service.

Step 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.

Step 2. Click on Start→ Control Panel.

The Control Panel displays.

Step 3. Click on Add/Remove Programs.

The list of currently installed programs displays.

Step 4. Click on the Spy Service program and select Remove.

6.5 Spy Service Icon

The icon for the Spy Service displays in the bottom right corner of the

Embedded SATA Console screen (in 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 displays that

describes the system status. Right click on the icon and the following options

display:

Stop monitor media error

Erase error log

The program stops searching for media errors.

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”

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Do the following to place the Spy icon on the Taskbar when operating under

Windows 2000:

Click on Start→ Programs→ MegaRAID IDE→ MegaRAID IDE Spy.

This places the Spy icon on the Taskbar.

Note:

The Spy icon displays on the Taskbar automatically under the

Windows Server 2003 operating system.

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Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

7.1 Problems and Suggested Solutions

Table 7.1 describes possible problems you might encounter, along with