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1. 31 ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU 32 Accessing the main menu using Monitor Ui 32 Accessing the main menu using the control Danel iss ses 34 SETTING ARRAY PARAMETERS ES SS SE EE ee 35 AD SEE 36 SETTING SCSI PARAMETERS ea ee ee ee ee ee 38 SC 38 SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Ge ee ee ee 40 RS232 Params menu 40 Modem Port Men aaaaaaaanaaanannnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnrnnrnnnnnnne 40 Terminal Port menu 40 Password e DE 41 Password INFO 1menu 41 Entering and editing alert settings cccccccccsseeeccssseceeneseesaeeesanes 42 Fager ICH SONOS sasa sadana nana ana ngana ag aa aa naa ga ana daa ER ASe EI BEE 42 Pager Info menu 42 Fax alert settings EA OG Gn ee ee Re n Ge N ee ing GR EE 43 Fax INFO menu 44 Alert message eeng 44 Moden Seting E 45 Modem Init St 1menu 45 SETTING UP ETHERNET cecccceccececcaccceaceueencaceneeneaees 45 Ethernet menu 46 GETTINGbRIC aaa ea aaa eaaa eaaa ee ee ee ee ee 46 RTC menu 46 OTHER SETTINGS Ne AT aa dus OE EE aA a EIEEE EEEO ENA R 47 SETTING UTILITY Nt 48 Eege 48 VIEWING EVENT LOG ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 49 SAVING CONFIGURATIONS cccccceccecceccccuecucecceaueesuesuees 49 NVRAM men 49 SHUTTING DOWN Nt 50 Accus Fei LAL Van Fe Bat H See ACS 89310 User s Manual APPENDIX A 5 1 GLOSSARY aaa ccc ccc cece cece SE SE SE SE SEE ee eee 51 APPENDIXB 53 CONTACT US annann nnn nnnn nnen 53 ACCUSY2. Yes or No default No Select Yes to saver contents of NVRAM 7 3 Restart Yes or No default No Select Yes to restart ACS 89310 ACS amp 9310 must be restarted for any configuration changes made within the Quick Setup RAID params and SCSI FC params menus to take effect Configuration changes made from the RS232 System Params and RAID Funcs menus do not require restart Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual 7 4 Factory Default Yes or No Select to restore factory defaults Shutting down The feature allows you to shutdown the controller Select Yes or No default No 8 ShutDown E Note Configuration changes made in the RAID Functions menu must be saved to the ACS 89310 non volatile memory for the changes to take effect This is done in the NVRAM menu accessed from the Main menu See SaveConfigs earlier in this chapter Accusys Appendix A Glossary Appendix A Array See Disk Array Array Management Software The body of software that provides common control and management for a disk array Array Management Software most often executes in a disk controller or intelligent host bus adapter but may also execute in a host computer When it executes in a disk controller or adapter Array Management Software is often referred to as Firmware Cache Controller memory used to speed up data transfer to and from a disk Disk Array A collection of disks from one or more commonly accessi
3. 13 Go to the Save Config to save the new configuration 7 2 Then restart 7 3 Alternatively select Save amp Start 7 1 Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual RAID params menu 1 1 Array 1 Configure reconfigure array 1 1 1 1 RAID Level Select 0 1 0 1 3 3 Spare 5 5 Spare 6 6 Spare TP TP Spare 30 50 or NRAID Note To remove an existing RAID reconfigure the array with RAID level set to None The disks will be configured as a JBOD array If for instance four disks are connected the Control Panel Monitor Utility readout will show XXXXXXXXXXXXJJJJ 1 1 2 Slice Open this submenu to partition the array into different slices identified as Slice 0 Slice 1 etc All RAID capacity is assigned by default to Slice 0 i e to a single partition Slice 0 Slice 15 Input the size in MB of each slice All RAID capacity is assigned by default to Slice 0 If the user reduces the size of Slice 0 all excess capacity will be assigned automatically to Slice 1 and so on through the list Slices partitions are created in this way If no capacity is allocated to a slice that slice will not be created mc h i kk O1 2 A slice must be mapped to a LUN before it can be accessed After creating slices users should go to the FC fibre channel SCSI Params menu depending on ACS 89310 model to map each to a LUN 1 1 3 Initialize mode Select either Foreground or Background 1 2 Array 2
4. 1DISK 8 not installed Save Config iDISK 9 not installed i ShutDown IDISK 6 not installed 7 not installed 12 not installed 11 not installed 16 not installed 15 not installed Disk config info found Use NVRAM config info Array 1 Member Disk 12345 Hot Plug function ready TT ML ee ee EL EL EL Maan EL ML RAL SE Sh SE te te te REEDE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE aan AZ Move Cursor ESC Exit Enter Enter Tab Switch to Output Area Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Accessing the main menu using the control panel ACS 89310 16 STD 1 Turn on ACS 89310 The controller will first 8 enter Self Diagnostic Mode and then enter Operation Mode A typical Operation Mode screen is shown xx111xxxxxxxxxxx ffe 2 Press Enter to enter Configuration Mode You Enter Passwd will be prompted to enter the password The 00000000 default password is 00000000 eight zeros To enter this simply press Enter eight times Press Enter again to submit T Note The default password is 00000000 eight zeros The system administrator should change this on first login The password can be changed under the System Params menu See Password Setup Main menu 3 You enter the main menu Use the scroll keys to highlight the names of submenus and press Enter to select O Quick Setup Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility Setting array parameters The parameters of the single o
5. GP RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Cache Params Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Write Cache Select to Write Back Write Through or Auto Default Disk Cache Select to Enable Default or Disable E Note Select Write Back and Enable when the controller performs well Select Write Through and Disable when there is power failure Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI SCSI Params RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 About SCSI Params Cache Params SCSI Params a Params SCSI Speed Ultra 320 hd System Params Notify Params Wide SCSI Enable X QAS Disable Monitor Save and Restart RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Host Channel Select a host channel and set the values for ID SCSI Speed Write SCSI and QAS Comm Params RATDCare GUI Ver 3 0 About Comm Params Terminal Params Baud Rate Cache Params SCSI Params j Sipan Comm Params Data Bit System Params Notify Params Parity DHCP i z IP Address e Subnet Mask a Getway IP Address om a d Monitor Save and Process RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Terminal Params Set the following details Baud Rate Stop Bit Data Bit and Parity Ethernet Params Set the following details DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual System Params RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 About System Params Beeper Cache Params RTC seting 0 vo 200 Com
6. Maximum 16 characters 4 3 1 4 Code Enter the alert message for pager 1 under Part 1 Enter the alert message for pager 2 under Part 2 Pager alert messages may be up to 16 alphanumeric characters in length 4 3 1 5 Repeat Select how many times the alert message s should be sent 5 10 15 or 20 times Default 5 4 3 1 6 Interval Select the interval between dispatch of repeated alert messages 5 10 15 or 20 minutes Default 5 4 3 1 7 Page Now Select Yes to instruct ACS 89310 to send a test pager alert immediately When the above data has been entered appropriately go to the NVRAM submenu to update settings so that the configuration changes are saved Fax alert settings Fax alert settings are entered and edited from the Fax Info submenu located at Main menu gt System Params menu gt Fax Info 4 System params The fax content is the system data displayed from the Statistic submenu 7 7 Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Fax Info menu 4 3 2 1 FAX Enable or Disable the Fax alert function Default disable 4 3 2 2 FAX Class Define the Fax class supported by the modem either 1 or 2 4 3 2 3 FAX1 No Enter the first fax number two alert fax numbers can be input 4 3 2 4 FAX2 No Enter the second fax number two alert fax numbers can be input 4 3 2 5 Retry Select how many times the alert message s should be sent 5 10 15 or 20 times Default 5 4 3 2 6 FAX N
7. 1 8 Array 8 Configure reconfigure arrays 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 ignore if a single array is sufficient The Control Panel Monitor Utility readout shows which disks are part of which array If the readout shows XXXXXXXXXXX1112S five disks are connected three in array 1 one in array 2 and one as a spare Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility 1 9 Stripe Size Set the striping block size either 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 or 1024 sectors Default 128 sectors Stripe size is constant for any RAID system whether it consists or a single or multiple arrays Smaller stripe sizes provide faster access for small randomly accessed files Larger stripe sizes increase transfer rates for large sequentially accessed files such as video 1 10 Write Cache Select Auto Write Back or Write Through Default Auto E Note Write Back allows saving the data in the volatile memory Write Through allows saving the data in the disk 1 11 PreRead Setup Enable or Disable PreRead method Default Enable Configuration changes made in the RAID Params menu must be saved to the ACS 8 amp 9310 non volatile memory and ACS amp 9310 restarted for the changes to take effect This is done in the Save Config menu accessed from the Main menu See Save Config later in this chapter To have your controller with good performance you are recommended to select Write Back and enable PreRead Setup To prevent d
8. Menu Window Control keys Output Window The Monitor Utility has four sections The Top Bar lists the RAID controller model number and the firmware Monitor Utility model number Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual The Control Panel LCD Output panel mirrors the appearance of the controller box LCD The Menu window is the space into which menus are called up The Output window displays the current status of the RAID controller and RAID The Control keys enable the user to navigate through and between the output and menu areas Monitor utility control keys The monitor utility control keys differ depending on which area is active Menu area or Output area The control keys are listed at the bottom of the Monitor Utility screen Menu area controls Alt Move cursor up ZI Move cursor down Esc Cancel a selection return to previous menu Enter Select an option Tab Switch to Output area Output area controls Alt Move cursor up ZI Move cursor down S lt Scroll to top of output list Scroll to bottom of output list Tab Switch to Output area Note The Monitor Utility and control panel cannot be used at the same time Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility Chapter 4 This chapter explains how to monitor ACS 89310 using either the Monitor Utility or control panel It contains An outline of the configuration process An explanation of the configuration menu structure Instructions
9. Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 or 115200 Default 115 200 4 1 2 2 Stop Bit 1 or 2 Default 1 Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility ER 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 Data Bit 7 or 8 Default 8 Parity None Odd or Even Default None The remote terminal settings and those of ACS 89310 must match So if the administrator increases the baud rate of the ACS 89310 port the baud rate of the terminal emulation software e g HyperTerminal connection must likewise be increased Password Setup The administrator can enable password security and set the password from the Password Setup submenu located at Main menu gt System Params gt Password Setup 4 1 1 Passwd Enable Enable Disable 4 1 1 Passwd Enable Password Info menu 4 1 1 Passwd Enable Enable or Disable the Password security feature When enabled users will be asked to enter the password when first accessing the main menu Default Disable Change Passwd Enter a password of up to eight alphanumeric figures The default password is 00000000 eight zeros Configuration changes made in the Password Info menu must be saved to the ACS 89310 non volatile memory to take effect This is done in the SystemParams menu accessed from the Main menu See Saving Configurations later in this chapter Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Entering and editing alert settings The administrator can specify
10. administrator can specify up to two fax numbers and two pager numbers to which alert messages will be sent in the event of an error with ACS 89310 Turn to Pager amp Fax Setup The default settings are appropriate for most users Turn to Save Config Then proceed with RAID configuration RAID configuration simple Create Quick Setup array Use the Quick Setup facility to set up an array using as many connected drives as possible Turn to Quick Setup RAID configuration standard Set parameters for a single array LUN mapping Create a single array then set the following individual parameters RAID level Slice Initialize Mode Turn to Array Params Map each slice to a LUN Users of the SCSI interface model should turn to SCS Params Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility 6 Save settings and restart Turn to Save Config RAID configuration advanced Set parameters for multiple arrays Set system parameters LUN mapping Create several arrays For each in turn set the following individual parameters RAID level Slice Initialize Mode Turn to Array Params Set the following parameters for the RAID system Stripe Size Write Cache PreRead Setup Turn to Array Params Map each slice to a LUN Users of the SCSI interface model should turn to SCS Params Save settings and restart Turn to Save Config ACS 89310 User s Manual How to configure ACS 89310 Ther
11. and programs are put in Boldface font Screen text is given in Screen font Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual LLREEACE cece cece cece cence eaaa eee 1 NOTICE EEN 1 TRADEMARKS 4 1 ABOUT THIS MANUALE 2 Intended USer 2 Organization of the manual 2 GUIDE TO CONVENTIONS pp 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SS SS SS SE SEG 4 PART 1 2 cece cece ccc ccc ccc ccc cee cc cece ae eaaa ae aee aee D RAIDGUARD GU 7 USING THIS SECTION 4 8 CHAPTER e 9 SETTING UP RAIDGUARD GUI 9 SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER ss 9 ACCESSING THE RAIDGUARD GU 9 CHAPTER 2 es 11 MONITORING WITH RAIDGUARD GUI 11 RAIDGUARD GUI OVERVIEW ES ee ee ene 11 Monitor Mode 11 Baie ele RE EE OE EE N EE EN 12 AT 21 MONITOR UTIUIIv ESE SEE SE aee aane 21 USING THIS SECTION eaaa ee ee ee 22 CHAPTER 23 23 SETTING UP MONITOR UTILITY 23 ESTABLISHING A TERMINAL CONNECTION 23 USING THE MONITOR UTILITY 25 Monitor utility control KeyS ee Ee Ee ER AR EE ee RE ee RE ee ee ee 26 Men AICO CONTE ONS ESE RE EE EE Ee GR EE ETR 26 Accusys Table of Contents WO 26 CHAPTER 4 vs 271 MONITORING WITH MONITOR UTILITY 27 CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW area Ge ee ee ee 2 EE 27 RAID configuration simple EE 26 RAID configuration standard 28 RAID configuration advanced eran e nane ee ee ee ee 29 How to configure ACS 89310 ee ee ee Re Ee Ee ee ee ee 30 FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE MENUS
12. several logical units that portion of a disk array seen by the host system as a single logical device ACS 89310 can support up to 16 logical units in total 2 1 5 QAS Enable or Disable Default Enable Quick Arbitration and Selection provides increased overall system performance by allowing arbitration to occur without incurring the overhead of intervening BUS FREE phases saving up to microseconds per operation This is significant when compared to the 1 6 microseconds it takes to transfer each 512 byte sector of data at 320MB sec Rather than waiting for a BUS FREE phase a target may initiate arbitration by issuing a QAS REQUEST message The devices on the bus may SNOOP the message and participate in the arbitration QAS can only be enabled if information unit transfers are enabled Because of ACS7485 LSI53C1030T SCSI chip had some compatible issue with other HBA vendor so F W had created a QAS menu item to avoid this Issues HBA Vendor QAS setting Adaptec Enable Default LSI Disable ATTO Don t care Please follow above table to match your test environment Please turn on the QAS option if HBA vendor is Adaptec Please turn off the QAS option if HBA vendor is LSI 2 2 SCSI CH2 Submenu for configuring SCSI CH2 settings for use in multiple host topology submenu items as above Configuration changes made in the SCSI Params menu must be saved to the ACS amp 9310 non volatile memory and ACS 89310 restarted for th
13. special type of RAID Appendix B Contact Us Appendix B Accusys Inc 8F 47 Lane 2 Sec 2 Kuang Fu Rd Hsinchu Taiwan R O C Tel 886 3 575 0668 Fax 886 3 575 0866 http www accusys com tw e mail sales accusys com tw Accusys U S A Inc Address 46710 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 U S A Tel 1 510 661 0800 FAX 1 510 661 9800 Toll free number 1 866 277 5888 http www accusysusa com e mail support accusysUSA com sales accusysusa com Accusys Germany Mailander Stra e 9 81545 Munchen Germany Tel 49 89 374 0760 Fax 49 89 374 07650 http www accusys de e mail sales accusys de Accusys Korea Inc Baegang B D 5F Shinsa Dong 666 14 Kangnam Gu Seoul Korea Tel 02 6245 9050 Fax 02 3443 9050 http www accusys co kr e mail sales accusys co kr Accusys China Inc 1701 Blk B Horizon International Tower No 6 Zhichun Street Haidian District Beijing China China Postal Code 100088 Tel 86 10 82800080 81 82 83 Fax 86 10 82800784 Web www accusys com cn Sales Sales accusys com cn Support Support accusys com cn Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual TERA ASL BCL eg ANAS A e HEHE ADS TREK AEE 6 gt TPKE ip AB 170 e 100088 e Hi 86 10 82800080 81 82 83 e amp H 86 10 82800784 www accusys com cn e Mail sales accusys com cn Support support accusys com cn Accusys
14. the chassis information Array Info Le RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Array Info sus e et ad Array Info Ze S owe H Disks Write Cache Write Back Disk Cache Enable Array Info Select an array to see the detailed information ACS 89310 User s Manual EC 6 System Info are GUI Ver 3 0 GE RA System Info 601a 03 03 Intel IDP331 LSI 1030T Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK System Info This displays the Controller Information and Battery Backup Module Information Part 2 Monitor Utility Part 2 The Monitor Utility can be accessed from a dedicated terminal or a host PC with third party communication software that supports ANSI terminal emulation Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Using this section Part 2 The Monitor Utility is intended to be read in a linear manner Users may prefer to skip more familiar sections but each of the steps below must be completed Setup Install the controller and set up with a PC that you want to monitor via the Monitor Utility Step Monitor Launch and start monitoring Accusys Chapter 3 Setting up Monitor Utility Chapter 3 Configuration of ACS 89310 can be accomplished using either the control panel or the embedded Monitor Utility a convenient menu based configuration utility which is accessed though a dedicated terminal or host computer This chapter explains how to establish a connection bet
15. two fax numbers and two pager numbers to which alert messages will be sent in the event of an error with ACS 89310 To configure alert settings follow the instructions in succeeding sections to 1 Configure pager settings 2 Configure fax settings 3 Configure Ethernet Update settings in the System Params submenu UE Note A modem must be connected to ACS 89310 via the combo cable modem connector for the alert feature to work Pager alert settings Pager alert settings are all entered and edited from the Pager Setup submenu located at Main menu gt System Params gt Pager amp Fax Setup gt Pager Setup Enable Disable he Tel No 4 3 1 2 2 Pin No 4 4 3 Pager amp Fax 4 3 1 Pager 4 3 1 1 System params Setup Setup f Paging 4 3 1 3 1 Tel No 4 3 1 2 Pager No 4 3 1 3 Pager2 No 4 3 1 3 2 Pin No 4 3 1 4 1 Part 1 4 3 1 4 2 Part 2 orem Pager Info menu 4 3 1 1 Paging Enable or Disable the Pager alert function Default Disable 4 3 1 2 Pageri No Enter the first pager s terminal telephone number also called the port number or TAP port number and the pager pin number if required for pager Maximum 16 characters Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility KEE EE ANE 4 3 1 3 Pager2 No Enter the second pagers terminal telephone number also called the port number or TAP port number and the pager pin number if required for pager
16. Configure fax and pager alert settings Set system and disk utility such as Disk Scrubbing dg Disk Self Test Disk Clone and SMART Event log Display a history of controller events Save Config Save new configurations and restart RAID controller ShutDown Shut down the controller Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Accessing the main menu The section describes in detail the steps needed to call up the main menu using both the Monitor Utility and Control Panel Accessing the main menu using Monitor Utility 1 Run HyperTerminal or the terminal program used to establish an RS232 connection with ACS 89310 and open the connection established with ACS 89310 2 Press Ctrl D to launch the Monitor Utility When ACS 89310 boots up it enters Self Diagnostic Mode and runs diagnostic tests The first test covers the CPU and supporting core logic chips the internal bus memory SCSI controller and RS 232 controllers The second diagnostic test checks for the presence of disks on each individual disk channel and the functionality of each disk found The final diagnostic test checks RAID functionality The messages shown on the right will LCD initialize OK display as ACS 89310 runs through the tests When complete ACS 89310 will enter Operation Mode and the Monitor Memory testing Utility window will show The menu area will be blank Memory sizing 256MB Move ROM code to System Memory OK Jump to System Memory
17. Monitoring by Monitor Utility should turn to Part 2 Intended user This manual is designed and written for users installing and using RAlIDGuard GUI The intended user should have working knowledge of RAID planning and data storage Organization of the manual PART ONE Part 1 deals with RAIDGuard GUI Chapter 1 Setting up RAIDGuard GUI provides details of how to setting up your controller and connecting to the RAIDGuard GUI Chapter 2 Monitoring with RAIDGuard GUI gives full details of the monitoring capabilities of RAIDGuard GUI PART TWO Part 2 deals with the Monitor Utility Chapter 3 Setting up Monitor Utility provides details of how to setting up your HyperTerminal before you can start using Monitor Utility Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility gives full details of the monitoring capabilities of Monitor Utility Appendix A Glossary defines relevant technical terms used in this manual Appendix B Contact Us lists contact details of Accusys business units around the world Accusys Preface Guide to conventions Important information that users should be aware of is indicated with the following icons AN Caution This icon indicates the existence of a potential hazard that could result in personal injury damage to your eguipment or loss of data if the safety instruction is not observed E Note This icon indicates useful tips on getting the most from your RAID controller Important terms commands
18. Preface Notice Product features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or for the loss of information resulting from the performance or use of the information contained herein Trademarks Accusys and the names of Accusys products and logos referenced herein are either trademarks and or service marks or registered trademarks and or service marks of Accusys Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT MS DOS are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or service marks of their respective owners All contents of this manual are copyrighted by Accusys Inc The information contained herein is the exclusive property of Accusys Inc and shall not be copied transferred photocopied translated on paper film electronic media or computer readable form or otherwise reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Accusys Inc Manual version 1 0 Copyright 2005 Accusys Inc All rights reserved ACS 89310 User s Manual About this manual Congratulations on your selection of the ACS 89310 The controller allows you to monitor by web based RAIDGuard GUI or Monitor Utility This manual covers both in detail Monitoring by RAIDGuard GUI should refer to Part 1
19. S INC pp 53 ACCUSYS GA NC nnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnrrnnnne 53 ACCUSYS GERMANY Ne 53 ACCUSYS KOREA NC pp 53 ACCUSYS CHINA NC aannannnnannnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnrrnnnne 53 Cee Accusus Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI RAIDGuard GUI can be used to remotely monitor the RAID controller Users who wish to make use of the controller monitoring capabilities of RAIDGuard GUI simply require to connect to the browser with Java applet 1 4 version and after Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Using this section Part 1 RAlDGuard GUI is intended to be read in a linear manner Users may prefer to skip more familiar sections but each of the steps below must be completed Setup Manually set up your IP address from the control panel Access Learn how to access RAIDGuard GUI from the Internet Monitor Familiarize yourself with the real time monitoring capabilities of RAIDGuard GUI Note To access RAIDGuard GUI from the Internet requires a console with Java applet 1 4 version or after Accusys Chapter 1 Setting up RAIDGuard GUI Chapter 1 This chapter introduces how to set up RAIDGuard GUI You will find gt How to set up the controller and your console D How to access the RAIDGuard GUI from the Internet Setting up the controller Before you can monitor your controller from the browser by using RAIDGuard GUI you need to connect your controller with
20. Startup system please wait 3 The Output area is active press Tab once to switch to the Menu area 4 With the Menu area active press Enter You will be prompted to enter a password OUTPUT 2 HDS 722516VLSA86 H S M 319120 16 63 16 iLBA amp 8 Enable Support SATA Gen 1 speed 1 5Gbps SMART supported DST supported iDISK 14 not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed DISK not installed iDISK not installed iDISK not installed iDisk config info found Use NYRAM config info Array 1 Member Disk 12345 Hot Plug function ready TT ML ee ee EL EL EL Maan EL ML Makan aa Please input key Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility 5 Enter the password E Note The default password is 00000000 eight zeros The system administrator should change this on first login The password can be changed under the System Params menu 6 Press Enter The Main Menu will appear RAID 89310 Monitor Utility v6 la 03 03 LCD OUTPUT 11111 xxxxxxKxKXX iDISK 2 HDS 722516VLSA886 C H S M 319120 16 63 16 Maln Menu doit Enable Support SATA Gen 1 speed 1 5Gbps Array Params SMART supported DST supported iSCSI Params iDISK 14 not installed isystem Params iDISK 13 not installed Utility iDISK 10 not installed Event Log
21. ata loss under power failure situation you are recommended to select Write Through and Disable PreRead Setup 1 12 Slice over 2TB Select to indicate if slice is over 2TB Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual 1 13 Sectors per Track Select 128 or 255 1 14 Extend Array Select from Array 1 to Array 8 Setting SCSI parameters The parameters of the SCSI connection s to the host s are set and reconfigured from the SCSI Params submenu located at Main menu gt SCSI Params menu The settings are needed to avoid conflict with the SCSI adapter or other SCSI devices 2 1 1 Set SCSI ID 2 SCSI params 2 1 SCSI CH1 0 14 Multiple Ultra 320 Ultra 3 Ultra 2 Ultra Fast 2 2 SCSI CH2 submenus as for Primary SCSI SCSI params menu 2 1 SCSI CH1 Submenu for configuring SCSI CH1 settings 2 1 1 Set SCSI ID Select 0 to 14 or Multiple Default 0 ID 7 is reserved for the SCSI card 2 1 2 Speed Ultra 320 Ultra 3 Ultra 2 Ultra or Fast Default Ultra 320 See table below for settings 2 1 3 Wide Enable or Disable Default Enable scstintertace wide Fast SERGE SS zen ewe em mens ewe em wees ewe LE Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility 2 1 4 Lun Map Select a Logical Unit Number LUN 0 to LUN 7 or enter the desired LUN LUN up to LUN 127 and a corresponding slice on which to map it A RAID may be divided into
22. ble disk controllers combined with a body of Array Management Software Array Management Software controls the disks and presents them to the array operating environment as one or more virtual disks Firmware See Array Management Software Host Computer Any computer system to which disks are directly attached and accessible for I O Mainframes and servers as well as workstations and personal computers can all be considered host computers in the context of this manual as long as they have disks attached to them Parity Parity information is redundancy information calculated from actual data values If any single piece of data is lost the data remaining and the parity information can be used together to compute the lost data Parity information can either be stored on a separate dedicated drive or be mixed with the data across all the drives in the array Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual RAID Redundant Array of Independent Inexpensive Disks A disk array in which part of the storage capacity is used to store redundant information about user data stored on the remainder of the storage capacity The redundant information enables regeneration of user data in the event that one of the array member disks or the access path to it fails See Parity Different RAID levels offer different data throughput speeds and fault tolerance data redundancy RAID 0 does not feature redundant information but is nonetheless considered a
23. cord of the controller s events Config mode Before you can configure any settings under Config Mode you need to log in by entering your password Once you have logged in press Config tab and you will see the following browser page Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI The Config Mode of RAIDGuard GUI provides the following configuration settings 1 Quick Create Array This feature allows you to create an array s easily Edit Chassis Slice Setting e Quick Setup Edit Chase Slice Satta Array 1 Slice 0 302920 MB Host Chan 1 ID 0 Lun 0 Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Array setting Select an array to set the array details Array Level Default 5 Stripe Size Default 128 and Initialize Mode Default Foreground Displayed array information include Available Drives Select Drives and Array Capacity MB Chassis setting After you Select All Chassis or select hard disks for Chassis 0 press Confirm to execute the setting Slice setting After you select Slice Number Mapping Channel IDs and LUNs press Apply Slice Capacity will display the total RAID number Press Save and Process to go back to Monitor Mode Note there will be a bar indicating how many percentage of the process has been done ACS 89310 User s Manual 2 Array Utilities This feature allows you to delete and modify your array settings Delete Array Modify Array Edit Cha
24. e are two ways to configure ACS 89310 Using the Control Panel Using the Monitor Utility These two methods are functionally identical Only the interface differs In each the user scrolls through menus and submenus to locate and select the desired configuration option J Note A full list of Control Panel LCD messages is given in Appendix D UE Note The control panel cannot be used in configuration mode while a Monitor Utility connection is running If you wish to configure using the control panel first exit the remote terminal Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility a a EE EE EE iki Finding your way around the menus The main menu is the hub for all configuration choices It consists of eight submenus All configuration options are exercised from within these submenus The main menus as viewed from the Monitor Utility and available hardware configurations of ACS 89310 are shown below Main Menu rray Params CSI Params ystem Params vent Log ave Contig hutDown SCSI host interface configuration The table below is a quick reference resource to help you find your way around the submenus Name of submenu Functions Quick setup Quickly establish a single RAID Array params Set parameters for a single or multiple arrays Set SCSI parameters such as SCSI ID speed and SCSI params LUN mapping Set enable disable password security System params
25. e changes to take effect This is done in the NVRAM menu accessed from the Main menu See Saving Configurations later in this chapter Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Setting system parameters RS232 Params menu The administrator should specify the communication protocols between ACS 89310 and the external modem and between ACS 89310 and the remote terminal or terminal emulation software This is done in the Modem Port menu located at Main menu gt RS232 Params menu gt Modem Port menu and the Terminal Port menu located at Main menu gt RS232 Params menu gt Terminal Port menu 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 4 4 1 4 1 1 System Params RS232 params Modem Port 4 1 1 1 Baud Rate 28800 38400 E 57600 or 11520 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 3 Data Bit R We WA None Odd Even 4 1 2 Terminal Port submenus as Modem Port Modem Port menu 4 1 1 Modem port Set the baud rate Stop bit data bit and parity parameters for the modem port to match those of the modem see modem product documentation 4 1 1 1 Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 or 115200 Default 19 200 4 1 1 2 Stop Bit 1 or 2 Default 1 4 1 1 3 Data Bit 7 or 8 Default 8 4 1 14 Parity None Odd or Even Default None Terminal Port menu 4 1 2 Terminal Port Set the baud rate Stop bit data bit and parity parameters for the terminal port to match those of the host 4 1 2 1 Baud
26. l from the desktop e of the host computer Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt ae HyperTerminal SSES LISER ep The Connection Description dialog box E will appear if this is the first time you Dle el 5 have run HyperTerminal you will first be prompted to enter information about your ee eee ee location Enter a name to identify the Tr RAID controller connection e g Accusys ert or 89310nd select an icon to represent the connection Press OK New Connection 7 Disconnected The Connect to dialog box appears Select COM1 or COM2 from the Connect ol als a As using dropdown menu depending on which port is linked to ACS 89310 Click O K Country region United States of America 1 Area code 02 Phone number Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Connect using Disconnected Autoe SITT 10 Capture Z The COM Properties dialog box will EES appear Set the following values Bits per second 115 200 Data bits 8 Bits per second maan sl Parity None Stop bits 1 Data bits Flow Control None Parity None Click OK The HyperTerminal connection Stop bits E to ACS 89310 is now established Flow control Restore Defaults se Port Settings Accusys Chapter 3 Setting up Monitor Utility Using the Monitor Utility Once a connection has been set up between ACS 89310 and the ho
27. m Params System Params MM DD YYYY Week HH MM SS Notify Params Enter Original Password Enter New Password Re Enter New Password Monitor Save and Process RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Beeper Enable or Disable the beeper RTC setting Set to display the real time Password setting Change the password Enter Original Password Enter New Password and Re Enter New Password Notify Params e RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 15 x Notify Params SMTP Setting SMTP Server IP Cache Params SCSI Params Sender E mail Comm Params e Sender Password System Params Notify Params Receiver E mail 1 Receiver E mail 2 Receiver E mail 3 Gap time Mintue between sending mails j _ Send a testing mail after save data Monitor Save and Process RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Notify Params Set the SMTP Setting SMTP Server IP Sender E mail Sender Password Receiver E mail 1 3 and Gap time Minute between sending mails Select to Send a testing mail after save data Accusys Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI TT 4 System Functions Shutdown 5 Information Disk info Le RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Disk Info Model Number Size GB SAMSUNG SP16 148 96 SAT HDS722516VLS 152 96 SATA Maxtor 6YO80MO0 75 96 SATA WDC WD2500J 231 96 SATA T38001348 73 96 SATA Interface A Disk Info Array Info System Info 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Disk Info This displays
28. neric string compatible with most modems Refer to your modem user s guide to check if your modem requires a different string Configuration changes made in the System Params menu must be saved to the ACS 89310 non volatile memory for the changes to take effect This is done in the NVRAM menu accessed from the Main menu See Saving Configurations later in this chapter 4 3 6 Stop Modem No or Yes Select Yes to halt the transmission of subsequent alert faxes pager messages when the message has been received and acknowledged Default No Setting up Ethernet Ethernet Setup allows you to set up details and addresses for your connection Go to the submenu located under main menu gt Ethernet Setup 4 4 4 Ethernet System params Setup 4 4 1 DHCP EE oe ee Es MAC Address Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Ethernet menu 4 4 1 DHCP Enable or Disable DHCP 4 4 2 IP Address Enter your IP address 4 4 3 Netmask Enter your Netmask value 4 4 4 Gateway Enter your Gateway value 4 4 5 MAC Address Enter your MAC Address Setting RTC RTC setting allows the controller to keep event log at the precise time Go to main menu gt System params gt RTC 4 System params 4 5 1 Set RTC d View RTC 4 5 3 Stop RTC RTC menu 4 5 1 Set RTC Enter time in MM DD YY W HH MM format MM Month DD Day YY Year W Week HH Hour MM Minute 4 5 2 View RTC Select to have time displa
29. on accessing the configuration menus Diagrams of all menu options Explanations of menu options Instructions on how to update the ACS 89310 firmware Configuration overview There are two aspects to configuration 6 Configuration of the RAID system and communication parameters Setting up and configuration of arrays within the RAID system Users are advised to attend first to the system then to the arrays Note This manual covers three models ACS 89310 ACS 89311 and ACS 8312 Where references are made to ACS 89310 they should be taken as applying to all three models System configuration Set RTC When using the ACS 89310 for the first time users will need parameters to set the RTC parameters Setting the RTC parameters will enable the controller to have RTC function When an event occurs the Event log will therefore be able to record the event real time Set host Set host connection parameters Users of the SCSI host connection interface configuration of ACS 89310 should turn to Setting SCSI parameters parameters Accusys Fei Da Pans kiai H Set port parameters Update password settings Enter alert settings Check and adjust advanced settings ACS 89310 User s Manual Specify communication protocols between ACS 89310 and the external modem and between ACS 89310 and the remote terminal The administrator should replace the default password Turn to Password Setup The
30. ow Select Yes to instruct ACS 89310 to send a test fax alert immediately The alert fax header should be input in the Alert Message submenu located at Main menu gt System Params gt Pager amp Fax Setup gt Alert Message 4 4 3 Pager amp Fax 4 3 4 1 System params Setup String 1 4 3 4 2 String 2 Alert message menu 4 3 4 1 String 1 Enter the first line of information to be used as the alert fax header up to 16 alphanumeric characters 4 3 4 2 String 2 Enter the second line of information to be used as the alert fax header up to 16 alphanumeric characters E Note When the above data has been entered appropriately go to the NVRAM submenu to update settings so that the configuration changes are saved Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility Modem settings Before the fax and pager alerts are used the default Modem Initialization string should be confirmed or a new string entered Do this in the Modem Init St submenu located at Main menu gt System Params gt Pager amp Fax Setup gt Modem Init St Furthermore if you want to stop modem go to Stop modem submenu located at Main menu gt System Params gt Pager and Fax Setup gt Stop Modem 4 4 3 Pager amp Fax 4 3 5 System params Setup Modem Init St 4 3 6 Stop Modem Modem Init St menu 4 3 5 Modem Init St Configures the modem you are using for the remote notification feature The default string is a ge
31. place Source Disk 5 2 3 1 9 2 3 SMART Test Disk SMART 5 2 3 2 SMART Mode 5 2 3 3 i Disk Check Time 5 2 3 4 Bad Blocks Utility menu 5 1 5 2 5 2 1 9 2 2 9 2 3 System Utility Select to Enable or Disable disk scrubbling Disk Utility Select Disk Self Test Disk Clone or SMART Disk Self Test Select Short Self Test or Extended Self Test and select a disk Or select Stop DST Disk Clone Select Start Disk Clone Stop Disk Clone or Replace Source Disk SMART Select Test Disk SMART SMART Mode Disk Check Time or Bad Blocks Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility Viewing Event log The Event log keeps a history of events of your controller Select to display the event log on the Monitor Utility s Output window 6 Event Log Show Event log Saving configurations Any configuration changes made by the administrator must be saved to the non volatile memory NVRAM This is done in the Save Config menu accessed from the Main menu AN Caution Any changes made in this menu will cause data on the drives to be permanently erased ACS 89310 should be offline before configuration changes are saved Save and No Yes fe Restart E si and No Yes E Restart Ge No Yes 7 1 7 Save Config n im 7 4 NVRAM menu 7 1 Save and Restart Yes or No default No Select Yes to store latest configuration settings in NVRAM and restart the system 7 2 Save to NVRAM
32. r multiple ACS 89310 RAIDs are set and reconfigured from the RAID params submenu located at Main menu gt RAID Params menu 1 RAID params 1 1 Array 1 1 1 1 0 1 3 5 0 1 RAID Level 30 50 None 1 1 2 Choices dependent Slice on RAID level 1 2 1 8 Array 2 Array 8 1 1 3 Foreground Initialize mode Background Submenus as for Array 1 1024 512 256 128 64 32 16 8 sectors 1 10 Auto Write Back Write Cache Write Through led Enable Disable PreRead Setup 1 12 Slice over 2TB 1 13 Sectors per 128 255 Track 1 14 Expand Array 1 9 Stripe Size To create one or several arrays and to set their parameters 1 ox P e e D If you have no existing arrays that you wish to keep select Array 1 1 1 Otherwise select the next available array 1 2 1 8 Signal intent to reconfigure the selected array 1 x Choose a RAID level for the selected array 1 x 1 Partition the array into one or more slices 1 x 2 Choose the initialize mode to be Foreground or Background 1 x 3 If you wish to create another array repeat from step one If not continue Next make sure these parameters are set for the arrays collectively T 8 g 10 11 12 Set the stripe size 1 9 Select Write Cache type 1 10 Enable or disable PreRead 1 11 Indicate if the slice is over 2TB 1 12 Select the sector number per track 1 13 Select to expand an array 1 14 Finally
33. s the status of your RAID controller s through the IDE cable an optional backup RS232 connection can also be used The RAIDGuard GUI browser window first displays the Monitor Mode This is the mode you will be viewing before you login to set up the Config Mode Monitor Mode Contrdler Information ye Log onto ae mamen Fe Config Mode mm E mm SEE 1 d I 1 Array Status EI EE Slots Chasis FEEEEEEFFFEFEEER F Information Event Log Event Log RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Leading OF Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Controller Information The controller provides information for Host Channel 1 and 2 In addition your IP address model name memory and firmware version will be displayed You may click on the icons to see the system status such as fan power system temperature etc Click on the Host Chan 1 or Host Chan 2 tab to see the details respectively Log onto Cofig Mode To go to Config Mode Configuration mode you need to log in first Enter your Password and press Login so that you can click on Cofig tab to enter the configuration mode Array Status This section displays the array status Chassis Information This section displays the chassis information Event log This keeps a history of browser events A Note The Event log under RAIDGuard GUI s Monitor Mode records is different from the Event log under Monitor Utility The former keeps record of the browser events while the later keeps re
34. ssis Slike Seling Array 1 Slice 0 302920 MB Host Chan 1 ID 0 Lun 0 Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Array setting Select an array to modify the array details Array Level Default 5 Stripe Size Default 128 and Initialize Mode Default Foreground Displayed array information include Available Drives Select Drives and Array Capacity MB Chassis setting After you Select All Chassis or select hard disks for Chassis 0 press Confirm to change the setting Slice setting After you change Slice Number Mapping Channel IDs and LUNs press Apply Slice Capacity will display the total RAID number Press Save and Process to go back to Monitor Mode Note there will be a bar indicating how many percentage of the process has been done Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI Scrubbing Array Scrubbing Array Disk sels Disk Tiang Shs Error Parity Fixed Parity Percentage Schedule Next Schedule 2000 0 0 00 00 0 MET NANA 2 BEE 3 ml 4 ml Ee ee 6 Off w ooo Monitor RAIDCare GUI Ver 3 0 Loading OK Overwrite Parity Select to execute overwrite parity Scrubbing setting Select an array or all arrays Choose manual or schedule scrubbing and press Confirm the setting for this array Result Report This displays array details Disk Self Test Disk Clone SMART ACS 89310 User s Manual 3 Configuration This feature allows you to configure more controller settings Cache Params
35. st computer first make sure ACS 89310 is turned on When ACS 89310 boots up it enters Self Diagnostic Mode and runs diagnostic tests The first test covers the CPU and supporting core logic chips the internal bus memory SCSI controller Serial ATA controllers and RS 232 controllers The second diagnostic test checks for the presence of disks on each individual disk channel and the functionality of each disk found The final diagnostic test checks RAID functionality The messages shown on the right will LCD initialize OK display as ACS 89310 runs through the tests When complete ACS 89310 will enter Operation Mode and the Monitor Memory testing Utility window will show Memory sizing 256MB Move ROM code to System Memory Jump to System Memory Startup system please wait To enlarge the size of the Monitor Utility window in HyperTerminal select Font from the View menu and increase the font size Control Panel LCD output 11111xxXXXXXXXXX DISK 2 HDS 722516VLSA886 NU C H S M 319120 16 63 16 iLBA amp 8 Enable Support SATA Gen 1 speed 1 5Gbps supported DST supported 14 not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed not installed iDisk config info found ee NYRAM config info Array 1 Member Disk 12345 iHot Plug function ready AA AA se EE Move Cursor AZSK Tab Switch to Mew firea
36. ween ACS 89310 and the host computer so that the Monitor Utility can be used If you do not intend to access the Monitor Utility this chapter can be ignored Establishing a terminal connection The Monitor Utility can be accessed from a dedicated terminal or a host PC To use a dedicated terminal simply connect the terminal to the RS232 head of the RAID controller s combo cable To access the Monitor Utility from a host PC ensure that the RS232 head of the RAID controller s combo cable is attached to the host computer s COM port before A connection must then be established between the host computer and the ACS 89310 RAID controller This is done by means of a terminal program such as HyperTerminal This section outlines the process to set up a HyperTerminal connection Other terminal programs may be used in place of HyperTerminal to communicate with the RAID controller However the setup process for other terminal software may differ from that outlined in this chapter E Note HyperTerminal is bundled as standard with Microsoft Windows operating systems It will be found in the Communications folder The program can also be downloaded from Hilgraeve Software at http www hilgraeve com htpe K Note This manual covers three models ACS 89310 ACS 89311 and ACS 89312 Where references are made to ACS 89310 they should be taken as applying to all three models Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Launch HyperTermina
37. yed on control panel 4 5 3 Stop RTC Stop the RTC Accusys Chapter 4 Monitoring with Monitor Utility Other Settings You may initiate the parity or do the parity check under the System Params submenu Go to main menu gt System Params gt Init Parity or Parity Check 4 4 6 1 8 System params fa Parity Array 1 8 4 7 4 7 1 8 EE Check E Array 1 8 8 4 8 1 3 Beeper Clear Enable a SYS Info Enable Disable Enable Disable Disable Parity menu 4 6 Init Parity Select an Array and then Stop or Start Default Stop to initialize an existing RAID 5 or RAID 3 array AN Caution Initialization of an existing array will erase all data on the array 4 7 Parity Check Select an Array and then Stop or Start Default Stop to check a RAID 5 or RAID 3 array for errors 4 8 Beeper Clear to silence a sounding beeper Enable or Disable beeper function Default Enable 4 9 Veiw SYS Info Display the system s information Accusys ACS 89310 User s Manual Setting utility Any configuration changes made by the administrator must be saved to the non volatile memory NVRAM This is done in the NVRAM menu accessed from the Main menu 5 5 1 5 1 1 Disk Utility System Utility Scrubbing Enable Disable Short Self Test 5 2 Disk Utility ja Szen E Extended Self Test STOP DST 5 2 2 1 5 2 2 Disk Clone Start Disk Clone 5 2 2 2 i Stop Disk Clone 5 2 2 3 Re
38. your console 1 To connect the two devices you need to at least enter you IP address manually from your control panel Accessing the RAIDGuard GUI Now that you have connected the controller with your console Open any browser starting page and enter the IP address into the Http tab E Google Microsoft Internet Explorer S E a X BRD CEE HAM BREU T gt e LS KK KA PEANG 2 Open a browser and enter the IP address in the url http field E ail ei spe Java Runtime Environment must be installed for RAIDGuard GUI to be successfully displayed on a browser If JRE is not already installed the application can be downloaded free from http java sun com downloads Accusus M ACS 89310 User s Manual 3 When you are connecting a RAIDGuard GUI webpage automatically appears on the screen e SKI 4 The dialog box that appears on the screen Efe E E x shows the connection state and if there is any error a State Loading Data Error None Java Applet Window Ce Do not close the dialog box during and after connection To do so will terminate the connection Accusys Part 1 RAIDGuard GUI The RAIDGuard GUI browser allows you to remotely monitor the status of your RAID as it initializes and operates in real time This chapter introduces you the RAIDGuard GUI monitoring capabilities RAIDGuard GUI overview RAIDGuard GUI monitor
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