Acer 08P4100 User Manual

PCI Disk Array

Controller Drivers

Installation Guide and

User Manual

Part Number 775079-01

08P4100

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About This Manual

This installation guide covers the steps involved to install and use the software drivers for Mylex PCI Disk Array Controllers.

For information on defining and setting RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels as well as configuration of the array, consult the appropriate Global Array Manager Client manual or the RAID EzAssist

Configuration Utility User Reference Guide or RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility Quick Configuration Guide.

Conventions

Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to describe user interaction with the product:

bold The user must enter the bold text exactly as shown

↵ Press the Enter key

Enter Press the key labeled “Enter” (or “Delete”, etc.)

File, Run Select the Run option from the pull-down menu

activated when the File menu pad is selected

☛ Note

Supplementary information that can have an effect on system performance

 Caution

Notification that a proscribed action has the potential to adversely affect equipment operation, system performance, or data integrity

 WARNING

Notification that a proscribed action will definitely result in equipment damage, data loss, or personal injury

NetWare

Windows NT

Windows 2000

SCO OpenServer

UnixWare

Solaris

4 5

6 7

Linux

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Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview ...........................................................................................1-1

NetWare, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 .............................. 1-1

SCO OpenServer, UnixWare, and Solaris ................................. 1-2

Linux ........................................................................................... 1-2

Requirements .................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2

NetWare

Overview ...........................................................................................2-1

Mylex Disk Array Controller Driver Files for NetWare ................ 2-1

Tape, Disk, and CD-ROM Support ............................................. 2-1

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

NetWare 4.2 Controller .................................................................... 2-2

Installing NetWare 4.2 Drivers .................................................... 2-2

Installing Peripherals Under NetWare 4.2 .................................. 2-3

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an

Existing NetWare 4.2 System .................................................. 2-4

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

NetWare 5.0 Controller .................................................................... 2-6

Installing NetWare 5.0 Drivers .................................................... 2-6

NetWare 5.0 Bootable CD-ROM ................................................ 2-7

Installing Peripherals Under NetWare 5.0 .................................. 2-8

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an

Existing NetWare 5.0 System .................................................. 2-9

Chapter 3

Windows NT

Overview ...........................................................................................3-1

Mylex Disk Array Controller Driver Files for Windows NT .......... 3-1

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary Windows

NT 4.0 Controller ............................................................................. 3-3

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an Existing

Windows NT 4.0 System ................................................................. 3-5

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Chapter 4

Windows 2000

Overview ............................................................................................ 4-1

Mylex Disk Array Controller Driver Files for Windows 2000 ....... 4-1

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

Windows 2000 Controller ................................................................. 4-3

Installation Procedure 1: Using eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP,

AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352 .......................................4-4

Primary (new) Installation ....................................................4-4

Secondary (new) Installation ...............................................4-4

Secondary (existing) Installation .........................................4-4

A secondary existing installation is when: ...........................4-4

Performing a Primary Installation ............................................... 4-5

Performing a Secondary Installation ...........................................4-7

Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation Procedure ......................... 4-7

Installation Procedure 2: Using DAC960P Series, eXtremeRAID 1100 (DAC1164P), AcceleRAID 150,

AcceleRAID 200, or AcceleRAID 250 .....................................4-13

Primary (new) Installation ..................................................4-13

Secondary (new) Installation .............................................4-13

Secondary (existing) Installation .......................................4-13

Upgrading the Windows 2000 Driver to the Current

Mylex Driver .............................................................................4-14

Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 .........................4-14

Windows NT 4.0 with a Mylex controller ...........................4-14

Windows NT 4.0 with GAM Server/GAM Client

Installed ...........................................................................4-15

Windows NT 4.0 with a Mylex Controller with

MACDISK installed .......................................................... 4-15

Updating the Mylex Controller Driver ...............................................4-16

Chapter 5

SCO OpenServer

Overview ............................................................................................ 5-1

Creating a Driver Diskette for SCO UNIX ..........................................5-2

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

Controller .........................................................................................5-3

Installing Additional Mylex Disk Array Controllers .............................5-5

Adding System Drives .......................................................................5-6

Installing Mylex Disk Array Controller Tape Drivers ..........................5-7

Mylex Disk Array Controller CD-ROM Drivers .....................5-8

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Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as a

Secondary Controller ...............................................................5-9

Secondary Controller Installation Procedure ...................... 5-9

Updating a Previously Installed Driver ..................................... 5-11

Tuning SCO for Maximum Performance .................................. 5-11

Chapter 6

UnixWare

Overview ...........................................................................................6-1

Special Notes ............................................................................. 6-2

Creating a Driver Diskette for UnixWare ........................................... 6-3

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 7.x/2.1.3 ................................ 6-3

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Secondary

UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 7.x/2.1.3 ................................. 6-5

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary

UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 2.1.2 ....................................... 6-6

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Secondary

UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 2.1.2 ....................................... 6-8

Adding System Drives ..................................................................... 6-10

To Primary Controller ...............................................................6-10

To Secondary Controller(s) ...................................................... 6-10

Updating a Previously Installed Driver ..................................... 6-10

Changing the Controller Configuration ............................................ 6-11

Chapter 7

Solaris

Overview ...........................................................................................7-1

Creating a Driver Diskette for Solaris ................................................ 7-2

How to use the Mylex Supplemental Driver Diskette ......................... 7-2

Installing Solaris Using the Solaris Device Configuration

Assistant Diskette for a Primary Installation .................................... 7-2

Installing Solaris Using the Mylex MDAC Supplemental

Driver Diskette for a Secondary Installation .................................... 7-4

Chapter 8

Linux

Overview ...........................................................................................8-1

Installing the Disk Array Controller Drivers ........................................ 8-1

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Appendix A

Creating PCI Driver Installation Diskettes

Introduction ........................................................................................A-1

Creating Operating System Driver Diskettes .....................................A-2

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

This manual describes how to install and use the Mylex Disk Array Controller operating system drivers for Mylex PCI Disk Array Controllers.

Mylex Disk Array Controller drivers for all supported operating systems (except Linux) are delivered on a CD-ROM. Drivers for NetWare, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are also delivered on diskettes.

☛ Note

This manual assumes that the network administrator

will be performing any of the installation procedures

described herein.

NetWare, Windows NT, and Windows 2000

Use one of the following methods to obtain drivers for NetWare 4.2 / 5.x, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000:

• Install drivers directly from the diskettes provided.

• Retrieve the appropriate driver image file from the CD-ROM and create

a driver diskette from the DOS image file.

• Insert the CD-ROM into a system running Windows 95 / 98, Windows

NT, or Windows 2000, then click on “Create Software Diskettes” from

the RAID Management Software Installation menu. See Appendix A for details.

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Requirements

SCO OpenServer, UnixWare, and Solaris

Use the following method to obtain drivers for SCO OpenSever 5.0.5, UnixWare 7.x, 2.1.2 / 2.1.3, or Solaris 7 for x86:

• Insert the CD-ROM into a system running Windows 95 / 98, Windows

NT, or Windows 2000, then click on “Create Software Diskettes” from

the RAID Management Software Installation menu. See Appendix A for details.

Linux

In order to use any of the supported distributions of Linux, you will need to download the driver files from the appropriate web site (see Chapter 8 “Linux”).

Requirements

It is assumed that the hardware installation, the system configuration, and the disk array controller configuration are properly completed. If they are not, please refer to the appropriate Mylex disk array controller hardware installation guide and to the RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility User

Reference Guide or RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility Quick Configuration Guide. Complete the required procedures described in those

manuals before proceeding with installation of drivers discussed herein.

The person who will be performing the installation should have Supervisor or Administrator rights for the system onto which these software drivers will be installed.

It may also be necessary to prepare a DOS bootable floppy disk to be able to perform certain procedures described in this manual. Before starting, be sure to read through all applicable instructions to determine the specific requirements for each operating system to be supported.

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Chapter 2

NetWare

Overview

This chapter describes installation procedures and the functionality of the Mylex Disk Array Controller drivers for Novell NetWare. The software for the drivers is provided on the appropriate Software Kit distribution diskette and CD-ROM.

Mylex Disk Array Controller Driver Files for NetWare

All hardware installation, system configuration, and disk array controller configuration must be properly completed before proceeding with the NetWare driver installation. These basic installation procedures follow the Novell Installation manual, with only the few minor differences that are described in this section.

The subdirectory \netware on the DOS-formatted NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette and on the CD-ROM contains the following:

MDAC.HAM: The driver to support Mylex Disk Array Controllers

with NetWare.

N E T W A R E

MDAC.DDI: NetWare installation file for MDAC.HAM.

Tape, Disk, and CD-ROM Support

Tape drive support is available to the Mylex Disk Array Controller under NetWare by means of the NWTAPE.CDM. Most NetWare applications that communicate through ASPI on the server will work with the controller when the NWASPI.CDM module is loaded. Disk drive support is provided through the SCSIHD.CDM module.

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Similar to tape drive support, the controller also supports CD-ROM for use under NetWare. The SCSICD.CDM provides support to the CD-ROM application running on the server. A CD-ROM driver will also have to be loaded. These are included with the Novell NetWare releases.

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary NetWare 4.2 Controller

If the Mylex Disk Array Controller will be the primary (bootable) controller, you must install the controller driver at the time of NetWare 4.2 installation.

Installing NetWare 4.2 Drivers

NetWare version 4.2 is available on CD-ROM. Drivers provided in the \DOS subdirectory of the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette (packaged with the Mylex Disk Array Controller) are required to install NetWare 4.2 from a CD-ROM drive connected to a Mylex Disk Array Controller.

The procedure below assumes that the CD-ROM drivers are available.

1. Boot the system from a newly created DOS boot drive, and then create (or edit) the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files to include the drivers required for accessing the CD-ROM as a logical drive under DOS. The following example assigns the CD-ROM as drive D: under MS-DOS 6.00 or above. CONFIG.SYS contains the statements:

device = [pathname]\aspidac.sys

device = [pathname]\btcdrom.sys /D:[devicename]

AUTOEXEC.BAT contains the statement:

[pathname]\mscdex /v /m:10 /D:[devicename]

The device name is that of the specific CD-ROM drive (e.g., MSCD001).

2. Boot the system with the new CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT, and make sure the NetWare CD-ROM files are accessible under DOS.

3. Follow the standard NetWare 4.2 upgrade or installation procedure, as described in the NetWare 4.2 documentation.

4. Insert the DOS-formatted NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette into the floppy disk drive when the installation program prompts you to

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insert the vendor-supplied disk. The installation program will scan the diskette for all available drivers. Select the NetWare 4.2 driver from the list:

MDAC.HAM

Installing Peripherals Under NetWare 4.2

Non-disk peripheral devices, such as tape or CD-ROM drives, can be installed on any channel of the controller. Each disk or non-disk device will require a unique SCSI ID, different from any other device connected to the same channel.

Each device requires a driver module connecting it to the DAC adapter. These modules are best loaded in the STARTUP.NCF file before the MDAC.HAM driver.

The common devices and required modules are:

SCSI disk drives SCSIHD.CDM

(including Mylex RAID system drives)

SCSI CD-ROM SCSICD.CDM

SCSI tape drive NWTAPE.CDM

Magneto optical drive SCSIMO.CDM

DLT t ape d rive DLT TA PE . CDM

IDE CD-ROM IDECD.CDM

IDE disk drive IDEHD.CDM

ASPI compliant NWASPI.CDM

applications such as GAM

N E T W A R E

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1. The appropriate drivers should be loaded before trying to access the non-disk devices. For example, to use NetWare's Sbackup utility, do the following:

: load mdac.ham

: load nwtape.cdm

: load tsa410

: load tapedai

: scan for new devices

: load sbackup

Except for the mdac.ham driver, .CDM or .NLM files are supplied by Novell. Refer to the Novell documentation for instructions on running Sbackup.

2. Load the following drivers to use a CD-ROM under NetWare 4.2 (the NLMs aspicd and cdrom are supplied by Novell):

: load mdac.ham

: load scsicd.cdm

: load cdrom.nlm

: cd mount [volume name]

After the CD-ROM is mounted, the volume on the CD-ROM can be mapped from any workstation and accessed.

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an Existing NetWare 4.2 System

If NetWare 4.2 is already installed and you wish to add a Mylex Disk Array Controller later, the controller will be a secondary (non-bootable) controller. After installing the controller hardware and configuring a disk array, follow the procedure below to add the necessary controller drivers.

1. With NetWare Server 4.2 loaded and running, load the NetWare program INSTALL.NLM by typing the following at the console prompt:

: load install

and press <Enter>.

2. Choose “Driver Options” in the Installation Options menu.

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3. Choose “Configure disk and storage device drivers” in the Driver Options menu.

4. Choose “Select an additional driver” in the Additional Driver Actions menu.

NetWare scans for controllers that do not have drivers already loaded.

5. At the “Select a driver” box, press <Ins> to choose to install an unlisted driver.

6. Insert the DOS-formatted NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette into the diskette drive.

7. Press <F3> to specify the path of the NetWare driver you’re about to install.

8. Change the path line to read:

A:\netware

and press <Enter>. NetWare scans for drivers on the floppy diskette in the specified path.

9. In the “Select a driver to install” box, select the appropriate driver for your controller:

MDAC.HAM | <Controller model number>

10. Select Ye s at the confirmation box to install the driver.

11. Press <Enter> to select the default server boot path.

12. Select Ye s to save a backup of the old or existing driver.

13. Press <Enter> to continue when you see the message that the old

driver will be saved.

NetWare copies the file.

14. What you just backed up was the old or existing .DSK or .HAM file. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 for the .DDI file.

15. Select No to decline selection of an additional driver to install unless you are installing more than one Mylex controller at this time.

16. Exit INSTALL.NLM by pressing <Esc> three times, then selecting Ye s at the “Exit Install?” box.

This concludes installation of the driver files needed to run your Mylex Disk Array Controller under NetWare 4.2.

N E T W A R E

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Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary NetWare 5.0 Controller

If the Mylex Disk Array Controller will be the primary (bootable) controller, you must install the controller driver at the time of NetWare 5.0 installation.

If you choose to use the NetWare 5.0 bootable CD-ROM, please read the instructions in the section “NetWare 5.0 Bootable CD-ROM” on page 2-7, before continuing.

Installing NetWare 5.0 Drivers

NetWare version 5.0 is available on CD-ROM. Drivers provided in the \DOS subdirectory of the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette (packaged with the Mylex Disk Array Controller) are required to install NetWare 5.0 from a CD-ROM drive connected to a Mylex Disk Array Controller.

The procedure below assumes that the CD-ROM drivers are available.

device = [pathname]\aspidac.sys

device = [pathname]\btcdrom.sys /D:[devicename]

AUTOEXEC.BAT contains the statement:

[pathname]\mscdex /v /m:10 /D:[devicename]

The device name is that of the specific CD-ROM drive (e.g., MSCD001).

2. Boot the system with the new CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT, and make sure the NetWare CD-ROM files are accessible under DOS.

3. Create a directory C:\NWUPDATE

• Copy MDAC.HAM and MDAC.DDI from the \NETWARE path.

Copy A:\Netware\MDAC.* C:\NWUPDATE

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4. Follow the standard NetWare 5.0 upgrade or installation procedure, as described in the NetWare 5.0 documentation.

• MDAC.HAM will be installed from the C:\NWUPDATE directory.

5. Return to the driver summary by pressing the arrow keys and select the option to continue.

6. NetWare 5.0 will continue the installation.

7. Watch for another status screen that displays the storage devices (i.e., SCSIHD.CDM and SCSICD.CDM) and the network drivers:

• Select Modify

• Select Storage Devices

• Press the <Insert> key

• Select NWASPI.CDM (this driver is required to load GAM)

• Press <Enter>

• Return to the driver summary by using the arrow keys.

NetWare 5.0 Bootable CD-ROM

In order to boot from the NetWare 5.0 CD-ROM, you must enable CD-ROM Boot Support in the BIOS setup program of the device that controls the CD-ROM drive.

If your bootable CD-ROM drive is connected to a Mylex controller, follow the steps below to enable CD-ROM boot support.

N E T W A R E

1. Insert the NetWare 5.0 CD-ROM.

2. Power on or reboot the system.

After the Mylex Controller BIOS banner comes up, you will see the following statement:

Press <ALT-M> for BIOS options

3. Press <A LT-M > immediately.

The BIOS options menu will be displayed.

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☛ Note

In order to enable the CD-ROM boot, the controller’s BIOS must be enabled.

4. If the controller’s BIOS is disabled, press <Enter> to enable the BIOS.

5. Use the arrow key to select “CD-ROM boot disabled” and press

<Enter> to enable the CD-ROM boot.

6. Press <ESC>, then press any key. This will restart the system with the

new settings.

The system will now boot from the NetWare 5.0 CD-ROM.

7. Return to the section “Installing NetWare 5.0 Drivers” and follow steps 4 through 7 to complete your driver installation.

Installing Peripherals Under NetWare 5.0

Each device requires a driver module connecting it to the DAC adapter. These modules are best loaded in the STARTUP.NCF file before the MDAC.HAM driver.

The common devices and required modules are:

SCSI disk drives SCSIHD.CDM

(including Mylex RAID system drives)

SCSI CD-ROM SCSICD.CDM

SCSI tape drive NWTAPE.CDM

Magneto optical drive SCSIMO.CDM

DLT t ape d rive DLT TA PE . CDM

IDE CD-ROM IDECD.CDM

IDE disk drive IDEHD.CDM

ASPI compliant NWASPI.CDM

applications such as GAM

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1. The appropriate drivers should be loaded before trying to access the non-disk devices.

2. Load the following drivers to use a CD-ROM under NetWare 5.0 (cdrom is supplied by Novell):

☛ Note

mdac.ham and scsicd.cdm are usually loaded in the startup.ncf file.

: load mdac.ham

: load scsicd.cdm

: load cdrom

After the CD-ROM is mounted, the volume on the CD-ROM can be mapped from any workstation and accessed.

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an Existing NetWare 5.0 System

If NetWare 5.0 is already installed and you wish to add a Mylex Disk Array Controller later, the controller will be a secondary (non-bootable) controller. After installing the controller hardware and configuring a disk array, follow the procedure below to add the necessary controller drivers.

1. Copy NWASPI.CDM (for GAM support).

• Copy C:\NWSERVER\DRIVERS\NWASPI.CDM to the directory

named, C:\NWSERVER.

• In the C:\NWSERVER\STARTUP.NCF file add LOAD

NWASPI.CDM with the other LOAD XXXX.CDM

N E T W A R E

2. With NetWare Server 5.0 loaded and running, load the NetWare program by typing the following at the console prompt:

: load nwconfig

and press <Enter>.

3. Choose “Driver Options” in the Installation Options menu.

4. Choose “Configure disk and storage device drivers” in the Driver Options menu.

5. Choose “Select an additional driver” in the Additional Driver Actions menu.

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NetWare scans for controllers that do not have drivers already loaded.

6. At the “Select a driver” box, press <Ins> to choose to install an

unlisted driver.

7. Insert the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette into the diskette drive.

8. Press <F3> to specify the path of the NetWare driver you’re about to install.

9. Change the path line to read:

A:\netware

and press <Enter>. NetWare scans for drivers on the floppy diskette in the specified path.

10. In the “Select a driver to install” box, select the appropriate driver for your controller:

MDAC.HAM | Mylex Disk Array Controller <model number>

11. Select Ye s at the confirmation box to install the driver.

12. Press <Enter> to select the default server boot path.

13. Select No to save a backup of the old or existing driver.

14. Select No to decline selection of an additional driver to install unless you are installing more than one controller at this time.

15. Exit INSTALL.NLM by pressing <Esc> three times, then selecting Ye s at the “Exit Install?” box.

This concludes installation of the driver files needed to run your Mylex Disk Array Controller under NetWare 5.0.

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Chapter 3

Windows NT

Overview

This chapter describes installation procedures and the functionality of the Mylex Disk Array Controller drivers for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or SP5. The software is provided on the appropriate Software Kit distribution diskette and CD-ROM.

This chapter assumes that the network administrator for this site will be performing these installation procedures.

Mylex Disk Array Controller Driver Files for Windows NT

All hardware installation, system configuration, and disk array controller configuration must be properly completed before proceeding with the Windows NT driver installation. These basic installation procedures follow the Windows NT Installation manual, with the differences that are described in this chapter.

The root directory A:\ on the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette contains the following:

TXTSETUP.OEM Setup text file (required in root directory) needed for

Windows NT installation.

DISK1 Diskette identifier file.

N N

The subdirectory \NT4 on the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette contains the following:

DAC960NT.SYS Windows NT controller driver file for DAC960P

Series, AcceleRAID 150/200/250, and DAC1164P

DAC960NT.INF Setup file for DAC960NT.SYS

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DAC2NT4.SYS Windows NT Controller driver file for AcceleRAID

160/170/170LP/352, and eXtremeRAID 2000/3000

DAC2NT4.INF Setup file for DAC2NT4.SYS

README.NT (Optional) Last minute information on Windows NT

Installation

The subdirectory \DISK on the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette contains the following:

MACDISK.SYS Mylex Accelerated Driver for Windows NT

MACDISK.INF Setup file for MACDISK.SYS

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Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary Windows NT 4.0 Controller

If the Mylex Disk Array Controller will be the primary (bootable) controller, you must install the controller driver at the time of Windows NT 4.0 installation.

Before proceeding you should have already carried out the following steps:

• Installed the Mylex Disk Array Controller hardware, connected the disk drives to the controller and to each other, set drive SCSI IDs, and terminated the SCSI bus following the instructions in your Mylex Disk Array Controller hardware installation guide.

• Used the Mylex RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility to create a drive configuration and initialized the drives for use following the instructions in your Mylex RAID EzAssist Configuration Utility manual.

To install the controller driver during Windows NT 4.0 installation:

1. Boot the system with the Windows NT 4.0 setup diskette #1.

2. Insert setup diskette #2 when prompted and press <Enter>.

3. Press <Enter> again when prompted.

4. Select Custom Setup in the Windows NT Setup screen.

N N

5. Next, choose S to skip the automatic detection scan.

6. Choose S to specify an additional device.

7. Choose Other in the list of supported adapters displayed and press <Enter>.

8. When prompted for the Manufacturer’s supplied hardware support disk, insert your NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette into the floppy disk drive and press <Enter>.

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9. Select the appropriate controller from the list of controllers displayed

on this screen and press <Enter>.

10. If you have drivers to install for other controllers (for example, an on-board SCSI or IDE controller to run other devices such as a CDROM drive, etc.), repeat Step 6 and Step 7. Then when prompted, insert the manufacturer’s supplied hardware support disk, press <Enter>, and select the appropriate driver from the list.

If you have no other drivers to install, or when you have finished installing other drivers, simply press <Enter> to continue installation.

11. Insert Windows NT 4.0 setup diskette #3 when prompted.

12. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue Windows NT 4.0 installation, inserting the Windows NT CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive when prompted. Press <Enter> and continue with the next few Windows NT 4.0 installation screens.

13. When prompted again for the “MDAC Software Kit” diskette, insert the NT4/NW Drivers Software Kit diskette into the floppy disk drive and press <Enter>.

If you installed other drivers from other diskettes, you will be asked to reinsert those diskettes as well.

This concludes Mylex Disk Array Controller driver installation for Windows NT 4.0. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation of the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

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Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller into an Existing Windows NT 4.0 System

If Windows NT 4.0 is already installed and you wish to add a Mylex Disk Array Controller later, the controller will be a secondary (non-bootable) controller. After installing the controller hardware and configuring a disk array, follow the procedure below to add the necessary controller drivers.

1. Make sure Windows NT 4.0 is up and running.

2. Click Start, and select Settings->Control Panel within the Start menu (Figure 3-1).

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Figure 3-1. Open the Windows NT 4.0 Control Panel

3. From the Control Panel window, double-click the SCSI Adapters icon (Figure 3-2).

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Figure 3-2. Control Panel - SCSI Adapters

4. In the SCSI Adapters box, click the Drivers tab to bring the Drivers page to the foreground (Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3. SCSI Adapters

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