Avago Technologies RAID 170LP User Manual

AcceleRAID 170LP
Installation Guide
DB11-000024-00 First Edition 08P5513
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the
compliance testing of this Product. LSI Logic is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The LSI Logic Mylex AcceleRAID 170LP is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiv er in a domestic en vironment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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Declaration of Conformity
Per FCC Part 2, Section 2.1077(a)
Manufacturer’s Name: LSI Logic Corporation Manufacturer’s Address:
Declares that the product: Product Name: AcceleRAID 170LP PCI to Ultra 160 SCSI
Model Number(s): A170LP-1-16NB
Year of Manufacture: 2000 Conforms to the following Product Specification(s):
FCC: CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(e)
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
North American Headquarters Milpitas, CA
USA
RAID Controller
and Section 15.109(g) Class B Digital Device tested per ANSI C63.4–1992 procedures
Declaration of Conformity
Per 89\336\EEC
Responsible Party Name: Address:
Trade Name: AcceleRAID 170LP PCI to Ultra 160 SCSI RAID
Model Number(s):A170LP-1-16NB
Standards: EN 50081-1:1992, Emissions
LSI Logic Corporation North American Headquarters Milpitas, CA
U.S.A.
hereby declares that the product
Controller Fab 550167-01 Rev A
conforms to the following specifications
EN 55022:1998 Class B ITE radiated and conducted emissions
EN 50024:1998, Immunity
EN 61000-4-2:1998 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4-3:1998 Radiated Immunity EN 61000-4-4:1995 Electrical Fast Transients/Burst EN 61000-4-5:1995 Surges EN 61000-4-6:1996 Conducted Immunity EN 61000-4-11:1994 Supply Dips and Variations
Community of Europe
CE mark is rated for the AceleRAID 170LP as follows: CISPR 22 Radiated Emission EN55022, Generic immunity standard for the following:
IEC 801-2 ESD, IEC 801-3 Radiated, and IEC 801-4 EFT/Burst Warning! This is a Class B product. In a residential environment this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse B. In Wohnbereichen
können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen aufreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Avertissement! Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe B. Dans un environnement résidentiel
cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à l’utilisateur de prendre des mésures appropriées.
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Document Description
Document DB11-000024-00 First Edition. November 2002 This document describes the LSI Logic Corporation’s Mylex AcceleRAID 170LP product for Software Kit 5.20 and will remain the official reference source for all revisions/releases of this product until rescinded by an update.
Disclaimer
It is the policy of LSI Logic to improve products as new technology , components, software, and firmware become available. LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein at any time without notice. All features, functions, and operations described herein may not be marketed by LSI Logic in all parts of the world. In some instances, photographs and figures are of equipment prototypes. Therefore, before using this document, consult your LSI Logic representative for information that is applicable and current. LSI LOGIC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT(S) DESCRIBED HEREIN EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY LSI LOGIC.
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About This Manual
This installation guide covers hardware set-up and configuration procedures necessary for the installation of a Mylex AcceleRAID 170LP single channel RAID controller.
Chapter 1 describes the controller, standard package contents, and user­supplied items necessary for installation.
Chapter 2 describes the steps to be performed prior to controller installation and the physical installation of the AcceleRAID 170LP single channel RAID controller.
Chapter 3 describes controller start-up and the BIOS resident utilities. Appendix A provides hardware and environmental specifications. Appendix B describes error messages and problem correction. Appendix C describes the PCI Hot Plug feature. Appendix D provides enclosure management information.
Conventions
Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to describe user interaction with the product:
prompt This style of type indicates screen display messages
Enter Press the key labeled “Enter” (or “Delete”, etc.)
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.
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Product Description .......................................................................... 1–1
Controller Features ...................................................................1–3
Channel Capabilities ................................................................. 1–3
Controller Capabilities ............................................................... 1–3
Operating System Support ........................................................ 1–4
Standard Package Contents ..................................................... ....... 1–5
Hardware ...................................................................................1–5
Software .................................................................................... 1–5
User-supplied Items .................................................................. ....... 1–6
Chapter 2
Installation
Before You Begin ............................................................................. 2–2
Safety Considerations ...................................................................... 2–3
Installation Checklist .........................................................................2–4
GET READY .............................................................................2–4
GET SET ....................................... ... ... .................................. .. ..2–4
GO ............................................................................................. 2–4
Connectors, LEDs, and Jumpers ...................................................... 2–5
PCI Hotplug ............................................................................. ..2–5
Installation Process .............................. .................................. ... ... .... 2–8
Installing the Controller Into a Standard Chassis .................... 2–10
Installing the Controller Into a 2U Chassis .............................. 2–11
Preparing the SCSI Drives ......................................................2–12
SCSI Termination ....................................................................2–14
SCSI Cabling .................................................................................. 2–18
LVD Mode ...............................................................................2–18
Single-ended Mode .................................................................2–18
Limitations on Mixing SCSI Drives .................................................2–19
Narrow with Wide SCSI Drives ................................................2–19
LVD with Single-ended Drives ................................................2–19
Chapter 3
Controller Start-up
BIOS Options ........................................................... ... .....................3–1
Setting BIOS Options ................................................................ 3–2
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BIOS Configuration Utility (RAID EzAssist) ......................................3–4
Operating System .............................................................................3–4
Operating System Device Drivers .......................................... ...........3–4
Global Array Manager (GAM) Client ................................................. 3–4
In Case of Problems ................. ........................................................3–5
Appendix A
AcceleRAID 170LP Specifications
General Hardware Specifications ................ .....................................A–1
AcceleRAID 170LP ....................................................................A–1
Environmental Specifications ....................................................A–2
Appendix B
AcceleRAID 170LP Error Messages
Start-up Error Messages ...................................................................B–1
Drive Check Error Messages ............................................................B–1
Installation Abort ..............................................................................B–2
System Reboot or Power Down ........................................................B–3
Appendix C
PCI Hot Plug
Introduction .......................................................................................C–1
Implementation .................................................................................C–1
NetWare ....................................................................................C–1
Windows NT ..............................................................................C–3
Windows 2000 ...........................................................................C–3
Windows XP and .NET 32-bit ....................................................C–3
Appendix D
Enclosure Management
Introduction .......................................................................................D–1
SAF-TE .............................................................................................D–1
SES ..................................................................................................D–2
Glossary SOFTWARE LICENSE AND WARRANTY POLICY
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes:
• The AcceleRAID™ 170LP controller
• Standard package contents
• User supplied items

Product Description

The Mylex AcceleRAID 170LP controller is a PCI to Ultra 160 SCSI single channel RAID controller with 32-bit, 33MHz PCI capability. The AcceleRAID 170LP supports one external and one internal Ultra 160 SCSI connector. The AcceleRAID 170LP controller provides the speed and functionality required by high demand server platforms. AcceleRAID 170LP achieves performance breakthroughs in PCI technology, eliminates storage bottlenecks, and delivers scalable performance. Enclosure Management and PCI Hot Plug are standard features. The AcceleRAID 170LP controller requires PCI 2.2 compliant slots.
The AcceleRAID 170LP comes with both a Standard PCI Bracket (Figure 1-1) for installation into a standard system chassis and a Low Profile PCI Bracket (Figure 1-2) for installation into a specially designed 2U chassis .
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Figure 1-1. AcceleRAID 170LP Controller with Standard Bracket
Figure 1-2. AcceleRAID 170LP Controller with Low Profile Bracket
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Controller Features

Features of the AcceleRAID 170LP controller include:
• One QLogic ISP10160A chip to support one Ultra 160 SCSI LVD channel
• Intel i960RS RISC processor operating at 100MHz
• 16MB ECC SDRAM cache memory, soldered on board (fixed)
• PCI 2.2 compliant
• 1MB, 8-bit flash EEPROM for BIOS and code
• 32KB, 8-bit NVRAM for error log controller configuration
• Built-in configuration utilities (in BIOS)
• Write-through and write-back cache support
• PCI Hotplug capability allowing the AcceleRAID 170LP to be swapped with a replacement without powering down the system
Caution
Be sure the motherboard you are using supports PCI Hotplug before attempting to use this feature, or serious damage to the controller and/or the motherboard could result. (The motherboard must be PCI 2.2 compliant to use this feature.)
Introduction

Channel Capabilities

15 Ultra 160 SCSI devices per channel

Controller Capabilities

• 15 physical drives in the drive group (array)
• 32 total logical drives on the controller
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 50, and JBOD
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Product Description

Operating System Support

MS-DOS 6.x and above are supported using drivers that reside in the AcceleRAID BIOS. Drivers in the Disk Array Controller Software Kit, included with the AcceleRAID 170LP controller, support other popular operating systems. (Refer to5 the PCI Disk Array Controller Drivers Installation Guide and User Manual.)
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Standard Package Contents

The following items are supplied with the standard shipping package:

Hardware

• AcceleRAID 170LP Disk Array Controller with documentation included on the CD-ROM and a printed Quick Installation Guide
• 16MB ECC cache memory, soldered on board (fixed)

Software

• On-board RAID EzAssist disk array controller configuration utility with documentation on CD-ROM and a printed Quick Configuration Guide
• Software Kit Driver diskettes with documentation on CD-ROM
• Global Array Manager (GAM) Server and Client software with documentation on CD-ROM
Figure 1-3. Standard Package Contents
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User-supplied Items

User-supplied Items
The following user-supplied items are required to perform this installation:
• IBM-PC™ compatible host system with PCI 2.2 compliant slot
• Network operating system software (as required)
• SCSI cables to connect the controller and disk arrays (when used in a 2U chassis server, a low profile cable connector may be required)
• Static grounding strap or electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe work area
• Disk array enclosure (or equivalent) with SCSI disk drives
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1. It is recommended that you use an Amphenol® Fast 40 LVD, round cable and a Hitachi ® twisted pair, flat cable.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes:
• Before You Begin
• Safety Considerations
• Installation Checklist
• Connectors, LEDs, Jumpers
• Installation Process
• SCSI Termination
• Setting SCSI Device IDs
•SCSI Cabling
• Limitations on Mixing SCSI Drives
Mylex disk array controllers are designed to work in a variety of SCSI RAID application environments. Certain configuration steps need to be performed prior to installing the controller into a RAID environment. Each of the steps described in this chapter is part of the installation process.
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Before You Begin

Before You Begin
Installing the AcceleRAID 170LP single channel RAID controller is no more difficult than installing any 32-bit PCI adapter card. The AcceleRAID 170LP single channel controller connects into any PCI 2.2 compliant slot on the motherboard. Follow these steps and the installation procedures in this chapter.
Note
Recommended: Connect the AcceleRAID 170LP into a 32-bit PCI slot to reserve the 64-bit PCI slot for 64-bit controllers.
WARNING
Working with the system covers off and power applied to the system can result in shock and serious injury .
1. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting the installation. Refer to the instructions provided in your system documentation. Do not disconnect cables or power cords while system power is on.
2. Check the size of the bracket installed on your controller. If necessary, change the bracket to match your installation needs.
3. Read all of the instructions in this chapter completely before proceed­ing. Follow the Notes, Cautions, and W arnings described in this manual and marked on the equipment.
4. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures. Use a grounded wrist strap or ESD safe footwear, and work in an ESD safe area.
5. Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length, termination, etc.) are followed, see Table 2-1.
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Table 2-1. SCSI Formats and Bus Lengths
SCSI Trade Association (STA) Terms
SCSI-1 5 8 6 - 8 Fast SCSI 10 8 3 - 8 Fast Wide SCSI 20 16 3 - 16 Ultra SCSI 20 8 1.5 - 8 Ultra SCSI 20 8 3 - 4 Wide Ultra SCSI 40 16 - - 16* Wide Ultra SCSI 40 16 1.5 - 8 Wide Ultra SCSI 40 16 3 - 4 Ultra2 SCSI 40 8 Not Defined 12† 8 Wide Ultra2 SCSI 80 16 Not Defined 12† 16 Ultra 160 SCSI 160 16 Not Defined 12 16
* The Maximum number of devices allowed on a Wide Ultra SCSI bus is 8, unless bus
extender technology is used.
† This length can be extended to 25 meters if there are only 2 devices (e.g., the controller and
one drive) on the bus in a point-to-point configuration.
Bus
Speed,
MB/Sec,
Max.
Bus
Width,
Bits
Max. Bus Length, Meters Max. Device
Single-ended Low-Voltage
Differential
Support
(Including
Controller)

Safety Considerations

Be sure to observe the following precautions before beginning the controller installation procedure:
Caution
Anti-static handling procedures are required. Leave the controller in its anti-static bag until it is time to plug the controller into the PCI slot. The use of a grounded wrist strap and other ESD protective measures are highly recommended.
WARNING
Disconnect the system from the electrical wall outlet before opening the system cabinet. Working with the system covers off and power applied to the system can result in shock and serious injury.
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Installation Checklist

Installation Checklist

GET READY

Note
It is recommended that you wear a grounded wrist strap when performing hardware installation procedures.
1. ____ Power off your computer system.
2. ____ Verify that you have the correct bracket installed on the controller.
3. ____ Remove the plate from the I/O access port to the PCI slot.
4. ____ Remove the AcceleRAID 170LP board from the anti-static bag.

GET SET

Note
Review Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3, Table 2-2, and Table 2-3 to get familiar with the layout of the AcceleRAID 170LP controller board and the Connectors, Jumpers, and LED descriptions.
5. ____ Plug the AcceleRAID 170LP board into a standard PCI slot.
6. ____ Secure the AcceleRAID 170LP board’s mounting bracket with a
screw or retainer.
7. ____ Connect the SCSI cable(s) from your drive(s) and/or device(s) to
the SCSI channel.
8. ____ Check SCSI termination for internal and/or external devices.
9. ____ Check disk drives. Be sure termination is set to the disabled
position on any disk drive(s) that will not be terminated. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied the disk drives.
10. ____ Set SCSI ID on the disk drive(s).
11. ____ Enable termination power on disk drive(s).
12. ____ Safety check the installation.
GO
13. ____ Go to Chapter 3, “Controller Board Start-up”.
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Connectors, LEDs, and Jumpers

There is one external and one internal Ultra 160 SCSI connector supported on the AcceleRAID 170LP controller shown in Figure 2-1, labeled as CH 0.
The AcceleRAID 170LP controller has four LEDs on the front side as shown in Figure 2-2 and described in Table 2-2. The LEDs indicate SE (single ended), LVD, terminator enabled, and FAIL modes.
SCSI jumpers should normally be set to their default settings, no adjustments are needed. Default jumper locations are shown in Figure 2-3 and are described in Table 2-3.
When you have checked the termination requirements, completed the connections of your desired SCSI devices, and other possible devices such as a CD-ROM drive or a tape drive, close your system with the cover.

PCI Hotplug

Note
Please see Appendix C for information on how to implement the Hotplug feature for your system’s requirements.
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Connectors, LEDs, and Jumpers
CH0
CH0
Figure 2-1. AcceleRAID 170LP Controller with Channel 0 Connectors
D1 D2 D3 D4
Figure 2-2. AcceleRAID 170LP LEDs
Table 2-2. LED Descriptions
D1 FAIL (Processor Self Test) D2 TERM_LED (Terminator Enabled) D3 SCSI_LVD Mode D4 SCSI_SE (Single Ended) Mode
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JP1
J1
JP3 JP4
Figure 2-3. AcceleRAID 170LP Jumper Locations
Table 2-3. AcceleRAID 170LP Jumper Descriptions
JP1 SCSI Activities LED Header JP3 Maintenance Mode JP4 Cache Dirty (monitor cache write back) – LED Header J1 Debug serial edge connector
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Installation Process

Installation Process
Follow these installation steps:
1. Choose any available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Choose an Available PCI Slot
2. Remove the metal cover plate from the slot’s access port (at the back of the cabinet) usually by releasing the black clip as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Remove the Metal Plate
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Caution
Be sure to wear a ground wrist strap at all times.
3. Remove the AcceleRAID 170LP controller from the anti-static bag, by holding it at the edges, as shown in Figure 2-6.
Ground Wrist Strap
AcceleRAID 170LP
Figure 2-6. Remove the Controller from the Anti-static Bag
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