HighPoint 3510 User Manual
RocketRAID 3xxx
SATAII Host Adapter
User’s Guide
Revision: 1.2
Date: November 2007
HighPoint T echnologies, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Content
Chapter 1
Introduction
About this Guide .......................................................................................................1-1
Introducing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter .......................................................1-1
RocketRAID 3xxx – Features and Specifications .......................................................1-2
Understanding RAID Concepts and Terminology.....................................................1-4
Chapter 2
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
1 - RocketRAID 3xxx Adapter Layout.........................................................................2-1
2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter ......................................................2-8
3 - Verifying Installation .............................................................................................2-9
4 - Battery Backup......................................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility
1 - BIOS Command Overview .....................................................................................3-1
2 - Creating RAID Arrays...........................................................................................3-4
3 - Adding/Remove Spare Disks ................................................................................3-6
4 - Updating the Firmware ..........................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4
RocketRAID 3xxx Driver and Software Installation
Microsoft Windows
(2000, XP, 2003 Server, x64 versions, Vista)
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Table of Contents
Driver and Software CD .............................................................................................4-1
Windows Driver Installation ......................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5
RocketRAID 3xxx W eb-RAID Management Interface
1 - Web RAID Management Interface........................................................................5-1
2 - Preparing Hard disks .............................................................................................5-2
3 - Array Management ...............................................................................................5-2
4 - Device Management .............................................................................................5-7
5 - Configuring Spare Disks ..................................................................................... 5-11
6 - Managing Events and T asks...............................................................................5-11
7 - Settings ............................................................................................................... 5-13
Chapter 6
Linux Driver Support
1 - Fedora Core 7 Linux installation Overview............................................................6-1
2 - Red Hat Enterprise 5 Overview .............................................................................6-5
3 - SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) installation Overview..................................6-9
Chapter 7
FreeBSD Driver Support
1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 3xxx Controller........................................7-1
2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx Driver on an Existing System ..............................7-4
3 - Updating the Driver ..............................................................................................7-7
4 - Uninstalling the Driver ..........................................................................................7-7
Chapter 8
Mac OSX Driver
Installing the driver and RAID utility.........................................................................8-1
Appendix
Customer Support .................................................................................................... A-1
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Contents of this Chapter:
About this guide
Introducing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter
RocketRAID3xxx - Features and Specifications
Understanding RAID Concepts and Terminology
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
About this Guide
The RocketRAID 3xxx SA TAII Host Adapter’s User’s Guide provides information
about the functions and capabilities of the host adapter, and instructions for
installing, configuring and maintaining RAID arrays hosted by the adapter.
Introducing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter
The HighPoint RocketRAID 3xxx is an 8-channel PCI-E x8 to Serial ATA II RAID
controller. The RocketRAID 3xxx solution designed for enterprise storage applications such as NAS solutions, workgroup and web servers, video streaming / video
editing workstations, data archiving/back up, and security systems.
The RocketRAID 3xxx delivers optimized performance and features through the use
of HighPoint’s industry-leading RAID technology.
The HighPoint RocketRAID 3xxx PCI-E SA TA II RAID Controller offers the features
needed for enterprise level storage environments. The RocketRAID 3xxx is the latest
product in storage technology, combining the outstanding high-performance capabilities of SATA II, with enterprise storage features, such as Native Command Queuing
(NCQ), staggered drive spin-up, and SAF-TE enclosure management.
The mini-SAS (RocketRAID 3220 & RocketRAID 35xx) Interconnect System Unparalleled flexibility and outstanding performance
The RocketRAID 3xxx supports a variety of connectors and cable assemblies that
make installation a snap, and ensure compatibility with a wide array of storage chassis
and enclosures. These assemblies enable flexible approach to speed-dependent
applications, ranging from 1.5 to 6.0 Gbps, with maximum capabilities up to 10.0 Gbps.
The RocketRAID 3xxx is an ideal and versatile multi-faceted solution for the growing
server storage market.
Intel I/O Processor and RAID Off-load Engine
The RocketRAID 3xxx utilizes the Intel hardware I/O processor for RAID 6 and 5
parity calculations. The Off-load engine relieves the mainboard’s CPU from the
burden of RAID-related computations, allowing it to attend to other important system
tasks.
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Onboard Cache and Optional Battery Backup for optimal performance and added
security
256MB of DDR SDRAM with ECC protection is integrated into the RocketRAID 3xxx
for improved performance, and provides additional security in the case of critical
system failure, when used in conjunction with the optional battery back up unit.
RocketRAID 3xxx – Features and Specifications
Host Adapter Architecture
• Intel IOP
• PCI -Express x8 (x16 slot compatible)
• 256 MB of DDR II memory with ECC protection (for RocketRAID 3320/35xx)
• Write through and write back cache
• 8 SATA II channels at 3Gb/s per port
• Multi -adapter support up to 4 adapters
• BIOS booting support
• BIOS PnP and BBS (BIOS boot specification) support
• Intel RAID 6 Engine for large capacity RAID arrays
• Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Optional (for RocketRAID 3320/35xx)
• RoHS compliant
Advance RAID Features
• Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 6 and JBOD
• Multiple RAID support
• Multiple Logical Drive Support
• Online array roaming
• Online capacity expansion (OCE) and Online RAID level migration (ORLM)
• Quick and Background initialization for instant RAID configuration
• Automatic drive insertion / removal detection and rebuild
• 64bit LBA support greater than 2TB per volume
• S.M.A.R.T monitoring hard drive status for reliability
• Staggered Spinup with user selection in BIOS
• (MAID) Spin down drives in array is idle
• (VSS) Variable Sector Size
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Array Monitors, Aler ts and Indicators
• Active/Failed LED
• SMTP for email notification
• Alarm / Buzzer alerts for array activity
RAID Management
• Firmware update in the Operating System
• Hot key (ctrl-h) boot-up RAID manager via BIOS
• API library for customizing AP
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• W eb browser-base RAID management software
• Disk scrubbing to prevent degraded RAID arrays
• Bad sector repair and re-mapping to reduce dropped drives
• ATA pass-through mode support
Operating System Support
• Windows (2000, XP, 2003, V ista 32/64bit)
• Mac OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x
• Linux (GPL Licensed Linux Open Source Driver into Kernel 2.6)
• FreeBSD
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size: (160.0mm x 66.0mm) 6.26”L x 2.59”
WEMI : FCC Part 15 Class B and CE
Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics:
W ork T emperature Range : +5C ~+ 55C
Relative Humidity Range : 5% ~ 60% non condensing
Storage T emperature : ~20 ~ 80C
MTBF: 920,585 Hours
Electrical Characteristics:
PCI-e : 3.3v
Power: 10 W
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Understanding RAID Concepts and Terminology
The following concepts and terminology is commonly used when describing the
functions of the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter.
Disk initialization
Initializing a disk writes necessary RAID configuration information to that disk. Disks
must be initialized before configuring them into RAID arrays. The initialization
process will destroy all data on the disk.
Disk Status
New The disk contains no data and has not been initialized.
Initialized The disk has been initialized and can be used for array creation.
Configured The disk has been assigned to one or more arrays, or configured as a
spare disk.
Legacy The disk was used on other controllers before use with the
RocketRAID 3xxx (see legacy disk below).
Array initialization
A redundant array (RAID5, RAID1, RAID10, RAID50/6) needs to be initialized to
ensure full performance and reliability. Non-redundant arrays (RAID0, JBOD) do not
need to be initialized.
When you create a redundant array using the RocketRAID 3xxx controller’s BIOS
Configuration Utility, it will automatically start the initialization process. When
creating an array using the HighPoint RAID Management Console software, you can
specify an initialization option (Skip initialization, foreground and background).
Online Capacity Expansion (OCE)
This feature allows disks to be added to existing RAID arrays, in order to increase the
array’s capacity, without fear of data loss. Any number of disks can be added to an
array, at any time. Data can be accessed and utilized even while being redistributed.
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Online RAID Level Migration
This term describes the ability to change one type of array (RAID level), into a different
type of array (changing a RAID 1 array into a RAID 10 array for example). Data is still
accessible during the migration process, and a base level of security is still active.
OCE, ORLM and the RocketRAID 3xxx
The RocketRAID 3xxx supports both Online Capacity Expansion (OCE), and Online
RAID Level Migration (ORLM). Both features are supported by a single function - an
array can be transformed from one RAID level to another RAID level while simultaneously being resized, even under I/O load.
Spare disk
A spare disk is a single disk that can be used to automatically rebuild a redundant array
in case of drive failure. Spare disks may also be members of a RAID array. Any available
space on these disks may be used to rebuild other broken arrays.
Legacy disk
Disks attached to the RocketRAID 3xxx that contain valid partition tables will be
identified as legacy disks. A legacy disk attached to the RocketRAID 3xxx can be
accessed by the operating system, but cannot be used to create RAID arrays. A
legacy disk must be initialized before assigning it to an array.
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RocketRAID 3xxx
Hardware Description/Installation
Contents of this Chapter:
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware
1 - RocketRAID 3xxx Adapter Layout
2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter
3 - Verifying Installation
4 - Battery Backup (for RocketRAID 3320/35xx)
Chapter 2
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware
RocketRAID 3xxx Adapter Layout
1 - RocketRAID 3520 Adapter Layout
Port1, Port 2
These represent the RocketRAID 3520’s two internal Mini-SAS ports. Each port can
support up to 4 hard disks.
CONN2-CONN5 - Active LED, Fail LED
LED connectors (disk-activity/disk-failure).
The RocketRAID 3520 has 4 LED jumpers. 2 Jumpers are provided for each Mini-SAS
port.
The numbered pins (1-4, 5-8) represent each of the channels (hard disks).
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
For more information about LED support, contact our Customer Support Department.
BEEP1 – Speaker
Alarm (speaker): the speaker emits and audible alarm in the case of disk/array failure.
CONN10 (BBU)
Connector for battery backup (optional part).
2 - RocketRAID 3510 Adapter Layout
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Port1
This represent the RocketRAID 3510’s one internal Mini-SAS port. One port can
support up to 4 hard disks.
CONN2, CONN5 - Active LED, Fail LED
LED connectors (disk-activity/disk-failure).
The RocketRAID 3510 has 2 LED jumpers. Each Jumpers are provided for one Mini-SAS
port.
The numbered pins (1-4) represent each of the channels (hard disks).
For more information about LED support, contact our Customer Support Department.
BEEP1 – Speaker
Alarm (speaker): the speaker emits and audible alarm in the case of disk/array failure.
CONN10 (BBU)
Connector for battery backup (optional part).
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
3 - RocketRAID 3320 Adapter Layout
Port1 – Port 8
These represent the RocketRAID 3320’s eight SATA channels.
SAF-TE
SAF-TE port. This support is dependent upon the system chassis. Not all chassis
models support SAF-TE features. Consult the chassis’s manual for more information.
ACTIVE LED, FAIL LED
LED connectors (disk-activity/disk-failure).
The RocketRAID 3320 has 4 LED jumpers, set in banks of two. 2 Jumpers are provided
for Disk Activity, and 2 are provided for Disk Failure.
The numbered pins (1-4, 5-8) represent each of the channels (hard disks).
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RocketRAID 3320 LED Guide
For more information about LED support, and installation guides for various chassis
configurations, consult the RocketRAID 3320 LED Guide (which will be available for
download), or contact our Customer Support Department.
BEEP1 – Speaker (attached to reverse side of card)
Alarm (speaker): the speaker emits and audible alarm in the case of disk/array failure.
BBU CONN
Connector for battery backup (optional part).
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
4 - RocketRAID 3220 Adapter Layout
Port1, Port2
These represent the RocketRAID 3220’s two internal Mini-SAS ports. Each port is
compatible with a variety of cable options.
JP1
SAF-TE support: this support is dependent upon the system chassis. Not all chassis
models support SAF-TE features. Consult the chassis’s manual for more information.
CONN2 - CONN5
LED connectors (disk-activity/disk-failure): LED support is discussed in greater detail
in the LED Connection section, and in a separate document, the RocketRAID 3220 LED
guide (which discusses LED installation for server chassis). The LED Guide will be
available for download, from our website.
The RocketRAID 3220 has 4 LED jumpers - CONN2, CONN3, CONN4, and CONN5. The
following diagrams describe the connector pin definitions for the Disk Activity jumpers
(CONN2, CONN3), and Disk Failure connections (CONN4, CONN5).
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The numbered pins (1-4, 5-8) represent each of the 8 channels (hard disks).
The fifth pin of each CONN is for power (3.3v).
Mini-SAS Port 1 (disks 1-4)
Mini-SAS Port 2 (disks 5-8)
RocketRAID 3220 LED Guide
For more information about LED support, and installation guides for various chassis
configurations, consult the RocketRAID 3220 LED Guide (which will be available for
download), or contact our Customer Support Department.
BEEP1 - Speaker
Alarm (speaker): the speaker emits and audible alarm in the case of disk/array failure.
CONN6
Connector for battery backup (optional part).
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketRAID 3xxx
host adapter.
The RocketRAID 3xxx includes both standard and low-profile brackets. It may be
necessary to attach the low-profile bracket in place of the standard bracket, depending upon the chassis design.
1. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-E x8 (or x16) slot.
2. Remove the PCI slot cover.
3. Gently insert the RocketRAID 3xxx into the PCI-E slot, and secure the bracket to
the system chassis.
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RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
4. After installing the adapter, attach hard disks to the RocketRAID 3xxx the
appropriate Mini-SAS cables.
5. Many server-level chassis include hard-disk hot-swap bays. For these system
chassis, cables are attached to the chassis backplane, rather than directly to
each individual hard disk. Consult the chassis’s manual for proper installation
procedures.
6. Close and secure the system chassis.
3 - Verifying Installation
Once the RocketRAID 3xxx host adapter and hard disks have been installed into the
chassis, boot-up the system to verify that the hardware is properly recognized.
1. Power on the system. If the system detects the presence of the adapter, the
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility will be displayed during bootup.
2. Press Ctrl+H to access the RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility.
The BIOS Utility will display information about hard disks attached to the adapter.
Make sure all attached disks are detected by this utility. If any of the hard disks are
not detected, power down the system and check the power and data cable
connections.
4 - Battery Backup (RocketRAID 3320 & RocketRAID 35xx)
A battery backup option will be available as an optional add-on component.
The battery provides additional data security in case of a critical system failure.
Data normally lost during a major system fault, such as a power outage or CPU failure,
which was in transit at the time of the failure (stored in the card’s onboard cache), will
remain viable for up to 48 hours.
The battery unit can be attached to the card using the BBU CONN (see page 4).
Attach this CONN to Item C in the diagram below, using the cable included with the BBU
unit.
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Installing the HighPoint BBU
Step1: Remove the 2 bracket screws:
Step2:Install the copper spacers:
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Step3: Attach the BBU unit into CONN 10:
Step4: Refasten the bracket screws:
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility
Contents of this Chapter:
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility
1 - BIOS Command Overview
2 - Creating RAID Arrays
3 - Adding/Removing Spare Disks
4 - Updating the Firmware
Chapter 3
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility
The RocketRAID 3xxx’s BIOS Utility can be accessed using the “Ctrl+H” command.
This command should be displayed automatically when the RocketRAID 3xxx’s BIOS
screen appears during the system’s boot up procedure.
1 - BIOS Command Overview
The RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility provides a wide selection of RAID related
commands. These commands are displayed towards the top of the utility’s interface.
Use the ← →arrow keys to scroll through the various commands, and the ↑ ↓ arrows
to browse through the corresponding command menus. Use the ENTER key to
execute the selected command.
The ESC button can be used to cancel the selected command, or return to the previous command menu.
Create - this command is used to create RAID arrays. Section 2 discusses this
command in detail.
Delete - this command will delete the selected RAID array.
Warning: This command may result in permanent data loss - it should only be used
if data stored on the target array is no longer relevant, or has been backed up to an
alternate storage device.
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