IBM SA23-1325-01 User Manual
Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enableme nt Card
Installation an d Using Guid e
SA23-1325-01
Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enableme nt Card
Installation an d Using Guid e
SA23-1325-01
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Handling Static Sensitive Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
References to AIX and Linux Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Verifying Operating System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software (AIX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 4. Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 5. Setting Up the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card (AIX) . . . . . . . . . .9
Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Verifying AIX Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Verifying Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 6. Using Disk Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 7. Installing and Setting Up Software for the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card
(Linux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card using the ipr Device Driver . . . . . . .13
Verifying Linux Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Downloaded Device Driver and Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Verifying Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card using the ibmsis Device Driver . . . . . .18
Verifying Linux Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing the Downloaded Device Driver and Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Verifying Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Updating Hard Disk Drive and Adapter Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Appendix A. Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
European Union (EU) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . . . . . . . .24
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Radio Protection for Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Safety Information
DANGER
electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of
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the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit
and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible
shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers, telephones, or
station protectors for communication lines.
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Handling Static Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this
device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of
electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below:
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit
for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.)
Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down. If
necessary to set the device down, place it on its static-protective package. (If your device is an
adapter, place it component-side up.) Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal
table.
Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces indoor humidity
and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
This book provides information about installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card and device
driver support software, as well as cabling requirements. Use this book in conjunction with your specific
system unit and operating system documentation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.
Highlighting
The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:
Bold
Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items
whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons,
labels, and icons that the user selects.
Italics
Monospace
Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user.
Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see
displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a
programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type.
References to AIX and Linux Operating Systems
This document contains references to the AIX
operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.
This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the
realization of these features and functions depends upon support from the operating system. AIX and
Linux provide this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate
documentation for that operating system regarding support for those features and functions.
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and Linux operating system. If you are using another
Related Publications
The following publications contain related information:
System unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration.
Operating system documentation for information specific to your software configuration and disk arrays.
your operating system is AIX, refer to the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for AIX, order
number SA23-1323. If your operating system is Linux, refer to the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller
Reference Guide for Linux, order number SA23-1327.
PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538 (for the latest version, you may need to
contact your marketing representative).
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Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States,
other countries, or both:
AIX
AIX 5L
Eserver
pSeries
RS/6000
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Chapter 1. Overview
The Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card adds RAID 0, 5, or 10 disk array capability to systems
containing the appropriate supporting dual channel integrated SCSI adapter. It provides an internal RAID
(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) solution on supporting systems with internal multiple disk drives
packs of drives. Internally attached Ultra320 devices can run at a data rate up to 320 MB/s on systems
that have internal backplanes capable of running Ultra320 speeds.
Note: This guide refers to various hardware and software features and functions. The support for these
features and functions depends upon the limitations of your hardware and software. AIX and Linux
support all functions mentioned. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate
documentation for that operating system regarding support for the mentioned features and
functions.
Figure 1. Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card
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Verifying Operating System Requirements
Ensure that your operating system will support the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card, use the
following appropriate procedure to verify your operating system requirements.
Using AIX
The Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card is supported on the following levels of AIX or higher:
AIX 5L Version 5.1 with the 5100-04 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY44478)
AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-01 Recommended Maintenance Package (APAR IY44479)
determine which maintenance level is installed on your system, type
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maintenance level displayed is 5100-04, 5200-01, or higher. If no maintenance level is installed on your
system, the following is an example of the data that displays on your screen:
recommended maintenance level information is available.
updates are needed, the latest maintenance packages and update instructions can be downloaded from
the pSeries and RS/6000 Support Web site. The Web address is:
http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/support. Updates can also be ordered by calling IBM Support.
Using Linux
The Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card is supported on the following Linux distributions:
Any distribution based on United Linux 1.0 Service Pack 3, such as SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
Service Pack 3 or newer
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 or newer
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 or newer
determine which release is installed on your system, refer to your Linux distributor’s documentation. If
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updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM StorageIO
Web Site. The Web address is: http://www-124.ibm.com/storageio/ipr/.
Note:
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SP3 used the
Channel RAID Enablement Card. This device driver has been replaced by the
which is used on all other supported distributions. Information on using the older
driver is contained in “Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card using the ibmsis
Device Driver” on page 18. Refer to this section if you are still using this device driver.
ibmsis
device driver to control the PCI-X Dual
ipr
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ibmsis
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