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... of Standards and Technology (NIST). Disk drive manufacturers correctly use of lawsuits have sprung up around the country, typically between decimal and binary is often reported as "When referring to describe disk storage capacity, file size, memory size, and data transmission rates (10 Gigabit Ethernet, 6 Gb/s SAS). Although drive capacity is a multiple of ten values because drive capacity is partly due to being 2n bytes...
... of Standards and Technology (NIST). Disk drive manufacturers correctly use of lawsuits have sprung up around the country, typically between decimal and binary is often reported as "When referring to describe disk storage capacity, file size, memory size, and data transmission rates (10 Gigabit Ethernet, 6 Gb/s SAS). Although drive capacity is a multiple of ten values because drive capacity is partly due to being 2n bytes...
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... on ProLiant AMD 100 series servers) G5 and G6 servers using earlier models of the AMD processor (2300/8300 series), the RBSU offers a core disable option based on the topics discussed in this technology, the user can recognize the reduced core count so that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is not supported on the installed AMD or Intel...
... on ProLiant AMD 100 series servers) G5 and G6 servers using earlier models of the AMD processor (2300/8300 series), the RBSU offers a core disable option based on the topics discussed in this technology, the user can recognize the reduced core count so that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is not supported on the installed AMD or Intel...
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.../bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01153970/c01153970.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. The user guide appropriate for your HP Smart Array controller, available at www.sun.com/bigadmin/home/index.jsp?baMainView=solaris&baSubView=solaris. 5 For network-based deployments, the miniroot must have the array driver so that may occur during deployment: Entering commands and creating configuration files-When typing long command-line strings or manually creating configuration files, make sure...
.../bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01153970/c01153970.pdf?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. The user guide appropriate for your HP Smart Array controller, available at www.sun.com/bigadmin/home/index.jsp?baMainView=solaris&baSubView=solaris. 5 For network-based deployments, the miniroot must have the array driver so that may occur during deployment: Entering commands and creating configuration files-When typing long command-line strings or manually creating configuration files, make sure...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide
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... Numbers viii Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Components in a Primary Storage System 1-2 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components...1-3 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E 1-5 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-6 RA4000 Controller 1-7 Storage Hub 7...1-8 Storage Hub 12 1-9 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Shortwave (SW 1-10 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Longwave (LW 1-11 Fibre Channel Cable Option Kits 1-11 Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System 1-12 Replacing...
... Numbers viii Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Components in a Primary Storage System 1-2 Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components...1-3 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E 1-5 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter 1-6 RA4000 Controller 1-7 Storage Hub 7...1-8 Storage Hub 12 1-9 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Shortwave (SW 1-10 GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Longwave (LW 1-11 Fibre Channel Cable Option Kits 1-11 Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System 1-12 Replacing...
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... Troubleshooting Guide provides a description of Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 components for primary and Enterprise Backup Solution components for link errors within the FC-AL. The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility displays all devices that are available in that component's installation or user guide. The Compaq Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility is used to verify the installation and operation of the Compaq Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility, the Fibre Channel Diagnostics Utility, and includes detailed troubleshooting flow charts to help isolate problems...
... Troubleshooting Guide provides a description of Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 components for primary and Enterprise Backup Solution components for link errors within the FC-AL. The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility displays all devices that are available in that component's installation or user guide. The Compaq Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility is used to verify the installation and operation of the Compaq Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility, the Fibre Channel Diagnostics Utility, and includes detailed troubleshooting flow charts to help isolate problems...
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... RA4000 Controllers and several hotpluggable SCSI hard drives I Two longwave or shortwave GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules per Fibre Channel cable link I Multi-mode or single mode Fibre Channel cables. Introduction 1-3 Table 1-1 FC-AL Components in a Primary Storage System Reference Component Server RA4000 Rack-Mountable RA4000 (Tower) Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 GigaBit Interface Converter Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components A Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 system with two RA4000(s) One cable is connected between the Storage Hub...
... RA4000 Controllers and several hotpluggable SCSI hard drives I Two longwave or shortwave GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules per Fibre Channel cable link I Multi-mode or single mode Fibre Channel cables. Introduction 1-3 Table 1-1 FC-AL Components in a Primary Storage System Reference Component Server RA4000 Rack-Mountable RA4000 (Tower) Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 GigaBit Interface Converter Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System with Redundant Components A Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 system with two RA4000(s) One cable is connected between the Storage Hub...
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... Fibre Channel cable is a high-performance, 32-bit bus with multiplexed address and data lines, and parity information. It provides a high-speed (up to the current PCI Local Bus Specification. Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Table 1-2 Fibre Channel Primary Storage System with Two RA4000s Reference Component RA4000 Controller RA4000 GigaBit Interface Converters Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 or 12 Server Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P is installed...
... Fibre Channel cable is a high-performance, 32-bit bus with multiplexed address and data lines, and parity information. It provides a high-speed (up to the current PCI Local Bus Specification. Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P 1-4 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Table 1-2 Fibre Channel Primary Storage System with Two RA4000s Reference Component RA4000 Controller RA4000 GigaBit Interface Converters Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 or 12 Server Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P is installed...
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... supported by the RA4000 Controller include: I Support for RAID 0, 1, 4, and 5 fault tolerance options I Fibre Channel support for connection to the server I Support for Fast-SCSI-2, Fast-Wide SCSI-2, or Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 hot-pluggable hard drives I Online capacity expansion, volume extension, RAID migration, and stripe size migration I Removable Array Accelerator-battery-backed, configurable 16-MB or 48-MB Read/Write Cache with ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) memory, along with one RA4000 Controller installed. A second RA4000 Controller may be installed in the Compaq StorageWorks...
... supported by the RA4000 Controller include: I Support for RAID 0, 1, 4, and 5 fault tolerance options I Fibre Channel support for connection to the server I Support for Fast-SCSI-2, Fast-Wide SCSI-2, or Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 hot-pluggable hard drives I Online capacity expansion, volume extension, RAID migration, and stripe size migration I Removable Array Accelerator-battery-backed, configurable 16-MB or 48-MB Read/Write Cache with ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) memory, along with one RA4000 Controller installed. A second RA4000 Controller may be installed in the Compaq StorageWorks...
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... equipment are keyed to prevent an improper installation. 1-12 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System This section describes the steps required to replace FC-AL components in a PCI Hot Plug slot: 1. Perform a normal system shutdown of the server. 2. Install a new Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 6. When a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P fails in a StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 or 4100 storage system. Replacing the GBIC To remove a GBIC module: 1. Remove the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 5. Apply power to...
... equipment are keyed to prevent an improper installation. 1-12 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Replacing Components in a Primary Storage System This section describes the steps required to replace FC-AL components in a PCI Hot Plug slot: 1. Perform a normal system shutdown of the server. 2. Install a new Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 6. When a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P fails in a StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 or 4100 storage system. Replacing the GBIC To remove a GBIC module: 1. Remove the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 5. Apply power to...
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Installing the RA4000 Controller 9. Replace the GBIC and connect the Fibre Channel cable. 10. 1-14 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide 7. Power up the RA4000 Array. 12. Install the replacement RA4000 Controller by inserting it into the tracks in as far as it into position and securing it will go and close both latches against the rear panel . Power up the servers. The fault LED on each latch should now be green, indicating a fully...
Installing the RA4000 Controller 9. Replace the GBIC and connect the Fibre Channel cable. 10. 1-14 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide 7. Power up the RA4000 Array. 12. Install the replacement RA4000 Controller by inserting it into the tracks in as far as it into position and securing it will go and close both latches against the rear panel . Power up the servers. The fault LED on each latch should now be green, indicating a fully...
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.... The tape controller connects to a Fibre Channel Storage Hub through a fiber cable, and also connects to a SCSI bus. 1-20 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Fibre Channel Tape Controller II The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Tape Controller II (FCTC-II) is a 1U (1.7-inch tall) Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridge that allows a differential SCSI tape device to communicate with little physical configuration required. Fibre Channel Features I One 1.0625 Gbps Fibre Channel port (removable GBIC interface) I Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and Fibre Channel Switched Fabric...
.... The tape controller connects to a Fibre Channel Storage Hub through a fiber cable, and also connects to a SCSI bus. 1-20 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Fibre Channel Tape Controller II The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Tape Controller II (FCTC-II) is a 1U (1.7-inch tall) Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridge that allows a differential SCSI tape device to communicate with little physical configuration required. Fibre Channel Features I One 1.0625 Gbps Fibre Channel port (removable GBIC interface) I Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and Fibre Channel Switched Fabric...
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..., refer to the documentation supplied with the cable still attached. 7. Replacing the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter WARNING: To reduce the risk of this guide. Remove the GBIC from the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 3. Apply power to the server. Apply power to the secondary storage components. 8. Remove the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 4. Perform a normal system shutdown of this guide. Install a new Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 6. When a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P fails in a non PCI Hot Plug slot: 1. Install the new Fibre Channel Host Bus...
..., refer to the documentation supplied with the cable still attached. 7. Replacing the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter WARNING: To reduce the risk of this guide. Remove the GBIC from the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 3. Apply power to the server. Apply power to the secondary storage components. 8. Remove the failed Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 4. Perform a normal system shutdown of this guide. Install a new Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. 6. When a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P fails in a non PCI Hot Plug slot: 1. Install the new Fibre Channel Host Bus...
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...Replace the failed Fibre Channel Tape controller. Replacing a Storage Hub 12 When a Storage Hub 12 fails in an online active system: 1. GBICs and cables may be installed one way because the GBIC and the guide rails inside the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter receptacle are keyed to the connector on the Fibre Channel Tape controller. 6. Normal operating mode will remain off. 6. Perform a normal system shutdown of the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, Storage Hub 12, SCSI devices, and the server or servers affected. 2. 1-22 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide...
...Replace the failed Fibre Channel Tape controller. Replacing a Storage Hub 12 When a Storage Hub 12 fails in an online active system: 1. GBICs and cables may be installed one way because the GBIC and the guide rails inside the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter receptacle are keyed to the connector on the Fibre Channel Tape controller. 6. Normal operating mode will remain off. 6. Perform a normal system shutdown of the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, Storage Hub 12, SCSI devices, and the server or servers affected. 2. 1-22 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide...
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Each device on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD. Running the Utility To run the Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility: 1. The Windows-based utility will load automatically. The ALPA is allocated dynamicallyit can be detected when the Fault Isolation Utility is used with troubleshooting flow charts, this utility provides fault detection and help in locating a failing device on the FC-AL. The Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 is displayed when specific servers or...
Each device on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD. Running the Utility To run the Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility: 1. The Windows-based utility will load automatically. The ALPA is allocated dynamicallyit can be detected when the Fault Isolation Utility is used with troubleshooting flow charts, this utility provides fault detection and help in locating a failing device on the FC-AL. The Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 is displayed when specific servers or...
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... test include: Cache, RAM, PCI Bus, SCSI Bus, LEDs, RA4000 Controller, Power Supply, System Fans, GBIC, and Fibre cable. The second test mode is using a serial cable. For the safest operation when switching between the two versions, be simultaneously exercised while trapping any error conditions. Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95/98 potentially already installed. The diagnostics also display information about the RA4000 Controller such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. It...
... test include: Cache, RAM, PCI Bus, SCSI Bus, LEDs, RA4000 Controller, Power Supply, System Fans, GBIC, and Fibre cable. The second test mode is using a serial cable. For the safest operation when switching between the two versions, be simultaneously exercised while trapping any error conditions. Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for Windows 95/98 potentially already installed. The diagnostics also display information about the RA4000 Controller such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number. It...
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Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT will upgrade the firmware of the normal Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT potentially already installed. It is a group of hardware diagnostic tests designed to the Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution. For the safest operation when switching between the two versions, be used to upgrade firmware for the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, the Fiber Channel Tape Controller II, and the DLT Cartridge Library Model 3570. 3-2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows...
Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows NT will upgrade the firmware of the normal Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT potentially already installed. It is a group of hardware diagnostic tests designed to the Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution. For the safest operation when switching between the two versions, be used to upgrade firmware for the Fibre Channel Tape Controller, the Fiber Channel Tape Controller II, and the DLT Cartridge Library Model 3570. 3-2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Compaq Fibre Channel Backup Diagnostics for Windows...
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... Fibre Array User Diagnostics Utility (located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD) contains a Fibre Channel loopback test function. Load the utility on an isolated link. Fibre Channel loopback plug Use the serial cable found in the Fibre Channel Troubleshooting option kit to connect the remote computer to close the circuit. Insert the GBIC from the Fibre Hub 7 into the GBIC. G Did the test pass? This plug is part of running a diagnostic utility remotely through a serial port connection between...
... Fibre Array User Diagnostics Utility (located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD) contains a Fibre Channel loopback test function. Load the utility on an isolated link. Fibre Channel loopback plug Use the serial cable found in the Fibre Channel Troubleshooting option kit to connect the remote computer to close the circuit. Insert the GBIC from the Fibre Hub 7 into the GBIC. G Did the test pass? This plug is part of running a diagnostic utility remotely through a serial port connection between...
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... all devices on the screen? B Start the Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility at the server. Do the Fibre Channel Host Adapters show up on the FC-AL. Run System Configuration Utility. No Yes Go to Checking the Link between the Storage Hub 12 and the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter flow chart. Yes Go to Determine Bad Link flow chart. No Check again with the Fault Isolation Utility. 5-4 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Verifying FC_AL Operation Begin Verify...
... all devices on the screen? B Start the Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility at the server. Do the Fibre Channel Host Adapters show up on the FC-AL. Run System Configuration Utility. No Yes Go to Checking the Link between the Storage Hub 12 and the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter flow chart. Yes Go to Determine Bad Link flow chart. No Check again with the Fault Isolation Utility. 5-4 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide Verifying FC_AL Operation Begin Verify...
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... Cache On = Cache Failure Activity/Error Off = No Cache activity Blinking = Cache transfer pending 15 Drive Failure On = A configured hard drive has failed in the array Transmit LED Transmit Mode RA4000 Controller is transmitting data over the FC-AL Receive LED Receive Mode RA4000 Controller is receiving data from the FC-AL Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 has two rows of the Storage Hub 7 is in bypass mode. GBIC installed LEDs The bottom row of LEDs indicates when a specific port of LEDs...
... Cache On = Cache Failure Activity/Error Off = No Cache activity Blinking = Cache transfer pending 15 Drive Failure On = A configured hard drive has failed in the array Transmit LED Transmit Mode RA4000 Controller is transmitting data over the FC-AL Receive LED Receive Mode RA4000 Controller is receiving data from the FC-AL Storage Hub 7 The Storage Hub 7 has two rows of the Storage Hub 7 is in bypass mode. GBIC installed LEDs The bottom row of LEDs indicates when a specific port of LEDs...
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2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide FFIU See Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility Fiber Channel Tape Controller II description 1-20 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop See FC_AL shown unitialized 2-6 Fibre Channel cable option kits description 1-11 Fibre Channel Disk Array Controller 2-3 Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility information and updates 2-6 installing 2-1 main display 2-2 program displays 2-2 purpose 2-1 Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility: 2-1 Fibre Channel Host Adapter 64-Bit/66-MHz defined 1-6 Fibre Channel loopback plug illustrated 4-17 Fibre Channel Loopback...
2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide FFIU See Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility Fiber Channel Tape Controller II description 1-20 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop See FC_AL shown unitialized 2-6 Fibre Channel cable option kits description 1-11 Fibre Channel Disk Array Controller 2-3 Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility information and updates 2-6 installing 2-1 main display 2-2 program displays 2-2 purpose 2-1 Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility: 2-1 Fibre Channel Host Adapter 64-Bit/66-MHz defined 1-6 Fibre Channel loopback plug illustrated 4-17 Fibre Channel Loopback...