Compaq 219700-001 - ProLiant - 1500 Bedienungsanleitung

ONLINE STORAGE

CONTROLLER RECOVERY

OPTION

USER GUIDE

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Online Storage Controller

Recovery Option

User Guide

First Edition (September 1997)

Part Number 295586-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Online Storage Controller Recovery Option User Guide

First Edition (September 1997)

Part Number 295586-001

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Contents

How To Use This Guide

How this Guide is Arranged.......................................................................................... vii

Symbols In Text............................................................................................................ viii

Symbols in Equipment ....................................................................................................ix

Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xi

Telephone Numbers .................................................................................................xi

Compaq Web Site.................................................................................................. xiii

Chapter 1

Elements of the Online Storage Controller Recovery Option Solution

Hardware Requirements............................................................................................... 1-1

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

Kit Contents.................................................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2

Functionality and Configuration Options

Redundancy at the Mass Storage Controller Level...................................................... 2-1

Merging two SMART-2 Controllers into a Controlled Pair ........................................ 2-2

Configuration Options.................................................................................................. 2-4

Single-Channel Configuration .............................................................................. 2-6

Dual-Channel Configuration................................................................................. 2-8

Multiple Controller Pairs....................................................................................... 2-9

Internal vs. External Boot Device....................................................................... 2-10

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Chapter 3

Planning and Installing the Online Storage Controller Recovery Option

Hardware Planning....................................................................................................... 3-1

Controllers for OSCRO Implementation .............................................................. 3-1

Dual-Channel Configuration Considerations........................................................ 3-2

Knockout Panels.................................................................................................... 3-2

OSCRO Planning Implications..................................................................................... 3-3

Potential Impact on Unattended Reboot ............................................................... 3-4

Boot Device Configuration Planning.................................................................... 3-4

Array Acceleration Disabled................................................................................. 3-5

Recovery Server Option Incompatibility.............................................................. 3-5

Setting Up for OSCRO Installation.............................................................................. 3-5

Installing the Recovery Server Switch in the ProLiant Storage System/F or /U.. 3-6

Upgrading the SMART-2 Array Controller Firmware ......................................... 3-9

Updating the SMART-2 Array Controller Device Drivers................................. 3-10

Loading the Compaq SSD for Windows NT ...................................................... 3-10

Installation.................................................................................................................. 3-13

Installing the Controllers..................................................................................... 3-14

Labeling the Cables............................................................................................. 3-15

Connecting the Cables......................................................................................... 3-16

Merging Two Controllers into a Controller Pair................................................. 3-20

Testing and Verifying the Installation........................................................................ 3-22

Chapter 4

Compaq Online Storage Controller Recovery Utility

Major Functions............................................................................................................ 4-1

Right-Click Functionality............................................................................................. 4-2

Mass Storage Controller Icons ..................................................................................... 4-3

Viewing Device Properties........................................................................................... 4-6

Setting Machine Options............................................................................................ 4-10

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Controllers Must Be Matched ......................................................................................5-1

Planning for OSCRO when RSO is in Use .................................................................. 5-1

Incorrect Cabling.......................................................................................................... 5-1

Cross Connection .................................................................................................. 5-2

Unilateral Connection ........................................................................................... 5-4

Mismatched Controller Pairs................................................................................. 5-6

Clearing a Cable Check Error....................................................................................... 5-7

Verify Does Not Switch Back...................................................................................... 5-7

Wrong Device Driver ................................................................................................... 5-7

Controller Not Seen on the Online Storage Controller Recovery Utility .................... 5-7

Boot Device Considerations......................................................................................... 5-8

Chapter 6

Recovering from Mass Storage Controller Failure

Recovering from Mass Storage Controller Failure Using PCI Hot Plug

Technology................................................................................................................... 6-1

Recovering from Mass Storage Controller Failure Without PCI Hot Plug

Technology................................................................................................................... 6-3

Boot Device Considerations......................................................................................... 6-3

Chapter 7

Dissolving a Controller Pair.........................................................................7-1

Appendix A

Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage ............................................................................... A-1

Grounding Methods.................................................................................................... A-1

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Appendix B

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Class A Equipment......................................................................................................B-1

Modifications........................................................................................................B-1

Cables...................................................................................................................B-1

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)...............................................................................B-1

Class A Equipment...............................................................................................B-1

European Union Notice................................................................................................B-2

Japanese Notice ...........................................................................................................B-3

Australian Notice.........................................................................................................B-3

Appendix C

Building Diskettes from the SmartStart and Support Software CD

Building Diskettes for the SMART-2 Array Controller Firmware Upgrade..............C-1

Building Diskettes for the Compaq System Configuration Utility

version 2.36 rev. A ......................................................................................................C-4

Index

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How To Use This Guide

This guide provides procedures for configuring, installing, maintaining, and

supporting the Online Storage Controller Recovery Option (OSCRO). It is

designed to be a reference for implementing and troubleshooting OSCRO

configurations. The other high-availability options in the Recovery Server

Option/F kit, Standby Recovery Server and On-Line Recovery Server, are covered

in the Recovery Server Option User Guide (part number 213818-004), which is

also in the kit.

How this Guide is Arranged

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

■ Chapter 1 - Elements of the Online Storage Controller Recovery

Option Solution

This section covers the hardware and software requirements of the

Online Storage Controller Recovery Option and provides a breakdown

of the contents of the kit.

■ Chapter 2 - Functionality and Configuration Options

This section describes the basic functionality and benefits of OSCRO

and details configuration options.

■ Chapter 3 - Planning and Installing the Online Storage Controller

Recovery Option

This section provides step-by-step instructions for planning and

installing OSCRO.

■ Chapter 4 - Compaq Online Storage Recovery Utility

This section describes the use of the Compaq Online Storage Controller

Recovery Utility.

■ Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

This section describes error conditions and incorrect configurations of

OSCRO.

■ Chapter 6 - Recovery from Mass Storage Controller Failure

This section details recovery procedures to be used when a mass storage

controller fails under OSCRO.

■ Chapter 7 - Dissolving a Controller Pair

This section explains how and when to dissolve a controller pair.

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■ Appendixes include important information related to electrostatic

discharge, regulatory compliance notices, and how to build diskettes

from the SmartStart and Support Software CD.

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directions can result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

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to type

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