ICP RAID Controller
GDT8500RZ
Hardware Installation and User’s Guide, Version 1.1.6
April 2003
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Page 2: ...e time of writing ICP vortex and or its suppliers accept no liability for the implementation of these methods within the user s environment The user is responsible for and must satisfy itself that any...
Page 3: ...Configurable Disk Drive SCSI Parameters 14 2 6 Configurable I O Controller SCSI Parameters 14 3 Hardware Specifications and Features 3 1 ICP RAID Controller Hardware Features 15 3 1 1 Key Features 15...
Page 4: ...into a Computer System 13 Tables 2 1 Configurable Disk Drive SCSI Parameters 14 2 2 Configurable I O Controller SCSI Parameters 14 3 1 Hardware Architecture Features 15 3 2 Electrical Specifications...
Page 5: ...e covers instructions for installing an ICP RAID controller and provides a guide to its features and specifications For a particular ICP RAID controller its hardware guide documents compatible RAID ad...
Page 6: ...e quick start poster are provided on the CD ROM in both PDF and HTML format HTML To view online HTML documents Click Documentation from the autorun menu or open cdromdrive docs index htm PDF Portable...
Page 7: ...d when correctly integrated per this guide complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility EMC regulations 1 4 2 Product Safety Compliance CE Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Europ...
Page 8: ...uipment and 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 If you m...
Page 9: ...EEC 73 23 EEC Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG direktiv 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 1 5 Warnings and Cautions This guide and all associated guides in the user documentation set the Qu...
Page 10: ...damage before handling the ICP RAID controller ESD can damage adapter card components Perform the described procedures in this guide only at an ESD workstation If no such station is available you can...
Page 11: ...bout availability of RAIDIOS enabled PCI slots Warning Shock hazards may be present inside the computer in which this card is being installed Disconnect all power cords to the computer before the remo...
Page 12: ...m Consult your system docs for the exact location of the RAIDIOS enabled PCI slot 4 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the on board SCSI connector Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI...
Page 13: ...are Firmware Update or Firmware Recovery See Appendix A for more information 2 4 SCSI Termination Termination is critical when connecting SCSI devices together Connected SCSI devices are typically cal...
Page 14: ...nsfer mode Synch Transfer Rate Speed MB sec Automatic Allows for the setting of the speed for the SCSI hard disks up to 320 MB sec for U320 drives No matter the setting the SCSI bus will negotiate the...
Page 15: ...expansion without reboot RAID array roaming Instant availability and background initialization Automatic rebuild with private dedicated or pooled global hot fix spare drives Variable data strip size...
Page 16: ...e Server Service Pack 6a or higher Novell NetWare 5 1 support pack 2a or higher Linux 2 4 kernel Red Hat Linux 7 1 Debian Linux 2 2r6 I O interface PCI RAIDIOS enabled PCI 2 2 compliant PCI Transfer R...
Page 17: ...nel Ultra320 SCSI controller 3 3 1 Supported Hard Drive Technology The ICP RAID controller supports both Single ended SE and Low Voltage Differential LVD devices but it is recommended that you use onl...
Page 18: ...m Cable Length meters 1 Adapter Maximum Devices per SCSI Channel Single Ended LVD SCSI 1 2 5 8 6 3 8 Fast SCSI 2 10 8 3 3 8 Fast Wide SCSI 20 16 3 3 16 Ultra SCSI 2 20 8 1 5 3 8 Ultra SCSI 2 20 8 3 N...
Page 19: ...igration to newer controller models of the same IO technology with the same or higher firmware versions is also usually supported However downgrade to older firmware versions may cause problems and is...
Page 20: ...ntroller There is a minimum of at least one host drive per array drive A host drive can only be associated with or reside on a single array drive Like array drives host drives can reside on hard disk...
Page 21: ...2 Choosing Update vs Recover When programming the firmware you must decide whether an update or a full recovery is more appropriate If firmware recovery is required you may need to change a jumper se...
Page 22: ...damage before handling the ICP RAID controller 2 Power off all system components and disconnect their power cords 3 Remove the cover from the system to gain access to the PCI slots 4 Remove the ICP RA...
Page 23: ...mpting you to insert a blank floppy diskette 9 Verify that a blank diskette is inserted then press Enter Table A 2 FRUU Locations and Descriptions FRUU Location Summary More Information Run the FRUU o...
Page 24: ...rom http www icp vortex com or http www vortex de and copy it to a second floppy diskette Proceed to Section A 4 3 for information on running the FRUU OR Insert a second blank diskette into the comput...
Page 25: ...p 4 above Refer to Section A 3 to set the jumper in reset mode If the controller state is RESET You can perform a firmware recovery If you only need to perform a firmware update shut down the system a...
Page 26: ...py the firmware file and ICPCON onto the disk 2 With the adapter installed in the system start the new ICPCON under your OS 3 Select the applicable RAID controller and press Enter 4 If the Express Set...
Page 27: ...and select the applicable RAID controller to view its new firmware version at the bottom of the console for example FW 2 34 yy Rzzz You can also use the OS version of ICPCON to update the firmware Ref...
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