RAID Configuration and Management
6-7
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Jennifer Hayward
Project:
Compaq ProLiant ML330 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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Part Number:
234833-001
File Name:
g-ch6 Integrated ATA RAID Utility.doc
Last Saved On:
6/28/01 1:22 PM
Troubleshooting
Drive Connection Tips
1.
If you have two drives, connect one per channel. The performance of the
array is best with one drive per channel.
2.
Use the same type of drives or drives with similar capability (in terms of
speed and capacity).
3.
Do not use dissimilar drives on the same channel.
4.
Always use 80-conductor Ultra ATA cables.
5.
Ensure that proper jumper settings are used. Refer to Appendix E, “LED
Indicators, Switches, and Jumpers,” for information.
6.
Do not connect any ATAPI devices (such as CD, ZIP, or LS120) to the
ATA controller.
Configuration and Setup Tips
1.
If you need to change array configuration, back up your data first. When
an array configuration changes, previous data in that array is lost.
2.
If you get an unexpected message, such as “Drives Missing” or
“Configuration Mismatch,” switch off the system and verify all
connections, ATA cables, and power cables.
3.
If you get a “Configuration Mismatch” message after adding new drives,
that is because the new drives had been used before and the
configuration on the drives was not cleared. If this message is displayed,
press the
F8
key to go to the setup and create the array configuration as
needed.
