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Contents
Revision Record .............................................................................................................................v
About This Guide........................................................................................................................ vii
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................ix
1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 310 Subsystem Components
1.1
Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
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1.2
Site Preparation .......................................................................................................... 1–1
1.3
Unpacking the RAID Array 310 ................................................................................. 1–2
1.4
Preparing the RAID Array 310 for Operation ............................................................. 1
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3
1.5
Mounting the Base ................................................................................................ ..... 1
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3
1.6
Connecting the Subsystem Power Cord ...................................................................... 1
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4
1.7
Connecting the CLI Serial Interface............................................................................ 1
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6
1.8
Installing Disk SBBs in the RAID Array 310 Enclosure ............................................. 1
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1.9
Charging the RAID Array Controller Write-Back Cache Batteries.............................. 1–8
2 Adaptec Host Adapter Installation
2.1
Install the Adaptec Host Adapter ................................................................................ 2–1
2.1.1
Preparing to Install the Host Adapter....................................................................... 2–2
2.1.2
Installing the Host Adapter...................................................................................... 2–3
2.2
Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Host System and the Subsystem ............................ 2–4
2.3
Running Configuration Utilities ................................................................................. 2–5
2.4
Verifying Adapter Settings ......................................................................................... 2
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2.5
Loading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT .............................................. 2–6
2.5.1
Windows NT Not Installed on System .................................................................... 2–6
2.5.2
Windows NT Previously Installed ........................................................................... 2–6
2.6
Installing the Device Driver (HSZDISK.SYS).............................................................. 2–7
2.7
Verifying the System Recognizes the Host Adapter.................................................... 2–7
3 Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT
3.1
RAID Manager for Windows NT................................................................................ 3–1
3.2
Overview: Installing and Using the RAID Manager for Windows NT......................... 3–1
3.3
Installing the RAID Manager Software....................................................................... 3–2
3.4
Identifying Controller and Setting Controller Communications .................................. 3–2
3.5
Setting the Controller Configuration........................................................................... 3–4
3.6
Creating an Initial Configuration ................................................................................ 3–6
3.6.1
Displaying Physical/Logical View of System .......................................................... 3–6
3.6.2
Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk ............................................................... 3–8