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Contents
Revision Record ...................................................................................................... v
About This Guide.................................................................................................. vii
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... ix
1 Unpacking and Setting Up Your RAID Array 410 Subsystem Components
1.1 Site Preparation ..........................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Unpacking the RAID Array 410 (SWXRA-Yx) ..........................................................1–2
1.3 Removing the RAID Array 410 from the Pallet ..........................................................1–2
1.4 Placing the RAID Array 410 Enclosure ......................................................................1–4
1.5 Installing the SWXRC-04 Controller and Write-back Cache Module ..........................1–4
1.6 Installing the PC (Program) Card in the Controller .....................................................1–4
1.6.1 PC (Program) Card Handling Precautions................................................................1–5
1.6.2 Installing PC (Program) Card in Controller ............................................................. 1–5
1.7 Connecting the Controller to Computer ......................................................................1–6
1.8 Installing Additional Disk SBBs in the StorageWorks Enclosure................................ 1–6
1.9 Charging the RAID Array Controller Write-Back Cache Batteries.............................. 1–7
2 Host Adapter Installation
2.1 Install the Host Adapter..............................................................................................2–1
2.1.1 Preparing to Install the Host Adapter.......................................................................2–2
2.1.2 Installing the Host Adapter......................................................................................2–2
2.2 Installing the Subsystem.............................................................................................2–3
2.3 Configuration Utilities................................................................................................2–5
2.4 Loading the Adapter Driver for Use with Windows NT ..............................................2–5
2.4.1 Windows NT Not Installed on System.....................................................................2–5
2.4.2 Windows NT Previously Installed ...........................................................................2–6
2.5 Installing the Device Driver (HSZDISK.SYS) ............................................................2–6
2.6 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 Setting Controller Communications............................................................................3–2
3.5 Setting the Controller Configuration...........................................................................3–3
3.6 Creating an Initial Configuration ................................................................................3–5
3.6.1 Displaying Physical/Logical View of System ..........................................................3–5
3.6.2 Practice Example: Creating a Single Disk................................................................3–7
3.6.3 Practice Example: Creating a Stripeset ....................................................................3–8
3.6.4 Practice Example: Creating a Mirrorset ...................................................................3–9
3.6.5 Practice Example: Adding a Spare Disk................................................................. 3–10
3.6.6 Practice Example: Deleting Storagesets ................................................................. 3–10