Dell SCSI 6/IR Manuale Utente

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10 OverviewAbout RAIDRAID is a group of multiple independent physical disks that provide high performance by increasing the number of drives used for

Overview 11Integrated MirroringWith Integrated Mirroring (RAID 1), data written to one disk is simultaneously written to another disk. If one disk fai

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SAS 6/iR Features 13SAS 6/iR FeaturesThis section provides the specifications of Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller. The following table

14 SAS 6/iR FeaturesHot add / Hot remove of end devices Yes System dependentSMART error support through management applicationsYes YesBackplane suppor

Hardware Installation 15Hardware InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR Adapter. NOTE: The SAS 6

16 Hardware InstallationFigure 3-1. Installing a SAS 6/iR Adapter7Tighten the bracket screw, if any, or use the system’s retention clips to secure the

Hardware Installation 17Figure 3-2. Connecting the Cable9Replace the cover of the system. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or the User’s Guid

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Driver Installation 19Driver InstallationThe Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller requires software drivers to operate with Microsoft® Win

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver During Windows Operating System Installation NOTE: You do not need to provide a driver to install the Win

Driver Installation 214The Found New Hardware wizard appears and displays the detected hardware device. NOTE: In some Windows operating systems, the

22 Driver InstallationInstalling From the Dell Operating System MediaUse the Operating System media CD or DVD that came with your Dell workstation to

Driver Installation 23Creating a Driver Update DisketteThe following files are needed before you create the DUD. NOTE: The SAS 6/iR driver package in

24 Driver InstallationInstalling the RPM Package with DKMS Support1Uncompress the zipped file of the DKMS-enabled driver package.2Install the DKMS pac

Driver Installation 25To create the DUD using the DKMS tool:1Install the DKMS-enabled SAS 6/iR driver rpm package on a system running a SUSE Linux ope

26 Driver InstallationUpgrading the KernelIf you run the up2date utility to upgrade the kernel, the DKMS enabled driver packages must be reinstalled.

SAS 6/iR BIOS 27SAS 6/iR BIOSThe BIOS of the Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller offers the following features:• Support for multiple SAS

28 SAS 6/iR BIOSConfiguration UtilityStarting the Configuration Utility1Boot the system.2Press <Ctrl+C> during POST when prompted.If you wait to

SAS 6/iR BIOS 29Navigating the Configuration UtilityThe navigation hints are displayed at the bottom of each screen. Online help is also available in

Contents 3ContentsCAUTION: Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SAFETY: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 SAS 6/iR BIOSArray Size (MB) Size of the array NOTE: In order to facilitate coercion on new larger disk drives, the disk size must be coerced down

SAS 6/iR BIOS 31View ArrayThe View Array screen allows you to view the current array configuration.Press <Alt+N> to view the next array. See the

32 SAS 6/iR BIOSPerforming Configuration TasksCreating an Integrated Striping Virtual DiskAn Integrated Striping (IS) virtual disk, also referred to a

SAS 6/iR BIOS 33Creating a Integrated Mirroring Virtual DiskAn Integrated Mirroring (IM) virtual disk, also referred to as RAID 1, offers the ability

34 SAS 6/iR BIOSViewing Virtual Disk PropertiesFollow these steps to view the properties of IS and IM virtual disks:1Select a controller from the Adap

SAS 6/iR BIOS 35Deleting a Virtual Disk NOTICE: Before deleting a virtual disk, be sure to back up all data on the virtual disk that you want to keep

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Troubleshooting 37TroubleshootingTo get help with problems with your Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller, you can Contact Dell or access

38 TroubleshootingPhysical Disk Related IssuesTable 6-2. Physical Disk IssuesProblem Suggested SolutionThe system does not boot from the SAS 6/iR cont

Troubleshooting 39Configuration Utility Error Messages NOTE: These error messages are displayed inside the Configuration Utility. Restart your system

4 ContentsInstalling the Red Hat Linux Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Creating a Driver Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 TroubleshootingBIOS Error MessagesTable 6-4. BIOS Error MessagesMessage MeaningPress <Ctrl+C> to Enable BIOS When the BIOS is disabled, you a

Troubleshooting 41Device not available at Device may not be ready at this time. The device will be retried. If the problem persists, restart your syst

42 TroubleshootingImage not found Could not locate the image for the Configuration Utility, its strings file, or its options file.Unable to load LSI C

Updating the Firmware 43Updating the FirmwareUpdating the Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller firmware is achieved by flashing the firmwa

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Getting Help 45Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cabl

46 Getting HelpOnline ServicesYou can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the

Getting Help 47Dell Enterprise TrainingDell Enterprise training is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be

48 Getting HelpBefore You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone syste

Regulatory Notices 49Regulatory NoticesFor additional regulatory information, please go to the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the f

Contents 56 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37BIOS Boot Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Regulatory Notices 53Corporate Contact Details (Taiwan Only)Pursuant to Article 11 of the Commodity Inspection Act, Dell provides the following corpor

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Glossary 55GlossaryThis section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this document.AAdapterAn adapter enables th

56 GlossaryDKMSDKMS stands for Dynamic Kernel Module Support. It is designed to create a framework where kernel dependent module source can reside so

Glossary 57MirroringThe process of providing complete redundancy using two physical disks, by maintaining an exact copy of one physical disk’s data on

58 GlossaryPOST POST, short for Power-On Self-Test is a process performed before the operating system loads when the computer is turned on. The POST t

Glossary 59to deliver full bandwidth to each device, eliminate the need for bus arbitration, reduce latency, and greatly simplify hot-plug and hot-swa

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60 GlossaryXXPXP is a Microsoft Windows operating system. Released in 2001, it is built on the Windows 2000 kernel, making it more stable and reliable

Index 61IndexBBIOS, 27Configuration Utility, 28fault code messages, 27POST messages, 27CConfiguration Utilityfunctions performed, 28navigating, 29over

62 Index62 IndexTtroubleshooting, 37BIOS boot order, 37BIOS error messages, 40Configuration Utility error messages, 39physical disk issues, 38WWindows

Safety Instructions 7 CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect you

8 Safety InstructionsIn addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its

Overview 9OverviewThe Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) 6/iR controller is Dell’s next generation controller with integrated redundant array of indepen