Preface Preface Notice Product features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage, or for the loss of information resulting from the performance or use of the information contained herein. Trademarks Accusys and the names of Accusys products and logos referenced herein are trademarks and/or service marks or registered trademarks and/or service marks of Accusys, Inc.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual About this manual Congratulations on your selection of the ACS-61100. The card is monitored by a Java-based RAID GUI. INTENDED USER This manual is designed and written for users installing and using RAID GUI. The intended user should have working knowledge of RAID planning and data storage. ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUAL PART ONE: Chapter 1: PART TWO: Chapter 2: Introduction Introduction provides an overview of the card and its features.
Table of Contents Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................ 1 Notice................................................................................................................... 1 Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 1 About this manual................................................................................................
ACS-61100 User’s Manual PART TWO - INSTALLING THE CARD ............................... 16 CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION ....................................................... 17 Installation flowchart ......................................................................................... 17 Pre-installation notices....................................................................................... 18 Card Installation.........................................................................................
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ACS-61100 User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features and capabilities of ACS-61100. You will find: Ö A full introduction to your RAID card Ö Details of key features Ö A checklist of package contents Ö A checklist of what else you need to start installation Ö An overview of the RAID card Overview The ACS 61100 PCI Express to SATA II RAID adaptors provide the latest functionality and performance for Windows, Linux and MAC operating systems.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Key Features ACS-61100 features the following: z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Multiple RAID levels: 0,1, 0+1, 5, 6, and JBOD Up to 4 independent disk arrays Support 12~24 x SATA I/II drives RAID capacity partitioning: up to 16 slices Support up to 64 LUNs Variable stripe sizes, up to 256KB Selective initialization method with on-the-fly background initialization and performance evaluation Support over-2TB volumes Online RAID group expansion Online RAID
ACS-61100 User’s Manual SERIAL ATA (Serial advanced technology attachment) The ACS-61100 is designed for use with the latest Serial ATA II hard disk drives. Serial ATA (often abbreviated as SATA or S-ATA) allows data transfer up to 3 Gbps and is compatible with older Parallel ATA standards.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Before you begin WHAT’S IN THE BOX Some vendors may ship certain components as standard, while other vendors treat the same components as optional. In its most basic configuration, your package should include the following: z 1 x ACS-61100 PCI-Express to SATA RAID Card z 6 x Mini Multi-Lane iPass cables (50cm), including SGPIO connector.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual OPTIONAL ITEMS z Battery Backup Module (BBM) – the BBM stores the cached data in the event of power supply failure. z LCD Control panel for card status checking and advanced configuration. WHAT ELSE YOU NEED z z z z LBA 48 bit Hard disk drives (HDDs) (different RAID levels require different numbers of HDDs. See the RAIDGuard X User Manual to determine how many HDDs you require). Disk enclosure / disk storage locations and power connection for each disk drive.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Familiarizing yourself with the RAID card OVERVIEW 1. DDRII memory connector 2. I2C connector 3. Mini SAS connectors 4. Disk access LED connector 5. Disk fault LED connector 6. PCI-Express x 8 connector 7. Serial port connector 8. Button port connector 9. LCD panel connector 10.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual PIN SETTINGS The pin settings on the card are as follows: I2C Connector (2) Pin definition: Pin 1 SCL Pin 2 SDA Pin 3 NC Pin 4 GND Disk Access LED Connector (4) Pin definition: 12 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 Pin 15 Pin 16 Pin 17 Pin 18 GND GND HD_ACC_LED#0 HD_ACC_LED#1 HD_ACC_LED#2 HD_ACC_LED#3 HD_ACC_LED#4 HD_ACC_LED#5 HD_ACC_LED#6 HD_ACC_LED#7 HD_ACC_LED#8 HD_ACC_LED#9 HD_ACC_LED#10 HD_ACC_LED#11 HD_ACC_L
Chapter 1 – Introduction Pin 19 Pin 20 Pin 21 Pin 22 Pin 23 Pin 24 Pin 25 Pin 26 HD_ACC_LED#16 HD_ACC_LED#17 HD_ACC_LED#18 HD_ACC_LED#19 HD_ACC_LED#20 HD_ACC_LED#21 HD_ACC_LED#22 HD_ACC_LED#23 Disk fault LED Connector (5) Pin definition: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 Pin 15 Pin 16 Pin 17 Pin 18 Pin 19 Pin 20 Pin 21 Pin 22 Pin 23 Pin 24 Pin 25 Pin 26 GND GND HD_FAULT_LED#0 HD_FAULT_LED#1 HD_FAULT_LED#2 HD_FAULT_LED#3 HD_FAULT_LED#4 HD_FAULT_LED
ACS-61100 User’s Manual Serial Port Connector (7) Pin definition: Pin 1 U0_RXD Pin 2 U1_RXD Pin 3 U0_TXD Pin 4 U1_TXD Pin 5 GND Pin 6 GND Button Port Connector (8) 2 10 1 9 Pin definition: 14 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 VCC GND PAN3 PAN1 PAN4 PAN2 NC GND NC GND
Chapter 1 – Introduction LCD Panel Connector (9) Pin definition: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 GND VCC LCD_RS LCD_VO LCD_E LCD_RW LCD_D1 LCD_D0 LCD_D3 LCD_D2 LCD_D5 LCD_D4 LCD_D7 LCD_D6 Battery Module Connector (10) Pin definition: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 BAT_V NC BAT_DETECT# SDA SCL +12V GND GND GND +12V 15
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Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 Installation This chapter presents: Ö Instructions on installing the card in the host system. Ö Instructions on installing hard drives. Installation flowchart Installation of ACS-61100 is simple. This chapter will lead you though the steps: Install card z Install the card in a host system. Connect hard drives z z Connect a Mini SAS cable from each hard disk drive in the intended array to one of the connectors on the card.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual Pre-installation notices Before starting any kind of hardware installation, please ensure that all power switches have been turned off and all power cords disconnected to prevent personal injury and damage to the hardware. To avoid overheating, ACS-61100 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way that sufficient airflow is maintained across the card chips. Static electricity can damage electronic components.
Chapter 2 – Installation Card Installation Read the pre-installation notices earlier in this chapter before proceeding. 1. Remove the blanking plate from the PCI-e slot. 2. Position the connector of the card over the expansion slot. 3. Press the connector of the card gently but firmly into the expansion slot until it is correctly and securely seated. 4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw. 5. Go to the Hard drive connection.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual LCD Panel (optional) Installation Read the pre-installation notices earlier in this chapter before proceeding. 1. Remove or open the system case to allow access to the 51/4” drive bay you are going to use for the LCD panel. 2. Remove the blanking plate from this slot. 3. With the cables connected to the back of the LCD panel, slide the panel into the system case. 4. Secure the LCD panel using screws on either side. 5. Connect the cables to the card. 6. Go to the Card Installation.
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ACS-61100 User’s Manual Chapter 3 Card Connections This chapter details the usage of the connectors on the ACS-61100 cards. In addition to the ports used for connecting to HDDs, the ACS-61100 also includes connectors for external devices. 1. DDRII memory connector 2. I2C connector 3. Mini SAS connectors 4. Disk access LED connector 5. Disk fault LED connector 6. PCI-Express x 8 connector 7. Serial port connector 8. Button port connector 9. LCD panel connector 10.
Chapter 3 – Card Connections DDRII MEMORY CONNECTOR (1) The DDR memory connector accepts a DDRII memory module. MINI SAS CONNECTORS (3) Used for connecting the interface cables to hard disk drives. See Part 2 Hard Drive Connection. DISK ACCESS LED CONNECTOR (4) The disk access LED connector enables connection of a front panel LED to display the disk access status. When the card is accessing a disk, the corresponding LED flashes. The SGPIO bus disk access signal works in the same way.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual LCD PANEL CONNECTOR (9) The LCD panel (not supplied) enables you to configure the card without using the BIOS or RAIDGuard X GUI. Hard Disk Light Up and Down menus Confirm a Return to Power command previous Light menu Follow the instructions below to use the LCD panel: 1. 2. 3. Use the up and down buttons to cycle through the menus. Press the ENT button to access the menus and confirm a command. Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.
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ACS-61100 User’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuring the BIOS This chapter details the usage of the BIOS on the ACS-61100. The BIOS functionality is similar to that of the RAIDGUARD X application. Below is a menu tree detailing the menu structure of the BIOS. 1. Start the server and watch the screen. When it gets to the position shown below press Enter. 2. Enter the password (the default is 00000000 (8 zeros) and press Enter.
Chapter 4 – BIOS QUICK ARRAY CONFIGURATION 1. For first time use go RAID Configuration > Create Array > Quick Array Configuration. The BIOS will recognize how many drives are installed and provide the best solution. Type "Y" to begin configuration. 1. If there are only 2 disks installed the default RAID array is R0 (striping). 2. If there are more than 2 disks the default RAID array is R5 (Data protection).
ACS-61100 User’s Manual CUSTOM ARRAY CONFIGURATION 1. To change the details of an Array go to RAID 1. Go to custom Configuration > Create Array > Custom Array RAID Config. Configuration. See the screen below for configuration 2. Select Array. details. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the array. Press Enter. 3. Enter the RAID Level, Init Type, Stripe Size and Disks. 4. Go up to CREATE. 3. Use to select: 3.1 RAID Level. Press Enter. 3.1.1 Use to select the RAID Level between 0,1,5,6, 0+1.
Chapter 4 – BIOS BIOS Menu Structure The BIOS menu structure details how the commands in the BIOS relate to each other. The BIOS manages the same information as the RAIDGuard X application, see its user manual for further details on these functions.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual BIOS Menu The menu below gives brief information about the functions of the BIOS menu. For further details see the RAIDGuard X user manual. A. RAID Config Create Array Quickly create and array, administer the details of a current and array and configure a JBOD. A collection of disks from one or more commonly accessible disk controllers, combined with a body of Array Management Software.
Chapter 4 – BIOS C. Controller Config Utility Password Change Change the BIOS password. Serial Number Display the serial number of the RAID card. System Cache Activate and disable the system cache. Controller memory used to speed up data transfer to and from a disk. Disk Cache Activate and disable disk caching. Controller memory used to speed up data transfer to and from a disk. Disk Lag Proof Activate and disable disk lag proof mode.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual On-The-Fly Legacy RAID algorithms only record the progress. Sectors having been initialized might have to be initialized again and accessed with resync overhead. eXpeRAID records the initialized sectors in bitmap. All sectors are initialized only once. The whole initialization will be done faster and performance will be better during the initialization. Synchronize Cache Activate and disable synchronize cache mode. Mode Real Time Clock Display and set the BIOS clock. S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 5 – Configuring the LCD Menu Chapter 5 Configuring the LCD Menu This chapter details the usage of the LCD on the ACS-61100. RAID PARAMETER CONFIGURATION 1. Turn the RAID chassis on. 1. Turn on the 2. Press Enter. chassis. 2. Go RAID Editor. 3. Select the following: y RAID Level y Stripe Size y Disk Members y RAID Type 4. Confirm creation. Note: The GGGxxxxxx at the bottom of the panel it indicates that an array has not been setup.
ACS-61100 User’s Manual RAID Params RAID Editor RAID Level 0,1,5,6,0+1 Stripe Size 8, 16, 32, 64, 128KB Disk Member Disk 1~8 Array 1 ~ 4 RAID Type On-theFly/performance Confirm No/Yes Slice Slice No (0~16) Slice Size (GB) Delete RAID Write Buffer Enable/ Disable Disk State Disk 1~8 Global Spare JBOD Unlock Drive Disk 1~8 Lun 0~7 & # Array 1~4 Disable, Slice 0~15 Passwd Check ENABLE/ DISABLE HostLun Params System Params Password Info Set Passwd RTC Info Advanced Set RTC Array
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ACS-61100 User’s Manual Appendix A Specifications CPU PCI Express PCI R6 support Disk Disk Interface Disk Channel Disk Interface Host Host Channel Memory User Interface (option) LCD Interface Button Interface Battery backup interface (option) Disk status LED Connector Dimensions Board size PCB thickness Operating parameters Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Storage Temperature 36 Intel IOP341 800MHz One PCI-e x 8 64-bit PCIX-133 Yes SATA II/SATA SATAII x 24 (ACS-61100-24) SATAII
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