Compaq StorageWorks Getting Started RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Installation Guide (AA-RACZD-TE, January 2001)

iv Getting Started RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Unpacking and Setting Up RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf
Unpacking and Installing the Controller Shelf...................................................... 3-1
Preparing the Controller Shelf for Operation ........................................................ 3-2
Installing the Controller Shelf in a Cabinet........................................................... 3-2
Connecting Cables............................................................................................... 3-3
Charging the UPS Battery.................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4
Installing Host Adapter
SWXA3-BD SCSI Host Adapter Description....................................................... 4-1
Before You Install SWXA3-BD SCSI Host Adapter ............................................ 4-3
Installing the SWXA3–BD SCSI Host Adapter .................................................... 4-4
Connecting the SWXA3–BD to the RAID Array 3000 Subsystem........................ 4-6
Chapter 5
Preparing Your Host for Use with Your RAID Array 3000
Windows NT Preparation .................................................................................... 5-1
Windows 2000 Preparation.................................................................................. 5-4
Chapter 6
Installing Command Console Client and Creating Your First Virtual Disk
Procedure Summary ............................................................................................6-1
Communication Methods.............................................................................. 6-2
Creating a Virtual Disk, Using the Serial Port................................................ 6-2
Installing the Command Console ......................................................................... 6-2
Launching Command Console Client................................................................... 6-5
Establishing a Serial Connection.......................................................................... 6-6
Configuring a Single Controller........................................................................... 6-8
Configuring Your RAID Array 3000 for Dual-Controller Operation.................. 6-13
Creating Your First Virtual Disk........................................................................ 6-18
Starting the Wizard..................................................................................... 6-18
Chapter 7
Completing Your Storage Configuration Under Windows NT
Completing Your Configuration under Windows NT............................................ 7-1
Verifying that HSZDISK.SYS Loaded................................................................. 7-2
Starting the Disk Administrator ........................................................................... 7-2
Understanding the Disk Administrator Display.............................................. 7-3
Verifying Your Configuration....................................................................... 7-4
Creating Partitions........................................................................................ 7-5
Making Drive Letters Permanent...................................................................7-6
Committing the Changes............................................................................... 7-7
Formatting the Newly Created Partition ........................................................ 7-7