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

6-6 Getting Started RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Installation Guide

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Part Number: AA-RACZD-TE File Name: g-ch6 Installing Command Console Client and Creating Your First Virtual Disk.doc Last Saved On: 12/4/00 8:26

Establishing a Serial Connection

To create your first virtual disk, establish a serial cable connection from one of

the PC’s COM ports to the storage subsystem's CTR TOP or CTR BOTTOM

configuration port. See section “Connecting the PC Serial Interface Cable” and

proceed as follows:

1. Select the HSZ22 Storage Window.

2. When the Connection Choice dialog box appears, click the Serial radio

button (Figure 6–4), then click OK to display the Serial Connection

dialog box (Figure 6–5).

Figure 6-4. Connection choice dialog box

NOTE: To setup communications with both controllers you must configure virtual disk on

each controller see “Configuring your RAID Array 3000 for Dual-Controller operation.