Compaq Storageworks Release Notes RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows January, 2001 This document summarizes features and characteristics of the RAID Array 3000 operating software Version 1.3 for Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems that are not covered elsewhere in the documentation. ** NOTICE ** Read this entire document before installing or upgrading the software.
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Release Notes Visit out Web Site for the latest Information Check our web site for the latest drivers, technical tips and documentation for the RAID Array 3000. We can be found in the technical area of our web page: http://www.compaq.com/storage Supported Operating Systems for the RAID Array 3000 You have purchased support for the Windows NT operating system version 4.0 with Service pack 6a and Windows 2000 operating system. The supported host adapter is the SWXA3-BD differential PCI host adapter.
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Table 1 lists the minimum system requirements need for the RAID Array 3000. Table 1 Minimum System Requirements Host Feature Platform Operating System Controller Compatibility Adapter Compatibility Requirements X-86 P200 System. 64MB RAM, 10 MB Disk Space Windows NT 4.0 SP4 ,Windows 2000 for SWCC client; Windows NT 4.0 SP6a ,Windows 2000 SP1 for SWCC Agent The HSZ22 controller running operating firmware, version D11X.
Release Notes SCSI Host Adapter Description The host adapters qualified for use with your StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Windows NT is the SWXA3-BD Ultra-Wide Differential SCSI Host Adapter. Table 2 lists the specifications of the qualified host adapter. Table 2 RAID Array 3000 Qualified Adapter PCI Adapter BIOS Revision SWXA3-BD 2.11 SWXA3-BD 2.11 Windows NT version 4.0 Driver 4.0 Windows 2000 Driver 5.0.2144.
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Table 4 Supported Disk Drives Part Number DS–RZ1CF–VW (380691-B21) DS–RZ1DF–VW (380595-B21) DS–RZ1EF–VW (380694-B21) DS–RZ1CD–VW Description 4.3GB, 7200RPM disk in 3.5” SBB Minimum Firmware Level 0371/N1H1/1614 9.1GB, 7200RPM disk in 3.5” SBB 0371/N1H1/1614 18.2GB, 7200RPM disk in 3.5” SBB 0371/N1H1 4.3GB, 10000RPM disk in 3.
Release Notes RAID Array 3000 Operating Constraints Controller Always operate Your RAID Array 3000 with the UPS-to-Pedestal Serial Cable connected. The UPS serial cable must be connected at all times. This cable is used to communicate a power failure to the controller. When the controller senses a power failure, it automatically saves your data to disk. The purpose of the UPS is to keep your system running until the controller accomplishes its task of saving cache data to disk.
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows EMU Warning Conditions Tables 5 and 6 list the warning conditions presented by SWCC environmental properties page and the RAID Array 3000 controller shelf fault LED, respectively.
Release Notes Table 6 Fault LED Warning Conditions Pedestal Pedestal Fault LED Pedestal Expansion Fault LED Controller Shelf Controller Shelf LED Expander Shelf Controller Shelf LED AA–RAD0D–TE UPS ON Temperature ON Fan ON Power Supply ON ON ON ON ON ON ON No Fault Indication ON N/A ON No Fault Indication ON Page 9
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows Changing the RAID Array Configuration Note To safe guard critical data backup your system using normal backup procedures before altering device partitions. Do not alter partitions that contain important data. When making changes to an existing RAID Array configuration, any existing disk partitions to be changed (or removed) must first be deleted using the Windows NT Administrator.
Release Notes Removing Disk Partitions 1. From the Disk Administrator, click the partition you wish to delete. 2. Access the Partition menu and choose Delete. 3. Continue selecting and deleting the partitions until you have deleted all the partitions you wish. When finished, click Commit Changes Now. You may now reconfigure the StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Array using Command Console Client. 4. Reboot your system so Windows NT will recognize the changes.
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Microsoft Windows StorageWorks Command Console SWCC This version of SWCC software is for use with the StorageWorks HSZ22 controllers only. This product CANNOT be used for configuring any other StorageWorks controllers. The following is a list of known issues and limitations of the SWCC Client software: Page 12 ■ Initial Configuration – The SWCC Client requires one serial connection for each controller in the RA3000 subsystem for initial configuration.
