Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Windows NT-Alpha Release Notes (AA-RACVC-TE)

StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 for Windows NT – Alpha
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Table 1 Minimum System Requirements
Host Feature Requirements
Platform AlphaServers AS800, AS1000A, AS1200 and AS4x00; minimum
console firmware revision V5.3
Operating System Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise
Controller Compatibility The HSZ22 controller running operating firmware, Version D11V.
Adapter Compatibility DG-SWXA3-BD
The StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) V2.1 is the only configuration utility that will
work with your RAID Array 3000. Command Console V2.1, sometimes referred to as Client, runs
on Windows NT 3.51, and 4.0 PCs and workstations.
Required Driver Revisions
HSZDISK
HSZDISK.SYS is a class driver required for all RAID Array 3000 Windows NT configurations. It
is designed to enhance the error recovery features built into your Compaq RAID system, and to
provide more robust operation than the native Windows NT SCSI disk class driver.
HSZDISK.SYS only affects DIGITAL RAID devices. Other SCSI disk drives in your system
continue to be serviced by the native SCSIDISK.SYS class driver. The drivers are included in the
CD–ROM labeled RA3000 Solution SW V1.2 for Windows NT (Alpha).
Version 4.11 of the HSZDISK.SYS class driver supports Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and
Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition with Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS).
Version 2.72 supports Microsoft NT Server 3.51. The setup procedure automatically installs the
correct version for you.
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 exact specifications
of the qualified host adapter.
Table 2 RAID Array 3000 Qualified Adapter for Alpha-based Systems
PCI Adapter BIOS Revision NT V4.0 Driver
SWXA3-BD 1.25 or later 2.12S1
Order Information
Table 3 order numbers for RAID Array 3000 upgrade options and replacement parts.
Table 3 RAID Array 3000 Upgrades and Replacement Parts
PART NUMBER OPTION DESCRIPTION
DS-HSZ22-AA Second controller option.
DS-SWXRA-GD
Expansion pedestal option.
54-23170-BA
SIMM Pack for cache memory.
DS-SWXRA-GR
Replacement UPS.