Logic MegaRAID Express User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Introduction to RAID
- 3 RAID Levels
- 4 Features
- 5 Configuring MegaRAID Express 500
- 6 Hardware Installation
- Checklist
- Installation Steps
- Summary
- 7 Cluster Installation and Configuration
- Software Requirements
- Hardware Requirements
- Installation and Configuration
- Driver Installation Instructions under Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Network Requirements
- Shared Disk Requirements
- Cluster Installation
- Installing the Windows 2000 Operating System
- Setting Up Networks
- Configuring the Cluster Node Network Adapter
- Configuring the Public Network Adapter
- Verifying Connectivity and Name Resolution
- Verifying Domain Membership
- Setting Up a Cluster User Account
- Setting Up Shared Disks
- Configuring Shared Disks
- Assigning Drive Letters
- Verifying Disk Access and Functionality
- Cluster Service Software Installation
- Configuring Cluster Disks
- Validating the Cluster Installation
- Configuring the Second Node
- Verify Installation
- SCSI Drive Installations
- Configuring the SCSI Devices
- Terminating the Shared SCSI Bus
- 8 Troubleshooting
- A SCSI Cables and Connectors
- B Audible Warnings
- C Cluster Configuration with a Crossover Cable
- Glossary
- Index
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Package Contents
You should have received:
• a MegaRAID Express 500 PCI RAID Controller
• a CD with drivers, utilities, and documentation
• a MegaRAID Express 500 Hardware Guide (on CD)
• a MegaRAID Configuration Software Guide (on CD)
• a MegaRAID Operating System Drivers Guide (on CD)
• software license agreement (on CD)
• a warranty registration card (on CD)
Technical Support
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAID Express 500 PCI
RAID Controller, call your LSI Logic OEM Technical Support representative at 678-728-
1250. Before you call, please complete the MegaRAID Problem Report form on the next
page.
Web Site
We invite you to access the LSI Logic world wide web site at:
http://www.lsil.com.