Asus LSISAS1064E User Manual

PIKE 1064E  
LSISAS1064E RAID card  
Contents  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
the server management board.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter offers the PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card features and the new  
technologies it supports.  
Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring  
RAID sets using the available utilities.  
Chapter 3: Driver installation  
This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different  
operating systems.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following  
symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Italics  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means  
that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1+Key2+Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,  
then supply the required item or value enclosed in  
brackets.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
format a:  
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PIKE 1064E specifications summary  
Controller  
LSISAS1064E  
Interface  
ASUS PIKE interface  
4 ports  
Ports  
Support device  
Data transfer rate  
RAID level  
OS support*  
SAS and SATA II devices  
SATA II and SAS 3 Gb/s per PHY  
RAID0/RAID1/RAID1E  
Windows® Server 2003/2000/XP/Vista  
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 3/4/5  
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8/9/10  
LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) for Windows®/  
Linux operating systems  
Form factor  
6.44 in x 1.57 in (1U compatible)  
* The exact OS support would base on the OS support list of the motherboard.  
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter offers the PIKE 1064E SAS  
RAID card features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Chapter 1:  
Product  
introduction  
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1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card!  
The ASUS PIKE 1064E allows you to create RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E set(s)  
from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.  
Before you start installing the RAID card, check the items in your package with the  
list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your package for the following items.  
ASUS PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card  
Support CD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
 
1.3  
Card layout  
The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card.  
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2
2
1
1
1.  
2.  
3.  
ASUS PIKE interface-1: PCI-E x8  
ASUS PIKE interface-2: 4-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface*  
SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and blinks to indicate that the card is  
working normally)  
* The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into drive activity, failure and reboot  
status, so that users could build high-performatnce and reliable storage  
systems. Refer to the motherboard manual for detailed information about  
using the SGPIO connectors on the motherboard.  
1.4  
System requirements  
Before you install the PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the  
following requirements:  
Workstation or server motherboard with a PIKE RAID card slot  
SAS or SATA hard disk drives  
Supporting operating system:  
Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to website for details)  
Other requirement:  
- Appropriate thermal solution  
- Certified power supply module  
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1.5  
Card installation  
Follow below instructions to install the RAID card on your motherboard.  
1.  
Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on  
the motherboard.  
2.  
Align the golden fingers of the RAID  
card with the PIKE RAID card slot.  
3.  
Insert the RAID card into the PIKE  
RAID card slot. Make sure it’s  
completely inserted into the PIKE  
RAID card slot.  
Connect the SAS hard disk  
drives to SAS connectors 1-4  
(red) on the motherboard when  
using a 4-port PIKE RAID card.  
The SAS connectors 5-8 (blue)  
function when using a 8-port  
PIKE RAID card.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
 
This chapter provides instructions on setting  
up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using  
the available utilitiesC. hapter 2: RAID  
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configuration  
 
2.1  
Setting up RAID  
The RAID card supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 1E set.  
2.1.1  
RAID definitions  
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write  
data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a  
single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone,  
thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives  
is required for this setup.  
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one  
drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software  
directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of  
the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and  
increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an  
existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same  
size or larger than the existing drive.  
RAID 1E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having a  
secondary (or alternate) copy stored on a different disk. You can use three or more  
hard disk drives for this configuration.  
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID  
set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you  
install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.  
2.1.2  
Installing hard disk drives  
The RAID card supports SAS for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance,  
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.  
To install the SAS hard disks for RAID configuration:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Install the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the  
system user guide.  
Connect a SAS signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive  
and to the SAS connector on the motherboard.  
Connect a power cable to the power connector on each drive.  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
 
2.2  
LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility  
The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows  
you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the  
LSI SAS 1064E controller:  
RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring)  
RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced)  
RAID 0 (Integrated Striping)  
You may use disks of different sizes in IM and IME volumes; however, the  
size of the smallest disk determines the “logical” size of each member disk.  
DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume.  
The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and  
may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller  
version difference.  
2.2.1  
Integrated Mirroring volume  
The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with  
two disks (IM).  
The IM feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk in an IM volume fails, you  
can easily restore the volume, and the swapped disk is automatically re-mirrored.  
To create an IM volume:  
1.  
Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.  
2.  
During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility.  
LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS  
MPTBIOS-6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Corporation.  
Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility...  
To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding.  
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3.  
The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter  
the setup.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Adapter  
PCI  
BUS  
02  
PCI  
Dev  
00  
PCI  
Fnc  
00  
PCI  
Slot  
20  
FW Revision  
Status  
Enabled  
Boot  
Order  
0
SAS1064E  
1.24.00.00-IR  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Ins/Del = Alter Boot List  
The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.  
4.  
The Adapter Properties screen appears.  
Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E  
Adapter  
PCI Slot  
SAS1064E  
20  
PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func)  
MPT Firmware Revision  
SAS Address  
NVDATA Version  
Status  
02:00:00  
1.24.00.00-IR  
500E0188:01111705  
2D.02  
Enabled  
Boot Order  
Boot Support  
0
[Enabled BIOS & OS]  
RAID Properties  
SAS Topology  
Advanced Adapter Properties  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item -/+/Enter = Change Item  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
5.  
The Select New Array Type screen appears.  
Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E  
Create IM Volume  
Create IME Volume  
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2  
disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares.  
Data on the primary disk may be migrated.  
Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced  
Array of 3 to 10 disks including up  
to 2 optional hot spares.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
Create IS Volume  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Create Integrated Striping array of  
2 to 10 disks.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Choose array type to create  
6.  
The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM  
volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID  
Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.  
You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the  
cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or <Space>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Create New Array -- SAS1064E  
Array Type:  
Array Size(MB):  
IM  
------  
Slot  
Num  
0
1
2
Device Identifier  
RAID  
Disk  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
Hot  
Spr  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
Drive  
Status  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
Pred  
Fail  
Size  
(MB)  
35003  
35003  
35003  
35003  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
0003  
3
Esc = Exit Menu  
SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
C = Create array  
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is  
grayed out under the following conditions:  
The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array.  
The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.  
The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array.  
The disk is already part of another array.  
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7.  
A confirmation screen appears.  
Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option,  
data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to  
the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk.  
Press <D> to overwrite any data and create the new IM array.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Create New Array -- SAS1064E  
M
- Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array.  
Synchronization of disk will occur.  
D
- Overwrite existing data, create a new IM array.  
ALL DATA on ALL disk in the array will be DELETED!!  
No Synchronization performed.  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Space/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
C = Create array  
8.  
9.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.  
When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then  
exit this menu.  
Create and save new array?  
Cancel Exit  
Save changes then exit this menu  
Discard changes then exit this menu  
Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot  
10. The utility creates the array.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Processing...may take up to 1 minute  
Creating RAID array...  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
2.2.2  
Integrated Mirroring Enhanced volume  
The Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven  
mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks.  
To create an IME volume:  
1.  
2.  
Follow steps 1–4 of the section Integrated Mirroring volume.  
The Select New Array Type screen appears.  
Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E  
Create IM Volume  
Create IME Volume  
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2  
disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares.  
Data on the primary disk may be migrated.  
Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced  
Array of 3 to 10 disks including up  
to 2 optional hot spares.  
ALL Data on array disks will be deleted!  
Create IS Volume  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Create Integrated Striping array of  
2 to 10 disks.  
ALL Data on array disks will be deleted!  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Choose array type to create  
3.  
The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the  
IME volume.  
Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven  
mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk,  
then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the  
array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.  
You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the  
cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or <Space>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Create New Array -- SAS1064E  
Array Type:  
Array Size(MB):  
IME  
51498  
Slot  
Num  
0
1
2
Device Identifier  
RAID  
Disk  
[Yes] [No]  
[No] [No]  
[Yes] [No]  
[Yes] [No]  
Hot  
Spr  
Drive  
Status  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
Pred  
Fail  
Size  
(MB)  
35003  
35003  
35003  
35003  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
0003  
3
Esc = Exit Menu  
SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
C = Create array  
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By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is  
grayed out under the following conditions:  
The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array.  
The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.  
The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array.  
The disk is already part of another array.  
4.  
5.  
Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume.  
When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then  
exit this menu.  
Create and save new array?  
Cancel Exit  
Save changes then exit this menu  
Discard changes then exit this menu  
Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot  
6.  
The utility creates the array.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Processing...may take up to 1 minute  
Creating RAID array...  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
2.2.3  
Integrated Striping (IS) volume  
The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting  
volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME  
volume.  
To create an IS volume:  
1.  
2.  
Follow steps 1–4 of the section Integrated Mirroring volume.  
The Select New Array Type screen appears.  
Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E  
Create IM Volume  
Create IME Volume  
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2  
disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares.  
Data on the primary disk may be migrated.  
Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced  
Array of 3 to 10 disks including up  
to 2 optional hot spares.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
Create IS Volume  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Create Integrated Striping array of  
2 to 10 disks.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Choose array type to create  
3.  
The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up  
the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to  
the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or  
<Space>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Create New Array -- SAS1064E  
Array Type:  
Array Size(MB):  
IS  
102996  
Slot  
Num  
0
1
2
Device Identifier  
RAID  
Disk  
[Yes] [No]  
[No] [No]  
[Yes] [No]  
[Yes] [No]  
Hot  
Spr  
Drive  
Status  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
------- ----  
Pred  
Fail  
Size  
(MB)  
35003  
35003  
35003  
35003  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
0003  
3
Esc = Exit Menu  
SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
C = Create array  
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By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is  
grayed out under the following conditions:  
The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array.  
The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.  
The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array.  
The disk is already part of another array.  
4.  
5.  
Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume.  
When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then  
exit this menu.  
Create and save new array?  
Cancel Exit  
Save changes then exit this menu  
Discard changes then exit this menu  
Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot  
6.  
The utility creates the array.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Processing...may take up to 1 minute  
Creating RAID array...  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
2.2.4  
Managing Arrays  
The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to  
configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes.  
Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk,  
synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array.  
Viewing volume properties  
To view volume properties:  
1.  
On the main menu, select RAID Properties.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E  
Adapter  
PCI Slot  
SAS1064E  
20  
PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func)  
MPT Firmware Revision  
SAS Address  
NVDATA Version  
Status  
02:00:00  
1.24.00.00-IR  
500E0188:01111705  
2D.02  
Enabled  
Boot Order  
Boot Support  
0
[Enabled BIOS & OS]  
RAID Properties  
SAS Topology  
Advanced Adapter Properties  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item -/+/Enter = Change Item  
2.  
On the next screen that appears, select View Existing Array.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E  
View Existing Array  
View the existing configuration.  
Create IM Volume  
Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2  
disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares.  
Data on the primary disk may be migrated.  
Create IME Volume  
Create IS Volume  
Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced  
Array of 3 to 10 disks including up  
to 2 optional hot spares.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
Create Integrated Striping array of  
2 to 10 disks.  
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED!  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Choose array type to create  
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3.  
The View Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID  
array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If  
you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing  
<Alt+N>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
View Array -- SAS1064E  
Array  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
1 of 1  
Identifier  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
Type  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
IME  
0
51498  
Optimal  
Status  
Manage Array  
Slot  
Num  
0
2
3
Device Identifier  
RAID  
Disk  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Hot  
Spr  
No  
No  
No  
Drive  
Status  
Ok  
Ok  
Ok  
Pred  
Fail  
No  
No  
No  
Size  
(MB)  
34331  
34331  
34331  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Enter=Select Item  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array  
R = Refresh Display  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
Managing hot spares  
You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME  
volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME  
volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.  
If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed  
disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns  
the replacement as the new hot spare.  
To create a hot spare:  
1.  
2.  
Follow steps 1–3 of the section Viewing volume properties.  
From the View Array screen, select Manage Array, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
View Array -- SAS1064E  
Array  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
1 of 1  
Identifier  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
Type  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
IME  
0
51498  
Optimal  
Status  
Manage Array  
Slot  
Num  
0
2
3
Device Identifier  
RAID  
Disk  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Hot  
Spr  
No  
No  
No  
Drive  
Status  
Ok  
Ok  
Ok  
Pred  
Fail  
No  
No  
No  
Size  
(MB)  
34331  
34331  
34331  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Enter=Select Item  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array  
3.  
From the Manage Array screen, select Manage Hot Spares, then press  
<Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
Manage Array -- SAS1064E  
Identifier  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
Type  
IME  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
Status  
0
51498  
Optimal  
Manage Hot Spares  
Synnchronize Array  
Activate Array  
Delete Array  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item  
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4.  
Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare,  
then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>.  
The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare.  
Press <C> to commit the changes.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1064E  
Identifier  
Type  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
Status  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
IME  
0
51498  
Optimal  
Slot  
Num  
0
1
2
Device Identifier  
Hot  
Spr  
[No]  
[No]  
[No]  
Drive  
Status  
Ok  
Ok  
Ok  
Pred  
Fail  
No  
No  
No  
No  
--  
Size  
(MB)  
34331  
34331  
34331  
35003  
-----  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
SEAGATE ST336754SS  
0003  
0003  
0003  
0003  
3
[Yes] Hot Spare  
[----] ---------  
Esc = Exit Menu  
SPACE/+/- = Change Item  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
C = Commit Changes  
Synchronizing the array  
Synchronizing the array allows the utility to resynchronize data on the mirrored disk  
in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is  
automatically done during normal operation.  
To synchronize the array:  
1.  
2.  
Follow steps 1–3 of the section Viewing volume properties and step 2 of  
the section Managing hot spares.  
From the Manage Array screen select Synchronize Array, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
Manage Array -- SAS1064E  
Identifier  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
Type  
IME  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
Status  
0
51498  
Optimal  
Manage Hot Spare  
Synnchronize Array  
Activate Array  
Delete Array  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item  
3.  
Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel.  
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Activating an array  
If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is  
considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate  
the array.  
To activate the array:  
1.  
From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Manage Array -- SAS1064E  
Identifier  
Type  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
Status  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
IME  
0
51498  
Inactive  
Manage Hot Spare  
Synnchronize Array  
Activate Array  
Delete Array  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item  
2.  
Press <Y> to activate, or <N> to cancel.  
Deleting an array  
You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up  
important data before deleting an array.  
If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary  
disk.  
To delete an array:  
1. From the Manage Array screen, select Delete Array, then press <Enter>.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Manage Array -- SAS1064E  
Identifier  
Type  
Scan Order  
Size(MB)  
Status  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
IM  
0
34332  
Optimal  
Manage Hot Spare  
Synnchronize Array  
Activate Array  
Delete Array  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item  
2.  
Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel.  
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2.2.5  
Viewing SAS topology  
1.  
From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E  
Adapter  
PCI Slot  
SAS1064E  
20  
PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func)  
MPT Firmware Revision  
SAS Address  
NVDATA Version  
Status  
02:00:00  
1.24.00.00-IR  
500E0188:01111705  
2D.02  
Enabled  
Boot Order  
Boot Support  
0
[Enabled BIOS & OS]  
RAID Properties  
SAS Topology  
Advanced Adapter Properties  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Enter = Select Item -/+/Enter = Change Item  
Press <Alt+D> to display device properties, or <Alt+M> to display more keys.  
More keys for the SAS Topology display:  
C = Clear Device Mappings for Non-Present Devices  
R = Refresh SAS Topology  
Enter = On a SAS Enclosure or Expander - Expand or Collapse Item  
Enter = On a Disk Drive - Turn on the Locate LED (next key press turns off)  
2.  
Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
SAS Topology -- SAS1064E  
Device Identifier  
Device  
Info  
SAS1064E(02:00:00)  
Enclosure  
IM VOL  
Direct Attach Devices  
LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000  
Controller  
Esc = Exit  
Alt+D = Device Properties  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+M = More Keys  
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2.2.6  
Global Properties  
From the Adapter List screen, press <Alt+N> to enter Global Properties menu.  
From the menu you may change related settings.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Adapter  
PCI  
BUS  
02  
PCI  
Dev  
00  
PCI  
Fnc  
00  
PCI  
Slot  
20  
FW Revision  
Status  
Enabled  
Boot  
Order  
0
SAS1064E  
1.24.00.00-IR  
Esc = Exit Menu  
Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Ins/Del = Alter Boot List  
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed  
Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed  
Boot Information Display Mode  
Support Interrupt  
[No]  
[Display adapters & installed devices]  
[Hook interrupt, the Default]  
Restore Defaults  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item  
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Boot Information Display Mode  
Sets the disk information display mode.  
Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices]  
[Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices]  
[Display minimal information]  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed  
Boot Information Display Mode  
Support Interrupt  
[No]  
[Display adapters & installed devices]  
[Hook interrupt, the Default]  
Restore Defaults  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item  
Support Interrupt  
Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook]  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed  
Boot Information Display Mode  
Support Interrupt  
[No]  
[Display adapters & installed devices]  
[Hook interrupt, the Default]  
Restore Defaults  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item  
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Restore Defaults  
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system  
defaults.  
LSI Corp Config Utility  
v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04)  
Adapter List Global Properties  
Pause When Boot Alert Displayed  
Boot Information Display Mode  
Support Interrupt  
[No]  
[Display adapters & installed devices]  
[Hook interrupt, the Default]  
Restore Defaults  
Esc = Exit Menu  
F1/Shift+1 = Help  
Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item  
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Chapter 2: RAID configuration  
This chapter provides instructions for  
installing the RAID drivers on different  
operating systems.  
Chapter 3:  
Driver  
installation  
3
 
3.1  
RAID driver installation  
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install  
an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part  
provides instructions on how to install or update the RAID card drivers.  
The RAID card driver might be included in the Linux OS installation CD, and  
could be loaded automatically during OS installation. However, we recommend  
using the RAID driver packaged in the RAID card support CD for better  
reliability.  
3.1.1  
Creating a RAID driver disk  
You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the  
RAID card support CD or from the Internet.  
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® Server 2003  
or Linux operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You  
can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support  
CD).  
To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Place the RAID card support CD in the optical drive.  
Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.  
Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support CD.  
Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.  
4.  
5.  
Restart the computer.  
Press any key when prompted to boot from CD.  
Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO!  
Press any key to boot from CDROM...  
6.  
The Makedisk menu appears. Select PIKE 1064E SAS Driver, and press  
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.  
Create Driver Diskette Menu  
PIKE 1064E SAS Driver  
FreeDOS command prompt  
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7.  
Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.  
PIKE 1064E SAS card Driver  
Windows 2000 Server SP4  
Windows XP 32 bit  
Windows XP 64 bit  
Windows Server 2003 32 bit  
Windows Server 2003 64 bit  
Windows Vista 32 bit  
Windows Vista 64 bit  
Windows Server 2008 32 bit  
Windows Server 2008 64 bit  
RHEL AS3 UP6/UP8/UP9 32 bit (Intel)  
RHEL AS3 UP6/UP8/UP9 32 bit (AMD)  
RHEL AS3 UP6/UP8/UP9 64 bit  
RHEL AS4 UP4/UP5/UP6 32 bit  
RHEL AS4 UP4/UP5/UP6 64 bit  
SLES 9 32 bit  
SLES 9 64 bit  
SLES 9 SP1 32 bit  
SLES 9 SP1 64 bit  
SLES 9 SP2 32 bit  
SLES 9 SP2 64 bit  
SLES 9 SP3 32 bit  
SLES 9 SP3 64 bit  
8.  
Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.  
9.  
Press <Enter>.  
10. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.  
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3.1.2  
Windows® Server 2003 OS  
During Windows® Server 2003 OS installation  
To install the RAID card driver when installing Windows® Server 2003 OS:  
1.  
2.  
Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2003 OS installation CD. The  
Window® Setup starts.  
Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party  
SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen.  
Windows Setup  
Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...  
3.  
The next screen appears. Press <S> to specify an additional device.  
Windows Setup  
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices  
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.  
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s):  
<none>  
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special  
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for  
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device  
manufacturer, press S.  
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage  
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional  
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.  
S=Specify Additional Device  
ENTER=Continue  
F3=Exit  
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4.  
Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then  
press <Enter>.  
Windows Setup  
Please insert the disk labeled  
Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk  
into Drive A:  
*
Press ENTER when ready.  
ENTER=Continue  
ESC=Cancel  
F3=Exit  
5.  
Select LSI Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit), then press  
<Enter>.  
Windows Setup  
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,  
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.  
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC  
to return to the previous screen.  
LSI Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)  
ENTER=Select  
F3=Exit  
6.  
7.  
The Windows® Setup loads the RAID card drivers from the RAID driver disk.  
When next screen appears, press <Enter> to continue installation.  
Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to  
continue.  
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After Windows® Server 2003 OS installation  
To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2003 OS:  
1.  
Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties from  
the menu.  
2.  
3.  
Click the Hardware tab on the top, then click the Device Manager button.  
Double-click the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E -StorPort  
item.  
4.  
Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver.  
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5.  
Toggle Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next  
to continue.  
6.  
Toggle Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install, then click Next to  
continue.  
7.  
Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive.  
8.  
Highlight LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E -StorPort, then  
click Have Disk.  
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9.  
Select from the drop-down menu and locate the driver.  
10. Click Next to start updating the driver.  
11. After completing driver update, click Finish to close the wizard.  
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Chapter 3: Driver installation  
3.1.3  
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS  
To install the RAID card driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:  
1.  
2.  
Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD.  
At the boot:, type linux dd, then press <Enter>.  
-
-
-
To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER> key.  
To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text <ENTER>.  
Use the function keys listed below for more information.  
[F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue]  
boot: linux dd  
3.  
Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then  
press <Enter>.  
Main Menu  
Do you have a driver disk?  
Yes  
No  
4.  
Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source.  
Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>.  
Driver Disk Source  
You have multiple devices which could  
serve as sources for a driver disk.  
Which would you like to use?  
fd0  
scd0  
OK  
Cancel  
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5.  
Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select  
OK, then press <Enter>.  
Insert Driver Disk  
Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0  
and press “OK” to continue.  
OK  
Back  
The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system.  
6.  
When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then  
press <Enter>.  
More Driver Disks?  
Do you wish to load any more  
driver disks?  
Yes  
No  
7.  
Follow the screen instructions to continue the OS installation.  
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3.1.4  
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS  
To install the RAID card driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:  
1.  
2.  
Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD.  
Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.  
Boot from Hard Disk  
Installation  
Installation--ACPI Disabled  
Installation--Local APIC Disabled  
Installation--Safe Settings  
Rescue System  
Memory Test  
Boot Options |  
F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver  
3.  
Press <F5>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.  
Boot from Hard Disk  
Installation  
Installation--ACPI Disabled  
Installation--Local APIC Disabled  
Installation--Safe Settings  
Rescue System  
Memory Test  
Yes  
No  
Boot Options |  
File  
F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver  
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4.  
Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation  
from the Boot Options menu is selected, then press <Enter>.  
Boot from Hard Disk  
Installation  
Installation--ACPI Disabled  
Installation--Local APIC Disabled  
Installation--Safe Settings  
Rescue System  
Memory Test  
Boot Options |  
F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver  
5.  
When below screen appears, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver  
update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>.  
Please choose the Driver Update medium.  
fd0: Floppy  
sr0: CD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E  
sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS  
sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS  
Other device  
OK  
Back  
The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.  
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Chapter 3: Driver installation  

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