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RocketRAID 2322SATAII Host AdapterUser’s GuideRevision: 1.0Date: January 2006HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

Chapter 2RocketRAID 2322 HardwareDescription/InstallationContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 2322 Hardware1 - RocketRAID 2322 Adapter Layout3 - Instal

RocketRAID 2322 Hardware Description/InstallationRocketRAID 2322 Hardware1 - RocketRAID 2322 Adapter LayoutPort1- Port2These represent the RocketRAID

RocketRAID 2322 Hardware Description/Installation2 - Installing the RocketRAID 2322 Host AdapterNote: Make sure the system is powered-off before insta

RocketRAID 2322 Hardware Description/Installation5. Many server-level chassis include hard-disk hot-swap bays. For these systemchassis, cables are at

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Chapter 3RocketRAID 2322 BIOS UtilityContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 2322 BIOS Utility1 - BIOS Command Overview2 - Creating RAID Arrays3 - Adding/

RocketRAID 2322 BIOS UtilityRocketRAID 2322 BIOS UtilityThe RocketRAID 2322’s BIOS Utility can be accessed using the “Ctrl+H” command.This command sho

RocketRAID 2322 BIOS UtilityAdd/Remove Spare - this command is used to assign hard disks to function as sparedisks. The controller is capable of usin

RocketRAID 2322 BIOS Utility2 - Creating RAID ArraysInitializing Disks:Before creating a RAID array, the disks must be initialized.Initialization writ

RocketRAID 2322 BIOS Utility6. Next, Use the ↓ arrow key to highlight the Capacity (GB) option and pressENTER. The total available capacity will be d

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RocketRAID 2322 BIOS UtilityGenerally, single disks are designated to act as spares (disks that are not configuredinto RAID arrays).However, in some i

RocketRAID 2322 BIOS Utility4) Select the “Browse the CD” option, and access the directory provided forthe RocketRAID 2322 host adapter.5) Open the “B

3) Once the A:\> prompt has appeared, insert the media that contains therequired BIOS files, and type the following command:load xxx.xxxThen, pres

Chapter 4RocketRAID 2322 Driver andSoftware Installation Microsoft Windows(2000, XP, 2003 Server, x64 versions)Contents of this Chapter:Driver and Sof

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationDriver and Software CDThe RocketRAID 2322 retail box includes a Driver and Software CD.This CD can be

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation5. Click on the “Please Select the Diskette you want to create” drop-down button,and select the approp

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationWindows Driver InstallationBefore installing the RocketRAID 2322 device driver, make sure the RocketRA

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation3. Double click the “SCSI and RAID controllers” entry. If the RocketRAID 2322device entry is not disp

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationDefault Parameters:System Address: 127.0.0.1Port: 7402User Name: RAIDPassword: hptNote: The password

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationOverview of Function-menus (tabs)FileRemote Control - view information about remote systemsSystem Conf

Table of Contents Table of ContentsChapter 1IntroductionAbout this Guide ...

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation3 - Creating an ArrayTo create an array:1. Highlight the “Management” menu, then select the “Array Man

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationWrite-back - when the write-back setting is selected, all write requests sent tothe array are cached.

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation Each RAID array can support up to 16 hard disks, and these disks can be attached toas many as 4 separ

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation6 - Recovering/Verifying ArraysWhen an array member (hard disk) of a redundant array fails, the array

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationTo verify an array:1. Highlight the “Management” menu, and select the “Array Management”function.2. Hi

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installationonly the first member disk can be included in the target array. For example, aJBOD comprised of 3 dis

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installationdata about a drive to help troubleshoot any problems that occur. You can also setupperiodical S.M.A.R.

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation4. Enter a new name for the array using the keyboard, and press the OK button toconfirm your selection

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationTo add a Recipient:1. Highlight the “Management” menu, and select the “Event Notification” function.2.

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationThe Task Schedule list displays all of the tasks assigned to the selected remotesystem. To view detai

Driver and Software CD ...Windows Driver Installation ...

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationSelect the task type and the array that you want to verify or rebuild, then click“Next”.1. Enter a nam

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation1. Select a task from the Task schedule list.2. Click the “Delete” button on the toolbar.10 - Configur

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationModify a ConnectionThis command modifies connection information for a remote system. To modify aconne

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationConnect to a Remote SystemThis command establishes a connection to a remote system for RAID management

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationSystem ConfigurationThis function is used to modify the service configuration on a remote system. Toc

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation11 - Configuring Users and PrivilegesThe RAID Management Console allows the Administrator to manage us

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software Installation3. Select the appropriate privileges for the user.4. Click “Finish”.Delete a UserThis function deletes

RocketRAID 2322 Driver and Software InstallationSet PrivilegeThe Administrator uses this function set a user’s privileges for the selected remotesyste

Chapter 5Linux Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:Fedora Core 4 Linux installation OverviewRed Hat Enterprise 4 OverviewSuSE Linux Enterprise Serv

Fedora Core 4 Linux installation OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAID 2322 Adapter on a Fedo

Chapter 1IntroductionContents of this Chapter:About this GuideIntroducing the RocketRAID 2322 Host AdapterProduct FeaturesPhysical SpecificationsUnder

Linux Driver Support1) Boot from the Fedora Installation CD, and start the install procedure.2) At the “Welcome to Fedora Linux” installation screen,

Linux Driver SupportStep 2 Mounting and Partitioning the DeviceExample: A RAID array has been configured between several hard disks. This array will b

Linux Driver SupportStep 4 Configure System to Mount Volumes during StartupThe system can be instructed to automatically mount the array(s) during sta

Linux Driver SupportRed Hat Enterprise 4 OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAID 2322 Adapter o

Linux Driver Support5. The system will now load the RocketRAID 2322 driver automatically.6. When prompted “Where do you want to install the boot loade

Linux Driver SupportAfter you have extracted the driver module, you can load it by following commands:# modprobe sd_mod# cd /tmp/‘uname –r‘# insmod rr

Linux Driver SupportThen, instruct the system to load the module when booting. Use the followingcommands:# echo “modprobe rr232x” > /etc/init.d/hp

Linux Driver SupportExample: (2.4.21-4.EL for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0):# gzip -dc /boot/initrd-xxx.img > /tmp/initrd.ext2# mkdir /mnt/initrd #

Linux Driver SupportSuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) installation OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize

Linux Driver Support4. When the “Diver Update Menu” is displayed, press “OK” and “back” for backto installer.5. Next. Select “back” to return to the i

IntroductionAbout this GuideThe RocketRAID 2322 SATAII Host Adapter’s User’s Guide provides informationabout the functions and capabilities of the hos

Linux Driver SupportStep 2 Install the Driver ModuleExtract the module file from the file /linux/suse /[arch]-[version]/install/update.tar.gz(from the

Linux Driver SupportStep 4 Configure System to Automatically Load the DriverTo avoid typing in “insmod rr232x.o” each time the operating system is boo

3 - Updating the DriverTo update the driver, simply reinstall the driver following the steps in previoussection, “ Install RocketRAID 2322 Driver on a

Chapter 6FreeBSD Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 2322 Controller2 - Installing the RocketRAID 2322 Dri

FreeBSD Driver Support1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 2322 ControllerIf you would like to install FreeBSD onto arrays attached to the RocketR

FreeBSD Driver SupportFreeBSD/i386 bootstrap loader, Revision 0.8(mailto:[email protected], Sat Apr 21 08:46:19 GMT2001)-Hit [Enter] to boot immed

FreeBSD Driver Supportfor FreeBSD 4.11-RELEASEok load disk1:rr232x-4.11.kofor FreeBSD 5.0-RELEASEok load disk0:rr232x-5.0.ko for FreeBSD 5.1-RELEAS

FreeBSD Driver Support7. Before exiting installation, an additional step must be taken to copy the RR2322driver module to the system. On the driver di

FreeBSD Driver SupportFor FreeBSD 4.x:# vnconfig vn0c freebsd_xxx.img# mount /dev/vn0c /mnt# cp /mnt/rr232x-xxx.ko /modules/rr232x.ko# vnconfig –du vn

FreeBSD Driver Support/kernel text=0x24f1db data=0x3007ec+0x2062c -<- For FreeBSD 5.1 and later: select “6” on “Welcome toFreeBSD” screen.Hit [Ente

IntroductionPhysical Specifications:Size: 4.664”L x 3.349”H (118.47mm x 85.06mm)EMI & ECC: FCC Part 15 Class B and CEThermal and Atmospheric Chara

Step 4 Configure the System to Mount Volumes at StartupInstruct the system to automatically mount the array by modifying the file /etc/fstab.Example:

AppendixCustomer Support

Customer SupportCustomer SupportIf you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID 2322, or have anyquestions about this or any other HighPo

FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital devi

IntroductionLegacy The disk was used on other controllers before use with theRocketRAID 2322 (see legacy disk below).Array initializationA redundant a

IntroductionOnline RAID Level MigrationThis term describes the ability to change one type of array (RAID level), into adifferent type of array (changi