PIKE 1064E LSISAS1064E RAID card
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii About this guide.......................................................................................... iv PIKE 1064E specifications summary......................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Card layout.........................
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.
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.
PIKE 1064E specifications summary Controller LSISAS1064E Interface ASUS PIKE interface Ports 4 ports Support device SAS and SATA II devices Data transfer rate SATA II and SAS 3 Gb/s per PHY RAID level RAID0/RAID1/RAID1E OS support* 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.
This chapter offers the PIKE 1064E SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports.
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.
1.3 Card layout The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card. 3 2 2 1 1 1. ASUS PIKE interface-1: PCI-E x8 3. SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and blinks to indicate that the card is working normally) 2. ASUS PIKE interface-2: 4-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface* * 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.
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.
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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.
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 0 (Integrated Striping) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) 2.2.1 • 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.
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1064E 02 00 00 20 1.24.00.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Boot Order 0 Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
5. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E 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 Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares.
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press 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 to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. LSI Corp Config Utility Create New Array -- SAS1064E v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) M - Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array. Synchronization of disk will occur.
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 . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: 4. 5. • 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. Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume.
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 . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: 4. 5. • 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. Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume.
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.
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 . LSI Corp Config Utility View Array -- SAS1064E Array Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
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.
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 . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Corp Config Utility Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1064E Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Slot Num 0 1 2 3 v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
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 . LSI Corp Config Utility Manage Array -- SAS1064E Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
2.2.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E Adapter SAS1064E PCI Slot 20 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 02:00:00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.24.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0188:01111705 NVDATA Version 2D.
2.2.6 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen, press 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 PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1064E 02 00 00 20 1.24.00.
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 Adapter List Global Properties v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Corp Config Utility Adapter List Global Properties v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
2-20 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different operating systems.
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.
7. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.
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 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.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue 5. ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select LSI Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit), then press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
After Windows® Server 2003 OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2003 OS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 3-6 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties from the menu. 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. Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver.
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.
9. Select from the drop-down menu and locate the driver. 10. Click Next to start updating the driver. 11. 3-8 After completing driver update, click Finish to close the wizard.
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 . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text . - Use the function keys listed below for more information. [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue] boot: linux dd 3.
5. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . 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 . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 7. 3-10 No Follow the screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
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.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then press . 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 .
