RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Second Controller Option Installation Guide EK–SM3KC–IG.
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Contents Revision Record ............................................................................................... v About This Guide .......................................................................................... vii Second Controller Option 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................1 2.0 Install Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................
RAID Array 3000 Expansion Pedestal Enclosure Figures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 iv Second Controller Pedestal Slot Location .......................................................2 Update Firmware Command ...........................................................................3 Firmware Update Dialog Box .........................................................................4 Saving the Existing Configuration ..................................................................5 Saved Configuration .........
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About This Guide This section identifies the audience of this guide. It also describes its contents and includes a list of associated documents and the conventions. Intended Audience This guide is intended for installers and operators of the RAID Array 3000 pedestal and controller shelf storage subsystems. Installing the subsystems and its components (options) requires a general understanding of basic SCSI terminology and product installation procedures.
RAID Array 3000 Second Controller Option Associated Documents In addition to this guide, the following documentation is useful to the reader: Table 1 Associated Documents Document Title Order Number StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Hardware User’s Guide EK–SMCPO–UG StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf Hardware User’s Guide EK-SMCPQ-UG StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Configuration and Maintenance Guide EK–SMCS2–UG Installation Instructions for the RAID Array Replacement Controll
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Second Controller Option This guide describes how to install a second RAID controller in the RAID Array 3000 pedestal or controller shelf. The second controller option adds a fail/safe feature to your storage subsystem. NOTE The following second controller option installation and configuration procedure applies to both the desk-side pedestal and the rack-mount controller shelf. For clarity, only the pedestal is illustrated in this procedure. 1.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Figure 1 Second Controller Pedestal Slot Location Second Controller Slot 3000-48 2.0 Install Firmware Upgrade CAUTION To prevent an electrical discharge from damaging the SIMMs, always wear an ESD wrist or foot strap connected to a suitable ground when handling the memory modules. NOTE You can upgrade your firmware using the SCSI or network connection methods. These methods provide the fastest way to upgrade your firmware.
Second Controller Option 2.1 Save Existing Configuration NOTE You must save the subsystem configuration using the Command Console Client (SWCC) before performing the installation procedure. Otherwise, the RAID controller may lose your configuration. To save your current configuration: Select the Storage pull-down menu from the Toolbar (see Figure 2), click on Controller, select Configuration, and then Save. Figure 2.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Figure 3. Saved Configuration . 2.2 Update Firmware CAUTION If the systems disk is on the RA3000, firmware cannot be upgraded with SWCC. Establish a temporary system disk on a disk drive outside the RA3000 and proceed with these instructions or follow the alternative shown in Section 2.2.2 2.2.1 Update Firmware Using SWCC Start SWCC and choose SCSI or Network Connection. From the Storage menu (see Figure 4), select Controller, and then select Update Firmware.
Second Controller Option of the Firmware update, the system will automatically reboot and update the controller’s firmware. Figure 5. Firmware Update Dialog Box 2.2.2 Update Firmware Using Serial Interface NOTE Follow this procedure only when the host operating system is installed on the RA3000. 1. Properly shutdown your host system 2.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem CTRL/C to abort the load sequence. A "FLASH Boot Utility Options" menu should be displayed. 6. Choose menu item (2), Change serial baud rate. Select 38400. When presented with the "Please change your baud rate and press RETURN" message, do so from within HyperTerminal via the File\Properties menu, then choose ‘Configure... If there is no response from the utility after changing the baud rate, proceed with Step 6. 7.
Second Controller Option Figure 6. Insert Module into SIMM Connector 2. Ensure the module is firmly seated and then gently pivot it toward the controller board until it snaps into place as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7. Pivot Module Down to Seat EK–SM3KC–IG.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem 2.5 Replace Existing Controller 1. Replace the existing controller (see Figure 8 to remove) with the new controller. Figure 8. Remove Controller from Top Slot NOTE Ensure you install the new controller in the same slot as the existing controller removed in step 1 above. Do not leave the existing controller in the pedestal (or controller shelf) while performing the following step. 2.
Second Controller Option 2.6. Restore Configuration To restore your configuration to the new controller: 1. Restart SWCC in the “Serial Mode”. (See section 1.0 in your RA3000 Getting Started Manual.) 2. Select the Storage pull-down menu from the Toolbar, then choose Controller. 3. From the Controller pull-down menu (Figure 9), select Configuration, and then Restore. Figure 9.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Figure 10. Restored Configuration Example NOTE Restoring the configuration in the following step may take up to 5 minutes. Be patient. 4. Enter the file name that you saved in Section 2.1 and click on Restore. 2.7 Update Firmware on Second Controller 1. After configuration has been restored, update firmware on the second controller. Repeat the procedure in Section 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 2.
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