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    PIKE 2008/IMR LSISAS RAID card User Guide
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    ...iii About this guide iv PIKE 2008/IMR specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Card layout 1-3 1.4 System requirements 1-3 1.5 Card installation 1-4 Chapter 2: RAID configuration 2.1 Setting up RAID 2-2 2.1.1 RAID definitions
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    the PIKE 2008/IMR 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
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    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
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    PIKE 2008/IMR specifications summary Controller Interface Ports Support device Data transfer rate RAID level OS support* Form factor LSISAS2008 ASUS PIKE interface 8 ports SAS/SAS II devices SATA/SATA II/SATA III devices SATA III and SAS II 6Gb/s per PHY RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 10/RAID 5/RAID 50
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    This chapter offers the PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    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 2008/IMR SAS RAID card • Support CD • User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing
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    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 ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-3
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    below instructions to install the RAID card on your motherboard. For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 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
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    , or the motherboard component can be damaged. 5. Connect the hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. To uninstall ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw that secures the
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    have to remove the outer heatsink of ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card to install the card in a 1U server. To install ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID card on a 1U server 1. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the back of the SAS RAID card. Heatsink bracket 2. Remove the two screws
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    4. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 5. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure the card is completely inserted into the card slot. 6. Connect the hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using Chapcteornf2ig: urRa2tAioIDn the available utilities.
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    up RAID The RAID card supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 50. 2.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 RAID 0 virtual disk will cause a failure during the rebuild. • 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
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    the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SAS signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SAS connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a power cable to the power connector on each drive. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR
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    Utility The LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility (CU) is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/ SAS II hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2008 controller. You can also use the WebBIOS CU to do the following
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    CU and access the main screen. 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press when the following screen If the system has multiple SAS adapters, select an adapter. 4. Click Start to continue. The main WebBIOS CU screen appears. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-5
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    controller. To toggle between the physical view and logical view of the storage devices connected to the controller the virtual drives that are configured on this controller. WebBIOS CU Toolbar Icons Icon Description Click this the onboard controller alarm. Click this icon to display information about
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    to it, or create a new configuration on the controller. • Controller Properties: Select this to view the properties of the currently selected SAS controller. • Scan Devices: Select this to have the Exit: Select this to exit the WebBIOS CU and continue with system boot. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-7
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    New Configuration. 4. On the next screen, select a configuration mode: • Manual Configuration: Allows you to control all attributes of the new storage configuration. • Automatic Configuration: Automatically creates an optimal RAID configuration. If you select Automatic Configuration, you can choose
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    in the Drive Groups panel on the right, as shown in the right figure. If you need to undo the changes, click the Reclaim button. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-9
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    , as shown in the right figure. You use this screen to select the RAID level, strip size, read policy, and other attributes for the new virtual drives policy for this virtual drive: ◊ Write Through: In Writethrough mode the controller sends a data transfer completion signal to the host when the disk
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    background initializations for configurations on this controller. • Select Size: Specify the size of the virtual drive in megabytes. Normally, this would be the full size for RAID 0 shown in the Configuration panel on . 13. Click Yes at the prompt to start initialization. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-11
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    Using Manual Configuration: RAID 1 In RAID 1, the RAID controller duplicates all data from one drive to a second drive. RAID 1 provides complete data redundancy, but at the cost of doubling the required data storage capacity. It is appropriate for small databases or any other environment
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    allow background initializations for configurations on this controller. • Select Size: Specify the size of the virtual disk in megabytes. Normally, this would be the full size for RAID 1 shown in the Configuration Panel . 13. Click Yes at the prompt to start initialization. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-13
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    can read and write independently. If a drive fails, the RAID controller uses the parity drive to recreate all missing information. You can use RAID 5 for office automation and online customer service that require fault tolerance. In addition, RAID 5 is good for any application that has high read
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    background initializations for configurations on this controller. • Select Size: Specify the size of the virtual drive in megabytes. Normally, this would be the full size for RAID 5 shown in the Configuration panel on . 13. Click Yes at the prompt to start initialization. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-15
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    Using Manual Configuration: RAID 10 RAID 10, a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0, has mirrored drives. It breaks up data into smaller blocks, then stripes the blocks of data to each RAID 1 drive group. Each RAID 1 drive group then duplicates its data to its other drive. The size of each block is
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    Drive Definition screen appears. You use this screen to select the RAID level, strip size, read policy, and other attributes for controller sends a data transfer completion signal to the host when the disk subsystem has received all the data in a transaction. This is the default. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR
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    Select Yes if you do not want to allow background initializations for configurations on this controller. • Select Size: Specify the size of the virtual drive in megabytes. Normally, this would be the full size for RAID 10 shown in the Configuration Panel on the right. You may specify a smaller size
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    display in the right frame under Span. 11. When finish, click Next. The Virtual Drive Definition screen appears. You use this screen to select the RAID level, strip size, read policy, and other attributes for the new virtual drive(s). ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-19
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    of the virtual drive options: • RAID Level: The drop-down menu lists the possible RAID levels for the virtual drive. Select RAID 50. • Strip Size: The policy for this virtual drive: ◊ Write Through: In Writethrough mode the controller sends a data transfer completion signal to the host when the disk
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    background initializations for configurations on this controller. • Select Size: Specify the size of the virtual drive in megabytes. Normally, this would be the full size for RAID 50 shown in the Configuration Panel on . 20. Click Yes at the prompt to start initialization. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-21
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    drives, and drives. WebBIOS allows you to view information for the LSI SAS controller. To view the properties for the controller, click Controller Properties on the main WebBIOS screen. There are three Controller Properties screens. The following figure shows the first screen. The information on
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    figure. The following table describes the entries/options listed on the second and third Controller Properties screen. We recommend that you leave these options at their default settings to achieve the best performance, unless you have a specific reason for changing them. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-23
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    Controller the same data storage and provide services to a common set of clients. drives connected to the selected controller. The default is 30 to the selected controller. The default is to the selected controller. The default is determines how frequently the controller polls for drives reporting
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    might not be possible to use a boot device elsewhere. Schedule CC "Supported" will be displayed if the controller supports consistency check schedule. StopOnError Enable this option if you want the boot process click Reset to return the options to their default values. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-25
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    screen. The Properties panel of this screen displays the virtual drive's RAID level, state, capacity, and strip size. The Policies panel lists drive. This works only if the drives are installed in a drive enclosure that supports SAFTE. • Select Fast or Slow to initialize this virtual drive. A fast
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    . The drive you forced offline will go into the Unconfigured Bad state. Access the BIOS utility to set the drive to the Unconfigured Good state. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-27
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    Unconf Bad to make the drive state to become Unconfigured Bad. • Select Prepare Removal to prepare the drive for removal from the enclosure. 2-28 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    2.2.5 Viewing System Event Information The SAS controller firmware monitors the activity and performance of all storage configurations and devices in the system. When an includes a timestamp and a description to help you determine when the event occurred and what it was. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-29
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    check verifies that the redundancy data is correct and available for RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 arrays. To do this, follow these steps: 1. On be corrupted. Deleting a Virtual Drive You can delete any virtual drive on the controller if you want to reuse that space for a new virtual drive. The WebBIOS
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    foreign configuration by the RAID controller. The WebBIOS CU allows you to import the foreign configuration to the RAID controller, or to clear . The GUID (Global Unique Identifier) entries on the drop-down list are OEM names and will vary from one installation to another. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-31
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    configuration, by a cable pull or drive removal, for example, the configuration on those drives is considered a foreign configuration by the RAID controller. Use the Foreign Configuration Preview screen to import or clear the foreign configuration in each case. The following scenarios can occur with
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    in a non-redundant virtual drive are removed, the controller considers the drives to have foreign configurations. Import or clear the foreign configuration. No rebuilds will occur after the import operation because there is no redundant data to rebuild the drives with. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-33
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    Manager software enables you to configure, monitor, and maintain storage configurations on LSI SAS controllers. The MegaRAID Storage Manager graphical user interface (GUI) makes it easy for you Customer Information screen appears, as shown in the following figure. 2-34 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    Destination Folder, or click Change to select a different destination folder. Click Next to continue. The Setup Type screen appears, as shown in the following figure. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-35
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    begin installation, click on Install on the next screen that appears. - Select Custom if you want to specify individual program features to install. 2-36 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    will appear, as shown in the following figure. The server screen will not list any servers. You can use this screen to manage systems remotely. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-37
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    Manager software), the server screen appears. The server screen does not list any servers. You can use this screen to manage systems remotely. 2-38 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    the install.sh file.) In such cases, the user must uninstall all the rpm files manually before installing MegaRAID Storage Manager software with the procedure listed previously. • The version is already some reason. Additional message text explains the cause of the failure. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-39
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    , select Start > System > More Programs > MegaRAID Storage Manager. 2. When the program starts, the select server window appears, as shown in the following figure. 2-40 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    Full Access mode. If your user name and password are correct for the Login mode you have chosen, the main MegaRAID Storage Manager window appears. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-41
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    in progress, MegaRAID Storage Manager features and their status (enabled or disabled), and actions you can perform, such as creating a virtual drive and updating the firmware, as shown in the following figure. 2-42 Chapter
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    to view the virtual drives connected to the controller. The following icons in the left panel represent the controllers, drives, and other devices: • System • Controller • Slot for a drive • Drive drive is running in a degraded state because a drive has failed: . ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-43
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    selected in the left panel, the Properties tab lists information such as the controller name, NVRAM size, and device port count. Event Log Panel The lower part of the MegaRAID Storage Manager window rules, event severity levels, exceptions, and email settings. 2-44 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    active content. • If you are using the Linux operating system, you must install Firefox® or Mozilla® for the MegaRAID Storage Manager online help to display. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 2-45
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    2-46 Chapter 2: RAID configuration
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different operating systems. Chapter 3: 3Driver installation
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    support CD. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Restart the computer. 5. ���T�h�e��M�a�k�e�d�i�s�k�m��e�n�u��a�p�p�e�a�r�s�.�S�e�l�e�c�t PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card Driver, and press to enter the submenu. Create Driver Diskette Menu PIKE 2108 SAS2 card Driver PIKE 2008/IMR SAS2 card
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    bit RHEL 5 UP5 32/64 bit SLES 9 SP3 32 bit 7. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 8. Press . 9. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-3
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    ® Server 2003 OS installation To install the RAID card driver when installing Windows® Server 2003 OS: 1. manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers
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    (Server 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID card drivers from the RAID driver disk. When next screen appears, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-5
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    tab on the top, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Double-click the LSI MRSASRoMB-8i item. The controller name differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. LSI MRSASRoMB-8i 4. Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver. LSI Adapter, SAS2 2008 Falcon -StorPort 3-6 Chapter
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    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, SAS2 2008 Falcon -StorPort, then click Have Disk. LSI Adapter, SAS2 2008 Falcon -StorPort ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-7
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    9. Select from the drop-down menu and locate the driver. 10. Click Next to start updating the driver. LSI Adapter, SAS2 2008 Falcon -StorPort 11. After completing driver update, click Finish to close the wizard. LSI Adapter, SAS2 2008 Falcon -StorPort 3-8 Chapter 3: Driver installation
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    Yes No 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sda and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 3-9
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    5. 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 No 6. Select Skip and press to continue. CD Found To begin testing the CD media before installation press OK. Choose Skip to
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    install the RAID card driver when installing driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-2014S1T Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR
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    3-12 Chapter 3: Driver installation
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