Intel SRCU42L User Guide
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Intel® Integrated RAID Controller SRCU42L Dual-channel Low Profile U320 RAID Controller Hardware Installation and User's Guide, Version 1.2.6 October 2002 Preliminary Order Number: 273738-001 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 2
in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 3
I/O Controller SCSI Parameters 27 3.6 RAID Controller Drive Limitations (Host, Array, Logical, and Physical 27 A Flash Memory Programming A.1 Firmware Update Procedure via XROM StorCon 29 A.2 Firmware Recovery Procedure via Flash Recovery Utility (FRU 30 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 4
Hardware Architecture ...21 3-2 Environmental Specifications ...22 3-3 Supported SCSI Device Standards 24 3-4 Configurable Disk Drive SCSI Parameters 26 3-5 Configurable I/O Controller SCSI Parameters 27 3-6 RAID Controller Drive Maximum Limitations 28 4 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 5
operating systems. • Detailed instructions covering more complex software installation scenarios for all supported operating systems. • Instructions for using the RAID Software Suite, the drivers, tools and utilities of the IIR controller. The first part of the software guide provides an overview of - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 6
IIR controller and its components and any optional RAID features that are supported by the RAID Software. The software guide covers in detail all software features. Customer Support Contact Information For product support, visit http://suppport.Intel.com. 6 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 7
equivalent, that have instructions detailing installation. 1.4.1 Product Regulatory Compliance The IIRZN1CHLS RAID controller, when correctly integrated per this guide, complies with the (Taiwan) • RRL, MIC Notice No. 1997-41 (EMC) & 1997-42 (EMI) (Korea) Hardware Installation and User's Guide 7 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 8
Getting Started 1.4.4 Product Regulatory Compliance Markings The IIRZN1CHLS (SRCU42L) RAID controller is marked with the following regulatory markings: Marking Description interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 9
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause user's authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product. All cables Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Intel® IIRZN1CHLS (SRCU42L User's Guide 9 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 10
Taiwan BSMI certification requirements. 1.4.5.5 RRL (Korea) These products have been tested in accordance to, and complies with Korean RRL certification requirements. 10 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 11
Intel Corporation / Germany 1.5 Warnings and Cautions This guide and all associated guides in the user documentation set (the Quick Start Guide, the Hardware Guide, and the Software Guide) should be used by qualified technical personnel with experience installing and configuring PCI controllers - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 12
Getting Started 12 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 13
• Computer with CD-ROM drive (not attached to the IIR controller) • One available 64-bit/66MHz PCI slot for optimal performance; however, the controller is backwards compatible with all 33MHz PCI expansion slots. • PCI 2.2 compliant system BIOS Hardware Installation and User's Guide 13 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 14
J4 ) Alarm SCSI Bus Termination Jumpers (J1) Intel® 80303® I/O Processor PCI Bus Speed 66MHz = On 33MHz =Off controller. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI drives or drive enclosure. Note: Ensure that the end of the SCSI bus is properly terminated. See Section 2.3 in this guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 15
normally comes ready to be installed into the computer motherboard immediately. However, jumper settings are available to: • Reprogram the RAID firmware that is located in the flash memory of the IIR controller. • Change the configuration for SCSI power and/or termination. The board contains - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 16
) SCSI Bus Termination (J1) A Channel A termination B Channel B termination Jumper = termination ON for respective channel No jumper = termination OFF for respective channel 16 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 17
SCSI termination power jumper block - At least one device has to supply +5 volts termination power to the SCSI bus. Diagnostic Features The SRCU42L has LED indicators, an 80db audible alarm, and boot-up beep sequences that can help diagnose the controller. Hardware Installation and User's Guide 17 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 18
illuminated, PCI bus frequency is 33Mhz. 2.2.2 2.2.2.1 Audible Alarm An 80db audible alarm, which is controlled by the RAID firmware, is mounted on the RAID controller to indicate any of the following events: • State of controller upon boot-up • Change in the normal state of the array • Change of - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 19
RAID controller has a problem. A possible cause is disk failure. To diagnose the problem, run the Storage Console to check the status of the RAID controller and array. beep, beep - pause beep, beep - pause - .... Memory or firmware may have a problem . Hardware Installation and User's Guide 19 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 20
Hardware Installation 20 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 21
specifications associated with the IIR controller and its components. Section 3.5 covers optional RAID features that are supported by the RAID Software Suite. The accompanying Software Guide covers all software features. 3.1 IIR Controller Hardware Features This section provides a summary - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 22
3-2. Environmental Specifications Environmental Stress Test Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Form Factor (physical dimensions) Meets Required Conditions 0° C to +55° C -40° C to +70° C Height: 56 mm (2.20 inches) Length: 167 mm (6.57 inches) 22 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 23
Linux 7.0 Supported SCSI Technology The RAID controller supports up to 15 physical SCSI devices per SCSI channel. It supports up to 15 hard disk drives (or 14 hard disk drives if one of the SCSI IDs is occupied by a SAF-TE processor) per channel, which means that the dual channel SRCU42L controller - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 24
ended mode speed of the slower device. See Table 3-3 for the maximum cable length distances that apply to each mode. Table 3-3. Supported SCSI Device Standards SCSI Drive Standard Bus Speed Bus Width (MB/Sec) ( ://www.scsita.org/terms/scsiterms.html. 24 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 25
or corruption. Compatible controllers include: • SRCU42L - Firmware version 2.34.yy-Rzzz • SRCU31LA - Firmware version 2.3x.yy-Rzzz • SRCU31A- Firmware version 2.3x.yy-Rzzz • SRCU32 - Firmware version 2.3x.yy-Rzzz • SRCZCR - Firmware version 2.3x.yy-Rzzz Hardware Installation and User's Guide 25 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 26
refers only to how data and RAID configuration information are written to the hard disks. Compatible controllers have the same data file format. 3.5 Optional Features The SRCU42L supports the following optional features as described in the Software Guide: • PCI Hot Plug • Configurable SCSI - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 27
by the RAID controller. The firmware/software supports a maximum of 15 hard disk drives per channel (or 14 if one SCSI ID is being occupied by an intelligent enclosure processor). The maximum number of array drives is limited by the RAID firmware. The actual limit of the SRCU42L controller is 15 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 28
Hardware Specifications and Features Table 3-6. RAID Controller Drive Maximum Limitations Drive Type Per Channel Per Controller Physical Disk Drives 15 30 RAID Array Drives 7 15 RAID Host Drives 30 Per Array Drive 30 2 Per Host Drive 30 1 28 Hardware Installation and User's Guide - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 29
website at: http://support.Intel.com. Note: The Firmware Update option is not available when StorCon is accessing the RAID Controller remotely. Follow the procedure below to update the firmware via XROM StorCon. 1. Download the firmware image containing the latest programs/drivers from the website - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 30
the applicable RAID controller to view its new firmware version at the bottom of the console (for example, FW:2.34.yy-Rzzz). You can also use the OS version of StorCon to update the firmware. Refer to the Storage Console chapter of the Software Guide for more details. A.2 Firmware Recovery Procedure - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 31
. e. Replace the cover, reconnect all power cords and power up the system. 5. Change your computer's system BIOS setting so that your system boots normally (not from the CD-ROM). Note: The firmware recovery returns the controller to the default settings. Hardware Installation and User's Guide 31 - Intel SRCU42L | User Guide - Page 32
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recovering the firmware 30 I installation raid adapter 14 warnings and cautions 11 R raid adapter hardware features 21 hardware requirements 13 installation 14 intallation procedures 13 system requirements 13 S scsi termination 19 system requirements hardware 13 U user's manual intended audience
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Preliminary
Intel
®
Integrated RAID Controller
SRCU42L
Dual-channel Low Profile U320 RAID Controller
Hardware Installation and User’s Guide, Version 1.2.6
October 2002
Order Number: 273738-001