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Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile
(SRCU31L)
Quick Start Guide
Before You Begin
FCC/ Emissions Disclaimer ................................................................ 2
Cautions and Warnings ....................................................................... 3
Introduction
Product Check List.............................................................................. 3
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Items Provided on the Intel Server RAID Controller
U3-1L Low Profile Software CD-ROM (bootable)........
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Before You Begin FCC/ Emissions Disclaimer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, CISPR 22, and EN55022. These limits are desig
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Cautions and Warnings WARNINGS This guide is for qualified technical personnel with experience installing and configuring PCI adapter cards. Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and the documentation supplied with this product. CAUTION Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage before ® handling the Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Adapter Card. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage adapter card components. Perform the descri
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® Items Provided on the Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Software CD-ROM (bootable) • Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile (SRCU31L) User’s Manual • Intel Integrated RAID Software ─ Firmware ─ Drivers (OSM’s) ─ Monitor Service ─ Utilities (Make Diskettes, Firmware Updates, Advanced RAID Configuration, etc.) ─ Storage Console ─ DMI Component Instrumentation ─ SNMP extension agent The Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L LOW PROFILE (SRCU31L) User’s Manual is provided on the
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Hardware/Software Installation Overview Begin Create Bootable Installation of Gather Required RAID Volume Install OS on a Hardware Using RAID Adapter Card Intel Integrated and Configuration RAID Software Utility Volume Run Create OS Intel Integrated Install OS on a Installation RAID RAID Volume Driver Diskette Setup Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L) 5 Quick Start Guide
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Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Adapter Card Front View A C B D F E OM10805 A External VHDCI D Flash Recovery Connector (FRU) Jumper B Internal 68-pin Connector E PCI 32-bit 33 MHz C Intel i960 RS I/O F Ultra 160 SCSI LSI Processor Logic SYM53C 1000 Back View B A OM10806 A SDRAM 16 MB B 16 Mb Flash Unbuffered PC 100, ECC 6 Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L) Quick Start Guide
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Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Hardware Setup Hardware Requirements • Server/Computer with CD-ROM Drive (not attached to SRCU31L) • One available PCI slot (32 bit, 33 MHz recommended) • Monitor (display resolution of 800 x 600 or higher recommended) • Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Adapter Card Installing Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile into a System The SRCU31L comes ready to be inserted into the system motherboard. The Intel Integrated RAID firmw
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® Intel Integrated RAID Software Setup and Installation This guide details the installation of supported operating systems to a RAID volume controlled by the SRCU31L. Operating systems can also be installed to a pass-through drive (drive attached to SRCU31L, but controlled directly by the host) or to a drive connected to a different controller. For instructions on using SRCU31L with pass-through drives or drives attached to another controller, refer to Chapter 2, “Advanced Installation Steps” in
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† Setup and Installation for Microsoft Windows 2000 and † Windows NT 4.0 ✏ NOTE This guide details the steps necessary to setup the SRCU31L for local RAID administration. If you wish to setup remote administration for the SRCU31L, refer to Chapter 2, “Advanced Installation Steps” in the SRCU31L User’s Manual. *Remote administration is not supported on Windows 2000 Professional or Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. Software Requirements Software Requirements for Microsoft Windows 2000 • SRCU31L CD-ROM •
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Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 on an Intel Integrated RAID Volume 1 Create a SRCU31L Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT Installation Driver (temporary) Diskette a. Insert the SRCU31L Software CD-ROM into the target system and restart the system to boot from the CD-ROM. b. When the ROM-DOS Startup Menu appears select option #1, Make Diskettes. c. When the Select a diskette to create screen appears, select Windows NT Installation for Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Installat
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d. Windows 2000: Complete the remainder of the Windows 2000 installation and then proceed to Step 3. Windows NT 4.0: After completing the NT installation, install the following components and software: ─ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 or greater ─ Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.00 or greater 3 Install the RAID Software Suite ✏ NOTE The system should be powered on and logged into Windows with an administrator’s account before proceeding. a. Insert the Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L
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d. When setup is complete a message will pop up indicating that a reboot is necessary and give a choice to “reboot now” or “reboot later”. e. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD ROM drive and select “reboot now”. The system MUST be rebooted immediately after installation of the RAID Software Suite. f. Windows 2000 (only): After the system reboots a message will pop up indicating that a new device has been found. Use the “Browse” option point to the :\Program Files\RAID Software Suite\D
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d. Insert a blank high-density diskette in drive A: and press Enter to create the SRCU31L NetWare Installation Diskette. Alternatively, the CD-ROM can be inserted into a different system running Windows 95, 98 or NT. The CD-ROM’s auto-run feature will bring up a menu that will allow creation of the SRCU31L NetWare Installation Diskette. 2 Insert the NetWare Installation CD-ROM, reboot the server, go to the appropriate drive letter and begin the NetWare 4.2 installation. 3 When the device driver
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NetWare 5.0 or 5.1 ✏ NOTE If you do not use the boot capability of the NetWare 5.0 or 5.1 CD-ROM, then replace step 2-5 below with steps 2-4 of the NetWare 4.2 instructions above. 1 Create a SRCU31L NetWare Installation Diskette. a. Insert the Intel Integrated RAID CD-ROM into the target system and restart the system to boot from the CD-ROM. b. When the ROM-DOS Startup Menu appears select option #1, Make Diskettes. c. When the Select a diskette to create screen appears, select NetWare Installati
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12 A screen prompt will ask which components (see below) you wish to install. Select the following components and press F10 to continue. See figure below. BKSTROSM.HAM HTTP and Winsock Services RAID Management Agents Preselect Components The appropriate files are copied and the AUTOEXEC.NCF and STARTUP.NCF files are modified as necessary. 13 After the installation is complete, reboot the server. ✏ NOTE See Chapter 4, “Using the Storage Console” in the user’s manual for instructions on customizin
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Installing UnixWare on a RAID Volume Follow the required procedure below to install Intel Integrated RAID. ✏ NOTE When installing UnixWare, create only one RAID volume on which the operating system is to be installed. 1 Create a SRCU31L UnixWare installation disk (HBA diskette): Insert the Intel Integrated RAID CD-ROM into the target system and restart the system to boot from the CD-ROM. When the ROM-DOS Startup Menu appears select option #1, Make Diskettes. When the Select a diskette to create
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5 Launch the installer by typing the following: a. Type cd /cdfiles/os_setup/unixware b. Type sh install to start the install script Installation Components and Preinstallation Requirements Launched Scripts c. Select option 1 (by typing 1) to install the requirements and components. See the figure above. The launched scripts are shown in the figure below. Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L) 17 Quick Start Guide
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Install Components 6 Press Enter to select all packages. After completing the installation of the components reboot the server. 7 Log on to the server as root or equivalent. 8 Launch Storage Console. a. To launch Storage Console launch Netscape and ensure that the URL points to http://localhost:360/. Press Enter. b. Click on the IOP # card that you want to configure; for example, IOP0, IOP1 etc. c. Click on the RAID Storage Console link. The Storage Console appears. See Chapter 4 of the SCRU31 U
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Getting Help World Wide Web http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/srcu31l Telephone Talk to a Customer Support Technician** (Intel reserves the right to change pricing for telephone support at any time without notice). In U.S.: 1-900-555-5800 (M–F, 7:00 am–5:00 pm, Th 7:00 am–3:00 pm, PST). Calls billed at U.S. $2.50 per minute. In U.S. and Canada: 1-800-404-2284 (M–F, 7:00 am–5:00 pm, Th 7:00 am–3:00 pm, PST). Credit card calls billed at U.S. $25 per incident. In Europe: English
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