RocketRAID 3xxxSATAII Host AdapterUser’s GuideRevision: 1.2Date: November 2007HighPoint Technologies, Inc.
1-5Online RAID Level MigrationThis term describes the ability to change one type of array (RAID level), into a differenttype of array (changing a RAID
Chapter 2RocketRAID 3xxxHardware Description/InstallationContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware1 - RocketRAID 3xxx Adapter Layout2 - Instal
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/InstallationFor more information about LED sup
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/InstallationPort1This represent the RocketRAID 3510’s one internal Mini-SAS port. One port cansupport up to 4 har
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/InstallationPort1 – Port 8These represent the
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation4 - RocketRAID 3220 Adapter Layout
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx
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RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation2-94. After installing the adapter, attach hard disks to the RocketRAID 3xxx theappropriate Mini-SAS
RocketRAID 3xxx Hardware Description/Installation
Step3: Attach the BBU unit into CONN 10:Step4: Refasten the bracket screws:
Chapter 3RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS UtilityContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility1 - BIOS Command Overview2 - Creating RAID Arrays3 - Adding/
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility3-1RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS UtilityThe RocketRAID 3xxx’s BIOS Utility can be accessed using the “Ctrl+H” command.This command
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility3-2Add/Remove Spare
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility3-3disk to system BIOS, “disable” register all logical disks to system BIOS.INT 13 Support – This setting is enabled by de
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility2 - Creating RAID A
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility3-5Note: Multiple arrays can be created using the same set of hard disk drives. TheCapacity option allows you to set asi
RocketRAID 3xxx BIOS Utility3 - Adding/Remove S
Table of ContentsITable of ContentChapter 1IntroductionAbout this Guide ...
4 - Updating the FirmwareFirmware updates are released periodically, and posted on our website for download.There are several ways to update the HPTIO
Chapter 4RocketRAID 3xxx Driver andSoftware Installation Microsoft Windows(2000, XP, 2003 Server, x64 versions, Vista)Contents of this Chapter:Driver
RocketRAID 3xxx Driver and Software InstallationDriver and Software CDThe RocketRAID 3xxx retail box includes a Driver and Software CD.This CD can be
RocketRAID 3xxx Driver and Software Installation5. Click on the “Please Select t
RocketRAID 3xxx Driver and Software Installation4-32. Select the desired software from the drop down menu, and click on the “OK”button.Windows Driver
RocketRAID 3xxx Driver and Software Installation3. Double click the “SCSI and RA
4-5Installing the driver for an existing Windows Vista system1. Install the RocketRAID 3xxx host adapter into the PC, then boot up WindowsVista.2. Win
Chapter 5RocketRAID 3xxxWeb-RAID Management InterfaceContents of this Chapter: 1 - Web RAID Management Interface 2 - Preparing
Web RAID Management Interface5-11 Web RAID Management InterfaceNote: To use the web-based RAID management interface, a web browser with XMLsupport is
Web RAID Management Interface5-22 Preparing Hard disksDisks must be initialized before
IIDriver and Software CD ...4-1Windows Driver Installation .
Web RAID Management Interface5-32. Click the Create Array button. The create array page will appear.
Web RAID Management Interface3. Choose the array type you want to create from the drop
Web RAID Management Interface 5-53) Click the Delete button.Note: An array in use by the operating system cannot be deleted. Any data stored ona delet
Web RAID Management InterfaceVerifying an ArrayFor a RAID 1 or RAID1/0 array, verify p
Web RAID Management Interface 5-7B) You cannot change an array to another type of array with a smaller capacity. In somecases, a disk may need to be
Web RAID Management Interface5-8Change Device SettingsDepending upon the capabilities
Web RAID Management InterfaceSHI – Storage Health InspectorThe primary SHI interface displays a brief “health” summary of each hard disk.Controller I
Web RAID Management Interface5-10S.M.A.R.T StatusYou can view S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitor
Web RAID Management Interface2) Click “Rescan Devices” button.Note: When you are hot-plugging an entire array, run rescan only after all arraymembers
Web RAID Management Interface5-12EventsTasks executed by the Management Software, or a
Chapter 1IntroductionContents of this Chapter:About this guideIntroducing the RocketRAID 3xxx Host AdapterRocketRAID3xxx - Features and Specifications
Web RAID Management InterfaceScheduling a TaskTo add a task schedule:1) Select the array that you want to verify or rebuild.2) Enter a name for the ta
Web RAID Management Interface5-14Enable Audible AlarmThis setting enables and disables
To add a Recipient:1. Enter the necessary information for the desired recipient.2. Click the Add button.To test E-mail notification:1) Enter the neces
Chapter 6Linux Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:Fedora 7 Linux installation OverviewRed Hat Enterprise 5 OverviewSuSE Linux Enterprise Server (S
Linux Driver Support1 - Fedora 7 Linux installation OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAID hos
Linux Driver Support6-23) When pro
Linux Driver SupportStep 3 Configure System to Automatically Load the DriverTo avoid typing in “insmod hptiop_00.ko” each time the operating system is
Linux Driver Support6-45 - Uninsta
Linux Driver Support1 - Red Hat Enterprise 5 OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAID host adapt
Linux Driver Support6-6Continue th
Introduction1-1About this GuideThe RocketRAID 3xxx SATAII Host Adapter’s User’s Guide provides informationabout the functions and capabilities of the
Linux Driver SupportNext, use the “mkfs /dev/sda1” command to setup a file system on this partition. Use the command “mkdir xxxx” to create a mount po
Linux Driver Support6-8First, obta
Linux Driver Support1 - SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) installationOverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utili
Linux Driver Support6-105. Next. S
Linux Driver Supportkernel (hd0,1)/vmlinux root=/dev/hda1 acpi=offinitrd (hd0,1)/initrdReboot the system to allow the new kernel parameters to take ef
Linux Driver Support6-12Step 4 Con
to update the initrd file. If you are using the lilo boot loader, run lilo again (# lilo).5 - Uninstalling the DriverTo uninstall the RocketRAID 3xxx
Chapter 7FreeBSD Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 3xxx Controller2 - Installing the RocketRAID 3xxx Dri
FreeBSD Driver Support1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 3xxx Con-trollerIf you would like to install FreeBSD onto arrays attached to the Rocket
FreeBSD Driver Support7-2FreeBSD/i386
Introduction1-2On
FreeBSD Driver Supportfor FreeBSD 4.11-RELEASEok load disk1:hptiop_00-4.11.kofor FreeBSD 5.0-RELEASEok load disk0:hptiop_00-5.0.ko for FreeBSD 5.1-
FreeBSD Driver Support7-4ok bootNote:
FreeBSD Driver SupportAlternately, it is possible extract the files from the .img files directly, without using afloppy diskette:For FreeBSD 4.x:# vnc
FreeBSD Driver Support7-6<- For Fre
Example: Add the following line to instruct the system to mount /dev/da1s1e tolocation /mnt/hpt after startup:/dev/da1s1e /mnt/hpt ufs
Chapter 8 Mac OSX DriverContents of this Chapter: Installing the driver and RAID utility
Mac OSX Driver1 Installing the driver and RAID utilityInstalling the package1) Double click the package labeled “rr3xxx_00-MacOSX-universal-vxxx.dmg”
Mac OSX Driver8-26) You will then be notified that a rebo
AppendixCustomer Support
Customer SupportIf you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID 3xxx, or have anyquestions about this or any other HighPoint product, fee
Introduction1-3Array Monitors, Alerts and Indicators• Active/Failed LED• SMTP for email notification• Alarm / Buzzer alerts for array activityRAID Man
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital devi
Introduction1-4Un
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