Highpoint RocketRAID 2522 User Manual

RocketRAID 2522SATAII Host AdapterUser’s GuideRevision: 1.0Date: July 2007HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

Online RAID Level MigrationThis term describes the ability to change one type of array (RAID level), into adifferent type of array (changing a RAID 1

Chapter 2RocketRAID 2522Hardware Description/InstallationContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 2522 Hardware1 - RocketRAID 2522 Adapter Layout2 - LED Co

RocketRAID 2522 Hardware Description/InstallationRocketRAID 2522 Hardware1 – RocketRAID 2522 Adapter LayouteSATA PortsThese represent the RocketRAID 2

RocketRAID 2522 Hardware Description/InstallationJ1-J4LED Jumpers2 - LED Connection

RocketRAID 2522 Hardware Description/Installation3 - Installing the RocketRAID 2522 Host AdapterNote: Make sure the system is powered-off before insta

RocketRAID 2522 Hardware Description/InstallationAfter installing the adapter, atta

Chapter 3RocketRAID 2522 BIOS UtilityContents of this Chapter:RocketRAID 2522 BIOS Utility1 - BIOS Command Overview2 - Creating RAID Arrays3 - Adding/

RocketRAID 2522 BIOS UtilityThe RocketRAID 2522’s BIOS Utility can be accessed using the “Ctrl+H” command.This command should be displayed automatical

RocketRAID 2522 BIOS UtilityAdd/Remove Spare – this command is used to assign hard disks to function asspare disks. The controller is capable of usin

RocketRAID 2522 BIOS UtilityUse the ← → arr

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RocketRAID 2522 BIOS Utilityarray, set as a spare disk, or partitioned to act as a single disk (by the operatingsystem).8. To complete the creation pr

RocketRAID 2522 BIOS UtilityFor Windows based o

6) Select the RocketRAID 2522 from the drop down menu labeled “Controller”,and press the “Open” button – this will allow you to browse to the extracte

Chapter 4RocketRAID 2522 Driver andSoftware Installation Microsoft Windows(2000, XP, 2003 Server, x64 and Vista)Contents of this Chapter:Driver and So

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationDriver and Software CDThe RocketRAID 2522 retail box includes a Driver and Software CD.This CD can be

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation5. Click on the “Please Select t

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationWindows Driver InstallationBefore installing the RocketRAID 2522 device driver, make sure the RocketRA

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation3. Double click the “SCSI and RA

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationInstalling the RocketRAID 2522 driver for an existing WindowsVista system1. Install the RocketRAID 252

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationLogging OnThe RAID Management Co

Table of ContentsChapter 1Introduction1 - About this Guide ...

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationOverview of Function-menus (tabs)FileRemote Control - view information about remote systemsSystem Conf

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation3 - Creating an ArrayTo create a

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationWrite-back - when the write-back setting is selected, all write requests sent to thearray are cached.

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation2. Highlight the array you want

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationTo manually start the rebuild process for a broken/critical array:1. Highlight the “Management” menu,

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationTo perform OCE/ORLM on an array:

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation8 - Misc. Array/Device OptionsDevice ManagementThe Device Management window provides configuration inf

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationSAF-TE ManagementThis feature al

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationViewing Logged EventsTo view logged events:1. Highlight the “View” menu, and select the “Event View”

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation4. The recipient will be listed

Table of ContentsDriver and Software CD ...4-1Windows Driver

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationThe Task Schedule list displays all of the tasks assigned to the selected remotesystem. To view detai

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationSelect the task type and the arr

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation1. Select a task from the Task schedule list.2. Click the “Delete” button on the toolbar.10 - Configur

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation2. Highlight the system you want

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation2. Highlight the remote system you to establish a connection with.3. Click the “Connect” button on the

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installation2. Highlight the remote system y

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationThe user management window lists all users assigned to the selected remote system.The current/active u

RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software InstallationDelete a UserThis function delet

3. In the popup window, assign the privileges for the selected user.4. Click OK to apply your selections.RocketRAID 2522 Driver and Software Installat

Chapter 5Linux Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:Fedora Core 6 Linux installation OverviewRed Hat Enterprise 5 OverviewSuSE Linux Enterprise Serv

Table of Contents3 - Array

Linux Driver Support1 - Fedora Core 6 Linux installation OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAI

Linux Driver Support3) When prompt

Linux Driver SupportUse the command “mkdir xxxx” to create a mount point for the RAID array. Thenmount /dev/sda1 /xxxx in order to access it.Note: xx

Linux Driver Support2. If the orig

Linux Driver Support1 - Red Hat Enterprise 5 OverviewThis section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize theRocketRAID host adapt

Linux Driver SupportWhen prompted

Linux Driver SupportStep 2 Mounting and Partitioning the DeviceExample: A RAID array has been configured between several hard disks. This array will b

Linux Driver SupportFor example, a

Linux Driver Support5 - Uninstalling the DriverTo uninstall the RocketRAID 2522 driverNote: The driver cannot be uninstalled while the system is boote

Linux Driver Support1 – SuSE Linux

Chapter 1IntroductionContents of this Chapter:About this guideIntroducing the RocketRAID 2522 Host AdapterUnderstanding RAID Concepts and Terminology

Linux Driver Support4. When the “Diver Update Menu” is displayed, press “OK” and “back” for backto installer.5. Next. Select “back” to return to the i

Linux Driver Supporttitle Linuxker

Linux Driver SupportUse the command “mkdir xxxx” to create a mount point for the RAID array.Then, mount /dev/sda1 /xxxx in order to access it.Note: xx

Linux Driver Support4 - Updating t

Chapter 6FreeBSD Driver SupportContents of this Chapter:1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 2522 Controller2 - Installing the RocketRAID 2522 Dri

1 - Installing FreeBSD on the RocketRAID 2522 Con-trollerIf you would like to install FreeBSD onto arrays attached to the RocketRAID hostadapter, plea

FreeBSD Driver SupportFreeBSD/i386 bootstrap loader, Revision 0.8(mailto:[email protected], Sat Apr 21 08:46:19 GMT2001)-Hit [Enter] to boot immed

FreeBSD Driver Supportfor FreeBSD 4.11

FreeBSD Driver SupportNote: On some systems, when ACPI is enabled, FreeBSD may not functionproperly. Try disabling ACPI in the motherboard’s BIOS sett

FreeBSD Driver SupportAlternately, it

About this GuideThe RocketRAID 2522 SATAII Host Adapter’s User’s Guide provides informationabout the functions and capabilities of the host adapter, a

FreeBSD Driver SupportLoading /boot/defaults/loader.conf/kernel text=0x24f1db data=0x3007ec+0x2062c -<- For FreeBSD 5.1 and later: select “6” on “W

FreeBSD Driver SupportStep 4 Configure

Chapter 7 Mac OSX Driver andRAID Management SoftwareContents of this Chapter: 1 - Installing the driver and RAID utility

1 Installing the driver and RAID utilityInstalling the package1) Double click the package labeled “rr2522-mac-v10-070407.dmg” to start theinstallation

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareYou will then be notified that a reboot is needed to install the software. Click“Continue Installation”.The

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management Software1) Locate and double click the “uninstall.command” file.2) This will init

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management Software3) Choose the array type you want to create from the drop-down list.4) Enter a name for the array (this is

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management Software9) Click Create. If you have specified an initialization option, the init

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareNote: If the system utilizes hot-swap capable enclosures, you can add new physicaldisks to the RocketRAID

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareClick the Maintenance button.Select the target array type.Click the OCE/O

IntroductionPhysical Specifications:Size: 120.5mm X 84.7mm X 1.6mmEMI & ECC: FCC Part 15 Class B and CEThermal and Atmospheric Characteristics:Wor

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management Software4 Device ManagementSelect the “Manage - Device” function to access the device management page.Change Device

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareSHI – Storage Health InspectorThe SHI interface displays a brief “health”

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareS.M.A.R.T StatusYou can view S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)data about a p

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareAdding a Spare DiskTo add a spare disk, select a disk from the Available

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareRemoving a Spare DiskTo remove a spare disk, select it from the Spare Pool list and click the Remove Spareb

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareScheduling a TaskTo add a task schedule:Select the array that you want to

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management SoftwareEnable Audible AlarmThis setting enables and disables the RocketRAID host adapter’s alarm.Listening PortCha

Mac OSX Driver and RAID Management Softwarein order to communicate with the management console and web browser softw

AppendixCustomer Support

Customer SupportIf you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID 2522, or have anyquestions about this or any other HighPoint product, fee

IntroductionArray

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