Intel U3-1L User manual

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
Items Provided on the Intel®Server RAID Controller
U3-1L Low Profile Software CD-ROM (bootable).............................4
Items Provided on the Intel Server RAID Linux
Software CD-ROM.............................................................................4
Hardware/Software Installation Overview..........................................5
Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Hardware Setup
Installing Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low
Profile into a System...........................................................................7
Intel®Integrated RAID Software Setup and Installation
Create a RAID Volume for the Operating System..............................8
Setup and Installation for Microsoft Windows 2000
and Windows NT 4.0..........................................................................9
Setup and Installation for Novell NetWare........................................12
Setup and Installation for UnixWare 7.1 or 7.1.1...............................15
Setup and Installation for Red Hat Linux 6.2..................................... 18
Getting Help
World Wide Web............................................................................... 19
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2 Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L)
Quick Start Guide
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 designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to
this equipment will invalidate the FCC certification of this device
and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility
of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable
with this device. If the equipment has more than one interface
connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces
unless otherwise instructed to do so in the user manual.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appariel num’erique de la Class B respect toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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Quick Start Guide
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 described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such
station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer
chassis.
Intended Audience
To use this product you should be experienced in configuring computer
equipment. For example, you should be able to install and configure your OS to
recognize peripherals and you should be able to use software utilities to
configure and troubleshoot those installed components.
Introduction
The Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile (SRCU31L) includes an
Intel i960® I/O processor, firmware and the Intel®Integrated RAID software
with an easy to use HTML interface.
This guide provides Intel Integrated RAID software installation information and
provides a set of instructions to install and configure the SRCU31L. For detailed
information on installing and configuring the SRCU31L, see Chapter 2,
“Advanced Installation Steps” in the SRCU31L User’s Manual.
Product Check List
The following hardware and software components are supplied with the standard
shipping package:
•Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile (SRCU31L) adapter card
•Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Software CD
•Intel Server RAID Controller Linux†Software CD
•Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Quick Start Guide

4 Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L)
Quick Start Guide
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 CD-ROM in an online/html format (at
<cdromdrive>:\docs\index.htm) viewable with any HTML-compatible browser,
such as Microsoft†Internet Explorer†or Netscape Navigator†. The User’s
Manual can also be displayed and printed using Adobe†Acrobat†Reader
(provided on the CD-ROM).
Items Provided on the Intel Server RAID Linux Software
CD-ROM
•Intel Server RAID Controller Linux User’s Manual
•Intel Integrated RAID Software
Drivers (OSM’s)
Monitor Utility (IRVIEW)
Storage Console
•Linux 2.2.16 Kernel

Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L) 5
Quick Start Guide
Hardware/Software Installation Overview
Gather Required
Hardware
and
Software
Install
Adapter Card
Create Bootable
RAID Volume
Using RAID
Configuration
Utility
Install OS on a
RAID Volume
Begin
Installation of
OS on a
Intel Integrated
RAID
Volume
Run
Intel Integrated
RAID
Setup
Create OS
Installation
Driver Diskette

6 Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L)
Quick Start Guide
Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L Low Profile Adapter Card
Front View
ABC
D
E
F
OM10805
AExternal VHDCI
Connector DFlash Recovery (FRU) Jumper
B Internal 68-pin Connector E PCI 32-bit 33 MHz
CIntel i960 RS I/O
Processor FUltra 160 SCSI LSI Logic SYM53C 1000
Back View
B
A
OM10806
A SDRAM 16 MB
Unbuffered PC 100, ECC B 16 Mb Flash

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Quick Start Guide
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 firmware has already been programmed into the flash
memory.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARDS may be present inside the unit in which this card
is being installed. Disconnect all power cords to the unit before
removal of any covers.
Follow the warnings noted in your computers user or service
manual before installing this board. ONLY after all the covers are
reinstalled should you reattach the power cords and power up the
unit for the software installation and use.
1 Power down the system, disconnect power cord(s) and remove the system
cover.
2 Install the SRCU31L into an available PCI slot. Connect one end of the
SCSI cable to the internal (68 pin) or external (VHDCI) SCSI connector on
the SRCU31L. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI drives
or drive enclosure.
3 Replace the system cover, reconnect power cord(s).
✏NOTE
SRCU31L will work in a 64 bit slot, however, a 32 bit, 33 MHz PCI slot is
recommended. Consult the system guide for the target server board to
determine an appropriate 32 bit, 33 MHz PCI slot.
✏NOTE
Ensure that the end of the SCSI bus is properly terminated. Consult the
documentation for the drives or drive enclosure for termination details.

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Quick Start Guide
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 the SRCU31L User’s
Manual.
Create a RAID Volume for the Operating System
A RAID volume (or logical drive) must be set up prior to installing an operating
system when installing the operating system to a RAID volume. The volume
created in this step will host the operating system. Ensure that the volume’s size
is large enough to contain the operating system. The volume may contain more
than just the host operating system if desired.
Create and configure the operating system RAID volume (boot volume) using
the RAID Configuration Utility (RCU). For more information on using the
RCU please refer to Chapter 2, “Advanced Installation Steps” in the SRCU31L
User’s Manual.
✏NOTE
The RCU can only configure one RAID volume. If more than one RAID
volume is needed, use the Advanced RCU described in Chapter 2,
“Advanced Installation Steps” in the SRCU31L User’s Manual. By default,
the RCU uses all disks attached to the SRCU31L when creating a RAID
volume. To exclude a disk from the RAID volume, make it a pass through
disk. To create a pass through disk, use the
custom configuration option in
the RCU.
1 Turn on the target system with the SRCU31L installed. During system
boot-up, the message press Ctrl C to run the RAID Configuration Utility
appears in the display. Press Ctrl C when this message appears to execute
the RCU.
2 Follow the screen instructions to create and configure a RAID volume.
Ensure that the volume is designated as the boot device when creating the
volume (you can verify it is the boot volume after it has been created by
using the custom configuration menu option in the main menu of the RCU).
3 Exit the RCU and reboot when finished. Proceed to the appropriate
operating system installation instructions to install the desired operating
system.
CAUTION
Do not install OSMs (Operation System Service Modules) downloaded
from OS vendor websites. An OSM is the operating system half of the
I
2
O split driver model. Using OSMs other than those provided on the Intel
Integrated RAID CD-ROM may yield unpredictable results.

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Quick Start Guide
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
•Hard Disk Space (for RAID Software Suite): 9 MB Minimum
•Microsoft Windows 2000 Server*, Advanced Server*, or Professional*
•SRCU31L Windows 2000 Installation Driver Diskette (Microsoft
Windows 2000 SCSI Miniport Diskette) (one blank high density floppy
diskette required)
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater*(included with Windows 2000)
* Not supplied
Software Requirements for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
•SRCU31L CD-ROM
•Hard Disk Space (for RAID Software Suite): 9 MB Minimum
•SRCU31L Windows NT Installation Diskette (Microsoft Windows NT
SCSI Miniport Diskette) (one blank high density floppy diskette required)
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server*or Workstation*
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 or greater*
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.00 or greater*
* Not supplied

10 Intel Server RAID Controller U3-1L (SRCU31L)
Quick Start Guide
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
Installation for Windows 2000. A command window appears.
d. Insert a blank high-density diskette in drive A: and press Enter to
create the Windows Installation Driver Diskette.
2 Install Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0
a. Boot with the Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.
b. Press F6 as soon as the first blue screen appears to ensure that
Windows Setup bypasses mass storage controller detection.
c. When prompted to specify a mass storage controller:
•Select Sto specify additional storage devices.
•Insert the appropriate SRCU31L Microsoft Windows Installation
Driver Diskette (created in Step 1 above) in the floppy drive and
press Enter.
•Press Enter to select the Installation Driver and continue with
Windows installation (see example for Windows 2000 below).
Windows 2000 Setup Screen Example