ICP RAID Controller GDT8546RZ and GDT8586RZ Four-port Low Profile Serial ATA RAID Controller Hardware Installation and User’s Guide, Version 1.
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Contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 1.5 Using the User Documentation Set ............................................................................................... 5 1.1.1 Document Formats ...................................................................................................... 6 About This Guide...........................................................................................................................6 Customer Support Contact Information ....................................
Index Figures 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 ICP RAID Controller Component Layout GDT8546RZ............................................................... 11 ICP RAID Controller Layout GDT8586RZ .................................................................................. 12 Installing the ICP RAID Controller into a Computer System....................................................... 13 Jumper Locations and Pin Numbers (GDT8546RZ)...................................................................
Getting Started Getting Started 1 Intended Audience This documentation is intended for users who are experienced in configuring computer systems with new add-in cards or have had previous experience with ICP RAID Controllers. Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and the other documents in the user documentation set supplied with this product. 1.1 Using the User Documentation Set User documentation for this product is provided in four separate documents.
Getting Started the software and firmware For further information refer to the Optional Features section of the appropriate hardware guide since not all features are applicable to all ICP RAID controllers. Clustering Guide The ICP RAID Controller Clustering Guide, or Clustering Guide, describes how to set up clustering configurations using ICP RAID Controllers and ICP RAID controller software.
Getting Started 1.4 Regulatory and Certification Information Note: This controller is intended for use in UL Listed computers or equivalent, that have instructions detailing installation. 1.4.1 Product Regulatory Compliance The GDT8546RZ and GDT8586RZ RAID controllers, when correctly integrated per this guide, complie with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. 1.4.2 Product Safety Compliance • CE - Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union) 1.4.
Getting Started 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. 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 communications.
Getting Started Suomi Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC määräyksiä. Français Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 89/336/EEC & 73/ 23/EEC. Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC. Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 89/336/EEC & 73/ 23/EEC. Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides information on installing the ICP RAID controller, programming the Flash memory, setting jumpers, and using the LEDs and alarms to diagnose the controller. 2.1 Installation Procedures Warning: Shock hazards may be present inside the computer in which this controller is being installed. Disconnect all power cords to the computer before the removal of any covers.
Hardware Installation Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-2. ICP RAID Controller Layout GDT8586RZ A0 LEDs on Reverse Side: S red S = On in Recovery Mode T green T = Internal Data Transfer Sun P66 3V3 5V yellow Sum = Activity on any Port green P66 = 66MHz PCI Clock green 3V3 = 3.3 Volt available green 5V = 5 Volt available A1 B0 B1 Per Port Data Stat yellow red I²C Connectors for SAFTE Backplanes Data= Activity per Port Stat = Disk failed (if Auto Hot Plug / Non-Int. Encl.
Hardware Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the ICP RAID Controller into a Computer System PCI 2.1.3 Changing Jumper Settings The ICP RAID controller 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 ICP RAID controller. • Set the PCI bus speed (force 33 MHz or auto-negotiate 33/66 MHz).
Hardware Installation Figure 2-4.
Hardware Installation Table 2-1. Controller Jumper Settings GDT8546RZ Jumper Block J1 J4 Jumper Position Definition Jumper on pins [1-2] IOP is in reset mode with firmware recovery enabled. Jumper on pins [2-3] IOP is in normal run mode. No jumpers IOP is in normal run mode. Jumper on pins [1-2] PCI bus is forced to 33 MHz. Jumper on pins [2-3] PCI bus auto-negotiates 33 MHz or 66 MHz. No jumpers PCI bus auto-negotiates 33 MHz or 66 MHz.
2.2 Diagnosis Functions The GDT8546RZ and GDT8586RZ have LED indicators, an 80db audible alarm, and boot-up beep sequences that can help diagnose the controller. 2.2.1 LED Indicators The LEDs on the controller indicate SATA activity, data transfer, power status, PCI bus frequency, and reset mode. Figure 2-5. LED Labels and Colors GDT8546RZ A:0 A:1 B:0 B:1 T S P P66 green green red green yellow yellow yellow yellow Table 2-3.
Hardware Installation Abbildung 2-6. LED Labels and colors GDT8586RZ LEDs on Reverse Side: S red S = On in Recovery Mode T green T = Internal Data Transfer Sun P66 3V3 5V yellow Sum = Activity on any Port green P66 = 66MHz PCI Clock green 3V3 = 3.3 Volt available green 5V = 5 Volt available Per Port Data Stat yellow red Data= Activity per Port Stat = Disk failed (if Auto Hot Plug / Non-Int. Encl. configured) Tabelle 2-4.
Hardware Installation If the cause of the event is resolved and/or removed, the audible alarm will cease. You can also turn off the audible alarm manually through ICPCON or ICP RAID Navigator. If you use these management tools to silence the alarm, it will only be disabled for the current event and will be ready to sound again at the next event. 2.2.2.1 Silencing the Audible Alarm in ICPCON In ICPCON, under Advanced Setup > Configure Controller, press to silence alarm.
Hardware Specifications and Features Hardware Specifications and Features 3 This chapter covers all the hardware specifications associated with the ICP RAID controller and its components. The accompanying Software Guide covers all software features. 3.1 ICP RAID Controller Hardware Features This section provides a summary of the key features, configuration options and support interface technology supported by the ICP RAID Controller. 3.1.
Hardware Specifications and Features Table 3-1. Hardware Architecture Component Features PCI Transfer Rate 528 MB/sec (Burst) DMA to PCI and local buses PCI Signaling +5 or +3.3 volt SATA Controllers Two/Four Silicon Image Sil3112A SATA controllers, which each control two serial ports (four ports total) with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps Table 3-2.
Hardware Specifications and Features 3.2 Operating System Support The following operating systems are fully validated and supported: • Microsoft* Windows* XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2003 (Enterprise) Server • Novell* NetWare* 6.0 • SCO* Openserver* 5.0.6a • Red Hat* Linux* 7.3 (2.4 Kernel) • SCO UnixWare* 7.1.3 • SuSe* Linux 8.0 Professional The following operating systems are supported with limited compatibility validation: • Windows 2000 Server • Novell NetWare 5.
Hardware Specifications and Features Note: For a migrated RAID array to be recognized by the new host operating system, the host system may need to be rebooted. Warning: RAID arrays set up with an GDT85x6RZ controller cannot roam to computers that use other controllers (anything other than the GDT85x6RZ). Unpredictable behavior may include, but is not limited to, data loss or corruption. 3.
Hardware Specifications and Features • Cabling that meets SATA specifications 1.0 Physical drives are limited by the number of ports (four/eigth) on the RAID controller. Each physical drive must be connected to one of the SATA ports. The maximum number of array drives is two. A RAID array drive requires a minimum of two hard disk drives (or logical drives). Therefore the maximum RAID array drive limitation for the GDT8546RZ and GDT8586RZ controller is the physical drive limit divided by two.
Flash Memory Programming Flash Memory Programming A.1 A About Firmware Files The firmware image that is stored in the flash memory of the RAID controller includes the controller BIOS and the ICP RAID Console (ICPCON) software. Refer to the Software Guide for more details about ICPCON. The current firmware file is on the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM. To get the latest firmware for the RAID controller, visit our web site at: http://www.icp-vortex.com or http://www.vortex.de.
Flash Memory Programming Refer to Section A.2 for help in deciding whether the firmware needs a recovery or update. Figure A-1. Jumper Positions for Flash Update and Recovery J1 1 2 3 1 2 3 Normal-Run (Update) Flash Recovery (Recover) Warning: Shock hazards may be present inside the unit in which this controller is being installed. Disconnect all power cords to the unit before removal of any covers. Follow the warnings noted in your computer’s user or service manual before installing this board.
Flash Memory Programming The FRUU is available from these locations: Table A-2. FRUU Locations and Descriptions FRUU Location Run the FRUU on diskettes created from: • The Windows autorun menu of the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM OR • The ‘Create Diskettes’ option from the bootable CD Run the FRUU directly from the bootable RAID Software Suite CD-ROM A.4.
Flash Memory Programming 10. After the file transfer is complete, remove the firmware diskette from the computer and label it. A.4.2 Creating Firmware Diskettes from the Bootable RAID Software Suite CD-ROM 1. If necessary, change your computer’s BIOS setting so that the system boots from the CD-ROM. 2. Boot the computer from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM. 3. Select ‘Create Diskettes’ and press Enter. 4. Select ‘Firmware Diskettes’ and press Enter. 5.
Flash Memory Programming 4. Insert the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM. OR Insert the bootable FRUU floppy. 5. Boot the computer. 6. If booting from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM, select Firmware Management from the Main Menu and press . OR If booting from the FRUU bootable floppy diskette, insert the second firmware diskette after the computer finishes booting from the first diskette, then select “Y” (for Yes) and press Enter to load the firmware file. 7. View the summary information on the screen.
Flash Memory Programming A.5 Updating Firmware Using XROM ICPCON There are two options for updating the firmware, BIOS and XROM ICPCON currently programmed on the flash memory of the RAID controller: • Use the ICP RAID Console (ICPCON) to update the firmware image as explained in this section. If your OS does not support the firmware update with ICPCON, use the Firmware Update and Recovery Utility (FRUU) as described in the next bullet item.
Flash Memory Programming 10. ICPCON detects the firmware update and requires a system reboot. Press any key to reboot. When the update process has completed, reboot the computer for the change to take effect. During boot up, the system displays the updated firmware version. You can also relaunch ICPCON and select the applicable RAID controller to view its new firmware version at the bottom of the console (for example, FW:2.39.yy-Rzzz). You can also use the OS version of ICPCON to update the firmware.
