This document is intended to provide field installers with the information to set up, install, or upgrade RAID hardware in CHALLENGE™/Onyx™ systems and expansion racks. The manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, "Introducing the RAID Hardware Options" describes the RAID hardware and its capabilities and limitations.
Chapter 2, "Configuring the RAID Hardware" describes the necessary hardware configurations for a successful RAID installation. It also includes guidelines for use of non-RAID drives in a RAID box and cabling/termination issues.
Chapter 3, "Installing the RAID Box" covers the hardware-specific installation procedures for both the system rack-mounted "stubby" SCSI RAID box and Vault-mounted RAID box. For macro issues such as installing a rack system or Vault (T2) expansion rack, the system support engineer will be referred to existing manuals.
Chapter 4, "Problem Solving Tips" covers basic troubleshooting procedures for the RAID boxes that may be related to mechanical, cabling, or installation issues. Note that software problem solving will be covered in the RAID System Administration Guide.
Appendix A, "RAID Hardware Upgrades" lists the procedures for converting a non-RAID system to use RAID boxes with existing 2.0 GB IBM® drives. The upgrades are only allowed on CHALLENGE/Onyx systems using IRIX™ 5.0.1 or later.
Start at the beginning to familiarize yourself with the features and operational overview of the RAID hardware, or proceed directly to the information you need using the Table of Contents and Index.
The following manuals provide additional software and hardware information that may be helpful or necessary:
RAID System Administration Guide
CHALLENGE/Onyx Rackmount Installation Instructions
CHALLENGE Vault Rackmount and SCSIBox 2 Installation Instructions