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i English V ersion G52-S9246X1 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server.
ii Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: July 2004 FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
iii Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-ST AR INTERNA TIONAL . We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
iv 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating.
v CONTENTS FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... i i Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... i ii Trademarks .
vi Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware ......................................................................... 3- 1 Quick Components Guide ................................................................................... 3 -2 Central Processing Unit: CPU .
vii Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional) .......................................................... A -1 Entering SCSI BIOS ............................................................................................ A - 2 Control Keys .............
1-1 Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started The MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance barebone system powered by dual Intel ® Xeon TM processors, Lindenhurst MCH, ICH5R/PXH PCI Bridges, and NS PC87366-ICK/VLA I/O Bridge.
1-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any item contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing materials for possible future use.
1-3 Getting Started Ear Set Rail Set Power Supply Options Single Power 1 + 1 Redundant Power 1 Redundant Power.
1-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Overview This section shows the configuration of the MS-9246 from different angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
1-5 Getting Started CD-ROM Drive 1 Slim CD-ROM Drive Floppy Disk Drive 2 Slim Floppy Disk Drive HDD Bay 3 Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays Port 4 Serial Port 5 USB Ports Front View Front Bezel 4 2 3 6 7.
1-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server LED 6 Power LED This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main power is turned on. 7 HDD Activity LED This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the hard disk and remains off when no disk activity is detected.
1-7 Getting Started Front Bezel LEDs L E D Color State Description Power/Sleep Green On Legacy power on/ACPI S0 state Blink (~1/sec) Sleep/ACPI S1 state O f f O f f Power off/ACPI .
1-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Diagnostic LEDs: DLED1/DLED2/DLED3/DLED4 Memory LEDs:D29/D30/D31/D32/D33/D35 Component LEDs and four Diagnostic LEDs are integrated onboard, helping users diagnose their systems.
1-9 Getting Started D-LEDs Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) T esting RTC (Real T ime Clock) BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.
1-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Rear View Rear Bezel 1 VGA Port 2 Gigabit LAN Jacks 3 USB Ports 4 Serial Port 5 NMI Switch 6 System ID Button 7 System ID LED 8 Ultra320 SCSI Connector 9 PS/2 Keyboard.
1-11 Getting Started Mouse/Keyboard Connector Serial Port PIN SIGNAL 1D C D 2 SIN 3 SOUT 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9R I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin Description Pin Description 1 +DB(12) 3 5 -DB(12) 2 +D.
1-12 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Specifications Mainboard MS-9146 server board CPU Dual Intel ® Xeon TM (800MHz FSB) processors in 604-pin package 1MB L2 cache 6.
1-13 Getting Started 1 serial port 1 VGA port 2 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacks NMI switch/system ID button/system ID LED Network Intel ® 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Server Manage.
1-14 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Mode Refresh Minimum Amount of Memory Required rate(Hz) 640x480 6 0 640X480 7 2 640X480 7 5 640X480 9 0 640X480 10 0 800X600 6 0 800X600 7 0 800X600 7 5 800X600 9 0 80.
1-15 Getting Started MSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional) MSI-9569 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support IPMI 1.5 (option) MS-9569 BMC Card Specification BMC Chip -.
1-16 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Mainboard Layout MS-9146 v1.X Server Board B A T T + ATI RADE ON Intel FW82546G B Gi g abit LAN COM1 Inte l FW82801ER Adaptec AIC-7902W JPWR1 DIMM1 PCI4 PCIEX1 PCI1 DI.
1-17 Getting Started MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC Alert TM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC har.
2-1 System Hardware Chapter 2. System Hardware System Hardware This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation of the MS-9246 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how to assemble each component of the MS-9246. Rack Mounting de- scribes the procedures for mounting the unit into the rack in details.
2-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Flowchart The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise caution during the installation process.
2-3 System Hardware INSTALL RISER CARDS INSTALL HARD DISK DRIVES CONNECT HDD, FDD, CD-ROM CABLES & POWER CORDS REPLACE RISER CARD BRACKET FINIS H CHECK IF ALL PARTS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED REPLACE .
2-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system. 2. Press the release buttons and slide the rear chassis cover backwards to remove it from the chassis. 3. Press the release buttons and slide the front chassis cover forwards to remove it from the chassis.
2-5 System Hardware Replacing the Chassis Cover 1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassis cover and slide it forwards.
2-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. Then push the lever down to secure the CPU in place. CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct 3. Locate the gold arrow on the CPU.
2-7 System Hardware 5. Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both sides. 7. Install the second heatsink. Note: The heat sink has to be installed to prevent the CPU from overheating. 8. Replace the fan duct. Note: T o ensure proper cooling, make sure the heatsinks & the fan duct are properly installed.
2-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server DDR Memory Memory Bus Features Support for direct connect of two DDR channel interfaces, DDR266/DDR333 tech- nology Full operation support in single-channel mod.
2-9 System Hardware Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM module on the slots.
2-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server PCI Expansion Card 1. Locate the riser card bracket on the chassis. A standoff guide is designed as alignment guidance for installation of the riser card bracket to avoid damage of the riser card golden fingers. Lift the bracket up from the chassis (NO screwdriver is needed).
2-11 System Hardware 4. Install the second PCI expansion card if necessary. 5. Place the riser card bracket on top of the PCI slots on the motherboard.
2-12 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server PCI Riser Card (Optional) Apart from the standard PCI riser cards assembled in the system, an optional riser card is available upon request. Please refer to the following for detailed specs and the instructions on riser card installation.
2-13 System Hardware 1. T o release the hot-swapping HDD tray , flip open the tray lever and pull the tray out of the bay. 2. Unscrew the HDD tray and take the tray out.
2-14 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Insert the HDD set into the bay and press the lever back in place. 3. At the sides of the HDD are four screw holes, two on each side. Users will find on the HDD rack four identical screw holes as on the HDD. Place the HDD into the rack and align the screw holes on the HDD with the ones on the rack.
2-15 System Hardware Serial A T A HDD 1. T o release the hot-swapping HDD holder , unscrew it and pull it out. 3. Unscrew the HDD tray and take the tray out. 2. As the system mainboard supports two Serial A T A HDDs, only the HDD trays on the right & left sides can be used.
2-16 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 5. Insert the HDD set into the bay and push it back in place. 6. Screw the HDD set securely back to the system. 4. At the sides of the HDD are four screw holes, two on each side. Users will find on the HDD rack four identical screw holes as on the HDD.
2-17 System Hardware Rack Mounting Chassis Ears 1. Insert the chassis ear into the chassis (as marked below). 2. Push it in until it fits firmly . Screw to secure the chassis ear .
2-18 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 2. Pull the chassis rail gently out until the locking tab locks the rail. 3. Simultaneously press down the locking tab and pull out the chassis rail. The chassis rail should slide easily off the rack rail. 4. Follow the same procedures to disassemble the second chassis rail.
2-19 System Hardware 5. On each side of the chassis are three hooks to lock the chassis rail. First align the chassis hooks with the holes on the rail. Secure the rail to the chassis and push the rail backwards until it gets locked by the chassis hooks.
2-20 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Rack Rails 1. Locate the triangle mark on the rack and install 3 screw holders to the rack as shown. 2. Align the rack rail with the rack and screw the rail to the rack by securing one screw to the bottom screw holder.
2-21 System Hardware Cable Arm (Optional) An optional cable arm is available to help tidy the system cables up. The cable arm attaches to the rear of the server and the system rack, allowing cables to move as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet.
2-22 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 6. Users may disassemble the cable arm following the above procedures in reverse order. 4. Simultaneously press down the right end of the locking mechanism and push the left end gently forwards to lock it into the hole at the end of the rack rail.
2-23 System Hardware Note: The chassis rail is designed with a locking tab which can (1) hold the system firmly to the rack, and (2) lock the system halfway without sliding out of the rack rails.
2-24 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Chassis off the Rack 2. The system will be locked halfway while being pulled out. Simultaneously press down the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis and pull the system forwards. The system should slide eas- ily off the rack.
3-1 Mainboard Hardware Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware Mainboard Hardware This chapter provides you with the information about hard- ware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
3-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Quick Components Guide B A T T + B I O S mPGA604 mPGA604 DDR DIMM1~6 , p.3-5 JPWR1 , p.3-8 USB1 , p.3-9 COM2 , p.3-12 SATA1/2 , p.3-10 CPU1/2 , p.3-3 PCI Express x8 Slot , p.3-15 PCI-X Slots , p.3-15 Back Panel I/O , p.
3-3 Mainboard Hardware The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel ® Xeon™ processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CPU installation. Y ou can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s): 1.
3-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 1 . Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2 . Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 170-de- gree angle. 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot.
3-5 Mainboard Hardware Memory The mainboard provides 6 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules. Y ou can install PC2100/DDR266 or PC2700/DDR333 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~6).
3-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM module on the slots.
3-7 Mainboard Hardware Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
3-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Power Supply Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all com- ponents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
3-9 Mainboard Hardware The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc. Connectors Front USB Connector: USB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header USB1 (optional USB 2.
3-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Serial A T A RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SA T A1, SA T A2 (Optional) The southbridge Intel ® ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SA T A ports for.
3-11 Mainboard Hardware Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel interface standard for attaching peripheral devices to computers. Ultra320 SCSI is the seventh generation of SCSI I/O technology , and has a maximum data rate speed of 320 MB/sec.
3-12 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Serial Port Connector: COM 2 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port COM 2. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. Y ou can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
3-13 Mainboard Hardware The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Jumpers MSI Reminds Y ou... Y ou can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off.
3-14 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server BIOS Recovery Jumper: CN6 Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a Recovery Floppy. When the system is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).
3-15 Mainboard Hardware Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The motherboard provides two 64-bit PCI-X slots, one PCI Express x4 slot, and one PCI Express x8 slot. MSI Reminds Y ou... When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
4-1 BIOS Setup Chapter 4. BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Y ou may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system boot- ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.
4-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Entering Setup Control Keys Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self T est) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> key to enter Setup.
4-3 BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. Y ou can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility , the Main Menu will appear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies.
4-5 BIOS Setup Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Exit This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
4-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or <T ab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer.
4-7 BIOS Setup If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer .
4-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server BIOS V ersion This setting shows the BIOS version. Processor Speed It shows the processor speed. Processor 1/2 CPU ID It shows the ID of the installed CPUs. Processor 1 L2 Cache It shows the size of the L2 cache for CPU1.
4-9 BIOS Setup Processor Settings Press <Enter> to view the settings of the onboard CPU(s). Hyper-Threading T echnology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times.
4-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Advanced Chipset Control The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance. Enable Multimedia Timer This setting controls the multimedia timer. USB Host Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.
4-11 BIOS Setup Serial A T A This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-A T A controller. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Native Mode Operation Certain OS does not support Native Mode. In this mode, system BIOS will search all available IRQs to use for HDD.
4-12 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Embedded SCSI (Optional) The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard SCSI device. SCSI Controller (Optional) Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. Option ROM Scan (Optional) Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM.
4-13 BIOS Setup Interrupt It specifies the interrupt for Port A/Port B. Options: [IRQ 3], [IRQ 4]. PS/2 Mouse If your system has a PS/2 mouse port and you install a serial pointing device, select [Disabled]. Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.
4-14 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server DMI Event Logging Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to view DMI event logging. View DMI Event Log Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log. Event Logging This setting disables/enables the BIOS to log DMI (Desktop Management Interface) events.
4-15 BIOS Setup BIOS Redirection Port This feature selects the serial port to use for Console Redirection. [Disabled] completely disables Console Redirection. Setting options: [Disabled], [Serial Port A]. Baud Rate It allows you to select delay befor key repeat.
4-16 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server This setup screen appears only when the MS-9569 BMC card (for Server Management) is installed on the mainboard . Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to configure IPMI. IPMI (Optional) IPMI Specification V ersion It shows the support version of IPMI specification.
4-17 BIOS Setup Change COM Port Setting This setting controls the COM port setting. COM Port on BMC This setting disables/enables the COM port on BMC. System Event Logging This setting disables/enables the logging of system events. Clear System Event Log Enabling this selection will force the BIOS to clear the System Event Log on the next boot.
4-18 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Event Log SEL Entry Number = 1 SEL Record ID = 0010 SEL Record T ype = 02 - System Event Record Timestamp = 01.
4-19 BIOS Setup Security This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set virus protection at hard disk boot sector. Supervisor Password Is/User Password Is It shows the preset supervisor/user password.
4-20 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Password on boot Choosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of the supervisor password. If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled, BIOS assumes the user is booting. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
4-21 BIOS Setup Boot CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard Drive These are the generic types of devices on your system from which you can boot an operating system. Y ou may have more than one device of each type. If so, the generic type is marked with a plus or minus sign.
4-22 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Exit Saving Changes When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. Exit Discarding Changes When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes.
A-1 SCSI BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the Small Computer Sys- tem Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure the SCSI subsystem for optimum use. Y ou may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when: Y ou want to change the default SCSI controller settings for cus- tomized features.
A-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Entering SCSI BIOS Control Keys Use the following keys to navigate the SCSI BIOS menu items. Selecting the SCSI Channel After entering the SCSI BIOS by pressing the <Ctrl> + <A> key combination, you will see the following menu appear on the screen.
A-3 SCSI BIOS Setup Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Use this option for SCSI controller configurations. SCSI Disk Utilities Use this option to manage the attached SCSI device. Would you like to configure the SCSI controller, or run the SCSI Disk Utilities? Select the option and press <Enter>.
A-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Bus Interface Definitions SCSI Controller ID The item is used to assign a SCSI ID to the SCSI controller . It is recommended that you should leave the default setting unchanged.
A-5 SCSI BIOS Setup the SCSI bus is necessary. Proper termination can ensure signal on the SCSI bus will not reflect and cause data loss or errors. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Additional Options Boot Device Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.
A-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Sync T ransfer Rate (MB/Sec) The field allows you to specify the maximum synchronous data transfer rate depending on the type of each SCSI device. Select [ASYN] to enable asynchro- nous negotiation for some older SCSI devices.
A-7 SCSI BIOS Setup Send Start Unit Command When set to Yes , the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer’s power supply.
A-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server POST Display Mode The field determines how much information about your SCSI controller and devices appear on the screen during bootup. For the most complete information, choose [Diagnostic]. For a faster boot, select [Silent].
A-9 SCSI BIOS Setup Disk Utilities AIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00 SCSI ID#0: No device SCSI ID#1: No device SCSI ID#2: No device SCSI ID#3: No device SCSI ID#4: No device SCSI ID#5: No device SCSI ID.
A-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Select the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press <Enter>. The following dialog box appears. Select the function you want to perform. Format Disk The utility performs low-level formatting of a hard disk drive.
B-1 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R The southbridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two indepen- dent SA T A ports for support of up to two Serial A T A (Serial A T A RAID) drives and utilizes Adaptec Embedded Serial A T A RAID Software to support RAID levels 0 and 1 for easy management of the storage subsystems.
B-2 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Introduction 1. Overview Adaptec Embedded Serial A T A RAID with HostRAID TM adds RAID functionality to the Serial A T A I/O controller by supporting RAID levels 0 and 1. HostRAID adds entry level RAID support to the Serial A T A I/O controller.
B-3 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility —Part of the controller ’ s built-in BIOS code. Y ou start ARC by pressing Ctrl+A during BIOS startup. For details, see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility .
B-4 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Installing the Driver This section describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the drives attached to your controller .
B-5 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System In this scenario, you are installing a driver in a system that already has a Win- dows operating system. T o install the driver: 1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the product CD.
B-6 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. T o install the driver: 1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD.
B-7 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition 1. Overview This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays.
B-8 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows T o install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition: 1. V erify that a supported browser is installed. See Supported Browsers for details. 2. Insert the product installation CD and wait for the Autorun executable to start the installation.
B-9 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows If you are managing a local storage array and your computer uses a proxy server , you need to configure your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager to bypass the proxy server .
B-10 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management T o configure Netscape Navigator: 1. Log in to your computer with administrator access. 2. Select Edit > Preferences . 3. In the Preferences window , click the right arrow on the Privacy and Secu- rity line.
B-11 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux T o install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the de- sired Internet browser: 1. Insert the product installation CD. 2. Install the software by typing: sh <mount-point>/install.
B-12 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition 1. Overview This section describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition to manage arrays. Once you are logged in, you will find convenient online help to guide you through the details of creating, configuring, and managing arrays.
B-13 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 2. Architecture Overview A locally managed system requires all of these components: A supported Web browser , which should already be installed on the system. The Adaptec Web service which supplies content displayed on the Web browser.
B-14 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Notes: When running Adaptec Storage Manager for the first time: Y ou need to install a security certificate if you chose not to during the instal- lation process. For instructions see Installing a Security Certificate .
B-15 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 6. The Basics An example of a typical Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition screen is shown below. The action buttons are: Logout — Selecting Logout ends your session and returns you to the Login screen.
B-16 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server to amber , indicating that clicking any of them will display an additional window with information and options specific to this controller. Pop-Up T ool Tips If you position the cursor over a device or button a pop-up tool tip appears.
B-17 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R View is the default display mode and when expanded, will show the following information about each device: Capacity of the drive .
B-18 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server For detailed instructions on using these buttons, refer to the online Help. The main area of the Logical Devices view is used to display the arrays on this controller. It defaults to a condensed view of top-level arrays.
B-19 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is an embedded BIOS utility that includes: Array Configuration Utility (ACU) —Used to create, configure, and man- age arrays. Disk Utilities —Used to format or verify disks.
B-20 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays . 4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete . 5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter . The follow- ing prompt is displayed: W arning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable.
B-21 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 4. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate. Notes: Before adding a new drive to an array , back up any data contained on the new drive.
B-22 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array .
B-23 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Glossary A activity See task . ACU Array Configuration Utility . An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or MS-DOS. array A logical disk created from available space and made up of one or more segments on one or more physical disks.
B-24 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server C cache Fast-access memory on the controller that serves as intermediate storage for data that is read from, or written to, drives.
B-25 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R drive LED Disk indicator LED that illuminates during read or write operations. E event Notification or alert from the system, indicating that a change has occurred. event log File used to maintain information about prior controller activities or errors.
B-26 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server initialized array An array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build or clear . L legacy disk Disk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller.
B-27 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Q quick init An array initialized using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no on- going background controller activity . All data written to an array that has been quick initialized is protected.
B-28 MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server single-level array Array created from one or more segments. See also volume , spanned volume , RAID 0 , RAID 1 . snapshot Instantaneous read-only copy of an array at a precise point in time. spanned volume A simple volume that spans two or more drives.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il MSi MS-9246 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del MSi MS-9246 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso MSi MS-9246 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul MSi MS-9246 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il MSi MS-9246, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del MSi MS-9246.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il MSi MS-9246. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo MSi MS-9246 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
