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PC Server 320 Micro Channel RAID - Installing NetWare 3.12
Applicable to: World-Wide
Installation Instructions for Novell NetWare 3.12 on the PC Server 320 Micro Channel RAID machine
Supported systems
8640 - 4YD, 4YJ, MDS, MYR, MZ1
Follow the Network Operating System (NOS) instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. Windows and messages might differ from those in this document.
This document contains the following
1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download device drivers/files
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0 Detailed installation instructions
4.1 Setting up the BIOS
4.2 Running the Micro Channel Reference Disk
4.3 Configuring the array
4.4 Installing the NOS
1.0 What you will need
01k7508.exe (1091858 bytes, 08-24-98) PC Server 320 PCI Micro Channel flash BIOS update diskette version 28A or later.
For the PCI RAID adapter:
4227109.exe (762537 bytes, 05-27-97) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus RAID Adapter option diskette version 2.02 or later.
4305334.exe (248380 bytes, 06-26-97) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI RAID adapter firmware update diskette version 2.43b or later.
For the Micro Channel RAID adapter:
4227110.exe (687168 bytes, 05-20-97) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Streaming Micro Channel RAID adapter option diskette
4305333.exe (323153 bytes, 06-26-97) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Micro Channel RAID adapter firmware update version 2.21or later.
For both RAID adapters, backlevel drivers that work properly with NetWare 3.12:
pcinetw.zip (38317 bytes, 07-01-96) Downlevel PCI (and Micro Channel) RAID device drivers for NetWare
rdpcimca.exe (296895 bytes, 02-01-96) PC Server 320 Micro Channel Diagnostics diskette version 5.30 or later.
rfpcimca.exe (744030 bytes, 09-24-96) PC Server 320 Micro Channel Reference diskette version 2.07 or later.
Option (ADF) diskettes for any Micro Channel options added to the system
2.0 Where to download device drivers/files
IBM BBS (U.S.): 1-919-517-0001
IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/
IBM U.S. web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html
For IBM PC sites in other countries, begin at http://www.pc.ibm.com
If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with 3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users. If not, continue with 4.0 Detailed installation instructions.
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
1. Create an array of the desired raid level using the RAID Option Diskette (listed in section 1.0). The boot device (RAID logical drive) for this controller type (IBM PCI F/W RAID Adapter, or IBM F/W Micro Channel Streaming RAID Adapter) must be 500MB or less. Create an A0 RAID logical drive and another (A1) for the rest of the freespace.
2. Make a backup of your RAID configuration with the RAID Option disk.
3. Initialize and Synchronize both drives before beginning the NetWare install.
4. Install PC DOS 7 on the A0 RAID logical drive. Run UINSTALL from the DOS directory of the RAID option disk to install CD ROM support.
5. Install NetWare 3.12 normally, with the exception of only using the IBMRAID.DSK from the PCINETW.ZIP download for the disk driver (see section 1.0).
Note: All current patch levels listed at http://support.novell.com must be applied for proper operation of NetWare 3.12.
4.0. Detailed installation instructions
Follow the instructions below in the order presented.
4.1 Setting up the BIOS
Note: Follow the on screen directions on the following disk operations:
1. Boot to the BIOS upgrade diskette (listed in section 2.0) and flash the system to revision 28A.
2. Boot to the RAID BIOS/Firmware upgrade diskette (listed in section 2.0) and flash the controller.
3. Press F1 to Enter CMOS, then load defaults from the menu. Save and exit.
4.2 Running the Micro Channel Reference Disk
Note: If no Micro Channel cards are installed, there is no need to run the Reference Disk. However if a Micro Channel card is added, a 00165 configuration error will occur on boot and the system will go into the CMOS configuration menu:
1. CMOS will redisplay the 00165 error. Select to continue. Another error occurs, continue again. You are now at the main CMOS menu. Select Micro Channel Configuration. CMOS now prompts for the Reference Disk; place it in the floppy drive. The system will now reboot to the Reference Disk.
2. Error 00165 reoccurs. Select Y to run automatic configuration when prompted. If the Reference Disk does not have an Adapter Description File (ADF) for your hardware, it will prompt for the option disk. When auto configuration is complete, the Reference disk menu can be used to inspect the settings. Verify your Network Interface Cards (NIC) are set to the proper speed if they are adjustable in the Reference Disk.
4.3. Setting up the array
IBM PCI F/W RAID or IBM Micro Channel F/W Streaming RAID controller only:
1. Ignore any errors in the configuration on the initial boot of the controller out of the box.
2. Boot to the RAID configuration utility disk.
3. Select #2, Start RAID Configuration Program.
4. Select #3, Create Delete Array.
5. If an array is currently defined (any ONL drives to the right):
a. Select #3, Delete Disk Array
b. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen to delete it.
6. Select #4, Create Disk Array:
a. Make all drives you desire in the array ONL with the exception of Hot Spares.
7. Select #5, Define Logical Drive:
a. Select the RAID level desired.
b. DO NOT ACCEPT FREESPACE. Change the size to 500, following the directions at the bottom of the screen.
8. Repeat the above step, with the exception of accepting the freespace.
Note: The array A should now have a logical drive (A0) of 500MB and logical drive (A1) with the remainder.
9. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
10. Select #4, Initialize/Synchronize array:
11. Select #2, Initialize Disk Array:
a. Highlight both A0 and A1 logical drives with the spacebar.
b. Start Initialization. Allow to complete.
12. Select #3, Synchronize Disk Array:
a. Highlight both A0 and A1 logical drives with the spacebar.
b. Start Synchronization. Allow to complete.
13. You are now ready for NOS installation.
Note: A Raid Configuration Backup Diskette is recommended when array configuration is complete. Refer to the RAID Option Diskette menu to create one.
Warning: The IBM PCI F/W controller does not autosynchronize. Perform manual synchronization from the RAID Option Diskette on a weekly basis.
4.4 Installing the NOS
1. Boot your PC DOS 7 installation disk. Select Y when asked if you wish to install.
2. When PC DOS asks you to partition the drive, select Allocate some free hard disk space for PC DOS.
3. FDISK now starts. Select #1, Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive (Current fixed disk drive should be defaulted to 1). Select #1, Create Primary DOS Partition. When asked 'Do you with to use the maximum available size...' Enter Y. Press Esc to return to the main FDISK screen.
4. Select #5, Change Current Fixed Disk. Enter 2 for the drive number. Select #1, Create DOS partition.... Select #1, Create Primary DOS Partition. Enter N to the next question. Enter 5 for the size and press Enter. Press Esc twice to exit FDISK. The system now reboots (leave the install disk in the diskette drive).
5. Repeat step 1. When the screen prompts, select Format Partition. Repeat for drive D. After completion, press Enter at the Welcome screen. Press Enter again after verifying the date, time, etc.
6. A list is presented of optional components. Ensure all options say NO and the path to the DOS install target is C:\DOS. Select Continue Setup. Follow onscreen directions until DOS asks you to remove all disks and press any key to restart.
7. After booting to the C prompt, type the following:
DEL C:\CONFIG.SYS <Enter>
DEL C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT <Enter>
8. Place the RAID Option Diskette in the diskette drive (see section 2). Type the following:
A:\DOS\UINSTALL <Enter>
For the RAID Driver Installation Program, accept defaults for every question it asks (usually by pressing Enter). Press F3 at the final screen. You are now at the command prompt. Remove the diskette.
9. Type the following at the C prompt:
E CONFIG.SYS
Enter the following lines at the end of the CONFIG.SYS file:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=30
STACKS=9,256
LASTDRIVE=Z
Press F4 to save and exit.
Place a diskette containing the PCINETW.ZIP extracted files in the drive and type:
MD C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\*.* C:\SERVER.312\*.*
Remove the disk. Press Ctrl Alt Del to reboot.
10. After rebooting, place the NetWare 3.12 CD in the CD ROM drive and switch to the drive letter of the CD ROM (it was echoed on boot when MSCDEX loaded). Change to the \NetWare.312\English directory. Type INSTALL and press Enter.
11. Read the Ethernet Frame Type message and press Enter. Select to Install NetWare 3.12 from the menu. Select to Retain Current Disk Partitions.
12. Enter the desired ServerName. Accept the given internal network number. Accept default source and target paths. File copy now begins (insert the SYSTEM_1 diskette as prompted). Accept all defaults until the copy operation completes and you are at a NetWare command prompt.
13. Type load ibmraid.dsk. Write down the slot number presented, then press Enter to accept it. Type load install. Choose Disk Options, Partition Tables, and select the 2nd Drive. Choose Delete Partition and press Enter. Press Esc and choose yes. Next choose Create NetWare Partition. Accept the default size and other parameters to take the balance of freespace (press Esc). Select Yes to create. Press Esc twice. Select Volume Options. Press Ins to create a new volume. Accept the default name of SYS along with the other parameters and press Esc. Select System Options, Copy System and Public Files. Read the message about mounting the SYS volume and press Esc. Select Yes to mount it. Press F6 when prompted to install from the CD.
14. Enter the path you ran Install from in Step 10. File copy now begins. When complete, press Esc to continue. Select to Create AUTOEXEC.NCF File. Accept the text and press Esc. Select Yes to save. Select to Create STARTUP.NCF File. Accept the default path. Change the file to read:
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\IBMRAID.DSK SLOT=<insert the slot number recorded in step 13>
Press Esc. Select Yes to save. Select Return to Main Menu. Select to Exit. Verify by choosing Yes. Down the server from the command prompt. Type exit to return to DOS. Reboot with the new config files to verify their operation. You are now up at the NetWare command prompt and the Install NLM is available for further configuration.
15. At this point the installation varies according to your choices for setting up the server. Follow the on screen directions to complete the install and for adding additional components and features.
Note: The current patch level for NetWare 3.12 is required for correct operation. Download all advertised patches and fixes from http://support.novell.com to complete the installation.
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PC Server 320 | |
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