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PC Server 320 EISA RAID - Installing NetWare 4.11

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The following document contains NetWare 4.11 installation instructions for the PC Server 320 EISA RAID machines.

Supported Systems
PC Server 320 EISA RAID machines
8640 - 1Z0, 3Z0, 1D0, 1DS, 3D0, 3Z0, EE1, EES, 1Y0, 1YT

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 hardware
4.2 Setting up the BIOS
4.3 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI subsystem
4.4 Installing the NOS

1.0 What you will need:
76h4891.exe (310689 bytes, 11-26-96) PC Server 320 EISA BIOS flash update diskette version 16T3b or later

78h6488.exe (841705 bytes, 10-17-96) PC Server 320 EISA configuration diskette version 4.02 or later.

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

A Copy Of PC DOS 7 and a copy of Novell NetWare 4.11

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

Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com/support/

Microsoft FTP site: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/

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. Set up a RAID array with a 300MB A0 RAID logical drive as the boot device. Set up another RAID logical drive for the remaining free space. Initialize and synchronize.

2. FDISK the drive. Create an active primary partition on the 300MB A0 drive consisting of the entire drive and set it active.

3. Install PC DOS 7 (optional components not required). When complete, run "UINSTALL" from the DOS directory on the RAID Option Diskette (see section 1.0) for CD ROM support.

4. Start the NetWare install from CD 1 by running Install. RAID drivers are located in the NetWare directory on the RAID Option Diskette. (IBMRAID4.DSK and RAIDASP4.DSK)

5. It is mandatory to apply all fixes and patches from http://support.novell.com for correct operation.

4.0 Detailed instructions
Follow the instructions below in sequence:

4.1 Setting up Hardware
Note: Follow the on screen directions on the following diskette operations:

1. Boot to the BIOS upgrade diskette (listed in section 1.0) and flash the system to revision 16T3B.

2. Boot to the RAID BIOS/Firmware upgrade diskette (listed in section 1.0) and flash the controller.

4.2 Running EISA configuration
1. Boot up to the EISA configuration diskette. (Diskette listed in section 1.0)

2. Type Y at Configure System now?.

3. Go to step 3, View or Edit Details.

4. Select Total System Memory.

5. Press Enter.

6. Select the correct memory size and press F10.

7. Press F10 again.

8. Go to Step 2, Add and Remove Boards.

9. Press insert.

10. Press Enter.

11. Select ISA SVGA Video Card and press Enter.

12. Press Enter again.

13. Select Slot 1 and press Enter.

14. Select Step 5, Save and Exit.

4.3 Setting up the array (IBM PCI F/W 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: 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 FREE SPACE. Change the size to 300MB, following the directions at the bottom of the screen.

8. Repeat the above step, with the exception of accepting the free space.
Note: The array A should now have a logical drive (A0) of 300MB 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 sync
from the RAID Option Diskette on a weekly basis.

4.4. Installing the NOS
1. Boot your PC DOS 7 installation diskette. 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 wish 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. System now reboots (leave the installation diskette in the diskette drive).

5. Repeat step 1. When the screen prompts, select Format Partition. 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 on screen directions until DOS asks you to remove all diskettes 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>

Press <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot.

8. Enter the date and time. Place the RAID Option Diskette in the diskette drive (see section 1.0). 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.

Press <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot.

9. After rebooting, 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. Press <ctrl><alt><del> to reboot.

10. After rebooting, place the NetWare 4.11 CD 1 in the CD ROM drive and switch to the drive letter of the CD ROM (it was echoed on boot when MSCDEX loaded). Type INSTALL and press Enter.

11. Select the English language. Press Enter repeatedly to view the license agreement. At the NetWare install screen, select NetWare Server Installation. Select the NetWare 4.11 product and press Enter. Choose Simple Installation.
Note: A warning message appears concerning the size of the C drive. Ignore it and continue.

12. Enter the desired Server Name. File copy now begins. When copying is complete, INSTALL.NLM is loaded. Follow the on screen instructions to select the appropriate Network Interface Card (NIC) driver. INSTALL.NLM will define the RAID controller as PCI Disk Controller. Press enter to specify the driver. Press INS on the next screen. Insert the RAID Option Diskette in the drive (section 1.0). Press enter to scan it. From the presented list, select IBMRAID4.DSK. After it transfers, select yes to add another driver. Select RAIDASP4.DSK. Select yes to save existing file. Press enter after it has saved it. Repeat for ASPITRAN. Ignore any error message about backing up ASPITRAN. Follow the on screen directions to continue.

13. 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 4.11 is required for correct operation. Download all advertised patches and fixes from http://support.novell.com to complete the installation.

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Date Created

04-08-98

Last Updated

19-08-98

Revision Date

18-08-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 320

Machine Type

8640

Model

1Z0; 3Z0; 1D0; 1DS; 3D0; EE1; EES; 1Y0; 1YT

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