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PC Server 520 Micro Channel RAID - Installing Windows NT
Applicable to: World-Wide
Windows NT Installation Instructions for the PC Server 520 Micro Channel Raid systems
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 diskette
4.3 Configuring the array
4.4 Installing the NOS
Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
1.0 What you will need
01k7508.exe (1091858 bytes, 08-24-98) PC Server 520 PCI Micro Channel flash BIOS update diskette version 28A or later
rdpcimca.exe (296895 bytes, 02-01-96) PC Server 520 Micro Channel diagnostics diskette version 5.30 or later
rfpcimca.exe (744030 bytes, 09-24-96) PC Server 520 Micro Channel reference diskette version 2.07 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
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
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 section 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 2.0). 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. Make a backup of your RAID configuration with the RAID Option diskette.
2. Initialize and Synchronize both drives before beginning the Windows NT install.
3. It is recommended that boot diskettes be created from the Windows NT CD to use for the installation. (See note in detailed instructions).
4. Boot from the Windows NT Diskettes. Specify the mass storage device using the RAID option diskette ONLY. (Do not allow autodetection of the mass storage device).
5. Create one single active partition only on the A0 drive. The A1 drive can be partitioned as you wish.
6. If 500MB is large enough for your system root, direct NT install to the A0 RAID logical drive. If not, direct the NT install to the A1 RAID logical drive. NTFS and a default system root directory of \WINNT is recommended.
7. Do not use internal Windows NT drivers for your Network Interface Card (NIC) or SCSI devices added after the install. Use the manufacturer's supplied or downloaded drivers for this purpose. Service Pack 3 is mandatory. See Appendix A for installation instructions. Create and Emergency Repair disk during the installation.
See notes and warnings in the detailed instructions concerning Windows NT install and RAID issues.
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.
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 diskette
Note: If no Micro Channel cards are installed, there is no need to run the reference diskette. 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 diskette (place it in the floppy drive). The system will now reboot to the reference diskette.
2. Error 00165 recurs. Select Y to run automatic configuration when prompted. If the reference diskette does not have an ADF (option) file for your hardware, it will prompt for an option diskette. When auto configuration is complete, the reference diskette 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 diskette.
4.3 Configuring 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 diskette.
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 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
Note: There is a Microsoft TechNet issue with some Windows NT installs reporting Operating System Not Found or similar error message after rebooting the first time during the install. This is solved by creating new boot disks by running WINNT /OX from the i386 directory of the CD-ROM on a DOS or Win 95 machine, or running WINNT32 /OX from the same directory on an NT machine to create new boot disks. Use these disks for the installation. The shrink-wrap disks will work without problems intermittently (perhaps 2 out of 6 tries). Refer to MS Technet for details.
1. Boot from the Windows NT boot diskettes and follow the directions until a screen appears that says:
NT is about to detect your mass storage device
Press S to Skip, then S to specify. Place the RAID Option Diskette (from section 2.0) in the drive. Select OEM Manufacturers Supplied Diskette. Accept IBM SCSI-2 F/W PCI or Micro Channel RAID Driver for NT 3.51 and 4.0.
2. Follow the on screen directions. When a screen appears with hardware information (Computer, Keyboard, etc.) select Above list matches my computer. Continue following the on screen directions.
3. When a screen appears showing unpartitioned space on 2 hard drives, ensure the 500MB partition is highlighted and press C. Accept the default size of 500 by pressing Enter. Repeat the same steps for the other hard drive with the exception of accepting whatever freespace it has. C should now read New (unformatted) at 500MB. D should now read New (unformatted) and the size chosen.
4. If 500MB is large enough for your intended system root, highlight the C partition and press Enter. If not, highlight the D partition and press Enter. Allow setup to format the partitions (NTFS recommended).
5 Skip exhaustive examination of the drives by pressing Esc. Partitions will now be checked.
6 Follow the on screen directions to complete the file copy operation and allow the machine to reboot.
7 The machine should now boot to the graphical portion of the NT install. The installation should now follow the on screen instructions depending on whatever hardware you have installed.
Note: Use only downloaded drivers or those supplied with NIC cards. This also goes for SCSI devices added after install.
Note: Create an Emergency Repair Disk when prompted.
When Windows NT is installed, Service Pack 3 is mandatory. Perform the following to install it:
Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
Note: You will need about 75MB of free disk space to unpack the Service Pack.
1. Insert the ServerGuide FixPak CD that contains Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 into the CD-ROM drive, or download the Service Pack onto your hard disk drive (be sure to select the 128-bit version if you are using the U.S./Canadian version of Windows NT).
2. Run the file from a command prompt, or from an explore window, locate NT4SP3_I.EXE on the CD.
3. Press Enter on the NT4SP3_I.EXE Service Pack Setup window to begin the installation.
4. Agree to the license and press Enter.
5. Select to create or not to create an Uninstall directory; then, press Enter twice to continue. (Uninstall directory is recommended.)
6. The Service Pack is then copied to your system.
7. If any message appears asking if you want to replace a newer or OEM file, select No to All.
8. After the installation is complete, click OK or press Enter to restart (reboot) the server.
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