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Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Use Manual

Advanced host controller interface (ahci) and redundant array of independent disks (raid) using amd array management software (raidxpert)
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Redundant
Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc5850
Business PCs
Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mirroring and Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Disk Striping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basics of AHCI and RAID Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Single Drive AHCI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Basic RAID Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Recommended configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HP Backup and Recovery interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Other supported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unsupported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Non-RAID Drive Detection Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Enabling RAID through F10 System BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Configuring RAID Option ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Select boot order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Notes for operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Java Runtime Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Console Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recommended Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Degradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert) Introduction ............2 Mirroring and Parity .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC takes advantage of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) and the integration of RAID into AMD’s RS780 and SB700 chipsets. The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC products incorporate RAID drive support through factory configurations. This white paper provides a basic overview of RAID technology, supported factory configurations of HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs, and other supported RAID configurations.
  • Page 3 Group of all strips going horizontally across all the hard drive members of a RAID 0 volume. Table 2 RAID Drives Mode Purpose Minimal HDD Required RAID 0 Striped for Performance. RAID 1 Mirrored for Protection. RAID 0 + 1 Mirrored and Striped. * Not supported on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs.

  • Page 4: Single Drive Ahci Configuration

    NOTE: The following notes are important for RAID configuration. • RAID 1 is the only RAID configuration that HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC products offer as factory configurations. • The preconfigured systems: - Are complete RAID systems. - Have both drives installed.
  • Page 5 RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped) Table 3 First Disk Second Disk Data Segment 1 Data Segment 2 Data Segment 3 Data Segment 4 Data Segment 5 Data Segment 6 Data Segment 7 Data Segment 8 Data Segment 9 Data Segment 10 Data Segment 11 Data Segment 12...

  • Page 6: Raid 1 With Two Hard Drives (Mirror)

    The HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower also allows for RAID 0 with three hard drives. However, reliability is less than a RAID 0 configuration with two hard drives. RAID 0 with three hard drives is shown in the following figure: Figure 2...
  • Page 7 First Disk Second Disk Data Segment 5 Data Segment 5 Data Segment 6 Data Segment 6 Data Segment 7 Data Segment 7 Data Segment 8 Data Segment 8 In the previous table, each “Data Segment n” represents a group of data, known as a strip. In this case, each row represents a stripe.

  • Page 8: Configurations

    (SP2), Microsoft Vista 32, and Microsoft Vista 64. HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs are based on the AMD RS780 and SB700 chipsets, which is a com- bined hardware and software RAID solution. The SB700 mass storage controller operates in either IDE or AHCI RAID mode.

  • Page 9: Other Supported Configurations

    Call HP heading to obtain the support center telephone number for your region. You will need the computer model and serial number of your system before calling. http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Other supported configurations The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC products support two other RAID configurations: • Two hard drive configuration. •...

  • Page 10: Unsupported Configurations

    Unsupported configurations The HP Compaq dc5850 Business Desktop PC products only support the best user experience and highest possible reliability. As a result, HP does not support the following combinations of RAID hard drives: • Different sizes. • Different speeds (5400 rpm, 7200 rpm, etc.).

  • Page 11: Non-Raid Drive Detection Scheme

    Non-RAID Drive Detection Scheme System Condition Operation RAID 1 or 0 Working RAID 1 Degraded No RAID Configured Add blank HDD (hard disk Add HDD as RAID Ready Add HDD as Raid Ready* Add HDD as RAID Ready drive) (RAID 1 auto-rebuild when hotplug blank HDD only) Add HDD with MBR and Add HDD as whatever RAID...

  • Page 12: Configuring Raid On Non-Factory Preinstalled Configurations

    Configuring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations The remaining sections of this white paper describe steps to set up supported RAID configurations where customers have not purchased factory preinstalled RAID configurations. WARNING: Before configuring RAID in the Option ROM interface, be sure to back up all data. Once a RAID configuration is saved, the drives will no longer be bootable until an operating system is re-installed.

  • Page 13: Configuring Raid Option Rom

    NOTE: Applying default settings never changes or resets the SATA Emulation mode (RAID vs. IDE). This setting must always be changed by selecting the appropriate mode from the F10 Setup Utility under Storage Options. CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power off while the ROM is saving the F10 Computer Setup changes because the CMOS could become corrupted.

  • Page 14: Configuring Raid Volume Using The Option Rom

    Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROM Once you are in the Option ROM you can access the FastBuild Utility Main Menu by pressing Ctrl + F. WARNING: Before configuring RAID, be sure to back up all data. Once a RAID configuration is executed and saved, data on the selected disks will no longer be retrievable.
  • Page 15 From the Main Menu press 1 to access the View Drives Assignments screen. The screen displays a detailed description of available physical drives, including channel, size and status. Press Esc to exit and return to the main menu. From the Main Menu press 2 to access the Define LD screen. This screen allows you to configure RAID settings and assignments.

  • Page 16: Select Boot Order

    • At the prompt, press Ctrl + Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maxi- mum capacity. • Press Esc to exit and return to the main menu. Press Esc to exit. At system prompt, press Y to reboot or any other key to go back. Select boot order To set up your system to boot from the CD, you may need to change the boot order in the F10 setup menu.

  • Page 17: Notes For Operating System Installation

    Notes for operating system installation After creating a RAID disk volume in the option ROM and selecting the boot order, the operating system can be installed. Before proceeding, you will need the following: • Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and Product Key. •...

  • Page 18: Amd Array Management Software (Raidxpert)

    Failure to install and enumerate the RAID driver after enabling the RAID controller (with or without creat- ing a volume) will result in a Windows boot failure (blue screen) for inaccessible boot device. WARNING: The PCI Device ID of the mass storage controller changes after changing the BIOS “SATA Emulation”...

  • Page 19: Recommended Initial Settings

    When the opening screen appears, type admin in the Login ID field. Type admin in the Password field. Note: The RAIDXpert login and password are case sensitive. Click the Sign in button. Recommended Initial Settings These settings are recommended and now is the best time to make them. You can change them later as necessary.
  • Page 20 Click on the Settings tab. If you want to change the default password, type the new password into the New Password field. Use up to 8 letters and numbers but no spaces or other characters. Type the same password into the Retype Password field. If you plan to set up Event Notification, type the Administrator’s email address in the Email field.

  • Page 21: Degradation

    Check the boxes of the notification events that you want to have reported to you via email and popup messages. To select events by their severity, check one of the four Select Events boxes at the top of the window. Click the Submit button.

  • Page 22: For More Information

    For More Information A comprehensive RAIDXpert whitepaper is available at www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). Under Quick jump to manuals by category, click White papers.

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