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RAIDXPERTUSER MANUALVersion 2.1

RAIDXpert User Manual4ImportantImportant calls attention to an essential step or point required to complete a task. Important items include things oft

RAIDXpert User Manual94Introduction to RAIDRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows multiple physical drives to be combined together in a lo

Chapter 6: Technology Background95RAID 0 – StripeWhen a logical drive is striped, the read and write blocks of data are interleaved between the sector

RAIDXpert User Manual96RAID 1 – MirrorWhen a logical drive is mirrored, identical data is written to a pair of physical drives, while reads are perfor

Chapter 6: Technology Background97RAID 5 – Block Striping with Distributed ParityRAID 5 stripes data and distributes parity information across the phy

RAIDXpert User Manual98RAID 10 – Mirror/StripeRAID 10 combines the properties of RAID 0 and RAID 1 logical drives. RAID 10 increases performance by re

Chapter 6: Technology Background99RAID Ready – Single DriveRAID Ready arranges individual physical drives the same as if they were attached to the PC’

RAIDXpert User Manual100JBOD – ConcatenationJBOD stands for “Just a Bunch of Disks” and normally refers to one or more physical drives working indepen

Chapter 6: Technology Background101Choosing a RAID LevelThere are several issues to consider when choosing the RAID Level for your logical drive. The

RAIDXpert User Manual102RAID 5Recommended Applications for RAID 5:• File and Application servers• WWW, E-mail, and News servers• Intranet servers• Mos

Chapter 6: Technology Background103JBODRecommended Applications for JBOD:• Any application requiring large data capacity but where read/write speed or

5Chapter 2: InstallationThis chapter includes the following topic:• Windows (below)• Windows with RAID Ready Backup (below)• Linux (page 6)On Windows

RAIDXpert User Manual104InitializationInitialization is the process of setting all of the data bits on all of the physical drives to zero. This has th

Chapter 6: Technology Background105Partition and Format the Logical DriveLike any other type of fixed disk media in your system, a RAID logical drive

RAIDXpert User Manual106You can add physical drives to an existing logical drive while keeping the same RAID level for:•RAID 0•RAID 5•JBODRAIDXpert su

Chapter 6: Technology Background107For example:• You can migrate a 2.5 TB logical drive up to 4 TB• You can only migrate a 1.9 TB logical drive up to

RAIDXpert User Manual108To schedule or run Media Patrol, see “Scheduling Media Patrol – All Physical Drives” on page 54 or “Running Media Patrol – One

109Appendix A: Frequently Asked QuestionsI tried to log into RAIDXpert but my browser showed the message “cannot be displayed.” What is the problem?Th

RAIDXpert User Manual110Why do the Rebuild, Synchronize, and Migrate operations take so long compared to moving data?When data is moved, the operation

111Appendix B: Partition and FormatIn order for your operating system to recognize and work with the physical drives attached to your AMD Chipset SATA

RAIDXpert User Manual1123. Click the Next button to start the Wizard.4. In the following windows, choose Disk 1 to Initialize. Do not choose any disks

Appendix A: Partition and Format1136. Click the Next button to start the wizard.7. In the following windows, do the following actions. • Choose Primar

RAIDXpert User Manual6LinuxFollow these steps to install RAIDXpert on your Linux-based PC or Server.1. Boot the PC or server, log in as root, and laun

RAIDXpert User Manual114When formatting is complete, your logical drive will appear as a hard disk drive in the Disk Management window (above) and the

Chapter 2: Installation72. When the Welcome screen appears, click the Next button.3. When the License Agreement screen appears, click the “I accept th

RAIDXpert User Manual84. When the Choose Install Folder screen appears, make your selection of a folder for the RAIDXpert applications you are install

Chapter 2: Installation9Click the Next button when you have made your choice.6. When the Ready to Install screen appears, click the Install button to

RAIDXpert User Manual107. When the Install Complete screen appears, click the Finish button.This completes the RAIDXpert installation. Go to “Chapter

11Chapter 3: SetupThis chapter includes the following topics:• Logging into RAIDXpert (below)• Choosing a Language (page 14)• Accessing the Host PC (p

RAIDXpert User Manual12Secure Connection:• RAIDXpert uses a secure HTTP connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .https://• Enter the Host PC’s IP address

Chapter 3: Setup13After sign-in, the RAIDXpert opening screen appears.NoteMake a Bookmark (Netscape Navigator) or set a Favorite (Internet Explorer) o

RAIDXpert User ManualiiCopyright© 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Copyright by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). No part of th

RAIDXpert User Manual14Choosing a LanguageRAIDXpert can display in multiple languages.To choose your language:1. Click the currently displayed languag

Chapter 3: Setup15Making the Recommended Initial SettingsThese settings are recommended and now is the best time to make them. You can change them lat

RAIDXpert User Manual164. If you want to change the default password, type the new password into the New Password field.Use up to 8 letters and number

Chapter 3: Setup17Utility ConfigurationIf you plan to set up Event Notification, you must make these settings.1. In Tree View, under Administrative To

RAIDXpert User Manual18Creating a New Logical DriveA logical drive is a collection of physical drives in a RAID. To create a new logical drive:1. Clic

Chapter 3: Setup19The Select Drives screen appears.6. If you want to split the capacity of your physical drives between two logical drives, enter the

RAIDXpert User Manual20The Assign a Name screen appears.9. Accept the default name or enter a new name for the logical drive in the field provided.10.

Chapter 3: Setup2114. Click the Finish button. If there are physical drives available, the Select RAID Level screen appears again, where you can creat

RAIDXpert User Manual22Before you can use your new logical drive, you must partition and format the logical drive using your PC’s operating system. Se

Chapter 3: Setup23Connecting to RAIDXpert from the InternetThe above instructions cover connections between the Host PC and other PCs using RAIDXpert

iiiContentsChapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1RAIDXpert Components . . . . . . . . .

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25Chapter 4: RAIDXpert User Interface• Banner (page 26)• Tree View (page 26)• Management Window (page 28)• Event Frame (page 29)This chapter describes

RAIDXpert User Manual26BannerThe RAIDXpert banner appears at the top of your browser window when you are running RAIDXpert.Figure 2. The RAIDXpert Ban

Chapter 4: RAIDXpert User Interface27A Host PC’s RAID system is made up of:• Administrative Tools – User and Host Management, and Utility Configuratio

RAIDXpert User Manual28Management WindowThe purpose of the Management Window is to monitor and manage your RAID system. The Management Window appears

Chapter 4: RAIDXpert User Interface29A full discussion of these and other RAID monitoring and management functions is included in “Chapter 5: Monitori

RAIDXpert User Manual30On the Event Frame, you can also:• Clear the events• Save the events an text file• Display events by severity• Display events b

31Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing• Logging into RAIDXpert (below)• Choosing a Language (page 34)• User Management (page 35)• Host Management (page

RAIDXpert User Manual32Together, your entry looks like this:https://127.0.0.1:8443/amd or https://localhost:8443/amdNote that the IP address shown abo

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing33After sign-in, the RAIDXpert opening screen appears.

RAIDXpert User ManualivChapter 5: Monitoring and Managing, cont.User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RAIDXpert User Manual34Choosing a LanguageRAIDXpert can display in multiple languages.To choose your language:1. Click the currently displayed languag

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing35User Management• Adding a User (below)• Setting up Email Event Notification (page 36)• Deleting a User (page 39)•

RAIDXpert User Manual368. If you plan to set up Event Notification, type the user’s email address in the Email field.9. Under Host User Rights, check

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing37The image above was shortened to fit on the page.4. Check the boxes of the notification events that you want to ha

RAIDXpert User Manual38Event Notification Severity LevelsWarning EventsDisk UnpluggedDisk TimeoutTask ErrorDisk Media Patrol Aborted with ErrorBad Blo

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing39Event Notification Severity Levels, continuedDeleting a User1. Log into RAIDXpert as the Administrator.2. Click Us

RAIDXpert User Manual404. Check the box to the left of the user you want to delete.5. Click the Delete button.6. In the Confirmation box, click the OK

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing416. Type a new password in the New Password field.7. Retype the new password in the Retype Password field.8. Click

RAIDXpert User Manual424. Click the Settings tab. 5. Type a new email address in the Email field.6. Click the Submit button.Changing a User’s Access R

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing434. Under Host User Rights, check the boxes to select rights for this user.Uncheck the boxes of rights to be delete

ContentsvChapter 5: Monitoring and Managing, cont.Spare Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89V

RAIDXpert User Manual44Host ManagementThis function provides information only. There are no user settings. To access Host Management:1. Click Host Man

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing45Utility Configuration• Making Utility Configuration Settings (page 45)• Choosing Utility Configuration Options (pa

RAIDXpert User Manual46Choosing Utility Configuration OptionsBackup PromptThis feature makes a copy of your RAID Ready logical drive onto a separate d

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing47System Event NotificationAn example of a System Event Notification message.These messages display on the top right

RAIDXpert User Manual48Controller• Viewing Controller Information (below)• Making Controller Settings (page 49)• Viewing Controller Scheduled Activiti

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing49Making Controller SettingsTo make controller settings:1. Click Controller in Tree View.2. Click the Settings tab

RAIDXpert User Manual50When enabled, and a hot spare drive is not available, a critical or degraded logical drive will rebuild itself automatically wh

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing51The Schedule tab displays all scheduled background activity, such as Media Patrol, Migration, Rebuild, Synchroniza

RAIDXpert User Manual52To lock the Controller on the Host PC:1. Click Controller in Tree View.2. Click the Lock tab in Management View.3. From the dr

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing53Physical Drives• Viewing Physical Drives (below)• Merging a Physical Drive (page 54)• Scheduling Media Patrol – Al

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RAIDXpert User Manual54Merging a Physical DriveA physical drive is logically split when its capacity is divided between two assignments, such as two d

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing553. Click the Enable option.4. Click the by Day, by Week or by Month option.5. From the dropdown menus, select a st

RAIDXpert User Manual56The Information tab displays the following information:• Drive Model – The physical drive manufacturer’s model name or number.•

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing57• S.M.A.R.T. Status – SMART, an acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology, is a feature of the

RAIDXpert User Manual58Running Media Patrol – One Physical DriveThe Physical Drive–Media Patrol tab allows you to start Media Patrol on an individual

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing59Canceling a ScheduleTo cancel the scheduled Media Patrol operation:1. Click Physical Drive View in Tree View.2. Cl

RAIDXpert User Manual60If any bad sectors are found, they are listed here. RAIDXpert informs you by popup and email messages when a bad sector error i

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing61To delete backup information from a physical drive:1. Click Physical Drive View in Tree View.2. Click the Physical

RAIDXpert User Manual62Logical Drives• Viewing Logical Drives (below)• Creating a Logical Drive (page 62)• Deleting a Logical Drive (page 67)• Viewing

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing633. Select the option beside the RAID level you want for your logical drive.RAIDXpert displays the RAID levels you

1Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter includes the following topics:• RAIDXpert Components (page 2)• Operating System Support (page 3)• Browser Support

RAIDXpert User Manual646. If you want to split the capacity of your physical drives between two logical drives, enter the capacity for the first logic

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing65The Assign a Name screen appears.9. Accept the default name or enter a new name for the logical drive in the field

RAIDXpert User Manual6614. Click the Finish button. If there are physical drives available, the Select RAID Level screen appears again, where you can

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing67Before you can use your new logical drive, you must partition and format the logical drive using your PC’s operati

RAIDXpert User Manual68Viewing Logical Drive InformationLogical Drive View provides a list of all logical drives currently on the Host PC.To access Lo

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing69If you write data to your RAID Ready drive without the backup drive in your system, RAIDXpert will automatically u

RAIDXpert User Manual70Click the Backup tab to monitor the progress of the backup operation.Backup Drive FeaturesThere is no pause or resume button fo

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing71Migrating a Logical DriveThe Logical Drive–Migration tab enables you to:• Change the RAID level of an existing log

RAIDXpert User Manual72You can add physical drives to an existing logical drive while keeping the same RAID level for:•RAID 0•RAID 5•JBODRAIDXpert sup

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing73You can monitor Migration progress on the Logical Drive Migration tab. Click the respective buttons to pause and r

RAIDXpert User Manual2RAIDXpert ComponentsThe RAIDXpert installation software installs two major components:• RAIDXpert management and networking soft

RAIDXpert User Manual74Canceling a ScheduleIf you want to cancel the scheduled Migration, do the following:1. Click Logical Drive View in Tree View.2.

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing75You can set up a Rebuild to:• Begin immediately (on demand)• Schedule a Rebuild for a time when there is less dema

RAIDXpert User Manual76ScheduledTo schedule a Rebuild:1. Click Logical Drive View in Tree View.2. Click the Logical Drive you want to rebuild.3. Click

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing77Canceling a ScheduleIf you want to cancel the scheduled Rebuild, do the following:1. Click Logical Drive View in T

RAIDXpert User Manual78and automatic rebuild in its user interface as well as via popup messages. Depending on your Event Notification settings (see p

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing79Canceling a ScheduleIf you want to cancel the scheduled Synchronization, do the following:1. Click Logical Drive V

RAIDXpert User Manual80On DemandTo Synchronize or Redundancy Check a logical drive:1. Click Logical Drive View in Tree View.2. Click the Logical Drive

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing81ScheduledTo schedule a Synchronization or Redundancy Check:1. Click Logical Drive View in Tree View.2. Click the L

RAIDXpert User Manual82Canceling a ScheduleIf you want to cancel the scheduled Synchronization or Redundancy Check, do the following:1. Click Logical

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing83To initialize a logical drive:1. Click Logical Drive View in Tree View. 2. Click the Logical Drive whose initializ

Chapter 1: Introduction3Operating System SupportOn the Host PC with the AMD Chipset SATA Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, AMD recommends 32-bi

RAIDXpert User Manual84In a few moments, the logical drive status goes from Offline to Critical. Critical status allows you to access your data and re

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing85one physical drive, disappears from the interface if the physical drive is removed or fails. Since these logical d

RAIDXpert User Manual86In this example, the Status is Critical and Background activity is Idle. This condition indicates that there is no automatic re

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing87Replacing the Failed Physical DriveReplace the failed physical drive with a new one of equal or greater capacity.

RAIDXpert User Manual88You can monitor Rebuild progress on the Rebuild tab. Click the respective buttons to pause and resume the Rebuild. When the Reb

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing89Spare Drives• Viewing Spare Drives (below)• Creating a Spare Drive (page 89)• Deleting a Spare Drive (page 90)A sp

RAIDXpert User Manual904. Click a Single Disk (unassigned physical drive) to use as a spare drive.Available drives have a white frame. Selected drives

Chapter 5: Monitoring and Managing915. In the Confirmation box, click the OK button.The selected spare drive is deleted.

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93Chapter 6: Technology Background• Physical and Logical Drive Support (page 93)• Port Multiplier (page 93)• Introduction to RAID (page 94)• Choosing