IBM ServeRAID SynchVerify/Update Diskette README for OS2
The SynchVerify Utility is to be used with IBM PC ServeRAID Adapters to
determine whether the RAID-5 logical drives have ever been
synchronized. RAID-5 logical drives must be synchronized to ensure
that the RAID-5 parity correctly reflects the data.
NOTE: WHEN LOGICAL DRIVES ARE DEFINED, REFER TO THE SERVERAID USER'S GUIDE FOR
THE PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO ENSURE DATA INTEGRITY IN
THE FUTURE.
Once RAID-5 logical drives have been synchronized, they are synchronized until redefined.
The utility consists of the following two tools:
1. SYNCV1 - Synchronization Verification Utility
2. SYNCV2 - Synchronization Tool
The Synchronization Verification Utility is run to determine whether
the logical drives are synchronized. If the RAID-5 logical drives are
synchronized, no further action is necessary. If the Synchronization
Verification Utility identifies that one or more of the RAID-5 logical
drives may not be synchronized, then downtime must be scheduled to run
the SYNCV2 tool to synchronize all the RAID-5 logical drives.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNCV1 and SYNCV2
SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 are executed with the same parameters. The following
provides the correct syntax:
o run from a NT command prompt type
"syncv1 n sn"
"syncv2 n sn"
where n is the adapter number.
and sn is the serial number of the server
Adapter Number can be obtained by running ipsradm.exe loacated on this
diskette in the a:\os2 directory.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 utilities will automatically perform verification
or synchronization on all logical drives attached to the adapter. If
multiple adapters are installed, then the SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 command
will need to be executed again for each adapter using the correct
adapter number.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 will automatically create a log for each adapter
and server serial number. The log filename has the following format:
XXXXXXXy.lg1 for SYNCV1
XXXXXXXy.lg2 for SYNCV2
XXXXXXX = system serial number
y = adapter number
If the utility is run on the same adapter and server serial number,
then it will obtain one backup copy. The backup copy will have the
same filename format except with .ol1 for SYNCV1 extension and .ol2
extension for SYNCV2.
For further details on Synchronization and preventative maintenance
procedures such as Data Scrubbing, please refer to the following
locations after October 20, 1997 :
1. 1-800-426-3395 Doc #'s 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205 IBM FaxBack system
2. http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support Choose Servers and then Hints and tips.
3. 1-800-772-2227 IBM Personal Systems HelpCenter
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IBM ServeRAID SynchVerify/Update Diskette README for NT
The SynchVerify Utility is to be used with IBM PC ServeRAID Adapters to
determine whether the RAID-5 logical drives have ever been
synchronized. RAID-5 logical drives must be synchronized to ensure
that the RAID-5 parity correctly reflects the data.
NOTE: WHEN LOGICAL DRIVES ARE DEFINED, REFER TO THE SERVERAID USER'S GUIDE FOR
THE PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO ENSURE DATA INTEGRITY IN
THE FUTURE.
Once RAID-5 logical drives have been synchronized, they are synchronized until redefined.
The utility consists of the following two tools:
1. SYNCV1 - Synchronization Verification Utility
2. SYNCV2 - Synchronization Tool
The Synchronization Verification Utility is run to determine whether
the logical drives are synchronized. If the RAID-5 logical drives are
synchronized, no further action is necessary. If the Synchronization
Verification Utility identifies that one or more of the RAID-5 logical
drives may not be synchronized, then downtime must be scheduled to run
the SYNCV2 tool to synchronize all the RAID-5 logical drives.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNCV1 and SYNCV2
SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 are executed with the same parameters. The following
provides the correct syntax:
o run from a NT command prompt type
"syncv1 n sn"
"syncv2 n sn"
where n is the adapter number.
and sn is the serial number of the server
Adapter Number can be obtained from the IBM PC ServeRAID Administration
and Monitoring Utility included on the IBM PC ServeRAID WinNT/95 Admin
Diskette that ships with the IBM PC ServeRAID Adapter. This
diskette can also available on the IBM website.
http:\\www.us.pc.ibm.com\files.html
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 utilities will automatically perform verification
or synchronization on all logical drives attached to the adapter. If
multiple adapters are installed, then the SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 command
will need to be executed again for each adapter using the correct
adapter number.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 will automatically create a log for each adapter
and server serial number. The log filename has the following format:
XXXXXXXy.lg1 for SYNCV1
XXXXXXXy.lg2 for SYNCV2
XXXXXXX = system serial number
y = adapter number
If the utility is run on the same adapter and server serial number,
then it will obtain one backup copy. The backup copy will have the
same filename format except with .ol1 for SYNCV1 extension and .ol2
extension for SYNCV2.
For further details on Synchronization and preventative maintenance
procedures such as Data Scrubbing, please refer to the following
locations after October 20, 1997 :
1. 1-800-426-3395 Doc #'s 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205 IBM FaxBack system
2. http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support Choose Servers and then Hints and tips.
3. 1-800-772-2227 IBM Personal Systems HelpCenter
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IBM ServeRAID SynchVerify/Update Diskette README for Netware
The SynchVerify Utility is to be used with IBM PC ServeRAID Adapters to
determine whether the RAID-5 logical drives have ever been
synchronized. RAID-5 logical drives must be synchronized to ensure
that the RAID-5 parity correctly reflects the data.
NOTE: WHEN LOGICAL DRIVES ARE DEFINED, REFER TO THE SERVERAID USER'S GUIDE FOR
THE PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO ENSURE DATA INTEGRITY IN
THE FUTURE.
Once RAID-5 logical drives have been synchronized, they are synchronized until redefined.
Instructions
1. Insert this diskette in the floppy drive on the Netware Server.
2. To determine if the RAID-5 logical drive is synchronized issue
the following command for each RAID-5 logical drive.
load a:ipssend synch N drive D nofix
where N is Adapter Number
and D is the RAID-5 logical drive number
3. On the screen you will get one of the following messages:
-- "synchronization complete" means that your RAID-5 logical drive
is synchronized.
-- "Synchronization terminated abnormally on logical drive #
Status: Stopped due to Bad Parity Stripe
Inconsistent Stripe Number: ####"
This means that this RAID-5 logical drive is not synchronized.
If you get this message on any of your RAID-5 logical drives
You MUST schedule the following.
a. Run a full backup of all RAID-5 logical drives
b. Down the server and boot to this diskette.
c. Run SYNCV1 which will confirm the need for synchronization
and capture the Event logs.
When it tells you to run a tape backup ignore as you will
have done this in a previous step.
d. Then you will have to run SYNCV2 to actually synchronize
the RAID-5 logical drives.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNCV1 and SYNCV2
SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 are executed with the same parameters. The following
provides the correct syntax:
o run from a DOS command prompt type
"syncv1 n sn"
"syncv2 n sn"
where n is the adapter number.
and sn is the serial number of the server
Adapter Number can be obtained from ServeRAID monitor utility located on
the PC ServeRAID Driver and Utility Diskette that ships with the adapter.
This diskette is also available on the IBM web site.
Web Site: http:\\www.us.pc.ibm.com\files.html
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 utilities will automatically perform verification
or synchronization on all logical drives attached to the adapter. If
multiple adapters are installed, then the SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 command
will need to be executed again for each adapter using the correct
adapter number.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 will automatically create a log for each adapter
and server serial number. The log filename has the following format:
XXXXXXXy.lg1 for SYNCV1
XXXXXXXy.lg2 for SYNCV2
XXXXXXX = system serial number
y = adapter number
If the utility is run on the same adapter and server serial number,
then it will obtain one backup copy. The backup copy will have the
same filename format except with .ol1 for SYNCV1 extension and .ol2
extension for SYNCV2.
For further details on Synchronization and preventative maintenance
procedures such as Data Scrubbing, please refer to the following:
1. 1-800-426-3395 Doc #'s 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205 IBM FaxBack system
2. http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support Choose Servers and then Hints and tips.
3. 1-800-772-2227 IBM Personal Systems HelpCenter
___________________________________________________________________________
IBM ServeRAID SynchVerify/Update Diskette README for SCO
The SynchVerify Utility is to be used with IBM PC ServeRAID Adapters to
determine whether the RAID-5 logical drives have ever been
synchronized. RAID-5 logical drives must be synchronized to ensure
that the RAID-5 parity correctly reflects the data.
NOTE: WHEN LOGICAL DRIVES ARE DEFINED, REFER TO THE SERVERAID USER'S GUIDE FOR
THE PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO ENSURE DATA INTEGRITY IN
THE FUTURE.
Once RAID-5 logical drives have been synchronized, they are synchronized until redefined.
The utility consists of the following two tools:
1. SYNCV1 - Synchronization Verification Utility
2. SYNCV2 - Synchronization Tool
The Synchronization Verification Utility is run to determine whether
the logical drives are synchronized. If the RAID-5 logical drives are
synchronized, no further action is necessary. If the Synchronization
Verification Utility identifies that one or more of the RAID-5 logical
drives may not be synchronized, then downtime must be scheduled to run
the SYNCV2 tool to synchronize all the RAID-5 logical drives.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNCV1 and SYNCV2
0. Insert this diskette in the floppy drive
Make sure to leave the diskette in the drive while you are running
SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 as it copies log files there.
1. Open a SCO Unix Command prompt window.
2. Make a temporary directory to copy the utilities.
mkdir /synch
3. Change directories to this directory.
cd /synch
4. Copy the following files from the floppy drive
doscp -m a:/sco/syncv1.cmd .
doscp -m a:/sco/syncv2.cmd .
doscp -r a:/sco/ipssend .
chmod +x *
5. Now you can run the utilities as follows:
SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 are executed with the same parameters. The following
provides the correct syntax:
o run from a SCO UNIX command prompt type
"ksh ./syncv1.cmd n sn"
"ksh ./syncv2.cmd n sn"
where n is the adapter number.
and sn is the serial number of the server
Adapter Number can be obtained by booting to the RAID configuration
diskette. If you only have 1 ServeRAID adapter then the adapter number = 1.
EX. 1 ServeRAID card the command would be
ksh ./syncv1.cmd 1 2312345
If you have more than ServeRAID adapter then you would have to do this
for each adapter. ie. run utility with Adapter number=1 then run again
with Adapter number =2 and so on.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 utilities will automatically perform verification
or synchronization on all logical drives attached to the adapter. If
multiple adapters are installed, then the SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 command
will need to be executed again for each adapter using the correct
adapter number.
The SYNCV1 and SYNCV2 will automatically create a log for each adapter
and server serial number. The log filename has the following format:
XXXXXXXy.lg1 for SYNCV1
XXXXXXXy.lg2 for SYNCV2
XXXXXXX = system serial number
y = adapter number
If the utility is run on the same adapter and server serial number,
then it will obtain one backup copy. The backup copy will have the
same filename format except with .ol1 for SYNCV1 extension and .ol2
extension for SYNCV2.
For further details on Synchronization and preventative maintenance
procedures such as Data Scrubbing, please refer to the following
locations after October 20, 1997 :
1. 1-800-426-3395 Doc #'s 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205 IBM FaxBack system
2. http://www3.pc.ibm.com/support Choose Servers and then Hints and tips.
3. 1-800-772-2227 IBM Personal Systems HelpCenter