{"id":5000,"date":"2018-03-21T14:49:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T12:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/?p=5000"},"modified":"2018-03-21T14:49:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T12:49:21","slug":"manage-raid-controller-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/manage-raid-controller-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to manage your RAID controller in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not long ago, we have shown you in a different tutorial how to manage your raidcontroller in Linux<\/a>. Below you can find the respective guideline for Windows.<\/p>\n

Monitoring a RAID array<\/strong><\/p>\n

A hardware RAID has certain advantages, but also a hardware RAID has to be monitored. We always rely on tried and tested hardware to minimize the risk of a hardware failure, but there is always the risk that hardware fails, therefore monitoring the hardware is even more important to guarantee that the server will keep running properly.<\/p>\n

In the case of a software RAID, the operating system generates messages about the RAID; with a hardware RAID, the controller does it itself – but you need a special software to read these messages.<\/p>\n

This blog entry shows the installation and use of the Adaptec and LSI software on Windows operating systems.
\nThere are also graphical interfaces available for managing raidcontrollers, such as a web interface.<\/p>\n

Please contact our support department<\/a> in case you are not sure which controller was added to your server. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Updating the controller’s firmware or the operating system’s driver may lead to a complete loss of all data stored on that RAID!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Adaptec<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1.1 Installation of the arcconf binary<\/h4>\n

Open the Powershell as Administrator, you will start at the “Administrator” User folder.
\nCreate a new folder and change to that folder, e.g.:<\/p>\n

mkdir C:\\raid; chdir C:\\raid<\/code><\/p>\n

The binary can be downloaded via Powershell as well, type in the following command:<\/p>\n

iwr -URI http:\/\/download.adaptec.com\/raid\/storage_manager\/arcconf_v2_03_22476.zip' -OUTFILE arcconf_v2_03_22476.zip; start arcconf_v2_03_22476.zip<\/code><\/p>\n

(You could also download the binary with your webbrowser from here <\/a> )<\/p>\n

You should see some directories including the “windows_x64” directory, select that directory and copy it to “C:\\raid\\”.
\n\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

1.2 Monitoring the raidcontroller<\/h4>\n

Open the Powershell and change the directory using the following command:<\/p>\n

chdir C:\\raid\\windows_x64\\cmdline<\/code><\/p>\n

You should be able to run the executable by using the following command: ” .\\arcconf.exe getconfig 1″ – this will display all information.<\/p>\n

You will get all information regarding the 1st controller installed in your system. In case you have installed more than one controller you could display the information of the 2nd controller by typing “.\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 2”.<\/p>\n

A list of available options can be displayed by typing “.\\arcconf.exe” .
\nThe most important status can be filtered out by typing “.\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 1 | findstr Status” into the Powershell.<\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\windows_x64\\cmdline> .\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 1 | findstr Status
\nController Status : Optimal
\nStatus : ZMM not installed
\nStatus of Logical Device : Optimal<\/strong><\/code><\/p>\n

“ZMM not installed” shows that this controller currently has no BBU (battery backup unit) installed, a BBU can be installed at any time as an upgrade.<\/p>\n

A “Degraded” status on a LD (Logical Device) indicates that there must be an issue.<\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\windows_x64\\cmdline> .\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 1 | findstr Status
\nController Status : Optimal
\nStatus : ZMM not installed
\nStatus of Logical Device : Degraded<\/strong><\/code><\/p>\n

To check if there is any failed drive (in this scenario the SSD failed), type in the following command and you will see the “State : Failed” information:
\n
\nPS C:\\raid\\windows_x64\\cmdline> .\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 1 PD
\nControllers found: 1
\n----------------------------------------------------------------------
\nPhysical Device information
\n----------------------------------------------------------------------
\nDevice #0
\nDevice is a Hard drive
\nState : Failed<\/strong>
\nBlock Size : 512 Bytes
\nFailed logical device segments : True
\nSupported : Yes
\nTransfer Speed : Failed
\nReported Channel,Device(T:L) : 0,0(0:0)
\nReported Location : Connector 0, Device 0
\nVendor :
\nModel : Crucial_CT275MX3
\nFirmware : M0CR040
\nSerial number : 11111111111111
\nWorld-wide name : 500A075116639956
\nTotal Size : 262321 MB
\nWrite Cache : Enabled (write-back)
\nFRU : None
\nS.M.A.R.T. : No
\nS.M.A.R.T. warnings : 0
\nPower State : Full rpm
\nSupported Power States : Full power,Powered off,Standby
\nSSD : Yes
\nTemperature : Not Supported
\nNCQ status : Enabled<\/code><\/p>\n

To replace a failed drive just contact us, we will immediately take care of it. To speed up the process you should provide us with the above output. It shows the S\/N and the port that drive is attached to. In this case the S\/N is “11111111111111<\/code>” and the attached Port is “0”.<\/p>\n

As soon as the drive got replaced the rebuild should start automatically:<\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\windows_x64\\cmdline> .\\arcconf.exe GETCONFIG 1 | findstr Status
\nController Status : Optimal
\nStatus : ZMM not installed
\nStatus of Logical Device : Degraded, Rebuilding ( Rebuild : 1 % )<\/code><\/p>\n

Depending on your RAID setup this will probably take several hours.<\/p>\n

1.3 Installing an available webinterface<\/h4>\n

For Adaptec controllers there is the “MaxView Storage Manager” available, it can be downloaded here: https:\/\/storage.microsemi.com\/de-de\/speed\/raid\/storage_manager\/msm_windows_x64_v2_03_22476_zip.php<\/a><\/p>\n

The installer is located within the directory called “manager” – that directory will be created when unpacking the downloaded archive.
\nYou can start the installation by starting “setup_asm_x64.EXE” .
\nAfterwards you should be able to reach the webinterface on https:\/\/<SERVERIP>:8443<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

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2. LSI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2.1 Installation of the StorCLI binary<\/h4>\n

Download of the commandline Binary :<\/a><\/p>\n

iwr -URI 'https:\/\/docs.broadcom.com\/docs-and-downloads\/raid-controllers\/raid-controllers-common-files\/1.21.16_StorCLI.zip' -OUTFILE StorCLI.zip;explorer.exe .\\StorCLI.zip\\versionChangeSet\\univ_viva_cli_rel\\
\n<\/code><\/p>\n

A Windows Explorer should popup when using the above command. Now copy “storcli_ALL_OS.zip” to the “C:\\raid” directory:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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Now unzip that file.<\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n

2.2 Monitoring the raidcontroller<\/h4>\n

Go to your Powershell and type the following command to access the recently unpacked files:<\/p>\n

chdir C:\\raid\\storcli_All_OS\\storcli_All_OS\\Windows\\<\/code><\/p>\n

You should be able to call “storCLI.exe”, there is also a 64Bit binary.<\/p>\n

You can display the current status of the raidcontroller by typing:<\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\storcli_All_OS\\storcli_All_OS\\Windows> .\\storcli64.exe \/c0 show<\/code><\/p>\n

TOPOLOGY :
\n========
\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\nDG Arr Row EID:Slot DID Type\u00a0 State BT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Size PDC\u00a0 PI SED DS3\u00a0 FSpace
\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\n0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 RAID1 Optl\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255.656 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt N
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 RAID1 Optl\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255.656 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt N
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 0\u00a0\u00a0 64:4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\u00a0 DRIVE Onln\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255.656 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt -
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00a0\u00a0 64:5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13\u00a0 DRIVE Onln\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255.656 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt -
\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<\/code><\/p>\n

Example for a failed HDD:<\/p>\n

TOPOLOGY :
\n========
\n----------------------------------------------------------------------
\nDG Arr Row EID:Slot DID Type\u00a0 State BT Size PDC\u00a0 PI SED DS3\u00a0 FSpace
\n----------------------------------------------------------------------
\n0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 RAID1 Dgrd\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt N
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 RAID1 Dgrd\u00a0 <\/strong>N\u00a0 255 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt N
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 DRIVE Msng\u00a0 <\/span> <\/strong>-\u00a0 255 GB -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0 -\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 -
\n0 0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00a0\u00a0 64:5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13\u00a0 DRIVE Onln\u00a0 N\u00a0 255 GB dflt N\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 dflt -
\n---------------------------------------------------------------------<\/code><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\storcli_All_OS\\storcli_All_OS\\Windows> .\\storcli64.exe \/c0 \/sall show<\/code><\/p>\n

Controller = 0
\nStatus = Failure<\/strong>
\nDescription = No drive found!
\nDetailed Status :
\n===============
\n----------------------------------------
\nDrive Status ErrCd ErrMsg
\n----------------------------------------
\n\/c0\/sALL Failure 255 Drives not found
\n----------------------------------------<\/code><\/p>\n

To display the current status of the rebuild you can run:<\/p>\n

PS C:\\raid\\storcli_All_OS\\storcli_All_OS\\Windows> .\\storcli64.exe \/c0 \/eall \/sall show rebuild<\/code><\/p>\n


\nController = 0
\nStatus = Success
\nDescription = Show Drive Rebuild Status Succeeded.
\n---------------------------------------------------------
\nDrive-ID Progress% Status Estimated Time Left
\n---------------------------------------------------------
\n\/c0\/e64\/s4 0 In progress -
\n\/c0\/e64\/s5 - Not in progress -
\n---------------------------------------------------------<\/code><\/p>\n

2.3 Installation of a graphical interface<\/h4>\n

You can download the latest MegaRAID Storage Manager using the following link:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/docs.broadcom.com\/docs-and-downloads\/raid-controllers\/raid-controllers-common-files\/16.05.04.00_MSM_Windows.zip<\/a><\/p>\n

After downloading, unzip all files. You should be able to access the directory, just run the installation wizard.<\/p>\n

Usually you will not have any LDAP authentication, in this case you have to unmark the checkbox when running the installer – otherwise you cannot connect to the manager.<\/p>\n

A new shortcut will appear on your desktop, now run that shortcut and type in your login credentials. The following MSM interface should show up:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n

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