Promise Technology UltraTrak100 TX8 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
Architectural Description......................................................................................... 1
Features and Benefits ............................................................................................ 2
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 3
Unpack UltraTrak100.............................................................................................. 3
Install Hard Drives .................................................................................................. 3
Connecting the SCSI Cables.................................................................................. 5
SCSI Cable Connection and Termination ............................................................ 5
Daisy Chaining Multiple Arrays............................................................................ 6
Daisy Chaining with Other SCSI Devices ............................................................ 6
Connect Power Cable and Switch Power On ......................................................... 7
Main Power Switch .............................................................................................. 7
Assign a SCSI ID.................................................................................................... 7
Configure the UltraTrak100 .................................................................................... 8
How to Automatically Create an Array ................................................................. 8
How to Manually Create an Array ........................................................................ 8
Gigabyte Boundary.............................................................................................. 9
Choosing Stripe Block Size ............................................................................... 10
Choosing a RAID Level ..................................................................................... 10
Partition and Format the Array ............................................................................. 12
Maintenance............................................................................................................... 13
Drive Status Indicators ......................................................................................... 13
Meaning of Status Indicators ............................................................................. 13
Critical & Offline Arrays ........................................................................................ 13
Rebuilding/Synchronizing Fault Tolerant Arrays................................................... 14
When a Disk Drive Fails ....................................................................................... 14
Replacing a Disk Drive Module ............................................................................ 14
Drive Replacement ............................................................................................... 15
Replacing a Power Supply Module (TX8 only) ..................................................... 16
UltraTrak100 Front Panel Interface ............................................................................ 18
The LCD Messages.............................................................................................. 19
Idle Mode........................................................................................................... 19
Configuration Menu ........................................................................................... 20
View Status Menu.............................................................................................. 21
Configure Array ................................................................................................. 24
Configure Array ................................................................................................. 25
Configure Cache................................................................................................ 32
Configure SCSI.................................................................................................. 33
Contacting Promise Support ...................................................................................... 35
Technical Support Services.................................................................................. 35
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 37
Disclaimer of Other Warranties ............................................................................ 37
Returning Product For Repair (USA & Canada)......................................................... 39
Your Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 40