Using this manual – Accusys ACS-7630 User Manual
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Preface
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Using this manual
This guide contains all the information you need to set up and start using your RAID controller
and to monitor its performance in real time. The setup process will follow these steps:
Prepare:
Familiarize yourself with the features and capabilities of
ACS-7630 (Chapter 1)
Decide whether to set up a RAID 0 or RAID 5 array
(Chapter 2)
Configure:
Set the RAID and Master / slave configurations
(Chapter 3)
Install:
Attach the necessary cables and either mount the
controller box inside your system or set up the controller
box externally (Chapter 3)
Initialize:
Initialize the array (Chapter 4)
Format:
Partition the array to enable your computer’s operating
system to begin using it (Chapter 5)
Format the array (Chapter 5)
When you have reached this point, your RAID controller will be ready for use. To get the most
from ACS-7630, you should also set up the ACSView GUI on your system. With this browser
you can monitor the status of your array at any time and from any computer on your LAN. You
will find full installation instructions and information on the monitoring capabilities of ACSView
in the ACS-7630 ACSView User’s Manual. Ask your vendor for details.