Asus PCI-DA2200 - Manual (Page 188)

ASUS GUI RAID Manager: Installation
2.2 Hardware Setup 2-3
2.2 Hardware Setup
The GUI RAID Manager supports both local and remote
management of the ASUS’ disk array system. Local
management refers to management of the disk array from a local
host
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management transactions traverse the PCI bus (for PCI-to-
SCSI controller) or an RS-232 cable (for SCSI-to-SCSI
controller) connected between the controller and the host’s serial
interface. Remote management refers to management of the disk
array from a remote station connected to the controller either via
a modem or through a network cable.
Typically, management will be done locally. A local host runs
the GUI RAID Manager to configure and monitor the connected
controller. Local management is simpler than remote
management for it requires less hardware in its configuration.
Remote management is more complicated than local
management but provides the following benefits:
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Allows management even at distant remote places. Since
remote management utilizes the network cable or the
telephone line, management anywhere around the globe is
possible. All you need is a simple attachment to an
existing network where the disk array’s host exists, or dial
up the number of the modem connected to the controller.
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Allows multiple instances of GUI RAID Manager stations
over the network managing concurrently a particular disk
array system.
Depending on your specific needs and configuration
requirements, you may perform management either from a local
host or from a remote station. The following sections describe
how to set up your hardware for local and remote management.