Chaparral K5312/K7313 - Manual (Page 29)

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Accessing the Disk Array
Administrator Software
You can display and change a variety of settings using the Disk Array Administrator
software. Using the Disk Array Administrator, you can:
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Create and mange arrays (see Chapter 4, Creating and Managing Arrays)
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Monitor system status (see Chapter 5, Monitoring System Status)
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Manage spares (see Chapter 6, Managing Spares)
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Configure the controller (see Chapter 7, Configuring the Controller)
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Manage disk drives and enclosures (see Chapter 8, Managing Disk Drives and
Enclosures)
You can access the Disk Array Administrator software using the RS-232 serial port
connection on the controller. You must connect a computer with terminal emulator
software, such as HyperTerminal, to the serial port according to Connecting to the
RS-232 Port on page 2-2.
Accessing the Disk Array Administrator
Using the RS-232 Serial Port
You can access the Disk Array Administrator software using the RS-232 serial port.
You must use a straight-through serial cable. You cannot use a null modem cable.
Configure the RS-232 port in your terminal emulator software using the following
settings:
Setting Value
Terminal Emulation VT-100 or ANSI (for color support)
Font Terminal