MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 manual Owner’s Guide

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Owner’s Guide

September 2008

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Contents Owner’s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement Limitations of Warranty and Liability WarrantyTechnical Support Policy Returning Materials Welcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeTable of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityWhat’s Included Unpacking the RAIDBank4Choosing a location for your RAIDBank4 RAIDBank4 interface components Communication and Control Hot plug Drive ReplacementConnecting the RAIDBank4 Using the web browser-based RAID management Using the front panel touch-control keypadRAID System Management Controls Understanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 0 Striping Understanding RAID Volume Set Hot Swappable Disk support Main Menu Configuration Tree Login ProcedureRAID Control-LCD RAID Controls- LCD InterfaceConsiderations for RAID Volume Creation Quick Volume/RAID SetupDelete Existing RAID Set RAID Set FunctionsExpand Existing RAID Set Offline RAID setCreate RAID Volume Set Volume Set FunctionActivate RAID set Delete Hot Spare DiskTo service interruptions Modify Volume Set Delete Volume SetCheck Volume Set Consistency Stop Volume Set Consistency CheckPhysical Drive Functions RAID System Functions Disk Capacity Truncation Mode Host Channel NCQ SettingSerial Port Configuration Reset ControllerAdditional System Functions Ethernet ConfigurationView System Events Hardware Information Clear all Event BuffersSystem Information RAID Controls- Web Interface RAID Control-Web InterfaceIntroduction PreparationMain Menu Configuration Tree Quick Volume/RAID Setup Create a New RAID Set Offline RAID set Rescue RAID Set To service interruptions Delete Volume Set Modify Pass Through Disk System Controls System Configuration FunctionsRAID Control-Web Interface RAIDBank4 cannot use ports 7168-8191 for IP services Alert by Mail Configuration NTP Network Time Protocol Configuration Snmp ConfigurationView Events/Mute Beeper Upgrade Firmware Modify PasswordGenerate Test Event Clear Event BufferRAIDSet Hierarchy Information FunctionsHost Computer Setup Host Computer SetupVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Daily Use TipsGeneral FAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsMacintosh related FAQ Windows related FAQ Troubleshooting Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix A- Getting Help Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Level Comparison TableAppendix C- Terminal Session Setup Terminal Session SetupTerminal Session Setup Terminal Session Setup Appendix D- Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix E Product Specifications Product SpecificationsPower Consumption WeightPower Requirements Operating Environmental SpecificationsMicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA