MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 manual RAID Set Functions, Create a New RAID Set

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2. RAID Set Functions

Select the RAID Set Function to manually configure the RAID set for the first time or delete/ reconfigure existing RAID sets. The RAID Set functions allows more complete control over the RAID creation process, but requires more interaction then the Quick Volume/RAID Setup option. To enter a RAID Set Functions, Click on the “RAID Set Functions” menu, and the RAID set submenus will be displayed.

2.1 Create A New RAID Set

Note:

The numbers of physical drives in a specific RAID set determine the RAID levels that can be implemented with the

RAID set.

RAID 0 requires 1 or more physical drives per RAID set. RAID 1 requires at least 2 physical drives per RAID set.

RAID 1 + Spare requires at least 3 physical drives per RAID set.

RAID 3/5 requires at least 3 physical drives per RAID set.

RAID 3/5 + Spare requires at least 4 physical drives per RAID set.

Choose “RAID Set Function” from the main menu. clink on the “Create RAID Set” menu option. Check the checkbox corresponding to the disks to be used in the RAIDSet. Yoy may also name the resulting RAIDset (optional.) When all selections have been made, check the “Confirm The Operation”

checkbox and click to commit or to revert all options to default. The RAIDSet is now ready for volume creation (See Section 3.1 “Create a Volume Set”)

2.2 Delete Existing RAID Set

Once this option is selected, a table will appear with the available RAID set(s).

Check the radio button next to the RAIDset(s) to be deleted, check the “Confirm The Operation”

checkbox and click

 

to commit or

 

to revert all options to default. A Confirmation

screen appears prior

 

 

 

 

to the deletion.

 

 

2.3 Expand Existing RAID Set

Instead of deleting a RAID set and recreating it with additional disk drives, the Expand existing RAID Set function allows the user to add disk drives to the RAID set that already exists. When this option is selected, a table will appear with the available RAID set(s). Check the

radio button next to the RAIDset(s) to be expanded, and click the Button. if spare disks are available, they will be listed. Check the radio button next to the drive(s) to add, check the

“Confirm The Operation” checkbox and click to commit or to revert all options to default. A Confirmation screen appears prior to the expansion. The new added capacity will be available for new volume sets. To define one or more volume sets, follow the instruction

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Contents Owner’s Guide Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Compliance StatementFederal Communications Commission Technical Support Policy Returning Materials WarrantyLimitations of Warranty and Liability Welcome Welcome From MicroNet TechnologyTable of Contents Table of Contents Features and Benefits Getting StartedGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityChoosing a location for your RAIDBank4 Unpacking the RAIDBank4What’s Included RAIDBank4 interface components Hot plug Drive Replacement Communication and ControlConnecting the RAIDBank4 RAID System Management Controls Using the front panel touch-control keypadUsing the web browser-based RAID management Understanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 0 Striping Understanding RAID Volume Set Hot Swappable Disk support Login Procedure Main Menu Configuration TreeRAID Control-LCD RAID Controls- LCD InterfaceQuick Volume/RAID Setup Considerations for RAID Volume CreationRAID Set Functions Delete Existing RAID SetExpand Existing RAID Set Offline RAID setVolume Set Function Create RAID Volume SetActivate RAID set Delete Hot Spare DiskTo service interruptions Delete Volume Set Modify Volume SetCheck Volume Set Consistency Stop Volume Set Consistency CheckPhysical Drive Functions RAID System Functions Host Channel NCQ Setting Disk Capacity Truncation ModeSerial Port Configuration Reset ControllerView System Events Ethernet ConfigurationAdditional System Functions System Information Clear all Event BuffersHardware Information RAID Control-Web Interface RAID Controls- 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 Configuration Functions System ControlsRAID Control-Web Interface RAIDBank4 cannot use ports 7168-8191 for IP services Alert by Mail Configuration View Events/Mute Beeper Snmp ConfigurationNTP Network Time Protocol Configuration Modify Password Upgrade FirmwareGenerate Test Event Clear Event BufferInformation Functions RAIDSet HierarchyVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Host Computer SetupHost Computer Setup Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Daily Use TipsFrequently Asked Questions General FAQMacintosh related FAQ Windows related FAQ Troubleshooting Appendix A- Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncGetting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison TableTerminal Session Setup Appendix C- Terminal Session SetupTerminal Session Setup Terminal Session Setup Glossary Appendix D- GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Product Specifications Appendix E Product SpecificationsWeight Power ConsumptionPower Requirements Operating Environmental SpecificationsMicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA