MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

 

 

FCC Compliance Statement

2

Warranty Information

3

Welcome Note

4

Table of Contents

5

Chapter 1. Getting Started

7

Features and Benefits

7

System Requirements and Compatibility

7

Unpacking the RAIDBank4

8

What’s Included

8

Choosing a place for your RAIDBank4

8

The RAIDBank4 Interface Components

9

Communications and Control

10

Hot Plug Drive Replacement

10

Connecting the RAIDBank4

11

RAID Configuration Methods

12

Chapter 2. Understanding RAID

13

RAID

13

RAID 0

14

RAID 1

14

RAID 10

14

RAID 3

15

RAID 5

15

RAID Set

15

Volume Set

15

Online Capacity Expansion

16

Array Roaming

16

Hot Swappable Disk Support

17

Instant Availability/Background Initialization

17

Online RAID Level and Stripe Size Migration

17

Hot Spare Drives

17

Hot Swap Disk Rebuild

17

Chapter 3. RAID Controls-LCD Interface

18

Conventions

18

Login Procedure

18

The Main Menu Configuration Tree

18

1. Quick Volume/RAID Setup

19

2. RAID Set Functions

20

3. Volume Set Functions

21

4. Physical Drive Functions

24

5. RAID System Functions

25

6. Additional System Functions

27

Chapter 4. Built in Web-Based Administration

29

Introduction

29

Preparation

29

Login Procedure

29

The Main Menu Configuration Tree

30

1. Quick Volume/RAID Setup

31

2. RAID Set Functions

32

3. Volume Set Functions

34

RAIDBank4 Owner’s Manual

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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 From MicroNet Technology WelcomeTable of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityChoosing a location for your RAIDBank4 Unpacking the RAIDBank4What’s Included RAIDBank4 interface components Communication and Control Hot plug Drive ReplacementConnecting 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 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 ControllerView System Events Ethernet ConfigurationAdditional System Functions System Information Clear all Event BuffersHardware 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 View Events/Mute Beeper Snmp ConfigurationNTP Network Time Protocol Configuration Upgrade Firmware Modify PasswordGenerate Test Event Clear Event BufferRAIDSet Hierarchy Information FunctionsVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Host Computer SetupHost Computer Setup 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 Appendix A- Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncGetting 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