Promise Technology TX4, TX8 user manual Assign a Scsi ID, Connect Power Cable and Switch Power on

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device has a unique SCSI ID and that only the first and last devices are terminated. (See SCSI Cable Connection and Termination on page 5).

Terminator

Computer or

Workstation

UltraTrak100 TX4

UltraTrak100 TX4

SCSI ID

WIDE SCSI

COM2

Another SCSI

Device

Figure 4. Daisy Chaining UltraTrak100 with Other SCSI Devices

CONNECT POWER CABLE AND SWITCH POWER ON

The UltraTrak100 TX4 disk array includes a single power supply; The UltraTrak100 TX8 includes two replaceable power supply modules. Both systems will operate on either 115 volts AC or 230 volts AC. Ensure that the switch on the back of each power supply is set to your local voltage. (See Figure 2 for the TX4; see Figure 8 for the TX8.)

Caution

To prevent serious damage to the UltraTrak100 be sure that the voltage- select switch on the back of the power supply is set to your local voltage.

MAIN POWER SWITCH

The power switch is located on the back of cabinet. Switch the UltraTrak100 power on by pressing the portion of this switch marked “I”. Switch the power off by pressing the portion of this switch marked “O”.

ASSIGN A SCSI ID

Each device on a SCSI chain must have a unique ID. Do the following to assign the SCSI ID:

1.From the Idle mode display, enter the Configuration menu by pressing the SEL button. (See page 20 for more details.)

2.At the Configuration menu, use the button to select Configure SCSI, and then press the SEL button. (See page 33 for more details.)

3.At the Configure SCSI menu, use the button to select the SCSI ID, and then press the SEL button. (See page 34 for more details.)

4.At the SCSI ID menu, use the and button to select the SCSI ID number, and then press the SEL button. (See page 34 for more details.)

5.Press the EXIT button until you return to the Idle mode. (See page 19 for more details.)

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Contents ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Trademarks CopyrightImportant Data Protection Information Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of Contents RAID Page Architectural Description IntroductionFeature Benefit Features and BenefitsConfiguration Install Hard DrivesGetting Started Unpack ULTRATRAK100UltraTrak100 Disk Drive Access TX4 Shown Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 see for TX8 Connecting the Scsi CablesDaisy Chaining Several UltraTrak100s Together Assign a Scsi ID Connect Power Cable and Switch Power onConfigure the ULTRATRAK100 Press SEL to Save Changes Advantages Disadvantages Choosing a RAID LevelRAID 0+1 Characteristics/Advantages DisadvantagesJbod Partition and Format the ArrayDrive Status Indicators MaintenanceIndicator Color Meaning Critical & Offline ArraysWhen a Disk Drive Fails REBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant ArraysReplacing a Disk Drive Module Drive Carrier Drive ReplacementReplacing a Power Supply Module TX8 only Connecting Cables to Disk DriveBack of UltraTrak100 TX8 Type of Interface Name Comments ULTRATRAK100 Front Panel InterfaceConfiguration Mode Error ModeLCD Messages Array FunctionalConfigure Scsi View Status Configure Array Configure CacheView Status View Cache Stats View Controller InfoView Array Information View EnclosureView Controller Information Array 0 Size 12GB Temperature 30C/86FRAID 0 Functional 5009 RPMCreate/Cancel Press SEL to Create Press Exit to Cancel What you can do Auto Array SetupView Drive Assignments Define Array Delete ArrayMaxtor Asng In Ary IBM Asng In Ary No Free Disk What you can doRAID Level 4KB 8KB IBM Assigned Maxtor Free Maxtor FreeWipe out disk Synchronize Array Disable Buzzer Rebuild/Sync Pri. Low Array IDWrite Cache What you can do Write CacheWrite Back Write Thru What you can do Write BackID Selected ModePress Or to move these items on the LCD What you can do Scsi IDContacting Promise Support Technical Support ServicesUSA Tech Support Center European Tech SupportChina Office Pacific Rim Sales OfficeDisclaimer of Other Warranties Limited WarrantyPage Returning Product for Repair USA & Canada Your Responsibilities Introduction to RAID Appendix a Technology BackgroundRAID 1 Mirroring RAID 0+1 STRIPING/MIRROR RAID 3 Block Striping with Parity Drive RAID 5 Block and Parity Striping Jbod Spanning Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Why can’t I see the drives on the UltraTrak100 under FDISK?