Promise Technology TX8, TX4 user manual Configure the ULTRATRAK100

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UltraTrak100 TX4 and UltraTrak100 TX8 User Manual

CONFIGURE THE ULTRATRAK100

The configuration procedures for both the UltraTrak100 TX4 and UltraTrak100 TX8 are exactly the same. The following procedures provide the basic steps needed to create an array and get your UltraTrak100 running quickly. Before beginning, you need to decide if you will create an array using the automatic setup features or if you will create the array manually. Both procedures are provided, but you can only use one of them.

You may want UltraTrak100 to create the array for you if you do not have a good technical understanding of various RAID technologies.

HOW TO AUTOMATICALLY CREATE AN ARRAY

1.Ensure that the UltraTrak100 power is off.

2.Install the disk drives into the UltraTrak100 and lock the Drive Carrier lever.

3.Switch the power on and wait for the UltraTrak100 to initialize.

4.Press the SEL button on the front panel.

5.Press button once to select Configure Array, then press SEL.

6.Array Setup should be selected, press SEL.

If the message “*No Free Disk” appears, it means that an array has already been configured. If you wish to re-create a new array, then you need to first delete array before you can proceed. (See page 29, “Delete Array”, for more details.)

7.With RAID Level selected, press SEL.

8.Use the and button to select the proper RAID level for your array, press SEL to choose the selected RAID level. See Choosing a RAID Level on page 10 for help in choosing the proper RAID level.

9.Press SEL to create the array or press EXIT to cancel.

10.If you elected to create the array then you should see the message “Array has been created.”

11.Switch the UltraTrak100 power off – wait 30 seconds and switch the power back on.

You have successfully created an array automatically. If haven’t already done so, you need to select a SCSI ID before you can begin using the UltraTrak100.

HOW TO MANUALLY CREATE AN ARRAY

1.Ensure that the UltraTrak100 power is off.

2.Install the disk drives into the UltraTrak100 and lock Drive Carrier lever.

3.Switch the power on and about one minute for the UltraTrak100 to initialize.

4.Press the SEL button on the front panel.

5.Press button once to select Configure Array, then press SEL.

6.Press button twice to select Define Array, then press SEL.

7.With RAID Level selected, press SEL.

8.Use the and button to select the proper RAID level for your array, press SEL to choose the selected RAID level. See Choosing a RAID Level on page 10 for help in choosing the proper RAID level.

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Contents ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Important Data Protection Information CopyrightTrademarks Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of Contents RAID Page Introduction Architectural DescriptionFeatures and Benefits Feature BenefitGetting Started Install Hard DrivesConfiguration Unpack ULTRATRAK100UltraTrak100 Disk Drive Access TX4 Shown Connecting the Scsi Cables Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 see for TX8Daisy Chaining Several UltraTrak100s Together Connect Power Cable and Switch Power on Assign a Scsi IDConfigure the ULTRATRAK100 Press SEL to Save Changes Choosing a RAID Level Advantages DisadvantagesCharacteristics/Advantages Disadvantages RAID 0+1Partition and Format the Array JbodIndicator Color Meaning MaintenanceDrive Status Indicators Critical & Offline ArraysReplacing a Disk Drive Module REBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant ArraysWhen a Disk Drive Fails Drive Replacement Drive CarrierConnecting Cables to Disk Drive Replacing a Power Supply Module TX8 onlyBack of UltraTrak100 TX8 ULTRATRAK100 Front Panel Interface Type of Interface Name CommentsLCD Messages Error ModeConfiguration Mode Array FunctionalView Status View Status Configure Array Configure CacheConfigure Scsi View Array Information View Controller InfoView Cache Stats View EnclosureView Controller Information RAID 0 Functional Temperature 30C/86FArray 0 Size 12GB 5009 RPMCreate/Cancel View Drive Assignments Define Array Auto Array SetupPress SEL to Create Press Exit to Cancel What you can do Delete ArrayNo Free Disk What you can do Maxtor Asng In Ary IBM Asng In AryRAID Level 4KB 8KB Maxtor Free IBM Assigned Maxtor FreeWipe out disk Synchronize Array Disable Buzzer Array ID Rebuild/Sync Pri. LowWrite Back Write Thru What you can do Write CacheWrite Cache What you can do Write BackMode ID SelectedScsi ID Press Or to move these items on the LCD What you can doUSA Tech Support Center Technical Support ServicesContacting Promise Support European Tech SupportPacific Rim Sales Office China OfficeLimited Warranty Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesPage Returning Product for Repair USA & Canada Your Responsibilities Appendix a Technology Background Introduction to RAIDRAID 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?
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