Promise Technology TX4, TX8 LCD Messages, Error Mode, Configuration Mode, Array Functional

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THE LCD MESSAGES

The UltraTrak100 LCD message display panel has the following modes of operation:

•Idle mode

•Error mode

•Configuration mode

Idle Mode

Error Mode

Provides an error message

See below

Configuration Mode

View Status

Configure Array

Configure Cache

Configure SCSI

IDLE MODE

See page 20

See page 21 See page 24 See page 32 See page 33

The Idle mode message, such as shown below, is displayed during normal operation of the UltraTrak100 when there are no problems or buttons being pressed:

		Array Functional					Array status may be:
		Array Functional					Array status may be:
		30°C/86°F	4500RPM			!		Array Functional
						!		Array Critical
						!		Array Critical
What you can do:						!		Array Offline
What you can do:
		Press SEL:		Press to enter Configuration menu.
		Press	:	Press to enter Configuration menu.
		Press	:	Press to enter Configuration menu.
		Press	:
		Press EXIT:		Press to enter Configuration menu.

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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?