Promise Technology TX8, TX4 user manual View Status Configure Array Configure Cache, Configure Scsi

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UltraTrak100 TX4 and UltraTrak100 TX8 User Manual

The first line of the Idle mode menu will display one of the following status messages:

•	Array Functional	The array is fully operational, and no problems are
		present.
•	Array Critical	The array is operational, but has lost its fault tolerance.
		For RAID array levels 1, 3 and, 5 the array contains a
		failed drive. The user should identify and replace the
		failed drive.
•	Array Offline	The array is no longer operational. The array must be
		rebuilt from the last tape backup or other device. For
		RAID levels 1, 3, and 5, at least two or more drives in
		the array have failed. For a RAID 0 array, at least one
		drive has failed. The user should identify and replace
		the failed drives.

The second line of the Idle mode menu can also provides the following error information:

• Fan Error

Fan speed is <2000RPM or >5500RPM

•Array Rebuilding xx% At least one array is rebuilding

•Array Synchronizing xx% At least one array doing synchronize

CONFIGURATION MENU

In Configuration mode you may view the status of the UltraTrak100 system and configure both UltraTrak100 hardware and arrays. The main configuration menu allows the user to select the following menus:

	View Status
	Configure Array

	Configure Cache				Press or to move these items on the LCD.
	Configure SCSI

What you can do:
	Press SEL:		Selects one of the following active functions:
	View Status			Moves the display to the View Status menu.
	Configure Array			Moves the display to the Configure Array menu.
	Configure Cache			Moves the display to the Configure Cache menu.
	Configure SCSI			Moves the display to the Configure SCSI menu.
	Press	:	Moves the active message line up. (Active is marked by *.)

	Press	:	Moves the active message line down. (Active is marked by *.)

	Press EXIT:		Returns to the Idle mode.

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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?