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UltraTrak100 TX4 and UltraTrak100 TX8 User Manual

You will see the following message if all of the drives are already configured:

No Free Disk

What you can do:

Press SEL:

Press :

Press :

Press EXIT:

Pressing SEL will save the array.

Does nothing.

Does nothing.

Press EXIT to cancel this function and return to the Configure Array menu.

VIEW DRIVE ASSIGNMENTS

The View Drive Assignments mode lists each installed drive by model and identifies its array ID or that it is free (if it is not assigned to an array). Each drive is displayed on one line.

1 MAXTOR Asng In Ary 1

2 IBM Asng In Ary 2

3 MAXTOR Asng In Ary 3

4 IBM Asng In Ary 4

Where the values shown are simply examples.

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

What you can do:

Press SEL:

Press :

Press :

Press EXIT:

Does nothing.

Moves the active message line up. Moves the active message line down. Returns to the Configure Array menu.

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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 BenefitInstall Hard Drives ConfigurationGetting Started 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 JbodMaintenance Drive Status IndicatorsIndicator Color Meaning 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 CommentsError Mode Configuration ModeLCD Messages Array FunctionalView Status View Status Configure Array Configure CacheConfigure Scsi View Controller Info View Cache StatsView Array Information View EnclosureView Controller Information Temperature 30C/86F Array 0 Size 12GBRAID 0 Functional 5009 RPMCreate/Cancel Auto Array Setup Press SEL to Create Press Exit to Cancel What you can doView Drive Assignments Define Array 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 Cache Write Cache What you can doWrite Back Write Thru What you can do Write BackMode ID SelectedScsi ID Press Or to move these items on the LCD What you can doTechnical Support Services Contacting Promise SupportUSA Tech Support Center 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?