Promise Technology TX4, TX8 user manual RAID Level

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DEFINE ARRAY

The Define Array menu defines array parameters for the selected array. An array number is selected by using the up/down key to select the array number field. The SEL key is then used to select array number 1-4.

The parameter to be configured, RAID Level or Stripe Block size, is then selected with up/down keys. Once the parameter is selected, the value is selected with the up/down keys and then set by hitting the SEL key. If the Exit key is hit instead of the SEL key the parameter value is not modified and the user may then select a different parameter.

 

 

RAID Level

 

 

 

 

 

Stripe Block Size

 

 

This feature is not available in RAID 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GB Boundary ON

 

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

 

 

Add/Remove Drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Changes

 

 

 

What you can do:

 

 

 

 

 

Press SEL:

Selects one of the following active functions:

 

 

RAID Level

 

Moves the display to the RAID Level menu.

 

 

Stripe Block Size

Moves the display to the Stripe Block Size menu.

 

 

GB Boundary

ON

Toggles between ON and OFF.

 

 

Add/Remove Drives

Moves the display to the Add/Remove Drives menu.

 

 

Save Changes

 

Moves the display to the Save Changes 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 Configure Array menu.

You will see the following message if the array is already defined:

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.

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Contents ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Copyright TrademarksImportant 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 ArraysREBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant Arrays When a Disk Drive FailsReplacing 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 FunctionalView Status Configure Array Configure Cache Configure ScsiView 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?