Promise Technology TX4, TX8 user manual Array ID, Rebuild/Sync Pri. Low

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SYNCHRONIZE ARRAY

The Synchronize Array menu allows the user to synchronize the data on each drive. Synchronization is a maintenance procedure for fault tolerant arrays (RAID 1, 0+1, 3 and 5) to maintain data consistency on all drives. To synchronize the array, go to the Configuration menu and select Configure Array; then select Advance Features and choose Synchronize Array.

Array ID: 1

Array ID: 2

Only existing Array IDs are Displayed.

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

What you can do:

Press SEL:

Press :

Press :

Press EXIT:

Displays a Synchronize Array confirmation message. Moves the active message line up. (Active is marked by *.) Moves the active message line down. (Active is marked by *.) Returns to the Advance Feature menu.

Note

Promise Technology suggests synchronizing an array once a month.

Synchronization is a preventative maintenance measure used to avoid problems with data integrity. Synchronizing simply recalculates redundant data (similar to the rebuild process) and matches the data on the drive(s).

REBUILD/SYNC PRI.

Assigns the amount of importance that UltraTrak100 gives to rebuilding/synchronizing data in the background. A High setting assigns most of UltraTrak100’s resources to the rebuild process at the expense of responding to ongoing read/write data requests by the operating system. A Low setting gives priority to ongoing read/write data requests by the operating system at the expense of the rebuild/synchronization process and will typically result in longer rebuild/synchronization times. The default setting is High. To set the Rebuild/Sync priority, go to the Configuration menu and select Configure Array; then select Advance Features and choose Rebuild/Sync Pri.

Rebuild/Sync Pri. Low

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

What you can do:

Press SEL:

Press :

Press :

Press EXIT:

Toggles the Rebuild/Sync priority between High or Low Moves the active message line up. (Active is marked by *.) Moves the active message line down. (Active is marked by *.) Returns to the Advance Feature 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?
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