Promise Technology TX8, TX4 user manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction	1
Architectural Description	1
Features and Benefits	2
Getting Started	3
Unpack UltraTrak100	3
Install Hard Drives	3
Connecting the SCSI Cables	5
SCSI Cable Connection and Termination	5
Daisy Chaining Multiple Arrays	6
Daisy Chaining with Other SCSI Devices	6
Connect Power Cable and Switch Power On	7
Main Power Switch	7
Assign a SCSI ID	7
Configure the UltraTrak100	8
How to Automatically Create an Array	8
How to Manually Create an Array	8
Gigabyte Boundary	9
Choosing Stripe Block Size	10
Choosing a RAID Level	10
Partition and Format the Array	12
Maintenance	13
Drive Status Indicators	13
Meaning of Status Indicators	13
Critical & Offline Arrays	13
Rebuilding/Synchronizing Fault Tolerant Arrays	14
When a Disk Drive Fails	14
Replacing a Disk Drive Module	14
Drive Replacement	15
Replacing a Power Supply Module (TX8 only)	16
UltraTrak100 Front Panel Interface	18
The LCD Messages	19
Idle Mode	19
Configuration Menu	20
View Status Menu	21
Configure Array	24
Configure Array	25
Configure Cache	32
Configure SCSI	33
Contacting Promise Support	35
Technical Support Services	35
Limited Warranty	37
Disclaimer of Other Warranties	37
Returning Product For Repair (USA & Canada)	39
Your Responsibilities	40

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Contents ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Trademarks CopyrightImportant Data Protection Information 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 ArraysWhen a Disk Drive Fails REBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant ArraysReplacing a Disk Drive Module 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 FunctionalConfigure Scsi View Status Configure Array Configure CacheView Status 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?