WiebeTech SS8 user manual Product Overview, Features

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Features

ProSATA SS8 Subsystem is a high-performance RAID subsystem with the features listed below:

Single channel performance is over 240MB/sec

SATA II drive interface (Backward-compatible)

Configurable N-way mirror for high data protection

On-line volume expansion with no system down-time

Extensible APIs for host server integration

When properly configured, ProSATA SS8 provides non-stop data storage service with a high degree of fault tolerance through the use of RAID technology and advanced array management features.

ProSATA SS8 connects to the host system through an U320 SCSI interface for optimized performance in speed. It can be configured to any RAID level to provide the most reliable data protection and fastest data transfer rates as required by user applications.

ProSATA SS8 is designed with a new level of polynomial technology to implement the RAID 6 function. RAID 6 arrays allow up to two simultaneous HDD failures without impact on the existing data, making the ProSATA SS8 the most reliable RAID system.

ProSATA SS8 offers array migration and expansion technology to give users the flexibility to change RAID levels and increase array capacity for increased performance or data security to meet the changing demands of applications.

ProSATA SS8 is the most cost-effective disk array subsystem with completely integrated high-performance and data-protection capabilities that meet or exceed the highest industry standards.

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Contents Ultra 320 Scsi to Sata Disk Subsystem ProSATA SS8About this Manual PrefaceTrademarks Copyright@2006, WiebeTech LLCGUI operation Table of ContentsGUI Connection Appendix Advanced operationProduct Overview FeaturesTechnical Specifications Before installation Environment SetupPackage contents RequirementFront view Rear view Install Sata disksProduct overview Connect cables GUI http GUI ConnectionQuick Install Reset/ShutdownView IP Setting Change IP ConfigProSATA SS8 Menu GUI operationHttp//192.168.0.200 LoginUse the Quick install function to create a volume easily Quick installSystem config Date PasswordIP address Snmp MailEvent log Volume configSlot Physical diskSize MB VG NamePD operations description VG column description Volume groupName TotalMB FreeMBVG operations description User data groupSizeMB Status UDV column descriptionUDV operations description Cache volumeCV column description SizeMBLUN operations description Logical unitCV operations description Enclosure management SAF-TE configVoltage & Temperature Smart MaintenanceInfo UpgradeShutdown LogoutAdvanced operations Create volume groupEnter Volume config Enter Volume group Enter Volume config Enter User data volume Create user data volumeAttach LUN to UDV Attach and detach Bus ID, Scsi ID, and LUNDetach Bus ID, Scsi ID and LUN from UDV Enter Volume config Enter Logical unitCreate dedicated cache Enter Volume config Enter Cache volumeSet global spare and dedicated spare disks Enter Volume config Enter Physical disk2 a 4-Way RAID 1 array migrates to RAID 3 array Migration / ExpansionE b e T e c h L L C My ProSATA does not mount when I turn it on Appendix a Frequently Asked Questions FAQRAID 0+1 Appendix B RAID ExplainedWay mirroring Host Appendix C GlossarySpare SAF-TE