MicroNet Technology 5 manual Owner’s Guide

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Owner’s Guide

September 2010

Storage you can rely on

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Contents Owner’s Guide Welcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeTable of Contents Table of Contents Two Year Limited Warranty WarrantyTechnical Support Policy Returning Materials Limitations of LiabilityGetting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityWhat’s Included Installing the Fan ModuleChoosing a location for your RAIDBank5 Getting Started Communication and Control Hot plug Drive ReplacementFireWire 400 Connect Connecting the RAIDBank5Configuration via RAID Mode Selector Switch Installing the Included host bus adapterRAID System Management Controls Using the RAID management Application Using the front panel touch-control keypadUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 0 Striping RAID 10 Striped Mirror Direct Mapping Quick Volume/RAID Setup Access ProcedureRAID Control-LCD RAID Controls- LCD InterfaceDisk Management RAID Function Control System Functions RAID Manager Software InstallationRAID Manager Software IntroductionEvent Log Basic ModeConsiderations for RAID Volume Creation Remote Notification Advanced ModeRAID Manager Software RAID Standby and Rebuild Priority FirmwareEncryption Management The RAIDBank5 RAID subsystem RAID Manager Software Host Computer Setup Host Computer SetupVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008 How to safely dismount- Windows How to safely dismount- MacOptimizing Windows Caching Algorithm Safe DismountingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Daily Use TipsGeneral FAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsMacintosh related FAQ Windows related FAQ Troubleshooting Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix A- Getting Help Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Level Comparison TableAppendix C- Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix D Product Specifications Product SpecificationsFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement MicroNet Techology Manhattan Place Torrance, CA