4- RAID Manager Software
of the context pane to enable RAID volume protection, and enter the desired password. The password supports up to 8 characters.
Click 
to start creating the RAID volume 
to undo.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR RAID VOLUME CREATION
! Your RAIDBank5 is capable of creating large logical volumes (LUNS) in excess of 2 Terabytes. Large LUNS (>2TB) must be supported by the host bus adapter and the host Operating System to be usable. Windows 2003 and newer, Mac OS X 10.4.8 and newer, and Linux distributions with
appropriate kernels all support large LUNS. Windows XP and prior cannot address large LUNS natively over USB or FireWire, and must use eSATA host bus adapters that have RAID support to be usable. MicroNet offers such host bus adapters- consult your MicroNet authorized reseller for more information.
Once the RAID volume is created successfully, an information message will appear including the resulting RAID level, capacity and member disks.
4.2.2 Deleting an existing RAID Set
To delete RAID volumes, check the radio button corresponding to “Delete RAID” at the top of the context pane. Select the desired RAID volume in the bottom of the context pane. If the volume was password protected, enter the password in
the bottom of the context pane. Click 
to
delete the RAID set, or click 
to abort.
4.3 Firmware
The Firmware information page will display the current Product information and firmware revision. The RAIDBank5’s firmware (operating control software) can be field upgraded; MicroNet Support may direct you as to the operation of this option.
4.4 RAID Standby and Rebuild Priority
This Section contains subsystem option settings for power savings and RAID Rebuild Priority.
When desired values are entered, click 
to apply changes or 
to abort.
4.4.1 Stand By Power Down
The RAIDBank5 can automatically spin down disks that haven’t been accessed for a certain amount of time to reduce power consumption. This value is used to determine idle time before spinning down the disks.
Note: The RAIDBank5 requires the RAIDBank Manager task to be inactive in the tray in order for the powerdown feature to function.
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