Chapter 3: Controller Monitoring
Chapter 3
Controller Monitoring
3.1. Controller Monitoring Overview
The SR controller is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring features that help keep controller managers informed of the controller’s operational status. These monitoring features provide vital feedback that helps you maintain the operational integrity of your controller. Prompt response to warnings and failure notifications will improve the overall operation and help ensure the longevity of the SR controller.
Self-monitoring features include:
♦Management firmware (FW): The SR controller comes with pre-installed FW (version 3.31 or above). Device status information can be obtained from the FW. This FW can be accessed using either the LCD panel or a PC hyper-terminal. The FW is fully described in the Generic User's Manual that came with the subsystem. Please refer to this manual for further details.
♦RAIDWatch: RAIDWatch is a fully integrated Java-based Graphics User Interface (GUI) that came with the controller and can be used to monitor the controller remotely. You can use the powerful Notification Process Center (NPC) sub- module to keep you informed over a variety of communication devices such as fax, pager, e-mail, etc. The installation and operation of RAIDWatch is fully described in the RAIDWatch User’s Manual. Please refer to this manual for further details.
♦LEDs: Device status indicating LEDs are placed on the front panel of the SR controller. These LEDs inform you of the integrity and status of different controller items. You should become familiar with these LEDs and be aware of their functions.
♦Audible alarm: An audible alarm is present on the controller board and will be triggered if any of a number of threatening events occur. These events usually jeopardize the functional and operational integrity of the controller board and must be heeded at all times. Events such as a breach of the temperature threshold will trigger the alarm and if an onsite controller manager is present, the manager should use either the LCD panel or the PC hyper-terminal to determine the cause of the alarm and take the appropriate corrective measures.
♦I2C: The I2C bus monitors the operational integrity of a variety of components.
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