Configuring the Port Multiplier Using Dipswitches
Resetting the RAID
NOTE: This procedure destroys all RAID data. It should not harm individual
drives or their contents; however, creating backups of all data is strongly recom- mended before proceeding.
Be sure the port multiplier is connected to an active host before proceeding. The port multiplier will not complete the process if it has no host connection.
1.Power down the unit using the AC power switch on the rear, then set the dip switch to the desired RAID Mode.
2.While holding the SET button, turn the unit on. A long beep will sound from the Port Multiplier. The SET button may be released once the long beep starts.
After releasing the SET button, turn on the drives by pressing the power button on the front of the unit. Once the drives are ready, the port multiplier should “chirp” to indicate the process is complete. If instead of a chirp the Port Multiplier sounds a series of short beeps, an error has occurred during the process.
Setting or Modifying the RAID Mode
NOTE: Setting or modifying the RAID mode destroys all data.
Be sure the port multiplier is connected to an active host before proceeding. The port multiplier will not complete the process if it has no host connection.
1.Follow the procedure for resetting the RAID Mode.
2.Power down the unit using the AC power switch on the rear, then set the dip switch to the desired RAID Mode.
3.While holding the SET button, turn the unit on. A long beep will sound from the Port Multiplier. The SET button may be released once the long beep starts.
After releasing the SET button, turn on the drives by pressing the power button on the front of the unit. Once the drives are ready,, the port multiplier should “chirp” to indicate the process is complete. If instead of a chirp the Port Multiplier sounds a series of short beeps, an error has occurred during configuration of the array.
BZS Switch (SW1:1):
The BZS switch is used to silence the audible alarm buzzer. The OFF position permits the audible alarm, and the ON position silences the audible alarm. The BZS switch has immediate effect.
EZ Switch (SW1:2):
The EZ (spare) switch inhibits spares when ON. When in the OFF position, all individual drives (not defined as members of an array) are considered spare and are not offered to the operating system. Should a RAID become degraded, when the EZ switch is in the OFF position a spare drive will be used automatically to rebuild the RAID, if present. EZ mode is determined when the unit is powered up. Changing the switch will have no effect until the unit has been
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