Contec SPI-8451-LLVA, SPI-8451-LVA, SPI-8452-LLVA Using the FastCheck Monitoring Utility

6. RAID Controller
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Using the FastCheck Monitoring Utility
You can monitor the operating status of all arrays and drives configured on the RAID controller using the
supplied FastCheck monitoring utility for Windows-based operating system (Windows 2000 / XP).
FastCheck generates visual and audible messages alerting you of possible problems with the disk array or
controller.
FastCheck visually identifies the physical location of attached drives on the RAID controller by IDE
channel (1 or 2) and setting (Master / Slave / Cable-select). It also displays which drives are included as
part of individual arrays. Administrators can customize FastCheck to maintain operating logs and event
notification, set Password access to the utility, and schedule maintenance on Mirrored (RAID 1) arrays.
Installing FastCheck
1. Insert the Driver C D-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the “Setup” icon inside the “RAID\Utility” folder.
3. Follow the directions from the setup program.
2. During installation, click YES when prompted to run the utility on every startup. If NO is selected,
FastCheck™ will not initialize during startup. You may manually execute the utility via the Start
button.
CAUTION
We recommend to have FastCheck load during Startup. This insures you that it will be ready to
post alerts on errors.
Running FastCheck
As described in the Installation section, the default potion for FastCheck is to load during startup of
Win2000/XP. It appears minimized on the taskbar under Win2000/XP.
1. From the Start Button on the Windows Taskbar, choose Run.
To start FastCheck™, double-click on the FastCheck icon on the taskbar or you may also use the Taskbar
Start/Promise/FastTrak/FastCheck menus shown below.