Chapter 1 Introduction
1.3.3 Firmware (FW)
Firmware: The firmware is pre-installed software used to configure the subsystem. The latest firmware functionalities include Task Scheduler, Intelligent Drive Handling, and Media Scan. Media Scan handles low quality drives in both the degraded mode and during the rebuild process. Maintenance tasks will then be performed on an entire array or specific hard drives. Various options are user-configurable such as priority, start time, and execution intervals. For more information, please refer to the Generic Operation Manual in the product utility CD.
1.3.4 Audible Alarms
The subsystem comes with an audible alarm that is triggered when a component fails or when the pre-configured temperature or voltage thresholds are exceeded. Whenever you hear an audible alarm, it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately.
Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array configuration tasks and are always accompanied by two (2) or three (3) successive and prolonged beeps.
WARNING!
Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can lead to permanent damage to the subsystem. When an audible alarm is heard, rectify the problem as soon as possible.
1.4 Hot-swappable Components
1.4.1 Hot-swap Capabilities
The subsystem comes with a number of hot-swappable components. A hot-swap component is one that can be exchanged while the subsystem is still online without affecting the operational integrity of the subsystem. These components should only be removed from the subsystem when they are being replaced. At no other time should these components be removed from the subsystem.
