Chapter 3
Subsystem Monitoring
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3.1 Subsystem Monitoring Overview
The SecurStor 16i subsystem is equipped with a variety of
Firmware (FW): The RAID controller in the subsystem is managed by Formatted: Bullets and Numbering preinstalled FW, which can be accessed using a PC
through the COM1 serial port. Device status information can be obtained from the
RAIDWatch: RAIDWatch is a fully integrated, Graphical User Interface (GUI) installed with the firmware, which can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem locally or remotely over TCP/IP network. Connection to RAIDWatch is made using the 10/100BaseT management port.
The RAIDWatch Panel View can be customized to display a graphical representation of the subsystem components in the content panel of the RAIDWatch screen. Panel View allows you to quickly determine the operational status of critical components. Please refer to the RAIDWatch User’s Manual for further details.
NOTE:
Detailed installation instructions for RAIDWatch Manager are given in the RAIDWatch User’s Manual.
LEDs:
Audible alarm: An audible alarm is present on the subsystem controller board and will be triggered if any of a number of threatening events occurred. These events usually jeopardize the functional and operational integrity of the controller board and must be heeded at all times. Events such as a breaching of the temperature threshold will trigger the alarm. If a subsystem manager is present, the manager should use the
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