1-Getting Started
To set or change a RAID operating mode please follow the procedure herein:
1.Turn off the RAIDBank5
2.Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary mode selector switch to the operating mode desired.
3.Press and hold the multifunction button “setting/mute/backup” button illustrated above and power on the RAIDBank5. Release the button about 5 seconds after power on.
The RAIDBank5 will utilize all available hard drives to create a single RAID volume. For more information regarding RAID technology and operating modes, please see Chapter 2: Understanding RAID.
Using the front panel touch-control keypad
The Micronet RAIDBank5 has a front panel keypad and liquid crystal display (LCD) that may be used for system configuration. The LCD provides a system of screens with areas for information, status indication, or menus. The LCD screen displays up to two lines at a time of menu items or other information.
The four function keys at the button of the front panel perform the following functions:
Key | Function |
Up Arrow | Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward |
Down Arrow | Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward |
ENT Key | Submit Selection Function (Confirm a selected item) |
ESC Key | Return to Previous Screen (Exit a selection configuration) |
The main menu can be activated by hitting the ENT key. Use the up and down arrow but- tons to highlight a menu item. Press ENT to select the highlighted item. Press the UP/ DOWN to browse the selection. Press ESC to return to the previous screen. Refer to Chapter 4: RAIDBank5 Front Panel for more information.
Using the RAID management Application
The MicroNet RAIDBank5 has a software configuration manager for users to administrate one or multiple RAIDBank5 RAID subsystems attached to the host computer. Users need to install the RaidBank5 Manager on the PC or MAC which the RAIDBank5 is connected to. The RAIDBank5 Manager provides a simple graphic user interface that users can easily create volumes, monitor hardware status, check event logs and upgrading the firmware, etc. There are two modes in RAIDBank5 Manager: Basic Mode and Advanced Mode. In Basic Mode, some basic functions are available, such as hard disk information, viewing event logs, creating a RAID volume and setting one button backup. Advanced mode allows administration of email notification, upgrading firmware and System information, etc. Refer to Chapter 4: RAIDBank5 Manager for more information.
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