Owner’s Guide | MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 instruction

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Owner’s Guide

September 2008

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MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 manual Owner’s Guide

Contents

Owner’s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement Limitations of Warranty and Liability WarrantyTechnical Support Policy Returning Materials Welcome From MicroNet Technology Welcome Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and Compatibility What’s Included Unpacking the RAIDBank4Choosing a location for your RAIDBank4 RAIDBank4 interface components Communication and Control Hot plug Drive Replacement Connecting the RAIDBank4 Using the web browser-based RAID management Using the front panel touch-control keypadRAID System Management Controls Understanding RAID Understanding RAID RAID 0 Striping Understanding RAID Volume Set Hot Swappable Disk support Main Menu Configuration Tree Login ProcedureRAID Control-LCD RAID Controls- LCD Interface Considerations for RAID Volume Creation Quick Volume/RAID Setup Delete Existing RAID Set RAID Set FunctionsExpand Existing RAID Set Offline RAID set Create RAID Volume Set Volume Set FunctionActivate RAID set Delete Hot Spare Disk To service interruptions Modify Volume Set Delete Volume SetCheck Volume Set Consistency Stop Volume Set Consistency Check Physical Drive Functions RAID System Functions Disk Capacity Truncation Mode Host Channel NCQ SettingSerial Port Configuration Reset Controller Additional System Functions Ethernet ConfigurationView System Events Hardware Information Clear all Event BuffersSystem Information RAID Controls- Web Interface RAID Control-Web InterfaceIntroduction Preparation Main Menu Configuration Tree Quick Volume/RAID Setup Create a New RAID Set Offline RAID set Rescue RAID Set To service interruptions Delete Volume Set Modify Pass Through Disk System Controls System Configuration Functions RAID Control-Web Interface RAIDBank4 cannot use ports 7168-8191 for IP services Alert by Mail Configuration NTP Network Time Protocol Configuration Snmp ConfigurationView Events/Mute Beeper Upgrade Firmware Modify PasswordGenerate Test Event Clear Event Buffer RAIDSet Hierarchy Information Functions Host Computer Setup Host Computer SetupVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Daily Use Tips General FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Macintosh related FAQ Windows related FAQ Troubleshooting Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix A- Getting Help Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix C- Terminal Session Setup Terminal Session Setup Terminal Session Setup Terminal Session Setup Appendix D- Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix E Product Specifications Product Specifications Power Consumption WeightPower Requirements Operating Environmental Specifications MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA