MicroNet Technology RAIDBank4 manual Getting Started, Features and Benefits

1-Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing The MicroNet RAIDBank4 storage solution. With speed, high capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, RAIDBank4 is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs.

Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, MicroNet’s Help Desk is available at 310-320-0772 or at www.micronet.com/support

Features and Benefits

The RAIDBank4 Subsystem is a high-performance RAIDBank4 built around a powerful 64bit controller designed to meet or exceed the highest industry standards. Outstanding features include:

•eSATA-300 and USB 2.0 host connections for maximum host flexibility

•SATA II, NCQ enabled drive channels

•Configurable RAID engine for high data protection

•On-line volume expansion and migration with no system down-time

Featuring high performance and availability RAID technology and advanced array management features, The RAIDBank4 can serve in several applications:

•As a high speed local storage device for a dedicated workstation

•As a high-speed, fault tolerant server-attached storage device

•As a redundant backup station

System Requirements and Compatibility

The RAIDBank4 features a high speed eSATA 300 and a USB 2.0 connections, providing nearly universal connectivity. While the RAIDBank4 can function with a variety of hardware and software combination, MicroNet has tested and approved the RAIDBank4 for compatibility with the following architectures:

Apple Hosts:

•G4-733 and better, Mac OS-X revisions 10.4.8 and newer (eSATA utilizing MicroNet’s eSATA PCI-X host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIX4)

•G5 and Mac Pro desktops with a PCI Express Slots, OS 10.4.8 and newer (eSATA utilizing MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIE2)

Windows Hosts:

•Pentium 3-800 and better, Windows revisions 2000/XP/2003/Vista (eSATA utilizing

MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIX4)

•Pentium D-2800 and better with PCI express ports, Windows revisions 2000/XP/2003/Vista

(eSATA utilizing MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIE2)

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