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Chapter 1 Overview
Read this chapter first if you use the disk array controller for the first time.
This chapter describes the notes you should always follow while you use the card, the features of the card, and the hardware setup.
1.Notes on Use - Always Follow These Notes -
Follow the following notes to allow you to use the card safely.
1-1. Installation of WebPAM
Install the
Events and errors occurred on array system can be registered in the event log and used effectively for troubleshooting and diagnosis.
WebPAM event information can be monitored by using NEC ESMPRO.
Manual rebuild, media patrol, and/or synchronization can be executed and scheduled.
For the installation of WebPAM, refer to the online manual
1-2. Preventive Maintenance by Media Patrol/Synchronization
Routine media patrol or synchronization is recommended as the preventive maintenance against subsequent defects of hard disk drives (called HDDs hereafter). These features allow subsequent defects of HDDs to be found and repaired as soon as possible. Both the features can be done routinely by using the WebPAM scheduling feature.
For the detailed features of the media patrol and synchronization, see "Chapter 3 Features of Disk Array Controller"
The recommended scheduling interval is once per week. Depending on the operation status of your system, the scheduling interval should be at least once per month.
To utilize the media patrol or synchronization, WebPAM must be installed.
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