Contents
Main
Copyright
Trademarks
Important data protection information
Notice
Recommendations
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual
Product Overview
XOR Acceleration
Hot-Swapping
WebPAM Management Software
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Chapter 2: Installation
SX4300
SX8300
Installing the FastTrak Card
Installing the Disk Drives
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Create a Logical Drive
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Chapter 3: FastBuild Utility
FastTrak BIOS
Main Menu
View Drive Assignments
Create a Logical Drive
One Logical Drive
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View Drive Assignments, Split Disk Drives
Delete Logical Drive
Controller Configuration
Halt On Error
System Resources
Logical Drive Problems
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RAID 0 and JBOD
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Chapter 4: Installing Software Drivers
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP
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Windows 2000
Red Hat Linux 8.0, 9.0, EL 3.0, EL 4.0
Install Driver in an Existing System
SuSE Linux 9.1, 9.2, ES 9.0
Install Driver During New OS Installation: Single Processor
Install Driver During New OS Installation: Multi-Processor
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Chapter 5: Concepts
About FastTrak
Adapter BIOS
Introduction to RAID
RAID 0 Stripe
RAID 1 Mirror
RAID 5 Block Striping with Distributed Parity
RAID 10 Mirror / Stripe
About Dual Data Redundancy
RAID 50 Striping of Distributed Parity
JBOD Single Drive
Choosing a RAID Level
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
RAID 50
JBOD
Other Logical Drive Features
Stripe Block Size
Gigabyte Boundary
Initialization (Fast Init)
Hot Spare Drive
Cache Settings
Logical Drive Expansion
RAID Level Migration
Level Current Number of Drives Possible Number
of Drives
From To Increase Redundancy Capacity Performance Add Lose
Ranges of Disk Array Expansion
From To Increase Redundancy Capacity Performance Add Lose
Current LD Size Maximum LD Expansion Size Sector Size
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting & Tips
Motherboard Issues
System CMOS Issues
Drive-Related Errors
Operating System-Related Issues
Performance Tips
Chapter 7: Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Installation (Speed, Device Types, Capacity, Cabling)
Drive Issues
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Installation Issues (Capacity, Booting)
Post-Installation
Contact Technical Support
Technical Support Services United States
Europe, Africa, Middle East
Germany
Italy
Taiw an
China
Limited Warranty
Disclaimer of other warranties
Your Responsibilities
Return Product For Repair
