Instruction Manual

3. Installation
User Guide Page 3-8
• Set audio and e-mail alerts
• Monitor the status of multiple controllers
3.3.1 RAIDGuard X Key Features
RAIDGuard X is designed to be used in conjunction with Accusys PCIe series:
• Supports multiple Accusys RAID system per host
• Java Based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Multi-platform and operating system support
• Remote monitoring
• Event notification
• Snapshot function
RAIDGuard X Client GUI
The RAIDGuard X GUI enables easy monitoring of the status of a RAID in an intuitive
format.
Event Notification
Email event notification keeps the administrator informed of the status of the RAID
controller.
Remote Monitoring
The RAIDGuard X Client must be installed on a Java-based computer in order to
remotely view the details of the RAID controller.
3.3.2 Installation prerequisites
RAIDGuard X is designed to be used in conjunction with Accusys PCIe series. Users
require the following:
Hardware requirements
• Host server with CD-ROM drive and host bus adapter (installed)
Software requirements
• Supported operating system (O.S.)
Windows: XP, Win7, 2000, 2003, 2008
MAC: 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 or later
Linux: Kernel version 2.4 or later
• Java-based application environment
3.3.3 Before You Start
Before RAIDGuard X can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, make sure
you have completed the following:
• Install hard disk drives into the chassis. Please refer to Section 3.1.1, “Installing Disk
Drives”.
• Install the RAID host bus adapter card to your host server (only for ExaSANusers,
who use PCIe switch or storage). Please refer to Section 3.1.2, “Installing HBA
Card”.