User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- About This Guide
- Guide to Conventions
- Trademarks
- Table of content
- Table of Figures
- 1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 Storage Systems
- 2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN B08S2-PS
- 3. Installing the ExaSAN B08S2-PS
- 4. Using RAIDGuardX GUI
- 4.1 Accessing the RAIDGuardX GUI
- 4.1.1 RAIDGuard X Client and Server
- 4.1.2 RAIDGuard X Menu Bar
- 4.1.3 Updating the ExaSAN RAID system Firmware
- 4.1 Accessing the RAIDGuardX GUI
- 5. RAID Overview
- 6. Appendices
3. Installation
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3.3 ExaSAN GUI RAIDGuard X Overview
RAIDGuard X is a powerful tool which supports remote monitoring of multiple controllers that are
connected to the same network.
The software comes with 2 components: Server and Client.
Server – Enables the server to recognize the RAID controller(s).
Client – The Client software can be installed on any computer that needs to administer the controller(s).
The Client software works on any computer running JAVA 1.6 or above and is used to administer the
RAID controller(s). It contains all the functionality needed to configure and administer RAID arrays. Use
the software to:
• Add and delete arrays
• Fix problems with disks
• Manage the arrays and disks
• 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 ExaSAN systems.
• 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