User`s guide

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About This Guide
• Chapter 4, “Using the RAID Controller,” introduces software tools for the controller,
gives configuration information, and explains RAID levels and criteria for selecting
them, storage system drives and drive state management, and automatic rebuild.
• Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” describes storage system problems and suggests
solutions. It explains how to use storage system LEDs and the storage system alarm
for troubleshooting.
• Chapter 6, “Installing and Replacing Drive Carrier Modules,” explains how to add
a new disk drive module and how to replace a defective disk drive module.
• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” gives specifications for the storage system
in general and for specific modules.
• Appendix B, “Regulatory Information,” contains Class A regulatory information
and warnings for the product.
An index completes this guide.
Related Publications
Besides this manual and the manuals for the storage system third-party software, locate
the latest versions of the user’s guide for the server and for any other Fibre Channel
devices to which you are attaching the storage (such as the SGI Fibre Channel Hub or
switch).
If you do not have these guides, you can find the information online in the following
locations:
• IRIS InSight Library: From the Toolchest, select Help > Online Books >
SGI EndUser or SGI Admin, and select the applicable guide.
• Technical Publications Library: If you have access to the Internet, see:
http://docs.sgi.com.